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A&E, pg 12 Feature, pg 10 Have you heard? Breaking Away Always Online: Brent Edwards debunks the myth about B.o.B. coming to Xavier. Sort of. Lizzie Glaser gets the inside scoop on what xavier.edu/ For now, at least. really goes down on the shuttle. newswire inside @ More applications, fewer jobs for profs. By molly boes chemistry department received 50 Asst. News Editor applications and the biology de- partment usually receives between In a modern job market still 70 and 80 applications. hampered by a sagging economy, Karl Stuckenberg, chair of the academic professors at Xavier psychology department, said that are not immune to the numbers in the past 10 years, the psychol- crunch. ogy department has received be- The philosophy department tween 50 and 100 applicants. was alarmed recently when it re- In the philosophy department, ceived 307 applications for a posi- each of the 307 applications was tion as professor of the history of reviewed by two members of the philosophy with an emphasis on department. close reading of great books. “We eliminated many candi- When the philosophy depart- dates who did not fit our under- ment advertised the opening, it standing of what it means to study gave it a broad description—list- the history of philosophy—who ing some historical areas that the Newswire photo by Alexa Von Bargen did not provide strong enough ev- department believed could ben- Recently-hired professors, like Jonathan Gibson of the art department, had to overcome applicant pools that can idence of scholarly and teaching efit the University. This broad de- occasionally reach as many as 300 people for one vacancy. ability, or who we thought would scription permitted anyone who Polt also said that most of 307 position and their rhetoric/com- believe the lower ratio is due to not fit Xavier’s needs for one rea- applicants applied for other posi- position position. occupational therapy professors was seeking a job as a professor Continued on page 2 of philosophy and had sufficient tions outside of the one open at Steven Herbert, chair of the being in higher demand because support to argue that they were a Xavier, making the proportion physics department, said that the most of those qualified to teach ©2011 historian of philosophy to apply. of applicants to jobs not as bad department receives around 100 find it more lucrative to enter pri- the Xavier Newswire “The job market for Ph.D.s in as 307 to one, but still worse than applications when a position is vate practice. All rights reserved philosophy has been poor since other departments. available. Similarly, the nursing depart- I’ve been aware of it (around 20 This year, the English depart- Not all areas have a high appli- ment received three applications years), but now it seems to be ment received 100 applications cant to position ratio; the occupa- for the last open position. worse than ever, due primarily to for a new specialist in British tional therapy department received The history department re- Advertising (513) 745-3561 the recession,” said Dr. Richard Romanticism, while it received just four to six applications for job ceives between 40 and 80 applica- Circulation (513) 745-3130 Polt, chair of the philosophy 125 applications apiece last year openings in 2005 and 2006. tions for open positions. For an Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 department. for their Shakespeare/Renaissance Members of the department analytical chemist position, the www.xavier.edu/newswire Construction on Currito to offer new dining option budget, schedule By Sarah Wieten ed floor by floor rather than tower Managing Editor by tower. During February, finishing After. delays because of cold work will be the focus, including weather, the new student residence the cafeteria hearth-style pizza hall is remaining on schedule for oven that comes in at the end of completion in August of 2011. the month and the assembly of Although originally predicted the kitchen’s walk-in coolers. to be taken down by the end of The first night students would December, work using the high- be in the building and the first rise crane will continue through meal served in the new cafeteria February. will be at the end of August for This delay is due to the slow Manresa.

nature of masonry work, which Messer, the project’s construc- Rendering courtesy of Joe Lanni has been further slowed by an un- tion company, plans to complete Currito Burritos Without Borders will open at the northeast corner of the new residence hall on the corner of usually cold winter. their work at the site a few weeks Ledgewood and Herald Avenues next fall. The space will seat approximately 75 people. However, time for these types before that. campus, and will offer a space that tablishments nationwide. of slowdowns was built into Furniture will begin being By Doug Tifft can seat up to 75 people and serve The Lanni brothers, who projections for the building and moved in the upper floors in June Editor-in-Chief a menu ranging from burritos to grew up in Cincinnati, began the should not mean that the proj- and the lower floors will follow, in Beginning next fall, Xavier smoothies. Currito operation by offering bur- ect will be delayed, according an attempt to keep cleaning costs students will have a new dining “We are really excited to bring ritos with varieties such as brown to Vice President for Facilities down. option on campus, as Currito a family-owned, local business like rice and vegetables, in addition to Management Bob Sheeran. Total project cost, building, Burritos Without Borders will Currito to campus,” Tom Barlow, smoothies and salads—a point the “We planned this from the very furnishing, planning and per- move into a 2,400-square-foot director of auxiliary services, said. Lanni brothers believe will help beginning because of our aggres- mits, is projected to be $58 mil- space at the northeast corner of “We looked around and found attract a strong customer base at sive schedule,” Sheeran said. lion, in accordance with original the new residence hall at the cor- our A-list of potential restaurants the Xavier location. The site fills with nearly 200 projections. ner of Ledgwood and Herald to fill the space, and Currito was “The concept is a really good fit workers everyday and efforts are The project will most likely be Avenues. certainly on it.” for college campuses because of currently focused on completing showcased for donors at Founder’s Currito, which currently oper- Currito was started in 2004 the variety of options,” Joe Lanni masonry and the cafeteria “cur- Day next fall, just as the Conaton ates 14 locations in eight states, by Joe and John Lanni, after the said. “We do not say that we are tain wall” of windows, as well as Learning Commons and Smith has been in discussions with brothers sold Great Steak and a health restaurant—but we have “roughing,” preparatory work for Hall were displayed this year. representatives from Xavier for Potato Company—which their healthy options. We like to have plumbing, heating and electric, on nearly four years about coming to father, Nick, had grown to 254 es- the interior. Work will be complet- Continued on page 3 Continued on page 5 Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1

2 January 26, 2011 News Xavier Newswire XU students present More apps., Department Applicants research with NCUR less jobs try professor who coordinates Philosophy 307 By Robyn Campbell Continued from page 1 Staff Writer the trips for Xavier, students can apply from all three of Xavier’s This spring, two faculty mem- colleges. son or another,” Polt said. bers will be accompanying a In the past, about 20 to 25 stu- The philosophy department English 100-125 group of 40 Xavier students as dents were accepted into the pro- members then further discussed they travel to Ithaca College to gram, and this year the number the applicants, and narrowed their present their work at the National has nearly doubled. options to 18 applicants for a first Conference on Undergraduate The majority of students from interview. Psychology 50-100 Research (NCUR). Xavier will be presenting either Most of the interviews oc- Since 1987, NCUR has been oral presentations or art. curred using Skype after a snow promoting undergraduate re- The subjects to be presented storm made attending a conven- search at various colleges across include art, biology, chemis- tion organized in Boston difficult Biology 70-80 the country. try, classics, economics, history, for many of the people involved. This year, NCUR will take place marketing, philosophy, politi- After the initial interviews, the from March 31 through April 2 at cal science, psychology, physics department was able to narrow the host school in Ithaca, N.Y. and Philosophy, Politics, and the down the selection to four final- Chemistry 50 Students will have the opportu- Public. ists, who will be visiting campus nity to present their own work as Xavier has been participating before the end of February. well as observe others present. in NCUR for the last several years, “It is a foregone conclusion that Attendees will also listen in on and the three colleges, as well as some very good applicants will not History 40-80 keynote speaker Branford Marsalis, the Office of the Provost, pay the get this job,” Polt said. “But I am world-renowned saxophonist. cost of the whole experience. also very confident that the - per Additional speakers include The biggest learning benefit son we do hire will be knowledge- Occupational Libuse Binder, author of “10 Ways arises out of the simple fact that able, intelligent, personable—and 4-6 to Change the World in Your 20s,” students are able to see exemplary an excellent teacher.” Therapy David G. Campbell, scientist, research from various disciplines. educator and author, and Brian “As far as national conferences Wansink, professor and author. that include all varieties of disci- Jake Heath, News Editor Phone: 745-3607 Nursing 3 According to Dr. Barbara plines go, [the NCUR] is probably [email protected] Hopkins, an associate chemis- the only one,” Hopkins said. -Paid Advertisement- Distance for Dreams traveled to Disney World over winter break to run a half marathon and a full marathon. These students got sponsors for the marathons in order to collect enough money with A Special Wish Foundation to fulfill the dream of Charday Davis (center).

Xavier Newswire News January 26, 2011 3 Provost candidate faces forum Students pose questions concerning liberal arts educ.

social lives. By Molly boes While teaching at the University Asst. News Editor of Dayton, Duncan took his class After two days full of inter- of graduate and masters students views, tours, organized meals and out into the community and meetings, provost candidate Dr. taught as a part of his communi- Chris Duncan sat down for a half ty-engaged curriculum. hour forum with a group of seven He believed these classes students and Luther Smith, the benefited students because it got dean of students. them out of the classroom, en- Duncan is currently the Dean abling them to see how to apply of Liberal Arts at Duquesne what they were learning. University. He would like to replicate this Duquesne is a Catholic univer- program at Xavier and improve it sity located in Pittsburg, roughly by extending the length of the the the same size as Xavier with 5,858 class and securing transportation undergraduate students. for every trip. Duncan has nearly 20 years of Overall, Duncan would like teaching experience along with 10 to work at a mission-oriented in- years serving as an administrator. stitution and therefore feels that Duncan believes that the liber- Xavier is compatible with his be- al arts core at Xavier is essential to liefs as well as personality. keeping with tradition and giving If students are interested in at- students a good Jesuit education, tending an open forum for a pro- even though the extensive core vost candidate, the forum for Dr. can be difficult to fulfill for some. Michael Dantley is on Wed., Jan. He believes this core also helps 26 and the open forum for Dr. students not only receive a well- Dennis Jacobs will be on Mon., rounded education, but also pro- photo courtesy academic.udayton.edu Jan. 31. vides values necessary for students Chris Duncan is the second of five provost candidates to experience a student open forum. For more information, students to succeed in a professional field. can call 513-745-3166. While at other universities, ministry, faith and life programs residential learning community. use these various experiences to Duncan participated in campus and served as an advisor for a If chosen, Duncan hopes he can work with students’ academic and New dining hall sports new Coke options,” Geiser said. By Rebecca Bayens Staff Writer Dasani water products, Minute Maid Lemonade Whether you prefer and the zero-calorie “soda” or “pop,” a new choices of several of the twist will be added to carbonated beverage op- Newswire photo Andrew Matsushita carbonated beverages on tions are also included in Construction on the new dorm is scheduled to be open in the fall of 2011. Xavier’s campus beginning the machines. in the 2011-12 school year. “These machines will Two new Coca-Cola be one-of-a-kind in this Construction on budget, schedule “freestyle” machines will area of the United States,” Continued from page 1 be installed in the cafeteria Director of Auxiliary Hall were displayed this year. “At the old cafeteria in Cintas Center. slated to open next fall. Services Tom Barlow $58 million it is definitely a proj- The current kitchen equipment These “freestyle” touch said. “Only a few schools ect that warrants a celebration for will remain in Cintas for catering screen machines, which in the South and on the the campus community,” Sheeran needs and the current cafeteria will be approximately 6 feet West Coast have these said. will be repurposed. Its new use tall, will offer 106 flavors devices.” The new cafeteria will replace has not yet been decided. of Coca-Cola products. Barlow pointed out a This machine will pro- major factor in the deci- vide a mix-and-match type sion whether or not to in- of service that will allow stall these new machines: CORRECTIONS students to choose typi- their accessibility. In the Jan. 19 edition of the cal Coca-Cola beverages Controls are located Newswire, the caption for the including Pibb Xtra, Vault on a lower level of the In the Jan. 12 edition of the Career Services Center was in- and Sprite and mix them machine than on Xavier’s Newswire, the date of the water correctly stated. “Rick Browne, with flavors such as vanilla, current machines, making break was incorrectly stated. The director of Career Services, is ex- orange and cherry, among these “freestyle” machines water line broke on the morning cited about the large increase of others. more user-friendly to all. of Friday, Jan. 8. students and alumni who are tak- Sophomore Senator The existing soda ing advantage of the tools Career Jimmy Geiser, who col- fountains in the current In the Jan. 12 edition of the Service offers due to large class laborated with sophomore cafeteria will be moved Newswire, part of Andy Gibson’s sizes, requirement and word of Senator Andrea Goodrich photo courtesy of crunchgear.com into the new dining facil- trip route was incorrect. Gibson mouth.” and Auxiliary Services on Xavier’s new cafeteria will be sporting the new “freestyle” ity as well. rode through New Mexico. this dining services proj- coke machines, which offer a total of 106 varieties. “This is one more ele- In the Jan. 19 edition of the ect, said that some of ment to bring value and Newswire, Hayden White’s name these flavors are not even available “It’s not necessarily the healthy expand service to the students at was spelled incorrectly. in stores. machine, but you have the healthy Xavier University,” Barlow said. 4 January 26, 2011 Campus News Xavier Newswire Students protest Nike company labor practices National workers’ rights movement gains momentum at Xavier, seeks athletic department support By sabrina brown Lavalley said, “We want to work Staff Writer with Nike so they will disclose, but Since 1988, Nike has been if they don’t, we’re really sorry, but encouraging the world to “Just as a Jesuit institution we would Do It.” In 2011, Xavier students prefer not to have a company that such as juniors Ryan Lavalley and is not socially responsible as a part Gerardo “Jerry” Patron-Cano of our endorsement.” are encouraging Nike to “Just On the same issue, Patron- Disclose It.” Cano said, “We don’t necessarily These students are leading a want to go against Nike, but we movement on Xavier’s campus want to use the Jesuit leverage that to persuade Nike to disclose its we have to pressure Nike.” workers’ wages, which is some- When asked about the issue, thing the company has thus far the Athletic Department said been unwilling to do. Lavalley “Xavier University is a member of and Patron-Cano are working to the Fair Labor Association (FLA), change their minds. which has been an international The movement unofficially be- leader in promoting social justice gan two years ago when Patron- for workers around the world. Cano attended a protest against We follow and take seriously the School of the Americas. FLA standards in our relation- While at the conference, Patron- ships with suppliers and licensees. Cano saw a presentation by Jim Our licensing agent, the Licensing Keady, the founder of Education Resource Group (LRG), has a for Justice, Inc. on Nike. code of conduct for Nike and all Jim Keady was the assistant of its licensees. In addition, LRG Photo courtesy of Xavier University coach of Division One National Nike is the official sponsor of Xavier athletics, displayed above by basketball athlete Danté Jackson. holds a position on the board of Championship soccer team while ment, Patron-Cano said “the goal Disclose It” leaders have big plans responsibility and disclosure of its the FLA. Social responsibility is a doing Theology graduate work at of the movement is to get Nike for the movement, stating the first wages,” Patron-Cano said. priority for Xavier University and St. John’s University. to publicly disclose all its factory step as education. They believe The movement is pursuing LRG.” He began to study Nike’s busi- workers’ wages all over the world that as a Jesuit institution, through the support of Xavier’s Athletic They also presented many of ness practices. This knowledge because right now they don’t do education, Xavier will become Department to aid them in pres- Nike’s updated plans to modify forced Keady to resign from St. that. Nike’s CEO Mark Parker involved in their fight for social suring Nike. its standards and treatment of its John’s and begin his work in en- says they’re making a living wage, justice. They hope that the Athletic workers which included Nike’s couraging others to speak out but how do we know that if they “The goal is to have Xavier as a Department will be willing to join Code of Conduct and a detailed, against Nike. won’t disclose the wages?” Jesuit institution to publicly pres- them as they work toward social revised business plan. When asked about the move- The seven student “Just sure Nike to move toward social justice. - Paid Advertisement -

Cultural Corner Xavier Newswire Campus News January 26, 2011 5 Spring 2011 Xavier What speech means for Boehner By sarah wieten Beaupre was generally positive with those with similar hobbies or Managing Editor about the tone and utility of the interest. senatorial candidates With Xavier graduate John President’s speech. Although the move is largely Boehner at the forefront of politics “I think the President took the symbolic, it may also speak to a as Speaker of the House, Xavier edge off some issues that might theme President Obama followed professor Dr. Gene Beaupre was have brought a strong negative re- in his speech: a call to bipartisan on hand Tuesday night to analyze sponse if delivered differently. He civility after a somewhat pugna- the President’s State of the Union also used humor and found ways cious set of midterm elections in address and interpret what it to at least point the same direction order to accomplish more for the might mean for Boehner’s tenure as the Republicans, like cutting un- country. as Speaker. necessary regulation on business,” “I know it seems simplistic, but “Boehner has multiple chal- Beaupre said. I think in this one instance, with all lenges,” Beaupre said. “Tonight Some in congress, in light of that has come before it, proximity highlighted the political and pol- recent political tensions, attempted breads civility. I don’t know that I icy dance he must do with the to take a bipartisan, conciliatory ap- would count on this kind of gesture President but he also must keep proach to the speech. happening often,” Beaupre said. Photo courtesy of facebook.com Photo courtesy of facebook.com a diverse group of his own sup- One congressman even went so Beaupre is director of govern- Name: Daniel Francis Name: Emily McLaughlin porters happy. It will take all he far as to suggest that Democrats ment relations at Xavier and an in- Hometown: Louisville, Hometown:Cincinnati, Ohio has to keep the peace in his own and Republicans reject the old structor in political science, special- Kentucky Major: Philosophy, Politics party. He is one of those politi- practice of sitting on the right or izing in local government (both Major: Philosophy, Politics and and the Public and English cians who must swim daily with left side of the chamber accord- campaign politics and governance) the Public What she hopes to add to the sharks and so he cannot afford ing to party, and instead sit with and has more than 30 years of ex- What he hopes to add to Xavier: I hope to reestablish a to bleed.” members from the same state or perience in Cincinnati politics. Xavier: I hope to finish some of library atmosphere somewhere the projects I would have done last on campus and to help campus semester if I had been on campus. become more sustainable with Fun Fact: He spent the last se- composting. Currito to offer new dining option mester interning at the White House Fun Fact: She plans on visit- Continued from page 1 Council on Environmental Quality. ing Antarctica someday. stuff that tastes great, but if you are near the University of Cincinnati on campus at Xavier we are giving them a interested in eating healthy we can Calhoun Street with Xavier Student shot to learn the business and possibly cater to that.” Government President senior stay on with us after they graduate.” Currito will occupy one of the Kevin Contrera, along with senators Geiser also said he believes the two retail spaces on the street level sophomore Jimmy Geiser and junior restaurant—which will also have an of the new dormitory, both of Andrea Goodrich, Barlow and the outdoor patio—will offer an alterna- which face Herald Avenue. Barlow SGA members received assurance tive social setting for Xavier stu- said Vice President for Financial from Currito that it intended to uti- dents, as Currito will be open from Administration Beth Amyot had lize Xavier as a training ground for its 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through worked to install the spaces into the business. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on initial plans for the building, with the Currito will use the Xavier loca- Thursdays through Sundays. hope that the second space will be tion as it national training center for “The space is large enough to ac- occupied by a retail apparel store—a franchisees, as Lanni said he wishes to commodate study groups or to have Photo courtesy of Ryan Martin Photo courtesy of Lauren White plan that is currently being re-evalu- use it as “a prototype for the brand.” a meeting there—the type of place Name: Ryan Martin Name: Lauren White ated while the East Campus project “We are a young, growing we don’t necessarily have right now,” Hometown: Goshen, Indiana Hometown: Lexington, develops. company,” Lanni said. “We want Geiser said. “And I think it will be Major: Philosophy and Political Kentucky Barlow also wanted to establish to become an active member of another late-night option along Science Major: International Studies Currito on campus in a similar ca- campus—not just a restaurant that with Subway, so that people get in What he hopes to add to and Political Science with a pacity to Coffee Emporium, which happens to be on campus. We are the habit of staying on campus and Xavier: I want to help make the concentration in International has hired several students as employ- going to need great people for our not ordering a pizza or driving to process for residence halls to gain Business ees. After touring Currito’s location expansion. So by hiring students on Chipotle.” new or better equipment easier as What he hopes to add to well as find ideas to help single Xavier: I hope to provide a voice mothers on campus. I want to help for Xavier students and bridge the students be a more integral part of gap between administration and Students benefit from extended hours the Xavier government process. the student body. Fun Fact: He lifts weights six Fun Fact: He is double- days a week. jointed.

Jan. 21, 7:10 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Residence Life with two students selling wrist Police bands to underage students for an off-campus house party. Notes Jan. 22, 1:32 a.m. – A student observed carrying a “No Parking” sign and lying about his or her Jan. 17, 8:38 p.m. – Xavier identity was cited for failure to Police responded to an intru- corporate with university official. sion alarm in Kuhlman Hall. The door area was secured and Two non- deemed OK. Jan. 22, 3:10 p.m. – students observed highly intoxi- cated by police and having trou- Jan. 18, 9:50 a.m. – Xavier Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen ble standing near the entrance to Police issued a traffic warning Eight students utilized the extended hours of the Conaton Learning Commons the first night they were offered. Cintas Center during the basket- to a driver about yielding to pe- present during the extended hours, at 1 a.m., they are encouraged to ball game were cited for underage By kris rielly destrians at Ledgewood Avenue Staff Writer either occupying the second floor move into the CLC to continue consumption and released to the and Herald Avenue. computer lab, the third floor or working. On Jan. 23, students did student the two were visiting. Ever need a quiet place to study after 1 a.m.? Look no further than the group study rooms. For safety move from the library into the Jan. 20, 8:49 p.m. – Physical the Conaton Learning Commons reasons, only the second and third CLC after 1 a.m., therefore ben- Plant reported graffiti outside because Sunday, Jan. 23 officially floors of the CLC will be acces- efitting from the extended access of Schmidt Fieldhouse. Note of the began the CLC’s new 24-hour sible from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on the hours. availability. Students now have nights with 24-hour access. “We are thrilled we are able to Jan. 21, 2:27 p.m. – A stu- continual access to the CLC from At 1 a.m., CLC staff will ask now keep the building open in a dent observed stumbling and Sunday through Thursday nights, anyone in the building to move safe way for the students,” Alison falling down outside of Smith Week Jan. 23, 1:34 a.m. – A stu- as the building will stay open from to the second and third floors Morgan, Assistant Director of the Hall was cited for underage dent observed vomiting from 10 a.m. Sunday morning through and will close off the fourth floor Information Resources Center consumption and transported the rear door of a vehicle in the 7 p.m. on Friday. staircase door so no one can exit and Discovery Services, said. back to his or her room. R2 parking lot was cited for un- On the first Sunday night of or enter. The library side of the derage consumption. the new 24-hour schedule, the building will close at 1 a.m. as usu- Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor CLC staff recorded eight students al. If students are in the library Phone: (513) 745-3607 [email protected] Cultural Corner 6 January 26, 2011 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2011 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Do u g Ti f f t Managing Editor Sa r a h Wi e t e n Business Manager Me g a n McDe r m o tt Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ja k e Ge r r i t y Distribution Manager Ed Sa d o ws k i Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Online Editor Mi k e Po w e ll Op-Ed Editor: p e t e r f r i c k e Photo Editor: a l e x a v o n b a r g e n Photographers: k e l s e y e d s o n , a l e x k l e i n Head Copy Editors: m a t t a c k e l s , a l y s s a k o n e r m a n n , k a r a l e n o i r , a s h l e y s r o u f e Copy Editors: Br i d g e t Ga v a g h a n , Ca i t r i n Re i l l y , Al e x a n d r a Ko t c h , Ro b e r t Li s i e c k i , As h l e y Pa t r i c k EDITORIAL | Faculty hiring process The reality of life in academia All of us here at the Newswire, and likely more than a few of you reading these words, have sat in class on the final days of the semester, as the clock seems frozen on five minutes remaining until the release to a sunny spring day or the walk across campus to a warm and cozy bed. At times like that, being asked to sit introspectively and give a summa- tion of the merits of a professor on a class evaluation may not seem like an overly important task. Yet, when one considers how difficult it was for the professor stand- ing in the front of the room to get the position he or she fills—fight- ing off somewhere between 40 and 306 other applicants if they teach bright young minds like that of the Newswire staff in the College of Arts & Sciences—it seems unfitting that they should not have to face fierce scrutiny on a biannual basis to maintain their position. In the cor- porate business world, the private entrepreneurial world, and even, we are told, the professional journalistic world, if a person is inadequate at their job there are safeguards to weed them out; for our purposes, the evaluations are a way to ensure that the professors filling the increas- ingly valuable positions at the front of our classrooms are continuing to prove why they were chosen from a field of qualified Ph.D.’s; it is a way to ensure that the academic quality of our University is continually on the upswing. A Penny for Your Thoughts…* So while we are heartened by the prospect that increased competi- (* No Actual Pennies will be Awarded) tion will likely translate to a higher quality of professor as Xavier pro- gresses into future academic years, the ability to ensure such progress is partially reliant on the investment and diligence of students in those waning moments when the clock just won’t move. If you have an opinion on a story, or want to EDITORIAL | State of the Union address bring attention to an issue the Newswire has not Obama addresses student interests covered, submit your 250-word letter through the On Tuesday night, President Obama delivered his second State of “Newswire” tab on the MyXU portal... the Union address. Of course, you already knew that, having read the news article on page five. We on the Newswire staff thought you might enjoy our interpretation regarding the specific elements of the speech which are likely to affect Xavier students. OR... For the most part, the president’s proposals were beneficial for our age group (we are one of his major voting blocs). The most direct of these was his plan to re-invest in education and research. For under- simply send your letter as the text of an email to: classmen, his goal for America to again lead the world in its percentage of college graduates by 2012 may mean a few new aids and benefits by [email protected] the time you graduate. The president also urged underclassmen to con- template a career in teaching, saying “your country needs you.” Upperclassmen were not left out entirely, though. Obama vowed to initiate a repeat of the post-WWII technological boom, which means there will soon be an open spigot flowing into graduate schools, espe- cially in scientific disciplines. Business students may not be so lucky, however. If he is able to follow through on it, Obama’s plan to end special-interest loopholes in the tax code is likely to cripple at least a few un-competitive companies—which will be good for the country, but bad for, say, interns at General Motors. + = Not all of the speech concerned academic and professional mat- ters. Our hemp-wearing classmates, for instance, might be interested in Obama’s claim that the New START Treaty will reduce global levels of nuclear weapons, which should, like, totally help us all come together, man. Social-networking addicts, too, will be clicking away with glee at the President’s call for the creation of a nationwide Wi-Fi network (they may not actually be a minority, but we wish they were). Do you think you can. . . With this analysis in hand, you are now prepared for the political • Write a decent column? • Take a sweet photograph? issues on the schedule for this year. Then again, despite its various sym- • Draw a great cartoon? • Report on campus news? bolic acts of unity during the speech, Congress is still Congress, so you may be better off forgetting everything we just told you. 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Letters to the editor Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials January 26, 2011 7 “Tough it out:” a lesson from my sister It is the first thing I see in the academic career, won nearly ev- Give” section. take three naps a day and watch there not being any pickles avail- morning, as I flip on the light and ery spelling and history bee there I laughed a few months ago episodes of “The Bachelor”—and able for your sandwich at lunch wipe the sleep out of my eyes. is to win in the podunk town of when she called, nervous about a come up with some stunningly when you just read an e-mail ex- The photo, placed in the artsy Elmira, N.Y., captained the county college application. analytic takes on the misogynistic plaining how the neurosurgeon frame she picked out, shows the Mock Trial champions without “Emily,” I said. “The only nature of the show while at it. will have to snake up through your three kids happily leaning against any assistance thing any school Conversations with her are not sister’s nose, avoid contact with vi- the side of a boat in the middle from a coach is going to worry two-hour laugh-fests anymore. I tals parts of the brain and remove of a lake, just a month before we or adult advisor about once they call, get an update, exchange a few a clump of cancerous cells. found out. and comes home read an applica- funny vignettes, and let her get Even when I do begin to drag, It was a windy day on Onondaga from school on tion is wheth- back to sleep—all in less than 20 as an inconvenient deadline looms Lake, and her hair is blowing side- a regular ba- er they have minutes. or I get stuck cleaning the dirty ways, directly into my face, caus- sis with a story enough scholar- But that is all the depressing dishes in the sink, I am brought ing me to recoil with a pained grin about something ship money to part of the story—the part that back to reality. and reach out to corral the mane. interesting she give you.” makes me sit and stare into space “This is ironic,” she sent in a Since I placed the photo on my heard while eat- Yet, for the during class from time to time. text a few days ago. “I think my mantle two weeks ago, not a day ing lunch with first time in 17 No, the thing I think of when worst subject in school right now has gone by on which I did not the kid alone in years, she has the light first shines on the glossy is health.” stop and think about the picture— the corner of the been forced to photo each morning is about per- When I think of my sister, I my hand brushing her head, a few cafeteria. Doug stop moving— severance and optimism in the find myself opening the door to inches above where a small growth At the age of Tifft to pass on a face of adversity and humor— my room each morning not with of cancerous cells now reside. 10 she started Tuesday after- all the cliché things that show up a sense of self-pity, but a desire to Yet, strangely, the picture is not her own jewelry Editor-in-Chief noon at the soup on Hallmark cards but do not act out parts of her personality in a downer to start the day; it is a business, sell- kitchen, to call hit home until you are holding a my daily life. call to action. ing necklaces for $50 and having apologetically about a tutoring phone, hearing your 17-year-old So it is that a bed-ridden 17- Despite being five years young- people write the checks to can- session with the little boy down sister say she has a tumor in her year-old gives me the boost to go er, my sister has always been cer foundations. Ironically, she the street, to put off that 11th head. through my day with a smile— something of a marvel to me. is checking out the websites of hour of homework on Saturday It is hard to get down about one almost as wide as the grin I She has answered approximately those same foundations regularly evening. Instead, she is forced to having to walk a half-mile across see every morning spread across seven questions incorrectly in her now, though not the “How To pop Advil for a splitting headache, campus to class or complain about her face. • In speaking with options: “I may have eaten well, it seems like a waste of sources for this week’s story my last 3,000-calorie batch of time to re-write the blurb next about Currito Burritos without sweet and sour chicken from week… Notes Borders coming to campus, Blue Gibbon.” The thoughts • Apparently, the bever- the Newswire was told that the of the seniors about Xavier ages dispensed by the “free- Subway location in Gallagher expanding its dining options style” Coke machine which & Student Center is the second in an attractive way next fall: will be coming to Xavier soon most profitable Subway loca- “G@#&!*%!” are served not in bottles, but tion in Greater Cincinnati. One • The Newswire would poured into cups. Except for a Asides must deduce that distinction like to take a moment to few flavor options which could is attributable more to scarcity congratulate Dan Francis for never survive mass marketing, A collection of comments, observations, and general remarks than quality. his appointment to fill the this means the machine will from your friendly editorial staff, intended for your edification and • The thoughts of the vacant seat in the SGA Senate. essentially be a self-serve soda amusement underclassmen at the news of What’s that? You say the vote fountain that doesn’t come free Xavier expanding its dining isn’t for another week? Oh with a sandwhich. The alternative to “bad” is not always “better” When it comes to recruiting ing their country’s labor laws as the American dollar in third world jobs. to a major city. These are things in college athletics, many people soon as the representatives leave. countries. These people do not The child sex trade is thriving we cannot fathom in America. believe state-of-the-art facilities In 2006, Nike cut ties with Saga to live in New York City on these in areas where Nike’s subcontract- We believe in the power of ed- and a winning reputation are what sports, its chief supplier, due to meager wages; rather, the earn- ed facilities are located. Idle chil- ucation and the ability to pull our- recruits value most when pick- Saga’s mismanagement of its fa- ings allow them to live, sometimes dren are often kidnapped and sold selves up by our boot straps. We ing a school. However, after talk- cilities, which Nike believed could quite comfortably, off as little as into prostitution for as little as have grown up with the privilege ing to a source within the athletic have been cause $3 a day. In $30. I don’t know about you, but of being an American citizen— department, I found out that the for child labor the first major I’d much rather have a 13-year-old the freest of the free. We cannot uniform sponsor also plays a huge lawsuits. public outcry stitching my clothing than being imagine living in a country where role in the recruiting process. Nike directly ad- against Nike’s sold into prostitution. Children, blatant business and political cor- Xavier’s partnership with Nike for dressed the poten- labor prac- mostly girls, from 15-20 years old ruption is the status quo, where basketball is vital to the recruit- tial use of underage tices, it was are kidnapped in their home coun- education is not mandatory, and ing process for Xavier basketball. workers by cut- revealed that tries and smuggled worldwide. where women are valued less than Athletes want to wear Air Jordans ting ties with Saga. young wom- These girls are used, abused, and men. The closest thing we can and other Nike products. Xavier While Nike’s em- en at a certain replaced with no thought to their relate to with these people can relies on the basketball program ployment of young Vietnamese well-being. While Nike’s partner be summed up in their quest for to promote the school. If sud- children seems factory sub- factories might not provide the the “American Dream.” They are denly the basketball team were horrible to the contracting best compensation, at least they working to provide a better life for to reject Nike, it would only be privileged people for Nike were are keeping young children from their families and hopefully their hurting the basketball team—the living in the United Adam being paid being sold into the sex trade. children in these factories. face of the school to the rest of States, considering razier about half of Finally, the dormitories in The contracts that sports ap- the nation. Applications to Xavier the alternatives is F the $3 per day which the employees stay are great parel companies enter into with have drastically risen since our necessary. In most Staff Writer that econo- improvements over their previous their subcontractors put the re- recent success during the NCAA countries where mists consid- dwellings. Most employees at these sponsibility of enforcing the par- tournament. Nike’s subcontracted factories ered a living wage. Overlooked factories are rural migrants to the ticular countries labor laws. Nike If the anti-Nike student group are located, there is no compul- in this heartrending drama is that city. My cousin, who spent a year took a major step by cutting ties insists on Xavier cutting ties with sorily school attendance. Often, Nike’s investment in Vietnam al- in rural China, said that most vil- with Saga sports due to their fail- Nike, who do they suggest we re- education is only affordable for lowed those women to earn any lages had no electricity or running ure to comply with Pakistan’s child place their products with? Nike the societal elites. Therefore each wage at all—and $1.60 per day water, and plumbing consisted of labor laws. Nike is not perfect, but and other sports apparel manu- member of the family is expected is more than enough to support a trough where everyone from at least they are taking proactive facturers subcontract with com- to help generate income. For these a small family as long as every the village went to the bathroom. measures to ensure their subcon- panies in foreign countries to pro- families, it is necessary for their member can work. More often This village was less than a day’s tractors are enforcing local child duce their goods. These countries survival to allow their children to than not, the child’s contribution walk from a major Chinese city, labor laws. Nike has improved the enter into good faith agreements seek work. In the Pakistani city of to the household income could so imagine the conditions of vil- lives of millions of its employ- that the respective companies Sialkot, at least 20,000 people were mean the difference between the lages further into mainland China. ees and saved countless children will comply with their labor laws. negatively impacted when Nike family eating or starving, espe- In the cities, these villagers are from being sold into sex slavery. Often the bait and switch tactic is cut ties with Saga. This not only cially in a country whose economy treated to modern conveniences Nike is providing economic sup- employed while Nike representa- affects the employees, but also the has been ravaged by decades of a we take for granted. Imagine nev- port for Third World countries by tives tour the facility; complying merchants in their local markets. ruthless, communist dictatorship. er experiencing electricity, indoor helping families and local markets while the representatives are pres- It is also important to under- However, a far worse alternative plumbing, or doctors with actual survive, especially during this time ent, but then returning to ignor- stand the purchasing power of awaits children who do not have medical training unless you move of global economic distress. 8 January 26, 2011 Sports Xavier Newswire Unified men’s team rolling in A-10 Increased bench production has sparked Muskies to A-10 home record to the Musketeers, who were able scoring. By Scott Mueller Sports Editor to overcome a scoreless first half The Musketeers held a ten performance from junior point point lead with just under ten min- The men’s basketball team guard Tu Holloway. utes to play, but the Owls went on is playing its best and most bal- Lyons and Robinson picked a 14-3 run to take the lead 69-68. anced basketball of the season, up the slack for the Musketeers. The Owls kept themselves in the and the conference victories are Lyons had 11 points and Robinson game with three-point shooting. starting to pile up. Wins over St. had six. Sophomore Khalif Wyatt’s three Bonaventure and Temple this past With the Musketeers down at the end of their 14-3 run gave week give Xavier a 5-0 record in 14-3, Robinson came in and Temple its last lead of the night the Atlantic 10. scored two quick baskets in a row with just over five minutes to “We’re just playing together,” to stop the Bonnie run. play. sophomore Mark Lyons said. “We The comeback was not im- The Musketeers responded have a new phrase, ‘together,’ in- mediate for the Musketeers. They with a 7-0 run of their own to take stead of saying ‘attack now.’ As a evened the score at 26 late in the control of the game for good. team we’re getting better and bet- first half but could never take the Randall, who is averaging just ter, and hopefully you guys can see lead. The Muskies entered half- 8.8 points a game, finished with that because we feel it.” time trailing 35-30. 28 points for the Owls. Saturday’s Cintas Center victory The Muskies took the lead for “We beat a really, really good over Temple gave the Musketeers the first time just four minutes into team, very solid team, and one of an A-10 record 35 consecutive the second half. Holloway made the best teams in our conference,” conference home wins. The previ- a three-pointer to cut the lead to head coach Chris Mack said. “If ous record was 34, set by Temple one at 39-38. Then, he stole the you had told me before the game from 198-91. ball at midcourt on the ensuing … that we would score 88 points, A key to the Musketeers success Bonnie possession and passed to Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita I wouldn’t have believed it. Not as a team has been the increased Robinson for the go-ahead dunk. Senior Andrew Taylor has missed one shot in Atlantic 10 play, and has against Temple and the type of contributions from the bench. The Muskies would not trail scored at least six points in the last three games. defense they play. I’m at a loss for On Wed., Jan. 19, sophomore the rest of the way and Holloway The Muskies extended their “We really just wanted to come words.” Jeff Robinson helped to keep overcame his first half woes. He lead comfortably the rest of the out and win this one for him,” se- The game represented the the Bonnies from running away finished with 22 points and four half and won 79-65. nior Andrew Taylor said. highest point total the Owls have with the lead, as he came off the steals. He had four three-pointers The Bonnies were hurt by ju- Foul trouble forced Temple to allowed all season. bench and provided new energy in the second half. nior Andrew Nicholson’s limited become a three-point shooting Taylor has been a spark of late minutes. Nicholson, who picked team, an identity they have rarely off the bench for the Musketeers. Benchmarks up his third foul less than a min- embraced. The Owls came into He has missed one shot (8-9 from Although the bench has been contributing more in the Atlantic ute into the second half, fouled the game averaging less than five the field) in A-10 play and had 10 conference season, Xavier still ranks last in percentage of out with seven minutes remaining three-pointers a game. They had seven points against Temple. He bench minutes in Division I basketball. Despite the lack of in the game. He was limited to just eight in the first half alone. The is averaging 4.4 points a game in depth, the Musketeers are 13-5 (5-0 A-10). The player listed in 23 minutes. The A-10’s leading Owls came into the game 13th in the A-10, and has had at least six the far right column, is the player used the most by that school. scorer still managed 13 points, but the A-10 in three-point percent- points in the last three games. The percentage of possessions constituted is the percent of was well short of his 20.9 points age. They shot 57 percent in the “As seniors, we only have a few that teams’ possessions that end with that player scoring or per game average. first half. games left here in the A-10 con- committing a turnover. Percentage of Player and (percent- With Holloway’s 22 point per- Lavoy Allen had two fouls in ference, and I’m just trying to help total minutes age of possessions formance and Nicholson’s 13, the first half and was limited to out Jamel [McLean] and Danté School Record played by the constituted by the the two switched places in A-10 seven minutes. Despite Allen’s [Jackson] here in our last year,” bench player) scoring. off night, Temple junior Scootie Taylor said. Xavier 13-5 16.0 T. Holloway (28.6) The Musketeer defense held Randall had 17 points in the first The Musketeers welcome IUPUI 12-10 17.2 A. Young (32.2) another A-10 preseason first- half, keeping the Owls in the George Washington to Cintas teamer, senior Lavoy Allen, to a game. Xavier led 41-39 at half. Center at 7 p.m tonight. The Long Beach St. 11-10 18.0 C. Ware (25.1) limited role in their 88-77 victory Allen picked up his third and Colonials are 3-2 in the A-10. Morehead St. 13-8 18.1 D. Harper (29.1) over Temple on Saturday after- fourth fouls less than a minute After winning their first three con- Pennsylvania 6-8 18.2 A. Schreiber (33.6) noon, the same day Xavier retired into the second half. Allen was ference games, the Colonials have St. Bona. 13-8 18.4 A. Nicholson (29.0) the jersey of former Musketeer a virtual non-factor in the game, dropped the last two to Richmond great Brain Grant. playing just 13 minutes and not and St. Bonaventure. Swimming takes first, second at Butler first place in the 50 yard freestyle. now, rest isn’t an option. We have By john Wilmhoff Staff Writer Overall, the women placed sec- to keep pushing a few more weeks ond only to Ball State and defeat- before we can start to taper and Sundays are usually an off day ed Hillsdale College, Valparaiso recover. Once we do rest though, for the Xavier swimming teams. and Butler. the speed we saw at the Butler Still tired from a grueling train- The men’s first place overall Invitational will get even better, ing trip in Coral Springs, Fla., the finish topped second place Ball and we have a great shot of doing Musketeers faced the challenge of State and third place Valparaiso. big things at A-10’s.” swimming in their third meet in The Musketeers will be back in only nine days on Sunday. the pool competitively again when -Paid Advertisement- Both the men’s and women’s they travel to Eastern Michigan teams rose to the challenge of this Fri., Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. The getting up early and compet- Atlantic 10 Conference meet is ing on their usual day off by not less than a month away. just showing up, but taking first Photo courtesy of goxavier.com “This is crunch time for the Senior Bethanie Griffin took first place in the 50 yard freestyle at the Butler and second place at the Butler Invitational this past weekend. men’s team because we only have Invitational, respectively. two more swim meets before con- Senior Nathan Green took ond by a Xavier teammate, junior Freshman Courtney Cox took ference,” Green said. “We know home three first place finishes in Michael Zennedjian. first place in the 1,650 yard free- that now is not the time we need individual competition and also Zennedjian also had a huge day style and the 500 yard freestyle, ju- to kick back and rest, rather it is a helped XU earn first place in the overall with a first place finish in nior Mary Podlaski captured first time to persevere.” 400 yard freestyle relay. In the the 400 individual medley, as well in the 200 yard breaststroke, and Peglar agreed with Green. “This 500 yard freestyle, Green took as contributing to first place - fin seniors Kari Peglar and Bethanie time of the year is absolutely the first place and Xavier sophomore ishes in the 400 freestyle relay and Griffin also took home first place hardest for us in terms of men- David Gordon finished just be- the 200 medley relay. finishes. tality,” Peglar said. “Your body is hind him in second. In the 200 On the women’s side, three Peglar took first place in the so broken down and all you want yard freestyle, Green’s first place different XU swimmers captured 200 yard freestyle and the 200 yard to do is rest, especially because finish was also followed in sec- first place finishes. backstroke, while Griffin posted A-10’s are now in sight. But right Xavier Newswire Sports January 26, 2011 9 All-Ohio meet Women’s basketball not propels track letting up in A-10 play team to ranking more shots before the end of the By Jocelyn Taylor half with Xavier ahead 31-21. Asst. Sports Editor Xavier opened up the second The No. 7 Xavier women’s half strong. Junior Tyeasha Moss basketball team retained its spot- drove into the lane to score a layup. less record in Atlantic 10 play The Bonnies missed on their first with wins over St. Bonaventure at possession and Jennings lead the home and Charlotte on the road. break. Jennings tossed the ball up Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Xavier cruised past St. for Harris to catch and shoot in Junior Brittani Peltz broke her own Bonaventure 76-56 on Wed., Jan. midair plus the foul. school record in the 400 meter dash in the All-Ohio meet. 19. Senior Amber Harris led the The Bonnies defense may have team with 20 points and 12 re- been unable to contain Xavier, By Brendan Coleman bounds. Senior Special Jennings but sophomore Chelsea Bowker Staff Writer had 11 points and had nine assists found her stroke from behind This past weekend, the Xavier to tie her career high. the arc and hit two back-to-back University track and field team The Bonnies came into the three-pointers to pull her team traveled to Kent State University contest shooting 51.2 percent within 16. to compete in the All-Ohio State from behind the arc in their last Xavier started to lag offen- Championships, a competition two games. Their defense, ranked sively, and the Bonnies took ad- consisting of every Division I and 13th in the nation, was holding vantage. Junior Jessica Jenkins hit II school in Ohio that competes in opponents to just 19 points in the three three-pointers and scored track and field. second half. on a fast break to make the score The meet is often used as a Xavier won the tip and Harris 61-48. measuring stick for the Muskies, swung the ball down low to wide- Xavier charged back with as they get a chance to size up open senior Megan Askew for the Moss and Jennings hitting three- future competition. The weekend Muskies’ first points of the game. point shots to pull away from St. Photo courtesy of goxavier.com showcased some of the Midwest’s Xavier’s tough defense forced the Bonaventure, 72-50. Senior Amber Harris was won the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week four times top track and field competitors. this season. She is second in the A-10 in scoring and rebounding. Bonnies to commit three straight “I think that’s when we’re most With the Atlantic 10 turnovers while going on a 4-0 dominant, when guards are shoot- to beat the Charlotte 49ers 82-61. out, and out of the timeout Askew Championship soon approaching, run. ing the ball consistently,” Jennings Harris led all scorers with 27 points scored immediately. Xavier went Xavier needed a solid showing at With Xavier in front 18-10 said. “It opens the lane up for and 12 rebounds, and Phillips had on a 14-0 run midway through the the meet to prove its worth to fu- late in the first half, neither team Ta’Shia and Amber.” 22 points and 13 rebounds. half to put the game away. ture opponents. With this in mind, was able to score for nearly two The win was number 200 for Charlotte scored early and held So far the road has been easy Xavier did not disappoint, posting minutes. Bonnie freshman Doris head coach Kevin McGuff, but he a 7-2 lead over the Muskies in the for the Muskies, but they are not strong scores across the board. Ortega finally broke the stale- downplayed the achievement. beginning minutes of the first taking it easy on their opponents. Most notably, senior Tommy mate with a three-point shot, but “I’m happy we beat St. half. Phillips made a layup and was “A few years ago I did. But now Kauffman finished second in the then Jennings made a no-look Bonaventure tonight,” McGuff fouled to close in on the 49ers 11- I don’t,” Harris said. 3000 meter run, breaking his own pass to Harris for a layup. On the said. “(200 wins) is a reflection 12. Jennings gave Xavier their first “We don’t take pity on anyone,” school record. Kauffman’s time next possession, Jennings found that I’ve been really fortunate to lead with a layup, and scored four Jennings said. was second at the meet and 34th Phillips, who spun away from her have great assistant coaches and straight points to push her team The Musketeers out-rebound- overall in the nation. defender for an easy bucket to great players in this program.” ahead 17-12. ed the 49ers 42-28 and shot 50 On the women’s side, junior push the lead 24-17. The Musketeers remained un- The Muskies held a 32-25 lead percent from the field. Moss had Brittani Peltz broke her own “I think I have great floor beaten in the A-10 with a road vic- over Charlotte to end the half. 13 points and Jennings contrib- school record in the 400 meter awareness,” Jennings said. “I know tory over Charlotte on Saturday. Charlotte charged back in the uted 11 points in the win. dash, raking in a time of 56.88 where they’re going to be. It’s just The dynamic duo, Harris and second half and came within two Xavier will return home to take seconds placing sixth overall. about making a good pass.” A-10 all time leading rebounder points, 37-35, of Xavier. Head on Rhode Island on Sat., Jan. 29 Head coach Dan Flaute was The Bonnies only got off two Phillips, combined for 49 points coach Kevin McGuff called time- at 4 p.m. particularly happy with the strides his team made over the weekend. “The meet had great competition and was a good test for us four Where are they now? C.J. Anderson weeks from the Atlantic 10 meet,” Flaute said. “We were able to see Developmental league draft. He the areas we need to improve in By peter adams was invited to the team’s preseason order to be at our best in Rhode Staff Writer training camp, but he decided to Island on Feb. 18 and 19.” A former Xavier basketball explore other opportunities. Other notable finishers from star has gone from making an im- Currently, Anderson resides the weekend included junior pact on the hardwood to making in Cincinnati and is helping chil- sprinter Nick Williams, sophomore a difference in the lives of local dren at Saint Rita’s School for the distance runner Rachel Clark, and children. Deaf. junior Keith Albrektson. Williams C.J. Anderson arrived at Xavier Anderson is still a huge fol- posted two 10th place finishes in after transferring from Manhattan lower of Xavier basketball, and he the 200 meter dash and an All- College following his sophomore tries to maintain the relationships Ohio record tying time of 7.04 in season. As a junior at Xavier, he he has formed with current bas- the 60 meter dash preliminaries. averaged just under 11 points and ketball players. In middle distance running, six rebounds a game. He said of this year’s squad, Clark earned a 10th place finish He played a blue-collar, tough- “They are good, but they lack in the 800 meter run with a time minded defense and filled a pivotal depth.” of 2:19.38. Albrektson also had role in Xavier’s second run to the However, he is confident that Photo courtesy of zimbio.com a solid performance finishing 8th Elite Eight in school history. the team can make another deep C.J. Anderson was a integral member of the 2008 Elite Eight team and still in the 3000 meters with a time of After a great senior season, he run in March, and he is “still sup- remains in touch with current Xavier players. 8:35.24. finished his college career with porting and representing” the bas- The team’s performance well over one thousand points and ketball team. Manhattan Transfer earned it a No. 15 ranking in the graduated in 2009 with a degree in Anderson’s favorite game in Current senior Jamel McLean was more or less charged with the Great Lakes Region in the latest Liberal Arts. his career at Xavier was against task of replacing C.J. Anderson. Here’s a look at the shoes he coaches’ poll. This is the first time After his stellar basketball ca- Virginia Tech in the 2008 Puerto had to fill. in school history the track team reer, he was scouted by many Rico Tip-Off. has been ranked. Player Year Games PPG RPG FT% professional European teams. In that game, current Muskie Next up, the Muskie’s will trav- However, none of these opportu- senior leader Danté Jackson hit a C.J. Anderson 2007-08 37 10.7 5.9 .669 el to Findlay, Ohio on Fri., Jan. 28 nities materialized. game-winning half court shot at 2008-09 35 9.9 5.5 .595 for the Findlay Open. The track In the fall of 2009, he was draft- the buzzer to send the team to the Jamel McLean 2009-10 35 8.5 7.5 .614 teams will look to build upon its ed by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants tournament finals, where they de- success as they keep their sights in the sixth round of the NBA feated Memphis. 2010-11 18 11.7 8.9 .610 set on the A-10 Championship. 10 January 26, 2011 Feature Xavier Newswire The Magic Shuttle Bus A student’s perspective on Xavier’s under-used shuttle system

By Lizzie Glaser Campus News Editor

Newswire photo by Lizzie Glaser

enables her to drive vehicles car- to Domino’s for me, let me run beginning the loop again. rying passengers. She has also in and pick up the pizzas I’d or- A few students climbed on been trained by Croswell. dered for my class, then dropped and off the shuttle at their re- “In training we learn the me off at class,” Sabol said. spective stops throughout our company rules and how every- “It’s a really great service, but conversation, bringing the grand thing works,” Crayton said. “The it’s the mood of the driver that total during my two-hour obser- hardest part was learning all the makes the experience. Some take vation period to 15 riders, which different routes.” it as just a job. Others take it as a is a few shy of last semester’s av- Though she’s a Cincinnati job, but they [also] want to make erage of about 20. native, Crayton is not very fa- it fun for themselves and the stu- Full bus or not, Crayton in- miliar with the Norwood area. dents,” he said. sists the students are her favorite The closest she’s lived to Xavier Looking up from hastily jot- part of the job. is Pleasant Ridge. (No, she has ting down interview notes, I no- “I like the students,” she said, never been to PRC; I asked.) ticed that while we were talking, chuckling. “We’re generations When she isn’t driving stu- five other students had boarded apart so I hear some interest- dents around, she is at home the shuttle for the quick ride from ing conversations. I’m learning, with her two grandchildren and the north side of Montgomery too.” her son, a biochemistry major at Road to Bellarmine Chapel. We At 10:43 a.m., I thanked Newswire photo by Lizzie Glaser the University of Cincinnati. dropped them off at 9:15 a.m. Crayton for all of her help, The shuttle service has routes stopping at various locations on and off campus. “I like kids. I spend a lot of and continued the rest of the climbed down the shuttle steps, It was just past 10:30 in the As I stepped onto the shuttle, time with them,” she said. “But route, this time heading down and made the trek through the morning, and I was playing a warm respite from yet another you guys are not kids, you’re col- Dana Avenue to pick up students snow back to my house. chicken with a Rumpke garbage snowy January day, I introduced lege students. It’s a whole differ- at Joseph Hall. As I walked away, I found truck on the narrow, snowy, car- myself. ent world.” At 9:19 a.m., two students myself smiling stupidly, think- lined Wayland Avenue. “Hi. I’m going to be riding The inside of the bus smelled boarded at Joseph Hall, and I no- ing that maybe Sabol was right. Well, I wasn’t playing chicken, with you for a few hours,” I said. like exhaust fumes and sweat— ticed that this stop is the only one The drivers do make all the dif- but your friendly neighborhood “I’m writing a story on the shut- that old school bus smell that with any sort of shuttle driver Christine Crayton tle system for the school paper.” took me back to grade school distinguished “bus was. Crayton laughed. As a young when I closed my eyes. It wasn’t stop” marker. I closed my eyes and braced reporter, I was caught off guard like a school bus at all, though. Leaving Joseph, my jaw as she slowly eased past by this reaction, unsure if she All of Xavier’s shuttles and we picked up two the truck, and when I opened thought I was joking or sim- drivers are provided by Croswell, students along them, she was at the next sched- ply found the idea of a story so they are more like charter bus- Dana Avenue. uled stop, right on time to pick up about the shuttle system totally es than regular school buses with The shuttle a frozen, backpack-clad Xavier ridiculous. 10 rows of seats two seats each, drivers have be- student to take him to campus. “It’s my first day driving this which are covered in a decorative come accustomed I spent the morning riding the route,” she explained. “The oth- grey fabric with splatters of red, to stopping ran- shuttle route with Crayton, from er driver’s changing hours due to orange, blue and green. They are domly throughout 8:30 a.m. when she picked me up another job.” surprisingly comfortable, espe- the route to pick at the corner of Montgomery As she spoke, she flipped cially at 8:30 in the morning. up straggling stu- Road and Cleneay Avenue until through a clipboard of papers The first hour or so of my dents in need of a 10:45 a.m., when she dropped containing a small map of the ride was uneventful. I was the ride. me off in front of my house. route, which she studied diligent- sole passenger, and aside from “We want to ly at each stop. short intervals of small talk, I accommodate ev- “I usually mostly stared out the window, eryone, but some- drive another bus trying to learn the route. times kids don’t not connected 8:45 a.m. – Staring out the know where the with Xavier, but window aimlessly. stops are,” Crayton I’ll be doing this 8:50 a.m. – Staring out the said. route from now window aimlessly (continued). We dropped on,” Crayton 9:02 a.m. – More aimless star- the students off at said. ing, interspersed with absent- Bellarmine Circle Crayton has mindedly doodling. at 9:26 a.m., just been driving Then at last it happened. in time to make it with Croswell, At 9:09 a.m., on the corner of to their 9:30 a.m. Xavier’s shuttle Montgomery Road and Wayland classes. Then we Newswire photo by Lizzie Glaser provider for Avenue, our first passenger repeated the loop. The relatively small shuttle buses are often quite empty. about six months, climbed on board, and I im- The weekday shuttle leaves ference. I’m glad we have some and though she mediately accosted him for an from Bellarmine Circle at the top that find us just as interesting as has driven the interview. of every hour, from 8 a.m. to 2 we find them. Saturday shop- Senior Steven Sabol, I learned, p.m. From there, it goes north So when it comes to the ping shuttle a is an avid shuttle-rider. on Montgomery Road, stopping shuttle system at Xavier, I’m on few times, this “I try to catch it as much as I between Wayland and Hudson board. is her first daily can,” Sabol said. Avenues, then again at the cor- For a complete list of shuttle ser- route at Xavier. Through the years, Sabol has ner of Montgomery Road and vices, routes, and times, visit www. She has her had many interesting shuttle ex- Cleneay Avenue. It then stops xavier.edu/student-involvement/ Newswire photo by Lizzie Glaser C o m m e r c i a l periences, but one stands out in back at Bellarmine Circle, con- sga/Campus-and-Airport-Shuttle- The bus stop at Joseph Hall is one of the few indicated with Driver’s License his mind. tinuing to Joseph Hall before Schedules.cfm, or pick up a shuttle a sign. (CDL), which “One time, the driver drove heading back to Bellarmine and guide from the SGA office. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment January 26, 2011 11 New Years History and Resolutions you can try ture Janus looking at the past one item a day – not too hard, BY Rachael Harris Assistant A&E Editor and the old year while also look- and you’ll have a much cleaner ing to the future and the new apartment! With every new year comes year. Go meatless on Mondays. new resolutions, which people 12. Because he could look at both According to www.foodaq.com, make in hopes to better their the past and the future, Janus giving up that burger will save lives. Usually, these resolutions became the symbol for Roman the amount of water required to are very broad, general and un- resolutions. Romans could look take 40 showers. realistic, like the typical “lose at the past year, see what needed Spend more time outside. weight” or “exercise more.” 13. to be changed and then resolve I know it’s winter, but spring and However, how did humans to make that change. summer are coming and will be come to make resolutions, and While the Romans’ resolu- here before you know it. just how did Jan. 1 become “New tions consisted of statements 14. Learn something new, Year’s Day?” New Year’s Festivities like “forgive my enemies,” mod- Photo courtesy of dailyworldbuzz.com whether it be a foreign lan- According to associatedcon- ern resolutions tend to be a bit guage or a new card game. Keep tent.com, New Year’s is the old- dollars in a year, you would need pizza. different. your life fresh and stave away est holiday to be celebrated. It to save $20 a week. Resolve to 4. Actually go to a profes- According to USA.gov, some boredom. first began about 4,000 years ago give up your daily smoothie from sor’s office hours. It could help of the most popular New Year’s Send a greeting card in Babylon, although back then, Coffee Emporium, and bam! you. 15. resolutions include lose weight, each week. That’s 52 different they celebrated the new year on You’ve just saved your $20 a 5. Fight for a cause, wheth- quit smoking, save money, people who will appreciate a March 23 and continued the cel- week. Don’t make a large resolu- er it be environmental, social volunteer and be more eco- handwritten note instead of a ebration for 11 days. tion more daunting than it really justice or something else. Take friendly. text message. While Jan. 1 has no real ag- is. a stand. Most people, however, don’t If you are always late to ricultural or astronomical sig- Regardless of whether or not 6. Take a class just because 16. keep their New Year’s resolu- things, try being on time. It will nificance, March is when crops you actually keep your resolu- it interests you, not because it’s tions, and I think this is because help you get ahead in life and it are planted and spring begins. It tions, you can thank the Romans required. Dive into Shakespeare the above resolutions are very just shows respect. makes perfect sense to begin the for the concept of New Year’s. If or take a politics class. It just broad. Vow to get at least six new year at this time. nothing else, at least New Year’s might be interesting! 17. Instead of “lose weight,” why hours of sleep each night. That The Romans later celebrated is a good excuse to hang out with 7. Set a goal and then strive not say “lose five pounds by Feb. might mean you have to start New Year’s on March 25, but be- friends and have a good time. to accomplish it. How about 25?” It’s way more specific, and studying for your chemistry test cause their calendar was continu- Don’t have any New Year’s make Dean’s List or get an A in with a deadline you will work a bit earlier, but I bet you can do ally tampered with by different resolutions just yet? Maybe one philosophy? harder and most likely achieve that. Right? emperors, the date became out of these 29 will appeal to you. 8. Set a specific time once your goal. Learn something not of synchronization with the sun. The first 10 are school related, or twice a week to go to the 18. Instead of “be more eco- useful, like playing the harmon- New Year’s was then moved to and the last 19 are just for the gym and then actually go. It will friendly,” how about “recycle all ica or how to make a house out Jan. 1 by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. heck of it. Take your pick! benefit you. plastic bags and bottles?” It’s a of cards. At least you will have with the creation of the Julian 1. Join a club or a try out for 9. Read your textbooks. I more narrow resolution, which fun learning something that you Calendar. a sport’s team just to try some- know it’s shocking, but you’d be BY Felipe seems less daunting and thus will probably never use in your January was named after Janus, thing new. surprised how few people actu- Garcia-Wasnich more achievable. life! the god of beginnings, a mythical 2. Volunteer once a week. ally do this. If you have a very large New If you’re feeling really king and the guardian of doors Check S.T.A.R or ConneXions if 10. Wake up early enough 19. Year’s resolution on your hands ambitious, strive to break a world and entrances. Because Janus had you need help finding a service to sit down and eat before your (like “save $1,000 to set aside for record. Just make sure to pick two heads, he could look both site! 8:30 a.m. class. You’ll be much emergencies”), break your reso- something that you enjoy doing, to the past and the future at the 3. Try actually cooking your more awake, I promise! lution down in to smaller, week- or this resolution will probably same time. Thus, at midnight on meal instead of going to the caf- 11. Give away or get rid of ly resolutions. To save $1,000 not be given much thought. Dec. 31, the Romans would pic- eteria or microwaving that frozen 365 items. That’s really only 2011 Preview: Gaga, Lupe, Kanye and More BY John Stevens thanks to the lead single, “Chasing since their major label debut, find- cess of the single “Empire State S n o o p D o g g – A&E Staff Writer Pavements,”. On January 19, Adele ing critical success with 2006’s of Mind.” The tandem will try to “Doggumentary” If you haven’t heard of Lady released her new album, “21,” in “The Sufferer and the Witness,” bring it all together in “Watch the (March 29) Gaga by now, you’re likely in the the UK, and already it’s received and have had no problems draw- Throne.” Motor Head – “The World minority. a plethora of positive press. ing political “lines in the sand” in “H.A.M.,” the first single, is al- Is Yours” (Feb 8) By the end of May, however, “Rolling in the Deep,” which is the process. ready available through iTunes and Bright Eyes – “The People’s you certainly will. Her new al- the first single off the album, is We’ll once again see their polit- has been received with a mixed re- Key” (Feb 15) bum, tentatively called “Born already available on iTunes and ical stance on display, as Endgame action. That hasn’t seemed to have Death Cab for Cutie – This Way” has already started to other media outlets. promises to cover the Deepwater deterred either artist; both Kanye “Codes and Keys” (Spring) receive headline-worthy buzz. As for the rest, the songs can oil spill, Hurricane Katrina and and Jay-Z have been rumored to Drake – Take Care (Spring) It’s been rumored that a mu- be heard through various UK- the end of humanity. The first have new solo albums coming Blink 182 – TBA, TBA sic video for the first single, also based music sources on the web. A single, “Help is On The Way,” was later this year as well. Joe Jonas – TBA, TBA titled “Born This Way” will be re- particular stand-out seems to be a released this Tuesday. Dr. Dre – “Detox”, TBA leased on Feb. 11. After that, it’s cover of The Cure’s “Lovesong.” MORE 2011 RELEASES: Wyclef Jean – “If I were just a mere three month waiting The Strokes – “Angles” Avril Lavigne – “Goodbye President: My Haitian period until the album drops on Lupe Fiasco – “Lasers” March 22 Lullaby” (March 8) Experience”, TBA May 23. March 8 The band that became the R.E.M. – “Collapse Into U2 – Signs of Ascent, TBA Gaga, a modern-day pop icon, Lupe’s follow up to 2005’s “The benchmark for “Garage Rock” in Now” (March 8) Rush – Clockwork Angels, will likely be the basis of most Cool” has been delayed both by the early 2000’s has been through Panic! at the Disco – “Vices TBA music news for the next several Atlantic Records and Lupe him- an extended hiatus and even more and Virtues” (March 29) Amywhinehouse, TBA, TBA months. self. After petitions and Lupe’s extended touring over the past The follow up to 2008’s “The philanthropy in Haiti during the several years. Fame” and 2009’s supplemen- 2010 earthquake, the long await- Now The Strokes return with tary EP “The Fame Monster” ed album is set to drop March 8. what Rolling Stone magazine has has been demanded and antici- Lasers is expanded to the acro- preemptively called “…the best al- nym “L.A.S.E.R.S.,” standing for bum The Strokes have made since Classifieds pated since her appearance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, “Love Always Shines, Everytime Is This It…”, the band’s first and where she revealed the chorus of Remember 2 Smile.” The first largely acclaimed album. her debut single. single off the album, “The Show The first single, “Under the 2221 Cathedral Avenue Apt. a month + security deposit, credit Even with the hype machine Goes On,” which samples Modest Cover of Darkness,” is set to be #2, Norwood. Clean, LARGE 1 check, references. (513) 519-9050 already starting up for “Born This Mouse’s “Float On,” is available released in early February. bd/1 ba 2nd fl duplex w/study, Way,” there’s a great deal more on iTunes. full dining room, central air, gas Wonderful apartments across music coming out for 2011… Kanye West and Jay-Z – heat, walk-in closet. Quiet street from campus. June or August Rise Against – “Endgame” “Watch the Throne” near Fenwick and Quatman Café. for summer and/or NEXT year. Adele – “21”: March 15 TBA 5 minute drive to XU. Water and ONE bedroom up to FOUR bed- February 22 The Chicago punk-influenced Kanye West is rolling off the trash included. No Pets. $525.00 rooms. [email protected] English songstress Adele rockers Rise Against may be the success from “My Beautiful Dark For classified orders and information, call Emily Klein most consistent band of the last Twisted Fantasy.” Jay-Z didn’t struck gold with 2008’s “19,” at 513-745-3561 or email her at Newswire-Classi- riding tremendous momentum decade. have a terrible 2010 either, with They’ve trotted out five albums The Blueprint 3 still riding the suc- [email protected] BY Molly Boes Asst. News Editor 12 January 26, 2011 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire

BY Sarah Wieten Managing Editor Spring Concert: To Be Or Not To B.O.B.? BY Brent Edwards Some of the events can coexist Arts & Entertainment Editor at the same time while some can- Despite being listed on his of- not, which leads to much work be- ficial touring site “bobatl.com” as ing done to allocate the time and coming to Xavier, rapper B.o.B. space effectively. has not been confirmed for a con- Barry said This may explain cert on campus. why B.o.B. was listed at Cintas An e-mail from Andy Barry, Center for April 2. director of business operations Cintas Center, along with the at Cintas Center, said that “the Office of Student Involvement, official stance [at Cintas Center] gathered a list of days where they is that we have no comment. We can have concerts and forward cannot confirm or deny the show, them to various managers and and we (Xavier) will share details promoters. about the spring concert once we Barry said it is not unreason- are able to do so.” able to assume that since B.o.B.’s Barry said that this official schedule fit with the date of April message came from Dustin Lewis, 2, his management stated he would assistant director for student appear even though no formal ar- involvement. rangements had been made. Barry said that the Office of On the matter of charging for Student Involvement was still ne- tickets, Barry said the organizers gotiating with any possible spring attempt to make the events avail- acts and would be for some time. able to as many students as pos- “I am unable to comment on sible, but at the same time have to the reports that are currently cir- attempt to make up all or most of culating about the rumored con- what is spent on bringing the act cert,” Hatie DeLisle, Student to Xavier. Activities Council chair, said. “However, we are pursuing reala- tions with several artists and hope to have a contract signed soon.” Barry said the role of Cintas Center’s staff is to organize the schedule and provide any equip- ment and staffing needed for set- Photo courtesy of nj.com Rapper B.O.B., many will recognize him from his hit song “Airplanes” featuring Haley Williams. up and takedown. BY Rachael Harris Leah Busam Klenowski selection process of the spring allowed students to talk about stand is just how busy we are. heads the Office of Student concert. what they wanted to see in regard Last fiscal year Cintas had 1,325 Involvement, which focuses on This year the outreach included to entertainment at Xavier. events.” Barry said. organizing entertainment. survey questions asking students Still, the spring concert is by The events included 26 high The Office of Student to list their favorite genres and no means the only event in Cintas school graduations, business Involvement has tried a variety acts. Additionally, a variety of stu- Center, Barry said. meetings, non-profit fundraisers of ways to engage students in the dent question and answer forums “What people do not under- and weddings. photo courtesey of tarikit.wordpress.com

BY Rachael Harris

LESS TIME THAN IT TAKES TO LEARN TO WALK.