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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CIV Issue 22 Xavier University since 1915 February 21, 2018 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com Lineup replaces annual campout Students brave rain, snow to secure spaces for home matchup vs. Villanova

BY LUKE FELICIANO them to share the experience Sports Editor with friends. The lineup re- In lieu of a campout, Xavi- sembled the campout of pre- er students participated in a vious years, minus the actu- lineup outside Cintas Center al presence of tents and the that took place on Saturday overnight stay. before the clash between the “It’s a great time,” soph- No. 4 Musketeers and the No. omore John Simmons said. 2 Villanova Wildcats. While “Everybody is out here bond- the result of the game wasn’t ing, and it’s great being with what many students had hoped friends.” for, the general consensus was Another sophomore, Jake that the lineup highlighted the Barford, agreed that the line- excitement surrounding the up added to his experience of matchup and the support for the game. the basketball team. “Overall, it’s a good time,” Students formed a line that Barford said. “One of the big- wrapped around Cintas, start- gest games in Xavier history ing at the front entrance and most likely is about to hap- extending all the way to the pen.” entrance to the academic sec- While students generally tion. expressed positive reactions The earliest of the bunch to the experience, some felt took their spots in line around Newswire photo by Sydney Sanders that the lineup system should Instead of camping out overnight, students lined up outside Cintas Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday have been altered, especially 7:30 a.m. and remained there for the basketball game against Villanova. Students waited until 3 p.m. to be allowed entrance into the arena. right up until the students given the weather. were allowed into the arena at One student, sophomore Zach As the day went on, he put lieved that the bad weather “The lineup idea overall 3 p.m. Pottschmidt, spoke about the on up to four layers, which in- conditions heightened the wasn’t the best,” Barford said. Weather conditions forced attire he wore to keep warm. cluded an undershirt, a sweat- sense of anticipation sur- “I think there probably could students to bundle up and bat- “I wasn’t really planning shirt, two different rain jack- rounding the game. have been a better way to do tle the elements — a mix of on snow that much this morn- ets and two pairs of pants. “(The lineup) adds to the it, whether it be a campout or rain and snow — as they pre- ing, but I’ve added layers,” Some students, such as excitement,” Record said. “I maybe something else where pared for the top-five matchup. Pottschmidt said. first-year James Record, be- don’t think anyone is going to we didn’t have to stand with leave…(There is) a good envi- all the snow and everything.” ronment and good vibes.” Others critiqued the timing Sophomore Alex Brown, a of the process, particularly lifelong Xavier basketball fan, the 7:30 a.m. start. believed that there was a cor- “I think it was a little un- relation between the students necessary. It was a little early waiting in line and the history in the morning just to sit out of Xavier basketball. here,” Simmons said. “I think it reflected the Opportunities for students fact that all Xavier fans have to experience as big a game known that Xavier has always as Saturday’s don’t come very been one of the best programs often. In recent years, the in the country, but we’ve had chances have been limited to to wait for our chance,” Brown one home game against Villa- said. “Waiting in the line kind nova each year and alternat- of symbolized the wait that ing home games with Cincin- we’ve had to go through to get nati. Nevertheless, students to this point as a program.” seemed to enjoy this opportu- Newswire photo by Sydney Sanders Participants in Saturday’s lineup outside Cintas Center bundled up amidst rain and snow. First-year James For the lineup, students nity to be a part of the greater Record said that the weather conditions added to the anticipation of the match against Big East rival Villanova. formed groups, which allowed Xavier basketball community.

In this issue... Campus News, Page 2 Op-Ed, Page 7 Sports, Page 8 A&E, Page 10 The Boehner Institute, Riley Head discusses The baseball team Hannah Paige Michels which will honor the ongoing consent in came back from a loss reviews Buried Child, former Speaker of the this week’s entry of her to Florida State to de- Xavier Theatre’s most House, is in the works series on the topic feat No. 8 Kentucky recent production 2 February 21, 2018 Campus News xaviernewswire.com Boehner Institute in development Student-centered project will honor legacy of former Speaker of the House BY HEATHER GAST al learning opportunities to Staff Writer Xavier students and our com- Xavier University will be munity?” working with former Speaker The Boehner Institute of the House John Boehner will not just be another ac- to form “a student-centered ademic program. While it project,” according to uni- will predictably be of use for versity spokeswoman Kelly the political science program Leon. The project, titled the as well as Philosophy, Poli- Boehner Institute, will honor tics and the Public program the Congressional legacy and (PPP), Mengel hopes that the leadership of the Xavier alum. Congressional papers will be Father Michael Graham, pres- useful across disciplines as a ident, and Boehner hosted a “resource for Xavier students small, informal meeting in Na- and the larger community.” ples, Fla., on Feb. 6 that deter- Junior PPP and Econom- mined the collaboration. ics double major Jacob Jansen Before his career in Con- also expressed hope that stu- gress from 1990 to 2015, dents of all backgrounds will Boehner graduated with a be able to use the Institute as bachelor’s degree in business a resource. administration from Xavier in “I’m excited that Xavier 1977. Boehner has decided to has taken advantage of this honor the university by donat- unique opportunity,” Jansen ing his Congressional papers. said. “Whether you like his Dean of the College of politics or not, John Boehner Photo courtesy of cincinnati.com Arts and Sciences David is an important member of John Boehner decided to honor Xavier by donating his Congressional papers to what will be the Boehner Institute. Mengel said the Boehner In- our alumni network, and al- in an extraordinary way.” institute to Xavier’s campus succeed in politics, and with stitute is still in the “imagin- though I’ve heard concerns Jansen also commented on leaves the potential for this the addition of the institute, ing process.” He shared that from other students that his the effects not only on Xavier school to become a hub for po- it stands to become a training the principle question driving party’s ideology will carry but also on the PPP program. litical studies across the Mid- ground of tomorrow’s lead- the institute’s development is over to the institute, I hope He thinks the institute could west, in which I would imag- ers, just like the Ivies.” “how might the collection of and truly believe that Xavier elevate the university’s status ine the PPP program would Mengel will be working Speaker John Boehner’s Con- will have the capacity to main- as a center of political study certainly play a role,” Jansen with Student Government gressional papers, which the tain a bipartisan nature in the and enable further success of said. “The program already Association President Johnny Speaker donated to Xavier, institute, allowing students of the program. attempts to instill in its stu- Srsich to ensure student en- allow us to provide addition- any ideology to learn politics “The introduction of the dents the necessary skills to gagement in the process. -Paid Advertisement-

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BY ALEX ACKERMAN Staff Writer A taste of Cincinnati’s rich sports history has come to Xavier’s campus with the do- nation of a Cincinnati Gar- dens basketball sculpture from John Peckskamp. The Cincinnati Gardens arena is being demolished, so Peckskamp is handling the fu- ture of the sculptures to en- sure that they have a perma- nent place to stay. Peckskamp is the grandson of Henry Mott, the original designer of the sculptures, which had been a part of the Gardens since its opening in 1949. The Xavier basketball team played a total of 17 seasons at the Cincinnati Gardens arena from 1983 to 2000 prior to the completion of Cintas Center. At the arena, Xavier bas- Photo courtesy of WVXU ketball had a total of 236 wins Cincinnati Gardens donated one of its sculptures of a basketball player (far right) to Xavier after the basketball team played 17 seasons at the arena. and 74 losses. Brian Hicks, Physical Plant building. sion is required” in order to Sheeran and Athletic Direc- with the arena. the associate athletic director It is currently undecided come to the best decision pos- tor Greg Christopher. Peck- “The sculpture is an im- for external relations, said the which location is the most sible for everyone, Hicks said. skamp was responsible for the portant part of the city’s connections to the arena show appropriate for the sculpture. The sculpture will continue donation after reaching out to rich sports history as well why it is important for Xavier According to Hicks, the uni- to be stored in the Physical Xavier several months ago so as Xavier basketball history, to house the sculpture. versity plans to “finish the Plant building until those de- that the university would pro- so we are thrilled that John Of the six sculptures out- current basketball season” cisions are made, which was vide a permanent place for the (Peckskamp) reached out to us side the Gardens (two each before discussing where the facilitated in part by Vice sculpture to be displayed and several months ago in prepa- of a hockey player, basketball sculpture should be incorpo- President for Facilities Rob- enjoyed by fans. ration of the demolition of player and boxer), one of the rated into the university. ert Sheeran. The sculptures serve as a the building,” Hicks said. To basketball sculptures will be Plans could take one to A number of people have legacy of his grandfather’s him, exhibiting this basketball displayed on Xavier’s cam- five years since there is no set been involved in the logistics work and he believes that en- sculpture will help “tell the pus. The sculpture is already timeline for what to do with of receiving and storing the trusting one to Xavier would story about that particular era in Xavier’s possession at the the sculpture. “More discus- sculpture, including Hicks, prevent its demolition along of Xavier basketball.” Student-run Faves eatery plants its roots in CLC After opening at the end of fall semester, Faves continues to grow and change the “Si-Guy” panini (named hands of these returning stu- after its creator, Simon dents because we know that Koldoff) and the “Fave” blend, they are just as passionate which the restaurant sells in about our mission as we are,” addition to crepes and on- Schwartz said. the-go options. While these “I really think that because healthy options have been and we are a student-run busi- will continue to be staples for ness, it has helped us connect Faves, there have been slight with our peers. We have really but noticeable changes to tried to market ourselves as the restaurant so far, one of the only restaurant on campus which is its ability to now take that is students for students. credit cards. Also, our team has done a phe- “Aside from bitcoin, we ac- nomenal job on making our cept everything under the sun restaurant a great customer with our new (point of sale) experience.” system,” Schwartz said. Schwartz feels an immense This change gives students amount of gratitude for the more opportunities to pur- individuals who have helped chase healthy food, often with Faves flourish, including stu- locally sourced ingredients. dents, university staff and the Even more changes are to Physical Plant team. come as four of Faves execu- “Without them, we would tive members will be graduat- never have been able to see ing this spring. These mem- Faves go from an idea to what bers include Kenny Deprez, it is now,” Schwartz said. Photo courtesy of Faves Twitter Sarah Kramer, Michael Bigli- Luckily for the students Changes in Faves include an updated point of sale system and the changing of faces as team members graduate. ano and Danny Schwartz. seeking healthier food options These positions will be on campus, Faves has trans- BY ALANA HARVEY of development and is proud munity.” passed on to Jed Raynes, formed from an idea to a re- Staff Writer of the hard work his team- “Everyone from students Ethan Schuld and William ality, brought to life by a team With its roots firmly plant- mates have put forth to make to staff have been extremely Zimbler, all of whom are cur- of passionate individuals who ed on Xavier’s campus, Faves the on-campus restaurant a supportive and positive about rent students. The Faves team want to provide these options has continued to grow as an healthy and desirable option our business, and it has shown finds it incredibly important for Xavier’s students and fac- establishment since its open- for students. in our sales,” Schwartz said. to stay true to the establish- ulty members. ing. When asked about the “It has been really cool to see ments’ roots by remaining Faves is located on the Danny Schwartz, president campus reception of Faves, regulars develop as well as see student run. fourth floor of the Conaton and CEO of Faves, has been Schwartz said “We have loved what is most popular on our “We could not be more Learning Commons (CLC) involved with the establish- the warm reception we have menu.” happy or confident in leaving and is open Monday-Friday ment since its early stages gotten from our Xavier com- Faves’ best-sellers include our baby, Faves, in the capable from 12-7 p.m. Confederate statues debate rages

4 February 21, 2018 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Campus responds to Fla. shooting The 29th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2018 resulted in the deaths of 17 people The Xavier community is also taking the shooting to heart. The Student Govern- ment Association (SGA) said in a statement that as a Jesu- it university, Xavier stands with the students, faculty and staff of Stoneman Doug- las and grieves with them. It also stated that “At Xavier, we remember that only a small percentage of violent acts are committed by those who are diagnosed with, or in treat- ment for mental illness. As a university, we move away from framing the conversation around violence in the context of mental illness, which only does a disservice to the vic- tims and unfairly stigmatizes the many others with mental illness.” Xavier University Police (XUPD) Chief Daniel Hect spoke about the efforts made to ensure safety on campus. “Emergency planning is a top priority at Xavier Univer- sity. The recent tragedies are only a reminder of the threats colleges face every day,” Hect Photo courtesy of NBC News Pictured: 16 of the 17 people who were killed in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting. Of those killed, three were faculty and staff, while 14 were said. “As a university, we will students ranging from 14 to 18 years old. Xavier Police Chief Daniel Hect said the shooting was a reminder of the daily threats campuses face. continue to focus on prepared- ness for active shooter and BY JACK DUNN sations and on social media. The FBI has taken criti- ready had a rifle, materials targeted acts of violent inci- Staff Writer The shooter at Virginia Tech cism based on missed warn- to make a bomb and detailed dents. However, we will also Nikolas Cruz, 19, made his wrote a paper in his English ing signs. The Bureau said in plans on how to carry out his be moving to a layered ap- first appearance in court on class that foreshadowed the a statement that “The infor- attack. Luckily, his grand- proach of prevention as well.” Monday in Parkland, Fla. He events (that) took place a year mation was not provided to mother reported him to the Hect went on to say that faces 17 counts of premedi- later and exhibited peculiar the Miami Field Office, and police and this is a shooting the Behavioral Intervention tated murder for his Valen- behavior at a shooting range. no further investigation was that we are not talking about Team (BIT) in student de- tine’s Day attack at Marjo- The Columbine shooters had conducted at that time.” today.” velopment reviews concerns ry Stoneman Douglas High journal entries, posted on cha- The FBI failed to respond The shooting has drawn about student behavior and School. Of the 17 killed, 14 trooms and made video tapes to a tip it had received from strong reactions from across looks for indicators of a stu- were students. detailing their plan.” someone close to Cruz on the country. Survivors rallied dent who may cause harm to Cruz came to his former Cruz has been described Jan. 5. The tip provided in- in support of gun law chang- others or themselves. XUPD high school wearing a gas by his peers as a ‘troubled’ formation about “Cruz’s gun es and plan to have nationwide officers are also attending a mask, a vest and a “Make teen who posted disturbing ownership, desire to kill peo- marches, with one on March 40-hour Crisis Intervention America Great Again” hat. images on social media. Some ple, erratic behavior and dis- 24 and another on April 20 for Team training to help with In a black duffel bag, he had posts included images of turbing social media posts, as the anniversary of the Colum- identifying subjects who are smoke grenades and multiple guns, bullets and a dead frog well as the potential of him bine shootings. Other groups in distress. magazines of ammunition. He on Instagram. On YouTube, a conducting a school shoot- are also holding similar pro- Hect also emphasized the used an AR-15 semi-automat- user by the name of “nikolas ing.” The FBI stated that the tests, with organizers of the role students can play in pre- ic assault rifle that he bought cruz” commented on a video, information should have been Women’s March calling for a vention efforts:“If you feel legally in February of 2017. “I’m going to be a professional assessed as a “potential threat 17-minute teacher walkout on someone is in crisis and needs Cruz arrived at Stoneman school shooter.” to life.” March 14. intervention, you as a student Douglas in an Uber at about Cruz was expelled from Jonson re-emphasized the However, Jonson argued can and should tell a profes- 2:19 p.m. He walked to build- Stoneman Douglas and al- importance of taking the that “we need to stop giving sor, RA, police officer or any ing 12, which housed mostly legedly stalked one of the words and actions of people excessive attention to shoot- other trusted professional freshman classes, and pulled girls he killed. A 2016 Florida seriously and reporting them ers in these events?... You of- staff member.” a fire alarm, sending students Department of Children and to authorities. ten see copycat-type threats XUPD is also conducting and teachers into the halls. Families report stated that af- “Just last week, a school or actions follow.” An example regular Run Hide Fight train- Then, he walked the hallways ter breaking up with his girl- shooting was foiled in Wash- that she pointed out was that ing for the Xavier community. from the first to third floors, friend, Cruz began cutting his ington State where a grand- five different high schools in If you would like more infor- firing into five classrooms. arms. The report also stated mother found a journal with the Cincinnati area reported mation on the Run Hide Fight He discarded his rifle, vest that he had plans to buy a gun, entries about attacking his similar threats after the Flori- program, contact XUPD or and ammunition in a stairwell placed racial slurs and hate school,” Jonson said. “He al- da shooting. visit xavier.edu/safety. and escaped by blending in symbols on his backpack, and with students. He was arrest- suffered from depression and ed without incident later that ADHD and was on the autism - Paid Advertisement - day. Cruz admitted to police spectrum. Despite this, he was on Thursday that he was the considered a low risk case. gunman. 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@xaviernewswire U.S. & World News February 21, 2018 5 Campus responds to Fla. shooting Prof.’s misconduct brought to light Famed autist’s sexual misconduct to be discussed after more than 20 years BY HEATHER GAST UC has claimed that it did Staff Writer not receive complaints prior The sexual assault scandal to October 2016, though the involving former University Enquirer interviewed a CCM of Cincinnati (UC) flute pro- graduate student who claimed fessor and world-renowned she filed Title IX complaints performer Dr. Bradley Garner in spring of 2016. was brought to public atten- Former UC adjunct pro- tion earlier this month by the fessor Randy Bowman also Cincinnati Enquirer. After the claimed that Garner’s inap- release of an investigative re- propriate behavior had been port by UC that included the an “open secret” among staff testimony of 21 former, cur- since the 1990s. rent and prospective students UC’s investigative report in November, the university found that Garner targeted placed Garner on unpaid leave students in three main ways and barred him from campus. within CCM: sexualizing Garner retired seven days be- students, texting them sex- fore his disciplinary hearing ually explicit messages and in December 2017, claiming having sexual relations with he had been denied due pro- them. He also made objectify- cess in the Title IX proceed- ing comments during private ings. No alleged sexual as- and group lessons to female sault victims have identified students. The comments in- themselves publicly. cluded, “Would you like your UC began its investigation spanking now or later?” and into Garner in October after a “I want you to breathe so low College-Conservatory of Mu- that the bottom of your pants sic (CCM) division head and pops open. I promise I won’t Dean escorted two unidenti- look … but maybe I will.” Photo courtesy of Meg Vogel fied flute students to UC’s Ti- CCM students and a pro- After having his alleged sexual misconduct an “open secret” among faculty in University of Cincinnati’s music GHSDUWPHQWVLQFHWKH·VÁDXWLVW%UDGOH\*DUQHUKDGKLVDFWLRQVEURXJKWWROLJKWE\WKHEnquirer. tle IX office to file complaints fessor claimed they had occas- against Garner, according to sionally received or heard of cording to the Enquirer. Pro- Pre-college Division (Juilliard contract to expire without re- the Enquirer. The investiga- students receiving sexually spective CCM students detail Prep) and WildAcres Flute newal. New York University tive report released in No- explicit texts including gen- instances that Garner had Retreat. UC did not attempt fired Garner after being ap- vember concluded that there italia from Garner. The UC forced sexual relations when to inform any of these insti- proached by the Enquirer in was evidence that Garner’s investigative report includ- they were minors. Bowman tutions of the investigation January. Wildacres Flute Re- “persistent and pervasive ha- ed one student’s testimony claimed that Garner showed after it released the report in treat has elected to continue rassment created a significant claiming that Garner kissed him two videos of the flute November. Juilliard Prep had to employ Garner despite the hostile learning environment them on the face during pri- professor having sexual rela- informally known of the in- allegations. for students” via “unwanted vate lessons. Garner even had tions with students. vestigation through the flute Hamilton County Prosecu- sexual advances and verbal or students sign legally binding Besides UC, Garner was world and placed the famed tor Joe Deters will be working physical conduct of a sexual contracts to only be taught instructing at three other flutist on immediate leave in with UC to examine the sex- nature.” private lessons by him, ac- institutions: NYU, Juilliard December, allowing Garner’s ual assault allegations further. Week in review What you may have missed ‡ A Brazilian drug deal- vel’s Black Panther for the er kidnapped two nurs- price of only one ticket es one night in order to (Feb. 18).     force them to vaccinate his impoverished commu- ‡ A Canadian court dis- nity against yellow fever missed a climate change Feb. 13, 3:19 p.m. — referred to the code of con- (Feb. 14). scientist’s lawsuit against Xavier Police assisted duct process. a man he accused of libel Cincinnati Police and Cin-    ‡ Kurri Kurri, a small Aus- because it was too ridicu- cinnati Fire with an auto Feb. 17, 5:00 p.m. — tralian town, will crown lous to be taken serious- accident with serious in-   During the Villanova game, the “best mullet of them ly and therefore not libel juries at Dana Avenue and three students were ejected all” during its inaugural (Feb. 19). Victory Parkway. No Xavi- Bloody Bloody was for various things, including Mullet Fest which begins er community members last weekend... disrespect to the other team, on Saturday (Feb. 15). ‡ Sir David Attenborough were involved in the crash. foul language and attempt- themed raves, called “Da- Feb. 19, 2:44 a.m. — ing to steal food from a pri- ‡ Two children disguised vid Attenborough’s Jun- Feb. 16, 1:08 a.m. — Xavier Police investigated vate party. themselves as one tall gle Boogie,” are popping Xavier Police investigated a report of a suspicious man by throwing a trench up all over the United a report of a suspicious ve- person wearing all black Feb. 18, 5:18 a.m. — coat over themselves in Kingdom and selling out hicle in the R-2 Lot. Three with a face covered in Xavier Police and Cincinnati an attempt to see Mar- quickly (Feb. 19). students admitted to smok- blood at Dana Avenue and Fire investigated a strong ing marijuana in the vehicle Victory Parkway. An in- odor of gas coming from the and were referred to the vestigation revealed that area around Cintas Center. code of conduct process. the suspect had fled the An investigation revealed scene of an auto accident the odor was coming from Feb. 17, 2:46 a.m. — on Burton Avenue and an outdoor generator. Xavier Police assisted Nor- was released to Cincinnati wood Police in investigat- Police and taken into cus- Feb. 19, 2:05 a.m. — ing a report of a possible tody for fleeing the scene An intoxicated non-student burglary on the 3900 block of an accident. who was disoriented and of Regent Avenue in Nor- attempting to gain entry to wood. An intoxicated un- and possession of a fictitious Smith Hall for several min- derage commuter student ID. utes was arrested for disor- who was attempting to derly conduct while intox- enter the wrong residence Feb. 17, 8:23 a.m. — A stu- icated. They were taken to was arrested for disorderly dent who attempted to steal a Hamilton County Justice Photo courtesy of MixMag conduct while intoxicated table from Buenger Hall was Center for safe keeping. 5DYHVWKHPHGDIWHUQDWXUDOLVW'DYLG$WWHQERURXJKDUHSRSSLQJXS 6 February 21, 2018 Opinions and Editorials xaviernewswire.com Cleveland Indians address racist mascot More than a week ago the tion. Among the multitude of framework can be applied to shout racial slurs at the player. near future. MLB and the Cleveland In- critics, I posit that this “busi- both that by removing these Later, Cleveland fans would Though I believe that this dians announced their mutu- ness decision” announced by emblems and statues, are we don headdresses and face paint change away from “Chief al agreement to remove the Paul Dolan rings incredibly destroying history and heri- to imitate Native American Wahoo” was the right thing “Chief Wahoo” logo from hollow and disingenuous. tage, thus becoming revision- chiefs, which is (unbelievably) to do and has been needed the team’s uniform. Or so the Though this announcement ists? Again, the short answer still happening today, as most for many years, I am still dis- press releases said. was a landmark change in the is no. conspicuously mayed with Though MLB Commis- sports world, it also brought The most significant dis- seen during This problem of my home- sioner Rob Manfred praised about a firestorm of opinions connect between the two re- the 2016 dormant and un- town baseball the Indians’ move all through- from fans about the cartoon spective parties is upon this World Series. club and its out the press conference, there character that had been the point, with one side attributing This prob- addressed racism hypocritical was a major caveat in the fine team’s mascot since 1947. On the mascot change to political lem of dor- within our soci- stance on this print: Cleveland would con- one side of the debate stood correctness and the other clos- mant and important is- tinue to sell merchandise with baseball fans whose rallying ing a small chapter of injustice unaddressed ety has come to a sue. There the mascot that many have cry was that of preservation within a long and painful his- racism with- tipping point as is no doubt deemed racist. Many prob- of history and tradition. tory. The same conclusion that in our society it relates to these in my mind lems arise with this revela- On the other hand, the most must be reached in both of has come to a that, come visible opponents were the these examples is history must tipping point issues. early April as members of the National Con- be exactly that: history. In as it relates to spring begins gress of American Indians, 2018, there is simply no place these issues. However, Dolan to bloom and baseball comes who have protested Cleveland in society suitable for these and the Cleveland Indians or- back, there will be an indeli- games for the last 20 years. symbols, which represent in- ganization are doing the bare ble stain on a once-proud or- Each side of this debate has credible pain and grief. minimum to meet with the ganization. Though the rac- voiced its displeasure with Defenders of the “Chief new guidelines put forth by ist “Chief Wahoo” might no Manfred and Major League Wahoo” logo who say that the MLB. longer appear on the jerseys Baseball’s handling of this sit- team’s history must be pre- In fact, the Indians orga- or hats that the ball players uation, but can there be a hap- served point to early 1900s Na- nization stands to profit from wear, the Cleveland Indians Patrick McGuire is a py medium in this situation? tive American baseball player this disingenuous decision, and by extension their fans senior Honors Bachelor The short answer is no. Louis Sockalexis, for whom the for many of the team’s fans will have no problem shell- of Arts major and guest These circumstances have be- caricature was drawn. Howev- have gone out of their way to ing out hundreds of dollars writer for the News- come all too familiar recently, er, what these defenders do not purchase merchandise with to prolong the racist culture wire from Cleveland, most notably with the removal include in their agrument is the logo still emblazoned on by which they are neither af- Ohio. of Confederate army statues that teammates and opponents it because those items will fected nor seem to care about in Southern states. The basic used this logo as an excuse to no longer be available in the those who are.

entails a connection that sur- passes most obstacles. Howev- We need more of the right kind of love er, no matter the nature of the Love is essential. However, ber telling a boy I loved him a than in romantic relationships. When we use it not as a ne- relationship, speaking of love the word itself is often thrown mere two weeks into the rela- Social influences teach us that cessity but as a filler, it taints can instill fear and pressure. around with little attention to tionship. I later realized that to be a good or valuable person, the meaning and the relation- This is not the intention. Love its meaning. As our control of what I was feeling was not we each must have a plethora ship as well. This misuse, as is meant to instill confidence the world seems to dwindle, love, it was a mix of pressure of friends who like and want to most of us experience, often and warmth. Therefore, I call we feel a natural desire to look and excitement. As a 17-year- spend time with us. happens because we feel a for hesitance. for the love in everything that old, I told a boy I loved him Within disagreements and pressure or eagerness to say Love is essential, and for it to happens, but this has caused two months into the relation- issues of a social or political we love someone in a rela- remain so, we must use it prop- an overuse of the word “love” ship. The love in that case nature, love may be much less tionship or because we think erly, with purpose, knowledge and a dissolving of its true has remained and grown ever obvious. In these types of re- we do, but there is a lack of and care. To ensure appropri- definition. since because I lationships, it comes in the evidence to support it. It ate use of such an important I agree that took time to un- forms of support and respect. also happens in a similar way word, we must each take time the need for love ...pressure is a derstand what I Whether we agree or disagree when there is a longing for a to think about its meaning be- is great. With key problem in was feeling. with a person’s point of view, connection that is not there. fore we announce it. the increase of romantic re- While this an understanding of where When you meet someone mass shootings, pressure is a key they came from and a re- whom you share a bond with, knowledge of lationships, it problem in ro- spect for what they have gone it is easy to get caught up in sexual abuse is even more mantic relation- through are imperative. An the instantaneous connection and strong dis- ships, it is even argument doesn’t require an and forget that you just met. course within problematic more problem- attack on the person who dis- While it may feel like love, it politics, it is in...partner- atic in friend- agrees with you, it requires an is always important to think crucial that love ships within so- ships, mentor- evaluation of the beliefs the about it more before saying remains at the ships and, most person holds. No argument or that it is. Doing so will ensure root of all that cial or political visibly, partner- amount of discourse can be the preservation of its impor- we do, good or sphere. ships within so- solved without a basic respect tance and the decrease of re- Emily Price is a first- bad. However, cial or political for the issue and the people on grets tied to it. year psychology major for this to be ef- sphere. the other side. Therefore, we Saying “love” brings gravi- and staff writer for the fective, we must be conscious In my experience, the pres- cannot succeed as a society or ty and intimacy into any situa- Newswire from Miamis- of what saying it means. sure to say the word “love” in within our communities if we tion. It implies a deep affection burg, Ohio. As a 15-year-old, I remem- friendships is much greater do not love in this way. for someone or something and

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Arts & Entertainment *The Newswire has made Editor Staff Writers Business & Advertising Advertising the decision to stray from Riley Head Jack Dunn, Paul Fritschner, Manager Advertising inquiries can be the AP Style Guide when Heather Gast, Alex Hale, Kate Sanders sent to the business and printing the words White Campus News Editors Tim Kramer, Donnie Men- advertising manager, Kate and Black in reference to Hannah Paige Michels ke, Soondos Mulla-Oss- Adviser Sanders, at newswire-ad- groups of people. We have Kevin Thomas man and Brittany Wells John Stowell [email protected]. decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Opinions and Editorials February 21, 2018 7 America’s history with mass shootings The terrible decisions made in the aftermath I was not shocked to want to comfort those affect- I keep seeing headlines ad- guns in the hands of the U.S. ing in school is a political is- hear about the shooting at ed, but something more com- dressing current students as population. It’s also not that sue for me. We are OK with Stoneman Douglas High forting would be legislative the “mass shooting genera- more people are getting guns, children dying at school, with School in Parkland, Fla., on action, or universal reinforce- tion.” I wonder what future it’s that gun owners are pur- people dying at work, with Feb. 14. Why should I be? I ment of existing laws. generations will be called since chasing more guns. A buy-back people dying at their places of saw 58 fellow Americans get The debate over how to the problem is getting worse. program like the one Australia worship while we sit back and mercilessly gunned down in end mass shootings has ended Five out of the 10 top mass enacted after its mass shooting do nothing. We don’t try to October at a concert in Las Ve- in the United States. It ended shootings in U.S. modern his- in 1996 would never be suc- put in more metal detectors, gas and then 26 more a month after 30 people were killed at tory have taken place since cessful here. Guns are inherent we don’t hire more counselors later at a church in Sutherland a college in Virginia. It end- 2015: San Bernardino, Or- to America; they are as Amer- and we certainly do not enact Springs, Texas. ed after five lando, Las Vegas, Sutherland ican as apple pie. I believe that any gun safety legislation or No changes The debate over police officers Springs and Stoneman Doug- any legislation we do enact reinforcement of already ex- were made in how to end mass were gunned las. While it is true that there would not change anything for isting legislation. We are fail- that time, so down at a ral- have been these types of mas- quite a few years, even decades. ing and history will not judge why would it shootings has ly in Dallas. It sacres throughout the middle Politicians say it’s a mental us kindly. be surprising ended in the ended after 20 and later part of the 20th cen- health problem while simulta- We are divorced from real- that more of first-graders tury, they have never been so neously pulling back existing ity if we believe this will get our citizens are United States... and six facul- consistent, and the death count mental health policies. better without action. We have being killed in It ended after 20 ty members has not been so high. This problem exists no- normalized mass shootings. these terrible were killed Although this endless where else in the world to the tragedies? Did ÀUVWJUDGHUVDQG in a grade stream of mass shootings may degree that it does in the U.S. anyone real- six faculty mem- school in Con- have multiple causes, there is It is a unique problem to our ly think mass bers were killed necticut. We a unique and similar feature country. But we, as a country, shootings have chosen of each: the fact that citizens have given up solving this would end on in a grade school to do noth- are walking into locations of issue. As soon as a shooting their own? in Connecticut. ing and these our daily lives and killing peo- happens in this country cer- Our re- new shoot- ple with guns designed, and tain sides tell you not to polit- sponses are unfortunately al- ings are just consequences of sometimes upgraded, to kill icize and of course, gun sales ways the same. This may seem our inaction and negligence. as quickly and as many as pos- usually go up. Ryan Spolar is a junior controversial, but thoughts Schools come up with new ac- sible. Unfortunately, the solu- I wonder if it is time to Honors Bachelor of Arts and prayers are not going tive shooter training, and law tion is not so simple. politicize Columbine, have we major and guest writer to change this cycle of mass enforcement tries to come up Studies estimate that there waited long enough before for the Newswire from shootings. It’s a great idea to with quicker response times. are more than 280 million “politicizing it?” Children dy- Cleveland, Ohio.

it is mental or physical — sent still apply? These answers is much more important are a shockingly clear no to Make consent sexy: ongoing than a moment of supposed me, but I think that it’s a com- I once heard someone say out) does not automatically for sexual assault to occur. Un- awkward- mon source of that the definition of consent mean that a person is going less people are asking explicit ness. And confusion. If was to keep going until the to say yes to something else permission, there is no way if you don’t ...nothing can be someone can- girl says to stop. This is con- (i.e., having sex) — this is to get rid of this potential for think that more attractive not coherently cerning for so many reasons. such a basic layer to a con- threat. The frustrating thing asking for than someone reply, then the Consent has to be ongoing in sensual sexual experience, about this issue is that it can consent is answer is a re- any sexual interaction. It has but I believe it is something literally be cleared up by ask- sexy you’re recognizing you sounding no. I to be asked with regard to the that is often overlooked. Per- ing a question. obviously as an equal hu- do believe that specific sexual activity. It has mission to move from each “Is this OK with you?” not doing it some layers of to be asked before the act is sexual activity to the next “Would it be OK if I did right. While man being. consent can be actually started. Saying yes to needs to be explicit and can- this?” I don’t think tricky to nav- one particular act (i.e., making not be a forgotten step in the “Would you like to ____?” this basic human right is igate and can be situational. sexual interaction. “Do you feel comfortable if something that needs to be Ongoing consent does not fall “Hooking up” can mean we ____?” made more appealing, noth- under this confusion because a lot of different things for I can list endless ways to ing can be more attractive it is so explicitly clear. It is every individual person. I ask the same basic question. than someone recognizing such an easy box to check. Did know that inside my own It’s so simple and there is no you as an equal human be- they say yes? Were they sober friend group, we all laugh at excuse for skipping this step. ing. enough to mean it? Great job, how differently we interpret I have heard the argument Other factors like alco- you have gotten consent from that phrase. Does it just mean that asking explicitly for con- hol can make this issue of your sexual partner. making out? Or does sex ex- sent “kills the mood” or stop- ongoing consent even more Ongoing consent is not a clusively qualify as a hook- ping to ask about birth con- confusing. If the person ex- one-size fits all requirement. Riley Head is a soph- up? If inside a friend group trol or condoms or STIs is not plicitly told you that they It needs to be asked before omore Philosophy, the there are so many variables “sexy.” As college educated wanted to have sex at the be- each new sexual act starts, Politics and the Public and definitions, how can it be adults I think we should have ginning of the night but at even if you have hooked up and Gender and Di- clear when there is a first time more respect for each oth- the end of the night they’re with the person before, and versity Studies double hookup with someone you’ve er than using these excuses. so drunk they can’t walk, especially if it’s your first ex- major. She is the Arts never had a conversation Someone’s safety — whether does that earlier consent still perience with them. This cru- and Entertainment ed- about consent with before? apply? If someone passes out cial step cannot be left out or itor for the Newswire This gray area of miscom- in the middle of consensual its importance minimized. from Louisville, Ky. munication is a perfect area sex, does that earlier con- 8 February 21, 2018 Sports @NewswireSports Men’s hoops split Big East games BY PAUL FRITSCHNER Staff Writer tive, but Villanova saw to it got closer than that. Villano- that was not the case. va battled through foul trou- Some days you’re the bug, Villanova sank contested ble to emerge with the 95-79 and some days you’re the three after contested three victory. windshield. en route to splashing 11 tri- Not to be lost in the result Wednesday night against ples in the first half alone. It of the game is that Trevon Seton Hall, especially in the seemed like no matter what Bluiett entered the contest first half, Xavier was the Xavier did defensively, Villa- needing 19 points to pass Da- windshield on a car flying nova’s shots would fall. vid West for second place on through a country road in the In 11 matchups since the Xavier’s all-time scoring list. middle of the summer. new Big East formed, Villa- He finished with 24 and will While things got dicey in nova has averaged 11.5 threes now likely sit there behind the second half because of per game on 41.4 percent Byron Larkin’s seemingly in- defensive lapses and a pleth- from beyond the arc against surmountable lead. ora of fouls, the Musketeers Xavier. “I’ve said all the things I were able to hold on for a Its made 11 or more in sev- can say about Tre and more,” 102-90 win. en of the 11 games and has at Mack said. “He’s been fun to This was Xavier’s 12th least eight in all of them. It coach, and I have no doubt on win in conference play, and it Newswire SKRWRE\6\GQH\6DQGHUV finished with 16 on Saturday, Monday when he shows up gave the team a game-and-a- 7UHYRQ %OXLHWW VFRUHG  SRLQWV DJDLQVW 9LOODQRYD DV KH VXUSDVVHG which was a record number for practice he’ll be ready to half lead on the Villanova 'DYLG:HVWWREHFRPHWKHVHFRQGOHDGLQJVFRUHULQSURJUDPKLVWRU\ for any Xavier opponent in go again.” Wildcats for first place in the title outright was four, mean- Villanova entered Cintas the history of the program. Xavier now closes the reg- Big East. ing any combination of Xavi- Center with different plans, “If they shoot the ball the ular season with three very All of this is to say, that on er wins and Villanova loss- and Xavier was very much way they did today, it will take winnable games—George- a nine-game winning streak, es adding up to four would the bug as opposed to the a monumental effort to beat town on the road, Providence Xavier was feeling confident do the trick. Should Xavier windshield. them,” Mack said. “When it’s at home on Senior Night and about its chances in taking on win Saturday afternoon, that Having only lost to Xavier going in, they’re a tough team DePaul on the road. the four-time defending Big number would go down to one time since the Big East to knock off. They really are.” Should the Musketeers win East regular season champi- two and would set up the formed, the Wildcats have Xavier rallied from its all three, they will guarantee ons on Saturday. possibility that Xavier could proven their dominance over 14-point halftime deficit to themselves at least a share of The magic number for clinch it at home on Senior the Musketeers. Xavier had a cut it to three at one point in the Big East regular season Xavier to win the conference Night against Providence. chance to change that narra- the second half, but it never title. Xavier opens season against Florida State, defeats the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats, 3-2

3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIJR[DYLHUFRP 6HQLRU/DXUHQ*KLGRWWLDLGHGWKH0XVNHWHHUVLQWKHLUYLFWRU\RYHU WKH3HQQ4XDNHUVZLQQLQJKHUGRXEOHVPDWFKZLWK6RSKLD$EHOVRQ Women’s tennis takes down Ivy League foe UPenn, 4-3 BY COLIN COOPER less on the day. Staff Writer On Sunday, however, the 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIJR[DYLHUFRP This past weekend the team came back with a great 6RSKRPRUHWKLUGEDVHPDQ&RQRU*UDPPHVKLWKLVÀUVWKRPHUXQRIWKHVHDVRQLQWKHVHULHVÀQDOHDJDLQVW Xavier women’s tennis team fight against the Pennsylva- )ORULGD6WDWHRQ6XQGD\/DVWVHDVRQKHKDGDWHDPEHVWEDWWLQJDYHUDJHDQGVOXJJHGVHYHQKRPHUXQV traveled to the East Coast for nia Quakers. a pair of matches against two By a score of 4-3, the wom- BY TIM KRAMER Ivy League foes. Facing off en’s team was able to secure a Staff Writer bump. for the underclassmen this Xavier threw freshman season. against Princeton and Penn, win in Philadelphia. Xavier baseball began its Trevor Olson in game one. The team entered the week the team knew that it would Matthews was ecstatic 2018 season over the weekend The left-hander has big shoes looking to bounce back from be up against stiff competi- about the win following the against the fifth ranked Flor- to fill after the departure of its losses to Florida State. tion the entire weekend. match. ida State Seminoles. Xavier standout Zac Lowther, who The Musketeers faced No. The matchups began in “This is a big program is eyeing its third Big East now pitches for the Baltimore 8 Kentucky on Tuesday night Princeton, N.J., when Xavier win,” he said. “Penn is a great Tournament in a row and Orioles organization. and won 3-2. faced the Princeton Tigers. team, and the Ivy League is a seeks to advance to another Other freshmen arms that Xavier took a quick 2-0 Despite strong and compet- power tennis conference.” NCAA tournament. took the hill over the weekend lead with a two-RBI single itive efforts, the women lost In singles, the Musketeers Xavier opened its season included Sean Douaire, Hen- off the bat of freshman Allb- the match by a score of 7-0. were driven by strong wins tested in a three-game series ry Miller and Evan Miller. ry Major. After Kentucky tied “We have to give Princ- from junior Sophia Abelson against an elite Florida State Preseason All-Big East the score, the game went to eton a lot of credit today,” (6-1, 6-1), senior Elizabeth program. member and sophomore in- extra innings. head coach Doug Matthews Bagerbaseh (6-4, 6-0) and Though Xavier dropped all fielder Conor Grammes In the top of the 10th in- said after the match. “We had sophomore Lauren Fitz-Ran- three games to the Seminoles picked up right where he left ning, graduate senior Joe them on ropes in doubles, and dolph (6-2, 6-3). by scores of 11-1, 7-2 and off from his freshman season. Gellenbeck lined a double and we just didn’t finish.” The Musketeers used this 5-1, the Musketeers compet- Grammes recorded five advanced to third on an error. Both freshman Ahmeir momentum to also win a few ed against top competition. base hits in 12 at-bats, includ- Xavier seized a 3-2 lead in Kyle and senior Lauren Ghi- doubles matches. Ghidotti In opening series of the ing a home run in the fourth the same inning when sopho- dotti lost their singles match- and Abelson beat their oppo- season, Xavier wasted no inning of the series finale. more catcher Natale Monas- es to opponents ranked in the nents by a score of 6-3. Junior time in giving its youngest Grammes is a versatile tra, who came in the game for ITA Top 100. Zoe Manion and Bagerbaseh players experience. player for the Musketeers, senior Nate Soria, hit a sacri- Sophomore Rachel Re- also got the Musketeers a Head coach Billy O’Conner being able to play third base fice fly to right field. ichenbach was able to take her huge win. did not allow his young guys and designated hitter while Junior Trey Schramm opponent to a tie breaker but The team will look to con- back down, allowing several also having the ability to take shut down the Wildcats in 48 eventually lost 7-6. The team tinue growing this Friday at freshmen to see the field and the mound from time to time. pitches in relief to seal the also faced a tough opposition home against Big East oppo- throw some innings on the Expectations are very high victory. in doubles that left them win- nent Georgetown. @xaviernewswire Sports February 21, 2018 9 Tom Brady the GOAT? Think again Opinion: Despite the glory, Patriots QB isn’t the best athlete in sports history

BY JACK DUNN Staff Writer lege football Hall of Fames. As important as his accom- And if that wasn’t enough, he plishments inside the ring— Tom Brady is not the even has a town in Pennsylva- an Olympic gold medal and a greatest athlete of all time, or nia named after him. heavyweight title— were, his GOAT as it is now commonly Babe Ruth redefined the accomplishments outside the referred to. status of an athlete. He is one ring may be even more im- Now re-read that sentence of the first to truly achieve portant. very, very carefully. I did not legendary status, earning His wins were vacated after say that he was a bad football nicknames anyone would rec- he refused to join the draft, but player. I did not say that he ognize such as “The Great they were later reinstated by was a bad quarterback. Bambino” and “The Sultan of the Supreme Court. For these In fact, I think it is hard to Swat.” actions, he has become an icon dispute that he is the great- He is one of the first, in my for those athletes who protest est football player of all time. opinion, to set records so high in peace, which we even still But there is a very big differ- that it would be impossible to see today. ence between being the best break them. For the sake of length, I at your sport and being the He established the MLB have to leave out many oth- greatest athlete of all time. records for career home runs er deserving athletes, such In the leadup to the Super Photo courtesy of twitter.com (714), runs batted in (2,213), as Michael Jordan, Bo Jack- Bowl earlier this month, there Tom Brady may have the Super Bowl rings to back him, but he doesn’t walks (2,062), slugging per- son, Michael Phelps, Wayne was a lot of discussion sur- have the tools to make him the greatest athlete in the history of sports. centage (.690) and on-base Gretzky, etc. But I chose these rounding this topic. ly 10,000 yards to go along cases. plus slugging (1.164). three for a reason. And I would say it was a with that. These are some By the definition of great- Even though some have They embody skill, legends fair argument. Had he won unreal numbers, but can they est “athlete,” none could be been broken, he still holds the and good morality. Thorpe the Super Bowl, he would’ve qualify for true GOAT status? better than Jim Thorpe. He latter two to this day. had the skill, Ruth had the been 6-2 all time. I would say no. There’s a was the first Native Ameri- He is widely considered by greatness and Ali had the He already has his name very simple reason for this. can to win gold medals in the many to be the greatest base- strength to do what was right. stamped on one of the great- When I think of the greatest Olympics, capturing the pen- ball player of all time and one I believe that when you de- est comebacks ever with his athletes of all time, I think of tathlon and decathlon titles of America’s greatest sports cide who you think the great- win over the Atlanta Falcons the people who truly changed in 1912, which are considered heroes. est athlete of all time is, you last year. the way we played and even some of the hardest tests of a “I am the greatest. I said need to consider all of these He’s also got the huge ca- perceived sports. human’s abilities. that before I knew I was.” One facts. reer numbers with 488 career They rocked the sports He also played professional of many quotes spoken by In my opinion Tom Brady touchdown passes and more world or even the political baseball and football, being a the greatest ever, Muhammad is probably the greatest foot- than 66,000 passing yards. world. This is because sports part of the 1920s all-decade Ali. Originally named Cassius ball player of all time. But is Add 68 more touchdown pass- can have more of an impact team for the NFL. He’s in Clay, he converted to Islam he the greatest athlete? es in the postseason and near- off the field than on it in some both the pro football and col- and took the name Ali. No, I don’t think he is. Recap of MLB o season transactions Yanks trade for Stanton, Angels sign Ohtani, Astros add Cole Sports BY DONNIE MENKE Staff Writer Banter After an offseason to for- get, Major League Baseball Don MADingly fires back has returned. Pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Marlins manager Don Mat- Training last Wednesday for tingly didn’t take too kindly most teams, and the rest of to Bryce Harper’s comments the teams reported earlier this about the team’s recent week. transactions. Mattingly The biggest story this off- responded by saying, “Take season was the lack of free care of your own dugout.” agent signings and general roster moves, but there were Super-G=Super Gold still two major stories to note. One was a blockbuster deal Ester Ledecka from the that sent reigning National Czech Republic, who nor- League MVP Giancarlo Stan- Photo courtesy of sports.yahoo.com mally competes in snow- ton from the Miami Marlins boarding competitions, won to the New York Yankees. 2QHPDMRUWUDQVDFWLRQPDGHWKLVRIIVHDVRQZDVWKHEORFNEXVWHUGHDOWKDWVHQW0LDPL0DUOLQVRXWÀHOGHU Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees. The slugger smashed a league-leading 59 home runs last year. the gold medal in the wom- Stanton, who hit 59 home en’s super-G, a skiing event. runs, will join a lineup that al- ed for pitcher Gerrit Cole, for- should give the Angels anoth- roster moves, commissioner ready features two of the bet- merly of the Pirates. Cole had er star player next to Mike Rob Manfred attempted to en- Bubba balls out ter power hitters in baseball: a down season in 2017, but Trout. act “pace of play” rules such Aaron Judge, who hit 52 home many still believe he has ace- Outside of this, not much as a pitch clock, reduced time American golfer Bubba runs as a rookie last season, caliber potential. else happened this offseason, between innings and a limited Watson, who took part in the and Gary Sanchez, who hit 33 Joining a rotation that al- roster-wise. number of mound visits. This NBA celebrity All Star game home runs. ready has Cy Young contend- The Marlins traded other was a point of contention be- over the weekend, also won They were among the best ers Dallas Kuechel and Justin top players in Marcell Ozu- tween the MLB and the MLB- his first tournament in two power duos already, but add- Verlander, and possibly the na and Christian Yelich, and PA. years at the Genesis Open. ing Stanton makes this possi- best No. 4 starter in baseball there were minor free agent It was announced earlier bly the most powerful trio in a in Lance McCullers Jr., the signings, but big names such this week that a pitch clock Space needle, or hockey long time. Astros look poised to repeat as Yu Darvish, J.D. Martinez would not be implemented stick? The Yankees had a success- as American League Champi- and Eric Hosmer went un- this season, but there will be ful year last season, falling ons. signed much longer than they limited mounds visits and less The city of Seattle has one win short of a World Se- The Los Angeles Angels normally would have. time between innings. officially applied to become ries appearance. signed Japanese superstar Darvish remained un- Now that Spring Training the newest NHL expansion The team that beat them, Shohei Otani and Zack Cozart signed until the second week is here, the MLB can move on team. If the proposal is and won the World Series, in an attempt to bolster their of February, while Martinez from this offseason, and hope- accepted, it will become the also made a big trade this roster as well. and Hosmer didn’t sign deals fully, the coming season will 32nd franchise in the league. winter. Otani is projected to both until earlier this week. continue to build on the mo- The Houston Astros trad- pitch and hit in the majors and In addition to the lack of mentum of the last two. The rapper and lip kit mogul announce birth of daughter

10 February 21, 2018 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com Buried Child uncovers Xavier Theatre talent

BY HANNAH PAIGE MICHELS bottles in a drunken rage and Campus News Editor cutting through mesh window As hoped, Xavier Theatre screens, he was oddly likeable did not disappoint with its and sympathetic--nuances second show of 2018, Buried that were uncovered by Eden’s Child. The play takes place impressive performance. in rural America during the Xavier Theatre’s choice 1970s and follows a dysfunc- to cast non-student actors in tional family with a terrible the roles of Halie, Dodge and secret. Father Dewis was an unfortu- At no fault to the cast and nate loss of student opportu- crew, the beginning of this nity but ultimately the right show is painfully slow. Watch- choice for the show. Though ing a grumpy husband char- I prefer to see Xavier shows acter bicker with his off-stage cast entirely with students, wife for 15 minutes for the Buried Child benefitted im- sake of exposition while the mensely from having older ac- guy next to you in the audi- tors playing older characters, ence manspreads like there is and I commend Xavier The- no tomorrow is a recipe for atre for making that presum- restlessness. Thankfully the ably tough decision. cast trudged through the be- Buried Child is an emotional ginning and into a much more and twisted story that can be interesting plotline. difficult to watch at times. But The beautiful set was com- this show ultimately stretched prised of rainwater trickling the talents of Xavier’s theater Photo courtesy of Xavier Theater Facebook students and expanded Xavier from the ceiling, a staircase 6HQLRU+HQU\(GHQZKRSOD\HG9LQFHPDNHVDGUDPDWLFGUXQNHQVFHQHZLWKÀUVW\HDU+ROODQG7D\ORUZKR that went on for miles and a played Shelly. Buried Child recieved praise for being thought provoking and timely in the Xavier community. Theatre’s bounds for telling towering fence as the back- complicated and intense sto- drop. The set was comple- completely unnerving and de- lor did not quite embody her probably the most drastic and ries. I look forward to seeing mented by an incredibly im- testable Bradley with no hesi- character as much as some of unnerving of all the unstable the next great story Xavier pressive cast. tation. Dalton stepped into his the more seasoned actors, but characters in Buried Child, Theatre tackles. Sam Martini played the unhinged and abusive charac- she had a passionate energy and Eden did not hold back in Lennie Small-esque charac- ter with the commitment of a and dedication that I expect his portrayal of Vince. Eden ter of Tilden. Martini main- veteran actor. will make her a valuable asset played a character that was tained a calm but eerie quality First-year Holland Taylor to Xavier Theatre in the com- easy to invest in, a character throughout the entire show as Shelly immediately struck ing years. that made me feel empathetic, Rating: but was still able to make for me as a newcomer but showed Henry Eden easily stole anxious and accepting by the some well-timed comedic ac- great potential as she contin- the show as the character of end of the show. Even when tion. Aiden Dalton played the ues her theater career. Tay- Vince. Vince’s character arc is Vince was smashing glass Highlights from Pyeongchang Photos courtesy of the New York Post

Chloe Kim is a 17-year-old snow- boarder participating in the Olym- pics. Her parents are from South Korea, and she is making her Olym- pic debut in her family’s home coun- try. The teen has already made his- tory by being the youngest woman to ever win a snowboarding gold medal.

Red Gerard is a 17-year-old snow- boarder making his Olympic debut. He overslept the day of and showed up late to his competition, but he still brough home the gold. He told re- porters that he forgot to set an alarm after falling asleep watching Netflix the night before.

Shawn White won the United States’ 100th all-time gold medal in Pyeongchang. He claimed this record Happy (late) birthday to the title with his signature snowbaord halfpipe event. White is also the first queen and patron saint of the snowboarder to win the same event at Arts & Entertainment page. three separate Winter Olympics

We at the Newswire would like Medal Count to wish a happy #dirtythirty to for the U.S.: st 2nd rd the icon herself: Bad Gal RIRI. 1 5 1 3 3 4 11 February 21, 2018 Features xaviernewswire.com MONICA SCHWEIGER choose among a four-person, six-person or eight-person suite. Four-person Features Editor suites only have one bathroom, but six-person and eight-person suites have two bathrooms. Each bathroom in Fenwick has a shower, a sink and a toilet as well as an extra sink outside of the bathroom in case you need to brush your teeth but the bathroom is occupied. Upon entering the dorm, you see a spacious common area with free (not beautiful) furniture supplied by the university. Just bring your own TV, and you’re set for the best movie night with friends. Plus, To all the first-years searching for housing next year, The Newswire has the whole dorm is carpeted, which is perfect for keeping your feet from getting the perfect cheat sheet to help you figure out where to live based on location, cold. The best part of this spacious dorm is not having to leave the building space, price and perks/downsides: on a rainy or miserable day. Throw on some Birkenstocks with socks and head Kuhlman Hall: Probably the most centrally located sophomore building on downstairs to the caf without having to step foot outside. If you need to study, campus in terms of accessibility, Kuhlman is a first-year and sophomore build- no worries, there is a lounge in each wing with huge windows. The only true ing located right in the Xavier Yard. If you lived in Kuhlman this year and downside is that the first floor by Smith is not actually connected to the caf. loved it, get ready for round 2! There aren’t any perks to being a sophomore in Rooms are $4,100 for a single or $3,740 for a double. Kuhlman compared to being a first-year, but you could always try to get your University Apartments: Live in the nice, secluded apartments just steps whole friend group to live in one wing of Kuhlman’s top two floors! Live by away from Gallagher and right across the sidewalk from Buenger. The most yourself with your froomie (future roommate or friend roommate) in Kuhl- affordable apartment on campus at $2,960 has great privileges like being able man’s simple suite-styled dorm. Dorms have one bedroom for you and your to cook in your own kitchen, a living room, plenty of closet/storage space and roommate and a connecting bathroom to another double or single bedroom. privacy. Bedrooms are triples only, but it is easy to make a setup that won’t Sinks are nicely located outside of the bathroom in each bedroom for easy make the room feel so cramped. It is a grungy but lovable apartment that is access. The sinks don’t take up too much space because the room is spacious, worth experiencing. and everything can be arranged without feeling cluttered. Living in Kuhlman Manor House: Give yourself the best first apartment living experience is very nice and perfect for checking into Cintas on X-Pulse without having to possible on Xavier’s campus and the chance to cut down on your meal plan get out of bed. The price for this suite is $3,375. by cooking in your own cozy kitchen. Sophomore Maya Mendonsa says, “You Buenger Hall: The nicely renovated sophomore, first-year honors and ath- can really make it your own, homey space and you’re still located close enough letics dorm is definitely the way to go if you cannot get into Fenwick or prefer to campus that you feel like you’re a part of your community.” Each room in to be closer to the parking lot. Truthfully, it is a bit secluded in location, but the Manor House fits two and is an open layout with a living space and one it has a great studious atmosphere to it. Live in a suite with a common area, bathroom. It also has plenty of storage space for you to use. It may not have a one-and-a-half bathroom and bedrooms for four or six people. Use a nifty key walk-in closet, but for $3,545 it is a steal! to get into your dorm which is very nice if you forget your ALL Card in your Village Apartments: Craving that apartment feel, but too nervous to de- bedroom. Enjoy your sophomore year in one of the nicest dorms on campus part from Xavier’s residences? Fear not, because the Village Apartments are for a total cost of $4,100 for a single room or $3,740 for a double. perfect for you! Located right across the street from the admissions office on Commons Apartments: Get another taste of independent living as you Dana Avenue, these apartments offer privacy and an off-campus vibe while still live the best of both food worlds by having your own kitchen and living spaces being a part of Xavier. Receive perks like your own parking lot, a full kitchen, right next door to the caf. Get your own room for only $4,730 and only worry living room and private ($4,730) or shared ($4,160) bedrooms. Choose wisely about sharing a bathroom, common area and kitchen. It is the perfect prepara- and you can even have a room with a balcony. How fancy! You can live in a tion for apartment living without having to share your bedroom with anyone two-bedroom flat, a two-bedroom townhouse or a four-bedroom apartment. It but overnight guests. The best perk of the Commons is that Father Graham is rough to walk to class whenever the weather conditions are less than ideal, lives there, too. Feel super blessed as you sit in your university-furnished liv- but it is an easy price to pay for independence. Bedrooms are on the smaller ing room and one of the newest residences on campus. side, so if you are going to share, choose a roommate who you can get along Bishop Fenwick Place: Located above the caf, you feel like you are tru- with. ly living the suite life in this hotel designed dorm. This dorm allows you to

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Kuhlman HGTV Fenwick Caf Photo courtesy of Maya Mendonsa Buenger Snowball Apartment Manor Commons Searching Housing Village Libra: Cancel all plans, it’s time to make a very unwanted, opinionated post Aries: Just like Adam Rippon, USA fig- on Facebook about 50 Shades Freed. ure skater, you will make Reese Wither- spoon proud. Scorpio: Thursday is the best day to Taurus: Forget about finding a penny sing and dance in the rain to “Africa.” on the ground, you will find a Black You’ll be sure to bless the rains down Panther admission ticket and will be in Gallagher. able to see the best movie ever. Gemini: Fergalicious definition, make Sagittarius: Grab a bowl of Lucky them notes go loco. Take a hint from Charms from the caf, and it will reveal Fergie and keep your national anthem who has a crush on you. singing to the shower.

Cancer: Just like American Idol, you Capricorn: Your midterm will consist need to take a two-year break from ex- of a 200 word essay composed of vine isting so you can come back bigger and references only. better.

Leo: Don’t worry about not catching Aquarius: Drink some Kool-Aid the name of the cute stranger at Dana’s, because it will help you with your cool, your bff will use their FBI skills to find man. them on Instagram. Pisces: Sneak into the nursing Virgo: There is a 30% chance that you school’s snowball dance by dressing are already reading this horoscope. up like Olaf. It definitely won’t work, and you’ll be embarassed thoroughly. 12 February 21, 2018 Paid Advertisement xaviernewswire.com