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President.........................................junior Seth Walsh

President..........................................junior Brock McMorran

Administrative Vice President.....sophomore Matt Morefield

Administrative Vice President......junior Morgan Zuziak

Legislative Vice President.............junior Kristin Sanfilippo

Legislative Vice President..............junior Kevin Tighe

Student Government Association (SGA) executive ticket campaigning started Sunday. This year’s ballot, which will be open on the home page of the portal today and Thursday, has seen a smaller competition for the executive positions than previous years with only two tickets running. The first ticket, pictured above,

focuses its platform on five main ideas: campus life, campus safety, academic services, sustainability, and student transparency. Some of their main ideas for campus improvement include upgrading the shuttle system with GPS, providing community service alternatives to fines and holding office hours outside of the SGA offices.

The second ticket, pictured above, focuses its platform around seven ideas: club improvement, job opportunity development, health and advocacy initiatives, campus communication, diversity celebration, sustainability and academics. Some of their main ideas for

campus improvement include budget redistribution for more accurate club funding, finding more jobs for students on campus and refining study abroad, specifically to transfer scholarships to applicable study abroad programs. See ENDORSEMENT| Page 8

Just in: Newswire endorses an SGA ticket, pg. 8

New degree evaluation system Dancing for a cause:

Another year of XU Dance Marathon

By Molly Boes News Editor On Feb. 20, Xavier students will use a new system to view their degree evaluations. Efforts to improve the current system began two years ago after talking to students, faculty and staff about the problems that occurred with the system. After perusing the enhancement options, it was determined that the best option would be to replace the system entirely. The extensive process of revamping the current site began in January of last year. The current system is found in the Students Services tab on the portal under the “My Academic Records” headline. The new sys-

tem will be in the same location, but has other noticeable changes. The current system requires students to go through several steps to view to their degree evaluation and once there, the evaluations are cluttered and confusing. With the new system, the students will be able to access their evaluations in fewer steps and once opened, the evaluation system is more straightforward and color-coded. The evaluation system is set up so that it displays what core, major and minor requirements the student has taken, is enrolled in and still must take and color codes them so that it is easier for the student to differentiate. The evaluation will also display cred-

its earned at other universities or through Advanced Placement programs. This audit worksheet is interactive with a student’s major, highlighting what is specifically needed for that major. Along with the evaluation, the system will have several new features. Included in these features are a “what if ” feature, a “look ahead” feature and a GPA calculator. The “what if ” feature enables students to see how their class requirements would change if they added a major or minor, making it

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By jENNY mENDOZA Staff Writer Saturday in the O’Connor Sports Center the annual XU Dance Marathon (XUDM) took place. XUDM is an annual fundraiser for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). Xavier students raise money throughout the year and then come together to celebrate Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. On the day of the event, participants celebrate their own health, remember the children who currently hospitalized and hear stories from children who have successfully recovered thanks to

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CORRECTIONS Room dedicated to Fr. B By Rebecca Bayens Staff Writer

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The Albert J. Bischoff, S.J. Reflection Room in the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice office was dedicated in honor of its namesake at his recent birthday celebration on Jan. 17. The birthday party, with more than 200 people in attendance, featured cake and ice cream to celebrate the campus minister’s 85th birthday. The room is available for anyone to have a few quiet moments on campus. “When you’re a busy student, you just want to get by yourself for a few moments to be quiet and think and pray. It’s a place where you can do that,” said Fr. Bischoff. He added that prayer pamphlets will be available to students, but they I was very are also just touched welcome to by it...you sit there and reflect. never feel “ O u r worthy for message to these things. all students is simple: Come visit the Fr. B. Fr. Albert Bischoff, S.J. Ref lection Room in the CFJ anytime you need a quiet moment or bit of peace during your day,” Greg Carpinello, interim director of CFJ said via email. “It exists just

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XU Republicans take on the capital By kris reilly Staff Writer The Xavier University College Republicans (XUCR) joined other conservatives from throughout the country in Washington D.C. for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). The CPAC was held at the Marriot Hotel Wardman Park and is a project of the American Conservative Union. The event is co-hosted by TheTeaParty.net, Young America’s Foundation and Human Events. Political conservatives came together to attend sessions about the upcoming elections and timely national topics. Presenters such as Speaker of the House John Boehner, Rep. Michele Bachmann, former presidential candidate Herman Cain, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney spoke at

sessions. “CPAC is the emanation of conservative ideas and principles in a condensed time frame,” Mike Hills, the vice chairman of XUCR, said. “The conference features speakers new and old, in fields ranging from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to Mitt Romney's candidacy for president of the United States.” Topics such as foreign policy, health care and education were addressed throughout the three-day conference that allowed Xavier students an opportunity to hear America’s top conservative leaders and campaigners. “Even more exciting, the conference was in Washington, D.C., and the Xavier College Republican trip to D.C. provided Xavier students with the opportunity to join with conservative activists from around the country at the very seat of power for our nation,” Hills said.

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At Fr. B’s birthday celebration, a room in CFJ was dedicated to him and named The Albert J. Bischoff, S.J. Reflection Room.

for that reason.” When asked what he thought about this room being dedicated in his honor, Fr. Bischoff responded, “I was very touched by it…you never feel worthy for these things.” “Fr. B. has been a member of our department and a Husman Hall chaplain for countless years,” said Carpinello. “All who encounter him on our campus can attest to the spirit he brings to each person: a spirit of care and concern and a spirit of acceptance and love.”

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Continued from page 1 easier for students to make the decision about how difficult it would be for them to change majors or add a minor. The “look ahead” feature allows students to see what would happen to their class requirements if they were to take a certain class and what requirements the class would fill, allowing students to better schedule classes. The GPA calculator allows students to see how their overall GPA will change with their anticipated grades for a semester and shows what grades students would have to get in order to achieve a certain GPA. Mike Svihlik, assistant registrar, said that this feature would be especially helpful for at-risk students who may already be on academic probation, so that they can see what kind of grades they must earn in order to get back in good standing. This program also allows the students to see any holds on their accounts, view their class history term-by-term, see notes from advisors and view a graduation checklist that shows in a simplified form what is required to graduate. “A lot of colleges have this program,” Svihlik said. “I wanted to make sure that it was customized for Xavier and catered to our students.” Svihlik was optimistic that this system will be used more than the past system and that students would start using it to prepare for the summer and fall 2012 semesters. To view a video about the new system, visit the registrar’s website at http:// www.xavier.edu/registrar.

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Former XU golfer at PGA tour Former XU golfer, Jason Kokrak, finished in 9th place at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Kokrak is the first Muskie to earn a top 10 PGA tour finish with a 9-underpar 277.

Xavier Showcase At 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the Kennedy Auditorium in the Conaton Learning Commons, SAC will be hosting the Xavier Showcase. This showcase is designed to highlight the talent of various students on campus and features performance by members of Xavier Players, the Xavier Athenaeum, the Blue Fire Step Team, Harmon-X, Acabellas, Gospel Choir and the Xavier Singers.

Spring Career Fair From 3-6 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Cintas Center the Spring Career Fair is taking place. This fair is designed for students and alumni to connect, network and discuss job and internship positions with potential employers and talk with graduate school program representatives.

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Dance: annual fund-raiser for Children’s Hospital Continued from page 1

the actual event was six hours of dancing, food and fun with more than 200 people coming out to XUDM. Over $1,000 in prizes were

given out throughout the day, in addition to all the free food and activities. Prizes were awarded for trivia questions, a half-court shot contest, a dance contest and a raffle where numbers were drawn ev-

ery 20 minutes. Prizes included Netflix subscriptions, King’s Island tickets, Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium passes, Reds gear and hundreds of dollars to restaurants and stores.

Professor Profile: Arthur Dewey By Rebecca bayens

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Xavier Newswire: Where did you go to school? How long have you been at Xavier? Arthur (Art) Dewey: I am from Boston, and I graduated from the honors program at Boston College. I also studied at Harvard. I have taught at Xavier since 1980. XN: Tell me about your family. AD: I have a wife and two sons. Both of my sons are Xavier grads. XN: Why did you choose to study/ teach theology? AD: It’s the questions that have constantly been interesting to me. It’s not that I like to study theology as much as I feel committed to the intellectual life and how this plays out for the survival of the planet. I once read the whole Bible when I was 12 and came away thoroughly confused….primal confusion made me want to figure things out. XN: What classes do you teach at Xavier? AD: Mostly New Testament courses: History of Interpretation, Bible and Media…one course I’ve been doing since 1987 is the Jesus seminar, and that’s been a lot of fun. XN: What is your favorite class to teach and why? AD: I particularly enjoy the seminars…a recent one I taught was on Paul and politics. Some en-

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joyment depends on the students; if they’re into it, it’s a joy. XN: What do you like most about Xavier? AD: It has given me an opportunity to really interact with students and not simply in the classroom…a number of students have actually become my really good friends over the years. Second, my colleagues and the staff have been really good. It’s been the quality of personal relationships that have made life vital here. XN: What is your favorite book? AD: Middlemarch by George Eliot. It’s a world unto itself. She’s actually a real theologian, but no one would call her a theologian. She takes seriously the advances of Darwin and science and it’s really impressed upon her imagination. It’s very profound. I also like Sun Tzu’s Art of War. XN: Who is your favorite theologian and why? AD: I don’t like to think of people as theologians. Instead, I like to think of people who are thinking deep thoughts. Some of the most interesting theologians are not actually theologians. For example: Paul, who was not a theologian, but was a great thinker. Jesus wasn’t a theologian either… certainly neither of them had Ph.D.’s from Jerusalem U. XN: Do you have any advice for aspiring theologians?

Feb. 4 2:42 a.m. — Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police to investigate a loud party complaint on the 900 block of Dana Avenue. Two students were arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing official business.

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Dr. Arthur (Art) Dewey teaches theology at XU.

AD: Learn how to write English. Writing is hard. Do the hard thing. Learn through mistakes. That’s the only way you learn anyway. You don’t learn through getting A’s. Don’t give in to the desire to con the system. There is no wisdom in that. XN: Do you have any interesting talents/hobbies? AD: I write poetry. I also play the harmonica….I could handle Greek folk music with my harmonica playing (while on the study abroad trip to Greece). Usually, my wife tells me to stop it.

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Feb. 4 2:31 p.m. — A student in Fenwick Place reported unknown subjects entering his/her room, damaging his/ her wall and breaking a coffee table. Feb. 9 4:19 p.m. — A student reported his/her backpack missing from the Gallagher Student Center. The backpack was found two days later and reunited with the owner. Feb. 10 3:30 a.m. — Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police in chasing a possible armed suspect on Brooks Avenue near Dana Avenue. A canine searched the area but was unable to locate the suspect. Feb. 11 12:55 a.m. — Cincinnati Fire and Rescue transported a student with possible alcohol poisoning in Fenwick Place to Good Samaritan Hospital.

Feb. 11 1:37 p.m. — Xavier Police cited a student for lying to a University Official who reported an auto accident in the R parking lot and then later admitted to making up the incident. Feb. 11 5:27 p.m. — Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police investigate a loud student party in the 1900 block of Cleneay Avenue. One student was cited for running a disorderly house. Feb. 12 2:14 p.m. — Xavier Police assisted Physical Plant with a water leak and damage to two floors in Albers Hall.

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“I never felt so beautiful...” Feb. 11 6:48 a.m. — A non-student sleeping in the Brockman Hall first floor lounge with only a T-shirt on was cited for disorderly conduct and released to the student that he/she was visiting.

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Xavier’s keys to victory By kyle isaacs Asst. Sports Editor

On Saturday, Xavier will play host to its archrival, the University of Dayton. The Flyers bested the Musketeers in January 87-72, marking the most points scored by an opponent against Xavier all season. Regardless of previous games, the Musketeers have always handled their business against Dayton here at Cintas Center, evidenced by their winning streak that has been intact since Jimmy Carter was president in ‘81. The Musketeers have struggled recently and are in danger of not finishing atop the Atlantic 10 for the first time in five years. Xavier has an outside chance at winning its sixth straight conference title but in order to do so, the team must win its remaining games, starting with this weekend’s tilt against the Flyers. Xavier must take care of three things (not to mention the basketball itself) in order to be victorious this Saturday:

1. Defend the pick and roll

Xavier fans were introduced to the Flyers’ point guard Kevin Dillard in January when he continually found the open man on his way to 16 points and nine assists. Dillard benefited greatly from Xavier’s decision to switch to all ball screens. While this approach might limit the number of open shots, it creates mismatches for the Musketeer defenders. If Xavier is able to fight through any on-ball screens and stay with the primary man, the Musketeers will be able to prevent another quality performance from Dillard.

2. Control the glass

In the previous matchup with the Flyers, Xavier was outrebounded 37-25. The increased number of rebounds created 12

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Dayton’s keys to victory By Chris Moorman

second-chance points for Dayton. Xavier is 11-3 on the season when they corral more rebounds than their opponents. If the Musketeers dominate the offensive and defensive glass, they will be able to limit the second-chance opportunities for the Flyers.

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DAYTON— It’s been a long, long, long, long time since the University of Dayton men’s basketball team could knock off Atlantic 10 Conference archrival Xavier University in Cincinnati. Since Dayton beat Xavier 7472 in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1981, there have been five United States Presidents, four Indiana Jones movies and the Musketeers have made the Elite Eight twice to Dayton’s lone appearance in that same time span in 1984. The Flyers (15-9, 5-5A-10) recently halted a four-game conference losing streak with a 7270 overtime win over Fordham University. The defense for UD has improved over the past weeks. During the first eight games of A-10 play, Dayton’s opponents were shooting 48.7 percent from the field and averaging 77.9 points a game. In Dayton’s 14 non-conference games, UD opponents scored at least 72 points in a game four times. Dayton has allowed 72 points or more in eight of its last 10 games. Dayton has seen its opponents shoot at a lower rate in its last two games, especially from the threepoint arc, and score under that magic 72-point mark. The Flyers are 10-1 when giving up less than 72 points. Offensively, the Flyers have struggled in their last two games. In Dayton’s first eight conference games, UD shot 45 percent from the field. In its last two, the Flyers shot an average of 30 percent from the field and 21.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Redshirt senior Josh Parker and senior guard Paul Williams have also struggled and been a significant reason for UD’s issues. Before Dayton’s previous two wins, Parker and Williams were a combined 8-for-54 from the field in four consecutive losses. It’s difficult to win when two guards on a

3. Free throws, free throws, free throws

Xavier’s season has been riddled with games where the Musketeers were abysmal from the line, including the last game versus Dayton. The Musketeers shot 50 percent (12-24) from the charity stripe while Dayton excelled, knocking down 79 percent (22-28). In a 15-point loss, fans can only wonder how the outcome might have changed if Xavier was able to hit some free throw shots because the Musketeers shot well from the field in the game (47 percent overall, 57 percent from the three). Additionally, the Musketeers must be sure to avoid another scoring drought. Last weekend against Temple University, Xavier allowed the Owls to break open the game with a 16-0 run early in the first half, effectively putting the game out of reach. While this game is always important for bragging rights, the game might have more implications this season because of the Musketeers’ recent struggles. Xavier’s NCAA Tournament “bubble” will likely burst if they are unable to defeat Dayton. While the thought of missing the tournament for the first time in eight years seems dreary, nothing can compare to the nightmare scenario of Dayton finally beating Xavier at Cintas Center. Sabrina Brown, Editor Phone: 745-3607 newswire-sports@xavier.edu

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team with extremely limited depth have difficulty putting the ball in the basket. But for all of Dayton’s struggles over the past three weeks, nothing can compare to UD’s history of futility in the Queen City. Whether in Cincinnati Gardens or Cintas Center, Dayton has had difficulty coming away with the win. In the 12 matchups in Cincinnati Gardens since UD’s 1981 win, Dayton lost all 12 by an average of 12.2 points. The closest the Flyers got to a win was a 65-64 overtime loss on Feb. 2, 2000. Cintas Center has proven to be just as uninviting for the Red and Blue. Dayton has remained winless in its 11 tries at Xavier’s new home and has lost by 11.2 points on average. Over the last couple seasons, the games have come down to the wire with two of the last three being decided in the final minutes including a 78-74 Dayton loss on Jan. 16, 2010. There was a noticeable swagger with the Flyers that has been missing. When Dayton beat the University of Alabama, University of Mississippi and Xavier, the Flyers played with high energy and controlled the tempo defensively. That control allowed UD to turn defense into offense with fast breaks and quick run outs, according to Parker. Take this as you want, but there are many useless patterns and figures to decide who will win this rivalry game. None of it is matters when dealing with an experienced team with a first-year head coach and a new offensive system. What matters is how the Dayton Flyers can respond to their recent win after a difficult stretch. And as senior forward Chris Johnson said about the win against Fordham: “It proves that this team is not satisfied with one win.” So for the first time in a long, long, long, long time Dayton just might leave Cincinnati with a win.

On the Glass: Chris Johnson Height: 6’ 6”

Height: 6’ 8” Leads UD in boards with 6.2 rebounds per game

Weight: 225 pounds

Weight: 201 pounds

From Flossmoor, Ill. Averages 2.4 offensive rebounds per game

Leads XU in boards with 5.9 rebounds per game Averages 2 offensive rebounds per game

Grabbed 143 boards so far this season

Grabbed 147 boards so far this season

Career high of 20 rebounds

Set and tied career high 14 rebounds this season

Third in assists for UD (1.5 per game)

Third in assists for XU (2.0 per game) Averages 5.6 points per game

Averages 11.4 points per game

Graduate Student studying Sports Administration Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita

From Columbus, Ohio

Senior majoring in General Studies Newswire photos by Andrew Matsushita

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2012: A shocking year for the A-10 By Caleb Childers Staff Writer

While the country is swept away with “Linsanity,” fans of the Atlantic 10 are experiencing their own madness. The rollercoaster season known as conference play kicked off with Xavier’s loss to La Salle on Jan. 4. Xavier’s loss was followed by Temple’s loss to Dayton just a few days later. Traditionally, Xavier, Temple and Dayton are the top teams in the A-10, but this year the conference has seen a shake-up. Possibly the biggest surprise team so far has been St. Bonaventure, who won five out of its first seven conference games, including a win over Dayton. Another team in the A-10 that is surging is Saint Louis University. The Billikens are one of the top teams in the conference this year and are poised to make the NCAA tournament according to ESPN. After dropping two of its first

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Senior point guard Tu Holloway is third in the Atlantic 10 in scoring with 16.6 points per game. He trails Temple’s Khalif Wyatt by .1 point per game.

three games, SLU went on to win seven of its next eight with wins over Xavier and Dayton. If the teams that are currently sitting at the top of the A-10 are surprising, the absence of the usual suspects is also bewildering. Xavier has traditionally dominated the A-10 and has won the last five

regular season crowns. This year Xavier is no longer in the driver’s seat and instead is playing a game of catch-up against teams that are usually ranked well below the Musketeers. The fall from grace has been even harder for our I-75 neighbors this year. Dayton may have

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wins over Saint Louis, Xavier and Temple, but they have lost to teams such as Duquesne, Rhode Island and St. Joseph’s. Even Fordham was a struggle for Dayton this year as the Rams took the Flyers to overtime. Both Xavier and Dayton need a big win and the two teams will square off this Saturday night at Cintas Center. While this rivalry game is always important, this meeting takes on an even larger role given the madness in the A-10. Currently, ESPN is predicting Xavier, Saint Louis and Temple to make the NCAA tournament. Dayton is listed as a bubble team that is close to making the big dance. With how crazy the A-10 has been this year, it is almost impossible to predict the tournament teams, but this Saturday’s matchup should make the picture clearer.

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Rivalry Week continues: The Xavier vs. Dayton tradition By Danny O’Malley

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has beaten Xavier 84 times while the Musketeers have defeated the Flyers 72 times. Even though Xavier has been the dominant team in recent years, Dayton is seeking to change this statistic by beating Xavier this UD won Saturday, just e in tim as they did in January. XU’s enrollment was T h e 3853 Musketeers are looking to extend their 26-game home winning streak against the Flyers, dating back to Jan. 10, 1981. Even after 92 years, the rivalry between both of these Catholic universities continues to radiate into the college basketball world, exciting players and fans alike.

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McCafferty, a former Xavier and the Flyers are like two peas in this region of Ohio. Dayton made its first NCAA coach. After each game, the wina pod. Where one goes, the men’s Division I basketball tour- ning team is awarded the trophey Since their establishe UD won in other follows. it m to hold until the next In February of nament in 1952. ments, both Xavier UD won Xavier was not far bee 1920, the two schools and Dayton have in meeting. Gas was $1.38 tim In addition to played their first game hind, making its first tourmade names for the trophy, there against each other nament appearance in themselves from A Superbowl Ad is a Most Valuable with Dayton pull- 1961. their impacts on the cost $275,000 Player for each After many years of ing out a 24-18 world to their academgame. Dayton’s victory. ic successes. e UD won in games against each Kevin Dillard is other and a detim Now we sit in The schools have a similar the reigning MVP veloped desire to identity: both are located in Ohio, February of 2012, Jersey Shore didn’t exist for his efforts in last defeat each other, the both are private Catholic institu- a whole 92 years Blackburn/McCafferty month’s win. tions and both have roughly the later, and the two Dayton joined Xavier in the trophy was established teams continue to same size student populations. in the 1980-81 season. Midwestern Collegiate Conference However, the biggest similar- duke it out on the This trophy became a con- in 1988, which only heightened ity lies in both schools’ love for basketball court every crete symbol of the rivalry. It the importance of each game they and dedication to their basketball year. As it became custom to play is named after Tom Blackburn, played against each other. Soon programs. When it comes to college each other every year, both uni- a former Dayton coach, and Jim after, Dayton and Xavier both joined the Atlantic 10 conference basketball, the M u s ke t e e r s versities felt the tension build as in 1995. they looked to claim a victory for As it currently stands, Dayton Staff Writer

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The Streak: Est. 1981 Jan. 10, 1981 The Blackburn/McCafferty is introduced to commemorate two former coaches: Tom Blackburn (UD) and Jim McCafferty (XU).

Feb. 20, 1996 Xavier surpasses 100 points at home for the first time in the history of the rivalry. Feb. 2, 2000 Xavier defeats Dayton in overtime in Cincinnati for the first time.

Jan. 30, 2001 Xavier and Dayton tip-off in Cintas Center for the first time. Jan. 24, 2008 Xavier beats Dayton at home by its largest margin for the second time since the streak began (26 pts).

Jan. 16, 2010 Xavier and Dayton meet for the 150th time. Feb. 18, 2011 Xavier and Dayton will tip-off at 8 p.m. in Cintas Center.

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— Letters to the editor — Join the team My Fellow Students: I believe you would agree with me that Xavier is a special place. Not only an institution built on academic excellence, but one focused on developing the whole person to make a positive impact on the world. In making the most of our “Xavier Experience,” it is necessary for us to have leaders who understand our needs and who are willing to fight fullheartedly to make our dreams for Xavier a reality. When approached by the SGA Executive Ticket of Seth Walsh, Kristin Sanfilippo and Matt Morefield, I was presented with their platform ideas and their theme of “Join the Team.” Not only did I find their platform ideas to be feasible, creative and student-driven, but I was deeply

touched by their motto of “Join the Team.” In many ways, I felt it was an invitation to be a part of something larger than myself. With much thought and reflection, I am proud to give Seth, Kristin and Matt my fullsupport in the SGA Executive Election. As a three-term member of SGA, I have been privileged to know each of them as charismatic and diligent individuals who strive to live out Xavier’s ideals of solidarity and service. I sincerely believe that if you “Join the Team” by voting for Seth, Kristin and Matt—be assured that you will be placing your confidence in trusting hands who will work with you to make your Xavier experience all the more worthwhile. — Nick Albin ‘12

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2012 Executive election endorsement In a close vote and after lengthy deliberation, Seth, Kristin and Matt get the Newswire Editorial Board endorsement for creative ideas including service in lieu of fines and incorporating the shuttle with the Xavier App and including Dana’s on the route stop schedule. They also proposed more tangible ideas, stressed different perspectives and offered a removal from the SGA “establishment.” While Brock, Kevin (former Newswire editor) and Morgan are perhaps more knowledgeable and offer a comprehensive agenda, their ideas are concededly unoriginal and slightly unworkable. Their entire platform could never be fully accomplished and their ideas seemed at times vague and not prioritized.

Both tickets bring strengths and weaknesses. In bringing refreshing ideas and a manageable workload to an admittedly sluggish SGA, SKM ticket appears poised to represent the voice of the students best. The Newswire Editorial Board consisted of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Opinions and Editorials Editor, News Editor and Campus News Editor. Each editor graded the tickets and these grades were averaged together. The final grades are averages of the categories. Both tickets performed well in the Editorial Board interviews, and, while the grades are largely reflective of the respective platform, the ticket chemistry and demeanor both factored into the final grade.

The Newswire Editorial Board graded the SGA Executive Tickets on Common Sense, Feasibility, Innovation and team Chemistry

Ticket Common Sense

Brock/ Seth/ Kevin/ Kristin/ Morgan Matt

B+ B+ Feasibility C- B+ Innovation C+ AChemistry B+ B+ FINAL GRADE B- B+

Common sense was determined both by questions asked in the interview and questions pertaining to the expected success of platforms. Both tickets presented solid, common sense ideas to improve the University in minor ways. However, both had ideas the Board deemed unworkable. Among these ideas were finally solving the shuttle issue, which has apparently been a problem since man first walked on the moon. Similarly, assisting Study Abroad students has been talked about for years, and little has been done. Most glaringly, the expanse of BKMs ticket lacks concrete goals to either accomplish or fail to accomplish. While hopeful, their plans will simply not be actualized in one full academic year, and with their experience, they should know this. Innovation was high on the SKM ticket. Their service over fines idea is popular and certainly attractive to students. In contrast, the BKM ticket said they do not plan to reinvent anything, but instead refine existing structures and programs. Team chemistry was also an important qualification in the Board’s decision. While BKM have close personal friendships, their ticket is also ridden with dynamic personalities that could lead to potential power struggles. In contrast, the SKM ticket stressed their different social circles while emphasizing their ability to work as a team and bring a variety of perspectives to office. While the Newswire is certain that both tickets will work to improve the Xavier experience for students and enhance the mission of the University, we confidently endorse SKM for their innovative, tangible and feasible ideas for the future of Xavier. We wish both tickets the best of luck.

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remember sitting on Blackboard about a year ago today anxiously waiting to see the results of the SGA Executive election. I had put a large amount of time and effort into helping the ticket of Nick Albin, Jimmy Geiser and Morgan Zuziak. Nick and Jimmy were friends of mine and I was excited about the thought of them running SGA for the next year. I will be the first to testify that I did not know Ryan Alleman at all but felt confident in Nick. I often describe Nick as a younger Father B. He is always smiling and can find a way to lighten up your day whenever you see him. Needless to say, I had my fingers crossed that they would pull out what many had expected to be a tight race. To my dismay, they did not win and ended up losing to

the ticket headlined by Ryan Alleman. I was bummed to see the results and thought to myself, ‘Well, I hope the Alleman ticket can live up to the expectations I had expected out of Albin and company.’ I am glad to say that, in my opinion, they have, and Ryan has done a wonderful job of leading during some incredibly difficult times that no one could have expected. Additionally, I have gotten to know Ryan over the past year through the Crosstown Shootoutrelated events and interactions with him around campus. Moreover, even though they were not the ticket I voted for, I have been very pleased with the job they have done, and I believe their leadership will be truly missed. This up-and-coming election

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represents a very important time for the XU student body. You can see that the Newswire has carefully made its endorsement, and I too have endorsed a ticket. I am going to spare you my opinion and instead allow you to make your own decision. But I too have one message: please vote! Voter turnout in student body elections is horrendous; it could almost make the Maine primary blush. Whichever ticket wins will have a great responsibility and I hope that a large percentage of students voice their opinions. The message that I give to whichever ticket does win is: please strive towards breaking the stereotype of SGA members. From my understanding, Kevin Contrera and his ticket did a wonderful job and Alleman and his have, too. Yet too many student senators have fairly, or maybe unfairly, been classified as part of an arrogant good ole’

boys (or girls) club that thinks it’s better than everyone else. While I know many senators who I do think are elitist or snobby, I continually hear feedback about others who are criticized for their actions. This is one reason why I think voter turnout is low. Upper classmen especially do not care any longer because they feel that the SGA system is frustrating and could use a complete overhaul. I would be afraid to see an SGA

hether it’s to ticle is not ridden with suggestive, editing process. The intended your boyfriend ethos-driven connotations, the re- audience (the public) never sees or your mom, porter still selects which sources the article in its original form. the truth is al- to interview, which information And then of course, there’s most always preferred. But me, I to include and how to structure that short old adage that holds like to mix it up a bit, and when the article to best convey his or just as true in journalism as in it comes to reporting, please, tell her intended meaning. corporate America: money makes me lies. And if individual journalists the world go ‘round. How can I cannot tell you how many struggle to separate subjective or journalists and editors detach hours I have spent in the past personal interests from objecthemselves entirely from the two years editing articles for this tive “fact-telling”, don’t editors influences of the advertisers that paper—reading and re-reading as well? Even in the position of are paying the bills? Even if stothem several times, eliminating editor, how can I truly separate ries do not deal directly with variflowery adverbs or adjectives, myself from the cognitions and ous companies, advertisers can replacing any hints of emovalues that I, as an individual, im- pull or enhance funding based tion with on what type of the word stories are pub“said” and lished. Thus, removing media outlets I propose a new concept of objectivity all indicacannot ever that, rather than sticking to the “cold, tions of be entirely fair personal and unbiased hard facts” integrates limited levels of opinion— because they subjectivity into reporting. all in are inherently search of influenced by Lizzie Glaser, Managing Editor the elusive the companies “objectivwith the deepest ity.” pockets. Put We have all been raised in pose on the external world? What simply, because of journalistic, an era of news reporting that is important to a reporter to editorial and commercial interglorifies “objectivity,” by which I include in an article may not seem ests, the public never gets the mean fair, unbiased, factual and as important to an editor, and if truth anyways. independent reporting—aka the the article is too long, those facts But all hope is not lost. I’m a “cold, hard facts.” And yet the will get cut, ultimately changing firm believer in journalistic inconcept still eludes me. How the article, sometimes so drastitegrity and the idea that, because is it possible for any reporter cally as to alter its entire meaning. the media are the primary sources (regardless of his or her ethical An article can never be indefrom which the public receives aims to be objective) to entirely pendent and accurately factual information, journalists have a remove all personal interests when the original work is altered responsibility to provide informafrom an article? Even if the arthrough this behind the scenes tion that is not only accurate but

relevant to their audiences. And let’s be real, how many people read the New York Times and then flip to the Wall Street Journal? If we won’t take the responsibility to properly inform ourselves as public actors, then somebody has to. So I propose a new concept of objectivity that, rather than sticking to the “cold, hard facts” integrates limited levels of subjectivity into reporting that allow journalists, editors and advertisers to present the public with the information that is most useful and relevant to their daily lives. Instead of directing energy towards ensuring an impartial report, journalists should utilize their partiality to form comprehensive reports that can be directly applied to public life. If we begin to view objectivity not as a stark retelling of the facts, but as an interpretation of them, employing various journalistic tools to convey specific messages,

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The way that this election plays out will hold great meaning for this student body and in the future. The freshmen class already had little interest in getting involved with running for office in its first SGA election. Thus, it is pivotal that this executive election relates to the entire student body. It is also important to work hard to be leaders that we are proud of and have the utmost confidence in. I hope that in the future an article like this will not be written and that SGA members will be well thought of Andrew Bush. Columnist and highly respected. Political views aside, approval rating if such a poll to paraphrase former President existed. So, I challenge whichGeorge W. Bush, “I have a difever ticket does win to work ferent vision of leaders. A leader towards relating to students and is someone who brings people serving with humility. But please, together.” So please, take this also have fun and remember why article to heart and wish both you originally wanted to run for sides the best of luck. office.

Voter turnout in student body elections is horrendous; it could almost make the Maine primary blush.

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we can begin to present our audiences with information that is more accurate and more relevant to their lives. I don’t care if Jessica Simpson is pregnant or what Beyoncé named her baby. But if there’s a robbery two blocks from my house or a new restaurant is opening on campus, I’d like to hear about it. I’m not asking journalists to lie to me. I’m asking them to use the facts that they gather to create an interpretation and message that contains information that is relevant to my life. Those interpretations are bound to be more productive and useful to me than some truths out there anyway. (Reference: Snapple cap fact number 15: All porcupines can float in water. Not useful unless I’m trying to drown a porcupine.) So, if reporting relevant information is lying because it’s not “objective”, then please, tell me lies. Tell me sweet, little lies.

Lizzie Glaser

Managing Editor

February 15, 2012

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Five after Five: Tiny Furniture: one chair short of a table The Reel review with Alex

An an evening at Whole Foods BY BRitt NYGaard Staff Writer

Based on the number of Xavier students present at the Rookwood Whole Foods this past Friday, I would hazard a guess that Five after Five is already a popular go-to for Xavier upperclassmen. But, if you have not heard of it, or you have but have never been, it is well worth your time. This past Friday was the first time I had ever attended, though I had certainly heard good things prior to my experience. As its title would suggest, Five after Five, begins at 5 p.m. and gives the attendee the chance to sample five different wines (occasionally beers) paired with hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres meant to accentuate the wineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best flavors. Conveniently for the college budget, the price of admission is also only $5 and includes a wine glass. Bring the same wine glass back the next week and you will only pay $4. This most recent tasting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Night of Rose,â&#x20AC;? gave customers the chance to sample five different rosĂŠ wines. I can honestly say that I liked every one that I tried. The appetizers did not disappoint either. My favorite was the Chicago Macaroni Salad, a tangy twist on the traditional macaroni salad we

all find at Fourth of July picnics. In addition to the other hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres offered, the affair finished with a delicious raspberry and chocolate mousse in honor of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. I had a wonderful evening, and only one critique: thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really any place to set your glass down to eat the appetizer! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it deter you from trying it out, however. Here are a few pointers if you are interested in attending. One: get there as close to five as you can. Due to the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popularity, Whole Foods has had to limit the number of guests to 225 peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and those spots go fast. Two: bring a friend. You are likely to spend a decent amount of time in line waiting for the next taste, so make sure you have someone to chat with. Three: they do card at the door, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your ID and four: check out the theme of the night before heading out to Whole Foods. Sometimes they give you five different samples of the same type of wine (i.e. red, white, blush); it would be terrible to get there and realize it is all white wine if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like white wine. For those of you interested in attending, information can be found on the Whole Foods website. This Friday, all five wines will be red in honor of heart health. Cheers!

BY Alex Jabre Staff Writer

Lena Dunham may be the luckiest 25-year-old in America. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a Judd Apatow-produced HBO series titled Girls premiering in April. Not only that, her second feature, Tiny Furniture, has garnered heaps of praise by critics, won an Independent Spirit Award and is already being inducted into The Criterion Collection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a DVD company for â&#x20AC;&#x153;contemporary and classic films.â&#x20AC;?

So it is too bad that Tiny Furniture is yet another annoying example of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;low-and-lost-inyour twentiesâ&#x20AC;?genre. Dunham stars as Aura, a recent Ohio college grad that moves in with her mother to figure out what she wants to do with herself. In this case, it means finding a crummy hostess job and embarking on unusual friendships, including one with a YouTube star known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nietzschian Cowboy.â&#x20AC;?We even see a clip of the Cowboy in action, and it more or less defines the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vague humor. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really funny or clever; just bizarre, like a punchline without any punch. Dunham â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an Anna Paquin lookalike â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is an engaging actress who exhibits an awkward charm and the film is beautifully photographed (even if it uses too many static long-shots). I also like how it ends on a hopeful note that could be summed up as:â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still figuring stuff out.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately, Tiny Furniture is whiny and self-pitying rather than quirky or lovable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m having a

very hard time,â&#x20AC;?Aura exclaims at one point. But why should we feel sorry for her? Dunham wants us to believe her world is spiraling out of control when it is just merely shifting. Still, I can see why Apatow likes her. She has a kind of boldness to her and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to humiliate herself in every frame. But to what end? The Criterion DVD is loaded with extras, including a number of interviews and even Dunhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first film, Creative Nonfiction. Probably the best way to watch it though is for free on the Sundance Channel. I wish Dunham luck with her new series, but I think it will soon become obvious that she is not the prodigious talent critics are making her out to be. Maybe you may see something in Dunham that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. But until then, I am praying for a film about a self-aware college graduate in a loving relationship who knows what he/she wants out of life. I can dream, right?

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Across the channel: a weekend in Paris BY Haley Seger Staff Writer

LONDON — One of Europe’s best features is how easy it is to jump from one country to another. If you decide that you want to go to Paris for the weekend, no problem. Just hop on a train that goes under the channel. Of course, my first view of Paris was the view right outside of the train station. I doubt this view is the best in any city, but for some reason, Paris seemed particularly bad. We kept our hopes up though and decided to brave a riverboat tour despite the freezing temperature. My first real experience with Paris farther than the street outside the train station was the Metro. After nearly a month of using the tube in London, I thought I knew everything about underground public transport. Unfortunately however, the signs are not in English; they’re in French (go figure). And the French stations aren’t nicely organized and relatively clean like the London stations. By the time we got off the Metro, people were grumbling that this didn’t feel like the city of light and romance that had been promised. This just felt like a big, dirty city where the language wasn’t English. Until, that is, we turned the corner and saw the Eiffel Tower. (Cue the gasps of awe and glee.) As impressive as it is during the day, it is

easily twice as impressive at night. The golden lights on such a iconic landmark really make one think of Paris as the city of lights. I spent most of Saturday wandering around Paris or in the Louvre. As anyone who has been to the Louvre can tell you, they go to the Louvre the first time to see the “Mona Lisa.” Of course, there are plenty of interesting things to see there, but because it is so massive, you really have to pick and choose what you make an effort to see. Naturally, my friends and I chose to see the “Mona Lisa” as well. After elbowing my way to the front of the mass in front of painting, I was extremely disappointed. As anyone who has been to the Louvre can also tell you, the Mona Lisa is surprisingly small for all of the hype. Much more impressive is Da Vinci’s “Wedding at Cana,” which takes up most of the wall opposite the “Mona Lisa.” The scale of the painting alone makes is far more impressive. Saturday night, we decided to brave the freezing weather again to climb to Sacre Coure, a basilica that sits on a hill overlooking all of Paris. There is an insane amount of stairs to get to the top, but the view was totally worth it. We could see everything from Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, however, this was about the time that my cam-

era decided to die, meaning that the only pictures I have from this experience are the somewhat decent but not great pictures that I managed to take on my phone. Oddly enough, as beautiful a city as Paris is, being there just made me homesick for London. The comfort of having springs digging into my back in my own bed. The familiar residentialneighborhood-meets-Americancollege-students atmosphere of my street. The predictability of the unreliable underground Circle Line. My trip to Paris only proved to me something that I had already begun to realize: London, for bet-

ter or worse, has become my Photos courtesy of Haley Seger: home. Lower right: Eiffel Tower at night Lower left: Haley on the lawn in front of the Effiel Tower Photo Courtesty of Patrick Clark: Upper right: Sacre Coure basilica

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Feeling a little bit lonesome this Valentine’s week? Check out our list of mushy movies and get ready for a fun night in. By Rachael Harris Feature Editor Welcome to Valentine’s Day 2012: a day filled with chubby angels, roses, chocolates and candy hearts. If you’ve found your special someone, this day is probably filled with gifts, cuddling and cutsie-wootsie talk. Yet what to do if you’re single and hating all the emphasis on happy couples? Here at the Newswire, we sympathize with you. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of eight sappy romance movies and chick-flicks that you single ladies (and men, if you appreciate chick-flicks) can enjoy with a nice pint of ice cream and a spoon. There’s no better way to spend your night. - Water for Elephants (2011) Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon If you think Pattinson made a poor vampire in the Twilight series, give him a second chance. The movie follows the life of Jacob Jankowski, a circus veterinarian for the Benzini Brothers circus during the Great Depression. Jankowski meets Marlena (Witherspoon), a woman married to the abusive August Benzini, and they develop a relationship while caring for the circus’s elephant Rosie. Although there are a few painful scenes for animal lovers, the movie is overall very enjoyable and full of good

romance. - The Vow (2012) Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams Although I have yet to see this movie, friends have said good things and informed me of all the crying that took place in the movie theater. Since women tend to cry when a movie tugs on their heartstrings, I’m going to bet this is a great chick-flick to check out. It tells the story of a newlywed couple who is recovering from a tragic car accident that put the wife (McAdams) in a coma. The husband (Tatum) must try everything in his power to win his wife’s love back and patch together the pieces of their marriage. - A Walk to Remember (2002) Shane West and Mandy Moore What happens when an angsty, rebellious teenage boy (West) meets a bookish, Christian girl (Moore)? They fall in love, of course! Although A Walk to Remember may not be the happiest movie, it is full of mushy romance scenes that will have you daydreaming, laughing and crying all at the same time. This movie happens to be a personal favorite of mine. That adorable Shane West gets me every time, dang it. - P.S. I Love You (2007) Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank

What girl doesn’t love a sexy man with an accent? When Holly (Swank) is left a widow by the death of her Irish husband, Gerry (Butler), she becomes uncertain of her identity. Thanks to a series of post-mortem letters from her husband, Holly is able to travel to Ireland and reconnect with memories the couple shared. Humorous, sad and thoughtful, this movie will leave butterflies in your stomach and visions of Gerard Butler in your head. - The Notebook (2004) Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams Another personal favorite, this movie follows two young lovers Allie Hamilton (McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Gosling) during their summer romance. Besides being utterly fantastic, the movie gives lots of great ideas for future dates with those boyfriends you single ladies will soon acquire. Who doesn’t want to lie in the middle of the road, slow dance with no music and sail through a pond full of swans? If you’re looking for a tear-jerker with a great plot, this is the movie for you. - Remember Me (2010) Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin A bit of a non-traditional romance, Pattinson delivers another excellent performance in this 9/11 related film. Filled

If you’ve found your special someone, this day is probably filled with gifts, cuddling and custie-wootsie talk. Yet what to do if you’re single and hating all the emphasis on happy couples? with disgruntled college kids, battered family relationships, lies and deceit, Remember Me showcases the rebuilding of relationships, letting go of fears and dedication to living in the moment. The ending may even have you yelling at the TV (not that I’ve experienced that personally, or anything…). - Titanic (1997) Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet A classic romance, our Valentine’s Day mushy movie list would not be complete without mentioning Titanic. Detailing the forbidden romance between the wealthy Brit, Rose DeWitt Bukater (Winslet) and poor American,

Jack Dawson (DiCaprio), this movie is extremely long but full of famous lines like “I’ll never let go, Jack.” Everyone should see this movie once during his/ her life. Why not watch it on Valentine’s Day? - Enchanted (2007) Amy Adams, Julie Andrews, Idina Menzel, Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden I feel like this movie is a nobrainer. I mean, it’s a Disney movie for cryin’ out loud. Plus, it features princesses, singing, cleaning animals and Grey’s Anatomy’s Dr. McDreamy himself. I don’t know how a movie could get any better than that. Rachael Harris, Features Editor Phone: (513) 348-4992

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