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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 Basketball preview edition Published by the students of Volume CVI Issue 11 Xavier University since 1915 October 30, 2019 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com SGA Exec campaign commences After last year’s four tickets, one team is running for the executive positions There is one ticket running for Wheelchair Accessible the executive positions in Student Government Association this Academics year. However, the ticket must re- Providing students with a choice ceive at least 50% of the student over the format of their textbooks body vote and one additional vote in order to win the seats. Ipad checkouts for online text- The ticket goes by the name books CPP (Community, Passion, Progress), and is comprised Reinvigoration of Academic of Thomas Wehby, Michaela Honesty Commitment Townsend and Mahnoor Zahra. You can read a brief summa- Sustainability ry of their platform here and a Recycling full version will be available on • Increase Number of Recy- xaviernewswire.com. The plat- cling Bins form is unedited to preserve their • Properly inform students original language. about on-campus recycling • Review the overall effec- Our Mission: tiveness of the type of bins Our mission is to bring the we have around campus diverse community of Xavier Campus Compost together to ensure the pro- • Work with GoZero and vision of equitable opportu- ConneX and create a cam- nity to every individual. Our pus compost plan for all united love and passion for Photo courtesy of Thomas Wehby food scraps produced in the our university will drive us to Mahnoor Zahra (left), Thomas Wehby (Center) and Michaela Townsend (right) are running for the Student Government Executive positions. You can read a shortened version of the platform they submitted to Newswire. caf pursue the Xavier Values of Partnering with Metro bus integrity, justice, and generos- • Creating comfortable and reporting range cal establishments • Reduce the stigma sur- ity across campus. With prog- safe spaces for internation- Multicultural food options rounding the use of Metro ress in mind, we aim to learn al students to share their Engagement on Campus • Push for multicultural food Buses together, to serve together culture. Reinvigoration of Involvement availability inside Hoff • Work to get students a dis- and grow together. • Providing secure housing • Improve digital literacy counted bus fair We have built our plat- for students who get ad- and virtual presence of Accessibility Lyft Partnership form around three core val- mitted late as a result of clubs and organizations on Expanding Wheelchair Accessi- Solar on the Green ues: Community, Passion and the international admission campus bility across campus • Provide a solar powered Progress. Community entails process. Event Hosting Policy Changes • Ensure every dorm has Ac- solution to the lack of ensuring each Xavier student • Connecting students with • Review current OSI policy cessible Clicker-activated outlets on the yard by in- can find spaces for themselves companies who accept and changes involving Walk-by doors stalling a solar powered on campus, building intersec- support international in- event planning • Properly marking curbside charging station tional relationships amongst terns and employees by • “Coffee, Concerns, and ramps with blue paint students and further cultivat- working with Career De- Community” • Permanent ramp for DIFT Recreation ing the already existing Xavi- velopment Office and the • Host a weekly Coffee Hour Studio Lounging on the Green er community. Passion deals Center for International for students to express • Working to make Kuhl- • Install Permanent Ham- with the parts of our identi- Education their concerns to the Exec- man’s Yard Entrance mock Posts ties that we hold closest and Commuters Accommodations utives Wheelchair Accessible • Invest in more permanent translating that into different • Creation of a “Commuter • Building a ramp for the Swings on the Yard areas across campus through One Night Hotel” system Dining Husman Stage, a center projects and initiatives; we • Women of color speaking Conversation with ConneX point of the community Student Government Fi- want to encourage all Xavi- series • Talk about current satisfac- Caf Help Availability nance er students to find what they • Bring in 3-5 speakers each tion with oncampus dining • Make the Caf more acces- • Push for University funded are passionate about and put semester, all Women of options sible via offering helpers to elections in order to pre- that passion to work to cre- Color, who can share how • Talk about the filling Cur- students who need them vent any non-Xavier affil- ate change. Progress, to us, their passions turned into ritos space, post-lease • Post signs that inform stu- iated organizations from means constantly furthering tangible work. • “Hoff Food Excursions” - dents of the available assis- having any serious impact the institution we love. Prog- LGBTQ+ Policy opportunity for the Dining tance on our elections. ress means we will identify • Work with Alliance and Hall to cater food from lo- • Officially mark the tables as aspects of the Xavier experi- Members of the LGBTQ+ ence that can be reformed, ad- community justed or eliminated to ensure • Create an Ally Checkbox SGA Senate Elections that all students are met with for Residence Halls access to equitable opportuni- Mosaic Initiative This year, the Board of Elections has decided to combine the ty across campus. • A roundtable for all Identi- ty Clubs on campus Senate elections with the Executive election. Both will be hap- Diversity & Inclusion • Mosaic “Being an Ally” pening on Wednesday, Nov. 6. International students Workshop for supporting • Increasing the recruitment Minorities across our Com- The students who have applied to be senators responded to and retention of interna- munity three questions: tional students. (1) Why are you interested in serving in this position? • Increasing financial assis- Student Wellness & Safety (2) What makes you quali ed to serve in this oce? tance through need-based • Menstrual Care Products and merit-based scholar- Across Campus (3) If you could change one thing about Xavier, what would it ships • Open forum with admin- be, and how would you accomplish this? • Extending our support to istration, XUPD, faculty all international and iden- leaders Their answers can be found online at xaviernewswire.com. tity clubs/organizations • Continuing “Your School, through partnership pro- Your Questions” grams. • Enhancing XU AlertMe In other news, the basketball issue is here! It begins on page 6. 2 October 30, 2019 Campus News xaviernewswire.com U-Station expansion announced New “campus near” apartment complex will accommodate more students Xavier students to live nearby on-campus housing,” he said. planning phase. without the university taking “Now that the university has Shane Manzi, a sophomore on the upkeep and operations built more of a national foot- finance major, was thrilled by costs of on-campus residence print, we decided we would the idea of more places for halls and apartments. like to provide 70% of our students to live. “Xavier has limited re- students with campus hous- “I think expanding (cam- sources for how much housing ing, if they want it.” pus near) housing is great. we can build, so this allows us Future construction proj- Our student body is expand- to have housing for our stu- ects are also in the works to ing, and it hasn’t always been dents without having to do it continue toward the 70% goal easy for my class to get plac- all ourselves,” Vice President and accommodate the univer- es to live,” Manzi said. “Right of Facilities Bob Sheeran said. sity’s growing student popu- now the option is spend a lot Other institutions desig- lation. of money on campus or move nated as “campus near” in- This includes the potential off campus, so I think if there clude the All for One Shop construction of another un- was a cheaper alternative I Graphic courtesy of Messer Construction Co. and Starbucks. dergraduate dorm on the plot would have taken it.” A second apartment complex at University Station has begun According to Sheeran, both of land between Kuhlman and Uptown Rentals is current- construction and is scheduled to be done before the next school year. sets of U-Station Apartments Buenger halls. The projected ly renting units for the 2020- were first planned roughly 15 dorm would hold 300 to 400 2021 school year in the soon- BY CHARLIE GSTALDER the HUB. years ago. beds and is currently in the to-be completed complex. 6WDৼ:ULWHU “We’re proud to assist in The university’s acquisi- A new set of University fulfilling the housing needs tion of the land on which the Station apartments are under of the university and further apartments stand began in October 28 construction with plans in Messer’s outstanding, long- 1990 following an explosion Student Government place to build units capable of time relationship with Xavi- at a chemical plant formerly housing 149 residents by July er,” Messer Development Vice located there. Initially, devel- Association Meeting Recap 2020. President Brian Doyle said in opers planned to build a hotel According to local news an official statement. “We’re there but became apprehen- COURTESY OF CLARISSA DIXON source Fox 19, construction excited to kick-start addition- sive about placing a hotel far ‡ The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will on the 49-unit expansion al development at the site and from the interstate. Thus, the have another Racial Roundtable this Thursday began in August and, when continue the revitalization in idea of using the land for stu- from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Clock Tower Lounge. completed, will stand adjacent the community that began in dent housing was born. This series is an intimate dialogue program to the Health United Build- 2013.” The first U-Station apart- that gives faculty, staff and students the op- ing (HUB) and the current U-Station apartments are ment complex was completed portunity to discuss topics about racial justice. U-Station complex. The de- not considered “on-campus” in 2014 and added 180 apart- This week’s topic will be about cultural appro- velopment was planned as a housing but rather function ment units for rent at a devel- priation. partnership among landown- as “campus near” housing for oper cost of $54 million, ac- ‡ Xavier’s LGBTQ+ alliance is having its annu- er Xavier University, Terrex the university. “Campus near” cording to Fox 19. al drag show on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in Ar- Development and Construc- refers to land that is owned by Sheeran also discussed the rupe Overlook or a sensory-friendly room in tion, Messer Construction Co. Xavier but leased to a third long history of housing de- the Clock Tower Lounge. Tickets are free, but and M&A Architects. Messer party — in this case Uptown velopment around Xavier’s you must pick one up when they table in GSC and M&A have worked exten- Rental Properties — which campus. or Fenwick. You must bring your ALL Card if sively with the university in manages the apartment com- “My father went here in the you want a ticket. years past, most recently on plex. This system allows ‘40s when there was nearly no Smooth Topics podcast looks to inspire change Podcast seeks to raise the voices of underrepresented students at Xavier

BY WILL PEMBROKE Topics is to build a community generation, international and 6WDৼ:ULWHU of underrepresented students African American communi- Underrepresented cultures at Xavier. ties are on the wish list for the on campus have taken cen- “It’s not just Black issues podcast as potential guests for ter stage in the new Center that are a thing. We are trying the show. for Diversity and Inclusion to give a voice to all students Additionally, the members (CDI)-sponsored podcast ti- who feel that their ideas and of the executive board ex- tled Smooth Topics, hosted by experiences aren’t a part of pressed interest in securing students Samiya Jackson and life here,” she said. faculty guests to provide a Antoine Hudson. Robert Young, a first-year wider variety of opinions on The idea of this digital Smooth Transitions mentee, Xavier’s current climate for media feature originated out explained that the program underrepresented groups on of a need for a larger forum helped participants like him- campus. to discuss questions and con- self build connections with The team’s first and only cerns that were being raised other minority students, thus podcast so far was released on in Smooth Transitions. contributing to his sense of Oct. 14, and it can be found Smooth Transitions is an community at Xavier. on Soundcloud. In the epi- orientation and year-long Smooth Topics seeks to build sode, the two hosts talk about mentorship initiative for first- upon and expand this commu- the origins and importance year students of underrepre- nity. of Smooth Topics. Future epi- sented populations making Cameron Lakes, the presi- sodes are currently in the pro- the transition to college. The dent of Smooth Topics, further cess of being recorded. orientation portion happens explained that the primary The pilot episode spans prior to Manresa, but each Photo courtesy of Instagram objective for this podcast is, about 20 minutes, but the participant is assigned a men- Members of the “Smooth Topics” team and executive board pose for a “making sure that people un- crew hopes that future pod- tor who helps further connect group picture at the new podcast’s launch party on Saturday, Oct. 26. derstand that underrepresent- casts will hover around the them to the Xavier communi- ed important conversations said. “We need a place to shine ed groups on campus aren’t 45-minute mark. ty during their first year. that leaders of Smooth Tran- a light on our issues for those just solely us (but rather) … Students can keep up with As the podcast’s program- sitions felt required more who don’t relate to them as anybody who just doesn’t fit news about the podcast and ming director, Sierra Stennis awareness. well.” that normal identity of what its team by following them on recalled certain questions like, “(We) needed a platform for Adriana Smith, the trea- a college student is at least on Instagram @smoothtopics. “Do you feel protected by au- underrepresented students surer of the podcast, also this campus.” Podcast episodes can be lis- thority?” were raised in meet- to discuss these issues, how weighed in, explaining that As such, representatives tened to at soundcloud.com/ ings. These questions prompt- we feel at our heart,” Stennis another purpose of Smooth from LGBTQ+, Latinx, first smooth-topics. @xaviernewswire U.S. & World News October 30, 2019 3 City of Norwood Election preview William DeLuca, Timothy Molony and Victor Schneider eye mayor’s seat

BY MO JUENGER AND RYAN KAMBICH 6WDৼ:ULWHUV Election Day 2019 is next Tuesday, Nov. 5. For members of the Xavier community reg- istered to vote in Norwood, there are a number of import- ant local races taking place. The entirety of Norwood’s City Council is up for election this cycle, as well as the city’s auditor and director of law. Below is the Newswire’s preview of the three candi- Photo courtesy of Facebook dates running for mayor of City councilman William DeLuca is running as an independent for mayor. Norwood, presented in alpha- betical order. Visit us online Timothy W. Molony incentives, property rehabili- for a complete list of Nor- Democrat: tation and the federal Oppor- wood races. Timothy W. Molony has tunity Zone programs. Photo courtesy of Facebook Xavier University’s poll- been the Norwood treasurer Victor Schneider Norwood treasurer Timothy Molony is running as a Democrat for mayor. ing place is Gallagher Student since 1998. His mayoral plat- Republican: Center. form focuses on responsive Victor Schneider has been William E. DeLuca and inclusive government, certified as a firefighter and Independent: with a plan to create a “Pot- police officer. He has worked William E. DeLuca was a hole Hotline” that citizens at Towne Properties for the Norwood City Council mem- can call to report minor road last 15 years. He has named ber for three full terms until issues and a large-scale plan his overarching mayoral plan resigning during his fourth to assess and fix Norwood’s the “HOME Plan,” an acro- term in 2006. While on coun- damaged roads. He plans to nym for a “Healthy communi- cil, he focused on economic improve parks through the ty that is Outstanding, Man- development and implement- implementation of cost-shar- aged and Engaged.” He plans ed Norwood’s Semi-Annual ing systems and the reestab- to promote city health ini- Street Sale. His platform em- lishment of a “youth-centered tiatives, use of park facilities phasizes a focus on park re- recreation commission.” He and club sports leagues. He vitalization, combatting eco- wants to schedule mainte- aims to implement a “Good nomic corruption and money nance for Norwood’s Police to Great” program to improve mismanagement in local gov- Department, Fire Depart- Norwood’s current assets, ernment, protecting police ment, Public Works facility, such as the Norwood Lateral and firefighting jobs, housing Senior/Community Center and Gateway entrances. He redevelopment and support- and Health Department. He plans to improve zoning with- Photo courtesy of Facebook ing local businesses. plans to promote property tax out impeding improvements. Norwood resident Victor Schneider is running as a Republican for mayor. Week in Review A lot of weed, spilled milk and menus ‡ A man was arrested in by Township, Ohio. Al- Oregon for carrying 632 though the crash closed     pounds of marijuana in roads for about two hours, Oct. 16 & 20 — Xavier Oct. 20, 6:10 p.m. — his truck. He said he was it seems no one cried over Police and Cincinnati Fire    Xavier Police and Cincinnati en route to Ohio and de- this spilled milk (Oct. 26). responded to fire alarms in Fire responded to four stu- nied knowledge of the Brockman Hall. In each case   dents stuck in an elevator in marijuana (Oct. 23). ‡ A restaurant in Peru was a pulldown station was in- Kuhlman. The elevator was fined $62,000 for giving tentionally activated, creat- stuck between floors two ‡ A German teenager tried different menus to men ing false alarms. Xavier Po- Don’t tase me and three, and the students to win back his ex-girl- and women who dined lice and Residence Life are bro! were assisted out by Cincin- friend by breaking into together. Men received investigating. nati Fire. the prison where she was a blue menu, and wom- an inmate and scaling a en received a gold menu four-foot wall to reach without any prices. The Oct. 17, 10:10 p.m. — Oct. 27, 1:17 a.m. Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m. — A her window. It’s unclear restaurant owner said Xavier Police investigated — Xavier Police assist- student reported someone whether his effort was the purpose was to allow a suspicious vehicle and its ed Residence Life with a had attempted to victimize successful (Oct. 25). women to “enjoy a ro- occupants parked in the C2 room search in Buenger them through a phishing mantic evening with their lot. Three students in the Hall. Drug paraphernalia, attempt. The suspects deliv- ‡ About 5,300 gallons of partner, without taking vehicle were referred to the fictitious IDs and a small ered a bad check and asked milk were spilled when a into account the cost of code of conduct process af- stun gun device were con- the student to purchase a tanker crashed in Cros- the services” (Oct. 28). ter drugs and paraphernalia fiscated. large amount of gift cards. were discovered. The student alerted Xavier Police. An investigation is Oct. 18, 12:47 a.m. — pending. An intoxicated underage student found in Brockman later informed Xavier Police Oct. 22, 11:13 p.m. — Hall while officers were pa- that the student is facing ad- Xavier Police investigated trolling the building was es- ditional charges for assaulting a report of the guest of a corted back to their room for medical staff at the hospital. student harassing people the night. and possibly stealing food Oct. 20, 1:52 a.m. — Cin- in Ryan’s Landing. The sus- Oct. 19, 1:37 a.m. — cinnati Police informed Xavier pect was gone when Xavier Norwood Fire and Rescue Police that an underage intox- Police arrived. transported an intoxicat- icated student was arrested for ed student from University disorderly conduct after being If you see something, Station to Mercy Rookwood involved in an altercation at say something. Hospital for possible alcohol Dana Avenue and Montgom- XUPD non-emergency # Photo courtesy of WXIX poisoning. Norwood Police ery Avenue. 513-745-2000 Well there is no use in crying over 5,300 gallons of spilled milk. 4 October 30, 2019 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com The beauty of vulnerability I believe in being messy from contributing in even the Coming into this year, I in front of a bunch of strang- I’ve always believed that and complicated and afraid simplest of ways. I refuse to suppose I expected to feel ers. However, because I felt human connection is the most and showing up anyway. present anything to the world more adult. I am in college, af- so unsure of my place in the important thing in life. With- This has been my mantra that is anything less than the ter all, so why wouldn’t I? If Xavier community, it was ex- out vulnerability, no connec- since my junior year of high best I can give (a blessing and anything, I felt more vulner- tremely difficult to find the tion or relationship can flour- school, and it has yet to fail me a curse). Whether it’s raising able than ever before (pretty courage to be so willingly vul- ish. Vulnerability is bringing as I continue to dive headfirst a hand in class, cracking a joke unwillingly too, I might add). nerable. your true, messy and com- into my freshman year of col- in a group of peers or ask- Sure, everyone was nervous Like I said before, though, plicated self to the party for lege. ing that person I don’t know for Manresa and the first week my mantra has yet to let me the sake of human connection For as long as I can re- very well to hang out, I tend of classes. After that, though, down. — for the sake of growth. If member, I’ve always been that to make situations more com- I had myself convinced that I After about a month of ex- you’re messy and complicat- person who is too anxious for plicated than they otherwise should be completely comfort- hausting perfectionism and ed, but your relationships are their own good. As a perfec- would be. able in my new environment. worrying about my every stronger because of it, then tionist, I overthink every- As determined of a mindset Even so, the discomfort move, I remembered some- isn’t that kind of the point? thing, which often stunts me as that may sound, quite frank- just didn’t go away for me. I thing important: Vulnerabili- Doesn’t that make it all worth ly, it’s exhausting. I caught felt out ty makes it? on to that pretty quickly in of place It’s not about outgrowing room So, yeah — I believe in vul- high school and had to learn and un- for good nerability. I believe in being to be OK with the occasion- sure of the discomfort, but instead things uncomfortable. I believe in al mediocrity every teenager myself. about giving into it. It’s to grow. saying how you feel and say- feels at one point or another. I never about being vulnerable and Beauty is ing it with your chest. I be- Entering into a new and vul- lacked uncomfortable and showing found in lieve in the beauty of the deep nerable position as a freshman the the deep down. I believe in truth. I be- at Xavier, though, it wasn’t nerve to up anyway. down, lieve in love and acceptance. I long before my old habits re- show up, well believe in human connection. Molly Hulligan is a surfaced. What if my room- but I realized pretty quickly below surface level. It’s not I believe in going anywhere first-year English major. mates don’t like me? What if that just showing up wouldn’t about outgrowing the dis- She is an intern for the and doing anything at all for Newswire from Spring- I sound stupid in class? What be enough. If I wanted to comfort, but instead about the people you love. I believe field, Ill. if they don’t think I’m funny? make the most of my time giving into it. It’s about being in being messy and complicat- You know how overthinking here, I’d have to get OK with vulnerable and uncomfortable ed and afraid and showing up goes. being messy and complicated and showing up anyway. anyway. Challenging myself to think outside the box Since I got to college, to this compulsion either. I’m ple who are clearly non-White I’d have a better understand- people for who they are and people ask me if I’m White. generally quick to speculate think others think of them at ing of who I am. I’ve learned, not just what we may think Which, to clarify, I very much on someone’s race, gender a predominantly White uni- though, that people are rarely they should be. I admit, judg- am. I don’t even claim to be or class, but why? Why are versity? Assuming identity just one thing. Our identities ing people is easy. It’s much 1/16th Native American like a people obsessed with labeling denies a person the ability to are constantly changing and harder when we’re forced to lot of White people I’ve met. others? be a multifaceted individual. only in special cases are they put our preconceptions next My hair is wavy and black, and For most people, I think I don’t mean to say this from unwavering. to a person’s humanity — my eyes are almond-shaped, they see it as the easiest way a place of superiority because I’ve found the times in my challenging ourselves to get so it isn’t a completely far- to make I tend life where I feel the most in- comfortable with the fact that fetched assumption. Nonethe- sense I truly thought that if I to do cluded are when people un- everyone’s experiences don’t less, I’m just White. of the FRXOG MXVW ÀJXUH RXW ZKDW it, too. derstand my identities and match up, and that’s OK. A Aside from these experi- world — There’s then ask, “What else?” They label can be a proper repre- ences, such questions have had which I I am, then I’d have a better a degree don’t impose a mandate, con- sentation, but it doesn’t tell very little impact on my life. find in- understanding of who I am. of con- sciously or unconsciously, of the full story. Only the per- It’s not inherently an awk- terest- I’ve learned, though, that venience how I must see the world or son who holds that label can ward or offensive encounter, ing. It’s people are rarely just one for me, how different instances affect tell that story. We just need to but I’m always amused when easy to the la- me. They put themselves in have the compassion to listen. someone asks, “Well, you’re say, “Oh, thing. beler, to the position to see the world like, what, Latina or some- well, not have from my perspective, and they thing, right? Asian?” There she’s probably something.” to think beyond race or any connect with me as a person never seems to be a consistent It’s easy to create the miscel- other classification. full of complex feelings and guess; I just fall into an “oth- laneous box and put a person I first realized that I have experiences. It’s the times er” category, and I think that’s in it without thinking any this habit when I questioned when the gray area is not only extremely harmful. I could be deeper about the implications. my own identity. I’ve spent tolerated but welcomed that Latina or I could be Native Doing this is problematic, years trying to nail down my I’m allowed to be more than American or any other combi- however, because it stops us sexual orientation as a definite what fits in the box. nation of White and (blank). from seeing that person as label. I’ve identified as gay, les- This habit won’t be cor- Aleya Justison is a first- The problem that I find someone. bian, bisexual, pansexual and rected overnight. I’m still in year Philosophy, Politics with this isn’t that someone I can’t help but ask myself more, all in hopes that I could the process of unlearning, and the Public and social work double major. She is might see me as another race, what people’s impressions of make sense of the way I feel. but I think it’s worth the ef- an intern for the News- but that they try to fit me me are before they ask my I truly thought that if I could fort. It’s worth the extra mo- wire from Springfield, Ill. into a box. I’m not immune race. Even more, what do peo- just figure out what I am then ment to hear people and see Arts & Entertainment Sayo Jolayemi and Andrew Adviser 513-745-3561. THE STAFF Editor Zerman John Stowell Editor-in-Chief 6RÀD2UGRxH] For Your Information Kevin Thomas Online Editor Mission Statement The Xavier Newswire is Back Page Editor Bridget Walsh The Xavier Newswire is published weekly through- Managing Editor Aidan Callahan committed to reporting the out the school year, ex- Heather Gast Photography Editor news as well as explain cept during vacations and Copy Editors Jeff Richardson LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDG- ÀQDO H[DPV E\ WKH VWX- Head Copy Editor Alex Ackerman, Tess Brew- ers. In addition, through dents of Xavier University, Hannah Schulz er, Hannah Cariati, Ryan Distribution Manager publishing opposing view- 3800 Victory Parkway, Kambich, Delaney Mallory, Jack Dunn points and opinions, the &LQFLQQDWL2+2QH Campus News Editors Maddie Marsh, Hannah Newswire hope to foster copy is free per person per Alex Budzynski Miller, Matthew Nguyen, Business & Advertising a dialogue on campus, week. Jack Dunn Robert Ryan, Maggie Manager among students, faculty Schroeder and Ellen Siefke Jessica Blocker and staff. *The Newswire has made Opinions & Editorials the decision to stray from Editor Staff Writers Interns Advertising the AP Style Guide when Sydney Sanders Joe Clark, Joseph Cotton, Hannah Hover, Molly Hul- All inquiries should be di- printing the words White Clarissa Dixon, Hunter ligan, Mo Juenger, Aleya rected to the Business and Black in reference to Sports Editor Ellis, Kate Ferrell, Jake Justison, Will Pembroke & Advertising Manager, groups of people. We have Luke Feliciano Geiger, Charlie Gstalder, and Noelle Ullery Jessica Blocker, at decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment October 30, 2019 5 Chicago performance mesmerizes cast. The ensemble of Chica- BY KATE FERRELL go deserves so much praise for 6WDৼ:ULWHU the sheer amount of work they did on the stage. Every group Of all the theater shows number was packed full of that I have seen Xavier The- high energy dances that were atre produce, Chicago is my exhausting to watch. One en- favorite by a long shot. Not semble member, Jo Dearman, only did the production have who played Hunyak, a Cook an all-star cast, but it also County Jail inmate, even spoke had a dazzling set, beautiful Hungarian the entire show, costumes and an immersive and did it flawlessly. performance that left the au- Other Xavier students who dience wanting more. attended the show sang its Chicago is a musical, set praises as well. Junior psy- in the bustling Chicago of chology major Emma Brug- the 1920s. The story follows geman was happy to share her young Roxie Hart, Velma and thoughts after one of the per- Billy Flynn. Hart, an aspir- formances. ing performer, is jailed for the “I had never seen a show murder of Fred Casely, the like this before, or the movie,” man she was having an affair she said. I thought it was real- with. Hart uses her newfound ly upbeat and really entertain- fame in the papers to propel ing throughout, and I really herself forward, highlight- really enjoyed it.” ing the vanity of her charac- Much like every other ter and the flaws of the U.S. Xavier show that I have been justice system all in one fell to, I left Chicago mesmerized swoop. and happy with my decision While Chicago is a classic to purchase tickets for two musical that has been put on nights, even though they were thousands of times, Xavier an outrageous $13 each. brought a new energy to it Xavier once again put on a unlike anything else I have fabulous production that raz- ever seen. Photo courtesy of Instagram zled and dazzled all who saw Xavier Theatre’s production of Chicago delighted and mesmerized audiences with standout performances, The clear star of this show intriguing storylines and memorable moments. The show featured a dazzling and immersive theater experience. it. As a known fan and critic of was Kelsey Schwarber, the ac- Xavier Theatre productions, I tress who played Roxie Hart. filled the entirety of the Gal- stage. Other commendable the standing ovation they re- cannot wait to see what else Schwarber’s performance as lagher Theatre. performances include Ellie ceived from the audience both they present this season. the seemingly innocent Hart Picking just one standout Deutch as Velma Kelly, Andy nights I was in attendance. was one for the books. Not performance to commemorate Girmann as Amos Hart and Highlighting the leads of only was she likeable in the was so extremely difficult. Max Carlson as Billy Fly- Chicago is easy to do, but those Total score: sense that it was a shame ev- Chicago may have been one nn. All of these performers who are often overlooked and ery time she left the stage, but of the most well cast shows brought so much to the stage deserve recognition are the her angelic and powerful voice I have seen grace the Xavier and undoubtedly deserved ensemble members of the Frank Ocean releases new music & merchandise

project. ward. The second verse sees In August of 2016, he re- Frank discussing unreleased leased a visual album titled music, fashion, money, drugs Endless. One day later, his sec- and male love interests. Most ond full-length album, Blonde, notably, the phrase “sounds was released. Then came a like it’s coming soon, coming zine, a brief tour and some soon” runs throughout the merch. After that, Frank dis- track and may hint at the fu- appeared again. The last time ture release of more songs. that Frank Ocean singles were The true significance of released was 2017. Since then Frank Ocean’s return lies not there had been nothing — un- in merch or song but rather in til this month. the prospect of a new album. Of the released t-shirts, Because of the four year wait one reads “Blonded,” a refer- between his first and second ence to his label. The other studio albums, many believe reads “PrEP+” a reference to that a new project will be re- an HIV prevention drug and leased in 2020. Since new mu- the name given to his Man- sic was released close to the hattan club events. The two end of 2019, a 2020 album vinyls appear to contain a seems even more likely. song and a remix. The newly Further contributing to Photo courtesy of Stereogum.com released track is titled “DHL.” the possibility of an album is Frank Ocean recently released new merchandise and two vinyls of unreleased songs, prompting fans to On “DHL,” Frank combines the creation of a new tagline. speculate about an upcoming album. The new track, “DHL,” features lyrics that discuss love, drugs and money. rapping and singing over a Prior to the release of Blonde, beat reminiscent of U.K. club the phrase “Boys Don’t Cry” BY CHARLIE GSTALDER site: a few shirts and two 7” is ever certain what country music. As far as subject matter began appearing on Frank’s 6WDৼ:ULWHU vinyls of unreleased songs. he is in or what company he is concerned, “DHL” is a stan- websites and was rumored to It started with a W Maga- Within a few hours, Beats 1 keeps. His Instagram page dard Frank Ocean song. The be the title of the album. zine interview in late Septem- Radio began airing the eighth is vague, and the comments track’s introduction referenc- Now, instead of “Boys ber. He spoke of himself as a episode of his radio show. are restricted. He first disap- es unrequited love, a theme Don’t Cry,” the top of Frank’s recluse and about his fondness Music from a variety of art- peared after releasing 2012’s prevalent throughout all of website states “Look at us, for underwater laps. Most no- ists played, then a singular Chanel Orange to great critical Frank’s discography. we’re in love.” He repeated tably, he talked about how he new song. By that night it was acclaim. The first verse is largely this phrase multiple times, had been making club-style clear: Frank Ocean was back. For four years after, the melodic, and though it lacks and it may allude to the theme music. Frank Ocean chooses to world heard almost nothing in substance, it sets up the rest of his new album. However, Then, in mid-October, an be an enigma. You’re not go- from him. Then in 2016, he of the track well. The cho- though fans eagerly anticipate announcement: an event at a ing to see him walking on the slowly began to reappear; he rus is about DHL, a German new music, it will most likely Manhattan club. On Oct. 19, street or hear about anything posted on his blog, gave some shipping company that Frank be a while before we know for merch appeared on his web- he’s done in the news. No one interviews and teased a new has expressed an affinity to- sure.

@xaviernewswire Sports October 30, 2019 9 Enquirer beat writer shares insights about Xavier

BY JOE CLARK recruits Dwon Odom and CJ 6WDৼ:ULWHU Wilcher in addition to three- Adam Baum remembers star Colby Jones. being at his grandparents’ “It’s an easy answer, but I house, eyes glued to the TV in think it could be a very special sheer anticipation. time,” Baum said. “You look at It was 2004, and Xavier it from the perspective of you was back in the NCAA Tour- have a really good freshman nament. As a native Cincin- class here right now. You have natian, he knew what was on a really good incoming fresh- the line, having been exposed man class already next year. If to the rich history of Xavier you can go three in a row, es- basketball before. sentially what that does is that “I can remember, I’m pret- gives you longevity. That says ty sure, they played Duke on a this is not a one- or a two-year Sunday in the Elite Eight for a thing, this says that we can be spot in the Final Four,” Baum good for the next five years.” recalled. “I could not sit down. Baum gave Steele praise I was so invested in that game. Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer for setting the Musketeers up I still remember bits and piec- Native Cincinnatian Adam Baum enters his second season as the Xavier beat writer for the Enquirer. He for success in the future to be es of that game. I still go back shared his own thoughts and insights about the Musketeers’ upcoming season and beyond with the Newswire. perennial conference title con- and look at pictures in the En- tion — in his second season by being careless with the they were one of the top 25 tenders. quirer archives of that game.” as the Xavier beat reporter for basketball.” teams in the country. It just “I think with what Steele It was a memorable season the Enquirer. He also talked about the took them too long to get and his staff have done, for Baum to immerse himself He shared his thoughts and importance for this year’s it- there and figure that out. If they’ve already put them- into as a fan, and he reflected insights about the Musketeers eration of the Musketeers to they can find that in Novem- selves in a position to contend on his affinity for the team. heading into the 2019-20 sea- play more cohesively earlier in ber or December, that’s going for Big East titles for the next “The thing that I love about son. the season. to be the recipe.” three or four years,” he said. that team and that story is that “There is no reason that “I think the biggest thing Baum also spoke about the “Now, if you get a good class, they started that year like 10- this team — with its size, this year for this team is if outlook of Xavier’s future, I think they’ve already proven 9,” Baum said. “They were not athleticism and depth can’t they’re going to have a suc- which appears promising as that if you can compete for a good team by any stretch, be an elite defensive team,” cessful season, they need to a result of the recruiting ef- a Big East title, you’re right and then they actually beat Baum said. “They should have put all those pieces into place forts afoot by head coach Tra- there nationally.” UC here in the Crosstown no problem shutting teams earlier in the season,” he said. vis Steele and the rest of the While Xavier basketball Shootout. Lionel Chalmers hit down. Last year, they really “I understand that it takes coaching staff. has been among the premier a game-winner basically at the struggled to do that. They time to figure it out and get Xavier had one of the best programs in college basket- buzzer, and they won seven in gave up big runs. Offensive- your footing under you, but recruiting classes in the Big ball for the last few decades, a row after that.” ly, it was the turnover trap. I last year for the last two to East in 2019 and is construct- this season has the potential Fifteen years later, Baum felt like last year, they flat-out three weeks of the season, ing a top recruiting class na- to be yet another positive finds himself in a new posi- played their way out of games you could make the argument tionally in 2020 with four-star mark in its history. Newswire sta predictions Musketeers in the pros update BY WILL PEMBROKE their rights to Bluiett, render- 6WDৼ:ULWHU ing him an unrestricted free agent. In September, Bluiett Edmond Sumner: Sumner landed a training camp deal played at Xavier for three with the Utah Jazz. However, years and was one of the he did not make the roster af- team’s top scorers during two ter the preseason. tournament runs. Drafted by He was eventually placed the Pacers in 2017, Sumner on waivers before the start of signed a two-way deal that the regular season. summer with the team and There is always a place in eventually inked a multi-year basketball for someone who contract in February 2018. can get buckets, so do not be In his first two seasons surprised if you see Bluiett’s with the team, Sumner saw number called by either an little playing time. He spent NBA or overseas team sooner a couple weeks in both 2018 rather than later. and 2019 with the Pacers’ J.P. Macura: Macura spent G-League affiliate, the Fort four years at Xavier from Wayne Mad Ants. 2014-18 as one of the piv- So far, in the 2019-20 NBA otal cogs in the Musketeers’ Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer season, Sumner has received NCAA Tournament machine. Senior point guard Quentin Goodin returns as a starter and is one of the most seasoned players on the playing time as a rotation- He pursued a career in the roster. He will play a major role for Xavier in its quest to spearhead a second Big East regular season title. al guard for the Pacers. Of NBA as a dead-eye shooter. Luke Feliciano: I think this freshmen, who could have an emerge victorious in the Big all the former Musketeers After going undrafted in year’s Big East is one of the impact as well. East Tournament. In March, currently in the professional 2018, Macura signed with the most wide-open landscapes Joe Clark: Xavier finishes Xavier will make a Sweet 16 ranks, Sumner is the one with Charlotte Hornets on their in my four years as a student. with an overall record of 23-8 appearance. the best chance to consistent- training camp roster as a two- Villanova and Marquette are and a Big East record of 11-7. Will Pembroke: Xavier ly crack an NBA rotation with way player. Macura found still strong, but vulnerable. The Musketeers will finish as will have a solid season and his athleticism and proven himself in the NBA’s develop- Seton Hall might be the team the Big East runners-up and finish second in the Big East. scoring ability. mental G-League for most of to beat because it is in a sim- fall in the Sweet 16. The Musketeers will be a No. Trevon Bluiett: Xavier’s the season, only finding game ilar spot as Xavier as far as Hunter Ellis: I think the 4 seed at the NCAA Tour- second all-time leading scor- action twice in Charlotte. returning players. There will hype is too soon for Xavier. nament and advance to the er entered the NBA Draft in In 30 contests with the be steep competition, for sure, Following the down season Sweet 16. 2018 following his fourth and Greensborough Swarm, Ma- but Xavier’s depth and expe- last year, the Musketeers will Jack Dunn: I want to go final year as a Musketeer. He cura averaged a little more rience will allow it to finish finish fifth in the Big East. back to the Elite Eight like ended up going undrafted but than 16 points per game on in the top three in the confer- They’ll be a No. 10 seed in my freshman year, and I want signed a two-way contract nearly 46% shooting from ence. This year’s roster is bat- the tournament, pull off an to see Xavier win a Big East with the New Orleans Peli- the field. Following his re- tle tested. The Musketeers are upset in the first round and Tournament title. That is all. cans. lease from the Hornets last equipped with the tools to at fall in the second round of the Kevin Thomas: I’m so Bluiett saw no NBA action summer, he landed a training least march to the Sweet 16 in NCAA Tournament. excited for this season. How last year and ended up split- camp spot with the Cleveland Travis Steele’s second season Jake Geiger: Xavier will many games are in a season? ting his time in the G-League Cavaliers. as head coach. To do so, it will finish the season with an over- I think Xavier will win about between the Westchester However, Macura did not take a concerted effort from all record of 22-9. The Mus- 20 games, will make it to the Knicks and the Salt Lake City make it onto their roster and the veterans, to the transfers keteers won’t win the Big East Sweet 16 and lose by about 25 Stars. Following the 2018-19 is now an unrestricted free and all the way down to the regular season, but they’ll points. season, the Pelicans renounced agent after clearing waivers. 6 October 30, 2019 Sports @NewswireSports Men’s hoops non-conference schedule outlook

BY JAKE GEIGER land, as well as Jaume Sorolla 2019-20 6WDৼ:ULWHU from Valparaiso. UC also re- Xavier has the opportu- turns its top three scorers in Schedule nity to thrive and pick up Keith Williams, Tre Scott and some important wins before preseason First-Team Ameri- Big East opponents in BOLD Big East play begins during can Athletic Conference for- its non-conference schedule. ward Jarron Cumberland. Here are the some of the key Fans know this game will out-of-conference games to have all the hype, energy and Date Opponent watch. fireworks for a classic Cross- Missouri, an SEC team, town Shootout. 11/5 Jacksonville poses as Xavier’s first power The Musketeers will con- 11/8 Siena opponent. After losing 71-56 clude their non-conference on the road last season to the schedule this year against 11/12 Missouri Tigers, the Musketeers seek TCU, led by head coach Ja-

revenge at Cintas Center. Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer mie Dixon. The former head 11/15 Missouri State Missouri is a young squad. Junior forward Naji Marshall (No. 13) was unanimously named to the coach at Pittsburgh enters his Charleston Classic It returns NBA prospect preseason All-Big East First Team by the conference’s head coaches. fourth year with the Horned Jontay Porter and only loses is Xavier-UConn, and that the season. Xavier vs. UC is Frogs. Dixon has turned 11/21 Towson one starter in guard Jordan would be a thriller for all Big one of the biggest rivalries around the program and Geist. East fans. in college basketball. The bad made TCU into a consistent  %X൵DOR8&RQQ The Tigers also received a The Huskies will be join- blood is obvious between the threat in the Big 12. 11/24 TBD handful of votes in the Asso- ing the Big East Conference two schools with continued The Horned Frogs are ciated Press Poll, so another for the 2020-21 season, so excellence by both programs. projected to have a down 11/30 Lipscomb NCAA tournament berth this matchup would be a mini After a tough loss last season year after losing senior point this season is very possible. preview before the two teams to the Bearcats, can the Mus- guard Alex Robinson and 12/4 Green Bay Missouri will definitely be an square off twice a year. keteers steal the bragging other valuable starters. How-  &LQFLQQDWL early test for Xavier. UConn had a down sea- rights in 2019? ever, TCU returns senior Before conference play be- son in 2018, but with multi- UC brings in first-year forward Desmond Bane, who 12/8 at Wake Forest gins, Xavier will have tough ple players returning and a coach John Brannen from averaged 15 points per game matchups in the Charleston strong recruiting class led by Northern Kentucky after the last season.  :HVWHUQ&DUROLQD Classic. Xavier will begin the head coach Dan Hurley, the departure of Mick Cronin Even though TCU was  DW7H[DV&KULVWLDQ tournament against Towson Huskies are destined to im- to UCLA. Brannen brings a picked to finish last in the on Nov. 21, and if it can win prove. young and vibrant culture to Big 12 Preseason Poll, the 12/30 at Villanova that game, it will face the The annual Crosstown the program and has already Horned Frogs should not winner of Buffalo/UCo- Shootout is undoubtedly the added some impact players in be overlooked, especially be- 1/5 St. John’s nn. The expected matchup most anticipated matchup of Jaevin Cumberland from Oak- cause Xavier is on the road. 1/8 Seton Hall 1/11 Creighton Xavier welcomes ve new freshmen BY SAYO JOLAYEMI 1/15 at Marquette to get shots up while rising 9 with an athletic frame. He ing ability, Miles batted away 6WDৼ:ULWHU over defenders. He can also spent all four of his high 350 shots throughout the 1/22 Georgetown A lot of buzz has been cen- cut through the lane to fin- school years at Bergen Cath- course of his high school tered around Xavier’s five- ish with an emphatic dunk, as olic High School. Through- career, the most in program 1/26 at Creighton man freshman class, which he put on display on his high out the course of his high history. As a senior, he 1/29 Marquette has fed the program with school highlight tape. school career, he evolved into notched numerous accolades, serious talent. Let’s dive into Dahmir Bishop joins the a four-star recruit and a top- including First Team All- 2/1 at Seton Hall what each of the players can Musketeers from Philadel- 100 player. His high school State, and was a candidate for offer. phia, Pa. His 6-foot-5 frame resume was capped by se- Kentucky’s “Mr. Basketball” 2/4 at DePaul KyKy Tandy stands at and impressive hustle will nior year lines of 17 points award. 2/8 Providence 6-foot-2 and has the make- make an impact on the court. per game, 10.5 rebounds per Daniel Ramsey is a four- up of a dominant point Bishop blossomed in his last game and 2 blocks per game. star recruit from Cordele, 2/12 at Butler guard. As a four-star pros- two years of high school, re- Dieonte Miles hails from Ga. At 6-foot-9, Ramsey is pect from Hopkinsville, Ky., ceiving First Team All-State nearby Walton, Ky., just a a versatile forward who can 2/17 at St. John’s Tandy notched 3,363 points honors in both his junior and short 35-minute drive from accomplish a lot offensively. 2/22 Villanova throughout his time at Uni- senior years. During his se- Xavier’s campus. At 6-foot- As a senior at Norcross High versity Heights Academy, the nior season, he averaged 12 11, he is the tallest member School, he posted 9.5 points 2/25 DePaul eighth most in Kentucky high points per game and 5.5 re- of the Xavier freshman class. per game and 5 rebounds per school basketball history. He bounds per game on an Imho- Miles averaged 14.7 points game. 3/1 at Georgetown averaged nearly 27 points per tep Institute squad that won per game, 6.7 rebounds per Xavier has an intriguing 3/4 at Providence game and 4.4 rebounds per the PIAA Class AAAA State game and 4 blocks per game crop of freshmen, and fans game. Championship. as a senior at Walton-Verona should be eager to watch 3/7 Butler Tandy’s vertical is ex- Zach Freemantle, from Te- High School. them perform at Cintas Cen- ceptional, and it allows him aneck, N.J., stands at 6-foot- Known for his shot block- ter.

2019-20 Men’s Team Roster

Number Name Year Position Height Hometown &RDFKLQJ6WD൵ 0 Daniel Ramsey )UHVKPDQ Forward 6-9 &RUGHOH*D 1 Paul Scruggs Junior Guard 6-4 ,QGLDQDSROLV,QG +HDG&RDFK7UDYLV6WHHOH 2 'DKPLU%LVKRS )UHVKPDQ Guard 6-5 3KLODGHOSKLD3D (2nd season) 3 Quentin Goodin Senior Guard 6-4 &DPSEHOOVYLOOH.\ 4 Tyrique Jones Senior Forward 6-9 %ORRP¿HOG&RQQ $VVLVWDQW&RDFK-RQDV+D\HV 10 /HLJKWRQ6FKUDQG Senior Guard 6-2 9LOOD+LOOV.\ 11 Bryce Moore Graduate Guard 6-3 ,QGLDQDSROLV,QG $VVLVWDQW&RDFK%HQ-RKQVRQ 12 Dontarius James 6RSKRPRUH Forward 6-7 .HUVKDZ6& 13 1DML0DUVKDOO Junior Forward 6-7 $WODQWLF&LW\1- $VVLVWDQW&RDFK'DQWH-DFNVRQ 15 6SHQFHU&RG\ 6RSKRPRUH Guard 6-0 &KLFDJR,OO 20 5DPRQ6LQJK 6RSKRPRUH Guard 6-4 6\GQH\$XVWUDOLD $VVRFLDWH$WKOHWLF'LUHFWRUIRU 21 Zak Swetye 6RSKRPRUH Guard 6-1 'DULHQ&RQQ %DVNHWEDOO$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ0DULR 22 Dieonte Miles )UHVKPDQ Forward 6-11 :DOWRQ.\ Mercurio 24 KyKy Tandy )UHVKPDQ Guard 6-2 +RSNLQVYLOOH.\ 25 -DVRQ&DUWHU Junior Forward 6-8 -RKQVWRZQ2KLR 6SHFLDO$VVLVWDQWWRWKH+HDG 32 =DFK)UHHPDQWOH )UHVKPDQ Forward 6-9 7HDQHFN1- &RDFK0DWWKHZ*UDYHV 34 Myles Hanson Junior Forward 6-7 &KDVND0LQQ @xaviernewswire Sports October 30, 2019 7 Women’s basketball non-conference preview BY HUNTER ELLIS Musketeers. 6WDৼ:ULWHU Last year, the Bearcats won the contest at UC and finished The Musketeers have a the season 24-11. It was head challenging non-conference coach Michelle Clark-Heard’s schedule before the start of first season at the helm of the 2019-20 Big East play at the end of Bearcats’ squad. December. Here are some of UC is predicted to finish in Schedule the primary out-of-conference a tie for third in the Ameri- Big East opponents in BOLD matchups to be on the lookout can Conference. The Bearcats for. bring on a whopping seven Xavier kicks off the season freshmen to the roster. They with a game at home against also return all of their statis- Utah. The Utes had a record tical leaders from last season, Date Opponent of 20-10 in 2018-19 and were including senior guard An- ranked No. 21 toward the end toinette Miller, who averaged 11/7 Utah of last season. However, the Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer 13.6 points per game and 5.2 11/14 at Temple Utes lost a few of their statis- Junior forward A’riana Gray led the women’s basketball team in points assists per game. tical leaders from last season per game last year, and her scoring ability makes her an offensive threat. The Musketeers will wrap 11/16 at Rider and have a young team. The Brady Sallee, Ball State suf- Horizon League Coach of the up their non-conference squad will be led by sopho- fered a down season last year, Year Katrina Merriweather. schedule by playing in the 11/20 at Ball State with a record of 8-23. While Colorado is the second Pac- more point guard Dru Gylten, third annual West Palm Beach 11/23 Wright State who is a Nancy Lieberman the Cardinals have a lot of 12 team the Musketeers will Invitational. Award Watch List player young players on the roster, face, and the Buffaloes come They will first match up 12/1 at Robert Morris along with senior guard Kiana with 10 freshmen and sopho- from a loaded conference with against Florida, who went Moore. mores, they return all five of three of the top 12 teams in 8-23 last season but plays in 12/6 Colorado their statistical leaders from all of women’s college basket- Temple will provide a the tough SEC. The Gators 12/8 Eastern Kentucky tough challenge behind six- last season and will likely be ball. They finished 12-18 last boast two highly recruited time Coach of the Year Tonya better this year. season and have been project- guards, five-star Lavender 12/14 Cincinnati Cardoza and junior forward The Wright State Raid- ed to finish last in the league Briggs and four-star Nina Mia Davis, who averaged 19 ers are coming off a 27-7 this season. Colorado will de- Rickards. West Palm Beach Invitational season and are picked to win pend on several underclass- points per game last season en The Musketeers will then 12/20 Florida route to a first team All-Big 5 the Horizon League for a sec- men players to help improve face Northwestern, who fin- selection. Temple had an 11- ond straight season this year. upon the lackluster results ished last year at 21-15. The 12/21 Northwestern 19 record last year but was Wright State is led by se- last season. Wildcats are led by junior 7-4 at home in Philadelphia. nior guard Michal Miller, an The Crosstown Shootout guard Lindsey Pulliam, who 12/29 St. John’s all-conference first team play- is one of the most anticipat- After several winning sea- was named to the Ann Meyers 12/31 Seton Hall sons under eighth-year coach er last season, and defending ed games of the season for the Drysdale Award Watch List. 1/4 Butler Musketeers add two to freshman class 1/10 at Georgetown 1/12 at Villanova BY ANDREW ZERMAN three-time All-OHSAA selec- during the four years that she in her four years. Her acco- 6WDৼ:ULWHU tion and a three-time All Ohio was on the team. It also ac- lades are numerous, with four 1/17 DePaul The Xavier women’s bas- Capital Conference Honoree. cumulated three conference all-conference selections, four ketball team has undergone She holds the distinction of titles, three district champion- All-District 8 selections and 1/19 Marquette many changes during the off- having been the first commit ships and one regional cham- the 2019 District 8 Player of 1/24 at Creighton season. This extends beyond for new head coach Melanie pionship within that span. the Year award. the coaching staff chang- Moore. Prenger had similar in- Her team also thrived 1/26 at Providence es and includes the players “We are thrilled to have dividual and team successes during this period, finish- themselves. Morgan join our Xavier fam- during her career, but it was ing with a 98-12 record in a 1/31 at Butler The 2019-20 team wel- ily,” Moore told goxavier.com. marked by a different style four-year span along with two 2/7 Villanova comes two freshmen: guard “She is one of the best shoot- of play. Prenger is a forward Division IV State Champion- Morgan Sharps and forward ers in Ohio and will bring a from Minster, Ohio, which is ships. 2/9 Georgetown Courtney Prenger. highly competitive mental- about two hours from Cincin- Her signing took place be- Sharps hails from a suburb ity to our program. We hit a nati. fore the hiring of Moore, un- 2/14 at Marquette outside Columbus. One major home run with our first sign- She was a state champion der former head coach Brian 2/16 at DePaul area of her playstyle revolves ee, and she will have an im- track runner at Minster High Neal. Even with the coaching around shooting from dis- mediate impact on bringing School prior to her arrival at change, Prenger elected to 2/21 Providence tance. She holds the Newark the winning tradition back to Xavier. keep her pledge to Xavier. High School record with 98 Xavier.” Prenger compiled more Sharps and Prenger are 2/23 Creighton three-pointers made. Sharps had a high school than 1,200 points in her high both accustomed to success- 2/28 at Seton Hall In addition, Sharps was career that had a strong cor- school career, which ranks ful high school careers. Now, the second-leading scorer in relation between individual second all-time at her school. they hope to use their individ- 3/1 at St. John’s school history, having totaled success and team success on Additionally, she is the ual talents and represent the nearly 1,500 points through- the court. Her high school all-time leader in rebounds promising future for the team out her career. She was also a posted a 96-15 overall record (673) and recorded 231 blocks in the long run.

2019-20 Women’s Team Roster

Number Name Year &RDFKLQJ6WD൵ Position Height Hometown 0 Sarah Leyendecker Sophomore (RS) Forward 6-4 Cincinnati, Ohio Head Coach: Melanie Moore 1 Nia Clark Sophomore Guard 5-9 Indianapolis, Ind. (1st season) 2 Deja Ross Junior Forward 6-0 Providence, R.I. 3 Aaliyah Dunham Junior Guard 5-4 So. Charleston, W.Va. Assistant Coach: Candice Finley 4 Lauren Wasylson Sophomore Guard 6-0 Valencia, Pa. 5 Morgan Sharps Freshman Guard 5-10 Granville, Ohio Assistant Coach: Mary Grimes 10 Ashley Gomez Senior Guard 5-9 Oklahoma City, Okla.

11 Olivia Jenkins Sophomore Forward 6-0 3ODLQ¿HOG,OO Assistant Coach: Dan Lang

20 Na’Teshia Owens Senior Guard 5-5 Mexia, Texas Assistant Athletic Director for 21 A’riana Gray Junior Forward 6-0 Cleveland, Ohio Women’s Basketball: Kelsey Arendt 25 Carrie Gross Sophomore Guard 5-11 Clinton, Md. 30 Courtney Prenger Freshman Forward 6-1 Minster, Ohio Video Production Coordinator: 44 Ayanna Townsend Freshman (RS) Forward 6-2 Pittsburgh, Pa. Jimmy Kistner 8 October 30, 2019 Sports @NewswireSports Moore seeks to revive Xavier’s winning culture BY LUKE FELICIANO reinforcing each other posi- Sports Editor tively.” Melanie Moore wants to The Musketeers return change the culture of Xavier the core of their roster from women’s basketball, and she last season, including junior seeks to revive the Muske- forward A’riana Gray, who teers’ winning ways. averaged a double-double Moore enters her first sea- per game last year with 13.9 son at the helm of the pro- points per game and 11.5 re- gram in her first year as a bounds per game. She was the head coach. She has a track team leader in both of those record of winning, hav- categories and started all 30 ing been a part of 156 wins games in 2018. while on the coaching staff Xavier also returns its sec- at Michigan for the last seven ond-leading scorer from last seasons. year, senior guard Na’Teshia Altering the cultural land- Owens, who averaged 11.5 scape starts at the practice points per game. level. Moore has introduced “I think that’s the nice a defense-oriented concept thing about having nine re- called the “X factor,” which turners,” Moore said about tracks the top performer in the team’s cohesion. “They practice each day. Players ac- know each other better than cumulate points by securing we know them … That’s loose balls, taking charges Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer what we try to do every day and grabbing rebounds, )LUVW\HDUZRPHQ·VEDVNHWEDOOKHDGFRDFK0HODQLH0RRUHWDNHVRYHUWKH;DYLHUSURJUDPLQKHUÀUVWKHDG in practice – change up the among other things. coaching job. She spent the last seven seasons at Michigan, most previously as the associate head coach. teams and see who’s jelling Conversely, players lose ment.” in and ready to go … It was on what you could do better together better than the other points by committing turn- It took a bit of transition- a hard transition, but we fig- for the future. Very hard on … To this groups credit, they overs or missing layups. ing for the players to become ured it out pretty quickly.” you, but at times it’s good (be- are all jelling really well.” Moore hopes that this system accustomed to the new sys- Moore employs positive cause) it lets you know how it With several returning will contribute to winning tem, but they are beginning reinforcement. She wants to is.” players on the roster and the basketball games. to welcome the new methods. encourage players to play “She hardly ever will call team’s mentality shifted in “I’m really excited, really “It definitely was a change. at their highest level while anybody out on something the right direction, the Mus- proud of this group,” Moore It took a little bit for us to maintaining an upbeat mes- negative in front of the whole keteers are hoping to turn said. “They’re working hard, kind of stop resisting and sage. team unless it’s something things around and set the they are buying into the new buy into what (Moore) was “Very energetic, really pos- the whole team needs to program up for success. culture that our staff is about doing and what she was say- itive,” junior guard Aaliyah hear,” Gomez added. “I real- Perhaps this success could every day … We try to make ing,” senior guard Ashley Go- Dunham said about Moore’s ly appreciate that on her side, set the stage for a future Elite (practice) a fun environment, mez said. “Now, coming into coaching style. “Never really just reinforcing us positively Eight run, which has hap- an exciting environment and school and coming into the focused on the negative … in front of the team. I think pened twice in the team’s his- a very passionate environ- summer, we were all bought She’s always trying to focus it carries over that we start tory. Musketeers tout a robust Xavier All-Decade Team 2010s BY DONNIE MENKE could score from anywhere Guest Contributor on the floor and was a key 2020 recruiting class The decade of the 2010s piece on teams that reached has been a fruitful one on Vic- new heights for Xavier. BY JOE CLARK 6WDৼ:ULWHU tory Parkway, as the Muske- teers made three appearances Guard- J.P. Macura After fielding the No. 26 in the Sweet 16 in addition to recruiting class in his first a trip to the Elite Eight. Some Macura was a fan favorite recruiting venture as Xavi- of the best and most memo- at Cintas, even if Xavier’s er’s head coach, Travis Steele rable players have come out opponents didn’t like him all has hit the trail hard again of this decade, and with the that much. He was known for for 2020, bringing in a class 2010s coming to an end after his hustle and ability to get that’s currently ranked sixth this season, we present to you under the opponent’s skin. He in the nation, per 247Sports. the All-Decade Team of the was a 1,000-point scorer and The class is headlined 2010s. was also a key piece in help- by two four-star recruits in ing Xavier reach a new level. Dwon Odom and CJ Wilcher. Guard- Tu Holloway Those two are joined by Forward- Kerem Kanter three-star Colby Jones, who Holloway is one of most is ranked just outside the top well-known players in Xavi- Kanter was only at Xavier 100 recruits nationally at No. Photo courtesy of hoopseen.com er history. He didn’t play his for one season, but his impact 132, according to 247. Four-star prospect Dwon Odom is one of the coveted prospects verbally entire career in this decade. was undeniable. His scoring Odom, who’s ranked 50th committed to Xavier, and he highlights a strong 2020 recruiting class. However, in the years he did, ability was showcased on one nationally in 247’s rankings, Wilcher was the second re- above-average level” and that he won A10 player of the of the best teams in program was the first to commit to the cruit to commit to the Muske- he has a high basketball IQ. year, was first team All-A-10 history. Musketeers, announcing his teers, and the 6-foot-5 guard He is projected to play twice and was named a third intention to come to Xavier from New Jersey is believed shooting guard, but he could team AP and Sporting News Forward- Matt Stainbrook last July. He also checks in at to be one of the best pure also play on the wing at the All-American. No. 77 on the ESPN 100 for shooters in the class of 2020. small forward spot because of He ended his career second Stainbrook was one of the the 2020 class. Along with Naji Mar- his strength and rebounding in school history in assists best passing big men in Xavi- Odom plays for St. Francis shall and Zach Freemantle, ability. and sixth in scoring, though er history, if not the best. He High School, the same pro- Wilcher would be the third With another open schol- he’s since been passed in scor- was a major part of the 2015 gram that produced former player on Xavier’s roster to arship available, Xavier is in ing. He was also one of the Sweet 16 and made the All- Xavier forward Kaiser Gates. call the Garden State home. the hunt for a fourth recruit most clutch players in Xavier Big East 2nd team that year Long considered to be one Wilcher is an off-guard to fill out its 2020 class. history. as well. He also finished All- of the top recruits in the class who would complement After missing out on Ben Big East honorable mention of 2020, Odom, a 6-foot-1 Odom’s play nicely. Wilcher Carlson, who committed to Guard- Trevon Bluiett the year before. point guard, is known for his might not be as athletic as Wisconsin, it’s speculated athleticism and ability to pen- Odom but offers his services that Xavier’s top target is Bluiett might be the easi- Honorable Mentions etrate the defense inside. as a shooter. 247 praised his four-star JJ Traynor. est pick on this team. He was He has the potential to be a off-ball movement. The team is also involved a four-year starter, Xavier’s 1. Semaj Christon high-level defender. 247 drew Xavier’s third commit for with three-star wing Darius second all-time leading scor- comparisons in his play style 2020 is Jones, 6-foot-6 wing. Miles and three-star combo er, three-time All-Big East, 2. Jordan Crawford to Milwaukee Bucks guard 247 said that Jones “does guard Karim Mane, among second team All-American as Eric Bledsoe. everything at least at an others. a senior, the list goes on. He 3. Dee Davis @xaviernewswire Sports October 30, 2019 9 Enquirer beat writer shares insights about Xavier

BY JOE CLARK recruits Dwon Odom and CJ 6WDৼ:ULWHU Wilcher in addition to three- Adam Baum remembers star Colby Jones. being at his grandparents’ “It’s an easy answer, but I house, eyes glued to the TV in think it could be a very special sheer anticipation. time,” Baum said. “You look at It was 2004, and Xavier it from the perspective of you was back in the NCAA Tour- have a really good freshman nament. As a native Cincin- class here right now. You have natian, he knew what was on a really good incoming fresh- the line, having been exposed man class already next year. If to the rich history of Xavier you can go three in a row, es- basketball before. sentially what that does is that “I can remember, I’m pret- gives you longevity. That says ty sure, they played Duke on a this is not a one- or a two-year Sunday in the Elite Eight for a thing, this says that we can be spot in the Final Four,” Baum good for the next five years.” recalled. “I could not sit down. Baum gave Steele praise I was so invested in that game. Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer for setting the Musketeers up I still remember bits and piec- Native Cincinnatian Adam Baum enters his second season as the Xavier beat writer for the Enquirer. He for success in the future to be es of that game. I still go back shared his own thoughts and insights about the Musketeers’ upcoming season and beyond with the Newswire. perennial conference title con- and look at pictures in the En- tion — in his second season by being careless with the they were one of the top 25 tenders. quirer archives of that game.” as the Xavier beat reporter for basketball.” teams in the country. It just “I think with what Steele It was a memorable season the Enquirer. He also talked about the took them too long to get and his staff have done, for Baum to immerse himself He shared his thoughts and importance for this year’s it- there and figure that out. If they’ve already put them- into as a fan, and he reflected insights about the Musketeers eration of the Musketeers to they can find that in Novem- selves in a position to contend on his affinity for the team. heading into the 2019-20 sea- play more cohesively earlier in ber or December, that’s going for Big East titles for the next “The thing that I love about son. the season. to be the recipe.” three or four years,” he said. that team and that story is that “There is no reason that “I think the biggest thing Baum also spoke about the “Now, if you get a good class, they started that year like 10- this team — with its size, this year for this team is if outlook of Xavier’s future, I think they’ve already proven 9,” Baum said. “They were not athleticism and depth can’t they’re going to have a suc- which appears promising as that if you can compete for a good team by any stretch, be an elite defensive team,” cessful season, they need to a result of the recruiting ef- a Big East title, you’re right and then they actually beat Baum said. “They should have put all those pieces into place forts afoot by head coach Tra- there nationally.” UC here in the Crosstown no problem shutting teams earlier in the season,” he said. vis Steele and the rest of the While Xavier basketball Shootout. Lionel Chalmers hit down. Last year, they really “I understand that it takes coaching staff. has been among the premier a game-winner basically at the struggled to do that. They time to figure it out and get Xavier had one of the best programs in college basket- buzzer, and they won seven in gave up big runs. Offensive- your footing under you, but recruiting classes in the Big ball for the last few decades, a row after that.” ly, it was the turnover trap. I last year for the last two to East in 2019 and is construct- this season has the potential Fifteen years later, Baum felt like last year, they flat-out three weeks of the season, ing a top recruiting class na- to be yet another positive finds himself in a new posi- played their way out of games you could make the argument tionally in 2020 with four-star mark in its history. Newswire sta predictions Musketeers in the pros update BY WILL PEMBROKE their rights to Bluiett, render- 6WDৼ:ULWHU ing him an unrestricted free agent. In September, Bluiett Edmond Sumner: Sumner landed a training camp deal played at Xavier for three with the Utah Jazz. However, years and was one of the he did not make the roster af- team’s top scorers during two ter the preseason. tournament runs. Drafted by He was eventually placed the Pacers in 2017, Sumner on waivers before the start of signed a two-way deal that the regular season. summer with the team and There is always a place in eventually inked a multi-year basketball for someone who contract in February 2018. can get buckets, so do not be In his first two seasons surprised if you see Bluiett’s with the team, Sumner saw number called by either an little playing time. He spent NBA or overseas team sooner a couple weeks in both 2018 rather than later. and 2019 with the Pacers’ J.P. Macura: Macura spent G-League affiliate, the Fort four years at Xavier from Wayne Mad Ants. 2014-18 as one of the piv- So far, in the 2019-20 NBA otal cogs in the Musketeers’ Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer season, Sumner has received NCAA Tournament machine. Senior point guard Quentin Goodin returns as a starter and is one of the most seasoned players on the playing time as a rotation- He pursued a career in the roster. He will play a major role for Xavier in its quest to spearhead a second Big East regular season title. al guard for the Pacers. Of NBA as a dead-eye shooter. Luke Feliciano: I think this freshmen, who could have an emerge victorious in the Big all the former Musketeers After going undrafted in year’s Big East is one of the impact as well. East Tournament. In March, currently in the professional 2018, Macura signed with the most wide-open landscapes Joe Clark: Xavier finishes Xavier will make a Sweet 16 ranks, Sumner is the one with Charlotte Hornets on their in my four years as a student. with an overall record of 23-8 appearance. the best chance to consistent- training camp roster as a two- Villanova and Marquette are and a Big East record of 11-7. Will Pembroke: Xavier ly crack an NBA rotation with way player. Macura found still strong, but vulnerable. The Musketeers will finish as will have a solid season and his athleticism and proven himself in the NBA’s develop- Seton Hall might be the team the Big East runners-up and finish second in the Big East. scoring ability. mental G-League for most of to beat because it is in a sim- fall in the Sweet 16. The Musketeers will be a No. Trevon Bluiett: Xavier’s the season, only finding game ilar spot as Xavier as far as Hunter Ellis: I think the 4 seed at the NCAA Tour- second all-time leading scor- action twice in Charlotte. returning players. There will hype is too soon for Xavier. nament and advance to the er entered the NBA Draft in In 30 contests with the be steep competition, for sure, Following the down season Sweet 16. 2018 following his fourth and Greensborough Swarm, Ma- but Xavier’s depth and expe- last year, the Musketeers will Jack Dunn: I want to go final year as a Musketeer. He cura averaged a little more rience will allow it to finish finish fifth in the Big East. back to the Elite Eight like ended up going undrafted but than 16 points per game on in the top three in the confer- They’ll be a No. 10 seed in my freshman year, and I want signed a two-way contract nearly 46% shooting from ence. This year’s roster is bat- the tournament, pull off an to see Xavier win a Big East with the New Orleans Peli- the field. Following his re- tle tested. The Musketeers are upset in the first round and Tournament title. That is all. cans. lease from the Hornets last equipped with the tools to at fall in the second round of the Kevin Thomas: I’m so Bluiett saw no NBA action summer, he landed a training least march to the Sweet 16 in NCAA Tournament. excited for this season. How last year and ended up split- camp spot with the Cleveland Travis Steele’s second season Jake Geiger: Xavier will many games are in a season? ting his time in the G-League Cavaliers. as head coach. To do so, it will finish the season with an over- I think Xavier will win about between the Westchester However, Macura did not take a concerted effort from all record of 22-9. The Mus- 20 games, will make it to the Knicks and the Salt Lake City make it onto their roster and the veterans, to the transfers keteers won’t win the Big East Sweet 16 and lose by about 25 Stars. Following the 2018-19 is now an unrestricted free and all the way down to the regular season, but they’ll points. season, the Pelicans renounced agent after clearing waivers. 10 October 30, 2019 Sports @NewswireSports Men’s Big East Conference outlook Xavier will be competitive in a conference forecasted to be up for grabs BY JACK DUNN Campus News Editor second round exit, but there Year Paul Jorgensen and its is still something to be said in second leading scorer in Nate The Musketeers closed out head coach Jay Wright’s abil- Fowler. They also lost Joey the regular season on a 6-1 ity to create NBA talent with Brunk when he transferred to run — including a victory the group of players he has. Indiana, but retained presea- against Villanova. Xavier was This will largely surface son First-Team All-Big East picked to finish third in the in what improvement junior selection Kamar Baldwin. Big East Preseason Coaches’ guard Collin Gillespie will The Bulldogs ranked next Poll, which brings positive make. The former three-star to last with 71.9 points per vibes to the upcoming season. recruit can become the prima- game on the season. This will Seton Hall was selected at ry ball-handler for the Wild- need to improve for Butler to the top of the poll, and for cats. find success in a packed Big good reason. The Pirates re- Marquette had a rough East. turn star sharpshooter Myles offseason after a disappoint- St. John’s made it to March Powell, who was selected as ing first round exit in the Big last season, but a return is in this year’s Preseason Player Dance last season. Brothers jeopardy this season. After of the Year. Sam and Joey Hauser, their Chris Mullin left along with The 6-foot-2 guard’s po- second and third top scor- the Big East Defensive Player tential to put up 30 points on ers, decided to transfer out Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer of the Year Justin Simon, the any given night will put op- in the spring. While elite se- 6HQLRU IRUZDUG 7\ULTXH -RQHV· SUHVHQFH LQ WKH IURQWFRXUW ZLOO KDOW Red Storm have a fresh start posing teams on notice this nior guard Markus Howard RIIHQVHVZKLOHKLVUHERXQGLQJVNLOOVFDQPDNHWKHGLIIHUHQFHRIIHQVLYHO\ for this season. season, and his ability com- returns along with two other conference worst 80.6 points their lethal long-range shoot- New head coach Mike An- bined with newfound depth starters, the question for the per game. Georgetown will ing. derson and his seven new play- will make Seton Hall a tough Golden Eagles this year will also have to incorporate six Providence had high ex- ers will have quite the road in team to beat this year. be if they can continue on new players and fill the void pectations last season but ul- front of them to repeat last Just because Villanova their strong defensive play left by four-year starter Jessie timately fell short by going year’s trip into March. wasn’t No. 1 in the conference that took them to March last Govan. 7-11 in Big East play and only DePaul had their best sea- this season doesn’t mean they year. Creighton’s smaller-sized made the NIT. The Friars son in a long time last year, should be counted out. The Georgetown led the Big team may be the weakpoint bring back their key players in but after taking one step for- Wildcats may have a more East in scoring last year by that opponents will exploit Alpha Diallo and Nate Wat- ward, the Blue Demons might difficult time clinging to the averaging 79.5 points per this year. Despite this, its of- son, and hope that their core be taking two steps back. Los- top spot in the Big East. They game in conference play. fense should continue to make has enough to make a renewed ing top scorers Max Strus and are right up there with Seton While Patrick Ewing’s Hoyas strides this season. They fin- push towards the top for this Eli Cain won’t help. Hall and have won five out of found offensive success, there ished second by eight total season. However, there are some the last six regular season ti- is still room for improvement three-pointers (behind Vil- Butler returns three start- bright spots on the roster in- tles. The Wildcats lost some on the opposite side of the lanova) last year, so look for ers from last season, but lost cluding Big East Most Im- key players after last year’s ball. Georgetown gave up a the Bluejays to continue with Big East Sixth-Man of the proved Player Paul Reed. Women’s basketball Big East Conference preview Musketeers picked to nish eighth in the Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll

BY JACK DUNN Providence has a chance to Campus News Editor make another big jump in the standings this season. The Musketeers are hop- The Villanova Wildcats ing to make an about-face in tied with the Hoyas for fourth the Big East Conference after place last season but will re- collecting five league wins in turn one of the nation’s best the last two seasons. Xavier shooters in Mary Gedaka. She was picked to finish eighth finished third in the country in the Big East Preseason among all Division I players Coaches’ Poll. in threes while making 66% DePaul women’s basketball of her field goals. She looks has once again found itself at to lead the Wildcats to their the top of the poll in a unani- ninth consecutive postseason mous decision. appearance this season. The Blue Demons earned Butler got off to a hot start all first place votes and a total last season, starting 15-1 and of 81 points, with St. John’s eventually going 23-10 over- coming in second with 70. all. They also return their DePaul is shaping up to be the No. 2 scorer in senior guard team to beat this year in the Kristen Spolyar. However, the Big East. Bulldogs are losing three of Coming off their fourth their starters this year and Big East Tournament title in were voted seventh in this the last six seasons, they have Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer year’s coaches’ poll. since become the winningest Xavier women’s basketball looks to turn around its Big East record in the 2019-20 campaign under new Marquette is coming off program since the conference KHDGFRDFK0HODQLH0RRUH7KH0XVNHWHHUVKDYHFDSWXUHGÀYHFRQIHUHQFHZLQVLQWKHODVWWZRVHDVRQV back-to-back regular season realignment in 2013. The Red Storm was also the scoring title last year by av- quette and the Big East Tour- titles and was voted ninth in Finishing 2018-19 with a only team in the league last eraging 20.2 points per game. nament champ DePaul. this year’s preseason poll. All 26-8 overall record and re- season to have all of its start- Despite bowing out in the Providence posted their five of its graduating seniors turning three of their start- ers average in double-digits first round of the WNIT, the most overall wins in 10 years were 1,000-plus point scorers ers, there is no reason for the in scoring against Big East Pirates have made the post- last season, going 19-16. They for their careers, leaving their Blue Devils to expect any- teams. Expect them to put up season in five of the past six also picked up their most Big new-look team with large thing less than success this a challenge near the top of the seasons. East victories since 1996-97 shoes to fill. year. standings. Creighton earned fourth in with eight. This led them to The Georgetown Hoyas St. John’s finished with a Seton Hall could also make the Coaches’ poll this season their first national postsea- made it to the quarter finals sub .500 record last season at a big jump in the standings after finishing at 15-16 overall son appearance in the WNIT, in the 2019 WNIT, but the 15-16 but might see a large this year. Although they tied last season. The Bluejays will where they got to the round Hoyas were picked last in this jump this year. with the Red Storm for eighth return their top scorer and of 16. year’s poll. Losing 2,000-point In its group of three re- last season at 15-16, they do rebounder in senior forward The Friars return four out scorer Dionna White to grad- turners comes team leader in have Big East Preseason Play- Jaylyn Agnew. They were also of five starters and are led by uation on top of losing four scoring, steals and assists red- er of the Year Shadeen Sam- the only team to beat both the reigning Big East Freshman starters leads to a long road shirt junior Tiana England. uels, who captured the league regular-season champs Mar- of the Year Mary Bakerville. ahead for the Hoyas. @xaviernewswire Sports October 30, 2019 11 Xavier’s Team 98 features experience and depth The Musketeers return four starters who averaged double digits last season

BY LUKE FELICIANO year, has great length and a Sports Editor relentless slasher approach. He motors to the rim often The Big East has cemented and can beat defenders using itself as one of college bas- his athleticism. ketball’s premier conferences, Scruggs is a versatile play- and there is a valid reason for er who can assume both the that. point guard and shooting Unlike some other confer- guard positions. ences, the Big East is con- His all-around game fea- sistently viewed as one that tures the ability to drive, stays “old.” It proves to be shoot and create space with- tough sledding for younger out sacrificing much on the and inexperienced teams. defensive end. He is a highly That won’t be the case for efficient scorer for a back- Xavier. court player, last year shoot- The Musketeers enter the ing 46% overall and nearly 2019-20 campaign with a 38% from beyond the arc. veteran-laden roster and the Steele believes this team conference’s second-best re- Newswire photo by Luke Feliciano will be an inside-out squad – cruiting class to boot. Men’s basketball head coach Travis Steele brings back four players who averaged double-digit points per it’s built around drivers and Mix in some depth, a few JDPHODVWVHDVRQ7KH0XVNHWHHUVZHUHSLFNHGWRÀQLVKWKLUGLQWKH%LJ(DVW&RQIHUHQFHSUHVHDVRQSROO post players primarily – and transfers and a head coach “I thought we got a lot better the nation in offensive re- der problem, but he is healthy shooting will be a secondary who values the fundamentals as the year went on. Kudos to bounding percentage. He has to begin the 2019-20 cam- option. of the game, and Xavier has those guys – they were the shed a considerable amount paign. Xavier will predominantly the elements to improve on a reason we turned the season of weight since his arrival “I think it’s big,” Steele employ man-to-man defense, 19-16 season. around.” to Xavier, and he is visibly said about Goodin’s abilities but the sets may vary based “We took it upon ourselves This season, the bar is set more mobile on the court. as a distributor. “He’s gotta on the opponent. Steele cited to hold each other more ac- high, and the coaches’ poll He brings an infectious pres- be the guy that’s a calming defensive improvements and countable, not just coach provided an early indication ence and hovers around the influence on the offensive end. wants to establish a top 25 (Travis) Steele,” senior point of that as Xavier was picked rim equipped with a powerful He’s a senior. He’s played in a defense. At full strength, the guard Quentin Goodin said. to finish third in the confer- two-handed slam. lot of games, played in a lot team has the ability to guard “We didn’t want the same ence. The key to fulfilling Goodin, who secured his of different environments … one through five, Steele said. thing to happen this year like that ranking may very well spot on Xavier’s top-10 ca- He has a gift to find the open “Our bread and butter it did last year. One of the come down to the play of the reer assists list last year, is a guy, especially out of the pick needs to be our man-to-man big things that’s different this team leaders. distributor at the point guard and rolls and in transition. I defense,” Steele said. “We will year is our chemistry and our The Musketeers return position. think that’s the best thing he change it up within our man- jell. That happened almost 80% of their starting lineup Last year, he averaged a does, and he could be the best to-man – how we cover ball instantly when we met each and are the only team in the team-high 4.8 assists per in the Big East in doing that.” screens, maybe picking up a other.” Big East to bring back four game. Goodin also has suc- Marshall and Scruggs each little bit more full court, es- Last year, the Musketeers double-digit scorers from cess driving to the basket, enjoyed breakout seasons last pecially with our guard depth failed to make the NCAA the previous season: seniors utilizing his strength paired year, settling into more in- that we have this year – but Tournament for the first time Tyrique Jones and Quen- with a big frame. He offers fluential roles as starters. As we want to be known for our since 2012-13 in head coach tin Goodin along with ju- a wealth of experience since sophomores, they saw ample half court man defense.” Travis Steele’s opening sea- niors Naji Marshall and Paul being thrust into a start- on-court action and were first For Steele, the formula is son at the helm of the pro- Scruggs. ing role midway through his and third on the team in aver- simple: If the Musketeers can gram. Jones is a disruptive freshman season. age minutes played per game. play hard, mistake-free and “I was proud of the way force on the interior and a He’s battled some injuries Marshall, a Big East All- disciplined basketball, a lot our guys responded at the board-getter on the glass. At during his career, including First Team selection and of games will be placed in the end of the year,” Steele said. one point last season, he led plantar fasciitis and a shoul- Xavier’s leading scorer last win column this season. Transfer additions of Moore and Carter increase wealth of veteran presence BY JOSEPH COTTON Along with being able to “I like (Xavier) a lot,” ter the 2016-17 season and leadership for the young core 6WDৼ:ULWHU stretch the floor, he is also a Moore said. “I love the cul- suffered a stress fracture that of Xavier’s recent Top-20 re- Xavier has recruited a crop physical player who is com- ture here and just how we run sidelined him for parts of last cruiting class. If Carter and of transfers — like many oth- fortable taking defenders to things as a whole from top to season. He recovered quickly, Moore can continue the play er teams — during the last the basket from the perimeter bottom. Just with (head coach however, and played heavy they are known for, Xavier few seasons. This season is no as well as playing inside. Travis) Steele and everyone minutes in his last year at will be an even harder team different. Carter should also fit in else as far as player develop- Ohio. to play. The Musketeers added with the rest of Team 98 ment ... It’s been a good ex- These two transfers round These two players will be guard Bryce Moore, who with his gritty play style. perience.” out the Team 98 roster well crucial to the success of this comes from Western Michi- Along with opening up the Similar to Carter, Moore by adding more depth to year’s team. gan, and forward Jason Car- floor for the volume scorers should help with some of an already deep squad. The If these transfers can per- ter from Ohio. such as Naji Marshall and the shooting depth last year’s added depth should make form well early in the year, Both will surely make con- Paul Scruggs, he can add to team struggled to find. post-season runs easier while the Musketeers should be in tributions and add to a team the tough man-to-man de- Moore excels in both providing strong locker room good shape. equipped with experienced fense Xavier is known for. catch-and-shoot situations players. Moore previously earned and shooting off the dribble. Moore, who was a high All-MAC Defensive Team During his time as a Bronco, school teammate of former honors playing at Western he showed no hesitation in Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett, Michigan. He was also named pulling the trigger from well will play his last season of el- one of the 30 best “in your beyond the three-point line igibility with the Musketeers. grill” defenders by ESPN and a knack for shaking off Carter, who played against College. close-out defenders. Xavier last season with the Moore averaged 9.8 points “You are going against re- Bobcats, still has two years of per game off 38% from the ally talented guys (at prac- NCAA eligibility remaining. field and 37% from beyond tice),” Moore said. “In the Carter averaged 16.5 the three-point last season. games, you might not nec- points per game off 48% field Moore should be explosive essarily go against guys of goal shooting and 34% from coming off the bench with his their caliber … It’s prepared deep. He also contributed 6.7 hard-nosed defense and speed me for the season.” rebounds per game. in transition. Both of the transfers have He looks to improve the Look for Moore to come gone through a lot of adver- Musketeers’ shooting from in mid-game as a fresh set of sity in dealing with injuries. long range. Last year, the legs that will lock down op- Moore tore his ACL and re- Newswire photo by Desmond Fischer team averaged seven 3-point- ponents and provide speed portedly played on it. Graduate guard Bryce Moore (No. 11) will play out his last season of ers a game at a 33% clip. and shooting in transition. Carter injured his knee af- eligibility with the Musketeers after transferring from Western Michigan. 12 October 30, 2019 The Backsketball Page xaviernewswire.com

Aries: Take that 3-point shot. The Sports Xavier Should Feature stars believe in you. BY HUNTER ELLIS Taurus: Any Aries you know will blow Instead of Basketball 6WDৼ:ULWHU a lot of 3-point shots this week. Don’t Xavier University is a basketball school, known across the country for its bother covering them if they go deep. team. Basketball, however, may not be the best choice of a headlining sport for the university. Gemini: You ever end up playing a Let’s be clear, basketball is an interesting, exciting sport and in a couple of bunch of older men in basketball and weeks, Cintas Center will be filled with fans. That being said, there are other excit- ing sports that would be much more interesting, fun and maybe even more profit- then beating them and feeling real good able for the university (I’m looking at you, administration). about yourself ? Well don’t get cocky, First, basketball may not even be the best sport that takes place on a court. kid. That’s you in a few years. Instead, handball is a much more intriguing sport. Combine the goals of soccer plus the arc of basketball and you have a perfect set up for handball. The game is Cancer: This week you’re going to play played seven on seven, so more players get in on the action. A goal is scored by like Dennis Rodman! Try not to party throwing the ball into the goal. The play is much faster paced than basketball, with like him when you’re celebrating. lots of dribbling, passing and shots fired at the often helpless keeper. Everyone knows that Xavier doesn’t have football at the NCAA or club Leo: The sun advises you to watch out level. Maybe football isn’t the best fit for the university, for one reason or another. for a classic reversal this week where Instead, Xavier should take a different approach to the sport, and be the first col- you and your friends challenge a bunch lege in America to adopt Australian rules football. of glasses-wearing nerds to a b-ball Australian rules football is somewhere between American football and rug- game only to discover that the game by. A score is made by ‘punting’ a ball, which is similar to a rugby shape, through two vertical posts. Australian football has a larger emphasis on a few key things: of hoops can sometimes be more about passing, kicking the ball and making spectacular catches. The most intriguing brains than brawn. rules are that you can’t run more than six yards before performing a dribble, known as a running bounce and when catching a pass from a teammate, you can Virgo: The stars can predict exactly use your defender as a springboard or ladder to get high in the air and catch the how Xavier’s season will go, but I mean, ball. The play of the game provides a spectacular display of talent. who cares about all of that? We all In sports, it seems people value violence. After all, many people are caught know Cintas only gets sold out because complaining that today’s professional football is “too soft” and lacks the excite- of the Blue Blob. ment of a big hit the game used to have. Some watch hockey just to see a fight or a hard board check or two. These things point to our love of violence in sport- Libra: Quit praying while playing. Even ing events, and that comes without even mentioning the audiences for boxing or Jesus can’t help your pitiful game in the MMA. Because of this, Xavier should revive the Mesoamerican ballgame. Accord- paint. ing to historical accounts, the rules varied based on location, but the basics in- clude a heavy rubber ball which couldn’t be played with one’s arms or legs. Players Scorpio: Look man, I get it: You’re could end the game by passing the ball through a hoop that hung from the walls an edgy guy. And this week, when your of the court. Fans would get their fill of collisions, with players running into the team is down by half at the end of the stone walls that surround the I-shaped court, diving to the ground to keep the ball third quarter, and your star player is in the air and smashing into each other. Further, at the end of the game, the losing team is sacrificed. Nothing would be more exciting than a sport where the players giving a speech about never giving up, make every play like their life depended on it. he is going to ask everyone if they are As students get ready to cheer on the Musketeers this basketball season, it with him. Everyone will, in turn, say will be enjoyable, but it’s important to think about whether it would be more en- they are with him, until finally they are joyable to instead be supporting handball, Australian rules football or the Meso- left staring at you. Throw them a bone american ballgame teams instead. and be like, “Oh, all right!” Your team still won’t win, but it will be a classic Fictionary moment. Sagittarius: I know you love him, but Your weekly well of wacky words™ you’ve got to kick your best friend off BY TESS BREWER your intramural team. You’d be bet- 6WDৼ:ULWHU ter off with Father Graham playing Flunk: When a player attempts a trick dunk shot and it fails center. miserably, usually inging the ball into the lap of an elderly Capricorn: Saturn warns that you woman in the stands. won’t be able to push past picks this week, but they may only be saying that because Saturn is such a good pick-set- Diggiling: When a player dribbles as slow as possible in order ter. Have you ever tried to push past a to anger the sluggish members of the other team. planet?!?

Aquarius: You’ll play like crazy this Fresh Prince of Ball-Air: Taunting a player on the opposing week, but only when playing shirts vs. team with Will Smith references, causing them to miss a shot. skins. Your friends might think you’re weird for constantly insisting on it, but ACROSS 5. Xavier should consider playing at least you’ll be winning. the ______ballgame 6. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was Pisces: Give basketball a break this born and raised in West ______week. Why not try Dungeons and 7. You’re reading the ______page Dragons? DOWN 1. This member of the adminis- Last Week’s Answer Key! tration would make a good center: Father ______2. This retired basketball player is friends with Kim Jong Un: Dennis ______3. Basketball would be a lot more interesting if at the end losing players were ______4 When dunking, watch out for nearby ______women 8 We all know people fill Cintas to see the ___

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