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Xavier’s STAR and ConneXions A year in review: the Newswire staff reviews the most merge to become one weekly ser- vice program, X Change memorable moments of the 2012-13 school year YEAR IN REVIEW | PAGES R1-8 INSIDE CAMPUS NEWS | PAGE 2 The Xavier University Newswire Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University April 24, 2013 | Volume XCVIII | Issue 27 FIAT JUSTITIA, RUAT COELUM xaviernewswire | www.thexunewswire.com | xaviernewswire XN Muñoz to remain speaker in face of controversy BY SABRINA BROWN homosexuality. holds the values that CCV holds Fr. Graham also inquired as Editor-in-Chief The organization’s website is in line with what Alliance be- to his involvement with CCV, to Anthony Muñoz will remain states, “Quite apart from our lieves, which is why we’re con- which Muñoz stated that he does the speaker at the Commencement moral objection to homosexual cerned about him, or what Xavier not currently serve on the advi- ceremony in the face of objec- behavior, compassion-genuine believes, which is why the student sory board and has not played in tions from Xavier students, facul- compassion-compels us to reach body should be worried about their golf outing since 2011, an ty and alumni, according to Xavier out to those individuals involved him,” Xavier LGBTQ Alliance se- event for which he claims he was President Michael Graham, S.J. in homosexual behavior and to nior officer Chris Dobbs said. incorrectly listed as a sponsor. Xavier University announced resist those activists who seek to Xavier’s administration felt “Anthony is a deeply Christian earlier this month that Muñoz, draw men, women and children similarly, recognizing its students, man who believes that he has been Hall of Fame Bengals player and into this destructive lifestyle… faculty and alumni’s concerns. commanded to love and respect well-known Cincinnati philanthro- thousands of people have over- “Their concern — and it is an people without hesitation, includ- pist, would be the Commencement come this desire [homosexual important one — is that a speaker ing people with whom he may dis- speaker at graduation this year. desire], have withdrawn from ho- who has used or endorsed hateful agree on political or social issues, The selection of Muñoz has mosexual behavior and have gone speech is an inappropriate choice and that bias or discrimination created controversy within the on to enjoy fulfilling heterosexual for Xavier University as a Jesuit against anyone is simply wrong,” Xavier community. Many alumni, relationships.” Photo courtesy of munozfoundation.org and Catholic University. I fully Fr. Graham said via email. students and faculty were con- Shortly following the announce- Xavier’s 2012-13 commencement endorse this perspective.,” Fr. In light of the recent devel- cerned with Muñoz’s stance on ment of the Commencement speaker will be Anthony Muñoz. Graham said via email. opments, the university intends LGBTQ issues, derived from his speaker, members of the Xavier Association Executives, began a Fr. Graham met with Muñoz to go forward with Muñoz as its involvement with Citizens for community discovered that petition to have Muñoz clarify his yesterday afternoon to clarify his commencement speaker, though Community Values (CCV). Muñoz was involved with CCV in beliefs. If those views were not stance on LGBTQ issues, particu- it is unclear as to how the Xavier According to its website, some aspect and therefore ques- in line with Xavier’s statement larly in regard to the American community will respond to this CCV prides itself on promoting tioned if he embodied its beliefs on sexual orientation or ideals as bishops’ pastoral message “Always decision. “Judeo-Christian moral values, to some extent. a Jesuit university, members of Our Children.” ©2012 and to reduce destructive be- the Xavier community felt that According to Fr. Graham, His involvement was specu- THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE haviors contrary to those values, lated to include sitting on advi- Muñoz should not be honored as Muñoz “liked the pastoral state- All rights reserved through education, active com- sory boards and participating in Xavier’s Commencement speaker, ment and said that it expressed munity partnership and individual and sponsoring its annual golf an honor which includes receiv- well his own view that gay people empowerment at the local, state fundraiser. ing an honorary degree from the ought not to be discriminated and national levels.” As a result of the concern university. against, but treated with respect Advertising (513) 745-3561 CCV holds strong beliefs on over his potential involvement, “Because the commencement and compassion. His position Circulation (513) 745-3130 many social and political issues, the Xavier community, including speaker is speaking to the gradu- throughout was perfectly consis- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 tent with Catholic teaching on this but the primary issue of concern Xavier’s LGBTQ Alliance and ating class and for the graduating www.thexunewswire.com to Xavier students is its stance on the former Student Government class, we don’t think someone that subject.” SGA announces club Xavier’s annual Relay for Life exceeds fundraising goal budget allocations Xavier’s Colleges Against Cancer has raised $31,400 thus far in its annual Last week, the Student Relay for Life event held April 19-20. The group’s target goal was $30,000, Government Association which was met before the actual event began on Friday afternoon, and (SGA) released its budget money is still being turned in. Those still interested in donating to Xavier’s Relay for Life may do so up until Aug. 31 at www.realyforlife.org/xu. allocations for the 2013- 14 school year. Here are Newswire photos courtesy of Andrew Matsushita the top ten, not includ- ing University Affiliated Organizations (UAOs). International Student Society $13,000 Players $12,500 African Student Association $11,500 GOAL $9,500 Habitat for Humanity $9,500 Distance for Dreams $7,750 Navigators $7,500 Pershing Rifles $7,400 Student Organization of Latinos $7,000 Beta Alpha Psi $6,400 Questions, comments or story ideas? email us at [email protected]. XAVIER NEWSWIRE 2/Campus News XN April 24, 2013 Xavier hosts All Honors Day Club spotlight: Model UN BY LYDIA ROGERS BY JENNY MENDOZA noticed Xavier did not have to an aggressive North Staff Writer Copy Editor one, she pitched the idea Korean threat. Model UN and Xavier was all for mak- adopted directives and put Xavier hosted the 21st Xavier University Model ing it happen. them up for a vote in their annual All Honors Day pro- United Nations (UN) is Model UN conferences mock Congress. gram On April 20. Over 300 ending its first year as an As of last semester students were recognized official club on campus. they became an official for their academic, athletic Model UN Club is club at Xavier and are and leadership excellence. a competitive program looking to expand the The day’s events took for university students, size of their club. place on various campus designed to meet intel- “Model UN is an en- locations where family and Newswire photo by Adam Spegele lectual, social and ethical riching experience where friends were able to cel- Students and faculty gather to honor academic and athletic excellence needs through monthly members can exercise ebrate Xavier students’ events while providing their leadership and co- achievements. in the Conaton Board Room displayed outstanding schol- a safe and productive operation skills in a for- The program kicked of Schmidt Hall. arship, loyalty and service to environment. mal, professional envi- off with its first event, “The Student Leader the university. The basic philosophy Photo courtesy of easyvectors.com ronment. Furthermore, Dana Construction and key to the success of the Academic Honors Assembly honored students The final event of the it prepares you for the pro- Convocation at 9 a.m. in the for their co-curricular con- program was the All Honors the program is the emphasis fessional world in a way that James and Caroline Duff tributions to the Xavier Day Mass that took place at placed on participation and consist of multiple commit- is realistic, cooperative and Banquet Center in Cintas community,” Assistant 5:30 p.m. in the James and competition. tees to which members of fun,” Pierce said. Center. Director for Leadership and Caroline Duff Banquet Model UN Club values the club are appointed. Xavier Model UN hit the “This year, 81 awards Orientation in the Office of Center. honesty, integrity and re- They then represent del- ground running and they’ve from all subject matters Student involvement Molly Fr. Albert Bischoff, S.J. spect, giving students the egates for certain scenarios already been to ChoMUN, were given to over 140 stu- Dugan said. presided over the mass, freedom to develop through to negotiate and cooperate a conference sponsored by dents for their academic These students played which was held as a spiritual competition, cooperation to form directives and reso- the University of Chicago achievement,” Director of key roles in Xavier’s stu- celebration to commemo- and leadership. lutions to given problems. Model United Nations. Events Kelly King said.