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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]. 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. Originally established in 1978 during the nadir of crime and corruption in the Big Apple, the Guardian Angels are slowly resurging as a result of recent pockets of crime throughout the city. 7KHLU ÀUVW UHDSSHDUDQFH ZDV back in August 2015 after sever- al attacks on gay men in Central Park that allegedly were neglect- HGE\RIÀFHUV7KLVZDVWKHÀUVW WLPHWKHJURXSKDVPDGHDQRIÀ- cial appearance since 1994, when Mayor Edward Koch labeled them vigilantes, tarnishing their image in the public eye. The Guardian Angels were relatively quiet since their come- back in August, but they have found their way back into head- lines in recent weeks. Photo courtesy of The Toledo Blade Due to eight recent instances The Guardian Angels don their red caps when they believe their city is in danger. They have chapters in 26 states and 18 countries. of subway slashings throughout de Blasio are pleased with this,” implications that the Guardian not expected to engage in any- Max Neace said. “Just about all the Bronx and Brooklyn, the group leader Curtis Sliwa report- $QJHO·VUHWXUQLVLQVLJQLÀFDQW thing — they don’t have any of them only happen way up in Guardian Angels are back in ac- edly said. “They’re big on saying “(Their return is) nothing powers.” the Bronx, so there isn’t much of tion, which has been met with the city is the safest it’s ever been new,” Bratton said on 970 The Despite the group’s dismis- a worry in downtown Manhattan. mixed reception from law en- since Peter Stuyvesant was here, Answer. “There’s about 10 of sive opinions of institutional Still, if they can somehow stop IRUFHPHQW RIÀFLDOV DQG FLWL]HQV VLQFH WKH 'XWFK FRORQL]HG 1HZ them left, I guess, in the organi- justice, select New York City the slashing from happening alike. York. But that’s not the case in ]DWLRQ6R,GRQ·WVHHLWDVDELJ FLWL]HQV EHOLHYH VRPH JRRG FDQ good for them and New York.” “I don’t think the police com- the subways.” sensational story. They’ve been come from the Guardian Angel’s For better or worse, the missioner — who’s had a good Commissioner William Bratton doing it off and on over the return. Guardian Angel’s Batman-like relationship with us in the past DQG GH %ODVLR·V FRQÀGHQFH LQ years. Their role is to see some- “If it stops the slashing then means of justice will continue — or (New York City Mayor) low crime rates is layered with thing, say something. They’re I’m all for it,” Manhattan resident until they trust the city is safe. 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. 27 to think and problem solve, along working with these smaller com- version the larger career fairs?” dents to test drive their careers.” GSC Theater with various other tasks most em- panies than with the larger ones,” Richardson said. The fair will take place from ployers look for,” Richardson said. Richardson said. “Because these The Career and Development 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the CFI. *Limited ticket event. The CDO’s vision is for these smaller companies already don’t 2IÀFH KLJKO\ HQFRXUDJHV VWX- 7R ÀQG RXW PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ Ticket information online. small startup companies to help have a ton of people working for dents to attend, as these intern- about the event, students can students gain an understanding them, students may be asked to ships will allow students’ to apply visit the CDO prior to the fair. New Hampshire Communication is key, Be my Palentine Primary coverage a note on friendships World News, page 5 Feature, page 12 Campus news page editor Op-ed, page 8 Hana Priscu offers up Jessica Griggs outlines the DIFT major Henry Eden gives a friend-orientated al- results of the New Hampshire his advice about fostering ternative to Valentine’s Primary in an easy-to-read better relationships and cher- Day in this week’s infographic. ishing close friends. feature. Xavier Newswire 3 Edited by: Raymond Humienny [email protected] Campus News February 10, 2016 Like Xavier discusses white identity what you see? BY MICAH PRICE QRW MXVW VRPHWKLQJ DV SRS RU Staff Writer trend…it’s a balance between What is white privilege? Where what is your identity and you also Connect does it come from? Why is it nec- look to embrace something else.” essary to talk about? These ques- One concern the event ad- tions were explored by Xavier dressed was how to reconcile with us: students and faculty on Jan. 31 the concept of white privilege during the Center for Diversity in society while also embrac- Find our and Inclusion’s I.D. Series event, ing multiculturalism. A few stu- “Becoming White: A Critically dents in attendance raised con- stories Important Conversation.” cerns that the event, which was MTV DECODED’s FRANCHESCA RAMSEY The event’s panel consisted one of several leading up to the Photo courtesy of shortyawards.com online: of Dr. Molly Keehn and Dr. #BlackLivesMatter event on Ben Neale. They are profession- Feb. 1, lacked a diverse audi- DOV LQ WKH ÀHOGV RI  VRFLDO MXVWLFH ence. Namely, white students DEAR WHITE PEOPLE education and statistical genetics, were reported to be the least in Photo courtesy of fanart.tv xaviernewswire.com respectively, who explored their attendance. identities as white people and Sophomore Michael McGrath, what the phrase “white privilege” ZKRVH PDMRUV DUH WKHRORJ\ DQG Find us on means in the context of today’s political science, says that the society. greater percentage of students in social media: Neale spoke about growing up, attendance represented minorities being interested in issues of op- on campus. The lack of white stu- SUHVVLRQDQGÀQGLQJKLPVHOI IHHO- dents in attendance for an event ing at home with a group of mul- meant to tackle white privilege is ticultural friends. In an attempt to a pressing concern according to embrace this, he did not consider McGrath, a white male. WKHSRVVLEOHUDPLÀFDWLRQVRI HP- “Xavier needs to discover its bracing a culture that was not his whiteness and deconstruct its @xaviernewswire own. white privilege,” McGrath said. “Because a large chunk of (cul- More events on racial dis- ture) is learned, really any human course are anticipated to oc- being can access it, but the key is cur throughout Black History WRGRLWLQDQDXWKHQWLFZD\µ7DM Month. Students wishing to seek Smith, Director of the Center out these events or to have con- for Diversity and Inclusion, said. versations concerning similar “You have to show that you know topics should visit the Center for Xavier Newswire about the culture, that you have Diversity and Inclusion in GSC awareness about it, and that it’s 280. Have story ideas? MTV’s WHITE PEOPLE DOCUMENTARY Photo courtesy of thewrap.com Reach out to Editor-in-Chief Tatum Hunter (huntert1@xavier. edu) or Managing Editor Grant Vance (vanceg@ xavier.edu)

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There are a variety of media designed to address issues of race, including “Decoded” (top), “Dear White People” (middle) and the documentary “White People” (bottom). editor Raymond Humienny is a “I’m going to drink a 3URÀWRUUHVSHFW" senior applied lot of Budweiser” &XOWXUHDQGPXVLF physics major, Sports, page 7 A&E, page 11 Asian studies Staff writer Kyle Tooley Sophomore biology and minor from covers Super Bowl 50 this psychology major Zenad Steubenville, week with a post-game Saeed addresses the cultural OH. summary of Denver’s appropriation controversy in success. Coldplay’s new music video. 4 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Jessica Griggs February 10, 2016 Campus News [email protected]    

Feb. 2, 1:10 p.m. – A student Feb. 4, 10:33 p.m. – Xavier EXWRIÀFHUVZHUHXQDEOHWROR- the system was reset. follow up. reported the theft of his or her Police and Cincinnati Police re- cate the suspect. laptop from Cintas Center. sponded to the Schmidt Memorial Feb. 6, 2:12 a.m. – Xavier Feb. 6, 10:37 a.m. – Xavier Fieldhouse on Winding Way for Feb. 5, 4:25 p.m. – Xavier Police, Cincinnati Fire and Police cited a student for posses- Feb. 2, 10:16 p.m. – A stu- a report of an employee being Police and Physical Plant helped Rescue and Residence Life VLRQRI DÀFWLWLRXV,'7KH,' dent reported that an offensive robbed. The victim gave the sus- two students who were stuck in checked on the well-being of an was discovered in his or her wal- note had been placed on his or pect 30 dollars, and the suspect an elevator in Fenwick Place. intoxicated, underage student in let which had been turned in to her door in Fenwick Place. was last seen running west on Kuhlman Hall. The student was lost and found. Dana Avenue toward Reading Feb. 5, 11:58 p.m. – Xavier assessed by medics and given the Feb. 4, 11:33 a.m. – Xavier 5RDG 2IÀFHUV VHDUFKHG WKH DUHD Police, Cincinnati Fire and Rescue okay to stay in his or her room Feb. 6, 12:27 p.m. – Xavier Police investigated an auto acci- but were unable to locate the sus- and Physical Plant responded to for the night. Residence Life will Police investigated a report of a dis- dent in the C-1 Lot. No injuries pect. An XU timely warning no- D ÀUH DODUP LQ %URFNPDQ +DOO follow up. FKDUJHGÀUHH[WLQJXLVKHUDQGWKUHH were sustained. tice was issued. 2IÀFHUV ZHUH XQDEOH WR GHWHU- juveniles playing in the Schmidt mine the source of the alarm, and Feb. 6, 2:29 a.m. – Xavier Memorial Fieldhouse. The children Feb. 4, 1:52 p.m. – An em- Feb. 5, 10:24 a.m. – Xavier Police, Cincinnati Fire and Rescue were issued trespass warnings and ployee reported the theft of a Police investigated a report of and Physical Plant responded to released to a guardian. WH[WERRN IURP KLV RU KHU RIÀFH a disorderly customer in the US    DÀUHDODUPLQ+XVPDQ+DOO7KH in Elet Hall. Bank in Gallagher Student Center. source of the alarm was unable Feb. 7, 1:11 a.m. – Xavier The customer was sent on his or   to be determined, and the system Police helped Residence Life Feb. 4, 6:50 p.m. – Two stu- her way. was reset. with a room search in the Village dents reported the loss of their Apartments. Alcohol was con- All Cards. Feb. 5, 3:22 p.m. – Xavier F is for friends who Feb. 6, 2:33 a.m. – Xavier ÀVFDWHGDQG5HVLGHQFH/LIHZLOO Police responded to the All for do stuff together Police, Cincinnati Fire and follow up. Feb. 4, 10:06 p.m. – Xavier One Shop at University Station Rescue and Residence Life Police assisted Residence for a shoplifting in progress. Feb. 6, 8:57 p.m. – Xavier checked on the well-being of an Feb. 7, 10:42 a.m. – An Life with a room search in The suspect dropped the prop- Police assisted Norwood intoxicated, underage student in officer on routine patrol the Commons Apartments. erty before leaving the store and Police with a large, disorderly Husman Hall. The student was discovered a hole that had A small amount of marijuana was last seen going south on crowd of juveniles at the Fun assessed by medics and given the been kicked in the drywall in and drug paraphernalia was Montgomery Road toward Dana Factory on Sherman Avenue. okay to stay in his or her room Fenwick Place. Physical Plant confiscated. Avenue. The area was checked, for the night. Residence Life will was notified.

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BY JESSICA GRIGGS Campus News Editor The Democrats After being separated by a fraction of a percent at the Iowa Caucus, Hillary Clinton pulled ahead of Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic nomination with 23 delegates to Sanders’ 21. Sanders came back to claim the New Hampshire primary by more than 20 percent of the vote.* BY JAMES NEYER Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pinterest.com 2,382 delegates are needed to secure the Democratic nomination Pyongyang, North Korea Paris, France South America 1RUWK.RUHDÀUHGDORQJUDQJH In accordance with a law 7KHUDSLGVSUHDGRI WKH=LNDYLUXV rocket on Feb. 7 from its north- passed unanimously by the across South America has brought west Dongchang-ri launch site. French senate, supermarkets are the debate over whether or not abor- 7KH URFNHW ZDV EHLQJ XVHG WR banned from throwing away, or 34 tion should be legal to the forefront in launch a satellite into orbit, ac- otherwise destroying, unsold some of the effected countries. cording to North Korean media. food in France. As the debate continues, some Bernie Sanders 7KLVDFWLRQZDVFRQGHPQHGE\ ,QVWHDG WKH H[FHVV IRRG ZLOO countries are suggesting that WKH81DQGZDVGRQHLQGHÀDQFH be donated to food banks and women refrain from getting preg- RI  UHVROXWLRQV PDGH E\ WKH 81 charities. Previously, supermar- QDQW7KH81KDVGHPDQGHGIRU Security Council. kets had donated around 35 these countries to grant women 7KRXJK 1RUWK .RUHD FODLPV thousand tons of goods, and due 32 access to abortion and birth con- that its intentions were entirely to the new law that amount will WURODVPDQ\FDQQRWH[HUFLVHWRWDO peaceful, other countries are increase drastically. control over their reproduction. doubtful, believing that it was (YHQMXVWDSHUFHQWLQFUHDVH Hillary Clinton 7KH =LND YLUXV LV HVSHFLDOO\ actually a test of the country’s to would mean 10 million more dangerous for pregnant women, launch intercontinental ballistic meals for the needy, according as it has been linked to multiple missiles (ICBMs). to Jacques Bailet, the head of a cases of microcephaly in new- 7KH VDWHOOLWH LV ´WXPEOLQJ LQ network of French food banks. The Republicans borns. Microcephaly is a birth de- orbit and incapable of function- 7KH IRRG EDQNV KRSH WKDW 'HVSLWHKLVÁDPER\DQF\LQWKHPHGLD'RQDOG7UXPS fect resulting in a baby’s head be- LQJLQDQ\XVHIXOZD\µDVHQLRU86 this law will allow them to ob- ZDVXQDEOHWRZLQLQ,RZDÀQLVKLQJLQVHFRQGEHKLQG7HG ing much smaller than usual, due GHIHQVHRIÀFLDOWROG&11 tain meat, fruit and vegetables, Cruz. Marco Rubio was a close third, and Cruz received to stunted brain growth. of which they have previously HLJKWGHOHJDWHVWR7UXPS·VDQG5XELR·VVHYHQ+RZHYHU 7UXPSUDQ DZD\ZLWKWKHYRWH LQ 1HZ+DPSVKLUHIRO- lowed by a distant John Kasich, Cruz and Jeb Bush.* 1,237 delegates are needed to secure the Republican nomination Cruz cheated, Trump claims BY REGINA WRIGHT KH VWROH LWµ 7UXPS WZHHWHG RQ residents that graded them Staff Writer )HE´7KDW·VZK\DOOWKHSROOV based on their voting turnout When the caucus came to a were so wrong and why he got history as well as that of their 4 close on Monday night in Iowa, far more votes than anticipated. neighbors. 'RQDOG 7UXPS LQLWLDOO\ RIIHUHG Bad!” 7KH´FHUWLÀFDWHµDQGHQYHORSH 6HQ7HG&UX]FRQJUDWXODWLRQVRQ Conspiracy theories start- it was sent in did not mention John Kasich KLVZLQDIWHUZKLFK7UXPSZHQW HG FLUFXODWLQJ IURP 7UXPS·V Cruz or contain any material al- silent on social media for more tweets. luding to his campaign. than 15 hours and avoided news “During primetime of the ´7UXPS SXWV PRUH WLPH DQG interviews. Iowa Caucus, Cruz put out a re- effort into accusing others than he 7UXPS EURNH KLV VLOHQFH RQ lease that @RealBenCarson was does promoting himself and what 7XHVGD\E\H[SUHVVLQJKLVIUXV- quitting the race, and to cau- he would do,” Jordan Hendershot 17 tration with voters for not ap- FXV RU YRWH  IRU &UX]µ 7UXPS said, a sophomore Occupational preciating his self-fundraising tweeted. “Many people voted for 7KHUDS\ 0DMRU ´+LV DFWLRQV DUH campaign and with the media Cruz over Carson because of this shameful and humiliating to the 'RQDOG7UXPS for overestimating his pull in Cruz fraud. Also, Cruz sent out a country.” Iowa. 927(59,2/$7,21FHUWLÀFDWH 7UXPS·VWKHRULHVZHUHRQO\WKH 7KHQRQ:HGQHVGD\'RQDOG to thousands of voters.” beginning. 7UXPS ZHQW RQ D PLQXWH 7KH 9RWHU 9LRODWLRQ FHUWLIL- His followers circulated his 7ZLWWHU UDPSDJH DFFXVLQJ &UX] FDWH7UXPSUHIHUUHGWRZDVDQ theories along with their own, of voter fraud. attached image in his tweets including one about rigged 7 ´7HG &UX] GLGQ·W ZLQ ,RZD showing a letter sent to Iowa Microsoft tablet software, which boosted Marco Rubio’s points and Marco Rubio WRRNDZD\IURP7UXPS·V ´'RQDOG 7UXPS LVQ·W DFW- ing like an adult, and if he can’t act professional about his loss then he shouldn’t run for president,” sophomore Devon 10 James said. “Based on the fraud commit- WHG E\ 6HQDWRU 7HG &UX] GXULQJ 7HG&UX] the Iowa Caucus, either a new election should take place or Cruz *Data taken after reporting from 80 percent of the precincts in the UHVXOWV QXOOLÀHGµ 7UXPS WZHHW- New Hampshire primary. Photo courtesy of twitter.com ed near the end of his tirade on Donald Trump took to Twitter to air his frustration with the Iowa Caucuses. 7ZLWWHU 6 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Brent Raines February 10, 2016 Sports [email protected] The struggle is real as Xavier falls BY ADAM TORTELLI to enter the tournament ranked Staff Writer anything lower than a three seed, Game summary: which would tie a school-best. Xavier men’s basketball con- With continued success and some tinued its historic season this past luck from the selection commit- week with hard-fought victories tee, Xavier will have their best over the St. John’s Red Storm and FKDQFHWRUHDFKLWVÀUVW)LQDO)RXU the Golden Eagles of Marquette appearance in Houston, Texas. University before dropping an Next up: ugly game to the Creighton Xavier will travel to Bluejays. Indianapolis on Saturday to take Xavier entered its Feb. 3 match- on the Butler Bulldogs (16-7, 5-6 up with St. John’s (7-18, 0-12 Big BE). The Bulldogs entered Big East) favored by 23.5 points, but East play 11-1 and ranked tenth, faced much stiffer competition but have not rebounded well to than expected in a 90-83 win. back-to-back losses to Providence Redshirt junior guard Myles Davis and Xavier. The Xavier game led the Musketeers with 16 points, in particular was rough, as the while sophomore guard Trevon Bulldogs trailed by at least nine Bluiett, redshirt freshman guard points the last ten minutes of the Edmond Sumner, sophomore game as Xavier built a lead that at guard J.P. Macura and senior for- one point grew to 24. ZDUG-DPHV)DUUDOOÀQLVKHGZLWK The Musketeers will have to GRXEOHÀJXUHSRLQWWRWDOV contend with reigning Big East The game against Marquette Player of the Week Kelan Martin, (15-9, 4-7 BE) was also a tougher who scored 55 points over the challenge for the Musketeers than Newswire photo by Adam Spegele course of Butler’s two games last predicted, but the Musketeers Redshirt junior forward Jalen Reynolds rejects Ellenson’s attempt at a layup. It was Reynold’s 19th block of the season. week. pulled out a tough 90-82 victory. ricular antics. However, it was the went just 1-21 from downtown Farr out of sight: The game will tip off at 2:30 Highlighting the game was the trio second half, in which Macura did over the course of the game. )RUVHHPLQJO\WKHÀUVWWLPHWKLV p.m. and will be televised on Fox. of Sumner, Blueitt and Macura, not miss a shot, where the visitors Stopping a stud: VHDVRQ )DUU VWUXJJOHG ÀQG PLQ- Edited by Brent Raines as all three ended the game with had their hands full. Marquette freshman forward XWHV RQ WKH ÁRRU DJDLQVW at least 20 points. In particular, Creighton started Tuesday’s +HQU\(OOHQVRQÀQLVKHGWKHJDPH Marquette. Farr has easily Macura got under the skin of game against the Musketeers on a against Xavier with a stuffed stat been Xavier’s best big man Marquette players throughout the 21-4 run and never looked back, line of 22 points, seven rebounds, all year despite pre-season ÀUVWKDOI ZLWKKLVXVXDOH[WUDFXU- blowing out Xavier 70-56. Xavier two assists, two blocks and a steal. accolades for Reynolds Ellenson, who had 42 points in and glimpses of O’Mara the two games prior, is projected or Gates. However, he only Tweet of the Week to be a top-10 pick in this year’s mustered nine minutes of NBA Draft. playing time and zero re- Freshman Focus: bounds while battling nag- In the midst of dominance ging injuries. from the three sophomores, true Making history: freshman Kaiser Gates played Today, Xavier stands at a monumental role late in the  DQG UDQNHG ÀIWK LQ Marquette game while Blueitt the country for the sec- FDXJKW KLV EUHDWK IRU WKH ÀQDO ond time this season. With stretch. Gates’s three pointer home court matchups in brought the Musketeers’ come- the coming week against Chris Mack: Great basketball coach, even better parent. Ask Braydon. back to within four points at 61- fellow Big East powers 57 only to follow with a putback No. 20 Providence and after a missed Myles Davis layup number one in the country to tie the game at 63. Villanova, Xavier can set While fellow big men Reynolds, itself up in prime position )DUUDQG2·0DUDVWUXJJOHGWRÀQG for the NCAA tournament any traction, Gates showed once this coming March. Bluiett had a few words of thanks after Xavier’s close win against Marquette. again the versatility and depth this It would take a major Newswire photo by Adam Spegele year’s team possesses. collapse for the Musketeers Two of Macura’s 20 points against Marquette. ›’ĴŽ—˜—ȱ‘’œȱ‹ž££Ž›Ȭ‹ŽŠŽ›ȱ˜ȱ‹ŽŠȱ›Ž’‘˜— BY ADAM PURVIS the team to victory. 5-1 in its all-time series “I knew there was only a cou- Staff Writer The team started off against Providence. ple of seconds left ... and just After last week’s play, the wom- the game strong with Coming off this hoped and prayed that it went in,” en’s basketball team is on a three- an 11-4 run, leaving the overwhelming vic- Crittendon said. game win streak and tied with St. )ULDUV ZLWKRXW D ÀHOG tory, Xavier overcame Although a close game, the John’s for second place in the con- goal for more than six in a close game against Musketeers were up at the half ference at 8-4. minutes of the game. At Creighton, with senior by seven, scored 11 unanswered This past week the Musketeers the 3:55 mark, the Friars Jenna Crittendon hitting SRLQWV IRU LQWKHÀUVWTXDU- went up against Providence on made the score 11-6 and a game-winning two as ter and were up by 11 (26-15) with Feb. 5 and Creighton on Sunday snapped the Musketeers’ time expired to end the WZRPLQXWHVOHIWLQWKHÀUVWKDOI while taking away two more home streak of holding an game at 57-55. While being outscored in the sec- victories, leaving Xavier with the opponent without a Gaffney had missed ond half, the team refused to al- best record in the conference at ÀHOG JRDO RI  QHDUO\  a contested layup with low Creighton to come back and home at 15-2. Overall, the team is and half minutes, dat- ÀYH VHFRQGV OHIW EHIRUH held out for the win. currently 17-6. ing back to the Butler Crittendon got the re- The women’s team will take the The Musketeers crushed the game. Throughout this 1HZVZLUHÀOHSKRWR bound and put up her court next at 8:00 p.m. on Friday Crittendon has scored 757 points in her Xavier career. Friars with a score of 72-47 while time, the team held winning shot with 0.3 against No. 23 DePaul in Chicago. junior Maddison Blackwell and Providence at zero for 23 from their opponents in the paint 46-18 seconds left on the clock, drop- The Musketeers lost to the Blue redshirt junior Raeshaun Gaffney WKHÀHOG and had a 46-35 advantage with ping Creighton down to 6-7 in the Demons 70-53 in Cintas Center combined for 32 points leading The Musketeers outscored rebounds. The team improved to conference. on Jan. 17. Xavier Newswire 7 Edited by: Brent Raines  ’ĴŽ›DZȱȓŽ œ ’›Ž™˜›œ Sports February 10, 2016

Bucking up: Broncos winBY KYLE T OOLEYSuperon a show Bowl and that the Broncos Staff Writer ZRXOG ZLQ WKH GRJÀJKW  7KH\ If you’re a fan of high scoring, felt that their defense and Peyton shootout style football games with 0DQQLQJ·VZLOOWRZLQLQZKDWZDV scores that look like the halftime SRVVLEO\ KLV ÀQDO SURIHVVLRQDO of a basketball game, then Super game would put them in a good Bowl 50 was not your type of spot to defeat the Panthers. Their game. predictions turned out to be spot The landmark event taking on. place in Santa Clara, Cali., fea- 6XSHU %RZO 093 9RQ 0LOOHU tured the Denver Broncos and led his “Orange Rush” defense Carolina Panthers, with the six against the No. 1 offense in foot- point underdog Broncos coming ball. 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They had two defensive touch- fense in Super Bowl history (they downs, plus a perfect performance DUHWKHÀUVWWHDPWRHYHUZLQWKH from their kicker that was able to Super Bowl after gaining less than secure the victory. 200 yards of offense), and because This game was also evidence &DP1HZWRQWKH1)/093LVD that Cam Newton, though dubbed dynamic and loveable player that “Superman,” can’t do it himself. younger fans of the game can rally The Broncos were able to com- around. pletely eliminate any passing op- Yet, the Broncos did not mind tion he had, as well as forcing the being the underdogs. It was a title team to a season low in rush yards they felt they did not deserve, but and points scored. they were okay with being over- They say defense wins champi- Photo courtesy of nydailynews.com looked. Several players stated that onships, and in Super Bowl 50, it Manning holds the Lombardi trophy. In interviews after the game, he refused to say whether he was retiring. they felt the Panthers were putting was true. Fisher out as NYK coach Checking in on the NHL BY DAVID WOELTZ one of the top potential candi- BY ANDREW UTZ Staff Writer dates for the storied franchise. Staff Writer Another day, another NBA Walton posted an unprecedent- The NHL has been heating FRDFK ÀUHG 6HFRQG\HDU 1HZ ed 39-4 record as coach of the up the ice recently with record- York Knicks head coach Derek Golden State Warriors before breakers and crazy deals across Fisher is the most recent coach Steve Kerr returned from health the league. to get the axe in a season that has problems. 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The Knicks might also hone in They currently lead the Central The Knicks were expected on Tom Thibodeau who led the division by 5 points. to miss the playoffs this season Chicago Bulls to a 255-139 re- Forward Patrick Kane broke due to the lack of talent around FRUGGXULQJÀYHVHDVRQV6RXUFHV NHL records by registering Carmelo Anthony, but Fisher’s close to Thibodeau have said he points across 26 games, elevating Photo courtesy of sportsnet.ca coaching abilities further exasper- KDVDKLJKLQWHUHVWLQWKHMREDF- the Hawks to 15 wins during the Phanuef is married to American actress Elisha Cuthbert, most notable for appearing in 24. DWHG SUREOHPV )LVKHU QHYHU ÀJ- cording to ESPN.com writer Ian streak. He set a new record for ured out the best rotation for his O’Connor. 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There are 10 players who 3KDQHXI IRUZDUGV 0DWW )UDWWLQ DQG0LFKDOHN former point guard to coach the able option. Of course, this is as- have made it through 28 games, Casey Bailey and Ryan Rupert and In the rest of the league, the triangle offense is as much to suming Phil Jackson doesn’t step the closest to Gretzky. defense prospect Cody Donaghey. Washington Capitals are walk- blame for the Knick’s failure as down from his role as the team’s The Florida Panthers currently After the trade was complete, LQJ DZD\ ZLWK WKH 0HWURSROLWDQ anything. president to coach, but similar to head the Atlantic Conference un- many analysts took to social me- Division. The Caps are 15 Jackson missed out on hiring the Pat Riley rumors in 2011, it is der the consistent play of veterans dia showing off the coup the points clear of the second-place Steve Kerr before he settled on highly unlikely. Jaromir Jagr and Roberto Luongo. Leafs pulled off. The 30-year- New York Rangers. In addition, Fisher, an outcome that looks The Knicks have an established The team has gone 17-1-1 over old Phaneuf had recently signed Washington is the only remaining even worse after Kerr led the star and one of the game’s most its last 19 games, receiving their a contract through 2021 with team in the league with single-dig- Warriors to a championship last versatile rookies. The allure of ÀUVWUHJXODWLRQORVV0RQGD\QLJKW Toronto, and while he posted LWORVVHV7KHVWLÁLQJGHIHQVHDOVR season. 0DGLVRQ 6TXDUH *DUGHQ DQG WKH against the Red Wings. many good games with the Leafs, holds the league’s highest goal dif- Still, the Knicks are in prime New York market further estab- In an unprecedented move, his overall value will probably de- ferential of plus 54. position to hire a better head OLVK WKHMRE RSHQLQJ DV WKHPRVW nine players were exchanged preciate at this point. This will If such trends continue until coach than some of the other attractive in the NBA, even if the Tuesday between the Ottawa make it harder for the Senators to WKHSOD\RIIVWKHÀQDOUXQIRUWKH teams who have a quick trigger. Knicks are far from competing for 6HQDWRUV DQG WKH 7RURQWR 0DSOH let the player go if they run into Stanley cup should prove interest- Luke Walton has emerged as a title. Leafs. The Senators exchanged WKHVDODU\FDSRUÀQGLWKDUGWRXWL- ing for every fan. 8 Xavier Newswire Edited by: Jonathan S. Hogue February 10, 2016 Opinions&Editorials [email protected] XAVIER NEWSWIRE Turn your salt into sugar Copyright 2015 Circulation 1,200 How video games provide life lessons for players Editor-in-Chief TATUM HUNTER I love playing video games. I learned how to team the game. The mistake did lose our team the play before I learned how to read. I have devot- game, but it was because of the anger that arose Managing Editor GRANT F. VANCE ed thousands of hours to games such as Dota 2, from that mistake. We were too busy being angry Skyrim and Halo. I have braved the Fargo Deep at each other. Similar things have happened in real Opinions & Editorials Editor JONATHAN S. HOGUE Mines of Elwynn Forest, explored the desolated life. laboratories of the Black Mesa Research Facility Recently, a customer came in toward the end Head Copy Editor AYANA ROWE and gone to war with Ghandi, who seriously needs of my opening shift. As I had not had much sleep to stop threatening to nuke my civilization. that night, I was slightly out of it. The customer Distribution Manager ANDREW UTZ I play team-based games. In these games, I have ordered a grande skinny cappuccino. I gave the learned one thing that has carried over into real bar a tall cappuccino instead. That is, admittedly, a Online Editor ALFRED NWANKWO life: remain calm and keep the hostile thoughts rather large mistake – a grande mistake, if you will. from spreading. This may seem like The customer responded by a stupid phrase, but it has an im- “What makes us berating the baristas, who re- Copy Editors: NICK BERGEMAN, MIKE FISHER, BEN KELTY, pact on everything you do. persist in these sponded by harshly chastising JAMES NEYER, ABRENA ROWE, ELLEN SIEFKE,JEFF ULLERY, MAX BRUNS For instance, one of my favor- me. I understood that I had made errors is not simply Photography Editor: MAC SCHROEDER ite games has been Heroes of the a mistake, but when my cowork- Storm, a massive online battle are- ers disrespected me, all they were Sports Photographer: ADAM SPEGELE ignorance of these na (MOBA) which focuses heavily doing was trying to release their ESSICA ANNON ARABETH UDDIHY errors, but the focus Photographers: J B , S C , on teamwork. frustration on me. The problem ALEX HERTZFELD The worst games I have ever on it. What one should is that this method never fully re- played all involve the same person: really do is follow the leases the frustration. Someone who does nothing but advice of Heroes of Instead, what should have hap- For your information: yell at others for their mistakes. pened was the coworker acknowl- Seneca once said errare humanum the storm: ‘Turn salt edges that I made a mistake, but est, which translates to “To err is hu- into sugar.” instead of disrespecting me for Each edition: man.” I constantly make mistakes. I - James Neyer it, make a suggestion for what I write the wrong names on cups at The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the could do next time. Instead, by VFKRRO\HDUH[FHSWGXULQJYDFDWLRQVDQGÀQDOH[DPVE\WKHVWX- work, I forget to lock my door, and focusing on the frustration, I be- dents of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH I frequently dive too far into enemy territory with- came more likely to make a mistake. I was frustrat- 45207-2129. out any support or means of escape. ed at myself and how I had been treated. The Staff Editorial is written jointly by the editor-in-chief, the Whenever I do these things, people react in two That is where the second, usually forgotten, managing editor and the opinions & editorials editor. Editorials different ways: They either get angry and point out part of Seneca’s phrase becomes important. This DUHZULWWHQLQKRSHVRI UHÁHFWLQJWKHRSLQLRQVRI WKHVWDIIDVD what I did wrong, or they calmly explain how I part reads sed in errare perseverare diabolicum, “But to whole, but do not necessarily do so. FDQLPSURYH7KHÀUVWJURXSRI SHRSOHGHVWUR\WKH persist in error is devilish.” What makes us persist The statements and opinions of a columnist do not necessarily teamwork or comraderie needed to succeed. in these errors is not simply ignorance of these er- UHÁHFWWKRVHRIHGLWRUVRUJHQHUDOVWDII I have seen it happen multiple times. We’re in rors, but the focus on it. a battle, destroying the other team. 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Grant F. Vance is the Managing Editor at the Newswire. He is a senior English & Digitial Innovation Film and Television double major from Jeffersonville, Ind. 10 Xavier Newswire February 10, 2016 Edited by: Allison Wisyanski Arts&Entertainment [email protected] The Coen Brothers are a 'celebrated pair'

Photo courtesy of dailystormer.com 7KH&RHQEURWKHUVZURWHDQGGLUHFWHGWKHÀOP+DLO&DHVDU,WUHSUHVHQWVWKHHLJKWKFROODERUDWLRQEHWZHHQWKH&RHQEURWKHUVDQG:RUNLQJ7LWOHSURGXFWLRQSRZHUKRXVHV7LP%HYDQDQG(ULF)HOOQHU BY GRANT VANCE were so simple,” Ralph Fiennes’ John Malkovich’s Osborne Cox become a celebrated pair. ibly enjoyable experience, offer- Managing Editor pretentious director instructs, describing how great his mem- 7KHLUÀOPVRIWHQLQYROYHVPDOO ing commentary on Hollywood, A charming cowboy estab- prompting an exchange with no oir will be to his paralyzed, silent scale corruption, a bleak anti-cli- Capitalism and Communism. lished as a western action star, syntactical resolution. father. max of the reality of greed and a No matter what irreverent jumping over branches and trees The idea of a western actor The Coen’s brotherly au- strong liking to Homer’s Odyssey, comedy they come up with or in order to take out some bad attempting such a line on the set WHXUVKLS ÀUVW DSSHDUHG LQ  but even their smaller scale entries what prestigious drama they con- guys with his pistols, walks onto of something titled “Merrily We with “Blood Simple,” creating have something fun to offer. struct, the Coens have proved the set of what has been identi- Dance” is the brand of tongue- classic comedies like “The Big Their newest release in partic- themselves as writers and direc- ÀHGDVDVXLWDQGWLHGDQFLQJÀOP and-cheek humor that the Coen Lebowski” and “O’ Brother, ular, “Hail, Caesar!” is a screw ball tors worth supporting. “Merrily We Dance.” Brothers have made a staple for Where Art Thou?” as well as comedy, jumping from scene to They don’t always follow nar- After clumsily opening the their comedies – something we’ve award season fair “No Country scene with little, if any, narrative UDWLYHÀOPPDNLQJUXOHVDQGWKDW V oversized doors and stumbling come to expect as an audience for Old Men” and “Inside Llewyn coherency. There are characters more than welcome. They know into the scene, he takes his seat IURP ÀOPPDNHUV ZKR EURXJKW Davis.” that seem completely unimport- how to stir expectations and to awkwardly on the couch and us Steve Buscemi’s Donny dryly With a strong repertoire of DQWE\WKHHQGRI WKHÀOPFRXSOHG do it in an engaging and interest- mumbles his line in an inaudible reminding us which Beatles song ÀOPVFRYHULQJDYDULHW\RI WRSLFV with non-existent resolutions, but LQJZD\PDNLQJWKHLUÀOPVDJUHDW western accent. “Would that it was referenced after the fact or WKHVH ÀOPPDNHUV KDYH ULJKWIXOO\ it still manages to be an incred- watch every time. 'Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl:' A 'typical' band story fills the pages of this memoir BY ANNA SHAPIRO this and many other band mem- that, I wanted to obliterate my- Staff Writer oirs is that the “enough” part self, to unlock and uncork the an- Carrie Brownstein’s memoir, does not come along in the form ger, to disappear into the sound “Hunger Makes Me a Modern RI GUXJDEXVHRUÀJKWLQJEDQG- and into the music,” Brownstein Girl,” is in many ways a typical mates. Instead, the band grew said. “I was in a successful band and sick and tired of the touring And yet, while the book did then everything fell apart,” story. lifestyle. have some compelling moments, It was featured on NPR’s Best For someone known for writ- it did not compel me complete- books of 2015 concierge. ing songs and her work on ly. While “Hunger Makes Me a I am often initially critical of the TV show “Portlandia,” Modern Girl” is not something writing by people famous for Brownstein turns out to be a I would recommend as a “must- doing other things, so I didn’t rather decent writer. She aptly read” to any old reader, it cer- head into the book with very chronicles both the good and tainly carries an appeal to anyone high expectations. Because of bad of Sleater-Kinney, and even interested in bands and the mu- my low expectations, I was not has some thought-provoking in- sic scene. Photo courtesy of timeout.com disappointed. As stated earlier, sights that she shares with the Ultimately, I like Carrie &DUULH%HUQWHLQ VPHPRLUFDSWXUHVWKHH[SHULHQFHRIEHLQJD\RXQJZRPDQ this was a very typical story of reader. Brownstein. I like her band and DERUQSHUIRUPHUDQGDQRXWVLGHUDQGXOWLPDWHO\ÀQGLQJRQH·VWUXHFDOOLQJ a band where enough becomes “But I wanted our shows not I like the Riot Grrrl routes from the ins and outs of being in a Newswire Rating: enough and things have to end. just to be galvanic, I wanted to which her band was founded, but EDQG , GRQ W WKLQN KHU ERRN LV One striking difference between destroy the room. More than as someone with little interest in half as good as her music. Xavier Newswire 11 Edited by: Allison Wisyanski February 10, 2016 [email protected] Arts&Entertainment Coldplay's new video sparks controversy

Photo courtesy of coldplaying.com Beyoncé has been accused of appropriating Indian culture in her Bollywood-esque attire in Coldplay's latest video for "Hymn for the Weekend." The video celebrates Holi, the festival of colors and love, in Mumbai, India. BY ZENAB SAEED imaginable. features heavy cultural appropria- comprises a total of a few sec- or, exoticised and stereotypical Staff Writer It opens with a shot of a tion, the use of elements from onds in the video, Kapoor re- depiction of India. British alternative rock band white peacock and Indian monks DQRWKHU FXOWXUH IRU SURÀW DQG sponded to the controversy sur- However, the artistic intent of Coldplay recently released a vid- adorned in bright orange. It in- out of a place of power. rounding the video and disagreed the music video was likely not to eo that has been accused of ap- cludes scenes of Coldplay’s lead 0DQ\ WKLQN WKDW %H\RQFp·V with accusations of cultural achieve cultural appropriation, propriating Indian culture. On VLQJHU &KULV 0DUWLQ ZDONLQJ appearance in the video treats appropriation. but rather to show an apprecia- Jan. 29, they released the music through colorful streets full of Indian culture as a costume and “We as Indians use a lot of tion and admiration for the beau- video for their single “Hymn for children celebrating Holi and rid- that the video employs her as a ZHVWHUQL]DWLRQ LQ RXU ÀOPV DQG ty in Indian culture. the Weekend,” featuring vocals ing in a rickshaw. SURS PHUHO\ WR IXOÀOO LWV HQWHU- our music videos. No one speaks 0D\EH LW LV QRW WKH GXW\ RI  from Beyoncé, off of their 2015 It shows young girls dressed tainment quota. of us offending other people's the artists to show the entirety of album “A Head Full of Dreams.” with traditional clothing and However, others say that the sensibilities. But they are show- Indian culture in a four-minute Immediately after the release of jewelry performing the classical video should not be the object of ing a part of India which exists,” music video for a song that Chris the music video, directed and Indian Bharathanatyam dance. such disapproval because it posi- Kapoor said in an interview with 0DUWLQRULJLQDOO\HQYLVLRQHGDVD ÀOPHGE\%HQ0RULWEHFDPHWKH 0RVWQRWDEO\KRZHYHUWKHYLGHR tively portrays India. CNN. party song. subject of controversy and a tar- depicts Beyoncé as a stereotypi- The end of the music video Though it may be true that The two popular artists, get for criticism. cal Bollywood actress, dressed even features Bollywood actress the video shows a reality within WKRXJKXQGHUÀUHIRUWKHLUFROODE- The music video, which was in colorful Indian clothing, her Sonam Kapoor. Critics point India, it also neglects to show the oration on this music video, can ÀOPHGLQ,QGLDWKLVSDVW2FWREHU hands covered with mehndi de- to the irony that the video stars entirety of India’s reality, which is use their fame, power and plat- features an array of almost ev- signs and her wrists adorned with Beyoncé as the Bollywood ac- why the issue of cultural appro- form to show their appreciation ery clichéd representation about bangles. tress rather than using Kapoor. SULDWLRQ ÀQGV WUXWK DPRQJ WKH through artistic expression while the Indian nation and culture Critics of the video claim it Though her appearance only video’s clichéd, overly-technicol- also maintaining respect.

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Say Anything drops unannounced LP BY GRANT VANCE “I Don’t Think It Is” continues level this time around. “I Don’t self-deprecatingly autobiograph- LP “… is a Real Boy.” Managing Editor to move the group in a new di- Think It Is” is constructed on ical prowess. Bemis is constantly working Progressive punk collective rection without compromising the collaborative nature of rap Littered with self-reference on new projects, including his Say Anything surprised fans the unique factors that establish records and includes tracks like and obscure metaphors, Bemis ongoing “Song Shop,” in which last week by dropping their un- their eccentric style. “Goshua” that sound like they proves his one-of-a-kind lyrical he gives fans the opportunity to announced sixth studio LP, “I As grounded as it is in Say should be on a Kanye West style is here to stay no matter buy a personalized song that he Don’t Think It Is.” Anything’s roots, “I Don’t album. the overall direction the band writes and performs. He is also The group, centered on the Think It Is” sets itself apart as Interestingly enough, Bemis takes—anarchal world perspec- involved in writing comic books, artistic sensibilities of front a very distinct entry in their ex- recently met West and received WLYHDQGRGGO\VSHFLÀFRSLQLRQV FXUUHQWO\ 0DUYHO·V ´;0HQ PDQ0D[%HPLVQHYHUVHWWOHRQ pansive discography. Though complimentary feedback for the on Batman and Disney prin- :RUVW;0DQ(YHUµ a particular sound, but gradually the album is arguably the most record. He stated in a message cesses included. Say Anything is set to begin grow more and more progres- stylistically punk to date – with accompanied with the digital al- Though I love the album as touring Apr. 20. “I Don’t Think sive with each new album. They tracks like “Give a Damn” and bum release that he wanted this a whole, some personal favorites It Is” is currently available for push the limits to a new level “Attaboy” providing no holds to be Say Anything’s “Beautiful include “17 Coked up Speeding” digital download with a physical with their newest entry. barred paced greatness – there’s Dark Twisted Fantasy.” and “Varicose Visage,” which edition including four additional Following “Hebrews,” Bemis’ DOVRDFOHDUUDSLQÁXHQFH Say Anything’s lyrics are one both perfectly encapsulate what tracks set for Apr. 15. guitar-less coming-of-age ex- Bemis has stated his regard of their more distinctive fea- makes Say Anything so great Newswire Rating: periment addressing the trials and appreciation of the genre tures and “I Don’t Think It Is” and how the band has matured and tribulations of fatherhood, in the past taking it to the next doesn’t shy away from Bemis’ since their introductory studio

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