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INSIDE CAMPUS NEWS | PAGE 2 The Xavier University Newswire Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University April 24, 2013 | Volume XCVIII | Issue 27 Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum xaviernewswire | www.thexunewswire.com | xaviernewswire XN Muñoz to remain speaker in face of controversy By Sabrina Brown homosexuality. holds the values that CCV holds Fr. Graham also inquired as Editor-in-Chief The organization’s website is in line with what Alliance be- to his involvement with CCV, to Anthony Muñoz will remain states, “Quite apart from our lieves, which is why we’re con- which Muñoz stated that he does the speaker at the Commencement moral objection to homosexual cerned about him, or what Xavier not currently serve on the advi- ceremony in the face of objec- behavior, compassion-genuine believes, which is why the student sory board and has not played in tions from Xavier students, facul- compassion-compels us to reach body should be worried about their golf outing since 2011, an ty and alumni, according to Xavier out to those individuals involved him,” Xavier LGBTQ Alliance se- event for which he claims he was President Michael Graham, S.J. in homosexual behavior and to nior officer Chris Dobbs said. incorrectly listed as a sponsor. Xavier University announced resist those activists who seek to Xavier’s administration felt “Anthony is a deeply Christian earlier this month that Muñoz, draw men, women and children similarly, recognizing its students, man who believes that he has been Hall of Fame Bengals player and into this destructive lifestyle… faculty and alumni’s concerns. commanded to love and respect well-known Cincinnati philanthro- thousands of people have over- “Their concern — and it is an people without hesitation, includ- pist, would be the Commencement come this desire [homosexual important one — is that a speaker ing people with whom he may dis- speaker at graduation this year. desire], have withdrawn from ho- who has used or endorsed hateful agree on political or social issues, The selection of Muñoz has mosexual behavior and have gone speech is an inappropriate choice and that bias or discrimination created controversy within the on to enjoy fulfilling heterosexual for Xavier University as a Jesuit against anyone is simply wrong,” Xavier community. Many alumni, relationships.” Photo courtesy of munozfoundation.org and Catholic University. I fully Fr. Graham said via email. students and faculty were con- Shortly following the announce- Xavier’s 2012-13 commencement endorse this perspective.,” Fr. In light of the recent devel- cerned with Muñoz’s stance on ment of the Commencement speaker will be Anthony Muñoz. Graham said via email. opments, the university intends LGBTQ issues, derived from his speaker, members of the Xavier Association Executives, began a Fr. Graham met with Muñoz to go forward with Muñoz as its involvement with Citizens for community discovered that petition to have Muñoz clarify his yesterday afternoon to clarify his commencement speaker, though Community Values (CCV). Muñoz was involved with CCV in beliefs. If those views were not stance on LGBTQ issues, particu- it is unclear as to how the Xavier According to its website, some aspect and therefore ques- in line with Xavier’s statement larly in regard to the American community will respond to this CCV prides itself on promoting tioned if he embodied its beliefs on sexual orientation or ideals as bishops’ pastoral message “Always decision. “Judeo-Christian moral values, to some extent. a Jesuit university, members of Our Children.” ©2012 and to reduce destructive be- the Xavier community felt that According to Fr. Graham, His involvement was specu- the haviors contrary to those values, lated to include sitting on advi- Muñoz should not be honored as Muñoz “liked the pastoral state- All rights reserved through education, active com- sory boards and participating in Xavier’s Commencement speaker, ment and said that it expressed munity partnership and individual and sponsoring its annual golf an honor which includes receiv- well his own view that gay people empowerment at the local, state fundraiser. ing an honorary degree from the ought not to be discriminated and national levels.” As a result of the concern university. against, but treated with respect Advertising (513) 745-3561 CCV holds strong beliefs on over his potential involvement, “Because the commencement and compassion. His position Circulation (513) 745-3130 many social and political issues, the Xavier community, including speaker is speaking to the gradu- throughout was perfectly consis- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 tent with Catholic teaching on this but the primary issue of concern Xavier’s LGBTQ Alliance and ating class and for the graduating www.thexunewswire.com to Xavier students is its stance on the former Student Government class, we don’t think someone that subject.” SGA announces club Xavier’s annual Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal budget allocations Xavier’s Colleges Against Cancer has raised $31,400 thus far in its annual Last week, the Student Relay for Life event held April 19-20. The group’s target goal was $30,000, Government Association which was met before the actual event began on Friday afternoon, and (SGA) released its budget money is still being turned in. Those still interested in donating to Xavier’s Relay for Life may do so up until Aug. 31 at www.realyforlife.org/xu. allocations for the 2013- 14 school year. Here are Newswire photos courtesy of Andrew Matsushita the top ten, not includ- ing University Affiliated Organizations (UAOs). International Student Society $13,000 Players $12,500 African Student Association $11,500 GOAL $9,500 Habitat for Humanity $9,500 Distance for Dreams $7,750

Navigators $7,500

Pershing Rifles $7,400

Student Organization of Latinos $7,000

Beta Alpha Psi $6,400

Questions, comments or story ideas? Email us at [email protected]. Xavier Newswire 2/Campus News XN April 24, 2013 Xavier hosts All Honors Day Club spotlight: Model UN

By Lydia Rogers By Jenny Mendoza noticed Xavier did not have to an aggressive North Staff Writer Copy Editor one, she pitched the idea Korean threat. Model UN and Xavier was all for mak- adopted directives and put Xavier hosted the 21st Xavier University Model ing it happen. them up for a vote in their annual All Honors Day pro- United Nations (UN) is Model UN conferences mock Congress. gram On April 20. Over 300 ending its first year as an As of last semester students were recognized official club on campus. they became an official for their academic, athletic Model UN Club is club at Xavier and are and leadership excellence. a competitive program looking to expand the The day’s events took for university students, size of their club. place on various campus designed to meet intel- “Model UN is an en- locations where family and Newswire photo by Adam Spegele lectual, social and ethical riching experience where friends were able to cel- Students and faculty gather to honor academic and athletic excellence needs through monthly members can exercise ebrate Xavier students’ events while providing their leadership and co- achievements. in the Conaton Board Room displayed outstanding schol- a safe and productive operation skills in a for- The program kicked of Schmidt Hall. arship, loyalty and service to environment. mal, professional envi-

off with its first event, “The Student Leader the university. The basic philosophy Photo courtesy of easyvectors.com ronment. Furthermore, Dana Construction and key to the success of the Academic Honors Assembly honored students The final event of the it prepares you for the pro- Convocation at 9 a.m. in the for their co-curricular con- program was the All Honors the program is the emphasis fessional world in a way that James and Caroline Duff tributions to the Xavier Day Mass that took place at placed on participation and consist of multiple commit- is realistic, cooperative and Banquet Center in Cintas community,” Assistant 5:30 p.m. in the James and competition. tees to which members of fun,” Pierce said. Center. Director for Leadership and Caroline Duff Banquet Model UN Club values the club are appointed. Xavier Model UN hit the “This year, 81 awards Orientation in the Office of Center. honesty, integrity and re- They then represent del- ground running and they’ve from all subject matters Student involvement Molly Fr. Albert Bischoff, S.J. spect, giving students the egates for certain scenarios already been to ChoMUN, were given to over 140 stu- Dugan said. presided over the mass, freedom to develop through to negotiate and cooperate a conference sponsored by dents for their academic These students played which was held as a spiritual competition, cooperation to form directives and reso- the University of Chicago achievement,” Director of key roles in Xavier’s stu- celebration to commemo- and leadership. lutions to given problems. Model United Nations. Events Kelly King said. dent government, club rate the various achieve- Liz Scheper, the current For example, club co- Anyone with an inter- The awards presented in- activities or other organi- ments of all of the students president, started the club founder Alex Pierce repre- est in public policy, politics, cluded the Kramer-Miller zations sponsored by the from the past academic last semester. Many col- sented an American senator business, economics and Mathematics Award, the Division of Student Life year. leges and high schools have and had to negotiate legis- history would may be inter- VJ Bieliauskas Psychology and Leadership. had Model UN clubs for a lation with delegates from ested in joining Model UN. Award and the Nursing During the Alpha Sigma while now. When Scheper other schools in response Mission Award. Nu Induction ceremo- The first awards were ny, held at 4 p.m., in the given at Scholar-Athlete cer- Catherine and Lawrence Briefs emony, which took place at Kennedy Lecture Hall Josephine Lando received The McDonald Library host- Xavier’s Dance Team com- 11:30 a.m. in the theatre in in the Conaton Learning the Antonio Johnson Scholarship ed its seventh annual Edible peted in nationals earlier this Gallagher Student Center. Commons 44 new students at a ceremony on April 19. The Books event on April 17. The month in Daytona, Flotida. While The event honored over were inducted. award recognizes an African contest featured cakes and cup- not qualifying for the finals, the 155 students who demon- Induction into Alpha American junior who has dem- cakes based on famous works of squad of nine students scored strated excellence both aca- Sigma Nu is one of the onstrated academic excellence, literature. Karen Miller won first higher than it previously had be- demically and athletically. highest honors offered on a leadership, involvement and a prize for her cake version of Sue fore despite being the smallest The student leader as- Jesuit campus and the can- commitment to service. Kidd Monk’s The Secret Life of group in the competition. sembly event soon followed didates that were selected Bees CFJ merges two student groups Dr. Thomas Knestrict wins Bishop Fenwick Teacher of the Year award to form X Change program By Rebecca Bayens ing at Xavier is developing in before mov- Staff Writer good relationships with his ing on to the University of By Meredith Francis service groups. However, community needs,” Brown students. Cincinnati and Kent State. Campus News Editor some changes will be added. Dr. Thomas Knestrict of “I know them as people,” “I was diagnosed with implemented. Additionally, X Change the Childhood Education he continued. “We have the ADD early on and then The Dorothy Day “The X Change weekly will place a greater emphasis and Literacy department luxury of engagement… labeled with a learning dis- Center for Faith and Justice service program structure on reflection as part of ser- was awarded the 2013 that combined with the ability,” Knestrict said. “I (CFJ) has announced that will be similar to what stu- vice. The role of site leaders Bishop Fenwick Teacher of Jesuit traditions of excel- couldn’t read or write very the two weekly service dents have experienced will also be increased. the Year award. lence and service to others well and I barely graduated programs, Students Taking through the former S.T.A.R. Junior Paul Heintzman is The award was present- makes this a unique place.” from high school…[at com- Active Roles (S.T.A.R.) and program, so students will currently the marketing co- ed by the Xavier chapter of munity college] I had a pro- ConneXions, will merge be familiar with it in that ordinator for S.T.A.R. and Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit fessor who basically saved in the 2013-14 academic sense,” CFJ Coordinator will be a site coordinator for honors society. Each year’s my life. He taught me to school year to form a new for Service and Justice X Change next year. winner is nominated by read, to write and to think. program called X Change. Dominique Brown said. “There’s going to be a Xavier students. He taught me how to be a The name X Change rep- “We are incorporating lot of changes next year, “I was stunned [when student. It was a fabulous resents the idea that weekly our first-year students into but we’re going to try to be I found out],” Knestrict experience.” service is a mutual exchange the already great service as visible to students as pos- said in a recent email. “I’m More than anything, Photo courtesy of xavier.edu of skills, knowledge and work we are doing on a sible,” Heintzman said. thinking, really? Me? This Knestrict says he is thank- passion between Xavier weekly basis. They will be For many students, like Dr. Thomas Knestrict won the Bishop kid who had such real strug- Fenwick Teacher of the Year Award ful for the life he has here in students and the Cincinnati serving weekly at the same Heinztman, weekly service gles in school is winning the Cincinnati, which includes community. Students will site as opposed to going to has been an important part university’s highest teaching According to the Xavier his work at Xavier. visit the same service site different sites every week, of the Xavier experience. award? [I was] honored.” website, Knestrict is known “I’m blessed to be here,” each week to participate in so that will be different for “I find that I really get Knestrict, who is an as- for his Remarkable Families Knestrict said. “I’m blessed this experience. them,” she said. close with those that I serve sociate professor of educa- Symposium, which helps to be able to come to work The format will be similar In the past, ConneXions and it’s nice to go back ev- tion, has been at Xavier for families who have children and do a job that actually to S.T.A.R., giving students allowed first-year students ery week to form relation- nine years and teaches child with special needs. might change the world for the opportunity to serve at to visit different service ships with amazing people,” development, observation Alpha Sigma Nu advisor the better. I’m blessed to be agencies dealing with edu- sites every week. This will Heinztman said. methods and integrated Michelle Brady stated that teaching some of the best, cation issues, people with no longer be the case. For those interested in curriculum courses. Knestrict’s student nomina- most creative and focused disabilities, elderly care, “While the service ‘buf- joining the X Change ser- “I taught in public tors “praised his knowledge, students I have ever had the poverty and homelessness. fet’ model was fun for vice program, sign up for schools for 15 years and his passion and his commit- privilege of teaching, in a Much like ConneXions, students, it is necessary the X Change OrgSync page at Miami and Mount St. ment to his students both in department led by the most which was geared solely to- to develop strong, mutu- and look for online sign-ups Joseph’s, and this place is and out of the classroom.” talented leader I have ever ward first-year students, X ally beneficial relationships in the fall. the most comfortable I’ve This commitment to followed, Dr. Cindy Geer. Change will allow first-years with our community part- Andrew Koch, News Editor been,” Knestrict said. learning started in col- Life is good.” to get to know the Cincinnati ners through weekly service Phone: (513) 377-5304 Knestrict said that his lege for Knestrict, who at- community through their to help meet longer term [email protected] favorite part about teach- tended community college XAVIER NEWSWIRE XAVIER NEWSWIRE April 24, 2013 XN Campus News / 3 TEDx returns to Xavier XavierFest to feature student and non- Lectures promote innovation and ‘forward thinking’ student artists at second annual concert on Xavier’s campus and in the surrounding community BY ANDREW KOCH hoping to create an environment p.m. and Vanilla Sake at 8:15 p.m. that will help students relax. Bad Veins, another touring non- what the speakers had to say. Staff Writer “The purpose of XavierFest student group, will close the show, BY HOLLIS CONNERS Additionally, students, faculty and is to bring students together for with their set beginning at 9 p.m. Features Editor other attendees ideally make con- Students looking for a way to an end of the year celebration In addition to being able to nections and develop their own relieve stress from the last week that will exemplify Xavier’s com- hear free live music, Griesmer said Xavier recently hosted TEDx, ideas to make changes in their of the semester have a place to do munal spirit,” Rebecca Griesmer, that students will receive free t- a series of lectures with the own lives. so as Student Activities Council XavierFest chair, said in an email. shirts, Frisbees, stadium cups and theme, “Touching the hearts and Whether the long-term goals (SAC) will host XavierFest 2013 “It will be a great chance for stu- pens while supplies last. minds of others through innova- are achieved will be determined in on Friday, April 26 on the Xavier dents to spend one of their last SAC will also provide students tion, service and leadership.” time. Yard. days on campus before the crazi- with free food from a variety TEDx took place on April 26 Xavier University TEDx also The annual concert series, ness of studying for finals begins.” of vendors, including LaRosa’s, in Schiff Banquet Hall in Cintas wanted to “promote Xavier as an which began last year, showcases The traveling, non-student Yagoot, City Barbeque, Qdoba, Center. innovative, forward thinking in- student bands and gives students group called Thick as Thieves C’est Cheese Food Truck and A major portion of the audi- stitution that maintains its Jesuit an opportunity to unwind after will open the concert at 5 Bruegger’s Bagels. ence was Xavier alumni. Students, ideals.” the last day of classes. This year, p.m. Students over the age of 21 faculty and other selected mem- “The mindset is always to bring the concert festival will also fea- Rio and the Ramblers, head- with a valid ID will also be able to bers of the surrounding commu- together XU student, staff, facul- ture two non-student groups and ed by Xavier junior Rio Van purchase alcohol at a beer garden nity were also able to attend. ty, alumni and professionals from will start at 5 p.m. and end at 10 Risseghem, will begin their set until 9 p.m. TED, which stands for Greater Cincinnati to share ideas p.m. at 6 p.m., followed by student Griesmer said that SAC will Technology, Entertainment and worth spreading,” Marketing and By bringing students together groups Do Your Dance (DYD) limit beer sales to four drinks per Design, is a global, non-profit or- Committee Chair Mike Farwell in a concert atmosphere, SAC is at 6:45, Cartesian Demon at 7:30 student. ganization. It brings speakers to said. talk about their ideas and spread “Through this sharing, the plan these ideas to those who attend. is for attendees to collaborate and The talks never last longer than 18 establish positive initiatives to- minutes and can be about virtually gether moving forward. So again, any topic. time will tell as far as how well we The “x” indicates the event inspired our attendees to act with was independently organized. passion now that they’ve gone These events must undergo back into their daily lives.” a specific process. TED needs TEDx Xavier University hopes to issue a license, which lasts for to bring TEDx back next year. one event, and it is then typically Facts and figures must be report- approved. ed to TED. After that, they will Some speakers came from be allowed to attempt a second Xavier itself, including Dr. Ernest license renewal. Fontana and Dr. Kaleel Skeirik. TEDx is designed to energize Meredith Francis, Campus News Editor photo courtesy of Kevin Tighe and inspire the audience with Phone: 502-533-7272 XavierFest 2013 will take place on the Xavier Yard and feature both student and non-student performers. [email protected] SAC will also bring various food vendors to the event. Free items will also be distributed as they last. Women’s Center celebrates Police Take Back the Night March BY LAUREN YOUNG over the bridge and will most like- Staff Writer ly center his address on awareness Notes and prevention of sexual abuse. The Xavier University The event will also feature talks Women’s Center will host a from other survivors and a can- April 16, 11:49 p.m. – April 18, 8:12 p.m. – A April 19, 12:46 p.m. – gathering before proceeding to dlelight vigil. Xavier Police, Cincinnati student reported the theft of Two non-students soliciting downtown Cincinnati for the Tamika Odum, Director of Fire and Rescue and Resi- prescription medicine from for money in the Smith lot 24th Annual Greater Cincinnati/ the Women’s Center, encourages Newport Take Back the Night Xavier students who have never his/her room in Brockman were arrested on outstand- dence Life responded to fire March. attended to join the crowd this alarm at Brockman Hall. Hall. ing felony and misdemeanor This is the final event that year. Investigation revealed that warrants. Xavier is partaking in as a part of She described the atmosphere popcorn burning in a micro- April 19, 2:18 a.m. – A Sexual Assault Awareness Month. as “powerful” and a “have to be The Xavier community has been there” kind of experience that re- student reported a taxi driv- A wave activated the alarm. April 20, 5:08 a.m. – involved with this march since ally has students “leave the event er attempted to take his/her student observed urinat- 2008. inspired and changed.” She takes April 17, 1:04 p.m. – A watch and overcharge them ing outside Kuhlman Hall The festivities will begin at pride in the fact that Xavier has student reported receiving for a ride back to campus was cited for underage con- 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at always had the largest number of the Women’s Center, located on student participants since they from Newport on the Le- sumption. unwanted phone calls and 1415 Dana Ave. There, survivors have been going to the march. text messages from a non- vee. of sexual assault will speak, sup- She also mentions that having student. April 20, 6:39 p.m. porters will help raise awareness students from other nearby col- Note of the – Xavier Police assisted and free pizza and T-shirts will be leges and universities share their distributed. stories “makes it real.” Despite the a charter bus which was April 17, 9:35 p.m. – A Week Buses depart at 5:15 p.m. for small size of our university, Xavier student reported the theft stuck/bottomed out at the Sawyer Point where another rally is not exempt from occurrences of their iPhone which was Location, Location, entrance to the Sycamore will take place. The goal of this of sexual misconduct. Location left unattended on a picnic lot. event is to help raise awareness This march aims to serve as a of sexual assault and empower “visual reminder of the courage table near the outdoor vol- April 18, 4:54 a.m. – survivors. Posters will be made at of survivors of sexual violence leyball courts. A student who urinated April 20 8:22 p.m. – the rally and then participants will and the work done to bring an end in the hallway outside Xavier Police and Residence proceed to march across the John to sexual violence.” A. Roebling Bridge. You can register for the march April 18, 12:48 p.m. – A the room of an RA in Life assisted numerous stu- The keynote speaker this year online at www.xavier.edu/wom- dents stuck in an elevator student reported the theft Brockman Hall was is Gary Hudson, president and enscenter/what/take-back-the- of a bicycle which was cited for underage con- in Fenwick Place. Physical CEO of From Darkness to Light. night.cfm. locked to the bike rack out- sumption and disorderly Plant was notified. Hudson’s organization focuses For more information call 513- side Husman Hall. conduct. on issues of child abuse. He will 745-3940 or email xuwc@xavier. speak once everyone has crossed edu. Xavier Newswire 4/Op-Ed XN April 24, 2013 Letters to the Editor Xavier Newswire - Student Senate - Copyright 2012 Circulation 3,000 The Student Government fered no solutions and its struc- that the timing of this issue came Association voted on April 22, ture was flawed. to the Senate only 20 days before Editor-in-Chief & Publisher 2013 not to pass the proposed res- The vote of the Senate does the ceremony occurs. Sa b r i n a Br o w n olution in regards to the Anthony not represent the opinion of Due to this restraint on time, Managing Editor Ka t h e r i n e Co l b o r n Muñoz controversy. the Senators with regards to the there is little that the Senate could As representatives of the stu- choice of the speaker, but only have done to amend the matter Business and Advertising Managers Jo e Lu d w i g , Am a n d a Jo n e s dent body, it is our responsibility the opinion with regards to the and can only hope that the admin- to voice the concerns of the stu- document proposed. Senate un- istration proceeds with the best dent body to the administration. equivocally supports the LGBTQ interests of the city, the student Distribution Manager Co r b i n Sa b o l The resolution was voted down, community and the vote does not body and Xavier University as a Advisor Pa t r i ck La r k i n not because of the concerns that represent the views on the social whole. it raised, but rather because it of- issue as a whole. It is unfortunate The Student Senate 2013 Online Editor Tr e y Jo u r n i g a n Op-Ed Editor: Pe t e r Ad a m s - Christian Gausvik - Photo Editor: An d r e w Ma t s u s h i t a I write to you for the first principles of service, compassion Muñoz supports through fund- Photographers: Li b b y Ke ll e r , Li z Go o l d , Sa r a b e t h Cu d d i h y , Mac Sc h r o e d e r , Ky l e Da n i e l s , Ad a m Sp e g e l e time since beginning my journey for my fellow man, concern for raising and advising - do make me Head Copy Editor: Jo h n App e l d o r n at Xavier with your introduction my community and most centrally feel second class. These are not Copy Editors: Sa r a h Ni m m o , Co r e y Zi e l i n s k i , El i z a b e t h Bo u s s o n , Mag - speech in four years of love. Somehow though for all groups which perpetuate compas- g i e Be h a m , Je n n y Me n d o z a , Kr i s t e n Gallag h e r , Sa r a h Ro v e d a , Ka t e - ago. My journey at Xavier has I have gotten from Xavier, for sion, love, concern for others and l y n Su m m e r s , Am e l i a St u l t z , Ke l s e y McCa r t y , J.C. Go n z al e z , Ca m m i e been enlightening, inspiring and everything I see it to be, I cannot solidarity. In short these are not Tu e l , Ro b e r t Li s i e ck i educational. It has been a period understand the choice of com- groups Xavier’s ideals align with. of extreme personal growth and mencement speaker. I realize this Perhaps this doesn’t seem like a intellectual development. I have is likely not your choice, but I big deal, but what sort of message On the Web: never once regretted my decision thought since I had never talked does it send? It condones that part to attend Xavier, and as I look for- to you before, maybe reaching out of his character. Here at Xavier www.thexunewswire.com ward I am proud to see the days to you — at the top — would be a I was taught that it’s your whole not necessarily reflect those of editors or The Xavier Newswire is published as an alum of this great institu- good first step. character, your whole person that weekly throughout the school year, ex- general staff. tion. Over the course of my time Anthony Muñoz is involved cept during vacation and final exams, Subscription rates are $30 per year or matters and that makes you the by the students of Xavier University, $15 per semester within the USA and are at Xavier I have earned a place in with his community, no doubt; individual you are. Muñoz doesn’t 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH prorated. Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu unfortunately many of the causes represent what we have learned at 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be and Alpha Epsilon Delta. I have he supports also work against the Xavier; he doesn’t stand for what The Editorials are written by a dif- directed to the Advertising Manager, Jake been on the Dean’s List every se- equality movement in our country. we as Musketeers do. He should ferent staff member each week and do Garrity, at 513-745-3561. mester in addition to completing Believe me, coming out as gay at not be permitted to speak at such not necessarily reflect the sentiments Advertising inquiries should be the Scholars curriculum. I was ac- a Jesuit institution made me ner- an important event for all of us of the entire staff. directed to the Advertising Manager, as cepted to three medical schools vous — nervous until I saw the who have worked hard to get here. They are also not the sole respon- well. and I will matriculate to UC in support that is here. This is one Please Fr. Graham, consider what sibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, dis- the fall to begin another journey of the most welcoming places I this choice says about our univer- tributed on campus, is free per person per editor to write. to becoming a physician. I will al- have ever been and I have never sity, our students, our faculty and The statements and opinions of week. Additional copies are 25 cents. ways take with me the values that felt like a second class person here staff. Keep the Xavier name as the Xavier Newswire are not necessarily Xavier University is an academic those of the student body, faculty or community committed to equal opportu- were instilled in me at this great at Xavier. However, the ideals that prestigious as it has always been administration of Xavier. The state- nities for all persons. Jesuit institution: that never-end- Citizens for Community Values, and take the stand for us that is ments and opinions of a columnist do ing thirst for knowledge, the de- The Family Research Council and right. sire to ask questions and the core Focus on the Family — all groups Christian Gausvik ‘13 - Alliance - - One step forward, two steps back - The Xavier LGBTQ Alliance Cincinnati – and he should be Our university has made much queerness. Under the pressure of secuted for them. I have many is calling on Anthony Muñoz, lauded for those accomplish- progress in the past years, in terms Father Graham, Xavier Alliance’s friends and family members who Xavier’s commencement speaker ments – but is he the only great of support for LGBTQ students. then-president had hastily decided do not support my desire for be- for the class of 2013, to clarify Cincinnatian we could find? Chris The LGBT Training (LTSI) and to rename the week as “Spectrum ing allowed to marry to a future where he stands on equal rights Seelbach is a Xavier alumnus that Support Intern was created by the Week.” male partner. for LGBTQ members of the was the first openly gay member Student Government Association As anyone who studies mi- Furthermore, I would like to Xavier community. of Cincinnati City Council. (SGA) to organize a new safe nority identities knows, the most hear Mr. Muñoz state his opinion Muñoz, we would like to note, Patricia Herbold is an training for the students and powerful right that a group can on these troubling issues rather has done important work for chil- alumna that faculty. have is the ability to name itself. than thrust our preconceived ideas dren in and around Cincinnati. was the American ambassador to Sexual orientation and gender However, when Xavier Alliance upon him. His charity, the Anthony Muñoz Singapore throughout George W. identity were added to the protec- had tried to reclaim the name of I believe that we should treat Foundation, has awarded nearly Bush’s second term. There are tion clause of the student hand- its advocacy week, the adminis- him with the same respect that all $600,000 in scholarships to high countless examples of brave, in- book. This spring, our university tration remained steadfast in the humans desire, and not crucify school seniors and they have in- novative men and women that even made history in terms of name having been “in the books.” him without him being allowed to volved over 16,000 children in don’t belong to organizations that marriage equality, by being the We are given an image of speak. their programs. believe a major part of our stu- first Catholic school to hear son progress and social equality, while I propose that in the future However, Muñoz is also an dent body are individual and soci- of Lesbian mothers and same-sex not being allowed the basic right there be some reforms to the way active participant in the radi- etal degenerates. marriage activist Zach Wahls. Our of naming the terms of our fight. that a speaker is chosen, so that the cal activist group “Citizens for It is out of respect to Muñoz’s traditionally closeted, LGBTQ- In continuation of this mixed speaker truly represents all facets Community Values.” CCV is a work in the community that we fearing university had finally message, we find out about the of the class that is graduating. If group in Ohio fighting against call on him to clarify where he turned the tide. We decided to speaker that our university has Senior Board is not a part of the equal marriage rights and, beyond stands on the issue of equal rights, ride this tide and change our club’s chosen to represent my class, the selection process, I propose that it that, they are a group that argues instead on calling on Xavier to name to the potentially more con- Class of 2013, Anthony Muñoz. becomes a part of it and helps in that single mothers are responsible disinvite him outright. troversial name, Xavier LGBTQ I will be the first one to state the vetting of someone that will for children repeating grades, that If he fails to respond, or if Alliance, a name that was over- that Mr. Muñoz, a Hall-of-Fame help graduating classes culminate “soft core” pornography, such as his response is not in line with whelmingly approved by SGA. NFL offensive lineman, who their undergraduate career and statues of women with exposed Xavier’s stated welcoming stance All of this progress has been played the majority of his career move on to do great things with breasts, is as bad as child por- to the LGBTQ community, then short lived. The two-year old here in Cincinnati for the Bengals, the Xavier education. nography, and that there should we request that Xavier find a com- battle with the administration has done a number of great things As I stated before, I respect not be a separation between the mencement speaker that hasn’t over the name of our advocacy in the Cincinnati area for under- all that Mr. Muñoz has done for church and the state. spent so much of his time and week, which is colloquially known privileged children through the the people of the Cincinnati area, Muñoz does not have loose money with such a disturbing po- as Queer Week, has yet to be re- Anthony Muñoz foundation. but as a leader of LGBTQ life at ties with this group — this isn’t litical group. solved. Two years ago the right- However, he has connections to Xavier cannot stand for him to some $10 donation he made as wing organization, the Cardinal the right-wing Ohio organiza- represent XU when our LGBT a teenager — he has served on - Xavier LGBTQ Alliance Neuman Society had found out tion the Citizens for Community movement has come so far in re- the board of directors and was re- about Xavier LGBTQ Alliance Values (CCV). cent years. ported to have sponsored a major and Queer Week and sent letters While I obviously am not We will not go back into the 2011 fundraiser. to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati happy with him being the speaker, closet, XU. We understand that Muñoz in complaint of a Catholic uni- I have empathy for anyone who It is time to move forward. has done important things for versity supporting and celebrating sticks by his beliefs and is per- Tim Wiethop ‘13 Xavier Newswire April 24, 2013 XN Op-Ed/5 The game is on Matt Coniglio reminisces on his time at Xavier, and offers some advice as he moves on n a microcosm of my col- thin and without them I wouldn’t mates, it’s been a wonderful ride risks, find something that brings your friends. legiate academic career, I be an iota of the man I am today. together. Jay Bruce, Deutschland, you joy and follow it wherever it Lots of former college and Dearest Newswire procrastinated on writ- I also must give credit to my wife New York, Boston and thousands might take you. professional coaches turn to play- ing my senior column. in academia, who also may or may of other ing golf ThoughI this time, my procrastina- not have kept me attending and memo- b e c a u s e tion was not set on not wanting to interested in class for three semes- ries gave “Make good choices, take risks, controlling write a paper or study or whatever ters, creating a narrative for the us mo- a pitching else college students history we m e n t s wedge in pretend to do, but be- saw fit. that not find something that brings you joy the rain is cause I wasn’t quite To my e v e n 1,000 times sure on what I wanted coaches and amnesia and follow it wherever it might easier than to say. How may I leave trainers, it’s c o u l d e n s u r i n g some parting words to been both an t a k e take you.” that your my fellow students, honor and a away. athletes re- friends, professors, pleasure to W h i l e Matt Coniglio, Asst. Op-Ed Editor main aca- coaches and university be a part of our time demically administrators? I want this team for here ends eligible, out to start by thanking the last four in a few weeks and it will never be The former two are not mutu- of jail or both. the editors, copy edit- years and the same again, our lives together ally exclusive. There is a difference For my final thought, take what ing staff and whoever even though will forever shape our outlook and between being stupid and taking a makes you happy and use it to be- else dealt with me this I never perspective on life. risk, and the difference generally come great, while still remaining year. I made it difficult reached the Our time here points us in the amounts to how much success good. What do I mean, you ask? on purpose because I level of suc- direction of the future, whatever has transpired in the situation. If As we strive to become the best knew you could handle Matt cess that we that future may be. Whether you you’d like a real life example, look possible version of ourselves, we it. had dreamed, begin a career as an Army Officer no further than Napoleon. The must always remember that true I suppose I cannot Coniglio the experi- or surprise everyone by taking emperor took some risks in his greatness comes in holding tight travel further down ence that we a sales job instead of the long- life, but he also conquered most to our values. this rabbit trail with- Asst. Op-Ed Editor have shared assumed career in politics, the of Europe. Yes, those same ones that are out at least mention- will live with life that begins after graduation Napoleon also tried to invade hammered into our minds until ing a few people that me forever. was laid by the foundations of Russia, which is the definition we bleed: love, patience, gracious- have positively affected my stay in I will remain a fervent supporter our four years of learning how to of a “stupid idea” in Webster’s ness, thankfulness. Without being Cincinnati. of Xavier cross country/track and be monumentally great men and Dictionary. good, you cannot truly become My family, from my loving par- field, no matter if my road eventu- women in this world. I cannot stress enough how great. And if you are not great, ents to the brother most of you ally leads to helping lead another My advice to those I leave be- important it is to find something then what are you doing with your didn’t know I had, to my sister program. hind is much of the same thing I that makes you happy. This is life?My friends, this is the end of that isn’t even mine, have always Finally, to my roommates, team- would relay to my fellow gradu- something that you can pursue by our prelude. supported me, through thick and mates, friends and honorary room- ates: make good choices, take yourself or with the company of The game is on. I don’t know what to say Op-Ed Editor Peter Adams gives thanks and gives reaers a message for the future

ell, I don’t really should win out 95 percent of the Folan, yes Folan, one of the friendship developed pretty much with has that one professor who know what to time. greatest Bostonians I’ve ever met. out of coincidence, it was one of has made a difference in their say here. the happiest lives during I ’ v e ones I’ve ever their time here. beenW thinking about what encountered. For me, that to write or discuss on this “Some days you win, There are is Dr. Priscilla grand stage of news writ- many more O’Clock. ing, but the words have people I owe What you struggled to come to frui- some days you lose, some thanks to, es- have done for tion. Should I thank people pecially Adam me cannot be give advice or use some and Dan. fit into the metaphor about the future days it rains.” The last space on this to bore you? Maybe I’ll do two years have page. a little of all three. Peter Adams, Op-Ed Editor been awe- Well, the ad- If there’s one piece of some. Our vice and thanks advice I’d give to people addiction to have come to who have yet to complete their There is an indescribable I remember meeting you in the pit the Game Show an end. journey here at Xavier, it would amount of money I would pay to freshman year and the rest as they Network has defi- Now it’s be to not worry so much about get some of my time back here, say is history. nitely been worth time for some academics. so underclassmen, you’re in a very Thanks for teaching me not to the baggage. Peter cryptic message Yes, people should go to school enviable situation. care and for being a perfect ex- Finally, to all the for you to try for an education and what you Now to the thanking. To my ample of how swear words can be faculty and staff. Adams to decipher. If learn here should help shape you friend John, I remember our first used for any part of speech. Whether I had Op-Ed Editor you’re a base- for the rest of your life, but there’s conversation before freshman Now to the residents of you as a teacher ball fan, this only so much you can do. year where we bonded over mi- Commons 103, 412 and 415. My or not, know that should come The marginal cost of a 4.0 nor league hockey and baseball. middle two years at Xavier were what you are doing is making a easy; if not, I still think it’s a great probably isn’t worth the marginal In what would be true to form, awesome. One of my favorite difference. saying on the ups and downs that benefit of being valedictorian of your late arrival during move- memories during my time here I know this sounds hypocriti- we will inevitably (or undoubted- your class. in is something I won’t forget. I was draft night; that can mean cal from the kid who just said that ly — quick shout out to copy edi- If it’s between an extra five couldn’t have asked for a better more than one thing for those of academics were overrated, but I tors) face during our lives: Some points on a test or doing some- roommate and friend over the last you playing at home. really mean this. days you win, some days you lose, thing with your friends, the latter four years. Mike and Andrew, while our Everyone I’ve ever been friends some days it rains. Xavier Newswire 6/Sports XN April 24, 2013 Soccer shoots for charity support Golf finds a good stroke By Kyle Isaacs leave a “bitter taste” in the mouths cured victories over Indiana By Danny O’malley Staff Writer Staff Writer of the players heading into the University and the University of For the second time in as many summer. Louisville. The Musketeers will The Xavier men’s golf team years, the Xavier men’s soccer pro- Prior to the conclusion of the return to action in the summer. played in the Rutherford invita- gram dedicated their spring soccer first half, the Irish netted their Devin Fleming, Fleming’s tional and finished in second place game to raising funds for the Down first goal of the game to daughter who has Down syn- with a score of 895 (+43) this past Syndrome Association of Greater cut the lead in half. Notre drome, was the honorary captain weekend. There were 14 teams Cincinnati. The Musketeers closed Dame came out strong in and started the event off with and 71 players that participated in out their spring season with a 5-2 the second half, putting the ceremonial first kick. All the invitational. loss to the University of Notre away four goals against the of the proceeds that were raised The Musketeers lost by five

Dame in the second annual Down Musketeers’ defense. went to “Devin’s Team” and the strokes to Binghamton University. Photo courtesy of Greg Rust Syndrome Awareness Classic. The match was the final funds will be used in the Buddy Sophomore Tanapol Vattanapisit Korey Ward finished with a 225 (+12). The game also set the record for tilt in the spring sea- Walk this September for Down medaled in the tournament and the largest single-game crowd in son for Xavier, syndrome support. According to shot a 73 in the first two rounds He had a first round score of Xavier soccer history, pushing the who se- GoXavier.com, more than $3,000 and a 70 in the final round for a 78 followed by a 74 and a 73. mark up to 1,256 fans. was collected prior to the game total score of 216 (+3). Ward’s third round score of Xavier got off to a hot start at the front gate. Fleming was However, Vanttanapisit didn’t 73 strokes was the second-best against the Irish, who were the excited about the turnout for the win the medalist position easily. score by any Musketeer in the No. 1 team in last year’s NCAA game and hopes that this event He had to battle through play- invitational. Tournament. In the 12th min- will continue on in years to come off holes before finishing in first Senior Aaron Siekmann fin- ute of play, sophomore at Xavier. place. ished tied for 53rd place with a Andrew Jordan put the Vanttanapisit placed the high- score of 235 (+22) but showed Musketeers on the est single round score out of any improvement over the course of board with a goal Final: 5-2 ND Musketeer with a score of 70. the tournament. following a cor- He tied for the second best indi- After putting up a score of 83 ner kick. Seven XU Goalscorers: vidual single round score of the in the first round he was able to minutes tournament. fight back and put up a score of later, junior Andrew Jordan Finishing second best for 76 in both the second and final Will Walker a d d e d Will Walker Xavier was sophomore Yuki Kato, rounds. to the score, notching a who finished in 15th place after Next, the men’s golf team 19th minute goal to put Xavier up shooting a 75 in the first round, will be getting ready for the 2-0. Attendance: a 74 in the second and a 75 in the Atlantic 10 Championship, the “The first half was the best 1,256 (Record) third, totaling up to a score of 224 NCAA Regional and the NCAA half we played all spring,” head (+11). Championship. coach Andy Fleming said. Close behind Kato was sopho- The A-10 Championship begins Fleming said he was “disap- Money Raised: more Korey Ward who finished on April 26th in Coral Springs, Fla. pointed” in allowing five goals $3,000+ tied for 17th place with a score of and takes place over the course of and mentioned that the result will 225 (+12). three days. Tennis falls short in A-10’s Baseball faces curveball test By Chris Behler By Nikhil Jelaji Staff Writer Staff Writer home run. Xavier responded af- Coach Mack’s After three days of excellent ter trailing 3-1, as redshirt senior play, the Xavier women’s tennis Photo courtesy of Abby Fischer The base- Mark Elwell scored off of senior team’s run ended in a 4-0 loss ball team dropped the series finale Patrick Paligraf ’s triple to deep Tweet of the to the Virginia Commonwealth to Charlotte 3-2 on April 20. Both left center. University Rams, the only con- teams are at 8-4 in the Atlantic 10, Xavier came close to leveling week ference loss for the women this while Xavier holds a 21-17 overall the game when sophomore Joe season. record. Forney hit the ball to Charlotte’s The women’s first victory came The first runs weren’t scored shortstop. However, in the final against 15-seed St. Bonaventure, until the fifth inning. The first inning, the Niners’ first baseman winning 4-0. Freshman Alex four innings were a back-and- was able to tag Forney out to help Brinker was one of the major forth pitch battle between redshirt Charlotte improve to a 24-16 re- contributors in both singles and senior Tyler Koors and Charlotte’s cord overall. doubles for the day. Brinker quick- Brock Hudgens. The Niners Xavier is currently in the mid- ly won her singles match 6-1, 6-1, scored two runs in the fifth in- dle of a seven-game home stand. and took only 30 minutes with ning, scoring on RBI singles. The Musketeers lost to Bowling Head men’s coach The Musketeers answered Green 9-0 yesterday at Hayden teammate Andrea Wolf to win 8-0 Photo courtesy of Greg Rust in their doubles match. Junior Andrea Wolf exceled all season. back with a run in the bottom of Field, and will face Rhode Island is considered one Head Coach Eric Toth was with their only conference loss of the fifth inning. Senior Stephen at home this weekend in a three- of the funniest tweeters in col- very happy with the speed of play the season against the VCU Rams Schottmer led off with a single game series. in this first game. in the championship game of and advanced to third, scoring Tim Wilmes, Sports Editor lege basketball. “You want to win and get off the tournament. Xavier had not on a sacrifice fly. Charlotte added Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] @NewswireSports picked the court quickly because it’s go- played the Rams once this season. a run in the eighth on a lead-off ing to be a long weekend,” Toth Despite the tough loss, Toth their favorite for the week. said. “Winning four matches and his team remain optimistic for in four days is difficult and the the opportunity that the Big East @CoachChrisMack: Anytime quicker you can take care of busi- will hold next season. ness, the more it is going to help “I’m really sad to see this group I’ve accidentally cut someone you later on. We played great and of seniors go, but that being said, off this weekend in Pittsburgh really set the tone in doubles and we have a great group of players hopefully that helps us the rest of coming back next year and I ex- and I think they’ve gotten the weekend.” pect to be contending for a Big mad, I just remind myself... Go The women went on to defeat East championship,” Toth said. Bengals! the Fordham Rams 4-3, advancing The Musketeers completed to the semifinals of the Atlantic their season with a 20-6 record 10 Tournament. The match end- overall and a 10-1 record in the Be sure to check out ed up coming down to Brinker. A-10. This was their first A-10 Brinker had only lost one singles title match since 2008. @xaviernewswire match on the year and ended up The Xavier men will be com- and padding her already impressive peting in their tournament begin- record with a three set win, 7-6 ning this Friday in Mason, Ohio at @NewswireSports (7-5), 4-6, 7-5. the Lindner Family Tennis Center. for all your latest In their third match, the Muskies The men have hopes for a seventh Xavier news. beat No. 4 seed Massachusetts 4-0. consecutive trip to the A-10 title Newswire file photo The next day the women were hit match. Xavier baseball falls into a scoring drought against Charlotte this weekend. katheRIne COLBORN Arts & Entertainment Editor

Xavier Newswire April 24, 2013 XN Arts & Entertainment/15 Performance Final: Announced: the cast of Arthur Miller’s The The Laramie Project Crucible to perform at Xavier in Fall 2014 Tatum Hunter Shepard’s murder, we still see Xavier University’s Department from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Guest Writer hatred and misunderstanding of Music & Theatre, in conjunc- Company. This new and inter- Director of Theatre surrounding the subject of tion with Cincinnati Shakespeare esting mix of amateur and pro- Stephen Skiles is not look- homosexuality. Company, will perfom Arthur fessional acting looks fresh and ing to make a statement. Skiles expects the produc- Miller’s The Crucible at Xavier promising. The cast list for the He is, however, looking to tion to spark honest discussion University in the upcoming fall. show is as follows, withnames of give five students the free- and heightened understanding The cast will include both Xavier Xavier students in bold. dom to create a statement among audience members, al- students and professional actors on their own. though he hopes that one day Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips The Xavier Newswire our culture will be one of ac-

sat down with Skiles to ceptance and the play will no Betty Parris ...... talk about the upcoming longer be relevant. Ellen Godbey Reverend Parris...... Stephen Skiles* production of The Laramie When asked if he’s bring- Tituba...... Project that his Acting II ing anything new to the table Adrianna Quinones Abigail Williams...... Sara Clark* class will be putting on at in this interpretation of The Susanna Walcott...... the end of the semester. Laramie Project, Skiles said, Katie Rossmann Ann Putnam...... The Laramie Project is “I’m bringing very little to the Emily deKanter Thomas Putnam...... a play written by Moisés table. What I hope I’m bring- Alex Spindler Mercy Lewis...... Kaufman and members ing is freedom.” Tatum Hunter Mary Warren...... of the Tectonic Theatre Through this production, Maya Farhat John Proctor...... Brent Vimtrup * Project and is based on five Xavier students are given Rebecca Nurse...... Dale Hodges* a series of interviews the the freedom to tell a story the Giles Corey...... Billy Chace* group conducted with citi- way they think it should be Reverend John Hale...... zens of Laramie, Wyo. in told, and the Xavier commu- Patrick Phillips Elizabeth Proctor...... Kelly Mengelkoch* the months following the nity is given the freedom to Francis Nurse...... Michael Bath* murder of gay college stu- take an honest look at an issue Ezekiel Cheever...... dent Matthew Shepard. Photo courtesy of Vintage Books that touches all of our lives in Griff Bludworth “It’s a ‘heart play’ that The Laramie Project final will be on April 30th. John Willard (Marshall Herrick).....Kyle Daniels piece, working with a director, de- one way or another. deals with the feelings that surface Judge Hathorne...... JJ Long veloping characters and perform- The Laramie Project will be show- in the wake of such an act of ha- Deputy-Governor­ Danforth...... Bruce Cromer* ing in front of an audience will ing at 7 p.m. on April 30 in the tred,” Skiles said. Sarah Good...... Laura Birckhead help the students grow as actors. Gallagher Student Center Studio The five Acting II students Hopkins...... Michael Thompson Aside from giving students the Theatre. decided together to perform this Abigail’s Girl...... Laura DeBrunner opportunity to improve as per- show and each will be charged Abigail’s Girl...... Katelyn Summers formers, Skiles believes this pro- with the challenging task of por- US Danforth...... Will Clemens duction is deeply relevant to the traying up to seven characters. entire Xavier community. Skiles’ main hope for the show *Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association Fourteen years after Matthew is that the process of selecting a Xavier Singers’ Battle ’s The of the Sexes Review 20/20 Experience Review Brandon Martin Guest Writer Kyle Grim Staff Writer Xavier University Singers’ production of After seemingly disappearing Battle of the Sexes was a from music for the last seven years knockout. Put on this (except for his fantastic collabo- past weekend, Battle of rations with the Lonely Island), the Sexes was their last Justin Timberlake returns with a show of the year and brand new . was met with emphatic On his third solo effort, audience participation. Timberlake shows how much he Each Singer had has progressed as a musician and his or her own . ranging from dra- The lead single “Suit and Tie” matic to comical, each is not only the best song on the with its strengths and album, but possibly the best song weaknesses. Timberlake has ever recorded. Particularly captivat- It’s incredibly smooth with a nice ing performances came groove. from Alex Rogers, Zach The verses are extremely Julian and Rio Van danceable and can easily get stuck Risseghem. in your head. Plus, Jay-Z provides Each of them drew a fantastic feature verse. eyes whenever they A bizarre characteristic of this were on stage with their Photo courtesy of facebook.com album is the length of the . Poster for Xavier Singers’ Battle of the Sexes. magnetic stage presences. The average time is about seven Julian’s rendition of “Billie show; the only drawbacks were minutes, with the shortest clock- Jean” electrified the audience with the design elements. ing in four minutes and 48 sec- Photo courtesy of wordpress.com a masterful combination of sing- The lighting in particular was onds. Sometimes a song overstays Cover art for Justin Timberlake’s new solo album The 20/20 Experience. ing and group choreography. often disjointed with the show, its welcome, such as “Don’t Hold by “” and not be dismissed as a mere pop The highlight of the show and the use of the projector was the Wall.” “.” album. There are many surpris- came right before intermission. distracting. There are multiple points However, the overall ambi- ing moments of artistic brilliance Senior Lisa Bachmann, performed While these did detract from where the song could have ended tion of the album’s sweeping ar- that elevate the record into new a powerful dance number, accom- the experience, they did not de- and been excellent, but its length rangements is to be commended. heights. panied by the vocals of Lauretta tract from the great performances and repetition lessen its potential. Timberlake has improved tremen- Hopefully, Justin Timberlake Ruppert and her fellow seniors as of the individuals. Other songs, such as “Mirrors” dously as a songwriter. will not make us wait for seven dance partners, showing off their or “Pusher Love Girl,” manage His attention to detail is truly more years to enjoy his newfound talent in their final Singers show. to explore enough new ideas that astonishing and one has to won- prowess. The piece was dedicated to Newswire Rating: they remain fresh. der if he spent the last few years Newswire Rating: Bachmann’s late mother, making Lyrically, the songs are typi- learning music theory instead of it more powerful. cal Timberlake fare, focusing on acting. On the whole it was a good love and innuendo, as evidenced The 20/20 Experience should Xavier Newswire 16 / Feature XN April 24, 2013 Remember when... By Hollis conners A look at some of the year’s best photos Features Editor 2.

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4. 1. Participants of the Nearly Naked Mile throw up their Xs. 2. Harsh words are burnt during Breaking the Wall of Silence. 3. 3. Semaj Christon goes for a layup during the Crosstown Classic. 4.John Dolibois speaks to a group of students about the Nuremberg Trials. 5. Students perform in Toolbox. 6. Luminaria commemorating loved ones light the path at Relay for Life. 7. Frank Warren signs a book at the Post Secret event. 8. A prayer service is held for the victims in Boston. 6.

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From left: Erin Brockovich speaks at Xavier University; Junior Kristen Gallagher and sophomore Adrianna Marie Quiñones perform in Taming of the Shrew; Women’s vollyball team prepares for their game; Photo courtesy of Facebook Sophomore Taylor Fulkerson puts a cross up for the School of the Americas Protest.

Alter Hall was closed for 2013 Spring Te rm .

Cast of Hairspray during a performance. Photo courtesy of Facebook Newswire sports staff writers Think you enjoy weekly Police Notes? break down their favorite points of the 2012-13 school year Wait until you see the best of the year CAMPUS NEWS | PAGE R-7

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By Katherine Colborn Managing Editor 1. Staff changes: rumors about Rabbi Abie, Chartrand not 2. Xavier hosts notable speak- asked back, Study Abroad staff ers Frank Warren, John Dolibois, depleted and Erin Brockovich

3. New academic plan created, core undergoes re-evaluation 4. Xavier joins the Big East

5. Dez Wells scandal results in expulsion of student athlete 6. Xavier creates five new majors focusing on sustainability, gender and diversity studies and theatre 7. Xavier’s budget crisis cre- ates anxiety across campus 8. DMK wins student body election 9. Alter is scheduled for de- struction, put on hold and may open again 10. Announcement about new Gender and Diversity Center sparks controversy

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Sept. 11: Heavily- 2012 - 13: armed men attack the U.S. embassies April 15: A fertilizer in Cairo, Egypt, A Year In Brief plant explodes in West, and Benghazi, Texas, killing at least 14 Libya. U.S. ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, people. along with three other Americans, is killed. April 15: Two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon kill three and wound over 200 more. In the wake of the blast, whole Felix Baumgartner breaks the world human ascent Oct. 14: suburbs of Boston are closed in an attempt to record by space diving out of a hot-air balloon. locate the at-large perpetrators.

Oct. 29: H u r r i c a n e March 13: Cardinal Jorge Mario Sandy (dam- Bergoglio (right) is elected as age pictured Benedict XVI’s successor, choosing below) makes the name “Francis” and becoming landfall on the the first Jesuit pope as well as the first pope from the Americas. eastern United Photo courtesy of countercurrents.org States coast, -Paid Advertisement- Photo courtesy of businessinsider.com killing 159 Feb. 27: T.J. Lane shoots and kills three other students at people and leaving millions with- Chardon High School in northeast Ohio. out power. The storm also caused an estimated $75 bil- lion in damages, making it the second-most costly hur- ricane on record. Feb. 12: North Korea conducts an underground nuclear test, continuing months of fiery rhetoric and threats of Oct. 30: Disney buys out Lucasfilm, acquiring the rights nuclear war from the government of newly-appointed to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. Kim Jong-Un (below, center).

Feb. 10: The cruise ship has an en- Nov. 6: Democratic Carnival Triumph incumbent President gine fire and stops at sea, Barack Obama (right) stranding 3,100 passengers Photo courtesy of abc.es defeats Republican and 1,100 crew members. Governor Mitt Romney in a highly-contested Photo courtesy of blog.zap2it.com Feb. 3: A power outage interrupts play at Super Bowl presidential election. Around the country, Colorodo XLVIII in for 34 minutes. and Washington become the first states to legalize marijuana while Maine, Maryland, and Washington become the first states to legalize same-sex marriage Jan. 24: U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifts the by popular vote. ban barring women from serving in military combat.

Nov. 29: The United Nations votes 138-9 in favor Dec. 15: Seven Catholic schools announce they will leave of granting Palestine non-member observer status. the to start their own basketball conference. Xavier, along with Butler and Creighton, are rumored to join.

Dec. 14: Adam Lanza kills his mother before shoot- ing 20 schoolchildren and seven adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in what be- came the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. his- tory (memorial scene pictured left).

Andrew Koch, News Editor Photo courtesy of upi.com Phone: (513) 377-5304 [email protected] R-4/Sports Xavier Newswire XN April 24, 2013 Senior sports staff writers reflect on sports memories By Caleb Childers nament run showed us that the By Cris Freese swear that Staff Writer Xavier student body is still all for Staff Writer if Anthony My freshman year, Xavier told one and one for all. With the utmost respect to Myles hadn’t us that the tradition was continu- During my four years at Xavier, all other Xavier sports, including fouled out ing. My sophomore year they told I witnessed two men’s Sweet 16’s, soccer, whose astounding rise as a against Duke, us to expect excellence. My junior as well as a women’s Elite Eight legitimate NCAA program since Xavier would year they told us to experience and an almost Final Four. Men’s my freshman year has been noth- have hung a the breakthrough, and my senior soccer transformed into a na- ing but phenomenal and exciting, Final Four year, they taught tional power, I was spoon-fed Xavier basketball. banner. us all for one the track And it’s impossible for me to talk I remem- and one for all is team broke about my time at Xavier (at least ber the sec- the Xavier way. countless re- in terms of sports) without talk- ond time Every year these cords having ing about my time before Xavier. they found a themes rang true. three differ- I grew up in a household way to grind As a fresh- ent coaches where there was no doubt which out four wins man I learned in four years Cincinnati team I’d root for — my in four days how to enjoy and the wom- Dad has a pair of degrees from and make it basketball games en’s volleyball Xavier. I was hauled to games to the tour- and stumbled team made at the Gardens before I liked or ney only to my way through the NCAA understood basketball before ap- be bounced the cheers at my tournament. preciating Xavier’s rise to national by Adam Senior sports staff writer Cris Freese first game. My X a v i e r ’s prominence at Cintas Center. Morrison and Gonzaga. words. Crawford. Holloway. sophomore year club sports And there’s been a lifetime of I remember B.J. Raymond’s Double overtime against UC. The was a season of have improved memories. Even in just four years. pair of treys to beat West Virginia Purdue game. Every Dayton and ups and downs tremendously I’ve been spoiled. I can barely and send his team to their second Butler game. Kenny Frease versus but Tu Holloway during these remember Lenny Brown and his Elite Eight. Lehigh. Travis Taylor on senior provided us with Senior sports staff writer Caleb Childers past four shot against UC and Andy Mac I remember Derrick Brown and night. Do I keep going? A lifetime endless memories. By the next years, and many teams are com- boldly yell- his electrify- of memories in just four years. season, we were more than ready peting at the national level. ing that the ing dunks and But if you ask me about my time to experience the breakthrough It has been one crazy ride ex- Bearcats were wonder about watching Xavier basketball, I will with Holloway, Mark Lyons and periencing all of this, and I am number one in the if he had stayed his always be able to remember Gus Dez Wells, and I can proudly say glad that I was given the chance country and number last year to play with Johnson screaming, “Crawford’s that I attended a school that was to write about all of it during my two in their own city. Jordan Crawford. gotta hurry!” What followed was ranked in the top 10 during my time here. The fact that someone I watched David I don’t think I even a guttural noise from him and my- four years. paid me to write about sports con- West for four years. I need to describe most self that I can’t possibly transcribe. Although we missed the tour- tinues to blow my mind, but I am remember when he of these last four Xavier lost the game and my heart nament this season, plenty of oth- very thankful for this opportunity. dropped 47 on years. My class- broke, as it does every year when er Xavier sports teams provided I hope that future Xavier students Dayton. mates know their season comes to an end. But us with endless entertainment, will get to experience what I have I remem- what I’m talk- if I’ve ever watched a better game and our men’s soccer team’s tour- and even more. ber watching The Run and I still ing about with just a few simple here, I don’t remember it. Newswire sports staff favorites of 2012-13 XU Game Sport to Cover XU Head Coach Xavier Athlete

Nikhil Saint Louis Soccer Chris Mack Semaj Christon Jelaji

George Chris Tennis Eric Toth Behler Washington (Tennis) Dee Davis

Kyle Dayton Soccer Eric Toth Matt Stainbrook Isaacs (Tennis)

Caleb Saint Louis Cross Country Ryan Orner Matt Coniglio Childers (Cross Country)

Cris Butler Soccer Andy Fleming Travis Taylor Freese (Soccer)

Danny St. Bonaventure Baseball Scott Googins Mark Ellwell O’Malley (Baseball) Xavier Newswire April 24, 2013 XN Arts & Entertainment/R5 Year in Review Xavier Newswire recaps the school year in entertainment with the best theatrical events, music and movies of 2012-13.

Patrick Phillips Dave Levy and were top-notch. extremely talented performers, NotableArts & Entertainment Editor theater throughout the year Jeff Groh have given From the period costumes to ETC’s presentation of Mark St. This past year featured some of audiences the chance the highly detailed sets, the pro- Germain’s Freud’s Last Session was the most astounding and engaging to sit back, relax and duction was entertaining on all nothing but perfection. theatrical events, ranging from listen to some amaz- fronts. Bruce Cromer’s C.S. Lewis outstanding musical comedies to ing stories of local #1 Freud’s Last Session – and Barry Mulholland’s Sigmund horrifically graphic tragedies. personalities. They Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Freud had audiences engaged in #5 Songs in the Key of… Love remind us that theater (ETC) the conversation. – Xavier Players is not all flash and can ETC’s production of Freud’s With the top five productions Featuring some of the student be as simple as shar- Last Session was the prime example of the 2012-13 academic year de- body’s strongest vocal talent, it ing touching stories. of solid performing. cided, audiences cannot wait to packed a punch with its enthusi #3 Hairspray – With a thought-provoking see what next year has in store. asm and energy. Xavier Department script, incredible setting and two Produced entirely by students, of Music & Theatre the show exemplified how hard The Department work and dedication can formu- of Music & Theatre’s late a solid production. first year started with #4 True Theatre – Know a bang with its incred- Theatre ibly energetic per- formance of Hairspray. K atherine Colborn, who Photo courtesy of facebook.com reviewed the Vimtrup in The Importance of Being Earnest. show, praised the chemistry #2 The Importance of between Erica Krasienko’s Being Earnest – Cincinnati Tracy Turnblad and Shakespeare Co. Jonathan Long’s Link Whether it was Brent Vimtrup Larkin. stuffing his face with muffins “It was the most profes- or Jim Hopkins in drag as Lady sionally presented student Bracknell, Cincy Shakes had the performance that I have audience laughing nonstop. ever seen on Xavier’s cam- Not only was the production Photo courtesy of facebook.com Photo courtesy of ensemblecincinnati.org pus” Colborn wrote. funny, but the technical elements Hairspray’s final pose of “Timeless to Me.” Barry Mulholland (left) and Bruce Cromer (right) in Freud’s Last Session. Grim’s top of 2012-13 Year’s top films Kyle Grim their greatest Grant Vance genre. Hopefully the action/ad- Staff Writer strength. Staff Writer venture category will go out with This al- a bang with Iron Man 3. Another school year has come bum is truly a From the first week of the Comedy and gone. In that time, some tru- must-have. school year with The Expendables The year in comedy has left au- ly great music has been released. J u s t i n 2 and Paranorman, all the way up diences laughing, begging for more Here is some of the best. Timberlake: to this last week concluding with and crying from disappointment. Tame Impala: Lonerism The 20/20 Iron Man 3, audiences everywhere Silver Linings Playbook shined This album probably flew un- Experience have been offered a great variety through as a great comedy with a der most people’s radar, as the This album of films. lot of heart, but films like Identity band is still relatively unknown. was definitely All in all, I would say that this Thief, Scary Movie 5 and Movie 42 This will likely change in the the greatest chapter of cinema has brought showed just how bad comedy can next few years, as Lonerism proved surprise on audiences some real gems. be. that the band has the potential for this list. His It has been a memorable year The animation aspect of film great success. first release in in film, no doubt, with sequels and stayed strong with Wreck-it Ralph Featuring great songs such as seven years, original stories galore. and Frankenweenie but showed the “Elephant,” this album proved to The 20/20 Here are some that stood out generic side of animation with The be a psychedelic masterpiece. Experience is among the rest in each genre. Croods. Grizzly Bear: Shields a masterfully Photo courtesy of bighassle.com Horror This school year has featured Grizzly Bear has been around crafted pop Cover art for Mumford & Sons’ album Babel. The horror films of the past some great films and kept audi- for a few years, but on Shields, they album. the best songs of 2012. Expect year have been scattered in ences satisfied up to this summer finally unleash their full potential. “Suit and Tie” is easily the best more great things from this band quality. film season. While a little weirder than their song that he has ever released, fea- in the future. Late 2012 brought an average Although not every film mea- other albums, the songs are well- turing a catchy chorus and dance- Phoenix: Bankrupt! batch of horror with films such as sured up to expectations or wooed composed. able beat. Sure, this album was just re- The Possession, Paranormal Activity 4, audiences, it is certainly safe to say The band also shows off Of course, his voice sounds as leased yesterday, but it grows on V/H/S and Sinister, shortly fol- the good outweighed the bad. their trademark harmonies, still great as ever. you instantly. lowed by Dark Skies and Evil Dead With the summer line-up on its Justin Timberlake has In a few years, Phoenix will in early 2013. way and another school year sure come a long way since likely be headlining arenas if they Although Paranormal Activity 4 to follow, hopefully Hollywood N’Sync and even his early can continue their steady career. and The Possession were lackluster, keeps producing films that give solo days. Lead single “Entertainment” Evil Dead and V/H/S were solid us something to look forward to Mumford and Sons: is a great step forward for the horror films. week by week. Babel band, featuring a unique sound. Action/Adventure The highly anticipated Be sure to check this album out The action/adventure genre follow-up to their debut immediately. this year has left us with little to album, Sigh No More, Babel complain about. didn’t sound too different. Although there were some dis- However, this is not appointing works such as A Good necessarily a bad thing. Day to Die Hard and Oz: The Great Mumford and Sons’ blend and Powerful, films such as Django of folk and pop does not Unchained, Zero Dark Thirty, Looper, need too much refining. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Patrick Phillips, A & E Editor In addition, lead single Oblivion, Argo and the highly un- Photo courtesy of stereogum.com Phone: (513) 502-6656 Cover art for Grizzly Bears’ album Shields. “I Will Wait” was one of [email protected] derrated Dredd highlighted the Summary on SGA

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POLICE NOTES of the Year

Aug. 20, 8:48 p.m. – Two Sept. 23, 2:00 a.m. – were cited for disorderly Jan. 11, 10:36 a.m. – Xavi- in Fenwick Place. non-students suspected of Xavier Police observed one conduct. er Police assisted Residence throwing dice on the bas- student and one non-student Life with a room search. Nu- March 9, 11:30 p.m. – ketball courts in the Victory urinating on the side of Fly- Nov. 2, 9:09 p.m. – Two merous items were confiscat- Xavier Police investigated Family Park were escorted nn Hall and cited them for non-students were observed ed including an empty bullet a dispute between two stu- off campus. disorderly conduct and ob- placing political fliers on casing, two beer bongs and a dents and a shuttle driver on structing official business. cars in the C2 parking lot. live lizard in an aquarium. Musketeer Drive in front of Sept. 1, 4:05 p.m. – One of the subjects was ar- Fenwick Place. Xavier Police cited a student Sept. 27, 8:00 p.m. – rested on an existing misde- Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 for underage consumption Xavier Police found a grill meanor warrant. The other a.m. – Several intoxicated March 10, 4:11 a.m. – after receiving a complaint on a balcony at the Village was sent on his/her way. students had to be treated by Xavier Police and Residence that he/she had urinated on Apartments. The students Cincinnati Fire and Rescue Life assisted an underage, another student’s belong- were told to move the grill to Nov. 3, 1:35 a.m. – A at the Senior Winter Ball at intoxicated student in Kuhl- ings. an off-campus location. student was observed walk- Twentieth Century Theater. man Hall. The student was ing into Currito carrying released to a parent who Sept. 5, 12:34 a.m. – Oct. 5, 2:53 p.m. – A an open container of beer. Jan. 19, 1:13 a.m. – Two came to campus to pick Xavier Police investigated a wallet which belonged to a The student was cited for students were warned about him/her up. report of someone releas- Xavier student was turned underage consumption of skateboarding in the Smith ing derogatory fliers down into the Xavier Police De- alcohol. Hall lot. One skateboarder March 23, 1:06 a.m. – the Atrium of the Gallagher partment. The student to then lost control and ran into Someone placed a men’s uri- Student Center from the whom the wallet belonged a parked car. nal in an elevator in Fenwick third floor. was cited for possession of Note of the Place. a fictitious ID which was Feb. 2, 11:13 p.m. – Xavi- Sept. 7, 2:30 a.m. – Nor- found inside the wallet. er Police, Physical Plant and April 6, 1:00 a.m. – wood Police informed Xavi- YEAR Cincinnati Fire and Rescue Xavier Police and Residence er Police that they had ar- Oct. 6, 11:59 p.m. – ARREST THAT MOUSE responded to a report of Life investigated a report of rested a student on the 1700 Xavier Police took a criminal four subjects being stuck in a Preview Day admissions block of Cleneay Avenue mischief report of a student Jan. 23, 5:02 p.m. – an elevator in Fenwick Place. visitor who was intoxicated for underage consumption, who poured laundry deter- Xavier Police assisted two The subjects were all extri- and vomiting outside the disorderly conduct and ob- gent into the fountain next students who had been cated from the elevator. entrance to Kuhlman Hall. structing official business. A to Albers Hall. The student bitten by a lab mouse The prospective student was Norwood Police officer was was found and cited for during a biology class. Feb. 3, 2:26 a.m. – A stu- released to a parent. Resi- injured while chasing the criminal mischief. dent reported that his scoot- dent Life will follow up with student, who was transport- er was knocked over in the the host student. ed to Hamilton County Jail. Oct. 28, 12:06 a.m. – A Nov. 13, 11:28 a.m. – C6 parking lot. student observed kicking Xavier Police and Physical April 9, 11:45 a.m. – A Sept. 7, 1:20 p.m. – An one of the windows of the Plant investigated smoke in Feb. 8, 9:13 p.m. – An student was warned for kick- employee reported the theft O’Connor Sports Center Albers Hall. An investigation unknown person defecated ing over signs on the Xavier of a chair from his/her of- swimming pool was cited for revealed that a wet book left in a passenger elevator in Yard in front of Fenwick fice in Hinkle Hall. criminal damage and under- in the microwave to dry out Fenwick Place. Place. The student was re- age consumption of alcohol. had caused the smoke. portedly upset about failing Sept. 8, 6:16 a.m. – Feb. 20, 12:45 a.m. – A a test. Xavier Police and Residence Oct. 28, 12:57 a.m. – Nov. 15, 9:27 p.m. – student who punched a hole Life investigated the report Xavier Police and Cincinnati An employee reported that in the drywall in the Com- April 18, 4:54 a.m. – A of a fight in progress with Fire and Rescue checked on someone had thrown mus- mons Apartments was cited student who urinated in the a possible gun involved be- an underage, intoxicated stu- tard on his/her vehicle for criminal damage. hallway outside the room tween several students and dent who had rolled down which was parked in the of an RA in Brockman Hall one non-student. All the the hill next to Schmidt Smith parking lot. Feb. 23, 6:31 p.m. – An was cited for underage con- parties were separated. The Fieldhouse. The student employee reported profani- sumption and disorderly non-student was asked to declined medical attention Dec. 28, 10:56 p.m. – ties written on a mirror using conduct. leave campus. but was cited for underage Xavier Police assisted Nor- soap in the first floor rest- consumption and was trans- wood Police and Cincinnati room of the Gallagher Stu- April 19, 2:18 a.m. – A Sept. 22, 9:19 p.m. – A ported to his/her apartment. Police in responding to a dent Center. student reported a taxi driv- student was observed smok- report of a large fight in- er attempted to take his/her ing marijuana in the dugout Nov. 1, 1:11 a.m. – Two volving as many as 1,000 ju- March 8, 3:02 a.m. – An watch and overcharge them of the baseball field. The students observed throwing veniles at the Fun Factory in employee reported trash cans for a ride back to campus student was cited for posses- pumpkins behind the Co- Norwood. emptied and laundry tossed from Newport on the Levee. sion of marijuana and drug naton Learning Commons throughout the laundry room paraphernalia. onto the Schott Hall dock R-8 April 24 , 2013 Xavier Newswire The Xavier Newswire Presents The 2013-14 staff: The Dream Team Editor-in-Chief: Sabrina Brown Managing Editor: Katherine Colborn Campus News Editors: Meredith Francis and Andrew Koch Op-Ed Editor: Taylor Fulkerson Sports Editor: Tim Wilmes Arts & Entertainment Editor: Patrick Phillips Features Editor: Hollis Conners Cartoonist: Digba Coker Head Copy Editor: John Appeldorn Copy Editors: Sarah Nimmo, Elizabeth Bousson, David Franke, Kristen Gallagher, Kelsey McCarty, Corey Zielinski, Jenny Mendoza, Katelyn Summers, Campbell Tuel, J.C. Gonzalez Photography Editor: Andrew Matsushita Assitant Photography Editor: Mac Schroeder Photographers: Libby Keller, Liz Goold, Sarabeth Cuddihy, Kyle Daniels, Adam Spegele Staff Writers: Lauren Young, Lydia Rogers, Nikhil Jelaji, Danny O’Malley, Chris Behler, Kyle Isaacs, Zachary Julian, Grant Vance, John Reese, Kyle Grim, Alex Jabre, Laurence Baibak, Maddie Day, Tatum Hunter, Gina Carfagno Business Manager: Joe Ludwig Advertising Manager: Amanda Jones Distribution Manager: Colleen Corcoran Online Editor: Trey Journigan