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Campus News, pg 4 Sports, pg 9 Farmville Mad science Always Online: Sabrina Brown sits down with farmer/ professor Phil Glasgo of the finance Sports Editor Scott Mueller crunches the xavier.edu/ department. numbers to find the most valuable athletics program in the Atlantic 10. newswire inside @ Hassle now, payoff View from above By sarah wieten later in Gallagher Managing Editor From his perch in the 200 feet above Ledgewood Avenue, Dave King has the best corner office on campus. King has been a crane operator for 30 years and now operates the one remaining crane at the site of the new residence hall and central dining facility. Spending eight hours or more per day suspended high above campus can make some queasy, but King got his heights training early in his career. “The guy told me to put a rock in my pocket and climb up there and walk out to the end and drop Newswire photo by Jake Heath the rock [off the crane] on the Sophomores Arthur Havey and Pat Deacon help move some furniture in trailer and I was trained,” King Gallagher Student Center. said. “Back then you didn’t have a tie on, a harness, just this little By kevin tighe py the space in Alter Hall that aca- six inch rail that you walked out Staff Writer demic advisors currently occupy, on and it was 200 feet up and 220 until they permanently move into While the current changes oc- feet out, and I dropped that rock Photo courtesy of Bob Inkrot Career Services current location and I ran back and said, ‘Come on, Crane operator Dave King can see all of campus from his office window. curring in Gallagher Student on the third floor of Gallagher; Center are affecting numerous lets get this done.’” ever gets moved, we move it.” said. “I really liked Cincinnati the Newswire will move into the Messer has six crane operators Though the job is necessary, it Financial Corporation building. departments, the faculty and stu- current Resource Center of the dents being moved remain opti- that work on various construction can be lonely. They only had one crane there mistic about the potential impact Continued on page 3 crews around the tri-state region “I’m by myself up there with and kept me pretty busy. It always of the moves. using cranes rented from Maxim the radio,” King said. “Got a re- helps when it is busy, makes the ©2010 crane company. frigerator, a microwave and a time go faster.” Many changes will occur over the Xavier Newswire winter break as the plans for the All rights reserved The cranes are an integral part bucket, but that is about all that And Xavier is a particularly Gallagher Student Center are set of the construction process in all fits” in the four foot by four foot fast-paced site. into motion. phases. by five foot space. “There isn’t ever really down Career Services will be moving “We poured the concrete for Having worked on dozens of time,” King said. “I mean when from Gallagher to the fifth floor Advertising (513) 745-3561 the columns, we are moving ma- projects in his career, King has we were coming up with the main of Conotan Learning Commons; Circulation (513) 745-3130 chines around, right now we are developed a feel for what makes structure, we didnt even break for the Dorothy Day Center for Faith Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 flying morter and brick for the a good site. lunch, we just kind of ate whenev- and Justice will temporarily occu- www.xavier.edu/newswire masons,” King said. “I mean what- “This has been alright,” King Continued on page 2 Students giving input to Res. Life from students about the new resi- By jake heath dence hall and their opinions on News Editor who should be living in them next Residence Life is acting to com- year. bat poor past communication be- According to Lambert, the ma- tween students and administration jority felt that Brockman should through its first student and fac- stay freshmen students only, while ulty mixed board. the new dorms should range from “We’re just trying to figure out sophomores, juniors and seniors. what is best,” Director of Resi- Junior and senior students felt dence Life Lori Lambert said. they should have priority over the The board currently consists of single bedroom suites and many 15 members, although seven at- felt that having a meal plan was tended the first meeting on Friday, not much of an issue. Nov. 19. They also agreed with the ad- According to Lambert, the ministration’s decision to rein- board is made up of a mix of stu- state the previous policy requir- dents, Residence Assistants and ing freshmen and sophomores to Newswire photo by Jake Heath Hall Directors. kuhvvhvm,vbjksbfjkbbhlbjhlkbjkljbbj remain on campus, as well as re- The students part of the com- stricting the Commons to housing mittee varied in age and were in- only juniors and seniors. vited by Residence Life based on “With the new residence hall, nominations from those working we are going to have much more in their residence halls. room to house upper class stu- Topics included quiet hours, Photo courtesy of Residence Life dents,” Lambert said. “We think vandalism, cleanliness and smok- Residence Life recently completed a floor plan for the new dorm at the corner of Ledgewood and Herald Avenues. that expanded occupancy will not ing. up really didn’t have too much to bert said. “A lot of the issues we relations.” “Most of the topics that came do with the administration,” Lam- discussed had to deal with student The board also heard opinions Continued on page 3 Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum By AMY WINDHORST Campus News Editor

2 December 8, 2010 News Xavier Newswire -Paid Advertisement- View from above Continued from page 1 shut down before we let anything ler we had time in between things. happen like that. Messer’s one of We come in whenever they the safest companies I have ever need us and we go home at the worked for.” end of the day. There’s been days Yet, even after climbing up 200 that I come in at one o’clock in feet every day, King still has to the morning and go home at six deal with the hazards of the job. at night.” “I wasn’t afraid of heights When he does when I dropped get time to re- that rock but lax at his perch, “Nowadays I am afraid of King likes to lis- heights now,” ten to The Bob we are so on King said. & Tom Show and safety we shut M e s s e r check the weath- hopes to have er on the laptop down before the north tower to “help out the we let anything nearly finished guys pouring happen like that. by February and concrete.” plans are in the However, not Messer’s one works for a set of all jobs are so low of the safest student and fac- key. ulty tours in the “Not working companies I have early spring— for Messer but ever worked for.” much like last at other compa- year’s tours of nies we have had the Conaton things fall,” King -Dave King , L e a r n i n g said. “I was work- crane operator Commons and ing [on a building for Messer Smith Hall, ac- at] 7th and Walnut construction cording to [Streets] down- Bob Inkrot, Sr. town and we had Project Manager a load fall from for Messer the 24th floor all the way to the construction. ground. All the windows across the street shattered. Accidents Jake Heath, News Editor happen. Nothing like that here. Phone: 745-3607 Nowadays we are so on safety we [email protected] -Paid Advertisement- Xavier Newswire News December 8, 2010 3 Hassel now, Students Students encouraged to ask payoff later giving input questions at public forum in Gallagher on Res. Life Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 By Molly Boes Center for Faith and Justice on the be necessary this next year.” Assist. News Editor third floor; finally the Office of The group plans to meet one An attempt to enlighten stu- Student Involvement will occupy to two times during each semes- dents and fellow faculty concern- the space that Student Activities ter to insure that the Residence ing Xavier issues, Xavier held Council is leaving, as SAC merges Life administration keeps in good a public forum on Thursday at into the adjacent Senate space on communication with students. Cintas Center. the second floor. In addition to the new Open to all students and faculty, The second floor of GSC will Residence Life student board, the Peer Leadership Team (PLT) have a new club workspace that Residence Life has attempted hosted the event, with the Student once was a 24-hour computer lab to hear student feedback using a Government Association and the as well as a club room that was survey. Office of Student Involvement once Project Search, who are now Lambert sent out a survey on serving as sponsors. temporarily occupying GSC 350. Nov. 19 to all students, 51.9 per- The open forum was held in The current office of Student cent of which responded. order to give students and fauctly Involvement, on the third floor, When asked which students the opportunity to ask questions will be converted into a commuter should live in the new hall next and to create discussion regarding students’ lounge. year, 78.5 percent of freshmen re- Xavier’s present and future. Photo courtesy of xavier.edu Faculty and students both have sponded with “sophomores only,” A variety of staff members Luther Smith, the Dean of Students, and Kathleen Simons, associate provost been anticipating this move and but 53.6 percent of the upper- were also in attendance on a pan- for student life and leaderships, were two of the members of the panel on Dec. 2 at the student forum. are ready for its arrival. classmen responded that it should el to provide a range of people “We are excited about the new be a mix of sophomores, juniors to better answer the students’ vided into categories in order to from the panel to someone out- space we will be eventually occu- and seniors. questions. keep the forum organized. side of the forum who responsed pying—in what is now the Career Lambert is excited for the up- Panel members included Luther Categories addressed at the that Xavier has recieved some Services Center,” Director of the coming residence hall. Smith, dean of students, Kathleen forum included campus expan- its money from a $3 million dol- Office of Student Involvement “The good news for these Simons, associate provost for sion, parking, on-campus food lar fund provided by the Marge and assistant director for the students is that we will have ap- Student Life and Leadership, Lori and housing options, tuition and Schott Foundation. Dorothy Day Center for Faith and proximately 500 spaces for juniors Lambert, director of Residence finances and how well Xavier up- The PLT and SGA will print a Justice Chris Bridges said. “It will and seniors on-campus next year Life and Kevin Contrera, student holds its Jesuit values. newsletter containing the results be larger, and it will unify us as a – nearly double what was available government president, among Each category was given a lim- of the forum in a Q&A format. Center. Plus it will be much easier last year,” Lambert said. others. ited time in order to allow all top- Students with further ques- for students to find us.” With this increase in space, Prior to this meeting, students ics to be addressed. tions are encouraged to visit staff The move will also bring to- Residence Life hopes to remove were encouraged to submit ques- One question proposed con- members, such as Smith, who gether the Office of Student expanded occupancy from most tions that they wished to ask cerned where Xavier recieves its maintain an “open door” policy Involvement, which was previ- of the residence halls by next officials. funding. with students. ously separated on the second and year. These questions were then di- The question was deferred third floors of GSC. -Paid Advertisement- CFJ welcomes a new staff member to XU By molly Boes Although Xavier is a Jesuit Assist. News Editor school, it attracts students of The Dorothy Day Center for more than 15 religious traditions, Faith and Justice recently welcomed ranging from several Christian de- a new staff member onto their nominations to Buddhism. Faith and Ministry team, Andrea Along with programs currently Bardelmeier. established at Bardelmeier Xavier that aim graduated from toward deep- Grand Valley ening students’ State University faith, including in 2004 with Gospel Choir, a Bachelor of Navigators and Arts in Political the Ecumenical Science. T e a m , After gradua- Bardelmeier tion, Bardelmeier provides sup- worked as a com- port and re- munity organizer sources for in Grand Rapids, students of Mich. for three non-Christian years where she and Christian helped to found t r a d i t i o n s the Westside alike. F a r m e r s ’ She also Market. aims to help Earlier this Photo courtesy of xavier.edu students of all year, she com- faiths build a Andrea Bardelmeier joins the Center pleted her for Faith and Justice to assist students spiritual life in Masters of of non-Catholic traditions. Cincinnati. Divinity at By hiring the Princeton Bardelmeier, Theological Seminary where she Xavier officials said they hope learned how to integrate her faith to accomodate all religious tra- into social situations. ditions found on campus and to Bardelmeier was hired by promote a feeling of plurality and Xavier to cater to these non-Cath- tolerance. olic ministries, with emphasis on There are already small groups Christianity and ecumenism. established for those students She is a member of the of Muslim and Jewish faith on Episcopal Church. campus. 4 December 8, 2010 Campus News Xavier Newswire Meet Dr. Phillip Glasgo Safety Team to implement By sabrina brown security ideas on campus Staff Writer Dr. Leon Chartrand, profes- By lizzie Glaser Dr. Phillip Glasgo is an asso- sor of theology and environmen- Campus News Editor ciate professor of finance in the tal ethics, completed his doctoral Williams College of Business, as In February of 2010, Xavier work in environmental ethics and well as the owner of a farm in officials and members of the com- has also recieved two doctoral Indiana. He has been teaching at munity formed an ad-hoc Safety certificates: one degree in large Xavier since 1984 and teaches pri- Team in response to various secu- mammal conservation from the marily upper-level finance classes rity threats around campus. University of Toronto and a de- but considers himself to be a The team, led by Director gree in theology and ecology from farm boy. for Administrative Services Dan St. Michael’s University. Photo courtesy of facebook.com Schloemer and Dean of Students Senior Kat Ryder believes safety is key Dr. Chartrand is a visiting pro- Xavier Newswire: Could you begin Luther Smith, included 22 par- to Xavier students comfort level. fessor at Xavier. The Newswire re- by telling me a bit about your college ticipants, comprised of students, Police Departments which would cently had the opportunity to talk experience? Newsire photo by Sabrina Brown faculty, staff, administration and give Xavier Police concurrent ju- with Dr. Chartrand about his ex- Phillip Glasgo: I was an un- After vowing to never become a teacher, Dr. Glasgo is an associate professor of finance. police captains from Cincinnati, risdiction in areas adjacent to cam- periences as a professor both on dergraduate at Ohio University. Norwood, and Xavier Police. pus, particularly student occupied campus and in the wilderness. XN: What’s your favorite course to XN: What is one thing you aim to I joined ROTC, and it was not teach and why? teach your students? The team was charged with mak- streets specified by Xavier. a pleasant time to be a ROTC It would be the Capstone I aim to teach them how ing recommendations to improve Additional proposals, which in- XN: How long did you work PG: PG: student. I literally and figurative- course in Finance called Cases to think, not what to think. I want safety and security on and around clude expanding the Xavier Police in the Jackson Hole area? What ly ducked tomatoes from time and Problems in Finance. It also them to think critically. I want campus. dispatch staff, expanding the shut- were your jobs there? to time. I had a professor who After nearly eight months of tle system, staffing residence hall LC: I worked in the Jackson involves some business strategy. I them to be able to know both was the president of Professors work, Xavier will begin implement- desks during hours when RAs are Hole area for seven years as a get to try to help them transition sides of an argument and sort out against the War who flunked me ing the team’s recommendations off-duty and collaborating with regional bear biologist and a from all the good things we’ve the data for themselves. on his final. I graduated from and forming the 2011 Safety Team. Xavier’s neighboring communities bear management officer for taught them in their finance, the- Ohio University with a degree Nine recommendations either have on safety-related issues, are still be- the Wyoming Game and Fish ology, philosophy, math, and psy- XN: What advice would you give to in mathematics with five minors: been or will be carried out, and four ing reviewed. In all, Xavier is invest- Department. chology classes, just to name a college students? psychology, English literature, more are being considered pending ing more than $1 million in capital I was responsible for bear man- few, and how you use that to be PG: I tell people that I have political science, computer sci- further study. improvements to enhance safety. agement in all the area outside of a creative thinker and help busi- four secrets to a happy life. ence and fluid dynamics. I got The recommendations include Xavier is also beginning to form and around Yellowstone National nesses and organizations solve Number one comes from my a small liberal arts education at improving campus safety commu- the 2011 Safety Team, a group that Park. problems. expertise, and it is to spend less a big state university at the state than you make. Number two is to nication with a new safety website, will foster a culture of safety at school price. fact sheets, posters and a video, im- Xavier by developing policies, prac- XN: What is your favorite XN: I’ve heard that you farm as believe in something. My Hindu well. Could you tell me a bit about your friends seem about as happy proving the technology of the XU tices and recommendations relative thing about the Yellowstone area? AlertMe system, installing more to improving safety on and around LC: I feel a deep connection to XN: Why did you decide to become farm? as my Christian friends and my emergency phones, some of which campus building on the work of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton a professor? PG: It’s very hilly. I thought the Buddhist friends. Number three PG: Fate. I would say that farm I grew up on in Loudenville, would be to choose a job that you are equipped with a mass notifi- the 2010 Safety Team. Interested there’s a destiny to life. My mom Ohio, was steep, but our farm like. Notice I didn’t say love; I said cation and broadcasting system, individuals should contact Beth was a teacher, and I saw her grad- in Indiana has hills like Eastern like. I’d love to be a golf pro, but campus lighting improvements in Amyot at [email protected] . ing all those papers. I vowed I Kentucky. Everybody has tractors my family would starve. Number parking lots and on sidewalks to “Students consider Xavier a didn’t want to be a teacher, so I with the wide front so they don’t four is to spend at least a month improve pedestrian visibility and home,” senior Safety Team mem- believe there has to be some des- tip. I raise beef cattle because in a third world country; Korea safety and expanding the amount ber Kat Ryder said. “If they tiny in it. It’s fun to interact with only about 30 acres are farmable. was a third world country when I of buildings on campus that require don’t feel safe here, they can’t feel younger people and at least try to In my house, my kids have to fin- was there. Anytime I think some- AllCard verification for access. comfortable.” help guide their lives. You’re get- ish their meat; it’s OK to leave thing’s bad, I can always look back The team is also develop- ing agreements with both the Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor ting older, but the students are your carrots, though I do have a and think that I could be back in Phone: (513) 745-3607 the fountain of youth. vegetable garden as well. Korea. Norwood and City of Cincinnati [email protected] - Paid Advertisement - ly exists with a heavy focus on economics. “The Environmental Studies major will give students the op- portunity to engage with the en- vironment intelligently and with practical implications for a future career,” said Laura Wallace, sus- tainability intern. The Campus Action Plan was acknowledged and supported by the Student Government Association this past Monday in a written resolution. The resolution Xavier hopes to reduce its carbon emissions bywas 50 percent passed by supporting 2025. the main goals of the Campus Action Plan unanimously by Senate, most no- tably the “green fee.” “This resolution supports the green fee which will help further the mission and objectives of the Campus Sustainability Plan,” said Senator Chris Hale. For students interested in get- ting involved with sustainabil- ity efforts around campus, the Student Sustainability Club has gotten underway this year. A sec- tion for an individual pledge ex- ists on the Xavier website where students make promises such as turning off lights when not in use, using both sides of paper for note taking, thinking before purchasing products and leading by example.

Xavier Newswire Campus News December 8, 2010 5 Resolution to save Honors Villa fails in Senate Community By mike Glynn Gieser and Kyle McDermott and sentation since none of the houses stitute place. However, the possible stresses need Asst. Campus News Editor freshman senator E.J. Swisshelm, along Ledgewood Avenue that were area, according to the Senate resolu- for recreation, Dr. Leon Chartrand, profes- The closure of this week’s stu- was proposed the previous week torn down last year were fought for tion, is considered inadequate by the sor of theology and environmen- dent senate meeting also brought the and voted down by the majority of as fiercely by senators. Those op- programs’ directors, and the funding conversation tal ethics, completed his doctoral potential end to a fight to stop the senators yesterday. posed also cited a lack of adequate required to renovate the area to meet destruction of the Honor’s Villa. The resolution urges the admin- research when asking for student their needs would be better served By doug tifft work in environmental ethics and Editor-in-Chief has also recieved two doctoral The Honors Villa, given to istration to reconsider the idea of input. to renovate the Honors Villa itself. certificates: one degree in large Xavier University in 1979 by Joseph turning the land into extended green The original issue arose when However, the total cost of renova- With the sounds of the Black Satin mammal conservation from the Link Jr., a professor of economics, space and to realize the historical it was revealed that the Honors tions for the Honors Villa would be Jazz Quintet wafting over the table, a University of Toronto and a de- is home to the Philosophy, Politics, and educational value that the Honors Villa would be torn down this past more than demolishing the building, group of seven community members gree in theology and ecology from and the Public, Honors Bachelor of Villa holds for the 485 students cur- September. However, the University and the money used for the repairs from the Norwood-Evanston-Xavier- St. Michael’s University. Arts and University Scholars pro- rently enrolled in the Honors program. was not aware that the Honors Villa would be pulled away from other cam- Today (NEXT) community engage- Dr. Chartrand is a visiting pro- grams. The house is used for classes, In addition, the document also stress- is currently the residence of the pus improvements that would benefit a ment group met Monday evening to fessor at Xavier. The Newswire re- recreational programming and as a es how such buildings attract future Honors Council co-presidents. The larger percentage of the student body. discuss issues and potential solutions cently had the opportunity to talk residence for the Honors Council students because they add a unique fact that the Honors Villa is used as Finally, the senators were not con- in the area immediately surrounding with Dr. Chartrand about his ex- Co-Presidents Alyssa Konermann dimension to Xavier’s campus. a residence pushed the demolition vinced that the house was impera- Xavier. periences as a professor both on and Esther Cleary. Senators opposed to the resolution to the spring or summer of 2011. tive to keeping the Honors program The group discussed the scarcity of campus and in the wilderness. A senate resolution proposal were concerned about what they saw In order to accommodate the functioning. available recreation areas within walk- spearheaded by senior senator as a lack of concrete reasoning in needs of the Honors program, the The fate of the Honors Villa ing distance of Xavier, citing the high Josh Arthur, junior senator Samuel remains unchanged heading into density of bars and noting the lack of XN: How long did you work the presentation. They also cited a fifth floor of the Conaton Learning Rodgers, sophomore senators Jimmy Christmas break. casual meeting places such as coffee in the Jackson Hole area? What hint of personal agenda in the pre- Commons was proposed as a sub- shops. were your jobs there? LC: I worked in the Jackson Also, Anzora Atkins, president of Hole area for seven years as a the Evanston Community Council, regional bear biologist and a Students urged to protect valuables stressed the need for increased educa- bear management officer for tional opportunities and an improve- the Wyoming Game and Fish Police offer tips for securing off-campus houses over Christmas break ment of the housing market—with Department. 100 homes in Evanston currently sit- I was responsible for bear man- By mike Glynn 23 to 28, at three student rented over the house for you, stopping bring home any valuables, from ting vacant. Asst. Campus News Editor agement in all the area outside of houses are currently under in- all newspaper and mail deliver- electronics to cash that you would Beth Nagy, assistant director of the and around Yellowstone National As finals week and winter vestigation by Norwood Police. ies and using a timer to randomly not want to risk losing or simply Eigel Center for Community-Engaged Park. break rapidly approach, most stu- Two houses on Hudson Avenue turn on and off lights at specific may need over break. Even if Learning, led the discussion, which dents will want to leave campus and a house on Cleneay Avenue times to give the illusion that the you look ridiculous lugging a Play also included members of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the office of XN: What is your favorite as quickly as possible. However, all showed signs of forced entry house is occupied. Station 3 through the airport, it is the Vice Provost and Norwood City thing about the Yellowstone area? Xavier Police urges students to through the front door. Items that Students should also leave an better to have the item safe than LC: I feel a deep connection to take extra precautions before were stolen included: game boxes, emergency phone number with have something possibly happen Council. the Yellowstone and Grand Teton heading back home. video games, laptops, small tele- either the landlord or neigh- to it, Xavier Police advise. The majority of the conversation All off-campus student resi- vision sets, jewelery and musical bor in the event that something As soon as finals end, the rush centered on the need for community dences will be at an increased risk instruments. should happen while they are to get home is going to be the members to engage in conversations of being robbed over the next two In order to protect your off- away. only thing on students’ minds, with their neighbors. weeks. A simple search on Google campus residence, the first step On a more personal level, Xavier Police said. But Xavier “I am kind of an up-front person, will reveal countless news stories is to have the last roommate to there are additional steps stu- Police wants to remind students so if I have a problem with my neigh- of college students’ houses being leave lock all exterior doors and dents can take to protect their to make sure that they acknowl- bors I will tell them,” Donna Laake, broken into over Thanksgiving, windows. Additional tips for pro- personal belongings. The sim- edge the safety tips so that when a member of the Norwood City Christmas, spring and Easter tecting the house include letting plest is to lock your bedroom if they return for spring semester, Council, said. “But sometimes people breaks. your neighbors know that you will you do not currently do so. all of their property will be ac- don’t know who lives down the street Locally, the break-ins, Nov. be away and asking them to watch Additionally, students should counted for. and that can be a problem.”

and Rescue and Residence Life - Paid Advertisement - ly exists with a heavy focus on checked on the well being of economics. Police an underage student lying on “The Environmental Studies the ground outside of Hinkle major will give students the op- Hall. The student was cleared portunity to engage with the en- by medics and determined to vironment intelligently and with Notes be OK and advised to sleep it practical implications for a future off for the night. career,” said Laura Wallace, sus- Dec. 3, 9:35 p.m. – Xavier tainability intern. Police and Norwood police Dec. 5, 12:46 a.m. – A The Campus Action Plan was responded to a house party student walking through The acknowledged and supported on the 1900 block of Cleneay Village parking lot with an by the Student Government Avenue. There were approxi- open container was cited for Association this past Monday in a mately 150 people in atten- underage consumption. written resolution. The resolution dance. Three of the students residing at the house were was passed supporting the main Dec. 5, 2:49 a.m. – A cited by Norwood police for goals of the Campus Action Plan Xavier student urinating out- running a disorderly house. unanimously by Senate, most no- side of Kuhlman Hall between tably the “green fee.” the ATM machines was cited “This resolution supports the Dec. 4, 12:10 a.m. – Xavier for underage consumption. green fee which will help further Police and the Cincinnati the mission and objectives of the Fire Department responded

Campus Sustainability Plan,” said to a fire alarm in Gallagher Note of the , Senator Chris Hale. Student Center. An investiga- For students interested in get- tion revealed that a sandwich ting involved with sustainabil- oven at Subway in the food Week ity efforts around campus, the court began smoking intense- Dec. 1, 1:31 p.m. – A Student Sustainability Club has ly. The smoke was cleared and student observed removing gotten underway this year. A sec- the employees were advised or damaging signs on the tion for an individual pledge ex- not to use the oven until re- Academic Mall was charged ists on the Xavier website where pairs could be made. with failure to cooporate students make promises such as with University officials. After 90 minutes had passed, turning off lights when not in use, Dec. 4, 4:04 p.m. – Two the same student was seen using both sides of paper for note students walking by Cintas running up the grass hill taking, thinking before purchasing Center carrying cardboard on Victory Parkway and products and leading by example. cutouts were cited for under- University Drive and was age consumption. cited again for failure to cooporate with University Dec. 5, 12:22 a.m. – officials while intoxicated. Xavier Police, Cincinnati Fire December 8, 2010 6 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2010 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Do u g Ti f f t Managing Editor Sa r a h Wi e t e n Business Manager Me g a n McDe r m o tt Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ja k e Ge r r i t y Distribution Manager Ed Sa d o ws k i Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Online Editor Mi k e Po w e ll Op-Ed Editor: p e t e r f r i c k e Photo Editor: a l e x a v o n b a r g e n Photographers: k e l s e y e d s o n , a l e x k l e i n Head Copy Editors: m a t t a c k e l s , a l y s s a k o n e r m a n n , k a r a l e n o i r , a s h l e y s r o u f e Copy Editors: Br i d g e t Ga v a g h a n , Ca i t r i n Re i l l y , Al e x a n d r a Ko t c h , Le e Ki n d i g , Es t h e r Cl e a r y , Ro b e r t Li s i e c k i EDITORIAL | Safety committee report A “culture of safety” at Xavier On Monday, Xavier’s 2010 Safety Team released a list of 13 rec- ommendations for improving safety on and around campus, nine of which have already been selected for implementation. Upon review of those proposals, the Newswire can find no reason to object to any of them. In fact, several in particular merit recognition for their insight and ingenuity. Of these, the most promising seems to be the plan to negotiate “concurrent jurisdiction” with the Cincinnati and Norwood Police Departments. As the name implies, this would authorize Xavier Police to patrol in certain areas of Norwood and Cincinnati near campus which are populated or frequented by students. Assuming that Norwood and Cincinnati have no qualms about lightening the burden on their own po- lice forces, this should not only increase the visibility of police, but also help to streamline law enforcement, at least in the sense that speeding tickets on Victory Parkway should no longer require multiple officers. Three others — calling for the strategic installation of new emergen- cy phones, lighting, and video surveillance — also seem to address stu- dents’ most pressing safety needs. Now that Xavier owns the concrete tundra to the east of campus, these initiatives should greatly diminish the cloak of darkness which currently allows crime to thrive in the area Letters to the editor between Flynn Hall and student housing in south Norwood. Of course, the issue of video surveillance has the potential to arouse opposition, especially considering the propensity of college students to reflexively assume that “They” are always watching. To this objection we can only wearily point out that Xavier suffers from no Constitutional prohibitions on the surveillance of its own property, and anyway, any reason one might have for not wanting to be seen is most likely a pretty good reason for them to be seen. EDITORIAL | Community forum Another attempt at harmony “Becoming part of a community” is likely the first item on the list for many soon-to-be college grads, and that means more than just finding a few drinking buddies to hang out with on weekends. It means knowing the names and backgrounds of those living around you, helping your neighbors when needed and responding to problems facing the com- munity in general. Many college students are lucky enough to get a training course in this by living off campus in Evanston and Norwood. Yet, seemingly few take advantage of it. While only a relative handful, students living in Evanston may point to statistical reasons for their lack of community engagement as a flimsy excuse. With 100 vacant homes and a very high turnover rate in the oc- cupied houses, the neighbor you meet today may not still be there when you graduate in three years. Norwood residents, on the other hand, don’t have such excuses, since the city is famous for having heirloom homes stay in the family for generations. Sure, having the same resident for 80 years does not help the impetus to invest in a new kitchen or some fresh siding for the house, but it does create an opportunity for Xavier renters to invest in a stable long-term relationship. Instead, students renting in Norwood often say that the “Norwoodians”—the slang term seemingly given to all non-students who happen to spend time in Norwood—are inacces- sible and crabby. Well that might be an error on both ends, with the stu- dents being abrasively loud and obnoxious and the permanent resident neglecting to reach out to the students; but it can easily be overcome Want to write for the Newswire? with communication. So whether it is a simple handshake for a neighbor shoveling his walk Do you think you can. . . or an extravagant gesture like a batch of warm Christmas cookies, now • Write a decent column? • Take a sweet photograph? is the time to learn community engagement. 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They are also not the Casey Selzer, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. APPLICATIONS sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed • Editorial columnists editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. • Cartoonists DUE BY Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. • Photographers DECEMBER 31 Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials December 8, 2010 7 Notes A relatively harmless charade On Monday, President Obama EUC allots federal funding for an ally unemployed. But this soon announced that he had reached additional 73 weeks of unemploy- gives way to the realization of agreement with Congressional ment benefits beyond the normal why that demand is so ridiculous & Republicans on a compromise over 26 weeks which are partially fund- to begin with. Contrary to its extending the Bush tax cuts. As ed by the state. normal affinity for round num- most of you are hopefully already While it is easy to conclude, bers, surpassed only by its love of Asides aware, in exchange for a two-year when one hears about an exten- acronyms, Congress settled on 99 A collection of comments, observations, and general remarks extension of all of those tax cuts, sion of unemployment benefits, weeks for the emergency exten- Republicans agreed to extend the that those currently unemployed sion, which is strange since add- from your friendly editorial staff, intended for your edification and filing deadline for the Emergency will continue to receive payment ing just one week to that would amusement Unemployment Compensation for a longer period of time, that not only be a nice, round number, (EUC) program. is not the case but would also amount to two full • When Xavier originally decided to demol- The negotia- in this instance. years of work, excluding vacation tions also pro- Rather, the ex- time. Just as one should be clev- ish the Honors Villa in an apparent attempt to keep duced consensus tension applies er enough to realize that $19.99 Physical Plant from running out of grass to mow, it on four other to the filing date means $20, so should one avoid was forced to postpone the obviously well-planned measures, all of for extended falling for the deception that a which involve tax benefits, which third digit is some sort of magical demolition when (surprise!) it discovered that the cuts. expired Dec. 4, dividing line between acceptable building actually housed two students, as it tradi- Before going and would un- and absurd. 99 weeks is an exor- tionally has. Now, in a bit of irony worthy of Os- any further, it der the plan be bitant length of time for anyone seems pertinent reset for January, to be compensated for pretending car Wilde, the SGA Senate has rejected a measure to explain the 2012. The trans- to look for a job. that would urge the preservation of the Honors EUC extension lation, for those The other major element of the Villa on the grounds that it lacked adequate re- in a bit more Peter unfamiliar with compromise is a one-year payroll search. Too bad the original decision did not have depth, given the the carefully tax holiday for employees, which over-simplified Fricke crafted language reduces their contribution from to go through that scrupulous body; it would have treatment it is of Washington, 3.1 percent to 1.1 percent of their been laughed off the table. given on televi- Op-Ed Editor is that elected total earnings. For the average sion. When it officials are do- American, this represents nearly • During an open panel in Cintas Center, ques- was originally created in 2008, the ing their best to mollify voters, $1,000 (or, about $500 worth of tions were raised about Xavier accepting $3 mil- EUC program was intended to who have a notorious reputation goods and services). Considering lion from a foundation named after Marge Schott, serve as emergency relief for in- for throwing incumbents out of that none of the students current- dividuals affected by the recession office indiscriminately when the ly attending Xavier are likely to a woman many consider to be racist. We question without further burdening state unemployment rate is high. receive Social Security, this seems the questioners: unless you are accusing Xavier of budgets. The amount and dura- At first, one is relieved to hear like something we can all support harboring racist sentiments, then what difference tion of regular unemployment that neither party capitulated to in the hope that it will eventually benefits varies from state to state, the more outrageous proposal to become permanent. And if the does it make which foundation writes checks to it? so the EUC establishes a cutoff extend emergency benefits beyond Congress ever decides to enact If anything, shouldn’t it be considered a good thing term of 99 weeks for any indi- 99 weeks, which would have been policies which might reduce un- that the Schott foundation is not giving that money vidual and maintains the payment little more than an early Christmas employment, rather than reward schedule that is already in place. present to a group of people who it, they could adjust employer con- to the Birchers? Using Ohio as an example, the now qualify as being profession- tributions to parity. • In a recent forum, community members from the area around Xavier cited, among other concerns, the high density of bars within walking Ho, ho, hold your card to the scanner distance of Xavier. They must have thighs as thick Ah, Christmas, what a won- enter into our house and supply us Santa.” Maybe a few saved for as tree trunks… derful tradition. I remember so with all the material pleasures we the end would read something • “Dec. 4, 4:04 p.m. – Two students walking vividly being a little kid, trembling had ever wanted. And all we had like “Thanks for being a great with excitement for Christmas to do to ensure this affair was be son, Love, Mom and Dad,” but by Cintas Center carrying cardboard cutouts were Day. Come the end of Christmas good, obey the rules, and do as we the vast majority were supposedly cited for underage consumption.” One can’t help Eve, I would toss and turn in bed were told. from some Santa guy who none but wonder what might have been written on those all night, my eyes darting back Does this strike anyone else as of us had ever met. That means and forth from clock to ceiling as more than a little odd? I mean this instead of thanking our parents signs. I obsessed over the presents and isn’t Laura Ingalls’ Christmas that for sacrificing their time and • As Swedish authorities attempt to prosecute festivities which awaited me. we’re talking about here. At least money to get us what we wanted, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for sexual as- And then, judging from my we would silently venerate some during that brief own experience, paternal figure who bestowed his sault, his website has announced that it will release hour or two in we weren’t just material benevolence upon every- its entire collection of classified documents if he which I managed getting a piece one in our society. is arrested. One wonders whether the concerned to suffocate my of maple candy, At this juncture, a lot of peo- Christmas fervor a ball fashioned ple might be inclined to begin governments might not prefer for that information enough to obtain out of a pig’s tearing out their hair and yelling to be leaked in one fell swoop, rather than leaked unconscious- stomach, and a “SOCIALISM” at their dog. I, piecemeal, since voters are capable of forgetting ness, an obese, homemade doll. however, am not. When I think bearded senior No, we were of the American myth of Santa about anything they aren’t constantly reminded of. citizen wearing getting A LOT Claus, I think of nothing but • Tuesday marked the 69th anniversary of the all red would fly of stuff. And consumerism. That’s right, un- attack on Pearl Harbor. We should take this oppor- to my house on each one of you adulterated consumerism at its a reindeer-pow- knows damn finest. The kind of consumer- tunity to admire the bravery our nation demonstrat- ered sled, land Lee Kindig well that the big ism that gets adults to wait in lines ed in the war that followed, and reflect on whether and park this ve- Staff Writer stuff was the for hours, in the freezing cold, to we can claim to have responded so assertively to hicle on my roof, best. And if Jeff buy carts full of useless junk and slide down my chimney, and neat- has a big box with his name on it, later, by their own design, receive our own challenges. ly position an absurdly large ar- then Jerry and I sure as hell bet- no gratitude for it. And the same • Forget healthcare, jobs, and budget deficits; rangement of boxed and wrapped ter have big boxes with our names kind of consumerism that makes when will Congress abolish winter? presents under the fir tree in my on them, too. And if Jerry has 10 kids fully comfortable with a hairy living room. presents to unwrap, then for the fat guy breaking into their house. • Now that final exams are nearly upon us, Wait, WHAT? love of God, Jeff and I had better As long as our material desires are it makes sense to offer a few words of advice to Let’s take a moment to serious- have 10 presents each as well. And being satiated, we will deal with freshmen as they go into the maelstrom for the ly reflect on what exactly was tak- if last year the pile of presents ex- the discomforts of our mass so- ing place every December 25 of tended just past the end of Dad’s ciety, and we will hand ourselves first time. First and foremost, make sure you get our younger years. Our parents, recliner, then all three of us are over to an external entity. enough sleep. Second, be aware that hot beverages prompted by our society, con- going to be letdown if it doesn’t Just remember — He knows are free at on-campus vending machines (check the vinced our impressionable little extend at least as far this year. when you are sleeping. He knows brains that once a year some en- Now for the real kicker: on when you’re awake. He knows portal for details). After that, the only thing left to tity — in no way related to, or af- each present would be a little when you’ve been bad or good. do is convert your books into cash for beer. filiated with, our family — would tag which read “To: Lee, From: So consume your life away. 8 December 8, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Miami hands basketball second loss Muskies prepare to defend home winning streak against Butler night, including a perfect 13-13 in By Scott Mueller the second half. Sports Editor Depth is still an issue for the It is hardly ever a high-scoring Musketeers. In total, the bench ac- affair with the defensive-minded counted for only 23 minutes. The Miami RedHawks. Last Wednesday bench combined for zero points was no exception as the Xavier and just two rebounds, while men’s basketball team could not picking up five fouls­ — although overcome its lowest first-half pro- Taylor did record two steals in duction of the season. In their first three minutes. true road game, the Musketeers The Musketeers currently have fell 75-64 to Miami. three players averaging over 35 The Musketeers never got into minutes a game. any offensive rhythm in the first “[Right now we’re] pretty self- half; only four Muskies scored in ish,” Jackson said. “I thought we the first half. got past that in the Virgin Islands, “We deserved to lose,” senior but obviously we haven’t. We’ve Danté Jackson said. “We had ab- got to continue to get better. We’re solutely no leadership. Our pro- Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita not going to panic, because it’s a gram has always been led by our Senior Danté Jackson and the Musketeers will need to be more effective on offense against Butler, a team that is long season. We’ve got a week, seniors, and our seniors, flat-out, scoring 73.9 points per game. here, to get better before we play aren’t getting it done. That’s prob- the second half. It was the first had 15 points in the second half, McHenry drained a deep three- again. I can guarantee we’ll be a ably the most disappointing thing, three-pointer of the game for the including two three-pointers on pointer as the shot clock expired. lot better [against Butler].” because I’ve been here for four Musketeers, who went 0-5 from back-to-back possessions. The three-pointer pushed the The Musketeers will host years and I’ve seen great leaders behind the arc in the first half. The Musketeers responded RedHawk lead to 69-62. The Butler at 9 p.m. on Thursday. The get it done.” They would finish the night 2-11 with a 14-2 run to cut the lead to RedHawks closed out the game Bulldogs, last year’s NCAA tour- Seniors Jackson, Jamel McLean from three-point range. two with 2:41 to play. However, on an 11-2 run. nament national runner-up, lost and Andrew Taylor combined for Junior Kenny Frease scored that was as close as the Musketeers “Both of [those plays] were Gordon Hayward, but still have five points in the first half. six of the Musketeers’ first eight would get. tough to take as the coach,” head senior Matt Howard and junior The Musketeer’s leading scorer, points in the second half and it Then came two back-breaking coach Chris Mack said. “When Shelvin Mack. junior Tu Holloway, did not score looked as if the Musketeers would moments in the closing minutes you foul a guy 75 feet away from The Bulldogs have struggled in until 10 minutes into the game. make a second half run as they for the Musketeers. the basket, [after] you just cut the the early part of the season. They He only had seven points in the did against Western Michigan. First, Frease fouled RedHawk lead to two and you have all the are 4-3 with losses to Louisville, first half. Despite cutting into the junior Julian Mavunga 75 feet away momentum in the world, and you Evansville and Duke. They nar- The Musketeers opened the RedHawks lead, the Muskies from the basket to halt Xavier’s put a guy who’s having a big time rowly defeated Loyola 65-63. game shooting 1-12, which led to were never able to gain the upper 10-0 run. Mavunga led Miami with game at the free throw line… it’s The Bulldogs have won the the RedHawks’ 28-19 lead at half. hand, and the RedHawks quickly a career-high 24 points. Mavunga hard to believe. The three at the last two meetings with Xavier. The Musketeers’ 19 first half stretched their lead back to 11 was also 6-6 from the free throw end, those things usually happen The Muskies lost last season, with points was the lowest offensive with 10 minutes to play. line. when you play a game like we a controversial clock malfunc- production in one half since the With just over five minutes The second moment hap- did.” tion, and two years ago at Cintas second half of a 60-55 NCAA to play, RedHawk senior Nick pened with 1:45 to play. After Miami barraged Xavier with Center. tournament loss to No. 1 seeded Winbush completed a three point the Musketeers played solid de- three-pointers in the second half, The Bulldogs are the last team Pittsburgh on March 26, 2009. play to give the RedHawks a 14 fense and forced a three-point making 6-10. to defeat the Musketeers at home. The Musketeers cut the defi- point lead, their largest of the attempt, the RedHawks got the The RedHawks sealed the The 27-game home winning streak cit to two with a three-pointer by night, at 62-48. Winbush had 17 offensive rebound off an airball victory by knocking-down free is the second longest in the coun- senior Jackson four minutes into points and eight rebounds. He from Winbush and junior Chris throws. They were 17-18 on the try, behind only Kansas. Women survive two close calls Then with five seconds on the eter and 4-4 from the free throw y ocelyn aylor B J T clock, Harris brought the ball up line in the second half. She fin- Asst. Sports Editor the court and shot a three-pointer ished the game with 26 points and As is usually the case with ma- to the end the half, giving Xavier 12 rebounds. jor rivalry games, rankings meant a 41-25 lead. Harris made most of her very little in this year’s women’s The Bearcats were more ag- moves on the baseline and hit a Crosstown Shootout. The No. 4 gressive in the second half, and few jumpers. Musketeers pulled out a 69-61 win out-scored Xavier 36-28. They With one minute to play in the at Fifth Third Arena on Sunday were also right behind them in re- second half, USC was up 66-65, over the unranked Bearcats. Senior bounding, 35-34. but turned the ball over. Xavier Amber Harris led her team with With five minutes left in the inbounded the ball to Harris who 20 points and 12 rebounds. game, UC was down only five shot the ball over a double-team The first half appeared as if points. to give the Muskies a 67-66 lead. Xavier would blow the game wide “We were able to hang with the The Trojans were not done. open. The Muskies went on an number four team in the country,” Gilbreath put up a shot, and 11-3 run. UC head coach Jamelle Elliott. “I’ll missed due tough defense from Cincinnati senior guard always refer to this game when we Harris and Phillips, but USC se- Shareese Ulis ended the drought head into the Big East games.” Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita nior Jacki Gemelos was able to with a 3-point shot, but Xavier’s “We still have things to work on Senior Special Jennings is leading the Atlantic 10 with 5.5 assists per grab the offensive board, one of Tyeasha Moss responded with a and we will, after we celebrate this game. 14 Trojan offensive rebounds on 3-point shot to push the lead. win,” head coach Kevin McGuff thriller and were determined to The Trojans opened up the the night. She put up a shot that Senior Megan Askew had a ca- said. not let that happen again. Junior second half with a 9-2 run forcing crawled around the rim and fell reer high for points in a game in Three days earlier, on Thursday, guard Ashley Corral snatched the McGuff to call a timeout. into the outstretched hands of the first half alone. She scored all the Musketeers barely held on to ball away from Jennings and went Jennings came up with a steal, Harris. 12 of her points before taking a defeat Southern California 69-66. in for a layup in the opening sec- allowing for Askew to convert a Harris was fouled, but missed seat because of foul trouble. Her Harris had 28 points and 14 onds of the game. three-point play to close the gap the free throw. However, Phillips previous high was 11 points. rebounds as the Muskies took The game remained close at 36-38. was in the right place and put the UC fought back into the game down the Trojans. Senior Ta’Shia throughout. Neither team could Phillips then made good on a ball back in the basket to seal the behind the aggressive Ulis. Ulis Phillips, the only other Musketeer establish a wide lead. The game layup and tied the game at 38. win for Xavier. had 12 points in the first half. to reach double figures, had 20 featured 10 ties and 12 lead chang- At this point, the game became “God was on our side and However, sloppy passes in the points and 16 rebounds in the es. Xavier had a 14-8 advantage in a showdown between both teams’ it rolled out,” Harris said of last minutes of the half led to two win, and senior Special Jennings points in the paint, but the Trojans best players: Harris and USC ju- Gemelos’ shot near the end of the quick steals. Harris stole the ball had 10 assists. had a 6-4 advantage in second nior Briana Gilbreath. second half. “It was up there for a from a Bearcat and went coast to The Trojans lost to Xavier last chance points. At halftime, Xavier Gilbreath, who was guarding minute. I got it on the way down, coast for a lay-in. season at home in an overtime held a 29-28 lead over USC. Harris, was 3-5 from the perim- but luckily I held on to it.” Xavier Newswire Sports December 8, 2010 9 Club volleyball Power Rankings By Scott Mueller Sports Editor takes on prison Now that we are a couple weeks into the basketball season, the fall sports have ended and this is the last issue of the semester, it is as good of a time as any to take stock of the Atlantic 10 programs. The programs considered here are men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s basketball. Golf (men’s only, the A-10 does not compete in women’s golf), swimming and diving, field hockey and tennis results are also considered but do not have as much of an influence on these rank- ings because of the large variety in scheduling, opponents and systems of scoring. These rankings reflect the entire athletic program based on results, projections and a lot of gut feeling. These rankings can serve as a general assessment of the schools and provide interesting notes about the athletic programs. 1. Xavier- The improbability and suddenness of the soccer programs’ turnarounds gives a slight edge to the Musketeers over the Flyers in these rankings. The top three schools in these rankings are very close. The performance by the men’s soccer team was truly one of the most dramatic and unexpected turnarounds in the country. The team recorded three straight shutouts en route to its first-ever NCAA tournament bid. The women’s basketball team is ranked No. 4 in the country — the highest ranking for any A-10 program — and have two legitimate Photo courtesy of Mike Czopek National Player of the Year candidates. The club volleyball team in front of the Luther Luckett Correctional Facility 2. Dayton- The Flyers have already won two conference titles this fall in volleyball and not bring into the complex. Food women’s soccer. Their volleyball team ended the season ranked No. 13 in the country and re- By Steve rosenbaum and drinks were allowed, but cell Staff Writer corded a first round victory in the NCAA tournament before losing to top-ranked Ohio State. phones and iPods were banned. The women’s soccer team won the A-10 tournament. The men’s basketball team is expected to Surrounded by coils of barbed- Once Nov. 6 rolled around, the make the NCAA tournament this year coming off an NIT championship. wire, tons of steel and concrete Muskies trekked 70 miles south, and a mob of prison inmates, and entered the minimum/me- 3. Richmond- The Spiders have established themselves as a cross country powerhouse. the Xavier men’s club volleyball dium security prison. Both the men’s and women’s teams captured A-10 titles. The men’s team had three top six team lined up toe-to-toe with their After going through a num- finishers and the women’s team had five top 15 finishers in the conference championship. opponent, the Luther Luckett ber of steel doors, metal detec- The men’s basketball team, so far, has the conference’s only victory over a top 25 opponent, Correctional Facility volleyball tors and security checkpoints, the No. 8 Purdue. Senior point guard Kevin Anderson is one of the most dynamic players in the team. team eventually entered the prison conference. Playing in the toughest of ven- gym. ues in LaGrange, Ky., the club While the club was technically 4. Charlotte- The soccer programs are carrying the 49ers. The men’s team finished the volleyball team overcame an early the visitors, the Musketeers quickly season ranked No. 17 in the country. The women’s team finished second. deficit in game one and swept two found out that an originally-intim- best-of-three matches. idating prison mob was cheering 5. La Salle- The Explorers were one of three schools to make the A-10 tournament in “We played two best-of-three for the club, not the prison team. both men’s and women’s soccer. Both cross country teams had top five finishes. matches against the inmates and This was because many of the in- [won] every game,” sophomore mates watching the game were cut 6. Massachusetts– How much does it matter that in UMass’ best sport only six tradi- club president Mike Czopek said. from the prison team and wanted tional A-10 schools compete? The UMass field hockey team went undefeated in conference “However, this event wasn’t about to see their peers lose. play and earned an at large bid to the NCAA tournament. The men’s basketball team is off the outcome, but about volunteer- The prison fans were thrilled to to a fast 7-1 start, although have lost their only legitimate challenge to Boston College. The ing and providing competition for witness the inmate loss, but more women’s basketball team is currently 1-7. the LLCC team.” importantly, the Muskies had such This idea started around mid- a positive experience that the two 7. Duquesne- The women’s basketball team is off to a 5-1 start. Both cross country terms last spring, as Czopek re- teams agreed to play an integrated teams, women’s soccer and volleyball all finished in the top-5 in the conference. ceived an e-mail from Damon match. Romel, a recreational leader from “When we mixed the teams 8. Temple- Going through the rankings, this might be the most surprising position for LLCC. At first, Czopek did a was when we had the most fun a school. The Owls generate a lot of talk for their men’s basketball team, and rightfully so. double-take, as an e-mail from a and best experience,” said Czopek. Senior Lavoy Allen and junior Juan Fernandez give Temple a formidable duo, but they have prison was not something he was “We all got to know some of the yet to click on all cylinders, with losses to California and Texas A&M. However, outside of expecting. inmates and cheered each other men’s basketball, the women’s basketball team, picked to finish third in the A-10, is only 5-4. After working with club advisor on as the match went on.” The women’s soccer team finished last in conference play, with only one victory. The women’s cross country Justin Link and James Alexander, Besides playing at LLCC this team finished 13th in the A-10, and the men a middle of the road eighth place. Perhaps the Owls are victims the director of club sports at fall, the club brought home first of unfair expectations, but they are the program least living up to hype. Xavier, Czopek and club treasurer place in the silver bracket at Brandt Bernat decided to seriously Dayton’s annual tournament and 9. Fordham- This is also a relatively surprising spot considering the reputation Fordham pursue the idea. tied for fifth at Michigan State has in men’s basketball. The Rams’ swimming teams are strong; the women’s team won the Czopek and Bernat remained University’s Hardwood Classic. A-10 last year. Just this past week, Fordham sophomore Brienne Ryan earned her third A-10 in contact with Romel throughout The club is also looking to host its Performer of the Week award and freshman Shintaro Noguchi earned his third straight A-10 the summer, and the two settled on first tournament this spring and Rookie of the Week honor. Outside of basketball and swimming, the Rams define middle of a date of Nov. 6 for the matches. will also travel to Houston for na- the road. Their average finish in soccer, cross country and volleyball is eighth. As the sixth neared, LLCC re- tionals this April. quired all club members who were Ultimately, the Musketeers are 10. Saint Louis- The Billikens are in rebuilding mode. The volleyball team, nationally participating to undergo a back- planning on making the prison ranked last season, finished third in the A-10. However, they still feature very talented players ground check for security pur- trip an annual tradition because and should compete for the A-10 championship next year. The men’s basketball team, who poses. Each club member was also of the club’s experience with the was predicted to contend with the top teams this year, suffered a huge setback when juniors told what they could and could inmates. Kwamain Mitchell and Willie Reed left school. On a side note, the field hockey team went 0-20 this season.

11. St. Bonnaventure- The Bonnies (What is a Bonnie by the way? And where does a wolf for the mascot come from?) finished last in both men’s and women’s cross country. The men’s and women’s basketball teams are both currently three games over .500, but the good start is a product of a weak schedule. On the bright side, both men’s and women’s soccer made the A-10 tournament.

12. Rhode Island- The Rams averaged A-10 finish in the fall sports (soccer, cross country and volleyball) was 10th, a far cry from the expectations the Rams seem to have every year.

Photo courtesy of Mike Czopek 13. Saint Joseph’s- The Hawks’ soccer teams combined for three conference victories Club volleyball members go for a block in a match in the Flyer Classic hosted this season. by Dayton. Correction 14. George Washington- The highest finish or place in the standings for the Colonials In last week’s women’s basketball article, head coach Kevin McGuff ’s was seventh in volleyball, a sport in which only 10 schools compete. Both cross country quote, “She’s got to play with a [greater] sense of urgency. She’s such a teams finished 11th, as did the women’s cross country team. The men’s soccer team finished special player and she’s got to bring that consistently,” was in reference 13th. Men’s basketball is in serious danger of knocking Fordham out of the conference’s to senior Amber Harris. cellar. BY Molly Boes Asst. News Editor 10 December 8, 2010 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire University Singers loses its groove Guitars and flower pots BY Sarah Wieten BY Sarah Wieten had, and performed “Fanfare for Managing Editor Managing Editor Tambourine,” a piece composed, Although the singing and First of all, I am possibly the no kidding, entirely of that one dancing of the Singers was solid, least qualified person to write a re- sound. their lack of connection to the view of a serious concert done by Apparently, the tambourine songs and creativity made this serious musicians. is not just an accessory for that show, as a whole, not one of my What I know about music is one musically incompetent, but favorite shows this semster. the result of sixth grade clarinet very attractive, band member The Singers focused on hits lessons. anymore. of the 60s, tie-dyed headbands However, since these music After the formality of the clas- and flashed peace signs included. department concerts are open and sical guitar portion of the evening, Perhaps this is just the nature free to all, and they do not, in fact, nearly everything the percussion of the Singers, but the group check for credentials at the door, ensemble performed seemed ir- seemed to perform every song in I decided to check out the guitar reverent and almost gimmicky. the same bouncy-friendly-smiley and percussion ensembles concert Perhaps this is just the nature style, no matter what was being Saturday night in the Long Recital of the two types of music, or per- sung. The 60s dealt with some se- Hall. haps it is as simple as the prefer- rious issues, a sexual revolution, What I learned was that while ences of the two professors in political strife over the Vietnam I was still nearly clueless about charge of the ensembles. War and experimentation with Photo courtesy of Facebook.com what made one performance bet- And as with all things on cam- drugs — issues which several of The cast of University Singers after their performance. ter than another — especially in pus, really the only way to know if the songs featured dealt with in I’m not asking the Singers to with as far as choreography or the percussion section, in which an event is worthwhile is to exam- some way or another. However, be actors, but I am a bit confused gimmicks for her rendition of making strange noises seemed to ine its guest list. the performers did not react at all at their homogeneous treatment Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody be the (really fun) point — I was And since no less than Fr. to the words they were singing. of all the music in their perfor- to Love,” it did not matter; that surprised by how much I enjoyed Michael Graham S.J. was seen en- mance. There is something to be performance was the solo of the myself once I stopped trying to joying this presentation, well, you said for pep, but when it is applied evening. Senior Ashley Marine’s listen for things to criticize and just know you ought to have been this liberally it gets a bit old. sassy “These Boots Are Made just enjoyed the music. there. Either that or Fr. Graham The show also featured a se- For Walkin,” however, ran a close That they were both composed just really enjoys the playing of ries of “commercial breaks” with second. of talented musicians was really flowerpots. vintage commercials that seemed The show just didn’t stack up all that the two groups seemed to oddly familiar — they are some- against past shows, most notably have in common. how just a little bit less creative the recent “Alice in Wonderland”- The guitar ensembles’ pieces this time around. themed show which had a plot, were controlled, soothing and Freshman Rio Van Risseghem creative and cohesive costuming, precise. Perhaps because of this, was the highlight of my evening. inventive choreography and a di- a favorite was “Cuban Landscape I don’t usually like to call one per- verse set of music. Any of those with Rain,” with its jarring middle son out in a review, but she was elements would have been wel- section. worth breaking a standard. come in this show. The percussion ensemble por- It’s hard to tell exactly how At least there was a keytar tion was the exact opposite in that Photo courtesy of serenityinthegarden.blogspot.com such a powerful and somewhat solo. it was almost entirely jarringly un- Father Graham’s flower pot dream. ethnically-ambiguous voice expected. For example, never be- Photo courtesy of Facebook.com comes out of this little rosy- Newswire Rating: fore have I considered the musical Newswire Rating: Sophomore Catalina Briola rocks cheeked person. Though she relevancy of the tambourine, but “Mas Que Nada” was given nearly nothing to work the percussion ensemble clearly

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Call Jon liant,” says sophomore Jacquelyn (513)236-9756 Reineke. “I also liked the added they never explained how the Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment December 8, 201011 LiveWires 10 ways to have stress-free finals Michael W. Smith BY Rachael Harris candy cane and start chewing. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor 9. Relax on Dec. 9 at the Aronoff Center With finals quickly approach- After taking a final, give your- for the Arts (620 Walnut St.) ing, most of us are beginning to self a break. Don’t dive right Tickets range from $52.50 to $99 study frantically for exams. Here in to studying for the next final. and can be purchased at www.cin- are a few tips for the upcoming You need some free time to do cinnatiarts.org. week so you don’t wind up feeling something enjoyable – watch a stressed and over-worked. movie, hang out with friends or Xavier Symphonic Winds and 1. Make a plan bake some Christmas cookies. Jazz Ensemble Sit down and organize your Whatever it is, make sure you are The concert will begin at 7:30 time. Make a list of when you are doing something that you really p.m. on Dec. 11. The Symphonic going to study each topic and for enjoy. Then, after you’re relaxed, Winds will perform first in the what amount of time. Make sure pick up that book and study for Gallagher Student Center audito- you don’t rush yourself, and don’t your final. rium and will be followed by the study too much each day. If you 10. Smile Jazz Ensemble at the atrium out- start early enough, you should Christmas is coming, so that side Ryan’s Pub. Holiday favorites, have plenty of time to study and Photo courtesy of ofwnow.com should be reason enough to be standards and some traditional Don’t fall asleep while studying like this girl — listen to this advice from happy. However, if that’s not stay sane! Don’t forget to build in the Newswire wind pieces are all on tap. time to relax and eat – both are enough, just keep thinking that fi- important. that you deprive yourself of good social psychology class is that you nals will be over soon. Force your- 2. Follow your plan food and nutrition. Eat things that will do your best on tests that you self to smile – smiling will natural- New Releases I know this sounds crazy, but will keep you full for long periods are moderately stressed about. If ly put you in a better mood, which (as of 11/30) stick to your plan. This will only of time, like rice, beans and pasta. you are not stressed at all or if you means you will naturally feel bet- Eat fruits and veggies – blue- are extremely stressed, you will ter about your finals, which means benefit you. Watching that episode Natasha Bedingfield of Glee on Hulu that you missed berries, spinach and strawberries not do too well. Stress can be a that you just might do better on those finals. 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No Mercy Who has time to work out during is more likely to stick if you study No one can honestly study for 2. Count how many licks it takes to Atlantic finals? Honestly, exercise is one gradually rather than have a late more than a couple hours at a get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop of the best things you can do for night cram session. time without going crazy. For ev- 3. Watch Willy Wonka and the Sufjan Stevens your body, and it gives you more 8. Chew something minty BY Felipe ery hour that you study, take a ten Chocolate Factory. Eat each candy as All Delighted People EP energy, which you will need for all Eating a peppermint during Garcia-Wasnich minute break to get a snack or a it appears in the movie. that studying. Plus, you’ll feel and your exam or while you study may Asthmatic Kitty Records cup of tea. This will keep you fo- 4. Play checkers with mini Reeses look better. This will only work in just help your grades. Peppermint cused for a longer period of time. peanut butter cups. Each time a piece your favor. has been known to boost your 4. Eat is jumped, eat the peanut butter cup. 6. Be stressed – but not too memory and enhance concentra- This is what college students 5. Make some puppy chow. tion skills, so why not try it? Grab Brent Edwards, A&E Editor do best. We eat. Be sure to do it. stressed Phone: (858) 692-9838 Don’t get so caught up in studying One thing I learned from my a piece of peppermint gum or a [email protected] 25 songs you definitely should have picked up this year BY John Stevens Womack. Staff Writer Cee-Lo Green – “F*** You!” Sure, it’s time to be putting — The Lady Killer the Christmas music on, but it’s Never again will there be such also time to stock up on music an adequately titled and catchy that might have passed you by in song to express your disdain for 2010. Here are some of my fa- someone. vorites from the past year. Kanye West – “All of the Kid Cudi – “Maniac (feat. Cage Lights” & St. Vincent)” — My Beautiful Dark Twisted — Man on the Moon, Vol. II: The Fantasy Legend of Mr. Rager I’m really happy for Kanye, and Cudi’s penchant for creative beats imma let him finish, but this is the best track on an album of all and trippy rap continues. Newswire photo by John Stevens Sufjan Stevens – “Impossible Chiddy Bang, Katy Perry, Framing Hanley and Sufjan Stevens are just a few of the artists to make our top 25. time! Soul” Momford and Sons – “Little — The Age of Adz end debauchery - or weekdays if of the year. Eminem– “Not Afraid” Lion Man” A near half-hour epic that throws you’re so inclined. Rick Ross – “Aston Martin — Recovery — Sigh No More just about anything you can imag- Framing Hanley – “You Stupid Music (feat. Chrisette Michelle & The rally song of the year, and the The band you never heard of ine at you. Girl” Drake)” one you’ve likely heard 100 times with the song you never thought The Arcade Fire – “Ready to — A Promise to Burn — Teflon Don and still want to hear again. you’d love. Start” The surprisingly good foray from This needs to be in your car, Bruno Mars – “Liquor Store Katy Perry – “Teenage Dream” — The Suburbs a group formerly known for cov- now. Blues (feat. Damian Marley)” — Teenage Dream There’s a reason this album ering Lil’ Wayne songs. A Day To Remember – “You — Doo-Wops & Hooligans Katy Perry won the pop crown sneaked into so many Grammy The Weepies – “Be My Thrill” Be Tails, I’ll Be Sonic” Bruno proves he’s a jack of many for the year, and for a good nominations. — Be My Thrill — What Separates Me From You trades, spanning from mushy pop reason. TheGaslight Anthem– “Boxer” Weepies put on a charming Few bands can combine melody to well-structured reggae. Josh Ritter – “The Curse” — American Slang show that’s both endearing and and hardcore rock nowadays like The Roots – “The Fire (feat. — So the World Runs Away A Bruce Springsteen song for a unexpected. A Day to Remember. John Legend)” If you have time to really sit new generation. Against Me – “I Was a Teenage Weezer – “Unspoken” — How I Got Over down and listen to it, this song B.o.B. – “Don’t Let Me Fall” Anarchist” — Hurley Jimmy Fallon’s favorite sons con- will haunt you. —B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of —White Crosses Finishing a second decade of ex- tinue to stand out in a league of She & Him – “Thieves” Bobby Ray It’s not the same Against Me you istence on top, Weezer makes you their own. — Volume Two We can pretend about airplanes may be familiar with, but don’t want to believe in them again. Gorillaz – “Stylo (feat. Mos Def Another charming track from the all day, B.o.B. has depth here. discredit quality here. Chiddy Bang – “Opposite of and Bobby Womack)” under-the-radar indie duo. Drake - “Up All Night (feat. Shontelle – “Impossible” Adults” — Plastic Beach Taylor Swift – “Mine” Nikki Minaj)” — No Gravity — The Preview EP The surrealism of the Gorillaz —Speak Now — Thank Me Later One of the most unsung yet ar- Even MGMT have to love this continues, and this time featur- I totally don’t sing this on the A perfect song for your week- guably one of the best pop songs reinterpretation of “Kids”. ing the bombastic vocals of freeway or anything, totally. 12 December 8, 2010 Feature Xavier Newswire The Xavier Community at Christmas By John Schroeck, Features Editor

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I witnessed something special 1. After School League at South on Tuesday. Avondale Elementary. See, I’ve spent my time at She was incredibly humbled Xavier doing a lot of things. I’ve by her first experience with pulled all-nighters for assign- Xavier Christmas. ments I refused to stop putting “This is a great way to reach off. I’ve hit the snooze button for out to the urban communi- two hours straight on a Thursday ties,” Strauss said. “The fact that morning (read: afternoon). I’ve Xavier students take the time to spent entire days zoning out in do this is marvelous.” front of a wide variety of glow- As someone who has never ing screens — computer, TV, cell taken advantage of, or even re- phone, etc. ally paid attention to, the many I haven’t exactly learned how service opportunities afforded to spend my time well. by Xavier, Tuesday’s event was The students that volun- quite an eye-opening experience teered at “A Xavier Christmas” for me. on Tuesday know how to spend Tuesday’s Xavier Christmas their time well. made me realize what it really In its fifth year, Xavier means to be a member of the Christmas gives students an Xavier community. It’s not about opportunity to reach out to greeting friends on the way to the surrounding communities, class, it’s not about cheering in spreading Christmas cheer to unison at basketball games and underprivileged children. it’s not about a round of drinks The Xavier Christmas work, ensuring everything went ing to be swung around by their I’m usually thinking about snide at Danas after the game whether Committee invited 180 children smoothly upon their arrival. arms. and sarcastic remarks to make we win or lose. from elementary schools in When they finally arrived, the I truly believe this to be the about society. It’s about acting selflessly, communities neighboring Xavier kids were paired up with Xavier result of the overwhelming This is why I found this event about sacrificing time and en- including Frederick Douglass, “buddies.” warmth and kindness of the to be so refreshing. Instead of ergy when it’s easier to just stay Hoffman-Parham, Norwood While most of the children members of the Xavier commu- being defeatist and negative in bed. It’s about being men and View, Sharpsburg, South were initially a bit timid around nity involved in making Xavier about societal shortcomings, I women for others. Avondale and Williams. these strange tall people, they Christmas a reality. witnessed people actually doing In this sense, I have failed as a I was thoroughly impressed quickly warmed to their “bud- Now, before dismissing my something about them. They ac- member of the Xavier commu- by the dedication and organiza- dies” after a friendly introduc- observation as overly trite or sen- tively affected the lives of kids nity, but I’m not worried. tion of everyone involved when I tion and a kind extension of timental, understand this is com- they didn’t know, even if only for I’m doing away with the arrived at Cintas Center Tuesday their hands. ing from a tried-and-true cynic. I a few hours of one day. snooze button. Xavier Christmas afternoon. Within minutes, kids were spend my free time making snide I wasn’t the only one who has inspired me. I’m getting in- The kids had not yet arrived, hopping piggy-back rides with and sarcastic remarks about so- noticed. I spoke with a woman, volved with my community. but the staff was already hard at their Xavier “buddies,” and ask- ciety. When I’m not doing that, Mrs. Strauss, lead tutor with Cynicism be damned. 4. 2.

1. Volunteers prepare for the impending influx of kids.

2. South Avondale Elementary student runs excitedly toward Cintas Center.

3. Senior Kate Saunders prepares volun- teers for the first wave of children.

4. Junior Tina Black introduces sopho- more Gardiner Bink to his “buddies.”

3.