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The Xavier University October 17, 2012 Volume XCVIII ewswire Issue 9 PublishedN since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Peta2 nominates Xavier as vegan friendly By Rachael Harris Editor-in-Chief provides not just non-dairy, non- came a vegetarian in college about meat options, but thoughtful 30 years ago, for example, there was Xavier University has been wholesome food options that in- only one vegetarian entree avail- nominated by peta2, PETA’s youth clude complete proteins for veg- able at each meal. At Xavier today division, to compete in the orga- etarians and vegans.” there are numerous and varied veg- nization’s seventh annual Most The competition began Oct. friendly options.” Vegan-Friendly College contest. 8, and the first round of voting The number of vegetarian col- ©2012 One college out of 32 large ended Oct. 16. Round one win- lege students has increased by 50 and 32 small schools will be se- ners will be announced later to- percent and the number of college the Xavier Newswire lected to win. Xavier University day when the second round of vegan students has doubled in the All rights reserved will be competing this year as a voting begins. past year, so this competition is small school for the first time. Winners are selected based pertinent to today’s students. A vegan abstains from eating on number of votes, variety and “The vegan revolution is in full or using any animal products, in- quality of vegan foods offered by swing, and nowhere is that more ev- cluding eggs, dairy, gelatin and the universities, university enthu- ident than at Xavier University and honey, as well as leather and oth- siasm for promoting vegan alter- other schools across the country,” er goods created from animals. A natives and student feedback. peta2 Associate Director Marta Advertising (513) 745-3561 vegetarian simply refrains from According to peta2, Xavier’s Holmberg said. “The best way that Circulation (513) 745-3130 eating meat. cafeteria offers a variety of vegan students can fortify their health for “As a vegetarian and animal dishes, including sweet-and-sour a tough year of hitting the books, Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 rights activist, I think Xavier tofu, chana masala, black bean protect the environment and save www.thexunewswire.com should definitely be nominated chili with dark ale and snow peas animals’ lives at the same time is to because of its recent efforts and tofu stir fry. go vegan.” in the past few years,” senior “I think Xavier is certainly For more information or to vote Brett Sweeney, vice president of more vegan-friendly than most for Xavier in the competition, visit Animals, People, & the Earth schools were even a decade or peta2.com. at Xavier (APEX), said. “In the two ago,” Dr. John Sniegocki, ad- caf, there is a vegan station that visor of APEX, said. “When I be- Local Off Campus Events

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2 October 17, 2012 Campus News Xavier Newswire New Director of Student Reggae Run celebrates Xavier students donate blood and save lives Integrity transfers from life of Maria Olberding By Rebecca Bayens University of Cinncinati Staff Writer “There is just such a great vibe this year’s festivities. here,” Olberding said. “It’s unlike by kris riley The 19th annual Reggae Run “I call them ‘the cavalry’,” Staff Writer any other race in the area. The Olberding laughed. “I bus in the celebrated the life of Maria music is great, and it’s known for so I will be transitioning to work trip leaders to help us clean up, Kris Reilly interviewed Jean Olberding in the Mount Lookout the party, too.” with the school’s Student Code of and the Reggae Run makes a do- Griffin, who took the newly neighborhood (On Saturday, Oct. The “party” includes food and Conduct. I see myself as an edu- nation to AB for all of the good created position of director of 6.) drinks that are provided by 35 dif- cator first and hope to help- stu work they do for us.” Student Integrity here at Xavier Olberding was murdered in ferent booths in a pavilion area dents make good decisions. Just Overall, Olberding said that University. She joins her hus- 1994 while on a run, and in her near the race course. Access to as you learn in the classroom, you this year’s run was a successful band who is on the faculty here memory her family and friends these booths is free for those who also learn by living and working one. Although all of the specific at Xavier and continues her tradi- established the Reggae Run, com- participate in the run, but non- within the campus community. statistics are not in yet, he stated tion of living out Jesuit ideals. plete with Maria’s favorite music, runners can also pay to get into Part of what makes Xavier special that there were over 5200 runners, stated her brother and Xavier pro- the party area. is the focus on community, and walkers and party-goers at this Xavier Newswire: Where did you fessor Doug Olberding in a recent “Runners like it because it’s the if we have expectations and rules year’s event. go to college and what did you study? interview. most difficult 5K course in the in place, it will continue to have a “It was a really good year,” Jean Griffin: I went to “My sister’s death was super Cincinnati area, but others like positive impact. I also want to fo- he said. “The turnout was great. Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. tragic. [Soon after her death], our it for the party, too,” Olberding cus on continuing to make Xavier People just love to come to the which is similar to Xavier in many friends and family were together said. a safe campus and a community Reggae Run.” ways as it is also a Jesuit school. I and we thought we should just Olberding likes to get the that values integrity and respect. majored in political science and do this,” Olberding said concern- Xavier community involved in the urban studies and also received ing the beginning of this annual race since his sister was a Xavier XN: What are you looking forward my master’s degree in higher edu- event. “It was a really senseless alum. -Paid Advertisement- to during this academic year? cation and student affairs. tragedy, and it would be a shame “This year, we had about 600 JG: As it is my first week, I am if no good came from that. You volunteers, and many of them Classifieds looking forward to meeting with XN: What drew you to Xavier? can be bitter and mad, but there were Xavier students,” Olberding students, faculty and staff and be- JG: My husband is on faculty is too much of that in the world said. “Alums also come back and FOR RENT: Available ginning to be part of the Xavier here and that is why we moved to anyway, so we just try to make volunteer every year. We’ve been for the 2013/2014 school community. Cincinnati. Previously, I worked some good come of it.” really happy with the response year, House for rent. 6 at the University of Cincinnati, In 1998, the Maria Olberding we’ve had from Xavier. It’s really Bedrooms, 2 full bath, XN: What do you enjoy to do in and when the job position in Foundation was established, nice to keep that connection to modern kitchen with your free time? student integrity was posted, I and through the foundation the the school, and it’s a great thing dishwasher, balcony, off JG: I enjoy spending time with thought Xavier would be a great Reggae Run has been able to for Xavier students to get involved street parking, washer/ my husband and three young chil- fit. The Jesuit values and ideals raise more than one million dol- in.” dryer provided for tenant dren. My family is often busy at- are important to me and I am re- lars for charitable organizations in One group that has been es- use, very close to campus tending sports activities and horse- ally happy to be here. the Cincinnati area, including the pecially involved in the run for (walk or on campus shut- back riding lessons. I also like to Make-a-Wish Foundation. the past few years is the Xavier tle route), currently rented visit family and friends who are in XN: As the Director of Student According to Olberding the Alternative Breaks (AB). AB site to XU students. For infor- New York and other areas. Integrity, what do you hope to focus on? foundation has been able to raise leaders helped to clean up after mation, please call Karen JG: This is a new position in so much money because of the at 321-2946 this office and at the University, race’s popularity.

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By Molly Boes the NEXUS garden located on Managing Editor Jenny Mendoza, News Editor campus where members of the Phone: 773-415-6448 Xavier community can grow their [email protected] A few weeks ago a collaboration Living Downstream, which is own plants and vegetables; speak- of various Xavier groups across about Sandra Steingraber, an ers from Proctor and Gamble campus encouraged stu- discussing global dents to go green and -Paid Advertisement- materials recovery partake in Sustainability and a tour of the Week. restoration project at These groups includ- Attention!!! the former Fernald ed the Xavier University Nuclear site. Sustainability Committee, All Xavier Students On Sustainability Brueggeman Center for Day, Oct. 8, key- Dialogue, Center for Faith Important Off-Campus Housing note speaker Sandra and Justice, Women’s Steingraber addressed Information Center, Mission & Identity, the issue of fracking the Biology Department, and how fracking in the English Department, New York can affect the Theology Department ****OFF CAMPUS HOUSING FOR 2013*** life in Ohio. and the Xavier Chapter of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom houses walking distance to On top of the Youth Empowerment Sustainability Week, campus. Laundry, off street parking, full sized Network. Xavier’s Sustainability This year’s bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens. Less than 5 Committee an- Sustainability Week con- nounced mini-grants minutes walking to center of campus. Please contact sisted of 12 events over that are available for the span of nine days Doug Spitz at: 513.616.3798 or [email protected] students who have with the theme of “Silent developed creative Spring of 50,” reminiscent projects that can in- ****OFF CAMPUS HOUSING FOR 2012*** of ecologist and environ- crease sustainability mental activist Rachel Available for immediate occupancy. 2,3,4 and 5 on campus. Carson. Carson is known Newswire photo by Allie Weiss The funded ac- bedroom houses walking distance to campus. Laundry, for her book Silent Spring More information can be found at xavier.edu/green as well tivities must match and for her research re- off street parking, full sized bedrooms, fully equipped as on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. Xavier’s Campus garding the dangers of Action Plan. kitchens. Less than 5 minutes walking to center of pesticides. Applications are due E v e n t s d u r i n g campus. Please contact Doug Spitz at: 513.616.3798 or by 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 to Ann Sustainability Week included a ecologist who battled cancer, Dougherty. The award amount [email protected] showing of the documentary which sparked her interest in ranges from $500 to $5,000. environmental justice; a visit to

Study Abroad with Xavier University www.xavierlondon.com London Summer Session {“Core friendly” courses in philosophy, ERS focus elective, business law, literature} INFORMATION SESSIONS IN SMITH HALL ROOM 247 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 7-8:30PM Faculty Leader Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 5-6:30 Professor Paul Fiorelli The program fee includes Students participating on this month-long [email protected] program will earn six credit hours, meeting for  Six credit hours courses Monday-Thursday from 8.30am-  Accommodations 513-745-2009

12.15pm. Accommodations are situated at the  Excursion to Edinburgh, Scotland www.xavierlondon.com residence halls of Queen Mary University of  Day trip to Bath and Stonehenge London, and students will have shared kitchen  Day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon Dates of travel facilities.  Museum entry and theatre tickets 29 June – 1 August, 2013  London transit pass Plenty of time is available to explore London,  Mobile phone (additional usage fee) both with organized group activities and Program fee independently. Students are also encouraged Courses (choose two of the three) $5500 (tentative) to travel outside of London during the free  International Law and Ethics in Business *includes six credit hours, in- weekends, and participants from previous BLAW 300 taught by Professor o country transportation, years have ventured as far as Dublin, Fiorelli satisfies required business Barcelona, Prague, Amsterdam, Rome, and course, E/RS, GDST, DCR, and social lodging, Paris. science elective excursions

 Philosophy of Art and Beauty Also included in the program is a three- Contact PHIL 333 taught by Dr. Polt satisfies a day/two-night excursion to Edinburgh, o 3d level Philosophy requirement Darleen Frickman Scotland, and day trips to Bath/Stonehenge,  Literature and the Arts in England 505 Schott Hall and Stratford-Upon-Avon. In addition, the ENGL 376 taught by Dr. O’Leary group will attend at least two theatre o 513-745-2009 Research topics will include satisfies either the literature elective performances, one of which will be at or the Literature and the Moral [email protected] Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Imagination (ENGL 205) requirement

4 October 17, 2012 Campus News Xavier Newswire Professor Profile: Ann Marie Tracey Police By kris reilly promotion of justice and critical XN: Where did you grow up? Staff Writer thinking in particular appeal to me as a teacher and as a person. AT: I grew up in Detroit and The Xavier Newswire’s Kris in the Detroit suburbs. Notes Reilly sat down with Associate XN: What was your experience as Professor of Legal Studies and a common pleas court judge like? XN: Where did you go to college former judge, Ann Marie Tracey, and what did you study? Oct. 2, 7:02 a.m. – A stu- that someone had attempted J.D., to get to know her a little AT: As a general jurisdiction dent’s vehicle was broken into to break into the Sycamore better. judge I heard the more serious AT: I was graduated from St. on Winding Way near the ar- House after damage was (felony) criminal cases and larger Mary’s College, Notre Dame, mory. A GPS was taken from found on a window and air civil disputes. My favorite part Xavier Newswire: What classes do Ind. (the women’s sister college the vehicle. conditioner. Cincinnati Police you teach? was watching the best attorneys to Notre Dame) and studied po- are investigating the matter. in action; it is an art form. The litical science. Oct. 5, 5:44 p.m. – A stu- Ann Marie Tracey: I teach hardest part was presiding over dent reported the theft of – The Legal Environment of a case where there was true in- Oct. 13, 12:04 a.m. XN: What is something most peo- items from her room over the Business (BLAW 300), Business jury and no way to undo it. At ple do not know about you? Three students were cited for past several weeks. Xavier Po- Law and Ethics (BUAD 600- best, the judges can help people underage consumption in the lice are investigating the mat- MBA) as well as Health Industry resolve disputes or ensure a pro- AT: As a lawyer and a judge, Sycamore Parking Lot. ter. Law, Regulation and Ethics cess where injured parties can rules are really important to me. (BUAD 625-MBA). recover a legal remedy. This wasn’t always the case. I was the first woman elected to Oct. 6, 11:57 p.m. – Xavi- Note of the XN: What drew you to Xavier? XN: As a former federal prosecu- student government office at er Police assisted Norwood tor, what inspired your career path? Notre Dame but didn’t last long. Police with the report of a Week AT: I have always wanted to The administration kicked me loud party on the 3800 block Horrendous luck... teach, and the Ignatian approach AT: I started my career workout… I was not an ND student! of Mentor Ave. Norwood Po- to teaching is a perfect fit how I ing for the city of Cincinnati lice cited the residents of the Oct. 5, 2:53 p.m. – A want to contribute. Cura perso- and had my first taste of trial XN: What do you enjoy to do in house for disorderly house wallet which belonged to a nalis (care of the whole person), work. It definitely is exciting. your free time? and one student resident was Xavier student was turned Representing the into the Xavier Police arrested for obstructing of- Department. The student to United States in AT: Anything outdoors. I ficial business and underage whom the wallet belonged court was such a love to ski, walk my dog, gar- consumption of alcohol. was cited for a fictitious ID tremendous re- den, you name it if it is outside. which was found inside of sponsibility and I even bring my schoolwork out- Oct. 7, 12:10 a.m. – A stu- the wallet. honor. I especially side whenever I can, so come dent was cited for disorderly enjoyed working say “Hi” if you see me around Bubble bath, anyone? conduct after being caught with the FBI and campus. I also love to read and Oct. 6, 11:59 p.m. – other government watch anything science fiction!. urinating on the hill by the Xavier Police took a criminal agents directing (I so enjoyed re-reading Ray McGrath Health and Well- mischief report of a student complex investiga- Bradbury’s ‘Farenheit 451’ as part ness Center. who poured laundry deter- tions. I didn’t win of the common reading experi- gent into the fountain next every case, but ence a couple of years ago I re- Oct. 11, 9:05 a.m. – A to Albers Hall. The student was found and cited criminal I always learned read all of his books). faculty member reported mischief. Photo courtesy of Xavier.edu something. Associate prof. of Legal Studies, Ann Marie Tracey Xavier community’s latest - Paid Advertisement - security initiative: Safety Team 2 By Andrew Koch key areas of focus in advancing Cincinnati Police Department, Staff Writer and promoting campus security a relationship that Coleman be- measures, including its intent to lieves has helped tighten security Last summer Jeff Coleman, “develop and continue a culture on and just outside of Xavier’s associate vice president for audit of safety” and “communicate campus. and risk management, began as- key messages to students, fac- Coleman also hopes that sembling a coalition of Xavier ulty, staff, and parents, including Safety Team 2 will more greatly community members called what is being done with respect engage students in making cam- the “Safety Team 2” initiative, to safety at Xavier…and what pus safer. a committee working to make they can do to enhance safety at “We’re looking for ways to campus more secure by sug- Xavier.” embed safety into the culture gesting a number of new safety The security features that across campus,” said Coleman. measures. will be implemented by Safety Among the projects being Safety Team 2 is made up of Team 2 build on the activity of presented to Xavier’s higher ad- thirty-four volunteer members, “Safety Team 1,” a similar coali- ministration are posters promot- including Xavier faculty, staff, tion that has been operating for ing Safety Team 2’s security mea- and students, as well as cap- the past two years. Safety Team sures and even the creation of a tains from the Norwood and 1’s suggestions were responsible safety mascot. Cincinnati Police Departments. for a number of projects includ- Coleman encourages students The coalition assesses and pri- ing the upgrading of the XU to stop by his office or call the oritizes security issues while AlertMe system and increased new anonymous hotline with creating possible solutions to lighting and emergency phone suggestions about safety mea- problems and making recom- systems across campus. sures or concerns about security. mendations on how to make As part of Safety Team 1, the Xavier’s campus safer. Xavier Police’s twenty-seven-of- Ed Morley, Campus News Editor Safety Team 2’s charge, au- ficer force began to receive as- Phone: (513) 745-3607 thored by Coleman, identifies six sistance from the Norwood and [email protected]

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Xavier students and faculty participate in charity walk for Alzheimer’s to head the school/university The disease is becoming By saunta Anderson teams in donation amount again more common and nowadays Staff Writer this year. most people know at least one Some facts about Alzheimer’s in the US: For the seventh year in a row, Both organizers from the person that is affected by it. Xavier students and faculty par- psychology department, Renee’ According to Zucchero, as • 5.4 million Americans are living with ticipated in the local Alzheimer’s Zucchero, PhD and John the population ages, the number Alzheimer’s disease Association Walk to End Barrett, PhD, both professors of people experiencing forms Alzheimer’s earlier this month and psychologists with a focus of dementia should increase. and donated more than $2500. on older adults (geropsychol- The disease has such an im- • 1 in 8 Americans over the age of 65 has The Xavier University ogy), are excited every year to pact on society because it affects Alzheimer’s disease Psychology Department Forget- participate in this event for ser- both the person with demen- Me-Nots, consisting of thirty vice to the local community. tia and the family providing for students and faculty, participat- From his own familial experi- them. • Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of ed in the 5k walk on Oct. 6 at ence with dementia, Dr. Barrett “Due to large increase in the death in the United States Sawyer Point. The team’s origi- is very dedicated to educating older adult population, we need nal donation goal was $2,250. others about dementia and initi- more professionals that are However, the team raised a ated the walk at Xavier in 2006. competent and capable of work- • Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death total of $2,895 for the local To prepare for this year’s ing with older adults,” said Dr. among the top 10 in the United States that Alzheimer’s Association at the event Dr. Zucchero did a pre- Zucchero. is unpreventable and uncurable annual event. sentation for Psi Chi and the You can still contribute to Xavier’s The team were listed on the Psychology club on campus last team donations online at http:// walk’s honor roll of donations. month. act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/ • Another American develops Alzheimer’s Last year, Xavier was ac- She focused on the impor- OH-GreaterCincinnati?team_ disease every 68 seconds knowledged for being the school tance of Alzheimer’s disease id=44606&pg=team&fr_ or university team to raise the and other forms of dementia id=1659. Facts courtesy of www.alz.org most money. The team is hoping awareness. 6 October 17, 2012 Sports Xavier Newswire Strong A-10 start for volleyball Coach Mack’s By Tim Wilmes (25-16, 25-14, 25-11). in October include sophomore Staff Writer Looking ahead, Xavier plays Tweet of the week As the scorecard indicates, Aubree Smith and junior Sarah Butler in Indianapolis on Friday The Xavier women’s volley- the Muskies made quick work of Brown. and at Saint Louis on Saturday. ball team has won three out of Rhode Island and Fordham at Smith has averaged 38.52 as- The Musketeers beat both their last four matches overall and home, while matches against rivals sists per match while Brown has teams 3-0 and 3-1 at home respec- two out of their last three in the Cincinnati and Dayton proved to averaged 12.55 kills and 13.15 digs tively earlier this year. Atlantic 10. be more eventful. per match. While Butler and Xavier are Since the beginning of Xavier exhibited strong mental Both players have also cracked nearly identical in every major October, the Musketeers have determination in both matches. the list for top statistical perform- category in the A-10, the Muskies recorded a home win against out- The Musketeers battled against ers in the Atlantic 10. have an advantage over the of-conference rival Cincinnati the No. 18 Flyers at Dayton for Smith has the eighth most as- Billikens in the attacking game. (23-25, 28-26, 25-21, 24-26, 15-9), three sets before eventually consists in the A-10 with 9.19 per set Xavier has the best opponent Head men’s basketball coach a road loss against in-conference ceding the match deciding fourth and sixth in service aces with .31/ attacking percentage in the league, rival Dayton (19-25, 25-21, 25-21, set, and finally won a back and set, while Brown has the second holding opponents to a .152 per- Chris Mack is considered one 25-14), and two victories in Cintas forth match at home against UC most aces in the A-10 at .39/set centage, paired perfectly with of the funniest tweeters in Center against Rhode Island (25- in five sets. and the eighth most kills per set SLU’s second to last hitting per- 13, 25-12, 25-13) and Fordham Standouts for the Musketeers at 3.23. centage in A-10 play. college basketball. @NewswireSports picked their favorite for the week.

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Newswire photos by Andrew Matsushita Soccer starter journeys from Israel to play for XU Women’s soccer struggles in A-10 play

By Nikhil Jelaji nominated as the best player of By Danny O’malley Staff Writer many of the religious differences the youth department and won Staff Writer between the United States and his a migrant cup. He was invited to Most Americans grow up play- hometown. participate on the Israel National This past week, the Xavier ing in little league soccer games, but “The only thing I did notice U-19 team. During this time he women’s soccer team played at for junior defender Adar Cohen, is the Cross, which is evident in was serving his obligatory military Butler where they lost 1-0 in over- his passion for soccer came all the every classroom, which I am not service. time. They then traveled to Dayton way from Tel- used to at all.” Adar came to Cincinnati two where they lost to the Flyers 3-0. Aviv, Israel. Cohen said. About Adar years ago where he had to adjust During the game against Living in For Adar, to cold winters, which was his big- Butler, the Musketeers were able Tel-Aviv, his Pregame Rituals: Listening Cincinnati does gest transition. He was recruited by to hang with Bulldogs until over- life was very not hold a candle to music current head coach Andy Fleming, time. However, there was a ma- different from to his hometown. and he could tell from his coach’s jor differential in the shot ratio his life here in Favorite Music: Rap and He feels that Tel- voice that he was wanted at Xavier between both teams. Butler was Cincinnati. Techno Aviv has much University. able to place 21 shots where 12 For start- more to offer What he misses most Cohen has learned of them were on goal. Xavier only ers, his house than Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Greg Rust over the years that had three shots, with two of them was just five about Israel: the food In his hometown, Junior midfielder Taylor Dearbaugh people will feel on goal. notched a shot for XU against UD. minutes from he feels that it is most comfortable Freshman forward Erin Markesbery of Xavier had a the beach in easy to find when they are wel- McGauley had all three shots for season-high 14 saves after a full Israel’s second biggest city. something to do or some- comed to a place. Xavier in this match. 90 minutes of play. Cohen liked to take a five min- where to eat even at 3 Xavier’s reputa- Defensively, the sophomore Offensive highlights from ute walk to the beach, eat out at a.m. tion of being a keeper Katie Markesbery played Xavier could be found in junior good restaurants, go out with C o h e n good academ- all 97 minutes of the game and forward Mariah Whitaker’s shot friends and go to the movies. was six- ic school had 10 saves and allowed one she was able to get on goal late in Cohen loves Israeli food and years- p l a y e d goal. the match. It almost went in, but a tries to make the most of it when o l d when a part “We executed our game plan great play by Dayton’s goalkeeper he’s at home. he first discovered in his almost flawlessly against a very prevented the goal. “It’s pretty hard to find authen- his interest in soccer when he choos- good Butler team,” head coach The other three shots for tic Israeli food in Cincinnati, so I went with his mother to pick ing Xavier as well. Woody Sherwood said. Xavier in the match came from ju- eat as much Israeli food as I can up his brother from soccer Butler was the favorite in the nior midfielder Taylor Dearbaugh, when I’m back home and try to practice. Atlantic 10 this year and to come junior forward Ashton Green avoid burgers and pizza because It was towards the end of out and play them closely is some- and sophomore defense player I know I’ll miss the Israeli food practice after he saw how much thing Sherwood is very proud of. Meredith Gleichert. once I go back to Cincinnati,” fun his brother was having and On Saturday the Musketeers After this weekend the team Cohen said. wanted to play. Adar asked his Sabrina Brown, did not play the Flyers as closely moves to 6-8-1 on the season with The biggest cultural difference mother if he could play and she Sports Editor as they played the Bulldogs. four games left in the season, all for Adar is that people in America agreed. Phone: 745-3607 The Flyers were able to tally of which are home conference are nicer than those back home. Prior to coming to Xavier, newswire-sports@ xavier.edu 30 shots, 17 of which were on matchups. Cohen does not consider him- Cohen played for Maccabi Tel- goal. Forward Colleen Williams This Friday the team plays self to be a very religious person, Aviv FC Juniors and was the cap- of Dayton had 13 of those shots, Duquesne and then hosts St. making it hard for him to see tain of the U-19 squad. He was four on goal and one goal scored. Bonaventure on Sunday. Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Sports October 17, 2012 7 Ultimate frisbee takes club sports team to new heights this season Asst. Sports Editor Kyle Issacs has the scoop on Xavier’s ultimate frisbee club team

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and concluding with a 3 p.m. con- they will compete as a full squad When asked about the team, test, on Saturday. for the first time this upcoming Cassidy was excited about the new Starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, weekend. faces on the team and their com- they will compete in three more The squad plans to participate mitment to the club thus far. “We games, with a possible fourth in four tournaments in their fall sometimes refer to the team as a game to be determined based on and spring regular season through- family because [we] are really close how B.L.O.B. does in its previous out Alabama, Tennessee and pos- and hang out a lot outside of ulti- matches. sibly Georgia. mate,” Cassidy said. The ultimate frisbee team has This does not include a possi- For those interested in at- Photo courtesy of Courtney Starr been in existence at Xavier since ble trip to Nationals in the spring, tending this weekend’s competi- 2005. where only 16 teams from across tion, the games will take place at The madness this Saturday at The tournament, which is Michael Rimler coaches this the nation are invited to compete. Gulley Park in Clarksville at 2168 Cintas Center will not be the only free for all who attend, includes year’s 40-person squad. “We only lost two seniors to Middleboro Rd. big sporting event this weekend some notable teams such as the The team has played in two graduation from last year and we Xavier’s ultimate frisbee team for Xavier. University of Cincinnati, Ohio tournaments this season, though have brought in a very talented will play at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 While the basketball team be- University, Wright State University they competed as a split-squad in freshman class,” club president p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday. On gins their practice, the ultimate and the University of Kentucky. both. John Cassidy said. “We expect to Sunday, the team has at least three frisbee team will be hosting a tour- The club team, named B.L.O.B. Instead of dividing their team be competing for the Nationals games, including the 9 a.m., 11 nament this Saturday and Sunday in connection with Xavier, will into two equally talented teams, bid out of our region.” a.m., and 1 p.m. contests. in Clarksville, Ohio. play four games, starting at 9 a.m. Men’s soccer ends rival game in a draw Cross country has historic weekend By Nikhil Jelaji Staff Writer onds later happened after Xavier in overtime, but the attempt was By Caleb Childers “It was a great experience was whistled for a foul inside the saved by Dayton’s goalkeeper Staff Writer for our women’s program. It’s a The No. 13/9 Xavier men’s box. The penalty kick by Abe Chris Froschauer. The Xavier cross country team very good opportunity for us be- soccer team drew 2-2 against the Keller was initially blocked by The shots taken in the game made history this weekend as cause it gets our name out there Dayton Flyers on Saturday mak- Marshall, but the ball was a sitting were tied at 23 a piece while junior Tom Ohlman broke the alongside the top programs in ing it their first home draw of the duck that set up an easy goal for Xavier held a 10-8 shot on goal school record in the 8,000-meter the country and helps us with re- year. Keller. advantage. run. cruiting,” Orner said. The Musketeers (9-0-3) had a “I was disappointed on how Marshall had six saves on the Overall, the men’s team placed Juniors Abby and Clare Fischer two-goal lead with the help of ju- we held a lead,” head coach Andy night while Froschauer had eight 13th out of 24 teams, and the led the way for the women. nior Nick Hagglund and redshirt Fleming said. “I thought the fi- for the Flyers. women’s team finished 37th in Clare Fisher was the top-plac- sophomore Will Walker. nal overtime we played well and The Musketeers now have a their race at the NCAA pre-na- ing Musketeer and now holds the Hagglund’s goal came with attacked well, but again looked conference record of 2-0-1 after tionals cross country race. fourth-fastest 6,000-meter time five seconds to go in the first half poorly coached and just unlike beating Saint Louis 3-2 and Butler Ohlman crossed the line in for the women’s program. when junior Gino De Paoli kept us.” 2-1. Xavier will open up their 24:28, ten seconds faster than the Her twin sister Abby Fischer the play alive and whipped in a Matt Walker had an oppor- four-game road trip on Friday previous record set by Tommy ran the race in a time of 22:14, service for Hagglund’s first goal tunity with a late game-winner when they face Duquesne. Kauffmann, who was actually at which placed her at ninth on the of the season. the meet to congratulate Ohlman all-time list. Will Walker notched his fifth on his achievement. Another impressive perfor- goal of the season when his Head coach Ryan Orner was mance on the women’s side was brother, Matt Walker set him up impressed by what happened at junior Chelsea Hoffmaster, who to beat Dayton’s goalkeeper. the meet. beat her personal record by With a two-goal lead halfway “It’s definitely a huge accom- over a minute and placed 215th through the second half, Xavier plishment for him [Tom], and overall. allowed two goals in a 45-second we’re all very proud of him. Last Because of the size and com- span for the first time this season. week he did a particularly tough petitiveness of the race the team The first goal came in the 71st workout at faster-than-race pace was forced to take a different minute when Dayton’s Abe Keller so we knew it was only a matter of approach to the race, which af- managed to scrape the finger- time before he broke the record,” fected their overall places. tips of Xavier’s goalkeeper Justin Orner said. “The race forced the girls to Marshall into the left side. Newswire photo b y Elizabeth Goold Not far behind Ohlman was go out a lot harder than they usu- The equalizer that came 45 sec- senior Hank Geer who crossed ally would because of the size of the line second for the Musketeers it. This caused some of them to with a time of 25:07. suffer in the second half of the Freshman Austin Winter con- race. Overall they might have tinues to have an impressive rook- raced better against smaller com- ie season, finishing fifth on the petition but having a meet of team with a time of 26:36. this caliber is going to help them The women’s team also made mature as runners,” Orner said. history for the program collective- Next for the team is the ly by being placed in the women’s Atlantic 10 championships in seeded race at pre-nationals. Philadelphia on Oct. 27. The Their race featured top pro- team hopes to improve upon grams such as Oregon and their results from last year, and last years’ national champion, both teams are aiming for a top-

Newswire photo b y Elizabeth Goold Georgetown. three finish at the meet. 8 October 17, 2012 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2012 Circulation 3,000 Staff Editorial Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Ra c h a e l Ha rr i s - Vegan friendly campus? - Managing Editor Mo l l y Bo e s Good job, good effort Business and Advertising Xavier’s recent nomination it was discovered the cookies con- pen and that the cafeteria is trying Manager Ja k e Ga rr i t y for peta2’s Most Vegan-Friendly tained butter (and no, for those its best to accommodate students. College competition has our minds who are curious, butter is not However, all cafeteria meals aside, blown. This is ridiculous – Xavier vegan). Xavier does not have a wide selec- Distribution Manager a y a n n e l e i n R K may have vegan options, but it is A similar situation happened tion for vegans to choose from. definitely not vegan-friendly. The last year with enchiladas that were The only vegan item at Subway Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Xavier Newswire has a few vegetar- labeled vegan but clearly had is a veggie sub on Italian bread Online Editor Mi k e Po w e l l ians and former vegans on staff, cheese on top. Granted, these (only the Italian bread is vegan) so we feel we know what we’re things happened last year. We and Currito seemingly has a pretty talking about. haven’t checked out the vegan bar good selection of vegan options. Op-Ed Editor: Pe t e r Ad a m s Photo Editor: An d r e w Ma t s u s h i t a What was peta2 thinking? yet this year, so it’s possible things Aside from those two meals, it is Photographers: Gr e g Ro s e , De s i Be l e w , Li bb y Ke l l e r , Li z Go o l d , Sa r a - Xavier definitely has its fair share have improved since then. hard-pressed to find vegan-friend- b e t h Cu d d i h y , Al l i e We i s s , Jack Ha t t e r s c h i d e , Al l i e Co l e m a n of vegetarian options, but vegan? Although this may not seem ly food on campus. Head Copy Editor: Ro b e r t Li s i e ck i Yes, the cafeteria does have a veg- like a big deal, it is. Some people We are proud of Xavier for Copy Editors: Sa r a h Me r k t , Magg i e Be h a n , an section. Peta2’s press release avoid dairy because of allergies. attempting to accommodate the Ka t Bo u s s o n , Ha l e y Se g e r , El i z ab e t h b o u s s o n , Sa r a h Ni m m o , Me r e d i t h Fr a n c i s , Am e l i a St u l t z mentions a few of Xavier’s vegan Others have been vegan so long dietary needs of all students, meals, including chana masala and that if they consume dairy they but a lot of improvement is still sweet-and-sour tofu, and we will will become violently ill. Last time needed. admit that those taste decent (ad- we checked, lying to students us- Eventually Xavier could right- First Amendment to the United mittedly, by caf standards). ing an incorrectly labeled sign — fully earn the title of “most vegan However, the cafeteria has that could potentially endanger friendly college,” but we need to States Constitution been known to incorrectly label them — is probably not the best make a few additions before the Congress shall make no law respecting an foods on the vegan station. thing for the caf to be doing on a university is worthy of that label. establishment of religion, or prohibiting the Last year, peanut butter cook- regular basis. So peta2, thanks for the effort, free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom ies were once labeled vegan, but, We understand accidents hap- but try again next year. of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 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The point is to show some love The Editorials are written by Advertising Manager, Jake Our men’s football team had Also, this past week the volley- for our other athletes. a different staff member each Garrity, at 513-745-3561. two home victories this weekend. ball team hosted and beat UC in The swimmers, divers, runners, week and do not necessarily re- Advertising inquiries should And by football, of course, I mean five sets. The disappointing part golfers and tennis players appreci- flect the sentiments of the entire be directed to the Advertising soccer. was not the lack of volleys and ate your support too. staff. They are also not the sole Manager, as well. Thanks to the Xooligans there killer spikes, but the lack of crowd Even if you don’t feel like responsibility of the Opinions One copy of the Xavier has been more student presence, enthusiasm and presence. painting your body blue, consider and Editorials editor to write. Newswire, distributed on cam- but surely we can fit more -stu UC’s seven-person student sec- attending a game as an excuse for The statements and opinions pus, is free per person per week. dents in the stands to cheer on a tion was louder than the X fans a study break. Let’s look alive out of the Xavier Newswire are not Additional copies are 25 cents. team with a 9-0-3 record. for most of the game. there, Xavier! necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an aca- Unlike other sports, in soccer That’s embarrassing. Is that body, faculty or administration demic community commit- you can celebrate with the guys as not the point of a home court Kerry Stephen of Xavier. The statements and ted to equal opportunity for all they score a goal, high-five them advantage? Senior opinions of a columnist do not persons.

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Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials October 17, 2012 9 A requirement to serve ver fall break, a friend Graham, our board of directors wouldn’t be that ridiculous or out- state? quirement is too much of a bur- of mine recalled a and anyone else in charge of com- of-the-blue if Xavier announced Would not a guided emphasis den when a prospective student Oconversation that took ing up with our curriculum de- a new community service pro- on serving the community for a is examining the university, then place with Brother Burns over cided to implement a community gram, supplementing a traditional single semester prove beneficial they have the free will to choose dinner. During the conversation, service requirement to count as a classroom education and required to everything that the Jesuits want an alternative form of education. Brother Burns mentioned that, to core class? for all students, effective Xavier University his knowledge, every single Jesuit Everyone, no matter the stu- for the Class of 2017. isn’t for everyone. high school in the United States dent’s major, would have to par- Some might ask, For a directive has a community service portion ticipate in however many hours “Why would Xavier re- “ You see, a college as to how among their graduation require- (let’s say 30 for this article’s pur- quire such a thing and the com- ments. This is not pose) of commu- call it a ‘class’ when education is little more munity ser- unique to Jesuit high nity service during lots of students partici- vice “class” schools, as many the course of one pate in activities such as would be other high schools semester. Community Action Day than a delusion.” c l a s s i f i e d , across the country Before I get occasionally?” Matt Coniglio, Asst. Op-Ed Editor why not file (including my own) any weird looks Even the education- it under the- also include a mea- or reactions, let al purists would be up in ology? It sure of commu- me first explain arms. How dare we try and would make nity service in their that every student move the classroom out of sense as core requirements for who attends Xavier the classroom. us to achieve while we are gracing community service is often more graduation. University decided You see, a college education is their campus? about how the act makes you feel Despite commu- to come to a first little more than a delusion. For some, especially those who as opposed to what it does for the nity service being a class Jesuit institu- For traditional college students, already serve (and have the time to someone that you serve. tenant of the Jesuit tion. The Jesuits you now just eat and sleep on the do so), the idea of forcing com- If the university wants to ex- education model, have been known campus of the school you attend. munity service upon the students periment with this in some trial not a single college for centuries for Sure the classes might be a little would seem to invalidate the pur- runs, then why not offer it as a or univer- their empha- bit harder and there’s more spe- pose of the community service theology elective to see how it sity in this Matt sis on educa- cialization, but that’s really it. itself. works out? country has tion of the Your education doesn’t come We are, in fact, all adults at this Students, send me (better yet, any require- Coniglio whole per- from the classroom. Your educa- point and can make our own de- send the Newswire) some feedback. ments for a son (mind, tion, while in college, comes from cisions on how we want to spend Let us know what you think. Do community ser- Asst. Op-Ed Editor body and just about everything else. our time. That’s a fair argument, you agree with this concept or vice component soul) and their If the essence of our educa- but it’s never stopped the Jesuits do you think it’s the worst thing to supplement their willingness to shy tion is to make our entire person from implementing what they ever? written and spoken education. away from the everyday system of better (not just to make our brains thought would be best for the stu- We can’t know unless you What if Xavier University be- thought. a little sharper) then are we miss- dents’ education. share your opinions with us; your came the first? What if Father So the way I see things, it ing our potential in this current If the community service re- shyness is useless. Please don’t murder me tudents, don’t murder me lege classes are meant to deal with Roman Empire actually fell or retical. Not only is it I’m not say- for arguing this. complex ideas that require higher- how greenhouse gasses affect the easier to elaborate on ing every class S On the heels of mid- level thinking and critical analysis. environment. your understanding should use this term exams I thought about edu- Therefore, a multiple choice or Some full disclosure — I’ve of complex ideas, method. I’m cational assessment. Have you short answer does not always ac- taken these tests before and I’ve but you gain valuable not saying all ever taken a test and knew you curately reflect your true knowl- worked in an office that deals experience in graded midterms and were going to get a good grade, edge and understanding of said with the press, so these types of question and answer finals should be and yet you also knew you didn’t complex ideas. on-the-spot interactions are more sessions. Experience oral. know the material in depth? Or A question and answer re- natural for me than they may be from these oral ex- I suggest all the opposite, you felt you had a sponse allows for individual- for other students. ams could prove core classes in- good grasp of the class material, ized, on-the-spot refinement of But even people who do not useful later in job clude at least and yet the test did not accurately course-specific questions that can like being put on the spot, or interviews, Foreign one oral exam assess your proficiency? cut to the heart of what the col- others who are not good public Service exams as either the Maybe I’m crazy, but something lege education should be — in- speakers, will benefit from more or grad school midterm or the I’d like to see at Xavier is interviews. final exam, with a bigger emphasis on oral Many post-bac- the exception exams. calaureate programs of math classes. This method of assess- “Simply changing the require in-person in- This way all stu- ment has multiple advan- terviews that are very Mike dents would be ex- tageous qualities. To start, method of assessment similar in structure to posed to this style there’s no hiding during an the format of an oral Hills of assessment. in-person, dialogue-based can kill two birds with exam. Maybe I am exam. You either know In essence, simply crazy. the answers to the pro- “ changing the method of assess- Maybe I suspect my writing one stone.” fessor’s questions or you Mike Hills, Columnist ment can kill two birds with one hand is developing early onset ar- don’t, much like President stone; increase the ability of the thritis from in-class essays. Obama in the first presi- professor to accurately grade your But I think more oral exams dential debate. knowledge of course material and would do wonders both for pro- The other benefit is you give students the structure to both fessors to get a more intuitive feel can demonstrate just how much depth examination of intricate oral exams. fully articulate their knowledge for what their class has learned, as you know. College classes aren’t ideas, whether that be Descartes’ The benefits of oral exams are and gain useful experience in real well as prepare students for the meant to be like high school; col- theory of knowledge, how the practical as much as they are theo- life settings. real world after college. 10 October 17, 2012 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire DTA: An insider’s perspective Meredith Francis Limbaugh. Copy Editor In DTA, gender has nothing to p.m. this Friday in smelly Kelley do with it. I have played boys in Auditorium. I can’t promise that When I tell many Xavier stu- scenes, including a very poor ren- we’ll knock it out of the park, but dents that I’m a member of Don’t dition of President Obama. Chris from our perspective it’s always Tell Anna (DTA) most people re- Dobbs and David Franke have a great experience. There’s noth- spond with either a “What’s that?” played convincing girls (a little ing like looking out into the 300- or a “You’re funny?” too convincing, gentlemen). We person crowd, made up mostly My response to the first ques- simply aim for good improv. The of friends in the Xavier commu- tion (usually in a bureaucratic, laughs usually soulless way): DTA is an improvi- come with the sational comedy troupe that is not process. affiliated with Xavier University. And if you We perform both long- and short- don’t think form improv. DTA is funny My response to the second in general, question: nope. that’s perfect- But let’s get down to the bor- Newswire photo by Sarabeth Cuddihy ly fine. No DTA’s full troupe at the end of a show. ing details. DTA has been around one is forcing for about 15 years. It began with ercises in practices. Yes, practice girl again. Sorry, woman. you to attend a few students who wanted to do is necessary for improv. We like That brings me to my next point our shows. improv and, apparently, not tell to emphasize the “Yes, and...” as- of this enthralling “inside scoop.” Improvised some mysterious “Anna” about it. pect of improv. This means not I have heard from several people comedy isn’t The reason we are not a club only accepting the relationships (women included) on this cam- for everyone, is mostly a “let’s-stick-it-to-the- and environments we create, but pus that women can’t be funny. and you’re man!” thing. We’re comedians! adding to them. It’s annoyingly Yeah, I really wish Tina Fey and certainly not We’re rebels! Actually, the reason philosophical. Ask Bobby Nichols Amy Poehler would stop writing wasting mon- is not a self-serving, arrogant one; about it; he’ll get all squeaky and those depressing dramas! They’re ey on it since it is simply that we don’t need excited. dripping with non-humorous the shows are funding and like to limit the num- This year, we welcomed three estrogen! free. Alright, ber of people in the troupe. I hear new members: Laura Birckhead, I have even heard specifically I’ll get off my that 50 people playing improv gets Paul Heintzman and Kyle Isaacs. that “the women of DTA aren’t soapbox. a little chaotic. Plus, we swear and The audition process was difficult funny because women are never If you’re sometimes make sex jokes. funny.” Okay, you don’t think I’m looking for Newswire photo by Sarabeth Cuddihy as there is a lot of improv talent Meredith Francis, David Frank and Bobby Nichols. This year, Greg Gerbus is DTA’s on campus. In the end we settled funny. Trust me, I respect your something fun president, otherwise known as, on those three, and we’re lucky to opinion; I too find myself remark- to do on a Friday night, I would nity and hearing them laugh… “Most Supreme Ruler” or “King have them on board. Plus it’s nice ably un-funny. But women are encourage you to give DTA a hopefully. Gregory.” Greg typically leads ex- to have the company of another never funny? Tone it down, Rush try. Our next show will be at 9 The Review Corner Muse: The 2nd Law Avett Brothers: The Carpenter Kyle Grim Bassist Christopher Wolsten- Staff Writer Taylor Fulkerson holme contributes his first songs Staff Writer Avett Brothers as we knew them the past, the songs have ranged and lead vocals on the songs in the past. The band has been from pensive and slow to jumpy When Muse released the trailer “Save Me” and “Liquid State,” called a folk-rock group, but it and worth dancing to, but always for their latest album, The 2nd Law, and the results are underwhelm- The Avett Brothers released their seems they are moving more to- something interesting. This track many fans reacted negatively. The ing. Matthew Bellamy’s voice is seventh studio album entitled The wards the rock end of the spec- doesn’t really fit in the with the trailer featured music that sound- very distinctive and inseparable Carpenter on Sept. 11, their sec- trum. More of the tracks take down-home style of the past. If ed like dub step, quite the oppo- from Muse’s sound. The songs ond album with producer Rick the rock sound and rhythm. The anything, it feels indicative of site of Muse’s progressive rock. certainly show some promise and Rubin and record label Universal album is definitely more pop- the shift towards a more popular Relax, Muse fans. Although The a personal nature (they detail his Republic. As expected, the Avetts focused. The addition of organ sound that the band is transition- 2nd Law has a few experimental battle with alcoholism), but they have produced another album that backings for tracks is noticeable, ing into. moments, it still primarily consists could have been fleshed out a little goes deeper lyrically; however, it as is the piano, which first caught This album is certainly in- of their brand of progressive and more. certainly continues with the musi- attention on there 2009 album, dicitive of a shift for the Avett symphonic rock. The album ends with the two- cal shift in their work, catering to I and Love and You. The presence Brothers. It’s evident on a number The album gets off to a spectacu- part “The 2nd Law: Unsustainable” a broader audience, a bigger label of electric guitar is overwhelming of counts, such as the revamped, lar start, with opener “Supremacy” and “The 2nd Law: Isolated and more popularity. when compared with their previ- more popular instrumentation. easily being the best song. The System.” These songs have an As usual, the lyrics are great. This ous releases. That doesn’t by any counts make track illustrates all of Muse’s best electronic resonance, but seem band can turn a phrase; they have Another highly noticeable shift in it a bad album, but it’s not what qualities: Matthew Bellamy’s fal- like a natural extension of their always been able to, and they will the music is the lack of banjo. The you would expect coming from setto, a powerful bass line, and original sound. They are big, are- continue to do so. They paint pic- Avett Brothers have always (and their older discography. just the right amount of orches- na-filling songs, topped off with tures from real life experience to liberally) employed the twangy It’s markedly slower, and there’s tral touches. “Madness” is one orchestral flourishes. Along with relate the emotional depth that banjo sound for their music, not a single track that makes me of the tracks that features a dub “Supremacy,” they are the high- they themselves have felt and are whether it was some down-home want to jump up and down, unlike step influence, but it actually plays lights of the album. feeling — much of the album was picking or some simple chords. previous releases. However, if you more like a soft rock tune. After a While this wasn’t the radical inspired by bassist Bob Crawford’s It’s not that the banjo is gone al- appreciate a few good tracks to few listens, it grows on you. departure that Muse suggested it struggle with his two-year-old together — it simply is no longer jam to and a polished set of songs Although the album gets off would be, as a whole The 2nd Law daughter’s brain tumor diagnosis. in the front of the mix or notice- for reflection, this is a good album to a hot start, it quickly los- just seems a little underwhelm- Songs like “The Once and Future able. That familiar staple sound of for the job. es momentum in the middle. ing. The band sounds like they Carpenter” and “Winter in my the older Avett Brothers’ albums “Survival,” the official song of may have finally hit a creative ceil- Heart” certainly par the previous is absent from this one. the 2012 Olympics, sounds ge- ing and may need to find a new slow, emotional gravity that the Throughout their many albums, neric, especially lyrically. Bellamy direction. Avetts have always managed to the Avetts have written many Newswire Rating: sings “Race, life’s a race/ And I’m reach (like several tracks on The songs with the title “Pretty Girl gonna win, yes I’m gonna win.” It Second Gleam (2008) and tracks from [Location].” On this album, it makes sense in the context of the Newswire Rating: like “The Weight of Lies” from was “Pretty Girl from Michigan.” Olympics, but they still seem like Emotionalism (2007)). This track is punctuated by a rock Katherine Colborn, A & E Editor lyrics Bellamy hacked together in The musicality of The Carpenter, rhythm (count with me: 1-2-3-4) Phone: (440) 829-1379 five minutes. however, is a departure from the and electric instrumentation. In [email protected] Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 17, 2012 11 Author John Green speaks at Cincinnati Public Library haley Seger Copy Editor out in droves. Despite expressing in his talk, citing the internet as nerves, Green brought the same the primary reason that words John Green, author of four mix of seriousness and humor are more accessible to the average young adult books, including his that fans of his books and videos teenager. However, in his opinion, bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, have come to expect from him. these forms of reading do not and popular video blogger, spoke Green’s talk focused primar- satisfy the same needs as reading at the Cincinnati Public Library on ily on why teenagers should read a book. Monday. His talk kicked off Teen books. “When I read a great novel, I Read Week at the library, a pro- “I would argue that teens these can see the world from someone gram that encourages teenagers days read far more words per day else’s eyes, even if only for a little to read for fun. His fans turned than I ever did,” Green said early bit,” Green said. “We crave that feeling of not being confined within this body, and reading offers us that.” Newswire photo by Haley Seger He believes that sense Green speaking at Cincinnati Public Library. of escapism is why people continue to read books won’t disappoint you. Because even when there are so when you credit anyone with many other forms of en- intelligence, they tend to rise to tertainment available. the occasion,” Green said. Despite directing his After the talk, Green agreed talk towards the teenagers to stay and sign books for every- that read his books, Green one present at the talk despite did not hesitate to answer the large number of people important questions such there. Despite my best attempts as ‘How do I come out to get an interview with him in to my parents?’ and ‘Why the name of the Xavier Newswire, do people suffer?’ when I was unable to do so. However, prompted by the crowd. I did get his signature on what “In my experience, if has become one of my favorite you treat teenagers as if books. I think that’s a pretty fair they’re not stupid, they exchange. Newswire photo by Haley Seger Newswire photo by Haley Seger John Green signing books after his presentation. Ingrid Michaelson hits the -Paid Advertisement- O tent – n e Taft Theater in Cincinnati  1 bedroom apartments was just as entertaining between Patrick Phillips  affordable - $425 and up Staff Writer songs. After she finished “Do It Now,” the stage hand forcefully  Free heat & water This past Friday, Ingrid handed her ukulele to her, hit-  walk to XU campus Michaelson, an artist of some ting herself with it. When it hap-  Cable & satellite hook-ups of the smoothest, most moving pened, Michaelson said, “I hit my  equipped kitchen face with my ukulele. Isn’t that the popular songs of our time, vis-  Full bathroom ited the Taft Theater. She came nerdiest thing you’ve ever heard?  air conditioning to town as part of her acoustic I was getting my ukulele…. And I tour. Not only did Michaelson hit my glasses.” She also had a small  Parking bring her amazing musical talents, bust of Medusa on her piano. She ne: t Oe: but she also brought a personality made its eyes glow and cocked Photo courtesy of annarbor.com her head back accompanied by a Ingrid Michaelson performed at the Taft that seemingly touched all 1,300 in Theater in Cincinnati on Oct. 12 attendance. creepy, hilarious face. By the end Sitting down in my orchestra- of the night, I wanted to just hang -Paid Advertisement- level seat, I did not know what to out with Michaelson. expect. Being an avid Michaelson Ingrid Michaelson put on one fan, I knew her music is generally of the most entertaining concerts mellow and simplistic, the kind of I have ever attended. A talented music to think or study to. How musician accompanied with a this all played into a concert set- down-to-earth personality, Ingrid ting was beyond me. Michaelson is the full package. This question was answered im- mediately the second Michaelson walked on stage. Opening with “Do It Now,” one of the songs off her new album Human Again, Michaelson commanded the stage. While she sounds great on record- ings, her voice is so much more powerful and moving in person. Her solo performance of “Ghost” nearly brought me to tears. After playing such powerfully emotional songs as this one, she would light- en the mood by saying. “Psh, that song. Depressing, right?” Not only was she captivating through her music, Michaelson Photo courtesy of userserve-ak.last.com 12 October 17, 2012 Feature Xavier Newswire Red-in-the-Face: Reds’ great season ends in disappointment

By Cris Freese Katherine Colborn, Feature Editor Staff Writer Phone: (440) 829-1379

photo courtesy of amazon.com By now you’ve heard about it enough, and exhaustively so. The Cincinnati Reds’ season ended late last Thursday afternoon, on an October day meant for playoff baseball. A seemingly decisive two-games-to-none lead over the San Francisco Giants had Reds fans thinking “World Series.” That dream vanished as quickly as the Reds’ lead did. As bad as the ending was for the Reds, it could not overshadow their best regular season since the 1976 Big Red Machine. The twists and turns that those 162 games of baseball offered were taken in stride all season long, en route to 97 wins and the second best record in photo courtesy of zimbio.com baseball. This was a summer of promises fulfilled. be the rotation’s savior five years ago floundered until this year. His no After the disappointing playoff run of 2010 hitter only topped a great season. And he darn near did it again in the and the stinker of a season the Reds produced playoffs. ph oto in 2011, the team and the fans needed this. After At long last, this team matured, grew up, and reached their poten- cou rtes y of p long term contracts were handed out and promises of tial. There was no fighting, name calling, whining or foul play against hillyphanatics.com going “all in” were made, the players needed this, too. And the Cardinals. Disappointments were few and far between for most of they delivered almost every single day this summer. the players. The Reds persevered and were the best team this city had For six months this was a team in every sense of the word. Players went seen in two decades. down, rookies stepped up. There were heroes that came from nowhere. A start- But as the book closed on a great season Thursday, Reds fans could ing rotation that had been maligned for years became one of the most consistent only be disappointed. Hopes and dreams crushed by the team they in the league. In fact, the five guys they broke camp with made every start but love, like so many times before. Three days and three heartbreaking one this year. Former MVP Joey Votto went down for 49 games. The team was losses at home, however, cannot erase the six great months this team doomed. Only they weren’t. They went 33-16 without their best player. provided. The Reds are young, athletic and exciting, and they’ll have to Their new, eight-million-dollar closer went down for the season in spring train- continue to improve. ing. Numerous injuries followed to the relief corps. A former strength looked October baseball is always a learning experience for young teams. like a weakness. Only it wasn’t. Aroldis Chapman and his 100-plus mph fastball Jaw-dropping runs by teams like St. Louis come from years of experi- anchored the best bullpen in the league. ence. And that will come in time. Ryan Ludwick, written off after poor seasons in San Diego and Pittsburgh, Three bad days can’t ruin a good summer. There will be more good found the baseball fountain of youth at 34. He was the Reds’ best run producer summers to come and, hopefully, a great October. through the dog days of August. Rookie Todd Frazier became something of a cult hero in Cincinnati. Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” plays before he bats. He performed the Heimlich Maneuver to save a man’s life in Pittsburgh. He filled in admira- bly at first and third all season, clubbing 19 homers. There was a no hitter, thrown by a guy named Homer. You can’t make this stuff up, folks. The guy who was supposed to

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