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Published by the students of Xavier University since 1915 Fiat justitia, ruat coelum Volume CI Issue 20 February 10, 2016 Vigilante group roams NYC BY GRANT VANCE Managing Editor Civilian safety is a responsi- bility that is held tightly by the arms of the law, assigned to the police force to survey and pro- tect. Occasionally, crime seeps through the cracks of institu- tional justice, prompting outsid- ers to take it upon themselves to keep a community safe. Enter the Guardian Angels, New York City’s premiere in- dependent vigilante group. 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Intern fair connects students with startups BY ERICA LAMPERT The Center for Innovation Staff Writer (CFI) and the Career Looking for an internship but 'HYHORSPHQW2IÀFH &'2 DUH not interested in shredding paper inviting several of Cincinnati’s LQDKXJHRIÀFHEXLOGLQJ";DYLHU·V small startup business to broad- ÁHGJOLQJ6WDUWXS,QWHUQVKLS)DLU FDVW WKHLU FRPSDQLHV WR ;DYLHU·V might be the right place to start students in a casual environment. your search. The internships are available for ;DYLHU VWXGHQWV ZLOO KDYH WKH the spring and summer semesters opportunity on Feb. 18 to meet and are aimed towards both grad- representatives from several uate and undergraduate students. growing companies, learn about “This is a down to earth various paid internships, expand feeling of what a typical career WKHLUQHWZRUNVDQGHQMR\IUHHSL]- fair looks like,” CDO Assistant ]DWKURXJKWKH6WDUWXS,QWHUQVKLS Director Darian Richardson said. Fair. Continued on page 2 Photo courtesy of xavier.edu 2 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Raymond Humienny February 10, 2016 Campus News [email protected] Concert Choir aims for better enrollment BY CHARLOTTE CHEEK Director. Crawford noted chang- direction,” Schnipke said. “This Staff Writer es in the group after Schnipke’s choir is coming along really well.” Junior Bobby Crawford has takeover. Schnipke’s target number for been involved with Concert Choir “It’s grown a lot in terms of a larger choir sits between 45 and since freshman year. how we represent Xavier and both PHPEHUVÀOOLQJDQ\SRWHQWLDO “Over the last few years, it’s how the students learn as musi- gaps in differerent vocal ranges. been really dynamic because the cians and as people with respon- Crawford chimed in on initia- music department itself has un- sibilities,” Crawford said. “Dr. tives across all choral programs to dergone some shifting,” Crawford Schnipke does a great job and we promote better funding for their said. “We’re kind of in a rebuild- learn a lot of music things and life organizations. ing phase right now.” lessons.” “The music department Concert Choir is the only co- Schnipke aims to enhance en- has faced a lot of opposition,” ed choral group on campus. The rollment with musical selections Crawford said. “I have to com- group meets three times a week that are interesting and engaging mend the job that people like Dr. for rehearsal and is one credit for both his singers and audi- Schnipke are doing in the music hour. Crawford said Concert ence members. Building a larger department.” Choir is for experienced singers. choir in order to accommodate Concert Choir regularly at- “It’s for the musicians on cam- PRUHGLIÀFXOWSLHFHVKDVEHHQDQ tends student activity fairs during pus who have had some experi- initiative since Schnipke’s arrival the academic year. For any ques- ence singing,” Crawford said. “We Concert Choir wishes to under- tions concerning enrollment in take all types of singers, but we do take greater challenges and pres- the program, contact Dr. Richard DR. RICHARD SCHNIPKE DORWRI UDWKHUGLIÀFXOWPXVLFµ ent stimulating performances, ac- Schnipke ([email protected]) Photo courtesy of curiosity.cs.xu.edu This year is Dr. Rich Schnipke’s cording to Schnipke. in 105 Edgecliff Hall at (513) second year as Concert Choir “We’re still heading in the right 745-2832. Schnipke holds degrees from The Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. Events Calendar Compiled by Raymond Humienny Intern fair cont’d Carlos Andres Gomez - Spoken CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 Word Artist “We want students to grow 7 p.m., Feb. 10 their networks as well as build re- lationships with these local com- Kennedy Auditorium panies while feeling comfortable to do so,” Richardson said. Xavier’s Got This is the second semester that WKH &DUHHU 'HYHORSPHQW 2IÀFH Talent has held this fair. Last semester, 7 p.m., Feb. 16 more than 100 students came to Kennedy Auditorium connect with more than 10 dif- ferent startup companies. This se- mester they are hoping for a larger Xavier Theatre turnout of students and to have presents Betrayal* more startup companies involved. “This is really a fantastic op- Show times: portunity for students who are 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17 looking for summer internships to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 20 network with new and innovative CDO Staff 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26 companies in a less formal envi- Photo courtesy of xavier.edu 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28 ronment,” Richardson said. 7KH&'2VWDIILVZLOOLQJWRKHOSVWXGHQWVGHYHORSHQKDQFHGLQWHUYLHZVNLOOVZULWHEHWWHUUHVXPHVDQGVHDUFKIRUDSRVLWLRQLQWKHLUGHVLUHGFDUHHUÀHOG GSC Theatre Zip Scene, Gen Suite, Cerkl of how small businesses conduct do more, allowing them a bird eye their in-class learning to real life and Fanvester are just some of the their day-to-operations and what view of the business world.” situations. Xavier Theatre small startup companies that plan it takes to be successful in the This fair was started to allow “These internships really to attend the fair. These companies business world. these local startup companies allow students to gain a real presents Miss are open to all students and are not “At the Spring Career Fair, stu- an opportunity to connect with world, hands-on experience,” Julie* just looking for business majors. dents normally see a lot of big Xavier students beyond their con- Richardson said. “The only way Show times: “These companies are looking name companies, like the P&G nections at the CFI. to get that real world experience 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18 for good people. They are looking (Procter & Gamble, Co.) com- “We wanted to give these com- is by going out there and meeting for students who have good com- panies of the world, but it is im- panies a chance to share their in- with companies that are offer- 2 p.m., Feb. 20 munication skills, have the ability portant that students know that formation, and what better way to ing these types of opportunities. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24 to work well in teams and are able they may actually learn more from do that then through a miniature This is really a great way for stu- 7:30 p.m., Feb.