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Silence” from 11-2 p.m. on the of p.m. onApril10inGallagher. at1 basis first-served first-come, Board Room. for Xavier students in the Conaton “Same Love.” hit Lewis’ Ryan and Macklemore of chorus the singing and writing Lambert.” ning withMary eve intimate “an Council host to (SAC) Activities Student the with up team will Alliance Xavier Husman the stage. at noon at begin will hostthe“love islove” event. is free. Admission Auditorium. Kennedy astand-uproutine. perform to comedian, transgender popular a Wieleba, Jordan welcome will p.m. inSmith344. attend. all Xavier students are welcome to towear costumes.are encouraged campus. Show themed Alliance meeting on Picture Horror Rocky a host will munity nextweek. com LGBTQ the facing issues activities week centered of around week on campus LGBTQ host to Alliance Xavier tf Writer Staff B y Students can learn more about more learn can Students uncom- be can it “Sometimes barbecue, free be will There “Day a be 11’swill eventApril a on distributed be Ticketswill exclusiveplayan will She show for known best is Lambert On the April evening 10, of the will giveaway T-shirt free The On April 9, the Xavier Alliance The event will begin at 7 p.m. at On April 8, the Xavier Alliance 6 at held be will meeting The providedand be will Freefood Students attending themeeting organization the 7, April On Xavier’s Alliance will sponsor a Newswire M addie D ay ’s annual ’s - - - 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. candidates further. dent organizations throughout "He was definitely a civic-mind­ At this point in the process, the year and honor a number of ed and engaged student," Interim the finalists have all been inter­ tl1em with prestigious recognition Photo courtesy offacebook.com Director of the Multicultural, viewed and are currently waiting for their work, going above and Seniors Kyle Isaacs (left) and Alexis Burnett (right) served as emcees for the Gender and Women's Center to see who will be announced as beyond to serve the students at Muskies Awards on March 26. SAC won Outstanding Organization of the Year. Tekeia Howard said. "This award the scholarship winner at the gala Xavier," Dustin Lewis, associate Award, given to Alexis Burnett of Haigis (SGA), junior Brandon is a remembrance of why BSA on April 11. director of tl1e Office of Student Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Sturgeon (Delta Sigina Pi) and se­ exists." Once tl1e award winner has Involvement, said. and the Unsung Hero Award, giv­ nior Elizabeth Rahner (Life After "It's important for Xavier to been recognized, the recipient will The categories for the awards en to Jai'la Nored of Commuter Sunday). recognize that all of us came to be be expected to develop a relation­ are as diverse as the students Council and Juanita Soto of Clubs and organizations were in different ways," Howard said. ship with a mentor who will coach and organizations on campus. In Student Organization of Latinos. also recognized during the event. "It's also important to recognize the recipient throughout his or the individual awards there is an Awards were also to first years This year, Student Activities all history, and this is a history of her senior year in order to achieve emphasis on the great characters through seniors for being exem­ Council took home Outstanding African American students and his or her goals. needed to run a club. plary members of tl1eir respec­ Organization of the Year. All black students on campus." The award-winner will also be These categories include tive organizations were also given. of these awards set tl1e standard The scholarship has tradition­ expected to participate in a service awards such as Advisor of the These winners were first years Joe high for student-led organizations ally been awarded to a junior of or another research project meant Year, given to Dr. Tylon Crook Pata (Child's Play) and Sophia who want to take one of these ten African descent who has dem­ to benefit Xavier's campus as a of GOAL, the Look at Me Now Kvochak (SGA), sophomore Jake awards home next year. onstrated academic excellence whole. ASA to host eighth annual African gala POLICE Gala to feature dinner, fashion show, artistic NOTES peiformances and scholarship presentation March 24, 9:40 p.m. rested for attempting to March 29, 12:12 a.m. BY MIKE CLARK African countries. Xavier Police assisted purchase alcohol at Donna's Two students climbing Sta.ff Writer The event will feature drum­ Cincinnati Police with Carry-Out. on the roof of Bellarmine Xavier University's African mers who will play to express an auto accident at Dana Chapel were cited for disor­ Student Association (ASA) will African Culture through their mu­ Avenue and Victory Parkway. March 28, 11:28 p.m. derly conduct. hold its eighth annual gala at sical heritage. One student was involved. Xavier Police assisted Cintas Center, featuring a dinner, Jay O' Speaks, whose compo­ Norwood Police in inves­ March 29, 12:53 a.m. - various forms of entertainment sitions reflect the theme as well March 24, 9:41 p.m. - A tigating a loud party on Xavier Police and Residence and the presentation of a scholar­ as late political figure Nelson student reported the theft the 2100 block of Hudson Life investigated a report ship to an ASA member. Mandela's ideals, will be perform­ of a wallet from his or her Avenue. Two students were of two students fighting in The ASA at Xavier turns nine ing in spoken word. Chief Obi of apartment in the Village cited for operating a disor­ front of Husman Hall. The years old this year and marks that Nigeria will also be performing Apartments. derly house and the party was students were separated birthday with its annual April gala. comedy. ended. and were issued no contact The club's goal, to spread A scholarship will also be given March 25, 11:09 p.m. - orders. African culture and values at to an ASA member. Xavier Police investigated NOTE OF THE Xavier University, is expressed in "Due to the fundraising efforts a noise complaint at the March 29, 7:55 p.m. a theme each year. of the club and the money from Village Apartments. The stu­ Xavier Police assisted This year's theme comes Student Government, we will be dents were cooperative. WEEK Norwood Police in inves­ from Ghanaian leader Kwame giving a book scholarship to an The long arm tigating a hold-up alarm at Nkrumah, who said, ''We face ASA member whose application March 28, 1:51 a.m. of the law. UDF. It was a false alarm. neither east nor west; we face and essay are most in accordance Xavier Police responded to forward." with the theme," Josephine Lando, a fight involving students March 30, 7:46 p.m. March 27, 12:26 a.m. The gala itself will include president of ASA. at the Gallagher Student Xavier Police and A student reported that various sorts of entertainment, Altl1ough dinner tickets are al­ Center. The students were Cincinnati Fire and Rescue someone tried to reach in the all promoting the club's goal to ready sold out, any person inter­ separated and sent on their responded to a fire alarm window of his or her room spread African Culture to Xavier. ested may buy a ticket for ten dol­ way. in tl1e Gallagher Student in Buenger Hall, possibly at­ Michael Onyango, founder of the lars for the entertainment portion Center. A detector in the tempting to take something Africa Creative Hub, is a native of the evening after dinner. March 28, 10:07 p.m. - atrium had been activated from the room. The suspect Kenyan being flown in to speak at The gala will take place at 6:30 Norwood Police informed due to exposure to sunlight. fled when the student woke the event. p.m. on April 4 in Cintas Center. Xavier Police tl1at two un­ up. A fashion show will display the The event is family-friendly and derage students were ar- various sorts of fashion found in all are encouraged to come. 4 Xavier Newswire April 2, 2014 Paid Advertisement

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For More Information Xavier Newswire 5 Edited by: Taylor Fulkerson [email protected] Opinions&Editorials April 2, 2014 Xavier Newswire Letter to the Editor: Copyright 2013 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Sa b r i n a Br o w n tweeting “confessions” Managing Editor Ka t h e r i n e Co l b o r n If you’re a Xavier student and sity and many high schools have response and concern for student Opinions & Editorials Editor Ta y l o r Fu l k e r s o n you’re on Twitter, I probably a host of anonymous Twitter ac- integrity. don’t need to introduce you to counts dedicated to make outs, The job now is on us students. Business Manager Be ck y Sa n d o r the many anonymous Xavier ac- crushes and other promiscuous I’m often frustrated by the num- counts, ranging from the uplift- behavior. But I fervently believe ber of fellow students I bring Advertising Manager Am a n d a Jo n e s ing @XU_Affirmations to the that Xavier is not every university. @xavierfession up to who are in- raunchy @XUMakeouts to the Xavier has formed me and many different about the account, as if Distribution Manager Co l l e e n Co r c o r a n always entertaining and suggestive other students into active and en- they assume justice will somehow @XUBananaEaters. gaged citizens. be served down the road. Advisor Pa t r i ck La r k i n The latest of these is an account For this reason, I can’t stand But by whom? The adminis- that uses the Xavier University by and simply accept tweets about tration at Xavier is aware of the Online Editor Tr e y Jo u r n i g a n logo and operates under the han- sex outside Currito, advocating for account, and because of the indi- dle @xavierfession, asking follow- “strip clubs closer to campus” and vidual or group’s right to publish Head Copy Editor: Jo h n Ap p e l d o r n ers, “Something you have to say? calling the soccer team “a bunch whatever they’d like on Twitter Copy Editors: Da v i d Fr a n k e , Je s s La r k i n , Ke l s e y McCa r t y , Get it off your chest! DM or sub- of fags who can’t get laid.” And (granted by our Constitution), Ma d i s o n Ri e t h ma n , Ka t e l y n Su mm e r s , Cam i e Tu e l , mit anonymously” and a humble despite the subtle note at the top there’s nothing they or any other Mo n i c a We l c h , Co r e y Zi e l i n s k i and meaningless “**Not affiliated of the page denouncing affilia- higher power can do — and it Photography Editor: An d r e w Ma t s u s h i t a with Xavier University.” shouldn’t be their job anyway. Assistant Photography Editor: Ma c Sc h r o e d e r Initially, I figured the account And as much as I’d like to hope @xavierfession Photographers: Li b b y Ke l l e r , Li z Go o l d , would be another short-lived ob- that the originator of the account Ky l e Da n i e l s , Ad am Sp e g e l e noxious account that would high- misrepresents is reading this article, the reality light the (often untrue) messages of it causing him or her to deeply about Xavier being lame on the Xavier’s question his or her motives is very weekends. But quickly the account unlikely. For your information: took off and began to dissemi- students It is our responsibility as Xavier nate highly objectionable material, tion, the trademarked Xavier logo students, men and women for and sexual in nature and incredibly de- on the background of the page vi- with others, to stand up against grading towards women. sually suggests some correlation. this injustice and others like it. Each edition: Most recently, the account has Concerned students brought Far too much time, energy, money The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school started to direct insults at fellow the account to the attention of and passion at Xavier is poured year, except during vacations and final exams, by the students of students by name. When some- the Director of Student Integrity into the fight for peace and justice Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- one I know personally came to me who shared that there is no action for students to remain apathetic 2129. shook up by the completely un- the university can take unless they about this. Unfollow the account The Staff Editorial is written jointly each week by the Editor- dignifying and unwarranted slan- knew the person behind the ac- and don’t give it any more of your in-Chief, the Managing Editor and the Opinions & Editorials der aimed at her, I experienced count. From my understanding, attention. Editor. Editorials are written in hopes of reflecting the opinions firsthand the devastating effects every possible action has been Standing up against it is so of the staff as a whole, but do not necessarily do so. of cyberbullying. For those of taken on the university’s part. easy. Let’s instead focus our atten- The statements and opinions of a columnist do not necessarily you who think cyberbullying is a They have assured affected stu- tion on building one another up reflect those of editors or general staff. middle school taboo, check out dents that they are continuing to and living lives that celebrate and The statements and opinions of the Xavier Newswire are not @xavierfession for yourself. seek out the person(s) responsi- honor humanity. necessarily those of the student body, faculty or administration of In part, the issue is larger than ble. I applaud the Administration’s Xavier University. Xavier — virtually every univer- quick, thorough and supportive -Jimmy McLean, ‘14 Xavier University is an academic community committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Today’s avant-garde art I’m often told that my taste art history courses in high school ful. They are all there for us to see. in music is “out there.” I happen and the good fortune to have vis- Yet just because something is new Business affairs: to enjoy a lot of modern experi- ited some of the world’s greatest — and potentially controversial Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per semester within mental music, ranging from sa- museums in London, New York, — is not sufficient reason to dis- the USA and are prorated. cred minimalist composers such Paris and Chicago. miss it and all of its kind. Subscription and advertising inquiries should be directed as Arvo Part to alternative elec- One thing I do know, though, is Take a chance on something to the Advertising Manager, Amanda Jones, at 513-745-3561. tronica, along with everything in that when Michelangelo first paint- new. Dare to voice a positive opin- One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed on campus, is between. People are bewildered: ed “The Last Judgment,” it caused ion of a play, book, movie, sculp- free per person per week. Additional copies are 25 cents. how can you listen to that? It’s not a furor for being too “unusual” ture or song that pushes the enve- really music. It’s too different. It’s and breaking with conventional lope in some particular way. You just weird. decorum. Now, Michelangelo is never know — even if you come That’s when I try to remind pretty securely anchored in the es- under fire, you may just be vindi- such critics that cultural darlings tablishment, recognized as a trea- cated 500 years from now. like Beethoven and The Beatles sure of world culture. Write to us: were labeled in exactly the same Of course, not all Renaissance way at various points in their art was Michelangelo’s. Some of The Xavier Newswire has a commitment careers. They broke with estab- it — maybe most of it — had to publishing opposing viewpoints and lished forms and did things dif- to have been pretty “mediocre.” opinions in hopes of fostering dialogue ferently, and it took time to estab- Such is the nature of human tal- on campus that includes students, faculty lish the credibility of their novel ent. The cream rises to the top, and staff. The Newswire accepts Letters to contributions. and we look back and only see the the Editor on a weekly basis. Comments The same, I’ve noticed, is true geniuses, lamenting how they are can be submitted online during the week. in the visual arts. missing today. Please contact us if you have opinions and I really don’t know all that much In contrast, we see a full range wish to write on a regular basis or a sense about painting; I’ve never picked of abilities displayed among mod- Michael Petrany is a senior of humor and like to draw. Find us online up a paintbrush in my life. All I ern artists. Some are great, some philosophy and biology major from at xaviernewswire.com. can really claim are a few good are just good, some are pretty aw- Huntington, WV. First Amendment to the United States’Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 6 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Tim Wilmes April 2, 2014 Sports [email protected] Louisville XU basketball bids farewell to Christon & Richards Lauren J. Young The Cincinnati native, who both his freshman and sopho- Kamall Richards is also leaving Staff Writer finished high school at Brewster more seasons and became the sec- the university. defeats XU Xavier University sophomore Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., ond Xavier sophomore in history Richards, a 6’6” Brooklyn na- guard Semaj Christon announced has played two seasons for the to reach the 1,000-point mark. tive, tore his left ACL during baseball last week that he will enter the Musketeers. He finished his career with 1,034 practice back in January and only Nikhil JElaji 2014 NBA draft rather than com- Throughout his freshman sea- points and 281 assists. played seven games as a Musketeer. Staff Writer plete his collegiate career at XU. son, Christon was named Player “It’s been my lifelong dream Richards averaged 3.3 minutes, The 10th ranked Louisville of the Week by the Atlantic 10 of playing in the NBA. Xavier 0.7 points and 0.6 rebounds in the Cardinals marked a six-run seventh Conference seven times (a Xavier has been a great experience, but 2013-14 season. inning to help close out the Xavier record) and finished the season as now it’s time for me to move onto “We wish Kamall the best and Musketeers by a score of 12-3 in the A-10 Conference Rookie of a different chapter in my life for hope he finds success beyond Sunday’s game in Louisville. the Year. me and my family,” Christon told Xavier University,” Mack said. The Cardinals (21-6) scored Christon averaged 15.2 points, ESPN.com. “The decision will allow Kamall to two runs in the first and third in- 2.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists that Xavier head coach Chris Mack get fully healthy in his sit out year nings to grab a four-run lead. season. commented as well. so that he can make the type of Freshman infielder Andre Despite Xavier’s tough loss “Semaj is excited to become an impact he wants to at the Division Jernigan hit a single to left field to NC State in the first round NBA player. It’s been his dream I level.” and brought home junior Derek of the NCAA tournament this since he started bouncing a bas- During his time at St. Benedict’s Hasenbeck, bringing the deficit to season, Christon received much ketball. We wish him well and Preparatory School in Newark, three with a score of 4-1. recognition from the Big East thank him for all his hard work N.J., Richards was named a mem- In the seventh inning, Louisville Conference. and dedication to Xavier basket- ber of the First Team All-Prep for scored six runs on five hits. He was a unanimous 2014 First ball,” Mack said. the 2011-12 season by the Newark With Xavier trailing 11-1 and Team All-Big East Conference Christon also tweeted the night Star-Ledger. the bases loaded, the Musketeers pick, a member of the 2014 All- of his announcement, saying, “I That same season, Richards had an opportunity to take action Big East Tournament Team and just want to thank Xavier nation, reached the 1,000-point mark in the eighth inning. ranked sixth in scoring within the the coaches, and my teammates and helped his team win the state Redshirt junior Bo Slemons conference with 17 points per ..this has been the best 2 years of championships with a 35-3 record, grabbed a RBI off of a groundout Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita game. my life .. LOVE XAVIER.” a form he will hope to attain again Sophomore guard Semaj Christon has back to the mound. Christon led Xavier in scoring Xavier freshman forward after regaining his health. Jernigan walked in the eighth entered the NBA Draft on June 26. inning, loading the bases. After a pitching change and a grounder to Looking back at a successful swimming campaign: third by senior Jake Forrester, the inning ended in a closing double Staff writer Lauren Young recaps swimming and previews next season play. Lauren J. Young The team of Walsh, Brolsma, I’m very confident in our junior “Our team, the reason we’re The Cardinals claimed another Staff Writer Kroeger and Stewart beat the class … that will be seniors next successful, is the way they came run in the bottom of the eighth The Xavier men’s swim Xavier record for the 400 free- year … the next level is trying to together as a team. It was great inning to push the score to 12-3. team captured the Big East style relay with its performance, get into the NCAA Championship chemistry, they enjoyed being Nittoli took the loss, bringing his Championship Title last month in recording a time of 3:29.30 and competition. (However) we’re still around each other and that was overall record to 3-2. Junior Sean Sewell, N.J. Due to the lack of a securing its place in the top very young across the board,” so important. They’ve really, the Campbell also gave up four runs diving team, the Muskies started three. MacDonald said. seniors as well, created an en- on five hits after pitching two-plus out the competition with an 88 “Our ladies had an incred- The swim team is looking for- vironment to succeed. I’m very innings. point deficit to Seton Hall and 32 ible challenge on their hands in ward to welcoming two commit- proud of both of our teams,” Redshirt senior Markus point deficit to Georgetown. moving to the Big East … I’m ted recruits from Indiana: Alex MacDonald said. Kuykendoll and freshman “It’s one of those things where so proud of their perseverance,” Wolford and Paxton Drew, who If this year is any indication, Jason Hall also pitched for the you just have to be confident in MacDonald said. were sold on the strength of XU swimming will be a contender Musketeers. your abilities to swim better than The Xavier swimmers brought Xavier’s team. in the Big East for a long time. Kuykendoll allowed two them, by that margin,” head coach home their first conference title runs on two hits in the seventh. Brent MacDonald said, who also for the swim pro- -Paid Advertisement- Campbell gave up one run on a hit collected the Big East Men’s gram and the first and a walk in the eighth inning. Coach of the Year Award. Big East con- Redshirt junior Brian Bruening, The men’s team fought back ference title for Jernigan and Slemons drove in all and was able to not only catch Xavier. three of the Musketeers’ runs. up, but completely bypass their “We didn’t Pitcher Anthony Kidston was opponents. know if we were credited with the victory, improv- Senior Chad Thompson going to be in ing to 2-0 on the year and pitching raked in six gold medals and an that situation, but for six innings, allowing just one award for himself, Big East Most once we were it run on two hits and three walks. Outstanding Performer, while also was kind of nice The Musketeers return to earning All-Big East Honors. to be first, and Cincinnati, where they will host “I certainly wouldn’t use the as our program Wright State at 3 p.m. on April 2 word ‘surprised,’” MacDonald said moves forward at Hayden Field. in regards to Thompson’s achieve- and these current ments. “He is very competitive, he athletes turn into Edited by Head Copy Editor has a strong, strong desire to win alumni. It’s some- John Appeldorn and the work ethic to go with it... thing they’ll be he did a phenomenal job.” able to hang their Twenty-one other Xavier swim- hat on for years Upcoming mers also earned All-Big East and years, so it’s Honors, including freshmen Erik pretty exciting,” Schedule Biernat, Arthur Smith, Nicholas MacDonald said. 4/4-6 Strader, Rodrigo Suriano, Abigail Looking to @ Georgetown Walsh, Ashley Whiteley, sopho- next season, the mores Nick Foster, Knox Hitt, loss of seniors 4/8 Luke Johanns, Claire Brolsma, Thompson, Hyde, @ Miami Haley Dresner, Molly Kroeger John Kinney, and Mackenna Rife. Lynn Brotherton, 4/11-13 Juniors Carter Clark, Eric Courtney Cox and vs. Villanova Dirvin, Michael Gordon, Olivia Wilkes will Armando Moss, Will Oswald, impact the team, 4/15 Maddie Day and Carolyn Stewart but MacDonald is @ Cincinnati and senior Natalie Hyde also not worried. earned the award. “These last 4/17-19 The women’s team finished couple years we @ Butler in third place at the Big East have had just a Championships, trailing Villanova great string of and Georgetown. strong leaders and Xavier Newswire 7 Edited by: Patrick E. Phillips [email protected] Arts&Entertainment April 2, 2014 Department of Music & Theatre opens “Avenue Q” Raunchy, puppet musical comedy completes the theater 2013-14 season

By Katherine Colborn credible challenge. They Managing Editor have to tell the story For lovers of musicals like through puppets, which “The Book of Mormon,” Xavier’s is really difficult.” Department of Music and Theatre The cast members will be opening “Avenue Q,” a have been working funny, quirky and delightfully closely with profes- crude coming-of-age story that is sional puppeteer Dylan sure to resonate with students and Shelton. adults alike. “We brought in Described by Director of Dylan Shelton, the cre- Theatre Stephen Skiles as “an ative director at Madcap adult and raunchy Sesame Street,” Puppets, and he did two the production uses puppetry to weeks of work with the enhance its humor, allude to com- students on puppetry mon childhood experiences and skills,” Skiles said. to soften the profanity. Though the students The musical follows Princeton, have been challenged Photo courtesy of wikimedia.org a recent college graduate who with this new dramatic “Avenue Q” won the Tony for Best Musical in 2004. moves into a cheap apartment on medium, Skiles is confi- been involved with various pro- a street called Avenue Q. dent in the cast and its abilities. ductions at Xavier including During his stay, he meets many “We’ve got an unbelievable “Pirates of Penzance,” “Taming new friends and gains a love inter- cast. Everyone brings something of the Shrew,” “Hairspray” and est, all the while searching for his to the table,” Skiles said. this year’s “The Crucible.” place in life. The cast includes many tal- This story is sure to resonate Skiles jokes about the warning ented and experienced students: with many, not only through given to the audience: the show first years Lydia Reagan, Ryan its plot, but in its humor and its contains “strong adult language, O’Toole and Hannah Sheppard, technique. mature content and full frontal sophomores Nick Sherman, Griff The production will open at puppet nudity.” Bludworth, Mary Bond, Maya 7:30 p.m. on April 4 in Gallagher “It’s poignant, but really, really Farhat, Ellen Godbey and Tatum Student Theatre and will run until funny ... We get to do some pretty Hunter, juniors John Rothan and April 12. outrageous stuff,” Skiles said. Alex Spindler and seniors Zach For a schedule and ticket prices “I think it’s a great story, but Julian and Patrick Phillips. visit www.xavier.edu/theatre and Newswire photo by Katherine Colborn for our acting students, it’s an in- Many of these students have click on the “Box Office” link. Tatum Hunter as Lucy the Slut in Xavier University’s “Avenue Q.” -Paid Advertisement- Flyco Management

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Edited by: Andrew Koch April 1, 2014 Things that (Probably) Happened [email protected] Pope visits campus - “Paid” Advertisement - By Tim Wilmes gressive ideas into the Church, has Gallagher Student Center, in the Resident Nice Guy indeed made significant change Conaton Learning Commons with In mid-March, Xavier’s Center around Xavier’s campus. students late at night (although, re- for Faith and Justice (CFJ) made Students and faculty alike have grettably only until 1 a.m.) and at an unprecedented announcement: marveled at the way Pope Francis Sunday mass at 9 a.m. in front of Ad that Pope Francis a crowd of enam- had arrived at Xavier ored churchgoers. University. Though Pope At first, students Francis normally Majorem took this announce- chooses to op- ment as a ruse or erate under the simply as an en- radar, he has be- tertaining form of come somewhat advertising. of a Twitter ce- Dei It wasn’t until lebrity at Xavier, many students start- with many stu- ed noticing changes dents taking self- around campus that ies with the leader Gridiron they started to take of the Church Photo courtesy of lostcosmonaut.livejournal.com the CFJ a little more and tweeting them seriously. with the trending “I’ve been praying “#blessed.” The boys are back, for Alter to be reno- Although the and undefeated since 1972. vated for the past pope has not been four years,” senior seen for a week Becky Seipel told and is suspected The Liberalwire earlier to have gone back Xavier Musketeer this week. “It wasn’t Photo courtesy of de.wikipedia.org to his home in until Pope Francis Students were surprised to find that Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Vatican City, the Varsity Football pope, visited Xavier to celebrate the university’s Catholic heritage. showed up that we Xavier community had some tangible change around has taken his teaching of reaching is still clamoring over his blessed here.” out to the marginalized of society visit to campus. Students and fac- Now recruiting: It seems that the revolution- and put it into action at Xavier. ulty alike can only hope that his ary pope, who has spent his first In following with this prac- next visit will continue to add to 513-555-5555 year changing the perception of tice, the pope has most recently the school’s rich commitment to [email protected] Catholicism and introducing pro- been spotted at the pool tables in Jesuit ideals. On-campus pub faces Yeti found in Alter Hall crude typo fallout By Alex Spindler meal. Professional Muppet However, many felt disgusted Students and faculty alike re- and dirty after sampling food main aghast at the tragic misspell- from a restaurant with such a dis- ing of Ryan’s Pub, a popular eat- tasteful title. ery on the basement floor of the “I used to love coming to Gallagher Student Center. Ryan’s,” Johnny Musketeer, one of After shutting its doors follow- the many who attended Ryan’s for ing the end of the 2013 school the opening ceremony, said. “But year, many anticipated the res- now I just feel like it has been in- taurant’s reopening under new fected. I hope the university will management and with new menu do what’s right and trim up the in- options. accurate spelling before the wrong However, after parting ways person sees it.” with Andy’s Mediterranean, the Others were just simply too owners of Ryan’s Pub have found confused to even venture inside. that their title reveal has left many “At first, I thought it said ‘pu- disgusted, with a few others be- bescent,’ like for teenagers,” first- coming strangely aroused. year Sally Walker said. “So I didn’t Contractors working on the Alter Hall renovation were surprised to find a yeti (above) sleeping in a classroom. Headquarters for the even bother.” By Justin Worthing with the guy or even just trick it to the awoken yeti charged madly “Restaurant Title Manufacturing Amid all the controversy and Devout Catholic leave. So we figured we’d try an from the room before the path Company,” which produced the negative backlash that Ryan’s has Alter Hall renovators removed improvised yeti call.” was completed, consuming bowl signs for Ryan’s Pub, revealed that faced, neighboring restaurants more than just asbestos from the Both McLaughlin and Neal after bowl while McLaughlin and one of its head designers acci- Subway and Blue Gibbon have supposedly empty building this stood outside the classroom for Neal ran for their lives. dentally added an extra “e” to the both seen record spikes in atten- past week. It all started when ren- 20 minutes making a noise they The renovators expected cer- title, resulting in a grotesque dis- dance for the past few weeks. ovators Bud McLaughlin and Lou described as “a wookiee convers- tain doom until Father Albert tortion of the name and its image Even the Ignatian Station, Neal discovered a furry, 7-foot-tall ing with a duck.” Bischoff, S.J. (“Fr. B.”), suddenly to consumers. dubbed by some students as the yeti sleeping in one of the third To this, the yeti was unrespon- intervened. He fed the yeti with “I’ve never been in such a hairy “Inconvenience Store,” has no- floor classrooms. sive, so Neal recommended trying yet another Skyline bowl and re- situation,” Marvin J., new manager ticed the great disdain that stu- The yeti was surrounded by a more “chili-based” approach vealed that he had been taking for Ryan’s, said. “I didn’t mean for dents and faculty now have to- dozens of empty Skyline Chili instead. care of the yeti ever since it made that ‘e’ to show up in Ryan’s Pub. wards Ryan’s. bowls, Kroger bags and Whole “While Bud kept making the Alter its home in late December. I apologize to anyone that we’ve “I personally think Ryan’s is Foods bags. Plates of cafeteria yeti call,” Neal said. “I drove out Fr. B., McLaughlin and Neal offended.” the pits,” May Onaze, an em- food were also present, but ap- to Skyline and bought about 50 eventually removed the yeti from The restaurant’s opening day ployee at the Subway in Gallagher, peared untouched. bowls of chili.” campus and placed him in a safe festivities were organized to pro- said. “While the workers there are After immediately demanding Neal also remarked that he government facility to keep stu- vide food, music and fun to any- definitely bright-eyed and bushier a pay raise, McLaughlin and Neal will be purchasing a new car soon dents safe. one who entered. Organizers than us, and, quite frankly, they began plotting ways to remove thanks to a few untimely sudden “We still have a lot of ques- hoped it would be a joyous occa- smell worse.” the yeti so renovations could stops on the drive back. tions,” McLaughlin said. “Like sion that would bring families in Steep competition, mudsling- continue. McLaughlin and Neal then ‘how did the yeti get here?’ or ‘who the Xavier community (as well as ing statements and a dreaded “Neither of us have ever met a lined up the bowls in a path from else knew about its presence?’ But those in surrounding neighbor- name change gone wrong have left yeti before,” McLaughlin said. “We the entrance of the yeti’s room to we’re just happy we can continue hoods) together for a wholesome Ryan’s, quite literally, on bottom. had no idea how to communicate one of Alter’s exits. Unfortunately renovations safely now.” Xavier Liberalwire A-3 Edited by: Meredith Francis April 1, 2014 [email protected] BuzzWire 7 Reasons why Xavier is actually list-worthy Xavier University is, like, literally the best. We deserve our own list. Here is a random compilation of reasons why this college is the Harvard of southwestern Ohio.

BY MEREDITH FRANCIS 4. We have really affordable tuition. Ron Paul E nthusiast 1. We have luxurious, energy-efficient facilities.

Photo courtesy of hercampus.com I'll just get an on-campus job! No? There aren't any? 5. It's easy to access all of campus.

Newswire photo by Mac Schroeder We'll keep Alter. We'll tear it down. Okay, we'll just rennovate it.

2. A Manresa Move Crew will hail your arrival with screams as you arrive on your first day.

Photo courtesy of memegenerator.net Hope you lifted some of the broken weights at O'Connor. 6. We have a house with feral cats .

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Photo courtesy of digitaltrends.com Welcome to Xavier, where we're aggressively peppy. Photo courtesy of memegenerator.net Run, first years! Run! 3. We don't need Greek Life to have fun. 7. We have a strong committment to Jesuit values.

Photo courtesy offacebook.com We just need a famous comedian to attend our parties to Photo courtesy of memegenerator.net make them fun. When was the last time you went to mass? BuzzWire: the future of jourRalisffl memes and list-making. A-4 Xavier Liberalwire Edited by: Andrew Koch April 1, 2014 Just the “Facts” [email protected] Business school takes Big East to change name By Andrew koch spective first rounds of play, with “Maybe now Daddy (Creighton Disney Princess No. 12 seed Xavier losing to No. coach Greg McDermott) will love massiveBy Tim Wilmes budgettold The Liberalwire. cuts After underwhelming perfor- 12 seed NC State in First Four me.” Resident Nice Guy Meanwhile, the other Xavier- mances by its men’s basketball play and No. 11 seed Providence Likewise, Big East teams Several have recently been affiliated schools are running ram- teams in postseason play, the Big had difficulty performing in the swirling out of Xavier University’s pant with excess spending now East Conference will be changing NIT. No. 1 seed St. John’s lost Williams College of Business that the business school has freed its name to the “Medium East.” in the first round to No. 8 seed (WCB) that various deans within up some funds. Organizers, excited by the con- Robert Morris, while No. 4 seed the school have been complaining The theology department in ference’s new structure and inde- Georgetown lost to No. 1 seed of a severe lack of resources. the College of Arts & Sciences, pendence from schools like the Florida State in the second round. Limited financial backing for instance, has installed a mas- University of Cincinnati and the Between the two tournaments, seems to have hit Xavier’s busi- sive, multi-television screen inside University of Louisville, spent the the Big East posted a 3-6 record in ness school especially hard in the Hinkle Hall to track Pope Francis summer and most of the season postseason play. By comparison, past few months. all hours of the day, even when lauding the Big East as among the the Atlantic 10 Conference, which Students have been shivering in the building is locked. great power conferences in col- is considered a “mid-major” con- the WCB during cold winter days Similarly, the social work de- lege basketball. ference that Xavier and Dayton Photo courtesy of espn.com due to the building’s heated floor partment in the College of Social “Nothing in the history of col- left for the Big East, sent six being out of use for budgeting Sciences, Health & Education has legiate play will compare to what in the Round of 64. teams to the Big Dance this year reasons. Luckily, many students installed a 24-hour ticker of any this conference will accomplish,” Even Villanova and Creighton, and posted the same record. are able to stay warm in their hur- social injustice that occurs within former commissioner Steven two teams consistently ranked in “They told us we would be part ried attempt to find open seating the Cincinnati area. Buckets said in an interview in the AP top 15 during the regular of something big, but that doesn’t and study rooms throughout the Appallingly, reports have indi- July. “The world will know that season, bowed out early in the seem to be the case,” Butler mas- building. cated that despite the academic the Catholic Seven mean business, tournament. In the Round of 32, cot Bucky the Bulldog said. Bucky The lack of available resources worth of the ticker, social work and they will bow before us.” No. 2 seed Villanova lost to No. was last seen wearing a Dayton has even extended to non-mone- majors walk by it every day with- Despite the leadership’s enthu- 7 Connecticut while No. 6 seed Flyers jersey. tary concerns, such as the college’s out even glancing at the illustrious siasm, the Big East sent only four Baylor beat No. 3 seed Creighton “We’re always looking for new public image and aesthetic appeal. machine. teams to the NCAA tournament by a margin of 30 points. ways to make the Medium East Due to recent cuts, the WCB has “It’s just not right,” an anony- and another two to the National The blow was especially felt the best of the okay conferences barred students from using the mous dean from the business Invitational Tournament (NIT). by Creighton senior forward in basketball,” Pope Francis said. third floor rooftop lounge area. school said. “In fact, it’s waste- “We may have overestimated the Doug McDermott, considered When asked if the conference “In order to appeal to savvy ful. The other colleges not only conference’s ability to perform,” one of the best players in college would be inviting the University businesspeople who might want need to start thinking about sus- newly-appointed Commissioner basketball. of Dayton, a team that advanced to rent the area out every few tainability but collaboration with Pope Francis said. “But there’s al- “Douggy had it coming,” to the Elite Eight in this year’s months, we need to keep out riff- other schools at Xavier. Hogging ways next year, I guess.” Goober McDermott, Doug’s old- tournament, to join the confer- raff like students or, worse, non- all of the funding — now that’s Xavier and Big East Champion er brother and mascot at the only ence, Pope Francis laughed and majors,” an anonymous source injustice.” Providence both lost in their re- Chuck E. Cheese in Omaha, said. said, “Please.” SAC to host grand balls XU students report feeling “#blessed” By Meredith Francis endeavor, adding a supplemental Ron Paul Enthusiast hashtag to express her gratitude. A recent survey of student “Finally, I successfully pulled wellness on campus has revealed open the heavy doors in Smith! that many students are feeling #blessed #weightlifting #thank- #blessed. sOConnor,” Williams’ tweet said. According to the survey results, Senior Robert Dakotaton also roughly 83 percent of students uses #blessed in a number of his have, at one point in the last 24 tweets. A recent tweet read, “Party hours, felt #blessed. at my house with all my bros on The study, which combined an Tuesday. Love my bros. Like liter- email survey and close monitor- ally wut is school. Lol. #blessed.” ing of truly captivating student Dakotaton also tweeted #blessed tweets, is one of many designed later that evening after a success- to improve on-campus life and ful bowel movement. morale. Bellarmine Chapel is hoping A spokesman for Xavier be- to benefit from the frequent use lieves that this is great progress of the hashtag. In last Sunday’s 4 for the university. However, he p.m. mass, Father B. catered to the expressed disappointment that young, social media-savvy con- Newswire photo by Andrew Matsuhita another hashtag was not being Xavier students, like those above, are excited to let loose as they practice their moves for the big SAC balls. gregation when he #blessed the utilized more. Eucharist. By Lydia Rogers come up with two related themes Students will be encouraged to let “We were hoping to see more The survey also revealed a Hide-and-Seek Champion for each night. it all hang out for a night of care- students tweeting about their day common trend that many students The spring semester has been The first SAC ball will be a free, yet responsible, fun. using #magis to represent their tweeted #blessed after the Hoff making its way to a close and the more sleek and elegant event. For the first ball, there will be daily show of greatness,” the Dining Commons served popular Student Activities Council (SAC) “Those who choose to attend a DJ serving out beats with a bit spokesman said. “For example, items such as M&M cookies or has recently dropped the news should aim for a more glamorous, more bounce, and the room will we would love to see a tweet that potato bowls. that it will be putting together two Hollywood look,” an excited SAC be cleared of all tables so students reads, ‘Got an A- on my econom- Junior Michelle Johnson com- formal dances to ring in the end member said. “We are hoping for will have enough space on the ics exam. #magis.’ Hopefully stu- posed a tweet regarding this topic of the school year. the first night to be a more pol- dance floor. dents will get this trending.” that read, “Recently failed all my On the evenings of April 4 and ished and well-groomed sort of “I think the second night will Despite the university’s wishes classes and tripped up the Elet 5, SAC will be holding a pair of ball.” be a bit more crazy,” the SAC to get #magis up and running, steps, but I still feel so #blessed balls open to all Xavier students. There will be a buffet, which member said. “With the great mu- #blessed is running strong both that the cafeteria served sesame SAC will be transforming a Cintas will offer premium selections of sic and dancing, I expect this ball in student sentiment and on social chicken today.” Center banquet hall into ballroom creamy pasta dishes and an as- to be a sweaty one.” media. Student tweets include top- Surprisingly, few #blessed fit for two nights fully loaded for sortment of meatballs. There will SAC hopes that the dances will ics ranging from lunch to weekend tweets featured things for which fun. also be live music from the local be successful so that they may be festivities. The survey also revealed students should actually be grate- This is the first time SAC will band, The Roasted Hazelnuts, to able to host similar events in the that students are feeling #blessed ful. For example, the survey found be holding these kinds of balls so set a classy and tasteful tone for years to follow. for occurrences that range from no tweets reading “Going to an close together, so it plans on mak- the evening. If students are interested in little to no importance. expensive school that my parents ing them really swinging events for The second SAC ball will fol- attending either one of the balls, First-year student Casey are paying for. #blessed” or “I all involved. The decoration team low the Hollywood theme, but SAC will be giving out wristbands Williams expressed her excite- have healthcare, running water has decided to go all out and has will be more of a club style setup. on April 3. ment after a successful on-campus and clothing. #blessed.” Xavier Liberalwire A-5 Edited by: Taylor Fulkerson [email protected] B*tch*ng April 1, 2014 Staff editorial: why we matter We at the Newswire are deeply ily interested in feeding our own committed to being productive egos. As a staff, we enjoy nothing members of society. As such, we more than seeing our own names believe it is not only our duty to in print. provide a high-quality publication Just as the rest of the media each week, but also to improve does, we attempt to provide the our chances of getting jobs at university with the most sensa- some point. tionalized and emotional news we Ultimately, there is nothing can, as we know that it is the only more American than helping to way to gain readership in a soci- build the economic strength of ety uninterested in print journal- our great nation. As ardent patri- ism, or any journalism in general, ots, that means we must focus on really. joining the work force, being as So we just want you to know, professional as possible and not Xavier: this is about us, not you. getting sidetracked by silly things Our goals are getting out of that provide no real value to life Cincinnati, Ohio, frankly, and like theater, poetry, philosophy or we’re not going to let you hold most of the subjects mandated by us back. We’re here to get ahead. the Core. We hope to use the university as a Though we claim to be working stepping stone for our futures and to both be a voice of and for the maintain the standards set by the Newswire last-minute sketch by Digba “Digs” Coker Xavier community, we are primar- rest of the mainstream media. The charity of others in Norwood Canadian students demonstrate radical commitment to Christian service in week-long trip A large, white, 12-person pas- to back home. and months for this moment. elaborate plans to construct a new the end of the week after seeing senger van could be found last “With crippling student debt, Although they ran out of time to deck for this unfortunate group them on several occasions. Some week in front of Bellarmine our American counterparts clearly read the proper educational mate- of Xavier students. of the students were saddened Circle. Twelve wide-eyed, young need our help,” Jacques said. “We rials on Cincinnati, Norwood and One afternoon, I was honored that they had to leave their home university students piled out of have to help these students to Xavier, they remained firm in their to be with this distinguished group away from home in the basement the van each afternoon sporting live more wholesome lives, even conviction to make a difference. of individuals as they embarked of Husman Hall. These young, professionally designed T-shirts in the face of almost nonexistent The service project for their on the challenge of removing an civic-minded students had only labeled “Vacations for a Better public transportation and mass- week took place at two lucky old deck behind a student house halfway finished the deck, after all. World.” This group of Canadian produced, genetically modified Xavier students’ homes. and replacing it with a new, stylish While they wished they could stay university students decided to food!” “Student housing in Norwood one, similar to one you might find longer, their week was over. spend its spring break in the exot- This attitude of self-gift is is dilapidated and in poor condi- in the upscale parts of Montréal. It was an absolute pleasure on ic location of Cincinnati, learning what we need more of in today’s tion compared to our nice apart- Although they forgot to consult my part to meet young people about the trials and tribulations of world. the students of the home who who would give up their spring the American student. This courageous group was were at work and class that day, break to make a difference in the The exemplary group of in- absolutely remarkable in that they Service they knew these students would world. If only we at Xavier had dividuals drove all the way from chose — and out of their own trip offers surely appreciate their service a program like this, we might be Montréal, Canada, and lived in the free will — to eat solely ramen construction project. able to build a better world too! basement of Husman Hall for the noodles and peanut butter and jel- compassionate As the work day was approach- past week. Only a few members of ly sandwiches for the week. They ing its end, the students returned the group spoke English. The ma- believed this was the best way they care to Xavier and found that their deck had jority only spoke French, yet they could be in solidarity with Xavier students been removed. But when it came were filled with fervor when they students. to communicating the construc- discussed how they planned to After its trip to the local grocery ments back in Montréal, so we tion plan, the language barrier “make a difference” and “change store, the group piled back into hope to improve their living became only a slight obstacle. The the world.” their bus and headed towards its conditions,” Site Leader Chloé student volunteers were more fo- On their first day, the group service site. As the students rode Lefevre said. cused on taking cute pictures with members went to the local Kroger around Norwood in their van, Though none of these stu- their construction tools to let their in Norwood. One student, Jacques they took photographs and quick- dents had ever used power tools families know how devoted they Dubois, agreed to be interviewed. ly uploaded them to Facebook and only a few had ever touched were to creating a better world, Brendan Kelly is a privileged, “It was truly a cultural experi- and Twitter so that their friends a hammer, they were able to make even in Norwood, Ohio, and they wanna-be rapper from the glorious, ence I will never forget,” he said. and family could wish them good knew everything would be okay in all-American suburbs of Washington, He could not believe how the luck and pray for their safety. The the end. D.C. He is majoring in a degree he will quality of food was so poor in “Vacations for a Better World” I was able to catch back up with probably never use, like, at all, in his comparison to what he was used group had planned for months “Vacations for a Better World” at future job patronizing poor people. A-6 Xavier Liberalwire Edited by: Tim Wilmes April 1, 2014 Sporting Games [email protected] XU Intramural All Stars clinch Final Four spot By Kyle Isaacs tee descended upon O’Connor March 31. swoon. Complementing Kelly on second-half points. Resident Cheesehead Sports Center this week for a play- After a hard-fought battle be- the outside was sharpshooting se- Attempts to interview Harris The NCAA tournament is in game to the Final Four. tween the two teams, the senior- nior guard Ian Kerley, who gained after the game were all for naught chock full of surprises year in and The decision was met with laden group punched their ticket campus-wide acclaim during his since he was surrounded by year out, but the ultimate twist praise by pundits across the na- to Dallas behind a resounding 75- freshman year following a 3-on-3 adoring fans looking to get his came this year, just days before tion, who commended the 53 win. championship on the outdoor autograph. the Final Four. committee’s choice to select basketball courts. The seniors will be heading to With three senior-laden teams in experienced teams from Kelly and Kerley Dallas this weekend to face off the Florida Gators, the Wisconsin the Xavier University in- together contributed with the Wisconsin Badgers on Badgers and the Connecticut tramural sports program 32 points, carrying Saturday night. Huskies, the selection committee to compete for a trip to the team to an early Unfortuantely for the newest decided the competition would be North Texas for the first-half lead. Final Four team, the quick sched- better on Saturday if they includ- Final Four. The seniors strug- ule change has not been favorable ed one more experienced, veteran The two squads, gled out of the gate for some members, who will be team. handpicked by the players in in the second half but were unable to make the long-distance As a result, the Kentucky the intramural league, faced rescued by the heroic performance trip. Wildcats, who were led mostly by off under the dubious title of the The roster included savvy veter- of senior wing Chris Harris. The potential for a depleted freshman players, were removed Intramural All-Star Game. A squad ans such as Brendan Kelly, a senior Harris, the suave ladies’ man roster did little to dampen the spir- from the field. In order to find a full of seniors played against a forward with low-post moves that with a smooth jumper, picked up its of Kerley, who noted that, if replacement team, the commit- team of juniors in O’Connor on would make Doug McDermott the scoring load and netted 24 necessary, “we’ll play with four.” Third Miller brother speaks out: Redford to Globetrotters Dayton tournament success due to Xavier-less A-10 By Adam Tortelli According to Jimbo Miller, third Championship. Getting steam- Believeland Hopeful brother of Elite Eight coaches rolled by your biggest rival just With the Final Four set to take Sean at Arizona (formerly Xavier) deflates your entire season. It’s action this weekend, it is time to and Archie for Dayton, the Flyers’ hard to recover,” an anonymous recap one of March Madness’ big- success comes from not having to former Flyer forward stated. gest stories. For the entire Xavier play the Musketeers twice this sea- Dayton is rumored to join the community, it was tough to see ri- son, as in years past. Big East in the next few years, but val Dayton make a run to the Elite “Of course Xavier’s the reason it is hard to envision the Flyers Eight. why they never played this well in openly accepting to duel after However, Xavier Nation the past,” Miller said. “It definitely deep tournament success with a should take great pride in this run. takes a toll on your team when Xavier-less schedule. Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita you base your season on avoiding Former XU guard Redford didn’t chicken out when the Globetrotters called. embarrassment from your I-75 By Nick McGill After hearing of this im- rival.” The Franchise pressive feat, the world-famous Xavier’s move to the Big East Throughout the men’s basket- Harlem Globetrotters reportedly resulted in the two teams not fac- ball season, former Xavier sharp- contacted Redford in an attempt ing each other for the first time in shooter Brad Redford has fre- to sign him to a contract. 68 years. quently returned to Cintas Center The Globetrotters acknowl- “Archie hates to admit it, but to serve as the spokesperson edged Redford’s impressive when you look at the facts, why for fan interaction during home shooting and knack for pleasing couldn’t Dayton make it this far games. the crowd. in years past? When the weight Perhaps the highlight of the It is suspected that Redford of not getting beaten around by games for many fans was the Penn will leave behind everything here big brother X twice a year is taken Station half-court shot, when in the Xavier community to tour off your shoulders, it gives you a Redford would bring a fan on to with the successful basketball en- world of endless opportunities.” the court with a chance to sink a tertainment franchise. “Being the youngest, Archie is half-court shot and win free Penn “After all that we have seen always trying to be like Sean and Station for a year. Redford do for us here at Xavier, you could see that all year,” Miller Without fail, the fans would it clearly is time for Brad to branch said. “The only difference is that miss miserably, while Redford out and share his talents all over Sean’s small-school success didn’t would always throw up his own the world,” an anonymous fan happen on some fluke hot streak. attempt. said. He did it year after year with good After loosening up his arms Although Xavier Nation will players.” and rolling up his sleeves, Redford certainly miss Redford’s presence “I wish I could have gotten just Photo courtesy of acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com Photo courtesy of zimbio.com hit not one, not two, but three on campus, the time has come for Dayton head coach Archie Miller owes one year without playing Xavier. Former Xavier coach Sean Miller is just consecutive half-court shots in him to move on and pursue a new his success to XU leaving the A-10. We would’ve made the National as confused as the rest of XU Nation. three successive games. path in his career. Chris Mack set to join former player Kenny Frease in Germany By Robert Jamieson ing targeted as the next coach of Draft, hasn’t surprised many game against the MHP Riesen of Oddsmaker Wake Forest. Xavier fans. Mack is a quality can- Ludwisburg. Many rumors have been flying This news, coupled with soph- didate, having coached as an assis- Fans can only speculate as to around that Xavier basketball’s omore guard Semaj Christon an- tant at Wake Forest from 2004-09, why Mack would make this sig- head coach, Chris Mack, was be- nouncing his entry into the NBA and will be without Christon next nificant geographic and profes- year. sional change, but many rumors However, news has recently are circling that without star guard surfaced that will surely shock Christon, Mack needed a new Xavier Nation. Though it was leader to focus his coaching strat- no surprise that Mack should be egy around. targeted by Wake Forest, Xavier’s Though Frease was not always five-year head coach announced the lockdown center Xavier fans that he will instead be accepting expected him to be, he finished the position of head basketball his Xavier career in style, leading coach for the Artland Dragons to the Musketeers to a Sweet 16 ap- join former Xavier center Kenny pearance in the 2011-12 season. Frease in Germany. It seems that either Mack be- Though the terms of the deal lieves that this star power still ex- have not yet been released, it ap- ists in Frease’s game, or he’s an pears that Mack will join the even bigger fan of bratwurst and Dragons for their upcoming schnitzel than previously thought. Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita Xavier Liberalwire A-7 Edited by: My-name’s-not Rick (useless contact info here) Such Arts, Many Entertainment April 1, 2014 Xavier Junior cast as “Peter Pan” Liberalwire Campus News Editor to star as Peter Pan By P-Phips Honorary Squirrelfriend Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have been flooded with responses about the announcement of the title role for NBC’s next live televised produc- tion of “Peter Pan.” Our very own Campus News Editor Andrew Koch will wear the ex- tremely tight, green pants and soar on the big screen. While the likes of Justin Bieber, Zac Efron and Bill Murray have been considered for the part of Andrew Koch has already been nominated for the Golden Globe Award and stuff. the boy who never grows found a star.” agreed to happily give a portion up, upon seeing Koch’s audition The auditors were primarily of his earnings to Xavier’s next tape, NBC knew it had found its caught by his majestic hair and March Gladness. perfect Peter Pan. ability to reenact every part of When questioned about his “It was a match made in heav- “Mean Girls” by himself. newfound glory, Koch only had en,” one of the auditors said. Koch has not let the instant one thing to say, “You’re a crook, “When Andrew belted ‘Let it fame go to his head. Captain Hook.” Go’ while simultaneously editing He has already been signing au- The airing date for NBC’s InDesign layouts, we knew we had tographs around campus and has “Peter Pan” is still TBA. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope... it’s Andrew as Peter Pan in NBC’s next live musical. Director of Theatre Stephen Skiles interviewed again Guinness Book of World Records dubs him “Most Interviewed Individual in Collegiate press” By not Patrick Phillips Not the Arts & Entertainment Editor two floors to Skiles’ office in the dark corners of Gallagher Student Director of Theatre Stephen Center. Skiles has received acknowledge- From hosting widely attended ment from the Guinness Book of play readings and teaching every- World Records for being the most one’s fine arts credit requirements, interviewed individual by colle- Skiles has enjoyed being the source giate press alive. for artistic journalism. On an almost biweekly sched- Skiles came in second place for ule, the Xavier Liberalwire has fre- another accolade: for the number quented Skiles’ office to scrounge of times the same photo has been for anything to fill the Arts & used for public press. Entertainment pages. However, he lost the first-place “It’s been an honor to be in- title to men’s basketball. terviewed half-a-million times for the Liberalwire. I plan to hold onto this record for quite some time,” Skiles said. Being the most available and ready individual to talk to about all things theatrical at Xavier, the Xavier Liberalwire has enjoyed the convenience of walking down Photos courtesy of xavier.edu Xavier Players to put on “Wicked” By Patrice Entitlement Quirky Theatre Major in Gallagher Student Center, club Chenoweth said. members are excited and up for The club is also planning to With the success of Xavier the challenge. take liberties with the costume Players’ first non-student written, “We have a lot of fresh ideas,” design. Having the most limit- published production of “And club member Idena Chenoweth ed budget of any club at Xavier Then There Were None,” the club said. University, Xavier Players board is excited to announce its second “Instead of flying, we plan members have made the decision major production for the 2014-15 on having Elphaba crowd surf to cut back on costs by not buying season: “Wicked.” through the audience. We think green body paint for Elphaba. “Wicked” follows the untold that it will be a fun, interactive “We really feel that Elphaba’s story of the Wicked Witch of the moment of the show.” greenness is a minor aspect of the West, Elphaba, through past and The club has also decided that show, so we are just going to take present events of “The Wizard of instead of using a full orchestra, it out of the entire production,” Oz.” backup music will be provided by Chenoweth said. Though the technical elements a single recorder. If you are interested in audi- of Stephen Schwartz’ Tony- “One of our club members has tioning for “Wicked,” informa- winning musical seem impos- practiced a total of five minutes tion will probably be released and sible for a club that’s stuffed into already, so we’re confident he’ll reposted on Facebook multiple what used to be a supply closet be ready for the performance,” times. Junior Alex Spindler practicing his audition for Xavier Players’ “Wicked.” A-8 Xavier Liberalwire Edited by: Hollis Conners April 1, 2014 Fluffy Pretty Things [email protected]

By Hollis Conners From The Queen of Fandoms Muggle to Magic Xavier is on the fast track to becoming an American School of Magic Recent investigations have indicated be considered Biology II because it is for prefects. The Commons will be for a large number of Muggle-born witch- significantly more enjoyable than regular students who choose to not be associ- es and wizards residing in Cincinnati. biology. ated with a house (even though that is Along with several other Xavier faculty History of Magic will be an optional totally lame). members, Dr. Jodi Wyett will be leaving class that can be taken for history credit Points will be kept and a competi- her position as an English professor in and a requirement for history majors in tion between houses will take place. order to dedicate her time to convert- order to truly see how magic affected the Points can be earned by answering ing Xavier University into an American shaping of our world. teachers’ questions correctly, help- school of magic. The nursing major will be turned into ing around the school and being the Though Europe has many schooling a healing major so that cures to magi- Chosen One. Points can be lost by mis- options for those showing promise of cal diseases such as Spattergroit will be behaving in class, sneaking off to drink magical talent, the United States has only found. Better healing methods will be Firewhiskey and Butterbeer underage one known school in Salem, Mass. The implemented and instead of wasting and being the Chosen One. school’s history dates back to the Salem time with casts for broken bones; The final major change is that Witch Trials of teaching dark magic to a quick charm or two can m a k e there will not be a basketball team at protect themselves against Muggles who the bone as good as new. Amergwarts. The roof will be removed were attempting to reveal their existence. C h a r m s from Cintas Center, and it will be con- As a result, most witches and wizards in will be consid- verted into a Quidditch Pitch for the our country are unable to receive a magi- ered a fine houses to compete in. There will be a Photo courtesy of cal education. arts class since it tournament among the houses every Dr. Jodi Wyett After discovering the focuses on the transformation year, and the winner will earn their vast num- of inanimate objects into ex- house not only points, but honor, glory ber of traordinary things that dance, and the right to show off for up to a witches sing and change colors. week after the final match. Dr. Jodi Wyett trying out the latest and wizards i n Defense Against the Dark Students who do not agree with witch fashions from Madam the surrounding area, Wyett decided it Arts will become a business elective the decision to get rid of basketball Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions. was time for them to truly embrace their to prevent corporate companies from are encouraged to watch a game of magical abilities. She received approval sucking out souls like a dementor at a Quidditch. from the International Magical Board sporting event. “It’s way better than basketball of Education to officially change Xavier Wyett will teach Transfiguration, as a and people are actually allowed to into a magical school by 2015 and re- new English elective. This will be a great fly,” Roonil Wazlib, a wizarding - stu name it “Amergwarts.” class for English majors, since they are dent from Hogwarts said. “I believe The first step will be changing the exceptionally good at making minute Quidditch will make Amergwarts a true core. Although Muggle classes will re- details more important than what they part of the magical community.” main options for students, they will really are. In order to begin modifications, all also be required to take magical classes In addition to new classes, dorms will buildings on campus will be remod- in order to graduate. The core curricu- be turned into school houses to create eled after the castles of England. The lum will be loosely based on the core a sense of camaraderie among students. buildings will look similar to Hinkle of popular British wizarding school, Even though Amergwarts does not have Hall, which is already known as the Hogwarts, but there will be differences the same founders as Hogwarts, the “Hogwarts Building” by current stu- to set Amerogwarts apart. founders’ names will be used for simplic- dents. Towers will be added to all Potions will be considered an ad- ity’s sake. houses for the students to sleep in and vanced form of chemistry due to the Brockman will become Slytherin, all buildings will have an owl perch for vast knowledge required to not blow Kuhlman will become Hufflepuff, communication throughout campus. things up; Care of Magical Creatures will Buenger will become Ravenclaw and also Wyett plans to start these changes house Quidditch players, and Husman immediately. For those who believe will become Gryffindor. Fenwick, due this will take a long time, keep in mind to its luxuriousness, will provide housing this will be a school of magic, and it will probably only take five minutes.

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