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Student art in Cohen Courtside chats Read about art from students of Andrew Chestnut and Doug Tifft go head- Always Online: all majors and years, ranging from to-head to discuss March Madness, Xavier’s sculptures to paintings. tournament chances and meatballs. xavier.edu/ A&E, pg 11 FEATURE, pg 12 newswire inside @ Men’s and women’s basketball Shooting occurs near Village apt. complex Suspect, a non-student, fled into apartment complex early Tuesday
By Meghan BErneking ment posted Tuesday morning. looked out the window, though, News Editor The subject did not sustain any there were no sirens or anything,” injuries and there were no known Masters said. Residents of the Village may student witnesses. Campus Police Cincinnati Police also respond- have been awakened to the fright- uncovered three shell casings be- ed to the reported gunshots and ening sound of gunshots early tween the Women’s Center and took the subject, who has out- Tuesday morning. the driveway leading to the Village, standing warrants, into custody Campus Police responded the security bulletin said. for further investigation. within seconds to the sound of The incident, a possible drug At 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, three gunshots on Dana Avenue deal gone awry, appeared to be a shooting occurred at Monty’s near the Women’s Center. unrelated to any Xavier students on Montgomery, a bar frequented Around 2 a.m., Campus Police and coincidentally culminated by Xavier students and local resi- discovered a 19-year-old male non- near campus, Campus Police dents, according to the Cincinnati student in the Village near the B Chief Michael Couch said. Enquirer. building, who claimed to have fled Sophomore Marla Masters, Campus Police could not con- there after being fired upon by a Village resident, said that she firm the incident, and representa- an unidentified subject in a gold and her roommates heard all tives from the Norwood Police Honda traveling on Dana Avenue, three gunshots. “We just locked Department did not return the according to a portal announce- the door right away. When we Newswire’s phone calls. Photo courtesy of goxavier.com J.B. Bailey leaves post as SAC Going dancing advisor for unknown reasons GSC and Student tives will likely be sworn in under the interim advisors (Christman Involvement directors for SAC and Busam-Klenowski for Senate), and some logistical to fill role temporarily difficulties may arise in ensur- ing that an advisor is able to be By Meghan Berneking present for upcoming events, News Editor Richardson said. “Also, Leah and Joe both have J.B. Bailey, assistant director for full-time responsibilities outside Photo courtesy of Facebook the division of Student Life and of SGA, so SGAers will need to J.B. Bailey, the former assistant Leadership and advisor to Senate work within their availability when director for the division of Student and Student Activities Council, they need assistance on events or Life and Leadership and advisor ceased his duties at Xavier March projects, rather than having an ad- to Senate and Student Activities Council. 9. As most personnel matters are visor available in the office at all kept confidential by the university, times, as we have been used to. interested in helping with events it remains unclear whether he was “I have already seen the com- while the search is being conduct- terminated or left voluntarily. mitment that Joe and Leah have ed. The Division of Student Life While the university conducts toward being there for SGAers, and Leadership wishes J.B. well a national search for a replace- though, and I am confident that in his future career endeavors,” ment, various division staff events will still turn out very well a statement from the university members will share the duties of and that Senate will continue to said. assistant director, including Joe move forward with projects,” she The new advisor will, “provide Christman, director of Gallagher said. the needed support for the organi- Student Center, and Leah Busam- Bailey had been the advisor for zation but is also inspirational for Klenowski, interim director of SAC since he was hired in 2005 the organization, pushing student Student Involvement. A new as- and took on the role of Senate ad- leaders to be transformational,” sistant director will likely start at visor in fall 2007. Richardson said. the end of the school year or the “I am confident that SAC will beginning of summer. be able to continue to provide ©2010 Although Student Government excellent and uninterrupted pro- the Xavier Newswire All rights reserved Association President senior Kiki gramming for the remainder of Richardson declined to comment the year. I have met with SAC and Photo courtesy of goxavier.com on Bailey’s relationship with SGA, Xavier men and women are both heading to the NCAA tournament. am excited to work with them for The men—who lost to Richmond Saturday in the A-10 semifinal (above)— the change came as a surprise to the rest of the year,” Christman th earned a six seed and are heading to Milwaukee to play 11 seeded many SGA members. said. Advertising (513) 745-3561 Minnesota Friday at 12:25 p.m. “It is certainly sad, as many “Members of the Division Circulation (513) 745-3130 The women, ranked fifth in the nation, earned a three seed and will of us have worked with J.B. for of Student Life and Leadership get to play their opening round games at Cintas Center, beginning with Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 years,” she said. are also being asked to contact Eastern Tennessee State Sunday at 2:30 p.m. www.xavier.edu/newswire Read more about both teams on SPORTS, pgs 8-9 The newly elected SGA execu- [Busam-Klenowski] if they are
Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 March 17, 2010 News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Instructors may stay long- Demolitions complete term, not tenure tracked Proposal causes unease among some faculty By Jake Heath were limited to a three-year teach- tion will not be tenure tracked. Staff Writer ing range, after which they were Many professors are conflicted asked to leave. on the issue. In order to allow those who are Revising the clause, the pro- “It’s really been a struggle with currently in instructor positions posal replaces this somewhat tem- the large class sizes to staff all of to retain a longer-term teaching porary instructor position with a these core classes,” Dr. Alison status, professors are currently position that allows an instructor Russell, chair of the English de- reviewing a proposal to revise the to teach indefinitely. partment, said. faculty handbook. According to the proposal, Thus, some professors believe The proposal was introduced “instructors are individuals who more teachers are needed to ac- Feb. 22, during which a vote was work on the full-time basis in the commodate the steadily enlarging taken to begin a 60-day review teaching of lower division or lab- future class sizes. process before the faculty votes oratory courses” in certain core However, others say that a po- on the final proposal. curriculum classes. sition like the one proposed will Previously, the instructor posi- The instructor position will be lead to poorer education from a tion was offered to teachers and offered to a variety of applicants lack of quality control. professors willing to teach lower ranging in educational status and level courses while still retaining will cater to lower level courses a permanent teaching status on only. Meghan Berneking, News Editor campus. Unlike other principal teaching Phone: 745-3607 However, these instructors positions, the new instructor posi- [email protected] -Paid Advertisement-
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WHAT IS TUITION RUNS OUT DAY? Newswire photos by Danielle Meiners Tuition Runs Out Day is all about difference. Come celebrate the generosity On Wednesday, March 10, the Publications House was torn down, completing a series of demolitions that included Mission and Identity celebrating your Xavier experience. Look of those alumni with a free pig roast and and Residence Life on the east side of Ledgewood Avenue, the Loyola House and Dorothy Day House on Herald Avenue and the Bellarmine for the yellow signs around campus to entertainment on the Greenspace from 3:00 Parish Center and the field office for construction on the west side of learn just how far your tuition dollars go, p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. Will Ledgewood Avenue. The four houses on the corner of Ledgewood and Herald Avenues, along with the C-5 parking lot, will be replaced by and how alumni help make up the you put your money where your mind is? the new residence hall. The removal of the houses on the east side of Ledgewood will make way for the entrance to the Learning Commons.
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Xavier Newswire News March 17, 2010 3 Norwood business spotlight The Newswire profiles local businesses and their owners By Lauren Rolfes Staff Writer
A number of small, locally owned businesses call Norwood home. Xavier students walk, drive and bike past these enterprises every day, often without a glance. This week, the Newswire begins a series highlighting these establish- ments and the entrepreneurs be- hind them.
Metro Scooter Right across the street from Xavier’s rapidly-expanding cam- pus, bikes sit in the windows of Metro Scooter. Located at 3716 Montgomery Road, Metro Scooter is owned by David Rueve and operated with the help of his son, Parker, who currently attends Walnut Hills High School. Rueve first became interested in scooters in 1996. In 1998, he Newswire photos by Lauren Rolfes joined Auto4N, a foreign car The mural on the side of the Metro Scooter building (l) is a common sight for students and local Norwood residents. Though Robin Wood Flowers (r) does much of its specialist store right next door business via phone, the store itself is a haven for flower-lovers. to Metro Scooter. He started the ing her a celebrity in the scooter This seemingly alternative busi- Wood did not have a change of For delivery, its location pro- business in 2003 and moved to his circle. She was named Buddy of ness that so many of us drive past heart when she decided to leave vides convenient access to the current location in 2006. the Year by Genuine Scooter everyday is actually zooming with broadcasting behind in 2007 to major highways of Cincinnati. When asked about the loca- Company, had her bike placed in people like Buettner and contin- start her floral shop. Her friend Jerry Ewers, owner tion, his answer was simple: based their hall of fame and was gener- ues to find success. Rather, flowers were a constant of the interior design, architecture on the proximity of Norwood to ously awarded with a brand new in her life that she eventually was and construction firm SPACES, Cincinnati. “Interesting, better 2009 Buddy Black Jack. Robin Wood Flowers able to dedicate herself to. owns the building space of 1902 looking and intelligent people,” he Metro Scooter sells one to two Upon entering the botanical “I always loved flowers, hor- Dana Ave. and leases the front said jokingly about his target au- bikes a week on average, and sales boutique of Robin Wood Flowers, ticulture and gardening. So I de- space to her. dience, “…more of a ‘psych-de- increase significantly in the - sum one’s senses of sight and smell are cided to start my own business,” Wood has trouble picking a mographic’ than just an ordinary mer months or when gas prices enveloped and entertained. she said. single favorite flower, despite be- demographic.” go up. The owner and former disc Wood says her store is not in ing knowledgeable of so many. Angie Buettner, one of Rueve’s The business sells bikes for be- jockey, Robin Wood, was named the typical retail environment be- “I like whatever’s in season. most valued customers, put 40,400 tween $2,000 to $4,000. They get best DJ for WEBN’s “Dawn cause they do most of their busi- Right now for spring its tulips, but miles on her 2006 Buddy 125 bike 70 to 140 miles to the gallon and Patrol” in the October 1990 issue ness over the phone, often for they’re all my children. I love them in just over three years, deem- go as fast as 40 to 80 mph. of Cincinnati Magazine. weddings and local offices. all equally,” she said. 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March 13, 3:16 a.m. – Week Campus Police assisted March 13, 1:15 p.m.- A STARTING WED ~ Ladies Night Residence Life with a report of student using a fake handi- seven underage students drink- cap permit in the C-1 lot March 22 THUR~ CollegeNight ing alcohol in Brockman Hall was cited for parking in a and failing to cooperate with handicap zone. RAs. The students were identi- Xavier Newswire Campus News March 17, 2010 5 Staff profile: Debora Del Valle By amy windhorst XN: What is the best part of your degree in journalism. When I was Features Editor job? in college, I became involved in DD: I think the best part is the the student radio station. I started Debora Del Valle, Xavier’s di- fact that there are so many things working there as a sportscaster. rector of public relations, speaks happening that are interesting. This was the mid-70’s, so I think I as the official public voice of When I first started working here was the first women’s sportscaster Xavier University. The Xavier as a contract worker, I had worked they ever had. Newswire sat down with her to find with the Associated Press and TV out how Del Valle makes Xavier Guide. I thought, ‘I’m just going XN: What did you do before coming look its best. to be doing news releases—is this to Xavier? going to be boring? Am I going to DD: I ended up in Minneapolis Xavier Newswire: How long have get bored?’ I have not been bored doing a job for the Associated you been at Xavier? for seven and a half years. There’s Press through networking. Deb Del Valle: I’ve been at always so much going on and so Eventually, I decided I wanted to Xavier for about seven and a half much I want to tell everybody. go back to Michigan. I started ap- years. I’ve been director [of PR] The minute I think, ‘OK, I’ve seen plying for jobs, even in television. for about two and a half years. it all!’—I don’t even want to finish I was fortunate to meet some- the sentence, because something one who really believed in me and XN: What is a day in your life will happen that hasn’t happened gave me a job writing for televi- like? before. sion in Detroit. The person who DD: Today has been kind of hired me there became the news mad, and we say that because XN: Do you have any on-the-job Newswire photo by Amy Windhorst director in Cincinnati at Channel March Madness has started! A horror stories? Debora Del Valle, Xavier’s director of public relations, is the official spokesperson 12, WKRC. I thought I would ini- typical day involves a lot of things. of the university. DD: I think there are times tially come here and stay for two There are only two people in the when I worry about things, and it or three years—and that was 19 public relations office at Xavier. tions we often get. This is the ex- sis communication. So if anything keeps me up at night. I think I’ve years ago. Cincinnati is a great lo- It’s myself and Laurel Bauer. ternal communication. We want happens on campus, God forbid, learned, though, in the past two cation for me, professionally and We try to work with everyone in to be a source of information for that needs immediate communi- and a half years, when things hap- personally. the university to help them pro- the community, so she writes the cation, that falls on us. pen that are challenging, there is mote events, get out informa- news releases. Last year we did always a group of people there to tion—things along that line. We 442 news releases, 60 videos and XN: How many random questions support you. In the end, it always XN: What do you do for fun? DD: My other passion is a small also work with athletics when they 900 unsolicited inquiries. or inquiries do you answer every day? comes out to something good. I antiques and collectibles business. ask us. Futhermore, we do a lot of DD: Last week, we had 17 see that as God being in all things, For 15 or 16 years now, I have The things we do fall into four work in internal communications, requests. That’s an average of a God being everywhere. He is part been buying and selling antiques different categories. There’s the which we’ve taken on a lot more dozen or more a week. Sometimes of our work—I worry about all and collectibles. When I used to category of policy and statements, over the past couple of years. people call us because they aren’t these things, but eventually every- freelance, I would be looking for where I work with the administra- It’s geared heavily toward faculty quite sure where to go. We get stu- thing works out. There’s always stuff to buy and sell. I’ve scaled it tion to establish policies to talk and staff. There are things like dents who call about stuff, parents something learned and something back a lot, but I still love going to about different issues on campus. H1N1—we try as hard as we can who call with different questions. new. I am the official spokesper- to make sure the people at Xavier If people don’t know where to go auctions, going to estate sales, do- ing that treasure hunt and looking son of the university. Meanwhile, know first. or the welcome desk doesn’t know XN: Where did you go to school? for the great buy. I’ve found some Laurel does the day-to-day, which There’s one more part! how to answer something, they DD: I went to Michigan State really good ones! is answering the random ques- Underneath all of that is the cri- send them to us. University and graduated with a - SGA Advertisement -
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Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Photo Editor: danielle meiners Head Copy Editor: dan rozier Copy Editors: matt ackels, maggie cardosi, michael jonagan, alyssa konermann, kara lenoir, andrew short, ashley sroufe EDITORIAL | CAMPUS SAFETY Utilize XU Alert Me sytem, already Xavier’s underuse of its XU Alert Me system is appalling, and after two shootings in the past week, Xavier should be ashamed that it hasn’t taken better precautions to warn students. The shootings occurred off campus, first on Tuesday, March 9 near Monty’s on Montgomery, and then yesterday, March 15, on Dana Ave. It is more important than ever that Xavier utilize every warning system it has to inform students. Yesterday’s shooting did prompt Campus Police to post a security bulletin on the Portal, but last week’s incident received almost no cover- age. There was no e-mail, no XU Alert Me text and no notification to students that anything out of the ordinary happened. The Newswire repeatedly tried to contact Norwood Police about last Tuesday’s shooting, but the only information we were able to obtain came from the Cincinnati Enquirer. We should not have to so search hard for news that so directly affects students’ safety. We understand that the Monty’s shooting was an off-campus incident and is outside the bubble of the on-campus realm. However, plenty of On St. Patrick’s day, everyone is Irish students live off campus around that area, and plenty more frequent By Wilford O’Colopy Monty’s. If we had known about the shooting, we would have known ous other Irish, German, French States Armed Forces denied the Durbin and Polish immigrant soldiers to existence of the San Patricio, eras- to take extra precautions. Editorial Columnist The Newswire, time and time again, has advocated for increased use desert the United States and de- ing their names from history. of the XU Alert Me system, to no avail. Campus Police should have im- A familiar refrain one might fend Mexico’s freedom. Treated On Sept. 12, the day Irish de- mediately—or at least first thing the next morning—sent word of these expect to encounter today, em- as second class citizens, distrust- serters were hung, and March 17, two events to all students via text. It won’t set off a panic. It will let us blazoned on T-shirts and in green ed and subjected to hate crimes, Mexico celebrates the memory of know to avoid that area if necessary. lettering, or perhaps accompany- Capt. O’Reilly’s job of converting the brave Irish soldiers that fought Also, if Campus Police alerts us about the situation early, it prevents ing a jovial slap on the back and soldiers was not difficult. against oppression and foreign ag- the story from getting blown out of proportion. Several members of pint of beer, announces that “On Their brigade of courageous gression. In 2003, then president the Newswire staff report hearing wild allegations of what may have hap- St. Patrick’s Day—Everyone is and skilled militants, known as the Vincente Fox said that “the affini- pened with little or no base in actual fact. Irish.” This inclusionary phrase Battalón de San Patricio, engaged ties between Ireland and Mexico In the meantime, while Xavier twiddles its thumbs over whether invites all, especially those col- American troops, repeatedly push- go back to the first years of our they’re willing to foot the texting bill for our safety, here are some tips lege students with an affinity for ing U.S. waves back when Mexican nation, when our country fought about roaming on and around campus at late night: the juice of the barley, to join in lines failed. War correspondent to preserve its national sovereign- • If you can avoid it, don’t walk at night at all. Drive, or keep the the happy festivities and culture John Bonner wrote that even af- ty…Then, a brave group of Irish fun indoors. Stay out of usually unsafe areas. of the Emerald Isle. Undoubtedly, ter Santa Anna ordered withdrawl, soldiers… in a heroic gesture, de- • Always travel in groups. That means three or more. many Xavier students and fac- “one Mexican battery continued cided to fight against the foreign • Walk where there are lights. ulty will take the cue, regardless its fire on our troops…This was ground invasion.” • Ask Campus Police to drive you to your on-campus destination. of their actual heritage, to tag an the 18- and 24-pounder battery of The memory of the San “O” to the front of their name the Battalion of San Patricio.” For Patricio lives on in the legends EDITORIAL | SGA SENATE ELECTIONS and engage in some good-natured their bravery, citizens in every vil- and folk songs of Mexico. On debauchery. lage cheered the Battalón de San March 9, 2010, the Chieftains re- Hope for changes to BOE, senators Before you settle into the leased a new album entitled San As SGA Senate elections draw nearer, the Newswire believes that it is warmth of your favorite Pub, Patricio, a colorful collection worth mentioning a number of opportunities to improve the election I would like to regale you with of Mexican folk songs with an process which, hopefully, will improve the effectiveness of the Senate a little-known Irish-American Irish accent; the unlikely pair- overall. story that proves the worth of ing of a Mexican lyricist, the These prospects for change begin with the Board of Elections, which the saying above. It’s a story Irish bodhrán, Spanish guitar, has a chance to become more transparent and helpful to the student about Irish soldiers, Mexico, and playful jig beat beautifully than it was during the executive elections. The BOE must realize that its heroes and martyrs who died harmonize the two cultures. conduct reflects on all student government, and should disclose cam- as traitors to the United States. This story offers several use- paign violations other relevant information to the student body. Doing It’s a story about John O’Reilly ful lessons to us today. At the so will add much-needed legitimacy to the election process. and his Batallón Captain de very least, bar-goers should feel We are happy to discover that significantly more people are planning San Patricio. comfortable ordering a Modelo, to run for Senate positions than last year (in which 17 people ran for Convinced of the promises even if it isn’t colored green. It 16 seats). As such, we hope that this increased interest translates into of Manifest Destiny in 1846, is a cautionary tale, an example increased productivity next year. President James K. Polk ordered of the dangers in mistreating One way of achieving more productivity, may we suggest, is a Senate General Zachary Taylor to enter photo courtesy of Wilford Durbin immigrants to America. The that becomes more unified around the executive platform. This is the Mexican territory to incite a war A symbol for the Battalón de San Patricio, San Patricio reminds us of our role of an executive body, to guide SGA’s direction. It is useless to with America’s southern neigh- this image depicts the eagle and snake of common humanity and the Xavier for the executives and Senate to run in a million different direc- bors. That act of unprovoked Mexico’s flag lit upon a Celtic cross. On the price of justice and freedom. arms of the cross are Irish symbols. tions while the big issues go unfinished. aggression launched a war that I invite you to join me today Finally, students have a role in the election process as well. We en- would halve Mexico’s territory, kill Patricio as national heroes as they in celebrating Irish heritage. Recall courage the student body to research candidate platforms and vote for hundreds of innocent peasants, marched by. that Mexican and Irish blood was candidates that offer genuine change to the university. The voting pro- and incur the shame of the young Despite their cunning and valor, spilt in the defense of Mexico’s cess is online and could not possibly be easier, so we, as students, have Abraham Lincoln. US forces captured Capt. O’Reilly sovereignty. Let us remember the no excuse to be uninvolved in this process. Our story begins as Gen. and his San Patricio on 20 August brotherhood of these two nations. On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire Taylor crossed the Rio Grande 1847. Dishonored and court-mar- Additionally, like the estimated 12 The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. in April of 1846. Recognizing tialed, many of the San Patricio to 20 million unregistered immi- and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per the injustice of the American as- hung for their desertion. As part grants in the United States, we, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. sault on Mexico as the same cru- of the peace agreement between too, were once new comers to 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to The Editorials are written by a different staff Kathryn Rosenbaum, 513-745-3607. elty and tyranny which Britain the US and Mexico, the American his country, distinct for its hos- member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to subjected the Irish to for centu- forces released Capt. O’Reilly back tility and discrimination. Let us sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Nathan Sergio, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed ries, Capt. O’Reilly deserted the into Mexico, but not before beat- together rekindle the flame of editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional United States Army and entered ing him with a bull whip and sub- justice and righteousness—over a The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community into Mexico. Over the next year, jecting him to further torture. well deserved beer. body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Capt. O’Reilly convinced numer- For nearly 70 years, the United Erin Go Bragh—Viva Mexico! Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials March 17, 2010 7 SGA needs longer — Ask the — campaign seasons IRISH EXPERTS gests the need for a different ap- This year, campaign violations with Katherine Monasterio By eter ricke P F proach to reform. committed by the winning ticket Editorial Columnist In contrast to the shortened were not made public until after In the wake of yet another season implemented this year, a all votes had been cast, due to the controversial election Student longer campaign might very well inability of the BOE to finalize How are you celebrating St. Government Association mitigate most of the major con- the allegations in time. While the Patrick’s Day? Executives, it has become appar- cerns surrounding SGA executive BOE should always be thorough, ent that SGA is in need of elec- elections. voters deserve to know whether toral reform. This year’s election First and foremost, longer the ticket they vote for has vio- marked the third consecutive year campaign periods would likely re- lated the election code. in which at least one of the tickets duce the occurrence of election Finally, a longer campaign sea- running received an official viola- code violations. By offering candi- son would compel candidates to tion for improper campaigning. dates more time to campaign, an provide more substance to their Despite the enthusiasm of the extended season would relieve the platforms in order to maintain candidates, voting rates remained pressure to “artificially lengthen” voter interest. As Maggie Cardosi abysmal. the campaign. Are the students pointed out in these pages, (Feb. This is not to say that reforms represented by SGA detrimentally 24) SGA candidates over the past Bono Sinead O’Connor haven’t been tried. According affected by campaign videos or several years have made sweeping Lead Singer for U2 Singer, Chruch agitator to current SGA president Kiki signs posted too early, or by cam- promises but largely failed to de- “Savin’ all the “I’ve been celebrat- Richardson and Board of paign events being held during liver results. starvin’ children. ing for seven hours Elections chairman Chris Verst, times that they are not in class? If those same candidates were With a concert.” and 15 days.” this year’s shortened campaign If the answer is as obvious as made to offer a detailed plan of season was “successful,” as evi- it appears, such restrictions only action for implementing their denced by an increased turnout of give candidates an incentive to proposals, awareness and expecta- nearly 200 voters this year. push their boundaries in order to tions among voters would almost However, given the conve- provide the information voters certainly be higher. nience of the voting system in need. Rather than “protect” Xavier place for these elections and the Additionally, extending the students from the rigors of lis- expanded enrollment this year, campaign season (even if only tening to others talk for too long, the increase seems less than by two weeks) would give the perhaps SGA and BOE should remarkable. BOE adequate time to examine consider giving the candidates a Leprechaun More importantly, the recur- allegations of campaign infrac- bit of responsibility. Who knows Colin Farrell Actor & D-Bag Seen in the Alabama area rence of campaign violations and tions long before the day of the —they might even understand the the nature of the offenses sug- elections. issues. “%@#* *&$#@!” (unintelligible)
E-books versus printed books: the pros and cons By Mfreke Akpaninyie James Joyce Michael Flatley Editorial Columnist If textbooks were converted is the same as the previous edi- Author of Ulysses Riverdance choreographer and Lord of the Dance With the release of the Apple to e-books and digital textbooks, tion. Digital books could be up- “Better to pass boldly iPad approaching and Amazon’s the costs would be significantly dated more frequently and daily into that other pub, in “Tapdancing ‘til Kindle already on the market, less. Amazon’s Kindle can be if needed. the full glory of some my feet catch on passion, than fade fire. No, seriously.” there has been lots of discus- purchased online for $259. This There are also some cons that and wither dismally sion about whether paperback would be a one-time purchase one must consider. With every- with sobriety.” books and textbooks should still unless it is lost or damaged. thing becoming electronic these be manufactured or if we should The Kindle can hold up to 1,500 days, do we want to change our switch completely to electronic books, a number that no Xavier textbooks as well? With so much copies. student could accumulate unless information on the Internet, one There are many benefits to he or she were a 75th year senior. has to consider the risk of hack- switching to e-books. Being col- Assume that the average Xavier ers or system malfunctions on- lege students, textbooks are a student goes through 80 books by line. What if you are trying to required source for us to gain in- the time they graduate (10 books access a book on your Kindle but formation. But sometimes when per semester, 8 semesters). The the server is down? ordering books and seeing the fi- big portion of textbook prices Also, some students learn dif- nal bill, I can’t help but ask myself would be eliminated with e-books ferently than others. Some stu- Enya Stephan if I bought textbooks or made a as there would not be any need for dents like to read their notes out Ethereal Singer That Crazy Irish Guy from Braveheart payment on a mortgage. printing and distribution. loud to retain the information. “Who can say Even used textbooks can be Not only would going digital Other students like to highlight what I’ll do? Only “The Almighty tells expensive. This is not just a prob- be cheaper, but there are other paragraphs from their text book time.” me he can get me lem experienced by Xavier stu- benefits. One Kindle weighs and look back upon it when into this pub, but he’s pretty sure dents, but college students across 10.3 ounces, which is lighter studying. Some also like to write you’re screwed.” the nation. It is no surprise that than most paperbacks. On days notes in the margins for impor- some students can easily spend that I have three classes, I would tant passages. If we were to go thousands of dollars on text- definitely prefer taking one light- digital, this would be hard for books during their college career. weight Kindle compared to three some learners to adapt to. The reason that some text- full-size textbooks. Kindle could In the end, I support the move books are expensive is that there eliminate back pains caused by to e-books and digital readers be- is the cost of printing and dis- carrying so many books during cause the pros seem to outweigh tribution, publishing fees and the year. the cons. The price, weight and royalties. Kindle could also benefit the storage are wonderful benefits Switching to e-books and a environment. Trees would not for digital readers. The problems digital format could eliminate need to be cut down to make are significant, but hopefully St. Patrick W. B. Yeats Patron Saint of Ireland Nobel Prize for Lit. Poet some costs such as printing and paper. Trucks and planes would there will be software to prevent distribution. Some also con- not need to be used to distribute hacking and servers from crash- “Nay, screweth “Things will fall apart, sider the diminishing practical- books. E-books and digital text- ing. And for those visual learners, thee. I am not anarchy will be loosed Irish.” upon the world, and ity of textbooks when most of books could also eliminate the writing notes from the e-books everywhere, the cere- the information can be accessed need to print new editions, espe- and digital reader can be a new mony of innocence will online. cially when most of the material way to retain information. drown... in Guinness.” 8 March 17, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire No. 5 means No. 3? Xavier tennis teams Women begin NCAAs on Sunday at home combine for 3-0 week By Jocelyn Taylor matchup 76-67. do most of the grunt work for the Staff Writer Current juniors Amber Harris team combining for 33 points and The women’s NCAA tourna- and Ta’Shia Phillips reached dou- 16 rebounds per game. ment bracket was revealed Monday ble digits, 21 and 17 respectively, The backcourt for the Lady night and Xavier received a No. in the previous game. Bucs consists of two 5’5” guards, 3 seed and will take on Eastern Evans led the way for the Bucs Tarita Gordon and Tara Davis. Tennessee State University on in the 2007 game with 21 points. They also reach double-figures, March 21 at Cintas Center. Current senior April Phillips averaging 10.5 and 11.1 points per “I thought we would be about sat that game out due to transfer game respectively. a three seed,” Xavier head coach rules. Kevin McGuff said. “I think it’s Xavier’s frontcourt trio of Looking ahead fair and it’s a matter of us get- Harris, Ta’Shia and April Phillips Also playing in Cincinnati will ting ready to go play that game on should prove a competitive match be sixth-seeded Vanderbilt and Sunday.” for the Bucs true center Latisha 11th-seeded DePaul. These two Eastern Tennessee hails from Belcher. teams will face off before the the Atlantic Sun conference, Despite only averaging three re- Musketeers at noon on March where it won the tournament and bounds and five points per game, 21. Vanderbilt is coming off of finished the year 23-8 overall. the 6’2” Belcher will likely start a 68-49 loss to the Tennessee Seniors TaRonda Wiles and to match up with Ta’Shia Phillips Volunteers in their SEC tourna- Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Junior Brian Starr earned a win in singles and doubles competition in Siarre Evans lead the Buccaneers down low. ment semifinal. Xavier’s 6-1 win over Charlotte. in scoring at 17.5 and 16.2 ppg, The real damage will come from The Commodores are a small respectively. Xavier faced ETSU the ETSU wing players, Wiles and team, and if they beat DePaul By Steve rosenbaum The women’s tennis team two years ago, and won that Evans. Both are around 5’11” and they will be seriously undersized Staff Writer also enjoyed a victory last Friday. against Xavier. The men’s tennis team smashed Backed by the dominating per- Senior guard Meredith Marsh, past Charlotte with a 6-1 victory formances of freshman Katie who scores more than 15 points on March 12. Pleiman and senior Kaitlyn Zinn, per game, leads Vandy. Guided by the regionally ranked the women beat the Wildcats of DePaul struggled in the Big doubles team of junior Brian Starr Villanova 7-0. East Tournament, and were sent and senior Anthony Palmenter, “Our tough schedule really home after losing 47-41 to West the Musketeers were able to set a paid off last night,” said Toth, Virginia in the quarterfinals. tone early against the 49ers. who is also the head coach of the However, DePaul has a “Starr’s clutch points were the women’s team. “We were ready to complete size advantage over difference maker,” head coach play from the start.” Vanderbilt with 6’2 Keisha Eric Toth said. “We had the ability The women then beat Detroit Hampton and 5’10 Deirdre to win the big points in some tight 6-1 on March 14, improving to 8- Naughton leading the Demons in matches, which isn’t indicated by 7 on the season. scoring. If the Blue Demons face the lopsided 6-1 victory.” After beginning the year 0-5, Xavier, the matchup to watch will Senior Chris Herrlinger and the women have rattled off eight be between Hampton and Harris. sophomore Richard Canelas led victories in the last 10 matches, Both are athletic wings with high the way in singles, both earning focusing on the lessons learned field goal percentages. three-set victories at the No. 1 from the early season struggles. Newswire photo by Jake Feldhaus Yet the height advantage still and No. 2 spots. With the win, the The women return to A- The women’s team watched and celebrated the selection show in the tips in the favor of Xavier no mat- Musketeers improved to 9-6 over- 10 action March 19 against St. Gallagher Student Center atrium. ter which team they face. all, and 2-1 in the Atlantic 10. Bonaventure. Strong pitching wasted in Mizzou series innings. Deeg lasted five innings the board in the first. The Muskies of risen up,” said Googins. By Scott MUeller and only allowed one hit. capitalized on two Mizzou errors On Tuesday, the Musketeers Asst. Sports Editor With the score tied at six en- and a balk in the inning to score traveled to Louisville to take on Despite dropping two out of tering the bottom of the 13th and one run on only one hit, and RBI the No. 9 Louisville Cardinals in a three to the Missouri Tigers, the sophomore Josh Murphy on the double by senior Neil Lindgren. midweek single game matchup. Xavier University baseball team mound, the Tigers were able to The Muskies tacked on an- The Muskies scored first with has seen great improvements over push across the winning run on a other run in the third and three two runs in the second on three the past week. sacrifice fly. The Tigers took the more in the seventh to take a 5-0 straight hits to open the inning. On Friday March 12, the first game 7-6. lead. The Tigers finally got on the The Cardinals responded with Musketeers traveled to Columbia, “We had opportunities to win board in the ninth, before redshirt four runs in the third to take the Mo. to take on the Tigers in a that game in regulation, if we get freshman Alex Vice was brought lead for good. Freshman starter three game series. a big hit here, or if we get a big hit in to close out the game for the Markus Kuykendoll went 5 innings The Tigers got to Friday’s there. It just didn’t materialize,” Musketeers 5-1. The save was giving up six runs on 11 hits. starter sophomore Nate Mutsch said head coach Scott Googins. Vice’s second on the season. Xavier added runs in the fifth early, scoring four runs in the Looking to rebound in the sec- “We played really good base- and seventh, but it wasn’t enough, first inning. Mizzou scored four ond game, the Musketeers once ball this past weekend,” Googins as the Cardinals came away victo- runs on only two hits, including a again got a strong pitching perfor- said. “It was also good to see that rious 7-4. The loss dropped the homerun. mance. Starter junior lefty Tommy we battled back after losing in Musketeers’ record to 2-13. It wasn’t long before the Shirley went 5.2 innings giving up extra innings on Friday, losing a Despite losing games, Googins Musketeers responded with a big 2 runs on four hits. Shirley struck tough one on Saturday, and not is confident his team will be ready inning of their own. In the top out seven to add to his team lead- Photo courtesy of goxavier.com just packing the tents in and let- for conference play based on the half of the third, the Muskies ex- ing 22 strikeouts. Redshirt freshman Alex Vixe earned ting them sweep us.” level of competition they have al- ploded for five runs on six hits. The Muskies took an early his second save of the year in a 5-1 On the weekend, the ready seen. The Musketeers produced their lead on double from junior John victory over Missouri. Musketeers actually outscored “I feel really confident right runs playing small ball. Of the six McCambridge and a single from performance. Three Xavier pitch- the Tigers 13-12. However, a lack now,” Googins said. “Do we have hits only one was an extra base junior Ben Thomas. ers combined to hold the Tigers of timely hitting in the first two a lot of work to do? Absolutely. hit, a double by freshman Patrick The Tigers added runs in to one run on three hits. games hurt the Muskies. But we are playing at a high level Paligraf to lead off the inning. the fourth and sixth to take a 2- Starter freshman Jon Richard Although the pitching was right, our record doesn’t show it, After the first, Mutsch settled 1 lead. In the top of the eighth, improved to 2-1 on the season. solid for the most part, there is but we’ve got what it takes [to ex- down and only allowed two runs the Muskies evened the score Richard held the Tigers to one hit still room for improvement. On cel in conference].” over the next five innings. Mutsch on Thomas’ second RBI of the over six innings. He did, however, the weekend, Musketeer pitchers Xavier will play its first home finished the day giving up six runs game. walk four while only striking out walked 18 batters, averaging over series this weekend against on seven hits while walking three However, in the bottom of the two. five walks a game. Oakland. The first game is 3 p.m. and striking out three. inning the Tigers responded with “He did a very good job of “Going through this tough on Friday at Hayden Field. Mutsch was relieved by soph- two runs to take the lead for good keeping them off balance and time… I think our guys have got- omore Josh Deeg. Deeg turned and won the game 4-2. mixing his pitches,” Googins said. ten tougher, we’ve gotten better. Doug Tifft, Editor in a solid performance for the On Sunday, the Musketeers re- For the second day in a row, [In the face of adversity], instead Phone: 745-3607 Muskies, carring them into extra ceived yet another strong pitching the Muskies were able to jump on of wearing us down, we’ve kind [email protected] Xavier Newswire Sports March 17, 2010 9 Musketeers studying for March test By Doug TIFFT point lead slip away at the end Sports Editor of regulation as junior Kevin As the clock struck midnight Anderson led Richmond to the on Monday, March 15, the parking tournament finals—where it lost lot to the north of Cintas Center to Temple 56-52. was still full of SUV’s. Four floors The Musketeers led 73-71 with above, the men’s basketball office 19 seconds left, when sophomore was still abuzz with activity, as Terrell Holloway missed a driv- dozens of game tapes floated in ing layup. When Richmond senior and out of DVD players and bas- David Gonzalvez tried to push ketball conversation filled the air. the ball up court for the tying field After all, Selection Sunday does goal, Xavier junior Dante Jackson not end quietly for many men’s stole the ball and was fouled with basketball coaches. 16 seconds remaining. The late-night study session Jackson missed the first of that Xavier head coach Chris a one-and-one, however, and Mack and his assistants were en- Anderson came down court gaging in was in preparation for and drove past XU freshman the sixth-seeded Musketeers’ first- Mark Lyons to send the game to round NCAA Tournament match- overtime. up with 11th seeded Minnesota in “I’m just disappointed,” said Milwaukee on March 19. Jackson, who scored 10 points and It was the fifth consecutive grabbed five rebounds. “It’s disap- year that Mack—the first year pointing to miss that free throw, Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners head coach who spent five previ- and it’s disappointing for [senior Sophomore Terrell Holloway scored 22 points on 9-10 free throw shooting in Xavier’s 78-73 win over Dayton in the ous years as an assistant to Sean Jason] Love to not win this tour- Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinals on March 12. Miller—has gone through the rit- nament in his four years here.” The Flyers had a chance was down 15 points with 10:54 stuck with our defense and even- ual, and one that he relishes every Xavier went on to shoot 2- to strengthen their NCAA remaining. tually broke it.” time. 11 in overtime, although was Tournament resume by beating “We were just saying to keep The comeback created a new “I don’t look at it as work,” buoyed by seven free throws. Still, Xavier for the second time in a fighting, keep with it,” Love said. moment for Love to mention in Mack said. Anderson—the Atlantic 10 Player month, yet Xavier outscored UD “We had been in that position be- timeout huddles—or maybe just a The Musketeers’ path to of the Year—scored 19 of his 27 34-13 after Mack and Love deliv- fore, and the worst thing you can memorable tape for Mack and his Selection Sunday finished over points in the last 13 minutes of ered impassioned pleas as Xavier do is just stop fighting. We just assistants to watch late at night. the weekend in Atlantic City, N.J., game action. where XU lost 89-85 in overtime While Jackson and the rest of Scouting Report: Minnesota to Richmond in the Atlantic 10 the Musketeers exited Boardwalk The Golden Gophers just snuck into the field after making an Tournament semifinals—the third Hall in a sullen mood, there was consecutive season that Xavier some solace. Only 22 hours earlier impassioned run through Penn State, Michigan State and Purdue has exited Atlantic City in the they had exited the same building in the Big Ten Tournament. Head coach Tubby Smith—who won semifinals. with cries of “N.I.T.,” delighting an NCAA title at Kentucky in 1998—fields a deep team that led After overcoming a 15-point in the relegation of rival Dayton the Big Ten in three point shooting (40.8 percent). Senior Blake deficit to beat Dayton 78-73 in to the oft-scorned postseason quarterfinals, Xavier let a two- tournament. Hoffarber led the conference in three point shooting at 47.2 percent, senior point guard Lawrence Westbrook was third in the conference at 41.7 percent and sophomore Devoe Joseph was eighth in the conference at 39.7 percent. Club Sports Report Yet, only 28.9 percent of the Golden Gopher offense comes from three-point range, as Minnesota worked through a slow-paced set to utilize 6’11” sophomore Ralph Sampson Ultimate
Past results: Baseball III (8.4 ppg., 6.0 rpg.) and 6’10” sophomore Colton Iverson (5.0 ppg., 4.4 rpg.). With Won the Hucky Past results: most of the Gophers’ final scores ending in the high 60’s, Smith often instructs his team Charms Tournament Went 2-1 with a pair of to use some clock before working through the post or getting Westbrook or 6’7” senior on March 14, beating wins over the Univer- wing Damian Johnson going to the basket. With the Gophers only relying on the free the University of Cin- sity of Dayton dur- throw stripe for 18.3 percent of their scoring and slowing the game down to a slightly cinnati in the finals. ing Spring Break in brisker pace, their style is at odds with what the Musketeers run. Also took second in Florida. the Arctic Vogue Tour- Coming up: Pittsburgh Oakland nament on March 7. Will host Northern Kentucky University Coming up: After being chosen to The Summit League March 27 at Hayden Traveling to Atlanta finish as low as ninth champions coasted for the College Termi- Field. in the Big East before through a 17-1 nus this March 19-21. the season began, conference season and won each game Pittsburgh head coach in the conference tournament by double- Hockey Jamie Dixon rallied his team to a third digits. The Golden Grizzlies tested Past results: place finish behind second-team All Big themselves with games at Wisconsin, Men’s Rugby Finished the season East sophomore Ashton Gibbs. Kansas, Memphis, Michigan State and Past results: with three consecu- Gibbs, the latest guard to come from Syracuse early in the year—yet lost each Have been off for the tive victories--two the New York City area to Pitt., shot by an average of 28 points. winter. over Denison Univer- 40.2 percent from three in averaging Still, Summit League Player of the Year Coming up: sity and one over the a team-best 15.8 points per game. The Keith Benson, a 6’11” junior, led the After hosting a high University of Cincin- experienced Panthers backcourt also conference in rebounds (10.5 rpg.) and school tournament nati. includes 6’4” junior point guard Brad blocks (3.4 bpg.) and was third in scoring this weekend, the Coming up: Wanamaker (12.1 ppg., 4.7 apg.) and (17.0 ppg.). The up-tempo Grizzlies run rugby team will travel The Cincinnati game senior Jermaine Dixon (10.7 ppg, 21.9 frequent pick-and-roll sets with senior to the Nash Bash on rounded out the sea- percent from three). point guard Jonathan Jones (12.4 ppg., The frontcourt of 6’10” junior Gary 6.4 apg.) and can kick out to 6’5” senior March 27-28 in Nash- son. Xavier finished McGhee, 6’9” freshman Dante Taylor wing Derick Nelson (12.4 ppg.) and 6’2” ville, Tenn. with a 13-19 record. and 6’5” sophomore Nasir Robinson junior Larry Wright (11.1 ppg.). help Pittsburgh hold opponents to a Big 26th year head coach Greg Kampe’s Team captains, managers and players send your East-low 61.4 percent shooting using team is not very deep, getting only 26.8 team’s results and upcoming events to the Newswire the 17th slowest tempo in college percent of its minutes from the bench. Sports Dept. at [email protected] to get basketball. The Panthers beat Xavier With that, the Grizzlies lean heavily on the your team into the Club Sports Report. 60-55 in the Sweet Sixteen in 2009. NBA prospect Benson and 6’9” junior Will Hudson inside. March 17, 2010 Xavier Newswire 10 Arts&-PaidEntertainment Advertisement-
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Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment March 17, 2010 11 In a black and white world, try Indigo Live Wires BRIEFS (week of March 16) Kingdom of Heaven BY Catherine stahl Arts & Entertainment Editor At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Cage The Elephant March 18, the Middle Eastern In Hyde Park Square a red The show will kick off at 8 Cultural Society and the neon sign flashes the word - “in p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 International Student’s Society digo” boldly in a window. This at Bogart’s (2621 Vine Street). will present the film “Kingdom sign, however bright and tacky it Tickets are $13.50 in advance of Heaven” in Kelley Auditorium. may be, does not point onlookers and $16.50 at the door. Free popcorn and drinks will be to a retro dance club, but rather served. marks a unique restaurant that de- scribes itself as both “casual” and Sound Tribe Sector 9 “gourmet” It’s going down at 8 p.m. on GSA Spring Charity Located at 2637 Erie St., Indigo Thursday, March 18 at Madison Ball From 7 – 10 p.m., on Saturday, fuses fun and sophistication. With Theater (730 Madison Ave.). March 20, the Graduate Student the restaurant’s 80’s décor and re- Tickets are $20. Association and the United fined menu, one can’t go wrong
Cerebral Palsy Foundation of whether they are looking to have a Portugal. The Man Greater Cincinnati are hosting laid-back meal or a chic night out. The concert will start at 7:30 a charity event at the James and The contradiction between the p.m. on Sunday, March 21 at Caroline Duff Banquet Center to restaurant’s casual atmosphere and The 20th Century Theater (3021 benefit the foundation. The event classy menu are a nice contrast in Madison Road). Tickets are $12 is $10 in advance and $15 at the a black-and-white world dictated in advance. door. Raffle games and refresh- by consumers that say a restaurant ments will be available. must either be nice or casual. The Big Pink with Upon entering Indigo, one first Photo courtesy of zipscene.com A Place To Bury Indigo is good for a laid-back meal or a chic night out. Strangers Concert Choir Winter notices the elements that make Concert the place casual and unique: the I have been to Italy, and I range. The concert will begin at From 3 – 4:15 p.m., on Sunday, stained-glass windows, mirrors wouldn’t exactly consider Indigo’s Indigo also has an extensive 9:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22 March. 21, the Concert Choir will and copper table tops, but after the cuisine to be authentically Italian, wine list and desserts from local at The Southgate House (24 E. be putting on a free show in the first bite of food, all qualms that however, I can say it is delight- bakeries. I had an opera crème Third Street). Tickets are $10. Summit Country Day School this place isn’t upscale enough flee fully different. The food has very torte from the BonBonerie the chapel (2161 Grandin Road). The the mind. Simply put, the food is unique flavor. For example, the last time I was at Indigo. If you New Releases concert will feature musical rendi- delicious. caesar salad at Indigo has a good go there, ask your waiter which (as of March 16) tions of the likes of Jeffery Van, Indigo’s menu includes pasta, kick to it with a caesar dressing desserts are offered, and I am sure Tomás Luis de Victoria, Morten pizza, calzones, stromboli, sand- that is oilier than most. you won’t be disappointed. Flobots Lauridsen, and others. wiches, salads, wraps and more. I Prices are moderate to high at Indigo is a great restaurant Survival Story highly recommend the rigatoni. Indigo. Ordering half orders can to go to for good food whether (Republic) Indigo’s rigatoni dishes, which help cut the cost of eating there you are wearing a sweats or dress Recycling Remix pre- come with a variety of sauces, are and they should provide enough clothes. Indigo’s lack of conven- Whigs sentation special in that they are served on food to fill you up. Full orders are tion is refreshing. In the Dark From 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., on fresh steamed spinach. I have rather large. For a full Indigo menu you can (Ato Records/Red) Thursday, March 18, The Student tried it with the vodka, pesto and A half order of pasta can range visit myindigogrill.com. Life and Leadership Division red sauces, all of which are good. from about $8-12 while a full or- Drive-By Truckers Sustainability Committee are in- My favorite is the rigatoni flo- der ranges from around $12-22. Newswire Rating: Big To-Do viting students to Gallagher 214 rentine with Indigo’s special red Prices for sandwiches, pizzas and (Ato Records/Red) to view a presentation explain- sauce. other entrees fall within the same ing the changes that Rumpke Gin Wigmore has made to their recycling Gin Wigmore guidelines. (Motown/Universal) Catherine Stahl, Student art exhibit on display in Cohen Arts and Entertainment Editor [email protected] BY Brent Edwards Staff Writer -Paid Advertisement- Unlike other art exhibits at Xavier, the current show, a stud- net exhibit, features work from students of all majors and grade levels. Normally the student art shown an informal in the Cohen center inludes only the senior art major’s graduating conversation thesis works. This show however, gives students, faculty and the Ecology and Sustainability: Food and Agriculture general public a chance to view the artistic talent of all interested Wendell Berry Xavier’s artists. Wes Jackson There are works from 29 stu- dents on display and their works Gene Logsdon range from painting and sculpture The three speakers envision a renewed to woodwork and photography. form of American agriculture that A few particular works were stewards the land and sustains human of note, including senior Kari communities. Weingartner’s work “Lonesome,” Wendell Berry, writer and Kentucky farmer, has authored more than 40 novels, anthologies of essays and books of poetry that exhibit his knowledge and critiques of modern agriculture which is a graphic design pressed Newswire photo by Catherine Stahl and its impacts on communities, families and politics. Student works on display range from painting to sculpture to photography. Wes Jackson is president and co-founder of the Land Institute in Salina, Kan., a research and onto silk. Also prominent was ju- be provided. demonstration center dedicated to developing alternative polyculture perennial grains as an nior Daniel Quinn’s oil painting This Friday will be the last alternative to the mainstream status-quo, annual grain monocultures. “Self Portrait,” which portrays chance to view the work before it Gene Logsdon farms in northern Ohio and has written several books and magazine articles exploring aspects of rural living and alternative agriculture such as cottage farming, him in a mosaic art style. is taken down. homesteading, organic gardening, composting and aquaculture. All of the works were impres- In addition to Friday’s recep- sive. It was obvious there was a tion, the normal visiting hours for SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 7:00 p.m. high level of dedication and skill the exhibit are Monday through CINTAS CENTER ARENA involved in creating these works Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This gives ETHICS/RELIGION AND SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES of art. students and faculty many oppor- AND BRUEGGEMAN CENTER FOR DIALOGUE This Friday (March 19) the art tunities to stop by and appreci- TOWNHALL MEETING department will be holding a re- ate the work their fellow students CO-SPONSORED BY: THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI’S PRESIDENT’S ception to showcase the student produced. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY works to the public. The featured Viewing the various forms of FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC artists will be available to discuss artwork is both an inspiring and Photo courtesy of Daniel Quinn For more information, contact Junior Daniel Quinn’s oil painting their works from 6 - 8 p.m. unique experience. It comes high- www.xavier.edu/ers/lecture. “Self Portrait.” Admission is free and food will ly recommended. 12 March 17, 2010 Feature Xavier Newswire COURTSIDE CHATS with and ANDREWMANAGING CHESTNUT EDITOR DOUGSPORTS EDITORTIFFT
ANDREW CHESTNUT: to or does “Winning Time” carry and working backward. I’m not re- AC: As for who I will grow to hate So Doug, you went to Atlantic you until next year’s high school ally sold by Digger Phelps’ com- Expanding the tournament to that is actually in the tournament, City for the men’s Atlantic 10 state tournament? parisons of Greivis Vasquez to 96 teams would be a bigger mistake the leading candidates right now are Tournament. Most of us back in Danny Manning or Georgetown’s than deciding to make Boardwalk Butler’s Matt Howard, Kentucky’s Cincinnati saw the Dayton game, AC: eight place finish in its conference. Hall the permanent home of the DeMarcus Cousins, John Calipari, but did not see the Richmond It sounds like New Jersey did I think there is a better chance of Final Four. The 65-team bracket Xavier’s 6’7” center Kenny Frease, game (which was on CBS-College not treat you well, but I guess that’s Kansas beating the New Jersey is perfect and cannot be improved Jay Bilas and every single referee. Sports, a channel I’m not sure even no surprise considering it’s, well, Nets than there is of someone upon in any way. It’s the most ex- I would add John Wall to that list, exists). New Jersey. knocking them off before they at citing and the fairest playoff sys- but I have had too much fun pic- What are your thoughts on As for the dismal state of bas- least get to Indianapolis. tem of any sport in the country. turing him in a Pacers uniform. the games? And is that court in ketball in Indiana, let me assure But anyway, we better wrap Going to 96 would mean letting But I digress. I just found out Atlantic City as much of a dump you that it’s even worse when you this up. It says here that I am in practically every team over .500. that the Xavier women’s team plays as it looks like on TV? Why is the hate Purdue and Butler. I’ve been contractually obligated as a cre- Instead the NCAA should focus their first two games at Cintas. It tournament held there? swearing that Butler has been dentialed member of the NCAA on creating a playoff bracket for has to be a major advantage when overrated for the last four years; Tournament to act like the NCAA D1 football and make everyone in you can literally roll out of bed DOUG TIFFT: the male staff members of the field is going to expand. What are America five percent happier. and walk across the C-1 lot to your Well, I may be a bit biased after Newswire could probably crack .500 your feelings on that? By the way, guess who finished tournament site, so at least the searching in vain for an hour and in the Horizon League. (The start- And also, I know that you can 96th in the RPI? That’s right, three seed has a silver lining. a half for a parking spot that did ing lineup: Des at point, Rozier at routinely conjure up fits of anger Arizona! I can’t believe I almost I will finish this off by fulfilling not cost $20 an hour, but I will just 2-guard, Tifft and Mueller at for- at specific athletes for perfectly went this entire discussion with- my contractual obligation to Katie say that Gary, Ind. has a legitimate ward, me as a 6’2” center although legitimate or non-legitimate rea- out mentioning that Sean Miller to mention the Newswire Facebook claim to call Atlantic City a hell- I would insist on being listed at sons. So who are you anticipating broke the longest NCAA appear- page, where we will post this dis- hole. As if the yearly headliners 6’4”.) I’m favoring UTEP for the hating the most in this NCAA ance streak in the nation and failed cussion if it gets too long. Check it Elvis Costello and Train weren’t upset because Butler’s only big Tournament? to even make the NIT. What a out people, or Katie will yell at us. a big enough clue that the arena man is 6’9” and won’t be able to meatball! was not a prime spot, the water rebound over UTEP’s athleticism. dripping on my backpack and the If Butler didn’t get their second of a Boardwalk Hall power loss cer- only two decent wins gift-wrapped tainly helped. But, hey, the A-10 from the officials, they are looking buttered me up with a sweet media at an even lower seed, so I don’t gift bag so I’m willing to overlook feel remotely bad for them. a few bumps in the road. As for the tournament, here are As for the actual game, I fig- my predictions: Kansas or Ohio ured Xavier might be in trouble on State wins the national champion- Saturday when I spotted Richmond ship, Kentucky either makes it to Newswire photo by Amy Windhorst point guard Kevin Anderson (A- the national championship game The Newswire basketball team, as proposed by Andrew Chestnut, could go .500 in the Horizon League. From left to 10 Player of the Year) heading or loses to Texas in the second right: Scott Mueller, Chestnut, Doug Tifft, Dan Rozier, and Des Dale. to breakfast at 10 a.m. dribbling round (the latter being slightly - Paid Advertisement - a basketball. If the kid can’t stop more likely); Xavier gets to the dribbling to eat a bagel that’s a Sweet 16; Nantz is revealed to be pretty good sign that he is going to an android; Masters commercials have a decent game. will controversially include Tiger So 25 points and a few ankle- because, hey, CBS wants people to breaking crossovers later, all you watch; Jordan Crawford will cause missed by not having the game is me to develop heart problems and what the guy next to me called “the will be prominently involved in best game he has seen in person all the shattering of the cable remote year.” Granted, he did have a po- at my house; Indy will do a good nytail and was wearing a Hawaiian job of hosting the Final Four al- shirt to a basketball game, but still. though its two bars will be rather As for the other sightings in crowded. Atlantic City: Rick Majerus is fat My questions: what are your (really fat); Temple was the runaway tourney predictions? How did the winner for best dance team perfor- women get a three seed? And, mance; I saw a St. Bonaventure fan, as Ludacris said, what you got in so I crossed that off my bucket list; that (media gift) bag? While you and the award for worst example answer, I’ll be watching my dad’s of Atlantic City and basketball was VHS of the Hoosiers’ ‘87 champi- the Richmond fan who got tossed onship run and eating a gallon of because he called Kenny Frease a ice cream. “meatball.” Anyway, I am excited for the DT: NCAA Tournament. As I am fill- Well, when I say gift bag, I really ing out my bracket, though, a few mean a bookbag, which surpris- questions have popped into my ingly included a water bottle. This head. How long until Jim Nantz is a vast improvement over the can sets up a small tent at Augusta year- coozie that they gave out last year round and leaves the Final Four and the computer mouse that al- play-by-play to its rightful heir, legedly was included two years ago. Marcus Johnson? Is it me, or does While the Big East Tournament is every analyst--particularly in the probably giving away new iPods, print media--overrate Ivy League the A-10 has to cut staff and move teams? I mean, yeah, Princeton its headquarters to some back- beat UCLA 15 years ago, but there woods town in Virginia to afford is a reason your league is 22nd a decent national showing for a in the RPI. With Indiana wan- weekend. dering in the wilderness, Robbie When contemplating my pre- Hummel’s knee in 15 pieces and dictions for the Tournament this Butler with a No. 5 seed, is the year I began by simply putting Final Four the salvation you point Kansas as the National Champion