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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]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CV Issue 20 Xavier University since 1915 February 6, 2019 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Nicotine ban up for debate again A proposed change to university policy would prohibit all smoking, tobacco and nicotine products on campus and rely on collective enforcement

BY RYAN KAMBICH proposal. Opinions & Editorials Editor “One of my biggest con- cerns is the rift that will form A proposed change to uni- between students and staff versity policy could mean members, because staff mem- Xavier will become a smoke-, bers are the ones who are tobacco- and nicotine-free smoking more so than stu- campus by the start of next dents,” Peters said. “Students semester. The policy would already treat staff members prohibit the use, sale or distri- very poorly, and I think that bution of all tobacco products having ‘no smoking’ signs and nicotine delivery systems furthers the rift, especial- — including vaporizers and ly among people for whom JUUL devices — on all prop- smoking has been a longtime erty leased or owned by Xavi- habit. er, according to documents “I like the fact that this is provided to the Student Gov- all a part of a wellness cam- ernment Association (SGA). Newswire photo by Jeff Richardson paign, I think that’s a really A proposed change to university policy would make Xavier a smoke-, tobacco- and nicotine-free campus by the During the Jan. 28 SGA start of the Fall 2019 semester. The proposal will take effect on July 1 if it receives administrative approval. good place to put it. But I also meeting, Chief Student Af- think this is coming as more fairs Officer Dr. Dave Johnson, According to Perme, the dent pushback, as I saw first- she said, referencing the cur- of a PR tactic rather than ad- Dean of Students Jean Griffin efforts began again in earnest hand in 2016, or student am- rent restrictions about smok- dressing a pressing need on and Associate Vice President on the administrative side. bivalence.” ing on campus. “My ques- campus.” for Human Resources Connie “In the last year and a half Throughout the policy- tion is, if the existing policy At the SGA meeting, Perme spoke with senators there has been a coordinated making process, the positions isn’t enforced or even known Perme explained that the de- to introduce a draft of the focus on wellbeing through of other universities in Ohio about, how will a new smoke- layed implementation of the proposal. The change will re- the Wellbeing Steering Com- and Association of Jesu- free policy be enforced?” policy until July 1 is designed quire administrative approval mittee and the Employee and it Colleges and Universities According to documents to afford students, faculty and in the coming weeks and, if Student Wellbeing Commit- schools were reviewed, Perme provided to SGA, the policy staff who smoke ample time approved, would take effect on tees,” she said. “They felt that said. As of November 2017, provides for enforcement in to adjust their habits or find July 1, 2019, prior to the start now was the right time to join 2,082 universities and col- stating “All members of the the support they need to quit. of the Fall 2019 semester. the hundreds of other schools leges throughout the United Xavier community are en- “Providing cessation sup- The last major push for a that are 100 percent smoke-, States had smoke-free policies couraged and empowered to port to those who are inter- smoke-free campus came in tobacco- and nicotine-free.” in place, according to a recent identify and address those ested in making a change is the fall of 2016 and emanat- The policy did not go un- report by the Center for Dis- in violation of this Policy.” one of our highest priorities,” ed mostly from members of contested in its formation ease Control. Furthermore, Griffin suggested that viola- Perme said in a subsequent SGA. Led primarily by for- stages. Ellen Rakowski, a se- 28 colleges and universities tions of the policy would in- interview. “The McGrath mer Senator Bren Mullins, nior and one of four students located in Ohio — including cur warnings spelled out in Health and Wellness Center the association hosted forums who sits on the Student Well- Ohio State University, Miami existing discipline processes has been engaged, and they and surveys to assess student being Committee, explained University and University of instead of more punitive mea- have available resources to views about smoking on cam- that she raised concerns Toledo — have 100 percent sures such as expulsion. The support cessation. Anthem pus. The efforts culminated in when the committee was ap- smoke-free policies in place. aim of enforcing the proposed (Xavier employee’s current a referendum question on the proached about the prospect Senator Robyn Arnould policy would be to promote health care provider) has a 2016 Executive Election bal- of a smoke-free campus. raised concerns about the pol- health rather than to punish number of programs to sup- lot about student preferences “I told them that there was icy’s enforcement on campus. students, Griffin indicated. port cessation. Additionally, surrounding smoking policy not going to be widespread “At least once a week I walk Senator Sam Peters, chair the student and employee Tri- approaches, but momentum student support for a smoke- past Alter Hall and see peo- of the Student Rights and Health wellness coaches will behind the push appeared to free campus,” Rakowski said. ple smoking cigarettes closer Identity Committee, ex- be offering individualized ces- sputter soon afterward. “There would either be stu- than eight feet to the doors,” pressed reservations about the sation coaching.”

In this issue... Campus News, Page 3 World News, Page 5 Op-Ed, Page 6 A&E, Page 11 Get the inside scoop Brick Co ee served its An Eagle Scout reects What did our Features on Xavier’s new police last cup of joe after two on the newly branded Editor think about her chief and when he will years of business in the and co-ed Scouting rst concert in the be spotted on campus. Norwood community. BSA organization. United States? 2 February 6, 2019 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Slime Fridays don’t ‘goop’ around Eighth grader’s fundraiser combined her love for science and giving back Pinciotti explained how Pas- The Head of the lab tor’s program fit into Mon- school, Rosemary Quaranta, tessori schooling. saw Slime Fridays as an ex- “Our whole job as educators ample of the Montessori mis- is to push students towards sion. their passions and help them “I think what we do is we create a better world involv- empower children to see that ing their passions,” Pinciotti they can make a difference, said. “At the adolescent level, and that is exactly what hap- it really looks like student led pened in this case,” Quaran- projects.” ta said. “What we saw was a Pastor shared that her idea 13-year-old who changed the for charitable slime came from world a little bit, and that’s her interest in science and de- what we believe is the power sire to help others. She incor- of children.” porated topics being covered Pastor believes that by par- in class, like compounds and ticipating in Slime Fridays, chemical reactions, to find the students who are gaga for best slime making method. goop could harness creativity Classmates and lab school and build character. staff readily supported Pas- Students including 6-year- tor’s idea, not only providing old Helpful Braun enjoyed materials but also volunteer- being creative while spend- ing after school in to bring the ing time with her friends, and project to life. 8-year-old Sanah Badran was Pastor was surprised to be elated when she realized that, Newswire photo by Brittany Wells receiving so much support but through this activity, she was Serenity Pastor (left), an eighth grader at Xavier’s Montessori Lab School, organized Slime Fridays to raise later realized that the collab- able to help make the patients money for St. Jude’s Hospital. Pastor was helped by lab school students and staff but she did most of the work. oration was necessary for the at St. Jude’s lives a little easier. program to succeed. Beyond Montessori values, BY ALANA HARVEY St. Jude’s Hospital. school’s after-school program While Pastor embraced the Quaranta also believes that 6WDৼ:ULWHU For a $10 donation, lab provided supplies. Slime Fri- support, she still took the pro- the program wholly encom- With the help of Xavi- school students were given days were attended by stu- gram into her own hands by passed Ignatian values. er’s Montessori Lab School’s, materials and assistance to dents of all ages, and even initiating the setup, clean up, “We believe that we are not eighth grader Serenity Pastor make their own slime. Pastor parents got in on the fun. communication with the com- here just to serve ourselves. arranged charitable “Slime presented and organized the Middle school teacher and munity and execution of the Being of service to others is Fridays” and raised $577 for gooey initiative while the lab Montessori professor Tori program each Friday. a piece of who we need to be,” Punxsutawney Phil promised... Spring is around the corner! Stay busy until then.

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“What Justice SGA: Wellness and MuskieTigers: Home SAC: Death by SAC: Ice Skating at Requires” Panel Safety Community Is Where the Heart Is Chocolate Fountain Square Arrupe Overlook Discussion Arrupe Overlook GSC Fenwick Atrium 6 p.m. GSC 6 p.m. 12-3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 SAC: Cancer GOAL: Selma Viewing Awareness Vigil Arrupe Overlook Husman Stage 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. @xaviernewswire Campus News February 6, 2019 3 New Chief of Police coming soon Former Supervisory Special Agent Robert Warfel’s arrival is to be determined

BY CHRISTO FOSSE halt,” Coleman explained. Guest Writer Campus will have to be Robert Warfel will become willing to wait for his arrival. the next Chief of Police for Currently, Warfel is facilitat- the Xavier University Police ing the FBI’s National Acad- Department (XUPD), replac- emy, an intensive 10-week ing Chief Daniel Hect, who course designed for police left the position in September chiefs and other law enforce- 2018. Warfel is committed to ment executives. have a start date ready for the “We want him here, but if police depart- not here, ment by the “He’s a relatively that’s the week of Feb. young guy, and he’s best place 17. for him to Warfel will going to be a long- be,” Cole- later be joined WHUPÀWIRU;DYLHUµ man said. by an Assis- “He’s mak- tant Chief of Police position ing great contacts with law — the first one in Xavier’s enforcement leaders from history. across the country, and it will “He’s a great candidate,” be good for Xavier in the long

Jeffrey Coleman, Vice Pres- term.” Photo courtesy of ybl.org ident of Risk Management. During his tenure at the FBI Supervisory Special Agent Robert Warfel, pictured speaking above, will be Xavier’s next Chief of Police. “He’s a relatively young guy, FBI, Warfel led active shooter Warfel has not yet started because of FBI responsibilities delayed by the 35-day partial government shutdown. and he’s going to be a long- trainings for college campuses term fit for Xavier.” across the country — some- these drills.” ers the past two years. Active sonnel matters, such as train- Warfel served in the FBI thing he seeks to institute at Active shooter training has shooter training was on 2017 ing officers. for 21 years, achieving the Xavier. surged nationwide in recent Student Government Associ- “We really need a strong rank of Supervisory Special “There has been a big push years in response to shoot- ation Executive ticket ASR’s ‘number two’ that will allow Agent. The position was of- at Xavier to have active shoot- ings, particularly those in ed- platform and was discussed at the chief to unplug and spend fered to Warfel in December er training be mandatory for ucational environments. the Executive Debate. some time away,” Coleman 2018 after a 12-week inter- faculty and students,” Cole- GOA’s curriculum has in- Warfel will also oversee said. Having time away ulti- view process. However, due man said. “It’s good that we cluded the FBI endorsed the recruitment process for an mately leads to less burnout tothe partial government have someone with the expe- “Run, Hide, Fight” method for Assistant Chief of Police and for the Chief of Police. shutdown his transition to his rience to lead active shoot- will play a key role in defining Coleman anticipates the new role has been delayed. the role of the nascent po- new Assistant Chief to begin “He was working on some sition. performing duties in late May cases, but after the gov- While Warfel and will use the summer for ernment shutdown, will help clarify additional training, though all of that came to the position, this is not guaranteed. a screech- Coleman Coleman has served as in- ing said he be- terim Chief of Police during lieves the the job search and has been role of pleased with the police de- Assistant partment as they’ve continued Chief of operations. Police “We’ve got two strong lieu- will fo- tenants and three sergeants cus on who have filled in the gaps,” opera- Coleman said. “We’ve been tions that able to keep the ship afloat and emphasize things moving forward. All of community out- the officers at XUPD have re- reach and direct per- ally stepped up.”

Feb. 4 Student Government Association Meeting Recap Follow our social media! First Community Discussion, Empower XU and a nity groups Catch featured articles, see our coolest ‡ The SGA Executives will host their first monthly Community Discussion with ad- pictures and get live coverage of ministrators next Monday at 5:30 p.m. on the ground floor of Gallagher Student Newswire events — all from the Center. ‡ Xavier Students Against Sexual Assault comfort of your own phone. (XSASA) has officially been renamed Em- power XU to better fit their mission. ‡ Dr. Janice Walker, Chief Diversity and Twitter: @XavierNewswire Inclusion Officer, spoke to SGA about accomplishments in the Diversity and Instagram: @Xavier.Newswire Inclusion Strategic Plan, including the enhancement of the Supplier Diversi- ty program where businesses owned by women and minorities are compiled for the university to purchase from. 4 February 6, 2019 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Polar vortex shuts down Midwest Cold causes Xavier to close on Wednesday, delay class on Thursday and Friday

BY SIERRA ROSS assignments were pushed 6WDৼ:ULWHU back, he didn’t think that Last week, the Midwest the closing caused any ma- was hit with frigid tempera- jor problems with his class- tures and wind chills caused es. Since closures were short, by the front of a polar vor- they are not expected to cause tex. Some of the coldest wind problems with academics or chills were reported at -55 university proceedings. degrees in Minnesota and -51 Ernst did, however, ex- degrees in Chicago. perience problems with his A polar vortex is a wide- package delivery. At least 10 spread area of low pressure states halted the delivery of and cold air surrounding both mail last Wednesday, includ- of the earth’s poles. ing Ohio. The system is linked to at “I had a package that was least 21 deaths throughout the guaranteed to come in three country. The brutal tempera- days, but it was delayed by the tures caused the closing of weather,” he said. schools, businesses, govern- Some areas are worried that ment buildings and grounded the abnormally warm weather flights. Temperatures in the after the polar vortex could U.S. dropped to the lowest in cause problems. These include more than 30 years. water main breaks, crumbling Many records were broken, roads and flooded streets. and several areas declared The homeless communi- states of emergency in wake ty was wracked by the cold. of the vortex. Homeless shelters became The dangerously cold tem- overcrowded and unable to peratures extended further take more people in. Some south. Georgia and Florida governments allotted food, witnessed less extreme but Photo courtesy of Flickr shelter and blankets to coun- noticeable drops in tempera- Temperatures dropped to sub-zero levels last week as the Midwest experienced a polar vortex. There were wind teract the effects. ture. chills reported as low as -55 degrees, and places like Chicago were colder than both Siberia and Antartica. Temperatures are forecast- The polar vortex caused a offices were closed and class- rapidly rise over the weekend. games out in the yard (on Sun- ed to be the polar opposite full closure of Xavier on Jan. es were canceled, the caf re- “It was really nice to walk day). I got to do some of my this week. Highs this week are 30 and early morning closures mained open. As long as he out of my room and realize I homework outside because it expected to be in the 40s-60s. on the Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. didn’t linger outside and went needed sunglasses instead of was so nice,” Ernst said. This is a more than 60-degree First-year business unde- straight to where he was sup- my winter coat,” Ernst said. After seeing the campus on difference from the 20-below- cided major Eric Ernst de- posed to go, it was fine, Ernst Students took advantage Sunday, no one would expect zero temperatures recorded scribed the cold as bearable added. of the warm weather on Sun- the bitter cold of the days be- last week. Temperatures are but said he “wouldn’t stay out- The cold didn’t last for day afternoon. fore to return. expected to drop again next side for very long.” Although long. Temperatures started to “There were people playing Though many of Ernst’s week. Week in Review Phil’s prediction, a town with no names and an eating bear • What appeared an ordi- • Hilgermissen, Germany, • A proposed law in Hawaii   nary sinkhole turned out a town of approximately would raise the minimum to be a tunnel leading to 2,200 residents, will con- age to buy cigarettes to a bank, Florida Public tinue to forego naming its 100 by the year 2024, ef- Works employees discov- streets, according to the fectively banning them ered. The FBI is currently results of a recent ref- across the state. “You are   investigating the tunnel, erendum. The town has taking people who are Jan. 31, 9:35 a.m. — which measures about 50 never had street names, enslaved from a horrif- Xavier Police assisted Res-    feet long and three feet in only house numbers, and ic addiction and freeing idence Life with a room diameter (Jan. 31). 60 percent of voters said people from horrific en- search in Brockman Hall. A   they wanted it to stay slavement,” Richard Cre- fictitious ID was confiscated • Punxsutawney Phil has that way (Feb. 4). agan, the bill’s creator, and Residence Life will fol- Not a lot spoken — he did not see said (Feb. 5). low up. happened this his shadow, so spring will • Looking for a cheap beer? week, OK? arrive early this year. The You’ll have to head to • A meth overdose, not Feb. 1, 10:16 a.m. — An National Oceanic and At- Michigan to get the most a bear attack, killed a employee at the All For One Jan. 30, 10:45 a.m. — mospheric Association buzz for your buck, ac- man in the Great Smoky Shop reported the theft of Xavier Police assisted cautions against relying cording to data from the Mountains, according to approximately $225 worth Physical Plant with water too heavily on Phil, how- deal site Simple Living an autopsy report. Park of clothing. An unknown damage in Schmidt hall. ever, as his predictions Thrifty. There, a case will officials thought the bear suspect was observed on A broken water pipe in a have been correct only cost on average $14.92, had killed the man be- surveillance placing cloth- second floor closet caused about 40 percent of the compared to $18.04 in cause it was found eating ing into an empty plastic minor flooding on floors time (Feb. 2). Ohio (Feb. 4). his body (Feb. 5). bag and exiting the store. one and two. A report was Xavier Police is investigat- filed. ing. wood Police in investigating Feb. 3, 12:15 a.m. — a dispute between two people An RA in Kuhlmann Hall who were arguing loudly out- reported an inappropriate side Starbucks at University message left on a message Station. Both parties were ad- board outside one of the vised, separated and sent on rooms. Xavier Police and their way. Residence Life will follow up. Don’t leave valuable unat- tended, travel in groups and if you don’t feel safe, Feb. 4, 12:18 a.m. — Photo courtesy of Facebook Photo courtesy of cnn.com call the escort service at What initially appeared to be a sinkhole actually turned out to be a Xavier Police assisted Nor- Punxsutawney Phil predicted an 513-745-2000. early spring on Groundhog Day. secret tunnel that led to a bank. The FBI is investigating the tunnel. @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News Feburary 6, 2019 5 Brick closes doors for the last time Local café’s nal day bene tted area charities with “name your price coee” education major Emily Hanes. “I loved the drinks. I had one of the best cappuccinos of my life there,” Hanes said. “I loved the people, the vibes, the music. I loved everything about it.” “When I found out that Brick would be closing, I was really sad, and also kind of an- gry, I took it really personally. It was just one of my favorite places in the world, so know- ing that it was no longer gon- na be there was a tough thing to wrap my mind around.” Like Hanes, many in the Xavier community were shocked and disappointed to discover that Brick would be closing at the end of January. “I was so sad to see a local coffee shop so close to campus go away,” first-year biomed- ical sciences major Artemis Nikolopoulos said. Photo courtesy of yelp.com “It was definitely a great Brick Coffee Company was owned by a group of friends who decided to go into business together. After opening its doors in December 2016, it quickly became a favorite among the Xavier community. The owners decided to pursue other career opportunties and closed for good on Jan. 31. place to study and catch up with friends.” BY CLARE RAVIZZA other career opportunities af- munity. According to Clark, for meetings or homework,” Thursday, Brick’s final day Guest Writer ter more than two years oper- the coffee shop attempted to Clark said, who even noted of operation, was “name your Brick Coffee Company ating the coffee company. “create a space where people slower days during academ- price coffee” day, and — in closed its doors for the last “Everybody had different could gather together” within ic breaks or when classes line with the coffee shop’s em- time on Thursday, following life goals that we had to ac- Norwood, which the neigh- weren’t in session. “We really phasis on community — all a decision by its owners to knowledge in order to make borhood otherwise largely did appreciate Xavier and all proceeds benefited three local move in new directions. The the best decisions for our lives lacked. the business that the commu- nonprofits. Norwood coffee shop was and for Brick as a whole,” ex- Because of its proximity to nity drove.” In terms of creating a space a beloved local spot among plained former owner and campus, Brick provided a local Combined with the 10 per- within the Norwood com- many Xavier students. administrative lead Jenesis meeting place and study spot cent student discount that the munity for people to gather, The owners of Brick, a Clark. for many in the Xavier com- coffee shop offered to Xavier Clark said that the Brick team group of friends who decided Opening in December munity. students, Brick provided a hopes that “someone else will to go into business together, 2016, Brick’s mission was cen- “Xavier students and facul- positive atmosphere and aes- come along to continue what collectively chose to pursue tered around building com- ty alike would use our space thetic, according to junior art we started.” Disney announces rst-ever LGBTQ pride parade BY GILLEN FAENZA showed up to stand together 6WDৼ:ULWHU for equality and to show sup- Disney has officially an- port of the LGBTQ commu- nounced that it will be hosting nity. All in attendance wore its first-ever company-spon- red to demonstrate their par- sored LGBTQ pride parade. ticipation The parade will take place NBC News reported that on June 1 at Disneyland Paris. when “Disney Gay Days” be- The event is called “Magical came popular, the Southern Pride.” The day will be filled Baptist Convention, along with musical performances, with some other conserva- meet-and-greets and a pride tive religious groups, boycot- themed parade. ted Walt Disney World from Sophomore education ma- 1996 to 2005. Despite these jor Lillie Baumgartner has boycotts, the park began to been a member of the Disney sell ears in support of pride in Vacation club since 2005. April of 2018, shortly before “I love that Disney is doing Pride Month began in June. a pride parade and continuing The ears were an in-park to stretch their inclusivity to exclusive and were created to sexuality,” Baumgartner said. appeal to guests of all differ- “Disney has had such a huge ent backgrounds. influence on me and other “Diversity and equality are children, so to see them be- strong values at Disneyland ing open about acceptance of Paris, and each year, we host all people is an extremely im- millions of visitors regardless portant message to share.” of their origins, gender or Since 1991, Disney has un- sexual orientation,” a spokes- officially hosted “Disney Gay person for the Walt Disney Days” with turnouts of a few Company told NBC News. thousand people. Now, WD- Disney as a brand has slow- Winfo.com approximates that ly started to include and em- the number of people in atten- brace diversity and LGBTQ dance has reached upwards of issues, especially with more 50,000 in the last few years. representation in its TV These “Disney Gay Days” shows and movies. Last year, were events organized by the Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, public and were never official- Doc McStuffins and Star vs. the Photo courtesy of espnfrontrow.com ly sponsored or promoted by Forces of Evil all featured gay 'LVQH\DQQRXQFHGWKDWLWZLOOKROGLWVÀUVWRIÀFLDO/*%74SULGHSDUDGHRQ-XQHRIWKLV\HDULQ3DULV7KH Walt Disney World. Guests characters. FRPSDQ\XQRIÀFLDOO\KRVWHG´JD\GD\VµLQWKHSDVWEXWQHYHUDFRPSDQ\VDQFWLRQHGHYHQWOLNHWKHSDUDGH 6 February 6, 2019 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com My sister, a future Eagle Scout? I am a third generation Ea- wished that she could have gle Scout. had the same experience as My grandfather was an her brothers. Eagle Scout. My uncle is an And now those people will Eagle Scout. My brother is an get to have their chance. Eagle Scout. I will not pretend to be And now my sister will naïve to the issues that Scout- have the opportunity to be an ing BSA is facing. The nation- Eagle Scout too. al organization is at risk of As of Feb. 1, the Boy going bankrupt because of Scouts of America have offi- lawsuits from sexual assault cially become Scouting BSA, cases. Numbers are at their and now, after more than 100 lowest level in decades. More years, young girls will finally conservative groups have be able to join the standard 11 splintered off over recent — to 17 year old main scouting and in my opinion, proper — program. It is something that decisions to lift bans on gay has been long overdue and scouts and leaders, as well as will provide opportunities to allowing those who identify as thousands who have long been male into scouting. Summer capable but not permitted. camps are closing, and coun- Naturally, decisions such cils are being consolidated. as this do not come without Having girls in the main controversy. There are those scouting program may not who firmly believe that scout- solve all these issues and the ing is unique because it pro- Photo courtesy of Matt Horbal controversy surrounding the vides a space for boys to ‘be Newswire Campus News Editor Jack Dunn poses with the Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Reservation Staff. Scouting organization, but it is at the themselves’ without any girls BSA, formerly Boy Scouts of America, is now incorporating girls into its main scouting program as of Feb. 1. very least a step in the right around. Others argue that two organizations that make to pursue. This is something our par- direction. Scouting cannot be- there already is a Girl Scouts, up scouting. Up until Feb. 1, Finally, this change is not ents have noticed. My mother gin to address these issues if so why should we allow girls the United States was one of a promise that girls will all in particular has found that it isn’t open to letting every- into the Boy Scouts? Others the few countries in the world automatically obtain Eagle. she likes the patrol method of one in to help be a part of the feel that the reason why the that did not have co-ed scout- Currently, only about two Boy Scouts (where scouts lead solution. rank of Eagle is so special is ing in their standard program percent of all boys who enter each other on various activi- I have had the very for- that it has been done a certain (a list that included Saudi scouts will obtain the rank of ties and campouts) better than tunate opportunity to have way for decades, that having Arabia). From their very be- Eagle. The requirements have the leader-driven experience made scouting a close part of girls in will somehow lower ginnings, both the Boy Scouts not changed. The only differ- my sister has had in the Girl my life. Since the summer of some of the requirements to and Girl Scouts of America ences are the name change on Scouts. This has contributed 2015, I have worked at Ma- be more accommodating. have acted as separate organi- new uniforms (scouting has to my family’s decision that Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation This all zations with dif- always held a ‘once official, we should have my sister ex- in Pearson, Wisc. I have made culminates To say a young ferent end goals always official’ policy with perience the newly minted some lifelong friends whom in the idea man can enter for their scouts. uniforms) and more pictures Scouting BSA for a year to see I would consider brothers that there scouting and never In their respec- of girls in the handbook. Any if it is for her. We fully under- and sisters. In my time there, is a war on have a woman help tive early years, concerns about the physical stand that it might not be for I have met many men and men some- the Boy Scouts requirements are pointless. If her but feel the importance of women who will go on to how leading him on his way in focused more on you can’t complete the swim- letting her test the waters and be the leaders of tomorrow. to the “wus- some capacity is wildlife and liv- ming merit badge, there are see is important. And I know that this decision sification” impossible. ing on the fron- alternative badges that can be This is what makes this will go on to benefit not just of America, tier, whereas completed. That’s the way it’s opportunity important not scouting but the entire coun- that some- the Girl Scouts been for years, no matter who only for my family but also for try. Simply, I’m just glad that how all this will leave scout- were a more urban movement has been allowed to try. thousands of families across my sister will now have the ing dead. that focused on domestic and I can only speak from my the United States. There have same opportunities I did. I’d like to call them out on outdoor skills. These goals own experience. My sister has been millions of people like their bullsh*t. have since evolved into the bounced around three differ- my sister throughout the de- First, let us look at the Boy Scouts focusing on being ent Girl Scout troops the past cades. She has been to hun- facts. Women have been a part scout leaders, while the Girl few years. She hasn’t really felt dreds of meetings, dozens of of scouting for more than 50 Scouts focus on careers in sci- quite at home in any of them. campouts and even helped us years as members of Ventur- ence and technology along- This has been in stark con- to complete our Eagle proj- ing, Exploring, Sea Scouts side an emphasis on commu- trast to my younger brother ects. There are those girls and STEM Scout programs. nity service. and I, where we both not only who have thought, “Why They have been scoutmasters And I’m not saying that one made some of our lifelong can’t I do that,” and have gone and camp counselors and even organization is clearly bet- friends in scouting but also as far as to start the journey executives. To say a young ter than the other. Like any- gained invaluable skills and toward Eagle Scout, even if it Jack Dunn is a Cam- man can enter scouting and thing else in the world, good had life-changing experienc- went against national policy. pus News Editor for the Newswire. He is an Ea- never have a woman help him things have come from both. es in Boy Scouts. It has been There have been millions of gle Scout and has been in- on his way in some capacity is But what I’m trying to get at something that we have been parents who have found that volved in scouting for the impossible. is that now people will have a able to plant our roots in and Girl Scouts may not quite be last 15 years. Now let’s take a look at the choice of what their kids want grow from. right for their daughter and

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Coffee Emporium offered. Emporium’s lease was not re- in lawsuit settlements for al- money. Compass cuts corners, I was dismayed at first newed in favor of supporting legedly bribing UN officials as evidenced by improper in- Last semester I had the when Victory Perk struggled a Fortune 500 company. This in order to secure massive spection of food leading to privilege to work for Victory to meet all of my expecta- was a major matter of conten- food contracts. This resulted horse meat in their products. Perk, the coffee shop that took tions, but I figured that all tion among Xavier students in Compass being suspended They also (allegedly) use the place of Coffee Empori- new businesses have rough in 2017, with many students by the UN, the stepping down illegal techniques to gain food um. While I, like many other starts. Carabello, the company signing petitions and work- of the then-CEO of Compass contracts, as the lawsuit on students, was sad to see Coffee that supplies the beans, had ing to fight against what they and the sacking of the head the bribing of UN officials Emporium leave, I was hope- excellent coffee that was eth- saw as a corporate buyout of a of the UK division. suggests. ically grown and purchased, Xavier institution. However, this is only one of Students living on cam- so I had reason to believe that Regardless of people’s the many scandals that plague pus have to pay a fairly large the coffee would get better opinions, GSC and all on-cam- Compass as a whole, others sum of money in order to eat over time as the new employ- pus dining (save for Currito) including the “Horse Meat three meals a day at Xavier, so ees got used to preparing the is now run by one company. scandal” — wherein Compass shouldn’t they get their mon- coffee. I got a job at Victory This company: Chartwells, was found to have put up to ey’s worth? It is not unlikely Perk, was rapidly trained by owned by Compass Group, 30 percent horse meat in their that Compass may attempt to the staff and three months aspires to have a monopoly on school foods without proper serve low quality products at later I quit due to my class campus, running all dining on notice — and the Southern premium prices, knowing that schedule being more rigorous campus so as to turn a profit. DHB scandal — where food they have a monopoly on cam- Jax Benson is a sopho- than I expected. While this all seems conspira- not fitting the description of pus dining. more English major with However, during that time cy theory-esque, it is already what was purchased was de- This is not what Xavier as a a writing concentration. period, I learned some things taking place. livered to New Zealand hos- university strives to promote, He is a guest writer from that I would like to bring to While Chartwells does a pitals. and a practice that most peo- Lexington, Ky. the attention of the rest of fine job running the caf, Com- I would like to acknowl- ple would be hard-pressed to campus, especially with Curri- pass Group as a whole has had edge that this is a relatively endorse. An argument for the ordination of women priests The Catholic Church is dignity and the vocation of to ordaining women priests, the ordination of women in can bring a unique perspective slow to change its stance on women, without conforming praises a woman apostle. In the Catholic Church, the last to the modern Church. See- things, for better or for worse. to the prevailing customs and Paul’s letter to the Romans, word is clear… It was given ing good and holy men being Nevertheless, more inter- to the traditions of the time.” he says, “Greet Andronicus by St. John Paul II and this priests, upstanding in their esting than the process of Now, it is interesting to con- and Junia, my relatives, who remains.” Pope John Paul II community, spreading the achieving change within the sider that in many ways Jesus have been in prison with me. cited Pope Paul VI, and now Gospel and preaching is en- Church is what its leaders ad- did treat women differently, They are outstanding among Pope Francis cites Pope John couraging. How much moreso amantly say will not change: irrespective of what was con- the apostles and they were in Paul II with regard to wom- with women as well? Women the fact that the Church does sidered normal at the time. Christ before I was.” en as priests. This is a small can bring a unique voice to the not condone ordaining wom- This seems then to settle the We now have Mary Mag- glimpse of the long line of Church, and I believe some en as priests. The reasons usu- point that if Jesus wanted to dalene and Junia who are cited popes opposed to ordaining women are called to be priests ally given are as follows: Jesus choose women as His apostles, in Scripture as being apos- women priests. The culture yet cannot be because the only chose men to be his dis- He would have done so. tles. So, it cannot be rightly might be changing in this re- Church has not made room for ciples and apostles, Paul’s let- Yet, there is more to con- said that a reason for barring gard, but it appears the cul- them in such a position. ters are usually cited and the sider. If it was the case that women from priesthood is that ture within the top spheres of This should change, be- Church has never had women Jesus did not have women Jesus chose no women to be the Catholic Church is most cause the historic arguments priests in its long history. apostles and disciples, then His apostles. It is also contra- certainly not. given appear invalid, and Pope John Paul II, in his this point would stand. How- dictory to place emphasis on I think this is a mistake. women have a lot to offer in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, writes ever, I would like to argue Paul’s account of not having Not just for the logical rea- this capacity. “She (the Church) holds that that Jesus did have women women speak in church but sons given to reject the idea it is not admissible to ordain apostles. This is because apos- also fail to emphasize Junia as that no women were chosen women to the priesthood, for tles are people who share the an apostle, which by its very by Jesus to be apostles, nor very fundamental reasons.” “good news.” According to the definition means she preached for the reason that Paul’s let- Aside from the “fundamen- Gospel of John, the person the Gospel. ters actually give an account tal reasons” such as those who told Jesus’ disciples that Now, taking these things of women apostles and dis- listed above, Pope John Paul He had risen was Mary Mag- into account, why could it not ciples. And certainly not for II addresses the argument dalene, a woman. Therefore, it be thought that the Catho- the reason that the culture that Jesus did that because of appears that a woman served lic Church might change its is changing, and it might be women’s role in His lifetime. not just as an apostle, but the mind in considering these wise for the Church to change His rebuttal: “In calling only first apostle. points? Well, the reason is with it. Although there are men as His apostles, Christ Lest this be considered a that Church leaders through- good reasons simply in that Maddie Marsh is a ju- acted in a completely free and trifling incident, or an excep- out history, and still today, there is evidence of women nior English and philos- sovereign manner. In doing tion that proves the rule, let are adamantly against it. The having leadership positions in ophy double major. She is so, He exercised the same me provide another exam- question has arisen within the Scriptures and the early a guest writer from Cin- freedom with which, in all His ple. Paul himself, who is of- the past few years with Pope Church, one of the most com- cinnati. behavior, He emphasized the ten used to bolster resistance Francis. His response? “On pelling reasons is that women

Copy Editors Needed e Newswire is hiring copy editors to work from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Familiarity with AP style is preferred but not required. e available positions are compensated. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. 8 February 6, 2019 Sports @NewswireSports Takeaways from Xavier’s pair of road matchups BY JOE CLARK going forward. 6WDৼ:ULWHU Last week, the men’s bas- Finishing strong ketball team hit the road for games at Georgetown on Xavier played a solid first Thursday and Creighton on half against Georgetown, but Sunday. Against the Hoyas, in the second half it fell apart Xavier held a 36-28 lead at defensively and its offense the half but allowed a whop- was out of sync. ping 52 second-half points Vice versa, it struggled before falling 80-73. against Creighton in the first The team experienced half but started the second travel issues on its way into half with a 13-2 run before Omaha to play Creighton eventually fading. and ended up having to fly It seems like the Muske- into Grand Island, Neb., be- teers played really well for fore making a two-and a-half large stretches of time, only hour bus trip to Omaha. to completely fall apart and However, once the game lose the game. started, the Musketeers were If they can bring the effort outmatched and fell 76-54 that they brought to the Mar- to drop to 11-12 on the year quette game — which even in and 3-7 in Big East play. a loss was probably Xavier’s Here are some of the biggest best performance this year — takeaways from the last two to every game going forward, games. they will have a chance to find their way into the middle of Limit shot percentages the pack in the Big East. With St. John’s being the The last two games have only Big East team Xavier featured some of the worst hasn’t played yet, it’ll have defense Xavier has played all an opportunity to try and season. NewswireSKRWRE\'HVPRQG)LVFKHU turn around its recent stretch Against Georgetown, it ,QKLVUHWXUQWRWKHVWDUWLQJOLQHXSMXQLRUSRLQWJXDUG4XHQWLQ*RRGLQVFRUHGDWHDPKLJKSRLQWVZKLOH against familiar opponents. simply couldn’t stop fresh- DOVRGLVKLQJRXWVHYHQDVVLVWVDQGJUDEELQJIRXUUHERXQGV;DYLHUORVWWR&UHLJKWRQRQWKHURDG With back-to-back home man guard James Akinjo in from three and seemed dis- Turnovers have been an led to easy transition buckets. games coming up against the second half, as he poured jointed on the defensive side issue for this team of late, es- Turnovers hinder consis- DePaul and Creighton be- in all 23 of his points in the of the ball all game. pecially in its most recent pair tent offense, especially on the ginning Saturday, Xavier will half and allowed Georgetown As Xavier gets into the of games. road, and they’re something look to snap its five-game los- to make eight second-half second half of Big East play, Xavier had 14 turnovers, this team has dealt with for a ing skid. threes after not making any its defense must improve which led to 20 Georgetown majority of the season. The Musketeers have al- in the first. if it wants to climb out of points, including two key At this point in the year, ready defeated the Blue De- Against Creighton, one of the bottom of the Big East turnovers coming in the last the turnovers can’t be blamed mons earlier this season in the best shooting teams in the standings. two minutes of a one-posses- on inexperience or lack of Chicago, and they will look to country, Xavier allowed the sion game. Against Creigh- cohesiveness and is easily the avenge their road loss to the Bluejays to shoot 58 percent Reducing turnovers is a ton, the Musketeers turned number-one issue the team Bluejays next Wednesday in from the floor and 47 percent key to victory the ball over 19 times, which needs to address offensively front of a home crowd. Swimming dives into Big East Championships

BY TIM KRAMER place in the 100 fly in 50:82 6WDৼ:ULWHU and had the second-best time The men’s and women’s of all Musketeers in the 200 swimming teams closed out free, placing fifth with a time their dual meet schedule last of 24.46. weekend in Oxford, Ohio. Freshman Cothalee Wat- The teams now move forward ko cemented a strong perfor- into the Big East Champion- mance in the final meet of the ships. season as he cracked a sea- For the 15 seniors on the son-best time in the 500 free, team, this was their final reg- with a 4:16.81 fourth-place ular season contest, and after finish. four years they will have one “Miami was an excellent last opportunity to compete opportunity to put finishing at the Big East Champion- touches on our events and ships beginning on Feb. 20. get that last bit of racing ex- Despite both sides falling perience before conference,” as a team (women’s 234-56, sophomore Nick Mahoney men’s 239-55), the Muske- said. “Overall, the meet went teers had a total of 15 ath- very well and Xavier is on its letes secure a top-three posi- way to being very dangerous tion on the weekend. at the Big East’s.” The women’s side was led Xavier will have some time by 2018 All-Big East swim- off to prepare for the 2019 mer and senior Caroline Big East Championships. The Gaertner, who placed first in conference meet is scheduled the 100 back with a time of to take place in Long Island, 57.31 and second in the 200 N.Y., at the Nassau County back with a time of 2:07.17. Aquatic Center. The cham- She also aided the 400-me- Photo courtesy of goxavier..com pionships will run from Feb. ter medley team in achiev- 6HQLRU0DWWKHZ'\HUZDVRQHRI;DYLHUVZLPPHUVWRSDUWLFLSDWHLQWKHLUÀQDOUHJXODUVHDVRQPHHWODVW 20-23. ing a second-place finish in ZHHNHQGLQ2[IRUG2KLR'\HUZDVDSDUWRIWKHPHQ·VPHWHUPHGOH\WHDPWKDWSODFHGVHFRQG   Historically, the Muske- 3:53.81 alongside freshman 11:05.59. Conners provided the overall contest to Miami hanns and Matthew Dyer, teers have competed quite Lydia Schaeffer, sophomore consistency for the Muske- but showed signs of positiv- the 400-meter medley team well in their conference cham- Taylor Hogan and junior Em- teers as she finished higher ity heading into the Big East placed second with a time of pionships, dating back to the ily Conners. than fourth place in every Championships. Xavier saw 3:24.48. Junior Brandon Ab- Atlantic 10. Both the men’s Fellow senior Maggie event she swam in during the solid performances from both boud also swam alongside the and women’s teams hope to Kauffeld placed third in the meet. upper and underclassmen. senior tandem. land atop the Big East later 1000 free with a time of The men’s team dropped Led by seniors Sam Jo- Abboud scored in second this month. @xaviernewswire Sports February 6, 2019 9 Analysis: Patriots have created a super dynasty Brady, Belichick capture Patriots’ sixth championship in low-scoring a air

BY MICHAEL RAUBER no match for the experienced 6WDৼ:ULWHU Patriots. The New England Patriots 4. Though it was not Tom beat the Los Angeles Rams, Brady’s best game, it still 13-3, in Super Bowl LIII last serves as a reminder that he Sunday to win their sixth in is one of, if not the, great- franchise history. est quarterbacks of all time. All of the Patriots’ champi- Whether I like him or not, onships have been won in the I have come to respect his Brady-Belichick era. greatness. The league has Wide receiver Julian Edel- been trending in the direction man was named Super Bowl of an offense-first mentali- MVP after 10 receptions for ty during the last couple of 141 yards. years, and we saw the rever- Patriots running back Sony berations of that this season. Michel scored the game’s lone Who could forget the Mon- touchdown in the 13-3 win day Night showdown in No- over the Rams. Here are a few vember when the Rams beat takeaways from the game. the Kansas City Chiefs, 54-51? 1. If you don’t appreciate However, for all that was the Pats as the greatest dy- written about this league nasty in sports, you need to. putting defense on the back- Yes, their fans are insuffer- burner, it was the defense that able, but that is only because stepped up on Sunday, espe- their team has been so domi- cially New England’s. nant for the better part of the Despite the matchup of the last 20 years. No. 2 and No. 4 overall offens- 2. Sean McVay and the es in the NFL meeting at the Rams’ staff were outcoached Photo courtesy of patriots.com Super Bowl, the teams com- by Bill Belichick and the Pa- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (right) and wide receiver Julian Edelman connected 10 bined for exactly three points triots’ staff. The Rams of- times last Sunday in Super Bowl LIII against the Rams. Brady now owns six Super Bowl wins with the team. in the first half. Neither team fense, which was fast paced did not have a pocket to work 33-year-old head coach to Bengals hired Zac Taylor — had a single snap in the oth- all season long, was virtually with and was sacked four things around. McVay set a the 35-year-old Rams’ quar- er’s red zone the entire half. nonexistent on Sunday. times. trend for other teams to find terbacks coach — as their new Anyway, Boston threw its Todd Gurley, arguably 3. The NFL is trending in the next offensive-minded head coaches for the upcom- 12th championship parade in the best running back in the the direction of finding Sean coach. For example, the Ar- ing season. Though McVay the last 17 years in light of league, had only three touch- McVay-like coaches. Every izona Cardinals hired Kliff and his staff turned the Rams the Patriots’ most recent tri- es in the first half. Jared Goff team wants to find the next Kingsbury and the Cincinnati franchise around, they were umph. Opinion: Super Bowl product underwhelms fans

BY JACK DUNN from the episode. &DPSXV1HZV(GLWRU They botched it. And Let’s face it: This was the botched it bad. Seven seconds most boring Super Bowl in re- of new animation that led into cent memory. Scott’s entrance and nothing Maroon 5 was the safe more. Sure, it should have choice to play the halftime been enough to keep people show. After numerous artists happy. But when the expecta- turned down the gig to sup- tions were set so high, it was port former 49ers quarter- extremely disappointing to back Colin Kaepernick, the not hear “Sweet Victory.” band was criticized for accept- Too bad the game was bor- ing the NFL’s offer. ing to watch too. But the band had welcomed The Patriots won their the challenge of handling the sixth title in the Brady-Beli- controversy, with lead singer chick era. Brady now stands Adam Levine saying, “When alone at the top of the moun- you look back on every single tain as the player with the Super Bowl halftime show … most rings. it’s this like insatiable urge to The Patriots tied the Steel- hate a little bit. I’m not in the ers as the franchise with the right profession if I can’t han- most championships. Wide re- dle a little bit of controversy.” ceiver Julian Edelman, a true And then the performance underdog, won MVP. This is was forgettable, to say the something of fairy tales. least. But the lowest ratings for Maroon 5 performed lack- the big game in a decade don’t luster renditions of “Harder lie. to Breathe,” “This Love,” “She It would’ve helped if the Will Be Loved” and “Moves final score wasn’t 13-3. And Like Jagger” on an ‘M’ shaped when the biggest highlights stage. It also featured Big Boi 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIQÁFRP are the longest punt in Super performing “The Way You Super Bowl LIII, which took place in Atlanta, Ga., featured a game with only one touchdown and a halftime Bowl history, and two missed Move” and Travis Scott’s performance that was scrutinized for mediocrity. In the end, the overall product was underwhelming for fans. field goals, its clear this game “SICKO MODE.” hoped to avoid controversy question why it was OK for a in November. A petition on lacked the usual substance of Many fans felt that Big with this pick, the opposite man to show his chest without change.org garnered more a championship. Boi’s and Scott’s appearances ended up happening. Toward consequences, given that Jack- than 100 million signatures. I think what this Super felt short, and that Maroon 5 the end of the show, Levine son almost had her career ru- And then it was hinted at Bowl shows is just how wrong did not live up to expectations. took off his shirt, drawing ined by the move. for weeks that they were go- the NFL got the pass interfer- Lakers star LeBron James comparisons to the 2004 Then the worst possible ing to play the famous ren- ence no-call in New Orleans even chimed in on Twitter performance in which Justin thing happened. They ruined dition of “Sweet Victory” in two weeks ago. Could you saying, “Soooooooo...... This Timberlake revealed Janet the Spongebob tribute. the Spongebob episode “Band imagine a Brady-Brees Super halftime show though. That’s Jackson’s breast during their It should have been awe- Geeks.” It supposed to be Bowl? But I guess we can only all for Travis or nah?!?!?” halftime show. some. Spongebob creator Ste- good. Even Mercedes-Benz hope for next year for some- Even though the NFL Many people began to phen Hillenburg passed away Stadium tweeted a picture thing more interesting. 10 February 6, 2019 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com Dark comedy makes Polar shine BY AIDAN CALLAHAN 6WDৼ:ULWHU

Netflix originals are always hit or miss — usually a miss. Netflix doesn’t need to worry about sending their produc- tions to theaters or giving them airtime, so they’re in- centivized to make whatever project comes to them and hope it’s a surprise hit like Stranger Things. This system, more often than not, produces experi- mental yet mediocre products. But once in a while, it produc- es something that makes it all worth it. Polar is an example of one of those productions. This is one of those mov- ies that critics hate but au- diences love. On Metacritic, Polar has a dreadful 16/100 critic score yet an amazing 91 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI0RYLHZHEFRP percent audience score. Both 1HWÁL[·VRULJLQDOPRYLHPolarDQDGDSWDWLRQRIDFRPLFERRNRIWKHVDPHQDPHLQWULJXHVYLHZHUVZLWKLWVDFWLRQGULYHQSORWDQGVH[XDOO\FKDUJHG scores make sense if you look VFHQHV,WFRPELQHVWKULOOLQJDGYHQWXUHVVLQLVWHUDVVDVVLQVDQGYLQGLFWLYHWRUWXUHWRH[FLWHDQGHQWKUDOOPDQ\FRPLFERRNDQGDFWLRQÀOPHQWKXVLDVWV at the film from different per- spectives. will either be engrossed in the some extreme emotion all the lesson. a lot to be desired. But even From an artistic stand- perfectly choreographed fight time. The way it’s executed is those aspects still fit in with point, this movie does not do scenes, or you’ll be laughing The manipulation of emo- pretty interesting too. For ex- the rest of the movie. I think much to further the medium at the dark absurdity of the tion is another thing that ample, the first few times you that’s the perfect way to de- of film. It has a cliché “aging world the characters inhabit. makes this movie perfect. You see the main antagonist, he’s scribe this movie: It fits. assassin” plot with no new It’s hard to pin down one know you’re making a bad always rubbing himself with a The director knew exactly takes on the genre, and it’s genre to describe this mov- movie if you make the bad guy grossly large amount of oint- what he wanted to create and got more sex scenes than it’s ie because it has action that more likable than the good ment. It’s repulsive, which is how he would create it. got significant themes. blows an average summer guy. This movie doesn’t have exactly how you are supposed If you’re a fan of movies But the question you have blockbuster out of the wa- that problem in the slightest. to feel about this character. that don’t take themselves too to ask when deciding to watch ter and humor that genuine- Mads Mikkelsen’s perfor- Because this is how he’s in- seriously and focus on provid- the movie is what you really ly works better than that of mance is low-key, but you troduced, you will instinctive- ing pure entertainment, then care about when watching a many pure comedy films. can’t help but love the calm ly be repulsed whenever he’s this movie is for you. film. These two aspects fit to- yet ever-badass, aging assas- on screen. The rest of it is If you want a movie that gether perfectly, with the ab- sin he portrays. The antago- very impressive, especially in will just purely entertain you surdly intense action beau- nists, on the other hand, are the way this film uses visuals nonstop, you’re most likely tifully complimenting the impossible not to hate, and to manipulate emotions. Total score: going to side with the audi- absurdly dark comedy. It feels every scene with them makes Obviously, this movie isn’t ence score. so tightly crafted as to make you more excited to watch perfect: It’s overly sexual at At almost every point you sure you’re always feeling Mads Mikkelsen teach them a times, and the ending leaves Super Bowl commercials o er comedic charm

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Bunbury Music Festival released this year’s lineup at an event at the Woodward Theatre last Thursday. Fall Out Boy will be returning af- ter five years to headline, The 1975 is back in the Queen City after making an appearance in 2017 and the young up-and- coming rock band Greta Van Photos courtesy of Bunbury Instagram Fleet will be joining the list Poppy lovelytheband — Jukebox the Ghost — of headliners. FOB — nding it hard to smile Fred Astaire Other major names in the Young Volcanoes lineup include AWOLNA- ing the cut. The first hint was George “Machine Gun” Kel- from the festival even after $179 before the lineup was re- TION, Machine Gun Kelly a screengrab of a game of ly’s fingerprints) and Jukebox promises of an appearance leased and have since bumped and Dashboard Confessional. pong, which hinted at the ap- The Ghost (posting an image this year. up to $189 with the lineup Each annual lineup announce- pearance of Pigeons Playing of famous dancer Fred As- In past years, the enter- reveal. Single day tickets will ment is met with its share of Ping Pong at the festival. taire who shares the name of tainment company behind be made available upon the criticism, but the festival his- The fourth hint featured one of their songs). Bunbury, PromoWest, has announcement of the daily torically secures major art- a field of poppies, which was The festival’s Instagram created a Spotify playlist with schedule. ists from a variety of genres nodding to the unexpected account posted a screengrab a song selection that reflects Bunbury Music Festival including past years featuring addition of the artist Poppy, of a message from Blink-182 the artists at the festival. It’s will take place on May 31- Bassnectar, The Killers and who continues to confuse the saying they canceled their safe to expect a 2019 version June 2 on the banks of the Snoop Dogg. Internet with her off-kilter rescheduled performance at of the playlist for attendees to Ohio River. Bunbury began releasing alien persona. Bunbury 2019. Last year, the begin preparing for the per- Each year the festival is Hive Hints on Jan. 7 to give Other Hive Hints revealed headliner canceled just days formances this summer. met with growing crowds and its followers some insight into artists such as Machine before their performance, and Ticket sales for three-day sold out days, and this year which artists would be mak- Gun Kelly (using a photo of they will once again be absent general admission started at will be no different. 12 February 6, 2019 Features xaviernewswire.com Winter comes and goes BY ALEX BUDZYNSKI 6WDৼ:ULWHU I can feel the cold as the little sensation which remains in my fingers and toes disappears, causing me to rush across the rock-hard ground faster than ever before I can smell the cold as the crisp, blistering winds which make the earth shiver, give my nose a rosy hue I can hear the cold as the mixture of freshly fallen snow and salt crystals continually crunch under the soles of my boots I can taste the cold as the frigid, yet glistening snowflakes tenderly float into my mouth and numb all ten thousand taste buds I can see the cold as the frostbitten trees tower above a frozen sea of colorful hats and scarves In a moment, winter has come Transgender Pronoun Author I can feel the warmth as the sun shines on my pale skin and I walk a little slower to relish in the Gymnast Artist Teacher beauty Warmth Crystals Scarf I can smell the warmth as the pattering drops of rain refresh the earth, and a gentle breeze Snowflake Frigid blows across my face Jan. 16 crossword puzzle answer key: I can hear the warmth as birds chirp in the distance and a chiming bell calls people outside, re- Down: Across: viving a recently lifeless earth 1. 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Airpods In a moment, winter has gone In a moment, winter will return Aries: “The food in Gallagher isn’t that expensive,” you tell yourself now, but if Get to Know Levere Hearn you’re not careful about how frequently you go, you’ll be fresh out of Dining BY BRITTANY WELLS summer. “The pharmacy had more sensitive to children who Dollars before spring break. 6WDৼ:ULWHU given me some trouble about might be going through the The human experience getting my prescription, but same thing as me or might be Taurus: Now that you’ve had the time is equally as complex as the once I got it, it was like hold- going through another strug- to settle into classes and whatnot, now’s idiosyncrasies that inhabit the ing the holy grail in my hands. gle... I’ll be able to let kids a great time to set some goals. Just implications of every move we I just started crying like, ‘This know that it’s OK to be who make sure they’re not unreachable — make. We are born is it. I’m doing it.” you are and you shouldn’t be like “get a dog” if you live in a dorm. into the world with Upon returning to ashamed of it.” many titles written campus for the first time There have still been times Gemini: This week’s got potential for on our heart, some since starting hormone when Hearn questioned you, but it’s up to you to use it. Do you will later be written therapy, Hearn said he whether or not Xavier felt like lie in bed and stare into the ceiling all by someone else and encountered nothing home for all of who he is. He day, or do you go out and do something if we’re lucky, at least but support from friends feels ignorance is the cause of fun, like get bubble tea? one will be entirely and teammates. any harm he has experienced ours for the claiming. “I had told my imme- at Xavier. Even though he has Cancer: You’re the one person out of Junior Levere Hearn was born diate friend circle about it, and not been the target of major all your friends who doesn’t really care with “boy” on his heart, and the Xavier gymnastics team bias incidents, he has experi- about the cold — like that guy who was “girl” on his body. He is now and everyone was really sup- enced microaggressions. “It’s dressed up as Elsa and pushed a police rewriting the narrative woven portive. I was kind of shocked. just sad, I guess. I’m not angry. truck out of the snow. into his skin with a pen in one If people weren’t supportive, Just upset because I know we hand and hormone therapy in then they didn’t vocalize it ... I can do so much better.” Leo: You may typically like to fly solo, the other. Hearn is transgen- appreciated that.” However, overall, while he but be wary of ending up in big group der. Hearn is a Xavier Muske- After coming out to his feels Xavier would benefit from projects or having to deal with partners teer. team, there wasn’t a single further sensitivity training, this week. A good way to break the ice is Although his transgender flinch. Despite he shared that “people at identity is dear to his heart, now being Xavier, faculty and stu- to talk about the Features page. Hearn wants others to know the only male dents included, have been Virgo: If your ordinary alarm clock that “there’s so much more to member of the asking me what my pre- isn’t cutting it, consider a human alarm me than just being trans, even gymnastics team, ferred name and pronouns though being trans is really he has never been are, which is really great. clock instead. Assuming it is convenient important to me. And there’s dead-named, misgendered or “My experiences, they hav- for them to be awake, they will happily still a lot more of my book that felt judged. “I thought I was en’t been easy, but I’d take this dump water over your face. still needs to be written — so going to have to drop out of before anything else.” Libra: Oh yeah, Valentine’s Day is com- many more chapters that I still the sport and find a new friend need to decide on. Being trans circle, … but everybody has ing up. You know what that means: the is such a small segment of that been really great about it.” heckin’ cheap candy you can get after if you look at the whole book.” Hearn asserted that his life the holiday because of sales. Cura Personalis means caring positively impacts his outlook for the whole person, not just on his academic field, educa- Scorpio: This is really the kind of week the details that are easy or tion: “Being trans where you just want to shut yourself in obvious to care isn’t my only hard your room and hibernate. Make sure it for. At Xavier, we experience I’ve gone doesn’t take over your obligations, but attempt to foster through. All of my otherwise embrace it. relationships that past experiences and dive deeper. this current one I’m Sagittarius: You might see yourself Hearn ex- going through will firing off like an arrow this week into plained that “one help me to relate to the social world, which is great…just person can em- kids more and be Photo courtesy of Hannah Youtsler don’t be the reason someone took an body several different discours- arrow to the knee. es,” elaborating that he is “also a student, and a teacher, and an Capricorn: You may have to keep a artist and author.” close eye on your habits this week. Sure, He is a junior middle child- you learned that you can 3D print a fid- hood education major who get spinner in the Makerspace, but that concentrates on English and doesn’t mean you should. Social Studies. You can find him writing his latest novel, Aquarius: Because of the Lunar New telling your fortune with tarot Year, there are a lot of “new”s likely cards or you can talk to him in to come your way. Don’t judge them: English, French, Korean, ASL new fish, new clothes, new broken bone and soon, Chinese Mandarin. because you tripped on nothing… Oh, and he was born in Russia. Despite the breadth of his Pisces: The polar vortex is over. You diverse experiences, Hearn have survived. Though your puffy coats feels his trans story is still one have been invaluable assets during the worth telling. He started hor- wartime, keeping them will only remind mone replacement therapy last you of the pain. Comic by Evana Dias