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r a t campaigns begin R $ 2 . 1 m i l o n By John Lafollette

O p e Inter v iews w ith the Editor-in-Chief Candidates The two tickets that will be vy- Available in excerpts on ing for the executive positions in page 3, and in their next year’s Student Government entirety on our website: Association officially kicked off a one-week whirlwind campaign www.xavier.edu/newswire t e on Tuesday, Feb. 17, when they the allocation of SGA dollars, in- made their official declarations of cluding a proposed 25 percent cut

i o n s candidacy. in executive pay and other cuts in l B u d g t The two tickets are headed by “excessive SGA expenditures.” d u c e The Richardson ticket noted

$ 1 . 3 m i l o n junior senator Kiki Richardson R r s o n e e and sophomore senator Chris the importance of the SGA re- P Hale, who are running for the of- sponse to budget cuts, and men- fice of association president. tioned improving efficiency. Richardson is running with fel- Richardson ruled out the possibil- low juniors senator Tim Conroy, ity of an executive pay cut, saying the candidate for legislative vice that personal financial obligations president, and Student Activities made such a cut impossible. Council member Jessica Kelly, the “Realistically I’m not in a fi- candidate for administrative vice nancial position that I can’t have Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Junior forward April Phillips (#42) takes a (mostly) uncontested shot against the Dayton Flyers in last Sunday’s win president. any income,” she said. “If an- over the I-75 rival. The Xavier women donned pink uniforms to support the fight against breast cancer. Hale is joined on the ticket by other ticket is willing to not have freshman senator Taryn Buckley, stipends or reduce it that’s their By Ken Burton Xavier put on a shooting know who to key in on. running for legislative vice presi- choice but I don’t think it can be a Staff Writer clinic for its guests from George Four Musketeers—Tudy Reed, dent, and sophomore senator Neil criteria for voting,” she said. The Xavier women’s bas- Washington on Wednesday, Feb. Jerri Taylor, Ta’Shia Phillips and Heckman, running for administra- The Richardson ticket was up- ketball team treated its raucous 11. Three pointers poured in ear- April Phillips—scored in double tive vice president. front about its desire to see more home crowds to an 82-62 win ly and often, as the Muskies shot digits, with guard Special Jennings This year’s executive campaign engagement between SGA and over George Washington and a a season-best 7-9 from the three narrowly missing the mark with will likely center on two issues— the students they represent, and 78-57 win over Dayton last week, point line in the first half (77.8 nine points.On top of the siz- making the SGA budget more ef- has incorporated that message breaking a few records along the percent). zling shooting percentage, Xavier ficient and closing the gap, real or into its slogan, “…an SGA you way. For the game Xavier shot 73.7 showed its passing prowess. The perceived, between SGA and the can be a part of.” With the pair of victories, the percent from the three, good for team broke the school record un- student body—according to inter- “We all know there is a discon- No. 16/17-ranked Musketeers the second best single game per- der coach Kevin McGuff for most views with the candidates. nect,” Richardson said. The tick- extended their consecutive win formance in school history. assists in game with 26, passing the The Hale ticket has developed et’s platform includes a six-part streak to 13 games and improved Perhaps the George Washington 25 dished out against McNeese a platform that includes no fewer Continued on page 2 to 22-4 overall and a perfect 10-0 defense could not stop the lights- than seven proposals involving in Atlantic 10 Conference play. out shooting because they did not Continued on page 9 Ongoing frustration leads to senator’s resignation By Kathryn Rosenbaum son next to me is that I am sitting Johnson defended his decision News Editor Indian-style in my chair… perhaps to reprimand Bissell for her dress Amid frustrations over what a warning might be in order,” she code violation. she perceived as a “broken sys- said. “I have repeatedly warned tem,” sophomore senator Katie Senate Coordinator Esteban Katie Bissell about her disregard Bissell resigned from the Student Gamboa said a few claims in her for the dress code throughout the Government Association Senate opinion entry were irrational. year,” he said. at the Feb. 16 meeting. “How can you be taken serious- “In the past she has been given Bissell announced her resigna- ly by a person with a Ph.D when warnings and called out of order tion in an opinion entry read at you are barefoot, sitting Indian- for not wearing her shoes in the the weekly meeting. style in a meeting?” he said. “Our meeting,” Johnson said. “I will do more by a critical and rules of order are way for us to “When I have other senators vocal resignation than I could pos- conduct business in a formal and pass me notes saying how inap- sibly do as a senator; a project I do objective manner,” Gamboa said. propriate it is for her to walk as an informed student will be just Bissell believes that her voting around in her socks during a re- as helpful and just as important as rights suspension was “purpose- port from senior administration, it one I might do as a senator,” she ful and [she’d] go so far as to say is my job to do something about said in the statement. vindictive.” it,” he said. Bissell then added, “I quit,” Prior to the incident, she said Continued on page 2 and abruptly walked out of the she spoke out against the closed ©2008 SGA office. executive session for the discus- the Xavier Newswire Bissell said she had been con- Photo courtesy of Facebook sion regarding the proposed im- All rights reserved sidering resigning for a while be- Sophomore senator Katie Bissell resigned her post at Monday’s meeting. peachment of freshman senator cause of her objections. In her needs as much as asking nicely if because she violated the Senate C.J. Moreland, arguing for trans- view, the board is “a system bro- they would please do something.” dress code. parency in SGA. ken, one that was impossibly far Bissell made the final decision At the time, Bissell’s shoes Her voting rights were revoked Fax (513) 745-2898 from student needs and the stu- after the meeting held on Feb. were on the ground, but she was and she was not allowed to vote Advertising (513) 745-3561 dents’ voice, one that acted not 9, during which Legislative Vice not wearing them. “My shoes fit on whether the Senate would go Circulation (513) 745-3130 pushing administrators toward President junior Carter Johnson the dress code, and the only dif- into closed executive session. The Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 what the student body wants and revoked her voting privileges ference between me and the per- vote did not pass. www.xavier.edu/newswire Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 February 18, 2009 News Xavier Newswire Xavier struck by the love bug Xavier weathering By Amy Windhorst Campus News Editor volatile market for With more than eight separate Valentine’s Day-related promotions on campus, it’s no wonder student loans that the day of love felt more like By Andrew Chestnut who are in the student loan busi- a week of endorsement. Design Editor ness for the long run,” Stith said. Four tables were set up in Millions of eliminated jobs “We have only had one alternative Gallagher Student Center this across the country are not the only loan lender (from our list of lend- past Friday, each manned by cam- casualties of the recession. Failing ers) who has withdrawn from that pus groups looking to raise money banks and the stalled credit mar- program,” she said in reference to and awareness. ket have made it more difficult for Key Bank, which completely with- “For February, we hopped on students to take out loans to help drew from the educational loan the Valentine’s Day bandwagon,” pay for college, but news from market for all schools. said senior Emily Wilding, who Washington brings hope that the Concerns over loans could be was working at Colleges Against educational loan market could im- partially subsided in the near future Cancer’s “Kiss Cancer Goodbye” prove in the near future. pending the implementation of table. Photo courtesy of Facebook In recent months, several banks the federal government’s two main The table handed out free PRSSA sold Valentines to be personally delivered to raise money and awareness cut back or removed student lend- efforts to jumpstart the economy: Hershey’s kisses and informa- for organ donation in Ohio. We chose Valentine’s Day because it signifies [one] ing programs altogether, including the $787 billion economic stimu- tional handouts, while also raising important value: love,” said Senior Patrick Foley, who dressed up as Harry the Heart. CitiBank and Key Bank. Other in- lus bill, which was signed into law funds and awareness for the Relay stitutions, like Sallie Mae, the na- Tuesday by President Obama, for Life event in April. address important social issues. Despite this year’s wave of tion’s largest provider of student and the Consumer & Business Other tables had more explicit The Biology Club’s “Biology Valentine promotion, some stu- loans, significantly increased cred- Lending Initiative, the details of fundraising-focused initiatives. of Love” presentation addressed dents still weren’t willing to buy in. it requirements and interest rates, which were announced Feb. 10 “Valentine’s Day is notorious the theme of romance—in this “I’m apathetic,” said junior Tyler allowing fewer students to be able by Treasury Secretary Timothy for marketing,” said senior Ebony case, the science behind it. Gray. to take on loans, and making these Geithner (which constitutes part Lindsey, who was supporting the loans more expensive. two of the so-called “Bailout”). Alternative Break Dominican Laura Stith, assistant director of The stimulus package includes Republic trip. SGA executives’ Xavier’s financial aid office, said, spending measures that would Her table was selling Valentine’s “Lenders have changed the credit increase the borrowing limit on gift bags for $3. “We aren’t exploit- criteria and increased the interest federal Stafford loans by $2,000 ing people, but it’s a good oppor- campaign begins rates for their alternative loan pro- per year (first year students can tunity to make money,” she said. grams. After speaking to several currently borrow $5,500), as well Continued from page 1 “We’re competing with these consultation with a broad cross- lender representatives, it appears increase annual Pell Grant awards plan to improve communication guys,” said junior Erica Olenski, section of students and admin- that this trend will continue.” from $500 to $5,000. This strate- with students, and the candidates motioning to the other three ta- istrators, and insisted that their “Banks with alternative loan gy is designed to reduce students’ noted that they would be actively bles in GSC. Her group, the Public proposals were feasible. programs are also requiring more overall reliance on student loans. seeking student input during the Relations Student Society of Still, both platforms con- students to apply with a co-signer. Although the federal govern- week-long campaign. America, used t-shirt distribution tain verbs like “improve,” “ex- This is a change from the past. ment has already committed $130 The Hale ticket made the is- along with personalized Valentine plore” and “encourage” (from Previously, a student could apply billion and spent $9 billion to sue of the perceived SGA-stu- delivery to gain $1 donations from the Richardson platform) and on their own; now they may be guarantee federally-backed student dent gap a primary part of its passing students. They were work- “work,” “help” and “reform” denied unless they have a credit- loans, the Treasury announced platform. ing to raise money and awareness (from the Hale platform), which worthy co-signer,” Stith said. Tuesday that it was expanding The candidates said that, if for organ donation in Ohio. allow for wiggle room in their “Right now the student loan Bailout efforts up to $1 trillion to elected, they would cancel the AB’s Date Auction helped interpretation. industry still exists because the boost lending in all credit markets, first weekly meetings of the SGA raise funds for the upcoming While Hale noted that the federal government has stepped including private student loans, as Senate and Student Activities Dominican Republic trip. winning executive ticket would in to help lenders continue lend- a part of the new Consumer & Council to create a “Student Student Activities Council be included in the current SGA ing money to students,” she said. Business Lending Initiative. Body Platform.” planned a “Valentine’s Day budgetary discussions, and that The Department of Education Stith advises students to par- “We will go with reckless Extravaganza to Newport on the he was assured that there would will buy student loans from lend- ticipate in responsible borrowing abandon across the campus to Levee and offered students trans- be cooperation between the win- ers so that those lenders can con- practices by relying on federal go to clubs, forums, etc…We’re portation and gift cards. ners and the current executives, tinue lending money to students,” loans as much as possible. “After going to hear from as many voic- On a more educational note, the ultimate decision on how she said. these loans have been used I would es as we can… to hear what the Residence Life’s event, a dis- next year’s SGA budget would So far, Xavier seems to be insu- recommend that the parents apply students want,” Hale said. cussion titled “Intimacy and be allocated remains with the lated from the student loan woes. for a federal parent loan. It is a Both tickets said that their Relationships,” took advantage of current President, senior Craig “The student loan picture at Xavier credit-based loan with a fixed in- platforms were developed from the romance-themed holiday to Scanlon. is good. We have several lenders terest rate,” she said. -Paid Advertisement- Emergency Care in Minutes, Ongoing frustration leads to Not Hours.. senator’s resignation Within 20 minutes, you’re with a doctor or Continued from page 1 Bissell said she can continue to every senator through a course nurse. Guaranteed. “Yes, I purposely took away her work that she began on Senate of one on one meetings every her voting rights to entail the seri- outside of Senate. Bissell did semester and not once did Katie not complete a project while on bring up these issues,” Gamboa Why wait in an ER for three hours? Visiting Deaconess ousness of her lack of respect she was showing to the administrator Senate. said. is like going to your doctor’s office. Deaconess has a and fellow colleagues in the room. She was working on creating With her resignation, there is comfortable ER, offering expert care- with no wait. No other senator has a problem a “History of Xavier” class and an empty seat on Senate. The with keeping their shoes on dur- pursuing rewriting the handbook Constitution calls for SGA Just bring your insurance card with you to the ing a meeting. I am sorry she felt to be more inclusive of Gay, President, Craig Scanlon, to ap- Deaconess ER. We accept most healthcare insurance this simple dress code was too dif- Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender point a new senator. plans. And we’re fast! ficult to follow and led to her res- and Questioning minorities on However, with only three ignation,” Johnson said. campus. weeks left in this board’s term, In an interview, Bissell said Gamboa said that he was disap- the executives and board of elec- those on this year’s board “aren’t pointed over Bissell’s resignation, tions chair are debating on how to getting things done.” She also ob- and that more communication be- proceed. jects to what she sees as the sys- tween Bissell and the board might According to Gamboa, they tem’s disregard for individuality. have prevented it. are “contemplating leaving the “On what basis are you allowed “I was very upset to lose a position vacant” since the ap- to demand anyone to be like you member of our board especially pointee would only sit in on one because you’re the majority? one that was so passionate when or two of the board’s meetings. Because you think you do it bet- joining, he said. 311 ST R A I G H T ST R E E T • CI N C I N N A T I,OH I O 4 5 2 1 9 Kathryn Rosenbaum, News Editor ter? You have no right,” she said “I was pretty frustrated at the NE X T T O HU G H E S HI G H SC H O O L I N CL I F T O N Phone: 745-3607 in her opinion entry. fact that I do my best to reach out [email protected] Xavier Newswire Campus News February 18, 2009 3 SGA Executives Election Preview Members of the Newswire staff sat down with the two SGA executive tickets for an unbiased look at their platforms. Below are excerpts from the interviews. The full transcripts will be published online at www.xavier.edu/newswire. Xavier Newswire: Why do you dents want. This platform is com- Chris Hale want to be SGA executives? pletely pliable in that sense. We are Running for: President Chris Hale: One of the big going to look at the platform we Hale│Buckley│Heckman Class: Sophomore things we see with SGA is the proposed and what students pro- SGA Experience: 2-term disconnect with the student posed, and come up with the best senator body. This disconnect doesn’t ideas. Major: PPP, Economics and need surveying to tell us this, it XN: What is SGA’s image and Spanish happens year after year. When how would you address this next year? projects work, when SGA works, Neil Heckman: Over the past Taryn Buckley is when we work together. This three-four weeks we have talked Running for: Legislative can’t be just advertising what to over 800 students. And a ma- Vice-President SGA does. There needs to be a jority have the opinion that stu- Class: Freshman foundational change in organiza- dent government is a group of SGA Experience: First-term tion. If we are going to get some- elitists and only looking out for senator thing done, it needs to be from themselves…That perception Major: Business undecided the inside out. of us needs to be changed. That XN: What qualifies you? needs to be changed with internal Neil Heckman CH: We’re willing to stand on corrections within SGA because Running for: Administrative the fringes of SGA. We’re not there are hostilities in Senate, SAC Vice-President here to protect the organization and between the two boards. Class: Sophomore or protect the image of the orga- XN: How do you plan on engag- SGA Experience: First-term nization. We’re here for the uni- ing students who normally aren’t inter- senator versity, for the students. ested in SGA and getting feedback from Major: Business marketing and XN: What do you think are the them? advertising biggest issues for students next year? Taryn Buckley: Most of the CH: The biggest issues consist students who aren’t interested Everything has to be public. of how we are going to address aren’t interested because we are XN: How would you respond to the economic crisis of the uni- viewed as that we don’t care about someone who is critical to your lack of versity. We also need to address everyone, we just care about our- experience or age? issues of diversity. Those issues selves. So if we change ourselves NH: Experience can’t be stand out to me. The big way we internally, people can see that we counted by the number of years do it is to look at how we are us- are there for them. you serve. I think our time on the ing our resources. XN: What are your views on trans- board has been filled with expe- XN: Can you explain the student parency in SGA? rience that has brought us to a body platform? CH: Every expenditure that point where we feel ready to be CH: We will go with reckless goes through our organization running. If I knew I wasn’t ready, abandon across the campus to go has to be public, immediately. A I wouldn’t be doing this. Photo courtesy of the Hale/Buckley/Heckman campaign to clubs, forums, etc…We’re go- student in class of 2012 will give XN: What was your motivation be- Executive candidates Neil Heckman, Chris Hale and Taryn Buckley (from left) ing to hear from as many voices $1050 at minimum to this organi- hind cutting stipends? pose with the inflatable D’artagnan outside Cintas Center. as we can, in as many different zation. And there is a sense that CH: The SGA president makes $0. The president of Life After butts off. The SGA president ways as we can. And from that we can hide our spending. No $9500 a year. The president of the Sunday makes $0 a year. These doesn’t need to be the richest we’re going to hear what the stu- more. That can’t happen anymore. Black Student Association makes clubs and organizations work their student employee on campus.

XN: What are other ways you are Kiki Richardson going to communicate with students? Running for: President TC: At least once a semester Class: Junior we are going to hold SAC and SGA Experience: 2-term Senate meetings in more public senator places. Major: Economics, minors in KR: We thought of doing business and psychology simple things too, such as portal announcements. These can Tim Conroy be things that are already estab- Running for: Legislative lished, like the portal, but are just Vice-President not being used right now. Class: Junior XN: You are all juniors. How do SGA Experience: First-term you address concerns about diversity in Senator terms of your age? Major: Economics and theology TC: One thing on our platform is implementing cabinet Jessica Kelly positions for at least four class Running for: Administrative representatives (one from each Vice-President class). We would hold forums bi- Class: Junior weekly, and they would come to SGA Experience: 2 years on senate meetings once a month. Richardson│Conroy│Kelly SAC XN: If someone asks you why you ing how many great ideas people are keeping stipends, what would you Photo courtesy of the Richardson/Conroy/Kelly campaign Executive candidates Tim Conroy, Kiki Richardson and Jess Kelly (from left) pose with the Blue Blob and D’artagnan. have. We had some meetings with say? club presidents, with students one- KR: Personally, I work two Xavier Newswire: Why do you all lived in different areas, all come year or two, students are going to on-one... we ran the whole gamut jobs along with school and want to be SGA executives? from different circles. We have ex- be faced with new fees…I think with that. Senate. If I got this position I Kiki Richardson: The main perience in talking with students one of our major concerns is to For that last three weeks we’ve would stop those jobs because reason we want to run is we are and seeing what concerns they be voice of students in the face of been meeting with administrators it’s going to be a huge time com- all very committed to student have. the budget crisis. from all across campus and we mitment and realistically I’m not concerns. We have had the op- Jessica Kelly: All three of us Another issue we talked about talked to them about ideas that we in a financial position that I can’t portunity to see areas of con- are currently in leadership posi- was communication with students have. So the things on our plat- have any income. So for me it’s a cern and see ways they’ve been tions on SGA and I think that’s to and from the administration form have already been approved. very practical and realistic thing. addressed and ways they haven’t definitely been a great springboard and voicing student concerns. For the most part, the administra- If another ticket is willing to been addressed. into leadership positions for next XN: When putting together your tion is really behind it. cut stipends, that’s their choice, XN: What qualifies you? year. platform did you talk to students about Tim Conroy: Our platform but I don’t think it can be a crite- KR: First and foremost, our XN: What do you think are the their concerns? What kind of feedback isn’t finished yet either. During the ria for voting because you’re say- experience both on student biggest issues for students next year? have you gotten from students? campaign we’ll have polls going ing that someone who has more government and as students…I KR: I think one issue that obvi- KR: We made it a two-step on throughout the week… what- money on their own is more think our qualifications include ously comes to mind is the budget process. We met with students to ever gets the most votes, we’ll try qualified and I’m not sure that’s being involved on campus. We’ve situation. I know that in the next get ideas and concerns. It’s amaz- and look into that. a fair criteria for voting. 4 February 18, 2009 Campus News Xavier Newswire Preachout challenges Cincinnati rivalry By Meghan Berneking - St. George Catholic Church lo- Before the Mass began, Dr. Asst. Campus News Editor cated near the UC campus. Fr. Al Mitchel Livingston, vice president On Sunday, Feb. 15, Xavier and Hirt, O.F.M., the parish’s pastor, for student affairs and services University of Cincinnati students presided over the Mass, while Fr. and chief diversity officer at UC, teamed up for another crosstown Kent Beausoleil, S.J., represented talked about his experiences with “anti-rivalry” of sorts, as Xavier Xavier and said the homily. the infamous crosstown rivalry in students and Campus Ministry Mass was followed by a dinner his past 15 years at UC. staff joined the UC Catholic com- served by UC Campus Ministry, “I have witnessed the phenom- munity for 5:30 p.m. Mass. giving students from both schools enon of the coming together of The fifth annual Crosstown the opportunity to meet and the two universities, first as a ri- Preachout took place at St. Monica socialize. valry, then realizing we have much deeper things in common,” said Livingston. He remarked that the two universities have been able to come together not only through sports, but by helping the Cincinnati community together, partially due to the leadership of Xavier president Newswire photo by Meghan Berneking Fr. Michael Graham, S.J., and UC The Crosstown Preachout brought together the UC and Xavier communities. president Nancy L. Zimpher. schools to reach out in justice to Regarding the opportunity to “What is special about these their community. He pointed out preach for both schools, he said, two presidents is the way they’ve the importance of all Catholics, “I felt privileged to do it.” reached out to each other,” said regardless of what school they Michael Schreiner, a UC cam- Livingston. He said that asso- hail from and to share the “good pus minister, said the Crosstown ciations between the two uni- news” with the “lepers” of our Preachout is something both versities starts on the court, but society, such as the homeless, sick schools’ campus ministries want then becomes something more or infirmed. to “sustain.” meaningful. Even though UC and Xavier “It’s nice just to meet new peo- Both Xavier and UC students are only about two-and-a-half ple, especially for young Catholics participated in the Mass as serv- miles apart, “We sometimes feel to meet other young Catholics ers in the opening procession, like we are worlds away,” said over something they both know, Eucharistic ministers and lectors. Fr. Beausoleil, campus minister which is Mass and dinner,” said Although Fr. Beausoleil’s hom- at Xavier and associate pastor Schreiner. ily mainly focused on the lessons of Bellarmine Parish. “We’re all to be learned from the day’s scrip- one people, so it’s good to come Amy Windhorst, Campus News Editor Phone: 745-3607 Newswire photo by Meghan Berneking ture readings, he took the opportu- together and realize we’re one [email protected] Xavier and UC students joined together for a meal after Mass on Feb. 15. nity to challenge students of both church.” Advertisement sponsored and paid for by the Student Director of Diversity stolen from the concourse during the basketball game at Cintas Police Center. Cultural Corner Feb. 15, 1:13 a.m. – A stu- Appreciating Diversity Through Education Notes dent observed vomiting near the stairwell in the Village was An Unsung Hero: Brother Outsider cited for underage consumption Bayard Rustin, also called “Brother Outsider” was a Feb. 9, 2:27 p.m. – An em- and transported to his or her man of integrity and devotion who possessed a vision ployee reported the theft of a residence. of change far beyond society’s thinking during the time laptop bag containing electronic in which he lived. Born a Quaker on March 17, 1912 equipment from an office in Feb. 15, 3:25 a.m. – Three in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Rustin was raised by Hinkle hall. students observed in the chapel his grandparents. He valued education and continually using the restrooms were cited pursued learning by attending Wilberforce University, Feb. 11, 7:31 a.m. – Campus for underage consumption. Cheyney State College, the City College of New York, Police and Cincinnati Fire and and the London School of Economics. It is not surpris- Rescue responded to O’Conner Feb. 16, 1:32 a.m. – A student ing, then, that he received more than a dozen honorary sports center for a fire alarm. reported the theft of two iPods doctorates during his lifetime. As an openly gay, black Investigation revealed water from his or her locked vehicle man, he connected with many different communities and leaking into the smoke detector parked in the R-1 lot between fought diligently for the rights of individuals who were on the second floor activated the Feb. 14 and the time reported. being ignored during a revolutionary time in American alarm. The system was reset and history. Physical Plant was notified. Many argue that the main accomplishment of Rustin during his lifetime was serving as the Chief Organizer equality, economic justice and human rights. His com- Feb. 13, 3:15 a.m. – Two and Executive Director of the 1963 March on Washington mitment to and influence upon the African American civil non-students observed walking on Aug. 28, 1963. It was this demonstration where over rights movement is unquestionable; however, he also in front of the chapel and car- 200,000 people filled the mall from the Lincoln Memorial fought for international peace in many countries, includ- rying a construction cone were to the Washington Monument to actively fight for bet- ing Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Nigeria, issued trespass warning letters ter and more equitable jobs. However, his accomplish- El Salvador, Haiti, India. In 1964, Rustin helped found and sent on their way. ments exceed far beyond this singular event. the A. Philip Randolph Institute, which organizes voter Rustin also served as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther registration drives and programs designed to strengthen King’s main advisor and formed, with King, the Southern relations between the black community and the labor Feb. 14, 12:45 a.m. – A stu- Christian Leadership Conference. Not only was he in- movement and was serving as the Co-Chairman of the dent observed tampering with strumental in King’s legacy in this fashion, but he also Institute when he died in 1987. a parking sign in the Husman was the individual who introduced the Ghandian phi- Bayard Rustin was also a man of profound wisdom lot was cited for disorderly Note of the losophy of non-violence to King. When offered the job of and insightful words. He is famous for noting that: “his- conduct. director of SCLC, Rustin declined so that he could work tory is not an accident; history is a choice”; “the truth in several different aspects of the civil rights movement that one truly believes is in action”; “the barometer of Feb. 14, 2:14 a.m. – Campus Week and not be confined to solely one aspect of this phenom- where one is on human rights questions is no longer the Police and Residence Life inves- Feb. 12, 12:40 p.m. – A enal movement. black community, it’s the gay community. Because it is tigated a dispute between three student reported that earlier Rustin’s personal style of change included both col- the community which is most easily mistreated.” students on the greenspace. The that day he or she was as- laboration and nonviolence, as illustrated by the fact that Bayard Rustin was a phenomenal leader who had students were separated and sent saulted by an unknown sub- he was arrested 23 times for nonviolent actions. He was many great successes during his lifetime for the ad- on their way. Residence Life will ject at the corner of Victory also sentenced to 3 years in Lewisburg Penitentiary be- vancement of the rights of black Americans, the promo- follow up. Parkway and Madison cause he refused to serve in the military as a result of his tion of nonviolence and progress towards equality for all Avenue while walking– Ben Hewett to pacifist beliefs and openly protested the Vietnam War at mistreated and unrepresented people. It is only appro- Feb. 14, 9:07 p.m. – A con- his or her residence in the end of his life. Additionally, he organized the Prayer priate to honor such a marvelous man during the month tract employee reported approx- Clifton. Cincinnati Police Pilgrimage for Freedom in 1957 and The National Youth of the year that celebrates the lives of those individuals imately $400 cash missing or was notified. Marches for Integrated Schools in 1958 and 1959. who have helped America make the progress it has, par- He continued to work as an activist for peace, racial ticularly within the black community. Xavier Newswire Paid Advertisements February 18, 2009 5

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communityfellows.udayton.edu Xavier Newswire 6 February 18, 2009 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2009 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ellie Jaqueth Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: maggie cardosi. monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, ashley sroufe, sarah wieten EDITORIAL | PLATFORMS Can candidates cover the chasm? As regular readers of this paper could probably predict, the Newswire’s primary concern in the upcoming election for Student Government Association executives is the chasm that has opened over the course of a number of years, between the students of Xavier and their elected representatives. During the interviews that the Newswire conducted with candidates for the top positions in SGA, it became clear that the candidates running for executive office have a higher-than-usual commit- LETTERS ment to bridging that wide divide. Though my opinion may be ig- fairs is not likely to change from Both tickets have built their platforms at least in part around the Parking problems nored, I feel that my voice should one measly email of a legitimately idea that a disconnect exists between elected and elector, and that there On Feb. 5, the following letter was be heard. I have accepted the concerned student. But then again, are tangible actions that can be taken to facilitate a re-connect. The also sent to Dr. John Kucia, the admin- reality of living on open-faced why not? We may not live in a per- tickets differ in their treatment of this most significant malady: Kiki istrative vice president, who also oversees crunchy peanut butter sandwiches fectly democratic nation, or even Richardson’s ticket advocates transparency, accessibility and feedback, the intercollegiate athletic program and until I can graduate and find gain- a remotely just and fair world, but while Chris Hale’s ticket advocates direct student input in student gov- the Cintas Center. No response has been ful employment as a high school does that mean people like myself ernment undertakings. Both tickets said in interviews that they are ac- given as of Feb. 16. English teacher. I can even ac- should be resigned to accept all tively seeking student input in the coming weeks and beyond. Dear Mr. Kucia: cept the steep cost of tuition at irritating realities? Surely there is These approaches have their drawbacks as well as benefits. The Hale I will be brief. I am a graduate this university, of which the $100 some justice in the world. Surely ticket’s idea for a “Student Body Platform” relies on a level of student student at Xavier, and I extremely price for a parking pass is a minute someone can care to listen, or per- interest and participation that the Newswire isn’t sure exists. Voter turn- dissatisfied with parking during expense. But to have to fight my haps even relate. out could be an effective gauge of this interest. The Richardson ticket’s basketball games. As an academic fellow students and instructors for Thank you for your time. ideas rely on effective administrative decisions by SGA members, as university, Xavier should priori- a few desperate (and unnecessarily Sincerely, well as the ability of the executives to make the contents of their cam- tize and facilitate the education of distanced) parking spots just so I paign platform concrete. students over the entertainment can get to class or the library is, Kevin Buckley These candidates have demonstrated, in the vague context of cam- of fans, even if those fans are quite frankly, very unfortunate. paign platforms at least, a dedication to the goal of re-making students a alumni. I know the current state of af- part of SGA that is refreshing, and it is the sincere hope of the Newswire that the winning ticket understands the need within SGA not just for transparency, but for genuine engagement with the rest of the student body. Mo’ money, mo’ problems EDITORIAL | VOTE By Emily Hoferer ple at our university are doing. that SGA has slyly threatened the Managing Editor A combination of the letters Newswire. sent in by members of Student It has happened every year I’ve Vote to let your voice be heard It seems clear to me that rap- Government and the advertise- been at the paper. It’s that time of year again. per Biggie Smalls was lying when ment they took out in our pa- So this is not me venting about The Scanlon-Johnson-Badall ticket is likely getting anxious to pass he said “more money, more per last week made me a little this year, this is me venting about the hallowed Student Government Executive positions on to one of the problems.” worried. the past three years. two newly announced tickets. Perhaps this is because the I know for a fact that the I would like the members of We at the Newswire have written time and time again of the impor- windfall of Biggie’s success made budget for Student Government SGA to know that we are all on tance of voting, especially as it related to this past presidential election. guns, drugs and hoes more avail- comes from 1 percent of every the same team. But this smaller-scale election at our university is of large importance able to him, and this conflicted student’s tuition. We publish the Newswire to bring this year because of the huge differences between both the personalities with his morals. But I do not live So they have the task of using information to the Xavier commu- and platforms of the two running tickets. as notorious a lifestyle, so I’m funding from students in ways that nity, which is largely composed of It goes without saying that this should not be a popularity contest, pretty sure this notion doesn’t ap- benefit the students, right? Right. students. SGA serves the students as our decision can quickly go bad if the chosen leaders do not live up ply to me. So here is my confusion. Do by initiating programs that they to their claims. In my personal life, one of my students give their 1 percent of will like and use and will hopefully It’s important that we actually study the platforms of both tickets constant stresses is financial woes. their tuition to SGA to do with heighten their XU experience. to make an educated decision of what’s best for Xavier. These are the I am about to graduate and enter whatever they please? Not really. See? We’re not against each people who are going to get things done around here and are represent- a world where the economy is just First of all ‘give’ implies that other, we just do things differently ing the entire student body to the university. plain awful and instead of get- it’s a gift. Tuition is not a present and sometimes disagree. If you don’t vote, you have no room to complain if student govern- ting a job, I’m going to go to grad to the university (those are called It really irritates me when SGA ment does something you do not like. school. ‘donations’). Tuition is what we are gets upset for the Newswire being The idea is that if a majority of the student population votes, the Now, I have no money for grad paying in return for our education “mean.” We tease you about your winning ticket can be held more accountable to fulfill their promises school and my parents, though lov- and overall Xavier experience. star board and then we get upset and improve the lives of a majority (and hopefully all) of the students ing and supportive, are not going It’s my understanding that the that the senators are disappointing at Xavier. to give me any (rightly so). So I’m funds collected from everyone’s us and suddenly everyone’s under- It would also show that the student body is not apathetic to the con- going to work and take out loans. 1 percent are used to hopefully garments are in a bunch and the cerns of their own school community. This means money will become a benefit them in some way. It’s not whining starts. The Newswire hopes we, as well as the two tickets, can ignite some long term stress in my life. necessarily SGA’s money to do We don’t do this to be mean. passion in Xavier students to come out and VOTE! It’s a current stress in the world with as they wish. We’re doing it because we want On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire right now: Unemployment is high, In essence, the students’ money what is best for the students here The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not the stock market is low and it’s just is supposed to be used for the stu- at Xavier. They deserve a hard- throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. dents’ benefit. SGA just allocates working Senate. and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per bad times all around. 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. And since I work here at the that money. So let’s not make money as big 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to Newswire, I’m well aware of the I would like to think that I’m of a deal as it needs to be—it al- The Editorials are written by a different staff John LaFollette, 513-745-3607. member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to economic stress that our univer- reading into things too much. ready consumes us a lot. sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. sity is under. Perhaps I’m just paranoid and Instead, I think that both SGA sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional But it wasn’t until recently that I want what’s best for the paper and the Newswire should make serv- The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. I saw myself rolling my eyes at next year. ing the students and the Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community But this is not the first time community our No. 1 priority. body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. some of the silly things that peo- Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials February 18, 2009 7 —THE GALLAGHER BUZZ— with Katherine Monasterio & Amy Windhorst “What do you want the incoming SGA executives to do next year?”

Shane Hutton David Donnelly Emma Royan Tyi Johnson Emma Snyder Jen Roehm Luca Terrigno Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 “I would like them “Raise student “What do they do, “Have a big “Rid SGA of cor- “More money “More places to host an open wages for those exactly?” party for the whole ruption and pro- for the Xavier to eat besides forum to directly who make mini- school!” hibit the alumni Players!” Subway.” engage with mum wage.” from voting in the students.” election.”

photos by Amy Windhorst Andrew Gaydos Tommy Sauter Alex Pondok Sean Comer Nikki Lahni Kelsey Gray Sarah Morgan Class of ‘11 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘10 “Better internet “Something! “To give financial “We want more of “Make pregame “Dress snazzier “I’m a commuter, connectivity.” Anything! Anything help and bigger Kelly Blank!” madness more than ever before.” so better parking.” worth noting!” budgets to new awesome.” clubs.” Easy on the athletes By Mfreke Akpaninyie port the use of illegal substances Editorial Columnist or performance-enhancing drugs, but using them does not make Can’t touch this lated further into my life at Xavier By now, everyone’s heard athletes bad people. By Madeline LaFave Editorial Columnist as well. about Michael Phelps’ marijuana Phelps, who recently won eight As I meticulously edited yet incident and that Alex Rodriguez gold medals in the past summer Five days ago, I bought a another cover letter to send out admitted to using performance- Olympics, is still a positive role phone with a touch screen. to yet another PR firm, I made enhancing drugs. model. Today, I returned that sure to stick to the strict format- The amount of people who He had the dedication and phone for the regular ting guidelines while trying to set are griping about how they are an passion to excel at his sport along version. myself apart from the other can- embarrassment to their sports and with setting world records. You see, I wanted my didates for the job as well. our country is also well-known. Even though he made some buttons back. Now, that’s funny, and conve- Regardless, it’s absurd. poor choices during his free time, I found out that with niently related—I might as well I may not agree with the choic- such choices should not erase his a touch screen, you’re sign my name at the bottom of a es they made, but at the end of great accomplishments he has really not touching any- blank screen and send that in. the day, they’re allowed to make made for the United States. thing at all; that’s a ma- It’s sort of like taking away all mistakes like the rest of us. Showing children that good jor problem. of the buttons from my writing. Last time I checked, athletes people can sometimes make bad The screen was Using a “standard format” are human too. choices would be more beneficial completely flat. is like making a blanket state- Most of the professional than making them outcasts. There’s something ment or donation, or like group athletes began with childhood With regard to the Alex about being able to interviews. dreams and hobbies, but because Rodriguez, this is just evidence actually feel each in- The concept makes sense—a they were gifted athletically their that our culture places more em- dividual, compart- seemingly more straightforward life plans differed drastically from phasis on statistics than ethics. mentalized key that and direct approach to hiring an most of their peers. Our society puts so much makes me feel all employee, saving lives or sending Instead of partying and hang- pressure on these athletes that warm and fuzzy a text message, but where’s the ing out, many young athletes they feel they must succeed and inside. feeling, where’s the fun? spend their free time working do well at any cost. I then realized I pondered this metaphor for a out and perfecting their skills in If an athlete gets a large salary that this lack of few hours as I added to my task athletics. and does not perform, the media touch dilemma list in my new, Blackberry Curve, Our society has this false no- and fans will rip them apart. isn’t just for cell glazed with buttons…and then tion that athletes don’t do any- Sometimes I think we hold phones, or orphan- I added maroon headings to my thing other than sports in their athletes to such unobtainable ages even, but trans- résumé. free time, but I’m pretty sure that levels that they feel drugs are the graphic from www.letsgomobile.org athletes like to do the same kind only way to achieve them. of activities that the “Average Parents need to be better role Joe” enjoys. models and not rely on athletes/ While some of these activities celebrities to fill the void. may be good, athletes can slip up The athletes or even celebri- and praticipate in bad activities ties that children admire get seen just like the “Average Joe.” once or twice a week on televi- Quite possibly, Michael sion but parents, teachers and (...But You Can Touch This...) Phelps and Alex Rodriguez, go- siblings are role models that can ing through their personal or- be seen on a daily basis. www.xavier.edu/newswire deals, will have a more positive When an athlete does some- impact on children who look up thing wrong, let’s stop acting like to them. it’s the end of the world, and [email protected] I’m NOT saying that I sup- learn from those mistakes. 8 February 18, 2009 Sports Xavier Newswire XUIM has busy schedule ahead y yler rote A-10 foes make X their target B t g Rec. Sports Manager Musketeers tripped up in hostile environment at UD; top Forham If you want to join the basket- By Doug TIFFT team that other people want to ball mania that sweeps the nation Sports Editor beat. There is a lot of responsibil- every year come March, then you After winning the regular or ity with that.” have a great option on campus post-season Atlantic 10 title in Dayton displayed their desire to with you intramural sports. six of the last seven years, the end their six game losing streak to With over 70 teams of four or Xavier men’s basketball team has the Musketeers, as they held their more players, hundreds of Xavier developed a reputation as being early lead throughout the contest students have decided to make a the preeminent program in the by limiting the Musketeers to 41.8 run at the ever-prestigious XUIM conference. percent shooting, including a sea- Championship shirt and a legend- While that title reflects posi- son-low 21.4 percent from three ary photo of your team online tively on the current team, it also point range. that will remain a part of Xavier served as a burden in a 71-58 loss Meanwhile, the Flyers were longer than you will. to rival Dayton on Feb. 11. able to widen a five point half- Starting this semester, XUIM Playing in front of a raucous time lead by shooting 60 percent has turned to Facebook.com to sellout crowd of 13,435 at UD from the field in the second half, post weekly power rankings and Arena—a theme that has contin- the second consecutive game that “what2whatfors.” So be sure to ued in all eight of the Musketeers’ the Musketeers allowed a team to see how your team is perceived in road games this season—the shoot 60 percent or better in a the eyes of the XUIM staff and Flyers came out in a switching half. fans by checking out the latest man-to-man defense that was “That is disappointing because buzz online. implemented to counteract the defense is something that we pride XUIM staff has also stepped Xavier offense, which, coupled ourselves on,” said junior forward up their game up by putting their with the crowd noise, propelled Derrick Brown, who had 17 points officials through a rigorous train- an early 8-1 run to give the Flyers and four assists in the loss. ing referee workshop. the lead. The grim outlook of the However, if basketball isn’t “We came out a little bit on our Dayton loss—the team’s second for you, fear not. There are also heels,” Xavier head coach Sean straight—weighed especially hard leagues for indoor soccer, volley- Miller said. “Being ready at the on the Xavier backcourt of fresh- Photo courtesy of the yahoo.com ball and racquetball. beginning of games is very mean- man Terrell Holloway and sopho- Sophomore guard Dante Jackson rebounded from a tough performance in If your true love for intramu- ingful, especially on the road.” more Dante Jackson. The duo a loss to Dayton with 13 points and four assists in a win over Fordham. rals resides in the flag football It was not the first time this combined for three points, one as- The game served to nurse the the Atlantic 10 outpost. The 49ers, league, then you’ll be pleased to conference season that the sist and five turnovers against the Musketeers back to health on who have never beaten Xavier in know that there will be a one- Musketeers have come out to defensive pressure of the Flyers. the court, where they cured their six attempts, will be able to play weekend single-elimination flag face a custom-made defense. The young guards were able struggling defense by limiting the the up-tempo defensive style that football tournament this spring. Duquesne, Massachusetts and St. to turn their misfortunes around Rams to 32.8 percent shooting, has given the Musketeers trouble The tournament will afford Bonaventure all developed a new three days later, however, when and off the court, where freshman as they have recently returned for- teams another crack at current defensive gameplan specifically the Musketeers defeated Fordham center Kenny Frease was able to ward An’Juan Wilderness, center champions and all-senior team for their matchup with Xavier. 88-53 at Cintas Center. rest a sprained ankle suffered dur- Phil Jones and forward RaShad Mr. Wiggles—who escaped last While the added dimension of Placing six players in dou- ing a Feb. 7 loss to Duquesne. Coleman from injuries. year’s championship game by a preparing his team for a hungry ble figures—including Jackson, For the Musketeers to continue It will be another instance of single point. opponent every time out compli- who added four assists to his 13 their healthy play they will have the Musketeers getting the best Finally, spring training has ar- cates Miller’s job, it is a part that points—Xavier avoided their first to overcome another resurgent shot from their opponents in the rived, so be on the lookout for he relishes. three game losing streak since Charlotte team—three wins in Atlantic 10, something they have upcoming softball registration for “I hope that never changes,” 2001, and improved to 9-2 in the their last five games—and a hun- become very acustomed to this the final session of XUIM of the Miller said. “We want to be that conference. gry crowd in a Feb. 19 road trip to season. school year. - Sports opinion - How to fix Cintas Center: demand and a band By Doug TIFFT event tends to suffer unless the the importation of sound from Sports Editor opponent is of a marquee value— loud speakers and jumbotron The atmosphere that the thus driving up demand. prompting like professional fran- Xavier men’s basketball team has The problem with the lack of chises do. There is an in-house played in front of has received enthusiasm may have a deeper band to play the music, and not an unusual amount of attention root than the lack of demand, sterile rap music, but meaningful, in recent weeks. however. response provoking ditties that Just in the month of February, As Xavier has seen an econom- elicit a response from the blue- the team has seen four major ic boom from the success of their clad X-treme fan, and the blue- events take place: their home are- men’s basketball program in recent haired high roller alike. na was mentioned among the top years, propelling them to be the I recognize the fact that cor- 15 toughest places to play in the 20th most profitable college bas- poratization of the men’s bas- college basketball, they dropped ketball program in America, they ketball program at Xavier is a consecutive road games—in have paid the price by sacrificing a necessary evil, particularly as the large part, according to head hostile home court advantage. program is the sole bread-winner coach Sean Miller, because of Instead of a student pep-band of the entire athletic department. the intensity in the opposing blaring the fight song (or an exces- However, the practice needs to be Newswire photo by Erika Bresee arenas—Miller called an ‘urgent’ Many of the X-Treme fans at the Xavier men’s basketball games are sively annoying, dimwitted cheer done without interfering with the meeting with the students to pro- intense, but the overabundance of seats in the student section may drive where the fans mimic the motions overall excitement of the crowd. mote a strong showing in a home down the intensity of the crowd. of 3-year-old pretending to be an Fan-involving activities such as game against Fordham and that supply and demand. at other notoriously hoops-crazed airplane), television timeouts and parachute drops and ball tosses urgency payed off with an im- There are 4,000 undergraduates schools like Duke or Indiana. stoppages in play at Cintas Center promote involvement; advertise- pressive crowd despite a 35 point at Xavier (and 2,000 graduate stu- Furthermore, as Xavier is a are filled with a barrage of - cor ments for a local car dealership blowout. dents; however their attendance is small, liberal-arts college, there porate promotions over the pub- while the Musketeers are running Underlying all of the news is far less than the undergraduates). are only 50,000 alumni nationwide lic address system, and a snippet through their offense does not. the well-known secret that the Out of those 4,000, there are pre- that may be drawn to the remain- from the latest rap song du-jour. As the Xavier program con- Xavier crowd is often under- sumably a fair number—let’s say ing 8,000-plus seats in the arena. This may be the formula that tinues to march towards a spot whelming, and often lacks full 1,000 for argument’s sake—who All of this adds up to an abun- NBA teams follow to rake in the among the national elite, the attendance and support, despite are disinterested in basketball and dance of supply of tickets in big bucks and ensure a maximum environment that they play in witnessing the Golden-era of would not wish to attend. Cintas Center, and the marketing occupancy, but it does not inspire seems to have the potential to basketball in the school’s history. This means that obtaining one team miraculously stimulating de- anything other than distraction join them, if only the increased The issue is frequently com- of the over 1,000 student tickets mand for the 10,250 seats. As no and temporary apathy. success brings greater fan-inter- plained about, yet the explanation at Xavier is not a difficult propo- fan in Cintas has to go especially The thing that makes college est, and the sweet sounds of T- for the problem is fairly simple, sition, and does not require any out of their way to become a tick- basketball atmospheres unique is Pain are abolished from the time- and comes down to economics: jumping through hoops as it does et holder, the enthusiasm for the that they do not have to rely on out rituals. Xavier Newswire Sports February 18, 2009 9 Xavier women still Xavier expects to contend perfect in Atlantic 10 Baseball team returns five starters to lead A-10 pack Continued from page 1 By Scott MUeller youngest player projected to be a Asst. Sports Editor starter is sophomore third base- last season. Amazingly, only four The Xavier baseball team will man John McCambridge. Musketeer field goals were unas- officially start the season this Finishing out the infield is se- sisted. Senior guard Jerri Taylor Friday, Feb. 20 against Santa Clara nior shortstop Jordan Conley. In had a career best six assists and in its first game of the North addition to playing short, Conley April Phillips, mostly known for Carolina State Tournament. The figures to make an impact out of her prowess in the post, got in on Musketeers are coming off a 27- the bullpen. Last year, Conley set the action with a career high of 31 season and look to improve on a new school record with 10 saves. eight assists as well. last year’s success. Conley only allowed three runs in The aforementioned 77.8 per- Last season came to an end 22.2 innings last season, good for cent shooting from behind the arc in the A-10 championship game, a 1.19 ERA. Conley was named coupled with a 17-8 run late in the when they fell 4-3 to Charlotte in to College Baseball Insider’s half propelled the Musketeers to a the 11 innings. The game marked Preseason All-America Honorable 12 point halftime lead. the first time Xavier played in the Mention Team as a relief pitcher. When the Musketeers did championship game, and the sec- This year Xavier is entering miss the rest of the way, the team ond place finish is the best the the season opening tournament cleaned up the glass, leaving no Musketeers have ever done. with a different attitude. Googins chance for the Colonials. It was “We really want to make a run said, “We’re going down there and yet another 20-plus rebounding at the conference tournament,” we’re expecting to win... We’re go- differential in the Musketeers fa- Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com said head coach Scott Googins. Junior left-hander Danny Rosenbaum ing down there [with] an attitude vor, 46-26. figures to be Xavier’s lone sure bet Sophomore guard Special Jennings. “The winner of the tournament of ‘we’re going down there to Xavier entered Sunday’s show- gets the regional, and that’s some- in the starting rotation. show something.’” down having won 10 of the last flooted until a three-pointer by thing Xavier has never done be- got a lot of very good arms but, “That’s kind of big mindset 12 meetings with the Flyers, and Jerri Taylor sparked a Xavier run. fore. From a team stand point they’re young arms,” said Googins. change from years past, we’re kind needed a victory to stay unbeaten Jennings led the run with a per- that’s been a goal of ours, to keep “You’d rather have talent, but you of getting over that hump. We ex- and atop the A-10. sonal 7-0 scoring run to put the building on the success of last want to have some talent with pect to win and start right now,” The Musketeers, donning spe- game out of reach for the Flyers. year, but also to make a run at our experience. We’re a little inexperi- said Googins of his team’s desire cial pink uniforms for the nation- The Musketeers again held conference tournament.” enced on the hill, but I think that’s to build on last year’s success. ally televised game, designated their opponent under 40 percent As they head into the North going to be a part where we have Xavier’s first conference game a breast cancer awareness “Pink shooting at 34.4 percent from the Carolina State tournament this to get over the hump.” will be at home against Saint Zone” matchup, were paced by field and 16.7 percent from three weekend the pitching staff re- “We have a couple early non Louis on March 20. Although the double-double machine Ta’Shia point range. mains a question mark for Xavier. conference games that we’re go- conference games are very impor- Phillips who scored 19 and hauled In addition to the impressive, The one solid in the rotation ing to try to figure out what the tant, Googins doesn’t want his in 12 boards. and record setting, wins over a is junior Danny Rosenbaum, rotation is going to be for first team to get caught looking ahead. For the second time in as many pair of top A-10 teams, Xavier a left-handed starting pitcher. conference weekend against Saint “Right now every game is big for games, four Musketeers found also had two players honored this Googins said, “Right now Danny Louis,” said Googins. us. I think maybe that’s what hap- themselves with double-digit scor- week. Ta’Shia Phillips, who aver- Rosenbaum will be our number Overall, this is a particu- pened to us last year. We were just ing nights. April Phillips accounted aged 18 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 one. That’s really the only one we larly inexperienced team for the looking at conference games, and for 10 points, and Special Jennings’ blocks and 3.5 assists per game have set right now.” Musketeers. Googins said, “We overlooking (other opponents), 17 and Dee Dee Jernigan’s 14 last week, was named Atlantic 10 “Danny Rosenbaum, our have some experience coming not bringing our best game mid- were one point shy of tying their Player of the Week for the fourth Friday starter [now], pitched on back in the field.” week,” said Googins. “We didn’t respective career highs. time this season. Sundays for us last year. He had a Of the projected starting posi- do as well midweek last year, so After a tense first first minutes, Xavier reserve guard Maureen very good summer, very good fall tion players, five figure to be- se we really want to try to do a better McGuff found an answer with Hester was one of 83 Xavier for us, after that we’re not really niors, including everyone in the job playing midweek.” Jernigan, who provided a much- University student-athletes named sure right now,” said Googins. outfield. The starting left fielder The 2009 baseball season fig- needed spark off the bench by to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Competing for the other spots is projected to be senior Steve ures to be full of excitement with scoring nine straight points. Honor Roll for the 2008 fall se- in the rotation will be senior RHP Brown. Roaming centerfield will three games against both Cincinnati Down by four at the break, mester. The designation comes to Brett Greenwell, sophomore LHP be senior Adam Pasono, with se- and Dayton, and a chance for the Dayton began the second half the student-athletes who have a 3.5 Tommy Shirley, sophomore RHP nior Sean Farrell in rightfield. Musketeers to capture their first same way it started the first. An grade point average or better. Brian Muransky and red shirt The infield will be anchored A-10 Championship. Googins 8-0 run in the half ’s first two min- Xavier plays LaSalle this freshman RHP Nathan Mutsch. by senior catcher Billy O’Conner. said, “Every weekend we’re play- utes caught the Musketeers flat- Wednesday, Feb. 18 at noon at the “The biggest challenge for us The right side of the infield will ing some high quality teams, so Cintas Center before heading to Doug Tifft, Editor right now is, we have some very consist of junior first baseman our guys our excited about that, Phone: 745-3607 St. Louis, Mo. to play the Billikens good pitchers, but the inexperi- Bobby Freking and junior sec- to see where we stack up against [email protected] on Saturday. ence of our pitching staff. We’ve ond baseman Drew Schmidt. 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Last week, the Newswire profiled Like the musical stylings of junior Evan Ward and his bluegrass band, Dressing Up Audie Blaylock and Redline. #4 Derrick Brown This week, the Newswire opens BY Andrew Chestnut the vault to take a look at Ward’s Xavier Cultural Anthropologist #1 debut CD “The Beginning” and Xavier people seem to be in & Joe Hughes looks forward to the Xavier Jazz no hurry to enter the workforce. Ensemble’s upcoming CD release If given the chance, most would with a profile of their most recent prefer to take at least one “vic- recording, “Sweet Love.” tory lap,” which means to stay in Recorded and produced in college an extra year to take easy 2003 when he was 14, Ward’s Photo courtsey of audieblaylock.com classes for the sole purpose of Junior Evan Ward (left) with his bluegrass band, Audie Blaylock & Redline. “The Beginning” has received air- delaying employment. time on Bluegrass radio stations James” and Craft’s voice in “I Ain’t son to look forward to the spring nior Hannah Balash’s rendition of Regardless, Xavier people still nationwide. The album features Gonna Work Tomorrow.” Also release of the ensemble’s upcom- the Ella Fitzgerald hit “How High appear to have taken the idiom Ward’s solid banjo line as well as on the CD is an original piece by ing CD, “Make Me Smile.” the Moon,” a cover of Chicago’s “dress for success” very seri- solos from a prolific cast of back- Ward entitled “The Beginning.” Recorded in 2006 in honor of “Colour My World” and the bo- ously. Although some students up pickers including Don Rigsby, Whether you enjoy traditional the late local jazz artist and XUJE nus track “That’s Life,” recorded may be dressed up for reasons Ray Craft and Ronnie McCoury. music or if you’re just curious, this supporter Oscar Treadwell, the by the 2004 Jazz Ensemble, fea- that actually necessitate wearing Ward rolls out tricky banjo leads album is a terrific “Beginning” for CD contains jazz favorites such as turing great vocals from former a suit, for the most part dressing with standards suh as Bill Monroe’s bluegrass and folk lovers. Duke Ellington’s “Sophisticated student Bill Sluzewski. Also up has its own inherent rewards. “Shenandoah Breakdown” and The CD is available for pur- Lady,” Glenn Miller’s “At Last” in the mix is a version of the Wearing a suit not only makes Earl Scrugg’s “Foggy Mountain chase at www.countysales.com. and Lee Morgan’s “Sidewinder.” Eagles’ “Desperado,” also sung by Xavier people look more im- Chimes.” Under the direction of John All arrangements on the CD Balash. portant, but more to the point, Echoes of Scruggs’ hard- DeFoor, the Xavier Unviersity are the work of DeFoor and other It’s definitely worth contacting it makes them feel more impor- driving, traditional sound can be Jazz Ensemble’s (XUJE) most re- members of the ensemble. the ensemble to get your hands on tant. When a student sees one heard in Ward’s banjo, especially cent CD, “Sweet Love” features Aside from the highlighted a copy of this CD. of his or her friends cross the in his version of Ralph Stanley’s the full-bodied sound of a student song, “Oscar for Treadwell,” writ- Better yet, catch the XUJE in greenspace wearing a suit, their “Dickenson County Breakdown.” ensemble that features soulful vo- ten by Charlie Parker in honor of concert at 8:15 on Sunday, March first reaction is always to think, Other treats on this album in- cals and smokin’ solos and gives the jazz historian, poet and DJ, the 22 in Edgecliff Hall or at 7:30 p.m. “I should get a suit like that and clude Rigsby’s vocals in “Jesse Xavier’s jazz devotees another rea- best cuts on this album include se- on Friday, March 27 in GSC. find an occasion to wear it!” Photo courtesy of musketeermadness.com Fortunately, Xavier is full of Nothing is worse for Xavier students than looking away to talk to a opportunities to dress like an im- friend and missing one of Derrick Brown’s spectacular dunks. portant person. Every Sunday, BY Andrew Chestnut anything. Roll out red carpet for Oscars Xavier people can attend Mass, Xavier Cultural Anthropologist In fact, Brown is so popu- BY Rachel Gabbard nomination for his exception- which is not only an excellent lar that at the start of each Contributing Writer ally disturbing performance as the excuse to look nice, but also the Because Xavier lacks a real semester, students are often Joker in “The Dark Knight” after best place to see what other peo- football team and the oppor- excited to tell their friends Get ready to roll out the red his death by accidental overdose ple are wearing. tunity to tailgate, the mens’ that Derrick is in one of their carpet, movie-goers! The 81st on Jan. 22, 2008. Xavier also has a number basketball team is of very high classes, or that they heard him Annual Academy Awards Show is Ledger’s nomination was ex- of clubs and organizations that importance to students. say something in Gallagher. scheduled to air live in over 200 pected after the film hit the big hold meetings on a regular basis. The team has been ex- On the other hand, Joe countries world-wide on Sunday, screen, and critics are now pre- Though wearing a full suit might tremely successful in recent Hughes is important for a Feb. 22. dicting that he will undoubtedly be considered ostentatious, good years, and home basketball completely different reason. The awards will be broad- win the category. form dictates that club lead- games give students some- Hughes looks like less of cast from the Kodak Theatre in Director of “The Dark ers wear at least a nice shirt and thing fun and free to do on a a basketball player and more Hollywood and hosted by “X- Knight,” Christopher Nolan, has dress pants. regular basis. like a regular guy, and students Men” star Hugh Jackman. stated that Ledger’s family, includ- For those to whom wearing a Unfortunately, the en- find him highly relatable. Although the purpose of the ing both of his parents and older suit is of the highest importance, tertainment value of home When Hughes plays, which Academy Awards is to present sister, will accept the Oscar on his there is the Student Government games is sometimes dimin- only occurs at the end of the highest level of recognition to behalf upon the event of his win- Association (SGA). Weekly ished, as the basketball team games, fans cheer wildly, bel- those involved in creating a vari- ning the category. Senate meetings would be awash frequently blows out weaker lowing (often for the first time ety of outstanding films, it never Surprisingly, Ledger’s co-star, in apathy, triviality and illusory A-10 opponents at Cintas in the game), “Huuuuuughes!” seems to fail that a handful of Christian Bale, did not receive any self-importance were it not for Center. encouraging him to shoot those films sweep the nomina- nominations for his leading role as the sense of professionalism that Unless the team is play- wildly from anywhere on the tions and walk away with more Batman in “The Dark Knight.” Photo courtesy of worldentertainment.wordpress.com comes along with wearing a suit. ing a rival like Dayton or court. Oscars than they can carry. The recent release of an audio Mickey Rourke is nominated for the Best Actor in Leading Role Oscar for In fact, dressing up is so impor- Cincinnati, many home games When Joe Hughes suc- For the 2009 awards, “The tape revealing Bale’s hot temper his performance in “The Wrestler.” Rourke already won a Golden Globe for tant to SGA that internal dress this performance earlier this year. fail to capture the attention of ceeds, he makes everyone else Curious Case of Benjamin and colorful vocabulary has been code violations are usually taken less adamant portions of the feel like they could succeed at Button” seems poised for success circulating, exposing his massive der the category of Best Actress dicted to win the category of Best more seriously than things like student section beyond half basketball, too. with a total of 13 nominations blow up with the light coordinator in a Leading Role include Anne Picture. updating the election code. time. It is not surprising that including Best Picture. Surprised, of his upcoming film “Terminator Hathaway for “Rachel Getting The film has already collect- But there are still plenty of This makes two basketball Hughes shares a first name anyone? Salvation.” Married,” Angelina Jolie for “The ed four Golden Globe awards. other dress-up opportunities for players especially important. with other everyman heroes, Close at its heels is “Slumdog Maybe a few manners along Changeling,” Melissa Leo for her It is up against films including “average” non-SGA students in- The first is arguably the team’s like Joe the Plumber and the Millionaire,” which received 10 with a dazzling performance will role in “Frozen River,” Meryl “The Curious Case of Benjamin cluding on-campus interviews, best player, Derrick Brown, a mythical Joe Sixpack. Hughes nominations. “Slumdog” tells the be enough to earn him a nomina- Streep (making this her fifteenth Button,” “Milk,” “Frost/Nixon,” professional etiquette dinners, 6’8” forward known for freak- is essentially Xavier’s “Joe the story of an 18-year-old orphan tion for the 2010 awards. nomination) for “Doubt,” and and “The Reader.” guest speaker events and the ca- ish athleticism and dunking basketball-player.” from Mumbai who causes an up- Nominations for Best Actor in a Kate Winslet for her performance The prediction for the win- reer fair. The career fair is basi- prowess. When Joe Hughes roar when his life experiences sup- Leading Role include Brad Pitt for in “The Reader.” ner of Best Animated Film goes cally a semi-annual celebration Another famously spec- scores, Cintas Center vigor- ply him with the answers to win “The Curious Case of Benjamin Winslet is predicted to win this to “Wall-E,” which is nominated of the suit and tie, where stu- tacular Derrick Brown dunk ously erupts. For many, a Joe the popular show “Who Wants to Button,” Richard Jenkins for the category because this performance alongside “Kung-Fu Panda” and dents are invited to dress for a or alley-oop can occur at Hughes two-pointer is like a be a Millionaire.” Indie flick “The Visitor,” Sean has already earned her a Golden “Bolt.” Andrew Stanton, director job in middle-management with any time, so fans pay extra second “moral” victory long The films “Milk” and “The Penn for “Milk,” Frank Langella Globe award this year and she has of “Wall-E,” has already received real middle-managers from the close attention when he is on after victory in the real game Dark Knight” tie for third with a for his role as President Richard previously been nominated five an Oscar for his work on the fea- business community. the floor so they won’t miss has been determined. total of eight nods, both includ- Nixon in “Frost/Nixon,” and times for her roles in hit mov- ture film “Finding Nemo” (2003). Students should not to wear a ing nominations for the highly-an- Mickey Rourke for his perfor- ies such as “Titanic” (1997) and Though the critics have made suit to class unless they can give ticipated category Best Actor in a mance in “The Wrestler.” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless their arguments, predictions are their friends an explanation as to Supporting Role. Critics are already predicting Mind” (2004), but has yet to take not the final say. why they are wearing it, which This category has remained the this one to go to five-time nomi- home an Oscar. You can tune in to ABC at 8 can be as ambiguous as, “I have a center of Oscar buzz since well- nee Sean Penn. As far as the films themselves p.m. on Sunday night to see who meeting later.” Otherwise, every- respected actor Heath Ledger’s For the ladies, nominees un- go, “Slumdog Millionaire” is pre- actually takes home the Oscars. one will know they are faking. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment February 18, 2009 11 Stuff ‘Macbeth’ enchants Studio Theatre BY Stephanie Metz Despite the excellent perfor- Arts & Entertainment Editor mances I found it difficult to dis- Xavier tinguish between characters when The Xavier Players’ production actors were playing multiple roles. People of “Macbeth” ran last Thursday, A few of the actors doubled as Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 15 minor characters and while their at the Gallagher Student Center secondary identities were not cru- Like Studio Theatre. cial to understanding the play it “Macbeth” is the classic was somewhat distracting. Dressing Up Shakespearian tale of ambition The costumes only added to gone dangerously awry. Due to the this confusion as the entire cast death of a clansman, Macbeth is was dressed in black with differ- promoted and becomes Scotland’s ent-colored sashes, apart from the Thane of Cawdor. Although ini- witches. Although the black fit the tially content with his new posi- play’s somber mood and enhanced tion, Macbeth, along with his wife, the visual effect of the dark scen- soon long for even more power ery, it did not help to differentiate and prestige. The play follows the characters from one another. Macbeth’s quest for power all the Newswire photo by Erika Breese I was impressed by many of (From left) Junior Peter York, senior Katie Brennan and sophomore Lauren Yadlosky labor over their dark magic way to its bloody conclusion. as the witches in “Macbeth.” the show’s other technical ele- Any production of Shakespeare ments, such as the eerie lighting, presents challenges for modern The actors were completely with the audience over the death grasp of the material. which was perfectly timed to en- audiences and actors, but the unafraid of making eye contact of his wife. McNeill performed well in all hance the mood of intense scenes. Xavier Players managed to use with the audience and stepping Lady Macbeth, junior Jennifer his roles, but the Porter was by far The witches’ makeup was also ex- these challenges to their advan- into the seats throughout the per- Roehm, also gave an admirable his best persona. Injecting a shot cellent; transforming them into tage in this production. formance. This allowed them to performance. Initially, I felt she of humor into a dark play is no otherworldly characters. As the first act began the the- use every inch of space. was smiling too much for as grim mean feat, but McNeill had the Finally, the Studio Theatre it- atre doors clanged shut, like a cell Given the play’s weighty ma- a character as Lady Macbeth, but audience in the palm of his hand self had been painted to look like door, locking the audience in for terial, I was genuinely impressed by the end of the performance during his comedic monologue. a cave where the witches could an intense couple of hours. with the cast as a whole. she won me over. She transitioned All three witches, senior Katie work their magic. It contributed Space can be a major concern Senior Mike Sause tackled seamlessly from the put-together Brennan, junior Peter York and to the play’s dark atmosphere al- in the Studio Theatre, but it be- the role of Macbeth with vigor. Lady Macbeth, the ever-perfect sophomore Lauren Yadlosky, en- most subconsciously because it came an asset in “Macbeth” as the For me, the high point of his politician’s wife, to a Lady Macbeth chanted the audience as the mas- was so well done. audience and cast came together performance was the famous driven mad by guilt. terminds behind this interpreta- Ultimately, the Players hard in a very intimate setting. The play speech “Tomorrow and tomor- Senior Connor Lynch as tion of “Macbeth.” work paid off in this professional was performed in the round, with row and tomorrow.” Holding the Banquo and Junior Stuart McNeill They perched above the audi- production. a central oval space surrounded dead Lady Macbeth in his arms, as King Duncan, among his other ence on rocks and hissed eerily by clusters of chairs. The physical Macbeth questions the meaning roles, were part of the outstanding throughout the play. I happened Newswire Rating: proximity between the actors and of life. Sause not only perfectly supporting cast. Lynch’s dialogue to sit in front of Brennan’s perch the audience made for an engag- conveyed the speech’s meaning, was consistently easy to under- and found myself shuddering each Roll out red carpet for Oscars ing performance. but also connected emotionally stand, demonstrating his excellent time she hissed or growled.

Cincinnati Ballet’s ‘Peter BRIEFS Ben Folds Concert If you haven’t gotten your Ben Folds concert tickets, you’d bet- Pan’ soars to new heights ter get them soon! The concert BY Lauren Kaminsky The combination of beautiful will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Contributing Writer costumes, elegant choreography Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Cintas and a superior music score made Center. Tickets can be purchased Friday, Feb. 13 marked the for an incredible sensory experi- at the Cintas Center box office opening of the Cincinnati Ballet’s ence. I couldn’t believe how easily for $15 with All Card. enchanting performance of “Peter the dancers held my attention and Pan.” how vividly they were able to tell Senior Recital Held in Proctor and Gamble the story. Dan Dery will be giving his Hall in the Aronoff Center for Also surprising was the num- senior recital at 3:00 p.m. on the Arts, the show’s weekend long ber of times I laughed through- Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Long run came at the perfect time for out the performance. While Peter Recital Hall. Come enjoy some re- a romantic Valentine’s Day date, a Pan (Cevilio Miguel Amador) and laxing piano music and show your night out with the family or sim- Wendy Darling (Janessa Touchet) support for this student-musician. ply a break from the monotony of certainly gave note-worthy per- winter. formances, it was the Crocodile Photo courtesy of media.gamedaypr.com Cohen Gallery Liang Su as Captain Hook in Cincinnati Ballet’s recent production of “Peter The recent paintings of lo- The audience was diverse in (Jason Wang) who really stole the Pan.” The performance was a humorous journey to Never Never Land. age, but the show was able to show in his few brief appearances. cal artist Leslie Birckhead and strike a perfect balance between The lyrical advice to “never smile The weekend’s performances wanting more. the pottery of sculptor Bobby elegant sophistication and child- at a crocodile,” certainly didn’t were a celebration of DeLeone’s The Cincinnati Ballet’s 45th an- Scroggins will be on display in ish playfulness. I must admit, I hold true in this performance. 40th anniversary as a composer, niversary season is far from over, the A.B. Cohen Gallery through was skeptical about a two-hour Every time the “tick-tock” and the audience showed their and there are still opportunities to Friday, March 20. Visit the A.B. show with no dialogue, but as the rhythm rose from the orchestra great admiration and respect at see this talented company live at Cohen Gallery from 6-8 p.m. on lights came on after the first hour, pit, you could sense the excite- the opening of the show with a their downtown location. Friday, Feb. 20 for an opening I found myself unable to believe it ment in the audience, and smiles standing ovation. For more information about reception for the new exhibit. was already time for intermission. abounded. While attending the ballet is not future performances, tickets and Only a single word [Pirates!] From his initial break-dance a typical Friday night for most, it special promotions, visit www.cin- XU Choir at UC was uttered throughout the entire across the stage, the larger-than- was an experience that left me cinnatiballet.com. The Xavier Concert Choir performance, but the lively music life reptile served to bridge any will perform alongside the and expressive dancing told the generational gaps which existed Cincinnati Conservatory of classic tale beautifully. amongst audience members. Live Wires New Releases Music’s Chamber Choir and No artistic element went over- The other element that made (week of Feb. 15) (as of Feb. 17) Chorale at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. looked in the show’s production. the show successful was the mu- 20 in the Corbett Auditorium on As the lead dancers glided grace- sical score, written and conducted Dark Star Orchestra Morrissey UC’s campus. Selections include fully through the air on cables, by the highly-acclaimed Carmon 7:30, 2/19 @ Madison “Years of Refusal” the works of Britten and Elgar. intricate sets aided in transport- DeLeone. His efforts for this Theatre, $25 (Lost Highway) Tickets are $10 general admission ing the audience from a children’s particular score garnered him a and $5 non-UC students. bedroom in London to the spell- Pulitzer Prize nomination and his Seether Willie Nelson binding world of Never Never prestige attracts many world-class 8:00, 2/22 @ Bogart’s, “Willie and the Wheel” Land. soloists to the Cincinnati Ballet. (Bismeaux) Stephanie Metz, Editor $25 [email protected] 12 February 18, 2009 Feature Xavier Newswire The same, but different A closer look at what it’s like to be gay at Xavier

By Emily Hoferer al, transgender (GLBT) and ques- Managing Editor tioning to come together to talk What is it like to be gay at about the issues they face while Xavier? forming a supportive community It’s a tough question, but an around common understanding. important one to ask. The term You don’t have to be gay to be in ‘Xavier experience’ is thrown Alliance. around a lot here. There are com- In fact, no one ever questions mon threads to our experience, why anyone comes to an Alliance but for some it can be different. meeting. Every Wednesday at 5 Is the experience of being gay p.m. in the Dorothy Day House at Xavier different from that of a group of 16 or more students a straight student? Is it harder? gather to talk about upcoming Easier? Being gay on Xavier’s events, such as conferences, rallies campus puts a person in the mi- and “Queer Week” which will oc- nority, and gay students at Xavier cur in March. acknowledge that, but it does not Current events are common Photo provided by Patrick McNerney mean they are marginalized. topics of discussion, such as The “Gay? Fine by me.” event in 2007 marked the resurgance of the Xavier Alliance’s presence on campus. Junior Meredith Henstridge Proposition 8, which restricted the Alliance held the “Thank be slightly hostile to GLBT stu- based on sexual orientation, it believes there is “no obvious the definition of marriage in You Ann Coulter” event on the dents, but this definition does not does not prohibit based on gender trouble” when California to greenspace during her discussion apply to Xavier mostly because it identity, which is the basic identifi- someone finds opposite-sex at Cintas Center. The event raised is a Jesuit Catholic school. “Jesuit cation with being male or female. out that she is couples. Tolle $18,000 for progressive clubs and priests seem to be open about The Alliance is currently work- gay. “But I can has been the organizations on Xavier’s campus. people who do things different- ing with Dr. Kathleen Simons, tell what’s go- organizer and In the early days the Alliance ly,” says freshman Luke Beischel. the Associate Vice President of ing on in their most recog- simply wanted to be a voice in “Jesuits are not acting differently Student Life and Leadership, to heads.” nizable face at the Xavier com- for gay people.” have it included. C a m e r o n the protests in munity. Having Religion is not The simple necessity of hav- Tolle, another Cincinnati. successfully ac- “Being able to seen as a scapegoat ing to educate others on GLBT junior, says that “A l l i a n c e complished that, say you know for homophobic and gender identity issues is frus- the Xavier com- events can be McNearney and a gay person, ideas or tenden- trating to junior AmariYah Israel, munity is one very empower- the other mem- knowing they cies. “I have not who says it provides for an inter- of tolerance, ing,” says se- bers of Alliance met someone who esting dynamic in the classroom. but acceptance nior Barbara are looking to are real people... isn’t comfortable She recounts a time when she, as is another issue. Danver, adding start an educa- helps break down just because they a student, had to educate her class “I wouldn’t that they are tional dialogue assumptions.” are Catholic,” says about gender identity, which she use the term Photo provided by Cameron Tolle also popular. with the Xavier -Dr. Stephen Yandell sophomore Megan says is “more of a road block than accepting,” he Junior Cameron Tolle. Two years community. Belden. “It’s not any religious affiliation.” says. There is a ago, current Because Xavier having to do with Other roadblocks at Xavier are distinct differ- club president is a small school religion.” simple utterances of something ence between the two terms for senior Patrick McNearny, then a and a close knit community, odds Administrators and the stu- being deemed “gay” when re- Tolle and many others. sophomore, resuscitate the Xavier are every student either is or dent body in general are very ally someone is trying to say that Some students would say that Alliance beginning with the major knows someone who is GLBT. open and receptive to the Xavier something is “stupid” or “silly.” Xavier is a “gay friendly” school, event “Gay? Fine by Me.” The Dr. Stephen Yandell, the advisor Alliance and the GLBT popula- Tolle says that once gay is used as meaning that the student body and Alliance passed out free T-shirts to the Xavier Alliance, says that tion at Xavier. “They are normally a derogatory adjective it makes a overall community are relatively with that slogan and other edu- this is not only beneficial for the seen as a road block but they have more unwelcoming environment tolerant. Students at an Alliance cational material to promote not Alliance but for Xavier as a whole. been pretty helpful,” says Tolle. than some expect. “People don’t meeting says that Xavier is one of only the club, but to also educate “Being able to say you know a gay Many of them are accepting and realize what that means,” he says. the front runners in homosexual the Xavier community on issues person, knowing they are real peo- progressive and have completed He says that people should not acceptance and many gay students of equality. ple...helps break down assump- programs such as the Safe-Zone have to censor themselves in front have never had an overtly homo- When College Republicans tions,” he says. program, which educates student of him, but they should be aware phobic experience. brought in famously conservative One assumption is that just be- leaders, administrators, faculty and that the weight of their words is The Xavier Alliance is for stu- and opinionated political pundit cause Xavier is a Catholic school staff about top- heavy. dents who are gay, lesbian, bisexu- Ann Coulter to campus in 2007, means that the environment would ics that affect the “I have not met So, what is it GLBT commu- someone who isn’t like to be gay at nity. “They have Xavier? “Well, open ears and comfortable just obviously in the realize that we’re because they are minority,” says a vital part,” says Catholic. It’s not Henstridge. This McNearney. having to do with is a succinct an- On an academ- swer, but it does ic level, discussion religion.” not encompass about the univer- -Sophomore the answer en- isty’s Gender and Megan Belden tirely. Really it is Diversity Studies different for ev- Minor is one of ery person. Tolle the first things discussed at Xavier says that it’s possible for one to during an Alliance meeting. Senior live in a “queer bubble” just as Jackie Sprinkle is quick to point he does, meaning that if Xavier is out that within this minor there homophobic he does not notice is only one course that deals with it because he surrounds himself the issue of being gay. “It’s never with people who are not. Other really looked at in depth,” says students, such as freshman Mike Sprinkle. “It’s very heterosexist.” Pekel note there is “a struggle She says that the course does not for friends. My feet are in both include issues of gender identity worlds.” either. It is not easy, and it’s not an Gender identity is also ne- overwhelming struggle. So the glected in the Xavier Student answer to the previously stated Handbook. While the handbook question: being gay at Xavier is Photo provided by Barry Floore does prohibit discrimination the same, but different. Junior Cameron Tolle addressing the crowd at the Prop. 8 protest at City Hall on Nov. 15, 2008.