The Xavier Newswire 9-19-2012

INSIDE

Visit our Feature page for more on the presidental candidates and their platforms, brought to you by Mike Hills.

Check this week’s police notes for the latest and greatest campus happenings.

See CAMPUS

NEWS| Page 5

Newswire

See FEATURE| Page 12

The Xavier University

September 19, 2012 Volume XCVIII Issue 6

Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University

Presidential candidates Romney and Obama not rejected, but not invited either

By Ed Morley Campus News Editor

By Kevin Tighe Staff Writer Despite rumors around campus and throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, Xavier University did not reject campaign visits from President Barack Obama or Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to University and campaign officials.

Instead, Xavier subscribes to a policy that prevents the University from hosting rallies—

that, and the University had a scheduling conflict.

Recently, both campaigns thought of the Cintas Center as a potential location for campaign rallies. However, they both chose elsewhere.

Romney chose Union Terminal on Sept. 1 and Obama chose Eden Park on Sept. 17.

“In both instances, Cintas Center was one of several venues that were to be visited as a possible site,” Director of the Cintas Center Mike Dunn

said. “In both instances, we did not even host campaign personnel for a site visit.”

Xavier University President Father Michael Graham, S.J. echoed Dunn.

“The event was not “offered” to us, but that we were one of several venues under consideration by the advance team,” Graham said.

See ELECTION| Page 4

©2012

the Xavier Newswire All rights reserved

Photos Courtesy of barackobama.net and theblaze.com

Advertising

(513) 745-3561

Circulation

(513) 745-3130

Editor-in-Chief

(513) 745-3607

www.thexunewswire.com

Xavier Oktoberfest: pretzels and music Xavier’s own German Club recently put on their own version of Munich’s Oktoberfest.

Heuboden Musikanten, a Bavarian based band, played at the event.

Newswire Photos by Libby Keller

F

i

a

t

J

u

s

t

i

t

i

a

,

R

u

a

t

C

o

e

l

u

m

2

September 19, 2012

Campus News

Xavier Newswire

Xavier students donate blood and save lives Awareness of Islamophobia CORRECTIONS B j m Campus News Editor y enny

endoza

Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati was founded in 1938 and serves 31 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Ky. and Southeastern Ind. Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood annually from local donors to help save the lives of patients in their area hospitals. At least 400 products are essential each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients.

Hoxworth brings the opportunity to Xavier students to donate blood. There is a sign-up table with information available a week prior to the Hoxworth mobile donation center coming to campus. Students are free to sign up and schedule an appointment to donate or to just walk in and donate. The entire process takes about an hour.

The Hoxworth Blood Center wraps up its stay at Xavier’s campus today. There are only a few requirements to donate blood: you have to be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, have not had any major surgeries within recent months and have no active cold symptoms.

The Hoxworth staff can answer any questions or concerns you might have.

BRIEFS

Voting Registration

Auditions

Just a reminder from the Newswire staff to register to vote for the November general elections.

The last day to register is Oct. 9 and voter registration forms are available both online and at the table set up in Gallagher.

Auditions for this year’s Voices for Change production are 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26 in the Gallagher Student Center Studio Theater. People auditioning do not need to prepare any pieces and are not required to stay for the entire time.

A Night of Entertainment

At 7 p.m. on Sept. 20 on the Xavier Yard the Xavier Athenaeum will be hosting “A Night of Entertainment” ­— a free concert featuring Cartesian Demon, Michael Nelson, Jordan O’Speaks and others.

Boat dance ticket sales

At 6 p.m. on Sept. 19 on the Xavier Yard, Student Activities Council will be selling tickets for this year’s boat dance on Sept. 28.

Tickets will be $10 and two tickets can be purchased per All Card. All Card holder must be present.

By Hollis Conners Staff Writer

On Sept. 19, Brueggeman Center is hosting the Islamophobia and Racism in this Election Year presentation.

The presentation will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Duff Banquet Center in Cintas.

There will be a reception and a group dialogue following the presentation.

The presentation will be hosted

by Nihad Awad, executive director and co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Charles Hughes, We want member of people to the executive Committee, be able to National identify Association racism and for the Islamophobia Advancement and become of Colored empowered People.

“We are to stand up c o ncerned and encounter about the these forces presence of going forward. racism and Islamophobia in our society and how it is being stirred Kristin Barker up during this election cycle,” Kristen Barker of the Peace and Nonviolence Program of the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center in Cincinnati said.

“We want people to be able to identify racism and Islamophobia and become empowered to stand up to and counteract these forces going forward,” Barker said.

All are welcome to attend.

“

”

The Newswire strives to keep the integrity and honor of all in the articles we publish.

In an effort to better the paper, please tell us if you find corrections that need to be made.

We appreciate your help in making the Newswire a better newspaper.

E-mail us at newswire@ xavier.edu or call us at 513-745-3607.

Jenny Mendoza, News Editor Phone: 773-415-6448 Newswire-News@xavier.edu

-Paid AdvertisementDoing Business in India Spring Break Trip

February 22 to March 3, 2013

Visit Mumbai, New Delhi and Agra

Program focused on innovation and social entrepreneurship Company and cultural visits Travel with Xavier students and faculty 3 credit hours – BUAD 480

INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Smith 137 For more information, contact: Ms. Cindy Stockwell or Ms. Nancy Mazza (WCB Undergraduate Office )

Xavier Newswire Three members of the Xavier Newswire staff won awards from the 2011 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists last week.

Campus News

September 19, 2012

3

Congratulations, Newswire!

Jake Heath Second Best College News Writing

Molly Boes Best College News Writing

Sabrina Brown Best College Sports Writing

-Paid Advertisement-

YOU ARE INVITED TO A SCREENING OF THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILM

Date: September 20, 20

Time: 7pm

Place: CLC 412

A discussion with director Jacob Bender will follow the screening.

OUT OF CORDOBA is a documentary film directed by Jacob Bender, a New York-based filmmaker, about the legacy of the Spanish city of Cordoba and its meaning for our times. The film explores the dramatic biographies of Averroes (Ibn Rushd) the Muslim, and Moses Maimonides the Jew (the Rambam), the two leading personalities of medieval Islamic Spain, and its heritage of convivencia (religious coexistence). Filmed in the USA, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy, Egypt, Israel and Palestine, and ten years in the making, the award-winning film also explores contemporary relations between Muslims, Jews, and Christians, the revolts for human rights in the Middle East, the struggle against religious extremism and xenophobia. OUT OF CORDOBA has been screened over 100 times at universities, film festivals, mosques, churches, and synagogues around the world, including a special screening at United Nations Headquarters.

Sponsored By Interfaith Community Engagement ● Spanish Language Department ● Student Organization of Latinos ● Brueggeman Center for Dialogue ● Spanish Club ● Ethics/Religion & Society

Campus News Steven Herbert, Ph.D. named new National Psychotherapy Day Sept. 25

4

Xavier Newswire

September 19, 2012

Dean of the Graduate School

By Saunta Anderson Staff Writer

Steven T. Herbert, Ph.D. has assumed his new position as the dean of the graduate school and associate provost for academic affairs at Xavier University.

“When this opportunity came up, it was an opportunity for me to serve at a higher learning level… and for more of my colleagues,” Herbert, who has worked at Xavier for 18 years, said. His new position, assigned

by Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, became effective July 25.

As the provost, he works with enhancing the online learning program, overseeing grants for different Xavier programs including the Midwest Manatee Research Project and other programs which are more “behind the scenes.” Another program that is important to Herbert is the Student Engaged Learning program.

“We want our academics, our learning, to do something,” Herbert said. He wants students to learn from the local community through their education here at Xavier.

As the dean, he plans to unite the different divisions of the graduate school programs.

“We needed someone to give

the graduate students a voice,” Herbert said.

Herbert wants to “make the graduate student experience more cohesive”.

As valedictorian, he received his bachelor’s from Xavier in 1984 with a degree in physics and math, summa cum laude.

He earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in physics in 1993.

Herbert began his career at Xavier as an adjunct professor of physics in 1995. In 2005, Herbert became the chair of the physics department for the next seven years.

During his employment at Xavier, Herbert has served on numerous university committees and received more than $1 million in grant funding.

Since accepting his new position, Herbert will not be teaching in the classroom anymore.

Teaching is his first love, so he has admitted that he would love to go back to teaching at Xavier again after his position is fulfilled. In his spare time, he plays softball, reads science fiction and hikes with his four sons.

He also loves to learn.

Ed Morley, Campus News Editor Phone: (513) 745-3607 Newswire-News@xavier.edu

There are many arguments that suggest that it is needed, it is efBy Amanda trice fective, its impact lasts and it is Guest Writer holistic.

The apparent need for psychotherapy is demonstrated by September 25 is National research that says somewhere bePsychotherapy Day. tween 30-50% of adults experiSponsored by the Psychotherapy Foundation and ence deep emotional difficulty at supported by the American some point in their life, and comPsychological Association, mon sense tells us that even these National Psychotherapy Day is a staggering numbers may be a bit day when clinicians, clients and low.

At some point, almost everytherapy advocates unite to proone needs someone to talk to, the mote the profession, fight stigma, figures suggest. educate the public and draw attenIt is argued as being effective tion to the needs of community because studies have shown that mental health. people generally have fewer negaPsychotherapy is a profestive emotional symptoms and resional conversation focused on increasing self-awareness and port experiencing a higher overmental, emotional and relational all quality of life after receiving therapy. well-being.

With regard to its long-lasting nature, according to research, people who receive psych o t h e r a p y actually continue to improve and flourish long after it ends.

With many Photo courtesy of Xavier.edu Sycamore House offers free psychological services to students things in life,

it’s “use it or lose it.” This is apparently not the case with psychotherapy; life after therapy can carry lasting healing, growth and positive change.

Today’s society promotes convenience, and convenience with mental or emotional issues normally comes in the shape of a pill.

However, new research suggests that 1 in 5 Americans use at least one psychiatric drug.

This could potentially compromise the health of those who use these drugs.

Research has proven that psychotherapy aids the body and the mind, while avoiding the negative side effects that drugs may entail.

National Psychotherapy Day provides an opportunity to educate the public and advocate for the usefulness and importance of psychotherapy.

Students can receive free psychological services at both the Psychological Services Center at Sycamore House (513-745-3531), which is staffed by doctoral psychology trainees, or the McGrath Health and Wellness Center (513-745-3022). Faculty and staff can receive services for the nominal fee of $10 per hour at the Psychological Services Center. Please contact either location for more information.

Election: Obama, Romney not rejected, but not invited either

Continued from page 1

When asked the question of whether or not Xavier denied Romney or Obama from coming, Executive Director for University Communications Doug Ruschman, Media Relations Coordinator for University Communications Laurel Bauer, Associate Provost for Student Affairs Dave Johnson and Director for Government Relations Gene Beaupre referred to the American Council on Education’s (ACE) policy, which requires educational institutions to abide by the Internal Revenue Service’s protocol. For Xavier University this means: “Consistent with relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code, the University may not participate, directly or indirectly, in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. The institution must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the appearances constitute speeches, question-and-answer sessions or similar communications in an academic setting and are not conducted as campaign rallies or events.”

Provost and Chief Academic Officer Scott Chadwick, Ph.D., defended the policy.

“To maintain the integrity of our academic mission we must be passionately committed to helping educate the electorate

about issues but indifferent to helping someone win an election,” Chadwick said. “Hosting a political rally would imply or be construed as our university supporting one or another candidate, and that is neither the role nor the mission of Xavier as a private Jesuit Catholic university.”

However, Romney’s campaign shared information that does not directly align with the preventative claims for them, though it aligns with the lack of rejection.

“Xavier University was more than accommodating with assisting our campaign in identifying prospective event locations,” Ohio Romney for President Spokesperson Mike Maloney said. “Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts with event spaces, we were unable to move forward with an event.

The University made clear that they would be willing to host an event in the future, and we remain hopeful that this may be accomplished.”

Unfortunately no one from the Obama for America campaign was willing or able to comment on the issue.

candidates to come to campus.

Seniors Chelsea Rodstrom and Kailyn McGowan coauthored a letter to Father Graham, which reads, “This decision [to deny campaign rallies] is deeply upsetting, as it seems to go against the core values, which Xavier has instilled in us: to go forth being educated men and women for others.”

Written on Sept. 14, Rodstrom and McGowan received more than 400 signatures and delivered the letter Tuesday to Graham’s office.

Additionally, the Student Government Association (SGA) proposed a resolution on the matter, authored by Senior Senator Jimmy Geiser. The resolution, which will be voted on next week, calls for the university to resolve the policy for political events and engage students further civically on campus.

SGA President senior Seth Walsh said, “If we had the chance to host any, if not both, presidential candidates and did not take advantage of that opportunity, I would be personally disappointed.”

Students find “deeply upsetting”

Already, Xavier is preparing to address the concern raised by this issue.

“I am impressed by the political awareness and passion of our students,” Chadwick said. “I am always open to talking with students about situations affect-

decision

Because of rumors spread through social media last Wednesday, a heated student response began, revealing passion behind the desire for political

Administrative Response

ing their education about which they agree, take issue or have questions.”

Johnson shares a similar sentiment.

“Students being passionate about the election is a good thing,” Johnson said. “The question is, how do we channel that energy? We need to team up as students, faculty and staff and work together. November is just around the corner.”

Johnson has charged his Division of Student Affairs to plan events and programs to engage, educate and motivate students during this election season.

“I love the idea of a representative debate,” Beaupre said. “If we can’t get the presidential candidates on campus for a debate — which would be ideal — we could instead have debaters on their behalf.”

According the Johnson, there still is a potential for presidential candidates to come to Xavier.

“Honestly, if we framed it as an educational and dialogical event, I would love to host candidates,” Johnson said. “We just need to work together on such an endeavor.”

- Paid Advertisement -

oxford apartments

1005 –1007 dana ave ______________________  1 bedroom apartments  affordable - $425 and up  Free heat & water  walk to XU campus  Cable & satellite hook-ups  equipped kitchen  Full bathroom  air conditioning  Parking manager: art 513-961-3786

office: 513-474-5093

Campus News

Xavier Newswire

September 19, 2012

5

- Paid Advertisement -

EUROPEAN STUDY PROGRAM Maastricht, The Netherlands May 10 to June 8, 2013

• Spend 4 weeks in Europe • Live and study at the University of Maastricht in The Netherlands • Earn 6 credit hours • Travel with Xavier students and faculty INFORMATION SESSION Monday, September 24, 2012 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

SMH, Room 141 For more information, contact: Ms. Cindy Stockwell or Ms. Nancy Mazza (SMH, Room 120A. Tel: 745-3131)

re ad—maastricht.doc re-advertising @xavier.edu

- Paid Advertisement -

Police Notes Sept. 12, 4:22 p.m. – Xavier Police responded to a report of a person being threatened at a bus stop on the corner of Dana Avenue and St. Francis Xavier Drive.

The suspect was found at the corner of Dana and Dakota Avenues and was released by Cincinnati Police.

Sept. 13, 5:25 a.m. – Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police with a perimeter on Ivanhoe and Mentor Avenues after a robbery at United Dairy Farmers on Montgomery Road.

Sept. 15, 1:16 a.m. - Xavier Police assisted Norwood Police in breaking up a loud party on the 1900 block of Cleneay Ave. Sept. 15, 11:09 a.m. – Xavier Police assisted Cincinnati Police with a fight between multiple subjects on the corner of Clarion and Montgomery Avenues.

Sept. 15, 11:19 p.m. – Xavier Police cited a student for underage consumption on Dana Avenue near Schott Hall.

Sept. 17, – Xavier Police took three reports of criminal damage and theft from auto. One incident in the R1 parking lot and the other two were in the A lot. In all three instances, the windows were broken and property was stolen.

Note of the

Week

For you, my friend, I give you good price...

Sept. 14 3:03 p.m. – Xavier Police responded to a report of suspects soliciting for money in Fenwick Place. Three subjects were issued criminal trespass notice and one subject was arrested for outstanding trespass warnings.

6

September 19, 2012

Sports

Player Profile: Laura Rao

By Danny O’malley Staff Writer

The Newswire sat down with junior women’s soccer forward Laura Rao. Xavier Newswire: What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Laura Rao: I love listening to country music more than anything.

Sugarland and Lady Antebellum are my two favorite groups right now.

XN: What expectations do you hold for the team this season?

LR: I expect us to make it to the Atlantic 10 Tournament this year.

We’ve done pretty well so far in non-conference play and I think our games have prepared us very well for conference. Making it to the tournament has always been a goal of ours and I know that this year we are

more than capable of doing so if we stay focused.

XN: What do you like to do outside of soccer?

LR: Anything outdoors really.

I also enjoy playing and watching other sports besides soccer. I love the Louisville Cardinals, the Bengals and the Reds, so I have plenty of teams that I have to keep up with.

XN: What team are you most looking forward to playing this season and why?

LR: I am really excited to have another chance to play Dayton this season. It’s a great rivalry and the game went down to the wire last year. At the time, Dayton was ranked 19th in the country and we ended up losing in double overtime.

XN: What is your favorite memory with Xavier soccer so far?

LR: Beating Butler during Woody’s first year as a coach and my freshmen season are two of my favorite memories here. It was Woody’s first win at Xavier and being able to do so against the school at which he formerly coached was awesome.

Also, I love our overtime wins, and we typically have a big dog pile in the middle of the field [after an overtime win].

XN: What areas of your game are you attempting to improve on during this season?

LR: I want to work on creating more scoring chances for both my teammates and me.

XN: Who is someone you look up to and why?

LR: I really look up to my mom because of her compassion for other people. She always puts others ahead of herself and never asks for anything in return. I really miss her, but thankfully I only live four hours away and she is able to make it to plenty of games.

XN: What areas of this year’s team are an improvement from last year’s team?

LR: As a team we’re doing better offensively and scoring more goals, which is putting us in better positions to win games. Last year we never beat a team by a margin of more than one goal, something that we’ve done multiple times this year.

XN: How many years have you been playing soccer?

LR: Ever since I could walk.

XN: What game has been your favorite game so far this year?

LR: Beating Northern Kentucky this year in overtime was my favorite game. They had a huge crowd and really gave us a good game, but we scored a late golden goal for the win.

Cross Country shows well

By Caleb Childers Staff Writer

The men’s and women’s cross country teams saw strong performances by their top runners this past weekend at the National Catholic Championship.

Both Xavier cross country teams took sixth place in their races in a meet that consisted of the top Catholic universities from across the country.

Leading the men’s side was junior Tom Ohlman, who set a personal record with a time of 24:40.

Ohlman’s time is now the second fastest 8K time in the history of Xavier cross country. Ohlman placed sixth in the race that featured strong competition from Notre Dame and Duquesne.

“I was very happy with how Tom ran. He battled it out in the lead pack with five or six other guys and was with them until the last half mile,” head coach Ryan Orner said. “It was great to have him up there in such a strong race.”

The men’s team placed sixth overall out of 34 teams and posted a score of 208.

Another impressive performance on the men’s side was freshmen Austin Winter, who completed his first collegiate 8K with a time of 26:59.

For the women’s team, junior Clare Fischer also set a personal

Xavier Newswire

Volleyball drops three matches

By Tim Wilmes Staff Writer

Despite many close sets, the women’s volleyball team lost all three matches in South Bend, Ind. this weekend at the Golden Dome Invitational.

The Musketeers’ closest match of the weekend was the tournament opener against host Notre Dame (25-19, 18-25, 25-18, 2830, 15-6). Although they made a late push to make it a five set match, Xavier eventually fell to the Fighting Irish.

The two sides traded victories in the first two sets that were capped off with rallies by each team. In the first game, Notre Dame eventually surged for a win despite a Musketeer advantage halfway through the set, while the Muskies ended the second game on an 11-5 run.

After the Fighting Irish rolled past Xavier in the third set and in the first half of the fourth, the Musketeers came back to tie the game at 18 and then 24. After fighting off five match-points from Notre Dame, the Muskies won the set 30-28 to force a fifth game. However, Notre Dame was able to win the last set handily to win the match.

Junior Sarah Brown, redshirt junior Alex Smith and sophomore Aubree Smith were the standouts for Xavier in the first match.

Brown recorded 17 kills and 26 digs, Alex Smith was dominant with 15 kills and a .359 hitting percentage and Aubree Smith had

Asst. Sports Editor

Newswire photo by Libby Keller

record at the meet by finishing with a time of 18:00 in the women’s 5K. Her time was the fifth fastest 5K in the history of the Xavier women’s program.

While the team is still battling injuries with three of the varsity runners, junior Abby Fischer returned to the team and finished with a time of 19:00.

One runner who has quickly contributed to the team is freshman Sarah Mazzei, who has already been a part of the top five on the team in the last two meets.

Mazzei finished with a time of 18:32 and was third on the team.

“Sarah is extremely talented coming out of high school in Cincinnati and I think that she is going to be one of our top girls by the end of the year,” Orner said.

The women’s team finished sixth overall and were 103 points ahead of the next best team.

After three straight weekends of competition, the team will have next weekend to rest. The team will then travel to Cedarville, Ohio for the All-Ohio Championships.

48 assists.

The next two matches were difficult for the Musketeers, getting swept against Kansas the following morning (25-15, 25-21, 25-17) and then losing to Loyola Marymount in four sets (20-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-23) later that day to end the tournament.

Although none of the games were close against Kansas, Xavier was able to take the first set against Loyola Marymount Lions before dropping the next three. The Lions took the second set handily, but the Musketeers bounced back in the next set, going ahead 15-8 before eventually losing the set.

The fourth and final set was back and forth until Loyola Marymount finally grabbed a match win away from the Musketeers.

Xavier begins Atlantic 10 play at 7 p.m. on Friday night against Saint Louis in Cintas and will host Butler Saturday at 3 p.m.

Reynolds and Davis ineligable for the 2012-2013 season By kyle isaacs

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams placed sixth in the Nation Catholic Championsihp this weekend at the University of Notre Dame.

Newswire photo b y Andrew Matsushita

Following the recent news that freshmen Myles Davis and Jalen Reynolds are academically ineligible, the Xavier men’s basketball roster is getting thinner by the day. Since last season’s Sweet 16 run, the Musketeers have lost eight players: Tu Holloway, Kenny Frease and Andre Walker to graduation; Griffin McKenzie and Mark Lyons to transfers; Dez Wells to expulsion and now Davis and Reynolds to academic issues.

The Musketeers are left with eight remaining scholarship players for the 2012-2013 season.

Davis and Reynolds were both a part of the Musketeers’ 2012 recruiting class, which was ranked as high as 14th by ESPN. Instead of suiting up for Xavier this season, both freshmen must pay their own way this year at Xavier before becoming eligible next season.

Neither player can practice with the team this year, per NCAA rules.

Once Davis and Reynolds obtain the necessary qualifications to play, they will be reinstated and put back on scholarship for the 2013-2014 season.

Davis was ruled ineligible once the NCAA invalidated four of the classes he took in his senior year

of high school. Though Davis was notified last winter that the courses would not count towards his eligibility, it was too late for him to change courses.

One of Davis’ high school teammates, Sam Cassell Jr., was also ruled ineligible for this upcoming season by the NCAA, primarily for the same reasons as Davis.

Both Reynolds and Davis appealed the NCAA’s decision, but the rulings were upheld.

Head coach Chris Mack will be busy meshing together a team that returns only one player with more than four points per game last season (Travis Taylor). This year’s Musketeer team will look far different than previous years, as evidenced by the roster overhaul that has taken place since Xavier’s last game in March.

Ouch...

Taking into account only the players that left last year’s roster, the Musketeers have lost...

58.1 of 70.6 ppg 24.1 of 36.2 rpg 11.8 of 13.1 apg

Sports

Xavier Newswire

September 19, 2012

Bertsch makes impact at Xavier By sabrina Brown Sports Editor

Three years ago, Xavier made a coaching change that has undoubtedly altered the course of men’s soccer history for the Musketeers.

In December of 2009, Xavier hired head coach Andy Fleming to take over a faltering men’s soccer program.

Two months later, Fleming hired Kris Bertsch of Syracuse University as an assistant coach, and Bertsch brought with him a mission.

Bertsch wanted to rally the support on campus for Xavier men’s soccer, and he wanted to make sure the Musketeers were a team students wanted to support.

“As a coaching staff, we’ve come to learn how wonderful this place [Xavier] is. You want to follow suit with wonderful people. I want to make sure I coach the right guys that make coaching soccer enjoyable,”

Bertsch said. “Winning is a byproduct of doing things the right way. We have 26 wonderful guys in our locker room, and that’s really the key to what we’re doing at Xavier.”

Bertsch started a club on campus known as the Xooligans, and through his promotion and enthusiasm, the men’s soccer team has broken attendance records season after season.

“My thought was that if you love your school, you should love supporting your school, whether you win or lose,” Bertsch said.

“Everything’s in the students’ hands. It’s not about me. I may have started it, but they are the ones that make it an experience, a really fun one at that.”

This past summer, Bertsch was promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach.

“I don’t really value it to be that different.

If I feel like I achieved something, then I may start getting a little bit lazy.

Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita

Kris Bertsch was named associate head coach this summer at Xavier.

I keep doing the little things that I’ve been doing along the way,” Bertsch said.

Bertsch played for four years at American University. While there,

he discovered how much he truly loved the game and decided he wanted to keep it as a pivotal part of his life.

He then went on to coach as an assistant at the University of Connecticut for four seasons.

During each of those seasons, the program was ranked as first in the nation and saw numerous players move up to play professionally. He then moved to Syracuse where he was the top assistant before coming to Xavier after only a few months.

Now in their third season at Xavier, this coaching duo has seen the best start in program history, an accomplishment that can be attributed to Fleming and Bertsch as much as the players they recruit.

“These coaches, if anything, care too much. You’ll never have a program that fails when the coaches care too much,” senior forward Luke Spencer said.

“Every day they bring energy that we need coming straight from class when we might be a little bit sluggish. They pick us up and motivate us.”

As the Musketeers look to continue their loss-free season, one thing is clear: Bertsch’s mission has been a success. This Xavier men’s soccer team is one to watch.

7

Coach Mack’s

Tweet of the week

Head men’s basketball coach Chris Mack is considered one of the funniest tweeters in college basketball.

@NewswireSports picked their favorite for the week. @CoachChrisMack: Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife @christimack30. I called her Charles Barkley this am.

Why? She’s 34 now... Love ya momma!!

Be sure to check out

@xaviernewswire and

@NewswireSports for all your latest Xavier

news!

soccer remains loss-less Sports Opinion:You get what you give Men’s B N J y

Staff Writer The funeral procession has already begun for most students.

Since Dec. 10 of last year, students have argued over divisive issues about this basketball program, which has been put under constant scrutiny by cameras and reporters. Students have had to answer for things that they’ve had no control over, and yet there was life underneath it all. But finally, it seems that underlying hope has been squeezed out.

For the student body, there’s never been defeat like this. For many, this season was over even before the schedule was announced. Fortunately, Xavier students know a thing or two about self-fulfilling prophecies. You get out what you put in — that spirit and vigor defines who we are and what we do.

For this team to truly die, there must be a proclamation of death, and that third-party responsibility belongs to the student body.

That’s right: we, and not anybody else, control Xavier basketball’s fate. If you think about it, this season is really about us.

To me, Xavier basketball is the perfect extension of the Xavier community. Anyone who’s ever been in Cintas Center during a game would agree that there’s an intangible — and yet somehow fully graspable — spirit and energy that takes hold of you as soon as you walk in. And anyone who has walked on the Greenspace (Xavier

ikhil elaji

Staff Writer

By Tim Wilmes

Newswire file photo

Yard), achieved in the classroom or gotten involved in clubs or activities will tell you that the same spirit found at games already existed outside of Cintas. It is merely an extension of the Xavier way of life: you get out what you put in.

A Xavier student’s career, on the whole, will not necessarily be marked by his or her achievements, but rather by experiences.

The same applies to basketball.

The times you enjoy Xavier the most spring from what you put into them: doing service work or simply spending time with friends can be special, but the choice to do so is the foundation of your experience.

Likewise, basketball games are more than players on a court — the euphoria or sadness from a big game or the fun of camping out for the Crosstown Classic is what will stay with you and ultimately

was your choice.

Sure, Chris Mack has to decide how to manage his team, and the university has to learn how to move on from here. But for us, the routine should stay the same: breathe energy and enthusiasm into this program.

I’ll end this piece with an anecdote. In 1958, the No. 12 seeded Xavier Musketeers defeated heavily favored No. 1 seeded Dayton in the NIT championship game.

The catch? The Musketeers started the season 10-1 but ended up losing 8 of 12 and 7 of its last 8 games after star player Cornelius Freeman was declared academically ineligible halfway through the season. Everybody said they shouldn’t have even made it to the tournament.

The moral of the story? There’s more to Xavier basketball than just X’s and O’s.

The No. 24 Xavier men’s soccer team remains unbeaten after a late equalizer in a 1-1 double-overtime draw against the Virginia Cavaliers.

Gino De Paoli scored off of a free kick in the 85th minute to tie the match at 1-1.

The junior midfielder struck the ball from 30 Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita yards out, hitting the inside of the far post De Paoli scored one of XU’s two goals Tuesday. and ending up in the back of the net. The goal marked with 90 seconds remaining, but De Paoli’s second goal of the sea- was called offside. Extra time proson and the fourth free-kick goal duced no real threats from either team. of his career.

The Cavaliers held a 15-12 The Musketeers (4-0-2) played a defensive first half keeping the shots attempted advantage over the Musketeers as well as a 5-3 match scoreless.

“The first half was the best we shots on target advantage.

“For a high-octane, deep and have played all year,” head coach athletic team, we hung with them Andy Fleming said.

Virginia (3-2-1) scored first in pretty well,” Fleming said. “We the 67th minute on a deflection had a couple opportunities late to from Brian James. Upon further win the game but also did a good review it seemed the goal was job of making sure we got the deflected off of Xavier defender point.”

The Musketeers defeated the Nick Hagglund. The goal went unassisted and credited to James’ IPFW Mastadons on Tuesday night 2-0 on the road. This marks first goal of the season.

Senior goalkeeper Justin seven straight undefeated matches Marshall had a solid game with for Xavier, including five wins and four saves including a game-saver two draws.

The Xavier men’s soccer team after Xavier’s equalizer. The crucial save by Marshall sent the game will look to continue its success when they return home to take on into extra time.

It appeared sophomore Darin the Missouri State Bears at 2 p.m.

Kruzich scored the winning goal on Saturday.

8

Opinions&Editorials

September 19, 2012

Xavier Newswire

Copyright 2012

Staff Editorial

Circulation 3,000

- The candidates silenced -

Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Rachael Harris Managing Editor Molly Boes Business and Advertising Jake Garrity Manager Distribution Manager Rayanne Klein Advisor Patrick Larkin Online Editor Mike Powell Op-Ed Editor: Peter Adams Photo Editor: Andrew Matsushita Photographers: Greg Rose, Desi Belew Head Copy Editor: Robert Lisiecki Copy Editors: Sarah Merkt, Maggie Behan, John Appeldorn, Kat Bousson, Haley Seger, Elizabeth bousson, Sarah Nimmo, Meredith Francis

First Amendment to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Xavier University has once again found itself in the midst of a controversy. President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney have both been denied the opportunity to speak on campus.

This should be upsetting to most, if not all, students. After all, it’s not every day we get the chance to see some of the most influential people in the world speak in our own backyard.

The candidates’ presence would have brought the same starstruck awe felt when George Clooney and Ryan Gosling graced Xavier’s campus.

Although having a movie shot on campus is awesome, most students would agree that seeing a world renowned politician is much better.

Students could easily relate to issues the potential presidentselect would discuss, and these same issues would transfer from the classroom to the real world.

On the Web: www.thexunewswire.

The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school year, except during vacation and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-2129.

The Editorials are written by a different staff member each week and do not necessarily reflect the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials editor to write.

The statements and opinions of the Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The statements and opinions of a columnist do not

necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff.

Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per semester within the USA and are prorated.

Subscription inquiries should be directed to the Advertising Manager, Jake Garrity, at 513-745-3561.

Advertising inquiries should be directed to the Advertising Manager, as well.

One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed on campus, is free per person per week.

Additional copies are 25 cents.

Xavier University is an academic community committed to equal opportunity for all persons.

Xavier Newswire

This opportunity to interact with our world leaders was missed, and seems to have upset a large portion of the student body.

While we could understand Xavier denying this opportunity if only one candidate was available, it seems ridiculous to deny this awesome learning experience to students.

While everyone wants to see “their candidate” speak, allowing both candidates to speak may have encouraged more students to participate in the vote.

This would also allow students to become more educated on the issues present while allowing Xavier to remain unbiased.

We must face the facts: Xavier is a private school. With this comes many advantages and disadvantages.

As a private school, Xavier must remain as neutral as possible in politics or risk losing its status as a tax free entity.

Still, we must ask, “Did the uni-

versity really explore all available options to allow students to hear the candidates?” Cintas Center, which is not owned by Xavier, could have been an alternative.

The university’s legal counsel could have looked into the consequences of allowing a candidate to speak on campus. At the very least, the administration should explain their reason behind their decision to the student body.

As a representative of Xavier University and the student body, the Newswire demands an explanation.

We want to know why the candidates were denied the chance to share their platforms. As long as both candidates were given equal opportunity to speak and Xavier showed no bias to either candidate, these speeches could have happened. Students were sorely disappointed with the University’s decision.

So, Xavier – why did you do it?

Letter to the Editor

This letter is in response to the staff editorial regarding voter registration.

I understand that political season can be overwhelming, but voting should be seen as a civic responsibility rather than a hindrance.

I agree that both candidates have resorted to campaign practices that are less than ideal, but let’s be honest — what campaign hasn’t?

I completely disagree with the claim that the passion being shown for voter registration is too much.

History shows us that change requires persistence.

Quick Recap

If we want people to get educated and take action, we have to make them aware of how important it is.

Every person who wants to vote won’t necessarily “get themselves registered.”

While this might be true for some students, others need guidance in that direction. They need to be told that their vote counts, and who better to tell them than their friends and classmates.

Sure, it may be annoying if you get asked more than once, but hundreds of Xavier students who may not have been registered otherwise have taken advantage of this opportunity.

A moment of inconvenience is trivial compared to the election of the leader of our country for the next four years.

I, for one, am extremely proud of how passionate Xavier students are about voter registration. This is a university that stresses the importance of responsibility, justice and action.

Being part of our democratic process is a combination of these values that has serious implications for every person in the country.

Every vote counts and every student should have the opportunity to become an educated voter.

-Anonymous students

A Penny for Your Thoughts…* (* No Actual Pennies will be Awarded)

Weekly opinions in a pithy and probably oversimplified yet digestible way

Rachael Harris Make your time at Xavier count.

If you have an opinion on a story, or want to bring attention to an issue the Newswire has not covered, submit your 250-word letter through the “Newswire” tab on the MyXU portal...

Matt Coniglio Xavier’s SGA Executives have some explaining to do.

Staff Editorial Xavier’s administration owes the student body an explanation.

Letter to the Editor Voter registration is a good thing for students.

+

=

Opinions&Editorials

Xavier Newswire

S

September 19, 2012

9

Spicy balls and bucket lists

ometimes I feel a little blonde.

Things tend to go over my head at times. Let me give you an example.

I’ve been asked, “how’s the construction going at Xavier?” by friends, only to respond with, “what construction?”

(In my defense, I feel like campus has been under construction since I came here four years ago, so I’ve learned to ignore it).

I am usually the last to understand jokes.

I have no clue what most of the players’ names are on our basketball team.

When people refer to Smith Hall, it takes me a second (or two) to realize they are talking about our flashy new business school.

Clearly, I’m not always the brightest bulb in the bunch.

Now, if you will allow me to stretch this metaphor a little bit (or maybe a lot), I sometimes feel really “blonde” about being a senior at Xavier.

Come on, who else pays next to no attention to our basketball team? This year, I plan to change this. I made a bucket list of things to accomplish at Xavier.

Any other seniors out there who want to join me?

Below are some of the items (few of many) on my bucket list. You can go ahead and laugh at me if you wish, it’s okay.

1. Go to a Xavier basketball game – other than the Crosstown Classic.

Rachael Harris Editor-in-Chief

I’ve only been to the Crosstown Classic games while at Xavier – all four (hopefully), in fact.

I love them. But a girl’s got to see the team play at other big games like Butler and Dayton.

2. Go to one game of the following sports: soccer, ultimate Frisbee, baseball, volleyball, swimming and tennis.

Again, I don’t follow our sports teams.

I’d also like to see crosscountry and football if I can get off- campus.

I know, I’m a bad Xavier student. Sue me.

3. Try the “spicy balls” at Dana’s.

Guess what – I actually accomplished this goal over the weekend. They were amazing.

Upperclassmen, you know what I mean – I’m sure most of you have tried Dana’s spicy balls.

Underclassmen, you’ll find out

one day.

Hang tight for a few more

place since Ryan’s Pub disappeared (I used to cashier at Ryan’s and loved it), so I’d like to give it a chance. Who wants to go with me? At this point, you should be jealous of all the firsts I have to accomplish Rachael Harris, Editor-in-Chief during my final year at Xavier.

I’ll bet you want to go make a bucket list years. right now.

No? 4. Apply for big-girl jobs Okay. post-graduation.

My point, I suppose, is this: do Scary, right? Especially when something exciting in your years I haven’t narrowed down exactly here. Do something people will what I want to do yet. Oops. remember you for.

My current idea is to become Do everything you want before a magazine editor. A food writer you graduate, because your opporwould be nice, too – or maybe even tunities go away after four years. open my own bakery. See what I Do anything you want, except step mean about being indecisive? on the “X” in front of O’Connor.

5. Actually order some- That, I assure you, should not be thing from Andy’s Mediterranean on your bucket list. at Ryan’s Pub. Hey, you can’t do everything I haven’t set foot in the new you want.

“Do something exciting in your years here. Do something people will remember for you for.”

Ready for the big time

E

arlier this month, the Student Government Association executive team of Seth Walsh, Kristin Sanfillipo and Matt Morefield (SGA executives) announced, very quietly, that over the summer they had received food stipends with approval from their university advisor, Leah Busam Klenowski.

This doesn’t sound so bad until you hear that the money they received was taken from last year’s unused Student Activities Fee money. The other kicker is that the stipend technically is constituted as a pay raise. Furthermore, and most importantly, this stipend was not included in the SGA Senate’s budget for the 2012-2013 school year.

That’s right, the SGA executives gave themselves a pay raise while in office, using Xavier students’ money meant for uses that actually might benefit them and they didn’t get prior approval from the Senate for the transaction.

On Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, the SGA Senate voted 8-7 to “give the executives $1,200 for an executive food stipend.”

In President Seth Walsh’s email to me last week, he stated that “Your elected Student Senate voted on Monday that our action was reasonable and that no further steps were necessary to rectify the situation.”

He also stated that “Student Senate had the power to decide necessary action, and therefore, we are standing by their decision.”

Be serious, Seth. It’s not like you SGA executives were suddenly going to be up in arms about the Senate joining the side of those who don’t mind playing fast and loose with the SGA Constitution.

And let’s also be serious: the budget is required to be voted on in advance. So technically, the Senate was out of order by formally voting on the issue.

However, I would expect nothing less from a government that operates like the one in Washington.

What this all comes down to is our SGA executives, their advi-

Government Association actually have to follow a set of rules. It mandates that the rate of executive’s pay cannot change “during any one person’s tenure in the same office.”

I’m guessing that it didn’t suddenly change since they took office in April of this year.

I’m struggling to figure out how we blame our executives. Are they incompetent in performing the duties of their position?

Have they committed actions that tend to discredit or reflect poorly on the Association?

Did they even realize that I just quoted the very Constitution that they have seemed to not have read before?

Are these all grounds for a swift and immediate firing by form of impeachment? Yes, yes,

bother to think about questioning receiving a pay raise while in office.

It is beyond troubling to know that 10% of our campus thought these three were actually responsible enough to lead our student government for a full school year.

Moreover, we don’t even get to vote on their advisors (which includes Dustin Lewis, Senate’s advisor).

As advisors to the executives and Senate, it is their job to actually advise the executives.

“With approval from our university advisor,” as Walsh’s email reads, the executives breached the Constitution.

How long has he even been here? Shouldn’t he have been the first to recognize a problem?

We can add Lewis and Klenowski’s names to the list of people at this institution who should have their jobs evaluated to decide if they are really the right person to move forward

“We can add Lewis and Klenowski’s names to the list of people at this instituion who should have their jobs evaluated. ” Matt Coniglio, Columnist sor and the entirety of the Senate are either inept or corrupt.

As Walsh and his band failed to realize (again), the SGA Constitution was written so that the leaders of our Student

yes and another, yes.

Our student elected leaders either took money from the students knowingly and figured that they could have Senate vote their way out of trouble or didn’t even

with.

All I can say is that I’m glad I’m a senior.

I urge the students to pretend they actually care for a minute, and voice their displeasure about our four dear leaders that run our Student Government.

I also urge the eight who sided with the executives in the Senate to reconsider voting for corruption and to actually do something about it. $1,200 is nothing in our budget.

Make the executives give the money back, vote on whether they should have it, then let them show receipts for their food purchases this summer (alcohol does not count) and then reimburse them for their service to the student body. How hard is that?

If nothing else, our student government, our Association executives and their advisor have shown a remarkable understanding of how to be expert politicians.

Matt Coniglio Columnist

10

September 19, 2012

Arts&Entertainment

Xavier Newswire

Midpoint Music Festival preview Wondering whom to see? Here’s a preview of two headliners who will be playing at the newly renovated Washington Park in OTR:

Derek Jung Guest Writer

For the musically inclined Cincinnatian, this past summer was one filled with excitement and anticipation. The Bunbury Music Festival made its debut on the shores of the Ohio River in July with thousands of music fans flocking to Sawyer Point to watch bands like Weezer, Jane’s Addiction and Death Cab For Cutie over the three-day weekend. But what if I told you that Bunbury isn’t the only music festival in Cincinnati?

The Midpoint Music Festival has been drawing indie and alternative bands to Cincinnati since its founding in 2002. Last year, over 20,000 people saw bands like Kaki King, Toro y Moi, The Joy Formidable and over 100 smaller regional and local acts play the 18 stages spread out around downtown and Over-The-Rhine (OTR).

The 11th installment of Midpoint Music Festival is happening in downtown Cincinnati Sept. 27-29 and this year they’ve pulled out all the stops. Headliners this year include Andrew Bird and Grizzly Bear. Other highlights including Best Coast, Dirty Projectors, The Walkmen and the original lineup of Dinosaur Jr. Midpoint have garnered a reputation of finding the next big acts in indie music and you can be sure that this year

Andrew Bird passionately playing the fiddle

will be no different.

Over 180 bands are scheduled to perform and the promoters are still adding events to the already packed bill. The famed Third Man Rolling Record Store (owned by The White Stripes frontman Jack White) is making an appearance at the festival and last week the festival announced the addition of a film component at the School for Creative and Performing Arts.

Tickets are still on sale at www. mpmf.com. A three day all access pass is $69, but you can also buy single day Washington Park tickets for $25 and $30 respectively for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Prices for the single day tickets increase $2 on the day of the show.

Many of the venues are 21 and

Photo courtesy of thelcbridge.com

older, but the Washington Park, 4EG Stage, Cincinnati Club and Contemporary Arts Center acts are all ages.

Andrew Bird Hailing from Chicago, Ill., the extremely talented multi-instrumentalist makes a headlining stop at Midpoint while touring for the release of his newest album Break It Yourself. Often playing as a one man band, Bird abandoned the solo act in favor of a full backing band this year. But believe me, he sacrifices nothing with the new additions. I’m looking forward to hearing his signature whistling echo through Washington Park as the sun sets over the historic buildings in OTR. See it for yourself at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday in Washington Park.

Grizzly Bear Another indie band based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Grizzly Bear has gained an enormous following with their catchy harmonies and poppy beats. You may have even heard their song “Two Weeks” in a recent Volkswagen commercial.

Their new album Shields was released this week and you can hear them live at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Washington Park.

If you decide to head down to the festival, don’t be afraid to check out the local bands playing in bars or the smaller stages.

Cincinnati has a thriving music scene of its own and you never know when you’ll find a diamond in the rough.

Katherine Colborn, A & E Editor Phone: (440) 829-1379 Newswire-Diversions@xavier.edu

Photo courtesy of omrecords.com

The Review Corner Album: Animal Collective

Kyle Grim

Staff Writer

It’s never easy to make a follow-up to a masterpiece. Animal Collective’s previous album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2009. Their latest album, Centipede Hz, while failing to reach the same heights as its predecessor, still manages to impress.

After taking a break from the group, multi-instrumentalist Deakin returns. His presence is immediately felt due to his guitar playing, which is a little more noticeable than on previous Animal Collective albums. The opening track, “Moonjock,” starts off with a percussive beat, beginning with keyboards but eventually joined by a guitar. By Animal Collective’s standards, the song is extremely pleasing to the ear, with Avey Tare’s vocals floating over the song in a surprisingly catchy melody.

The production of this album is much rougher than their previous efforts. The band claimed that they were trying to capture a live sound, so when recording they used live instruments, as opposed to the samples that they usually use.

The result is a refreshing change of pace for the band, as many of these songs sound like they can be

used in a live setting.

The album’s second track, “Today’s Supernatural” contributes to the album’s strong start.

Keyboards layer the song and make the song easy to dance to, a rarity for Animal Collective.

Unfortunately, the album loses momentum in the middle.

“Applesauce” just sounds like a mess of sounds, with nothing standing out.

But the lost momentum is picked up toward the end, especially with the closing track “Amantia.” The song begins with Eastern sounding keyboards, giving it a unique oriental feel. It is easily one of the best tracks on the album and proves that Animal Collective hasn’t lost its experimental touch.

While not as good as Merriweather Post Pavilion, Centipede Hz is still a fantastic album. Animal Collective continues to break new ground and redefine what a rock album can be.

Fans of the band will not be disappointed and new listeners will undoubtedly find something enjoyable.

Newswire Rating:

Film: Moonrise Kingdom Patrick Staff Writer

Phillips

This past summer was filled with more monumental blockbusters than any other with Marvel’s The Avengers, The Amazing Spider Man and, of course, Batman: the Dark Knight Rises. While these movies were all great in their own right, this past summer conceived one of the most brilliantly powerful and entertaining films I have ever seen: Moonrise Kingdom.

With a cast consisting of Bruce Willis (Die Hard Trilogy), Bill Murray (Ghostbusters), Edward Norton (The Illusionist) and Frances McDormand (Fargo), it would be hard to imagine Moonrise Kingdom not being a crowd-pleaser. However, these critically acclaimed actors take a back seat, while young Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward (making her debut) take the wheel, and what a sweet, tender ride it is.

Written and directed by Wes Anderson, (most known for Fantastic Mr. Fox and the quirky Life Aquatic) Moonrise Kingdom is appealing both visually and stylistically. Instead of using multiple camera shots for each scene, Anderson uses a slide-camera technique, giving the film a bookish feel that draws the audience’s attention even more. The movies soundtrack plays another major

Photo courtesy of filmschoolrejects.com

Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman in Moonrise Kingdom

role in amplifying the mood and lightheartedness of the film.

It is a love story that follows an orphan named Sam (Gilman) as he runs away from camp with Suzy (Hayward), a troubled child.

As they travel through the woods, they find love, innocence and a place of their own. The film so powerfully plays upon the juxtaposition between childish innocence and adult worry.

Gilman and Hayward are flawless; they are the perfect on-screen pair. Hayward does an excellent job remaining stoic and playing the “problem child” with seriousness, making the moments when the two characters feel a connection truly poignant and touching.

Gilman is the most likeable child actor I’ve ever seen on screen. Anderson knew what he

was looking for in Sam. Gilman embodies the intelligent, mature yet lost youth Sam needs to be as he tries to find a place to call his own with the only person he truly feels a connection to at his side.

It is still playing at the Esquire Movie Theater in Ludlow, so make sure you catch it before it heads out. Student tickets are only $6.75.

I cannot rave more about a film as I can Moonrise Kingdom. It is undoubtedly one of the most touching films I have ever seen.

Thank you, Wes Anderson.

Newswire Rating:

Xavier Newswire

Arts&Entertainment

September 19, 2012

A few ideas for some autumn fun Patrick Staff Writer

Phillips

I like to think I live a pretty notorious and swankified life, so I thought, “Hey Pat, why don’t you share some of your favorite fall things to do so that the studentbody can join the adventure?”

Well, I’d be delighted to indulge the Xavier University community with such information.

Fall Suggestion #1

Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Hayrides, Oh My: Visit a Pumpkin Patch With Halloween right around the corner, nothing gets you into the holiday spir-

than visiting a pumpkin patch.

Niederman Family Farm is the place to go. There you can find the perfect pumpkin for your dorm room or front porch and walk through a massive corn maze.

Niederman Family Farm is now open Friday through Sunday in September and Wednesday through Sunday starting in October. It is located at 4972 LeSourdesville-West Chester Road in Liberty Township, Ohio 45011, and admission is $8. For more information, check out their website at http://www.niedermanfamilyfarm.com/.

Fall Suggestion #2

Fright Night: U.S.S. Nightmare Nothing turns into a hilarious adventure more than going with group of your friends to a haunted house. For the best experience, head across the river to Newport and hop aboard the U.S.S. Nightmare for the best (and most frightening) night of fun.

Open since Sept. 14, the U.S.S. Nightmare is voted one of America’s top haunted venues. The attraction is open until Nov. 3, so there is plenty of time to visit. General admission is $16, but if you want

i t

more

Courtesy of kaboose.com

11

Comic by Patrick Phillips

to get in quickly, you can pay $20 to skip the line. For more information, check out their website at http://www.ussnightmare.com/.

Fall Suggestion #3

Horrible Horror Movie Funtime: AMC Fear Fest For all you Halloween movie buffs who get excited every time Michael Myers’ theme song enters your eardrums, the American Movie Channel (AMC) plays the most iconic horror movies all day starting Oct. 13, running until Oct. 31. They show some of the worst, most hilariously awful horror movies ever made, from Jason X to cult classics such as Nightmare on Elm Street. It also features the kick off of the new season of their hit zombie drama, The Walking Dead.

Fear Fest is a great excuse to get cozy with your significant other or to get a chance to finally see The Shining (which hopefully you have. If not, go watch it at Fear Fest… immediately).

Fall Suggestion #4

A Nice Change of Scenery: Take a Walk In my opinion, fall is the most beautiful season. I love walking trails in the woods and seeing the leaves as they are changing color.

Miami White Water, Fernbank Park and Shawnee Lookout are three great locations to have a gander at the beauty of fall. However, you do not have to go off-campus to enjoy the change of scenery.

Xavier’s campus is beautiful too, so make sure you take full

advantage of it.

I hope these suggestions help fill your season with fantastic fun for you and your friends.

Here’s some fun seasonal puzzles to get you ready for fall and to give you a break as school picks up!

-Paid Advertisement-

Courtesy of puzzles.about.com

12

Feature

September 19, 2012

Xavier Newswire

Election 2012

Presidential Politics

Xavier made headlines in the Cincinnati Enquirer for declaring its campus off-limits to both President Barack Obama and challenger Governor Mitt Romney.

The presidential race has big implications for Xavier students, faculty and administrators. Here’s the synopsis from both sides:

By Mike Hills and Rosalynd Erney Staff Writer and Guest Writer

President Barack Obama: We Are Moving In The Right Direction.

When I took over, the economy was hemorrhaging jobs. Now, we’ve seen 30 consecutive months of private sector job growth. My policies have created jobs, benefitted the middle class and our economy is finally on the upturn. Furthermore, I’ve solved major problems with my healthcare reforms and tackled other major issues like foreign oil dependency, pay discrimination, immigration reform and equal rights for all Americans. I helped the American auto industry get back on its feet and repaired the United States image abroad. As president, I have worked to strengthen America fom the middle class out, not the top down. America needs to continue to move forward, not revert to the same failed policies that put our economy into this mess four years ago.

Key Achievements: • Economic Stimulus • Healthcare Reform Package • Withdrew U.S. armed forces from Iraq

Challenger, Governor Mitt Romney: Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Simply put, the president’s policies just are not working. Too many Americans are out of a job, and job creators badly need help. I have a plan to get America back to work, and I can help those who create the jobs, after all, I’ve created jobs before. My plan to get the economy going includes limiting federal government, revising the tax system, cutting regulations and making healthcare reform less complicated. But this election is about more than just the economy— the president has badly represented our nation in foreign countries and complicated and worsened the quality of healthcare for the average American. The president has had his four years, and his turn is up.

Key Plans: • Cut the deficit, reform taxes to get the economy back on track • Repeal Obamacare • Repair strong American image abroad

Katherine Colborn, Feature Editor Phone: (440) 829-1379