XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CVI Issue 17 since 1915 January 22, 2020 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Students prepare for N.H. primary A troupe of students traveled to meet with candidates on the campaign trail

BY MO JUENGER a different set of voters. But 6WDৼ:ULWHU it’s also a different system in Iowa, a caucus, so this is very Students from the Philos- different,” Comer said. “You ophy, Politics and the Pub- also get a different system of lic (PPP) and political sci- candidates, you can see differ- ence majors traveled to New ent styles and strategies.” Hampshire last weekend, be- The trip was intended to fore the state’s upcoming pri- introduce students firsthand mary election. to the political atmosphere The trip was planned by leading up to New Hamp- Director of Government Re- shire’s Feb. 11 primary. The lations Sean Comer and po- experience also aimed to litical science professor Mack create bonds between polit- Mariani and sponsored by the ical science and PPP majors Boehner Institute, the PPP through a politically educa- program and Pi Sigma Alpha. tional experience. Xavier has been attending the “Regardless of your politi- Iowa caucus for the past three cal leanings, it was impressive presidential cycles, but this to see these nationally recog- is the first year that students nized individuals preach their have gone to New Hampshire. plans for the country,” sopho- Comer, who also teaches in more PPP and economics ma- the PPP program, noted that jor Christo Fosse said. the move to the New Hamp- “The real benefit (of the 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI&ODUH5DYL]]D shire primary was of educa- trip) is that it gives students &ODUH5DYL]]D.DUHQD&DVK/LEE\2YHUÀHOGDQG,VDEHOOD3UROL]R OHIWWRULJKW SRVHZLWK5HS7XOVL*DEEDUGD tional benefit to students for a real life experience with some GHPRFUDWLFSUHVLGHQWLDOFDQGLGDWH6WXGHQWVWUDYHOHGWR1HZ+DPSVKLUHWRVWXG\WKHVWDWH·VSULPDU\HOHFWLRQ variety of reasons. of the issues that they discuss “Partly, you get a different in class,” Tyrone Williams, gram, said. “One of the facets how tailored the candidates mosphere. populous in New Hampshire, a professor in the PPP pro- of this program is that it’s not get to their issues within “I think the importance of only about particular political specific communities,” senior the trip in the broadest sense theories, but also experienc- PPP major Miles Tiemeyer was to not only allow students es.” said. to gain professional opportu- The trip included rallies, “It was a much more per- nities and insights, but also to town halls, coffee hours and sonal feel,” PPP major An- allow students to form their personal meetings with sev- drea Solis-Canto said of Rep. own opinions about this up- eral presidential candidates, Gabbard’s town hall. “She was coming election,” Solis-Canto including Democratic candi- able to take a lot more time to said. “It forced me to think dates Sen. Michael Bennet, get to know the local people about who I am going to vote Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Rep. and issues. It made me grate- for and why.” Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Ber- ful that there are candidates “It was super exciting to nie Sanders, as well as Repub- who take the time to do that.” see those people who you see lican challenger Governor Many students also felt on TV and read about in the Bill Weld. that the trip helped them to news and ask them questions Students noted that the bond with their peers. and shake their hand, and be town halls held by Sen. Ben- “Surprisingly, being in the immersed in an environment net and Rep. Gabbard and car for so long was really fun. that’s so political,” sophomore the coffee hour held by Gov. Not only did I get to see the PPP major Clare Ravizza said. Weld were far more intimate beautiful countryside but I “We experienced a lot of than the rallies held by May- also got to know my peers candidates on that small stage, or Buttigeig and Sen. Sanders, and the faculty as well,” So- in a coffee shop, in a room. It allowing some students to di- lis-Canto said. really changes how you per- rectly interact with and ask The trip also allowed stu- ceive them, from how you see PKRWRFRXUWHV\E\&ODUH5DYL]]D questions of the candidates. dents to learn about and them in the media.” 6WXGHQWVDWWHQGHGDYDULHW\RIGLIIHUHQWHYHQWVZKLOHLQ1HZ+DPSVKLUH “It was interesting to learn develop their own political The New Hampshire pri- IURPUDOOLHVDQGWRZQKDOOVWRFRIIHHKRXUVDQGIDFHWRIDFHPHHWLQJV about the candidates and see views in a highly-political at- mary will be held on Feb. 11. In this issue... Campus News, Page 2 Op-Eds, Page 7 Sports, Page 8 A&E, Page 10 Jack Dunn re ects A brand new Collective Mac Miller’s newest al- has skated into Cintas on how his life has Bargaining Agreement bum, released posthu- Center where all its changed in ten years was made in the WNBA mously, surprises and matches will take place. and two visits to Rome. to great support. delights listeners. 2 January 22, 2020 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Contemplating MLK’s memory Photo-op: “Do you think that MLK’s dream has been achieved in the U.S.?”

BY KATE FERRELL 6WDৼ:ULWHU

“I wouldn’t say entirely. “I believe we are very close “To an extent, but not fully. “I think we have made He de nitely made great as a society to ful lling his I feel like we did achieve signi cant progress, yet strides with his speech and dream, both as it relates integration and desegrega- there exist many systemic “Yes, but I think we can his death, but I don’t think to race relations, and as it tion… but equality has not injustices across our public work on it more. I think it has been completely applies to social justice for been achieved across the institutions.” we’ve taken the rst steps, achieved because we don’t other forms of minorities. board. We are in the same Christo Fosse but this country still has a have 100% equality.” No matter how far we have proximity, but we are not Sophomore Philosophy, ways to go.” Zachary Obel-Omia come, we have to keep seen and treated as equal.” Politics and the Public and Paige Loboschefski First-year sport manage- striving for greater heights.” Samiya Jackson economics double major First-year biology major ment major Richard Becker Sophomore biomedical First-year music education sciences major major

“Racism is still alive and around today. It can be seen in mass incarceration, “I think a part of it has. “Yes, because of the civil “Yes, because essentially his “Partially. ere are still income disparities between ings have de nitely rights movement. at was dream was for all people of ongoing racial issues, but blacks and whites, unem- changed since the ‘60s, but his mission and they got all colors to live together it has de nitely improved ployment rate of African I don’t think that if MLK what they wanted in the in harmony. Obviously, we over the last 50-plus years Americans and disparities could look at today he ‘60s. I really don’t think it’s don’t have world peace, but and the progression that in healthcare. MLK was would say that everything that bad. We see only the we don’t have segregation, MLK envisioned is coming foundational in the ght is OK.” bad things, so I think it’s so I think his dream has to fruition.” for civil rights… We must Christine Gallagher better than it seems if you been ful lled in that sense.” Jordan Johnson all work together to be a Junior theatre education just ignore the bad eggs.” Jasel Boateng Senior biology major change in the world.” major Luke Alcock Junior sport management Justin Chess Junior biology major major Senior chemistry major

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Stu- Following It’s On X’s Know noted the large presence of dents couldn’t wait to read My Name book giveaway, the groups on campus dealing this book.” group will be holding a dis- with related issues, including Know My Name is Chanel cussion about the memoir and BRAVE peer educators and Miller’s memoir surrounding its impact. EmpowerXU. her experience with sexual It’s On X, an organization “There is a ton of good on assault, the criminal justice aiming to promote awareness campus with power and gen- system and the 2016 Brock of power and gender-based der-based violence preven- Turner case. violence across campus, gave tion,” Tuesta said. “The hope First-year communication away 65 copies of Chanel with It’s On X is that we can studies major Lin DeGraaf Miller’s book in six minutes have power in numbers. We noted that students may be last November. An additional want to get all students, or- drawn to Miller’s memoir be- 20 copies were also given to ganizations and faculty mem- cause of Xavier’s racial and other campus groups which bers on the same page.” economic demographics. focus on similar issues. The success of the book “I think the Brock Turner It’s On X primarily serves giveaway shocked It’s On X case was a matter of white as a marketing strategy aim- organizers, and Tuesta ex- privilege,” DeGraaf said. Photo courtesy of Global News It’s On X is hosting a discussion about Know My Name in order to bring ing to increase awareness of pressed her gratitude toward “Xavier is still kind of a bub- further education and awareness to power and gender-based violence. sexual assault, domestic vio- the level of student interest. ble, full of a lot of privileged lence and stalking at Xavier “We were blown out of people.” is the hope to have students make it mandatory,” DeGraaf through cohesive interorga- the water. It was marvelous “I would imagine that stu- and faculty to understand the agreed. “The programs at nizational education. Title IX and completely unexpected,” dents felt connected to (Mill- power they have to challenge Xavier are optional, and they er’s) words like so many peo- rape culture and the systems need to (be) implemented to ple outside of Xavier,” Tuesta that result in rape culture,” target people who it really said. Tuesta said. matters for.” She feels as though students First-year exploratory It’s On X’s website is cur- are and will be compelled by studies major Blake Asaro rently under construction, but Miller’s experience through said that she believes more is expected to be available in the criminal justice system, as could still be done to educate the near future and will con- well as her unapologetic way students on campus about tain further information about of speaking her truth. power and gender-based vio- the organization. Tuesta further explains lence, noting the effectiveness The group is also actively that Brock Turner lives mere- of mandatory awareness pro- recruiting students for lead- ly 50 minutes away from grams including sections of ership opportunities who will Xavier’s campus. Even though Manresa orientation. be activists and educators for he went to Stanford, Xavier “There’s still more that power and gender-based vio- students may feel especially needs to be done. Programs lence. connected to Miller’s testimo- that people must go to, not It’s On X is hosting a dis- ny because of their proximity. that they should go to. People cussion about Chanel Miller’s Tuesta hopes that both the who want to tell their stories, Know My Name today at 4:30 events and the book itself instead of silencing victims,” in Gallagher Student Center’s help students to learn more Asaro said. Arrupe Overlook. An addi- about college rape culture and “Clubs and groups do sexu- tional 25 copies of the mem- Photo courtesy of Instagram Three students (Emily Vonhandorf, Maria Skill and Paige Lumpkin) being an active bystander. al assault awareness programs oir will be distributed at the receiving their free copy of Know My Name, Chanel Miller’s memoir. “I think the takeaway for us but we could be doing more to event. make home owner Lauren Bishop noted for the fast-moving sport, but venue, , that the move to Cintas will the amount of space available was set for demolition. provide a better experience on the floor means that mul- The Cincinnati Rollergirls for fans and athletes alike. tiple matches can be played at will hold four competitions at “At the fieldhouse, we got once. Cintas in 2020. Each game has anywhere from 600 to 1,000 “(The Cintas Center staff) a designated theme, including people per game, but it’s an worked very hard to make this Star Wars, superheroes and older facility. It has limited work for us and we are very LGBTQ+ Pride. parking, it’s not air condi- grateful for that,” Bishop said. The opening game at Cin- tioned, the seats aren’t that Bishop added that Cintas tas will be held on Saturday, comfortable,” she said. “It Center Director Greg Chris- March 21 at 6 p.m. It will be wasn’t ideal for either our topher reached out to the club free to all Xavier students and players or our fans.” previously when their former faculty. The Rollergirls’ move to Cintas is not only an exciting opportunity for the team, but Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Rollergirls Bishop believes that matches The Cincinnati Rollergirls are excited to begin practicing and competing in Cintas Center will help in- at Cintas Center, where the facilities will be more accommodating. crease the sport’s visibility in BY WILL RIPPEY derby team that was found- the community. 6WDৼ:UWLHU ed in 2005. Comprised of 32 “We really focus a lot on Beginning this spring, members, the team partici- making this a big spectator the Cincinnati Rollergirls pates in various competitions sport,” Bishop said. “It gives will kick off their new sea- nationwide and are an inter- people the opportunity to see son by moving from Xavier’s nationally-ranked member of that women are capable of to prac- the Women’s Flat Track Der- playing a really intense, com- tice and compete at Cintas by Association. petitive, full-contact sport.” Center. Roller derby is a high-con- Additionally, matches at At the team’s new venue, tact sport played by two teams Cintas will be played on the fans will enjoy free parking, of five. Each team designates polished concrete floor which three times the amount of a jammer at the start of each lies underneath the plywood seats and a more accessible match and points are scored court used by the volleyball location. by lapping the opposing and teams. Photo courtesy of Twitter The Cincinnati Rollergirls team’s jammer. The polished concrete sur- This spring, the Cincinnati Rollergirls will begin their inaugural season at are an all-volunteer roller Founding member and club face will not only be optimal &LQWDV7KHWHDP·VÀUVWPDWFKDWWKHIDFLOLW\ZLOOWDNHSODFHRQ0DUFK 4 January 22, 2020 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Senate begins impeachment trial Senators vote along party lines to shoot down requests for more documents

BY JACK DUNN AND The House Impeachment CHARLIE GSTALDER managers, who make up the Campus News Editor and prosecution, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jer- 6WDৼ:ULWHU ry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Zoe Lof- The impeachment trial of gren (D-Calif.), Hakeem Jef- President Donald Trump be- fries (D-Calif.), Val Demings gan yesterday, with members (D-Fla.), Jason Crow (D-Co- of the senate debating late lo.) and Sylvia Garcia (D-Tex- into the night Senate Majori- as). They will argue that Pres- ty Leader Mitch McConnell’s ident Trump abused his power (R-Ky.) ground rules for the by threating to withhold $400 rest of the trial. million of congressionally McConnell’s initial pro- approved aid to Ukraine, if posed rules would have given the Ukranian President did both the House impeachment not publicly announce inves- managers and the Trump tigations into Joe and Hunter defense team 24 hours each Biden. to make their opening argu- President Donald Trump’s ments. Photo Courtesy of WikiCommons defense team is made up of The arguments will begin Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) transmitted the articles of impeachment on Jan. 15. The Senate White House Counsel Pat today and are scheduled to be spent much of the beginning of the trial yesterday voting on resolutions to allow new evidence and testimony. Cipollone, Trump’s private at- compressed into three session ty Leader Chuck Schumer lowed to ask questions after clear that nothing’s really go- torney Jay Sekulow, Harvard days. Initially, McConnell pro- (D-N.Y.) said, “On something both the House managers and ing to happen,” Law Professor Emeritus Alan posed for two days of argue- as important as impeachment, Trump’s lawyers have argued McConnell also said that he Dershowitz, and Clinton im- ments but handwrote changes Senator McConnell’s resolu- their case. will shoot down any Demo- peachment investigator Ken when the trial opened. tion is nothing short of a na- There are two articles of cratic amendments regarding Starr. It also contains lawyers The changes would also al- tional disgrace.” impeachment that were trans- additional witnesses and doc- Robert Ray, Jan Raskin, Eric low for the evidence presented “We are gratified that the mitted from the House on Jan. uments. Hershmann and Pam Bondi. in the House to be included draft resolution protects the 15. Schumer said that he would They are joined by Congress- into the record. president’s rights to a fair The first article describes force votes on resolutions men Doug Collins (R-Ga.), During former President trial, and look forward to pre- President Trump’s alleged by the end of the day on the Jim Jordan (R-), Mark Bill Clinton’s impeachment senting a vigorous defense on abuse of power. The second testimony of four additional Meadows (R-N.C.), Mike trial, the same amount of time the facts and the process as article describes the alleged witnesses (including National Johnson (R-La.), Debbie Le- was allotted for both sides but quickly as possible, and seek- obstruction of Congress by Security Adviser John Bolton) sko (R-Ariz.), John Ratcliffe the arguments were spread ing an acquittal as swiftly as the President. and more White House docu- (R-Texas) and Lee Zeldin across four-day period. possible,” Eric Ueland, the “I’m not surprised that the ments. (R-N.Y.). “It’s clear Senator McCo- White House’s director of House passed it because the The Senate eventually vot- The defense is arguing that nnell is hell-bent on making legislative affairs, told Wash- House is controlled by the ed along party lines multiple President Trump did nothing it much more difficult to get ington Post reporters Seung Democrats,” first-year mar- times, 53-47, to shoot down illegal, and that the Demo- witnesses and documents and Min Kim and Karoun Demir- keting major Greg Goden Democratic resolutions re- crats are using impeachment intent on rushing the tri- jian. said, “but now that it’s in the questing more documents for as an attempt to overturn the al through,” Senate Minori- Senators would then be al- Senate McConnell has made it the trial. results of the 2016 election. Week in Review Big Ben Bong and no more sex for you! ‡ Boris Johnson announced ‡ Kansas City Chiefs offen- a £650,000 crowdsourc- sive lineman Eric Fischer     ing campaign entitled and Budweiser awarded “Bung a Bob for Big Ben fans whose beers he took Dec. 7, 4:29-5:56 p.m. Jan. 17, 8:14 a.m. — Brexit Bongs” to have during his “Stone Cold” — Three students were    An employee reported the Big Ben ring as Britain celebration with signed either ejected or refused theft of cash from the safe leaves the E.U. on Jan. 31. jerseys and cases of beer entry from the crosstown   in the Recreation Center in The project is still short (Jan. 19). shootout for being drunk the HUB. of its goal, leading tab- and disorderly. ,VQ¶WWKH¿UVW loid The Daily Mirror to ‡ The Carrollton Texas Jan. 18, 1:46 a.m. — run the headline, “Boris’ Police Department made Dec. 10, 3:20 a.m. — thing they teach Xavier Police, Cincinna- bonkers ‘bung a bob for scientific history after Xavier Police assisted phys- you to not get ti Fire and Residence Life Big Ben Brexit bongs’ bid discovering that Ameri- ical plant with a burst water FDUVZLWK responded to a fire alarm bombs” (Jan. 14). can cheese holds finger- pipe on the fifth floor of in Brockman Hall. Investi- prints incredibly well. Fenwick Place. Water was VWUDQJHUV" gation revealed that a pull ‡ Diego, a 100 year-old This was discovered af- able to leak through the Jan. 18, 1:46 a.m. — A down station was activated Galapagos tortoise who ter a car-owner report- ceiling and into a student’s student and their guest re- on the third floor. A student helped save his species ed that their vehicle had room on the fourth floor ported they were robbed at suspect was identified and from extinction, is offi- been covered in American causing minor damage. gunpoint by a drug dealer admitted to the offense. It cially retiring from sex. cheese slices to the police, who they were attempt- was the second false alarm. It’s estimated that Diego who admitted that this Dec. 20, 2:44 a.m. — ing to purchase marijua- is the father of 40% of technically wasn’t a crime Xavier Police investigated a na from. The student and Jan. 20, 4:08 p.m. — his species (Jan. 12). (Jan. 16). report of a person sleeping their guest were picked An RA in Husman Hall near the garbage collection up, at their own request, reported that someone had area outside of the Conaton by the dealer on campus. drawn a swastika on a flyer Learning Commons. The They were then driven in the common area of the subject was cautioned about through the city of Cin- fourth floor. Xavier Police trespassing and given a ride cinnati where they were and Residence Life are in- to the David and Rebecca eventually robbed. Cincin- vestigating. Barron Center for Men. nati Police and Xavier Po- lice are investigating. Jan. 21, 5:57 a.m. — A Dec. 30, 6:20 a.m. — student reported that an ac- Xavier Police investigated a quaintance had taken their report of a break-in at the from the classrooms as well car without consent from Armory. Investigation re- as two ceremonial non-func- the R2 lot. Norwood Police vealed three ceiling projec- tional drill rifles were taken and Xavier Police are inves- Photo courtesy of Yahoo Sports tors were forcibly removed from the building. tigating. Eric Fischer celebrates his touchdown by showering in Bud Light. @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News January 22, 2020 5 Australia recovers from brush res Millions of animals have died while thousands of homes have su ered damage BY SAYO JOLAYEMI 6WDৼ:ULWHU After three months, rain in Australia has helped pre- vent the spreading wildfire throughout the continent, though fires continue to burn. More than 17.9 million acres have been burned and 3,000 homes damaged by the wildfires, according to CNN. In New South Wales (NSW) alone, 4.9 million acres were scorched. The six states of Australia, (Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and NSW) have all been severely damaged from these fires. Major cities have felt the impact of the fires, including Sydney and Melbourne. The fires have damaged homes on the outer reaches of the sub- urbs. Photo courtesty of Getty Images In December, smoke lev- 7KHEUXVKÀUHVLQ$XVWUDOLDKDYHGDPDJHGPRUHWKDQKRPHVDQGNLOOHGPRUHWKDQPLOOLRQDQLPDOV0RUHWKDQSHRSOHZHUHDSSUHKHQGHG els in those cities reached 11 ZLWKFKDUJHVLQYROYLQJDUVRQLQWKH$XVWUDOLDQZLOGHUQHVV/DVW\HDUZDVWKHKRWWHVWRQUHFRUGIRU$XVWUDOLDZLWKKLJKVUHDFKLQJƒ)DKUHQKHLW times stronger than what is actively started fires should mals have been killed in NSW “It’s honestly just sad, with efforts. considered hazardous. be held accountable for their bushfires, according to the climate change and the ex- Australian comedian Ce- In NSW, more than 80 fires actions,” first-year Meredith University of Sydney. tinction of animals so preva- leste Barbaer raised $34 mil- continued to burn despite the McMurray said. Animals who were badly lent… it’s just sad,” first-year lion dollars in a Facebook new rainfall in early January, Last year was the hottest burnt by the fires were euth- business major Mallory Bur- fund-raiser for NSW Rural according to the BBC. year on record for Australia, anized. ton said. Fire service, the largest total The fires first began in and some regions have been Up to a third of koalas who Donations from around the ever raised on Facebook. late July, with humans being experiencing drought for sev- lived in NSW according to the world have poured in to help The Australian Red Cross seen as a major component eral years. The heatwave also CNN article, in addition to a Australia deal with the se- has raised $67 million from for the severity of this fire set a new high for the aver- third of their habitat. Some verity of the brushfires. The individuals groups and com- season. More than 20 people age temperature in December, animals, including specific charitable efforts have been panies since July 1. have been apprehended with with temperatures reaching kinds of birds and frogs with headlined by local celebri- The Student Activity charges involving arson in as hot as 120 degrees Fahren- lower populations, are at risk ties such as Thor actor Chris Council is hosting a benefit Australia’s wilderness. “I real- heit. of extinction if the fires hit Hemsworth, who pledged $1 event Thursday from 3-8 p.m. ly believe that the people who More than 480 million ani- their habitats. million towards the fire relief on Husman stage. Global average temperatures continue to rise

BY WILL RIPPEY “We crossed over into comes an increasingly import- The Global Climate Strike as it should, especially in the 6WDৼ:ULWHU more than two degrees Fahr- ant issue in the public sphere. was held to promote climate public sector,” first-year Poli- NASA and the Nation- enheit warming territory in Research into climate change change awareness as well as tics, Philosophy and the Pub- al Oceanic and Atmospheric 2015 and we are unlikely to has sparked widespread activ- passing of climate change lic major Andrew Titgemeyer Administration (NOAA) anal- go back,” Schmidt said. “This ist movements throughout the legislature, including a march said. yses found that 2019 had the shows that what’s happening world. Xavier students attended in “But in an effort to spur second highest surface tem- is persistent, not a fluke due Recent actions by the Unit- . more activism, climate activ- perature average on record, to some weather phenomenon. ed States include withdrawal “Climate activism is im- ists take the most shocking coinciding with a trend of in- Changes in temperature from the Paris Climate Accord portant because the climate outcomes and statistics they creasing global temperatures. occur in a non-uniform man- last September, which drew is degrading and it doesn’t can get ahold of in order to “Every decade since the ner. The polar regions have heavy criticism. have as many participants generate alarm.” 1960s clearly has been warm- experienced the most severe er than the one before,” NASA changes in temperature, as research director Gavin demonstrated by the Arctic Schmidt said. Circle’s mean temperature The past decade was the rising at three times the rate hottest on record. Specifically, of the rest of the world, ex- 2015 to 2019 is the hottest five cluding Antarctica. Antarctica year span recorded, with the is warming at slightly below two hottest years in that time- that of the Arctic. Ice sheets span being 2016 and 2019. are rapidly melting in Green- Since record keeping began land and Antarctica, causing in 1880, average global tem- decreases in size of both land- peratures have risen by two masses. degrees Fahrenheit. Statisti- Forested and plains regions cal analysis has led to the con- have faced wildfires with in- clusion that the primary cause creasing frequency and inten- in the global temperature sity. Several regions through- increase is greater amounts out Australia have faced and of greenhouse gasses in the continue to suffer from severe atmosphere produced by hu- wildfires along with fires in man activity which Schmidt California. affirms. In contrast to the rest of It is currently estimated the world, the 48 continental that global temperatures rose US states ranked as the 34th by 0.1 degree Fahrenheit in fastest warming region in the

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It is Astros won in 2017 is now the past few seasons were good of the methods of cheating I must first note that I am absolutely clear they did, and forever tainted, but it should enough on their own to win a they used in previous seasons, not a ‘bandwagoner’ but in- it would take a very ignorant not be rescinded. Winning the title without cheating. the team can show us they stead have chosen my own fan to argue otherwise. How- World Series is an accomplish- Since they did cheat, how- truly deserved to be there and teams to support rather than ever, was Houston the only ment that takes prolonged suc- ever, the organization will now slightly redeem themselves for just the most local team to me. team that was sign stealing? cess throughout the whole sea- have to deal with the conse- their past unjustices. Anything I will always be loyal to my That’s doubtful. Sign stealing son and takes a high level of quences. One of the largest short of this will further call teams. That being said, you is a practice that has been go- performance, cheating or not. fallouts of the whole scandal into question the legitimacy of can tell the difference between ing on for years. But it’s the use Further, to be able to say is that the Astros now have to the Astros’ former champion- a bandwagon fan and a true of technology in this process, definitively that the Astros deal with the stigma of being ship. fan when times get tough. I however, and the direct trans- do not deserve their title, we cheaters. There are currently can assure you that right now mission of these signs from would also need to be sure accusations that in the 2019 is a hard time to be a Houston the dugout that makes this in- that no one else was cheating season the Astros wore devices Astros fan. cident particularly severe. in that season. At this point, that buzzed to tell batters what The Astros are amid one of Houston was caught bla- that fact is obscure at best with pitch was coming. While MLB the biggest scandals in Major tantly cheating, and MLB has an active investigation open found no evidence of wearable League (MLB) histo- made an example out of the against the Red Sox. There is devices in their investigation, ry, and it’s all about sign steal- Astros by fining the team $5 also AJ Hinch’s claim to con- Houston now has to deal with ing and technology. The MLB million, suspending the Astros sider, namely that there are the distrust of the masses as a handed down some of the general manager and coach eight other teams the Astros result of their own actions. Hunter Ellis is a first-year largest punishments ever lev- and taking away first and sec- were aware of that are using In a recent interview, Jose Philosophy, Politics and the ied when it was revealed that ond round draft picks for the methods of sign stealing. Altuve promised that Houston Public major. He is a staff the organization used cameras next two years. This will serve Yet, as fans of the organiza- would return to the World Se- writer for the Newswire and a system of banging, clap- as a warning to other teams of tion, we should be angry and ries in 2020. This season is our from Mt. Orab, Ohio. ping or whistling to transmit what will happen to them if disappointed the Astros cheat- chance to see who they really Should Gallagher Student Center play music? “ e elder Upagupta led King Aśoka to the foot of the bodhi tree and GSC is not a library. GSC should embrace student identity. said, ‘In this place, great king, the bodhisattva rst defeated the forces of It’s not called “Gallagher Study Space.” It’s not called “Gallagher Quiet Māra with the power of his loving kindness, and then completely realized Area.” It’s a student center, and with that title, it earns the right to be noisy. total, unsurpassed enlighten—’” “YOU PUSH ME DOWN, BUT I GOT UP It’s important to understand that being a student does not simply mean / ALREADY WIPING OFF THE DUST.” that you attend classes at Xavier. It means that Xavier is your home, whether Just like that, it’s ruined. I had actually found myself enraptured by a you live on campus or o. piece of assigned reading, an uncommon occurrence for a dunce like me, You are not expected to be silent in your home. You are expected to be and Katy Perry took that from me. How am I supposed to focus on the story an active and participatory member of your family; in this sense, to be a of the bodhisattva’s enlightenment while a feel-good, be-yourself message is student, you ought to be involved in Xavier goings-on, treat each moment screamed into my ear? on campus with excitement and, most importantly, exercise your right to be Here’s the thing: is isn’t Katheryn’s fault. It’s Gallagher’s. For some rea- loud. son, GSC management thinks that when we come to the student center our GSC hosts events nearly every night. is is not because it wants to tor- rst thought is, “All right, where’s the caf music?” It’s understandable that ture students who want to study. It is simply making known the ultimate some people would want background noise while they study, but that’s what purpose for the building: a place for students to be wholesome and not only the low murmur of fellow students is there for. academic. Gallagher could be the perfect middle ground between the caf and the I do not think Gallagher has in any way made itself appear to be a study library: the latter is a perfect quiet study space, but what are you gonna do center. It is home to restaurants, coeeshops, oces and meeting spaces. I if you get hungry? Go to a vending machine? Who does that in this day would not be upset that Chipotle was too loud for me to study because it is and age? e former has innite food but is way too loud for most peo- unrealistic to portray it as a study space in the rst place. ple’s studying preferences. GSC has the potential to meet in the middle and is being said, there are several spaces on campus specically designat- be quiet enough for studying but with plenty of food for hungry students. ed for studying. McDonald Library is a silent haven where one goes to avoid However, what could be the top place to study on campus is being held hos- distractions. Alter Hall aer-hours still maintains the quiet essence of an tage by the musical tastes of whoever happens to be working the front desk. academic space designed for learning. All of us as students are on separate journeys to total, unsurpassed en- Gallagher is not a library, and it is unreasonable to expect that it encom- lightenment, and we are all under attack by the same demon army: not pass the serenity of such spaces. We need to respect the energy and vivacity the forces of Māra, but the forces of music. However, like the bodhisattva, of studenthood and allow Gallagher to continue as a vibrant hub of student we can win through kindness. e solution to this issue is not hyperbolic life. op-eds like this, but rather going up to the front desk and politely asking, “Could you turn the music o?”

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Copy Editors Campus News Editors Alex Ackerman, Tess Brew- Distribution Manager Advertising *The Newswire has made Alex Budzynski er, Hannah Cariati, Maddie Jack Dunn All inquiries should be di- the decision to stray from the Jack Dunn Marsh, Delaney Mallory, Joseph Cotton rected to the Editor-in-Chief, AP Style Guide when printing Robert Ryan, Will Rippey and Kevin Thomas, at 513-745- the words White and Black in Opinions & Editorials Maggie Schroeder Adviser 3561, by email at newswire@ reference to groups of peo- Editor John Stowell xavier.edu or at www.xavier- ple. We have decided to capi- Sydney Sanders Staff Writers newswire.com talize both. Sebastian Aguilar, Joe Clark, Hunter Ellis, Kate Ferrell, @xaviernewswire Opinions & Editorials January 22, 2020 7 You ever wonder why we’re here? I suppose that it’s one of mans and the early Catholics. credibly homesick whenever I life’s great mysteries, isn’t it? I almost couldn’t believe how would be away from my house But that’s a question I found well some things had sur- for an extended period of myself struggling with when vived, such as the Pantheon, time. I can remember my first I visited the church of the when other monuments were expereince at a sleep-away Gesù (better known as the stripped down to their bare camp in the summer of 2010. headquarters of the Jesuits) bones for their materials. It I was terrified and crying my in Rome during winter break. was almost too much for my eyes out. I was meditating with an 12-year-old mind to take in. Since then, that camp has examen, a technique taught While I was still taking become one of my favorite by St. Ignatius, where you are everything in and asking as places in the world to be. I supposed to take a moment to many questions about the spent four summers working review your day, share your places around me as possible, at Camp MaKaJaWan and gratitude and look forward to I wasn’t able to reflect on my didn’t feel homesick once. I tomorrow. While I was think- own life just yet. Sure, I was got to become friends with ing about my day, I found my- in some of the most beauti- people I looked up to as a kid. self thinking about the person ful churches and holy spaces I had experiences with people I was the last time I was in on the planet and had gone who I would now consider Rome, nearly 10 years ago. to Catholic school my whole brothers for life. I was afforded the chance to life at that point. I should have In overcoming that home- school. I hated it even more and am grateful now that they really reflect on how much I’ve had some sense of what to sickness, I was able to com- when my parents would help will always be with me wher- changed as a person, as well reflect on and be grateful for plete a life goal: becoming me edit my school papers. I’d ever I go. as how much I have stayed the back then. But I think just see- an Eagle Scout. On that first like to think that my opinions The next part of the ex- same. I was given the chance ing places that nothing back Rome trip, the idea of being an on writing have changed after amen is to pay attention to to reflect on how I grew up. home could compare to really Eagle was so far off I couldn’t spending two years as a staff the emotions you have felt The last time I was in made it difficult for me. even imagine what it would be writer and almost two years throughout the day. The one Rome, I was 12 years old. It But it was when I was in like to become one. But now I as an editor on the Newswire. that I think I felt the most was early October of 2010. the Gesù this time during am able to proudly say that I What’s the point of shar- while reviewing my time be- My dad had decided that my break that I realized I could am a third generation Eagle ing all these ways that I think tween these trips is simply brother and I were the right take the time to reflect. To Scout after my granddad and I’ve changed? I believe using gratitude. Gratitude for all ages to take our first trip reflect on all the good things uncle before me. St. Ignatius’s daily examen as the people who have helped out of the U.S. and go to the that had happened to me since In seventh grade, I thought a lens is a good way to start. me become the person I am Eternal City as he and my the last trip. the only sport for me to play I want to reflect on my life today, whether it was a coach, mom had many times before. At that time, in seventh was baseball. Sure, I was on a based on the examen I learned a scoutmaster, a friend or even I remember being so excited grade, I had no idea where club swim team and I enjoyed in high school. It allowed me my family. I know I wouldn’t I could hardly contain myself I was going to go to high it, but in my mind there was to visualize how I’ve grown have become the person I am (especially after my dad let me school. I remember I had no way I was going to con- and what new pursuits and without them. watch my first-ever R-rated nerves about where I was go- tinue my swimming career in passions I have found. To close out the examen, movie, Gladiator). ing to end up and whether or high school. While using the examen you are supposed to look for- I can remember taking that not I was going to make new As it turned out, I swam all to reflect, I found comfort in ward to tomorrow. So that’s sense of excitement with me friends. four years in high school and finding things about myself exactly what I will do. I won’t wherever I went in Rome. I Now, not only have I grad- found a new passion for an- that haven’t changed since be sad that my time here at was instilled with a sense of uated from high school at St. other water sport: water polo. that first trip to Rome. One of Xavier is coming to a close. awe and wonder at places like Ignatius College Prep., but It’s through this new found those ways that might sound Instead, I will seek out new Vatican City and the Colos- I’ve almost graduated from passion that I made good dumb to most is my love for places and adventures that seum. I remember contem- my first choice university as friends both in high school the Chicago Cubs. While will leave me just as awe- plating what life must have well. and college. many may see that as just me struck as I was as a kid. And been like for the ancient Ro- As a kid I used to be in- I hated writing in grade being a simple fanatic, I see it I find comfort in knowing that differently. I think it’s a way I won’t have to wonder too for me to showcase my love much about why I’m here. All for the place I consider my I will have to do now is won- home. It’s also a way for me der about where I’m going to to showcase my connection to go and what new experiences and love for my family, partic- I will chase. ularly my grandparents who have all passed away since that first trip. I also reflected on my friendships at that time. I’m still best friends with the two friends I was closest to then, and they still lead me to new friendships and experiences that I wouldn’t trade for the world. Jack Dunn is a senior Last and certainly not least, sports management major. I still have my loving family. He is a Campus News Ed- While I know I have not al- itor for the Newswire from ways been the perfect son, I Wilmette, Ill. know that I was grateful then 8 January 22, 2020 Sports @xaviernewswire Conners earns pair of rst-place nishes at UC Jon Bernard and Christian Thomas claim top spots in events on the men’s side

BY JOE CLARK 6WDৼ:ULWHU Senior Emily Conners was the leading overall scor- er for the Musketeers with two first-place finishes in the 50-meter and 100-meter free- style events against Cincinna- ti while also placing third in the 200-meter freestyle. Despite her efforts, the Bearcats won the women’s meet 208-83. Conners’ performance was enough to earn her Big East Swimmer of the Week hon- ors, marking the second time she has won the award this season. Previously, she was named the best swimmer in the con- ference following Xavier’s first week of competition. Men’s swimming also fell at the meet against UC, 223- Photo courtesy of goxavier.com 70. Senior Emily Conners earned Big East Swimmer of the Week honors for her victories in the 50-meter and the 100-meter freestyle events Freshman Jon Bernard against the last Friday. This marked the second time this season Conners was named the conference’s top swimmer. and junior Christian Thomas backstroke. ond while sophomore Ben Schaeffer, junior Taylor Ho- ter backstroke, while Hogan earned top finishes — Thom- Bernard and Thomas Quon came in third. gan, and Conners, who fin- placed second in the 200-me- as won the 50-meter free- were each also part of Xavi- In addition to Conners, ished in second. ter butterfly. style with a time of 21.15 er’s 200-meter medley relay freshman Brooke Atkins In addition, Xavier’s Sophomore Kelly Harris while Bernard finished the team alongside junior Alex also finished in first for the 400-meter freestyle relay placed second in the 200-me- 400-meter individual medley Sironen and senior Brandon women’s team, winning the team of freshman Claire ter breaststroke with a time in 4:01.79 to win by five sec- Abboud. 100-meter sprint with a time Bosse, junior Maureen Cum- of 2:24:29 and junior Lorelie onds. That squad finished in of 57.92. mins, senior Emily Saugstad Gaertner finished second in Thomas finished second third with a time of 1:33.47. The women’s team to- and freshman Erin Merke the 100-meter butterfly. in the 100-meter freestyle Xavier also had a strong taled six second-place finish- placed second, finishing in Xavier swimming’s season finishing in 46.40, and Ber- showing in the 200-meter es, including the 200-meter 3:34.38. resumes Sunday with a road nard finished third in both freestyle, as freshman An- medley relay team of senior Individually, Fort placed trip to Butler for the Butler the 100-meter and 200-meter drew Martin finished in sec- Ali Fort, sophomore Lydia in second in the 200-me- Invite Meet. Women’s tennis grounds Dayton, 6-1 Xavier saves its best performance for last against the Flyers Xavier BY WILL RIPPEY 6WDৼ:ULWHU Scores In the opening weekend of the spring season, Xavier women’s tennis was tested Men’s Basketball with losses to Purdue and Mississippi State. However, The Musketeers return home the Musketeers rebounded to play Georgetown tonight with a win against Dayton hoping to snap a three-game to close out the three-match losing skid. Xavier current- stretch on Sunday. ly sits one game behind the In the match against the Hoyas in the Big East Con- Boilermakers, senior Rachael ference standings. Reichenbach won her singles match 6-1, 6-3. The rest of the singles — Women’s Basketball junior Ahmeir Kyle, freshman Anna Roggenburk, junior Xavier looks to pick up its Kaitlyn Ruether and soph- second Big East victory on omore Anna Letto all took the road against Creighton their opponents to a third set, on Friday. The Musketeers but were unable to come away are currently one spot behind with victories. the Bluejays in the confer- On Sunday, the Muske- ence standings with a league teers played a double header, record of 1-6. first against Mississippi State and then against Dayton. Xavier saved its best overall Photo courtesy of goxavier.com/Matt Goldman Track and Field performance for last against Junior Ahmeir Kyle had a productive day on the hardcourt this weekend, notching a No. 1 singles win against Mississippi State and helping the Musketeers sweep Dayton in doubles matches for a 6-1 victory. Dayton, where it won hand- The Xavier track team’s ily, 6-1. a 6-1, 7-5 singles win while sophomore Natalie Moyer matches against the Flyers. winter season continues as Xavier opened the day Roggenburk picked up a 6-4, picked up a 7-6, 7-5 win. Let- The teams of Kyle/Thom- it travels to Michigan this against the Bulldogs with a 7-6 singles win as well. to contributed a 6-2, 6-1 win. as and Ruether/Moyer also Saturday for the third event 5-2 loss. The No. 1 and No. 2 In the match against Day- In addition to her doubles emerged victorious. of indoor competition in the singles players, Kyle and Rog- ton, Roggenburk took an im- win, Roggenburk earned a The Musketeers will re- Can Am Classic. genburk, won their matches pressive win in the No. 1 sin- win with doubles partner, se- turn to the court in Cincinna- in straight sets for the two gles spot, winning 6-1, 6-0. nior Lauren Fitz-Randolph, ti to play nearby foe Northern match wins in the game. Individually, Ruether took in a close 5-4 victory while Kentucky University on Jan. However, Kyle achieved a 6-2, 6-0 singles win and Xavier won all three doubles 31. @xaviernewswire Sports January 22, 2020 9 Groundbreaking CBA alters WNBA landscape Changes include better compensation, health bene ts and maternity leave with the “core” label, one that BY WILL PEMBROKE 6WDৼ:ULWHU restricts them from entering free agency. Unrestricted free Last week, the Women’s agency is also now available to National Basketball Associ- players one year earlier than ation (WNBA) tentatively under the current CBA. reached a new Collective Bar- The WNBA has increased gaining Agreement (CBA) mental health benefits for its with the Women’s National players. The league has aug- Basketball Players Associa- mented their current domes- tion (WNBPA). tic violence program to now The groundbreaking include education and coun- agreement, pending ratifica- seling. The nutritional staffs tion by the players and Board of each team have been bol- of Governors of the WNBA, stered as well, offering a sig- offers substantial improve- nificant raise in the quality of ments in the quality of not nutritional-based assistance only the game on the court, available for each team. but for the players themselves. “We approached these ne- The primary aim of the gotiations with a player-first new CBA is to get players agenda, and I am pleased that more compensation. The max- this agreement guarantees imum contract for a player in 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIGFLVWFRP substantial increases in com- the WNBA under the new The new Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the WNBA and the league’s Players pensation and progressive CBA will be set at $500,000, $VVRFLDWLRQVHWWRWDNHVKDSHLQRIIHUVEHWWHUFRPSHQVDWLRQKHDOWKEHQHÀWVDQGPRUHWRDWKOHWHV benefits for the women of the which is more than triple the a team must spend each sea- awards. duration of their maternity WNBA,” WNBA Commis- current going rate. son has been increased to $1.6 The agreement institutes a leave and offered a stipend of sioner Cathy Engelbert said. Other top stars will be million, which will add an 50-50 revenue sharing system $5,000 for childcare annual- “I want to thank the players, looking at around $200,000- additional $300,000 to player which, in turn, will seek to in- ly. They can also be provided led by WNBPA President $300,000 annually. Perhaps compensation pools each year. crease player salaries. a two-bedroom apartment Nneka Ogwumike and the most importantly, the average The new prize money com- In terms of travel arrange- while caring for children and WNBPA Executive Commit- cash compensation for play- pensation minimum is up to ments, the WNBA now offers a new progressive family ben- tee, as well as WNBPA Exec- ers will reach six figures for $750,000 for special contests players a boost in flight status efits program through which utive Director Terri Jackson, the first time, capping out at and events that will be held to Economy Plus and individ- veteran players can claim up for their hard work, innovative around $130,000. during the course of the ual room accommodations to to $60,000 in relation to adop- thinking and professionalism Aside from the new raises WNBA season. all of its players. tion, surrogacy or other child throughout the process.” players will receive, there will Cash bonuses for awards For those in the league rearing related activities. The CBA marks a turning also be a number of new cash handed out at the end of each pursuing motherhood, there The structure of free agen- point in the fair and equal bonuses for players to strive season have also increased, are also a slew of new bene- cy for players has been slight- compensation for not only its to achieve. The floor for the and new bonuses have been fits available. Players are now ly altered. Teams are now only players, but possibly female amount of marketing dollars added to previously cashless compensated in full for the able to designate three players athletes around the world. Bengals season in review: O ense seeks change

BY WILL PEMBROKE to be considered is the skill 6WDৼ:ULWHU position players. The 1,000- The Bengals went 2-14 this yard receiving elephant in the year. Obviously that’s not a room here is the aforemen- great outcome, but there are tioned Green, who missed the several things to consider entire season due to injury. In when evaluating the team’s his place, two players stepped performance this season. up. Injuries played a major role First is running back Joe in destroying the hopes of Mixon who, despite finding the team this year. 2019 first himself with little room to round pick and pivotal offen- run, oftentimes made some- sive line piece Jonah Williams thing out of nothing. He lost his rookie season to a torn eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing labrum in the first few weeks this year, keeping the Bengals of training camp. offense afloat for most of its An already questionable games. offensive line losing argu- The other big contributor ably its most valued starter at this season was Tyler Boyd. left tackle was a major blow. The lucratively-extended re- Around the same time Wil- ceiver proved his worth by liams got hurt, star receiver 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIQÁFRP amassing his own 1,000 yard A.J. Green went down with The performed better than some projections anticipated, but the team still left much receiving season in the ab- an ankle injury that required WREHGHVLUHGRQWKHJULGLURQ1H[WVHDVRQWKH%HQJDOVVKRXOGVKLIWWKHIRFXVWRWKHLURIIHQVLYHSURGXFWLRQ sence of Green. He was the surgery. sition groups left a lot to be The team quickly realized middle of the game. Starting Bengals’ most reliable target When he attempted to re- desired. Beginning with the that what they had in Finley tackle Cordy Glenn missed a in all of 2019. turn to the lineup in the mid- most important position on was not going to amount to significant amount of time The offense got little pro- dle of the season, Green ex- the field, quarterback, there a starting-level quarterback, with a concussion. duction from its tight end perienced a major setback in was obvious turmoil sur- so they made the switch back Starting center and former group made up of Tyler Ei- his rehab, landing him on in- rounding who should be to Dalton. Andy finished the first round pick Billy Price did fert, C.J. Uzomah and Drew jured reserve having played in starting this year. season in respectable fashion, not prove to be a positive, of- Sample. The trio didn’t even zero games. Eight-year starter and face securing the Bengals only two ten times benched for his poor sniff 1,000 yards together Outside of those two major of the franchise Andy Dalton wins of the season and pro- play. One of the few bright and generally were viewed as injuries, the team was without had a rocky year to say the viding a level of baseline com- spots on the line, Trey Hop- a disappointment. multiple starting offensive least. petence at QB. kins, was the lone consistent The Bengals’ 2019 offense linemen and one of its best Following a slew of poor Quarterback play was not contributor. certainly did not have its best cornerbacks for the major- outings, he was replaced by the only problem offensively. His exceptional play at both performance and it showed in ity of the year. Injuries hap- first-year signal caller Ryan The aforementioned offensive center and guard landed him the record of the team. pen with every team, but this Finley. That transition did not line ranked among the league’s a contract extension towards Here’s to hoping that in the year the Bengals seemed more go well. Finley looked lost, worst. They could not find the end of the season. All in new year, adding some fresh snake bitten than most. completing less than 60% of nearly enough consistency in all, the offensive line was a talent to the offensive roster Injuries aside, the perfor- his passes in the three games terms of who was starting, of- massive disappointment. will yield consistently positive mance of the offensive po- he played. ten changing the lineup in the The final offensive group results. 10 January 22, 2020 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com 1917 weaves beauty and tragedy

BY ANDREW ZERMAN alyptic landscape that World 6WDৼ:ULWHU War I was. 1917 is tame compared to As Hollywood has beaten other war movies with battle a dead horse with a slew of scenes and gore, but the mes- World War II films in the last sage of the horrors of war twenty years, one director is nonetheless communicat- has made it his goal to bring ed with the corpses strewn the lesser-talked about World throughout. War to popular culture. However, the nighttime This filmmaker is Academy scenes are the best achieve- Award-winning director Sam ments of the film. The con- Mendes, who based his film, trast of the dark sky against 1917, off of stories that he re- the illuminations of back- called his grandfather telling ground fires proves to be a him as a child. feast for the eye. So does the The premise of the story moonlight, which illuminates is simple, although the mak- our main characters. ing of the film was complex. The movie was not what I In the movie, two young Brit- thought it would be and that ish soldiers, Will Schofield is not necessarily a bad thing. (George MacKay) and Tom This movie had fighting Blake (Dean-Charles Chap- 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI)DQGDQJRFRP but no major battles. Perhaps man), are given a daunting 7KHQHZO\UHOHDVHGÀOP1917 WHOOVWKHKDUURZLQJVWRU\RIWZR\RXQJ%ULWLVKVROGLHUVLQWKHPLGVWRIWKHWUHQFK this was for the best, as battles ZDUIDUHRI:RUOG:DU,7KH\DUHFKRVHQWRGHOLYHUDPHVVDJHWRFDOORIIDQDWWDFNWRIRROWKH*HUPDQPLOLWDU\ task: They need to hand de- tend to focus on a whole group liver a message to the second latter of which is rather com- nectivity that causes us to feel much that it is obviously fake. and Mendes chose instead to battalion of the British mili- mon in the war genre. the same emotions that Schof- There is a long part in the focus on the individual. tary to call off a planned at- The director made the ield and Blake are feeling. middle of the film where the I do not believe that any tack. This attack needs to be choice to shoot the film in a The pace of the film is also two main characters exchange film made today is completely called off because the German way to appear as though it frantic and keeps the audience one-lined dialogue but noth- original, but 1917 is about as military fooled the second were filmed in one shot. Some in a state of suspense, as trag- ing of substance. Those who original as you can get with- battalion into thinking they may find this distracting at edies strike during the least like dialogue-heavy films may in the war genre. The film is retreated, when, in reality, the times, while others will have expected times. be disappointed with this one, a testimony to creativity, and Germans actually wanted the no problem with it. Even though the audience despite the visuals and action that alone makes it worth see- British to attack them because The purpose of the one- grows close to the characters, that it has to offer. ing. they had an overwhelming shot technique is to add a the film is not dialogue heavy. 1917 also enthralls because amount of artillery. first-person element to the But when there is dialogue, of its impressive cinematog- Total score: The story is accompanied film and to connect the audi- the actors deliver. They at- raphy. Much of the land in by vast technical achievement ence to the main characters. tain that happy medium with the film is destroyed and laid and emotional potency, the It is that initial character con- showing emotion but not so to ruin, portraying the apoc- Mac Miller’s Circles gives a meaningful farewell

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Mac Miller’s posthumous- ly released album Circles was released Friday and, oh boy, it was a lot to unpack. Helmed by Jon Brion, one of Miller’s friends and pro- ducers, Circles provides one last look into the mind of a clearly tortured and disheart- ened soul. As I listened, I found myself surprised at the tone of the project (at least on the production end), which was a lot breezier and more lighthearted than I would have expected from a man battling demons. Despite being marketed as a hip-hop/rap album, it was 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI'D]HGGLJLWDOFRP not that; it sounded more like an alternative subgenre, with 0DF0LOOHU·VSRVWKXPRXVO\UHOHDVHGDOEXPCircles, LOOXPLQDWHVWKHSDLQDQGDQJXLVK0LOOHUVWUXJJOHGZLWKGXULQJWKHÀQDOPRQWKVRIKLVOLIH7KH Miller singing more than rap- DOEXPLQFRUSRUDWHVV\QWKVDQGVWULQJVWRFUHDWHDOLJKWKHDUWHGDOPRVWKDSS\IHHODVDMX[WDSRVLWLRQZLWKWKHJULHYLQJRPLQRXVWRQHRIWKHO\ULFV ping. ly cried listening to it. Plucky, It discussed Miller’s strug- former. In fact, the entirety very set in my ways, and I like Synths often contributed easy to listen to bass lines gles in great detail. The lyr- of Circles was reminiscent of what I like, so for this album to the obvious feeling of dis- contributed to the almost hap- ics, “I spent the whole day in a modern-day Elliot Smith to break me out of my com- connect Miller had with the py nature of the songs, but my head / Do a little spring or The Smiths album. Heavy fort zone and make me experi- world and those around him. listening to the words made cleanin’ / I’m always too busy subject matter over a light and ence an emotional connection It’s easy to ignore the words Miller’s anguish and suffer- dreaming (...) Why I gotta appealing beat dominated the speaks volumes. and listen to pretty sounds ing so obvious and tangible. It build something beautiful just album and contributed to its The depth and the quality instead of paying attention hurts to think that he would to go set it on fire (...) That overall mood. It is for all these of the project shed light on to the lyrics, and there were pass away before the album there’s a whole lot more wait- reasons that I so thoroughly Miller’s suffering, but also on many points throughout the would be finished. ing for me / I know maybe I’m enjoyed this project. the beauty that can come from album that I had to actively One highlight of the al- too late, I could make it if I If you’ve read some of my it. Thank you, Mac Miller. refocus myself on the mean- bum was the song that ac- try” made me feel the gravity other reviews you’ll know that Rest in Peace. ing of songs rather than just tually warmed me up to it of his painful emotions. I’m generally very critical of listening to it as a whole. fully, “Good News.” Light, To appreciate this song, I songs and albums — maybe Total score: Having not listened to easy production and pretty think that the listener has to a little overly critical — but much Mac Miller before this strings made the song very think of it more like the song I just can’t find much wrong album, I had a pretty open easy to hear, but it was also “Asleep” by The Smiths, rath- with this album. When it mind on the project. I actual- the centerpiece of the album. er than a song by a rap per- comes to music I am usually @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment January 22, 2020 11 Little Women captivates & compels er fails to impress, Florence BY HANNAH SCHULZ Pugh was excellent as Amy. Head Copy Editor Her performance was especial- ly notable in later scenes with Spoiler alert warning?! Chalamet. Pugh has started to The book has been out since gain more attention within the 1868?! The movie since De- last year, and rightfully so. She cember?! was funny, heart-wrenching Before you ask, no, I did not and worrisome at all the right read the book. While I consid- moments. Ronan was also an er myself to be a bookworm, excellent Jo, playing the head- I have yet to pick up Louisa strong character who I feel is May Alcott’s Little Women. already a lot like Ronan her- While I tend to see movies self. No one could have played only after I’ve read their book Amy and Jo quite like Pugh counterparts, I had to make an and Ronan did. exception for this film. The Oscars have gotten a I’d been excited for this film lot of heat for not nominating for about a year, since they an- the director of Little Women, nounced the casting of Tim- Greta Gerwig, for best direc- othée Chalamet (Laurie) and tor. I understand this senti- Saoirse Ronan (Jo). I was a ment completely, as I feel that fan of both actors even before Gerwig outdid herself on they co-starred in Lady Bird this movie. She is an excellent in 2017, and I knew they’d kill filmmaker, and this is one of it together once again. When Photo courtesy of Scannain.com her best. She took the original my grandma invited me to see Little Women ZHDYHVEHDXW\DQGPHDQLQJLQWKHFRPLQJRIDJHVWRULHVRI0HJ-R%HWKDQG$P\7KHÀOP source material and turned it the film over Christmas break, QDYLJDWHVPRPHQWVRIVDGQHVVORYHDQGMR\DQGFHQWHUVRQWKHG\QDPLVPDQGLQGHSHQGHQFHRILWVFKDUDFWHUV into a classic movie. I couldn’t say no. ring for a viewer, but I didn’t that the two characters who who would never settle down With a mix of strong ac- Initially, I was stunned by notice anything of the sort. you think will end up together and turn into the stereotypi- tors, a well thought out script how beautiful the movie was. Shots blended well from scene in the end don’t. I’m a sucker cal, conventional housewife and purposeful cinematogra- The montage of the press- to scene and make for an en- for a good romance storyline, that was common for women. phy, this movie stands strong ing of Jo’s novel and the be- joyable viewing experience. but Jo and Laurie not end- On the flip side, her sister on its own. After receiving six ginning shots of Jo running Thinking back on it, what ing up together is something Meg, played by Emma Wat- Oscar nominations, this movie through the streets of New has really stuck with me is that I didn’t see coming and is son, wants nothing more than is a great watch, even if mov- York are two scenes that were the unusual plot and time- more reflective of reality than to settle down with a husband ies about women aren’t usual- especially stunning. line. Many have criticized the most relationships in film. and have kids. This movie ly your speed. Give it a chance Applause should also be re- timeline, calling it confusing Their friendship is beautiful does an excellent job of not and you definitely won’t re- warded to the hair and make- because it jumps back and and watching it blossom is criticizing either character’s gret it. up team, as I think they nailed forth in time. I did not find a joy, but seeing it come to a choices and highlights the fact it on this film. I’m hard to this annoying in the least. If halt is heartbreaking. that women are capable of Total score: please when it comes to cin- anything, it added to the story This film does a lot to ad- choosing their own destinies. ematography, so it’s easy for in order to make certain ele- dress social conventions prev- The acting performances in me to notice shots that don’t ments more impactful. alent at the time. Jo’s charac- this movie were outstanding. make sense or might be jar- The plot was unusual in ter is a strong-willed writer Besides Chalamet, who nev- Jeopardy! crowns its ‘Greatest of All Time’ player person in the sports bar said, 63,200. Rutter lost handily “It’s like the nerd Superbowl.” with 10,400. Viewers would agree with Holzhauer took the sec- that: The series averaged 14.5 ond match, winning with a million viewers in the United score of 82,414 compared to States across its four episodes. Jennings’ 57,400 and Rutter’s To compare that with a major 14,400. This match tied the sporting event, that is more score at one game apiece for than the average number of Holzhauer and Jennings, but viewers for Major League then Jennings took off. Baseball’s 2019 World Series, Jennings won the third and which dragged in an aver- fourth matches with seeming age of 13.9 million viewers ease, despite the difficulty of during its seven games. the questions, by taking Holz- The series was good tele- hauer’s strategy of betting vision. It had humor coming everything on the Daily Dou- from nearly every corner of bles. Jennings took the third the room, especially from match with a score of 67,600 Holzhauer, who trash talked to Holzhauer’s 33,692 and Rutter on Twitter constantly Rutter’s 23,467. Then, Jen- 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI/DQFDVWHURQOLQHFRP for Rutter’s failure to answer nings won it all in the fourth Last week, Jeopardy!FURZQHGLWV´*UHDWHVWRI$OO7LPHµSOD\HU.HQ-HQQLQJV7KRXJK-HQQLQJV·FRPSHWLWLRQ almost any of the Daily Dou- match with a score of 88,600, -DPHV+RO]KDXHUDQG%UDG5XWWHUZDVIRUPLGDEOH-HQQLQJVZDVYLFWRULRXVHDUQLQJPLOOLRQIRUKLVZLQ bles and his surprisingly dis- compared with Holzhauer’s mal performance. Before the 34,181 and Rutter’s 1,400. BY KEVIN THOMAS ardy!. It was the tournament These three men have, tournament, Rutter had not By winning this tourna- Editor-in-Chief to decide who was the ‘Great- combined, won more than $10 lost in Jeopardy! to a single ment, Ken Jennings is indis- I was sitting in a silent and est Of All Time’: Ken Jen- million from a gameshow that human contestant. putably the greatest Jeopardy! crowded sports bar two weeks nings, who holds the record rewards contestants for know- The questions were more player of all time. But this ago, holding my breath, eyes for the longest winning streak ing trivia in seemingly every challenging than those you tournament showed more glued to the TV screen like in the history of the game field. The tournament offered would find in a regular epi- than just who the best Jeop- almost everyone else as Brad with 74 consecutive victories; $1 million to the winner, sode of Jeopardy!, but that did ardy! player is: It revealed the Rutter struggled to come up Brad Rutter, who holds the $250,000 to the two others not seem to stop Jennings or love for Trebek, who was di- with the correct response to record of the highest-earn- and was a best of five series. Holzhauer, who were domi- agnosed with stage four pan- the Daily Double question he ing contestant, having won It was an intense competition, nant throughout. Rutter, on creatic cancer last year and received about the author of more than $4.6 million from especially for a gameshow the other hand, seemed off in has hosted the show for 35 Fear and Trembling. He got it the gameshow; and “Jeopardy” with questions ranging from almost every single match. years. wrong, and groans erupted James Holzhauer, who had a philosophers and college foot- The first match was won Most of all, though, it across the bar. 32-game winning streak last ball, to classic movie quotes by Jennings with a score of showed that Jeopardy! has a We were watching the year and holds the top 16 sin- and words that begin and end 63,400, only 200 points higher unique place in the hearts of most exciting series of Jeop- gle-game scores in Jeopardy!. with the same letter. As one than Holzhauer, who scored millions of people. 12 January 22, 2020 The Back Page xaviernewswire.com Aries: According to Mars, the Libra: Plagiarism isn’t always bad, perfect first gay date movie is in fact some of the world’s biggest Mamma Mia! Following this logic corporations do it! Bud Light Seltzer Dear we can conclude that the best sec- just hit shelves nationwide and ond gay date movie is Mamma Mia! seltzer water has already existed for Here We Go Again. centuries! Almanzo, Taurus: You gotta start putting Scorpio: You’re kind of pissing off I have a roommate issue. I’m pictures in those frames around your the stars this week, so you better get going to refer to her as Jackie. In the house. Those stock photo models on their good side fast or they’ll hit beginning, things were going well. will never love you back. you with a fate worse than death: Jackie and I don’t exactly hang out being an editor for this page! Gemini: Mercury is mildly dis- often, but we get along while we’re pleased with you, so they’re sending Sagittarius: You better get work- in the room. the most painful yet mundane form ing on that hard class of yours, or Recently, however, I’ve been of punishment: You will mix up the you’re gonna be knocked out faster waking up to some strange noises at names of two people you’ve known than Cerrone! That was the only way past the point of that being sports joke that will ever be on the night. The first time I bothered to understandable. How embarrassing! Back Page, so you better enjoy it. sit up and look over at what she was doing, I was horrorstruck. Sitting on Cancer: Just when you thought Capricorn: Don’t be ashamed there would never be quality con- about saving all your work to finish her bed, Jackie binges the Friends tent on TikTok, the Isreal Defense on MLK day. It’s what he would spinoff Joey every night. I ask her in Force makes an account. Take that, have wanted. the morning and she claims to not ghost of Vine. know what I’m talking about. Aquarius: Saturn has been sending Leo: The sun thought it would be you bad juju, but you haven’t even I don’t even know what she a fun prank to switch the brains of noticed. Like, jeez, campus Wi-Fi is watches it on — Joey isn’t on any your childhood bully and Hillary bad, but not THAT bad. streaming service. She must have Clinton, so while Hillary told Bernie Pisces: Come on dude, it’s not that actually purchased the series. I that nobody likes him, Biff is going hard to be nice and go to that table could accept it if she were watching to tell you that he respectfully dis- in the caf where that head chef guy agrees with your policies. is always making Friends — it has Chandler at least something special — but the show Joey is unwatchable. Virgo: You don’t want all your during lunch. You And it only has two seasons, and cursive training to have been for won’t like it, but she’s been watching since September. nothing! Become one of those you’ll weirdos who writes their class notes make his I need help. day. Sincerely, in cursive. HORRORSTRUCK IN HUSMAN Fictionary Your weekly well of wacky words™ BY TESS BREWER 6WDৼ:ULWHU Deuxbode (duh-bode): A home away from home or home #2. Ex: “Xavier’s campus is my deuxbode.”

Espressicle (es-pres-si-kl): Iced co ee that’s more ice than co ee.

Hey Horrorstruck, Ematulous (e-match-u-los): Jealousy of another in terms of their high metabolic rate. Thank you for your letter. Ex: “Don’t be ematulous of my ability to eat whole tubs of icing without consequences!” This is a very delicate situation. Postcrastinate (Post-cras-tin-ate): Action, denition unknown (only su ered by Either she is lying to you or she those with the ability to time travel). actually isn’t aware she is binging Joey. You need to confront her And the winner is... anks to everyone who submitted answers last week! e response was overwhelming; we got a whole one (1) re- during the day to see whether or sponse! Unfortunately there can only be one winner, and not she’s telling the truth. If she Mary through a random selection process Mary Hill was chosen. isn’t aware, she might have some Congratulations Mary, swing by the Newswire oce (GSC form of parasomnia for which she 250) next Tuesday any time aer 4 to pick up your free $20 should see a sleep therapist. Hill! Domino’s Gi Card. To the rest of you: Better luck next time! Don’t confront her at night because if she does have parasom- Deuxbode nia it is best not to interfere and just let her finish the episode of MammaMia Joey. Almanzo If she admits that she is con- Espressicle sciously binging Joey, maybe it would be best to give her some Plagiarism alternatives. Curb Your Enthusi- Joey asm, Veep and the underrated 30 Ematulous Rock are very good comedies that I personally wouldn’t mind hear- Cerrone ing snippets of while in bed. Parasomnia Write back next week to up- Postcrastinate date me on “how you doin’.” Juju Almanzo,M.D. Veep Check back in next Do you have a question for Almanzo? week’s issue (1/29/20) Send it to [email protected] and for the answer key and a he might give you the time of day. new puzzle!