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March 14, 2012

Volume XCVII Issue 23

Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University

A-10 nets four NCAA tournament bids

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By Caleb Childers Staff Writer

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On March 1, several students joined Rabbi Abie Ingber on Xavier Yard to celebrate Holi, a Hindu spring festival known as the “Festival of Colors.” To celebrate, the students wore white T-shirts that were then hosed down and splattered with a rainbow of dry paint colors. See HOLI| Page 4

While people traditionally think that the power conferences are the only ones having success in college basketball, the Atlantic-10 conference is challenging that notion. This year the Atlantic-10 is sending four teams to the NCAA tournament, which is more than the Pac-12 is sending. The A-10 has not been a one-bid conference since the 2005 tournament, and this does not look like it will change anytime soon. Xavier is a 10 seed while Temple is all the way up as a 5 seed, Saint Louis is a 9 seed, and St. Bonaventure rounds out the group as a 14 seed. For the Musketeers, this is the 22nd time that the team has advanced to the NCAA tournament.

Xavier is not the only tournament bound A-10 team that has had success though; Temple leads the group with 29 tournament appearances and is making their fifth straight appearance. Even though Saint Louis and St. Bonaventure have less than 10 tournament appearances each, the conference has a history of tournament runs. In last year’s tournament, A-10 tournament champion Richmond upset Vanderbilt and went to the sweet 16. The year prior Xavier had a memorable run all the way to the sweet 16 before losing a double overtime thriller to Kansas State. Possibly the most famous Atlantic-10 team to ever play in the tournament was the 2004 Saint Joseph’s team that was a number 1

Romney wins Ohio

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seed and fell in the elite 8 to the number 2 seed Oklahoma State. Xavier was also in the elite 8 in that year’s tournament to give the A-10 two out of the eight teams. In the 2000’s Xavier has also made two elite 8’s as well as multiple sweet 16’s. Although Temple leads the Atlantic-10 with 29 tournament appearances, next year is the end of their run in the A-10. The school has agreed to join the Big East Conference for football this upcoming fall and all other sports the following year. The Atlantic-10 will no doubt miss this perennial power, but that has been the nature of the conference.

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AB offers students unique opportunity By elly villescas Staff Writer Spring break is usually the time when most college students are headed to one of two places: back home or to the beach. It’s a time for relaxation and for forgetting about school and the stress it brings. However, for a group of over 200 students and 25 faculty members, spring break was a challenge to be an active citizen in the community and world around them. These students participated in Alternative Breaks (AB). There were 25 trips set all around the country and the world with a given goal or focus. Some of these trips included learning about elderly living in America in Charlotte, N.C. or conservation of native ecosystems in Catalina Island, Calif. In the beginning of the year, interested students were given the opportunity to apply to be chosen as an AB participant. While applying for either the position of a site leader or a participant, students were asked to rank the trips they would like to go on if chosen. Most of the trips happened during spring break, but there are three that are designed as summer trips. From the time participants were chosen to when they left, they met weekly to not only educate themselves about their trip

and get to know each other, but also to fundraise. The cost of a trip for a student can range between $200-$300 depending on where the trip is located and what kind of transportation it required. The rest of the cost of the trip was covered by fundraising. Individual trips had fundraisers which were coupled with AB sponsored events. Individual ideas for fundraising included selling flowers on Valentine’s Day, bake sales and bagel sales. The AB events that allowed for all groups to fundraise in one area included events such

as the silent basket auction, where everything one could bid on varied from themed “date night” baskets to a basketball signed by the men’s basketball team. “It’s not only a great way to meet new people and learn about issues affecting the world today but it allows students to step outside of their comfort zone and see a social justice issue through the eyes of those that are directly affected by it,” Julie Tritschler, the chair of the program, said. After each trip, students were able to come together as a group and reflect on the trip as well as what they all experienced.

In a year, Xavier University will be losing its most senior and arguably most notorious faculty member, Ernest Fontana, Ph.D. For 46 years Fontana has taught English at Xavier University. Next fall, Fontana will be taking a sabbatical to return for one last semester as a full professor in the spring. In 1966, the late Fr. Thomas J. Savage, S.J. hired a young Ernest Fontana as an assistant professor, after Fontana’s doctorate work at the University of Notre Dame. After six quick years, Fontana was promoted to full professor in 1973 and named Chair of the English department in 1975. Additionally, Fontana founded and directed the Xavier University Scholars Program from 1973 to 1976. Under Fontana’s chairmanship, the English department has expanded, diversified and increased its quality of faculty and courses, according to Fontana. Fontana also aided in the revision of the Core Curriculum, and the establishment of Xavier’s ERS focus. As an English major, I have taken Dr. Fontana’s survey poetry course and witnessed his renowned theatrics and passionate teaching style first hand. I recently

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sat down with Fontana to discuss his career at Xavier, some of his more infamous stories and his plans for the future. I asked Fontana what his favorite moment has been at Xavier, to which he closed his eyes in a very Fontana-esque manner and hesitated. On April 3, 1968, just two years after Fontana joined Xavier, he controversially brought Andy Warhol to show Warhol’s film, “Mr. Hustler,” which portrays an unedited look into the homosexual community of that time. Xavier’s administration had initially banned Warhol from coming, but Fontana led the protesting effort. “I was fairly active in persuading the Jesuits to allow him to come,” Fontana said. Having taught for 46 years,

Recyclemania Recyclemania, a national event held in over 100 universities, will be celebrated on campus for two weeks from March 12-17 and March 26 - April 2. The event focuses on increasing participation and awareness of recycling on campuses. The floors of the traditional dorm buildings will be participating in a competition to see who can recycle the most. Each student on the winning floors will be given prizes: 1st place will receive a KIVA micro loan gift card, 2nd place will receive $5 Currito gift cards and the top three winning floors will be in a drawing for an iPAD2. Other events for Recyclemania include a film showing and discussion of “Story of Stuff ” at 7 p.m. on March 14 in the Gallagher Student Center atrium and a film showing and discussion of “No Impact Man” at 7 p.m. on March 28 in the Gallagher Student Center atrium.

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Students in Alternative Breaks went to different sites for service including junior Chris Lagnese who went to Jamaica and worked in the school systems.

Professor Fontana: uncovered The Newswire sits down with one of XU’s most popular professors prior to his departure By kevin tighe Asst. Campus News Editor

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I asked Fontana if he has seen any notable differences in the University. “The faculty didn’t publish nor was as qualified as it is now, but it argued much more,” Fontana said. “I miss that.” Fontana said he has enjoyed teaching poetry and Victorian literature. I asked if he would have taught another subject, to which he said philosophy or history. “For me philosophy is too abstract and history can be too depressing,” Fontana said, however. “Literature has been the best place for me. It has taught me to live and live with a passion.” Infamous Rumors Answered • Over the past 46 years, Fontana has indeed accidentally caused a fire in a classroom trash can by disposing a lit cigarette butt (Fontana did emphasize, however, that smoking in doors was legal at this time and he quit smoking 25 years ago). • Fontana has never been shot, but was in fact knifed in the elbow in Madrid after trying to stop a man who stole his wife’s purse. • Fontana doesn’t own a black turtleneck for every day of the week, but did claim that he wears them so often because his neck is so thick that he would have to have collared shirts custom fitted. • Fontana has been kicked out of a feminist book store because

the manager was uncomfortable with his male presence. Future Plans “At my age, the plan is to survive. To survive and make peace with the world.” Fontana does, however, plan to travel throughout Europe, read further literature, write and work on his own projects, collect art, be with family and get in touch with old friends. Fontana has traveled all across the world with his wife, and plans to continue. “I like to meet people abroad without the baggage of my professional identity. I find that exciting and meet very interesting people that way,” Fontana said. “I’m not a sentimental person and try to remain suspicious of my emotions,” Fontana said. “But, Xavier has been a great fit.” Student Messages Dr. Fontana is currently teaching poetry and a senior seminar. I asked students from his classes and those that have taken one of his courses to summarize Fontana in one sentence. Here are what his students said: “A man that cannot be summarized in one sentence” sophomore Mark Lasky said. “Super eccentric, but also very intelligent” said junior Molly Boes. “Fontgasm,” senior Conor Gallagher said.

Pi Day Today, March 14, is Pi Day, so remember to take some time to appreciate the numerical value of Pi, and if you aren’t mathematically inclined, run to a store and indulge in the baked good that shares its name.

Dementia Expert From 6:30-8 p.m. on March 14 in the Schiff Banquet Hall, nationally renowned dementia care expert, Teepa Snow, will be giving her lecture “Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease: Improving HandsOn Skills for Providing Care.” This lecture is open to both the Xavier community and the public and is free for Xavier students, faculty and staff and is $5 community members. Registration is available online. For more information contact Joan Tunningley at 513-745-4252 or tunningleyj@xavier.edu.

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Holi: A spring celebration of color On March 1, a group of students and faculty gathered with Rabbi Abie Ingber on the Xavier Yard to celebrate the Hindu spring festival, Holi. During this celebration, participants donned white T-shirts, got splashed with water balloons and a hose and then threw dry paint at one another. The festival is traditionally held after the last full moon of the winter season and is primarily observed in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal.

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Education’s Judy Naim By Calesse Cardosi

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Professor Judy Naim teaches in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Literacy. A Cincinnati native, she attended the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State for her undergraduate work. She also has two masters degrees from Xavier. Xavier Newswire: Why did you decide to go into the field of education? Judy Naim: I had a lot of cruel teachers in my elementary years and wanted to teach to undo some of their practices. XN: Where did you work and for how long? J.N: Thirty years for Cincinnati Public Schools. XN: What is one of your favorite/ craziest memory from I had a lot teaching? J.N: I of cruel used to take my teachers students out for in my dinner their elementary on birthday. One time years. a father came to pick me up withJudy Naim out his son. He said he was attracted to me and wanted to go out.

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Farewell, FliX Student- run movie rental store closes

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Police Notes Feb. 29 8:25 a.m. – A student reported the theft of his/ her iPhone left on the third floor lobby in the Gallagher Student Center. Feb. 29 2:38 p.m. – A student reported a burglary at his/ her residence on the 900 block of Dana Avenue. A laptop computer and iPhone were taken.

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FliX has closed its doors, nine years after its creation. Plans for the space that it occupied are already in the pipeline.

By ed morley

Campus News Editor The student-run DVD rental store FliX closed its doors for the last time on March 1. FliX opened in 2003 as a venture from students in the Entrepreneurship club, but, with the rise of student interest in cheaper and more convenient ways to watch movies, paired with the decreased amount of foot-traffic in Gallagher Student Center (GSC), FliX has been struggling to bring in sufficient revenues. “We have decided that although there will be more foot traffic in Fenwick or at another location, we do not see our business model being sustainable for the next few years,” Kim Mueller of FliX said in an email correspondence with SGA President Ryan Alleman.

Center. This idea has been touted for many years and students may be licking their lips at the prospect. “From both a convenience perspective and a safety perspective it would be very beneficial for Xavier students to have an on-campus source of convenience and sundry items that are not currently provided by the University Bookstore,” Alleman that student Photo courtesy of Facebook said. Interim Dean of Students business ventures will continue to grow on cam- Dave Johnson and Senior Vice pus, through the creativity and President and Chief Financial innovation of our student body.” Officer Beth Amyot have not The empty space left by FliX made a decision about the powill be subject to a lot of interest tential convenience store. They are, however, currently reviewfrom potential new inhabitants. The Auxiliary Services ing the proposal. For updates on the convenience Department already has intentions of bringing a convenience store, watch this space. store to Gallagher Student As a result of this, FliX will no longer be open for business. “I am sad to see this student venture come to an end, yet I know the future is still very bright for entrepreneurial students at Xavier,” Alleman said. “I am confident

A note from your Newswire Editorial Staff Four burglaries of student residences on Dana Avenue have taken place in the last month, prompting the Xavier University Public Relations department to post a notice on the University website. Two of the burglaries took place during the week of spring break and one burglar was caught red-handed by students of the 990 residence of Dana Avenue prior to Spring Break. Some of the suspects have forced their way into the residences through breaking windows, while others have simply entered through unlocked doors. The alarming rise in break-ins within the same neighborhood has forced the hand of Xavier University to issue the following prevention advice for students who live in off-campus housing: • • • •

Lock and secure exterior and interior apartment and building doors. Report any person acting suspiciously to local Police. Pay attention to your neighbor’s residence. Consider the installation of an alarm system for your apartment or house.

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Keep inventories of valuables, including serial numbers. Look into renter’s insurance for your property. Important phone numbers: Xavier Police Dept.: (513) 745.2000 Emergencies: (513) 745.1000

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March 4 10:03 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police in investigating an individual laying on the ground outside of Donna’s carry out on Cleneay Avenue. Norwood Police arrested the subject for disorderly conduct while intoxicated.

on the corner of Lexington and Montgomery Avenue. March 8 3:42 a.m. – Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police to apprehend a suspect trespassing in a garage behind a student residence in the 1000 block of Dana Avenue. The suspect has a lengthy criminal record and was arrested on several other arrest warrants. March 9 8:05 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police with a traffic stop at Lexington and Montgomery Avenue. One student was arrested for driving with expired license plates and no headlights.

March 3 7:46 p.m. – Xavier Police recovered a small bag of marijuana found on the concourse in Cintas Center during a high school basketball tournament.

March 10 3:05 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police with report of a window damaged during a possible attempted burglary in the 1000 block of Dana Avenue.

March 4 6:18 p.m. – A visitor attending a cheerleading competition at Cintas Center reported an assault on the concourse level involving a family member.

March 10 8:38 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police to investigate a second burglary report on the 1000 block of Dana Avenue. The students reported that someone entered their apartment over Spring Break. One hundred dollars in cash, a camera, laptop and flat-screen television were stolen.

March 5 7:57 p.m. – Three non-students playing on the basketball courts in the Cintas Center were reported to Xavier Police and asked to leave the building. March 6 8:35 p.m. – Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police to apprehend a shoplifter wanted for theft from the Family Dollar store in the Norwood Plaza. March 8 2:39 a.m. – Norwood Police informed Xavier Police that they arrested a student for underage consumption and possession of a fictitious ID

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Catholics go Dancing: XU vs. Notre Dame By Danny O’malley

Staff Writer As the collegiate basketball regular season and conference tournaments came to an end, many Xavier basketball fans might have been worried that the men’s team might not get a chance to compete in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005. However, on Sunday Greg Gumbel announced to the nation that the Musketeers will be a No. 10 seed playing the seventh seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first round. The game will be played this Friday in Greensboro, N.C. After starting off the season hot, the Musketeers have shown major inconsistencies. They were able to end

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Throughout the conference’s history, it has had a total of 20 different members including when Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Villanova played in all sports except football in the early 1980s. Xavier joined the A-10 in 1995 alongside current members Dayton, Fordham and LaSalle. UMass advanced to the Elite 8 in 1995 and the Final 4 the following year under emerging coach John Calipari. Although these wins have since been vacated, the idea of the A-10 being a basketball power has stayed. Currently, last year’s national runner-up, Butler, has only 11 tournament appearances and only one member in its conference in the tournament. A traditionally strong midmajor conference is the Missouri Valley Conference, which has two teams in this years tournament and only one team last year. While other mid-major conferences are bragging about their tournament successes and trying to show that they belong, the A-10 is consistently sending multiple teams to the tournament, and this year is no exception. Sabrina Brown, Sports Editor Phone: 745-3607 newswire-sports@xavier.edu

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Senior Kenny Frease averages 9.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

the season with a record of 21-12 and lost in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament championship to St. Bonaventure on Sunday. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost by 14 to the Louisville Cardinals in the semi-finals of the Big East tournament this past weekend but ended the season with a 22-11 record. Notre Dame played 12 teams in the RPI top 50 and went 7-5 against them while the Musketeers went 3-4 against teams in the RPI top 50 this season. Even though the Irish have played five more teams in the RPI top 50

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than Xavier and fared pretty well against them, it is important to note that four of Notre Dame’s losses came from teams outside of the RPI top 100. It is clear that senior Tu Holloway and junior Mark Lyons combine to make one of the toughest backcourts in the country to contain. Holloway is averaging 17 points per game and Lyons is averaging 15.5 points per game. This dynamic duo might give Notre Dame’s guards more than they can handle. This season Holloway is in every spot on the stat sheet by being the team leader in scoring, free throw percentage, steals, assists and minutes played. His passion and leadership could help propel Xavier to play at their full potential as he attempts to bring Xavier a more successful finish this season. The Musketeers have also lost and struggled in certain games due to their lack of production from the free throw line. The team has shot 69.2 percent from the line this season. Much of the Musketeers scoring opportunities come from chances at the charity stripe, so it is crucial for them to perform well in this aspect.

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Guards Holloway and Lyons combine for an average of 32.5 ppg.

The Fighting Irish, unlike the Musketeers, do not run deep on the bench. If the Musketeers are able to find ways to get Notre Dame into foul trouble they can knock them off of their normal game causing them to change their game plan. A rising star commanding the Irish is sophomore guard Jerian Grant. This season Grant has averaged 12 points per game and leads the team in average assists by dishing five per game. Containing Grant and getting him out of rhythm can also con-

tribute to making Notre Dame feel uncomfortable out on the floor. Notre Dame’s only returning “star” from last season is fifth year senior Tim Abromaitis, but he suffered a season-ending injury. The 6-foot-9 junior Jack Cooley has been a solid replacement for Abromaitis and will be going up against senior Kenny Frease, attempting to shut him down. Frease has had a strong offensive and rebounding game as of late. Frease leads the team in blocked shots and in rebounds by averaging six boards per game. The Musketeers production in the post game has seen some decline this season, so it is imperative that Frease keeps up his great efforts.

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Bracket Breakdown: Kyle Isaacs’ edition The moment after CBS finishes announcing the field for the NCAA Tournament, people across the nation offer their “analyses” of the entire bracket. Before you begin to worry, I have no plans of bombarding you with my thoughts and opinions. Rather, I am going to provide you with information on the various teams in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. [Note: the “Tournament Darling” is simply a quality team that many casual fans at Xavier can cheer on.]

South Region

East Region

Fun Fact: The South Region includes the three teams from last season’s Final Four that made the 2012 Tournament [Kentucky, Connecticut, and VCU.]

Fun Fact: The Harvard Crimson is making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1946.

Top Seeds: Kentucky Wildcats and Duke Blue Devils. Kentucky has been one of the top teams all season and is one of the most popular picks to win the national title. Duke is very talented but is renowned for its struggles in the opening rounds of the tournament (except for the 2010 tournament).

Top Seeds: Syracuse Orange and Ohio State Buckeyes. Syracuse has incredible talent, has sat atop the polls all season and is another favorite to challenge for the title. Ohio State is still a young team that struggled down the stretch but if they start playing well, they could provide a tough challenge to any team.

Surprise Teams: Connecticut Huskies and Indiana Hoosiers. Though the Huskies were supposed to continue their success after last year’s National Title, they struggled throughout the season and ended up squeezing into the field. On the other hand, few “experts” expected much from Indiana, but they shocked everyone throughout the season on their way to earning a No. 4 seed.

Surprise Team: Florida State Seminoles. The Seminoles took down Duke and North Carolina four times this season on their way to an ACC Tournament title. Their impressive season landed them a No. 3 seed in the East region.

“Tournament Darling”: Xavier Musketeers. Xavier faces Notre Dame in the South region, marking the second straight season that the Musketeers are in the same region as the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.With traditional blueblood powers like Kentucky, Duke, Connecticut and Indiana, the South region provides a daunting task for the Musketeers in their quest for the school’s first Final Four.

“Tournament Darling”: Cincinnati Bearcats. Just kidding.

Midwest Region Fun Fact: Kansas University currently has the most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, making the field for the 22nd straight time.

West Region Fun Fact: Davidson College must travel 2,800 miles to play its first round game against Louisville in Portland, Ore.

Top Seeds: North Carolina Tarheels and Kansas Jayhawks. The Tarheels boast one of the most talented rosters in the nation with sophomore Harrison Barnes and junior John Henson and have been rolling as of late. With Player of the Year candidate junior Thomas Robinson and the Sweet 16 in nearby St. Louis, Kansas is poised to make a deep run into the tournament.

Top Seeds: Michigan State Spartans and Missouri Tigers. The Spartans are led by do-everything senior Draymond Green and head coach Tom Izzo, who has taken the Spartans to the Final Four five times. The Missouri Tigers are a guard-oriented team that can create offense in a hurry and will be a difficult opponent for any team they face.

Surprise Team: Creighton Blue Jays. The Blue Jays took the nation by storm, led by the coach’s son Doug McDermott, one of the leading scorers in the nation. Their impressive season might be doomed thanks to a potential secondround matchup with North Carolina.

Surprise Team: Murray State Racers. The Racers lost only one game all season on their way to a No. 6 seed, but the verdict is still out on whether this team can make a solid run in the tourney to complement their impressive regular season. “Tournament Darling”: New Mexico Lobos. The Lobos won their third Mountain West Conference title in three years but are looking to break through to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.

“Tournament Darling”: Temple Owls. The Owls, who are one of four Atlantic 10 teams to make the tournament, are the highest ranked team in our conference. While this is one of the last seasons that Temple is in the A-10, it is great to see fellow conference teams excel in the “Big Dance.”

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1. Kentucky 2. Wichita State 3. Baylor 4. Xavier 5. Michigan State 6. Louisville 7. Marquette 8. Florida 9. Kansas State 10. Vanderbilt 11. Florida State 12. Ohio State 13. North Carolina 14. Michigan 15. NC State 16. Detroit National Champion: North Carolina

1. Kentucky 2. Indiana 3. Baylor 4. Xavier 5. Michigan State 6. Louisville 7. Marquette 8. Missouri 9. Syracuse 10.Vanderbilt 11. Florida State 12. Ohio State 13. North Carolina 14. Temple 15. Georgetown 16. Kansas

1. Kentucky 2. Indiana 3. Baylor 4. Xavier 5. Michigan State 6. Long Beach State 7. Murray State 8. Missouri 9. Syracuse 10.Vanderbilt 11. Cincinnati 12. Ohio State 13. Creighton 14. Michiagn 15. Belmont 16. Kansas

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1. Kentucky 2. Wichita State 3. Baylor 4. Duke 5. Michigan State 6. Long Beach State 7. Marquette 8. Missouri 9. Syracuse 10. Wisconsin 11. Florida State 12. West Virginia 13. North Carolina 14. Temple 15. Georgetown 16. Kansas

1. Kentucky 2. Indiana 3. UNLV 4. Lehigh 5. Michigan St 6. Long Beach State 7. Murray State 8. Missouri 9. Syracuse 10. Wisconsin 11. Florida State 12. Ohio State 13. North Carolina 14. Temple 15. San Diego State 16. Kansas

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National Champion: Kentucky

National Champion: North Carolina

National Champion: Kentucky

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March 14, 2012

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Weekly Poll Would a convenience store be successful on campus?

— Letters to the editor — Out of line The last several issues of this auspicious publication have been, to say the least, disappointing. The most recent example of this is the comparison of garbage (or “litter” as it was so euphemized) to the Transubstantiation. Being an even somewhatdevout Catholic, I am personally offended. This comparison of the most Holy Eucharist, the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, to common garbage (or refuse, or litter, or trash or any of the other alternatives) is hardly a viable comparison. How can the presence of God be in any way compared, contrasted or otherwise discussed in relation to garbage? God forbid. -Lee Little ‘13

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Why Alternative Breaks Rock

Without question, Alternative Breaks is one of the most noble programs of Xavier University. XUAB provides an opportunity for students to forgo the traditional spring or summer break debauchery in favor of participating in service opportunities. But why is XUAB so awesome? In addition to compelling students to give up seven days of reckless binge drinking and other various lewd activities that inevitably occur in warm, sandy and sunny locations, XUAB gives students the chance to assist others. Sure, we all like to hold the door for a stranger or return a lost wallet, but how many of us would trade tanning on a beach for chopping wood on a South Dakota Native American reservation or working with inmates in a Chicago prison? The point is, not only do these students sacrifice their spring breaks, they often find themselves waking up early, doing physical labor and *gasp* not even travelling to an exotic location — and most of them had to raise money to do so. And so, we at the Newswire believe that XUAB truly represents the Catholic identity of our school. It is the very identity proudly trumpeted in the admissions material: that our fellow students choose to go out into the world and make a difference, even when doing so means giving up Panama City Beach or that cruise to the Bahamas. With that in mind, we would like to commend all those that have gone on XUAB, for you truly are men and women for others.

Ohio Election Insanity The roller coaster/disaster that has been the Republican presidential primary has come and gone in Ohio. The Buckeye state has yet again played an integral role in shaping the future of our elected officials, and Xavier students have shown little enthusiasm. One easy explanation is the combination of midterm week and spring break that alone would put the kibosh on any student involvement. We get it, students had their minds on other things. But if nothing else, the Ohio Republican presidential primary should serve as a wake up call that elections matter, and if one remembers anything from President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, it is that students have and can make a difference in a presidential election. Recall that Obama visited this very campus, as well as many others, in 2008. Many argue that even if the student vote did not put Obama over the finish line (which is still debated), the real oomph he received was in enthusiastic support, campaigning and contagious, almost rock-star following from young people, mainly beginning with college students. As couriers of the news, and as concerned and engaged students, we the Newswire editorial staff kindly ask that you tend to your civic duties and ensure you are registered to vote; know where to vote, carefully consider the options and cast your vote.

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s cliché as it may sound, much of what we learn in life comes outside of a classroom setting. I could tell you exactly how to make everything on the menu of the restaurant I worked at during high school, but I would be speechless if you asked me to explain what I learned in calculus during my freshman year. That’s not to say that the core classes we have aren’t worth anything, as that has already been discussed ad nauseam earlier this year. So if extracurricular activities are really what enhance our college experience, why not allow whatever replaces Flix to be run by students? From the beginning, Flix was a solid idea. It appealed to virtually every student, was affordable and convenient for students unlike their competitors. However, times have changed drastically. The emergence of Netflix and Redbox has ultimately made it impos-

sible for the traditional video store to remain competitive due to economies of scale (Econ 200 reference; I didn’t forget everything). Blockbusters across the country have been forced to liquidize. Clearly, the failure of Flix was not a lack of effort or skillset from the students in control. So what should replace Flix? I’m sure the administration would like to devote the space to public relations or admissions, but for the sake of argument I’m going to assume they might want the spot to reach its full potential for current students, and allow students an opportunity to flaunt their entrepreneurial skills. Why not approve a student-run convenience store? One run by eFollett would be as helpful to students’ finances as taking retirement advice from Bernie Madoff. I remember purchasing shaving cream and a razor from the bookstore my freshman year and was tempted to ask for financing while I checked out. The lack of a conve-

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nience store is something that has been noticeably inconvenient to myself, and I would guess to many of my classmates too. Yes, the bookstore does have some necessities, but at what cost? The lack of choices is also a weakness of the bookstore. Milk, cereal, bread, fruit, juices and —the cash crop of colleges across the country — Ramen Noodles, are nowhere to be found. I acknowledge that many of these products may have a limited shelf life, but even if only five percent of the on-campus population uses the store each week, it would be reasonable to assume that it would have no trouble turning over product at risk of expiring. Secondly, even though GSC does not see the foot traffic it used to, it’s really easy to explain. Students now have a new place to study (CLC) and a new place to eat (Currito). Gallagher has become a “victim” of the capitalistic society we live in. However, unlike dining and studying, there is no place to get a box of cereal at 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night. Also, it should be very easy for a new convenience store to be very

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competitively priced. The items that would likely be sold would naturally create a high profit margin. So shaving the prices of a bottle of Coke or bag of chips

vacancy is a great opportunity for Xavier to give students the opportunity for great hands-on experience that is responsible for so much of the growth that takes place during college. Giving students this opportunity would build on Peter Adams, Columnist an already highly touted entrepreneurwould still leave plenty of room ship program that is present at for the store to remain in the Xavier. With the strong business black. program and knowledgeable One of the most recent students, there is no reason endeavors undertaken by Xavier to question whether businessstudents, Campus Solutions, minded students could make a has been very successful. This convenience store a success.

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ig things offices because A) the TV’s are a train; I’m not talking about that happened kind) there is hope in the fact that huge waste of resources that are in the only good for the time and an inI am still allowed in GSC like all world correct temperature reading and the rest of you and occasionally these past few weeks, folks. B) those “time sources” are not lie to tour groups by saying that There were some primaries. clocks. We’re talking clocks here, I am related. Nonetheless, the Maryland made same-sex marpeople: tick-tocking clocks. real focus of this rambling is not riage legal-ish. Hotels all around the building in its entirety but the With one analog version on the world were flooded with each floor of the building, I building’s most stand-out feature: college students eager to drink began to wonder the motivation its GIANT clock. And yes, there Natty Light in hopes of “scorbehind such a lack of timepieces. is a reason I am using the singular ing” in the club. Yes, it was a Is it some dastardly plot by Blue tense. big week Gibbon to make Cincinnati, everyone not but I think realize what we all Yes, you’re guffawing at this very notion, time it is so know the can close but think, aside from having the biggest they biggest whenever they issue: clock on campus what else does the lounge want? Oh wait, the irony they already do have to offer? that is that. Gallagher Maybe Conor Gallagher, Copy Editor Student it’s a scheme Center by Coffee (GSC). Emporium To begin, I would like to say (who have already ingratiated Although the building is home that although my family name themselves within this clock to the Clocktower Lounge, a giis Gallagher and that I do carry conundrum, as commented on ant clock on the front of it AND about me a certain air of fame, above) to make everyone forget a Coffee Emporium (I know it’s fortune and class, I am not that morning is coming soon so not a clock, but it shares a few related to any of the famous they’ll continuously buy that “last of the same letters), GSC has Gallaghers. Not even the walate night coffee.” a disturbingly low amount of termelon smasher guy. Frowny Or maybe it’s a thoughtful clocks in it; to my count, four. faces ensue. But, just as there move by the University to keep Yes, four. And don’t get all sly is light at the end of the tunnel one of the larger buildings as an and say that the time is on those (the kind that doesn’t lead you open study space open for a long useless televisions or in people’s to the afterlife or the front of a time. Wait, that sounds way too

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altruistic for the administration… ZINGER! Mulling over this topic for 455 words, and watching way too much daytime TV while being at home, I realized what the real problem is here. No one, and by that I mean no clock, wants to make the Clocktower Lounge feel (whisper this next part or else it might hear you) insecure. Yes, you’re guffawing at this very notion, but think, aside from having the biggest clock on campus, what else does the lounge offer? It’s an oddly shaped, multi-purpose room whose only real identity lies in its endowment and that it has a view of what used to be called the Greenspace. You take away the lounge’s clock, and you take away its identity. So, if you’re like me and find yourself complaining a lot, I

offer the following: the next time you think your life is hard, instead of saying, “hashtag first-world problems” think of your own clock. And if you don’t have one, think of GSC’s. Think of how it hovers there, lonely and unused. How people look at it, knowing it’s a few minutes off, turning it blue whenever they feel like it, not really respecting its authority. Think of how the clock has been replaced by phones and internet, how normal interaction with your piece of time has been replaced by the media. Think of your clock whenever you’re in doubt, and — I’m sure — in fact I guarantee that your day will go from noon to midnight in no time. Also, time will pass whether you like it or not, so if all else fails, keep calm and carry on. Yay propaganda!

Conor Gallagher Copy Editor

Arts &Entertainment 10 Davy Jones: A believer XU Campus Events

Xavier Newswire

February 14, 2012

BY Alex Jabre Staff Writer

Davy Jones was the quintessential pop star. It wasn’t just those big expressive eyes, youthful looks and relatively short stature. First and foremost, he was an amazing performer who always had such a wonderful theatrical quality. He rightfully earned his status as a ‘60s icon for his work in The Monkees and his passing, on Feb. 29, is a terrible loss to the world. Born in Manchester, England in 1945, Jones started out as an actor at a young age before he switched his aspirations to becoming a jockey (due to his love of horses). Once he came back to acting, he received great acclaim for playing the Artful Dodger in a West End production of Oliver and received a Tony nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He was even on The Ed Sullivan Show the same night that The Beatles made their first U.S. television appearance. In 1966, he joined Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith in what would eventually become The Monkees. Specifically assembled for their eponymous TV series, the show was an enormous success and the group itself sold 65 million records. Some of The Monkees’ most popular songs came from Davy, including “Daydream Believer” and “I Wanna Be Free,” which features some of the loveliest vocals you’ll ever hear.

After the show was canceled, the group made their first and only film together called Head – an anarchic, free-wheeling and plotless collection of skits that mocked their pop star image, the nature of free will and the war in Vietnam. However, the film was an enormous flop, lasting only a week in theaters, but has since gained a cult following. The group officially broke up in 1971, although they did have a brief resurgence of popularity in the late ‘80s. Later, they earned a star on the Walk of Fame. In his post-Monkees career, Jones embarked on a hit-and-miss solo catalogue, opened a clothing store called “Zilch,” and made various TV appearances. His most prominent one came from The Brady Bunch in the episode where he famously sings “Girl” to Marcia Brady. He also returned to the stage in Oliver Z – this time playing Fagin – and began horseracing again, winning his first race in 1996. And, of course, he never stopped performing, which he did until the very end of his life. He had a quiet funeral service on March 8 and is survived by his third wife, Jessica Pacheco, and his four children. One would like to think he’s in Heaven right now, still wearing that ruffled tux, joyously dancing to “Daddy’s Song” from that one scene in Head. Rest in peace, Davy.

Almost, Maine

Not all is quite what it seems when residents of Almost, Maine fall in and out of love unexpectedly on a cold, moodless night in the middle of winter. The play is being performed by Xavier Players. Come and enjoy a fun performance of presented by fellow students. March 22 - 25, Various Show times, GSC Theatre

“Caught in the Moment”

The Department of Art presents the Senior Thesis Exhibition by Rebecca Lipps, Natalie Clark, Alexa von Bargen and Jenny Warner. Various forms of artwork will be presented including photography, oil paintings, posters and sculptures.

Artist Reception: March 16, 6 - 8 p.m. & Exhibition: March 16 - 23, Cohen Art Gallery

Patrick Clark, A & E Editor Phone: (937) 621-2674 Newswire-Diversions@xavier.edu

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11 London: A city of street fairs and fun markets Xavier Newswire

BY Haley Seger Staff Writer

LONDON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Like the museums, palaces and gardens, Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets are definitely something worth seeing. Each one has its own history and personality. The three I visited alone were very different from each other, and London has many more markets that I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen yet. I visited Covent Garden first. I had heard that is one of the biggest tourist traps in London, particularly on the weekend. I went primarily because other plans fell through, meaning I needed something to do that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost any money and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too far away. Although Covent Garden is an unrepentant hub for tourists, it has its appeal. There were plenty of stalls set up aimed at tourists, selling everything from artsy pictures of double decker buses to the standard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Heart Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoodies. Street performers heckled passers-by at every corner while they performed their magic tricks. Covent Garden also wins the prize for best place to people watch simply because of the combination of tourists and stall own-

The narrow and unique isles of Camdon Lock Market where shoppers can buy various goods and have an enjoyable time with friends on the weekend while strolling along the river.

ers who want to sell something. My second market was Portobello Road Market. The actual Portobello Road Market was pretty unimpressive. The stalls primarily sell vintage clothing, which I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really care about and it felt a bit like a sketchy flea market. The street leading to the market was the more interesting part.

The stalls there actually sold fruit and vegetables like a traditional market, the only one of the three Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve visited that does, as well as the usual random stuff. The stall owners were friendly but not pushy, which definitely makes going to a market a lot more enjoyable. My third market was Camden. Camden Town is actually a series

Photos courtesy of Haley Seger

of markets instead of one large market. When you first exit the Tube station, there are multiple shops reminiscent of Hot Topic, but the real markets are beyond that. Each market has its own feel, unique from the chain of markets all over the town. For example, Camden Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s narrow aisle of knock-off clothing feels a

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lot sketchier than the open stalls and friendlier atmosphere of the Locks Market, despite being less than a five minute walk from each other. My friends and I spent a good four hours in Camden, and I know we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see everything in the town. If you ever visit London and decide to go to Camden though, make sure to go early on the weekends. When we got back on the Tube to head back to the dorm, there was a massive line of people waiting to get out so they could get their shopping in. I wish I could capture these markets and their different personalities better in pictures, but at least half of the personality of these areas comes from the people. London has many more markets, but these three are some of the best known ones (and therefore, I know, the most touristy). Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the time to visit the ones that the locals actually take the time to visit. I would also like to give a special thank you to Professor Paul Fiorelli and his group of MBAs, who were kind enough to take me out for Indian food on Thursday. Thank you very much!

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By Rachael Harris Features Editor

Feelin’ lucky? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Newswire has created a list of yummy eats for students interested in being festive. Learn some facts about St. Patrick and then grab dinner and a drink at one of the four Irish restaurants featured below. Pub

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