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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. XAVIER Published by the students of Volume CIII Issue 17 Xavier University since 1915 January 17, 2018 NEWSWIRE Fiat justitia, ruat caelum xaviernewswire.com In this issue... Police chief search ends Campus News, Page 2 New chief sites building community as main goal Introducing Kanopy, a new li- brary resource known as “the BY HEATHER GAST Net ix of education” Staff Writer Xavier’s new Chief of Police has more than the tradition- al experience of serving in the military and other police depart- ments. Daniel Hect has made a career out of connecting to his communities. Hect believes that a job as a police officer isn’t confined to formalities, but efforts need to be made to engage with those you are sworn to protect. He isn’t all talk, either. Hect came to Xavier to hang out and talk to students Op-Ed, Page 7 at Coffee Emporium about their feelings toward the police de- The controversy caused by vlog- partment (XUPD) three times before he accepted the position. ger Logan Paul highlights a need What surprised Hect most about these caffeine-fueled vis- for mental health awareness its and what ultimately led him to take the job at Xavier? He was surprised that when he asked students about the perception of their police force, “There were all Photo courtesy of LinkedIn good things to say!” Daniel Hect accepted the Chief of Police position in December and comes to With Hect’s last gig at Den- Xavier from Denison University. He aims to build bonds with the community. ison University, a liberal arts In one of his past positions at dilemma; removing the blue lights college near Columbus, Hect had University of Southern Califor- was considered but ultimately re- to start building the police/com- nia in Los Angeles, his depart- jected at his last position at Deni- munity bond that he was aiming ment patrolled nearby commu- son. No decision has been reached for from the ground up. nities and took emergency calls for Xavier. At Xavier, Hect will add on to from residents, as they were able Prior to former Chief Joseph the work started by former po- to provide a quicker response Milek’s departure there were Sports, Page 8 lice chiefs. To build this bond, than the LAPD. With the proper questions involving a registry Hect plans to sit in on club meet- time and resources, Hect hopes of off-campus students’ address- The men’s basketball team ings and get to know students, as to replicate this system here in es. The idea behind the registry well as have various officers at- Cincinnati. was for XUPD to be able to alert bounced back from losing two tend campus events to maintain XUPD was put in the spotlight off-campus residents of near- high visibility. earlier this year with the crime by crime as it currently does games to beat Creighton at Hect has big dreams for XUPD. spike involving robberies at local with XU Alert Me. Additionally, home Besides maintaining a transparent, UDFs, an assault of a Xavier stu- XUPD would be more prepared visible department, he aims for dent and a homicide. As a result, to respond to calls to the ad- XUPD to be accredited by three safety was on each of the SGA dresses in the registry. organizations at the state, national Executive tickets during elections Students criticized the regis- and international levels within the in November. try, fearing that the police force next five years. Despite this sig- A highly discussed topic during would abuse the information and nificant undertaking, Hect is con- the SGA debate was the blue lights target the residences during par- fident in his new department and around campus. These blue lights ties. Hect was not familiar with hopes that these accredidations function as emergency call boxes the registry but was not averse will make XUPD an exemplary that immediately alert XUPD of- to the proposition. When he first model as a police department. ficers who can respond in less than arrived at Denison, officers would Hect maintains that XUPD a minute. Though they bring com- hide in bushes to catch students data demonstrates that Xavier fort to some, the blue lights are with open container violations, and the surrounding communi- seldom used and are staggeringly but such practices ceased under ties of Evanston and Norwood expensive. Hect is familiar with the his leadership. Overall, Hect fa- Features, Page 12 are safe. Even so, he intends to vors a more laissez-faire have dialogue with residents approach to After enjoying Monday o, about regularly pa- campus trolling surrounding polic- discover unsung Cincinnati civil neighborhoods. ing. rights hero Marian A. Spencer

Newswire photo by Sydney Sanders 2 January 17, 2018 Campus News xaviernewswire.com XU library unveils Kanopy system On-demand video resource gives millions of students access to 26,000 lms

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Greco explained that resource that is “played” four Freedom on my Mind, New searching @XU or through tion,” Kanopy offers 26,000 the demand for a more diverse times in Kanopy, granting un- Mindset about Stress, Who is the university library’s catalog. on-demand video resources collection of films was one limited viewing of the materi- Dayani Cristal? , Don’t Shout The library has received for educational institutions of the reasons Xavier decid- al for the entire year. Too Soon, Praying with Lior positive feedback from facul- around the world. The service ed to implement Kanopy this The library currently has a and Slavery by Another Name. ty and hopes to continue to has been featured in publica- spring, not only in the num- budget of $5,000 for the edu From Oct. 1, 2017, to Jan. use Kanopy as a supplement tions like The New York Times, ber of films but the genres as service. The films range from 15, 2018, there have been for educational, entertainment Business Insider and Indiewire. well. movies to documentaries, and 1,455 visits and 575 plays and lecture purposes at Xavier. Ho o ers “Teaching Kitchen” cooking classes BY BRITTANY WELLS Staff Writer Hoff Dining Commons hosted two Teaching Kitchen sessions in which chefs from the caf taught students how to make “Super Bowls” on Tuesday night. The dish was a healthy grain bowl that in- cluded ingredients like lentils and roasted vegetables. “We’re trying to edu- cate people a little bit more into their food choices,” Tim Beltin, the Production Man- ager for the caf, said. He also mentioned that grain bowls are “something that we offer a lot in the vegan and veg- etarian station, but as much as it’s gaining traction, we’re still trying to push it just to open people’s eyes to what is Newswire photo by Brittany Wells 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI&RQQH[,QVWDJUDP possible.” 7KHFDIKRVWHGWZRVHVVLRQVRIFODVVHVRQ7XHVGD\WRWHDFKVWXGHQWVKRZWRPDNHD´6XSHU%RZOµZKLFKZDVDKHDOWK\JUDLQERZOZLWKYHJHWDEOHV For first-year Daniel it. It actually tastes and feels dressing in a bowl after listen- “I absolutely love grain mons plans on having another Woods, it did just that. fresh, and you know the effort ing to a short lecture on the bowls,” first-year Maddie event at the end of this month, “Usually when I go to the that goes into it.” nutrition of the dish. Weiland said, reminiscing of as well as weekly events come vegetarian area I don’t typi- The “Super Bowl” hearty “I actually liked how he home. “A few times a week my February. cally get anything from there grain bowl recipe students got was explaining all the ingre- mom will make a grain bowl Haas said she looks forward because I don’t typically know to assemble was a corporate dients and what went into and she’ll do different kinds to future events where stu- exactly what’s in the stuff recipe from Chartwells. Stu- the bowl because I think that of rices with meats or chick- dents will have the opportuni- they make,” Woods said. “So dents mixed up ½ cup cooked helps you recreate it later on en or fish or whatever and will ty to make the ingredients. when I went to this it was nice whole grain, ½ cup cooked and I think that I would defi- just toss veggies and stuff to- For more information on to see exactly how they made lentils or beans, ½ cup sauteed nitely make this myself in my gether for a bowl and it’s de- upcoming events check out it and to hear them explain vegetables, 1 tablespoon of kitchen,” first-year Sam Haas licious.” https://www.dineoncampus. exactly how they prepared garnish and 1 tablespoon of said. The Hoff Dining Com- com/xu/. @xaviernewswire Campus News January 17, 2018 3 An interview with Tweets new SGA executives of the BY SOONDOS MULLA- OSSMAN So we were pretty nervous, or a close ear with them, we get Copy Editor at least I was, because we both so many meetings with them, The Newswire sat down don’t have Senate experience, we have a great opportunity with SGA executives Presi- so this is all new to us as well. to actually make sure that the Week dent Johnny Srsich and Vice So we were pretty nervous student solution is taken into President Cole Stautberg going in, but we did a lot of consideration strongly (and) to review their first week as preparation work and knew is shown as a viable solution SGA executives. Vice Presi- our stuff very well and gave that’s not just come up with dent Brianna Boyce was un- reports very well, so I think willy-nilly...We take our job available at the time of the it went well. Obviously there seriously, and we put in the interview. The following is an are things that could’ve gone research and the time to make edited transcript. better, but I think it went well sure that what we propose to and we actually did some real them is something that will What are your priorities Senate stuff like voting and actually benefit the school in this semester? appointing someone. So it was the long run. a really good feeling and kind Stautberg: There are two Cole Stautberg, Vice of relieving. new Senate reports during President: Right now it’s our first meeting. Our new kind of tasky things. One of Do you have any embar- senator, Matt Miller, has a the biggest things we’re doing rassing moments to speak really cool idea — he wants is the student activities bud- of yet? to engage Xavier students in get. We’re managing that. We tutoring high school STEM are allocating funds to differ- Srsich: Not being here, you students. He had a really cool ent organizations. know, the first couple days. program in Indiana where Johnny Srsich, President: It’s not embarrassing, but it they got tutoring resources And also, the overall budget was weird being in Israel for from college students and he for all the clubs. We’re also the start of our term. At the wants to transfer that over to meeting with a lot of the ad- end of winter break is when Cincinnati and get that start- ministrators right now, just a lot of the planning hap- ed here, so that was really to let them put a face to the pens, so it was weird texting cool. And then Senator Katy names, see where their prior- and emailing Cole and Bri to Schuller wants to start work- ities are, what we can do as see what was going on. And ing on our university (in terms students to make sure that being away from everything of) sustainability. She wants to the priorities are still aligned was just weird, but I think it’s get rid of the use of straws, with the students rather than going well. I still haven’t had because they’re really waste- anything else. Hopefully soon a meeting yet, which is weird. ful, and so she’s really enthu- we can get started on projects I didn’t miss a Senate meeting siastic about that. So we’re from our platform. I know in the past two years. So it’s excited that they’re working Bri and I have been talking to weird not being at the first really hard and already get- people about the food options one that I was really supposed ting engaged and involved in over break. That’s still in the to be at. There were so many the process. works. I’m meeting with Jude of us gone. (Kiah) on Friday, and then Any final thoughts? hopefully the sexual assault Are there any individu- hotline — I want to get start- al senator projects or JBC Srsich: Club Day is (today), ed on that as soon as possible specific projects that have but I think the biggest thing is at least. already begun? that students should still look Stautberg: And then an- to get involved if they want other thing we’re working on Srsich: So a lot of the re- to. Clubs don’t close after club is getting senate started. We turning senators, especially day, so I think just having a didn’t have everyone on Senate Ryan Kambich with academ- push to check out OrgSync... because they were on the Isra- ic affairs, their projects rolled The best way to make a change el trip last week, and this week over from last semester to this at the school is be involved in we didn’t have a Senate meet- semester. So it’s good that we what you’re passionate about ing, so next week we should had the amount of returners because there are other stu- have a full Senate. We’re kind that we did (because) they’re dents you can bounce ideas of working with everyone to the ones that really have to off of. So go on OrgSync, ask teach the new senators how start the semester off with around, (and) if you want to everything works, and we’re projects so that other sena- make a club, make a club. If getting committees lined up, tors know what it looks like, you want to do something, do and they’re getting started on what the protocol is, kinda it. That’s what club day is all Senate projects and different get ideas flowing. So they’ve about, and that’s what I think things. And they’re bringing had projects going on for the Xavier does a great job with... those to the table, and they’re past couple months. I don’t We have over 114 clubs that coming to us to get some re- know what the status is be- people can join, and not a lot sources and see what they cause I wasn’t at the meeting of schools offer that, especial- should do next. So it’s nice, and neither (were) a couple ly with the size that we are. So it’s been a good process so far, of committee chairs. For us, really just to get out there and it’s going well. it’s just been conversations find something new to do, just at this point. Nothing’s been to continue making Xavier a Before actually getting pen to paper, nothing’s been better place. started, were you nervous? finalized at this point. I would Stautberg: I’d say just feel Did you experience any dif- say we’ve started on quite a free to stop by and meet us ficulties at first? bit of our platform just be- and see kind of who we are cause of conversations. The (because) we’d love to meet Stautberg: It started last biggest thing with SGA is let- everyone and see anything semester, really. So we started ting the administrators know they want to see changed in meeting with a few administra- what the issues are and let- the university or what they tors towards the end of the fall ting them know that students want to see done, and we’d semester, and then we came are working on bringing a love to help them if they want into break. Johnny was in Isra- solution to the table. Often- to get something done. el, so Bri and I were going to times, it might not be picked, Srsich: Our door will be lead the first Senate meeting. but the fact that we get such open. Confederate statues debate rages

4 January 17, 2018 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com H&M responds to outrage over ad Protests lead to a temporary closing of all 17 store locations in South Africa

Photo courtesy of Twitter An H&M store in South Africa was left in shambles following protests in Johannesburg and Boksburg. The protests were organized by the Economic Freedom Fighters, a South African political party, as a response to controversy with the clothing retailer’s choice to post an ad which featured a Black child wearing a hoodie that read “Coolest monkey in the jungle.”

BY KEVIN THOMAS vestigate why this happened do with the sweatshirt design. in South Africa. None of our all these stores and give their Campus News Editor to prevent this type of mis- “In the moment of people staff or customers have been official response of ‘we stand Swedish clothing retailer take from happening again.” being upset about an issue, injured. We continue to mon- against racism,’ but then un- H&M closed all of its stores There has been public out- usually our reaction is to want itor the situation closely and derneath nothing’s going to in South Africa on Saturday, cry around the world, includ- to strike quickly, and protests will open the stores as soon as change,” Parker said. “If they following controversy re- ing several celebrities such tend to lend themself to that,” the situation is safe again.” want the appropriate response, garding an ad portraying a as The Weeknd and G-Eazy Smith said. “Not every protest There are 17 locations the appropriate response to Black child in a hoodie bear- cutting ties with the brand. goes to this sort of extreme.” across the country. me would be that whole mar- ing the phrase “Coolest mon- In South Africa, people have Julius Sello Malema, leader “This incident is acciden- keting team or whoever was key in the jungle.” taken their objections to the of the EFF responded to crit- tal in nature, but this doesn’t responsible, they’re fired.” The ad appeared only on street. icisms in a Jan. 13 tweet. mean we don’t take it extreme- Parker also expressed un- the British version of the on- Over the weekend, two “We will never be told ly seriously or understand the certainty about how people line store and brought imme- H&M stores in Johannesburg by any fool on how to fight upset and discomfort it has expressing outrage now will diate controversy because of and Boksburg were torn apart, against our oppression par- caused,” a representative of act in the future. the history of “monkey” be- with clothing thrown on the ticularly those who have nev- the company told INSIDER. “A lot of people don’t think ing used as a derogatory slur ground and mannequins de- er been at the picket lines. “We have taken down the im- about where they’re spend- to refer to people of African stroyed following protests There’s no formula on how age and we have removed the ing their money,” Parker said. descent. planned by the Economic you should fight the op- garment in question from sale. “(The outrage) may just stick “To have anything with a Freedom Fighters (EFF), a pressor, expect more action It will be recycled. We will to H&M and then may just Black person, and in this par- South African political party. against all racists, individually now be doing everything we blow over because they’re ticular case, a Black kid, and Smith explained that South and collectively this year.” possibly can to prevent this cheap, they’re affordable, even a saying around a monkey is Africa as a nation has a long H&M South Africa released from happening again in the though they’ve done this hei- problematic historically,” Dr. history of dealing with racial a statement on Saturday, say- future.” nous thing. The narrative Taj Smith, director of the issues and that the extreme ing, “What matters most to us Senior PPP major Adrian will turn into ‘Well, everyone Center for Diversity and In- reaction could be linked to the is the safety of our employ- Parker is not satisfied with makes mistakes.’ At the end of clusion, said. “We know that history of Apartheid, which ees and customers. We have H&M’s response. the day, we need clothes, which that representation has always legally separated Black South temporarily closed our stores “I think H&M will close we can get for cheap at H&M.” been there throughout his- Africans from White South tory. It has a lot of negative Africans. connotations.” “I imagine there’s some- H&M apologized shortly thing deeper to (the issue) that after people began speaking led to this grade of frustra- Want to write for an out, saying in a tweet on Jan. tion (in South Africa),” Smith 9, “We understand that many said. “I don’t think if we people are upset about the didn’t have the history of rac- image of the children’s hood- ism and Apartheid there that award-winning publication? ie. We, who work at H&M, there would be this strong of can only agree. We’re deep- a reaction. I think it’s just the ly sorry that the picture was icing on the cake, one thing ‘Cause we won some awards. taken, and we also regret the on top of another thing that actual print. Therefore, we’ve makes people tired of facing And we really need writers. not only removed the image injustice.” from our channels, but also Some have been critical the garment from our product of the protests by the EFF, offering. It’s obvious that our claiming that the people who (Please write for U.S. & World. I have no one since Savin left) routines haven’t been followed will primarily be affected by properly. This is without any the demonstrations are em- (Also, Campus News. We kinda just need people all-around) doubt. We’ll thoroughly in- ployees who had nothing to Confederate statues debate rages

@xaviernewswire U.S. & World News January 17, 2018 5 Subpoena sni s for ‘Sloppy Steve’ Special counsel Robert Mueller calls the former White House adviser to court

BY RILEY HEAD Arts & Entertainment Editor Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was subpoenaed by special counsel Robert Mueller on Tuesday. Bannon is expected to tes- tify before a grand jury. This is the first time Mueller has used a grand jury subpoena to get information from a former inner-circle member of Pres- ident Donald Trump in the special investigation, accord- ing to The New York Times. The committee spearhead- ed by Mueller was formed to investigate possible Russian interference as well as col- lusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election season. It has been operating since May of 2017 when the Justice De- partment appointed former FBI Director Mueller to lead the investigation. Photo courtesy of Evan Vucci Some believe that the offi- Steve Bannon, former executive chairman of Brietbart News and former White House Chief Strategist, was subpoenaed by Robert Mueller as a part cial subpoena is simply a bar- of the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign team and Russia. Bannon served for seven months in his political position. gaining tool to get Bannon to on between (the Trump team) Wolff’s controversial new calls this exchange “treason- Trump has also publicly talk, as reported by CNN. It is and Russia, I don’t think it book, Fire and Fury: Inside the ous” and “unpatriotic.” threatened to sue Bannon for rumored that the counsel will was the deciding factor in the Trump White House, according Bannon has since apolo- defamation for his comments use this subpoena as a nego- final vote,” junior criminal to The New York Times. He gized for speaking out against in Fire and Fury. tiation tool to have Bannon justice major Mike Best said. is quoted as saying a meet- the Trump administration, Mueller was appointed af- questioned in a less formal “It’s been a year-long smear ing between Donald Trump, but the President has cut ties ter Trump fired FBI Director setting. Up to this point, he campaign that has showed Jr., Jared Kushner and for- with his former chief strate- James Comey. Trump faced has been uncooperative with nothing in return, and I be- mer campaign chairman Paul gist. much political backlash for investigative efforts, citing ex- lieve it’s a huge waste of time Manafort occurred during Trump has since been Comey’s firing as the FBI’s ecutive privilege and refusing and money.” which they promised negative quoted as saying Bannon has investigation of contact be- to make any comment. The subpoena came after information on then-Pres- “lost his mind” and even gave tween the Trump campaign “Although I may think that some of Bannon’s comments idential candidate Hillary him the nickname of “Sloppy and Russian officials was gain- something might have gone were released in Michael Clinton. In the book, Bannon Steve.” ing traction at the time.

Here’s a list of events that are happening this week Week in review to continue the conversation about race and inequality. What you may have missed Wednesday, Jan. 17 ‡ Health Canada issued a violates the officer’s civil ‡ Montessori Lab Recites warning reminding peo- rights (Jan. 15). King, at multiple loca- ple to not consume laun- tions from 11 a.m. until dry pods following recent ‡ The first movie shown in 1 p.m. Internet memes about Saudi Arabia in 35 years ‡ Courageous Conversa- eating them (Jan. 10). was The Emoji Movie. The tions, in the Center for nation had a long stand- Diversity and Inclusion ‡ A teenager in Waco, ing ban on movie theaters from 1:30-3 p.m. Texas, was robbed at which has finally been put ‡ An Outrage: Legacy of gunpoint by a fellow to an end. Captain Under- Lynching, in the Arrupe teenager whom he was pants: The First Epic Mov- Overlook from 6-8 p.m. planning on robbing ie was the second movie Thursday, Jan. 18 (Jan. 11). publically seen (Jan. 15). ‡ Wall of Expression, in Gallagher Student Cen- ‡ The New York Police De- ‡ A British man was not al- ter from 11 a.m. until partment Union is suing lowed to board two flights 2:30 p.m. Mayor Bill De Blasio in because he was wearing ‡ Re-Imagining Gentrifi- an attempt to stop the 10 layers of clothing to cation, in the Center for Photo courtesy of Biography.com release of any body cam- avoid paying luggage fees Innovation from 5:30- era footage, saying that it (Jan. 16). “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light 7:30 p.m. can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only ‡ Karaoke: Songs of Resis- tance, in Gallagher Atri- love can do that.” um starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 ‡ What is Oppression & Remembering Dr. King Liberation?, in Conaton Learning Center room Monday, Jan. 15, was the legacy of Dr. King than the 406 from 10 a.m. until birthday of Rev. Martin Lu- “I have a dream” speech that 12 p.m. ther King, Jr. We celebrated so many know, or the “Letter ‡ White Anti-Racist Work- the life and memory of this from a Birmingham jail” that shop, in Gallagher Stu- man who was murdered in almost everyone has read in a dent Center room 214 the pursuit of freedom from class at some point. from 1-3 p.m. oppression for all people by There is also a great deal not having any classes, but more work to be done for Calender courtesy of the Cen- there is much more to the equality and racial justice. ter for Diversity and Inclusion Photo courtesy of coloradopotguide.com Health Canada issued a warning to not consume laundry pods. 6 January 17, 2018 Opinions & Editorials xaviernewswire.com A disingenuous year for elections The beginning of 2018 In some ways, the ideologi- contention and relegation to While voter ID laws do voke real change in their par- marks the start of another cal bluster of the next year al- the political ash heap of his- nothing to mitigate nonexis- tisan constituencies. arduous national campaign ready feels disingenuous giv- tory. tent voter fraud, they do have 2018, I fear, will serve as season. This November, the en the detached circumstances Our election system’s in- the curious effect of decreasing yet another example of bro- entire House of Representa- we find ourselves in. As ever, sistence on private patronage Black and minority voter turn- ken democratic action in our tives, along with a third of antidemocratic powers will be ensures that candidates favor- out. As countless studies and country. There is energy and the Senate, 36 governors and out in force, chief among them able to the wealthy, to those testimonials have demonstrat- excitement in this year’s mid- countless state and local of- runaway campaign contribu- who can afford the luxury ed, these voters are less likely term – the American public is fices and ballot initiatives will tions, voter suppression laws of buying politicians, are the to have the necessary forms of galvanized by the past year of come under our collective re- and partisan gerrymandering. ones most likely to make it to state ID required by such laws horror show politics. view for a new mandate. This Each will serve to smother the office next January. The elec- and so are disincentivized to Unfortunately, powerful should be an exciting time for democratic voices of the pub- toral power of money draws turn out to vote. Voter ID laws measures to dampen the dem- our democratic society. In just lic this November, frustrating a deep and troubling rift be- amount to our generation’s ocratic roar exist and will 11 months, the American tween those few individuals poll taxes and literacy tests of foreseeably continue to make we, the people, As ever, anti- citizenry along capable of influencing elec- old – a legalized way to disen- a mockery of good faith elec- will gather to democratic pow- class, race and tions and policy matters, and franchise the American public tions going forward. make our voic- party lines. the rest of the electoral body. along racial lines and stifle the es heard in the ers will be out First, wildly Second, voter suppression democratic voice. offices that in force, chief reckless cam- laws seek to disadvantage Finally, partisan redistrict- will steer the paign contri- the minority vote and there- ing (gerrymandering) enfee- direction of among them butions will tip by muffle our nation’s dem- bles the act of voting across our society’s runaway cam- the scales in ocratic voice. Voter ID laws the nation. By allowing for public life. paign contri- countless rac- have become all the rage in the partisan drawing of elec- And yet, es during the the past few years. Especially toral districts on the federal the promise butions, voter upcoming year. in the South, policies aimed at and state level, we have in ef- of the 2018 suppression laws Especially in tackling the spectre of “voter fect allowed politicians to pick election feels primary elec- fraud” will be in full effect this their constituencies, ensuring somewhat hol- and partisan tions, where November. they represent districts ami- Ryan Kambich is a ju- low. As with gerrymandering. campaigns are This strike at a “bogey- cable to their views and hos- nior Philosophy, Politics so many elec- young with man” is laughable consider- tile to those of opponents. and the Public and eco- tion cycles in tight budgets, ing just 0.000002% of ballots The result is a drastic loss nomics double major. He recent years, the powers that a big donation by a wealthy (four in total) were proven of competitiveness in elec- is a copy editor for the be now more than ever seem backer or support from a to be fraudulent during the tions. What’s more, the votes Newswire from Deer- unreachable, impossibly dis- large Political Action Com- whole of the 2016 election, of citizens in specially drawn field, Ill. tant from the democratic voic- mittee (PAC) could mean the according to a report by the districts become diluted and es of the people. difference between legitimate Washington Post. disconnected, unable to pro- Why one smoker is happy ashtrays are disappearing Last month during finals day as the ones outside of er reason I could use to justify it’s not what the majority do. how to cope with their anxiety week, the handful of ashtrays GSC. As a smoker, I’m a bit this addicting thing. The lon- Seeing fewer people partake correctly. located outside Gallagher relieved. ger I’ve smoked, the more I’ve in the same risky behaviors While taking away ash- Student Center (GSC) were If you know me at all, you resented cigarettes. makes it hard- trays is a small unexpectedly removed and know I have a full love/hate Despite this, I have con- er to justify it By removing the step toward replaced with a “No Smoking” relationship with cigarettes. tinued to fuel my love/hate to oneself. By reducing the sign. This was met by a uni- If you don’t know me, you’ve for cigarettes for nearly three removing the ashtrays with- smoking popu- versal shrug, as the majority most likely given me the side- years as I didn’t know any- ashtrays with- out forewarning, lation, it’s not of students at Xavier are not eye while I was smoking next thing better to combat my out forewarn- Xavier silently enough to com- affected by this small push to the library (for that I am stress and anxiety. ing, Xavier said to all smok- bat the stress- toward a possibly smoke-free sorry). The removal of Xavier’s silently said ors that keep campus in Xavier’s future. I started smoking as a ashtrays (and the false sense to all smok- ers on campus students smok- The GSC ashtrays disap- freshman at Xavier to com- of tolerance the campus had ers on campus that supporting ers or smok- pearing was not necessarily bat the newfound stresses I toward cigarettes) is bitter- that support- their habit is no ing in the first shocking; the faced as a col- sweet, but I don’t see it too ing their habit longer a priori- place. There lack of notice lege kid. It was negatively. If anything, it’s is no longer will always be before they never really helpful because I’m forced to a priority. It smokers among were removed, about impress- smoke less when I’m on cam- was a necessary wake-up call our students and faculty, so however, was. ing people; it’s pus. that my addiction to cigarettes taking away the majority of Ashtrays not 1954, and To go full communication isn’t considerate of others, is the ashtrays really just takes across cam- smoking ciga- studies major, there are im- bad for my health and is just away a place to set your butt. pus (specifi- rettes is gen- plicit (seeing what others are nasty. Even then, it’s a step in the cally outside erally frowned doing to see what’s accept- Smoking is a simple yet right direction for Xavier. Smith Hall, Toni Carlotta is a upon. For me, able) and explicit (actually complicated issue. Blindly de- Hopefully other smokers Fenwick Place junior commuincations it was a way written and enforced rules) manding people to “just stop” will use this as an opportuni- and the Cona- major and staff writer to spend a few norms throughout cultures. is not good enough. There will ty to cut back on smoking, at ton Learning for the Newswire from minutes out of At Xavier, cigarettes are not always be at least one group least when they are on cam- Commons) Cincinnati. my own head, necessarily banned, but seeing that smokes on the Brockman pus. were abruptly meet new peo- groups of regular smokers stoop every night because we From, a resentful smoker taken the same ple or any oth- across campus is rare because are not helping students learn with Lupus.

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Arts & Entertainment *The Newswire has made Editor Copy Editors Business & Advertising Advertising the decision to stray from Riley Head Sylvia Chemweno, Alan Manager Inquiries about advertising the AP Style Guide when Gonzalez, Ryan Kambich, Kate Sanders should be directed to the printing the words White Campus News Editors Thom Koester, Maddy Lan- business and advertising and Black in reference to Hannah Paige Michels caster, Simone Ordoñez Adviser manager, Kate Sanders, at groups of people. We have Kevin Thomas and Hannah Schulz John Stowell 513-745-3561. decided to capitalize both. @xaviernewswire Opinions & Editorials January 17, 2018 7 God broke an unbroken silence I am a big fan of silent re- through the world saying we things, guiding them, teach- ferently to certain people. It other developmental disabili- treats. You cannot run away wish we didn’t have to go to a ing them, and most impor- doesn’t care about where you ties. God sees value in all of from yourself, your fears or certain class, wishing the one tantly, loving them. It is from have come from or what you these people and loves each your insecurities. Yet, despite annoying person who remains this love that each person was have done. It simply wants person affected by them, not the terrifying prospect of fac- a part of our life would just made. No one was asked to do you to live and know how in spite of these things but ing these things head on, at go away or wishing that a cer- anything to be given this gift. loved and appreciated you are. rather because of them. Each the same time it is impossible tain individual wouldn’t write I am aware that this comes In addition, everything can be thing and person in the world to run away from the unre- pretentious theological op-eds off as incredibly naive. What viewed through a positive lens was made the way it was be- lenting love that completely in the Newswire. Yet, with re- about those whose parents if you only try. If it starts cause it is the way that God surrounds you. For this rea- gard to the first two (the jury don’t love them? What about raining while you are walking wanted it to be. son, infinity seems to be loud- is still out on the last one), those who have been born to class, rejoice that you can For it was he who came in est in the silence. Obviously, we find a way to overlook the into homes with dysfunction, feel the water hit your face. If the beginning, created some- this sounds con- beauty that mental illness, addiction and you are in that annoying class, thing from nothing and broke tradictory. How Yet, despite our comes from abuse? All in all, how could think about how that instruc- an unbroken silence. Ad Ma- is it possible actions, at the being in these God remain loving and let bad tor is spending their time try- jorem Dei Gloriam. that anything situations. things happen to people who ing to help you. If you see that could be loud in end of the day, I am just don’t deserve it? However, an annoying person, ask yourself silence? there is value to as guilty as important follow-up question what part of them is beautiful In many everything under anyone of might be “Why would God let and worth celebrating. ways, every overlooking the worst thing happen to the We may never know the an- one of us re- the sun that ex- the value of best person?” That person, swer as to why all things exist mains like fish ists, because God things in the to me, is Jesus Christ, who the way they do, but we can swimming con- is in all things... world. I have preached about God’s uncon- at least believe that they ex- stantly, with- treated people ditional, unrelenting love. He ist to be appreciated the way out stopping to without con- gave up his life to demonstrate they are. Yes, there are gifts Alex Hale is a senior realize that water surrounds sidering the fact that they are the depth of God’s love. It in being born different. God Philosophy, Politics and us everywhere we look. In each surrounded by love. Yet, wasn’t easy, and it caused un- doesn’t hate the LGBTQ com- the Public major. He this same way, the love that despite our actions, at the end imaginable pain, humiliation munity or transgender people. is a staff writer for the we have been given seems to of the day, there is value to and abandonment. Yet, it was God didn’t make a mistake Newswire from Detroit. be somehow unseen through- everything under the sun that worth it. when it comes to those with out our lives. We move along exists, because God is in all This love does not give dif- autism spectrum disorder or Mental health awareness must be discussed more The tweet read: “Logan Dec. 31 Paul released a vlog and numerous news outlets that depicting a dead body in a ing that a larger population, Paul should probably just titled “We Found a Dead about the lack of respect that notorious suicide forest in or- one to which Paul obviously kill himself.” Not only was I Body in the Japanese Suicide the group had for the victim der to gain millions of views belongs, is also culpable for annoyed with the blunt and Forest...” The video showed and the victim’s family. He has is not mental belittling the crude announcement made Paul and a few friends explor- released two apologies since health aware- ...although his importance of by an anonymous Twitter ing the infamous Japanese the event, one in the form of ness, nor is an actions most mental health. account, but I was also sad- forest where is home to hun- a written apology and one in apology given likely wouldn’t I first learned ly used to seeing this kind dreds of suicides occur every the form of a video. None- only after mil- be repeated now, about the vid- of disgust about celebrities, year. What many thought theless, Paul has not been left lions of people who’s to say that eo because especially from anonymous to be just clickbait with his off the hook for his actions as call you out on if he didn’t go someone else users. After reading three or shocking video title turned he has been demoted on You- your poor deci- was telling four hate comments about out to be the truth. Paul and Tube, losing his preferred sta- sion. Without into that forest Paul to kill the YouTuber, I decided to his crew discovered the body tus and most associations that attempting to with a camera himself; hyp- do some research about the of a man who had taken his he has with the company. discredit the ÀUVWVRPHRQH ocritical com- intense shaming. Initially, I life in the forest just hours be- The harrowing images of organizations else wouldn’t ments about just wanted to be up to date fore the video was filmed. De- the suicide should have been and individuals have? mental health with the latest spite the trag- a turning point for Paul. that have made awareness are social media edy that they The second that he realized improvements in the field of just as bad as what Paul did. drama, but as came across, there was an actual victim in mental health in recent years Making a joke about wanting soon as I was, I the vloggers the forest, Paul and his crew throughout the world, or to kill yourself because of wished I hadn’t relentlessly should have turned off the even on campus here at Xavi- your homework is only add- stumbled upon chronicled the camera and called for help. er, mental health is generally ing to the problem surround- the disturbing body discov- This was sadly not the case, vastly overlooked. Paul is a ing Paul’s video. The outrage images from ered, even go- and the audacity that these perfect demonstration of this. that sprouted from the video Paul’s video. ing so far as 20-something-year-olds had Logan Paul did something is a positive step toward sui- Anyone to closely film to publicly display the painful disgusting for his YouTube cide awareness, but the fact with social Sydney Sanders is a the unknown effect of mental illness with- channel, and although his ac- that a disturbing video made media is most sophomore Philosophy, Pol- victim and cir- out regard for the victim or tions most likely wouldn’t be society recognize that is a likely aware itics and the Public major cle the scene his loved ones is the most dis- repeated now, who’s to say sad realization. Logan Paul is of the events and the Head Photo Edi- with little to turbing part of Paul’s video. that if he didn’t go into that undoubtedly to blame for his surrounding tor for the Newswire from no panic about In an apology video, Paul forest with a camera first, actions, but until everyone the vlogger, Cincinnati. the situation. discussed mental health someone else wouldn’t have? starts taking mental health but in case Paul has awareness and his regret for I am in no way trying to ex- awareness seriously, you you missed it, since received the initial video. The issue cuse his actions or defend the could be playing a part in this here’s what happened. On backlash from social media with his apology, however, is video, but instead I am claim- issue, too. 8 January 17, 2018 Sports @NewswireSports Xavier downs Creighton at Cintas

BY LUKE FELICIANO and four rebounds. Senior Sports Editor guard J.P. Macura was a jack- After two consecutive loss- of-all-trades with 10 points, es in Big East play, the Xavier five rebounds and four assists. Musketeers looked to bounce Mack was pleased with the back against the No. 25 performance of his Xavier ranked Creighton Blue Jays. team and said, “I thought our Xavier dominated Creighton effort was remarkable today, in a decisive 92-70 victory. and we just got to figure out With the win, head coach a way to bottle that up and Chris Mack tied former Xavi- bring it every single night. er head coach Pete Gillen for “It just started with our the most all-time victories defensive effort. It was real- with 202 wins. ly good, and it was where it The energy swirled around needed to be. And I thought Cintas Center as Xavier har- because of that, our offense nessed the home crowd’s ex- was quicker, smarter. It was citement. The student section better, more connected.” provided a jolt to the atmo- Newswire photo by Sydney Sanders Mack also spoke about his sphere of the arena in the respect for the Creighton bas- Freshman forward Naji Marshall was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for his 10-point first home game after winter performance on Saturday against Creighton. Last week, he also scored 13 points in the loss to Villanova. ketball program, saying, “It’s break. a really good team that we The Musketeers broke out two assists. sive…and I just have to keep Big East Freshman of the beat, one of the best offensive their throwback uniforms, Junior forward Kaiser building on that.” Week on Monday. teams in the country. A team coined the “Running Man” Gates came off the bench and Freshman forward Naji Senior graduate transfer that really spreads you from jerseys, for Saturday after- provided a spark on offense Marshall, who started just his Kerem Kanter, who also start- the three-point line at every noon’s tilt against Creighton, with 16 of his own points second game of the season, ed on Saturday, was a force in position.” and they certainly played like while going 5-7 from beyond contributed 10 points, three the paint with 12 points and Xavier now moves to 4-2 a classic Xavier team. the arc. He grabbed seven re- rebounds and an assist. eight rebounds. Saturday’s in conference play and 16-3 Xavier’s top scorer, senior bounds, with two of those be- “When our defensive in- game marks Kanter’s third overall. guard Trevon Bluiett, was ing offensive boards. tensity is good and we play consecutive double-digit Its next contest is tonight sensational in the win, drop- “I think it was a great win hard on the defensive end showing in the early part of at Cintas Center, when the ping a team-high 24 points for us,” Gates said after the and rebound…it just makes Big East action. Musketeers look to win their with 15 of them coming from game. “I just wanted to come it easier on the offensive end,” Senior forward Sean second straight home game three-pointers. He also tallied out here and play hard…I Marshall commented after O’Mara went 5-6 from the against St. John’s. Tipoff is five rebounds and dished out was a little bit more aggres- the game. He was named the floor and tacked on 12 points slated for 8:30 p.m. Women’s team youth-laden Track opens 2018 BY COLIN COOPER lan Daniels also placed 15th Staff Writer in the 800-meter run with a The 2018 season began time of 2:00.41. this past weekend for the Freshman Luke English Xavier track and field teams. rounded out Xavier’s top Xavier opened the new year male runners for the weekend at the Kentucky Invitation- with a 20th place finish in the al at the University of Ken- 400-meter dash with a time tucky in Lexington, Ky. of 50.98. Coming into the event, the On the women’s side, they team was prepared to go up were faced with tougher com- against tough competition. petition. Senior Sarah Clark Schools such as Ohio State, put up the best performance University of Cincinnati, for the team with a 17th-place Louisville and Indiana were finish in the 800-meter run just a few of the teams Xavier with a time of 2:22.13. was up against. Senior Allison Sinning While facing off against placed 26th in the 3,000-me- Photo courtesy of Doug Cochran these teams posed a great ter run with a time of Forward A’riana Gray is a standout freshman for the Xavier women’s basketball team. She currently leads the challenge, it also gave the 10:18.23. Junior Kara Rob- team in rebounding with 5.7 rebounds per game. Xavier has the most freshmen on its roster in the Big East. squad a chance to gain expe- inson also placed 26th in the rience for upcoming events. 60-meter hurdles with a time BY PAUL FRITSCHNER start the month of February. Xavier was picked to fin- The men were able to se- of 9.25. Staff Writer Imani Partlow, who was ish 10th in the Big East, and cure three top-20 finishes. Ju- The Musketeers look to There have been some out for an extended period of even though it currently sits nior Grayson Jenkins was one build on these performances growing pains for the wom- time with an injury, leads the in ninth, there is reason to of the top finishers, placing at their next meet, the Glad- en’s basketball team this sea- team at nearly 11 points per look to the horizon for posi- 15th in the one-mile run with stein Invitational, on Jan. 19- son, but there are reasons to game, and A’riana Gray is the tive outcomes. a time of 4:21.62. Senior No- 20 in Bloomington, Ind. be optimistic as the squad team’s leading rebounder at First, consider that statis- continues with conference 5.7 rebounds per game. tic about the number of min- play. Xavier relies heavily on utes underclassmen are earn- After finishing with a solid the distance jumper, as 143 ing. That kind of consistency record of 7-4 in the non-con- of their 385 made field goals will allow head coach Brian ference schedule, the Muske- have come from beyond the Neal to work with the same teers opened Big East play arc. They shoot the three-ball group of players for the next with a decisive 69-62 victory well, at a 34 percent clip. couple of years as he contin- over Butler on a nationally Only Villanova has more ues to implement his system televised game before New underclassmen, 10, than the and build the program. Years. 2018 has been a strug- Musketeers do at nine. Ad- One of those freshmen, gle for a team that is extreme- ditionally, Xavier’s roster Jordyn Dawson, was the 2016 ly young, having not yet won features six true freshmen, West Virginia Gatorade Play- a game since the calendar which is the most in the con- er of the Year in high school. flipped. ference. The results may not be show- Sunday’s loss to Marquette Prior to their most recent ing yet, but there is plenty to in Milwaukee was the last game against Marquette, come as this program evolves. travel experience for Xavier those underclassmen have The women’s team plays for the next few weeks, as the played more than 60 percent next on Friday at Cintas Cen- Photo courtesy of goxavier.com team will stay in Cincinnati of the team’s available min- ter against the Providence Senior Allison Sinning placed 26th in the the 3000-meter run with a time until it goes to Seton Hall to utes this season. Friars. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. of 10:18:23 at the Kentucky Invitational in Lexington, Ky. last weekend. @xaviernewswire Sports January 17, 2018 9 NBA mid-year benchmark report Analysis: Cavaliers, Warriors gured to be the top two league contenders

BY DONNIE MENKE there, the Warriors will likely the NBA. Staff Writer have to deal with the Hous- Rookie OG Anunoby has A little over halfway ton Rockets. The Rockets, been another key to the Rap- through the regular season, currently the second seed in tors success, allowing for ver- title contenders are beginning the Western Conference, have satility and floor spacing they to truly separate themselves the second-best offense in the did not previously posses. from everyone else. NBA but rank only 14th on The Cavaliers are still a While the Golden State the defensive side. top five offense in the league, Warriors and Cleveland Cav- Right now, Houston poses while the defense has some- aliers remain the favorites to the biggest threat to Golden how gotten worse this year. make the NBA Finals, other State in the conference, in part Cleveland ranks next-to-last teams are showing they have because of the improvements on the defensive end of the the capability to knock them caused by the arrival of Chris floor, better than only the Sac- out of the playoffs. Paul. He offers the Rockets ramento Kings, who have the The Boston Celtics trail the ability to give James Hard- fewest wins. only the Warriors in wins this en breaks and more defensive The Cavs still have LeBron season and are on pace to win prowess. James, arguably the great- 63 games. This would be their The San Antonio Spurs est player of all time, having highest win tally since the Photo courtesy of lifemagazineus.com pose a threat as well, once star arguably his best season ever. 2008-09 season, when they Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is having one of his best seasons yet while averaging 27.3 points, eight rebounds and eight assists per game. Kawhi Leonard gets healthy. However, this is not the same won 62 games. Considered an all-time great team that blitzed the Eastern The team is led by newly keep winning despite the loss three players scoring at least defender, he’ll provide a boost Conference in each of the last acquired point guard Kyrie of Gordon Hayward. 20 points per game. Steph to team that already ranks three seasons. Irving and veteran big man The emergence of rookie Curry is leading the team second on defense. Irving is in Boston, and Al Horford. Irving, who was Jayson Tatum has also helped, with 27.6. Kevin Durant, who In the Eastern Conference, his impact on the team hasn’t traded to Boston in the sum- as his defensive versatility and is also a leading candidate for the Toronto Raptors seem to been replicated yet. Wheth- mer, leads the team in scoring offensive polish give the Celt- Defensive Player of the Year, have made the necessary ad- er it can retain its conference at 24.0 points per game. ics a valuable weapon. has 26.4 points per game. Klay justments to truly compete championship or not, the Cav- Horford leads the team in The Warriors are still the Thompson has 20.5 on top of for a championship. Toronto’s aliers are still a good bet to rebounds, assists and blocks favorites to win the NBA fi- being a top defender for his offense is much more efficient win again because of James. while also anchoring the nals, even after getting off to position. and, as a result, ranks fourth Some other teams may still team’s defense, which ranks a relatively slow start. They Throw in jack-of-all-trades in the NBA. emerge as true contenders. first in the NBA. currently rank as the best of- Draymond Green and rookie The Raptors, along with Right now, these six teams The defensive turnaround fensive team in the NBA along Jordan Bell, and the Warriors the Warriors, are one of two have the best chances of win- from last season, when it with being the fourth best de- seem set to cruise to the West- teams to rank in the top five in ning it all, each for different ranked 12th is the main rea- fensive squad. ern Conference Finals. both offense and defense. The reasons. It could be a tight son Boston has been able to Golden State currently has However, once they get Raptors’ defense ranks fifth in race. NFL Divisional Playo pandemonium Sports And then there were four: Vikings vs. Eagles, Pats vs. Jaguars BY JACK DUNN trol in the first half, going up Banter Staff Writer 17-0 by halftime. Then, Super Bowl XLIV The NFL Conference MVP Drew Brees started to Pirates walk the plank Championship games have mount a comeback, passing been set after the Jacksonville for three touchdowns and set- This week, the Pittsburgh Jaguars and New England ting up a Will Lutz 43-yard Pirates traded away arguably Patriots both advanced in the field goal to put the Saints up two of their best players, AFC. Meanwhile, the Minne- 24-23 with 25 seconds left in Andrew McCutchen and sota Vikings and Philadelphia the game. Gerrit Cole. McCutchen was Eagles will meet in the NFC The Vikings answer was shipped to the San Francisco Championship. a third-and-10 Case Keenum Giants, and Cole was traded The Divisional Round 61-yard touchdown pass to to the Houston Astros. of the 2018 NFL playoffs Stefon Diggs as time ex- did not disappoint. The Ea- pired. It was only the fourth Bookies in a crapshoot gles squeaked out a 15-10 game-winning touchdown on win against NFC defending Photo courtesy of si.com the final play in NFL history. A recent report published by champion Atlanta Falcons. Minnesota Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs scored a walk-off touchdown The onference champion- the Las Vegas Review-Journal The Falcons struck first with in the closing seconds of the Vikings’ win against the Saints on Sunday. ship games have been set, with stated that up to 18 states a Matt Bryant 33-yard field 2008. downs in the first and finished the Jacksonville Jaguars tak- are prepared to introduce goal in the first quarter. The second game on Sat- the half 28-14. ing on the New England Pa- legislation to regulate sports The Eagles answered in the urday was not as eventful. As Despite some early strug- triots in Foxborough on Sun- betting in the new year. second quarter with a LeGar- expected, the Patriots defeat- gles and an interception, day at 3:05 p.m. in the AFC rette Blount touchdown, but ed the Tennessee Titans by a Steelers quarterback Ben Ro- and the Minnesota Vikings Leonard Four(tu)nette Jake Elliott missed the ex- score of 35-14. This weekend ethlisberger was able to find squaring off against the Phil- tra point. Last season’s MVP marks an NFL record seventh his stride in the second half, adelphia Eagles in the NFC at Jacksonville Jaguars running Matt Ryan struck back with a straight conference champi- going blow for blow with the 6:40 p.m. back Leonard Fournette six-yard pass to running back onship appearance for the Pa- Jaguars by passing for five One interesting storyline was involved in a minor car Devonta Freeman to make the triots. touchdowns on the day and to follow will be the fact that accident yesterday but was score 10-6. Despite the Titans scoring leading the Steelers to within with a win this week, the Vi- not injured. He even posed in Elliott was able to redeem first with a Mariota touch- a touchdown with two min- kings will have a virtual home a picture with the driver who himself with a 53-yard field down with 1:14 left in the first utes to play. game in Super Bowl LII. After rear-ended him. goal to end the half. The Fal- quarter, the Patriots respond- However, a Josh Lambo 45- the conference championship cons were unable to answer ed with 35 points of their yard field goal made the score games, the winning teams will Lauri Markksman for the rest of the game. The own. The Titans wouldn’t 45-35, and not even a final have two weeks to prepare for Eagles were able to add two score again until garbage time touchdown pass with a minute Super Bowl LII in Minnesota Chicago Bulls rookie power more field goals to take the late in the fourth quarter. to play would save the Steel- on Feb. 4. forward Lauri Markkanen lead, 15-10. The Falcons came The Jaguars defeated the ers from elimination. In the week between, the became the fastest player to close to winning, but Matt Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz The Minnesota Vikings de- annual Pro Bowl will be held score 100 three-pointers on Ryan’s fourth-and-2 pass into Field on Sunday by a score of feated the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 28, where the best the Monday in just the first 41 the end zone sailed over Julio 45-42. The Jaguars came out at home in walk off fashion by NFC and AFC have to offer games of his NBA career. Jones head, clinching the Ea- of the gates roaring, with two a score of 29-24 late Sunday will square off in Orlando, gles’ first playoff win since Leonard Fournette touch- night. The Vikings took con- Fla. 10 January 17, 2017 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com SPOILERS: The Last Jedi OPINION: Mourn crushes expectations the “good guys,” believe the women

3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI&1%&FRP 7KHEORFNEXVWHUÀOPJHQHUDWHGPLOOLRQLQLWVÀUVWWZRZHHNVLQWKHDWHUV7KHVHFRQGLQVWDOOPHQWRIWKH WKLUGWULORJ\KDVJRWWHQIDQVH[FLWHGDQGUHDG\IRUWKHÀQDOLQVWDOPHQWRIWKHQHZVHULHV BY JACK DUNN tastic moments that will be let her cute dog Gary attend remembered throughout film the premiere, and he perked 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RI,QVW\OHFRP Staff Writer Founding members of the TimesUp movement at the 2017 Golden Globes Star Wars Episode VIII: The history: Rey and Kylo fight- up every time she was on wear all black in show of solidarity for those affected by sexual assault ing together and destroying screen. I think that is a pret- Last Jedi was a great movie. Ed Wistwick, who showed the lightsaber of Anakin Sky- ty darn good metaphor for Yeah, I did just say that. And BY RILEY HEAD me one of my first true ex- walker, Force Ghost Yoda (in how most Star Wars fans felt yes, I am a true Star Wars fan. A&E Editor amples of what a positive puppet form!) showing that about Leia in this movie. Since I didn’t say Rian Johnson Last week I finished romantic relationship could the greatest teacher can be we know that Carrie Fisher created the perfect Star Wars binge-watching Parks and look like between an equally failure and Vice Admiral Hol- is no longer with us, The Last movie. I still question if some Recreation for the umpteenth powerful and ambitious man do destroying the First Order Jedi toys with your emotions scenes were entirely neces- time. This week, I had my and woman when he played Dreadnaught. And of course, with her time on screen. I was sary for this two and half heart broken when I learned Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl? the last 15 minutes of the film happy with how her final film hour long movie (green milk that one of my favorite actors Aziz Ansari, who is changing were absolutely crazy. handled her death, although scene ring a bell?). Also that on the show, Aziz Ansari, was the typical comedy narrative This movie also proves it is I hope they truly find a good Leia scene at the beginning of accused of sexual misconduct. to fit a more diverse America? impossible to satisfy all Star and honorable way to say the movie? Personally, not my The #TimesUp movement Each one feels like I’m losing Wars fans. While most critics goodbye to Princess Leia in favorite and kind of odd in the that is happening right now a friend. I’ve felt myself grow loved the movie, online fan re- the final film. context of the movie. in Hollywood is important more suspicious. Waiting for views were about 50-50. I saw The Last Jedi may not have But despite these flaws, the and empowering. It is helping the next shoe to drop in what the film three times, so I guess been the Star Wars movie eighth installment in every- people around the world real- seems like a neverending line you can tell which camp I fell some people wanted, but I one’s favorite space opera was ize that they are not alone and of shoes. Because of who I am into. First, people complained think it is definitely one of the outstanding. The three main that these kinds of experienc- and the experiences I’ve had, I that the prequel trilogy was better ones in the saga (I don’t stories happening in the Last es are not OK. I fully advocate will always believe a woman’s too different. So, when JJ need to bring up Jar Jar do I?). Jedi do a lot in character de- for all the women stepping story — but that doesn’t mean Abrams gave them The Force It may not be perfect, but it velopment for those involved. forward and send my support it gets any easier to lose some- Awakens, they of course com- is still a really good movie. I Rey learns from her experi- to those who cannot or choose one you thought would be on plained it was too similar. So recommend it to anyone and ences with Luke, and Kylo not to share their stories at your side. why all the hate on eight? Too everyone. Ren shows her that there is this time. It is hard for me to reckon different again. If you ask me, always hope, even when it With that being said, this with all this new knowledge. it seems like some people are seems darkest. Poe Dameron movement is exhausting. The Should I not watch Parks and still living at the end of The learns that sometimes the best news cycle is dominated by Rec anymore? 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@xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment January 17, 2018 11 Origins updates Assassin’s franchise Beat the snowy days with this new video game set in hot ancient Egypt ant. BY LUKE FELICIANO Sports Editor Hands down the best part of the Ubisoft’s popular game game is the abilities series Assassin’s Creed is back you can get with after a one-year hiatus with ability points when its tenth installment of the you level up. There game: Assassin’s Creed Origins. are three categories In this game, players discover of abilities: hunt- the beginnings of the Assas- er, warrior and seer. sin Order with its roots lying These categories in ancient Egypt. have some crossover In Assassin’s Creed Origins, but for the most part players are put into the shoes are all unique in their of Bayek, an Egyptian Medjay own right. I suggest native of Siwa. After his son is unlocking abilities killed by a ruthless Order of based on your style the Ancients group, Bayek is of play. Personally, determined to seek revenge I’m not a stealthy against them. player, so most of the Even though Origins is the abilities that I have 10th game in the series to be Photo courtesy of gamesradar.com bought thus far have released, it technically opens Ubisoft released the newest edition of its popular game series, Assassin’s Creed, on Oct. 27. Assassin’s Creed Origins follows the beginnings of the Assassin Order through reliving the memories of an Egyptian Medjay, Bayek. been warrior skills. the overall story line. It fea- will run after you from the powerful maces to long-reach- time up not only attacks but Ubisoft struck tures a variety of updates that gold with Assassin’s Creed Or- make it exciting to play while water! ing quick weapons and even to also defenses. This makes the What this game does best dual shortswords that allow a game innately more difficult. igins. There are a bunch of maintaing the bare bones of new features that, in my opin- an Assassins Creed game. For is provide the gamer with swift taking out of enemies. The days of button mashing more customization than The game developers have are finally over. ion, are really great additions example, Bayek has eagle vi- to an already amazing game sion, but instead of hitting a ever before, and as a frequent completely tailored this game I think what this game does AC game player, this was to take into account the over- really well is provide a nat- franchise. I miss the days of button to scan the surround- the Ezio trilogy, but Origins ing area, players control his a much-welcome addition. all user experience. In previ- ural progression. Both side Through the main quests and ous games, there was only one quests and main quests have is a great start trending in the tamed eagle named Senu to upward direction. scout the location. plentiful side quests, players default difficulty setting, but an assigned level, which is Another concept that re- can level up Bayek to gain in this game, the player has the level that is suggested to mains the same is the ability more health and opportunites the option to make the game complete the quest. From my to fight animals and gather to obtain more weapons. This super easy all the way up to a experience with the game, it is materials from hunting them. game actually has a weapon nightmarish difficulty. impossible to jump from main In this game, the animals are arsenal like never before. Not Aside from the control sys- quest to another main quest pretty aggressive and in some only can Bayek equip three tem being slightly different because of how increasing- Total score: cases even hard to hunt be- different classes of bows, but than past games, Origins has ly difficult the missions get. cause they engage in groups. he can also handle a variety a restructured combat sys- That being said, the side mis- Beware the alligators, they of weapons, from heavy and tem that requires players to sions are all the more import- Lady Bird gives a new voice to Kylie Jenner watch classic coming-of-age story this film is that while Chris- BY HANNAH PAIGE MICHELS volving around the life and tine struggles with trying Campus News Editor issues of a young woman, Christine’s story includes to decode the young men in Set in the iconic early universal themes of clashing her life, the story definitely 2000s, Lady Bird centers on with parents, affording col- centers around her relation- the 17-going-on-18 Catholic lege and battling with friends. ships with the women in her high school student Christine In an industry that’s satu- life. Christine’s mother and McPherson as she maneuvers rated with stories of young best friend take precedent in her way through her life even her senior year. when she’s Christine calls fawning over herself Lady Bird, a brooding a name given to male. Photo courtesy of dailynews.com her by her. The Kylie Jenner attended the iHeart Music Radio awards with her friend Without -RUG\Q:RRGVWRVXSSRUWKHUUDSSHUER\IULHQG7UDYLV6FRWW film was written a doubt this and directed by film is going BY RILEY HEAD hiding her body under baggy Greta Gerwig, and to be rak- A&E Editor t-shirts and oversized puffy the story is largely ing in nom- Kylie Jenner has been in jackets-- despite the L.A. heat. based on her own inations and hiding since pregnancy ru- The longer Jenner’s ab- experiences. awards. Ex- mors broke in September. sence from the public eye goes This film was periencing Her last public outing was at on, the wilder rumors have unexpectedly hi- the story of a the iHeart Radio awards with become. 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And for good reason, is a much-needed addition to mogul has missed most of her not pregnant with her own too. Christine is real, and the Hollywood narrative. It’s hallmark events. She was ab- child. her story is that of so many impossible not to have the Total score: sent from Paris fashion week Only time will tell if Jen- young adults trying to find character of Christine feel and her favorite holiday: Hal- ner is truly with child, but their way, dreaming of life like some mirroring of your- loween. All recent paparazzi until then we can continue to after high school. Despite re- self. What’s amazing about photos have shown Jenner speculate wildly. 12 January 17, 2018 Features xaviernewswire.com UNSUNG HEROES: MARIAN A. SPENCER ALANA HARVEY Staff Writer Marian A. Spencer remains an underrepresented heroine of the Civil Rights Movement despite her many accomplishments in integrating Cincinnati. The granddaughter of a freed slave, Marian was not sheltered from the prejudice against African Americans. As a young girl, she witnessed Ku Klux Klan parades occur mere feet from her home and experienced criticism against her family for speaking out against racial injustice. Rather than fall to a world of hatred and discrimination, she grew into a woman whose passion for equality and justice led to a legacy of tri- umph and inspiration for those facing adversity. Marian began her community involvement by joining the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at just 13 years old. She and her twin sister Mildred graduated as co-valedictorians from Gallia Academy High School in 1938. Both decided to attend the University of Cincinnati. Despite their admission, the sisters were prohibited from certain aspects of the campus. They were refused from specialized colleges, such as the College of En- gineering and the College of Medicine, and were even refused on-campus housing. Marian was inspired by the discrimination to join (and later become president of) the Fellowship House, campaign against her university and further eliminate segregation in the city. Marian’s most notable success in integrating Cincinnati occurred in 1952, which involved the amusement park Coney Island. After her family was denied entrance to the park, Marian chaired an NAACP lawsuit against Coney Island and won, thus integrating the park for the first time since its opening in 1886. The success continued from there. Mar- ian served on the executive board of the NAACP, becoming the first female president of its Cincinnati branch, and became the first African-American woman to be elected vice mayor of Cincinnati. In addition to these accomplishments, she was recently honored with the name of University of Cincinnati’s Marian Spencer Hall, which stands as a bittersweet reminder of the obstacles faced and the many victories won. Marian, now 97, continues to live in Cincinnati and work toward the eradication of segregation.

An in-depth detail of Marian’s life can be found in the book Keep on Fighting: The Life and Civil Rights Legacy of Marian A. Spencer, written by Dorothy H. Christenson. An event host- ed at the Cincinnati Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 2-3:30 p.m. will talk about and focus on this book.

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