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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CIV Issue 24 Xavier University since 1915 March 14, 2018 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Faculty found new a nity group Whites for Racial Justice aims to establish and strengthen students’ solidarity

BY ALANA HARVEY The group was founded Staff Writer at the beginning of 2018 by Xavier’s new affinity staff members Randy Browne, group Whites for Racial Jus- Tracey DuEst, John Fairfield tice (WFRJ), which made and Andrea Wawrzusin. Fair- its campus debut earlier this field explained that the four year, aims to establish and staff members, who serve as strengthen solidarity among the group’s facilitators, were students. inspired to make WFRJ an According to its mission established group because of statement, “Whites for Racial an increased presence of rac- Justice (WFRJ) is an affinity ist attitudes both locally and space for self-identified white nationally. staff, faculty and students at “(We) came together out Xavier University who want of a concern about the way to become anti-racist, anti-su- racist attitudes have become premacist white allies and ex- more prevalent and more ac- amine their own ideas about cepted both on campus and in race and racism.” It also aims the country at large,” Fairfield “to develop awareness, knowl- said. edge, and skills that will en- While the facilitators aim able us to work in solidarity to address and eradicate NewswireSKRWRE\+DQQDK3DLJH0LFKHOV with others towards racial these issues, they add that the :KLWHVIRU5DFLDO-XVWLFH·V0DUFKPHHWLQJZLOOEHGHYRWHGLQSDUWWRH[DPLQLQJUHFHQWGDWDIURPWKH%LDV justice on campus and in our source and solutions for said $GYLVRU\5HVSRQVH7HDP0HHWLQJWRSLFVDUHGHWHUPLQHGE\WKHFXUUHQWFDPSXVFOLPDWHDQGDWWHQGHHV·LQSXW broader community.” issues are not as concrete. “We do not claim to have For example, the facili- with Xavier’s campus. definitive answers as to why tators decided to base the The next meeting will take that has happened or as to how March meeting on two topics: place from 3:30-4:45 p.m. on we should respond,” Fairfield the history of racism and in- April 18 in the Musketeer said. “But we have been heart- cidents of discrimination on Mezzanine. More informa- ened by the response we have campus as reported by the tion can be obtained through gotten so far, and we are lis- Bias Advisory and Response contacting Tracey DuEst tening carefully to those who Team as well as the climate through email at duestt@ are attending our meetings.” survey conducted in 2016. xavier.edu or phone at (513) The facilitators said that The meeting will also discuss 745-3114. WFRJ’s attendees are crucial the first chapter of the book to further developing of the Racism: A Short History by group because of their influ- George Frederickson. In case you ence on meeting topics. Rath- This meeting will be held er than establishing a hard and today, Wednesday, March 14, missed it: fast modus operandi for the from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the Today, March 14, at 10 meetings, each meeting’s top- Musketeer Mezzanine located a.m., a national walkout ic or topics are determined by in Bishop Fenwick Place. The the current tensions on cam- information gathered at the in honor of those killed pus as well as the information meeting will determine the in the Parkland High attendees would like to learn path for April’s meeting. School shooting will be more about or find important Although WFRJ is only held. Xavier University to discuss as a group. beginning to establish its will be holding its own This method was chosen so presence at Xavier, the facil- walkout on April 20, that the facilitators and stu- itators maintain that its goal dents involved have the ability will continue to be to spread which also marks the to figure out how they would solidarity via reflection and 19th anniversary of the NewswireSKRWRE\+DQQDK3DLJH0LFKHOV 7KHDIÀQLW\JURXS:KLWHVIRU5DFLDO-XVWLFHMRLQVDQXPEHURIRWKHURQ like this new group to grow acknowledgements of racism Columbine shootings. FDPSXVJURXSVGHGLFDWHGWRVWUHQJKWHQLQJVROLGDULW\DPRQJVWVWXGHQWV and where its future lies. in the community, beginning In this issue... Campus News, Page 2 Campus News, Page 3 Sports, Page 6 A&E, Page 7 March’s O cer of the Father Michael Graham, The baseball team end- American Idol returned Month is Brent O’Con- president, sent a cam- ed its spring break with this weekend with new nor, who has been at pus-wide letter discuss- a tough four-game judges, new talent and Xavier for four years ing the DREAM Act series in San Francisco a new network 2 March 14, 2018 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Get to know your favorite GSC cop O cer Brent O’Connor discusses becoming an o cer and working at Xavier

BY SOONDOS MULLA-OSSMAN for granted? Copy Editor For this Officer of the I think there are times that Month installment, the News- the department as a whole is wire had the opportunity to sit taken for granted. But any- down with Xavier University thing I do in particular that’s Police Department (XUPD) taken for granted, I wouldn’t officer Brent O’Connor. The say that per se. I feel like there following is an edited tran- are times that students lose script. sight of the fact that we are here to provide safety. And Have you always wanted sometimes speeding is ram- to be a police officer? pant across campus. That’s probably going to be a focus I am very detail-oriented — for our department in the I pick up on little minute de- next year — to try and re- tails that a lot of people don’t, duce some of the safety issues and the interacting with peo- in that regard on the roads. ple, I enjoy that a lot. In high We’re gonna try to get it to school, my brother got into be a little more focused on law enforcement and I was that. Something that students like “man, that’s cool.” I could might not know is that I’m definitely see myself doing it. Rape Aggression Defense cer- And I’ve always liked helping tified, which is a self-defense people. I think that a lot of class for women that just people get left by the wayside, started this year. So I’m try- and I’ve always thought that I ing to get the word out more could do something to help a and more for that. community or my community One more thing that stu- in some way. So that’s kinda dents might not know about of what piqued my interest for — myself and officer Matt police work. And then before I Randolph are trying to revi- went to the academy, I worked talize XUPD’s Facebook page at a plant. I was moving into and Twitter account and pos- management, and they ended sible Instagram in the future. up closing down. I was either We’ll see. But we’re hoping to going to go into fire academy get the following there much or police academy, and I decid- higher. He just started tak- ed police academy. So that put ing it over two weeks ago and me here. asked me to help, so I’d like to What the sheriff ’s office did try and get the word out to as is we would meet once a week, many students as possible. and we would (practice) a sce- nario, you would learn how to Any final thoughts? approach a certain scenario, Newswire photo by Soondos Mulla-Ossman and it’d be kind of like a class- Brent O’Connor has been with Xavier for nearly four years. In high school, he was in the Explorer Program at the +DPLOWRQ&RXQW\6KHUULII2IÀFH$WKHDWWHQGHG*UHDW2DNV$FDGHP\DQGWKHQVWDUWHGZRUNLQJDW;DYLHU I don’t have any prophetic room. You’d take notes and words of wisdom or anything learn about it. And then the That’s a small thing (that stepped it down, and allow more and more students, and like that. I appreciate the hon- next week, you’d practice. And you did for him). somebody to park in either I’ll talk about anything with or of being called the Officer to be honest, I think (those commuter or resident lots, just about anybody. of the Month. My sergeant were) some of the most im- Yes, and that’s what too you could do it for maybe (Two students) were talking told me when I got here yes- pactful things that I’ve learned many people don’t under- $250—but I feel like there’s about genetically engineered terday, and I said, “Officer of and I still fall back on even stand. The small, little things more opportunity than what meat, and (one) is a vegan and the Month, is that a thing, now. can make the biggest impact is being used now. But it’s (the other) was kinda messing what is that?” on somebody that you don’t not my decision, and it’s just with her if she would eat it be- I think it’s an awesome What is your favorite part even realize. And I think that’s thoughts that I come up with. cause it’s not actually produced thing to start the Officer of about working with XUPD? awesome. That’s the most im- by an animal. It’s a very inter- the Month because all the of- Are there any highlights? portant thing for me. Students see you a lot in esting topic. They talked for ficers that don’t necessarily Gallagher. Could you tell — I was there for maybe a half get out and talk to as many There was a student that I What do you mean when me a little more about that? hour talking to them about people. I didn’t realize that had heard absolutely wanted you say Xavier’s whole park- it, but they were still talking there are so many people no contact with police. (He) ing situation is a pet peeve? I drink coffee a lot. So I’d about it when I left. that read the Newswire. It’s grew up in a neighborhood say probably initially, it was me pretty impressive how many that they didn’t call the police I think that there are a lot going to get coffee at Coffee What do you do when students grab it and read for anything unless it was a of things that could happen Emporium and maybe getting you’re not on duty? What through it. So I think that’s shooting or something, and to make things easier on stu- to know the baristas. Then it are your hobbies? awesome to try and help the even still, they didn’t really call dents, police and everybody just kind of snowballed per se. student body and even the them. So when I first started involved. I think that there And also I’ll stop and talk to I have five kids, so they keep faculty members get to know and first saw him and whatnot could be a garage put up the managers and try to have me busy. Usually when I’m off us because it’s hard for us to — I’m a very engaging per- somewhere. I’ve heard that a little bit of rapport there. I I’m playing with them or tak- get to know really anybody, son, so even if I don’t stop and the amount of money put feel like the longer I’m here, ing them to school. As far as especially second and third talk to you, I’m gonna at least into it wouldn’t be recouped, the more I talk to friends of hobbies, yes, I love sports. I’m shift where I get here at 3 in wave or give you a nod...He so that kind of negates that. I the baristas and then friends an avid fantasy football play- the afternoon, and by 5, most would immediately look away. also think that permits could of those friends and then er. My second oldest son, he of the faculty members are He was actually moving from be different. There’s a resi- friends of those friends, and it plays baseball. He’s 9. So we gone. Any office people are Kuhlman to the Commons and dent and a commuter. I think just goes farther and farther. often are out in the yard play- generally gone. carrying four boxes at a time. you could have different lev- And I’ve done some things ing baseball, and now my son So if we get a call, we’re And I stopped — I was in a car, els. Since we’ve reduced the with the Center for Diversity Bryce, he’s 5, he’ll be starting getting called to somebody and I stopped — and asked him escorts that we offer, people and Inclusion (CDI) and the to play more and more out we’ve never seen, we’ve nev- if he wanted some help, and he were complaining about how Office of Student Involve- there. So this summer should er met, know nothing about. (said), “Really? You gonna do far they have to walk. And if ment (OSI), so it seems like be pretty interesting. But oth- They know nothing about us, that?” and it was a complete we could have a parking per- the people I talk to down on er than that, I like to drink. they don’t know what to ex- change in his demeanor to- mit that allows you to park the first floor end up being the But I don’t have much time for pect, and it’ll help a lot to just ward the entire department. anywhere, make it — I think ones that are also in the OSI that anymore. try to break down that barri- And to me that was probably a permit’s $175 for resident and CDI, but nonetheless, I’ve er a little bit and make people the most gratifying thing I’ve — make it $400, something gotten involved with things Is there anything you do feel a little bit more comfort- experience here. along those lines, then if you and gotten in contact with that you feel students take able with everybody. Confederate statues debate rages

@xaviernewswire Campus News March 14, 2018 3 Dems release a redacted rebuttal Graham calls for a clean Dream Act Congress’s failure to act on DACA sparks Xavier’s commitment to take action and what the University is al- minors in the U.S. to receive lowed to do. There is always conditional residence and more work that can be done.” eventually permanent resi- President Donald Trump dency. It has yet to pass in revoked DACA in Septem- Congress despite being re-in- ber 2017, saying it was an troduced several times in dif- “amnesty-first approach,” ferent variations since 2001. and urged Congress to pass The future of DACA and a replacement before March its recipients remains uncer- 5 when the administration tain. While the most recent would begin to phase out the court decision offers tempo- various protections offered. rary protection, there is little Trump said in a statement chance of Congressional ac- that he was driven by concern tion anytime soon. While Ju- for “the millions of Americans diciary Committee Chairman victimized by this unfair sys- Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has tem.” Attorney General Jeff co-sponsored a bill that has Sessions believed that the pro- conservative backing, the leg- gram “had denied hundreds islation does not have enough of thousands of Americans support from Democrats to by allowing those same illegal pass the chamber. This in- aliens to take those jobs.” action has left the future of Despite the move draw- Dreamers up for debate since ing bipartisan criticism at the the protections they current- time, no legislation has been ly have will most likely end at passed to extend protections some point in the near future. or offer a path to citizenship However, Cabrera holds for Dreamers. The federal out hope for bipartisan legis- government shut down on lation. “I think I will be. I have Jan. 20, when Democrats re- to,” he said. 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI,VDEHOD0F&OLQWRFN fused to help Senate Repub- Graham encourages stu- Xavier students and members of advocacy group Youth Educating Society made signs in November before licans pass an appropriations dents to participate in advo- GHPRQVWUDWLQJLQIURQWRI6HQDWRU5RE3RUWPDQ·VRIÀFH7KHHYHQWZDVDSDUWRI;DYLHU·V8QGRFX:HHN bill to fund the government. cating for Dreamers by phon- BY JACK DUNN order, the federal government ing them from deportation Democrats wanted to pass ing, mailing or emailing their Staff Writer must reinstate undocumented and offer them a path to citi- the Development, Relief and legislators. The letter also Father Michael Graham, immigrants’ deportation pro- zenship.” Education for Alien Minors includes a link to Cabrera’s president, released a cam- tections and cannot revoke The letter states that “im- (DREAM) Act before agree- Youth Educating Society, an pus-wide letter on Monday af- them without at least noti- migration status is not and ing to fund the government. advocacy group run out of firming Xavier’s commitment fying them first, offering an will not be a factor when mak- However, Republicans want- the Cincinnati Intercommu- to protect current “Dreamers” explanation and giving time ing admission decisions.” It ed funding for Trump’s bor- nity Justice and Peace Center. in the student body. The let- for a response. The letter also offers various resources der wall to be attached to any Cabrera recommends those ter also highlighted what has also offers praise for the stu- for students and encourages DREAM legislation. who want to help to be as in- already been done at the uni- dent leaders who are taking those to reach out for help if The DREAM Act was first formed as possible. versity level to advocate for action on the issue, including they have any questions. introduced in August 2001 by “Do as much research as legislative action. Dreamers José Cabrera and Cabrera believes “the Uni- Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and you possibly can. Make sure The letter opens by re- Heyra Avila and the Student versity is doing as much as Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) to that the information is valid,” capping Congress’s failure Government Association they can with their resources provide a process for “alien” he advised. to pass legislation to protect (SGA) as a whole. “Dreamers” on March 5, when “This is not a partisan is- the program was set to expire. sue. It is a moral issue,” Gra- However, as the letter notes, ham said in the letter. “The on Feb. 26, a federal judge message to Congress is: pass ruled that the Trump admin- a ‘clean Dream Act.’ A clean, istration must stop revoking bipartisan Dream Act would undocumented youth depor- come with responsibilities for tation protections without immigrants…to meet certain     due process. Under the court requirements while protect- Feb. 27, 12:55 p.m. — ported to their residence Xavier Police and Resi- hall and was referred to the - Paid Advertisement - dence Life investigated a    code of conduct process. report of a student and non-student arguing in- March 6, 5:59 p.m. — side Husman Hall. The ar-   Xavier Police and Norwood &ODVVL¿HGV gument involved a dispute This student was Police received a report from about personal belongings. Delta bad hand a student living at Universi- Both parties were referred ty Station that their apart- to civil court and sent on right before ment door was found open their way. break and unlocked when they &HUWL¿HG /LIHJXDUGV DQG $FWLYLW\ OHDGHUV came home from work. 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The student was trans- Life was notified. 4 March 14, 2018 Opinions and Editorials xaviernewswire.com Look inward before you judge the world It’s no secret to anyone who all, it’s so much easier to see fore we criticize the world. It was about what I imag- alized that I really couldn’t en- knows me that I am a massive flaws in others than in our- In fact, I know of many peo- ined. A far greater portion of act any changes in the world fan of hard rock and heavy selves. ple who have used it to dis- my problems were my own until I resolved the issues that metal. Maybe it’s the epic lyr- That isn’t exactly an un- miss criticisms of society and fault than I had imagined. That I’d found. If I didn’t I would ics or maybe it’s the primal common view, neither is the themselves. This poor usage hurt. Many of the problems keep making the same mis- sound, but that kind of music natural follow-up of “set your I find to be disingenuous to that I traced back to my own takes, save that the scale and has always pulled at my soul. house in perfect order before the purpose of the phrase as poor decision-making, bad ac- damage they caused would be Recently, I heard the song “Do you criticize the world.” It’s a well as insulting if the criti- tions and failures were ones increased as I rose in my ca- You Really Want It?” by the variant of the common idea cism was offered in good faith. that I had originally blamed on reer and community. That’s band Nothing of looking There is wisdom in this con- others or society. I felt awful. something that I couldn’t tol- More. Its re- Many of the prob- inward before cept, but only if you’re willing Yet, there was another erate for myself. frain goes “Ev- lems that I traced outward, but to actually look into yourself. piece of information from So, take a look inside your- eryone wants from an aca- I thought for the longest Peterson’s sixth rule that en- self, dear reader. Find the root to change the back to my own demic source: time that I didn’t need to ex- lightened me as to why what I of your problems and suffer- world, but poor decision Dr. Jordan amine myself with a criti- found was a good thing. Yes, I ing, then work on the world’s one thing’s making, bad ac- B. Peterson, cal eye. Maybe that was my had caused a lot of the prob- problems. clear, no one Canadian naïveté talking, or maybe I lems and suffering I had found ever wants to tions and failures psychologist, was scared of what I was go- when I critically examined change them- were ones that professor and ing to find. Looking back on myself, but that meant that I selves.” I had originally author of 12 it, I think I was more scared could fix it myself, too. There There are Rules for Life: than naïve. I was worried that was hope after all. scant few blamed on others An Antidote I would find that most of the So I took responsibility for phrases that or society. I felt to Chaos. The problems in my life were my my actions and choices that could describe awful. above-men- own fault. caused problems for others our modern tioned phrase In spite of that, I decided and myself. Then I started world better is actually the to forge ahead and critically working on myself, to reach than that. People always see sixth rule of those 12, and examine myself with the eye the standards I had set. It’s Colin Lang is a junior issues with the society and I think it may be one of his that I used on others and so- been hard work, but it’s been History and Philosophy, structures around them but most important arguments. ciety as a whole. I turned the worth it every step. Politics and the Public fail to look within themselves Now I know it’s quite a judgmental viewpoint that I Thinking on the flaws that double major. He is a staff with the same critical eye. common argument that we aimed at the world inward. I found when I did my own writer for the Newswire We’re all guilty of this; after should look at ourselves be- What I found, I didn’t like. critical self-examination, I re- from Westlake, Ohio. Men don’t realize every day is International Men’s Day On March 8, we celebrated men’s day, and yet they aren’t the modern masculine molds. of revolution coming from a being a man. The complexities International Women’s Day satisfied. The strides that women have lifetime of oppression is over- of masculinity are things I will as a reminder of the strength In a recent article, “The also made toward equality are estimating reality. never fully understand, and the and power that women across Boys Are Not All Right” pub- incredible, and feminism in the One of the other issues ad- repercussions of these seem to the world have. What should lished in The New York Times, past few decades has changed dressed in the article is the fact be more catastrophic than of have been a day filled with a conversation began about the world. There are recogni- that men don’t have an outlet those of women, so societal pride and joy was sadly taint- the damage caused by mod- tions to be made for each side for their emotions without standards of men need atten- ed by idiocy on social media ern masculinity. The article of this issue, but there are also feeling ostra- tion. by men. I fully expected re- claimed that “boys are broken” many problems. cized for being To say that I can say actions from men saying that and that women are thriving The issue with The New feminine. This women “bene- pretty confi- International Women’s Day because of feminism’s suc- York Times article is that it in- may be the dently, how- was unnecessary or to see a cesses. I am in no way trying sinuates that women and men case for some ÀWµIURPWKHIHZ ever, that man say “what about interna- to say that boys aren’t broken, face the same gender inequal- men, but to decades of rev- men do not tional men’s day?” The thing but what I will say is that this ities. To make the claim that say that men have the same is, every day is international argument is a bunch of crap. women are the “(beneficiaries) “don’t even olution coming movement Masculine struggles do not of decades of conversation have the lan- from a lifetime in society as face the same struggles of about the complexities of guage to talk women do. feminism. There have not been womanhood” is to completely about how of oppression is That’s be- hundreds of years of oppres- neglect the inequalities that they feel” is overestimating cause they sion of men, and there have women still face every day. just not true. don’t need not been enough triumphs for Yes, feminism has advanced Men have the reality. one. Men women. The issues of gender women’s rights immensely, language they have not been inequality are not one size fits and people are more socially need, they just don’t use it. questioned throughout histo- all, and masculinity crises are conscious of the issues that Did women have the language ry in the same way that wom- not the same as feminist ones. women face. The issue, how- they needed to fight the hun- en have been. Men do not face Sydney Sanders is a Before anyone (men) gets ever, is that women’s rights dreds of years of oppression? the same battles as we do, and sophomore Philosophy, too worked up about the are still relatively far from I think it is important to re- to say that they do is an exer- Politics and the Public claims I have made, let me solved. There are still gender iterate the issue of masculinity. cise in denial. The bottom line and Political Science clarify a few things. There un- biases, pay gaps, reproductive I realize that being a woman, I is that men may have their is- double major and Head doubtedly are problems with rights and stereotype battles am not necessarily equipped to sues, but blaming them on the Photo Editor for the the expectations of men and it to be won. To say that women speak on behalf of men who successes of feminism is not a Newswire from Cin- is nearly impossible to fit into “benefit” from the few decades struggle with the pressures of probable solution. cinnati.

Features Editor Copy Editors Mission Statement For Your Information THE STAFF Monica Schweiger Alan Gonzalez, Ryan Kam- The Xavier Newswire is The Xavier Newswire is bich, Thom Koester, Mad- committed to reporting the published weekly through- Editor-in-Chief Opinions & Editorials dy Lancaster, Simone Or- news as well as explain out the school year, ex- Jessica Griggs Editor doñez and Hannah Schulz LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDG- cept during vacations and Abrena Rowe ers. In addition, through ÀQDO H[DPV E\ WKH VWX- Managing Editor Head Photo Editor publishing opposing view- dents of Xavier University, Ellen Siefke Sports Editor Sydney Sanders points and opinions, the 3800 Victory Parkway, Luke Feliciano Newswire hopes to fos- Cincinnati, OH 45207. Head Copy Editor Distribution Manager ter a dialogue on campus Email us at newswire@ Olivia Knestrict Online Editor Max Bruns among students, faculty xavier.edu Trever McKenzie and staff. Arts & Entertainment Business & Advertising *The Newswire has made Editor Staff Writers Manager Advertising the decision to stray from Riley Head Jack Dunn, Alana Harvey, Kate Sanders Advertising inquiries can be the AP Style Guide when Colin Lang, Donnie Menke, sent to the business and printing the words White Campus News Editors Soondos Mulla-Osman and Adviser advertising manager, Kate and Black in reference to Hannah Paige Michels Emily Price John Stowell Sanders, at newswire-ad- groups of people. We have Kevin Thomas [email protected]. decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Opinions and Editorials March 14, 2018 5 When did we lose our vision? Criticism is easy; meaning- For far too long, our poli- look like in the aftermath — Chuck Schumer lobbing ad the table for us to discuss. ful leadership is much more tics on both sides of the aisle criticism without vision. hominem attacks at White The politics of affirmative difficult. have been strangled by an The past year offered a House personnel to contemp- vision will not come about Something interesting approach that trumpets snide golden opportunity for our na- tuous Facebook memes intent from top down — we cannot happened in Washington last criticism and invites derision tion to engage in a meaning- on shutting down gun reform rely on our leaders in Wash- week. In a refreshing twist without offering a meaningful ful conversation about what debates by attacking liberals ington to usher in a new era of on business as usual, Senate vision of what we ought to use we collectively envision for for not knowing proper fire- discourse when it is so easy to Democrats introduced a tril- politics to do. The approach healthcare. Republicans, with arm terminology, our politics go on CNN and give a sound- lion dollar infrastructure bill has been most visibly embod- control of all three branches, is despairingly deprived of bite. Rather, it is incumbent on that plans to employ a slight ied in the shrieks of repeal had the critical opportunity meaningful vision and mean- us as citizens to consciously tax increase on the nation’s and replace Obamacare ema- to dictate the terms of the ingful conversation about move our politics forward, to wealthiest nating from discussion and to offer their what our nation ought to do. engage in meaningful conver- earners to ...its very intro- Congressio- vision of what replace looks Which leads me back to the sations about the public good meet Ameri- nal Republi- like. Instead, they squandered infrastructure bill. What is so and to be constructive in how ca’s dire need duction and aims cans for the the turning point and failed exciting about the bill is not we converse with one another. for modern- are indicative better part miserably on successive at- that it was proposed by Dem- Also, early voting for the ized roads, of the past tempts to repeal Obamacare. ocrats or that it redistributes 2018 primaries has begun in bridges and of something decade. Since Meanwhile, angry constit- wealth from the nation’s rich- many states. Take this op- schools. The exciting: a rare Inauguration uents set to lose their health- est to provide for public ser- portunity to make your voice plan would contemporary Day 2017, care with no replacement in vices and the common good. heard. not raise taxes with control sight flooded town halls and What makes the bill so ex- on the middle example of the of all three congressional offices in a citing is that it pronounces a class or busi- SROLWLFVRI DIÀU- branches of striking display of civic ac- grand vision for addressing a nesses — the the federal tion. As it turns out, a decade pressing public concern that drivers of eco- mative vision. government, of snide criticism and derision has gone unanswered for too nomic growth Obamacare’s doesn’t get you very far once long. in the Republican lexicon — most vocal detractors have you’re in the driver’s seat. The The bill offers us as a so- and therefore constitutes a been granted the opportunity missing element in these pol- ciety a way for dealing with common sense, ostensibly bi- to act on repeal and replace itics: any sort of affirmative our nation’s infrastructure partisan approach to address- and have failed miserably. The vision for America. needs, and now we can begin ing a pressing public need. fundamental pitfall of repeal Criticism is easy; putting the democratic process of de- Ryan Kambich is a ju- The bill will fail because and replace remains that the forth a meaningful vision is bating and discussing that vi- nior Philosophy, Politics of politics and money. But its doctrine falls far more on harder. sion. Perhaps the model or the and the Public and eco- very introduction and aims the side of tearing down the To be clear, this form of methods aren’t quite right — nomics double major. He are indicative of something national healthcare system politics is far from unique to and that’s OK — we can tweak is a copy editor for the exciting: a rare contemporary and almost completely lacks Republicans. Rather, it per- it here or there or scrap it en- Newswire from Deer- example of the politics of af- a substantive vision of what meates our politics from top tirely and move on. But at least field, Ill. firmative vision. American healthcare should to bottom: From a dismissive something meaningful sits on

Although the awareness of mental illness has been in- Mental illness is an invisible a iction creasing recently, for the idea While most disabilities and When I was young, I overan- inside perspective is much dif- mess of seemingly insignifi- of an invisible illness to be disorders are visible to people, alyzed everything that I said ferent. cant worries, no matter how real in our society, awareness there are many that are not. and did, as well as everything One of the main things I organized it seems from the must continue to increase. To Most invisible disorders are that others said and did to struggle with is social inter- outside. Its invisibility caus- do this, the psychology of mental, and the most preva- me. I did not know that what actions. Every interaction fills es disbelief mental disor- lent are anxiety and depres- I was experiencing was anx- me with doubt. I walk away in some of ders should sion. Whether or not some- iety because that word or from a pleasant conversation the peo- ...according to be freely one is formally diagnosed concept was never presented with a classmate or a profes- ple whom society, anxiety taught and with general anxiety disorder to me. As I got older and my sor and think, “Are they upset I tell about and all other talked about (GAD) or major depressive life became more intricate, it with me? Was I nice? Did I my anxiety. in schools, disorder, anxiety and depres- got worse. It started to show say something strange?” It is disre- mental illness- families and sion are things that impact more of itself in my life in Another problem is that garded, not es are not only businesses. every aspect of those affected the form of perfectionism, without multiple planners and taken seri- Through this lives. sensitivity and self-detri- to-do lists, I would be unable ously and LQYLVLEOHDIÁLF- education and Anxiety is something that ment. to remember both the smallest occasionally tions, but unim- discussion, I have battled my entire life. Since I did not know what and biggest things that I have labeled as compassion this affliction was, I tried my to do. I would rush to every fabricated. portant or even can become best to keep it in. No one, not place I had to be and never feel Therefore, nonexistent ones. the societal even my parents and closest prepared for whatever it was according reaction to friends, truly knew what I I was attending. The idea of to society, anxiety and all individuals with a mental ill- was going through. Howev- behaving that way gives me other mental illnesses are ness. er, this did not change when nightmares, so to prevent it I not only invisible afflictions, This peaked awareness and I learned what it was a few plan everything. In fact, I plan but unimportant or even heightened compassion will years ago. so far in advance that it is near nonexistent ones. help the mentally ill feel under- I am now more open with impossible for me to live in While it may seem this stood. It will be easier for them how it affected and currently the moment. I am constantly way to those not impaired, to see that while their disorder Emily Price is a affects me, but to a stranger thinking of what I have to do to those who are, it is takes may be invisible, they are not. first-year psychology or even a close acquaintance, next hour, day, week or month. its toll. It results in a colos- We are all human beings, men- major and staff writer I am completely normal. I My mind is a perpetual sal problem: The mentally tally afflicted or not, and we all for the Newswire from appear put together, respon- ill cannot recover. To do so, have rights to the same things, Miamisburg, Ohio. sible and confident. While they need awareness and even if those things are harder these things may be true, the compassion. to attain for some of us. 6 March 14, 2018 Sports @NewswireSports Xavier ready to dance in tourney The Musketeers enter March Madness as the No. 1 seed in the West region BY DONNIE MENKE However, the Friars went of those games as well. North Staff Writer on a furious rally during the Carolina Central has gotten Xavier lost in the Big East next 15 minutes that erased hot at the right time, winning Tournament semifinals last Xavier’s lead entirely. The its conference tournament af- Friday in overtime against game was tied 68-68 at the ter finishing sixth in the reg- the Providence Friars after end of regulation. Xavier ular season standings. defeating the St. John’s Red failed to make a field goal in Assuming Xavier avoids Storm in the tournament overtime and only managed making the wrong kind of quarterfinals. four free throws as Provi- history in being the first one- The team now looks ahead dence won the game 75-72. seed to lose to a 16, they will to the NCAA Tournament as Graduate student Kerem take on the winner of Mis- a No. 1 seed, a first in program Kanter led the team in scor- souri/Florida State in the history. The Musketeers’ first ing with 18 points. He sink- round of 32. Missouri could game is set for Friday at 7:20 ed a would-be game-tying be a difficult matchup for p.m. against the winner of three-pointer at the end of Xavier, as potential top-five Texas Southern and North overtime if the shot had got- pick Michael Porter Jr. just Carolina Central. ten off in time. Freshman returned from injury for the Xavier only led 33-29 at Newswire SKRWRE\6\GQH\6DQGHUV Paul Scruggs had a career Tigers. halftime before winning 88- 6HQLRU JXDUGV 7UHYRQ %OXLHWW DQG -3 0DFXUD DUH WKH 0XVNHWHHUV· high 15 points on what was The Sweet 16 could be 60 against St. John’s. Senior WRSVFRUHUVDQGKRSHWROHDG;DYLHUGHHSLQWKH1&$$7RXUQDPHQW his 20th birthday, going 4-5 really tricky for Xavier, as guard Trevon Bluiett had a “I think so many of the screens, plays multiple posi- from the field. Gonzaga, who won last year’s big game, posting team highs things that he does very well tions, as do a lot of our guys. After falling to Providence, tournament matchup against in scoring with 27 points and don’t necessarily resonate or He’s got win-first/J.P. second, it was announced Sunday that the Musketeers, could be the rebounding with seven. Ju- show in the box scores. Cer- and he’s not alone. We’ve got Xavier would be a No. 1 in this opponent. nior Kaiser Gates had a qual- tainly, he might get an assist, a lot of players like that in the year’s NCAA Tournament. Adding to the fact the ity game as well, scoring 16 but again, is the guy shooting locker room, all of them.” The Musketeers are the top game would be played in Los points on 6-7 shooting. in his shooting pocket or is he At the beginning of the seed in the West region of Angeles, Gonzaga is playing Senior J.P. Macura posted catching it at his toes?” Mack Providence game , it looked the bracket and will face the its best basketball of the sea- a solid all-around stat line, said after the game. like Xavier would cruise to winner of the North Caroli- son and could pose the big- scoring nine points, grabbing “He also makes those plays another easy win. The Mus- na Central/Texas Southern gest challenge on the road to six rebounds, dishing out five where he just seems to may- keteers built a 43-29 halftime play-in game on Wednesday. the Final Four. assists and grabbing four be deflect the pass that one lead, and the defense looked Texas Southern’s non-con- If Xavier is able to sur- steals on the defensive end. of his teammates gets credit as strong as it had all season. ference schedule was rated as vive that, it would likely face However, head coach Chris for the steal, but he was the Even after Xavier extended the toughest in college bas- North Carolina or Michigan Mack didn’t feel Macura’s full guy that was sort of the in- its lead to 17 in the beginning ketball. It played teams such in the Elite Eight. Both are impact was shown in the box stigator in that. He does a of the second half, the game as Kansas, Gonzaga and Ore- teams known to have peren- score. lot of things whether it’s set looked to be over. gon all on the road. It lost all nial tournament success. Musketeers take West Coast road trip Sports BY JACK DUNN Staff Writer The Xavier baseball team Banter came up short this past week- end, going 1-3 in a four-game Food Lover’s Dream series against the San Fran- cisco Dons to end spring The MLB recently an- break. nounced that it will host The Musketeers were able the MLB FoodFest on April to claim victory in the first 21-22 in New York City. game of the series, winning The event will showcase one 14-6. Freshman southpaw unique dish served at the Trevor Olson got his first ballparks at each of the 30 career win, pitching seven in- organizations. nings and striking out three while giving up five runs. But it’s not Tuesday? Junior infielder Chris Givin had four hits, including 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIJR[DYLHUFRP Arizona Diamondbacks a home run, with two runs starting pitcher Taijuan scored and a career-high five 6HQLRU FDWFKHU 1DWH 6RULD KLW D JUDQG VODP LQ WKH ÀUVW JDPH RI WKH 6DWXUGD\ GRXEOHKHDGHU DJDLQVW 6DQ )UDQFLVFR+HLVFXUUHQWO\KLWWLQJZLWKDVOXJJLQJSHUFHQWDJH+HKDVQLQHKLWVDQGVL[5%,VWKLV\HDU Walker did something RBIs. Xavier was able to snap interesting on Monday: He a five-game losing streak two outs in the ninth, senior in a strong performance. De- visit Wright State in Dayton served free homemade tacos with the win, scoring the 14 catcher Nate Soria hit a grand spite being charged with the on Tuesday for a 6:30 game. to fans out of a customized runs on only 13 hits. slam to bring the Musketeers loss, he only gave up one run However, it was canceled be- food truck before the team’s There wasn’t as much luck within three runs. However, on three hits while striking cause of low forecasted tem- game against the Rockies. in game two of the series Xavier was unable to capi- out three. peratures in the Dayton area. on Friday, with the Muske- talize and fell short. Despite “The biggest takeaway is In the meantime, Xavier Not just a rainforest teers falling 8-2. Despite San receiving credit for the loss, that we know we are still a will play this weekend against Francisco scoring in the first senior right-handed pitcher good team,” Gellenbeck said. Miami (Ohio). The Muske- A CNBC report stated that inning, Xavier responded Damien Richard still posted “It’s easy to panic and lose teers first travel to Miami for major companies such as with a fielder’s choice RBI by a solid outing, only allowing confidence after a road trip games on Friday and Satur- Amazon will be in the run- freshman infielder Ryan Al- two earned runs while strik- like this, but that’s not where day, but then they return on ning to take on major live tenberger. ing out seven. we’re at right now. Sunday for their home opener sporting events within the Graduate senior outfield- Game two of the dou- “The good thing is we came to close out the series. next few years. er Joe Gellenbeck knocked in bleheader was a close game, away with more answers than Gellenbeck has a positive Altenberger with a two-out but ultimately the Muske- questions this past weekend. outlook going into this series. Swanton Bomb(shell) double. San Francisco coun- teers lost 1-0. Xavier had We had a lot of opportunities “We have always been re- tered with a grand slam in six hits, with Gellenbeck and to win games. It just seemed ally good at putting a lot of WWE superstar Jeff Hardy the bottom half of the in- sophomore infielder Conor like we struggled to extend pressure on other teams, es- was arrested on Saturday for ning, putting the game out of Grammes both going 2-4 the lead or get the big hit pecially offensively. We want driving while impaired. He reach for the Musketeers. with a double each. or out when it was needed. to continue to apply this pres- ran his car off the road and Xavier fell just short in Grammes also pitched We’re a tough team and suc- sure, so making sure that we struck a guard rail, doing the first game of a Saturday two perfect innings of relief, cess is going to come in those aren’t getting ourselves out $8,000 worth of damage to doubleheader, losing 8-5. striking out five. Freshman big opportunities.” as much is a big key for us his car. With the team down 8-1 with righty Henry Miller also put Xavier was supposed to moving forward,” he said. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment March 14, 2018 7 The Kardashian family tree If you pay attention to pop culture at all, you know that the Kardashian family is rapidly expanding. Here’s a cheat sheet to keep the clan straight. Robert Kardashian Kris Jenner Caitlyn Jenner

Kendall Kylie Travis Scott Kourtney Khloe Tristan Stormi (Baby Girl) Mason Penelope Reign Rob Chyna Dream Kim Kanye

North Saint Chicago Petras is the new voice of pop

BY TREVOR MCKENZIE spent with irresistible Los bridge into the final chorus is Online Editor Angeles boys. I envision so exciting that I get goose- Toward the end of 2017, this song being sung at a bumps every time I listen to it. Spotify released a “Songs Coachella-esque summer On top of a bottomless well You Might’ve Missed” play- festival for a crowd of pic- of vocal talent, Petras is also list to celebrate the incoming nicking California locals and one of the few transgender new year. Little did I know faraway-travelling tourists. music artists in the business that I was about to unearth Few songs capture the fun today. She made headlines in a diamond in the rough as I of summertime like “Hillside 2013 for discussing her tran- Boys.” sition surgery, years before scrolled through the playlist. Photo courtesy of CNN The artist I discovered? Pop At this point, Kim Petras she began debuting her amaz- The judges for the reboot of the show are Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and diva Kim Petras. is becoming one of my fa- ing singles. The LGBTQ+ Luke Bryan. Longtime host Ryan Seacrest maintains his position. Saying that Kim Petras revolutionized my predom- inantly diva-pop playlist is American Idol gets a truly an understatement. Her debut single and the song that heartfelt facelift introduced me to her talent will likely be realized for one BY JESSICA GRIGGS 2000s baby now, as most of was “I Don’t Want It At All,” Editor-in-Chief a song described as a “sugar the competition shown has baby anthem” by critics and Joining shows like Rose- been far and away dominated Petras herself. Drawing heav- anne, Will & Grace and Whose by the nostalgic teens. ily from 80s synth pop, with Line Is It Anyway, Ameri- Along with the fresh talent, pounding gated reverb drums can Idol was resurrected the judges’ table hosts three and warm, staccato synths in from the canceled TV show new superstars to impart their graveyard for a two-night advice on the young group of the vein of Madonna or Glo- Photo courtesy of The Randy Report singers. Popstar Katy Perry is ria Estefan, the song features Transgender pop diva Kim Petras is revolutionizing the pop music industry premiere event Sunday and Petras effortlessly switching with her songs like “I Don’t Want It At All” while being an ally voice. Monday. Although the OG flanked by country heartthrob between low, seductive verses singing competition show Luke Bryan and R&B legend and high, belting choruses. “I vorite artists. When I discov- community, particularly the boasts new judges, new Lionel Richie, and so far, it’s Don’t Want It At All” is a song ered her most recent single, gay community, has been talent and a new network, been abundantly clear that unlike any other. The carefree, I jumped with joy. “Heart to overwhelmingly receptive of not much has noticeably these judges are cohesive and indulgent lyrics – “give me Break” is a classic head-over- Petras’ work. One look at the changed. In fact, the Idol re- get along. They’ve doled out all of your attention, / give heels love song that main- comment sections on her You- boot’s greatest strength is coveted golden tickets to Hol- me summer in the Hamp- tains Petras’ signature 80s Tube channel reveals dozens its return to its classic roots lywood as one unit on more tons” – tap into our desire to vibe. Petras shows off even of snatched wigs. underneath the surface-level than one occasion. Perry is be spoiled to infinity and draw more impressive belting as If you’re watching any changes. clearly meant to be the focal to mind the image of endless she declares her unstoppable artist in 2018, it should abso- American Idol first aired point of the show, but as the outlet malls and piles of cred- infatuation. The song praises lutely be Kim Petras. Her tal- 16 years ago before some of premiere unfolded, Bryan and it cards. If you aren’t dancing loving hard and fast with no ent is endless and consistent. this year’s contestants were Richie became more of a pres- by the third chorus, you’re not regard for the consequenc- Her sound is a unique blend even born, and much of the ence in the audition room. listening to the song correctly. es, exemplified in the song’s of modern diva pop and 80s two-hour premiere episodes After the show’s lackluster Enchanted by Petras’ pounding chorus that could synth pop. Her presence as a focused on how this new last few seasons, Idol’s new unique sound and powerful bring any hardened listen- talented transgender musi- generation grew up during wealth of talent on both sides vocals, I sought out more of er to their feet. As she ad- cian is a powerful industry the heyday of the show. of the judges’ table promis- her work. The next bop I dis- libs the final chorus, I can’t statement. If she hasn’t won Young talents like Noah es an interesting return to a covered was “Hillside Boys.” help but feel like I’m riding at least four music awards by Davis, Layla Spring and Al- show that once dominated the The song opens with the passenger-side in a beat-up the end of August, I’ll per- yssa Raghu were quick to ratings. Idol’s biggest compet- sound of bubbly champagne convertible with the love of sonally stage a protest on point out that they’d grown itor, The Voice, still won the pouring and then launches my life as the car flies down her behalf. I have high hopes up watching the show and ratings race Monday night, into a throbbing bass, vio- an empty highway, a la Katy for this up-and-coming sing- dreaming of winning only but Idol’s focus on the new lin-like synths and an eighth Perry’s “Teenage Dream.” er, and I know her talent and to have their hopes dashed generation could gain more note drumbeat as Petras belts The transition between the charm will rapidly lift her to when the show was canceled traction as the season pro- about late summer afternoons vocal glitch/electronic vocal icon status. two years ago. Those hopes gresses. 8 March 14, 2018 Features xaviernewswire.com

A Caf Girl’s Guide to the Caf A step by step guide on how to be a beloved caf customer! BRITTANY WELLS Staff Writer

This past semester I started working at our beloved cafeteria. Love it or hate it, it’s where you’ll spend a lot of time during your Xavier career, and, if you’re on campus, you’re paying a lot for it, so you shouldn’t take it for granted. Here are a couple tips and tricks I’ve learned in my short caf career so far. 1. Turn your phone off Walk into the caf with your phone off and put it away. If you’re on the phone, warn the person before you get to the front desk. It’s common courtesy. 2. Don’t get me sick, please! If you see me use hand sanitizer nine times out of 10 it’s because your ALL Card was sticky, coughed on or mysteriously stained Pi Day Nashville DACA bright red. Yes, I noticed. St. Patrick’s Trashketball Apple Pie 3. Keep your eyes peeled Dana’s Bye Ryan’s Pub Pecan Look to see if a register is counting money or doing a confusing Irish Kardashian Caf transaction, there’s a reason we have two cashiers, so take advan- Cheesecake American Idol Walkout tage of it and let us count in peace! 4. You’re not that slick Yes, we know that when you want us to use your regular swipes instead of your guest swipes on guests you say “can you swipe twice,” and no, it doesn’t change the fact that I will enforce the rules. Also, if you’re going to go out of your way to use someone else’s ALL Card (don’t), at least match the race/gender. Unlike your fake at Cancun, we actually look at your ALL Card. 5. Say hi to us! A simple act of eye contact or a quick hello makes us feel ap- preciated, and it helps pass the time, too. Just don’t linger, we are working! Caf Secret Menu 1. Caf-uccino Photo courtesy of Safely Endangered Mix three scoops of chocolate ice cream and one scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frap in the caf. 2. Under 21 Root Beer Float Swirl some vanilla ice cream into a cup and find the only soda stream with Mug root beer for a delicious and refreshing treat! 3. Starbies on a Budget Get a cool glass of plain Tropicana lemonade and ask for a packet of Tazo Passion Tea from the front. Steep the tea in the cold lemon- ade and stir well for a refreshingly tart beverage!

Libra: You will find tickets and a ride to Nashville for the game last minute. Aries: I’m sensing that you will be Cheer for the Muskies and get discov- spending your Saturday at an Irish bar ered as the next big country singer! just down the street, but I have no idea why. Scorpio: Down with social media and Taurus: Don’t go searching for rain- texting, only e-mail the people you bows this Saturday because you’re want to talk to. It’s your destiny to already gold. make electronic mail trendy again.

Gemini: You need to cleanse yourself Sagittarius: Skip class and go on a of your two-faced ways, so for the next road trip to Pie Town, N.M.; it will be week, do all the truths on the 5 gum a piece of pie to make up your course packaging. load! Capricorn: The fate of Xavier bas- Cancer: Buy a ticket for SAC’s paintball ketball rests on you! Every time Xavier trip this Friday for your own 10 Things I shoots, you have to make a basket in Hate About You moment. trashketball.

Leo: Not only is Fortnite still ruling Aquarius: The secret to getting a good grade is to give your teacher an your entire life, but it is also the number apple every single day, but you need to of days until Easter break! be creative with your presentation.

Virgo: The best U.S. state for you to Pisces: Treat yourself to a night on live in is O-pie-o where your happiness the town because you’re young, dumb level on a scale from one to five will be and broke, but it’s ok because Xavier above 3.14. will be the NCAA champs!