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Published by the students of Xavier University since 1915 Fiat justitia, ruat caelum Cintas vaccine clinic shuts down DeWine voices concerns regarding Johnson & Johnson vaccine safety BY OLIVIA VALKNER 6WDৼ:ULWHU , one of the largest mass vaccination clin- ic in the state of Ohio, is be- ing shut down after Gover- nor Mike DeWine ordered a pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. This ac- tion cancels all upcoming vac- cination clinic dates at Cintas, including the Xavier student priority day this upcoming Saturday. The cancellations came as a response to a joint statement by the Food and Drug Ad- ministration and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that hit news media platforms Tuesday morning. The an- nouncement cited six women, falling within the age range of 18-48, that developed a rare form of blood clots 6-13 NewswireSKRWRE\(ULN0DDKV days after receiving their dose Vaccine distribution at Cintas Center (pictured above) has been halted until further notice after a mandate from Governor Mike DeWine paused the of the J&J vaccine. 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It’s a routine clotting episodes and vaccine dients and its one-shot hall- tered in Hamilton County First-year nursing student procedure when new infor- can be further researched. mark, has already been under have been from Pfizer and Maddie Dickman recently re- mation about a medication or “Right now, these adverse research and media probing Moderna. ceived the J&J dose at the Cin- a treatment appears to have a events appear to be extremely about a possible link to similar While the efficiency of tas Center clinic, describing hiccup,” Ronis-Tobin noted. rare. COVID-19 vaccine safe- clotting episodes and general Ohio’s mass vaccination pro- the experience as “smooth” “The numbers of blood clot ty is a top priority for the fed- platelet and clotting pathway gram utilizing the one-shot and well-organized. cases are extremely low. My eral government, and we take dysfunction. vaccine has temporarily been “You could tell they had guess is that within a week all reports of health problems The AstraZeneca vaccine derailed, Cincinnati Health of- been doing it for a while. Ev- CDC will identify the specific following COVID-19 vacci- has not been approved in the ficials ultimately believe that eryone I interacted with was risk factors and advise people nation very seriously. People United States for the time be- the impact left by this set back really helpful,” Dickman said. with these risk factors to take who have received the J&J ing, but at least seven clotting can be overcome by pivoting “It is important for (Kroger a different vaccine. Otherwise, vaccine who develop severe deaths have been reported af- to other widely available vac- Health) to work with the state my guess is that the J&J vac- headache, abdominal pain, leg ter its use in the United King- cine options. of Ohio to get vaccines back cine will be returning to use pain, or shortness of breath dom. Nearly 7 million people at Cintas not only for the uni- within a short period of time. within three weeks after vac- DeWine’s plan to vaccinate have received their allotment versity, but for Norwood and It is very safe and effective,” cination should contact their Ohio college students was of the J&J vaccine, includ- the surrounding community,” he continued. health care provider,” the highly dependent on the ease ing a significant number of she added. “It is important to “In the meanwhile, we need statement concludes. and efficiency of J&J’s one- Xavier students. The news get everyone’s lives back on to encourage students to vac- All six women experienced shot vaccine, as the Pfizer and has sparked concern from stu- track, not just ours on cam- cinate, because otherwise, we a cerebral venous thrombosis, Moderna shots are more ex- dents about the safety of the pus.” will not reach herd immunity, a type of rare blood clot that pensive, more difficult to store vaccination and the future of Interim Director of Popu- and will not be able to stop occurs in the brain, and a low and lacking in the simplicity mass vaccination plans for the lation Health Dr. Victor Ro- the pandemic,” Ronis-Tobin platelet count, a blood com- of the single shot. university. nis-Tobin, offered his opin- concluded. In this issue... Campus, Page 3 World, Page 5 Sports, Pages 9 A&E, Page 11 Commencement guest A plan to develop near 6WDႇZULWHU/XNH Spring fashion has restrictions have been Red River Gorge forc- 6HUYHOORMXGJHV1+/ sprung, and our writ- updated, and Bacca- es locals to consider picks before the Trade ers are begging you to ODXUHDWHLVEDFNRQ WKHHFRORJLFDOHႇHFWV 'HDGOLQH DYRLGSODLGVKRUWV 2 April 15, 2021 Campus News xaviernewswire.com News from the Newswire o ce A thank you note from the Newswire sta to our fellow Savin Mattozzi and 2020-20201 managing newspapers are required to ‡´1DWLRQDO*XDUGGHSOR\HG editor. have their content approved WRTXDUDQWLQHG1HZ5RFKHOOH ‡-RVHSK&RWWRQ by the administration. 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We worked ‡´(GLWRULDOILDWMXVWLWLDUXDW News Editor closely with Vice President caelum” by Alex Budzynski, RI  5LVN 0DQDJHPHQW -HII  2020-2021 Managing Editor We could not have, however, Coleman and the rest of the ‡´;8SODQVIRUDQDW\SLFDO won these awards on our own. &29,' 7DVN )RUFH WR semester” by Hunter Ellis So, as an organization, we assemble several stories which DQG+HDWKHU*DVW have a few people to thank. played a part in our award for Multimedia Managing Editor First, we would like to coronavirus coverage. thank all of the people who And finally, we would like Newswire photo by John Stowell and Editor-in-Chief Newswire won ONMA awards in the catagories of COVID-19 coverage, 1st place in Opinion have helped us document this to thank the students who opinion writing, sports coverage, news coverage and in-depth reporting. Writing newsworthy year and the read our articles when they all of Ohio’s daily newspapers ‡ ´(GXFDWH ; RQ YLROHQFH many students who took the arrive in your inbox and on the BY NEWSWIRE and was established in 1938. against women” by Mo time to speak to a Newswire newsstands around campus. EDITORIAL STAFF Each year, they give out Juenger, 2020-2021 World writer. Even if you just read your Newswire won five awards awards in 10 categories to News Editor From Seriah Barnes who horoscope, we still appreciate in the Ohio News Media recognize the achievements of ‡ ´([DFHUEDWLQJ HFRQRPLF spoke about her role in the your readership. We’d like to Association’s (ONMA) student news outlets. In 2020, inequalities” by Mo Juenger, march for racial justice in thank the community members Collegiate Newspaper & they also added the category 2020-2021 World News 6HSWHPEHUWR/XNH2EHUPHLHU who listen to our radio shows Website Competition in of coronavirus coverage. 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ONMA is a trade Italy lockdown” by alum and ‡ $OH[ %XG]\QVNL  that we feel are so important. Fiat justitia, organization that represents former World News Editor 2020 Campus News Editor At many universities, campus ruat caelum. — Paid Advertisements — @xaviernewswire Campus News April 15, 2021 3 XU graduation restrictions lifted Commencement team allows guests and is planning Baccalaureate Mass Co-Chair Leah Busam-Kle- per graduate attending the nowski stated. commencement ceremonies Keeping the four ceremony in person, graduates can also structure announced in Feb- look forward to the addition ruary allows for graduates of the Baccalaureate mass to attending these ceremonies the schedule of commence- to invite guests to attend the ment events. event in person. Last year the event was not As of now, the number of held virtually or in person, and guests per graduate is capped the original commencement at two. However, there is a plans for 2021 did not include possibility of increasing that the Baccalaureate Mass either. number to four. This is par- However, the event is back on tially dependent on the num- the commencement schedule ber of graduates who have as a virtual event. RSVPed for the in-person cer- Reverend Abby King-Kai- emonies. ser, director of the Dorothy The Commencement Com- Day Center for Faith and Jus- mittee is developing a head tice, explained that the event Photo courtesy of xavier.edu count of attendees based on will likely remain remote As the COVID-19 situation changes, the school’s commencement team is removing some of the safeguards that the RSVPs from graduates, regardless of the changes they formerly had in place. The Baccalaureate Mass will also be added to the graduation ceremony schedule. which were due on Monday. in COVID-19 guidelines be- four separate ceremonies by Ohio since the early months “We are hopeful to be able tween now and then. BY EMMA STEVENS college. of the year, the safety guide- to make the decision about “It is hard to predict, but 6WDৼ:ULWHU When these plans were lines surrounding large gath- guests this week. We will no- I do not expect the possibility The commencement com- originally rolled out in ear- erings have changed. tify all graduates who submit- of this becoming an in-person mittee announced an expand- ly February, the maximum “The changes in COVID-19 ted the commencement RSVP. event. This tradition always ed in-person guest policy and capacity of Cintas Center guidelines allowed for guests They will receive an email includes student leadership, added Baccalaureate Mass to according to the COVID-19 to be invited. Per Governor with updates and information and so students are involved the schedule for the upcoming guidelines set by the Centers Dewine, the capacity for the about picking up their guest in the planning and will be in- commencement ceremonies. for Disease Control was only Cintas Center expanded to tickets. We anticipate sending volved with the liturgy,” stat- Prior to these changes, the 900 people. To properly abide 25% earlier in the spring, that email the week of April ed Rev. King-Kaiser. commencement ceremonies by these safety measures, which is about 2500 people 19,” Busam-Klenowski ex- For further updates regard- were only able to accommo- in-person guests for the cer- versus the 900 or so previ- plained. ing commencement or Bacca- date in-person attendance of emonies were not allowed. ously allowed in the venue,” In addition to the prospect laureate mass, visit the Xavier the graduates, divided into However, since COVID-19 in Commencement Committee of having two to four guests Commencement website. Masters of social work degree o ers exibility some flexibility but is not fully SLU has also collaborated who have earned a Bachelor online. with Lourdes University in of Social Work degree from This newest program will Sylvania, Ohio; Avila Univer- Xavier, or any other accred- allow students to stay in the sity in Kansas City, Mo; and ited institution accredited by area as they complete their College of Our Lady of the the Council on Social Work degree. Elms in Chicopee, Mass to Education, to complete the According to Schaefer, offer a similar hybrid MSW degree in 39 credit hours in- some aspects of social work program. stead of the usual 57. education, specifically the re- The degree is designed Interested students can quired field placement and the to be completed within two find an application on the so- accompanying seminar class, years. The program also of- cial work department’s web- are not suitable for an online fers an advanced standing site. Applications for the Fall format. path that will allow students Semester are due by August. “There is a lot that you can do to teach social work online, but a fully online program April 12, 2021 would be more challenging. It’s the best of both worlds,” Student Government Schaefer said. “Social work practice classes where you Association Meeting Recap try to figure out what kind of techniques and approaches COURTESY OF CHLOE SALVESON work with individuals, fami- lies and groups would be chal- ‡ Vice President of Risk Management Jeff lenging in an online environ- Coleman and XUPD Chief of Police Rob- Photo courtesy of xavier.edu ment.” College of Professional Sciences Associate Dean Dennis Long (left) and ert Warfel discussed Xavier’s response to Social Work Department Chair Jaylene Schaefer (right) pose for a photo. Schaefer also noted that there are several aspects that the April 2 vandalism on campus by a white thirds of the classes will be supremacist group. Their next steps are to BY JOSEPH COTTON will be taught online, since taught by SLU faculty, while Campus News Editor they can be worked through increase the number of patrols on campus the other third will be taught independently and don’t re- and finalize plans to increase the number Starting this August, Xavi- by Xavier faculty. quire conversations. “We’ve been asked forev- of cameras in the area overseeing the Xavi- er’s newest master’s program According to Schaefer, the er Yard where the banners reading “Black will give students passionate er, ‘When is Xavier going to new MSW program aligns about social work an oppor- get an MSW program?” So- well with the Jesuit values of Lives Matter” were vandalized twice. tunity to stay in Cincinnati as cial Work Department Chair the university. they pursue their degree. The Jaylene Schaefer said. “We “Xavier’s social work pro- ‡ The student organizations’ budget is on the university has teamed up with were really lucky to end up gram is very old. It exist- docket to be approved this coming Monday. Saint Louis University (SLU) finding SLU. They said they ed outside of the university had this creative way that to offer a master’s degree in when it was part of Edge- ‡ The Academic Affairs Committee, led by the social work (MSW) pro- smaller schools could do an cliff College,” said Schaefer. gram that is taught in a hy- MSW program.” “Social work has always been Sen. Elizabeth Garnes, is tentatively meet- brid format. Schaefer stated that the about offering clients help on ing with Provost and Chief Academic Offi- According to Xavier’s Col- program fills an unmet need changing the things that they cer Melissa Bauman on April 28. lege of Professional Sciences in the area for a master’s pro- want to change. It’s not pre- website, approximately two- gram in social work that has scriptive.” 4 April 15, 2021 U.S. & World News xaviernewswire.com Resort plans spark controversy The purchase of 891 acres near Red River Gorge stirs questions among locals BY GRACE HAMILTON 6WDৼ:ULWHU A recent multi-million dol- lar land purchase near Red River Gorge in Kentucky has left locals and frequent visi- tors distressed about the plans for its development. Over 891 acres of private- ly-owned land adjacent to Red River Gorge Geological Area in east-central Kentucky was sold in March to Red Riv- er Property Holding Group LLC. The land, owned by en- trepreneur Ian Teal, was re- portedly sold for around $2.25 million. The 29,000 acre geograph- ical area, which lies within Daniel Boone National Forest, boasts high sandstone cliffs, Photo courtesy of nara.getarchive.net rock shelters, waterfalls and Proposed to affect a place with extremely high unemployment and poverty rates, some Kentuckians believe that a new commercial enterprise would natural bridges. ÀQDQFLDOO\UHMXYHQDWHWKHDUHD5HVRUWRSSRVHUVZRUU\WKDWH[FHVVLYHHFRORJLFDOGDPDJHZLOORXWZHLJKWKHSRVVLEOHHFRQRPLFJDLQVRIGHYHORSPHQW The gorge is a popular spot Supporters of the develop- The sale has garnered sig- “At the end of the day, the Morelock said. for hiking, rock climbing and ment hope to create over 500 nificant criticism from locals wildlife is creating these jobs,” “The part of Red River camping. The purchased land jobs and generate more than of the area, who worry that Mintu said. Gorge that’s so nice is that it’s next to it contains many of $18 million per year in labor development of the Red River Red River Gorge United, with nature, and building a re- the same features and diverse income for the region. Gorge area will ruin a natural a group in the area, surveyed sort would detract from that,” wildlife. In eastern Kentucky, the environment home to diverse 472 locals to ascertain the she added. Red River Economic De- poverty and unemployment wildlife and sandstone arches, public mood towards the de- Development on the new- velopment, a non-profit arm rates of some counties are others argue for economic re- velopment plan and land pur- ly-purchased land will not be- of the Kentucky Chamber nearly double the national juvenation. chase. gin until Red River Economic Foundation, used federal and average, while others possess “It’s a really fine line to Seventy percent of those Development can find a devel- state grants to hire Stantec, a a median household income walk,” first year Kentucky na- surveyed were opposed to oper to build the resort or any design and engineering firm, that barely rests above the tive Maya Mintu said. “If it the development of a resort of the other projects suggest- to formulate a development poverty line. does destroy the wildlife, that or a residential community. ed by Stantec. plan for the region. The result Economic inequalities have is just creating employment More support was expressed While the search for devel- was a plan for a high-end $135 become more apparent in past in the same way that employ- towards the idea for a restau- opers and investors continues, million resort which includes decades, since the main source ment was originally taken rant, distillery or new visitor Red River Holding Group a 170-room lodge, cottages, of employment and revenue away, which is from economic center for the area. LLC will hold the property for residential areas and a distill- — coal mining — has steadi- development and destroying “I understand the appeal,” three years until the develop- ery. ly declined. the environment.” first year English major Kara ment can begin. 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Arts & Entertainment Julia Lankisch, Luke Servello, Adviser ZZZ[DYLHUQHZVZLUHFRP THE STAFF Editor Jacob Smith, Avery Strychasz, John Stowell Acting Editor-in-Chief Kate Ferrell Andrew Zerman For Your Information Alex Budzynski Mission Statement Xavier Newswire is published Back Page Editor Social Media and Online The Xavier Newswire is weekly throughout the school Campus News Editor Aidan Callahan Editor committed to reporting the year, except during vacations Joseph Cotton Mya Priester news, as well as explaining DQG ÀQDO H[DPV E\ WKH VWX- Head Copy Editor LWV VLJQLÀFDQFH WR UHDGHUV dents of Xavier University, World News Editor 0ROO\.+XOOLJDQ Multimedia Editor In addition, through pub- 3800 Victory Parkway, Mo Juenger Hunter Ellis lishing opposing viewpoints &LQFLQQDWL2+ Copy Editors and opinions, the Newswire Opinions & Editorials Nina Benich, Stella DeMar- Show Managers hopes to foster a dialogue Newswire also releases on- Editor co, Chloe Salveson, Maggie Will Pembroke on campus and among stu- line articles and a newsletter Charlie Gstalder Schroeder, Tess Brewer, Chloe Salveson GHQWVIDFXOW\DQGVWDII on Monday mornings and Hannah Thompson works with XUFM to produce Sports Editor Photography Editor Advertising a weekly radio show, Xavi- Joe Clark Staff Writers Desmond Fischer All inquiries should be direct- er Newswire Live and the (ULQ$OEULJKW*ULIÀQ%UDPPHU ed to the Business Manager, Debates and Discussions Grace Carlo, Tyler Clifton, Ce- Distribution Manager Melissa Navarra, by email at SRGFDVW dar Earlywine, Grace Hamilton, Joseph Cotton QHZVZLUH#[DYLHUHGX RU DW @xaviernewswire Opinions & Editorials April, 15, 2021 7 What is Xavier’s message, really? What message does Xavi- in this situation was the des- the primordial body that is lives might be at risk. To be emblematic of the overtly er want to send to its Black ecration and vandalization of racism and explore its impli- respon- students? Is it one promoting Xavier’s campus. cations for this campus. Div- sible, $UH;83'RIÀFHUVFDSDEOHRI UHDFWLQJ Jesuit values and empathy? If The sole purpose of plas- ing into the depths entails they in a timely and necessary fashion? so, why has that not been felt tering White supremacist a thorough examination of con- Their initial inaction was profoundly by Black students? paraphernalia on campus and what went wrong over the tacted concerning and gives credence to The message echoing in destroying the “Black Lives weekend, Xavier’s checkered XUPD the skepticism and lack of trust that the ears of many Black stu- Matter” sign was to strike fear past and what must be done and were students feel toward XUPD. dents is in the about the future. met with It is glaringly apparent that that the hearts Although each of the sub- inaction. Only after sever- and covertly racist history of our school has not used its re- uni- o f jects above deserves a dedi- al students filed complaints this campus. It’s yet another sources to promote its Black stu- versity Black cated essay, this statement’s to the Bias Action Response gnarled and twisted chapter dents’ wellbeing, and this week- does stu- remainder will primarily ad- Team were the bigoted stick- in this school’s storied history. end only highlighted that. not dents, dress last weekend. ers removed, and XUPD pa- Despite that, Xavier still suffi- staff This past weekend high- trolled the campus. has an opportunity to prove ciently support them. This and faculty. This is a prime lighted a lack of safety and It is not far fetched to be- to its Black students that their sentiment is a culmination of example of overt racism, student distrust of XUPD. lieve that the White suprem- lives matter — not in some the school’s inability to im- which is easy to spot and con- Regarding protection, Xavier acist group whose signage abstract fantasy, but in un- plement anti-racist measures, demn. Unsurprisingly, Presi- lacks necessary safety mea- marred our campus could in- abashed, actionable ways be- measures that the Black Stu- dent Father Michael Graham, sures that could have thwart- flict physical harm on Black cause the university has the dent Association (BSA) sug- publicized a statement doing ed and or aided in apprehend- students. This threat of phys- resources to act. gested in the 1990s and have so. While the statement was ing the guilty party. Merely ical violence is evidenced by Finally, to all our Black sis- yet to come to fruition. good, it was just that — a having cameras throughout the contents of their manifes- ters, brothers and everyone It is glaringly apparent statement. campus would be a starting to and news footage from the in between: we love you, we that our school has not used At this point, it is routine point in addressing safety deadly “Unite the Right’’ rally are here for you and we will its resources to promote its to be provided with a care- concerns. in Charlottesville. not rest until this university Black students’ wellbeing, and fully-crafted statement con- Given the police’s intense- In a moment of crisis, this shows through actions that this weekend only highlighted demning bigotry and promis- ly racist history against Black begs the question: are XUPD Black Lives Matter. that. As many of you know, a ing a brighter future. However, people, it is important to note officers capable of reacting in horrendous event occurred that is not enough, has not that a lot of Black people only a timely and necessary fash- over the weekend that was been enough nor will it be suf- turn to the law when in dire ion? Their initial inaction was inherently racist and holds ficient In this case, a Black student felt circum- profoundly concerning and insidious implications for all from that their life and others’ lives stances gives credence to the skep- students. this might be at risk. To be responsible, and/ ticism and lack of trust that It is best to examine this mo- they contacted XUPD and were or feel students feel toward XUPD. The Black Student event using the iceberg anal- ment met with inaction. their Sadly, there are many neg- Association (BSA) ogy. Simply put, the tip of the for- life is ative experiences Black stu- was founded in 1996. iceberg is the most apparent ward. threat- dents endured at the hands BSA serves to pro- and identifiable feature, while Continuing the iceberg ened. of those sworn to protect mote the interests of its actual size remains un- analogy, we must plunge into In this case, a Black student and serve. Over the weekend, the Black students at known. The tip of the iceberg the frigid depths that house felt that their life and others’ the events that transpired are Xavier University. A letter from the editor

In light of the George opinion I hold. Xavier’s first president John lege campuses or anywhere ing the names of and infor- Floyd’s murder trial, the “George Floyd should A. Elet, was a slave owner” for that matter” is a fact, evi- mation on every unarmed killing of Daunte Wright still be alive today” is not an is a fact. denced by their codified clas- citizen killed by police since and yet another on-cam- opinion. It is a fact. Police are That Elet Hall, not just sification as criminal acts. 2014. It is a horrific and de- pus hate crime by a White never supposed to function Fenwick, should be renamed That a university that al- pressing, but not unexpect- supremacist group, I feel it as judge, jury and execution- is an opinion. lows hate crimes and van- ed, reality that said list is is my responsibility as the er. Any system that allows “Members of White dalism to occur at the hands now outdated. As a result, Opinions & Editorials editor such egregious violations supremacist groups have of a deadly hate group twice Newswire will be publishing to clarify what is and is not of the right to life to stand successfully infiltrated the within a single semester is an updated version on the an opinion. unpunished and unopposed ranks of our law enforcment demonstrating a clear disre- Opinions & Editorials pages Black Lives Matter is not bears the responsibility of and have been present with- gard for the lives of students in next week’s issue. an opinion. It is a fact. An not only complicity, but also in police departments for de- of color and an unwilling- If any member of the unobjectional reality. The causality for every death that cades” is not an opinion, but ness to concretely right their Xavier community would lives of Black people having occurs. a fact reported by the Bren- wrongs is not a fact, but an like a name added to the worth and meaning is not That George Floyd was nan Center for Justice. opinion I hold. Similarly, list, please reach out to and never will be up for de- murdered by Derick Chau- That the infiltration con- that by not acting more de- [email protected] or bate. vin is, as of now, an opinion. tributes to the lack of action cisively, Xavier is complicit [email protected]. The idea that anyone And yet, I still have hope taken against hate crimes in these acts of violence and Until then, stay safe, stay who dis- that, and White supremacist van- terror is an opinion. healthy and keep fighting. agrees “Elet Hall’s namesake, Xavier’s with- dalism on college campuses Having clarified what is — with the ÀUVWSUHVLGHQW-RKQ$(OHWZDV in two and beyond is currently an opinion and what is fact, I Charlie Gstalder, afore- a slave owner” is a fact. weeks of opinion. wish to shift my attention Op-Ed Editor men- this pub- “Hate crimes and White slightly. Last June, Newswire tioned statement is racist is lication, such will be fact. supremacist vandalism published an editorial titled technically not a fact, but an “Elet Hall’s namesake, should never occur on col- “Say their names” contain- 8 April 15, 2021 Sports @xaviernewswire Hideki Matsuyama wins green jacket Matsuyama became the rst Japanese golfer to win the historic tournament the water killed the momen- BY WILL PEMBROKE tum he had, leading to a triple Multimedia Show Manager bogey which all but ended his Professional Golf Asso- comeback attempt. ciation member Hideki Mat- From a historical stand- suyama made history last point, this year’s Masters weekend by becoming the tournament was one of the first Japanese winner of the best in recent memory. green jacket, the prize for Ten years ago, Matsuyama coming in first place at the played in the Masters ama- Masters golf tournament. teur tournament and won, The 2020 Masters was becoming the first Japanese played at Augusta National player to accomplish the feat. Golf Club in November, and History repeated itself was delayed from its usual this past weekend on a grand- April start due to COVID-19. er stage and the value of In November, the course Matsuyama’s win cannot be played easier than ever. The understated. rough was thinner and easi- Japan is one the leading er to hit from, and the greens countries in the world for the were easier to read and putt growth of the game of golf. on than normal. The impact made by a Japa- Known for its extreme lev- nese player winning on golf ’s el of difficulty, Augusta Na- biggest stage will not only be tional was not what it usually 3KRWRFRXUWHV\RIÁLFNUFRP of benefit to Matsuyama, who is. This spring was a com- Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters this past weekend, edging out Will Zalatoris, Xander Schauffele, is likely to receive hundreds pletely different story than Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm to win the 85th edition of the historic golf tournament at Augusta National. of millions of dollars in Jap- last fall. to the lowest winning score time, picking his spots to nothing short of a challenge anese endorsement deals as a Greenskeepers at the since 2017. birdie while also knowing for the field, with the lead- result of his victory. The im- world-renowned course were Matsuyama won this past when a par was the greatest erboard under Matsuyama pact will be felt for the con- frustrated upon hearing about weekend primarily due to his victory. seemingly changing after ev- tinued expansion of the game how much easier it was to consistency. Matsuyama fin- Finishing with a final score ery hole. of golf across the world, and play at Augusta in the fall and ished under par in rounds one of -10, Matsuyama outlast- When Schauffele made especially in Matsuyama’s na- decided to take it up a notch through three, and was only ed some of golf ’s brightest four straight birdies leading tive Japan. for this spring’s tournament. +1 on Sunday’s final round. young stars including Xan- up to the par three 16th hole, The 2021 Masters was a Players struggled mighti- Matsuyama clearly took der Schauffele, Will Zalatoris, he was poised to take the lead. good return to form for Au- ly to gather and sustain mo- the approach of taking the Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm. Unfortunately for Schauf- gusta, as it was entertaining mentum throughout, leading tournament one hole at a The final nine holes were fele, a first shot splash into and showed off it’s difficulty. Baseball wins rst conference series at St. John’s BY WILL PEMBROKE Multimedia Show Manager The Xavier Musketeers baseball team traveled to St. John’s University last week- end to take on the Red Storm in the first Big East series matchup. Game one of three was a defensive battle, ending with a final score of 2-1 in favor of St. John’s. Junior outfielder Andrew Walker paced the Musketeers offensively, securing two hits and scoring Xavier’s lone run of the contest. Senior left- hander Nick Zwack starred on the mound, throwing for almost seven innings, strik- ing out nine and allowing only one earned run. The bats weren’t there for the Musketeers this game, a trend that would not continue in the following two. Over the final two games in the series, Xavier combined to score 30 runs compared to the nine of St. John’s. The second game showed much of the same as the first, Photo courtesy of goxavier.com as it was close throughout. Lane Flamm throws a pitch for Xavier in their 12-3 rout of St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. Flamm struck out six batters in seven innings, and However, the eighth in- the Musketeers used an 11-run eighth inning to get the win. The team’s offensive prowees carried over into Sunday as they scored 18 runs. ning was one of Xavier’s best omore outfielder Garrett game of the matchup, finish- Monastra and sophomore A sweep against Butler would of the season. The Muske- Schultz scored three off of ing off the series win versus outfielder Alex Helmin add- bring Xavier above a .500 re- teers scored 11 runs in just two hits as well. the Red Storm by a tally of ed in two hits apiece, cap- cord, as the Musketeers cur- one inning and did it all with- The pitching staff per- 18-6. ping off a dominant show- rently are sitting at 11-14 as out hitting a single home run. formed for Xavier, allowing Junior catcher Luke Ste- ing by the Musketeers. they go full speed ahead into Junior shortstop Jack just three runs. Junior right- phenson rocked a two-run ho- Looking ahead, Xavier conference play. Housinger with a hit, two hander Lane Flamm struck mer in the first inning. Senior will be back at Hayden Field Another good sign going walks and three runs batted out six, allowing only five second baseman Ryan Alten- to host a four-game series forward for the Musketeers in. hits and two earned runs in berger finished with five RBIs against the Butler Bulldogs. is that four of their remain- Graduate catcher Natale seven innings. throughout the day, including The Musketeers second ing six series will take place Monastra recorded two hits The offense showed up a three-run home run in the Big East matchup will begin in the comfort of their home and runs batted in. Soph- again for Xavier in the final seventh inning. Friday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. stadium at Hayden Field. @xaviernewswire Sports April 15, 2021 9 NHL Trade Deadline: Winners & losers BY LUKE SERVELLO leadership. 6WDৼ:ULWHU He will have a chance to Losers: get his name on the cup with The Buffalo Sabres the Toronto Maple Leafs, who Can I blame the lowly Sa- acquired him from the Colum- bres who sit last in the East bus Blue Jackets, where he has Division for wanting to re- played since the 2012-13 sea- build? No, I can’t. It’s the son. The Leafs currently sit in quality of the return they got first place atop the North Di- for Taylor Hall that would re- vision standings, and Foligno ally irritate me if I was a Sa- will now have the chance to bres fan. play meaningful hockey down Hall was signed to a one- the stretch. year deal this past offseason, The Leafs did overpay for and despite the fact that the him, giving up a 2021 first writing was on the wall for round draft pick as well as the Sabres’ failures this sea- a 2022 fourth-rounder. You son, he was given a no-trade could argue the Leafs aren’t clause. a winner because of this, but So, Hall controlled where Foligno certainly is, as he’s he could go. It was reported now on a better team with a by TSN’s Pierre Lebrun that better opportunity. the Sabres had a better of- The Detroit Red Wings fer from a Western Division The Wings made multiple team, but Hall likely vetoed trades, but one stuck out. They the trade. traded away winger Antho- Retaining 50% of Hall’s Photo courtesy of creativecommons.org ny Mantha to the Washing- salary and trading Curtis La- Taylor Hall was traded to the Boston Bruins prior to the NHL Trade Deadline, making it Hall’s fourth team ton Capitals for Jakub Vrana, zar while only getting Anders in two seasons. The former Hart Trophy winner was dealt to the Bruinsalong with teammate Curtis Lazar. a first-rounder and Richard Bjork and a second round pick cess after winning five Stan- and do something to become a nity for the Oilers to take the Panik, a 2022 second-rounder. is a loss for the Sabres. ley Cups in the ‘80s and ‘90s legitimate championship con- next step and become a legit- Is Mantha a good player? While Bjork at one point combined, largely thanks to tender. Instead, all the Oilers imate Stanley Cup contender. Yes. Will he help the Caps? looked like a promising pros- Wayne Gretzky. did was acquire Dmitry Ku- Winners: Probably. pect in Boston, the 24-year- But this year, the Oilers likov, who had two points in Nick Foligno But this is a steep overpay- old never found his footing are third in the North Divi- 38 games to go along with Foligno has been a heck of ment, and a great return for and will try to revive his ca- sion with 52 points, with Leon -4 plus/minus (granted, that a player in the NHL for quite the rebuilding Red Wings, as reer in Buffalo. Draisaitl and Connor McDa- came on a bad Devils team but some time. Granted, he defi- they not only get draft picks Edmonton Oilers vid making up one of the best those still aren’t the best num- nitely isn’t the player he once to help them build for the It’s no secret that the Oil- tandems in the NHL. bers). was, but he still is a solid play- future but also a productive ers have struggled to find suc- This was the year to go out This was a missed opportu- er who also provides great player in Vrana. Men’s tennis loses conference matches The Musketeers lost three out of four against Wo ord last weekend Sports

BY GRACE CARLO 6WDৼ:ULWHU Banter Xavier men’s tennis suf- Don’t count the Sox out fered two losses this past After getting swept at weekend against Butler and home to open the regular DePaul, moving on to a 2-10 season, the Boston Red record for the regular season. Sox have won eight in a On Saturday, the Muske- row to improve to 8-3. It’s teers traveled to Indianapolis early, but the Red Sox look to face Butler, but they fell 7-0 like they’re back to their to the Bulldogs. winning ways after back-to- In doubles, Xavier took the back subpar seasons. win on the No. 1 court with sophomore Cambell Nakaya- Big Red Machine? ma and senior Srdan Pejic, Another “red” team, the capitalizing on redshirt junior Cincinnati Reds, have also Michael Dickson and junior gotten out to a hot start Ryan Roegner 6-2. this season. The Reds cur- However, Butler took the rently lead Major League doubles point with wins in the Baseball in home runs, No. 2 and No. 3 courts. and a big reason is former Sophomore Alvaro Huete Cleveland Indians outfielder Vadillo and junior Drew Mi- Tyler Naquin, who already chael defeated Xavier senior has five home runs and 14 Jan Vrba and sophomore Sha- Photo courtesy of goxavier.com RBIs on the young season. shank Reddy 6-3 in the No. 2 Xavier senior Brett Winters hits a shot against DePaul on Sunday. Winters won his singles match against the It’s too early to say the match. Blue Demons, earning one of Xavier’s two points in the match. Xavier will play Marquette at home on Friday. Reds will be a playoff team, In the No. 3 match, sopho- against Thompson. They also with a 6-1, 6-2 win in the No. No. 6 match, giving DePaul but the sudden power surge more Borja Miralles and soph- took a 6-2, 7-5 win on the No. 5 singles match with Thomp- another point. is definitely an interesting omore Zach Trimpe defeat- 5 court against Vrba. In the son. Winters decided the final development. ed senior Brett Winters and No. 6 court, Reddy took the Pejic gave the Musketeers a point of the day with a 7-6, sophomore Aaron Thompson first set but then fell in the point in the No. 2 match with 5-7, 10-5 win in the No. 1 sin- A-Rod to Minnesota 6-2. third 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. a 6-3, 6-2 win to make it 2-1. gles match to make the final No, the controversial third Butler also took the win in On Sunday, Xavier hosted DePaul picked up the next score 5-2. baseman isn’t making the singles competition. Win- DePaul at home falling 5-2. point: a 6-2, 6-3 decision in the The Musketeers will host an MLB comeback with ters fell, 6-3, 6-2 in the No. 1 DePaul won the doubles No. 4 match against Vrba. The Marquette at home on Friday, the Twins. Instead, he’s court. In the No. 2 court, Pejic points by picking up a 6-2 de- Blue Demons then took the at 1 p.m. for the final match of purchasing a stake in the fell in the third set 6-2, 3-6, cision on the No. 2 court with next point in the No. 3 match; the regular season. The Big Minnesota Timberwolves. 6-2. Nakayama fell 6-2, 6-1 on Reddy and Vrba. DePaul also a 6-1, 6-4 win against Nakaya- East Tennis Championships The next question will be the No. 3 court. took the No. 1 doubles match ma to give the Blue Demons a begin on April 22 in Cayce, whether he’ll keep the team Butler picked up the 6-3, over Nakayama and Pejic. 4-1 advantage. S.C. and continue until April in Minnesota or attempt to 6-4 win on the No. 4 court DePaul took the next point Reddy fell 6-4, 7-6 in the 25. relocate it. 10 April 15, 2021 Arts & Entertainment xaviernewswire.com XU Theatre presents One of a kind drama BY CHLOE SALVESON Yet, their lives become inter- imal, but the lighting made twined through the lost love up for the lack of scenery. I Multimedia Show letters of a doomed Civil War would never have guessed the Manager soldier, and each story effec- lights would be the main rea- tively portrays heartbreaking son why I was thankful plays I will be honest: I wasn’t loss, overwhelming regret and would be in the Xavier The- A&E SINGLES too thrilled to spend my Sat- gut-wrenching loneliness. atre once again. BY GRACE CARLO urday night watching three Hats off to Kelsey Schwar- “The lighting illuminat- 6WDৼ:ULWHU very long monologues on my ber, Thomas Wehby and Ama- ed the importance of their computer. But, what the heck, ra Shroba. 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It was I’m sure I’ve missed a ton tying everything together, es- smooth,” first year Philoso- of thematic and symbolic nui- pecially with the letters,” Ma- phy, Politics and the Public sances, at no one’s fault but my calintal noted. major Cedar Earlywine re- own. By the end of the show, I Not everything was tied marked. “I thought it would was left wondering which sto- into a nice, neat little bow, be a shot of the whole stage, ry of the troubled souls was however. I constantly consid- but instead, the multiple cam- the most depressing; one died, ered what in the world Jill eras zoomed in and faded out one felt the effects of death whispered to Kyle at their when necessary. I think it add- and one never truly lived. high school reunion. ed to the thematic elements of Despite their differences, And yet, amid my strife, the the production.” each characters’ story aligned tragedies in One were nothing Themes of love and loss by the end, creating a satisfy- less than moving, which is all expressed by the beautiful ing full circle moment. I audi- I could ask for in a theater pro- language and lovely writing bly gasped at the last line: “Go duction. If you were to watch style easily translated to the on, sister, go on.” a live production on YouTube, Photo courtesy of @xaviertheatre on Instagram stage. The actors took the im- “While each of these sto- this is the “One.” Student art exhibit shines a light on survivorship

BY CHLOE SALVESON AND opportunity to display both painful or difficult and choose the light and darkness that CEDAR EARLYWINE to hope and heal,” Mitchell may be present when healing Multimedia Show Manager stated. from trauma. Though these traumas may DQG6WDৼ:ULWHU “(This gives) Xavier stu- bring up pain for the artists The “Shadows and Light” dents, faculty and staff a voice involved, Mitchell found it im- art exhibit, hosted by the Con- to express that on campus and portant to honor the ups and fidential Peer Support Volun- let other people know what downs of the healing process. teers, showcases student art they’re thinking about differ- “I think it’s so necessary to for Sexual Assault Awareness ent things that are happening really showcase both the good Month. The gallery’s pieces in the Xavier community,” she and the bad sides, so I think focus on the process of heal- added. “It lets their voices be that it has been effective in ing from traumatic experienc- heard.” that regard. I think the people es. Ely partnered with Profes- that submitted artwork really Newswire photo by Kate Ferrell The exhibit is a collabora- sor of Classics and Modern enjoyed the experience,” se- Student-led art exhibit “Shadows and Lights” features a number of tion of multiple organizations Languages Madeleine Mitch- nior psychology and French pieces that were created to highlight and showcase trauma and healing. on campus, including First ell, who created the FYS Art major Rachel Barth — a “That’s why I decided that I bizarre, but to someone else Year Seminar (FYS), Campus of Expression course. Mitch- peer support volunteer and a wanted to record it and post it was a really impactful draw- Advocacy, It’s on X and the ell holds at least two student contributor to the exhibit — on Instagram: to show other ing and meant something to “Art of Expression” course. exhibits a semester. commented. people a song that helped me them. I think just kind of un- Sarah Ely, a graduate stu- “The theme for this spring’s Barth created her own mu- through a really tough time derstanding the differences dent intern for the Confiden- exhibit had to be about re- sical piece with her sister for and then kind of hoping that in healing,”Barth noted. “You tial Peer Support Volunteer flecting on the year we’ve all the exhibit. Her piece was in- that would help other people can’t just put healing in a box. Program, organized the event. been through with COVID-19 spired by the song “I Believe as well.” There’s so many diverse ways. “I’m hoping that it is able and all of the other challeng- You” written by American All members of the Xavi- It’s a long process, but it’s also to showcase one student’s cre- es (and) hardships individuals singer and trauma survivor er community are welcome a really beautiful process.” ativity. I know everybody isn’t have endured,” Mitchell said. Fletcher. to submit pieces to the exhib- “Shadows and Light” will into art, but a lot of students “We came through the hard “(Fletcher) is letting peo- it, regardless of the type of be displayed throughout the can be creative in other ways, winter and approached the ple know this happens to ev- trauma they have experienced. rest of April on the second like photography, singing or ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ eryone, even celebrities too. “(I now understand) how floor of Gallagher Student playing an instrument,” Ely with spring, religious celebra- When I first heard the song, it different trauma can look to Center and on Instagram @ said. tions of renewal and vaccina- was really powerful. It spoke two different people and how peersupportxu. Email a photo The goal of the exhibit, tions. It was a good time for to me personally, and it was diverse the healing process or video of your artistic ex- she explained, was to offer people to think about aspects truly a healing song for me is. I saw through some of the pressions to confidentialpsv@ students, faculty and staff the of their lives that have been too,” Barth described. artwork that to me looked gmail.com. @xaviernewswire Arts & Entertainment April 15, 2020 11 Spring fashion tips set to suit all BY CHARLIE GSTALDER to your causal repertoire. Re- spotlight has turned to the AND GRIFFIN BRAMMER member, there’s no need to ‘80s and ‘90s. wear a tie or even a button Don’t fall for brands trying Opinions & Editorials down shirt with your suit; col- to sell you modern iterations (GLWRUDQG6WDৼ:ULWHU lared shirts and short sleeved of old styles — get the real T-shirts work well. deal. Thrift or borrow some Welcome back to this se- If you want to stray on the older clothes (and don’t forget mester’s iteration of fash- side of business casual, the to donate clothes you no lon- ion tips, brought to you by posh aesthetic is back and has ger wear). Don’t forget about Griffin Brammer and Charlie just the clothes for you. Knit- the clothes you already own, Gstalder. As a brief note be- ted sweater vests, polos and either. fore we begin, we are propo- tennis dresses will keep you Patchwork and colorblock nents of the belief that fash- comfortable, fashionable and clothing are in fashion right ion should not be gendered. country club chic. Just keep now, and if you have some old Wear what you want as long your polos at least slightly un- shirts and a basic knowledge as you wear it with confidence buttoned, at the risk of look- of sewing, it’s a very easy and “it” isn’t plaid shorts. ing like a grandpa. look to achieve. Of course, Workwear Upcycling silk scarves and bandanas are While the emergence of Upcycling not only slows a staple for hair accessories, workwear within mainstream our eventual climate-based but recent trends have shown fashion circles has been large- demise, but it also looks damn people donning them around ly derided by blue collar work- good too. 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We managed to secure an interview with John Johnson and his baby BY GRIFFIN BRAMMER brother Jean Jeanson of Johnson & Johnson, a Family Company™, AND JULIA LANKISCH asking them to clarify some rumors regarding recent side effects of 6WDৼ:ULWHUV their company’s vaccine. NEWSWIRE: Thank you for your time here today, we— JOHN: How did you board our jet? NEWSWIRE: We’re here with questions for you two about your vaccine. JOHN: Please direct all questions to me, as I head up the medical department of Johnson & Johnson, a Family Company™. My brother and business associate is strictly responsible for the production of our baby powder. JEAN: I make-a da baby powduh! Mamma Mia! NEWSWIRE: What can you say about the allegations against your company’s vaccine and its side effects? JOHN: Here at Johnson & Johnson, a Family Company™, we are continuously monitoring and testing the effects of the vaccine on our consumers, and we can assure that the current side effects are very rare and only affect a small percentage of individuals. JEAN: Badda bing badda boom, there ain’t no side effect in da baby powduh! ¡Compra mi polvo! JOHN: We have prepared a helpful infographic to help consumers know what to look out for in the future. NEWSWIRE: Any closing statements, Johnson or Johnson? JEAN: 家族企业! For more informa- tion, please see the in- fographic provided by • Johnson & Johnson, a Family Company™, or view our follow-up sto- ry located on the front page (Page 1). Which Vaccine the Stars Think You Should Get Libra: Johnson & Johnson - Aries: Pfizer - People who get You prefer your vaccine’s esti- pfizer pfuck. mated effectiveness to look like your test scores: 66.3% Taurus: Johnson & Johnson - Scorpio: Chickenpox - The You look like the type who can stars see no COVID-19 in your take two Johnsons at once. future, but chickenpox at every turn. Tell your little cousin you Gemini: Moderna - Or, if can’t see her elementary school’s you’re a guy, you can get the performance of Aladdin. version with the masculine conjugation: Moderne. Or, if Sagittarius: Moderna - Should you’re getting it with friends: give you the ‘bi doomer girlboss’ Modernemos. vibe you were looking for. Avoid Pfizer, it will make you give off Cancer: AstraZeneca - You are the ‘ace anarcho-capitalist mans- not allowed to be in the United plainer’ vibes you’ve been trying States. to avoid. Capricorn: Jannsen - Alterna- Leo: NovaVax - A mild, kind tive name for Johnson & John- vaccine that will leave you feeling son, so it should perfectly match euphoric and relaxed, perfect for with your alternative lifestyle playing guitar. Aquarius: You don’t need a Virgo: COVID-19 - The way I vaccine; not even COVID-19 understand it, the virus is in the wants anything to do with you vaccine, right? So why not just people. go right to the source? Head to the hospital, find a sick guy and Pisces: Pfizer - Because you just straight up start drinking were born in Pfeberuary (or his blood. Pmarch). By Jacob Smith, Staff Writer