Xavier University Newswire

Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 2014-04-02 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (2014). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 705. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/705 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Xavier University INSIDE NewswireFiat justitia, ruat coelum Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Volume XCIX Issue 26 April 2, 2014 Classes got you down? Feeling stressed before Easter Break? Just need a good laugh? Check out the Newswire’s annual April Fool’s section in this week’s paper, pages A-1 through A-8, for all your Xavier-themed humor. News Xavier Alliance Court access policies take effect to host LGBTQ week on campus BY MADDIE DAY Staff Writer Xavier’s Alliance will sponsor a week of activities centered around issues facing the LGBTQ community next week. Staff Writer Lydia On April 7, the organization Rogers has the scoop will host a Rocky Horror Picture on the Antonio Johnson Show themed Alliance meeting on Award and upcoming campus. banquet in this week’s Students attending the meeting issue. are encouraged to wear costumes. See Page 3 Free food will be provided and all Xavier students are welcome to Newswire photo by Mac Schroeder attend. BY JUSTIN WOrtHING opportunity. Community members inter- The meeting will be held at 6 Sports Staff Writer The university’s decision has ested in accessing the courts need p.m. in Smith 344. After making a controversial been met with mixed reactions to bring a photo ID with them to On April 8, the Xavier Alliance change to usage policy, the univer- from the Xavier community. In O’Connor, where they will receive will welcome Jordan Wieleba, a sity has begun restricting access to November, approximately 30 stu- a key card. They will receive their popular transgender comedian, to the basketball courts near Buenger dents staged a silent protest of the ID again when they return the key perform a stand-up routine. Hall. Effective April 1, only those fence’s construction. card. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at with an ALL Card or a visitor’s Students involved in the pro- The courts are only available Kennedy Auditorium. Admission key card from O’Connor Sports test questioned the message the to community members during is free. Center can access the courts. fence would send to neighboring O’Connor’s normal operating On April 9, the Xavier Alliance Construction of the fence be- communities given the courts’ hours, which are from 5:45 a.m. Last week, men’s will host the “love is love” event. gan in mid-2013 as a response popularity amongst local commu- to 11 p.m. on Monday through The free T-shirt giveaway will basketball player soph- to concerns about the courts’ nity members. Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. on omore guard Semaj begin at noon at the Husman safety. More than 60 crimes have They were also concerned as to Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on stage. Christon announced been reported near the courts how the university did not consid- Saturday and Sunday. his intention to enter On the evening of April 10, the since they were constructed in er students’ opinions when mak- Xavier Alliance will team up with the NBA draft. Staff 2010, 47 of which were crimes of ing the decision. Edited by Andrew Koch Writer Lauren Young the Student Activities Council has the details. (SAC) to host “an intimate evening with Mary Lambert.” See Page 6 Xavier to host annual Relay For Life event Lambert is best known for BY RICH MEYER writing and singing the chorus of Staff Writer Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ hit Xavier students have an oppor- “Same Love.” A&E tunity to join in the fight against She will play an exclusive show cancer by participating in Relay for Xavier students in the Conaton For Life which kicks off at 3 p.m. Board Room. on April 4. Tickets will be distributed on a “Relay For Life is a team event first-come, first-served basis at 1 that celebrates cancer survi- p.m. on April 10 in Gallagher. vors and provides funds for the April 11’s event will be a “Day American Cancer Society, helping of Silence” from 11-2 p.m. on the fund research, cancer education, Xavier Yard. prevention, advocacy and patient There will be free barbecue, Newswire Managing services,” Colleges Against Cancer and students are encouraged to Editor Katherine Colborn President Jonathan Burgei said. Newswire file photo take a “selfie for silence” to honor previews the upcoming The fundraising event occurs Xavier’s Relay For Life begins with a survivors’ lap around the Xavier Yard. those in the LGBTQ commu- production of “Avenue over the span of 18 hours and has our cancer education committee Beyond the entertainment nity who have had their voices si- Q,” set to open this been happening at Xavier for the will (be) giving all participants in- value, Relay For Life also offers a lenced as a result of bullying and weekend. last 12 years. formation on how to live a health- time of reflection to honor those discrimination. See Page 7 According to Burgei, the goal ier life in order to reduce their individuals who have been affect- “Sometimes it can be uncom- for this year at Xavier is to raise chance of getting cancer.” ed by cancer. fortable for people to talk about ©2014 $38,000. This year, Relay For Life has “We have our ceremonies again sexuality and gender identity,” THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE “The money we raise during many entertainment activities Samantha Meza, the club’s vice All rights reserved this year where we remember our event goes into funding some planned for the participants. those who have lost their fight to president, said. “We hope that incredible research which has cre- “One of the larger items is a cancer and honor those who are our events will encourage people ated life-saving drugs and treat- mini golf course that students can fighting or have won their battle to have those conversations in an ments,” Burgei said. “By partici- make a small donation to play 9 with the disease,” Burgei said. open, honest and even fun way.” Advertising (513) 745-3561 pating in the event, students are holes,” Burgei said. “We are also For more information about Students can learn more about Circulation (513) 745-3130 helping to fight cancer by funding having face painting, a DJ, and, of the upcoming event at Xavier, Xavier’s Alliance at www.xavier. Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 this research. course, we will be throwing pies at visit the organization’s website at edu/alliance or by contacting the www.xaviernewswire.com “In addition to raising money, UC students.” www.relayforlife.org/xu. club’s officers. 2 Xavier Newswire April 2, 2014 Paid Advertisement Xavier Newswire 3 Edited by: Meredith Francis [email protected] Campus News April 2, 2014 Xavier celebrates Muskie Awards Antonio Johnson award to BY MIKE CLARK Sta.ff Writer be presented at annualgala The third annual Muskies BY LYDIA ROGERS through his or her GPA, outstand Awards showcased the best of Sta.ff Writer ing leadership or involvement on Xavier's students, advisors and The time has come again for Xavier's campus and in the com student-led organizations during the Annual Antonio Johnson munity and a history of significant the 2013-14 school year. Leadership Award to be present contributions to BSA or tl1e wider The Muskies, which were held ed to one eligible Xavier student. Xavier community. on March 26, gave many great This will be the 38th year that the In order to be eligible to receive awards to students and organi Antonio Johnson Gala, during the scholarship, students who fit zations this school year. Among which the award winner is rec the criteria had to be nominated these awards were seven individ ognized, will be held on Xavier's in the fall by a fellow student or ual awards and 10 organization campus. a staff member. Students whose awards. The scholarship is dedicated to eligibility was confirmed had to The voting process included the memory of Antonio Johnson, then complete a student leader a nomination by faculty, staff who was an active student in the ship profile. and students for any student or Xavier community in the early The candidates' profiles were organization they thought were 1970s as well as a member of the reviewed and ranked numeri deserving of the award described. Roman Catholic Church. Johnson cally. The students with the high Many of these awards were jointly served as the president of the est rankings were considered given. Black Student Association (BSA) the finalists, and tl1ey were tl1en The goal of the Muskies is to and organized the activities for interviewed. give back to and congratulate stu Black Awareness Month in 1976. The faculty and staff in charge dents and their organizations. Johnson passed away that year at of making the decision were given "Ultimately, we want to cel the age of 22 before he was able the opportunity to discuss tl1e ebrate the work of our 172 stu to see the product of his work.

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