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Published by the students of Xavier University since 1915 Fiat justitia, ruat caelum SGA executives strive for change Executives appoint three new positions, propose expanded powers BY JOSEPH COTTON budget and helps new sena- tors request funds for their Campus News Editor initiatives. The Chief Justice The Student Government enforces the rules outlined Association (SGA) executives in the Constitution, ensures have taken actions to imple- they are followed on a meet- ment constitutional changes, ing-by-meeting basis and me- despite the amendments not diates impeachment proceed- passing by Senate vote for two ings that may arise. years in a row. “The reason we implement- SGA President Mickey ed these positions is so that we Townsend, a junior Philos- could show the Senate that we ophy, Politics and the Pub- need these positions and that lic (PPP) major, has been a they do work,” Townsend key figure in the process. She said. “The problem was that has proposed changes to the last year a lot of the Senate SGA Constitution during her didn’t know why we needed lengthy tenure on SGA. them and didn’t think stu- “I’ve been working on dents would be interested.” the Constitution changes SGA Vice President Ma- for three years and it’s been rina Salazar also noted that shut down four times in those the people currently have no three years,” Townsend said. formal power. Though the ex- “That’s the thing I’m look- ecutive board has no voting ing forward to the most (this power, each of them are cur- year). I’m looking forward to rently managing their sectors adding any small pieces to the of SGA in and out of meet- Constitution and just develop- ings. Photo courtesy of @SGAXavier via twitter ing a new brand for SGA.” “These positions are not of- With high turnover rates, this year’s SGA executives are looking to change SGA’s structure in an effort to keep The first step in imple- ficial positions within SGA,” senators engaged. The executives have added three new positions and are looking to make more changes. menting these changes was Salazar said. “We’re going to absorbed into other offices on eral senators noted that these Constitution Ad-Hoc Com- creating an executive board. have the Senate vote on them campus. However, these most positions were not approved mittee last year, had mixed To fill this board, the presi- again. The point was for them recent appointments would be by the senate body, but were emotions about the creation dent and vice presidents es- to see (the positions) in action the first time the SGA has in- instead just announced by the of the new positions. tablished three new roles. to see that they are necessary.” troduced multiple positions in executives. “I was in favor of the Con- These positions, while a part The executives stated that one year. In choosing students for stitution changes… (but) of the constitutional amend- they had the blessing of their Busam-Klenowski noted these roles, the executives said frankly, it kind of pissed me ments proposed to the Senate Advisor Leah Busam-Kle- that the positions were creat- they performed a formal ap- off that they just went ahead last year, were appointed this nowski in the implementation ed on a loose interpretation pointment process, complete with the new positions any- winter break by the execu- of these new positions. of Article II, Section 3a of with applications and inter- way,” he said. tives. “(Our advisor) said that the Constitution, which reads, views. “(SGA) wants to have this This new board is com- something similar had hap- “The Executive may appoint This differed slightly from transparency with the stu- posed of the Director of pened in the past and that, as any temporary (ad-hoc) com- Grandon’s interpretation of dent body, so they know who Communications, filled by ju- long as we tell the Senators mittees or commissions to the process. After previously gets elected and how they get nior communications studies that we were passing these po- investigate issues, propose expressing interest to the ex- elected. If the new positions major Myles Adams; the Di- sitions out, it would be okay,” courses of action, or execute ecutives in a senate position, they have created are still not rector of Finance, filled by ju- SGA Vice President MaKayla policy as may be necessary. Grandon noted the executives in the Constitution, we don’t nior PPP and economics ma- Conners said. These appointments are not later approached him about know those things. It seems jor Tom Grandon; and Chief According to Senate Ad- subject to prior Senate ap- the positions. like they just don’t even care Justice, filled by junior PPP visor Dustin Lewis, the prec- proval but must be reported “They came to me with the that a Constitution exists, like major Andrew Geraghty. edent was established by for- to the Senate.” list and said, ‘Any of these they just forget that it ex- The Director of Commu- mer executives. Temporary This language is contra- interest you?’ I told them the ists and kind of do their own nications operates the SGA positions that have been es- dicted by Article III, Section Director of Finance is up thing,” he added. social media, along with creat- tablished include a student 8, which reads: “The Senate my alley, and I could actually ing and distributing the SGA rights representative, a stu- will approve or not approve make an impact and help out Continues on Weekly that is sent out every dent conduct liaison and a stu- all student appointments and there,” Grandon said. Monday. The Director of Fi- dent director of diversity — nominations proposed by the Former senator Ryan page 2 nance deals with the SGA all of which have since been Association President.” Sev- Machesky, who worked on the In this issue... Campus, Page 3 World, Page 5 Sports, Page 8 A&E, Page 11 New scholarship for The United States has After a tough tourna- 6WDႇZULWHUVUDQNWKH LGBT+ students is witnessed a recent rise PHQWPHQ¶VEDVNHW- most malicious Disney WKH¿UVWRILWVNLQGDWD in hate crimes against ball anticipates the re- villains and the most Jesuit institution. Asian-Americans. turn of Nate Johnson. courageous heroes. 2 March 18, 2021 Campus News xaviernewswire.com SGA executives strive for change “Mickey is the SGA presi- more contentious issue among meaning there have been 11 for transgender people. “I definitely think that we dent, who’s one of the people the Senate, would allow the total appointees to the Senate “I just raised my hand and have some great potential, but who worked on the Consti- executives to introduce new by the executives. asked Lori Lambert, ‘Have it’s being simmered. That can tution, and yet she is the one legislation directly to the Sen- Salazar noted that when you ever once had a complaint be the fault of the senators who basically just violated the ate. filling these vacancies not about how the current hous- themselves, but it’s also on the Constitution by adding these As it stands, only senators enough people applied for the ing system works for trans- execs, who are supposed to positions without actually can propose new business on positions, which forced the ex- gender students? She told us, help us see clearly how to fin- adding them into the Consti- which SGA can vote. When ecutives to reach out to their ‘No, we’ve never had a com- ish in a move those initiatives tution,” former senator Fer- proposed, the amendment own contacts. plaint.’ And I said, ‘So why are forward,” Williams said. nando Arguello, a supporter was met with some resistance “It’s not like we chose peo- we talking about this, then? As the semester goes on, of the proposed amendments from the Senate, according to ple we knew over someone else Let’s talk about relevant is- the executives intend to in- last year, stated. “What was Senator Evan Nash. who applied. We just didn’t sues on our campus. Let’s get troduce more changes to the the point in even trying to “It goes in the complete op- have enough people who ap- the Caf open later instead of constitution in smaller parts, make a new Constitution if posite of the changes some of plied. So we had to take who worrying about something as opposed to one large piece you’re going to create the po- us want to see,” Nash said. He we could find, we had to fill that’s just a popular social is- of legislation, a tactic which sitions anyway?” noted that he also researched the vacancies,” Salazar said. sue.” has failed two years in a row. In the eyes of another sena- the constitutions of other According to Townsend, This culture has led to a SGA meetings are open to tor, the positions have demon- universities’ student govern- one change that can be made high turnover rate of sena- the public and students are strated their merits. ments, including University is reducing the number of tors. This year, only two sen- encouraged to attend. The “I think they work very of Cincinnati and Northern senators in future years to 16, ators from the previous term constitutional amendment well. They take a lot of the Kentucky University, search- which she believes could ad- decided to run again for a Sen- which expands executive load off of the president and ing for legislation similar to dress the lack of engagement ate position. powers will be on the docket the vice presidents because the proposed section. in SGA. “I think that at the end of next during the meeting next they are already working so “None of them have some- Secondly, several former the day, a lot of people just de- Monday at 3 p.m. Subsequent much,” Senator Murphy Pen- thing like this,” he said. senators shared that the SGA cided that their time, their in- changes to the Constitution, well said. “Executives are supposed fostered a culture where im- volvement, can be better spent including legislation on the Former senator Kourtney to run the meeting and be the portant issues are discussed, in other groups,” Findlay said. three new executive board po- Williams disagreed with this face of SGA. If they are able but nothing substantial is Williams echoed this senti- sitions, will be introduced to observation. to propose business, then I can achieved. ment. the Senate at a later date. “Some of the things they see... future executives using “(In meetings), we would wanted to change or add felt that in a way that they can get be like, ‘Okay, let’s think about like a replacement for some of things that they want passed. this, let’s think about what we March 15, 2021 the duties that the executive I don’t think the executives want to do so we can be very tickets are supposed to do,” this year would do that, but productive and actually get Student Government Williams said. “I get that the down the road, that is always things done in the next meet- Association Meeting Recap executive ticket has a lot on a possibility,” Penwell said. ing.’ But then, when we would their hands, but (the new posi- Some senators and students get to the next meeting, peo- COURTESY OF CHLOE SALVESON tions) almost cleared them of believe that these changes to ple would just be resistant to any responsibility. Therefore, the constitution are necessary change, which resulted in us if they are just doing their for several reasons. continually pushing back is- ‡ SGA is planning to partner with Muslim own projects, they’re just a First, there is a perceived sues… People felt very opin- Student Association to coordinate an Is- senator, and they’re no longer lack of engagement from the ionated but were unwilling lamic Awareness Week. an executive member in my student body. Currently, a ma- to actually present anything ‡ The Senate approved the proposed Student eyes.” jority of the SGA senators substantial,” Arguello said of Activity Fee budget for University-Affili- In addition to moving for- have been appointed by the the Senate. ward with these positions, the SGA executives. According Former senator Partick ated Organizations. executives also presented two to Lewis, only 11 students ran Finlay brought up an example ‡ Future Xavier president Dr. Colleen smaller constitutional chang- for the 20 Senate positions. from the last SGA administra- Hancyz addressed the Senate, describing es at a meeting this Monday. The rest of the positions were tion, when the SGA talked to her excitement about joining the XU com- The first proposition was to then filled by the current SGA Lori Lambert, the director of munity reduce the GPA requirements executives. Since then, the Residence Life, regarding new for senators. The second, a two senators have resigned, solutions for student housing What are you favorite springtime activities? BY GRACE CARLO 6WDৼ:ULWHU As the weather starts to warm up, XU students share their favorite spring activites on campus.

“I just love vibing on the yard. If it’s with my friends “When the weather gets “I really enjoy playing intra- or just me and my ham- warmer, I like to study by “I like playing football in mural sand volleyball with mock. (I love) soaking up My favorite spring time ac- Bellarmine Chapel.” the yard with friends.” my friends.” the sun.” tivity on campus is fencing.

- Leo Zheng - Cecil Lucy - Hannah Hodgson - Emily VonHandorf - Cole Bennett First-year criminal justice First-year biomedical sci- Junior Digital Innovation in Junior sports management Senior communications major ences major Film and Television major major studies major @xaviernewswire Campus News March 18, 2021 3 New grant to fund LGBT+ scholars The endowed Authentic Leadership Scholarship to award around $2,100

BY NINA BENICH bill for the fall semester. Assistant Director of the 6WDৼ:ULWHU Center for Diversity and In- Xavier recently introduced clusion Maria Merrill spoke a new endowment scholar- of the scholarship’s estab- ship, the Authentic Leadership lishment. She collaborated Scholarship, to be awarded in with Kerry Murphy of Xavi- the fall semester to incoming er Development and Dean of first-years and undergraduate Admissions Lauren Parcell to LGBT+ students. work with the donors. The scholarship is the first “We have set up a review of its kind on a Jesuit campus. committee that includes staff, The sum of the scholarship, faculty and student represen- given by two Xavier alumni tation who will be able to re- donors, is generally $2,100, view the applications to award but is subject to fluctuate de- the winner,” she noted. pending on the market value. She stated that the schol- The donors have previous- arship’s qualifications can be ly given to Xavier for a similar broad, depending on the ex- LGBT+-related scholarship, periences of each individual the Lavender Scholarship, applicant. Photo from xavier.edu which is $500 granted by the “I think that one of the re- The Authentic Leadership Scholarship award $2,100 each year to an LGBT+ student who shows leadership at donors every year. ally cool things about this is xavier. With donations from alumni, the endowed scholarship will replace the old Lavender scholarship. A qualifying student must that there’s not just one way longing in the Xavier commu- at schools, to say ‘it’s a Jesuit pletion of the Campus Pride be enrolled full-time for to get it,” she continued. nity. Catholic campus, and I belong Index, an indicator of a par- the upcoming fall semester, “Outside of the scholar- “Xavier wants our queer there.’” ticular university’s commit- self-identify as LGBT+, have ship requirements, we’re real- and trans students here, to Merrill hopes for an expan- ment to LGBT+ inclusivity. a minimum cumulative GPA ly looking for somebody who keep them and retain them,” sion in the future, but empha- Students can apply for the of 3.0 and be involved in some can articulate what their in- Merrill said. “The scholar- sizes that the primary concern Authentic Leadership Schol- form of LGBT+ work in their volvement in the community ship will be here for as long as of the scholarship committee arship through a form on En- community. is, and how the scholarship is Xavier will be here.” is to build the reputation of gageXU. Xavier is awarding its first going to be able to help them Of her hopes for the schol- the current scholarship on An application can also Authentic Leadership Schol- continue that work,” Merrill arship’s impact, Merrill stated campus. be found on the university arship and the winner will be said. that, “We want to give that Additionally, she noted website under Resources and announced at the end of April, She hopes that the scholar- rooted sense of belonging to that in spring of 2019, the Scholarships. after which the funds will be ship will encourage LGBT+ students here and students Lavender scholarship greatly The application is open un- allocated toward their bursar students to feel a sense of be- who are just looking around contributed to Xavier’s com- til tommorow. COVID-19 detection app to be tested on campus BY GRACE CARLO detects potential symptoms If the app finds that the after using the screening app spread of COVID-19 on cam- 6WDৼ:ULWHU of COVID-19. sample could show a respira- to help determine its accuracy. pus. The app detects signs of tory illness, it prompts screen- Sonde Health promises that Diligent mask-wearing, At the beginning of March, respiratory illness through a ing questions. After, it advises the tool can predict with 70% social distancing and numer- Xavier University Center for six-second video. if the user should get tested certainty whether or not the ous cleaning stations locat- Population Health decided to 125 selected students will for COVID-19. person is at a high risk of ex- ed throughout campus have partner with Sonde Health of be observed by the app a re- However, symptomatic or periencing respiratory illness. helped reduce the spread of Boston to test the efficacy of a cording of them saying “aah’’ not, all participants will be re- “Xavier signed onto the the virus. vocal biomarker platform that in a silent room once a day. quired to get tested before and study because of the lasting With vaccine distribution impacts that this can have on rapidly occuring through- the campus and even the gen- out the country, Ronis-Tobin eral population as a whole,” emphasized the significance senior psychology major and of reducing the spread of student study coordinator COVID-19, especially on col- Camryn Backman stated. lege campuses. The app was developed in “Healthy, college-aged stu- hopes of catching potential dents are likely to be among COVID-19 positive patients the last people to be vaccinat- therefore reducing the spread ed, so it’s important to con- before they spread the virus. tinue looking for ways to en- Dr. Victor Ronis-Tobin, hance the protections for this interim director of the Cen- group,” Ronis-Tobin said to ter for Population Health Businesswire. and principal investigator, In the future, Sonde Health told Businesswire, “This is a hopes the app could poten- great opportunity to evaluate tially play a role in detecting population health tools and more than just COVID-19 re- strategies to benefit the larger lated symptoms. community through scientific Dr. Ronis-Tobin told the rigor — in effect putting our Cincinnati Enquirer, “We’re mission into practice.” very excited, we feel we are “Online learning has been foreshadowing the future. We tough for everyone and most want a solution for everyone.” people want to be back in per- By using the app, Xavier son and this app has the po- plans to set an example for tential to do it,” Backman said. the nation and other colleges “This app can be distribut- in how to efficiently detect ed across campus and if ev- COVID-19 symptoms. eryone corporates. We can do Student Recruitment trial this to keep Xavier safe,” she started on Monday, March 1. added. Students who are placed The administration be- into quarantine for being a lieves that Xavier staff and close contact to a COVID-19 Photo from Xavier.edu students have done an impres- positive are eligible to partici- According to Sonde Health, its new app will be able to predict with 70% accuracy whether of not the user is at risk of showing COVID-19 symptoms. They are currently testing the app amongst the student body at Xavier. sive job thus far reducing the pate in the trial. 4 March 18, 2021 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com BGSU mourns death of Stone Foltz Though the fraternity was temporarily suspended, students remain outraged average male will black out. BY MO JUENGER After 15, he will quickly lose World News Editor consciousness. Twenty drinks, Bowling Green State Uni- just over half the amount that versity (BGSU) sophomore a pledge might be forced to Stone Foltz died on March drink in a hazing ritual, is 6 after an alleged fraternity considered a lethal dosage. hazing incident off campus. A Greek life “Big” is an up- While investigators have not perclassman assigned to take made any conclusive state- care of a first-year, or a “Lit- ments, students around cam- tle.” Their leadership roles are pus have expressed outrage traditionally to make a Little at their administration’s per- feel welcome within a sorority ceived lack of action after Photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org or fraternity, though at BGSU, Foltz’s passing. %*68 RIÀFLDOV DQG VWXGHQWV 2KLR VWDWH UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV DQG DQ LQWHUQDWLRQDO IUDWHUQLW\ ZHUH VKRFNHG DQG some students believe Bigs are The autopsy report did not saddened by sophomore Stone Foltz’s recent death. Some students want the fraternity permanently disbanded. responsible for the hazing of specify the cause of death, Students involved in Greek the university on Twitter, wi- havior that creates dangerous incoming members. commenting that it was still life at BGSU have requested accusing BGSU of leniency environments or situations “(The hazing is) very irre- under investigation. Other that the fraternity be perma- regarding hazing. for our members,” their state- sponsible, because your Big is BGSU students have added, nently disbanded following “You could have easily pre- ment read. supposed to take care of you, under the condition of ano- the incident. During a cam- vented this if you took hazing However, some Ohio stu- not leave you drunk and alone nymity, that they believe the pus-wide town hall meeting allegations seriously, if you dents disagree. BGSU stu- in your apartment,” they said. cause of death was related to last week, students voiced took hazing more seriously dents noted that the Pike Ohio state Rep. Haraz excessive drinking occuring at displeasure with the adminis- and stopped protecting Pike fraternity is notorious for its Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, a fraternity party that night. tration’s response. for everything,” @yuhboikak hazing practices. shared a Facebook post de- Pi Kappa Alpha, more col- Student-faculty meetings replied. “All the frats have on-cam- crying the incident, noting his loquially known as the Pikes, occurred on March 6, with “They murdered a stu- pus housing, but the universi- involvement in the failed 2020 was the fraternity house where unanswered questions leav- dent,” @AlexNovakFilm ty controls those and has secu- Ohio legislation against haz- Foltz became severely ill. Af- ing many students upset. added. “Disband every Greek rity cameras inside. So all the ing and bullying. Ohio Sen. ter returning to his housing “While our community de- organization on campus and frats have off-campus party Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowl- after the event, Foltz’s room- serves a space to process this expel the students who killed houses, and that’s where (the ing Green, also shared a mates noticed his poor condi- tragic incident and we cannot this child.” hazing incident) happened,” a promise to dedicate herself to tion. They immediately called censor freedom of speech… The international Pike sophomore special education current and future anti-haz- an ambulance, which then we strongly encourage those organization publicly con- major at BGSU said. ing policies. Rep. Ghanbari called an emergency medical who are sharing their opin- demned the incident, adding “Pike is known for (going and Ohio State Rep. Michael helicopter to airlift him to a ions and potentially mislead- that they were “horrified and off-campus) during hazing Sheehy, D-Oregon, introduced nearby hospital. ing details on social media to outraged.” every year. All the Bigs pick a House Bill 130 on March 10, a The Pike fraternity has cease and recognize that the “The Fraternity has a ze- bottle of liquor and their little piece of legislation similar to since been indefinitely sus- student’s family and friends ro-tolerance policy toward il- has to drink the whole thing,” earlier Ohio efforts. pended by BGSU authori- are in those same spaces re- legal activity, substance abuse, they added. A handle of li- Foltz’s family has also filed ties. The identifying letters living the trauma and grief bullying and hazing of any quor has 39 shots of alcohol a lawsuit against the fraterni- have been removed from their from these comments,” BGSU kind. 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Asian Americans are being falsely blamed for the pandemic be- cause of the virus’s origins in Wuhan, China. According to advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate, over 2,800 incidents of hate were committed against these groups in 2020. Another re- port done by the United Na- tions addressed that over 1,800 hate incidents occurred in the period from March to May of last year. Newswire photos by Mo Juenger The majority of reported Anti-racist messages permeate Xavier’s campus, though Mio Kamioka doesn’t believe the university does enough to combat anti-Asian discrimination. incidents were verbal harass- gets pushed to the ground major Mio Kamioka believes in the lack of protests, noting Judy Chu (D-Calif.), are push- ments, with several cases of by another man in the San that this hate hasn’t been more that undocumented Asian im- ing for the Department of physical assault. Other forms Francisco area. He died in the widely publicized because the migrants often do not report Justice to do more to prevent of hate incidents include van- hospital two days later due to Asian American community crimes against them, both due and prosecute anti-Asian hate dalism and refusal of service. a brain hemorrhage. Ratana- stands divided. Unlike other to cultural influence and fear crimes. According to data from the pakdee’s family believes that identity-based violence this of deportation. To Kamioka, this progres- New York Police Department, this wasn’t just a random act year, the Asian community “Over the past four years sion is terrifying but not ir- hate crimes against Asian of violence but rather an at- hasn’t protested en masse to living here, I’ve really learned regular. Hate crimes against Americans increased by al- tack due to his race. promulgate their message. how the Asian community has Asians have existed in the most 150% in 2020 compared Despite widespread at- “There’s a problem with strong Asian identity in the U.S. for centuries, but people to previous years. tacks, some fear that the issue people coming together. U.S.,” Kamioka said. are often unaware of their Examples of this have gone is being ignored by tradi- Coming from diverse back- In other parts of the world, presence. viral. In a video shared across tional media establishments. grounds… it’s a cultural Kamioka noted, Asian indi- Kamioka blames this on the internet, Vicha Ratana- International student and thing,” Kamioka said. She add- viduals often self-identify the “model minority myth,” a pakdee, an elderly Thai man, senior environmental science ed that fear was a large factor with their nationality instead harmful ideology which pres- of their race. 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Her anger is not going until we reach the root and You want feminists to be formative and individualistic I scare them with it. I make away.” turn the whole thing over to kind, to explain everything feminism that resides across them angry or I make them Sometimes all I have is my rebuild a world and a system in sweet tones, to be under- Instagram, Twitter and oth- s a d anger, where we are liberated, where standing, to not be so harsh. er social media platforms. On when We have to let go of our priv- and I we are finally free: You want them to accept their International Women’s Day, they ilege. We have to let go of our need it. What would the world look place. Google searches for Interna- don’t fear of change. We have to let go I make like then? You want men to be mas- tional Men’s Day triple in size. want to of what’s comfortable and what’s it my I’m tired and I’m angry and culine. You don’t want them On International Women’s be. So I normal. friend. I’m sad and I’m anxious. But, to cry. You don’t want them Day, the need for feminism be- shut up, I make I write the articles. I do the to show love or accept it. You comes clearer than ever. and I keep quiet. it my ally. Sometimes, it’s all research. I read the feminist want them to be in charge, to Feminism cannot be re- Sometimes I think if I I’ve got. books and essays and reports. be violent, to be dominant. strained to one day a year. It is opened my mouth I’d never My point is that we can’t I read the statistics on domes- You want them to be any- a continuous battle for wom- stop screaming. push our anger and mistreat- tic violence, on crimes against thing but a woman. en’s liberation. It is a continu- In “All the Angry Women” ment aside in favor of not women, on rape and sexual You want trans men and ous battle for all of us. by Lyz Lenz, she writes of the upsetting the status quo. We assault. I listen and I cry and trans women to keep to them- It’s so easy to want to Bible, specifically Proverbs, should be angry at the ex- I rage. I get close to the point selves. You want gay men to give it all up. When the girls advising that living in the isting power structure, not of breaking. I get close to giv- stop “shoving it” in every- around you say, “I like to be desert or on a roof is better at each other. Men should be ing up. one’s faces. You want lesbians objectified. Doesn’t every- than staying in a house with angry at the existing power But I’m fighting the good to perform for everyone else one, sometimes?” When the an angry woman. Another structure, not at us. fight, still. all the time. You want people boys you know will never cry. writing, centuries old, used to We have to let go of our It’s the only fight there is. of color Feminism cannot be re- W h e n silence women and warn them privilege. We have to let go of to stop strained to one day a year. It is they hate against their anger. Their an- our fear of change. We have talking a continuous battle for wom- you for ger will make them unlovable; to let go of what’s comfort- about en’s liberation. It is a continu- taking it will leave them isolated and able and what’s normal. racism. ous battle for all of us. it all so alone. If we created spaces for Y o u seriously. Lenz ends her essay: women. If we created spaces want people with disabilities When you can’t take a joke. “Sometimes I wonder if for the LGBT+ community. to stop asking for accessibili- When “everything is about the Proverbs weren’t an If we created spaces for peo- *UDFH +DPLOWRQ LV D ty. feminism with you.” It breaks admonishment of an an- ple of color. If we listened. If ÀUVW\HDU SROLWLFDO VFL You don’t want to be re- your heart. It wears you down. gry woman, but a warn- we taught men about healthy HQFH PDMRU 6KH LV D minded of privilege or strug- Sometimes all I have is my ing about the depth and emotions and expression and VWDIIZULWHUIRUNewswire gle or anything outside the anger. I’ve been criticized for breadth and scope of her respect. If we erased gender IURP$NURQ2KLR bubble of what you’re com- it, mocked for it, scolded for wrath. A woman’s anger roles. If we erased ideas of You are not your passion I hate the word “passion.” aged when they do not Let me say that again: you pressure off of their shoul- to change it. You have to Clarification: I hate when find a job that aligns with are allowed to change your ders. Making your way in the allow yourself to look at people misuse the word pas- the Americanized proverb, mind. You just have to allow world is more complex than choosing a career with an sion. “When you are passionate yourself to. it ever appears to be, and it analytical mind in addition The majority of the pop- about your job, you never Your passion does not might take a while for you to to your heart, because ulti- ulation uses the word as a have to work a day in your even have to be concretely find exactly where you fit. mately your job is just your synonym for career, inter- life.” inte- Ob- source of income. People est and even in conjunction Well, newsflash: any job grated So if you are currently para- vious- who say that it has to be your with what major they study that you choose will involve in your lyzed in fear of picking a major ly, you primary source of happiness in college. This is a mistake hard work. A job is work. job. or simply just are not vibing with have to are lying. which unfortunately places That might not be what you Your yours, don’t fret, because you are be able undue pressure on emerg- want to hear, but it is the passion allowed to change it. to tol- ing adults who have not yet truth. could be erate decided how they will take Jobs are not always easy, a hobby your their path through higher and society perpetuating the supported by your income job, but even the people who education to their career. idea that every day in the from your job. A common are absolutely in love with When people use the word workforce is a piece of cake misconception is that your their jobs have rough days. passion while talking about is a disservice to those who passion has to be a concrete The expectation to have ev- their job and say things to feel as though they have not thing like what one would erything planned out from the effect of, “Ahh yes. I love found their “passion.” find in a “most fulfilling ca- the beginning — and then every aspect of my job,” This attitude also crafts reer,” rather than more ab- stick to it — is just an illu- Olivia Valkner is a and “It never sucks… ever,” the illusion that once you stract and nuanced elements sion painted by what you see ÀUVW\HDUQXUVLQJPD they place undue pressure on pick a major, a job or a life- in life. around you. MRU6KHLVDVWDIIZULW those without sufficient life long career, you are locked in I am not writing this as So, if you are currently HU IRU Newswire IURP experience to inform how to for life. Most do not recog- an attack on people who love paralyzed in fear of picking .DODPD]RR0LFK approach choosing their own nize that if you are unhap- their job. 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The I ended up choosing “God is went into the class thinking not sensuality. I took large journey to try something new first class was a small intro- a Woman” by Ariana Grande. of it as solely a means of ex- steps during my time in high every day. For a while I felt like duction class. We learned The beat was slow enough ercise. I pictured the class to school to become the confi- I was stuck in the same pat- some basic moves and were that I felt I could really move be like my childhood dance dent woman I am today. tern and routine and I wanted barefoot. to it. classes, where they teach you My confidence is purely a way to spice up my life. One The second class was when I picked the song partly be- the moves and then rehearse. based on accepting my phys- thing I chose to do was a four- we got our 6-inch heels. Put- cause I love Grande and part- While my instructor did ical appearance and knowing week beginners pole dancing ting them on for the first time ly because the song has such a teach us the moves, she also that I am an amazing person. class. This was honestly one felt so powerful. I was the tall- strong message. The song, to emphasized being an individ- When I say my confidence of the best things I have ever est and most confident I had me, is about being strong and ual and adding your own flair is not rooted in sensuality, I experienced. ever been. I didn’t realize until 0\FRQÀGHQFHKDGDOZD\VFRPH to the mean that I have never viewed I didn’t know what to ex- we took a group photo at the IURP D SODFH RI  SK\VLFDO DFFHS- myself in a sensual way. I pect when I walked into my end, but I was also the tallest WDQFHDQGQRWVHQVXDOLW\ have never had a serious re- first class. Beforehand, I was woman in the room. I felt like lationship or partner, so it is super nervous. I pondered the sexiest woman alive — feminine, which was perfect moves. I’m not going to lie, something I had never had to questions like “What outfit which I was. for the context. I needed to be when she told us to run our think about before. should I wear?” and “What Wearing heels was always lifted up by the music to gain hands up our sides and spank Throwing it in my face shoes do I need?” as I picked a challenge for me, not only the confidence to perform. our butts, I was a little shocked. during the pole dancing class an outfit and pulled up to my because I am already tall, In our final class, we per- I was like, “Huh ma’am, what? was hard for me. I eventually class. but also becasue I have real- formed for each other. I Like you’re just supposed to embraced it and pushed past The class I signed up for ly big and wide feet, so heels watched as each of my class- teach us the moves and not my insecurities. was Pole 101 at Pole Kittens. are hard to find. These heels mates performed to their these sexy things,” but no, she In the end, I would recom- The studio created a fun and were the best-fitting heels I songs. It was such a wild ex- expected us to make it sexy. mend pole dancing to anyone. sexy atmosphere. It was filled have ever worn. I was shocked perience watching women I It was weird that she want- It helps build confidence and with fun lighting, cute mir- to be able to move around in barely knew perform such an ed us to practice these sexu- balance, and it is fantastic ex- rors and, of course, poles. them. I thought for sure that intimate dance to music they al elements. I’ve never really ercise. And, in case you were My classmates ranged in I would fall or break an ankle loved. thought of practicing “being wondering, I did get to keep all age and size. I was defi- while dancing, but I’m still The dances were both sexual,” but it was definitely the shoes. nitely the youngest one there, standing. sensual and personal to each the most interesting part of but the oldest woman was a In our third and fourth woman. We were encouraged my experience. Most people middle-aged mom. It was a classes, we finalized our dance to add our own influence on who know me tell me consis- mix of people from all back- routines. We had an assign- the dance to make it our own. tently how they wish they had grounds, and they each had a ment from the first class (we The environment we were my confidence to put them- reason they were there. Some did have homework each performing in was very close selves out there like I do. did it for exercise, some for week) that involved us picking and supportive. 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The archnemesis of the only tool for emancipation. both do not want the total deception. Know that his in- that we consolidate with the proletariat — especially When he rejects this natural restructuring of society. tentions of maintaining the oppressors. those whom the light of occurrence, he is opposing When either of them de- status quo are hidden behind When the White moder- the sun has kissed with vi- our freedom. mands that we simply vote a veil of false solidarity. ate is not a part of the ruling brant color — is not the one The White Liberal rejects for our issues, it is an obvious The White moderate will class, he is a liaison between who exploits, greedy for the any form of direct and rad- euphemism for “Hush now feel threatened and make the justice and injustice. He is glistening pearls of labor, ical change because it chal- lil’ n*gger, that’s not the way excuse that my statements the knife that acts as a me- nor the one who slaugh- lenges his view that everyone you’re supposed to do it. Be are contradictory to my pre- diator between the butcher ters, greedy for the crimson must be moderate and civil. like me, docile and orderly, vious piece. First, I say that and the lamb. And when the pearls of life. Indeed, this entity gives pre- and you’ll get your way.” my consistency will not de- White moderate constitute Rather, the archnemesis cedence to order over justice. They both oppose eco- pend on your opinion at all. the majority of the bour- of the colored masses is the He prefers that we beg the nomic democracy in favor of Second, I am consistent geoisie — as they always one who seeks only to op- very people that maintain capitalism. In fact, their ha- because the White Liberal have — they maintain the pose these devils with mere our strife for liberation, ada- tred of communist thought is not from the people that position of control and au- symbolic platitudes. mant on “reforming the sys- is so vehement that if you I ought to befriend or even thority over us. Our archnemesis is the tem” rather than destroying were to give them a choice love. The White Liberal has They not only steal from one who hides his intentions it completely to bring about between living in a commu- chosen the middle ground our wealth but prevent our and beliefs by presenting freedom for all. nist society or a fascist one, between oppression and lib- attempts at reaching total himself as a friend to all. The White Liberal is not they would prefer the fas- eration. And to add to this, emancipation from capital. Our archnemesis is the like the White anarchist, cistic society because they his so-called ‘love” for me They prefer centrism over one who prefers that the the White communist or would rather be dead than on the grounds of my eth- absolute freedom. people do not gain freedom the White abolitionist. The red. nicities is conditional. This If that is the case, when by any means necessary, former understand our cap- Despite their similarity, makes him unqualified to re- this deceitful oppressor asks because this enemy prefers italistic and fascist structure the White Liberal is more ceive my adoration. for reconciliation, tell them that oppressed people claim and don’t have problems. dangerous than the White Yet, despite my avoidance the words of Palestinian freedom by his means exclu- Rather, they themselves are Conservative. The White and malice towards the Sly revolutionary, Ghassan al sively. the problem. Liberal kneels, wearing our Fox, I am still speaking from Kanafani: “reconciliation This enemy is manipula- The latter have a specific dashiki patterns, and his fists a place of deep love for all will be a union between our tive, like the fox that poses as function that assists in the held high with his fellow Ne- the exploited people. I love swords and your neck. ” an ally to the sheep, and ends liberation of all pigmented anderthals. Meanwhile, he them with all my mind, body up with mutton in his jaws. people because they have the deploys air strikes into war- and soul. And because of This “Sly Fox,” as Mal- ability to use their status as a torn countries, denies us a this love, I am warning the colm X warned, ought to tool to elevate and strength- living wage, continues to subjugated colors of human- be mistrusted and shunned en the voices of the unheard. reap the fruits of the lands ity to not take the smile of completely from our public So when you see your of our native comrades and the White Liberal for grant- spheres and communities. darkness and their paleness, chooses to never fix the dam- ed. This sly fox I am referring do not make that an issue of ages of redlining. Where- Out of love, I am pleading to is the White Liberal. enmity. It is the White Lib- as the White Conservative that they do not side with a Waleed Majid is a When the White liberal eral that we must be careful merely advocates for these fox of devious disposition. ÀUVW\HDU3KLORVRSK\ frowns, condemning revolu- of. evils openly. Out of love, I am imploring 3ROLWLFVDQGWKH3XE- tionary action, he is denying For we see that the White Know that we must pro- that they hastly recognize OLFPDMRU+HLVDVWDII the necessity of aggressive Liberal is closer to the White tect ourselves from the this entity as an obstacle for ZULWHU IRU 1HZVZLUH social organization as the Conservative in that they White Liberal because of his freedom, whenever they beg IURP&LQFLQQDWL 8 March 18, 2021 Sports @xaviernewswire Nate Johnson to return to Xavier The transfer guard missed the last ve games of the season due to an injury someone tough who can fight BY JOE LAURICH for boards and defend will be 6WDৼ:ULWHU important for Head Coach Xavier men’s basketball Travis Steele and his staff. received some positive news After a disappointing finish on Tuesday when senior Nate to the 2020-21 season, Xavi- Johnson announced via In- er’s fanbase is getting restless stagram hype video that he and will expect a tournament would be returning to the appearance from next year’s Musketeers for the 2021-22 team. season. For back-to-back seasons, While Johnson was a se- the Musketeers have been on nior, every winter sports the precipice of an NCAA athlete got a free year of el- Tournament berth, only to igibility this season due to lose three games in a row, in- COVID-19, which makes him cluding a first-round exit in eligible to return for an addi- the Big East Tournament. tional season. While there was no NCAA Johnson averaged 11.4 Tournament in 2020, it’s ex- points and 4.2 rebounds per pected that the Musketeers game for Xavier last season. would’ve been on the outside He shot 48.5% from three- looking in last year. point range and was one of This would’ve made three the team’s best perimeter de- straight seasons where the fenders. Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer Musketeers didn’t make the Johnson missed the last Nate Johnson averaged 11.4 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game and was Xavier’s best three-point big dance. five games with a lower-leg shooter this past season. He’ll likely start for Xavier next season in an important year for the program. Given that Xavier has only injury, and Xavier struggled rely on Johnson, junior Adam Moving forward, Xavier off-ball guard. missed the tournament twice to a 1-4 finish without him in Kunkel, freshman Colby Jones will likely try to add to their Xavier will also likely try from 2000-2018, the fanbase the lineup. and freshman C.J. Wilcher to guard depth by hitting the to add another interior pres- expects to be in the NCAA Johnson has already had be their primary perimeter transfer market for a reliable ence via transfer to pair with Tournament pretty much ev- surgery and is expected to be scoring options for next year. ball handler. Currently, Odom sophomore Zach Freemantle, ery year. fully healthy for the start of Johnson’s return adds an- is the only player on the ros- junior Ben Stanley, redshirt That’s what makes next next season. His return gives other name to that list and ter who fits the bill as a true freshman Dieonte Miles, and season so imperative for the the Musketeers a much-need- improves Xavier’s backcourt point guard. incoming freshmen Cesare Musketeers, as a miss next ed boost to both their perime- depth immensely. His re- The Musketeers suppos- Edwards and Elijah Tucker. year would be three straight ter shooting and guard depth turn means Xavier’s 2021-22 edly had a meeting with Senior Bryan Griffin may join with an actual tournament. for next season. backcourt will feature fresh- Pitt transfer junior Au’diese this list if he decides to re- This is why Johnson’s return With sophomore KyKy man Dwon Odom, Kunkel, Toney this week. With John- turn for another season. is huge for Steele and Xavier, Tandy transferring and un- Jones, Wilcher and Johnson, son returning, Toney may no Xavier struggled with as they try to make the first certainty surrounding Paul who all have starting experi- longer be a fit for Xavier. The their interior defense toward tournment in the coach’s ten- Scruggs’ return, Xavier will ence for Xavier. Pitt transfer is more of an the end of the year, so adding ure. NBA trade deadline: Who will stay and who will go Harrison Barnes, John Collins and Kevin Love are all candidates to be moved

BY WILL PEMBROKE Cleveland Cavaliers Multimedia Show Manager finally move forward Kevin In what has been nothing Love: short of a weird year for the It has been rumored for NBA, there is at least one fa- years now that the Cavaliers miliar element to years prior: have been shopping forward trade season. Kevin Love. With the trade deadline on The 32-year-old has not March 25 rapidly approach- proven he can stay on the ing, winning teams are look- floor for an extended stretch ing to what will bolster their of time. He played only four chances at contending for the games this season and less Larry O’Brien trophy. than 60 games the last four Other teams who have fall- years. en out of contention may seek With two more years left to get out of big contracts on on his contract at an expen- their books or trade players sive $30 million per year aver- who are no longer happy in Photo courtesy of Creative Commons age salary, Love simply does their current role. .HYLQ/RYHPLJKWÀQDOO\EHRQWKHPRYHQH[WZHHNEHIRUHWKH1%$7UDGH'HDGOLQH/RYHKDVEHHQUXPRUHG not fit in with the rebuilding Let’s take a look at a cou- WREHRQWKHPRYHIRUDZKLOHEXWWKLVVHDVRQWKHUH·VOHJLWLPDWHUXPRUVWKDW/RYHFRXOGÀQGDQHZKRPH Cavaliers any longer. ple of big potential trades It was rumored earlier in Sacramento Kings move Basrnes. Rumor has it the Cavaliers that could go down before the the season that Collins took on from veteran forward Posting 17 points, six re- have been unwilling to part deadline. issue with the lack of touch- Harrison Barnes: bounds and four assists per ways with Love without get- Atlanta Hawks trade star es he was getting because of After a disappointing 15- game while shooting nearly ting something valuable back forward John Collins: Young’s ball-dominance. 24 first half of the season, 50% from the field, Barnes for him. However, that may This might come as a big The rumored tension be- several sources around the has had an above average sea- change given his sheer lack surprise to NBA fans, but it tween them spilled onto the NBA have the Kings as sell- son by his standards. of appearances on the court is possible that John Collins court when Young intention- ers at the deadline. Following this season, he this year. gets moved before the dead- ally decided to barely shoot The Kings have a young will have two more years left Does he have enough left in line. the ball. That caught the rest core built around guards on his contract at an average the tank to help a contending The Hawks forward has of the team off guard only to De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese salary of $19 million per year. team? Maybe. Only time will had a solid season to date, prove a point to Collins. Haliburton, but are lacking Look for a contender to try tell, as he is eyeing a return to posting 18 points, eight re- Ever since, the Hawks have the front court depth to truly to swoop in and pick him up the court from a calf injury in bounds and a block per game, been surrounded by trade ru- contend. if the asking price is not too the coming weeks. despite shooting a career low mors surrounding Collins’ The Kings could try to high. Potential destinations for 53% from the field. availability. Potential destina- make a move for John Collins Potential destinations are Love include the Dallas Mav- The issue is between Col- tions include the Minnesota to improve their current ros- the Boston Celtics, Los Ange- ericks, Brooklyn Nets (if they lins and superstar poinguard Timberwolves, Boston Celt- ter, but it’s likely they’ll build les Clippers and the Philadel- can make the cap work) and Trae Young. ics or Sacramento Kings for the future and try to trade phia 76ers. the Miami Heat. @xaviernewswire Sports March 18, 2021 9 Men’s golf opens season at Pinehurst BY JAKE GEIGER Longwood came in second 6WDৼ:ULWHU place with a score of 294 and Xavier men’s golf opened 592 total (+24). the season this past weekend Elon finished in third place at the Pinehurst Intercol- with a day two score of 289 legiate, but the Musketeers and an overall score of 594. struggled at the Pinehurst On Sunday afternoon, the No. 8 course as they placed Musketeers could not finish last in the team competition. strong as they wanted shoot Michael Prebles and Jack ing 317 total on day three. Korotcoff led Xavier on day Pirro and Frey both totaled one with scores of 75 (+4). a 78 (+7), while Jaramillo shot Upperclassmen Ben Pirro a weekend best 79 (+8). Pre- and Nick Frey were right be- bles carded an 82 (+11) and hind shooting a 77 (+6) and Korotcoff finished with an 85 79 (+8). Senior Martin Jara- (+15). millo rounded out the Mus- Jennings finished the week- keteers five by carding an 81 end with an 80 (+9), and (+10). Quershi rounded his weekend The Musketeers were in with an 83 (+12). The Muske- 11th place out of 12 after teers finished last place in the shooting 306 on day one. team competition with a total Senior Imaad Qureshi and score of 919 (+67). sophomore Brian Jennings Pirro led the way with a competed for the Musketeers weekend score of +15, and individually. Both respectful- Frey came in second place at ly shot 80 on the first day of +19. Dayton won the tourna- action. ment by shooting a total score The Belmont Bruins led of 885 (+33). the pack on day one by shoot- Abilene Chrisitan fell two ing a team total of 296, fol- strokes short while Wofford lowed by Longwood Univer- came in third, three strokes sity and George Washington behind. Butler’s Logan Sabins University at 298. came in first place in the indi- Day two began Saturday vidual competition by shoot- morning and freshman Jack Photo courtesy of goxavier.com ing +1 over 54 holes for the Korotcoff led the way with an Xavier men’s golf opened their season at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate at Pinehurst Resort in Moore weekend. excellent round of 72 (+1). Country, North Carolina. Xavier got strong performances from Ben Pirro and Nick Frey, who each shot +7. The Musketeers resume Pirro followed right behind one stroke worse than Friday reach 40th place overall in the better by carding a 79 (+8). action this upcoming week- with a 73 (+2), and Frey shot with a 75 (+5) and 82 (+11). individual standings for the Dayton jumped up to first end as they will compete in a 75 (+4) to place third over- Quershi had a fantastic Sat- tournament. place by shooting a score of the Furman Intercollegiate in all. Prebles and Jaramillo shot urday as he shot a 73 (+2) to Jennings shot one stroke 289 and 589 overall (+21). Greenville, SC. Tiger Woods is recovering from home BY MATT MOORE Sports Guest Writer Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion, was injured in a serious, one-car crash on Banter Feb. 23 in a suburb of Los An- geles. This is March Woods suffered serious leg The NCAA Tournament and ankle injuries and dam- field was picked last Sunday, aged his upper and lower tib- and two major conference ia and fibula. These injuries teams had surprise confer- required immediate surgery ence tournament winners ,after which Woods was trans- with Oregon State winning ferred from Harbor-UCLA the Pac-12 and Georgetown Hospital to Cedars-Sinai Hos- winning the Big East. Both pital in Los Angeles. teams are 12 seeds in the On Tuesday, Woods issued field. an update that he was out of the hospital and recovering at Green in Red home. It was also announced Former Bengals wide re- on Tuesday that Woods had ceiver A.J. Green has signed signed a deal with 2k Sports a contract with the Arizona to be the face of their golf Cardinals. He’ll pair with videogame. DeAndre Hopkins, Christian There was an outpouring Kirk and Andy Isabella to of support for Woods after his form an elite wide receiver group for the up-and-com- car crash, as many celebrities Photo courtesy of Creative Commons and pro athletes expressed Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he was released from the hospital and is recovering from home ing Cardinals, who also support and concern. following his car accident on Feb. 23. He also reached a deal with 2k Sports to appear in their video game. signed J.J. Watt and traded Woods, 43, is widely con- the final day of the World ing. Woods’ contributions to for Rodney Hudson this sidered to be one of the great- Golf Championships-Work- Woods won Golfer of the golf are immense, and it offseason. est golfers, winning a total of day Championship in Braden- Year in 1997, winning three would be surprising if there 82 championships, including ton, Fla. tournaments that year, includ- was ever another golfer like UC them leave? 15 major championships. He This gesture shows the ing his first major. Through- Tiger Woods. After a rash of transfers is tied for the most all-time impact that Woods has had out the first decade of the There is a possibility that and seniors leaving, the PGA Tour wins with San on the game of golf and how 21st century, Woods was the Woods will never play on the Cincinnati Bearcats men’s Snead. current golfers look up to most dominant golfer on the PGA Tour again. basketball team now has Woods is famous for wear- him. tour, as he won 13 of his 15 If that is the case, golfers four scholarship players on ing a red shirt and black pants Woods came to the PGA majors prior to 2010. and golf fans alike owe it to the roster for next year with on Sunday during PGA Tour Tour in 1996 and was an in- Woods made golf extreme- Tiger for growing the game zero recruits coming in. tournaments, and players stant hit with the fans. It took ly popular in the late 1990s across generations and popu- Zero as in not a single re- wore the outfit in support of less than a year for Woods to by playing at a high level as a larizing it more than any oth- cruit. Things are not pretty Woods’ recovery on Feb. 28, reach the No. 1 world rank- young player. er golfer before him. in Clifton. 10 March 18, 2021 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com The Grammy Awards show highlights stars Need not fear if you missed earworm “WAP”, which was BY OLIVIA VALKNER the show, as Newswire has col- rather entertaining, though 6WDৼ:ULWHU lected a list of the most note- not meant for young audienc- worthy awards, outfits and es. Viewer discretion is ad- From feather boas to mask hip-hop happenings of mu- vised. fashion, the 63rd annual sic’s biggest night. Megan Thee Stallion made A&E SINGLES Grammy Awards provided Harry Styles, sporting quite the showing at her BY GRACE CARLO an entertaining, star-studded a multitude of feathered first Grammys to round out 6WDৼ:ULWHU and of course socially distant scarves, opened the night with her successful year with her show this past Sunday. his smash hit “Watermelon smash hit, “Savage Remix ‡ 0DUFK  $%& (QWHUWDLQPHQW DQ- Modified to meet Sugar” and left with the first (feat. Beyoncé).” QRXQFHV7D\VKLD$GDPVDQG.DLWO\Q COVID-19 guidelines, the Grammy of his career for Wearing a neon orange %ULVWRZHDVQHZKRVWVRI The Bache- show was hosted by Trevor Best Pop Vocal Performance, dress and facemask to match, lorette. Noah, who guided viewers be- thanks to his quarantine sum- Megan Thee Stallion posed on tween a very intimate indoor mer anthem. the red carpet with her three ‡ 0DUFK  UG *UDPP\ $ZDUGV stage for performances and an Bruno Mars and Anderson awards for Best New Artist, KHOGLQ/RV$QJHOHV elegant outdoor tent to pres- Paak captured the attention Best Rap Song and Best Rap ‡ 0DUFKCardi B and Megan Thee show last year. these businesses in the music announcements, acceptance industry, asked some of these Photo courtesy of Flickr.com Stallion collaborated to enliv- Having accepted the award speeches and performances en the night with their smash for “Everything I Wanted’” independent owners to pres- alike. Avert campus chaos with socially-distant trips Hocking Hills is the place for site has access to a swimming BY WILL PEMBROKE you. Twelve different living pool, playgrounds, a volleyball Multimeadia Show options are available, span- court and a horseshoe pit. Manager ning from small two-person Those looking to camp in cabins designed for a more tents or RVs are also welcome We’re over a year into the intimate weekend getaway to provided a reservation has COVID-19 pandemic, and at luxury vacation homes which been made. this point, chances are you’re can sleep all of your vaccinat- For the day-trippers out getting pretty bored. There ed friends. there, Hocking Hills can still are only so many Netflix Whether you want to spend deliver. Seven different hiking shows and documentaries to time deep in the woods or trails offer a great opportunity watch. find yourself in the “ultimate for some exercise with views Sitting at home online glamper” camp, there truly is you will absolutely remember. shopping for hours on Ama- a space for everyone. The park itself is open zon likely isn’t cutting it for Prices range anywhere year-round from dawn until you (don’t worry, Jeff Bezos from $250 a night for smaller dusk, with all hiking trails be- will be just fine). If you ha- cabins to over $800 a night for ing one-way systems. ven’t already strangled the the nicest Hocking Hills has Pets are welcome on the person you’re living with, just to offer. Some cabins include trails if on a leash as well as give it a few more days. hot tubs and private hiking in some cabins, so bringing So, what does all of this trails, with modern amenities your furry best friend is not mean? It means it’s time for such as Wi-Fi and cable TV an issue. Entry, parking and you and whatever people you also available in select loca- hiking along trails are all free still call friends to get outside tions. of charge. Photo courtesy of Flickr.com and have some fun. If camping is more your Hocking Hills also contains If you’re looking for a way to liven up your spring semester and step away from the chaos for a weekend, head to the not-so-far Hocking Hills Park. What better place to do speed, Hocking Hills is ab- two wheelchair friendly trails, that than a critically acclaimed solutely the place to go. The leaving nobody excluded from less schoolwork, wanting to mersing yourself in nature, Ohio State Park? Located just state park offers 156 electric an outdoor adventure. explore a new area you have whether at Hocking Hills or over two short hours from and 13 non-electric sites. Finally, naturalist-led hikes, yet to see or simply wanting another outdoors location, is Xavier’s campus, Hocking Living amenities include a along with other programs something to do, Hocking good for you. Hills State Park provides sev- paved pad at each site, heated and events, can be explored Hills State Park is the place It has been a long, cold win- eral COVID-19 safe outlets showers, flush toilets, a laun- free of charge. for you. ter, and I’m sure your body for fun. dry facility, dump station and Whether you are looking On a more serious note, would like nothing more than If you are looking for a a camp store. for a luxurious cabin getaway take this as a PSA to leave the a few hours out in the warmth cabin in the woods getaway, For entertainment, each to clear your mind of end- house and get outside. Im- and sun. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment March 18, 2021 11 Writers rank famous Disney icons

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1) Mulan 2) Olaf 3) Pocahontas 4) Megara 5) Phoebus She not only de ed her No one seems to recog- In real life, she was a hero, Hercules was not the true No one remembers him, father’s wishes and joined nize the fact that Olaf is and her character in the hero. Megara had to put up but when you watch e the army (to save his life), the reason everything ends movie did not disappoint. with a lot of crap as a result Hunchback of Notre Dame, but Mulan also risked her well in both Frozen movies. Pocahontas sings some of the men in her life. At there is no one as seless as own life to save her whole His character has great of the most iconic Disney rst she just handled it with he is. country. comedic value and he’s also songs and she is also the sarcastic comments, but by He does the most to save is occurs aer she was compassionate, seless and bridge between two com- the end, she was actively as many people as he can, shot with an arrow, almost courageous. pletely dierent cultures. defying all the stupidity not only putting his own executed for her fraud and roughout whatever She becomes John Smith’s even at the risk of her own life in danger but also his le behind in the snow they faced especially in friend, helps him under- life. reputation. He does his wearing a coat and some the second movie, Olaf re- stand her tribe and saves She didn’t even seem best to ght the injustices bandages. mains positive. his life. She does all of this to be afraid of the god of imposed by the evil Frollo. She is one of the smartest Without him, Anna and while ghting her family’s the underworld who, by He takes incredibly brave and most skilled soldiers in Elsa would still be stuck in expectations to marry a the way, owned her soul (a risks all while achieving a Li Shang’s army. a winter storm. man without loving him. story that involves more classic enemies-to-lovers She is truly an inspiration idiotic men). romance on the side. to anyone who watches the What a ex. movie.

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1) Hans 2) Scar 3) Male cent 4) Ursula 5) Claude Frollo ough this may come Coming in second, Scar Male cent is terrify- If Ursula has taught Frollo earns himself a as a shock to some, Hans is proves himself to be ex- ing. Her cool, calm and children anything, it is that spot on the list for pos- without a doubt the most tremely evil through his collected demeanor gives you should never sign a sessing the villain’s double evil of all Disney villains. He many heartless actions her a chilling air that sends binding contract without threat of cruelty and lust. is arguably one of the most towards his own family. He shivers down your spine. your lawyer present. She He shuts Quasimodo in successful Disney villains, kills his brother, convinc- Any villain with a magic has extremely powerful a bell tower and alienates earning a crown and acting es Simba that the cub had sta and pet bird also magic which she uses for him for his entire life. as king of Arendelle for a killed his father and then seems about 10 times more evil, and she can become Several Disney villains short time. attempts to kill Simba. evil. She craves power and a giant octopus or a sexy sexualize the protagonist of Instead, Hans uses some- Aer he kills Mufasa will not stop until she gets dark-haired woman when- their lms, but Frollo takes thing much more powerful: and believes that Simba is it. ever she wants. the cake. He sings an entire love. Unlike any other Dis- dead, he marries his dead Also, she can shapeshi. She also has two evil eel musical number about his ney villain, Hans uses the brother’s wife, Sarabi. If you All of a sudden, she is a henchmen that are easily obsession with a young power of romantic love to didn’t catch on, he’s heart- dragon. On top of all of the scariest side kicks in teenage girl. advance his evil plot and less and has earned his spot that, she held a child cap- disney. Cruelty and lust create a breaks Anna’s heart in the high on this list. tive for her entire life under Long story short: don’t nasty, villainous combina- process. at is what makes a sleeping spell. I rest my mess with a sea witch. tion in Frollo. Hans the most evil of all. case. Volume CVII Issue 23 March 18, 2021 THE xaviernewswire.com Published by the weirdos of Xavier University 6WDৼ:ULWHU since 2019 BACK PAGE Vescere bracis meis Pizza ATM Gremlins Declare War! The Caf is in shambles as XUPD is swarmed by Pizza Gremlin hordes BY AVERY STRYCHASZ machine, the diabolical be made when it comes 6WDৼ:ULWHU swapping of Special to students.” It’s been all quiet K® with Raisin Bran® In our previous arti- on the Pizza Gremlin in the cereal dispens- cle, it was made known front for the last cou- ers and the mysteri- that the university ple of weeks… or so ous “nationwide juice does not plan on arbi- we thought. Recently, shortage.” One thing is trating the situation. certain staples in the clear: the Pizza Grem- Dietz refuted this, Hoff Dining Com- lins can no longer be saying that arbitra- mons have mysteri- ignored. tion was initiated, but ously gone A.W.O.L. When asked if these there were significant With their demands recent attacks are language barriers be- unmet, the Pizza Gremlin-related, the tween each party. The Gremlins have de- Caf ’s Michelle Dietz Caf has taken the ini- volved into anarchy. could not confirm at tiative to fly in a trans- Photo courtesy of gremlins.wikia.com The war between the the time of the inter- lator from France in Students have reported a “gremlin-y” taste in Caf burgers, but Connex Gremlins and the Caf view. an attempt to mitigate has denied all allegations that they are treating POWs inhumanely. has certified itself as a Describing the sit- the saucy situation. different story. News- community. slice of Xavier’s histo- uation as “juicy,” Di- There are, howev- wire obtained an ex- This whole war ry. We’ve seen devas- etz wanted to assure er, always two sides clusive interview with has never been about tating losses, such as Xavier students that to every war and the the head of the revolu- hurting us; the Pizza our beloved ice cream “no compromise will Pizza Gremlins tell a tion: Father Grahmlin. Gremlins just want to While it did not appear be a part of the Xavi- we were speaking the er family. They already same language, when do so much for us, asked on his opinion making us pizza day-in of the pizza problem, and day-out, and what Father Grahmlin tri- do they get in return? umphantly held an Our motto is “All AllCard in the air with for One, One for All,” the gleam of revolu- but that is not really tion in his eyes. true. If issues like this The nonverbal com- continue to prevail, munication was poi- then we might as well gnantly clear. With change our motto to a silent nod, I under- “All for None, None for stood the message the All.” A pizza missing a Pizza Gremlins have slice is not whole, just been trying to commu- like we are not whole Photo courtesy of Michelle Dietz nicate all along: they without the Pizza Oh no, watch out Pizza ATM repairman! There’s a Pizza Gremlin sneaking up behind you! Oh my god, he can’t hear us, he has his AirPods in! Oh my God. belong in the Xavier Gremlins. Aries: Newswire took the week Leo: You don’t need to follow your Sagittarius: Once the stimu- off last week and you didn’t even diet every day. Some days are rough, lus checks drop, head to Currito. notice . The stars aren’t mad, just and all you can do to fix it is eat You’ll have just enough in your disappointed. until chicken nuggets make up 20% bank account for a burrito, a of your body weight. smoothie and a big cookie. 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