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Volume CVII Issue 17 January 28, 2021 xaviernewswire.com Published by the students of Xavier University since 1915 Fiat justitia, ruat caelum Three familiar faces depart Xavier &',&)-VWD௺VHL]HQHZSURIHVVLRQDORSSRUWXQLWLHVWKLVVSULQJVHPHVWHU BY JOSEPH COTTON Campus News Editor Three prominent Xavier administrators — Dr. Kyra Shahid, Rev. Nelson Pierce and Luke Hansen, SJ — have announced that they are leav- ing Xavier this semester to pursue new opportunities across the country. Shahid, the current direc- tor of the Center for Diversi- ty and Inclusion, will be leav- ing Xavier on March 1. She accepted a new posi- tion as an instructional con- sultant and assistant director for the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan (U of M). She will be working on instituting new diversity and inclusion practices for the faculty at U of M’s 19 schools Photos courtesy of xavier.edu and Twitter and colleges. Dr. Kyra Shahid (left) announced last week that she will be leaving Cincinnati and her role as director of the CDI in March. Accompanying her Shadid came to Xavier in GHSDUWXUHDUH5HY1HOVRQ3LHUFH FHQWHU DQG/XNH+DQVHQ ULJKW ZKROHIWWKHLUSRVLWLRQVLQWKH&)-GXULQJWKHÀUVWZHHNRIFODVVHVWKLVVHPHVWHU 2015 at a time when the CDI our communities in regards that explores women in the dinary experiences,” Han- gospel choir. — then named the Multicul- to race and racism,” Shahid diaconate. sen said. “Getting to spend a “I grew up with (gospel tural, Gender and Women’s said. “We were already asking “Right now there are so whole week with students and music). I went to church right Center — was working to questions about institutional many barriers for women be- engaging in important issues up the street at Southern Bap- rebrand and cater itself to responses (to issues about race ing in leadership and ministry was one of my best experienc- tist Church, and all the kids student groups. She was sub- and anti-Balck racism). I’m roles,” Hansen said. “(This es here.” who attended church were ei- sequently named director in very proud that Xavier was project) is just a small part of The CFJ also said goodbye ther in the choir or an usher. I 2018 and continued her work able to make space for those that.” to Rev. Nelson Pierce, who left chose choir.” with student groups under conversations before some of Hansen also noted that his Xavier last week. He went on to say that Dan her guidance. those incidents took place.” project will be educational. He accepted a new position Larkin Jr., Xavier alum and One of Shahid’s earliest In this bittersweet moment, “(In the Catholic Church) as a community organizer for current piano player for the memories at Xavier was giv- Shahid reminiscenced on the change happens from both the the progressive political ac- Xavier Gospel Choir, was one ing a TEDx talk when she personal connections she has top and the bottom,” Hansen tion committee, Democracy of the people who helped him first arrived. established with her students. said. “Some churches do invite for America. This new role develop an appreciation for “I look back on that and see “Honestly, what I’m most women to preach. Suddenly, it will allow him to work closely music and learn to play the how that work gave birth to proud of during my time at makes a huge impact because on issues of police reform and piano. so many of the other things Xavier is the relationships you can see something as pos- protecting voting rights. Pierce also had a hand in that we did,” Shahid said. that I’ve built with students,” sible.” “I’m a Christian in the organizing previous Spir- During her time at Xavi- Shahid said. “Students that Hansen admitted that be- Black liberation tradition. It is it Celebrations, which are er, Shahid created the course have been willing to be vul- ing at a university was some- important for us that we fol- among the standout moments Anti-Black Racism and Epis- nerable, students that have thing he never expected, but low God and join in the libera- of his Xavier experience. temic Violence as a response poured onto me, students that one that has been integral to tion of the oppressed,” Pierce “It’s a wonderful time for to a series of bias incidents have babysat my daughter. I his faith journey. said when asked how his faith the campus to remember what that happened in 2016 and the feel like I’ve had sacred rela- Hansen made the most of background will continue to drives the work that we do,” questions that students asked tionships that go beyond the his time in the CFJ. He cited guide his work. “Some people Pierce said. “Seeing various in the aftermath. job.” a Dorothy Day Immersion do that through direct service. groups from the university She also noted the impact Accompanying Shahid’s trip to New York City and My calling is in politics.” come together like that was of the Universities Studying departure is Luke Hansen, the Civil Rights Alternative Pierce, who served as the very powerful.” Slavery (USS) symposium in the former Catholic chaplain Breaks trip to Alabama as two Faith and Race Program di- There are currently no an- the fall of 2019. in the CFJ. Hansen moved to defining moments during his rector and the first Protestant nouncements concerning the “(The USS) happened California earlier this month tenure at Xavier. chaplain in the CFJ, initial- new hiring of any staff mem- right before a new rupture in to begin working on a project “They were both extraor- ly came to Xavier to lead the bers in the CDI or CFJ. In this issue... Campus, Page 2 Opinion, Page 4 Sports, Page 6 A&E, Page 7 7KHQHZO\VDQF- 6WDႇZULWHU*UDFH :RPHQ¶VEDVNHWEDOO Wonder Woman 1984 WLRQHGIDVKLRQFOXELV +DPLOWRQFRPSDVVLRQ- IDFHGDWRXJKORVVWR UHQGHUVYLHZHUVGLVDS- XSF\FOLQJFORWKHVIRU DWHO\FXOWLYDWHVDZDUH- 6HWRQ+DOODQGDQRWK- SRLQWHGDQGXQVDWLV- DFDXVH QHVVIRUPHQWDOKHDOWK HU&29,'VHWEDFN ¿HG 2 January 28, 2021 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Fashionistas reclaim fossilized ts The newly approved Xavier Fashion Club looks to give old pieces new life tainability. said. She also noted that orative students together XUFC is accepting any tie-dying was popular last se- to nurture inclusivity and clothing, even if in poor con- mester. thoughtfulness on Xavier’s dition, during this drive. For those interested in join- campus.” “(The club) will donate it to ing, XUFC is on EngageXU However, if fashion is not Goodwill or recycle it depend- and their past projects can your thing, your donations ing on the condition,” Grimes be found on the groups insta- would still be greatly appreci- stated. gram @xufashionclub ated by XUFC. Donors can be assured that XUFC’s mission, according Drop off stations are in the their donations will be used to Grimes, is to use “self-ex- lobby of the Health United to benefit the community and pression, creativity and sus- Building and in the Fenwick the environment. tainability to bring collab- Atrium. Sustainability and environ- mental impacts of the fashion industry are both issues that are important to XUFC mem- bers. Presidential As such, XUFC collaborat- ed with Xavier Students for Sustainability for their cloth- transition update ing drive. “Fabric is something that we work with alot, and reus- ing and recycling old fabric Incoming Xavier president means reducing the fashion industries footprint,” Grimes Dr. Colleen Hanycz made said. This clothing drive and the her first in a series of vis- accompanying fashion show are some of XUFC’s first un- its to campus on Monday. dertakings this semester as an photo courtesy of XSSustaiability on Instagram official club. Newswire had two report- XU Fashion Club is collecting pieces of unwanted clothing to gather XUFC received its offi- materials for their fashion show that will take place late this semester. cial status last semester after ers at the press confrence BY EMMA STEVENS future event: the XUFC Fash- meeting as an unofficial club 6WDৼ:ULWHU ion Show. since the beginning of the where she addressed the This show, set to take place school year. Xavier’s Fashion Club later in the semester, will be During the fall semester, Xavier community for the (XUFC) kicked off their a charity event in which the XUFC held meetings and clothing drive last Monday fashion pieces crafted by club shaped their activities to ca- first time. The full story which will continue through members will be for sale. ter to the interests of their 36 this Friday Jan. 29. XUFC president Sophia new members. will air on Newswire Live, The drive’s purpose is to Grimes stated that the club “The Fashion Club is really amass material for the club’s will donate all the money that based on listening to what our Monday at 7 p.m. members to use in order to is raised to an organization members want to learn and sustainably create pieces for a that supports clothing sus- what interests them,” Grimes Start your semester with fun Find more info on EngageXU Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday ursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 Rec sports: OSI: Tenet STAGES Flight movie showing Cycling 7 & 9 p.m.