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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 CVI Issue 13 Xavier University since 1915 November 13, 2019 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com TPUSA tries to take over SGA Turning Point USA attempted to interfere in Xavier’s executive election BY CHARLIE GSTALDER 6WDৼ:ULWHU Conservative group Turn- ing Point USA (TPUSA) un- successfully attempted to in- terfere in Xavier University’s Student Government Associa- tion Executive elections. President-elect Thomas Wehby told Newswire this week that, during the SGA campaign, he was contacted by a man claiming to work for an organization that supports campus leaders across the country. Believing this to be a po- tential internship opportunity, Wehby explained that he was campaigning for president of SGA. The man immediately requested a meeting, and We- hby agreed. At that time, We- hby explained, it was not clear that the man was affiliated with TPUSA. “He said he was part of a group called Campus Leader- 3KRWR&RXUWHV\RI)OLFNU ship Project and that they are Charlie Kirk (left) is the founder of Turning Point USA, a group that is dedicated to promoting conservative beliefs at college campuses across the funded by a group of alumni 8QLWHG6WDWHV2QHRIWKHJURXS·VDIÀOLDWHVWULHGWRGRQDWHPRQH\WRLQÁXHQFHWKH6WXGHQW*RYHUQPHQW$VVRFLDWLRQ·V([HFXWLYH(OHFWLRQWKLVPRQWK who are interested in the lon- discovered that the Campus reference the Campus Lead- from TPUSA contacted stu- ganizations coming in. We gevity of their university and Leadership Project is affiliat- ership Project on any of its dents campaigning for Stu- don’t know what they want the current atmosphere on ed with TPUSA, and declined websites, aside from a job list- dent Government positions reciprocally.” campus.” Wehby said. the offer because “partisan- ing referencing the project. at Ohio State University. The Xavier’s Board of Elec- Wehby believed the man ship should not be a part of Xavier’s Board of Elec- students were offered money tions is considering amending was affiliated with a local non- our student elections.” tions Chair, Miles Tiemeyer, to help with their campaign, the code to explicitly prevent profit until he began asking TPUSA was founded in was informed of the attempt- but turned down the offer. outside organizations from odd questions. 2012 by Charlie Kirk in an at- ed interference following We- Dr. Molly Dugan, Director funding campaigns but has “He asked what the politi- tempt to counter what he felt hby’s contact with the man. of Student Integrity at Xavi- not yet had a chance to meet. cal makeup is of Xavier Uni- was an overwhelming liberal Tiemeyer stated that there er, explained that while there Dugan explained that Xavier versity, and then asked about bias at universities and col- had been a similar attempt is nothing in Xavier’s election does not want election rules my own political beliefs.” leges across the United States. made three to four years ago, code explicitly preventing to be a guessing game Wehby explained that the According to their web- but was unsure which ticket outside organizations from “Any time a question comes man’s real motives became site, TPUSA has chapters was approached. donating to campaigns, it is up regarding the code, we try clear soon after. on more than 1,500 campuses Xavier is not unique in this not in the spirit of the code. to go back and assess if we “He said that he works with and is the largest and fastest situation. The Miami Student, “Our code allows for $600 need to clarify something,” people at (University of Cin- growing youth organization the student newspaper for Mi- for the Executive Election Dugan said. cinnati) and (Ohio State Uni- in America. They host con- ami University (Ohio), report- which for many students is Following the contact CPP, versity) and that in addition servative allied events such as ed last week that two student a lot of money,” Dugan said. Wehby’s ticket, added a point to networking, he can fund the Student Action Summit government cabinet members “I mean, if a family member to their platform expressing my election,” Wehby said. “He in West Palm Beach, Florida, had been approached by the owned a print shop and want- that they are taking a stance offered to get me a graphic de- where Donald Trump, Jr., and Campus Leadership Project ed to make fliers for a candi- against outside political orga- signer, to make shirts and but- Sean Hannity are listed as two with offers for scholarships date, we’d allow it as long as nizations donating to student tons, everything you need.” speakers. and mentoring. it was reported at market rate, campaigns. The ticket ran un- Wehby returned home and TPUSA does not actively In 2017, a representative but we don’t want outside or- opposed and won. In this issue... Campus News, Page 3 Op-Eds, Page 7 Sports, Page 9 A&E, Page 11 Nelson Pierce is the Newswire Sports Editor Women’s soccer makes Kate Ferrell and Gus new full-time Baptist Luke Feliciano explains history for the second Nations IV decided the chaplain at Xavier, here how we can learn when time in two weeks, tak- top of best bops of the to make a di erence. we accept our failures. ing home a title. entire 2000’s. 2 November 13, 2019 Campus News xaviernewswire.com TEDx strives to start conversation Annual TEDx talks center around dissonance and the need for harmony BY MOLLY HULLIGAN wanted that to be the focus of 6WDৼ:ULWHU the event.” The international lecture Dissonance has not only series known as TEDx Talks proven to be a relevant topic was brought to Xavier last of discussion in today’s soci- Saturday. TEDxXavierUni- ety but also right here in the versity, a club on campus, has Xavier community, according the goal to provide innovative to Yacks. solutions to complex and rel- “We throw around words evant problems in our world. that we’re thinking of or top- Two speakers and a group ics in pop culture,” Yacks said, of three presented their take “We actually went through on this year’s theme of disso- our social media and our text nance as a way of promoting messages — we picked out unity within the Xavier com- words that were common munity and beyond, each in a themes, went through our matter of 15 minutes. search histories.” Per the club’s OrgSync “Xavier is all about bring- page, dissonance refers to a ing meaningful conversation Photo courtesy of Camryn Yacks lack of harmony or incompati- to campus, and I think that’s One of the speakers for this year’s TEDx talks was Dr. Thomas Lebesmuehlbacher, an economics professor at bility between thought and ac- what our event does… Kind Xavier. His talk focused on the relationships between pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals. tion. Junior TEDxXavierUni- of our unofficial motto is to Canada, across the coast — ematics, connected math and he asked us to be a part of it,” versity co-President Camryn ‘intrigue, inspire and chal- which was really exciting,” dissonance with “equations Constantine said. Yacks offered insight into the lenge people’.” Yacks said. “Over the summer for merging our minds to be- “We actually ended up thought process behind this Yacks and her team have we sifted through applica- come one.” making it to the finals of the theme. been working hard for the tions, requested videos… Ul- The third set of speakers Big East Pitch Competition. “(Life) is so polarized now- success of this event since timately, when we came back was a trio combating pollu- (We) didn’t end up winning adays,” she said. “You feel like April. in the fall, we had four speak- tion and plastic production in the whole thing, but we still you’re almost crossing a line. “We had about 50 speaker ers picked out. Unfortunately, our world today. Juniors Mi- went forward with our idea.” You don’t want to talk a lot applications from the Xavi- one dropped out, which made chael Arens, David Constan- According to Constantine, about differences. So we really er community and then from it three.” tine and Danny Powers be- the team hopes to continue Although all three speakers came a team around January with this work through grad- connected back to the broader of last year, developing their uation and beyond. theme of dissonance, a wide company called Clean Earth “We’ve applied to grants, range of ideas and experi- Rovers. The trio’s main ob- we’ve talked to many compa- ments were still introduced by jective is to fight plastic pol- nies about partnering with these innovative individuals. lution on a large scale with them and we’ve actually had The first speaker, Dr. their innovative machine, the some leads with that,” Con- Thomas Lebesmuehlbach- Ocean Rover Cleaning Appa- stantine said. He believes the er, assistant professor in the ratus (O.R.C.A.). TEDx talk will be useful in Department of Economics at Constantine, an entrepre- backing them up in future Xavier, analyzed the incentiv- neurial studies major, shared business inquiries. izing relationships between insight into the past, present For more information on pharmaceutical companies and future of Clean Earth Lebesmuehlbacher’s, Elcock’s and medical professionals. Rovers. and Clean Earth Rovers’ talks, Rhea Elcock, a Xavier “The reason we became a visit @TEDxXavierU on alumnus, began her talk by team was because we entered Twitter and TEDxXavierUni- posing the question, “Can the Big East Pitch Competi- versity on Facebook. The math be a tool to solve the tion here at Xavier. So Michael talks will be available on Xavi- Photo courtesy of Camryn Yacks The TEDxXavierUniversity team of students, who have been organizing world’s biggest problems?” (Arens), who’s actually the er’s YouTube channel within this year’s series of presenters since April, are photographed above. Elcock, who majored in math- original creator of (O.R.C.A.), the next month. Photo-op: What excites you about the snow? Read what Xavier students have to say about the surprise Nov. snowfall BY MO JUENGER 6WDৼ:ULWHU

“Cuddle season!” “Snowball ghts, or if it’s “It makes me think about Owen Miguel (le) snowing while I’m outside, the holiday season and all First-year psychology major counting snowakes.” my friends and family being Xavier Sosa (right) Arnell Wade “I’m excited to go sledding, together.” Sophomore business major “I’m excited to have an Sophomore political science even if it’s cold and nasty!” Mary Maha ee excuse to stay inside!” and economics major Tine Sokun Sophomore biology major Michaela Mellor Senior communication Sophomore nursing major studies major @xaviernewswire Campus News November 13, 2019 3 Pierce enhances faith community BY MO JUENGER make it feel like an obligation; about my own leadership 6WDৼ:ULWHU he just lets us be who we are,” who it is that I’m called to be With a passionate soul and Crittenden said. “We all come and I’m called to work in the a kind demeanor, Rev. Nelson from different backgrounds world.” Pierce, Jr., began his tenure at and we all just have a passion Charlie Cresci, a junior stu- Xavier University and contin- for gospel music.” dent worker at the CFJ, ex- ues to serve as a full-time em- Pierce studied English lit- plained that Pierce’s passion ployee of the Center for Faith erature at Washington Uni- and commitment to students and Justice (CFJ). versity in St. Louis. He then is inspiring. Pierce has been involved attended graduate school at “I watched him direct the with the CFJ in various ca- Eden Theological Seminary, gospel choir for the Spirit pacities since 2015. He now focusing on liberation theol- Celebration, and he’s a really serves as the full-time Baptist ogy and graduating with a great addition to the worship chaplain on campus, Faith and Masters of Divinity degree. music aspects of the CFJ,” Race Program director and This area of study is one Cresci said. “It enhances the gospel choir director. Outside that deeply influenced Pierce’s faith community because (it of Xavier, Pierce is the senior choice to join the Xavier com- provides) a deeper relevance pastor at the Beloved Com- munity. “My theological train- to the Protestant services, munity Church in Avondale, ing brought me a commitment especially with Common in addition to sitting on the Photo courtesy of Xavier University and passion for social justice, Ground.” board of his alma mater, Eden Rev. Nelson Pierce serves as the full-time Baptist chaplain on campus, and I (thought) that could Pierce hopes that his work Theological Seminary. the Faith and Race Program director and gospel choir director at Xavier. benefit the office,” he said. continues to influence Xavi- Following the structural Ferguson,” Pierce said. volved in the space at the CFJ, Pierce believes that join- er’s faith community and all changes in the CFJ last year, These experiences influ- especially at a private White ing the CFJ has helped him students by learning from Pierce joins Rabbi Jennifer ence his current position as institution,” sophomore Gos- to focus on his mission, as he each other every day. Lewis and Muslim chaplain the Faith and Race program pel Choir singer work major is constantly inspired by the “It’s amazing watching stu- Tala Ali as full-time chaplains director as he continues to de- Rue Crittenden said. campus faith community. dents who come in with their available for students. velop and create programs to This message of peace is “One of the most amazing own gifts and their own bril- Before joining the Xavier benefit Black representation. present in his role as Baptist things about being at Xavier liance and their own genius community, Pierce was a com- He is currently involved with chaplain and leader of Xavi- is the way that people at all and bring that, show up as munity organizer involved this through the Dorothy er’s gospel choir. Students ex- levels and in all areas take se- fully as they can every day, be with the faith community in Day Immersion program, the pressed the passion for faith riously the mission. And that’s open to grow and learn new Ferguson, Mo., during the Center for Diversity and In- and justice that participation from the president all the way things and also share,” Pierce 2014 unrest. clusion, Smooth Transitions in the choir has brought them. down from residence life to said. “I am, in many ways, “I studied liberation theol- and new Xavier-based literacy “As I was trying to figure recreational sports,” Pierce constantly learning and be- ogy in seminary, but I didn’t events for local youth. out my faith in general, he had said. ing shaped and impacted by really ever understand liber- “He does a good job of get- such an open mind about who “It’s helpful and inspiring my relationship with the stu- ation theology until I was in ting more people of color in- I am as a person… He doesn’t to me as I reflect and think dents.” Project SEARCH seeks to make a big di erence BY HANNAH HOVER mild learning disabilities. Only 12 applicants, rang- 6WDৼ:UWLHU These interns have completed ing from the ages of 18 to 21, It can be easy to take for all the requirements for grad- are chosen for the program at granted the clean Hoff Din- uation and explore different Xavier each year. There are ing Commons tables at which employment opportunities many different opportunities you sit or the napkin contain- while learning about life on a for employment around the ers which are at your dispos- college campus. campus. al. While you may not always Serving as a transition pro- “The interns leave here see or recognize those who do gram, students are at the in- prepared to start entry-lev- this work, they still remain ternship sites for one school el employment,” Kevin Huss, invaluable members of the year working part-time. It not the instructor for Project Xavier community. Many of only gives high school gradu- SEARCH said. “Sometimes the employees are members ates the job training they need they’re students that get jobs of Project SEARCH, one of but it also gives them the op- here, and some of them have Xavier’s best-kept secrets. portunities to make friends, gotten jobs here at the cafete- Project SEARCH is an un- meet new people in the com- ria and in their local commu- paid internship program for munity and become an inte- nity.” high school graduates with gral part of Xavier. Project SEARCH was a program developed in 1996 Photo courtesy of Kevin Huss at the Cincinnati’s Children Pictured above is Andrew, one of the Project SEARCH interns at Xavier, November 11 Hospital, and proceeded to who prepares the supplies he needs for his shift at Hoff Dining Commons. grow into a collaborative ef- now the HUB opening,” Huss facets. “We do interact with Student Government fort between Great Oaks Ca- said. “Anytime there is an ad- the Exceptional Student As- Association Meeting Recap reer Campuses, Xavier Uni- vancement in the university, sembly Club, which is a club versity and the Opportunities that helps us too.” here on campus,” Huss ex- COURTESY OF CLARISSA DIXON for Ohioans with Disabilities Huss also explained how plained. The Xavier students ‡ Last Wednesday, CPP won the SGA Execu- Agency. Project SEARCH attempts to involved in this club act as tive Election and will be sworn into office in In 2005, Xavier became the align with Xavier’s values, us- mentors to the interns, eating January. A total of 996 students voted in the first university in the world to ing a holistic approach when lunch together once a week election. host the program. So far, 127 admitting applicants. “The and planning monthly social ‡ Phil Chick, Xavier’s Chief Business Officer, interns have completed the interns come here and aren’t events. came in to talk to SGA about Xavier at 5000, program at Xavier, and about Xavier students, but they Another way the interns the new residence hall and what is happening 90% of the graduates have are treated like everyone else prepare for employment is by with Currito on campus. So far, no final de- been successfully employed. would want to be treated. It reading the Newswire, which cision has been reached as to whether or not Today, Project SEARCH usually is not the case at the provides an opportunity for Currito will be renewing their lease or not. has expanded into an inter- high school they come from,” them to grasp a fuller under- ‡ Senator Beth Root got a budget passed for national organization with Huss said. standing of college life and a food drive that will be happening soon on more than 550 sites locat- “When the interns come learn new vocabulary words. Xavier’s campus. All food that is collected will ed throughout the U.S. and here, they are exposed to The program was recent- be donated to The Store, Xavier’s student-run abroad. Manresa and all the Xavier ly relocated to the Center for food pantry. As Xavier continues activities that go on, so they Innovation on Dana Avenue, ‡ Senator Andrew Geraghty discussed a possible to grow, so does Project get the benefit of Xavier and across the street from the project that he is thinking about working on in SEARCH’s presence on cam- comradery and friendships Smith Hall. Feb. to help Xavier students with the voting pus. that they wouldn’t have if Project SEARCH is hold- process and give more information about stu- “New opportunities came they weren’t here.” ing an open house today in the dent’s access to voting on campus. on when Currito started, and These interns also engage Arrupe Overlook from 6 p.m. the new cafeteria and then with the university in other to 8 p.m. 4 November 13, 2019 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Kentucky governor’s race not over Bevin refuses to concede to Beshear and requests a state-wide recanvass BY JAKE GEIGER The two have gone back 6WDৼ:ULWHU and forth on what they think The election for the next happened during this voting governor of Kentucky re- process and why they should mains undetermined. Incum- be Kentucky’s next governor. bent Republican Matt Bevin “Whatever process that has refused to concede the the governor chooses to go race to Democrat challenger down, it’s not going to change Andy Beshear. this overall number of votes,” According to the secre- Beshear said. tary of state’s office, Beshear “We are going to take the earned a victory in the race steps to move forward to after being up by 5,086 votes make sure that we are ready… and by a margin of .4%. on the day that we’re inaugu- However, Bevin claimed rated.” there were “voting irregulari- Meanwhile, Bevin contin- ties” not addressed and want- ued to focus on the recanvass. ed the “process to be followed” “We’re in the process of before conceding the race. getting affidavits and other According to Yahoo News, information that will help us under state law, a recanvass is to get a better understanding defined as a “simple review of of what did or did not hap- the vote totals by each county pen,” Bevin said. clerk counting absentee votes Aside from the contested and checking printouts to governor race, Kentucky vot- make sure the numbers they Photo courtesy of Getty Images ed Republican in every other transmitted to the State Board Kentucky Republican incumbent Governor Matt Bevin has refused to concede the election to Democrat major statewide race. of Elections were correct.” challenger Andy Beshear. Beshear declared victory after leading by 5,000 votes with all precints reporting in. For Attorney General, Re- This state law only allows publican challenger Daniel a recanvasssing if one of the honest election.” and Beshear will become the having gone awry it’s highly Cameron defeated Gregory two following reasons applies: Bevin and his campaign governor-elect,” said Politics, unlikely seeing that there has D. Stumbo by about 15%. The a county clerk or a county decided to write a request Philosophy and the Public been zero corroboration of his next secretary of state will board of elections notices a to Secretary of State Alison alumnus and Kentucky resi- claims. Kentucky GOP lead- be Republican challenger Mi- discrepancy, or a candidate Lundergan Grimes. Grimes dent Jacob Jansen said.” ership even called for him to chael G. Adams, who edged makes a written request to then sent the request to the This is not the first time provide evidence heading into out Democrat Heather French the secretary of state by the State Board of Elections, and has faced a recanvass in recent the recanvass, and we have yet Henry by nearly 5% of the Tuesday after an election. the county board of elections memory. In the 2016 Ken- to hear back from him,” Jan- vote. After Bevin claimed the will begin the recanvasssing tucky Democratic Primary, sen said. Finally, Republicans Mike race was “too close to call,” his tomorrow at 9 a.m. Senator Bernie Sanders called Meanwhile, Beshear has Harmon and Allison Ball re- campaign formally request- “The recanvasss is tak- for a recanvass. Fewer than 10 already begun preparing for spectively held onto their ed a recanvass of the votes, ing place this Thursday, af- votes changed. office and is pushing back on positions as auditor of pub- declaring that the people of ter which time the results “While there is certainly Bevin’s attempt to seek a re- lic accounts and treasurer of Kentucky “deserve a fair and will likely become official the possibility of something count. Kentucky. The Week in Review Florida man strikes again, Lazarus tries to get out of jail   ‡ A Florida man stole an surrounded by drug par- ical emergency — mean- electronic shopping cart aphernalia, alcohol and ing he “died” and thus from a Walmart to avoid moldy bottles in Sharon- served his sentence for driving his car to a near- ville, Ohio. Their father that life. An appeals court by bar and potentially was charged with child denied his claim, saying    getting a DWI. Howev- endangerment, and it is that if he could make Nov. 4, 9:42 a.m. — Xavi- er, police discovered the er Police assisted Residence currently unclear what such a plea and sign his    cart in the bar’s parking Life with a room search in will happen to the chil- name to a document, he lot and arrested him for the Commons Apartments. dren (Nov. 7). was still alive and had to unauthorized use of a A small amount of drugs   remain in prison (Nov. 9). moveable, a felony charge was confiscated. The stu- ‡ A Twinkie has remained (Nov. 6). dents were referred to the At least it wasn’t on display for a school in ‡ An Italian man confessed code of conduct process. another Maine for 43 years. First to setting off deadly ex- ‡ Florida police are investi- unwrapped by a since-re- plosions at his farmhouse Brockman alarm. gating the disappearance Nov. 4, 1:59 p.m. — A tired science teacher in to make a false insurance of a 300-pound statue of student reported the theft 1976, it is now gray and claim. He said he mistak- Bigfoot. The statue mea- of a firearm from their ve- Nov. 8, 9:13 p.m. — rough (Nov. 8). enly set gas canisters to sures eight feet tall and hicle parked in the Alumni Xavier Police and Cin- go off at different times. stood in front of a mat- Center Lot off Woodburn cinnati Fire responded to ‡ A man serving a life sen- Two of the responding tress store (Nov. 6). Avenue. Cincinnati Police Kuhlman Hall to tence for murder claims firefighters were killed was notified and is assisting three students stuck in the he has served his time when the second explo- ‡ Two toddlers were found in the investigation. elevator. Cincinnati Fire because his heart stopped sion was triggered (Nov. used a ladder to get the alone in a hotel room five times during a med- 9). Nov. 4, 4:43 p.m. — students out. Xavier Police received a package from the Mail Cen- ter that contained a small amount of marijuana which was mailed to a generic, ad- dress on campus from out- Nov. 8, 8:40 a.m. — Xavi- of state. An investigation is er Police, Norwood Fire and pending. Physical Plant responded to the HUB for a fire alarm. A Nov. 5, 7:45 a.m. — A basement smoke detector was Physical Plant employee re- set off. The area was checked ported damage to one of the and all was OK. The system utility carts. was reset. Photo courtesy of Twitter Photo courtesy of Twitter It seems Bigfoot is missing in the state of Florida. This twinkie is older than some of our parents. @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News November 13, 2019 5 Amelia Village citizens vote to dissolve the town Mayor had hopes to become a city; will be divided between two townships

BY HUNTER ELLIS The vote passed by a wide 6WDৼ:ULWHU margin in Amelia, with 68% in Election Day saw two Cl- favor of dissolving the village. ermont County Villages vote Now, Amelia will be divid- to dissolve themselves. Ame- ed and absorbed by two local lia and Newtonsville will both townships, Batavia and Pierce. be divided and absorbed by In the coming months, the neighboring townships. current mayor and council Though both follow a will be in a transition phase, growing number of Ohio working on moving assets villages voting to dissolve and maintaining their police themselves, Amelia’s move is and fire services. unusual because of its size. The vote also created an Previously dissolved villages interesting situation for those have had populations around who were newly elected, in- 500. Amelia’s population in coming Mayor Renee Garber the latest census was 5,009. and two council members, According to former long- Don Gates and Tim Rosser. time Amelia resident Shawn In contrast to Amelia, the Young, because of growing scenario that unfolded in frustrations with the mayor Newtonsville matched the and council of the town, the trend of small villages voting vote had been in the minds of to dissolve. residents for a few years. A shrinking population and These frustrations peaked rising operating costs result- in mid-2018 when Amelia Vil- ed in insufficient tax revenues lage Council passed a 1% in- to support the village’s expen- come tax for residents. ditures. The council maintained Newtonsville only had a that this tax was necessary, population of 374 people, not only to maintain the vil- and the village was running lage status but also because it a budget deficit of $112,000 hoped the village would gain in 2019, which was a cause of status of a city after the 2020 concern for many of its resi- census. dents. In a letter to Amelia resi- The vote to dissolve passed dents earlier this fall, Mayor by a slim 53 votes for to 46 Todd Hart warned of an un- votes against. known future in dividing up Ohio law requires that the such a large village. village has a population of at “No prior dissolutions have least 150 residents and at least concerned the division of a two square miles of land, to Photo courtesy of wikicommons territory between two town- maintain the status of a vil- Two Clermont County villages voted to dissolve themselves. Amelia and Newtonsville will both be divided ships,” he wrote. lage. absorbed by neghboring townships. Amelia’s population of 5,009 was unusually high for taking this measure. McDonald’s CEO Bolivian president steps down BY MO JUENGER leaving a power vacuum and 6WDৼ:ULWHU Professor of Spanish and the future of the Bolivian Latin American studies Dr. dismissed from post Former Bolivian President presidential successor un- Irene Hodgson expressed a BY NOELLE ULLERY olated company policy “with- Evo Morales stepped down clear. Politician and lawyer similarly mixed sentiment. 6WDৼ:ULWHU out cause.” As part of the on Sunday after growing pro- Jeanine Añez has announced “The idea that the military The board of directors for severance package he received tests debating the integrity that she is next in line to as- and the police asked him to McDonald’s, the world’s sec- almost $42 million and will of his election. sume the presidency, but she step down would suggest a ond largest fast food chain, receive health care benefits Controversy first sparked has not yet been confirmed. coup. But at the same time, named Board President Chris for the next 18 months. The after he successfully overrode U.S. President Donald I have questions about his Kempczinski as their new CEO board also discussed poten- a constitutional stipulation Trump and Secretary of legitimacy,” Hodsgon said. last week. The move came af- tially forcing Easterbrook to limiting each president to State Mike Pompeo have “Democracy does mean that ter the board dismissed CEO forfeit his stock earnings, but two five-year terms, ignoring commended the OAS for its you alternate in power… He’s Stephen Easterbrook on Nov. ultimately decided against it. a negative vote from a refer- dedication to electoral se- been in power for 13 years, 1 for a consensual relationship The termination agree- endum. He had previously curity, and the U.S. State but at the same time, the poor with an employee. ment allowed him to collect served three terms before Department has declared made a lot of progress under The relationship violated restricted stock, which was running again in the October the situation not to be a him.” Morales tweeted Sun- the company’s policy prohib- valued at approximately $15 election. coup. Venezuelan President day night that Bolivian police iting direct and indirect rela- million. Protests amplified after the Nicolás Maduro previously were illegally trying to arrest tionships between employees Additionally, he was able Organization of American referred to the event as a vi- him, and was currently seek- of any rank. to keep his vested and unvest- States (OAS) audited election olent coup. ing asylum in Mexico. “I engaged in a recent con- ed options, worth almost $32 results and reported irreg- sensual relationship with an million and $23 million re- ularities relating to alleged employee, which violated Mc- spectively. forced signatures, phantom Donald’s policy. This was a Throughout the investiga- voters and compromised data. mistake,” Easterbrook said. tion, McDonald’s declined to Morales received a number “It seems to be a rash fir- reveal who the employee was, of votes close to the number ing. But at the same time, at how the board learned about necessary to avoid a runoff least they addressed it in some the relationship and how long election, concerning protest- way,” Tyler Norris, a senior the relationship lasted. ers and oppositional leaders. psychology and theology dou- “There was more they The police and military ble major said. could’ve done so that the sit- forces, previously closely “As long as it doesn’t affect uation was handled more ap- aligned with Morales’ admin- the way the two people were propriately, Norris said. istration, publicly asked him working, it seems to be fine.” “However, there is the to resign Sunday night. Those in executive posi- benefit that relationship was Shortly after stating his tions at McDonald’s must consensual. It’s a larger con- support for a vote recount, have a cause for their termi- versation; is that even an eth- Morales resigned alongside nation to leave without a sev- ical company policy, especial- his vice president Álvaro erance package. The board ly if it was consensual, good García Linera. Several con- Photo courtesy Kremlin.ru decided that Easterbrook vi- healthy relationship?” gress members have followed, President Evo Morales has stepped down after a controversial election. 6 November 13, 2019 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com Fighting racial injustice in the NFL Sports have become one of by protesting the anthem. In America. The phrase takes or as a derogatory method to internal pressure. the most important means for the NBA, players have worn aim, albeit inaccurate in na- attack groups of people in a Washington’s professional social change in our society, t-shirts in pre-game warmups ture, at the skin color of Na- deliberately racist way, yet the football team was also the last whether you like it or not. to signify their protest of the tive Americans. European set- phrase redskin is still used in to integrate Black players in Criminal justice reform systemic racism we have in tlers often used the word as a a major way today. the league, only doing so after has been at the forefront of the United States today. On means of slandering the group For those who don’t know, pressure by the Kennedy ad- both the NBA and NFL for top of of peo- there is a football franchise ministration. years now. Quarterback Colin these When are we going to recognize ple in the NFL, right here in the Many more blatantly racist Kaepernick started a national in- whom United States of America, events such as cartoons, offi- controversy when he knelt for game the injustices we have levied they whose name is the Washing- cial team trademarks and even the national anthem prior to exam- against the Native American fought ton Redskins. Even more as- the cheerleading uniforms, the start of a game in 2016. ples, community with real empathy f o r tonishingly, the team calls our which included black-braided We’ve seen more and more athletes resulting in change? control nation’s capital home. wigs, occurred in the remain- NFL players join him in stand- h a v e of the In 1933, owner of the Bos- ing years of the 20th century. ing against police injustices used pre- ton Braves George P. Mar- The current team owner, their platforms to bring atten- cious colonial land they de- shall changed the name of one of the most maligned in tion to the issues they are pas- sired. his franchise to the Boston all of American professional sionate about in spades. An apt comparison for the Redskins. The team claimed, sports, I might add, Daniel While all of this social jus- term redskin would be the and still claims, that the name Snyder, stated that the team tice work is important and will historically degrading phrase was supposed to honor Native would never change its name go a long way in America’s stemming from the Latin Americans in some twisted in 2013. continuous fight for equality, word “niger,” as was adapted way. When are we going to there is one burning issue that in the 18th century English Four years later he moved recognize the injustices we has not gotten nearly the at- language as a term to deroga- the Redskins to Washington, have levied against the Na- Will Pembroke is a tention it deserves. torily describe a Black person. D.C. Marshall’s wife took to tive American community first-year Philosophy, The term “redskin” has This phrase is entirely unac- creating the fight song for with real empathy resulting in Politics and the Public historically been used as a ceptable to be used in Amer- the team, full of highly con- change? major. He is an intern derogatory term against Na- ican society today, so much troversial lyrics. It took more We can start by getting rid for the Newswire from tive Americans. The first so that I cannot even say it in than 30 years for the franchise of a team name with decades Glen Ellyn, Ill. documented use came in the this piece. to change the words in the of racism upholding its foun- late 18th century in colonial Both terms use skin col- fight song, likely not under dation. All hail Harry Styles: the best artist of our time Anyone who knows me With his first album, Styles video was the closest I’ve come ing his cultural power. He the members. I grew up with knows that I have an uncon- shattered the expectation of to a religious experience in a co-chaired the Met Gala, one Styles, and we’re still grow- ditional, all-consuming love bubblegum teen pop, going so while. I watched artistry with of high fashion’s most pres- ing together. That kind of for Harry Styles. So, when I far as to make his first single, my jaw fully open in complete tigious events, had a sizeable sustained popularity, without was asked if I’d like to write “Sign of the Times,” a whop- silence role in a scandal or blemish of par- a piece about Harry Styles’ ping six-minute long ballad, (a rar- I stumbled across One Christo- ticular note, is meaningful. upcoming album, I almost clearly influenced by classic ity for Direction on Pinterest at 13 pher No- In an era when this coun- smashed my thumb through rock. I’m no music critic by me). I’d years old and at 22, I am still lan’s Os- try, and the world at large, is my phone from the sheer force any means, but I thought it like to car-nom- particularly divided, it is more of typing “YES” so emphati- was an absolute banger, top take this as invested as ever in one inated important now than ever that cally. to bottom. The album as a oppor- of the members. I grew up film people have an outlet: one I, along with many of you whole was fantastic and was tunity with Styles, and we’re still Dunkirk that is positive, harmless and who picked up this paper ex- critically praised and widely to apol- growing together. and fre- brings them joy. Pop culture pecting actual journalism and enjoyed — which was awe- ogize to quently needs more Harry Styles, as are instead reading this, have some for me because I was my loved uses his social media presence do I. So, let’s hear that album, been aware of Mr. Styles since proven right, and every per- ones and neighbors, both for to promote kindness and men- king! his meteoric rise to fame as son who made fun of me for the music video incident and tal health. part of One Direction in the being weirdly into a boyband the pending incidents sure to One Twitter user said, early 2010s. After the band’s (I fully deserved it) got their come when the album is re- “Harry Styles was such a pos- break-up (which they claimed comeuppance. But, after tour, leased. I frankly have no con- itive role model in my adoles- was a “break” and said they’d (that I saw and wept openly trol over my behavior in those cence and continues to have a “be back in 18 months” — I at) Styles retreated to work moments. presence into my early adult- haven’t forgotten), each mem- on album number two, leaving I intended to write this hood,” which is a perfect sum- ber started releasing their us high and dry for more than article about the cultural im- mation of his influence in pop own music as solo acts. a year. pact that Styles has had today, culture throughout the last I’m sure someone on this Nevertheless, he’s back, though my fan girling has decade. He also actively works campus is more qualified to baby! A few weeks ago, Styles gotten in the way of that. at breaking down gender Laura Walker is a se- note the music of the other dropped his single “Lights It goes without saying that roles and promoting LGBTQ nior accounting major. members of 1D, but it cer- Up,” along with a music video. any pop star or celebrity will equality. She is a guest writer tainly isn’t me. Bring up Har- The song has more of a pop have some measure of influ- I stumbled across One Di- for the Newswire from ry Styles, though, and I, a full sound to it than his previous ence over their followers and rection on Pinterest at 13 Louisville, Ky. 22-year-old, suddenly turn 13 album (making it perfect for industry, but Styles has done years old and at 22, I am still again. subjecting friends to), and the remarkably well with wield- as invested as ever in one of Arts & Entertainment Online Editor Mission Statement For Your Information THE STAFF Editor Bridget Walsh The Xavier Newswire is The Xavier Newswire is Editor-in-Chief 6RÀD2UGRxH] committed to reporting the published weekly through- Kevin Thomas Photography Editor news as well as explain out the school year, ex- Back Page Editor Jeff Richardson LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDG- cept during vacations and Managing Editor Aidan Callahan ers. 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Because of the shift- Stormer is seldom mentioned would make America a total- What is most terrifying hate speech should be illegal. ing political climate and the in news coverage or common itarian regime, contribute to are those contributing to Allow me to explain. rapid expansion of the in- conversation. the return of fascism or limit the practices that realize our Racist organizations and ternet and social media, hate Each of these instances the free press. However, I still worst fears, the ones spewing hate groups have enjoyed a speech is flourishing. prove that de-platforming feel that such laws are neces- hate speech in the first place. resurgence in Western so- The likes of Alex Jones, those who spew hate speech sary because such fears have The men I mentioned before ciety. In America, Nazis are Milo Yiannopoulos and Rich- works. There is no reason to already been realized. are either fascist sympathiz- marching through the streets, ard Spencer have been spread- believe that this principle can- Our nation is blurring the ers or fascists themselves. We and David Duke, the former ing racist, anti-Semitic and not be applied to society at lines between the branches cannot allow our fears of our Grand Wizard of the KKK, violent rhetoric online with large. For example, one must of government, questioning current problem prevent us has won political office. Do relatively few consequences look no further than Europe. the authority of the courts, from fixing the problem itself. not think that the return of for years. However, Jones and Following the Holocaust doubting the legislative capa- We must make hate speech il- these hateful groups to public Yiannopoulos have recently and World War II, many Eu- bilities of Congress and con- legal. light has had no consequenc- been banned from major social ropean countries passed laws solidating power in the execu- es, though. media platforms and websites. preventing hate speech. Such tive branch. Our increasingly Rates of reported hate As a result, one hardly hears countries still allow freedom nationalistic sentiments, an- crimes have been steadily ris- about them anymore. By los- of speech but have punish- tagonization of marginalized ing throughout the past five ing access, they have lost their ments for hate speech. Exam- groups, unchecked military years and men who share be- power. ples include France, Germany spending and desires to re- liefs with said organizations Similarly, a few years ago, and England. If Europe is too turn to a more prosperous era have carried out mass shoot- Nazi website the Daily Storm- far, our own neighbor Cana- are all evidence that we are ings at synagogues, gay clubs er was one of the primary da has had anti-hate speech hurtling toward fascism at an and Black churches. Even if sources of racist, xenophobic, laws for more than 40 years. alarming rate. We are already we disagree on proposed solu- misogynistic and anti-Semitic None of these countries have limiting the free press with Charlie Gstalder is a tions, we should not dispute propaganda. Upon being de- descended into totalitarian re- the constant demonization of first-year English major. the reality that violent hatred nied domain hosting privileg- gimes. Rather, they simply en- journalists and major news He is a staff writer for has returned to America. es by major providers, the Dai- joy daily life free of constant publications — every time you the Newswire from West- To address this issue, we ly Stormer was forced to the discriminatory vitriol. cry “fake news” at a statement chester, N.Y. must address the source: The dark web, limiting its reader I understand the belief that critical of the president, you We can learn things from accepting failure I had an idea. It was bold into the next Mike Lupica. what I gained more from the were disastrous effects. I a task even if we never end and brash. Ludicrous even. Now, my 10-chapter, 150- experience than what I’ve ne- walked away unfulfilled after up finishing the job. That’s I wanted to write a book. page masterpiece is dwelling glected to continue. failing to accomplish my ob- because there’s always some- I planned to finish it within in a dungeon of futility. There were triumphs. I was jective. thing new out there we can the year, find an agency to get The file is piled under a reinforced with the value of Sometimes, I can’t help but learn about ourselves in the it published and then, if that heaping layer of folders in dedication. If I wanted the think I wasted my time work- process. succeeded, pursue an electric the upper right corner of my book to be published, I would ing on something that had a I made an effort to follow career as a fiction author. laptop, a device I use daily and have to spend a considerable minuscule chance of being what I once thought was a I morphed into a keyboard carry around with me nearly amount of time writing — successful in the first place. dream of mine. In some ways, warrior (the good kind), chan- everywhere I go. and rewriting — scenes and It was a double-edged it still is — I’d like to continue neling my inner night owl in a It’s been years since I’ve chapters. sword. The book had the abil- writing fiction as a side gig. vortex of my own imaginative edited it or even added to it. I also feel like writing the ity to curb my creative appe- While I haven’t touched my bliss. I was inventing key plot Maybe I can’t overcome my novel tite, but flagship fiction novel in what lines, haphazardly forming di- own writer’s or simply helped I just believe that there is it could seems like forever, I recently alogue on the fly and crafting don’t have the time to con- me im- also cut started drafting a sci-fi action a story that would turn me tinue it, but at this point, the prove meaning behind undertaking deep novel that perhaps might be words my teenage self once m y a task even if we never end a n d a more appealing option for a produced appear to be locked writing XSÀQLVKLQJWKHMRE show publisher. away for the rest of eternity. skills, me how And even if fiction writing The book is titled Triumph and it diffi- never takes me to the top like & Disaster, and ironically, it was a major factor in why I cult it really is to make it as Mötley Crüe, at least I can has come to represent both chose to pursue journalism: so a writer. rest assured that I discovered sides of the coin. I could continue to be a pur- As pessimistic and self-dep- something that has brought In retrospect, I’ve reached veyor of words. recating as that sounds, I still me joy. the conclusion that writing While my late-night ten- believe the decision to let go Taking that leap of faith, the book has taught me that dency wasn’t necessarily a of the novel outweighs sal- jumping into a whole other Luke Feliciano is a se- sometimes, it’s OK not to fin- healthy practice, some of my vaging the shell of what it realm of possibilities and per- nior sport management ish what you started. best writing surfaced when I once was. haps making a self-discovery and digital media double That sounds ridiculous, like was able to decompress and I am by no means condon- are all reasons to decide to major. He is the Sports I’m subscribing to a ne’er-do- relax after a long day. Today, ing the act of quitting. do something bold in the first Editor for the Newswire well mentality. But in this par- that still rings true. I just believe that there is place — I can promise you from Rutherford, N.J. ticular case, it’s more about At the same time, there meaning behind undertaking that much. 8 November 13, 2019 Sports @xaviernewswire Xavier claws past Missouri at Cintas Center, 63-58 Scruggs scores 12 points late in the game, Carter records rst double-double utes, had 12 points and 11 BY LUKE FELICIANO rebounds for his first dou- 6SRUWV(GLWRU ble-double of the season. Facing its first true test of Scruggs, who didn’t score the season, Xavier was in for at all in the first half, put the a much different contest than team on his back in in the its previous two games on game’s late stages. His 12 Tuesday night. points factored in greatly in Turnovers were plentiful the second half and overtime. on both sides, but the battle The Musketeers aided under pressure is the kind themselves by getting to the of affair that defines a team’s line. They took 17 character. free throws between the sec- Xavier showed its grit in ond half and overtime and a 63-58 grind-it-out victory made 11 of them. against Missouri at Cintas Xavier led by four with one Center. minute left to a victory and a “That’s what we call a rock pair of free throws by senior fight,” head coach Travis point guard Quentin Goodin Steele said. “I knew it wasn’t helped secure the win. going to be pretty. It was go- Still in the early part of the ing to be ugly at times, but I season, Xavier isn’t trying to was really proud of our guys dwell on one game because for handling the adversity NewswireSKRWRE\'HVPRQG)LVFKHU it’s a long season. that we went through in the Junior shooting guard Paul Scruggs erupted for 12 points in the second half and overtime against Missouri “The season is a mara- game.” DIWHUKDYLQJDTXLHWÀUVWKDOI;DYLHUJULQGHGRXWDKRPHYLFWRU\LQLWVÀUVWWHVWRIWKHVHDVRQ thon,” Steele said. “How you From the onset of game, from long range. Xavier was in the midst of a Scruggs knocked down both look right now can be totally the Xavier looked in sync of- “We had some wide open scoring drought and missed ends of a one-and-one to get different how you are at the fensively and disrupted Mis- looks,” he said. “We will take 10 straight shots. the Musketeers within a bas- end of the season … It’s all souri on the defensive end. those shots. I told our guys to Trailing by three points ket of the lead and junior for- about just getting better ev- However, it needed to kick- step in, shoot them with con- with less than two minutes ward Naji Marshall answered ery single day. Continue to start its offense to open the fidence after the ball has been to go, the Musketeers were to tie the game on the ensuing add to our defensive system, second half after going into reversed … I thought for the forced to mount a late come- possession by drilling a tri- add to our offensive system the break on a 28-21 lead, and most part without watching back. A layup by junior guard ple. It was just Xavier’s third (and) trying to figure out it couldn’t find the bottom of film that we had a lot of good Paul Scruggs brought Xavi- 3-pointer made in the game. your team a little bit as well.” the net from deep. looks.” er to within one point of the Missouri’s last ditch at- The Musketeers have a The Musketeers had an- A 14-0 run in a nearly lead with 1:23, and Missouri tempt to win the game at the home game against Missouri other tough shooting night seven-minute span allowed took a timeout. buzzer failed, and the game State before the Charleston from beyond the arc (3-21), Missouri to take its first lead In a tight game, forcing went to overtime. Classic – a tournament that but Steele voiced confidence since early in the first half. fouls and converting free Junior forward Jason Car- will feature a solid crop of in the team’s ability to shoot On the flip side of the coin, throws remained paramount. ter, who saw extended min- competition. Moore earns rst win in season opener at home Gray & Dunham lift Xavier past Utah, Musketeers rally in the fourth quarter

BY ALEYA JUSTISON 6WDৼ:ULWHU Coaching in her first game at the helm of Xavier, Mela- nie Moore and the women’s basketball team emerged vic- torious at Cintas Center with a 70-63 win against Utah last Thursday. Trailing by two points to begin the fourth quarter, the Musketeers outscored the Utes 23-14 to claim a win in their season opener. Right from the start, Xavi- er brought the heat with a 21- 15 lead by the end of the first quarter. Sophomore guard Carrie Gross sank a 3-pointer at the two-minute mark to give the Musketeers a lead in the first frame of the game. By halftime, however, Utah rose to the occasion, taking a slight 29-28 advantage. Ju- nior forward A’riana Gray Newswire SKRWRE\'HVPRQG)LVFKHU led the Musketeers as the top -XQLRUV$·ULDQD*UD\DQG$DOL\DK'XQKDPKHOSHG;DYLHUZRPHQ·VEDVNHWEDOOZLQLWVVHDVRQRSHQHUDJDLQVW8WDKODVW7KXUVGD\DW&LQWDV&HQWHU scorer at the break, earning *UD\UHFRUGHGWKHWKGRXEOHGRXEOHRIKHUFDUHHUZLWKSRLQWVDQGDVPDQ\UHERXQGVDQG'XQKDPPDWFKHGDFDUHHUKLJKZLWKSRLQWV seven points. wasn’t ready to bow out just fourth quarter, 49-47, but ren Wasylson, who scored cluding a trio of 3-point field She started the season off yet. Even with their largest Gray mounted yet another 11 total points, aided in the goals. The Musketeers outre- strong, ending the game with lead of the game in the third comeback and brought Xavi- fourth-quarter comeback by bounded the Utes 44-36 and her first double-double of the quarter, the Utes struggled er back on an 11-4 run that netting eight points. dominated on the inside with season, collecting 14 points to maintain the advantage. Utah wasn’t able to overturn Dunham finished with a 34 points in the paint. while snatching a team-high Xavier caught up with eight for the rest of the game. team-high 16 points, which The Moore era at Xavier 14 rebounds. It was the 17th unanswered points, ultimate- The game stayed close for tied her career high: a feat got off to a fine start, and double-double of her Xavier ly regaining the lead on a free the remaining minutes. Over- she’s accomplished five times the Musketeers kept their career. throw by junior guard Aali- all, the game saw seven ties before. Freshman forward streak alive as they improved Utah came out strong in yah Dunham. and 11 lead changes. Courtney Prenger had a sol- their record to 20-0 on season the second half, but Xavier Utah led to start the Sophomore guard Lau- id debut with 11 points, in- openers at Cintas Center. @xaviernewswire Sports November 13, 2019 9 Women’s soccer wins Big East title Xavier knocks o 3-time defending champ Hoyas BY JAKE GEIGER 6WDৼ:ULWHU That record wouldn’t stand for long, though. The historic 2019 season After taking care of Villa- for Xavier women’s soccer nova, Xavier faced No. 2 seed will continue in earnest. Georgetown — a team it lost The Musketeers entered to earlier in the season by just the record books for a second one goal and a squad it had straight week by knocking never been able to defeat be- off three-time defending Big fore. East Tournament champion The Musketeers started Georgetown, 2-0, in the con- the game off firing on all cyl- ference title game Sunday af- inders. Senior forward Grace ternoon in Omaha, Neb. Bahr delivered a ball into the It was Xavier’s first win attacking zone and sophomore against the Hoyas since join- forward Brooke Sroka capital- ing the ized to make it 1-0 Muske- prior to the 2013 season. teers in the 11th minute. Led by third-year head Xavier struck again later on coach Nate Lie, the Muske- in the first half to add insur- teers earned an automatic bid ance to the lead. Bahr served a to the NCAA Tournament — ball into the box after a corner their first trip to the tourna- kick and junior forward Ga- ment since 2000. brielle LoPresti floated a shot In the opening round of over the Hoyas’ keeper to gain the tournament, Xavier will a two-goal lead heading into meet ACC foe Virginia Tech Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer the half. on the road Friday at 5 p.m. -XQLRUIRUZDUG*DEULHOOH/R3UHVWL·VÀUVWKDOIJRDOKHOSHG;DYLHUVHDOWKHZLQDJDLQVW*HRUJHWRZQLQWKH%LJ Xavier maintained its lead Before reaching the Big East title game. With the win, the Musketeers advance to play in the NCAA Tournament against Va. Tech. for the rest of the match to be East Championship, Xavier give Xavier an early lead. tended the lead to two goals. fourth clean sheet of the sea- crowned Big East Champions had to handle the No 4. seed The Musketeers quickly The goal helped the Mus- son in just her seventh start. just 10 days after winning the Villanova Wildcats in the added onto the lead in the sec- keteers put away the Wildcats With the win, Xavier regular season title. semifinals. ond half. Sophomore defender and advance to their first Big claimed the top spot in pro- The Musketeers will enter In the 15th minute, red- Haley Jakovich took advan- East Championship in school gram history by having the NCAA Tournament play rid- shirt junior forward Carrie tage of a from a save history. Sophomore goalkeep- most wins (15) in a single sea- ing high on a seven-game win Lewis scored the first goal to by Villanova’s keeper and ex- er Olivia Jenkins notched her son. streak. Dalton era in Cincy nears end with his benching Analysis: The former starting QB had his moments, but his time has expired having a solid preseason and BY WILL PEMBROKE 6WDৼ:ULWHU eight games to become accli- mated to the style of play in Prior to Week 9 of the the NFL from the sidelines, NFL season, Cincinnati Ben- it was time to give him a shot gals quarterback Andy Dalton under center. got benched in favor of rookie The results were a mixed Ryan Finley. bag in his starting debut Dalton has been at the against AFC North counter- helm of the Cincinnati offense part the Baltimore Ravens. for eight years. Finley made things happen Coming in as a mid-round both through the air and with pick out of TCU, there wasn’t his legs in the first half. How- a ton of hype surrounding his ever, an 89-yard interception prospects as a long-term op- return for a touchdown took tion. the wind out of his sails. Ball He ended up forming a security was an issue, as it is great connection right away for most rookie quarterbacks. with the coaching staff and Finley showed promise star receiver A.J. Green, and with his legs and with his immediately made his mark in arm. He took chances down Cincinnati. the field on long throws and Despite the good he has wasn’t afraid to take off and done as a member of the Ben- run when given a lane. gals organization, life in the For his first game, Finley’s NFL caught up to him this performance definitely could year. As one of the few veter- Photo courtesy of bleacherreport.com have been worse. Luckily, he ans in a new offensive regime Former Bengals starter Andy Dalton was benched in favor of backup Ryan Finley prior to the team’s bye week. will get to face a porous de- under head coach Zac Taylor, On Sunday, the Bengals didn’t show much improvement and got dismantled by Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. fense next week against the the odds Dalton was going to ing shoulder injury. However, things quickly Jaguars in Week 8, when Dal- Oakland Raiders, who have lead the team to any sort of a Although training camp fell down to earth in a home ton threw three interceptions, given up big plays all year. winning season were stacked setbacks made things look blowout at the hands of the a chorus of boos erupted from Finley’s installation as a against him from the get-go. grim, Cincinnati nearly pulled San Francisco 49ers, exposing the crowd on hand at Paul starting quarterback for the When Green, arguably the off a road upset in Seattle the team’s abhorrent defensive Brown Stadium. foreseeable future will likely team’s best player, was cart- versus the Seahawks during tendencies and lack of consis- Taylor decided change was end the Andy Dalton era in ed off the field with an ankle Week 1 of the regular season, tency on offense. needed and as a result, Dalton Cincinnati. injury just a few weeks into backed by a career day from Since then, the Bengals was promptly benched. While the Bengals’ faith- training camp, things began Dalton. have continued to lose games, His replacement, Finley, is ful may be eager to move on looking even worse. Though a missed finding themselves sitting at a first-year signal caller who from the much maligned QB, The Bengals offensive line from kicker Randy Bullock 0-8 with the worst record in was drafted this year after there is no doubt that he had also took a hit when rookie ultimately sunk the team’s the NFL entering their week spending three seasons as the an impact both on and off the first round pick and starting hopes to win, nobody expect- nine bye week. starter at NC State. field, through his time with left tackle Jonah Williams ed the game to be as competi- Following an excruciating Like Dalton, Finley was the team and his service to the went down with a season end- tive as it was. home loss to the Jacksonville a late round selection. After Cincinnati community. 10 November 13, 2019 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com New basketball podcast launches BY WILL PEMBROKE wisdom and knowledge of the 6WDৼ:ULWHU so-called “secret.” NBA Hall Bill Simmons opened The of Famer Steve Nash has been Book of Basketball a second rumored to be on the podcast time when he debuted his new in the not-so-distant future. podcast at the end of October. As with all sports, rank- As some may remember, ings are a formative part of Simmons, current CEO of historical discussion, and Sim- theringer.com and former mons certainly does not shy ESPN analyst, put his bas- away from that in his book. ketball knowledge into pa- He introduces his Basketball perback form in 2010 when Hall of Fame pyramid, which he wrote his New York Times ranks 96 players and sparked bestselling novel, The Book of debate among fans. Basketball. With the book, he A large focus of this new detailed as much basketball podcast is updating the rank- history as he could fit into ings in the book with almost each of its 736 pages. His new 10 more years of basketball podcast is called Book of Bas- knowledge. For example, in ketball 2.0. episode three of the series, Simmons is considered one Simmons and fellow Ringer of the founders of the pod- basketball analyst Ryen Russi- cast community, so much so lo break down the meteoric that he earned the nickname rise of the Warriors’ great “The PodFather” from his Stephen Curry, moving him peers. His first podcast, the all the way up to 24th on the B.S. Report, debuted in 2007. Hall of Fame pyramid. After his dramatic exit from So far, I have found my- ESPN in 2013, he launched self listening to the podcast the website theringer.com, episodes many times over. I continuing his dream of run- would encourage any avid ning a popular culture web- hoops fans, as well as anyone site without having to bend looking to learn more about to the whims of “the man” at the game, to take a listen. ESPN. Photo courtesy of Theringer.com The Book of Basketball 2.0 While The Book of Basket- Former ESPN analyst Bill Simmons debuted a podcast, Book of Basketball 2.0, which aims to discuss “some of podcast is available now on all ball has stood the test of time the NBA’s greatest wonders” and feature analytic conversations with NBA legends like Isaiah Thomas. major podcasting platforms as one of the greatest sports such as Art19, Stitcher, Spoti- books of our generation, it from writing,” still only pro- 30-minute narrative on “the reer. fy and Apple Podcasts. has been a decade since it was ducing content in the form of secret” to winning. Simmons The new podcast also fea- written. On his main podcast- podcasts. incorporates past remarks tures guests of note. Golden ing outlet, The Bill Simmons The Book of Basketball 2.0 from NBA legends like Isa- State Warriors head coach Total score: Podcast, Simmons has often podcast series takes aim at iah Thomas and Larry Bird and eight-time NBA cham- discussed updating the book understanding some of the and draws from personal ex- pion Steve Kerr made an ap- many times. Jokingly, he con- NBA’s greatest wonders. The perience living in and around pearance on the second ep- tinues to claim he has “retired inaugural episode features a NBA basketball his whole ca- isode of the show to add his HBO’s House of the Dragon spino is in the works well as brought forth critical BY ALEYA JUSTISON characters for the show’s mat- uration. Fans hope that ques- 6WDৼ:ULWHUV tions surrounding one of the last Targareyns, Daenerys, Don’t worry, there are go- and the demise of her father, ing to be more dragons. As hope to be answered in this the final season of the hit tele- new series. vision series Game of Thrones Fans of the books have aired earlier this year, HBO some clues as to what the se- was bombarded with a frenzy ries may hold, but HBO has of spinoff pitches in order to released minimal informa- satiate fan cravings. tion about what is in store for On Oct. 29, WarnerMedia the season. It does, however, made the announcement a promise the return of sever- new show, House of the Drag- al contributing writers and on, would begin production. directors, including Miguel The conclusion of Game of Sapochnik. He is best known Thrones left the some of the for his contribution to the fanbase dissatisfied, perhaps Game of Thrones episode ti- making room for a new series tled “Battle of the Bastards,” to further explain the finale’s for which he won the 2016 outcomes in this past season. Primetime Emmy award for In total, six series have Oustanding Directing for a been in the works at HBO. Drama Series. While two were initally ac- No information about the cepted, one, titled Bloodmoon, cast has been announced, and was later rejected in the pilot the date of release is current- phase of writing. The other, Photo courtesy of Yahoo.com ly unknown, although some which will be titled House of speculate it to be released in HBO’s popular television series Game of Thrones ZLOORIÀFLDOO\EHUHFHLYLQJDSUHTXHOFDOOHGHouse of Dragons, the Dragon, will receive a full which presents the reign of the Targareyn family 300 years before the events of GOT’s pilot episode. 2021. series funding by WarnerMe- While this series is just dia. Based off of George R.R. tial monarch of the Game of in Westeros until their deci- in its preliminary stages, big In this 10-episode prequel Martin’s novel Fire and Blood, Thrones pilot season. mation prior to the onset of expectations loom overhead. series, the creators hope to House of the Dragon will focus Symbolized with a drag- Game of Thrones. The Tar- Has the reign of the Game of follow the complex history on the reign of the Targareyn on as their family crest, the gareyn family played a central Thrones franchise seen its final of Westeros, the fantastical family about 300 years prior Targareyns are portrayed as role in the foundational ele- days, or is it just starting to setting of Game of Thrones. to King Baratheon, the ini- one of the strongest families ments of the original show, as rise out of the ashes? @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment November 13, 2019 11 Reminisce with these 2000’s jams Take a trip down memory lane with our list of the top hits of the 2000’s!

BY KATE FERRELL AND “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” GUS NATIONS IV by Beyonce (2008) 6WDৼ:ULWHUV Is there anything else that can be said about this song? e words “If you like it then you should have put a ring on it” will forever resonate with me. I heard them for the rst time from my rst grade girlfriend as I saw her sharing Cheez-Its with my friend from across the cafeteria.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com “Gold Digger” by Kanye West (2005)

is classic bop will most likely remain timeless for its catchy hook and excellent dancing beat. “Gold Digger” is an important song for every generation to learn. It teaches important lessons about nancial and parental responsibilities. Ev- ery eighth grader deserves the right to scream the (clean) lyrics of this song ‘til the end of time. Photo courtesy of Youtube.com Photo courtesy of Worldstarhiphop.com “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (2003) “Hips Don’t Lie” feat. Wyclef Would it even be a top 10 songs of the 2000’s list without Jean by Shakira (2005) this classic on it?! “Mr. Brightside” has served as the anthem of many summer roadtrips as it is blared out of the rolled- Quite possibly the most iconic single ladies danc- down windows of every sedan in the world. is song is a ing song in the history of the world. Shakira rev- multi-genre masterpiece, and frankly, the world does not olutionized the Latino-pop genre with a song that deserve it. will go down in history as an all-time classic. e chorus “I'm on tonight you know my hips don’t lie” has personally been sung both in the car and on the dance oor many times. is song will un- doubtedly continue to age like ne cheese and I’m excited for the next generation of music listeners Photo courtesy of Indiatoday.in to enjoy it as much as I have.

“You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swi (2008) Not only was the song an instant classic, but the music video contributed to its legacy. It took me a solid three years before I realized that the mean girl and Taylor Swi were the same person. “You Belong With Me” was one of the rst songs that contributed to Taylor Swi’s stardom and the bubblegum pop song was a staple on radio sta- HBO’s House of the Dragon spino is in the works tions for years. *Sigh.* Brings me back to a sim- Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com pler time... Photo courtesy of Genius.com “Hey Ya!” by OutKast (2003) “Toxic” by Brittany Spears (2003) is song undoubtedly deserves a spot on this top 10 list. is song instantly turns even the most inno- “Hey Ya!” is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head cent of souls into a seductress ready to the without even listening to it. With its undying repetitiveness hearts of many. Brittany Spears’ iconic blue ight “Hey Ya!” eortlessly gets audiences everywhere to “shake attendant outt will forever live on as thousands it like a polaroid picture,” and even with one play, can better of girls dress in it every Halloween. “Toxic” is someone's entire day. for those moods when you are feeling spicy and ready to party.

Photo courtesy of Thesun.co.uk “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay (2008) A dening song for the alternative genre, “Viva La Viva” helped cement Coldplay's legacy as one of the most important and groundbreaking bands of the early 2000s. ough I may never understand what the song is actually about, I will always enjoy the opening chords of the organ as it blasts from the iPod Nano I still use, for the nostalgia.

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“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! at the Disco (2005)

Photo courtesy of Broadwayworld.com is song summons the inner emo in all of us. If you didn’t listen to this song in your bedroom “Since U Been Gone” while crying, did you even have a childhood? by Kelly Clarkson (2002) Screaming the lyrics to this song is pretty much mandatory in every situation. Brendan Urie’s killer vocals can get me through even the dark- An important song for youth aer their rst foray into ro- est of times, and the number of times I have been mance. e world of love is a cruel place, kids... Kelly Clark- caught singing this at the top of my lungs at a red- son will help you through it and it’ll be all right. Photo courtesy of Soundcloud.com light is embarrassing. 12 November 13, 2019 The Back Page xaviernewswire.com

BY DAVID LUDWIG 6WDৼ:ULWHU Fictionary 7RSÀYH Between the years of 2000 and 2010, we were treated Your weekly well of wacky words™ to some true masterpiec- BY TESS BREWER WORST es in the world of music. 6WDৼ:ULWHU However, with the good must also come the bad, Vevon’t [vee-vont]: When a song is re, but its music so in response to the A&E video is lukewarm at best (*cough* “Boulevard of Bro- VRQJVRIWKH page, the Back Page proud- ken Dreams” *cough*) ly presents, for your listen- ing displeasure, the worst Vevoui [vee-wee]: When a song is mediocre at best, 2000s hits of the 2000s. but its music video is a masterpiece (*cough* “G-Slide” *cough*) 1) “My Humps,” The Black Eyed Peas — After she joined the group for the hit song “Where Is the Love?”, for some unknown reason The Black Eyed Peas Vamage [va-mage]: Vocal damage. Usually asked from decided featuring Fergie on this track would be a good idea. If you are lucky music major to fellow music major: “What’s your Vam- enough not to have heard it, I would not recommend that you “check it out.” age?”

2) “Photograph,” Nickelback — I’m not exactly sure how Piounding [pee-on-ding]: e uncontrollable urge to, this song got popular, but at least it was made into some in sight of a piano, run over and erratically smash the pretty decent memes. Other than that, I think I’ll elect to keys. stay away from this song. Solowet [so-lo-wet]: Once in a lifetime experience of 3) “In Da Club,” 50 Cent — Keeping with a theme of rap- perfectly belting the notes to “Mr. Brightside.” Unfortu- pers with money-related names, our next song features 50 nately, only occurs while in the shower. Cent’s monotone style that leaves a little inflection to be desired. Though many consider this to be a classic, I just consider it old. Aries: Sometimes in life, you just need to look at your situation and realize 4) “Sk8er Boi,” Avril Lavigne — The title’s spelling makes me laugh every time. something is wrong. Like the Glee An interesting tune about a girl rubbing her relationship in the face of her cover of “Gold Digger.” Now that’s just boyfriend’s former crush that is ironically featured on an album titled Let It Go. incorrect. Don’t let that be your life. Message of the song aside, as pop punk goes, this doesn’t do it for me. Taurus: Feel all this snow and freezing cold weather happening? Venus says it’s 5) “Jump In My Car,” David Hasselhoff — The Hoff’s all your fault. Nice going, jerk. music career is one of those things that you occasionally Gemini: Thanksgiving is just around forget exists until it sneaks back up on you. If you do have the corner, so celebrate the season a desire to listen to this strange cover of a 1974 song, I with a classic Xavier tradition: leaving would recommend looking up the video, which features all of your work to be done the one both KITT, the car from Knight Rider and the greatest use week between getting back from break of greenscreen known to mankind (that was sarcasm). and finals.

Cancer: The moon trusts in your free- style skills this week. Just avoid any of your mom’s spaghetti.

Leo: Ever notice how cops always seem to be just creeping around campus, sitting in random spots for seemingly no reason? Well there is a reason. They know. They’re coming for you.

Virgo: Shakira’s hips may not lie, but your friends still can. Keep an eye peeled. Libra: The stars want you to aban- don whatever path you’re on and work toward a Master’s degree in divinity. It might suck, but imagine being able to call yourself a “master of divinity.” Pretty sick. Last Week’s Answer Key! ACROSS 3. A classic 2000s Disney Scorpio: I’ll stand for Thirsty Thurs- movie referenced on this days, and I’ve even had my fair share page: Freaky ______of Freaky Fridays, but beware Wine 5. This president decided Wednesdays. I’ve seen horrors incom- someone had to split the prehensible to the eye of man, and that Americas and it might as was after just one box. well be him Sagittarius: You know that song that’s 7. This pop artist is known like “tonight’s gonna be a good night?” for her truthful waist Your week is going to be exactly like 8. Before his incredible mu- that song! Repetitive and never-ending. sic career, David Hasselhoff Capricorn: There’s nothing wrong was known for starring in with being nostalgic for the ‘00s! Things were simpler, the music was better, Ted- DOWN dy Roosevelt started building the Pana- 1. The _____ wrote the 2003 ma Canal.... Things were just better! classic “Mr. Brightside” 2. Fill in the lryic: “There’s Aquarius: Invest in a space heater. I vomit on his ____ already, mean seriously, it’s 20 degrees this week, mom’s spaghetti” and winter hasn’t even technically start- 4. This female vocalist is ed yet. known for performing with Pisces: Jupiter is too lazy to give you a the Black Eyed Peas horoscope this week, so instead, if you 6. G-Slide is a song by Lil ever need to ask yourself, “Should I?”, ____ just look to the wise words of Lil’ Jon: “Yeah!”