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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]. Get a glimpse at Xavier’s faith community. Staff Ever wondered about what it’s like to work as a jour- writer Nikhil Jelaji shares his experience at the nalist? Editor-in-Chief Rachael Harris explores the Xavier Navigators Experience Weekend. life of an editorial intern at Cincinnati Magazine.

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The Xavier University October 3, 2012 Volume XCVIII ewswire Issue 8 PublishedN since 1915 by the students of Xavier University

HereXavier comes students attend SAC sponsored,the masquerade Boat themed boat Dance dance

By Andrew Koch with the turnout. “I could not be Staff Writer happier with the way Boat Dance went this year,” she said in an e- On Sept. 28, over 400 Xavier mail. “We were fortunate enough students flocked to the banks to have perfect weather, and I of the Ohio River for a night was happy to see students repre- of sightseeing, dancing and din- senting all classes.” ner during the Student Activities Senior Kevin Tighe, one of Council’s annual Boat Dance. two event chairs for Boat Dance, Buses left from Xavier at 6 was similarly satisfied. “It p.m. and dropped students off was fun, well behaved and ran by the Ohio River, where they smoothly,” he said. Tighe added boarded a BB Riverboat steam- that increased interest from pre- boat. Attendees were served din- vious years prompted SAC to ner and encouraged to dance as build the size of the event. SAC the steamboat chugged along the accommodated twice the amount Ohio River, passing by downtown of students this fall, selling over Cincinnati twice before returning 415 tickets compared to the 250 to the dock. sold last spring. “Because the Xavier’s Boat Dance occupied event has always been such a suc- two floors of the three-tiered cess, [this year] we wanted to ex- boat, with disc jockeys on each pand it for more to enjoy,” Tighe floor. Students were also able said. Sophomore Kaitlin Whelan, to take pictures in a photo booth the second event chair for Boat and walk around the deck for Dance, shared Tighe’s feelings. “I sightseeing along the river. really feel that we brought a great Sophomore Colleen Reynolds, event to more students,” Whelan chair of the Campus Traditions said. Committee of SAC, was pleased

Newswire Photos by Andrew Koch

Sophomores Katie Hautman, Erica Mazzoni, Hollis Conners, and Traci Garcia smile before leaving for the dance. Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum Continued from page 1

2 October 3, 2012 Campus News Xavier Newswire Xavier students bring Third annual health and Xavier students donate blood and save lives Jesuit ideals to Uganda wellness fair on Xavier Yard By Rebecca Bayens Staff Writer By David maxwell Staff Writer -Paid Advertisement- Last Thursday, Unified for said in a recent e-mail in regard UNIFAT (U4U) co-founder and to the progress that Dennis spoke students by “gaining student feed- local Cincinnatian, Will Tardio about. The Student Health Advisory back on services they’ve received, Oxford Apartments and head mentor, Opiyo Dennis Dennis stated that progress has Council (SHAC) will hold its third meeting with administration, pro- 1005 –1007 Dana Ave came to Xavier University. been made in helping the school annual Health and Wellness Fair moting Wellness Services and by ______They spoke to Xavier students to keep providing an education to from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 hosting events relating to health in Kennedy Auditorium about children who would otherwise not in Gallagher Student Center and and wellness.”  1 bedroom apartments the progress UNIFAT is making receive one. on the Xavier Yard. For those interested in becom-  affordable - $425 and up In addition, he was able to pro- The objective of the fair is to ing a member of SHAC, applica- in Uganda.  Free heat & water According to Xavier’s U4U vide information about certain promote general health among tions are typically accepted in the chapter president Breanna Lynch, students at the school that the the student body. spring semester of each school  walk to XU campus the group “is a student-run, non- Xavier chapter sponsors. It also seeks to increase student year.  Cable & satellite hook-ups “[UNIFAT’s] cause is a strik- awareness of the organizations in- However, freshmen, transfer profit organization that works to  equipped kitchen financially and emotionally sup- ing one...and once I heard about volved in health and wellness at students and first-year graduate port the most destitute children at- the UNIFAT mission, there was Xavier. Some of the features of students will have the opportunity  Full bathroom no way I could know and do noth- tending UNIFAT Primary School this year’s fair include injury evalu- to apply later in the fall semester  air conditioning in Gulu, Northern Uganda.” In ing,” Lynch said concerning her ation from current Xavier athletic in order to ensure that all areas addition, UNIFAT chapters na- own involvement in the club. training students, insight on a va- of the student body are consis-  Parking tionwide work to bring peace to She also stated that this organi- riety of wellness topics provided tently represented throughout the the Ugandan area. zation “allows students, faculty and by nursing students, fitness aware- school year. Manager: Art Office: Lynch stated that the Xavier staff alike to immerse themselves ness courtesy of the Recreational 513-961-3786 513-474-5093 U4U chapter began in March in a new culture, one in which we Sports department and a variety 2011 and that the group “truly can help not only the children of of presenters addressing current speaks to the Jesuit ideals and UNIFAT, but the people in Gulu mental health issues. Healthy superfoods to eat this fall Xavier values of recognizing the through interactive learning and One of the main components interconnectedness between all sustained engagement.” introduced for the fair this year is human beings.” For more information, Lynch an “Eat Well Market” where lo- Apples: We all know the old saying “an apple a “Our efforts also help to main- recommends checking out the cal businesses will showcase and day keeps the doctor away,” which is true. Apples tain the school, qualified teachers, group’s Facebook page (Unified promote foods that contribute to contain antioxidants that fight diseases. ongoing construction and men- for UNIFAT at Xavier), OrgSync healthy living. torship for the children,” Lynch page or website at www.unifiedun- The “Eat Well Market” fea- ifat.com. tures several sponsors includ- Pumpkin: Pumpkins can be used for more than ing Whole Foods, Costco, Green clever jack-o-lantern carvings. They contain vita- Bean Delivery, Dove Chocolate, min A as well as potassium to keep your bones Xavier Dining and several farmers strong. from the local community. The Health and Wellness Fair is one of the premier events for Chestnuts: Want to fight the cold and flu sea- SHAC, which serves as a liaison son? Chestnuts contain vitamin B6 which boosts between Xavier Wellness Services your immune system and are high in fiber. and the student population. Kyle Hickey, president of Newswire photo by Breanna Lynch SHAC, says the 25-member coun- Pomegranate: Pomegranates are heart healthy, Xavier students gather together to help maintain schools, teachers and cil works to improve relations contain fiber, and lower “bad” cholesterol. mentors for Ugandan children in the club Unified for Unifat. between Wellness Services and -Paid Advertisement-

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By Nikhil Jelaji me to see how God moved in my Staff Writer life,” Gerber said. “I got to share with This past Friday, 47 Xavier other people the character of a God Navigators spent a weekend retreat who is living and active rather than called “Experience Weekend” in somewhere in the sky, God was able Sharonville, Ohio. to use my story to advance the work The Xavier Navigators is a He is trying to do here, right now.” Christian inter-denominational orga- Sunday morning gave an opportu- nization on campus that focuses on nity to reflect on how to build a rela- building a relationship with God. Photo courtesy of Jack Hatterschide tionship with God. out until 3 a.m. During a weekend away from Frisbee. Students heard personal stories In the morning, a complimentary the “Xavier bubble,” the Navigators Freshman Kate Lee said, “A rath- from junior Mary Zbacnik and soph- breakfast at Max and Erma’s was spent time building community and er intense game of ultimate Frisbee omore Reid Schultheis. provided for students. learning about developing a relation- took place. Zbacnik shared about how jour- The Newswire strives With a 9:30 a.m. start time, people ship with God. The competition was great, but naling helps her spend time with to keep the integrity and took the opportunity to spend time The worship team set the tone what was even greater was the fact God. honor of all in the articles with God. for the night with music for everyone that everyone got involved in the Schultheis shared about how we publish. Saturday morning kicked off to prepare their hearts for the retreat. game some way.” scripture memory helps him build his with worship songs and skits pre- Gerber and Hatterschide finished The night focused on where God relationship with God. In an effort to better the pared in advance to provide laughter. has left fingerprints in a person’s life. their testimonies on Saturday night With these talks, students were The talks revolved around sin and paper, please tell us if you Navigators staff member, Mark by talking about when they came to able to have alone time to reflect on barriers. find corrections that need Bruner, gave a speech based on the Christ. where they stand in their relationship Testimonies were shared by to be made. story of the Prodigal Son in order Their stories gave some insight with God. juniors Miranda Gerber and Jack that students would be able to relate heading into a group reflection. Many freshmen who are just get- Hatterschide. We appreciate your help to the story. This reflection was a time when ting to know Navigators found this They led Bible studies, and they in making the Newswire a After Bruner gave his talk, stu- people shared how this weekend had retreat to be enjoyable. were given the floor to share what better newspaper. dents had free time where they could impacted them. “My favorite part was being in their life before they grew closer to spend time getting to know one “This weekend was special,” community with other people and Jesus. another. Hatterschide said. “It was amazing knowing they genuinely care about E-mail us at newswire@ In the afternoon, there were six Some students played cards, some to witness students grow in their faith me and put Jesus first,” freshman xavier.edu or call us at hours of free time where students went to Steak N’ Shake and others and strengthen their relationship with Rachel Eklund said. 513-745-3607. could go eat, go to Sharon Woods to just talked and bonded. each other and God.” play sports or hang out in the hotel. Many relationships were formed Gerber also enjoyed the retreat. Several students chose to go to Jenny Mendoza, News Editor throughout the weekend which was “The wonderful thing about sharing Sharon Woods to play Ultimate Phone: 773-415-6448 evident since people were hanging my testimony was that it really allowed [email protected]

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 3, 2012 Campus News Xavier Newswire Xavier set to begin tutoring program for standardized tests Police By sabrina brown beneficial these classes for said. Sports Editor standardized testing can be,” This program will allow stu- junior biology student Michael dents to help high school stu- If you asked high school Walters said. “I also realized dents achieve goals that may Notes seniors about the most stress- that they can be rather expen- have been impossible before ful part of their final year of sive, and many people don’t due to their financial situation. high school, a large portion of have the means to take those The tutoring program will Sept. 26, 2:30 a.m. – Harold Avenue. The area was their answers would revolve classes. I want to try to pro- also count as service hours for Xavier Police stopped three inspected and no suspects around one thing: standard- vide a way to give someone the Xavier students who need it, juvenile suspects who were were found. ized testing. benefit of these classes at no including meeting the service possibly involved in a rob- In order to dispel some of expense to them.” requirement for various clubs bery in the Norwood Plaza. Oct. 1, 2:19 p.m. – Xavier the fear, many students take Walters decided that this and scholarships. The matter was turned over Police investigated a report preparatory classes so that was an issue Xavier could help “We are all very privileged to to Norwood Police. of non-students soliciting when they walk into the testing fix. He developed a program be here [at Xavier], and we’re leaflets on campus. The sus- site on the day not here by our own faculties. Sept. 28, 10:45 p.m. – pects were warned and sent of a standard- We all had the help of some- Norwood Police advised on their way. ized test, they body else,” Xavier Police about a loud In taking preparatory MCAT classes this past are prepared. Walters said. party on the 2000 block of Oct. 1, 11:45 p.m. – Xavi- However, summer, I realized how truly beneficial these “Since we’re Hudson Ave. The students er Police responded to a re- this may not classes for standardized testing can be benefitting were warned about their fu- port of suspected gunshots always be a from some- ture conduct. in the surrounding area of viable opition Michael Walters, body else’s the Xavier Yard. The area junior Biology student for students. “ help, wher- Sept. 29, 12:48 a.m. – was searched and nothing Preparatory ever it may Xavier Police responded to was found. classes can be have come a report of an assault on a expensive. that allows Xavier from, we have an obligation to student on the corner of Due to the price, many stu- students who performed well help others when we can.” Cleaneay and Montgomery Note of the dents miss out on taking these on their standardized tests to ”Students who are inter- Avenues. Week classes, potentially leading go to Walnut Hills, an inner- ested in joining the program them to miss out on oppor- city Cincinnati school, and pair Sept. 30, 2:05 a.m. – can contact Michael Walters Get out of my grill... tunities to further their edu- up with students who need at [email protected] or Xavier Police received a com- cation because of a less-than- standardized testing assistance Dr. Engle, chair of the biol- plaint from a student about Sept. 27, 8:00 p.m. – acceptable college entrance but are unable to afford it. ogy department and the staff loud noise in the Commons Xavier Police found a grill exam score. “As Xavier students, we are member advising the program Apartments. on a balcony at the Village One Xavier student saw a called to be men and women at [email protected]. Walters Apartments. The students solution to this problem that for others. There’s really no hopes to have he program up Sept. 30, 7:15 p.m. – Xavi- were told to move the grill to an off campus location. plagues so many high school better way to try to be a per- and running by the beginning er Police received a report of students. son for somebody else than of spring semester. someone dumping trash into “In taking preparatory to actually help them do well a construction dumpster on Ed Morley, Campus News Editor MCAT classes this past sum- on these tests, get into college Phone: (513) 745-3607 mer, I realized how truly and get an education,” Walters [email protected] - Paid Advertisement - Xavier Newswire Campus News October 3, 2012 5 Community Action Day By molly boes The board for this year’s two like the green slime used in the ing the Nexxus garden located and ate lunch together. Managing Editor community action days, one in 90s Nickelodeon television on campus and Clovernook, “My favorite part of On Sept. 29, over 260 Xavier the fall semester and one in the shows and by playing songs from where they met at the Fun Community Action Day is when students took time out of the spring semester, consisted of 11 boy bands like the Backstreet Factory located in Norwood. all of the students come back schedules to spend their morn- members – 10 students and one Boys and N*Sync across the The students were offered a and are filling out the evalua- ing in the community doing member of CFJ. Xavier Yard. wide variety of service opportu- tions and we get to hear posi- service. This semester’s community The AcaBellas also per- nities from working in a variety tive feedback about their expe- Community Action Day is action day theme was 90s. formed before the different of gardens to going door-to- riences,” Briana O’Neill, co-site Xavier’s largest community ser- The students represented this groups headed to their individ- door asking people to register to leader coordinator, said. vice event and is sponsored by theme fully through shirts with ual sites. vote. The next Community Action the Dorothy Day Center for the words “Community Action The students worked with 23 At the end of the service, the Day will fall on March 23, 2013. Faith and Justice (CFJ). Day” imprinted in what looked different groups this year includ- groups all came back to campus

Newswire photos by Sarabeth Cuddihy Over 260 students took place in Community Action Day on Saturday. The students worked with 23 different community groups, including the Nexxus garden and Clovernook. - Paid Advertisement - Student creates SDOD petition

by Hollis conners President] and they expressed Staff Writer support in the issues.” Rankin also believes that the decision to discontinue the Junior DeAngelo Rankin has SDOD position is a violation of created a petition which is re- the Xavier University’s Bill of questing three things. The first Rights and that “SGA has dem- of which is the reinstatement of onstrated a blatant disregard to the Student Director of Diversity diversity events and initiatives.” (SDOD) position - which was Walsh, however, suggested that not appointed at the start of the the position had been removed on SGA’s tenure last April. The sec- the premise that it was surplus to ond is the extension of the Office requirements and he refuted the of Multicultural Affairs’ (OMA) argument that SGA is turning its office hours and the thirs is to back on campus diversity after a grant unrestricted access to OMA budget cut from $8,000 to $3,000 to those student organizations af- since last year. filiated with it. “The rationale on this decision The petition, called “Reinstated [to not appoint the SDOD posi- and Unrestricted,” has recorded tion] was that the position has not 650 signatures thus far. Rankin been effective over the last several hopes that with more signatures, years and as such should not con- the petition will be considered tinue it in its current state,” Walsh by SGA and that they fulfill his said. “Last year, we funded $8,000 requests. in the diversity fund, yet spent “I have spoken with Father $1,600 of it... SGA can no longer Graham, who referred me to ‘claim’ that we are funding diver- Dave Johnson [Associate Provost, sity to the same extent and must student affairs],” Rankin said. “I actually commit to addressing di- also spoke with Seth Walsh [SGA verse issues.” 6 October 3, 2012 Sports Xavier Newswire Sitting down with XU Volleyball

By Tim Wilmes year until now? doing this, why we’re here as part Staff Writer of Xavier volleyball, is for the love The Xavier Newswire’s Tim KD: Technically, I’ve improved of the game. I do think that over- Wilmes sat down with Xavier on my range of shots. Instead of rides everything about how sore volleyball’s junior outside hitters just being able to hit down the you are. It is mentally and physi- Sarah Brown and Kelsey Dunaway line, now I can hit [a variety of cally exhausting, but you’ve got to to get the inside scoop on Xavier shots]. love it to do it. volleyball. Other than that, I think I’ve be- come a better leader on the team. XN: Do you have a favorite song Xavier Newswire: How do you I feel like I have more of a voice that you’ve listened to recently? think the season has been going so far? now that I’m older and know what I’m doing. KD: Our team’s favorite song Going along with that, right now is “Major Lazers” by Sarah Brown: At this point, SB: our record isn’t what we want it because we’re juniors now, we Original Don. We’re obsessed to be, because we didn’t do as well have more of a voice. When we with it and play it every time we’re as we wanted to in the preseason. were freshmen, we kind of held in the locker room. But now with conference [games] everything back and wouldn’t say SB: I’ve been listening to starting, we know what we need to anything. “Sunshine” by Matisyahu. It gets improve on in practices. Personally, for me, I honestly me really pumped up and happy. We know the areas that we think that I’ve gotten better at need to improve on from the pre- every aspect of my game. I play XN: Do you have a favorite pre- season, and that’s helped us a lot. front row and back row, so there’s game meal or ritual? always something that I need Kelsey Dunaway: I think the best thing about the preseason was to work on. [Our coach] Mike KD: We love dancing in the that we played harder teams than [Johnson] always has tasks no locker room. We also absolutely we have ever played, so that really matter what. There’s no, “Okay, love these waffles we get. They’re helped us realize all of the things you’ve achieved this goal, you’re not breakfast waffles; they’re basi- Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita that we needed to work on. done.” There’s always something cally energy waffles made out of Going into conference, we Junior outside hitter Sarah Brown more you can get better at. Junior outside hitter Kesley Dunaway energy bars. We eat them before have such a long list of things to was named to the Atlantic 10 All- had 15 kills against Temple every game — we’re obsessed Conference First Team last year. University on Friday. work on and it’s making us better XN: How mentally and physically with them. in conference. taxing is it to play a Division I sport? Sarah Brown: Definitely. I we have fun, the better we do. push our bodies every single day, XN: Favorite NFL team? think we’ll be really good, as long KD: It’s really hard work, but but we’re also having fun while as we keep improving every day XN: What’s been your greatest area the love for the game completely we’re doing it. SB: The Cleveland Browns and keep having fun. The more of growth for each of you from freshman overrules all of it. We have to SB: One of our reasons for KD: The Pittsburgh Steelers

Sports Opinion: the art of Cincinnati fandom Coach Mack’s Staff writer Danny O’Malley breaks down the faults of Cincy sports fans Tweet of the week

By Danny O’malley with Reds fans and they have no come out of the woodwork only Bengals game, fans heckled, hated Staff Writer idea that their team is in first place to feast on the success of a team and bashed the Browns on every I’ve grown up surrounded by and can’t even name the typical they barely know. play. the professional sports world. starting lineup. Also, an unnamed Cincinnati There were few plays that I’d When it came to m y fan that I know said this: “I will think, “Great pass Andy Dalton,” friends and fam- not be a fan of the Bengals until and instead would hear, “See?! ily, I naturally they are good again.” That quote That’s why the Browns suck!” gravitated toward speaks for itself. It’s sad when you care more die-hard sports There’s never been an NFL about the other team losing than Head men’s basketball coach fans, exposing Sunday where I’ve heard Cincinnati your team winning. In fact, it me to the world fans say they’re setting time aside makes me wonder whether they Chris Mack is considered one of professional to watch the Bengals game. care to win at all. of the funniest tweeters in sports fans. I constantly hear about peo- If you’re a Cincinnati “fan” What I ple getting pumped to watch reading this right now, you’re college basketball. learned dur- their favorite team, but the one probably in defense mode and ing this period team that’s actually on local that’s understandable. @NewswireSports of time is this: TV (unless it is blacked out, There are many Cincinnati fans picked their favorite for the C i n c i n n a t i who are good fans, but I’m refer- which is often), the Bengals, week. sports fans are is never ritually watched by ring to the majority. generally some fans here. If the fans care to prove me of the most unin- Cincinnati fans are also rude wrong, then I suggest setting a @CoachChrisMack:Many telligent, undedicat- and never cheer for their team, good example for the rest because ed, apathetic, incon- but instead cheer against the other they’re far from having other peo- beautiful places across sistent and hostile fans. Come the team. ple’s respect. America you get to see At every single Reds game end of the season When I went to when out recruiting. The NJ I’ve been to there’s always when they’re in the Browns and been an argument between a Reds place to make the play- Turnpike isn’t on the high fan and opposing fans. Multiple offs, my Twitter feed is bombard- end of that list... times, I’ve witnessed Reds fans ed with Reds fans celebrating. scrambling to pull up baseball I would normally be okay with knowledge on their smartphones this, but at no other point in the Be sure to check out while the other fans casually de- year were there tweets celebrating livered stats off the top of their a Reds victory. @xaviernewswire heads. These fans are like that friend and The Reds have also been suc- who has you hold their place cessful the past few seasons, win- in line when waiting for tickets. @NewswireSports ning the division in 2010 and re- When you get to the front of the for all your latest cently clinching to make it into the line to finally get the tickets, that playoffs again. friend jumps in line just in time Xavier news! While this team is pretty good, for the best part. Where have it has upset me when I converse these fans been all season? They Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Sports October 3, 2012 7 Men’s soccer cruises by Thomas Moore By Nikhil Jelaji Staff Writer a shot off of the outside post. A We move onto a daunting open- series of cross passes set him up ing three games with Saint Louis, The No. 19 Xavier men’s soccer for the goal. Butler and Dayton awaiting us,” team cruised past Thomas More Spencer’s other goal came in head coach Andy Fleming said. with a dominating 5-0 victory to the 51st minute when he collected Senior goalkeeper Justin remain unbeaten last Thursday. a pass from Jordan and struck the Marshall played only 44 minutes The Musketeers (7-0-2) had ball inside the near post. throughout the match and record- strong performances from sopho- This marked Spencer’s third ed one save. more midfielder Andrew Jordan two-goal game this season. The Redshirt freshman Matt and senior forward Luke Spencer fourth goal came in the 56th min- Paprocki and senior Andre Bezerra as they each netted two goals. ute when Matt Walker snuck past shared the time for the rest of the Junior Matt Walker also added his the defense to strike the ball by match. fourth goal of the season. Thomas More goalkeeper Matt The Musketeers finished their Spencer struck the first goal in Kees. non-conference schedule and re- the fourth minute of the match The final goal came from a main unbeaten heading into con- when he received a cross from ju- cross from junior defender John ference play. They play Saint Louis nior Adar Cohen. McDermott, where Jordan head- at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Xavier The Musketeers saw a career- ed the ball off of the crossbar and Soccer Complex. night from Jordan as he notched inside the goal. This goal was also the first two-goal game of his col- the second of the season for him. Sabrina Brown, Sports Editor legiate career. His first goal came “Tonight was a solid finish Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] Newswire photo by Elizabeth Goold in the 37th minute when he ripped to the first half of our season.

Newswire photo by Elizabeth Goold

Women’s Cross Country wins All-Ohio Patz, Crutchfield lead XU golf By Caleb Childers gram history. Ohlman’s streak of finishing every Staff Writer “It’s a great accomplishment race this season in the top six. By Kyle Issacs The women’s cross coun- for her and I think that this is just The next Musketeer, senior Asst. Sports Editor try team won the All-Ohio the tip of the iceberg for her. She Ben Foley, finished slightly over a The men’s golf team finished Championship last weekend in has a lot of great running ahead minute later, finishing with a time 13th out of 15 teams at the Cobra- Cedarville, Ohio. They defeated of her and I think that she can of 25:50. PUMA Invitational in Ft. Meyers, 43 schools from around the state break the record in the next meet,” “The team was really fatigued Fla. yesterday. and finished with a low score of Orner said. during the race because they’ve The women’s team placed third 91 points. The men’s team had a Following Clare Fischer was been training hard for the last few at the Wolverine Invitational in top-10 finish, placing ninth out her twin sister Abby Fischer, who weeks,” Orner said. “It was a hard Ann Arbor, Mich. two weekends of 44 teams with a score of 239 finished in ninth place with a time day for a lot of them but it’s going ago. points. of 18:25. to get them ready in time for the Both teams have three more Head coach Ryan Orner was Abby Fischer has only run in Atlantic 10 championships.” tournaments before the fall se- particularly pleased with how the two meets this season due to in- Junior Spencer Liechty set mester concludes. women’s team performed. jury and is starting to be a strong a new personal record in this At the Wolverine Invitational “I think the women’s team ran member of the team again. meet by running a time of 26:13. on Sept. 23, the Musketeers shot phenomenal this weekend. In the Not far behind the Fischer Liechty finished in a tight pack but an 81-over-par as a team at the 59-year history of this race, our twins was fellow junior Chelsea was able to outkick the three other University of Michigan Golf women’s team had never won it, Hoffmaster, who finished in runners. Course. The women shot a tour- so this is a huge accomplishment,” 18:34, which landed her in 12th The Musketeers are off this nament best 306 on the final day Photo courtesy of Greg Rust weekend, but they will return to Orner said. place. Hoffmaster set her new of competition to finish third in Senior Breanna Patz tied for sixth Leading the women’s team personal record in this race. action on Oct. 13 to compete in the field of 15. place at the Wolverine Invitational. was junior Clare Fischer, who fin- On the men’s side, junior Tom pre-nationals in Louisville, Ky. Leading the Musketeers were ished in third place with a time of Ohlman and senior Hank Geer Pre-Nationals will be a good senior Breanna Patz and freshman par total of 214. Jesse Heinly 17:53. finished back-to-back to take fifth chance for the team to race on Shane Crutchfield, who both tied shot 4-over-par for the tourna- Fischer now has the second- and sixth place, respectively. the same course that will host for sixth place in the 85-competi- ment, good for 28th place. The fastest 5,000-meter cross country Ohlman crossed the line in the NCAA Championships and tor field. Musketeers stood in eighth place time in the program’s history. 24:45 and Geer was one sec- will allow the team to race against This is the seventh time that following the first round of the Her last two races have been ond behind him in the 8,000- some of the best teams in the Patz has finished in the top 10, tournament, which Xavier hosts two of the fastest ten races in pro- meter race. This race continued country. and it marks the first time that each year in Florida. Crutchfield has achieved this mark. The women’s team will play host Sophomore Abby Smith rounded at the LPGA Xavier Invitational out the top three for Xavier with in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Oct. her 13th place score of 234. 12. The men’s team will travel to The men’s team shot a three- South Bend, Ind. this weekend round total of 891 to close the for the Notre Dame Invitational. tournament and finish in the The three-day tournament begins bottom half of the invitational. on Sunday and runs through next Sophomore Korey Ward was the Tuesday. Both teams will finish Musketeer’s top finisher, placing their fall semester tournaments by 11th in the field with a 2-under- the first week of November.

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What kind of life did those memories are what will get is clear – pink spar- I’m doing it) you live? you through life. kly flats are always “Your life is what you make is dancing Dr. Seuss can teach us all some 2. Sometimes the questions the better option. while I eat. really great things, as is often the are complicated and the an- 3. If you never Nothing case with children’s books. Read swers are simple. did, you should. it, so don’t be afraid to live crazy, just on to see five important life les- I tend to be indecisive about These things are b o b b i n g sons I learned pretty much ev- fun and fun is out loud.” my head from Dr. Seuss. erything (hey, good. around. 1.Don’t cry be- what girl isn’t?), Simply put – I also Rachael Harris, Editor-in-Chief cause it’s over. but sometimes don’t be afraid to try like to think Smile because it you just can’t new things. I’ve always my life is happened. afford to think been somewhat of a a musical This is a — you have to daredevil, and was the n u m b e r more recent les- just do. I’ve be- first to volunteer to jump off a 50- called “grandma sweaters,” and from Glee, and I’ve been known son I’ve learned. come extremely foot pole on a high school retreat. in high school my friends would to dance around the grocery store Everything hap- chill and “go- It was so much fun! play the “this-shirt-is-ugly-but- or sing about…well…everything pens for a rea- with-the-flow” My next goal is to try out ar- Rachael-will-love-it” game while (#theatrekidproblems). son, no matter throughout my chery, and maybe that is because shopping. Your life is what you make it, how good or bad college career, of my love for The Hunger Games, It’s true, I love unusual patterns. so don’t be afraid to live out loud. the situation. I’ve which really but I can’t wait to give it a go. But I was born to stand out, and I could go on and on with learned from ev- helps me to You’ll never know what you love my real friends won’t give a crap more life lessons I learned from ery negative situa- avoid over- or hate until you try. about my personal taste or how Dr. Seuss, filling this page with tion and became a analyzing. 4. Be who you are and say much I make fun of them. They more awesome quotes. much better Deciding what you mean, because those love me (and I love them!). I originally had ten and then person be- Rachael whether to who mind don’t matter and 5. In my world, everyone’s a cut my list to five for the sake of cause of it. wear my those who matter don’t mind. pony and they all eat rainbows page space and boring you, my I’ve relished Harris pink sparkly I have also been known to try and poop butterflies. lovely readers, to tears. in every posi- flats or blue to do things because it’s the “pop- Be creative. Have a wild Simply put, Dr. Seuss is amaz- tive situation and Editor-in-Chief sparkly flats ular” thing to do – something else imagination. ing. Follow his wisdom and oh, the lived in each mo- used to be a I quickly grew out of in college. I Have fun with life and embrace places you’ll go. Muskie fall sports, for the win uring my time here ward to do a better job of show- ing the Xooligans; they do a fan- matic so far this Games are a fun at Xavier, I have felt ing up to support our fall sports tastic job, but students should be year. Increased fan time and it is Dprivileged to watch teams. filling the stands to the brim with turnout would be easy to get great some talented teams take the field Our men’s soccer team is the talent these gentlemen put on great for these ladies seats up close or court. Among those that come ranked in the top 20 in two sepa- the field. moving forward. to the action. to mind are the 2009-10 men’s rate polls and arguably might be Furthermore, I challenge our The volleyball team I sure hope and women’s basketball teams the best team on campus. Period. seniors to remember the women’s is an impressive that students and last year’s men’s team as well. Additionally, for any seniors: I soccer team from freshman year. group too. Their re- can listen to Currently, I believe that Xavier urge you to remember the men’s Much like the men’s team, their im- cord might not be as my suggestions has some incredibly talented soccer team from freshman year. provement has been stupendous. impressive, but they and turn out teams competing in the fall athlet- Their improvement has been phe- They currently have a winning have played an in- to support our ic season. As conference play ap- nomenal and it is pathetic how record and are fighting for a posi- credibly challenging fall teams for proaches for the men’s and wom- little support they receive from tion in the A-10. They finish their schedule and have the duration of en’s soccer team and the volleyball students. regular season with four consecu- some huge confer- their seasons. team, there are still great oppor- With three home games com- tive home games and I highly en- ence games on the All of these tunities for fans to come out and ing up in the next two weeks courage students to get out there tilt in the future. teams have the support our athletes. This Muskie team potential to Attendance for men’s is arguably the most win the A-10 in basketball games is talented group I their respective extraordinary, as it have witnessed take sports this year should be. We are “I dare our students going the volleyball court Andrew and fan support one of the most con- during my time at would go a long sistent programs in forward to do a better job X. Bush way to making the last ten years and They have a huge that a reality. have proudly deco- of showing up to support home game today at I plead with rated Cintas with our “ 7 p.m. against those Columnist students to go banners touting our our fall sports teams.” pesky Bearcats and to www.gox- accomplishments. a momentous con- avier.com, take As one of the more ference battle against Dayton in a look at their schedules and try to extreme X-Treme fans, Andrew Bush, Columnist November that could decide the make an effort to get to a couple I love every minute of A-10. games and bring your friends. the environment at Cintas. A This team needs your atten- I promise, you will have a great great crowd at a home game helps I hope that a great amount of and fill the stands. dance and I hope that students time cheering on our teams. our team immensely. Muskies can support these hard They are a fun team to watch can come out and support them GO X! I dare our students going for- working men. I am not discredit- that has had a flair for the dra- throughout the rest of the fall. 10 October 3 , 2012 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire This fall season’s TV preview Alex jabre Staff Writer return of The Watch anything good on TV Walking Dead lately? Here’s a look at some shows (AMC) on Oct. that played on your TV screens 14, American (and laptops) last month as well as Horror Story (FX) a few new shows that are premier- on Oct. 17 and ing later this month. the cult favorite Three shows have entered their Community (NBC) sophomore seasons after success- on Oct. 19. We’re ful runs last year. On Sept. 20, also due for a few NBC saw the return of Up All new shows, such Night, the parenting sitcom star- as Chicago Fire ring Christina Applegate, Will (NBC) on Oct. Arnett and the always hilarious 10 and Beauty Maya Rudolph. Photo courtesy of 141tv.com and the Beast (The Photo courtesy of kouchpotato.com CBS’s 2 Broke Girls — my per- Miller as Mr. Holmes and Lucy CW) on Oct. 11. Until sonal favorite from last year — Liu as his partner Joan Watson. the title. NBC’s Animal Practice, then, you’ve got your made its season two premiere on Finally, there can be actual sexual which airs on Wednesdays, is the homework to look for- Sept. 24, bringing back the laugh- tension between the two, unlike show to watch if you ever wanted ward to. out-loud humor, the fun chem- the silly innuendos in the Robert to see a sitcom set in a pet hospi- istry between Kat Dennings and Downey Jr. movies. tal. Oh, really? Neither did I. Beth Behrs and of course, sharp, Fox’s The Mindy Project, star- We’ve also got our TV veterans witty dialogue. ring The Office alum Mindy Kaling, returning. Glee (FOX) began its Zooey Deschanel graced view- aired on Sept. 25 and chronicles fourth season on Sept.13 while ers with her presence once again the misadventures of a successful The Simpsons (FOX) triumphantly on Sept. 25 with the second in- doctor struggliing with unlucky kicked off its 24th season on Sept. stallment of Fox’s New Girl, a relationships. 30. The Office (NBC) and 30 Rock show much beloved by everyone Glee creator Ryan Murphy came (NBC) are finally taking bows as Photo courtesy of thenewnormaltv.net but me. In my opinion, it’s a poor- back again with yet another show, they waltz into their final seasons. ly written show that’s more bizarre The New Normal (NBC), which has Last but not least, The X Factor than it is funny (and don’t call it been causing some controversy (FOX), which aired on Sept. 12 Katherine Colborn, A & E Editor and now features judges Demi Phone: (440) 829-1379 “adorkable,” please). due to its plot, which involves two [email protected] We also have some debuts that gay dads and a surrogate mother. Lovato and Britney Spears. But look promising and will probably On Sept. 17, Fox premiered The here’s my question: if Spears isn’t be canceled soon. CBS’s Elementary, Mob Doctor, which is about a — impressed by you, isn’t that kind

sets present-day Sherlock Holmes well, you can probably guess from of a good thing? Photo courtesy of thenewnormaltv.net in New York and stars Jonny Lee This month we’ll also see the The Review Corner Album: Mumford’s new Babel Book: John Green’s previously utilized. An intended howl of feedback at the end of The Fault in Our Stars “Whispers in the Dark” is a far cry from their previous sound, but Haley Seger originally turned me off from doesn’t determine the rest of the Copy Editor reading it despite hearing great album. Nevertheless, experimen- reviews. However, as anyone who tation is now on the table. I am unashamed of the fact has read one of his novels knows, Two singles have already been re- that I still occasionally read and Green is a master of balancing the leased — “Babel,” the title track, love young adult novels. When I funny and the serious to build a and “I Will Wait.” The two tracks want a break from reading history story that simply draws you in and compliment the band’s previous monographs or the latest great refuses to let you go. I found my- singles well. They bring the inten- American novel for class, the last self unable to put the book down sity of “Little Lion Man” from thing I want to read is something once I started it, never knowing their first record and are sure to difficult or complicated. John what would happen next. Photo courtesy of mumfordandsons.com get radio time. Green’s latest novel The Fault in Although the story is at its core This album leaves just a bit to Our Stars may not be the light a teenage romance novel, it really be desired, though. This album is Taylor Fulkerson some sound a lot bigger than they subject matter one usually expects is much more than that. The story Staff Writer look. clearly the Mumford & Sons we from the genre, but that doesn’t provides the readers with a roller An initial listen of the album were all introduced to in Sigh No make it any less enjoyable. coaster of emotions that has them There was a lot of buzz this easily recalls their first album Sigh More, but Babel has a much smaller The Fault in Our Stars is the story laughing on one page and on the summer over Mumford & Sons. No More: rich harmonies, foot- impact in comparison. Before this of Hazel Grace, a sixteen year old verge of tears three pages later. Concert tickets sold like crazy and stomping rhythms and hopeful group broke on the scene about with lung cancer. She befriends All in all, in the words of Hazel, at a venue in Columbus, the show lyrics. It’s a consistent transition three years ago, who knew ban- Augustus Waters, a fellow cancer the novel was pretty okay. was oversold by double the occu- into their sophomore release but jos were even remotely available survivor who, despite losing a leg, If my review has convinced you pancy. Their addictive first release with some slight changes. in England? The folk sound of manages to live life to the fullest to read the novel and you find and energetic live performances The pace of the album feels a Mumford & Sons was refreshing, and is determined to drag Hazel yourself filled with the burning adequately set the stage for the re- bit faster. The music isn’t quite as but we’ve heard that already. along for the ride. The story cov- desire to meet the man who could lease of their sophomore album, reflective and is prone to find a The little-apparent growth from ers a lot of ground, from support write such a book, you’re in luck. and it’s finally here. Babel was re- faster tempo by the time the cho- then to now is slightly disappoint- groups in church basements to Green will be in town at 7 p.m. on leased a week ago yesterday, Sept. rus comes. ing, but if you’re simply looking trips to Amsterdam to meet fa- Monday, Oct. 15 at the Cincinnati 25. Their style is of course similar, for more content from this ener- mous authors, from dealing with Library as part of Teen Read Mumford & Sons, in the most but on the whole, it is definitely getic group, then this album is a cancer to living in remission. The Week. general terms, works on the basis more polished. The album has its good match for you. novel addresses a variety of issues of an energy-driven mastery of its surprises; the move towards new that people dealing with cancer members talents. The English folk instrumentation is unexpected face, but the tone is broken up by Newswire Rating: band has a strong acoustic sound. but pleasant. The band went so Newswire Rating: moments of humor that keep the Each member plays multiple in- far as to include a sweeping string book from being too serious. struments, often at the same time, harmony on “Broken Crown” in I realize the premise sounds like which makes the dynamic four- addition to the horn line they’ve a disaster waiting to happen, which Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 3, 2012 11 MidPoint Music Audition opportunities around Cincinnati Fest: a wrap up Patrick Phillips Staff Writer Kyle Grim amplified from the stage, sounded Staff Writer incredible and the crowd walked Looking to get some theater experience with away satisfied. some great, local production companies? Here Thousands flocked to Over- Friday night headliner Grizzly are a few upcoming opportunities that may in- The-Rhine (OTR) this weekend to Bear attracted a large and extreme- terest you. participate in the 11th Midpoint ly devoted crowd. They played Music Festival, an annual show- many songs off their latest album Covedale Center for the Performing Arts: case of indie acts from around Shields. Songs such as “Speak in Why Do Fools Fall in Love? and Legally Blonde the country. Taking advantage of Rounds” and “Yet Again” are Both of these shows are great features for female actresses. Why Do Fools Fall in Love? is an this past summer’s renovations, sure to become live favorites. The up-tempo, sixties show about four girls’ bachelorette party that quickly gets wild and fun. Washington Park served as the band played a good mix of their Legally Blonde is a musical version of the motion picture film of the same name. With a main stage. With the view of the old and new songs, with past gems large cast (complete with a chihuahua), this musical is as hilarious and bright as the movie Cincinnati Music Hall providing such as “Two Weeks,” “While You on which it is based. the perfect background, the park Wait For The Others” and “Little Auditions for both shows take place from 6 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at the Covedale provided some of the festival’s Brother.” Center for the Performing Arts (4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH). Come with sheet best acts. Other theaters and The band also showed a good music for a song in the style of the show for which you are auditioning. Headshots are not clubs, such as Emery Theater and sense of humor: while the bass necessary, but resumes are required for each audition. Each role is a paid position. The Know Theater, also served as amp was experiencing problems, venues. the remainder of the band broke Footlighters Inc. The organizers held nothing back out into a slow jam with singer Ed School House Rock Live! and secured some of the best acts Droste reminiscing about the last Based on the 1970s cartoon series, School House Rock Live! is a rambunctious musical in the country, including indie time the band played in Cincinnati that turns the age-old television show into a night of fun. Complete with numbers like “Just royalty Andrew Bird and Grizzly in 2007, or was it 2008? He A Bill” and the famous “Conjunction Junction,” School House Rock Live! will be an incredible Bear. Andrew Bird headlined couldn’t remember. Regardless, romp for all. Washington Park on Thursday Grizzly Bear played a terrific set. Auditions will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 at the Stained Glass Theatre night. His alternative folk style, Other highlights from the festi- (802 York Street, Newport, KY). Prepare 16 bars for a song and bring sheet music You combined with his trademark val included The Dirty Projectors must have a resume in order to audition. fiddle and whistling, provided a at Emery Theater, Dinosaur Jr. at relaxing soundtrack for the eve- Grammar’s and Unknown Mortal If you do not have a car and cannot do shows off campus, stay informed with what is ning. In the middle of his set Orchestra, who played just before going on in Xavier’s Department of Music and Theatre by liking their page on Facebook or Andrew Bird and his band went Grizzly Bear. With such a success- by joining the Xavier Players’ club page for information about student productions. unplugged, playing a nice mix of ful festival this year, one can only bluegrass sounding songs includ- expect the same for next year. ing the stellar “Give It Away” off of his latest album Break It Yourself. His whistling and voice, Stepping it up: Blue Fire Upcoming exhibitions Step Team’s barbeque on Xavier’s campus to and performance

Blue Fire Step Team is a dance group that look for: focuses on promoting diversity on cam- pus, working as one unit and one sound. On Sept. 29, they hosted the Blue Fire • The artists’ reception for the Co- Barbeque on the Xavier Yard and Husman hen Gallery’s Fotofocus Exhibitions Stage. “The purpose was to create a way will be 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the for members to get to know each other as individuals,” President Chaneesha Fant said. gallery. The large gallery presents “It also created a way for people on campus photographic portraits of 60 local to get to know the club.” An estimated 50 photographers. The reception will people attended the event. be catered by Taste of Class and is free and open to all. • The Fotofocus Panel Discussion will be 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 24 and is also open to the public. • The smaller gallery in Cohen is Newswire photos hosting an installation by Connie Sul- by Sara Beth livan, entitled Life After. Couddihy • The third floor of Gallagher Stu- dent Center hosts works by recent grads Alexa von Bargen and Emily Berg. CincinnatiThe life of an editorial intern By Rachael Harris magazine Editor-in-Chief Tess Eger, a senior journal- ments (my first two articles will It was a bright and sunny ism major at the University of be in the January 2013 issue of August day as I sipped my coffee Cincinnati and the other editorial the magazine – be sure to look from Tazza Mia in Carew Tower intern, and I have become pretty for them!). Relationships and awaited my future boss, good friends (she likes to think This internship is about more Jonah Ogles, outgoing associate we mirror Lauren and Whitney than just fact-checking. “If Everyone that I’ve met is down to earth, easy to talk editor of Cincinnati Magazine. I from The Hills) and are even go- someone wants to show up and to, friendly and fun. Not to mention hilarious – where was about to meet him for the ing to see Ingrid Michaelson in fact-check articles and leave, they else can you listen to editors discussing how a picture of first time, to get a tour of the concert together. can,” Ogles said. “But if they try a man’s hairy nipple should have been photoshopped, office in which I would work, “My favorite moment thus to get to know the staff and ask or how head editor Jay Stowe was convinced to do a fill out paperwork and grab my far was being able to shadow questions and ask to participate, photo shoot in a gorilla costume? Where else do you parking pass. Nothing to be the editor of custom publishing, they're going to have an intern- go out for a fancy taco lunch and ice cream on your nervous about, right? Still, I was at a photo shoot for Cincinnati ship experience that is unparal- first day on the job? And, although I am working in a nervous. Being hired as one of Wedding Magazine,” Eger said. leled in the city.” professional environment, no one takes their work too the two editorial interns was a “She writes the captions for the Now, I am going to tell you seriously. Everything that needs to be done gets done, big deal to me. spreads, so she needs to know why I love my job. Hopefully but work is not something to stress about. It’s a job to Luckily, I had nothing to everything the model is wear- then I can convince you to take a enjoy for the rest of your life, and that is because of the worry about. I’m not sure what ing. It was literally a girl’s dream. leap of faith and accept that in- people who make the magazine happen. exactly I was expecting – some Diamonds, wedding gowns and ternship you are nervous about. I also really appreciate that interns with the magazine crusty old man, maybe, who was Jimmy Choo shoes. Amazing.” It is worth it, I promise. are treated as equals. Ogles strives to include interns in going to lecture me on how to Now that I am halfway every aspect of the magazine experience and admits the write and how a magazine works. through my experience, I could internship program is his favorite part of his job. “First Thankfully, Jonah was young and not be happier with my decision and foremost, I like working with interns, probably be- extremely down to earth (and did to work with Cincinnati Magazine. Jonah Ogles cause I was an intern not so long ago, and I appreciated neither of those things) and the I have pitched story ideas, tran- that I had a boss who took the time to talk to me and people in our office on the sec- scribed interviews, fact checked, Associate Editor teach me throughout my experience,” Ogles said. ond floor of Carew Tower were contributed to various blogs and friendly. have received writing assign- culture shock Environment Fact checking dozens of articles has made me dis- Everyone dresses casually – Jonah called it cover new places in the city that I, as a Cincinnati na- “family reunion style” when I asked how I should tive for the past 21 years, never knew existed. It has dress – and jeans are completely acceptable. It made me become more aware of what’s around me is also a very pro-active office; people are al- and has made me want to go out and explore the ways running off to interviews or walking to places I read about. Moerlein Lager House to get grilled cheese for a review. While there isn’t any pressure to do something, the staff always expects the best of each other and the interns. If a story isn’t “I like working with up to par, it is revised and edited until it meets interns, probably their high standards. There is also a sense that because I was an the staff is there for each other, and that they are intern not so long ago friends outside of work. and I appreciated that I had a boss who took the time to talk to me and teach me throughout my Experiences experience,” Ogles While I have definitely learned a lot from my experience so far, it’s the unexpected, random moments that I love the most. said. Most recently, Tess was fact checking an article about a Northside resident who makes handmade jeans. During the course of their conversation, I hear, “did you compare your jeans to tomatoes?” Now that I have explained the reasons why I love (The answer was yes, he did, if you were wondering). Rachael Harris my job, I hope you will take the time to think about Also, remember the grilled cheese from Moerlein Lager House? that internship. Maybe you’ve already been offered That sandwich wound up split in half, placed on a scanner and Editorial Intern the job or maybe you are just starting the application scanned for a magazine picture. This was something I’d never process, but I hope you realize all the vital experience seen before, nor did I ever expect to see. It worked, although it you will gain from having an internship. My experi- did leave behind a very greasy scanner. ence with Cincinnati Magazine is something I will never Finally, the company seems to have an addiction to cupcakes. forget, not in a million years. Every week, without fail, there is a large box of cupcakes of vari- “Cincinnati Magazine has really shown me how ous flavors sitting in the kitchen, waiting to be devoured by staff a small staff can put together something amazing,” members. Now, since I am passionate about baking and have a Tess Eger Eger said. Couldn’t have said it better myself. special place in my heart for cupcakes, I love this, and I look for- ward to these cupcakes every week. Editorial Intern Rachael Harris, Editor-in-Chief- Phone: (513) 348-4992