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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CIII Issue 15 Xavier University since 1915 December 6, 2017 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com This week, in a galaxy not far, far away, we present the rst-ever edition of the Newswire. Read pages 6-12 for what you need to know before seeing the newest installment. ZRE hands SGA reigns over to JBC track,’” and she was able to BY SOONDOS MULLA-OSSMAN Copy Editor dedicate herself fully to SGA. ZRE thanked advis- The Student Government ers Dustin Lewis and Leah Association’s (SGA) end of Busam-Klenowski with small term banquet was, as both the gifts and awarded the Circle laughter and tears indicated, of Honor, reserved for “spe- bittersweet. Individuals who cial members of the Xavi- began their terms with little er community,” to Dr. Linda more in common than wishing Schnoestedt. to serve as public servants to Farhat struggled not to Xavier students found them- choke up while sharing some selves at an event reaffirming personal thoughts. She re- that they had become a close called how she tried to build team on the day they could no a different ticket in which she longer be one. would serve as vice president, Senators and executives but Lewis advised her not to both old and new settled sell herself short and told her down at tables with plates of that she could be president of catered Bucca di Beppo in the her own ticket one day. Arrupe Overlook on Mon- “I want to tell you all, es- day afternoon, reflecting on Photo courtesy of Facebook pecially those of you who are the past term and expressing From left to right: Johnny Srsich, Eduardo Patron, Bri Boyce, Zeina Farhat, Cole Stautberg and Ryan Fitzgerald female, never sell yourself hopes for the next. The Committee of the Year Identity committee Devi shared her experiences. short,” Farhat said. “You are As a gradual ease into senti- award, given to committees Jagadesan. Her passion for “My goal was to represent capable, talented and you are mentality, the banquet opened that demonstrated the great- “It’s on X,” among other pro- the school when I came to good enough to be in this po- with awards. Ryan Kambich, est impact through outreach grams, was “clear from the Xavier University,” she said. sition.” chair of the academic af- and programming, was giv- beginning,” outgoing SGA She was originally on the The banquet concluded fairs committee, was award- en to the Student Rights and President Zeina Farhat said. track team, and she became with the swearing-in of JBC ed Rookie of the Year — an Identity committee. Just a few Jagadesan was noted for in- increasingly involved in SGA by ZRE. New senators will be award given to exceptional of their accomplishments, ac- vesting a significant amount until her junior year, when she sworn in next semester. ZRE senators after their first term. cording to ZRE, included the of energy into her advocacy was pulled aside by her coach has been recognized for their ZRE described Kambich’s “It’s on X” campaign and Sex work against gender-based for taking on too many re- higher presence and activity presence as immediate upon Week. violence. sponsibilities. He threatened than last year’s executive tick- arrival. He filled a vacancy in The Senator of the Year Senators had the opportu- to kick her off the team, to et and are confident that the the Senate but brought admi- award was awarded to Chair nity to take the microphone to which Jagadesen said, “A cou- legacy will be upheld and bol- rable passion. of the Student Rights and say some words, and Jagadesan ple days later, I was like ‘screw stered further by JBC. Laramie Projects earn praise Just in case you somehow missed it... BY BRITTANY WELLS grounded in fact. The set was simplistic and Staff Writer While the cast had a gener- enlisted the help of videos The Laramie Project and al working knowledge of both and images from the origi- The Laramie Project: Ten Years shows, each play had separate nal news coverage as well as Later chronicle the journey of casts, separate directors and a particularly poignant photo one podunk town in finding separate goals in mind. of the fence where Matthew its identity after mourning a “I think the shows are so Shepard was left to hang. tragedy on live television. The vastly different,” Bridget Leak, The acting wasn’t flashy story of Matthew Shepard, a director of The Laramie Proj- or dramatic, and although at victim of what was once de- ect: Ten Years Later, said. “I times I would have liked more termined by trial to be a hate think the writing has changed variance in physicality or tone crime, had his story dragged in the 10 years as well.” of voice among the different back into the spotlight year Thomas Wenby, a first-year characters played by the same after year. Each time the truth cast member of The Laramie actors, I understand the diffi- was blurred more and more Project, described Ten Years culty of doing justice to the by Laramie’s desire to erase Later as “very minimalistic” real people one tries to repre- its shady history. Convenient in that it offered mostly facts sent. rumors replaced the truth. compared to the story told by Some of the line memori- Whether or not the truth is the first Laramie Project. zation was shaky, and I would comfortable, the evidence por- Both shows were written have liked to have seen more trayed in these scripts asserts in docudrama style, a form of passion in a few of the charac- that Shepard was murdered writing that left me turning ters, but as a whole the shows Newswire photo by Sydney Sanders because he was gay. to my friend at intermission were well done and left me From left: J.P. Macura, Kaiser Gates, Sean O’Mara, Quentin Goodin, In a time where fact check- and saying, “This would have with chills and tears. and Trevon Bluiett ing is essential to avoid biased made a great documentary.” Overall, I would give The The Musketeers stunned the Bearcats last week in front media, this story contains And it did. The “characters,” Laramie Project 3.5 stars, and of a record crowd at Cintas Center and took home the 2017 truth not only about the harsh otherwise known as the real The Laramie Project: Ten Years Crosstown Shootout title, 89-76. Trevon Bluiett was in top realities of the marginal- residents of Laramie and the Later 4 stars. A script like this form dropping 28 points. Kerem Kanter had his best game ized and the lethal nature of real members of the Tecton- one is still essential today, and yet playing for Xavier as he chipped in 17 points, and Kaiser homophobia, but about my ic Theater Project, performed I am so pleased to see Xavier Gates recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 re- duty as a journalist, even on a “lines,” otherwise known as the Theatre’s dedication to “be a bounds. Xavier dominated the entire game and claimed rights small-scale newspaper, to stay real things these people said. light.” to the Queen City. 2 December 6, 2017 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Freedom Rider tells activist story BY RYAN KAMBICH (CORE), a student movement Copy Editor firmly committed to nonvio- “How could you train some- lence. To become a member, one to be nonviolent?” Betty she and other young activists Daniels Rosemond asked an had to learn the teachings of assembly of students and fac- Mahatma Gandhi and under- ulty on Monday evening. The go nonviolence training. question permeated the talk “They would slap you given by Rosemond, a veteran around, harass you, call you of the Civil Rights Movement names, anything to get you and Freedom Rider. riled up,” Rosemond said Throughout the evening about the training. she described her harrow- When she was confronted ing experiences as an activ- and harassed during her ear- ist in the 1960s, risking her ly activism picketing Wool- life many times to fight for worth’s Lunch Counter and desegregation in the South. other New Orleans business- Newswire photo by Ryan Kambich Through it all, Rosemond es, she turned to her faith Freedom Rider Betty Daniels Rosemond spoke about her desgregation activism during the 1960s in the South. was met with hatred and hos- for guidance, explaining “the Rosemond said. “There was Kennedy, an avid supporter cherishes alongside appearing tility, but her faith helped her Holy Spirit said forgive them, no way we were going to stop. of the movement, who in turn on the Oprah Winfrey Show. to never resort to violence, they know not what they do. All are precious in God’s eyes, called Poplarville officials She closed her talk by play- telling those assembled, “the So that’s what I did.” and we stood for that. If you and warned them that federal ing her favorite song, “I Wish Lord was in the movement.” In 1961 Rosemond became died, you died.” troops would be mobilized if I Knew How it Would Feel Rosemond explained that involved with the Freedom She shared one particularly anything happened to the ac- to be Free” by Nina Simone. she became interested in ac- Riders, a group of young harrowing encounter from the tivists. All those on the Free- Rosemond explained that after tivism during her years as one Black and White activists who road. During a stop on the way dom Ride made it home safely. a lifetime of activism, “I now of only 12 Black students at would ride buses throughout to New Orleans, three of her Rosemond, now 91 years know how it feels to be free.” the LSU New Orleans cam- the South to test if their facili- companions were kidnapped old and living in Cincinnati, Her parting wisdom for pus. She remembered becom- ties were properly desegregat- by a mob in Poplarville, Miss., was inducted into the Ohio those assembled: “Sometimes ing upset that her mother had ed. These activists often risked a “lynching town.” Civil Rights Hall of Fame in people want you to be invis- to sit in the back of her favor- their lives in their work; the Rosemond hid in a nearby 2014. She had the opportuni- ible. I raised my children to ite restaurant, Woolworth’s bus carrying the first Freedom phone booth and called her ty to meet President Barack know, don’t let anyone make Lunch Counter. Riders was firebombed in Ala- headquarters for advice. A Obama in 2011, a memory she you feel invisible.” “I loved her, and I wanted bama, and those who escaped good samaritan hid her in his the best for her,” she said. “I the burning vehicle were beat- truck and drove the remain- would’ve done anything to en by a local mob. ing 75 miles to New Orleans, make things better for her.” Despite the danger, Rose- risking both their lives. Unbe- Faves receives Rosemond became involved mond stood firm in her com- knownst to her, the Freedom with the local chapter of the mitment to justice. “We were Rider headquarters had called Congress of Racial Equality motivated by a higher power,” Attorney General Robert F. 3.5/5 star review BY KEVIN THOMAS was good, but the texture was HUB breaks ground Monday Campus News Editor the exact opposite. Smiling faces ready to do The sandwich was good. It BY HEATHER GAST joining The HUB planning natatorium and more. whatever they can to make wasn’t anything I would email Staff Writer team this January. Besides caring for students’ your day a little bit better are home about, but it was a good The long awaited Health The HUB Team, a collec- general health, The HUB the first thing you see when eat. While eating the sand- United Building (HUB) will tion of administrators, stu- design will follow Physical approaching Faves in the Co- wich wasn’t as mind-blowing- be breaking ground Monday. dent and staff representa- Plant’s principles of sustain- naton Learning Commons ly good as I expected a sand- According to Robert Sheer- tives, has worked tirelessly to ability by recycling a former during the limited operation wich of its size to have to be an, the president of Physi- collect feedback and design a industrial site and following hours this semester. to warrant spending $6 on, I cal Plant, the university has facility that takes care of stu- components of the Leaders Faves will reportedly be did feel good while eating it aimed to build a new recre- dents’ minds, bodies and spir- in Energy and Environmental open during breakfast and because it’s way healthier than ation center since 2005 with its in accordance with Jesuit Design (LEED) Gold stan- dinner hours next semester, most of the other on-campus initial planning in 2015. values. dards. The design of the path- but for the time being, they’re options available. The vision for a unique A strong focus of the proj- ways, greenspace and building open Monday to Thursday All in all, I’d give Faves a combination of a recreation ect is to increase overall stu- intend to maintain the “cam- from 2 to 5 p.m. 3.5 out of 5, with high ex- center, health service clin- dent health with a recreation pus in a park” appeal of the There are only four sec- pectations for the future of ic, and classroom space came center closer to the rest of university. tions in the menu: crepes, the shop. The biggest down- about after the university campus and access to health The HUB will be located salads, paninis and “blends,” side of the eatery is that they health partner, TriHealth, resources, such as wellness in the lot between Universi- which is what they call their only accept cash, X-Cash and joined the conversation in coaches. ty Station and the Commons smoothies. All items in the dining dollars, making it an- 2016. The multi-million dol- Student and staff input has Apartments. Because of prox- crepes and blends sections noying to spend money there lar project is slated to be com- been taken seriously. A fourth- imity to the residence halls, cost $3.95, and all salads and as most people I know rely on pleted by the 2019 fall semes- floor innovation lounge and The HUB will have less park- paninis are $5.95. It’s around their credit cards. ter. outdoor roof garden have ing than O’Connor. the same price as most other The only other downside While combined recreation been added to the building de- A walking path from the eateries, especially for a place is the smoothie, which I’m and health centers are not sign in response to student fo- Cintas parking lots and The using ethically-sourced ingre- hoping they’ll fix. However, new to major universities such cus groups according to Leon. HUB will be in the works to dients. they’d been open for a grand as University of Cincinnati The HUB will be replac- help manage traffic, according I wanted to get a full total of 11 hours when I or- or the Ohio State University, ing McGrath as well as the to Leon. Student activity is taste of what they offered, dered my food. I’m hoping the according to Xavier Director O’Connor Sports Center. The not expected to be interrupt- so I ordered the “Game Day” menu will improve as they of Strategic Communications HUB will be able to better ad- ed by construction. Pedestrian smoothie and a turkey panini. figure out exactly what does Kelly Leon, The HUB will be dress students’ wellness con- and vehicular traffic will be I was a tad bit disappointed and doesn’t work during the unique as it provides space for cerns with a rotating team largely maintained along Cle- that the panini didn’t come break. academic instruction that will of health providers tailored neay. with a side, but that’s prob- On a positive note, the hours better equip students to work to student demand and space Students are encouraged ably because I’m used to the will increase next semes- interprofessionally and pre- for wellness coaches alongside to attend the groundbreak- large portion sizes typical in ter. The sandwich was good, pare them for the workforce. physical and mental health ing ceremony this coming the United States. healthy, ethically sourced and The HUB will house class- clinics. Monday at 2:30 p.m. to hear I’ll start with the bad: the reasonably priced. The staff is rooms for Nursing, Occupa- A pharmaceutical dispensa- speeches from Father Mi- smoothie. It wasn’t smooth, incredibly friendly and seemed tional Therapy, Sports Stud- ry will be available to fill the chael Graham, president, and which might be the reason to be excited about working at ies, Health Administrations most commonly used student student representative Layne that they called it a “blend” a student-run eatery. and Radiologic Technology prescriptions, but there will Downey. The ceremony will instead of a smoothie. It felt Definitely try to eat at classes. TriHealth representa- not be a full pharmacy. The be held at the future home of like I was sucking pulpy ice Faves to support your fel- tives and faculty members of majority of The HUB will be The HUB between Universi- through a straw and chew- low students and ethical- the Biology, Nursing, Occu- devoted to student recreation ty Station and the Commons ing, instead of drinking a ly-sourced-and-run business- pational Therapy and Sports with three full-sized basket- Apartments by the Hoop well-blended beverage. The es, but probably don’t have Studies departments will be ball courts, a running track, a House Butterfly Garden. taste of the actual smoothie one of their smoothies. @xaviernewswire Campus News December 6, 2017 3 Get super jazzed up for Kneebody The seemingly unde nable group is playing as part of the Jazz Music Series

Photo courtesy of kneebody.com Funk-jazz group Kneebody will be playing on Friday as part of the Jazz Music Series. The band, in order of appearance from left to right, is made up of saxophonist Ben Wendel, drummer 1DWH:RRGNH\ERDUGLVW$GDP%HQMDPLQHOHFWULFEDVVLVW.DYHK5DVWHJDUDQGWUXPSHWHU6KDQH(QGVOH\.QHHERG\LVZHOONQRZQIRUKDYLQJDVRXQGWKDWFDQEHGLIÀFXOWWRGHÀQH BY KEVIN THOMAS Kneebody, a one-time And it’s always been just the formed Kneebody in 2001. known for intense sonic land- Campus News Editor Grammy-nominated funk- five of us.” As it seems almost every- scapes of the Radiohead ilk, The Wall Street Journal jazz group, has released eight Other than Endsley on the one has said in reviews or pro- for the rhythmic bombast of wrote that “Putting a finger studio albums and three live trumpet, the band is made up files of this group, they are al- a Squarepusher or Queens of on a band like Kneebody is a albums. Unlike most other of drummer Nate Wood, sax- most undefinable. They seem the Stone Age show and the bit like raising it to the wind. bands, there is no leader to ophonist Ben Wendel, electric to be as familiar with Miles harmonic depth and improvi- At any given moment, the the group. As Shane Endsley, bassist Kaveh Rastegar and Davis’s electric Bitches Brew sational freedom experienced group’s artistic inclinations the band’s trumpeter, says, keyboardist Adam Benjamin. as they are with Elliot Smith, at a Brad Mehldau concert.” can whip in an unpredictable “We are a democratic, equal- The quintet became friends giving them a free, innovative Tickets can be bought in direction,” and they’re playing ly-owned-and-operated band during their time at The East- sound that listeners can bump the box office or online at in the Gallagher Student Cen- with shared leadership. Ev- man School of Music and Cal to and lose themselves in. xavier.edu/musicseriestickets ter Theatre Friday at 8 p.m. as eryone brings in music and Arts, where they began play- According to Kneebody’s for $10 with a student ID or a part of the Music Series. everyone votes on everything. ing together and eventually website, “Their live shows are $35 without. Thank you, Savin Good luck, nerd Staff writer and frequent contributer to the U.S. & World News section Savin Mattozzi is graduating this semester with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies. Typical-     ly, we have graduating students write a senior piece for the Opinions and Editorials section, but Savin opted out. Instead, we will be dedicating the “Week in Review” box to him. Nov. 29, 12:11 a.m. — checked on an intoxicated Savin was an immense help to the Newswire and is leaving Xavier Police investigated student found lying on the us with numerous happy memories of the far too short year the report of a fight behind    sidewalk outside the Domi- and a half he spent working with us. Gallagher Student Center. no’s on Montgomery Road. He is currently looking for a job, so if anyone knows of Two non-students were is-   The student was checked anything good and well-paying, please let him know. Also, sued trespass warnings and Third time’s not by medics, determined to be let us know if you’re interested in writing for the U.S. & sent on their way. OK and released to a room- World News section. He was pretty much the only writer we the charm mate at University Station had. Email us at [email protected]. Nov. 30, 11:25 p.m. — Dec. 2, 1:44 p.m. — for the evening. Two students reported A student who had been their vehicle being followed ejected from the Cross- Dec. 2, 7:33 p.m. — by another vehicle from the town Shootout twice at- Xavier Police and Cincinnati interstate to campus. The tempted to sneak back Fire and Rescue checked on area was searched, but the into the arena a third an intoxicated student found suspect was unable to be lo- time and was taken into in Smith Hall. The student cated. custody, transported to was checked by medics, their room in Brockman determined to be OK and Dec. 1, 1:36 p.m. — An Hall and released to Res- transported to their off-cam- employee reported that idence Life. The student pus residence on Cleneay they received an email was charged with tres- Avenue, where they were re- harrassing them. An inves- passing and underage leased to a roommate. tigation is pending. consumption of alcohol and will be referred to Dec. 2, 11:17 p.m. — Dec. 2, 12:55 a.m. — Residence Life. Norwood Fire and Rescue Xavier Police and Resi- transported an underage dence Life checked on the with a friend. Residence Life intoxicated student found well-being of an underage will follow up. passed out in the grass out- intoxicated student in Hus- side of McGrath Health and man Hall. The student was Dec. 2, 1:02 a.m. — Xavi- Wellness Center to Mer- determined to be OK to er Police, Norwood Police and cy-Rookwood Hospital. Res- Photo courtesy of Savin Mattozzi spend the night in the room Norwood Fire and Rescue idence Life was notified. Our beloved staff writer Savin Mattozzi is graduating this semester. 4 December 6, 2017 Opinions and Editorials xaviernewswire.com A White Girl’s Guide series nal reection Privilege is blinding. If special VIP sticker, yours getting them, but to whom to educate you. mean you cannot participate you’ve lived your entire life would lose its meaning! No much is given, much is re- 5) People get really angry in conversations about race. with a VIP sticker on your longer would you get extra quired, and treating everyone when you talk about privilege Being straight doesn’t mean back, that you never knew nice treatment or a leg up in equally is not only biblical because it is very uncomfort- you can’t stand with those was there or knew any differ- the workforce! How dare they but essential to a healthy and able to question the rules that who aren’t. Being Christian ent, but the rest of the world take away the significance of democratic society. our own success hinges upon. doesn’t mean you cannot cele- treated you your stick- Top 10 Things I’ve 6) My own willingness to brate other faiths. Going to an more kind- er! You may Learned: question my privilege on a expensive school doesn’t mean ly, you may It’s not that you cry out “You 1) Storytelling is liberat- public forum has given oth- that everyone here is wealthy. assume that didn’t work hard, socialist!” or ing. Most people will testify ers permission to ask difficult Being able-bodied doesn’t what made it’s that non-VIP- any number to their struggles and their questions themselves. mean you can ignore the need the difference of defensive triumphs if you listen. It is 7) Calling someone racist, for accessibility on campus. was your be- sticker-toting comments at healing for both the storytell- sexist or homophobic isn’t Being privileged isn’t a havior. people worked anyone hand- er and the witness of story. helpful. It is detrimental to death sentence to being rele- If you re- ing out VIP 2) It’s a beautiful, vulnera- having any level of effective vant in social justice. We are alized you hard, too, and stickers on ble thing to ask the questions conversation with the person. all global citizens, and it is our were treated their work was street cor- you don’t want to ask. Ask Do not affront the audience responsibility to stand with better, you often ignored and ners. Luckily, with the intention to under- you desire to educate. and for each other as brothers may have as- I’m not ask- stand, not exclusively to reply. 8) Everyone is, to some de- and sisters. sumed it was second guessed. ing for a so- 3) Before asking for anoth- gree, racist, sexist, homopho- because you cialist society. er’s story, you must first know bic, etc., because everyone is worked hard to get where you I’m merely requesting that your own. Don’t consume or biased. In acknowledging our are, failing to acknowledge we, as individuals, offer kind- appropriate their stories but implicit bias and committing the role of the VIP sticker. ness, justice for all members rather use their stories for to a daily fight to counter- It’s not that you didn’t work of society, equal pay for equal connection and share your act our initial inclinations so hard, it’s that non-VIP-stick- work, representation in media stories back. Storytelling is deeply ingrained in the fabric er-toting people worked hard, that reflects the real makeup essential to conquering the of our culture that we forget too, and their work was often of society and a willingness greatest divides of our nation. it exists, we are progressing. ignored and second guessed. for those with VIP stickers to 4) Allow marginalized peo- 9) It isn’t wrong to be bi- If you had a VIP sticker on have empathy for and aware- ple to tell their stories when- ased, it’s only wrong not to Brittany Wells is a your back, you’d also be less ness of the marginalized. The ever possible, and if you have question it. Untamed bias first-year Montessori ed- hurts the marginalized friends ucation major and staff likely to want to distribute a accomplishments of the priv- the means to provide that op- writer for the Newswire VIP sticker to everyone. If ileged are not invalidated by portunity, you should. Howev- around us. from Cincinnati. everyone got to wear YOUR the advantages they had in er, it isn’t their responsibility 10) Being White doesn’t

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Features Editor Copy Editors Mission Statement For Your Information THE STAFF Monica Schweiger Sylvia Chemweno, Colleen The Xavier Newswire is The Xavier Newswire is FitzGerald, Ryan Kambich, committed to reporting the published weekly through- Editor-in-Chief Opinions & Editorials Thom Koester, Maddy Lan- news as well as explain out the school year, ex- Jessica Griggs Editor caster, Savin Mattozzi and LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDG- cept during vacations and Abrena Rowe 6RÀD2UGRQH] ers. In addition, through ÀQDO H[DPV E\ WKH VWX- Managing Editor publishing opposing view- dents of Xavier University, Ellen Siefke Sports Editor Head Photo Editor points and opinions, the 3800 Victory Parkway, Luke Feliciano Sydney Sanders Newswire hopes to fos- Cincinnati, OH 45207. Head Copy Editor ter a dialogue on campus Email us at newswire@ Olivia Knestrict Online Editor Distribution Manager among students, faculty xavier.edu Trever McKenzie Max Bruns and staff. Arts & Entertainment *The Newswire has made Editor Staff Writers Business & Advertising Advertising the decision to stray from Riley Head Jack Dunn, Paul Fritschner, Manager Advertising inquiries can be the AP Style Guide when Alex Hale, Erica Lampert, Kate Sanders sent to the business and printing the words White Campus News Editors Sam Martini, Donnie advertising manager, Kate and Black in reference to Hannah Paige Michels Menke, Soondos Mulla-Os- Adviser Sanders, at newswire-ad- groups of people. We have Kevin Thomas sman and Jason Smith John Stowell [email protected]. decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Sports December 6, 2017 5 Xavier welcomes new inductees Holloway, Abdul-Rahim, Hampton, Conaton & Bykowski enshrined into HoF was an impactful offensive BY ONNIE ENKE D M lineman for three seasons. He Staff Writer helped lead Xavier to multiple The 2017-18 Xavier Ath- big wins, including victories letic Hall of Fame class will over nationally-ranked Bos- be inducted this Saturday ton College and Louisville. during halftime of the men’s However, Conaton’s impact basketball game against the on Xavier goes well beyond University of Colorado. the football field. He served This year’s class includes as interim president of the former basketball players Tu university before James Hoff Holloway and Rashid Ab- was hired. He also served as dul-Rahim (formerly known the chairman for the Board of as Mark Daniels), former Trustees from 1985 to 2004 volleyball player Jill Hamp- and was given an honorary ton, former football player doctorate by Xavier. Michael Conaton and former Bykowski had a stellar ath- letic career, competing for the rifle team member Matt By- 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIVEQDWLRQFRP kowski. NCAA title in air rifle three )RUPHU;DYLHUJXDUG7X+ROORZD\KHDGOLQHVWKH;DYLHU+DOORI)DPHLQGXFWLRQFODVV+ROORZD\SOD\HG consecutive years from 1988 Holloway, the most recent IRU;DYLHUIURPDQGLVFXUUHQWO\WKHSURJUDP·VVL[WKDOOWLPHOHDGLQJVFRUHUZLWKSRLQWV graduate in this class, played to 1990. He was named a for Xavier from 2008 to 2012. career victories and reach- He helped lead Xavier to son, she led Xavier to a 25-6 team captain twice and helped He remains one of the best ing three Sweet-16s and four several big victories, includ- record and an A-10 title to lead Xavier to its first NCAA players Xavier basketball has NCAA tournaments. ing the team’s first holiday clinch the tournament berth. championship in the 1990 ever had, ranking sixth on Abdul-Rahim, who went tournament win in 1978. Ab- She is one of Xavier vol- season, when the team fin- the all-time scoring list with by Mark Daniels during his dul-Rahim was selected by leyball’s best all-around play- ished ranked fifth. 1,833 career points and third career, graduated from Xavi- the Kansas City Kings in the ers, ranking in the top 10 in Bykowski was an NRA on Xavier’s all-time assist list er in 1979. He stands at 12th 1979 NBA draft but never multiple categories. Hampton Collegiate All-American se- with 550 in his career. on the all-time scoring list played a regular season game ranks eighth in kills at 1,358 lection his senior year and He also holds the best free- with 1,690 points after be- for the team. for her career and fourth was named Xavier’s top male throw percentage in program ing passed by Trevon Bluiett Hampton, now Jill Bakker, in career attack attempts at student-athlete in 1990. He history at 85 percent. He’s earlier this season. He’s also helped lead Xavier volleyball 3,930. was also an all-conference also one of the winningest fourth on Xavier’s all-time to its first NCAA tournament Conaton, after whom the performer each of his four players ever, capturing 100 steals list with 202. appearance in 2001. That sea- Learning Commons is named, seasons at Xavier. Track opens indoor season XU swims at WNC BY JACK DUNN in the prelims in both the 100 Staff Writer fly and 100 back with a time The men’s and women’s of 55.37 in both events. In the swimming teams performed C finals for each event, she well last week, with nine improved both her times and swimmers competing at the finishes. She took fifth in the Swimming Winter National 100 fly in 54.9 seconds and Championships at Ohio State. seventh in the 100 back in The Musketeers captured 55.03 seconds. five top-10 spots at the event, The relay squads also which lasted from Nov. 29 to placed in the top 10 on Friday. Dec. 2. The women’s squad made up The men’s squad opened of sophomores Emily Con- up the meet with the 200 ners and Abigail Garner as medley and 400-medley re- well as Gaertner and senior lays on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30. Paxtyn Drew placed sixth in The 400-medley team 200 free. consisting of juniors Nathan The men’s 200 free made Runyon, Matthew Dyer, Da- up of Johans, Dyer, Bunnell vid Bunnell and Sam Johans and Hernandez placed eighth. claimed the 10th spot with a The same relay teams time of 3:21.77. claimed two more top-10

3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIJR[DYLHUFRP The Musketeers had five spots on Saturday, with the 7KH;DYLHUPHQ·VDQGZRPHQ·VWUDFNWHDPVKDGWKHLUÀUVWLQGRRUPHHWRIWKHVHDVRQODVWZHHNHQGDWWKH swimmers competing in women’s team claiming sixth 0DVWRGRQ2SHQHULQ)RUW:D\QH,QG7KH0XVNHWHHUVFDPHDZD\ZLWKÀYHÀUVWSODFHÀQLVKHVIURPWKHHYHQW different individual events again the 400 free relay and on Friday. Junior Caroline the men’s claiming ninth for BY TIM KRAMER long distance runners were as sophomore Jane Onders Gaertner became the first the same event. Staff Writer able to follow up Taylor’s and senior Brooke Hines, also female swimmer in program The Musketeers will com- Both the Xavier men’s and performance with first-place had good starts to their sea- history to qualify for the fi- pete in their next tri-meet women’s track teams opened finishes. son by placing third in their nals at Winter Nationals. against IUPUI and Ball State their winter indoor seasons Junior Grant Stapleton fin- respective distance races. She claimed the 23rd spot in Indianapolis on Jan. 5. at the Mastodon Opener last ished first in the 800-meter Xavier head track coach weekend. run with a time of 1:58.57, Ryan Orner was not com- The event was held in Fort and junior Grayson Jenkins pletely satisfied with the Wayne, Ind., at the Athletic took home the 3000-meter team’s performance, even Center Fieldhouse. The Mus- run with a time of 8:56.75. with several first-place finish- keteers were able to post five On the women’s side, the ers. first-place finishers over the Musketeers also had an im- He asserted that both the weekend, three on the men’s pressive weekend with two men’s and the women’s teams side and two on the women’s first-place finishes by upper- have “a lot of work to do” in side. classmen. preparation for the upcoming Upperclassmen led the Junior Kaitlyn Magrane indoor season. way throughout the weekend tallied a time of 26.68 sec- Xavier will return to action with all first-place finishers onds in the 200-meter dash. on Jan. 12-13 at the Kentucky being experienced runners On the distance side, senior invitational in Lexington, Ky. for the Xavier team. Junior Sarah Clark was victorious in The team hopes to learn from Chris Taylor placed first in the one-mile run with a time opening weekend competition Newswire photo by Jack Dunn the 60-meter dash with a of 5:23.21. and continue to improve as 7KH PHQ·V DQG ZRPHQ·V VZLPPLQJ WHDPV KDG D VROLG RXWLQJ DW WKH time of 7.04 seconds. Two Other Xavier athletes, such the season progresses. :LQWHU1DWLRQDO&KDPSLRQVKLSVFODLPLQJÀYHWRSÀQLVKHVODVWZHHN 6 December 6, 2017 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com A beginner’s guide to Star Wars If you want to take part in all the hype of the new lm, here’s how to get started BY LUKE FELICIANO supernatural abilities known to accompany him so the training of his Padawan fall of the Galactic Empire. Sports Editor as “.” The use it that he can learn the ways Anakin Skywalker to become , now a general in evil ways, and the Jedi use it of the Force and bestows the a Jedi Knight. This series of the movement, If you’re an uncultured for good. gift of his father’s takes the viewer through the is on a constant search for the swine like me (well, that is The original trilogy focus- onto Luke. Basically, Skywalk- background story of the orig- whereabouts of Luke Sky- until last winter break) and es on the conflict between a er is one of the only people inal trilogy and finally eclips- walker, who has gone missing. haven’t seen any of George revolutionary force known as you would want to bring a ing with the that This film features a new Lucas’ blockbuster movies in the attempting sword to a gun fight. ultimately results in turning characters , an indepen- the Star Wars franchise, here to topple the Empire. Before the pair heads off to a brash and power-hungry dent scavenger with a mys- is some helpful background , a native , the home planet of Anakin to the Dark Side of terious background, and info so you don’t have to be of the planet , makes the princess, the pair recruits the Force to become Darth , a ex-clone in the First that guy who talks during the contact with an enigma and goods smuggler and Vader. Orders’ army who joins the whole movie. legendary Jedi Master Obi- his furry Wookie companion, The Sequel trilogy which rebel cause after making con- The first Star Wars movie, Wan (Ben) Kenobi after he , to take them to is the newest installment, tact with resistance pilot Poe Star Wars: Episode IV: A New finds a message encoded inside the planet. After some mis- Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is Dameron. The heroes are Hope, debuted in 1977 and a addressed to Kenobi haps, they take off on Solo’s a part of, kicked off in 2015 fighting against a Vader-like had people begging for more. from Princess Leia, the leader ship, the Millenium Falcon. with Episode VII: The Force enemy in . The setting for this movie is of the Rebel Alliance. Kenobi The original trilogy fol- Awakens. Episode VIII: The Last Jedi in an unnamed intergalactic reveals to Luke that he was lows Skywalker and his band In this movie, a new main picks up directly after the universe, and a dictatorship a good friend of his father’s of pals as they work endless- cast of characters is intro- events in The Force Awakens. known as the Galactic Empire before he was slaughtered by ly to defeat the brutal Darth duced. However, familiar fac- Rey has successfully located has arisen to control the gal- . Vader. es such as Princess Leia, Han Luke Skywalker and is train- axy. The Empire is headed by Despite some reluctance, After about a 15-year hia- Solo and (SPOILER) eventu- ing to be a Jedi herself to take Sith Lord Darth Vader, who Skywalker, eventually joins tus, Lucas brought the fran- ally Luke Skywalker return. down the new and has a firm grasp over the he- Kenobi to rendezvous with the chise back and created the The Force Awakens takes restore peace to the Republic. roic faction in the series, the rebel force and save Princess prequel trilogy beginning in place 30 years after the events As far as the cast is concerned, Jedi, who are headed by Mas- Leia, who is being held hos- 1999 with Star Wars: Episode I: of Episode VI. The conflict still many of the same faces will be ter and are fighting to tage aboard the , The Phantom Menace. ensues, but this time, the First returning to the screen. The end the Sith regime. Both of which is the main ship of the This trilogy follows the Order is trying to eliminate film is set to be released in these opposing forces harness Empire. Kenobi wants Sky- young Obi-Wan Kenobi and the New Republic after the theaters Dec. 15. Navigating the Star Wars universe in Light speed The Star Wars world spans many decades and is quite convoluted. Let sta writer Jack Dunn be your guide through the the galaxy that is far, far away Obi -Wan and Anakin Prequels Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Comics (2016) Jinn uncover a long-thought dead enemy in their efforts to liberate the planet of Episode I: The Phantom and its Queen Amidala from the evil blockade of the Trade Federation. Along the way, the Jedi discover someone who can bring back balance to Menace (1999) the Force. Episode II: Attack of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV Obi-Wan Kenobi fulfills his promise to Qui-Gon and begins training Clones (2002) show (2008-2014) his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, in the ways of the Jedi. Throughout many successes and failures, the two become like brothers, and Anakin Episode III: Revenge of begins to understand the kind of power he now wields. the Sith (2005) Star Wars Battlefront II Following the Originals Video Game (2017)events of , the Solo: A Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Imperial special forces Inferno Squadron This movie has yet must find new ways to continue the fight Story (2018) to be released but de- (1977) against the Rebellion while questioning if tails the early days of they are truly fighting for the right side. Han Solo before he meets Luke Skywalker. It will include appearances by classic characters Episode V: The Empire such as Chewbacca, and the Millenium Falcon as Han tries to find his foot- Strikes Back (1980) ing as a new smuggler in the galaxy. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) TV Series This is the tale of a rag-tag group (2014-2018)of Rebels banding together to form Sequels Phoenix squadron. A Jedi named Kanan discovers a force sensitive boy and begins training him in hopes of finding Episode VII: The Force a way to successfully fight back against the Empire. New and old heroes and villains duke it out in this lead-up to Awakens (2015) . Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Rogue One: A Star Wars (2017) An Imperial Engineer on its super weapon, the Death Story (2016)Star, betrays the Empire and gives his daughter the se- cret to destroying it. But first, she must help form a rag-tag team of Rebels to band together and steal the plans in a daring raid of an Imperial base. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment December 6, 2017 7 The Last Jedi prepares to storm the box o ce A lot of speculation surrounds the new lm, so here’s what we know for sure BY RILEY HEAD explores her A&E Editor ability with The newest installment of the Force. A How many the Star Wars saga, The Last trailer shows Jedi, will feature a combina- us Luke walk- BB8 droids tion of the old and new cast. ing aboard the All the new favorites like Rey Millennium and Finn will be returning to Falcon for the can you the screen alongside charac- first time in ters that have been there from thirty years, so the very start such as Princess we know that nd? Leia, Luke Skywalker and R2- Skywalker will D2. The newest film will also be returning, The adorable little introduce a new cast of char- most likely to droid is hidden acters. Vice Admiral Amilyn an emotional Holdo, an “enimagtic” comput- reunion with througout the er hacker known as DJ, and a his sister. Resistance mechanic named In The Last issue. See if you who teams up with Jedi we hope Finn will all join the iconic to learn a lot can nd them all! cast. more about 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI3DUDGHFRP Rey. Her mys- $VHULHVRIPRYLHSRVWHUVKDYHEHHQUHOHDVHGOHDGLQJXSWRWKHÀOP·VUHOHDVHRQ'HF The phrase “the last Jedi” 7KHSRVWHUVKDYHKHOSHGLQWURGXFHIDQVWRQHZFKDUDFWHUVDQGDOOXGHWRSRVVLEOHSORWV seems to directly refer to Luke terious back- Skywalker, so the film will most ground was powerful control of the Force All of this is leading to likely delve into his pain at the alluded to in The Force Awak- of anyone in the saga thus far. an escalation of violence be- tragic loss of all his Padawans ens, prompting a hurricane of Kylo Ren has been set up as tween the First Order and as well as his activity while speculation theories to form her equal, so it is likely that the Resistance. It has been living on his secluded island. around her parentage. One of he will contribute to her jour- alluded to that Rey and Kylo The last film left off with Rey the strongest theory camps ney with the Force. If he per- Ren both struggle with their and Luke meeting for the first is that she is the daughter of suades her to the Dark Side personal identities and where time, and trailers have shown none other than Luke Sky- or she continues to exist in their allegiances truly lie. We Rey honing her Lightsaber walker. Released movie post- the Light remains to be seen. can expect a few glorious bat- skills on Luke’s island. It is ers and trailers also hint at Some have suggested that Rey tle scenes as the two find their expected that Luke will begin Rey’s struggle with the Dark may become a “Grey Jedi,” places in the expansive uni- the process of training her to Side. It has been hinted that who walks the line between verse of Dark and Light. her fullest ability while she the heroine posseses the most the Dark and the Light.

Soundtrack to the stars Sta Predictions These iconic lms are host Jess Griggs Soondos Mulla-Ossman to some even more iconic Rey is Luke Skywalker’s daugh- The princess with the blue lightsa- ter, and she is going to be the most ber is going to destroy all the bad soundtracks. Here are a few. powerful Jedi of all time, the last things with that orange robot with one. Princess Leia will have the the dome swivelly head and the most epic of exits from the film se- beepy noises. I guess the furry guy ries, as she rightfully should. can come too, but I think he’s just going to be there for comic relief. (Vader’s Theme) Hannah Paige Michels All of the bad guys will be wear- ing black cloaks. I hope that Boogie This score, along with the accompanied masked breath- You get a bionic hand and YOU Storm dance team from ing, is a sure sign that the bad guys are coming. The song get a bionic hand. Also Rey. Rey’s Britain’s Got Talent cameo in this. accompanies Darth Vader throughout the film and is now gonna get a bionic hand. Gener- associated with impending doom. al Leia is for sure gonna die, but she won’t be killed by Kylo Ren. Luke Feliciano Aaaand we are gonna see some mad As the movie title suggests, the Jedi Star Wars Main Theme Phasma action in this installment Order will dissolve, but a secret order One of the most famous theme songs of all time, this since we were so deprived in The of the good guys will be formed. Luke score by will take you back to your first Force Awakens. Skywalker will return from seclusion memories of the movies. Full of hope and upbeat tempos, to kill Kylo Ren. this song will get you ready to take on a whole universe of Riley Head evil and restore balance to the Force . Kevin Thomas Rey will rise as the hero the galaxy desperately needs. As Luke Luke Skywalker is going to die in Cantina Song Skywalker’s trainee, she will defeat the same manner as Obi-Wan—fight- ing his former padawan, Kylo Ren. The upbeat mantra appears in the original films. Figrin Kylo Ren and leave a gaping hole in D’an and the Modal Nodes (a fictional band of Bith aliens) the First Order. Her internal strug- This will probably be how the mov- ie ends, and allow for the torch to be play this in the grungy cantina scene while deals are made gle with the Dark Side will make and enemies forged. her the ultimate heroine. passed on to the next generation, giv- ing Rey even more motivation to bet- ter her skills and take down the Em- pire or the Federation or whatever the Ellen Siefke hell they’re calling it these days. Yoda’s Theme Han Solo comes back to life, re- An iconic charachter deserves an iconic theme. Yoda’s veals his true identity as the leg- song is grounding and soothing, much as his sage presence endary Darth Plageuis and success- Abrena Rowe is throughout the film. My favorite score of the movie, it is. fully raises Carrie Fisher from the Long-time Star Wars fans will tear dead. After accepting applause and up the first time Carrie Fisher appears gratitude from fans everywhere, he on screen. All the scenes with her rides off into the twin sunsets of character will hold a more powerful Tatooine in the Millenium Falcon. stance to the movie 8 December 6, 2017 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com Best video games Coolest inventions from the Dark side across the Galaxy There’s a whole universe of cool memorabilia to explore BY KEVIN THOMAS Campus News Editor Lightsaber Chopsticks With these lightsaber chopsticks, you can finally play with your food in a way that no parent can get mad. They’re nine inch- es long and based on Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber from the prequels. Sound effects are not included and must be made by the user.

Photos courtesy of Amazon.com Photo courtesy of Edgecast.com The 2005 video game allows players to truly enter the Star Wars universe by playing as a Battle Droid invading Naboo or Rebels invading . Players can choose whether they align with the Dark Side or the Light Side. Wookie Cookies Cookbooks From the titular treats to milkshakes to Han-burg- BY JACK DUNN two trilogies in brick form. For (Raven Software, 2003) ers, this cookbook series has it all. Put on your aprons, fire up Before Disney bought Star Staff Writer example, and spoiler alert for the oven and prepare for the feasts to come. Invite your friends Wars in 2012, it did away with , Darth over for a movie watching party, and you’re set. 1. Star Wars Battlefront Vader doesn’t tell Luke that he the old expanded universe 2 (Pandemic, 2005) is his father; instead, he takes that was set by . It’s No, this game is not the re- out a picture of Anakin Sky- too bad, because this game is cent disaster EA’s Battlefront walker and Padme and shows one of the first to tell what Darth Vader Toaster Do you need a toaster? Why not buy one in the shape of Darth 2. This game was released in it to him. This kind of hu- happened in the years follow- Vader’s head that spits out Star Wars emblazoned bread? 2005 by Pandemic Studios to mor is packed in with bonus- ing Return of the Jedi. I won’t There’s no reason not to much critical acclaim and is es that include an arena mode spoil much of the story, but buy it. It even has set- widely considered to be the where you can fight a friend this game allows you to create tings so you can choose Star Wars game that all other in co-op, levels that were cut a new Padawan learner who whether you want your Star Wars games are compared from the first two games and attends Luke Skywalker’s new toast on the Dark Side or to. Allowing players to play as an unlockable Indiana Jones Jedi Academy on 4. It is the Light Side. Battle Droids invading Naboo character. This game holds a here where you will go on var- or Rebels on Endor, this game special place in my heart, and ious missions for Luke, using had it all. Ever wonder what it’s great that it’s available for either Light Side or Dark Side would happen if heroes from download in the iOS and Goo- abilities. This game is a clas- both eras duked it out in the gle Play stores. sic and has both a Light Side Cantina from A and Dark Side ending, and is New Hope? What if you want- 3. Star Wars: Empire at worth every penny of $9.99 ed to play as a Wampa from War Gold Pack (Petro- to download on Steam. The Empire Strikes Back and glyph Games, 2006) just punch Rebels into obliv- Now this game is a little 5. Star Wars: Knights I Will Not Be Your Father Condom ion for invading the ice planet more obscure than the oth- of the Old Republic There’s no better way to let your ? Want to fly an X-wing ers on this list, but that does (Bioware, 2003) motivations be known than giv- into an Imperial Star De- not make it any less fun. This This game answers a ques- ing another person this product, stroyer, land and destroy its is a real-time strategy game tion that not many people although you should probably not shields from the inside while that literally lets you live out ask: what was the Star Wars give this on a first date, and only fighting off Storm Troopers, Star Wars, as you are the com- universe like 4000 years be- once the two of you have dis- then steal a TIE Fighter and mander of an army and must fore Luke Skywalker board- cussed whether that’s even an op- destroy the bridge while be- secure the Galaxy for good or ed the in tion on the table. Consent is sexy. ing shot at from all around? evil. Even though the game A New Hope? Knights of the You can find out the answers has an interesting campaign Old Republic an action RPG to these questions, do all this mode, it truly shines in the that tells the story of the and more in this original Bat- Galactic Conquest mode. It Jedi and Sith Wars, and your tlefront 2. Even though this is here where you must pick a character’s quest to find the Star Wars Virtual Reality game is more than 10 years side, create armies and battle legendary Star Forge to use This new video game allows you to fully immerse yourself in old, it is available on Steam for for planets on the ground and for either the Light Side or the Star Wars universe. With the headset comes the handle of a only $9.99 to download. in space. Its expansion, Forces the Dark. Knight of the Old lightsaber that you can use to hone your skills until you become of Corruption, introduces the Republic takes you to new and a Jedi Master. 2. : never-before-seen — or heard familiar planets, and introduc- The Complete Saga from since — Zann Consor- es some of the more memora- (Tell Tale Games, tium, allowing you to create ble characters in the Star Wars 2007) new ways of conquering the universe. My personal favorite This game combines my Galaxy through crime. This charcter? HK-47, the assassin two favorite games of all time, classic is available for down- droid you meet who wants to LEGO Star Wars 1 and 2, and load on Steam for $19.99, but kill all organic life, or “Meat- adds tons of bonus features. watch for sales when The Last bags”, he meets. Knights of This game tells the stories of Jedi comes out. the Old Republic is available the first six movies in endear- for download on Steam and on ing fashio, not using any dia- 4. Star Wars Jedi the iOS/Google Play store for logue to humorously recap the Knight: Jedi Academy $9.99. App Controlled BB8 Feel like Rey with this completely life- like BB8 droid. He is controlled by an app on your phone, and he can follow you around as your trusted sidekick while you tackle finals week. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment December 6, 2017 9 My Star Wars Story Feminism isn’t so far, far away The impact of strong female leads in the lms Everyone has been a ected by this franchise BY HANNAH PAIGE MICHELS ly enough. Rogue One as her own person. in some way. We asked members of the Xavi- Campus News Editor And Padmé wasn’t really While there is nothing wrong much better. Despite adding with buddy-buddy movies er community to share their stories. In a galaxy far, far away — another female character to the or promoting the lessons of also known as the year 1975, frontline — one with Leia-es- loyalty, respect and trust as Luke Skywalker was briefly que spunk, a heaping dose of depicted through a wonder- written as a female charac- compassion and enough badas- ful friendship or relationship, Emma Cary ter. Even 40 years ago, “in a sery to take back her throne in Jyn is undoubtedly the center (pathetically) different time,” Naboo — Padmé’s ultimate of her own story. Garber says Junior Chemistry Major realized that role is to be abused by her that, in Jyn’s story, there is not I fell in love with Star Wars when my uncle super-fan intro- his draft for Star Wars was brooding antihero husband a dynamic duo that defines the duced my brother and me to the franchise when we were kids. wrongfully dominated by and die while birthing his chil- movie. “That is because, sim- Any time we were able to see my uncle, we always played with male characters, which caused dren. ply but powerfully, it is Jyn his and watched the movies. Naturally, I became him to briefly change Luke’s And then came Rey and who defines the movie.” a fan of the most skilled, powerful and all-around best char- gender. While this change The Force Awakens — or, as Much like Rey, Jyn is not acter: Darth Vader. His son, on the other hand…he’s quite was temporary, it did lead to some have come to call it — in need of saving. “She is no whiney. the creation of Princess Leia The Feminism Awakens. Rey is damsel; even when things get and ultimately paved the path depicted as an independent, dire, we do not see her in dis- for Rey in The Force Awakens tough and brave character. As tress,” Garber says. Much like John Stowell and in Rogue One. a scavenger, Rey clearly has Rey, Jyn is dressed in clothing Newswire adviser Rey and Jyn are seen as vic- been taking care of herself that she can actually fight in The first Star Wars, which I saw in 1977 in a packed movie tories for female (i.e., not a white theater in Kokomo, Ind., left me and everyone else with our representation dress or metal mouths hanging open. I remember being blown away by the in the Star Wars bikini) and is a special effects, especially the penultimate Rebel attack on the universe and fully realized Death Star. No one had ever seen anything like it in a theater were met with character made before. Now, when I see the movie on cable, it all looks so great praise from with grit, kind- quaint and old-fashioned. But I still remember that feeling, fans and film ness and direc- even now. critics alike. But tion. some say that However, in Star Wars was terms of Jyn’s feminist all along, carrying on of Dave Powell that these reboots Rey’s legacy in Improv Professor were merely car- forging a path Actually, I can read because of Star Wars. When my mom was rying on themes for women in a teaching me the alphabet I could not learn it, and she moti- from A New male-dominat- vated me by telling me that I could not see Star Wars until Hope that were ed galaxy, Rogue I learned my alphabet. For some reason I knew how awe- well-established One barely pass- some Star Wars was before I had seen it because of my older by Princess Leia. es the Bechdel brother. The first time I had a chance to see it, she did not let After all, Test. This test, me watch it. Second time, apparently I rattled it off just like though Leia Photo courtesy of gannett.com named for car- that, so I know my alphabet because of Star Wars. I think Star was a damsel in distress before for quite some time. She even toonist Alison Bechdel, re- Wars is the American Myth. It is pretty much all myths from Han Solo and Luke Skywalker tells Han Solo, “I think I can quires that a work of fiction all cultures wrapped up into one from Joseph Campbell. Star came to her rescue, it was Leia handle myself,” when he offers feature 1. at least two women Wars is as old as I am. who ultimately saved the gang a before a battle. And 2. who talk to each other 3. by taking matters into her Han, knowing fully well that about something other than a own hands and blasting a hole Rey is beyond capable, tells man. through the garbage com- her, “That’s why I’m giving it Rogue One nearly fails this pactor. Leia is a consistently to you.” test because conversations be- feisty and strong-willed lead- Rey was the hero we tween women are practically er, characteristics embodied thought we needed but not nonexistent. The original tril- by her royalty and her actions necessarily the one we de- ogy fails the test in all three as she helps plan an attack on served. We deserved better. movies, but the prequel tril- the Death Star. Rey is a defense against Finn’s ogy actually passes the test But is this really enough? inappropriately timed chival- in each of its films — which Especially when compared to ry, saying, “I know how to run is possibly its sole crowning her male counterparts who ar- without you holding my hand.” achievement. en’t serving as enslaved toys She is a gutsy pilot at the helm Despite these technicali- while wearing a metal bikini of the Millennium Falcon. She ties and shortcomings, The or uttering the famous words, took up space as a complex Force Awakens and Rogue One “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, protagonist in a blockbuster are making amazing strides in you’re my only hope,” (which film without being simply a to- telling the stories of women go over her brother’s head ken female character. She was as authentic characters with when all he can acknowledge the realization of a fanbase, depth, complexity and pur- Alan Gonzalez is her beauty instead of the and ultimately a society, that pose. Far gone is the tokenism Senior Marketing Major fate of the galaxy). craved a female character who of females from the original I was at Sam’s Club with my mom and brother when I was 5 In the Ted Talk “How was real and powerful and in- saga and the exploitation of years old, and when we were riding the cart around we noticed Movies Teach Manhood,” spiring. these characters at the hands a VHS stack of movies. I was shuffling through the movies Colin Stokes poses a question Rey was a good start, but of the sausage party sur- and found a movie called Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom wondering what his 3-year- she was not enough. Then rounding them. Menace. I looked at the back and saw a still shot of Qui-Gon, old son is taking away from came Jyn Erso. Rey and Jyn Erso are in- Obi-Wan and Darth Maul fighting. We bought the movie, and . “First of all, and most ob- credible characters whose I have been hooked ever since. “Is he picking up on the viously: Jyn is the star of this stories are inspiring tales of fact that there are only boys Star Wars story,” Megan Gar- heroism, bravery and compas- in the universe except for ber of The Atlantic says. “It is sion. These are the stories we Aunt Beru,” Stokes asks, “and her story, fundamentally: She need to be telling, and these Olivia Knestrict of course this princess, who’s is the axis around which ev- are the characters who should really cool, but who kind of erything else spins.” Garber be telling them. While there Senior Criminal Justice Major waits around through most says this is unique because is plenty of room for more I actually didn’t see any of the Star Wars movies until I was of the movie so that she can “previous installments have all, diversity among these hero- in college, but the original Star Wars: Battlefront I and II games award the hero with a medal in some way, revolved around ines, the last two installments are where my love for the story and characters began. I re- and a wink, to thank him for male-and-female couples: Leia in the Star Wars world are, member spending countless hours sitting on a beanbag chair saving the universe, which he and Luke, Leia and Han, Pad- without a doubt, steering in- with my older brother and immersing ourselves in the Star does by the magic that he was mé and Anakin, Rey and Finn.” tergalactic stories in the right Wars universe. There’s a five-year age difference between my born with?” Even when Rey made direction. And while the prog- brother and me, so our shared love for Star Wars: Battlefront Princess Leia was a good strides in The Force Awakens, ress may not be moving at hy- was special because it gave us a unique opportunity to connect start, but her role in the Star there was something tru- perspeed, we may not be that and spend time together. Wars universe was never real- ly special about Jyn’s role in far, far away. 10 December 6, 2017 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com Star Wars by the numbers By Donnie Menkie, Sta Writer $6,669,309,200 A er adjusting for ination, this is how much Star 8 Wars has made at the box oce. is makes it the e total number highest grossing franchise ever, more than other of Star Wars- themed rides popular franchises such as Harry Potter, James and, coming Bond, Star Trek and the Marvel movies. soon, parks in Disneylands $7,500 around the e amount of money James Earl Jones was world. paid to voice Darth Vader without adjusting for 1,308 ination. Jones completed all his lines in two e number of minutes it would take to watch every movie in and a half hours. the Star Wars saga, including e Clone Wars, Rogue One and e Last Jedi. at equates to 21 hours and 48 minutes.

200+ e number of pages in the original screenplay. Because most screenplays are about half this size, George Lucas cut the last two acts that would eventually become the basis for e Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

$10,000 12 e total number of minutes 7 Oscar wins for the series, with e amount Harrison Ford was paid for his role Darth Vader appears on screen the majority being won by the in the original Star Wars. original movie, A New Hope. in the the original movie (without ination), despite being one of the main characters.

e number of people who knew Vader was Luke’s father prior to the scene 3 being shot. George Lucas, Irvin Kershner and Gary Kurtz were the only people who knew of the twist before shooting. To keep it secret, as few people as possible were told, and a false page of dialogue was inserted into the script. Mark Hamill himself was not informed until moments before shooting. $39,536,000,000 e total amount of revenue the Star Wars franchise has generated through box oce sales, toys, video games, merchandise, books, television and more. A universe endures forever BY PAYTON KELLY have become nearly routine Reagan used the phrase “Star Guest Writer amongst devoted fans. Some Wars Program” to describe It has been more than 40 fans align themselves with America’s technology for mis- years since Star Wars first cap- the Empire and the Dark sile defense during the Cold tured the hearts and minds of Side. Some feel compelled to War. people of all ages. Since then, a loyalty to the Rebels and the Today, people dress up as and without any prospect of Light Side. Who doesn’t rec- their favorite characters and slowing down, the awe-inspir- ognize Darth Vader? Is there go to see the newest additions ing films have had profound anyone who hasn’t engaged in to the universe they grew up effects in not just the United a mock lightsaber battle? In loving. In many cases, that States but around the world. fact, I would be instinctively love spans generations, as Star Wars is more than a se- suspicious of anyone claiming parents pass down the fandom ries of films. Licensed Star not to have seen a Star Wars they grew up with to their Wars products from t-shirts film (Is there such a person?!). children. With so much more to action figures, costumes to With all this in mind, Star still ahead in the franchise, it home appliances and designer Wars has truly transcended would be no surprise if our clothing lines to special edi- the world of film and has re- own children became fans as tion vehicles have continued ally become part of our every- well. to dominate commerce on all day lives. With today’s reviv- Star Wars is simply not a continents. al of the Star Wars universe, generational trend or some Fandom in the Star Wars people of all ages are just as bad sci-fi movie that’s fun to universe — and other galax- captivated by it now as they make fun of — it has truly be- ies far, far away, I presume — were when the first movie come an integral part of ev- is alive and well. Star Wars came out. eryday popular culture in not conventions, themed wed- The movies became so pop- only America but throughout dings and conspiracy theories ular that President Ronald much of the world. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment December 6, 2017 11 Cantina Conspiracies The Wookieepedia of memes With a universe as expansive as Star Wars, conspiracy theories can get wild

BY PAYTON KELLY the idea that , who Guest Writer is, after all, famous for incin- erations, was the culprit in the Jar Jar is a Sith Lord: killing. Yes, that ridiculously annoy- ing character that haunts our Finn (from the new film) memories from Star Wars is is force sensitive: Another believed to be a Sith Lord. I theory that must be proven mean, how could someone as or disproven in the next film clumsy (and stupid) as Jar Jar is if Finn has force powers not only survive but also be- or force sensitivity. Given his come a senator in an interga- fight with Kylo Ren and his lactic council? determination to fight in gen- eral, it is possible that he does are the have some abilities or at least reason for Darth Vader: heightened senses. While the Sand People may frighten easily, their actions In a galaxy not so far certainly did have some ex- away…: The adventures treme unintended conse- of the Star Wars uni- quences. If they hadn’t verse may actually killed Anakin Skywalk- take place in our own er’s mother, would he galaxy. A scene with- have still turned into in the movies reveals Darth Vader? some aliens that look eerily similar Han had some to the alien E.T. force abilities: This has given Well, when you fans the idea think about that maybe it how lucky isn’t unlike- Han Solo ly that Star is, is this Wars can be idea re- found with- ally all that sur- in our universe. prising? While he may not be able to perform Jedi Chewbacca was always mind tricks, he certainly has working for the rebels: a keen sense that not many Chewbacca is a Wookie of few seem to be blessed with. words (that we can under- stand, at least). But, accord- Boba Fett killed Luke’s ing to this fan theory, he may guardians, Uncle Owen and have been far more important Aunt Beru: The infamous to the success of the Rebel Al- scene in the first Star Wars liance than the movies let on. film of Luke Skywalker’s In fact, he may have been a family killed and incinerated Rebel agent ever since the end was indeed tragic and shock- of the Clone Wars. It’s theo- ing. Yet, it does seem a little rized that Chewie was quietly over-the-top for Stormtroop- manipulating Han to join up ers to have committed such a with Luke and Obi-Wan, res- heinous act. This intellectual cue Princess Leia and official- predicament has brought up ly join the Rebels.

Characters emerge from the Unknown Regions Here are some of the best lesser-known characters you won’t have to travel all the way to Kamino to nd BY PAYTON KELLY Ahsoka leaves the Jedi Order which is Anakin Skywalker’s Krennic show how ruthless ti-hero and resembes Indiana Guest Writer after being falsely accused (yet personal unit. Rex loses many and tactful the Empire’s high Jones because she is an arche- 1. (Star Wars: exonerated) of a murder after of his Clone “brothers” and command can be, but none of ologist searching for relics of the Clone Wars, Star Wars the Order did not believe her feels pain with each of their them may be as cunning as the past. But she isn’t looking Rebels) plea of innocence. This all deaths. He begins questioning Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn is for a Holy Grail-- she’s look- Unless they watched the makes her inevitable duel with the meaning of the war and very different from other Im- ing for weapons to use for her- excellent Star Wars: the Clone Darth Vader that more heart- what will happen to him if he perials: He has an appreciation self. Darth Vader recruits her Wars TV series, many fans of breaking. survives. He also becomes one for his enemy. He learns their because he is so interested in Star Wars may not know that of the few to learn of the Em- history, their culture and their her talents, which is impres- Anakin Skywalker had a Pad- 2. Clone (Star peror’s plot to kill the Jedi and language. He is even willing sive, considering he chokes his awan apprentice. The Prequel Wars: the Clone Wars, Star does not participate in Order to allow a few small victories subordinates when they dis- Trilogy does not do a good Wars Rebels) 66. He then betrays the Em- to discover how they operate please him. job of showing why Anakin The movies do not do the pire to continue fighting for and give them the illusion would go from being a loyal Clone Troopers justice. The the Rebellion in Rebels, hoping that they are winning, only to 5. Rotta the (Star Jedi to a traitorous Sith Lord problem is the movies por- to finally end conflict in the crush them in the end. Wars: the Clone Wars) in such a short time. Howev- tray the Clones and Battle Galaxy once and for all. Bet you didn’t know that er, in the Clone Wars TV show Droids as two endless dispos- 4. (Darth had a kid? (Spoiler alert) Obi-Wan tricks able armies that have no feel- 3. Admiral Thrawn (Novel Vader Comic, Doctor Aphra Also bet you didn’t know that Anakin into taking an appren- ings. The Clone Wars revealed Thrawn, Star Wars Rebels) Comic) Anakin Skywalker went on tice. Despite his (and fans’) ini- the Clones were much more The Empire has never If Han Solo met Indiana a rescue mission to save him tial annoyance with Ahsoka, complicated than that, and been short on menacing mil- Jones and became Darth Vad- from the Sith? It was a bizarre he begins to see his Padawan Captain Rex is the best exam- itary commanders. Imperials er’s sidekick, you’d have Doc- way to start a television se- as a deep and trusted friend. ple of this. He is the captain such as , tor Aphra. She is essentially ries, but it gave us this weird He is then devastated when of the 501st Clone Battalion, Admiral Piet and Director Han Solo if he stayed an an- little dude. 12 December 6, 2017 Features xaviernewswire.com Annie DeGrood. “Cloudy Moon.” White Prisma on Stonehenge

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. cally scrawl across the forest green chalkboard. As I write the actual stuff. They inch away to the door as I continue to write the timeline

“Okay, I’m going to stop you right there.” The entire class whips their basics on how to become a Jedi master, I shout extra details over my of the Jedi history in Klingon.

heads around to the door. I burst through the double doors in the shoulder to the class. “NOTHING MAKES SENSE,” I quietly mutter to myself. I compose

back of the classroom and waltz to the front where Master Yoda was “To be the ultimate Jedi Master you have to catch ‘em all. All the myself and turn quickly to explain the Force to the students, only to

standing. I stare him down until he floats away from the chalk board creatures that are ells tall must be captured in the magical pepper- find an empty room. A lone sheet of paper flutters to the floor, and

and settles behind the large study style dark-finished oak desk. mint colored sphere of captivity. the right door softly shuts.

Behind Master Yoda, written very low on the chalkboard, since he’s “No matter what, don’t let the Muggles, that would be you, get you “To know nothing, you seem,” Master Yoda states before evaporating

so short, was “The Basics of Jedi-ism” down. They can be tricky and are spread all throughout the Four away.

“You can’t just teach these muggles how to be Jedi masters!” I spat at Fathering lands.”

Master Yoda “They know nothing. They will not learn anything and, “And most importantly, when you are telling stories and chroni- Abrena Rowe is a senior psychology major who has never opened a Harry

quite frankly, it’s a waste of everyone’s time.” cling your adventures across the far-off Galaxy of the Guardians Potter or Lord of the Rings book and watched the original Star Wars at

“Nothing they know now, later they might,” Master Yoda slowly make sure it’s all out of order!!!” With that, I sweep my hand over ages 5, 6 and 9. She has vague memories of all three.

states, begrudgingly. He starts to levitate the chalk to re-write his everything I have written. “You see there? You can’t read anything

lesson. I just told you about. There is no way to look back and know what

“No!” I shout angrily, smacking down the chalk to punctuate my belonged where or the order the events happened in.

words. “They are incompetent! They are No-Maj’s! What makes you “Time is non-linear. I will reveal in the beginning who the most evil

think they are capable of comprehending the complexity and power character is and give his backstory before even attempting to explain

that comes with the magic of being a Jedi? exactly why this man is so evil. And to make matters worse, he’s the

“I started off just like them, I know. But I am the exception! I have father of the hero AND the heroine…who ends up falling in love at

taken note of all the knowledgeable books, and only I can PROPER- one point. AND THEY’RE FULL SIBLINGS!”

LY teach them how to be Jedi masters.” The students sitting in the class, dressed in armor, cloaks and

I pick up the whitest and longest piece of chalk I can find and franti- clothing that eerily resemble potato sacks begin to slowly gather their

Death Star Force Chewbacca Skywalker

Jedi Sith Stormtrooper Rey

Droids George Lucas Rebel Obi-Wan

Darth Vader Yoda Empire Finn

Lightsaber Battleship Kylo Ren Poe

Aries: You are about to win the big Libra: If you hear the words “death” bucks when your predictions of and “star” in the same sentence, run who Rey’s parents are turn out to be away. correct. Scorpio: When you don’t know how Taurus: It’s about to be a tough week. to react to compliments, make Chew- Nobody seems to appreciate the classic bacca noises because nobody will be movie Spaceballs like you do. uncomfortable then!

Gemini: These are not the droids, Sagittarius: If someone calls you a nor the horoscope, you’re looking Grinch, simply tell them that you are for. an original Jedi rejecting emotion to avoid the Dark Side.

Cancer: After Christmas dinner, you Capricorn: Have a great day, you will basically be Jabba the Hut. will.

Leo: You will avoid spoilers with grace Aquarius: The only thing stronger until 10 minutes before the movie. than the Force will be your bond Turns out, Rey is actually Jabba the with your classmates during the Hut’s daughter! #spoiler freakishly difficult final.

Virgo: You won’t be Han “Solo” this Pisces: Make sure to check your fam- Christmas under the mistletoe. ily tree before meeting your holiday date. #lukeandleia