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Academic Day out, Volleyball on a roll Stuff Xavier Sustainability Day in Coach Deaton’s squad has fought back People Like Always Online: Get the details on the change. from early season struggles, rattling off four conference wins in a row. returns xavier.edu/ NEWS, pg 2 SPORTS, pg 9 A&E, pg 10 newswire inside @ Living off-campus brings difficulties The plight of two Xavier students exemplify the Xavier office provides some potential troubles faced by off-campus residents help for off-campus students By Kathryn Rosenbaum By Kathryn Rosenbaum Dr. Luther Smith said legal ser- Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief vice for students is something Xavier needs to look into. “This Students looking to move off- initiative [legal assistance] has With limited number of rooms campus and students who live never been raised by the student on-campus and the appeal of off-campus and face problems body in the past. A specific need rents that are usually lower than with their landlord have limited for such a service was not spe- prices of residence halls, Xavier on-campus resources through cifically identified,” said Smith. students may sign leases for off- the Office of Commuter Services Students who do seek legal campus houses and apartments, and Off-Campus Living. action for an unresponsive land- without considering problems Angie Kneflin, director of lord often put their rent in es- that may arise Commuter Services and Off- crow. This means rent is put into For two students living off- Campus Living, meets with stu- a third-party account and the campus in an apartment building, dents, will listen to their con- landlord can only collect it if he their problems have ranged from cerns, educates them on what is fulfilling the lease. “Sometimes broken windows to security con- they should consider when look- this is the only way to get the cerns to a threat that Cincinnati ing for a house or apartment and landlord’s attention,” said Dr. Water Works would shut off the directs them to find the neces- Paul Fiorelli, co-director of the water if a bill owed by the land- sary help. Cintas Institute for Business lord was not paid. “Students should document Ethics and business law profes- Juniors Austin Muller and Photo courtesy of Chris Place Landlords were slow to remove garbage left on the lawn of one residence. every interaction with their land- sor said. Chris Place signed the lease last lord, should take pictures of the “Ohio law allows tenants to spring. They met the landlord, Muller. Landlords are not obligat- window in Place’s bedroom was condition of the house and keep place their rent in escrow, after John Peckskamp, at Xavier’s Off- ed by law to fulfill oral promises. missing for about a month, Place copies of lease and bills in case they have given their landlord Campus Housing Fair, visited the They didn’t receive a copy of said. they are needed,” Kneflin said. written notice of the defects, and apartment before they signed the the lease when they signed it April Furthermore, the window in She is currently meeting with allowed her/him a reasonable lease and liked the apartment’s lo- 1, and it took about two and a half the basement was missing and eight students, whose problems time to fix the problem. A rea- cation and low price. Peckskamp months for them to receive a copy was replaced with a piece of wood are centered around nonrespon- sonable time should be less than made promises about fixing the of it. Muller said he contacted propped into the window and sive landlords. Last year, she met 30 days, and would be much less apartment. Peckskamp numerous times and supported by a door. “This was with no students. than that for emergency situa- “It was a mistake not to get was given many excuses about why our biggest priority since it was a She attributes this increase in tions (furnace not working in the those promises in writing,” said he wasn’t returning their phone safety concern,” he said. calls or sending a They made a list of concerns students utilizing the office part- winter),” he said. copy of the lease. and sent it to Peckskamp, but he ly because off-campus living is Renters can’t withhold rent When they did not address these concerns. becoming a more popular choice because that breaches the renter’s moved in August, On Sept. 8, the tenants heard a among students. end of the lease. This may lead to Muller and Place noise in the basement and called Chris Place and Austin Muller, eviction, Fiorelli said. found problems Cincinnati Police Department living in an apartment with an If students believe they are in with the apart- thinking someone broke in. unresponsive landlord, have met this position, they should contact ment. The refrig- The police said no one was with Kneflin many times. “She is a lawyer for advice about their erator didn’t work found in the basement but told very helpful and supportive, but specific situation, he said. properly and food the residents their basement can’t get involved legally. In our The most important thing spoiled, a number should be avoided because the situation, Xavier has been able to students who have yet to sign a of windows in broken window made it unsafe. help us in limited ways.” lease is to carefully read the lease their apartment Another tenant in the building Xavier does not currently pro- before they sign it. “They may be were cracked and vide legal resources Photo courtesy of Chris Place Continued on page 2 A detached handrail at an off-campus residence. a pane from a Continued on page 2 Kneflin and Dean of Students Budget limits Alter3D Images Hall renovation plans space and the lack of finances to By Sarah Wieten The first round plans for this Campus News Editor fund both simultaneously. new residence hall have revealed President Fr. Michael Graham, that the building will be very ex- Plans to refurbish or complete- S. J., released a letter on Sept. 30 pensive. Thus, building both a new ly rebuild the Alter Hall classroom outlining this plan following the dorm and a new classroom build- building have been tentatively discussion regarding campus ex- ing would be nearly impossible. put on hold because of the more pansion at the Sept. 25 Board of Although fairly detailed plans pressing need for residence hall Trustees meeting. for a new classroom building to “The fact of the matter is that replace Alter were completed ©2009 we have been operating at a fairly over the summer, “faculty have the Xavier Newswire serious deficiency of residence All rights reserved identified issues that need to be hall space for approximately the Provided by Joseph Frecker A model of the building that may eventually replace Alter Hall. explored further,” Graham said. last 12 years,” Graham said. The At this point, exact concerns are building will generate revenue for “The design for a new resi- pus dining facility,” said Graham. unknown. dence hall that we are looking at Fax (513) 745-2898 the university that a classroom The new dining facility would al- “All things considered,” said building won’t. It will also help now involves approximately 550 Advertising (513) 745-3561 low the Hoff Dining Center space Graham, “it would be best for the ease overcrowding that will con- new beds in four separate but Circulation (513) 745-3130 to be used for other needs, pos- UniversityApril 15, 2009 to proceed with both tinue to occur if enrollment re- linked towers (two five-story tow- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 sibly as a student fitness facility to buildings as quickly as possible to mains at the heightened level in ers, one four-story and one three- supplement the O’Connor Sports www.xavier.edu/newswire 2009-10. story), together with a new cam- Center. Continued on page 2 Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 October 14, 2009 News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Sustainability Day focus replaces former Academic Day events By sarah Wieten munity-wide effort for us to come pate in the day’s events in a few become greener. Campus News Editor together around this topic, and it ways. The university is supporting gives us a chance to have a con- “There simply hasn’t been the staff members who choose to This year, Xavier’s traditional versation for where we want to be budget or the space for them in the make a change in their modes of Academic Day has been replaced going with this as a campus. past, but with this idea of sustain- transportation on Sustainability with Sustainability Day, which will “Although we are charged with ability we have really heard that we Day by introducing a policy called take place Tuesday, Oct. 27. creating this plan, this blueprint, have to look at this issue particu- amnesty hour. The day’s events will focus it’s only going to work with ev- larly with students in mind,” his- “All staff who commute in a on what Xavier has done to pro- eryone coming together,” Smythe tory professor Dr. David Mengel non-traditional way can arrive an mote sustainability in accordance said. said. Mengel, although hour later than usual with the American College and Like Academic Days of the not on the Sustainability “There on Sustainability Day,” University Presidents’ Climate past, all classes are canceled on Mengel said. Committee, has played is a real Commitment, which was signed that day. However, Sustainability a large role in the logis- This policy is in- by President Fr. Michael Graham, Photo courtesy of Xavier.edu Day is different from Academic tics of the event. possibility that tended to encourage S.J., in 2008, and what the plans In addition to working as the co-chair [Sustainability of the Sustainability Committee, Day in several ways. “One of the nega- people to bike, carpool are for the future of the “green” history professor Dr. Kathleen Graham will not give a “State tives associated with Day] could or walk to work even if movement at Xavier University. Smythe also serves as co-chair of the of the University” address but Academic Day in the become an it takes more time. Sustainability Day is largely run Ethics/Religion and Society program rather just a few minutes of re- past has been very limit- annual event.” “In addition to the by the Sustainability Committee, with theology professor Dr. Elizabeth marks on this year’s topic. ed student engagement, ‘official’ programming, Groppe. a group of about 15 faculty, staff There will be no prayer service and it’s understandable -Dr. David there will be supple- and students co-chaired by history to work for Xavier, that we get the at the beginning of the day’s events because frequently the Mengel mental outreach for professor Dr. Kathleen Smythe entire community involved, espe- and the day’s agenda will begin at topic might have been the rest of the stu- and Dave Lococo, director of cially students,” economics pro- 10 a.m.—later than in previous something students dent body in both the Physical Plant. fessor Dr. Steve Cobb, member years—and end at 3:30 p.m. weren’t very interested in. This Hoff Marketplace and Gallagher “It’s really important that if the of the Sustainability Committee, “The biggest difference that is much more student focused,” Student Center that day, aimed Climate Commitment that was said. people will notice is that students Cobb said. at raising awareness and promot- signed by Father Graham is going “This is really the first com- are actively encouraged to partici- Approximately 150 students as ing the sustainable efforts of our well as 200 faculty members will food services provider,” James had a hard time communicating broken handrail in the stairway be able to participate in the offi- Cave, Sustainability Committee Off-campus with their landlord to tell him he and cleaning up the glass in the cial day’s events on a first come, student intern, said. needed to pay the bill, but he fi- carport. first served basis. Sustainability Day had some troubles nally used their rent money for the After this letter, “Peckskamp Events will include keynote difficulty securing funds but is Continued from page 1 payment. Their water was never decided to be a landlord and start- speaker Nancy Tuchman, di- now being funded by the Office contacted Peckskamp after this shut off. ed fixing our problems,” Muller rector of the Center for Urban of the President. Past Academic incident, but he never returned Muller and Place started docu- said. Environmental Research and Days have been funded by the his call. The window was finally menting the problems in their Thus, Muller and Place didn’t Policy at Loyola University Vice-President’s Office. replaced on Sept. 20, but the apartment and sent an official let- place their rent in escrow. Chicago, a presentation by the It is not known if Academic residents still have concerns that ter with complaints on Sept. 15. Peckskamp has addressed most Sustainability Committee, a com- Day or Sustainability Day will the windows are not properly On Sept. 24, they sent anoth- of the problems, and Place said plimentary meatless buffet-style continue to be marked next year. secured. er letter saying they would place they currently do not have any lunch featuring locally grown “There is a real possibility that this The tenants then found a letter their rent in escrow—their money major problems with their apart- food and a “town hall” meeting [Sustainability Day] could become on their door with a notice from would be placed in a third-party ment, though communication is to brainstorm new ideas for the an annual event,” Mengel said. Cincinnati Water Works on Sept. account and their landlord could still difficult. university. “But this is just a way to intro- 9. The landlord owed at least $700 only receive it if he fulfilled all the Peckskamp could not be There will also be a presen- duce the theme to the university in back payments for the property. terms of the lease—if five major reached for comment. tation on what other colleges and we will see where it goes from The notice said if it wasn’t paid concerns were not addressed in “We learned that location and around the country are doing to there.” in seven days, the water would be the next four days. price should not be the ultimate shut off. These concerns included re- concern,” Muller said. “When we -Paid Advertisement- Peckskamp is responsible for placing a broken lock, securing are looking for an apartment next paying the water bill as part of the basement windows, fixing year, we are going to make sure the lease agreement. The residents their broken stove, repairing the our landlord is responsible.” XU office for off- information on website. One of New Alter Hall these is John Peckskamp, Muller Soil Not Oil: campus students and Place’s landlord. put on hold Food Security in Times Continued from page 1 Kneflin is currently looking Continued from page 1 into a website where students of Climate Change able to change some of the terms could share comments about take advantage of the favorable of the lease, to make it more fa- landlords directly on the site. construction environment, which Ecology and Sustainability: Food and Agriculture vorable,” Fiorelli said. As part of Commuter Services has already resulted in significant Xavier’s website also provides and Off-Campus Living, “Off- savings for the Hoff Academic a page where landlords can post Campus Living Week,” Fiorelli is Quad. vandana shiva their property. These properties moderating panel discussion on To delay either one of these Vandana Shiva is a physicist, author and environmental activist from India. She has worked are not endorsed by Xavier. Xavier “Landlord Tenant Questions” projects would be to risk con- for changes in agricultural and food production does not screen the properties pri- from 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in struction cost inflation down the systems, calling for greater protection of indigenous or to posting because of time and road. rights to biodiversity, particularly for seeds of Kelley Auditorium. food crops. She also has played an important role resource limitations, Kneflin said. There will also be an off-cam- However, we do not have the in the ecofeminist movement, calling for greater After students complain, land- pus housing fair from 12-4 p.m. money in hand to do both proj- participation of women in agriculture as a means to achieve sustainability. Among her books are lords can be removed from the on Oct. 22 and 23 on the first ects now.” Biopiracy: the Plunder of Nature and Knowledge, site. Xavier has not allowed two and second floors of Gallagher “I think Fr. Graham says it best. Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply and Manifestos on the Future of Food landlords in the past year to post Student Center. We need another dorm worse than and Seed. a replacement classroom building. If we can afford both, we will WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 7:00 p.m. build both,” said Joseph Frecker, Xavier’s construction manager. SCHIFF FAMILY CONFERENCE CENTER Classifieds Graham emphasized the ten- CINTAS CENTER LARGE Efficiencies, 1-, 2-, 3- CAMPUS MARKETERS NEEDED tativeness of all of these plans. Bedrooms in HYDE PARK for Looking for outgoing, motivated ETHICS/RELIGION AND SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES “Over the course of the next few rent in excellent condition. New students to help market job THE EDWARD B. BRUEGGEMAN CENTER FOR DIALOGUE months, considerable planning appliances including dishwashers, opportunities on campus. $10.00 AND XAVIER UNIVERSITY’S WOMEN’S CENTER A/C. HEAT and WATER paid. /hr. Flexible hours. For more and ‘value engineering’ will occur Balcony, pool use, 2-3 minutes from information call: 888-839-3385 to do what we can to bring down XU. New kitchens and bathrooms. For classified orders and information, the cost of the building and still For more information, contact Laundry, off-street/parking. please call Nathan Sergio at 513-745- Darleen Frickman at 513-745-3026. Starting at $550 per month. Call us produce a facility we can all be 3561 or email him at proud of,” he said. www.xavier.edu/ers/lecture at (513) 477.2920. [email protected] Xavier Newswire News October 14, 2009 3 Former Cintas president to chair Xavier’s Board of Trustees By monica laco Trustees was methodical. our global society,” he said. Assistant Campus News Editor It began with Graham asking “Bob Kohlhepp is honest, the current board members, as ethical, hard-working, dedicated, Robert Kohlhepp was recently well as key staff members, what brilliant and fun to work with,” appointed the new chairman of qualities a potential chairman President and Chief Operating the Xavier University Board of should possess. Officer of the Document Trustees. He then had several discussions Management Division of Cintas He succeeds Joseph A. Pichler, with the board, both individually Corporation Karen Carnahan said. who had served as chair since and as a group, “to arrive at a list In addition to working with 2004. of individuals collectively thought Cintas, Kohlhepp also serves “I consider it a real honor and to be good candidates,” Kohlhepp as director of Parker Hannifin privilege to have been selected said. Corporation of Cleveland. to chair the Board of Xavier The resulting candidates were Meghan Berneking, News Editor University, an institution that I further evaluated, and a final vote Phone: 745-3607 care dearly about and one that was taken at a board meeting at [email protected] continues to improve every year,” which Kohlhepp was not present. Photos courtesy of Xavier.edu Kohlhepp said. As the new chair, Kohlhepp -Paid Advertisement- Kohlhepp has been a member Robert Kohlhepp (left) replaced Joseph Pichler as Chairman of the Board of hopes to lead the board in its re- Trustees. of Xavier’s board for more than sponsibility to oversee the man- 20 years, serving as vice-chairman Kohlhepp first became in- Corporation since 1979. agement of the university as well Oxford Apartments for the past five years. volved with Xavier in the early He has served in a variety of as, “critique the long-term strate- 1005-07 Dana Ave. He is best known for being the 1980s when Dr. Dan Geeding, capacities within the organization, gic plan that Graham and his staff driving force behind the creation then dean of the Williams College most notably as president from have formulated for Xavier’s fu- *Free Heat & Water of Cintas Center. of Business, approached him 1984 to 2003. ture,” Kohlhepp said. *Walk to Campus Kohlhepp is an enthusiastic about serving on the Business “The respect I have for Bob As a board, “we must build on *Cable/Dish Hook-Up supporter of Xavier athletics and Advisory Committee. Kohlhepp is unparalleled,” John the past accomplishments,” he *HS Internet Hook-Up lends his name to the Kohlhepp Several years later, Fr. Albert Milligan, senior vice president said. *Parking Family Auxiliary Gym in Cintas DiUlio, S.J., then president of of Cintas Corporation’s Rental “[We must] strive to continue *Air Conditioning Center. Xavier, asked Kohlhepp if he Division, said. to fulfill our mission of graduat- “Xavier University would not would consider joining Xavier’s “It is obvious to those that ing men and women from Xavier $410/Month and up be where it is today without the Board of Directors. know him well that he lives and who live by the Jesuit mission of loyalty, passion and leadership of Kohlhepp, who received breathes Cintas,” he said. service to others and at the same Manager: 513-961-3786 Bob Kohlhepp,” Xavier President his MBA from Xavier in 1971, The process of selecting a time are morally, spiritually and Office: 513-474-5193 Fr. Michael Graham, S.J., said. has been a director of Cintas new chair for Xavier’s Board of academically prepared to enter

-Paid Advertisement- 4 October 14, 2009 Campus News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Few vote in freshman senate race One in Four day raises awareness By rebecca bayens Staff Writer Meet the new senators The ballots were cast and, once again, the Student Government Association didn’t receive the de- sired turnout for freshmen sena- tor elections. 649 votes came in last month to elect Victoria Masny (267 votes), James Geiser (242 votes), Andrea Goodrich (232 votes) and Brock McMorran (231 votes) to the four senate seats. Newswire photos by Danielle Meiners Also running were Kyle Newswire photo by Jessica Thimmons Students Against Sexual Assult designated New senators, pictured left to right: Victoria Masny, James Geiser and Andrea McDermott (193), Hayley Goodrich (not pictured Brock McMorran) Monday, Oct. 12 “One in Four Day” to increase Kerschen (191), Seongjun Bae student awareness of the dangers of sexual (156), Rahiel Michael (144), James Geiser Andrea Goodrich Classifiedsassult at Xavier. Students marked the day by Hometown: Columbia, Md. Hometown: Freeport, Maine wearing teal ribbons, attending a ceremony on Michael Gillespie (97), Justin the greenspace honoring surviviors of these Almodovar (92) and write-in Major: Philosophy, Politics and the Major: Undecided Public Why did you run for Senate?: assults and listening to the words of speaker Zachary Alberti (6). Why did you run for Senate?: “I really wanted to become an active Brett Sokolow in his presentation “Drunk Sex or Although this year’s turnout “I really enjoy being engaged and member in the Xavier community Date Rape.” topped that of 2008, which to- involved in the Xavier community, and thought since Xavier helped taled approximately 500 votes, and student government gives me me out by giving me a scholarship, more votes were expected because the best opportunity to do that.” this could be one way I could give back and help Xavier out.” of the increased number of fresh- men, said Chris Verst, chair of the Brock McMorran Victoria Masny Board of Elections. Hometown: Green Bay, Wis. Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Verst attributed the deficiency Major: International Business Major: Accounting in polling numbers to a few fac- Why did you run for Senate?: Why did you run for Senate?: “The main reason I ran…is because “…because I was involved in tors, including the lack of physical I know how crucial it is to have student government in high school campaigning and the absence of a connecting point between a and enjoyed it. And I want to upperclassmen involvement. school’s administration and its create a better school and overall “Some upperclassmen may not student population.” environment around Xavier.” have known that they could vote,” the greenspace has been full of the “lack of physical campaign- he said. “Also, a majority of the campaigners with posters and fly- ing” could be fixed, improvement candidates had Facebook groups, ers. Physical polling places such could come next year. because it’s an easy way to cam- as laptop voting stations also “There was not a whole lot of paign. But they may have only in- helped “serve as a reminder that personal touch in this campaign,” vited freshmen into their groups.” the elections are happening now,” Verst said. “But in the spring, we’ll In past years, Verst added, Verst said. He concluded that if hope for a better turnout.” New Jesuit Resource Commons for underage posses- graduation. sion of alcohol. Briefs Over 50 non-profit organtions The opening of the Conaton will be in attendance in order to Learning Commons and James E. Police Oct. 12, 1:02 p.m. – A non- Shantytown help students become familiar Hoff, S.J., Academic Quad will in- student guest was escorted out The annual Shantytown event with opportunities, work and ex- clude the establishment of a new of the third floor of Brockman begins Sunday, Oct. 18 and lasts periences they offer. institute for Jesuit education. Notes Hall due to a violation of univer- until Friday, Oct. 23. The atmosphere is relaxed, re- The Ruth J. and Robert A. sity visitation policy. Student groups have the oppor- quiring business casual or casual Conway Institute for Jesuit Oct. 2, 1:04 a.m. – A student attire, and bringing a résumé is tunity to build and live in shanties Education will seek to support observed stumbling around in Oct. 12, 1:54 p.m. – A student in order to raise awareness about optional. Students should bring faculty and administrators in in- the Village apartments was cited reported the theft of an Indiana homelessness. their All Cards. corporating Catholic and Jesuit for underage consumption of University license plate from his This year’s focus is on young values into Xavier’s learning alcohol. or her vehicle while parked in the adults (ages 18-24) experiencing Priority Registration environment. R-2 lot. homelessness. Part of the institute’s respon- Oct. 3, 6:55 p.m. – A stu- In preparation for priority regis- Some of the events surround- sibilities will be operating the dent reported that his or her car Oct. 12, 4 p.m. – A student ing Shantytown include an Artists tration for the spring semester, an Ignatian Mentoring Program for had been tampered with while reported dropping his or her wal- for Others skit at 7 p.m. Tuesday academic forum for all freshmen faculty, as well as selecting one parked in the R-1 lot. Several let on the first floor of Gallagher Oct. 20 in Kelley Auditorium, a and transfer students will be held faculty member each year to serve paint chips were found on the Student Center. A half an hour cookout at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. from 1:30-2:45 p.m. on Monday, as the Faculty Fellow of Jesuit driver and passenger doors. later when it was turned in to 21 on the greenspace followed by Oct. 19. From 1:30-2:00 p.m., Education. the Welcome Desk, $250 was a short documentary and discus- students in the College of Arts “The Conway Fellow for Jesuit Oct. 6, 9:49 a.m. – Campus missing. sion at 8:30 p.m. in Hailstones & Sciences and Social Sciences, Education will participate in a Police investigated a report of 17 and a Koinonia reflection at 9 Health and Education will assem- community of fellows focused on a suspicious subject hiding be- Note of the p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 among ble in the James & Caroline Duff significant issues impacting the tween cars in the Alumni lot. the shanties. Banquet Center in Cintas Center; university and the field of high- After a short foot pursuit, two Groups can sign up to build students in the Williams College er education,” Assistant to the teenagers were arrested for ob- a shanty until Friday in Dorothy of Business will meet in Kelley President for Mission and Identity structing official business and Week Day House or with representatives Auditorium. Dr. Debra Mooney, said. “These criminal trespassing. Both had Oct. 2, 5 p.m. – Two in Gallagher Student Center. Cost Immediately afterward, all stu- faculty fellows will be housed numerous felony and misde- students reported three sus- is $30 per shanty. T-shirts will be dents will attend career opportu- in contiguous offices within the meanor warrants out for their picious teenagers entering sold at all Shantytown events for nity sessions throughout campus Center for Teaching Excellence arrests. the University Apartments. $12. conducted by faculty members (CTE), which will be located in The subjects then left the All money raised will go to the from each academic department. the new Learning Commons.” Oct. 7, 5:53 p.m. – A stu- apartments and attempted Drop-Inn Center, Cincinnati’s Academic advising will take The institute will also manage dent was cited for damaging to rob a student on the resi- largest homeless shelter. place Tuesday, Oct. 20 until Friday, the Jesuit Resource (xavier.edu/je- a door on the first floor of dential mall. The subjects Nov. 6. suitresource), a website that serves Kuhlman Hall. proceeded to walk down the All students are required to as a source of Jesuit information residential mall, threatening Volunteer Fair make an appointment with their for students and educators around Oct. 8, 5:56 a.m. – several students on the vol- Peace and Justice Programs will academic advisors at this time. the world. Construction workers on leyball courts. Upon arrival, host a Post-Graduate Volunteer Students who do not know who The institute is named for Woodburn Avenue observed a Campus Police located and Fair from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, their advisor is should contact the 1949 graduate Robert Conway, a suspicious suspect carrying a arrested two of the three Oct. 14, in Cintas Center Banquet Academic Advising Center. member of the Board of Trustees large quantity of copper from a subjects for attempted rob- Room 2. Spring 2010 priority registra- and chair of the Jesuit Identity work site. The subject dumped bery, menacing, aggravated Similar to a career fair and tion begins Monday, Nov. 9 until Committee. the copper and fled down trespassing, disorderly con- serving primarily as a networking Friday, Nov. 13. “The institute will have a global Woodburn Avenue. The copper duct and obstruction of of- event, the volunteer fair provides Students can check their reg- reach through its influence on the was recovered. ficial business. Both teens information for students inter- istration times on the Student network of Jesuit schools, colleges were transported to the ested in pursuing local, domes- Services tab via the MyXU Portal. and universities,” Mooney said. Oct. 9, 10:23 p.m. – Campus Hamilton County Juvenile tic or international service after Police cited two students in the Justice Center. Xavier Newswire Campus News October 14, 2009 5 Professor Profile: Dr. Ginny Frings By jake heath fret over the challenges of life, but on campus dealing with safety. I Staff Writer focus on what to do with those also hope to have a novel written challenges. in the future. Dr. Ginny Frings is a professor and, more recently, a motivational speaker since experiencing a trau- XN: How did your car accident XN: Can you tell me about your matic car accident. challenge you? family? She is a visiting professor of GF: It was a struggle on many GF: My husband is senior vice accountancy and coordinator of levels. My doctor first told me I president of GAFRI insurance. the Entrepreneurial Center and would never walk again. Through I have twins, a boy and a girl, has much to say to her students some extensive rehab, however, who are 10 years old and another about school, family and life in you can see I am walking quite daughter who’s 6 years old. My general. well. son wants to be an engineer, while We also went through a huge the other two wish to be actors mental goal-setting procedure to and horse vets. Xavier Newswire: Why do you teach help me through it. Each day I inance? had to set new goals for myself to Ginny Frings: When I was in XN: Do you have any favorite get better. the eighth grade, I decided I want- sports? This goal-setting mentality is ed to major in accounting because GF: I love college basketball something I try to imbed in my my older sister, who was in busi- and football. I love to watch the motivational speeches to students. ness, told me she wished she had Reds play. But I really love water- more talent in accounting. skiing and softball. I have been XN: What kind of work do you do playing since I was six years old. outside of teaching and speaking? XN: Have you always wanted to Newswire photo by Jessica Thimmons GF: I have one book out and teach? Dr. Ginny Frings is a visiting professor of accountancy and coordinator of the I am in the process of writing GF: I had many jobs before I Entrepreneurial Center. another one called “Winds of began teaching night classes and XN: Did motivational speaking re- motivational speaking. Change”. “Winds of Change” is realized I loved to teach. I re- quire any kind of training? about what kind of actions you turned to school to get my Ph.D. GF: My father-in-law was a take when the winds of change and began teaching. motivational speaker and told me I blow in your direction. Do you XN: Do you have any pets? needed to be one too, after my ac- build a bridge or a windmill? GF: I have a beagle named XN:What is your favorite part of cident. He said he’d coach me in Brownie who’s 13 years old. I teaching? the art of motivational speaking. used to have a black lab growing GF: I love those lightbulb mo- My teaching career also helped up named Bama and another bea- ments. I call them “aha” moments. quite a bit with grabbing the atten- gle Snoopy. It just pops into their heads. It’s tion of my audience. exhilarating. XN: Do you ever think motivational XN: Do you have any advice for speaking will become more full-time? students here? GF: I hope to always be part of GF: Don’t dwell on the chal- Xavier and motivational speaking lenges of life, but use those expe- will grow over time. I have more riences to grow and help others. I am also doing a case study Sarah Wieten, Campus News Editor My slogan when speaking is to not Phone: (513) 745-3607 of a priority with teaching over with the new construction projects [email protected] - Paid Advertisement - 6 October 14, 2009 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire — LETTERS to the EDITOR — Copyright 2009 Circulation 3,000 Shuttle is OK -ups could lead to a relationship. matics, he noted how each student It concerns me that Xavier stu- Most often they don’t, and those wrote the proof in print letter (not Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Kathryn Rosenbaum dents are not being serviced ap- looking for a relationship end handwriting or cursive) and 20 Managing Editor Andrew Chestnut propriately by the current shuttle up hurt. I think that Akpaninyie years ago, that never would have Business Manager David Cranston system. Just a few years ago, I was would have found “Hooking Up?” been the case. Advertising and Classifieds Manager Nathan Sergio a Xavier student and a shuttle driver to be rather interesting, and I en- I was struck; my mind traveled Distribution Manager Nick Haas as well. Back then, the shuttle ran courage him (and everyone else) to all the way back to Mrs. Scirto’s Advisor Patrick Larkin weeknights 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and attend the follow up pizza salons. first-grade class and our first les- Online Editor Chris Anderson weekends 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. The shut- son on cursive. After a lot of time, Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio tle did not have a specified route; Emily Williston | ‘10 I realized that with some practice Photo Editor: danielle meiners rather, the vans in operation parked and struggle, cursive enabled me Head Copy Editor: dan rozier at “the circle” in front of Bellarmine to write faster and more fluidly. Copy Editors: matt ackels, maggie cardosi, michael jonagan, alyssa konermann, Coming back to 2009, I real- kara lenoir, andrew short, ashley sroufe and transported students to their More hook-up facts off-campus homes as needed. The “Hook-ups are normal” ized that our generation has decid- EDITORIAL | LANDLORDS The system worked more like editorial was a cynical diatribe ed cursive is too difficult because taxis than like city buses. If an regarding the “Hooking Up?” printing will suffice. I began to try XU needs more landlord resources off-campus resident needed to be event. The author hastily general- and pinpoint similar trends in my transported to campus, they could ized that “Hooking up is simply fellow Generation Y-ers and unsur- Kathryn Rosenbaum’s story (“Living off-campus difficult for many,” call 745-DRIV and a dispatcher part of the college experience,” prisingly, I found the same thing; page 1) illustrates that living off of Xavier’s campus can be a hazardous would communicate to the shuttle “…hooking up is something that we avoid difficulty more than ever and risky endeavor, and while dealing with sleazy landlords is in many drivers via radio the address of the college students will do whether so we don’t have to struggle. ways preparation for post-college life , the university should be provid- student needing transportation. or not they see a presentation,” Why is it that our generation ing better resources for students. This system worked very efficiently and “You will get over [hooking is so frightened to take on a chal- For years, officials and students have been throwing out ideas about and allowed students to get to and up] eventually…” lenge in order to fully grasp some- designing an interactive system for students looking to move off-cam- from campus safely. I drove the The “Hooking Up?” event, thing new, albeit difficult? pus, where they can communicate with the landlords and get other stu- shuttle on Wednesday nights and as Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Consider the ratemyprofessor. dents’ opinions about the landlord’s fairness and reliability. In this tech- almost never transported party- Rosenbaum reported, was an at- com craze, the insatiable demand nology-driven internet age, this doesn’t seem like such a difficult—or ing students but students heading tempt “to raise questions about the for Spark Notes and cheat-sheets unorthodox—task. home after a night in the library. hook-up culture.” Many college or the loads of Natural Light that Currently, Xavier does have pages on its Commuter Services site More importantly, students students report negative experienc- students purchase just because where property owners can post their available housing and students never expressed frustration with es in the hook-up culture. As Dr. each of the aforementioned do the can browse them. There seems to be little filtering, however, as most that shuttle system. Beste’s video participants—ALL job but do not provide the best ex- properties are listed multiple times, and landlords are only banned from Xavier students with different ex- perience possible. posting when a number of students complain. Brian Shonebarger | ‘06 periences—reported, men and I am not a sociologist and my This paltry effort is unacceptable. Xavier students deserve to know women enter into hook-ups with only insight is experience. But as which landlords are exploiting their tenants and which are responsive and partners with different expecta- I see people caring less about the fair, and Xavier has its place in helping them gain that information. Hook up with facts tions and more often than not one activities they engage in (and in the An Office of Commuter Services and Off-Campus Living listens to As a peer leader for last week’s or both parties get hurt—either case of college, pay handsomely students concerns, offers basic advice and points students in the right “Hooking Up?” event, I was rather emotionally, physically or both. for), I worry that the passion for direction for additional help they may need. disappointed by the lack of sup- Also exacerbated by the hook- greatness and self-improvement However, this is not enough. Rosenbaum’s story also unfortunately port it received from students, up culture is sexual violence. Since will be swept away completely. makes it very apparent that Xavier lacks legal assistance that it should be particularly upperclassmen, like college is a place for students to It’s too late to tell all of you able to offer its students. While this service may not have been neces- columnist Mfreke Akpaninyie. “make their own… choices and printers out there to learn cursive, sary in the past, Xavier students have expressed a need for legal counsel. I was especially offended that mistakes,” what is wrong with but please, consider giving 110 per- Instead of investigating and considering this for years, administration he felt entitled to criti- cent to everything you should work to provide this service expediently. cize an event that he did commit to. Even if you We understand Xavier doesn’t make money when students elect Step One: Open the paper. not even attend, causing are forced into some- to move off campus, and so facilitating that move might seem to go him to ignorantly make Step Two: Get mad at the paper. thing that you have no against the university’s best (read: monetary) interests. Keep in mind, erroneous assump- interest in and see no however, that most upperclassmen move off-campus precisely because Step Three: Put your words in the tions about its mission, value in (i.e. Philosophy the university doesn’t have anywhere for them to live on-campus. when in fact the event paper. 290), it is still best to Until Xavier can legitimately provide for every student that wants supported many of his dedicate yourself to the on-campus housing, it is responsible both for helping students find and views. challenges it presents. select affordable and reasonable off-campus accommodations and for The event was not Newswire-OpEd I promise, there are advocating on their behalf when things go awry. trying to tell students @xavier.edu few, if any, better feel- what to do. Hooking (and that’s the way you do it) ings in life than giving up is not bad in and yourself completely to EDITORIAL | MORE LANDLORDS of itself; however, a lot everything you do and of harm does result from it, like making educated choices? What knowing no matter how difficult Things landlords shouldn’t do. . . sexual assault. Those who wish to is wrong with giving freshmen the your situation was, you tried your . . . but have. These examples, we hope, will never happen again. hook-up need to be aware of the opportunity to hear from the mis- best to capture its essence. Landlords should not. . . risk of being a victim or being ac- takes of their older peers? What • Forget to call the laundry place to empty the coins from coin- cused of sexual assault. is wrong with letting freshmen Justin Grana | ‘10 operated laundry machine, so doing laundry is impossible. Akpaninyie encourages stu- know that they indeed do have a • Make tenants pay for laundry in addition to other utilities. dents to be in the right state of “wide spectrum” of opportunities • On the second day of residency, send over people to redo mind when deciding to hook-up, in college and that this spectrum DADT needs change windows and subsequently have workers spill caulk on the floors and which the event also advocated. includes respecting self and oth- On Saturday Oct. 10, President smoke marijuana on fire escape. At the event students discussed ers and experiencing a positive and Obama addressed the Human • Leave large piles of trash in yard, refuse to remove them after the laws concerning rape, which sexually just campus? Rights Campaign, an equal rights many pleading e-mails and then leave bits of that trash after finally haul- state that an intoxicated individual This event was meant to get organization focused on gay rights. ing most of it away. cannot give consent. The event freshmen thinking about their In his address he maintained his • Refuse to give the original deposit back because of cracked wanted students to be aware of college experience and what they campaign promise to repeal the mirror, cut screens, painting—all of which existed before current ten- the fine line between rape and a deserve from their fellow students. “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” (DADT) ants moved in. drunken hookup. I am sorry Akpaninyie did not at- policy prevalent in the military. The • Have new tenants move in ten days before previous tenants It is important to realize wheth- tend but rather, generalized about current policy maintains anyone in move out, forcing quite uneasy cohabitation. er or not someone is hooking up, an event about which he was com- the military will not be asked his or • Sign up for mailing lists using the rented house’s address. everyone lives in the hookup cul- pletely ignorant. her sexual orientation and likewise • Buy cheap and inefficient appliances, forcing tenants to over- ture and is affected by it. This one may be gay or lesbian as long pay for utilities. means that the opportunity to Esther Cleary | ‘11 as it is not disclosed to others. date and have a love life is sadly While this is better then ban- On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire hindered for those not wishing to ning gay or lesbians outright, many The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not hookup. The dating culture has Try harder, Gen. Y view this as discriminatory. In a throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. been reversed so that people have Not so long ago a math profes- and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per May 2009 Gallup Poll, 69 percent 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. physical intimacy (whether that be sor of mine asked three students polled responded they agreed with 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to kissing or sex) first, then a relation- to write out a proof on the chalk- allowing openly gay men and lesbi- The Editorials are written by a different staff Kathryn Rosenbaum, 513-745-3607. member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to ship and lastly dating. board. As the class watched, our an women to serve in the military. sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Nathan Sergio, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. There are always exceptions, professor seemed unusually pen- It is clear that the sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional but the fact remains that the dating sive, and soon after I was intrigued The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. culture is not the prevalent one. by what the he noted. continued on Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community Akpaninyie understands that hook Before our discussion in mathe- body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. page 5. . . Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials October 14, 2009 7 —MALL TALK— Corporations in henhouse with Katherine Monasterio and Amy Windhorst and further cement their practic- families” without telling how. In By Wilford Durbin es into the constitution. Don’t be essence, Issue 2 is a blank check Editorial Columnist Would you rather expand Alter Hall or fooled by the warm commercials for corporate farmers to continue add more residence halls? If you are a registered voter in and websites which show small their inhumane and unhealthy way Ohio, your ballot this November family farms struggling to stay in of raising animals without enact- will prompt you to decide on two operation, praying for Issue 2 to ing any real change. volatile amendments to the Ohio pass to maintain their business. As for Issue 3, Ohioans have Constitution. Issue 2 preemptively silences any defeated legislation that would Issue 2, the self-proclaimed attempt at humane animal treat- allow casinos in the state four “Safe Local Food Amendment,” ment procedures before a proac- times, rejecting a lazy policy de- would create a Livestock Care tive bill could be levied by animal cision on the part of the state Standards Board to regulate rights groups. government to fix budget gaps Ohio’s agriculture. I have to admit, I was confused by taxing casinos. Issue 3, a widely advertised myself about exactly what Issue 2 Casinos sap money from the Matt Matovina campaign which promises to would do for Ohio farmers. When poorest of our society and in Class of ‘10 I went home to Danville over fall turn produce moral stigmas that Alexis Bridges “put a border around Ohio,” “Expand the would allow casinos to build and break, I was astonished to see create their own problems. The dorms, because Class of ‘13 amendment will enact some oth- operate in Cincinnati, Cleveland, so many farmers—families who there are way too “Dorms, be- Columbus and Toledo. I knew to be both Democrats er far reaching policies: churches many people.” cause people in These amendments represent and Republicans—who displayed and fraternal organizations will Brockman are not a serious challenge to the integri- Pro-Issue 2 signs in their yards. no longer be able to hold “casino too happy.” ty of Ohio’s Constitution and the Obviously, powerful interest nights,” it preempts local zoning welfare of our citizens. The fox is groups were running the cam- laws and the tax (37 percent) on in the henhouse; unable to satisfy paign, and that should have been the casino is less than most states. their insatiable, glutinous desire my first clue. Remember, student concerns for more wealth by scavenging After reading the amend- extend beyond Montgomery and over our depressed communities, ment it is clear that it will shed Reading Road. corporations are attempting to little benefit on small farms like As tax payers, voters and com- break into Ohio’s Constitution to my own and allow huge corpo- munity members, you should con- further pull autonomy, consumer rate farms to operate with little cern yourself with the proposed power and local authority from oversight. amendments this fall; they will the people. Issue 2 vaguely promises to affect the food you eat and the character of your community. Huge agribusinesses have ob- “prescribe standards for animal Hannah Baker scured the facts on Issue 2 in care,” protect “local, affordable If you are unsure of how to Class of ‘12 order to preserve their outdated food supplies for consumers,” and vote, consider erring on the side and inhumane animal treatment, claims to “protect Ohio farms and of citizens, not corporations. “Alter, so they Hudson Chilton don’t have 8 a.m. Class of ‘11 classes.” “Alter, because — LETTERS Continued — I don’t need the dorms.” public’s opinion is strongly sup- asking the cafeteria to keep goetta portive for full gay and lesbian in- Cincinnati is great on the breakfast bar and keep the tegration in our armed forces. This morning, I finished -re coneys coming. President Obama campaigned viewing for a paper due in a few I love this city, and even though on the promise of repealing DADT hours about Cincinnati’s early I don’t know everything about it, it but there has been very little legis- success. has never stopped me from want- lative action on this matter. There Finished reading, I went back ing to share it with visitors. are also a variety of challenges that to my room close to 8 a.m., heard I want people who come here may prevent full integration for a my roommate’s radio alarm go- to think of this city fondly, may- significant amount of time. The ing off, and caught just enough be even stay. We could use some military as a whole has a more con- to hear the Reds beat St. Louis, good people here. This city may servative culture then the rest of whose past rivalry with Cincinnati seem to some, as John Wayne put Jim Praechter the nation. A recent military poll I had just been reading about not it, “dead as a beaver hat,” but I Class of ‘10 showed that 58 percent of respon- five minutes beforehand. know that there is absolutely at “I’m a commuter, dents oppose change to the current At breakfast, I saw, to my sur- least one incredible thing for ev- so I’d rather they Kerry Stephen policy. prise, goetta, that unusual break- eryone in this city. I would love to expand Alter.” Class of ‘13 So how would DADT be re- fast dish that, as a Cincinnati na- show it to each and every one of “Go for the dorms.” moved or changed? The consen- tive, I have come to adore, and the you. Just ask me. sus is that an act of Congress is heritage of which is rooted deep necessary, and the military would in the German immigrant his- Josh Miller | ‘11 implement it using its own internal tory I had also studied the night policies. before. Richard Head Although a policy may be im- As I enjoyed the satisfactory Class of ‘XX plemented, it may take a great deal meal before me, I realized, de- of time for the policy to trickle spite what people often think, “I’m a decent guy, I guess, but my down through the massive military Cincinnati is a culturally rich place parents must be bureaucracy. It took a period of 8 to be. real bastards.” years from 1945 to 1953 for full We are the headquarters of racial integration to happen in the P&G; we still proudly hold what military. is, to me, an impressive and en- It does not appear that this joyable Oktoberfest; we have our process may begin any time soon. own type of chili, that will forever Congress and the Obama admin- confuse any and all newcomers; istration are currently entrenched and for God’s sake, Cincinnati has with recovering the economy, a superhero: Shadow Hare. winning the wars in Iraq and I want to see Cincinnati cul- Afghanistan and passing legisla- ture visibly here at Xavier. I know, tion on climate change and health without a doubt, it’s already here, care. Given all these priorities it is but I want to see it shining. Maybe unlikely that the issue of gay rights we could have an Oktoberfest will occur anytime this year. How here, on the greenspace. Maybe early this issue will be addressed we organize transportation to the will depend entirely on how quick- Taft Museum of Art so that our ly these current issues are dealt aspiring artists can see Rookwood with and how much pressure gay Pottery and other locally-based rights groups place on the Obama art, so that, perhaps, they could administration. carry the influence with them when they leave Cincinnati. Maybe Brent Edwards | ‘13 this is just a very detailed way of 8 October 14, 2009 Sports Xavier Newswire Midway assessment Men’s soccer notches A-10 win Musketeers come from behind to top URI 3-2

Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Sophomore Andi Meyer has started all 14 games this season for the Musketeers at defensive midfielder. By Jocelyn Taylor on the field. However, the injuries Staff Writer to our key players have caused us Halfway through a tumultuous to lose some consistent play.” 2009 season, the women’s soccer Some of the key players in- team stands 1-4-1 in the Atlantic jured are reserve freshman Leslie 10 Conference. Boersma, who scored the winning Despite the early struggles, goal in Xavier’s first win of the Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners optimism remains strong in the season against North Texas on Freshman goalie Andre Bezerra made three saves in Xavier’s 3-2 victory over Rhode Island on Oct. 11. Xavier Soccer Complex. Sept. 20. “The team still has an opportu- Also injured are seniors Ali By Ken Burton tion—would force overtime. ahead goal. nity to make it to the tournament,” Nellis—who has not played all sea- Staff Writer In overtime it would be “Scoring the lone goal against head coach Alvin Alexander said. son—and Katy Rudokas, juniors October has already been a freshman scoring sensation Cincinnati was great,” Spencer “We need to win these next four Anne Higgins and Aliya Shull, busy month for the Xavier men’s Luke Spencer who would come said. “I know a lot of guys on that games, and I believe that the team sophomore Melanie McLaughlin soccer team. through in the clutch with the team and it’s always good to score can do it.” and freshman Kelsey Phillips. In just over a week, the game-winner. against the people you know. The Fulfilling such goals will be a The team will close the season Musketeers played a conference While Spencer admitted the best part was scoring for (fresh- difficult task for the Musketeers, like it began, on the road, which opener, two overtime nail-biters goal was “big” for the team, he man goalie) Justin Marshall. I was with matches against Duquesne, once again will not be easy. and witnessed a freshman’s scor- was quick to point out he wouldn’t trying to pull a win off for him, St. Bonaventure, Massachusetts Even worse, they will be play- ing spree. have had the opportunity if not for but at least I got him a goal.” and Rhode Island still remaining. ing one of the best teams in the Unfortunately for the the stellar play of his teammates. The Bearcats would con- “Duquesne should be one A-10, Dayton. Musketeers, that time also fea- “Although my goal was the trol the rest of the second half, that we get—they haven’t won “To play at home is a huge tured two losses in three games. game-winner, Ryan and El-Hadji’s though. Cincinnati managed 23 any games,” Alexander said. “St. advantage to the team. You have The team suffered losses at goals were just as important,” shots in the second half, while the Bonaventure will be hard. They the home crowd, you have a rota- the hands of Cincinnati (2-1 in Spencer said. Musketeers could only muster six are in third place in the Atlantic tion you’re accustomed to and the overtime) and Massachusetts (1- The goal not only won the for the entirety of the match. 10 standings. But these are all still players get to sleep in their own 0) before righting the ship against game, but halted a two-game los- The equalizer was netted by winnable games.” beds,” Alexander said. Rhode Island (3-2 in overtime). ing streak and gave the Musketeers Cincinnati’s Judson McKinney Fulfulling Alexander’s pre- “Dayton is a tough team to play The Rhode Island matchup was a huge conference win. with 3:48 left in the game. The season wishes, the women’s soccer anywhere, but especially at home. one that looked like a lost cause. “Winning the game was impor- teams would take things into team has improved since its home They have Astro-Turf; it’s real The Musketeers found themselves tant, because if we lost, we would overtime, but it wouldn’t last long. opener in August. slick,” Alexander said. “But there down 2-0 late in the second half have been 0-2 in conference play The golden goal in overtime came “The level of maturity has ris- are some things that can be con- and its offense hadn’t shown much heading into two weekends of just two minutes in, by way of the en. We lost some players and we trolled when you’re on the road. sign of life. playing on the road,” Spencer Bearcat’s Matt Bahner. gained some players. This allowed “We have team meals, we stay Junior Ryan Gray sparked the said. The Massachusetts game, for some of the kids to get more in a hotel and we do things from team with a 77th minute header Prior to the Rhode Island game, too, was hard-fought, but the playing time,” Alexander said. a team standpoint. There are not for a goal off a lob to the box. the Musketeers rounded-out their Musketeers couldn’t manage to A big part of the lineup shuf- as many distractions so the play- The shot was preceded by a cou- non-conference play with a quick answer a 36th minute Minutemen fling has been an injury bug that at ers are focused on what they have ple brilliant maneuvers by senior bus ride over to the University of goal. Xavier was forced to battle a one time claimed nine Musketeers to do.” Andy Dimbi to put the ball into Cincinnati. deficit and a driving-rain storm in from the roster of 30 players. Alexander and the Musketeers scoring position. Spencer was also prolific against the second half that hampered its “The injuries have hurt our will begin that drive towards tour- Junior El-Hadji Dieng quickly the Bearcats, netting a 54th min- ability to utilize its team speed. depth, but it has allowed the play- nament glory when they travel followed suit, punishing a Kennedy ute goal, assisted by a corner kick The team will look to rebound ers on the field to get to know each to Pittsburgh on Friday, Oct. Nakwa pass into the back of the from Dimbi. when it heads to Pittsburgh to play others’ games better,” Alexander 16 to take on the Dukes of the net. The equalizer—coming with Spencer, a native Cincinnatian, the Duquesne Dukes at 7 p.m. on said. “They are all pretty focused Duquesne University. two minutes remaining in regula- found extra meaning in his go- Friday, Oct. 16. - Sports opinion - Can true Musketeers be the ‘next fan in’ at UC? By Scott MUeller last 10. coaches’ poll. you are not from one of the coasts, Asst. Sports Editor Every other year, hundreds Although Xavier may be fight- your chances of being seen on a Would a Red Sox fan ever root of students camp out in front of ing for respect within the city, the national scale are slim. UC foot- for the Yankees? Would a Buckeye Cintas Center to get tickets to the city is fighting for respect within ball is one outlet for which the city ever cheer on the Wolverines? Shootout. the country. The better the UC can break through and gain some Would a Tar Heel ever pull for the There is no love lost between football team does, the more na- national respect. Blue Devils? the schools. tional attention it will bring to the If you simply cannot bring Any true fan of any of these Xavier is often overshadowed Queen City. yourself to root for the Bearcats, teams wouldn’t dare be caught by the UC as a small school fight- This season the Bearcats are you can at the very least root for rooting for their rival. ing for legitimacy in the backyard once again climbing the polls and the attention the team brings to All that being said, it’s okay of the BCS power. hunting down a second Big East the city. to root for the University of How, then, could any good-na- Championship and subsequent Rooting for UC football is not Cincinnati football team. tured Musketeer fan root for such BCS birth. rooting against Xavier because The UC Bearcats are without a hated rival? The higher the Bearcats get, even though the two schools are question Xavier’s biggest rival. The simple answer is that the better for the city. rivals on the basketball court, the The annual Crosstown Xavier does not have a varsity Just as the Musketeers are question of the football teams is Shootout is one of the nation’s football team, and the Bearcats fighting for respect in the city, the non-existent. best basketball rivalries. have a very good one. city of Cincinnati is fighting for UC football is as close to a Photo courtesy of athlonsports.com The Bearcats lead the all time UC is currently ranked No. 8 respect and a place in the national home team as we have here at Cincinnati quarterback Tony Pike is 82-year-old series 47-29—how- in the Associated Press poll and limelight. Xavier, so let your self get caught creating Heisman buzz. But should ever, Xavier has won seven of the No. 9 in the ESPN/USA Today We live in a country in which if up in the excitement. the buzz be coming from fans at Xavier as well? Xavier Newswire Sports October 14, 2009 9 Volleyball on a four-game conference win streak Head coach Deaton earns 400th career win with victory over Temple By Scott MUeller The next day in the Bronx, Asst. Sports Editor N.Y., the Muskies continued their After dropping a heartbreaking winning streak with a 3-2 win over match to Atlantic 10 rival Dayton, the Fordham Rams. the Xavier volleyball team is on Although the Rams are winless a four-game winning streak and in the conference, their record is a appears to be gelling at the right bit deceiving. The night prior, the time. Rams went down to the wire with On Friday, Oct. 2, the Dayton. Musketeers hosted the La Salle Through three sets, Fordham Explorers in their A-10 home held a 2-1 set lead over the opener. Xavier won in each set Musketeers, but Xavier would not handedly and did not trail in the go down. match. In the fourth set, Xavier Xavier won the first set 25-13. jumped out to a 9-2 lead to take In the second set, the Musketeers control of the frame. They would opened with a 12-3 run and go on to win 25-13. cruised to a 25-9 victory. Xavier The fifth and decisive set went closed out the final set and match, into extra points. 25-19. Xavier finally clinched the “We got La Salle out of their set, 16-14, and the match, 3-2, rhythm early and they just couldn’t Photo courtesy of goxavier.com with a kill from freshman Alex get back into it,” said head coach Xavier head coach Floyd Deaton won his 400th career game against Temple on Oct. 3. Smith—who earned A-10 Rookie Floyd Deaton. “Some kids that vantage early. Xavier went on to Achieving the milestone has Island. of the Week honors for her ef- don’t get a lot of playing time got finish out the set 25-20. In the caused Deaton to reflect on the Xavier used a balanced attack forts against Rhode Island and some substantial playing time.” fourth set, Xavier closed out the way Xavier volleyball has changed to take out the Rams. After win- Fordham. Senior Kelly Ruth led the team match 25-15. through the years. ning the first set 25-17, Xavier “[Fordham] a surprise in that with five kills and seven digs. Ruth recorded 18 kills and “It makes me look back at held a 20-19 lead in the second they’re not winning more than The next day, Saturday, Oct. 3, freshman Stephanie Vorherr add- some special people and some frame before rattling off a 5-2 run they are in the conference. They proved to be a historic and mem- ed a team high 19 digs. great stories,” Deaton said. “When to close out the set. are 0-6 in the conference, and I orable moment for Deaton, as Senior Lauren Kaminsky post- I got here it was more about par- Xavier put the match away with can’t figure it out,” said Deaton. the 3-1 victory over Temple gave ed a double-double with 15 kills ticipating, and then it turned into a decisive 25-15 win in the third Xavier will have its hands full Deaton his 400th career victory. and 10 digs in Deaton’s milestone competing.” set. this weekend when they welcome The Owls took the first set game. Following the milestone on “That was probably one of the the No. 20 Saint Louis Billikens— 27-25. However, the Musketeers “I have 400 career wins, but Friday, Oct. 9, the Musketeers better matches we’ve played as a the only A-10 team not to have opened the second set with a 7- you know I haven’t played in one swept away an A-10 opponent for team all year,” said Deaton. “We lost a conference game yet—to 0 run and went on to win the set of those matches,” said Deaton. the second time in three matches, wouldn’t let them do some of the Cintas Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, 25-17. “We’ve had great kids that came avenging a 2008 loss at Rhode things they like to do.” Oct. 16. In the third set, the Musketeers to Xavier, and dedicated them- opened quickly, taking a 7-2 ad- selves to winning.” BRIEFS XC strong at Notre XU swim teams jump Club Sports Report Dame Invitational into 2009-10 schedule The Xavier University men’s Football Ultimate Hockey and women’s cross country teams Past results: Past results: Past results: competed at the 54th Annual Beat Ohio State 20-14 Competed in the club Lost to St. Vincent Adidas Notre Dame Invitational on Oct. 11 to improve sectionals in Ver- on Oct. 2. College 4-1 on Sept., The men’s team finished sev- to 3-1 on the season. sailles, Ohio on Sept. 27 to fall to 2-2 on the enth out of 21 teams. Junior Coming up: 26-27. season. Tommy Kauffmann led all Xavier Host Southern Illinois Coming up: Coming up: runners, placing fifth overall and University at Ed- Competing in the No Hosting Eastern Ken- set the school record for the fast- wardsville at 1:30 p.m. Wisconsequences tucky at Cincinnati est time at Notre Dame. on Saturday Oct. 17 tournament in Madi- Gardens at 9 p.m. on Placing second for the at Roger Bacon High son, Wis. Oct. 16-18. Friday, Oct. 16. Musketeers was sophomore Keith School. Albrekston. Freshman Hank Geer Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners placed 34th overall and finished Junior Nathan Green. with the second best freshman On Oct. 2, the Xavier University time. swimming team opened the 2009- 10 season with the annual blue/ Battling a hip injury, junior Women’s Field Baseball Men’s soccer Ben Nathan came in fourth for white intrasquad scrimmage.

Xavier. The white team came away Hockey Past results: Past results: On the women’s side, Xavier victorious with a 107-89 win. In Past results: Swept a double-head- Lost 2-1 to Miami placed 11th out of 20 teams. the 200 freestyle events, junior Tied St. Louis Univer- er from the University (Ohio) on Oct. 3 to Junior Caitlin Thomas placed 41st Nathan Green took first for the sity on Saturday, Oct. of Cincinnati on Oct. drop to 2-2-1 on the overall and led Xavier with a time men’s white team while junior Kari 3. 3 to improve to 2-1 on season. Peglar took first for the women’s of 18:55. Coming up: the season. Coming up: Graduate student Amy Sanders white team. Coming up: Hosting Ohio State One week later, the women’s Traveling to Ohio and senior Dani Meiners finished Hosting a Breast Can- Wednesday, Oct. 14. team took on Marshall to offi- State on Saturday, five and seven seconds behind cer Awareness Tour- before heading to Chi- Thomas, respectively. cially open the season, winning Oct. 17. nament at the Athletes cago Oct. 16-18 for a “We had 11 women run be- 161-135. Marshall does not have a tween 18:55 and 20:01 which is men’s team. in Action Complex in tournament. pretty good,” said head coach In the 200 medley relay, Peglar, Xenia, Ohio, Oct. 24- Steve Nestor. seniors Martha Cutter-Wilson 25. Xavier’s next race will be the and Alison Johnson, and junior Mike Hodges Invitational in Bethanie Griffin placed first. Portland, Ore. on Friday. Peglar also touched first in the Team captains, managers and players send your team’s results and upcoming 200 free. events to the Newswire Sports Dept. at [email protected] to get your Doug Tifft, Editor Xavier’s next meet will be Oct. team into the Club Sports Report. Phone: 513-745-3607 23 at the University of Cincinnati. [email protected] 10 October 14, 2009 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Stuff ‘Urinetown’ director comes to Stuff Xavier our town weekly from Akron Xavier BY Des Dale Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor People People Recently, Newswire spoke with Stephen Skiles, the director of the Like upcoming musical “Urinetown” Like at Xavier. Skiles has had a long, Not paying relationship with the university. #8attention during Moreover, he seems to be quite statistics classes the sport, driving a long distance BY Andrew Chestnut to come to campus often. Xavier Cultural Anthropologist There are many common Xavier Newswire: I heard you have bonds that connect Xavier to travel pretty far each day to work. people, but none is stronger or Exactly how far do you have to come? more universal than students’ unwillingness to pay attention Stephen Skiles: I am on the during statistics classes. theater faculty at the University of Statistics classes at Xavier Akron, so I travel about 250 miles are usually taught in class- to come down to Xavier each rooms with computers at each week [Thursday through Sunday]. desk. Each of these computers That means that I have a good is connected to the internet— four hours of time to think in the and herein lies the trouble. car. I usually have several meetings Students often spend entire over the phone on my way down, Newswire Photo by Jessica Thimmons Skiles giving rehearsal notes to the cast of “Urinetown” after a run-through. classes checking e-mail, fin- mostly with Scot Buzza, our musi- ishing a paper for their next cal director, Paul Lieber, our pro- lievable passion to perform. That warranted a sequel; what are you XN: How is “Urinetown” coming? class or browsing such sites duction/assistant director—who makes the process a lot of fun guys doing to ensure You’re In Town Is everything ready? as Texts From Last Night or also plays Officer Lockstock in and enables us all to be creative (“Urinetown”) lives up to the original? FMyLife—without ever glanc- the show—and Ellen Beltramo, together. SS: The show has been com- ing up to learn how a null hy- our unbelievable production stage Since I directed “Cabaret” here SS: Well, both shows paint com- ing along very well, and I’m quite pothesis is rejected or what a manager. in 2003, I’ve had a great relation- pelling portraits of small-town happy with where we are in our standard deviation is. So, I manage to get a lot done. ship with the music program. Tom life. But whereas “Our Town” process. We spent the first sev- Some students are so de- It also gives me time to wail with Merrill has always been a tremen- is a kind of Normal Rockwell eral weeks just learning music and termined to not pay attention the soundtrack to the show. dous collaborator. picture of main street America, choreography. during statistics that they will I even got the chance to direct “Urinetown” offers a somewhat Then, over the course of two chat with friends on Facebook XN: You’ve had a long relationship him in a production of “Sweeney more skewed perspective. weekends, we staged the entire or watch entire music videos with Xavier over the years. What has Todd” several years ago. I’ll always The story takes place in a town show together and actually con- on YouTube. kept you coming back after all this time, jump at the chance to work with ravaged by drought where water is ducted our first full run-through This is all possible because besides a plethora of X-cash? him, Scot Buzza and Dee Anne at such a premium that people lit- before fall break. they face virtually no repercus- Bryll our choreographer. erally have to pay for the privilege I give a ton of credit to the cast sions from professors. That is, SS: I’m still waiting for that I find the rehearsal process to use the restroom. and crew for learning so much so until they get their disappoint- plethora of cash. But seriously, I to be a true team effort with the The show has a bizarre title, quickly. It has put us in a good ing test grades back—which have always loved working with creative staff and the students, but it’s hilariously funny and the place so far. can be a win-win, because then the students at Xavier, both in and that is something that I value musical numbers are amazing. We still have a lot of work to they get to go to their profes- the classroom when I taught here above all else in the theatrical pro- There’s a little something for ev- do because we’ve set very high sors to do one of Xavier peo- for several years and through the cess. It really enables us to loosen eryone—a love story, a revolution, expectations for the quality of ple’s favorite topics: talk about many shows I directed for both up and focus on what we need to a kidnapping. “Urinetown” was a this show, but I’m convinced we’ll how busy they are. Xavier Players and the music do, which is tell the story of the surprise Broadway hit and a nomi- have no problem getting there. Whether professors don’t department. show. nee for the Tony Award for Best We have performances Nov. 5 - notice this widespread apathy The students here have great Musical. Xavier audiences will re- 8 in the Gallagher Center Theatre. or simply don’t care remains insights into plays and an unbe- XN: I didn’t think “Our Town” ally enjoy it. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. open for debate, but every- one agrees that if one wanted to, one could probably spend The Daata is in: new restaurant good a full class period playing Bubble Spinner with the vol- BY Andrew CHestnut ume turned up all the way and Managing Editor still be marked present on the attendance sheet. In the last few months, the In fact, I am writing this renovation of Surrey Square has column in my statistics class brought a number of new food right now. True story.* options closer to Xavier, including It is important to under- Chipotle, Cici’s Pizza and a brand stand that there is a beneficial new Kroger. component to this behavior; it The recent opening of Daata develops Xavier people’s mul- India adds another option for titasking skills. hungry students who don’t want Upon graduating, many to travel far, and more importantly, Xavier students will have offers a welcoming accessibility to the wherewithal ignore their the sometimes-unfamiliar Indian bosses during a meeting, set culinary tradition. their fantasy team on their Overall, Daata India features a Blackberry and update their broad range of authentic Indian Newswire Photo by Danielle Meiners Daata offers Xavier students a 10 percent discount. Facebook status all at the same cuisine that is impressively high time—critical skills in today’s in quality. The menu includes all able every day of the week. The one at the buffet to sample the vegetable curry with rice and saag business world. the classic Indian dishes, such as buffet is not only perfect for any- desserts at Daata India, especially (spinach and cream). one who isn’t totally familiar with the kheer rice pudding, which tandoori chicken, curry chicken, If you are eating there during (Note: Old editions of Indian food and wants to experi- are a fresh and unique departure nan-style bread and kheer rice dinner, be sure to remember your Stuff Xavier People Like are ment with a little of everything, from anything typically found in pudding, as well as excellent rendi- All Card, as Xavier students get a available for viewing at www. but it’s also great for Indian food American restaurants. tions of chicken malchani, chicken 10 percent discount. xavier.edu/newswire. In fact,

vindaloo and vegetable curry. connoisseurs for its wide selection Daata is also an excellent des- Daata India is open from 11:30

n i g a n a M lots of cool stuff is available BY Andrew chestnut of high-quality dishes and reason- tination for vegetarian diners. The While the restaurant would a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through there. You should check it make a great dinner destination, able price ($9 per person, includ- dinner menu and buffet are both Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. I highly recommend going for ing tax). replete with vegetarian dishes—of on Fridays and Saturdays and 12 out.) the lunch buffet, which is avail- I would also encourage any- these I would most recommend p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. *Not really, Professor Tesch. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 14, 2009 11 Live Wires ‘Urinetown’ director comes to Stuff ‘Feel Just Fine’ is just great (week of Oct. 13) BY Ralph Fritz Andrew Bird with St. our town weekly from Akron Xavier Staff Writer Vincent At this point it’s quite likely The show will kickoff at 8 People that you have heard the sounds p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 of Xavier’s own Steve Boller. I at Bogart’s (2621 Vine Street). remember meeting the Indiana Tickets are $23.50 in advance Like native English and music major in and $25.50 on the day of the Not paying my freshman year, as he delivered show. attention during a copy of his then recent album statistics classes “Leave it All Behind” to one of Dr. Dog with Jeffrey my neighbors in my residence Lewis hall. It’s going down at 8 p.m. on Since then he has ingrati- Thursday, Oct. 15 at Madhatter

ated himself with the Xavier and (620 Scott Street). Tickets are Cincinnati communities through a $15. number of live performances and a personal, grassroots approach to The Mars Volta marketing his music. “The support The concert will start at 9 p.m. I receive from Xavier students is on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Bogart’s always going to be key to my suc- (2621 Vine Street). Tickets are cess,” Boller said. $31 in advance and $33.50 on The measure of Boller’s suc- the day of the show. cess can be defined by two albums, one EP and two singles released last fall. New Releases In coming weeks you will be (as of Oct. 13) able to purchase tracks from his recently-released second EP “Feel Baroness Just Fine” on iTunes, but until Photo courtesy of Steve Boller Blue Record then you will have to settle for Cover art from Boller’s latest EP “Feel Just Fine.” (Relapse) hearing samples on his website if it had not been for SAC and that sounds more musically com- all bear some lyrical similarity to (steveboller.com) or download a the community at Xavier, and I plex than its predecessor and the first and form a uniform mes- Marduk copy from the independent music am beyond grateful,” Boller said. features more instrumentation sage about taking it easy and being Wormwood hosting service Noisetrade (noise- The resulting EP is a demonstra- that showcases the relationship yourself. Thus the whole of the (Regain Records) trade.com). tion of Boller’s musical and lyrical between the conga and the guitar work becomes a soundtrack for Work for the album began prowess. that is featured throughout the relaxation and reflection—to the The Flaming Lips last spring when Boller won the The collection opens strong album. point that it induces one into a re- Embryonic BY Felipe Xavier Battle of the Bands and with the song “Flow,” which The album has a finish almost laxed state of passivity. (WEA/Reprise) Garcia-Wasnich was awarded eight hours of studio Boller dubbed, “The most im- as strong as its start in “Bottom What’s next for Steve Boller? time. Boller, along with his band- portant song I have written.” The of My Dreams,” which is heavily The young artist is not exactly Mario mates Joel Valentino (bass guitar) steady rhythm of the drums and reliant on the vocals of Boller to sure, but he is planning on play- D.N.A. and Mike Todd (drums), quickly elegant simplicity of the guitar un- drive the song between small pas- ing as many gigs as possible and recorded five tracks. derscores the message of the song sages of skillful playing from the continuing to get his sound out Since the recording for the al- (“let it go, let it flow”) and eases trio of musicians. there while enjoying a successful BRIEFS

bum was free, Boller was able to the listener into a more receptive Boller’s fans will likely only be college career at Xavier. send the tracks to be mastered by state of mind for the rest of the disappointed by the brevity of the “I am open to any and all possi- Different Foods, the prestigious West Side Music in album. album. bilities that music may or may not Different Faiths, One New York. “This was an oppor- “Flow” is followed by “Take Although the tempo of a few bring me” Boller said. “I am just Community From 4:30 – 8p.m., on Thurs- tunity I would not have enjoyed Your Time,” a more upbeat song songs may be more upbeat, they trying to enjoy the experience.” day, Oct. 15, enjoy some qual- A Trip to the Zoo By Christine Naderer ity Indian cuisine courtesy of the Dihlion family and the Dushmesh 27. Fred Flintstone’s wife 28. Long-necked zoo animal Indian Restaurant at the Hoff 30. Storybook conclusion: “The ____” Marketplace in Cintas. The 32. You’ll see pyramids here event is sponsored by the of- 35. Jacob’s Old Testament wife 37. Legendary fable writer fices of Interfaith Community 39. Water, when extra chilly Engagement, Auxiliary Services 40. Noah built one and Xavier Dining. 41. “more or ____”—estimation phrase 43. City in northern Ohio 45. Fall is one, and so is summer 49. Wood-chopping tool Karaoke night 51. All by yourself From 7 – 10:30p.m. on Satur- 52. Bees make it day, Oct. 16, take up the opportu- 54. Happy is to sad as old is to ______nity to display your vocal talent at 55. “____, a drop of golden sun..” 56. Government intelligence org. Ryan’s Pub, providing entertain- 57. Words that move (“run,” “skip,” “hop,” etc.) ment and enlivening the atmo- sphere of all in attendance. The Down event is hosted by the International 1. Bamboo-eating bear Students’ Society. Participants can 2. Tech-savvy snail mail alternative 3. Fiction book e-mail the name of the song and 4. Tiny flying insect artist they want to tackle to intl- 5. Not at all pretty [email protected] to ensure 6. Actress Portman 7. A fish without fins—some are electric its availability. 9. Conductor’s call: “All ______!” 10. Jolly Christmas gift-giver 11. Pitt’s football team Community Action 14. Each of your feet pushes one, on a bike Day 18. Veggie that grows in a pod From 8:30a.m. – 1p.m. on 23. Really bad Saturday, Oct. 17 is designated as 24. Captain Hook’s sidekick buddy Across 25. Aussie zoo animal with a pouch a day of service, reflection and 1. Black & white Antarctic bird 28. Largest primate—Tarzan’s “mom” was one community building for all Xavier 8. Green stuff you have to mow 29. Best part of the day, in elementary school students in partnership with over 31. Hair or food coloring 12. Civil-War classic “Uncle Tom’s Cabin, or Life ______the 20 local non-profit organizations. Lowly” 33. Add-on to a letter 13. 28-down, less specifically 34. Warty amphibian Breakfast, lunch and a giveaway 15. Black flying mammal 36. Beats a king in a hand will be provided for all volun- 38. Wise quote or saying 16. US ______Academy: military school in Annapolis teers. Leadership positions are still 17. Alexander Graham Bell’s device—mine’s a cell 42. Irish actor Connery 19. Sacred immortal being (spelling typo! Switch “EI” to “IE”) 44. Run away to get married available. 20. You might see one on a billboard 46. Jeopardy host Trebek 47. Mommy pig 21. Chewed and swallowed Catherine Stahl, 22. Hendrix song, “____ Along the Watchtower” 48. Harp-playing Roman ruler 50. “12,” in Roman numerals Arts and Entertainment Editor 23. Palin’s home state [email protected] 26. Freebie! “RAL” 53. “Oui,” if you’re French, or “Si,” if you’re Spanish 12 October 14, 2009 Feature Xavier Newswire Haunted Houses Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall The Old Dent School House Where: 7700 Seward Ave., Mt. Healthy, Where: 5963 Harrison Ave. Ohio 20 minutes from Xavier 15 minutes from Xavier When: 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m., Fridays and When: 8 – 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays Saturdays 7 – 9 p.m., Sundays 7:30 – 10 p.m., Sundays Cost: $6 per person, $1 off with a canned Cost: $10 per person, $15 for Fast Pass good Ghosts of Queen City Tour St. Rita Haunted House Where: Haunted sites throughout Photo courtesy of ironsfruitfarm.com Where: St. Rita School for the Deaf Cincinnati Irons Corn Maze, Wagon Rides and Pumpkin Patch 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Woodlawn, Beginning and ending at Fountain Square Where: Irons Fruit Farm Ohio (500 Vine St.) 1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon, Ohio 15 minutes from Xavier 15 minutes from Xavier 30 minutes from Xavier When: 7 – 10 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday eve- When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday Saturdays, Sundays nings through December Corn maze open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $10 per person Cost: $28 per person Cost: $6 for corn maze. Wagon rides are free, but you pay for any pumpkins you pick U.S.S. Nightmare Haunted Castle Knight Tours Where: Newport on the Levee Where: Loveland Castle 15 minutes from Xavier 12025 Shore Drive, Loveland, Ohio When: 7 – 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays, 25 minutes from Xavier Sundays When: 7 – 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays Cost: $8 per person Cost: $16 per person: Hayrides, Corn Chambers of Horror Junction Nightmare Where: 1601 S. University Blvd., Where: EnterTrainment Junction Middletown, Ohio 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, Ohio 40 minutes from Xavier University 20 minutes from Xavier When: 8 p.m. – Midnight, Fridays and Mazes, Hikes, Etc. When: 7 p.m. – Midnight, Fridays and Saturdays Saturdays Cost: $9 per person 7 – 10 p.m., Sundays Field of Fright Eerie Acres Haunted Trail Cost: $15 per person, $20 fast pass The Land of Illusion Where: Turpin Farms Where: Green Acres Nursery and Where: 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, 3295 Turpin Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio Landscaping Halloween Haunt Ohio 20 minutes from Xavier 5700 Kyles Station Road, Liberty Township, Where: Kings Island 45 minutes from Xavier When: 8 p.m. – Midnight, Fridays and Ohio 5688 Kings Island Drive, Kings Mills, When: Nightfall – 2 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays 35 minutes from Xavier Ohio Saturdays Cost: $11 per person When: 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., Fridays and 20 minutes from Xavier Nightfall – 11:30 p.m., Sundays Saturdays When: 5 p.m. – Midnight, Fridays and Cost: $15 for any one attraction (Haunted Harvest Moon Maze Cost: $13 per person, $2 for parking Saturdays Trail, Temple of Terror, Haunted Estate, Where: Niederman Family Farm Thursdays Oct. 8 & 15, Sundays Oct. 11 & 3-D Killer Klowns). $20 for two, $25 for 5110 Lesourdsville-West Chester Road., Springboro Haunted Hayride and Black 18 three, $30 for all four. Parking is $3. Hamilton, Ohio Bog Cost: Free with park admission (pay only 35 minutes from Xavier Where: Bull Run Farms $20 with your school ID) When: 6 – 10 p.m., Fridays 6070 Springboro Road, Lebanon, Ohio 1 – 10 p.m., Saturdays 45 Minutes from Xavier 1 – 6 p.m., Sundays When: Nightfall – 11:30 p.m., Fridays and Cost: $6 for corn maze, $3 for hayride Saturdays Cost: $12 for Hayride, $8 for Bog, $16 for Blooms and Berries Probst Farm both attractions Where: 9669 Ohio 48 S, Loveland, Ohio 35 minutes from Xavier Bonnybrook Farms Haunted Farm When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday –Saturday Hayride Halloween Express 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday Where: Bonnybrook Farms Where: 7727 Kenwood Road., Cost: Admission is free. Pumpkin patch 9400 Clyo Road, Centerville, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio and farm market items are as priced Costumes 50 minutes from Xavier Cappel’s Inc. 15 minutes from Xavier When: 7:30 – 11 p.m., Fridays and Where: 917 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio Schappacher Farms Saturdays 10 minutes from Xavier Halloween USA Where: 3829 South US Route 42, Mason, Cost: Hayride $8, Corn Maze $5, Both $12 Where: 8551 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio Costume Gallery Ohio 25 minutes from Xavier Haunted Woods Where: 638 Monmouth St. # 1, Newport, 15 minutes from Xavier When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday– Saturday Where: Williamsburg Junior Athletic KY 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays Association Sports Complex 15 minutes from Xavier Buchanan Studios Cost: Free hayrides, free corn maze, pump- 3759 Old Oh. 32, Williamsburg, Ohio Where: 3723 Harrison Ave., kin patch as priced 50 minutes from Xavier Cincinnati, Ohio When: 7 – 11 p.m., Thursday Oct. 15 20 minutes from Xavier 7 – 11:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 16 and Saturday Oct. 17 Cost: $10 per person Haunted Cincinnati

Want to experience something scarier than midterms this October? We at the Newswire have collected some of Cincinnati’s favorite holiday shops, strolls and haunts to liven up your fall. Amy Windhorst, Features Editor