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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 Coee 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.