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2 Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org News Many students unprotected asSTD rates rise may not beentirelyto intercourse. time they engagedinvaginal contraceptive usethelast students didnotreport of University ofCincinnati Association, over 40percent American CollegeHealth In a2016survey by the students aftergraduation. may poseimplications for importance ofcontraceptives visits.” pregnancies anddoctor cheaper thanunintended “Contraceptives arealot student Jeff Robinsonsaid. fourth-year communications to know aboutthisstuff,” proper condomusage. percent teachstudentsabout abstinence, butjust35 avoiding pregnancy through schools teachstudentsabout three-quarters ofU.S. high Institute reportedthat over In 2014, theGuttmacher of information addressed. vary widelyonthetypes schools’ curriculum, schools included inmost American tested.” you’re infecteduntilyou get Center. “You don’tknow if Student WellnessCincinnati director oftheUniversity of said Brandy Reeves, 15 and24years ofage. occur inindividualsbetween 820 casesper100,000people. the highestinfectionrate at Hamilton Countyreported Among Ohio’s88counties, increase injust16years. nationwide —a134percent and Prevention (CDC) for DiseaseControl reported totheCenters cases ofchlamydia were to climb. many commonSTIscontinue education, reportedcasesof for comprehensive sex despite widespreadapproval peer-reviewed study. But schools, according toa2017 education inmiddleandhigh infection (STI)prevention support sexuallytransmitted Sex education inschools Failure tolearnaboutthe “It’s importantforkids Though sexeducation is “Not everyone getstested,” 74 percent ofreportedcases In 2016, over 1.5million Over 95percent ofparents JACOB FISHER|COPY EDITOR Center offersfreecondoms The UCStudent Wellness to UCstudents, however. safe sexarereadilyavailable the influence. unprotected sexwhile under percent reportedengagingin the pastyear, roughly 29 consumed alcoholwithin drinking. Ofstudentswho appear morelikely when unprotected consensualsex infant health.” reproductive, maternal, and and promoting sexual, by reducingSTDincidence long-term population impact strategies that maximize and localprograms employ imperative that federal, state, of a2016CDCreport. “It is Bolan wrote intheforeword was closetoelimination,” historic lows, [and]syphilis gonorrhea rates were at transmission rates. as factorsforincreasedSTI to thepublichealthsector reduction andfundingcuts prevention division, citedjob director oftheCDC’sSTD blame, however. 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With so many free and and free so many With last year. away it is easy to options, easily accessible and throughout safe sex this week practice the year. at an employee Turner, said Madison table],” non-latex have “We Center. Wellness the UC are for which as dams, condoms as well We sex. engage in oral they students when have We lube. and unflavored flavored have including students, for a ton of resources STI testing.” the Cincinnati the center recommends The for STI testing. Health Department sliding fee scale which department offers a costs for or eliminates significantly reduces college students. said one come in asking about STI testing,” that thing is a great “I think representative. students are coming in so often to so many safe sex.” practice questions. students with any outreach from the center often providing Additionally, are able to talk about who peer advocates in addition to their well-being students’ sexual health. “Due to the studies that “Due to the studies that agrees Boyd Doran, Like “I think the taboo of The center also offers a wide variety of of a wide variety center also offers The of unhealthy characteristics Conversely, who peer educators actually have “We “Healthy is the center’s week This the center’s dating Students can play given 12,000 free condoms were Over is keeping quiet about quiet about is keeping Second-year masturbation. engineering aerospace said Boyd student Mikele for various he masturbates reasons. regular sexual activity say increases the lifespan up to eight of a man by when I masturbate years, said. Boyd it is needed,” I feel is “Masturbation different useful for many reasons; it’s a good way to manage a build-up of hormones and temptations our are caused by that biology but are natural against our social order.” should be masturbation that a topic more people should feel comfortable talking about. be should masturbation because it causes removed of a lack of knowledge doors open for leaves and misinformation said. Boyd misconceptions,” information about relationships, outlining outlining about relationships, information respect, safety, physical honesty, equality, and sexual respectfulness comfort, humor, of a healthy traits comfort as the positive relationship. include control, often relationships intimidation, abuse, physical dishonesty, and hostility. dependence sexual abuse, are students who with are working talk about healthy more than willing to those look like,” and what relationships the center. from said a representative not only provide we “It’s important that peer advocates but also provide workers, that in ways advice can provide who aren’t able to.” employees they which during Week,” Relationship campus tables set up around will have They information. distributing relationship also inform students about safety during apps. using dating hookups and while their table in the CRC at Wednesday game Breezeway. In addition to various In addition to various to sell allowed weren’t “We not everyone However, to relax — but you’re also also to relax — but you’re so like you learning what with someone you’re when a better can have you else, sex life with them because you what know already you to tell don’t have You like. to don’t have They them. figure it out for themselves, going in and nobody’s blind.” accessories for solo purposes, masturbatory sex the shop sells various Since the for couples. toys there store opened in 2011, has been some community backlash about the nature said of the items sold, Doran. — there certain products certainly controversy,” was just have “We said. Doran come normal couples that in — a lot of people think — it’s a bunch of weirdos but it’s really just normal are looking to people that their sex life.” improve BRIANA RICE | CONTRIBUTOR and about love so much talk With and Control [Centers for Disease “The include information resources Available also offer substantial information They person under the influence of alcohol “A relationships this week, many students will students will many this week, relationships Luckily for sex. having find themselves of Cincinnati’s students on the University Wellness the Student Health and campus, to promote resources Center offer many safe sex. people under that estimates Prevention] the STIs,” new 24 acquire 50% of all reason, this “For reads. center’s website Center seeks to promote Wellness the UC sexual behavior responsible and safer students can maintain good UC so that important thing to most The sexual health. it comes to sexual health remember when or negative the unwanted of many is that are preventable effects of sexual behavior if people engage in safer sex.” barrier methods and on contraceptive different forms of sexually transmitted infections and diseases. about the importance of consent. the website consent,” cannot legally give cautions students. How to keep yourself safe this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s this safe yourself keep to How Additionally, the higher the higher Additionally, it yet It is a taboo topic, — a Hustler Hollywood lets you “Masturbation most common demographic most common demographic 16 including ages between and 20. the level, the educational higher the incidence rate. that is based on a practice But common. is relatively to reduce there are ways the stigma surrounding to according masturbation, manager of Annie Doran, of location the downtown Hustler Hollywood. “adult boutiques” chain of lingerie, sell sex toys, that massage personal lubricant, bachelorette novelties oils, and other adult products in locations — has two They area. the Cincinnati products numerous have aide in masturbation, which is and using these devices nothing to be ashamed of, said Doran. she said. body,” learn your relieving “Not only are you stress — finding it as a way SAMI STEWART | CONTRIBUTOR STEWART SAMI

92 percent of males and 62 of males and 62 92 percent His findings — based on His findings — based on In 1948, Kinsey wrote wrote Kinsey In 1948, Conversing about about Conversing Though masturbation masturbation Though ERIN COUCH | MANAGING EDITOR | MANAGING ERIN COUCH percent of females reported of females reported percent least once at masturbating with the in their lifetime, over 17,000 interviews 17,000 interviews over the course of 15 over that — determined years is a common masturbation occurrence amongst men alike. and women “Sexual Behavior in the in the “Sexual Behavior and in 1953 Human Male,” published the follow-up in the “Sexual Behavior Human Female.” masturbation has proven has proven masturbation However, difficult for some. sex to studies by according Alfred researcher Kinsey, is far more masturbation common than most people realize. is an arguably taboo is an arguably taboo various topic, conversation think it sources Cincinnati more acceptance. deserves

News Masturbation: The taboo activity that pretty much everyone does everyone much pretty that The taboo activity Masturbation: The Student Wellness Center is the home to countless countless to is the home Center Wellness Student The hygiene feminine including condoms, students for resources about chapstick, and endless information products, nail files, and self care. well-being 4 Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org News I lastedlike five seconds.” more experiencethanme… nervous that shehadway for over a year, soI was had dated asenior/graduate “I was suchanamateur. She and mediastudiesstudent. said onefourth-year film from basically touchingher,” and Icouldhave finished I dated forthree months, like they didn’tseeit.” down,” hesaid. “They acted basement andthey walked on acouchinmy parents’ technology student. a fourth-year information house —andithappenedto you stilllive inyour parents’ nightmare —especiallyif at theirhilariousmisfortune. from your peers. Let’s laugh are someofthebeststories but alotofpeopledo. Here our firstsexualexperience, embarrassing storiesfrom doing thedirtydeed. to rememberourfirsttime such, itisprobably easy recently.somewhat As of ushave lostourvirginities Virginity-loss stories that didn’tgoasplanned “[It was with]agirlfriend It iseveryone’s worst As collegestudents, many DAVID WYSONG |EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “When Ilostmine, Iwas Not allofushave funny or heart attack andlost My parents showed my virginity inthe I almostdiedofa The quickfinish same day up but shegave hertheexcuse her boyfriend was over — doesn’t know how sheknew being at thehouse—she and startedyelling,” shesaid. boyfriend’s clothesat him and startedthrowing my reading thetextoutloud, driveway?” your boyfriend’s carinyour her aunt, reading, “Why is her phonewas atextfrom virginity, my phonegoesoff.” a literal inchfrom losingmy climbed ontopofhim. Then, put onacondomwhile I around alittleandthenhe room, getnaked, mess she said. “We go uptomy the weekend at theirhouse,” I would spendtherestof pick meupfordinnerand and unclewere goingto after school, thenmy aunt alone foracouplehours said. were ahugeobstacle,” she in college—somy parents boy —oneyear olderand Catholic andhewas anolder and Ihadbeenraised very our parentsat thetime, of herlife. into oneofthescariestdays student, herfirsttimeturned would beaway forthe weekend, shesaw her Her auntendedupnot “I hoppedoffthebed, What shethensaw on “I was goingtobehome “We were bothlivingwith For afourth-year business When herparents announced they opportunity. said. only mildlyawkward,” she with my auntandunclewas without ahitchanddinner and triedagain. and thetwo love birds went she wouldn’t tellhermom Her auntthenpromised her that hewas over to “study.” splinters.” I never thoughtIcouldget finding splintersinplaces … Ispentthenexttwo weeks over thedecaying wood floor a shed, we decidedtotake of allthepossibilitiesin sitting inhisbackyard …Out me towards anold shed and heimmediately pulled a ‘walk.’ We walked outside house we decidedtogofor and when we gottohis said. “I rode homewithhim second-year Spanishstudent step inourrelationship,” one it was timetotake thenext the timeandIdecidedthat school, andmy boyfriend at embarrassment.” That was [a]laughable find thevaginal [entrance]. Boyd said. “I struggled to engineering studentMikele second-year aerospace happened onacouch,” my feetkept slipping—It “Attempt No. 2went off “I was ajuniorinhigh “I leftmy socksonand The nightmare inthe He struggledtofind the entrance shed PROVIDED of frequent sexual encounters The various benefitsandrisks at leastoneintheirlifetime. percent ofrespondentshadexperiencedPCD 230 femaleuniversity studentsfoundthat 46 sex —areknown tooccur. A 2015survey of — feelingsofsadness, anger, oranxiety after disease.” with apriorhistory ofcardiovascular “precipitate acutecardiac events forpatients studies suggestingsexualactivitycould cure-all, however. The articlecitedclinical promote cardiovascular wellness. of joints, andhormonefluctuation” —may “stretching ofmusclesandtendons, flexion physical intensityofsex—namely, the of death intheU.S. cardiovascular disease—theleadingcause resulting from sexmay lower theriskfor adults, analystsfoundthat stressreduction 2016 research article. Among olderpartnered of healthy sexualactivity, according toa Cincinnati Student Wellness Center. Brandy Reeves, directoroftheUniversity of in sexualactivity, like stressrelief,” said neuroscientist Francis Brennan. professor CarlCharnetskiandbehavioral conducted by Wilkes University psychology viral infections, according toa2004study as thefirstlineofdefenseinpreventing immunoglobin A —anantibody which serves sexual encountersshowed increasedlevels of immunity. Studentswho engageinfrequent a solution. and mentalwell-being, frequentsexmay be Sexually transmitted infections(STI) are Among women, post-coitaldysphoria (PCD) The findingsdonotpedestalizesexasa Researchers alsoconcludedthat the Stress reductionisasignificantbyproduct “There’s alotofbenefitstoengaging Among collegestudents, sexboosts For thoselookingtoimprove theirphysical JACOB FISHER|COPY EDITOR during theirbusinesshours. condoms andadditionalhealthinformation heavily promotes safesex, offersfree thresholds amongwomen. which significantlyboostpaintolerance brain releasesoxytocinandotherendorphins painkiller. As thebody nearsclimax, the context andinturnshapeshealth.” which isakey componentthat defineslife “a source ofemotionalandsocialsupport, of relational intimacy aswell, callingit bring partnersclosertogether.” in activitiesthat areconsensual, [it]canhelp said Reeves. “For peoplewho areengaging their periodorabouttostartperiod,” help withcramps, especiallyifthey’re on postmenopausal women. common issueamongstroughly 50percent of reduces theriskofvaginal atrophy —a bladder control, onestudy suggests. Italso strengthens pelvicfloormuscleswhich aid prostate cancer. frequent ejaculation includereducedriskof sexual activity. Among men, thebenefitsof risks arenotadeterrentfrom engagingin help toreducetherisk.” methods like dentaldams…cancertainly your risk. Usingcondomsandotherbarrier “But therearethingsyou candotoreduce that [students]thinkabout,” saidReeves. U.S. annually. estimated 19millionnew infectionsinthe Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) sexual intimacy. In2010, theCentersfor perhaps themostwidelyperceived riskof The UCStudent Wellness Center, which Furthermore, sexualintimacy isapowerful The research articlecitestheimportance “For women orfemale-bodiedfolks, itcan For women, frequentsexualactivity For mostU.S. adults, however, theinherent “[STIs] shouldcertainlybesomething TNR FILE Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org 5 - Bailey DOULIERY-HAHN | ABACA PRESS | MCT PRESS | ABACA DOULIERY-HAHN The biggest negative of being a stripper, however, is the however, of being a stripper, biggest negative The a damn is worth who anyone and a decent woman “I want of the proud Stone is ultimately Despite all the negatives, been an engineer for three degree and I’ve “I finished my “If it weren’t for me, we “If it weren’t at least here, that really do protect the girls and really care the girls and really really do protect that here, least at have if you really important, And I think that’s about us. don’t care about who or managers, workers like someone, taken get very can you know this you a place like at you of.” advantage to Stone. according life, effect it has on one’s romantic will find she that has a smart enough head on her shoulders women “Most decent Stone said. a stripper,” I was out that and dancer due to the stigma, a male exotic date will never I cannot So, rightfully so — strippers are typically assholes. law- a very I am despite the fact that get a decent woman, male.” abiding [and] attractive life he has lived. I’ve of the path “I am pretty proud he said. now,” years walked.” wouldn’t even have the house wouldn’t even I covered we have, because deposits and three people’s $300 [a person]” that was like Strippers earn a median of over $47,000 per year and can $47,000 per year a median of over Strippers earn in tips and $500 per week roughly she averages said Bailey said becoming a stripper has also Stone and Bailey and to talk to girls nervous was guy that up a shy “I grew do think “I said. Bailey hella,” confidence level “It affects my hourly Despite earning a higher income than most “I had Stone said. negatives,” are] so many “[There safety is a cause for said workplace Bailey Likewise, to have just have and you shitty people everywhere “There’s [income], I wouldn’t even have that house.” that have even I wouldn’t [income], to payscale.com. according per year, up to $123,000 make to equate Her wages paycheck. earns $100-$200 on each a $30,000 salaried income. roughly confidence. increased their social to possibly be a lady been considered never have I would the skill set since I to practice “I wanted said. Stone killer,” in myself.” recognized it as a weakness to be outgoing and social … I’m a little bit more willing to social skills because I have also helps me build my [which] here, working I first started when So, day. every sales make I can but now so shy, I barely really made shit because I was talk and talk.” Stone said stripping does not come without its jobs, wage downfalls. threaten I had a coworker me twice. steal from coworkers to fight threaten I had another coworker me with a knife. customers by the hands of two from knives I removed me. lap dances to given I’ve crimes. witnessed several I’ve force. men a f---ot by been called disgusting human beings … I’ve and women.” concern. was “Yesterday she said. kind of shit,” a tough skin with that legit called a bouncer out on somebody the first time I ever workers, really great have to kick them out … I think we

“If it weren’t for me, we wouldn’t even have the house we the house we have even wouldn’t we for me, “If it weren’t For Bailey and her roommates, her income has been a boon her income and her roommates, Bailey For “I do use my money [from stripping] for books,” said one said stripping] for books,” [from money “I do use my Tuition is just one of many expenses college students must is just one of many Tuition “I [hadn’t] graduated yet and was doing a commission sales doing a commission and was yet “I [hadn’t] graduated A former male stripper, who worked under the alias Aaron Aaron the alias under worked who A former male stripper, Most students find various ways to make the money, ranging ranging the money, to make ways Most students find various Though college students must pay tuition to get a good tuition students must pay college Though DAVID WYSONG | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR PERRIN | NEWS ZACH | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WYSONG DAVID

gust 28, 2012. Tampa, the city that is home to the the city is home to that Tampa, gust 28, 2012. Au in Florida Convention Republican the 2012 National performs for the Republicans gather where from less than six miles Venus, Mons all-nude clubs, Tampa’s of the most notorious from dancer exotic An been offered. have discounts and delegate been hired Extrarandy strippersRepublicans. an influx of have up for is geared and has been called the strip club capital of the country, of the lap dance originator Paying tuition: Some college students resort to stripping to resort students college Some tuition: Paying have, because I covered three people’s deposits and that three people’s deposits and that because I covered have, [a] $900 “So I covered she said. $300 [a person],” like was this but if I didn’t have paid me back eventually, They deposit. to their current living situation. second-year communications and science disorders UC and science disorders communications second-year I days last two “The name is Bailey. stage whose student, to be I want ‘Woah! like, were roommates made $800 and my a stripper.’” manage, however. Most must also pay for bills, groceries and groceries for bills, Most must also pay however. manage, textbooks. job to try and save up to buy my last semester because I to buy my up and save job to try time out of and I spent too much loan, couldn’t get another in a message to Stone wrote loans,” paying so I was school, kinda just so I grand, “I just needed to shell out seven TNR. up cash in a loans and saved student my skipped paying done it I could not have double life. couple months of a crazy without the income of stripping.” “Tiger” Stone, said he would have been unable to pay off his been unable to pay have said he would Stone, “Tiger” without the income he gained from last semester of college stripping. from working multiple jobs to applying for student loans. loans. multiple jobs to applying for student working from dancing or stripping. like measures, more drastic Others take education, it often becomes a burden as they pinch pennies as they burden it often becomes a education, just to get by. News 6 Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org Life &Arts Valentine’s Day onthecheap: 10dates under10dollars Museum’s current exhibitionsby Ana Englandand William of itthis Valentine’s Day. CheckouttheCincinnati Art some funideasthat won’t breakthebank. inexpensive date day (ornight)withyour valentine! Hereare a giantstuffedbearorfancy boxofchocolates? Enjoy an 727272. This offerisvalid from Feb. 14through Feb. 28. or rentafreeflickfrom Redboxby texting “VALPACK” to significant other. Challengeyour valentine toavideogame your favorite movie, especiallyduringthe winterwithyour Handle brewery inSpringboro. crafted Crooked Handlebeerfrom 4-10p.m. at Crooked you canreceive your choiceofdonutpairedwithalocally unique beeranddonutpairthis Valentine’s Day. For just $7, A display ofsweets by Bouchard’s Pasta at theFindlay Market Valentine’s Day Sweet Stroll, Feb. 11,2018. Cincinnati’s artmuseums are always free, sotake advantage Have adate for Valentine’s Day butdon’thave themoney for ELIZABETH DAVIS |CONTRIBUTOR For some, thebestdates include staying inandwatching Crooked HandleandDonutHausteameduptooffer a 1. Movie andgamenight 3. Local Art Museums 2. Beer and donuts

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She opened it up She opened it up pink shirt. ex a necklace and a “I got my “In 8th grade, I had a crush on this girl and I wanted had a crush on this girl and I wanted I “In 8th grade, Not every day a Valentine’s Day story ends with a happily a happily ends with story Day Valentine’s a day Not every NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR EDITOR | LIFE & ARTS NOELLE ZIELINSKI boy for a few months, so we decided to get each other gifts. decided to get each other gifts. so we months, for a few boy and a heartfelt letter, box of chocolates I got him a pricey in-between So, he got me. so excited to see what and I was him the chocolates I gave and locker my met at we classes, and pulls He then reaches into his pocket and the letter. it in his freezer for a month He had saved out … a potato. I got a deformed So, a heart. shaped like because it was the last time I trusted a was That Day. Valentine’s for potato man.” when her parents weren’t home [one] Valentine’s Day. After After Day. Valentine’s home [one] parents weren’t her when into the house and I walked I agreed. flirting in the DM, standing there in the kitchen with the already a guy was be her parents would She handed me $10 and said that girl. [to be] spotless, home in an hour and the basement needs upstairs.” both walked and then they to his friend of Valentine’s Day. 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So are those for?!’ ‘OMG who like all the girls were first, at and this girl flowers I had just given that knew everyone the hall with this other guy and down her walk just watched really embarrassing.” it was ever after. In fact, plenty end in disaster or heartbreak. heartbreak. end in disaster or plenty fact, In after. ever been painful in the have may these memories Though stories to reminisce about later. great make they moment, students sharing their worst stories from Here are a few experiences. Day Valentine’s Students share their worst Valentine’s Day horror stories horror Day Valentine’s worst their share Students Life & Arts Life 10 Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org Bearcats take onWichitaandHouston incrucialweek Sports performance at SMUwhere hedispensed 12points, four their 16-gamewinning streak. Clark —have beenrather devastating foropponentsduring III andseniorforwards Washington andGary “The Problem” dominated UCF77-40andSMU76-51. per gamethisweek. Utilizing Washington’s performance, UC posting averages of15points, 5.5reboundsand2.5blocks American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Rollafter anything at thispoint.” focused onthenextgame. We aren’tlookingpastanyone or associate headcoachLarry Davis said. “They’re genuinely State, Villanova andrival Xavier. the 2001-02campaign. week isthehighestrank aUCteamhasrisensincetheendof Bearcats have beenranked for30consecutive weeks, andthis announcement from the Associated Press(AP). The 23-2 is ranked No. 5inthecountry, according toaMonday Gary Clark (11)looksonastheplay Clark themen’s diesduring Gary Coliseum BasketballgameagainstSMUat Moody onFeb. 11,2018. Sophomore guard Jarron Cumberlandiscoming offasolid The trioattack forCincinnati —juniorguard Jacob Evans Senior forward Kyle Washington was namedtothe “The kidsaren’t talkingaboutrankings,” Cincinnati As ofnow, UCremainsoutranked by Virginia, Michigan The University ofCincinnati men’sbasketball team MATT HUFFMON|STAFF REPORTER the matchup circled onmany preseasoncalendars occursthis assists. contest, while Davis Jr. contributes12pointsandthree Davis churnsout nearly11pointsandsixreboundseach Davis andjunior guard Corey Davis Jr. areviablethreats. points on4-of-15shooting. plan tostophiminthefirstmatch-up, holdingGray tonine rebounds ontheseason. However, UCpiecedtogetheragame Rob Gray, who averages over 17points, fourassistsandthree won threestraight AAC games. protect theirhomecourt. SincetheirlosstoUC, Houstonhas to an80-70victory Jan. 31, theCougarswillbeclawing to Center inHouston. University ofHoustonCougars this Thursday at theFertitta offensive end.” a hurry. Strategically, we have tocontinueexecuteonthe it takes towin games, you’ll loseyour edgeandlosegamesin you losesightofwhy you have therecord you have andwhat assists andthreerebounds. The Texas tripisonly thebeginningofBearcats’ week, as Houston isnotaone-manshow, asseniorforward Devin Houston’s leadercomesinthepresenceof6-foot-1senior After UCcamebackfrom an18-pointdeficitat hometoroll What liesaheadfortheBearcats? A visittothehealthy “We gottostay humble,” headcoachMickCronin said. “If JUSTIN HILES|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 2018. The guys onthebenchtakesometimeto show themen’s theirbondduring Coliseum basketballgameat Moody onFeb. 11, televising. Feb. 18 for agamethat tipsoffat 4p.m., which ESPNwillbe event. matchup beginningat 7p.m. CBSSportsNetwork willairthe point. supply theirmostproductive minutesoftheyear uptothis Cane Broome, Trevor Moore, and Trevon Scottwillneedto be asked totake ittothenextlevel. Role players suchas The bench, which frequentlyprovides boostsofenergy, will clinching the AAC regular seasontitle. securing aoneortwo seedintheNCAA Tournament and Controlling theupcomingtwo gamesisUC’sfirststepin AAC, Houstonand Wichita State remaintiedforsecond. 15 pointsandfive assistspergame. sophomore leaderandpointguard Landry Shamet, averaging chance tonotchtheirfirsttop-25winthisseason. scheduled meetingsbetween thesquadsgives theBearcats a will visitBB&T Arena Sunday afternoon. The firstoftwo weekend. Wichita State (19-5)willarrive at BB&T Arena Sunday, Cincinnati fliestoHouston(19-5)Feb. 15 forthe Thursday UC’s depthwillplay avitalrole over thecourseofweek. Although Cincinnati hasathree-gameleadinthe One ofthekeys tobeating Wichita State istohalttheir A newcomer tothe AAC, No. 19 Wichita State University JUSTIN HILES|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org 11 JOE BURBANK | ORLANDO SENTINEL | TNS Miami. This This Miami. is Wozniacki’s She second engagement. engaged to golfer Rory was in 2014 before he McIlroy the phone it off over broke shortly before the wedding. 3. Army-Navy Army-Navy Soccer 3. “Having the clock count down to the time I had been the clock count down “Having “I had the ring in my room,” Johnson told the Associated Associated told the Johnson room,” “I had the ring in my as the first two. not be as high-profile may proposal This Johnson later said he wasn’t sure if he would pop the sure if he would said he wasn’t later Johnson Amidst the ecstatic energy after pulling off the upset, energy after pulling off the upset, Amidst the ecstatic After Oklahoma took a 35-28 with just under 90 seconds After Oklahoma took This had “Cinderella” written all over it. Johnson played played Johnson it. all over written “Cinderella” had This planning on for months was so nerve-wracking,” said Vrundy. Vrundy. said so nerve-wracking,” planning on for months was to work everything but I wanted yes, say she would “I knew the most special girl in out perfectly and for her to feel like moment.” that at the world Press after the win. “I was waiting for us to go back to waiting “I was Press after the win. time.” no better was There but the moment just hit. California, the Navy just defeated soccer team had women’s Army The Molacek’s Joey when soccer team 2-0 in a 2013 match onto the field and — walked Vrundy — Cadet Scott boyfriend and a ring. surprised her with a rose question, but after FOX’s Chris Myers spoiled the proposal spoiled the proposal Chris Myers but after FOX’s question, time. it was knew he took a knee, before he on camera Johnson dropped to a knee and proposed to his girlfriend, to his girlfriend, and proposed to a knee dropped Johnson Chrissy Popadics. cheerleading captain remaining, the Broncos tied the game on a fourth down hook- down tied the game on a fourth the Broncos remaining, running by hero played Johnson In overtime, play. and-lateral of Liberty play. on a Statue conversion winning a two-point fullback for the 2006 Boise State Broncos — a team that — a team that Broncos the 2006 Boise State fullback for a awarded and were regular season undefeated finished the where Sooners, against the Oklahoma Bowl Fiesta trip to the 7.5-point underdogs. were they Alex Morgan drives on the goal a moment before making of their the first score before on the goal a moment drives Morgan Alex Oct. the Orlando Bowl Citrus 25, 2015, at on Sunday, game against Brazil exhibition Fla. in Orlando, is a two-time NBA all- NBA is a two-time is Wozniacki star while 1 for No. currently ranked two The tennis. women’s 2015 in Dec. began dating a party in after meeting at 5. David Lee and David 5. Caroline Wozniacki Caroline David Lee, former NBA former NBA Lee, David married to Oakland Raiders East Andrew long snapper two The April 2016. since visited met after Johnson London during the 2012 Olympics to cheer for his Phinney. Taylor friend cyclist one was Guy, East’s brother, and teammates of Phinney’s that quickly convinced was be a perfect would the two correct. He was match. first official date Their Vanderbilt a watching was baseball game with East’s “I fell head over friends. said. Johnson I guess,” heels, to Nashville four She moved 2015, In July months later. East proposed. player for the San Antonio Antonio for the San player recently became Spurs, engaged to Danish tennis champion Caroline Lee proposed Wozniacki. on were the two while Bora in Bora vacation Lee 2017. in November Bowl Series Andrew East Andrew 2. Ian Johnson after the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Fiesta Tostitos after the 2007 Ian Johnson 2. 3. Alex Morgan and Morgan Alex 3. Servando Carrasco Servando 1. Carlos Correa after Game 7 of the 2017 World World 2017 after Game 7 of the Correa Carlos 1. First of all, it does not hurt to mention that Correa is now Correa is now that it does not hurt to mention of all, First going to I was Series champions, World were “If we him to marry asking her Correa then turned to Rodriguez, he had “I mean, Today. Rodriguez told USA “[I had] no idea,” ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER ALEX FRANK | STAFF and asks the to one knee a man drops moment when The noting the it’s worth approaches, Day Valentine’s As postgame proposals. of the most memorable Here are a few 4. Shawn Johnson and Johnson Shawn 4. Alex Morgan, forward forward Alex Morgan, Former Olympic gymnast Former Three of the best postgame proposals postgame the best of Three engaged to 2016 Miss Texas USA Daniella Rodriguez. After USA Daniella Rodriguez. Texas engaged to 2016 Miss the regular season and thumb during suffering a broken of Puerto and his birth country seeing the city of Houston the timing just seemed right hurricanes, by Rico devastated During Series. World first the franchise’s won Astros after the Ken Correa told Fox’s on the field, a postgame interview another big step in his life. to take he wanted Rosenthal that “I don’t think said to ESPN. Correa right there,” [propose] to happen.” — it just has can create a stage you that’s of course, She, nationwide. 28 million viewers of over in front said yes. the last thing I ever that been so focused on all these games, to me.” proposing be on his mind was thought would woman of his dreams to marry him is one many couples many him is one to marry of his dreams woman anticipate. occurred following have which proposals memorable many sporting events. they prefer to keep most prefer to keep they aspects of their relationship private. for the U.S. National National for the U.S. has been married Team, Servando to her husband, midfielder for the Carrasco, The since 2014. Galaxy, L.A. couple met in college while soccer for both played they of California the University Morgan has Golden Bears. gone on to tie goals and with Mia assist records making herself one Hamm, soccer greatest of the world’s has played Carrasco players. since 2011. the MLS level at soccer play Not only do they work but they together, together in sports diplomacy and important programs political issues. Shawn Johnson has been Johnson Shawn Ohai 2. JJ Watt and Kealia and Kealia Watt JJ 2. Houston Texans defensive Houston Texans competitive,” very “We’re are viewed Although they the 2018 Super Bowl, while while the 2018 Super Bowl, Women’s is a FIFA Julie Cup champion. World spending enjoy two They eating time together while “Call and playing pancakes Warfare.” of Duty: Modern end J.J. Watt has been dating has been dating Watt end J.J. the for forward his girlfriend, Team National Women’s U.S. for almost two Ohai, Kealia met through two The years. Brian teammate, Watt’s is married who Cushing, Megan. to Ohai’s sister, balancing demanding While and game schedules, practice find time to train they together. said to People Watt very “Very, magazine. to like and we competitive, She’s out together. work [while] much faster than me, I’m slightly stronger.” couple, as a power many by CHARLES BERTRAM | LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | TNS CHARLES BERTRAM | LEXINGTON

1. Zach and Julie Ertz and Julie Zach 1. Philadelphia Eagles tight So, whether you actively actively you whether So, BRESLIN SAND | STAFF REPORTER | STAFF BRESLIN SAND Curiosity and desire can Five of the most high-profile athlete couples we all know and love all know we couples athlete high-profile of the most Five Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis (35) proposes to his girlfriend Keely Potts his girlfriend Keely Potts to proposes (35) Willis Derek forward Wildcats Kentucky the played Wildcats activitiesduring senior night of Kentucky as the University in 28, 2017 in Rupp Arena Feb. Tuesday, on Commodores University Vanderbilt KY. Lexington, end Zach Ertz married women’s U.S. his wife, Julie team defender national 2017. 26, on March Johnston, a Stanford couple met at The both baseball game while in school. enrolled were Stanford Ertz attended Santa at was Johnston while on both went They Clara. careers prosperous to have Ertz recently as athletes. scored the game-winning for the Eagles in touchdown seek juicy information or information seek juicy here are the hottest not, couples in sports: act like drugs, especially drugs, act like people are involved. when Celebrities — particularly, — are their relationships the spotlight for watchful Valentine’s Day Yet eyes. brings a harsh light to all good or bad. relationships, Sports 12 Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org Cincinnati’s Steve Logan keepsthe ballaway from Boston University’s KevinFitzgerald inthefirsthalfoftheir NCAA roundgame atthe Tournament onFriday, March Mellon 15,2002 atthe Arena. Sports Comparing thisyear’s Bearcats with‘01-‘02 squad averaged 22pointsand5.3assistsenroute There isnoSteve Loganonthisroster. two squadstomerittop-five recognition. tournament, itistimetocomparethelast that earnedaNo. 1seedintheNCAA memories oftheBobHuggins-ledteam final pollofthe2001-02season. No. 5—theirhighestranking sincethe well. The latest coachespollhasUCranked streak. record andacurrent16-gamewinning the cityby storm, jumpingouttoa23-2 basketball teamhastaken thiscampusand In the2001-02season, theseniorguard First, startwithwhat isnotthesame: With thelatest ranking bringingback The nation isbeginningtotake noticeas The University ofCincinnati men’s JASON SZELEST |SPORTS EDITOR the crowd totheirfeet. importantly, bothcanrock arim, bringing points, rebounds, stealsandblock. Most dominate at bothendsofthecourtwith Clark. Bothprovide excellentenergy, can players comeswithJason MaxiellandGary four players cantake over any game. this team’sall-around depth, where at least a singlestandoutplayer hascontributedto in andnight-out. dominant performancesLogangave night- no singleplayer who hasshowcased the careers seeminglyontheway, thereis on thisyear’s roster withfutureNBA to earningfirst-team All-American honors. Clark’s three-pointshootingabilityisfar The closestsimilaritybetween two That isbothgoodand bad, astheirlackof While thereareseveral talentedBearcats Bearcats have beenamainstay inthetop- average 76.5. 78.2 pointspergame. This season, they similar. In2001-02, theBearcats averaged game winningstreak. the regularseason27-3includinga20- are very similar. The 2001-02squadfinished from beyond thearc. again, thecurrentplayer ismuchbetter getting totherimareconcerned. Butonce Evans IIIasfarplaymaking abilitiesand wing-men Leonard Stokes andJacob year NBA veteran. an even morevaluable player thanthe10- superior toMaxiell’s, however, makinghim With defenseandrebounding, the Offensively, theteamnumbersarevery As farasteamsuccessgoes, theresults A few comparisonscanbedrawn between came 16years beforethem. earning atopspot, justlike theclubthat rankings. This clubhasallthemakingsof committee’s recentreleaseofthecurrent line, according totheNCAA selection 1 seedintheNCAA tournament. their own withthelastsquadtoearnaNo. stats checkoutandtheplayers canhold ofVirginia. University better, surrendering55.9, trailing onlythe — No. 8inthenation —thissquadiseven on defense, givingup60.4pointspergame Bearcats areat 40.5, No. 11. per game—No. 6inthenation. The current 10 throughout thismillennium. The Bearcats currentlysitonthe two- Bottom line: The records checkout, the As dominantastheHugginssquadwas In 2001-02, they averaged 39.9rebounds JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO |CONTRA COSTA TIMES Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org 13 org org org 0648 | charchaoui@ (513) 381-5610 Women Helping Women for survivors of ALAN BERNER | SEATTLE TIMES | MCT ALAN BERNER | SEATTLE UC Counseling & Campus Advocates Campus Advocates (Confidential crisis Courtney Harchaoui Harchaoui Courtney Susan Pelle | spelle@ Susan Pelle intervention service service intervention If an unhealthy relationship relationship If an unhealthy Women 24/7 Helpline: Women womenhelpingwomen. womenhelpingwomen. 24/7 Hotline: (513) 556- Psychological Services Psychological gender-based violence) gender-based Ending an unhealthy Ending an unhealthy but is difficult, relationship it is often the best choice to make. there in nature, is abusive are resources several on and off campus available UC directly serve which student victims. Maintaining mutual are in you think that If you attached. You should still You attached. open conversation have mutually and set clear, respected boundaries in your Don’t be afraid relationship. no to things you’re to say uncomfortable with. is a crucial way control relationship your to keep Relationships healthy. and one are partnerships, make partner should never Your the rules for the other. significant other does not should and you define what life. shouldn’t do with your Making decisions together but telling your is healthy, to do places an partner what the over element of control is a significant Control other. risk factor for sexual and domestic violence. relationship, an unhealthy resources there are many First, to you. available reaching out to a peer or you family member that genuinely trust can help you define the health of your and decide relationship to do if it is unhealthy. what An unhealthy relationship relationship An unhealthy are relationships Healthy discussing When does Being in a relationship can make you feel anxious, feel anxious, you can make for afraid stressed and even feel may You safety. your outweigh the negatives like it is a If so, the positives. sign of an unhealthy warning relationship. balance and based in trust, to sum it mutual respect, are There up generally. other dimensions to many but relationships, healthy recognizing the warning signs of an unhealthy evaluating and relationship love own them against your helpful. life can be very unhealthy versus healthy must also we relationships, explain the importance of consent. not necessarily mean you partner will always or your consent to sexual activity. to are not obligated You are consent to sex if you and no in a relationship, still means no just as it simply were if you would hooking up with no strings 8. Control Control 8. you/them you/them 6. Hostility 6. 4. Disrespect 4. 7. Intimidation 7. 2. Abuse 2. Physical 5. Dependence on 5. 3. 3. Emotional Abuse 1. Dishonesty/Lying 1. MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR MOUNIR LYNCH Valentine’s reach As we health of our romantic The exhibits relationship If your Red flags in unhealthy relationships relationships in unhealthy flags Red Alia Kaneko, left, and Sasha Rosenfeld kiss during spring in Seattle, Wash. Spring is a great time to reassess what makes you happy in a relationship and reconnect with your your with and reconnect in a relationship happy makes you what reassess time to Spring is a great Wash. left, kiss and Sasha Kaneko, Rosenfeld Alia during spring in Seattle, partner. 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UC’s Title IXofficestilldoes poses yet anothermajor obstaclefor Title reported at University Park Apartments. off campus. All fouron-campusrapes were reported inneighborhoodsimmediately were reported, while 20suchcaseswere Report, fouron-campusinstancesofrape it wasn’t. assaulted Schoewe. Weekend in2015where hesexually force afteranincidentduringUC Welcome case, herabuserwas chargedwithrape by make allthedifference.” constantly that Iwas incontrol, which did at my pace, andwere suretoremindme through theprocess step-by-step, completely of herfirstimpressions. “They walked me detective assignedtomy case,” Schoewe said felt bothsafeandreassuredby Jylandby the with UCPDwhere Ifiledmy formalreports, I Title IXCoordinator …aswell asthemeeting outlets. shared herstory across various media incredibly brave survivor who hasfearlessly graduate, iscurrentlysuingUCforthe in 1991. Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ BillofRights has notimproved since thepassageof campus isanepidemicthat, while addressed, country areinshambles. Sexualassaulton Schoewe believes that UC’slengthy search The long-overdue appointmentofaleader According toUC’s2016 Annual Crime He claimeditwas consensualsex. Sheknew According toUC’spolicereportonthe “During my initialmeeting withthethen- mishandling ofher Title IXreport. Sheisan Jennifer Schoewe, arecentfinance Title IXofficesandactivitiesacross the MOUNIR LYNCH |OPINIONEDITOR should betoppriority. results, thecomfortandprotection ofvictims highlights that regardless ofinvestigation standards. Further, thelengthy letter campus toaidcompliancewith Title IX institutions toimplementprograms on campus through Title IX. USDE’s aimtocombat sexualviolenceon highlighting themissionof Title IXandthe published alettertocollegesanduniversities status ofthesearch foranew coordinator. to commentontheinvestigations orthe endangered andvictimized.” not report, andthusmorestudentswillbe If we donothave that confidence, we will opportunity tobringtheirattacker tojustice. them withstructure, answers andafair confident that theiruniversities willprovide protection. Victims especiallyneedtofeel and victimswiththemostefficientcare are necessary inorder toprovide students leadership oraclearprocedure, andthose make timeapriority…but Title IXhasno know firsthandthat UCmakes noeffortto said. “I can’tassumethereasons, butIdo yet tohireanother Title IXCoordinator,” she for acoordinator istroubling. detective...” by Jylandthe safe andreassured meeting... Ifeltboth According toafederal courtcasefiling The lettercalleduponhigherlearning In 2011, theU.S. Department ofEducation UC Title IXwas notimmediately available “It doesnotsurprisemethat UCstillhas “During myinitial -Jennifer Schoewe

TNR FILE Jennifer Schoewe at her2017graduation from UC. me toreport(UCPD)where Iwas toldthat a few hourslater, Igotanothercallasking would beinterimsuspended. However, just Jyl confirmedtomeviaphonecallthat he campus. A coupleweeks afterIreported, safe goingtoclassesoreven walking on This was crucial tomebecauseIdidn’tfeel suspended pendingauniversity hearing. according tothelaw, would beinterim “They assuredmethat my attacker, Schoewe saidofher Title IXexperience. nothing was goingaccording toplan,” reports ofsexualmisconduct, andsomehow UC was supposedtofollow when itcameto working forUCthat therewas aprocedure schedules”. homework, deadlines, grades, classes, and accommodations, includingchangesin the complainantmay beprovided certain process istrue…Duringtheinvestigation, appellants’ descriptionofUC’s Title IX For thepurposeofourreview, we assume and respondentforreview andcomment… is thenprovided toboththecomplainant report summarizinghisfindings. The report the Coordinator preparesaninvestigatory or witnesses. Following thisinvestigation, permitted toprovide any relevant evidence relevant evidence. The respondentisalso begins interviewing witnessesandgathering the complaintbeingfiled, theCoordinator of theallegations. Within fourteendays of account ofthefactsanddiscussnature provided anopportunitytogive hisorher reads. “At thismeeting, therespondentis and disciplinary procedures,” thelawsuit policies, andinformation aboutinvestigation of theallegations, acopy ofUC’s Title IX with therespondentandprovides notice complaint, a Title IXCoordinator meets Colleague” letter. several policiesinresponsetothe “Dear perpetrators, theUC Title IXofficecreated involving UCandtwo sexualassault “I was toldrepeatedly by multiplepeople “Within seven days ofreceivinga immediately. lack ofleadership, somethingmustchange aren’t doingtheirbest, possiblyduetoa influential staff. IfUCand Title IXreally resonate throughout theuniversity’s most to listenSchoewe’s testimony. Itoughtto justice. We alllose.” standards andprocedures, we willnever see things andstartsusingfairconsistent to puttingthesafetyofitsstudentsabove all for theadministration …UntilUCcommits will bemostbeneficial, orleastdamaging, I thinkthebiassways inwhatever direction think itsways toward theaccusedeither… toward victims, butIalsodon’tnecessarily work. Idon’tthinkthereisaparticularbias about itsstudents,” shesaid. “There isbiasat think theUCadministration caresenough precedence over caringforvictims. to preservingtheirgoodimagetakes misconduct.” investigation intohow UCrespondstosexual process. The DoEDthenopenedaformal been treating methroughout theentire and [carelessly]theUCadministration had I toldmy story andexplainedhow poorly Department ofEducation. Inthecomplaint, I’d hadenough. Ifiledacomplaintwiththe One day toward theendofsemester, going onorwhere we were intheprocess. into winterbreak, Ihadnoideawhat was between the Title IXofficeandme. Going went by, andtherewas nocommunication by theendofsemester,” shesaid. “Weeks hearing todeterminehisguiltwould likely be supposed totake acouplemonthsandthat a the federal government. Title IXandSchoewe, shetookhercaseto reversed.” the decisionforthat suspensionhadbeen The UCadministration absolutelyneeds “Ultimately, theproblem isthat Idonot Schoewe believes that UC’sdedication “I was toldthat the Title IXprocess was Following alackofcommunication between PROVIDED Feb. 14, 2018 | newsrecord.org 15

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