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November 11, 2015

Graham to field student questions BY RAYMOND HUMIENNY Campus News Editor

After the resignation of University of Missouri president Timothy Wolfe in the wake of student and faculty protests, the transparency of university administrations is in the spotlight nationwide. In an effort to increase transparency on Xavier’s campus, students and administrators will partner to hold an event where students can address administrators directly about issues on campus. Student Government

Association (SGA) will host “Your School, Your Questions,â€? a question-and-answer panel with Xavier leadership. “The event pretty much created itself in a way. You walk around campus and you hear students really just guessing at the reasonings behind things and not really knowing,â€? SGA legislative vice president Josh DeVincenzo said. “Being a part of SGA, we KDYH D JUHDW EHQHĂ€W RI NQRZLQJ the inside scoop of the administration, but for the common student who doesn’t have those

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“Your School, Your Questions� will be a forum for student concerns.

freedoms, they really don’t know and they really rely on rumors for explanation.â€? The panel is comprised of Xavier president Fr. Michael *UDKDP FKLHI DFDGHPLF RIĂ€FHU Scott Chadwick, chief student DIIDLUV RIĂ€FHU 'DYH -RKQVRQ DQG assistant provost for student enrichment Lori Johnson. “We’re really trying to engage the student body into an inclusive community where we’re all on the same level of knowledge,â€? DeVincenzo said. The event bolsters SGA’s presence on campus, according to DeVincenzo. He said his successor Michael Quigley looks to continue “Your School, Your Questionsâ€? in the future. “Relevance, transparency, both; we just really want the students to understand big initiatives going on on campus,â€? DeVincenzo said. Regarding student opinions on Xavier initiatives, DeVincenzo said that it is important for students to look past rumors about initiatives like large-scale campus renovations. “Rumors might not be the best word to describe it, but when people come onto campus after the summer and see these new additions, they might want to know why, per se, something like the stairs are relevant,â€? DeVincenzo said. “A lot of these things are big initiatives that are going on in administra-

tion that don’t have answers yet, and sometimes students feel inclined to spread the word on answers they may have heard about, but let’s go to the source where you can actually hear the most relevant and up to date responses for those questions.â€? The conversation is not OLPLWHG WR VFKRRO Ă€QDQFHV DQG budgeting. Given the range of potential questions, AFJ created an online survey asking students to submit their inquiries beforehand. After a screening process, these questions will be addressed during the “completely uncensored Q&A,â€? according to DeVincenzo. There will also be an open-mic Q&A session during the event. “We’ve gotten some really phenomenal questions, some that I hadn’t even thought about,â€? DeVincenzo said. “It takes a lot of collaboration, RSHQQHVV DQG FRQĂ€GHQFH LQ WKH student body and the administration to put together an event like this, but I have full faith that the administration will be able to perform under this kind of pressure. And the students; I honestly thought putting out a SurveyMonkey would yield a lot of funny responses, but I was shocked and very proud of the student body that all the questions have been very critical ones.â€? So far, questions submitted via SurveyMonkey have ranged

from inquiries on sustainability to concerns about physical plant winter materials. The online survey is now closed and no additional questions can be submitted. “The goal of this event is to create a community,â€? DeVincenzo said. “We want to bring the human element to the administration, and there’s going to be something symbolic about that. We’re going to have everyone on the same level, not putting the administrators up on stage or anything like that. 7KH\¡OO EH RQ WKH Ă RRU DW D WDble with everyone who’s on the ground sitting.â€? Additionally, DeVincenzo shared questions he would personally ask administrators. “How have our motives been changed throughout the pressures to be a competitive university, in the sense that there’s a lot of pressure for tuition to go up and benchmark Xavier to other schools, but there’s a lot of loss for that. Our education may not be as accessible to a diverse pool, so diversity takes a hit for that,â€? DeVincenzo said. “How can we balance things the most productive way as a Jesuit university to keep our identity here?â€? “Your School, Your Questions,â€? takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the Gallagher Student Center Atrium.

Jansen said. Sophomore candidates Zeina Farhat and Shelby Lauter ZHUH GLVTXDOLĂ€HG GXH WR WKHLU failure to turn in documentation of their campaign spending to the Board of Elections on time. Both Lauter and Farhat served on Senate last year. Farhat voiced frustration that write-in candidates who didn’t have to turn in any documentation were given Senate positions. “It is my fault because I didn’t turn in a budget, but I think the one thing that’s disappointing for me is that write-ins who didn’t have to do anything get to take my spot and that the majority of Senate now is writein candidates who didn’t have to

do anything to get the position. They just had to be written in at least one time and accept their nomination,� she said. Farhat also expressed concern about the write-in candidates’ lack of experience in Senate. “People who have no experience with the clubs are now going to be in charge of distributing over $800,000 to the campus, and they have no idea what they’re doing.� Farhat said she missed the deadline to turn in the documentation by 45 minutes. “The Board of Elections code says you must turn in your budget by 4 p.m. and they texted me at 4:30 and said that if I emailed my budget right then

then I could still be a candidate. I checked my phone at 4:45,â€? she said. “If you’re going to let people who didn’t go to a Senate meeting have a couple H[WUD ZHHNV WR JHW WKHLU YHULĂ€cation forms then give someone who forgot to turn in their budget an hour extra, especially when there’s absolutely no interest in SGA anymore as an organization on campus.â€? Farhat said she forgot to turn in the documentation since she did not spend any money campaigning. Lauter said she also did not have any spending to report. “It sucks. I want to be a senator, and I can’t because I forgot to turn in my $0 budget,â€? Farhat said.

Senate elected, some candidates disqualified

BY MICAH PRICE Staff Writer

The SGA senate election took place last week, and the winning candidates have been announced. The senators-elect are: Anthony Luster, Brennan Mullins, Chris Harding, Jacob Jansen, Johnny Srsich, Michael Krauza, Sarah Ochieng, Sunny Guo and Sylvia Chemweno. In addition, the winning write in candidates are: Benmun Damul, Brandon Luther, Dan Celani, Ethan Alter, Johnese Sherron, Jonathan Pickman, Josh Tye, Luis Gomez, McKenzie Lauver, Owen Grieves and Valerie Okpadile. The voter turnout was about 9 percent of the undergraduate population, with 420 votes cast. Š2015

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First-year student Jacob Jansen expressed his hopes for the coming term. “I hope to make legitimate change in making printing more HIĂ€FLHQW DV ZHOO DV NHHSLQJ UHVidence halls open later,â€? Jansen said. Jansen said he will propose printing stations in each residence hall so that students will not have to leave their halls to print, as well as create a system in which students can swipe into any dorm until 11 p.m. or midnight. “It means a lot to represent the freshman class because they are a class that rarely has its voice heard, and I am in a position where I can make that change for the freshmen,â€?

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Trump: “I’m so funny�

BY HENRY EDEN

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Taran Kilam (left) and Darrell Hammond (right) join Trump’s monologue, impersonating the politician.

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;DYLHU LQ DVVRFLDWLRQ ZLWK Hamilton County Department RI -RE DQG )DPLO\ 6HUYLFHV is starting its annual Holiday 3URMHFW WR EULQJ WKH KROLGD\ gifts to families in the local community. The Xavier community has participated in the +ROLGD\ 3URJUDP IRU PRUH than a decade and has been serving hundreds of families in the Cincinnati area. :HUQHU (UKDUG VWDUWHG WKH +ROLGD\ 3URMHFW LQ DQG ZLWKLQ VL[ \HDUV LW KDG UHDFKHG cities and contracted more than SDUWLFLSDQWV 6LQFH WKHQ the project has spread across the country and continues to proYLGH JLIWV WR IDPLOLHV KRVSLWDOV and nursing homes. “The real gifts you give are WKH ORYH DQG MR\ \RX H[SUHVV the relatedness you share as ‘family’ and the place you come from that each of us matters in WKH ZRUOG ,W¡V FOHDU WKDW ZH DUH in partnership in creating the ZRUOG ZRUNLQJ <RXU JUDFLRXVness and humanity are inspirLQJ Âľ :HUQHU VDLG WR JUDGXDWHV participating during the early project. The Xavier community has FRQWLQXHG WKLV WUDGLWLRQ ZLWK more than 15 independent institutions participating annu-

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Founder of the Holiday Project, Werner Erhard, emphasizes sharing joy with your community throughout the holiday season.

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Reach out, speak up

The backpacks, puppies and BY CHARLOTTE CHEEK Staff Writer LQĂ DWDEOH ERXQF\ KRXVHV ZHUH If you have ever noticed ab- all Active Minds events that normal things around campus, were designed to help raise such as backpacks across the awareness about mental health academic mall and puppies sur- and de-stress students. In adrounded by students, you may be dition to these events, Active wondering where those things are Minds hosted the second annual Words Hurt Dodgeball on Nov. coming from. “Active Minds spreads edu- 6. Active Minds partnered with FDWLRQDO DZDUHQHVV DQG Ă€JKWV Xavier Alliance for the dodgestigma surrounding mental ball event. “Our groups share a lot of health issues through educationthe same stigma,â€? Mack said. al activities, awareness events, “The point of that was to show and de-stressing events,â€? sethat what people say can hurt nior Caitlin Mack, president of someone.â€? Active Minds, said. “Stigma is “It’s important because the negative connotation that no one really thinks twice happens when you hear words about the hurtful words they surrounding a certain group of VD\ Âľ Ă€UVW \HDU VWXGHQW (PLO\ people.â€?

Kehling said. “My team even won $50.â€? Active Minds will be hosting de-stressing events during Ă€QDOV ZHHN DQG 1DWLRQDO (DWLQJ Disorder Awareness Week in late February. The club meets every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in Gallagher 214. The meetings are typically de-stressing activities or education on mental health. “We have done things like putting encouraging signs on mirrors and having speakers,â€? Mack said. The primary focus of Active Minds is spreading awareness about mental health issues and helping those who are struggling with them. “Active Minds has really helped me. It’s okay to have a mental illness, it does not mean you are a bad person,â€? Mack said. If you or a friend is struggling with a mental illness, reach out to Active Minds, McGrath counselors, or the National Suicide Prevention Photo courtesy of hercampus.com Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK Active Minds helps students struggling with mental illness and anxiety. (8255).

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Upcoming SAC Events Compiled by Raymond Humienny

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Late Night Movie Trainwreck Edited -by: Lydia Rogers rogersl2@xavier.edu 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 15 Gallagher Student Center Theater

Film for Thought: TBA 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 Kennedy Auditorium

Cooking in the Caf 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Hoff Dining Complex

Talent Show 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 TBA

A glimpse at motown struggles

BY EMILY LINGINFELTER

Staff Writer The Xavier Community received a glimpse into the struggles and successes of Stax Records in an evening premiere of the awardwinning “Take Me to the River,â€? featuring guest appearances of WKH WDOHQW EHKLQG WKH Ă€OP The screening took place during the Center for Interfaith &RPPXQLW\ (QJDJHPHQW¡V DQnual “Touching Historyâ€? event on Nov. 3. The documentary follows three generations of Stax musicians as they recount the history of the Memphis-based record company. From competing with Detroit’s Motown generation and Ă€JKWLQJ DJDLQVW WKH UDFLVP RI WKH 1960s, the group overcame the odds of discrimination and rose to become the second largest African-American business. “‘Take Me to the River’ is not only about exposing racial injustice from the past, but how our musicians overcame it through music,â€? director Martin Shore VDLG ´,Q WKH Ă€OP ZH H[SORUH VR many issues that were relevant in the heyday of Stax Records and that are still pertinent today, with a focus on inter-racial, intergenerational and cross-gender collaboration.â€? A question-and-answer panel Photo courtesy of Stephanie Renny IROORZHG WKH Ă€OP DQG IHDWXUHG Brandon Chornes and Andrew Saino take the stage, setting the scene for Stax members as the band comes together. key speakers including Shore;

Georgia State Hall of Fame Stax legend William Bell; singer and songwriter Al Kapone; Stax master instructor Paul McKinney and Charles and Leroy Hodges, musicians who won 27 gold and platinum records in a row from the Hi Rhythm Section. Immediately afterwards, Shore exited the stage and was replaced by Brandon Chornes and Andrew Saino, two aspiring musicians from the Stax Music Academy. With other Stax members they formed a multi-generational band and performed for the audience. The Mississippi Delta songs included “Hold On, I’m Coming,â€? “Soul Man,â€? “If I Gave You My Love,â€? “Sitting On the Dock of the Bayâ€? and “I Forgot to Be Your Lover,â€? performed by the composer William Bell. “The theme every year is to have our students touch history by touching someone who was present at an important moment in history,â€? Rabbi Abie Ingber, director of the Center for Interfaith Community (QJDJHPHQW VDLG ´:KDW KDSpened in the 1960s and early 1970s in Memphis during the emerging music was really transformative for America.â€? For more information about Stax Records or the documentary, “Take Me to the River,â€? visit the websites www.staxmuseum.com and www.tmttr.com.

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Bookstore space reallocated for students BY ERICA LAMPERT Staff Writer

Yes, the rumors are true. The Gallagher Student Center (GSC) bookstore space is transforming LQWR D VWXGHQW VSDFH WR IXOĂ€OO PRUH Xavier students’ needs. Assistant vice president for auxiliary services Jude Kiah has been working closely with the GSC bookstore and others to create a plan for creating this new space. “We want the Gallagher Student Center to be a vibrant place, a gathering place for students. We want students to want to use it, and designing the space inside the building is important to that goal,â€? Kiah said. Talks about the creation of the new space started after the bookstore began to move to the All For One Shop at University Station. The planning committee is currently deciding what the various spaces should be used for DQG WU\LQJ WR Ă€QG WKH ULJKW PL[ RI DPHQLWLHV WR Ă€W WKH VWXGHQWV¡ needs. “The space will be a mix of certain things. It’ll be a mix of programming, retail, operations, some offices and common spaces. Coming to the right mix is really the key here,â€? Kiah said. “We get one bite of this apple, and making sure the mix is correct is very important.â€? The committee is also trying

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to assess and reevaluate available spaces. They are actively meeting WR Ă€QDOL]H WKH VWHSV RI EXGJHW FRQstruction and action. “There are a number of spaces in the building (GSC) that are up for grabs. That conversation will probably take place within the next

one or two weeks. We are still tryLQJ WR ÀJXUH RXW WKURXJK WKH HQWLUH building what spaces are what,� Kiah said. Expectations have to stay within the budget, but Kiah said the committee hopes to make changes that address what Xavier students

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Center for Veterans Affairs opens

BY TOM VON AHLEFELD Staff Photographer

The Xavier Center for Veterans Affairs hosted its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7 in Conaton Learning Commons. Located in CLC Room 529, the new office space not only serves as a place for military veterans to seek assistance navigating the higher education process but also provides a place to meet fellow veterans who help provide mutual support. The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by Xavier Center for Veterans Affairs Director, Michael Luallen, Assistant Director Christopher Klug, Xavier Provost Dr. Scott Chadwick and General Electric Aviation Chief Financial Officer Shane Wright.

Kiah said. “We are taking this very seriously. We absolutely want the project to be a success, to meet student needs and to continue to make Gallagher Student Center a destination space on campus,� he said.

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Bookstore space reallocated for students BY ERICA LAMPERT Staff Writer

Yes, the rumors are true. The Gallagher Student Center (GSC) bookstore space is transforming LQWR D VWXGHQW VSDFH WR IXOĂ€OO PRUH Xavier students’ needs. Assistant vice president for auxiliary services Jude Kiah has been working closely with the GSC bookstore and others to create a plan for creating this new space. “We want the Gallagher Student Center to be a vibrant place, a gathering place for students. We want students to want to use it, and designing the space inside the building is important to that goal,â€? Kiah said. Talks about the creation of the new space started after the bookstore began to move to the All For One Shop at University Station. The planning committee is currently deciding what the various spaces should be used for DQG WU\LQJ WR Ă€QG WKH ULJKW PL[ RI DPHQLWLHV WR Ă€W WKH VWXGHQWV¡ needs. “The space will be a mix of certain things. It’ll be a mix of programming, retail, operations, some offices and common spaces. Coming to the right mix is really the key here,â€? Kiah said. “We get one bite of this apple, and making sure the mix is correct is very important.â€? The committee is also trying

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to assess and reevaluate available spaces. They are actively meeting WR Ă€QDOL]H WKH VWHSV RI EXGJHW FRQstruction and action. “There are a number of spaces in the building (GSC) that are up for grabs. That conversation will probably take place within the next

one or two weeks. We are still tryLQJ WR ÀJXUH RXW WKURXJK WKH HQWLUH building what spaces are what,� Kiah said. Expectations have to stay within the budget, but Kiah said the committee hopes to make changes that address what Xavier students

want and need. “I’m excited about this opportuQLW\ :H ZDQW LW WR Ă€W VWXGHQWV¡ QHHGV DQG ZH ZDQW LW WR GULYH WUDIĂ€F LQWR the building. It is a beautiful building, and I personally want to see it used, and I want students to have it as a destination space on our campus,â€?

Center for Veterans Affairs opens

BY TOM VON AHLEFELD Staff Photographer

The Xavier Center for Veterans Affairs hosted its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7 in Conaton Learning Commons. Located in CLC Room 529, the new office space not only serves as a place for military veterans to seek assistance navigating the higher education process but also provides a place to meet fellow veterans who help provide mutual support. The ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted by Xavier Center for Veterans Affairs Director, Michael Luallen, Assistant Director Christopher Klug, Xavier Provost Dr. Scott Chadwick and General Electric Aviation Chief Financial Officer Shane Wright.

Kiah said. “We are taking this very seriously. We absolutely want the project to be a success, to meet student needs and to continue to make Gallagher Student Center a destination space on campus,� he said.

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Musketeers start down road to the Final Four BY PAUL FRITSCHNER

Staff Writer Exhibition basketball games at the collegiate level alleviate the pain college basketball fans have IHOW VLQFH WKH ÀQDO EX]]HU VRXQGHG in Indianapolis in April. After a long, drawn-out preseason of practicing, exhibitions break up the monotony and get the teams ready for regular-season action. The contests also give fans a ÀUVW ORRN DW WKHLU WHDPV DJDLQVW other schools, along with providing the coaches an opportunity to see what they need to tune up beIRUH WKH ÀUVW RQH WKDW FRXQWV The men’s basketball team only scheduled one exhibition game this year against Division II Northwood. You may remember the Timberwolves because they were also an exhibition opponent for the Musketeers last season. A decent crowd, along with a packed student section, was on hand to take in the game during Xavier’s Reunion Weekend. One question was answered before the tip-off when redshirt freshman Edmund Sumner got the start over sophomore Larry Austin Jr. There has been much discussion as to which of the two will

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Sumner, from Detroit, appeared in six games last season before being medically redshirted with a knee tendonitis.

become the primary ball handler WR ÀOO WKH VKRHV RI JUDGXDWHG VHnior Dee Davis. Throughout the game, the two

shared time, with Sumner show- points on just 5-9 shooting with LQJ KLV H[SORVLYHQHVV ZKLOH ÀQLVK- 6-7 free throws made. ing with 17 points in 16 minutes. Austin Jr. contributed 12 points +H ZDV HIÀFLHQW VFRULQJ WKRVH on 5-5 shooting while going 2-3 at

ership from the likes of senior captains James Farr and Remy Abell in addition to redshirt junior guard Myles Davis. Offensively, junior forward Jalen Reynolds and sophomore wing Trevon Blueitt will also be asked to carry a larger load. Both players showed promise last season to be dependable catalysts this season. While Reynolds demonstrated Ă DVKHV RI JUHDWQHVV ODVW VHDVRQ his emotions plagued his playing time in pivotal moments, translating into consistent foul trouble

at the most inopportune times. )URP KLV Ă€UVW JDPH %OXHLWW IRUHshadowed great scoring ability to come. However, as defenses taiORUHG WKHLU JDPHSODQV VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ to slow him down, he struggled to stay a step ahead of his opponents. This game should not be too great of a challenge for Xavier, who defeated Miami easily the last time the Redhawks were in Cintas Center two years ago. Last season, the Redhawks Ă€QLVKHG MXVW LQFOXGLQJ an underwhelming 8-10 in the much weaker Mid-American Conference. Xavier will hope to slow down senior Redhawk’s guard Eric Washington, the team’s leading scorer from last season. 7KH VHDVRQ¡V Ă€UVW PDUTXHH matchup will come just a few days later as the Missouri Tigers make WKHLU Ă€UVW WULS WR &LQFLQQDWL LQ UHcent history on Nov. 17. Despite unrest on its campus, Missouri will try to steal a home game from the Musketeers, who own one of the best home court win percentages in the country. Challenging Xavier the most will be junior guard Wes Clark. Clark is clearly the Tigers’ top overall returning player after averaging more than 10 points, three rebounds, three assists and nearly two steals per game in the 2014-15 season. If the defense proves better than it was in its exhibition against Northwood, Xavier should easily start the season 2-0 before going to Ann Arbor to play Michigan.

the line. “I don’t recall one time when I saw Edmund Sumner or Larry Austin walk the ball to the timeline,â€? radio play-by-play commentator Joe Sunderman said in a post-game interview. This was a reference to Dee Davis’s slower, calmer style of play from last season and how Sunderman sees it changing this year. Speaking of free throws, that was a sore spot for the Musketeers, as they missed 14 of their 47 free throws, good for only 70.2 percent. The game seemed to lack consistency as it dragged on due to the incredible amount of fouls called on both teams. There was a grand total of 69 fouls called, a combination of new rules that players are still adjusting to as well as the nature of this particular game. “I thought it was a choppy game,â€? said head coach Chris Mack in his post-game press conference. 7KH Ă€UVW JDPH RI WKH UHJXODU season is this Friday night at 7 p.m. in Cintas Center against a local rival, the Miami Redhawks. The Musketeers will face the Missouri Tigers at 7 p.m. at home on Nov. 17.

Looking ahead to Miami and Missouri Opinion: College football BY ADAM TORTELLI

Staff Writer Xavier men’s basketball will kick off the highly anticipated 2015-16 season this Friday night against the nearby Miami University Redhawks. The team will look to continue last season’s Sweet 16 success. The game will mark the debut of freshman forwards Makinde London (who redshirted last season) and Kaiser Gates. With the departures of Matt Stainbrook and Dee Davis, Xavier will hope to tap newfound lead-

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Clark (15), a top-100 recruit from Detroit, averaged 10.1 point per game last year.

officiating must improve BY ADAM PURVIS

Staff Writer It’s time for some football. This season of college football has been full of surprising upsets and wins including wins from Navy, Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Nebraska, causing plenty of people to speculate whether or not this has anything to do with WKH RIÀFLDWLQJ WKURXJKRXW WKHVH games. This season has been plagued by bad measurements and tough calls to make. This past weekend Michigan State was defeated by Nebraska by one point after a touchdown catch made by a receiver who had run RXW RI ERXQGV 7KH RIÀFLDOV KDG to replay this over and over again to determine whether he had been shoved out of bounds and ultimately decided that he had been shoved, an act that probably made Ohio State fans happy. Two weeks ago, the ACC susSHQGHG WKH RIÀFLDWLQJ WHDP GXUing the Miami-Duke game for two conference games. It was the last play of the game for Miami with a score of 24-27. After a squib kick down the middle, the Hurricanes proceeded to do eight laterals, at one point getting back to their 10yard line, and turning it around for the touchdown, giving Miami the victory at 30-27. After later review, the ACC determined that four mistakes were PDGH E\ WKH RIÀFLDOV VXFK DV D

down knee and an illegal block. Last month, the Big 12 issued an apology for a mismeasured Ă€UVW GRZQ GXULQJ 2NODKRPD¡V ZLQ over Kansas State. Funny enough, they incorrectly measured and, misspelled “accurracyâ€? in their ofĂ€FLDO VWDWHPHQW Just this weekend, a Pac-12 line judge was suspended for a game because he had ruled an inadvertent whistle on what looked like a drive-ending fourth down stop. This allowed Washington State to retry on fourth down, leading to an undeserved touchdown and a GHIHDW RI $UL]RQD 6WDWH Now, I am not trying to say that DOO RIĂ€FLDOV DUH EDG DW WKHLU MRE I have no doubt that with all the cheering and the giants who are running around that it is pretty easy to make a mistake. While the missed calls and bi]DUUH HQGLQJV KDYH PDGH IRU LQteresting football, it is something WKDW PXVW HQG 2IĂ€FLDOV QHHG WR be held accountable for their mistakes and conferences must willing to hand out real punishments to the worst offenders.

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Men’s soccer plays on Volleyball keeps killing it BY DONALD MENKE

Humm also served up two of the WHDP¡V Ă€YH DFHV Xavier also out-blocked Seton Hall 12-2, and Peterson led the team with four block assists. Brooke Betts and Alexis Newsome each had three block assists and one solo block. Bessler, in addition to her eight kills, led the team in digs with 11 and served two aces. Meredith Klare was not too far behind with 10 digs of her own. On Saturday, Xavier beat 9LOODQRYD LQ Ă€YH VHWV 20, 25-20, 23-25 and 15-10, to solidify a spot in the four-team Big East tournament in Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 27-28. 7KH Ă€UVW VHW ZDV FORVH ZLWK ties and three lead changes, but Villanova hung on for the 25-23 win. In the second set there were 10 ties, including one at 19-19. However, Xavier went on a 6-1 run to win the set. The third set was even closer Newswire photo by Adam Spegele than the second, featuring 15 ties, Junior forward Jalen Brown was a member of the Big East’s 2013 All-Rookie team and 2014 All-Tournament. the latest coming at 17-17, but PLQXWH 7KDW ZDV $QGULRW¡V Ă€UVW is the No. 1 seed in the Big East BY BRENDAN BURRIS once again Xavier went on a run Staff Writer goal of the season and one of 19 tournament, the Georgetown to win the set 25-20. As the Big East Conference shots registered to the Musketeers Hoyas. The Hoyas enter the game Xavier did not trail in the Tournament continues and the this game. 13-2-2 and have won their last fourth set until Villanova NCAA Tournament looms, the A strong game was played on 11 games, one being a 1-0 overwent ahead 23-22 and went men’s soccer team continues to both sides throughout the match, time victory against Xavier earlier on to win 25-23. play well and put together solid with DePaul’s attack continuing in the year at the Xavier Soccer ,Q WKH Ă€IWK VHW ;DYLHU results for the program. to push while the Musketeers de- Complex. OHG VWDUW WR Ă€QLVK WR ZLQ WKH The team, who went into the fense stayed stout. The winner of that matchup set and the match. conference tournament as the No. The turning point in the game ZLOO WKHQ KHDG WR WKH %LJ (DVW Ă€Four players, Peterson, 4 seed, hosted a strong DePaul took place in the 47th minute QDO ZKLFK IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH LQ 16, Kristen Massa, 12, %OXH 'HPRQV VTXDG WKDW Ă€QLVKHG ZKHQ VHQLRU PLGĂ€HOGHU $OH[ three years will take place at the Lauren Frilling, 11 and the season 4-4-1 in the Big East. 5LVGDOH Ă€QLVKHG D VWURQJ KHDGHU highest seed’s home stadium, as Agin, 11, each had more Very quickly into the game, the past DePaul’s keeper to make the opposed to a neutral site. than 10 kills. Betts also addMusketeers found themselves game 2-1. The winner of Xavier’s game ed nine kills. down, as DePaul’s Jalen Harvey The Musketeers were able to will play either Creighton or Humm and Estes once Ă€QLVKHG RQ D EUHDNDZD\ LQ WKH hang on for another 40 minutes to Providence. Musketeer and Friar again led the team in assists 14th minute. claim the victory. Senior goalkeep- victories would set up a rematch of with 29 and 28, respectively. The Musketeers settled in er Dallas Jaye, whose season stats last year’s Big East Championship Bessler and Klare again led much better as the half went on, place him as a top-10 goalkeeper game, which Providence won. the team in digs with 23 and when redshirt sophomore mid- in the country, was credited with The Musketeers game versus 15, respectively. Ă€HOGHU :DONHU $QGULRW VFRUHG RII one save in the game. Georgetown takes place at 2 p.m. Xavier returns to action Newswire photo by Thomas vonAhlefeld an attempted clearance in the 30th Now up for the Musketeers on Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. Agin spikes the ball back at Villanova on Nov. 7. on Nov. 13 at Creighton. Staff Writer The volleyball team continued its hot streak in conference play, downing Seton Hall three sets to none by scores of 25-17, 25-18 and 25-22 this past Friday. 7KH Ă€UVW VHW ZDV D FORVH RQH ZLWK HLJKW WLHV DQG Ă€YH OHDG changes. However, Xavier managed to pull away with a 12-4 run to close the set. The second set was not nearly as close, with Xavier jumping out to a 7-3 lead and winning the set by seven. The third set was the closest, even after Seton Hall got out to a 7-1 lead. Xavier made a 12-5 run to take a 13-12 advantage. With the score 15-15, Xavier went on a four point run to lead 19-15 and held on for the 25-22 win. Sophia Peterson led the team with 10 kills in the match. Makayla Agin, Abbey Bessler and Kristen Massa each had eight kills. Assisting them were McKena Estes with 22 assists and Mackenzi Humm, who recorded 12 assists.

Renovations coming to Cintas Center BY BRENT RAINES Sports Editor

With major changes coming to the fan experience at the Cintas Center, students can look forward to a larger student section. Xavier revealed the changes last week, which mostly revolved around more gathering areas and a revamped seating arrangement. The parts of the renovations that got the most attention were the addition of several new clubs within the arena, new luxury seats around the court and the Lookout, an overhanging section built over the student section. The renovations will be completed after the 2016-17 basketball season. However, the change that students will notice the most is the larger student section size. ´:H FDQ Ă€W DERXW VWXGHQWV right now, in the student section, anything above 700 and they have to go in the upper deck,â€? Xavier athletic director Greg Christopher said. “We think when this is done,

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The Lookout will seat almost 200 fans. Everyone in the section has access to a special hospitality with a buffet.

ZKLOH WKHUH¡V QR Ă€QDO PDQLIHVW \HW we believe we may be able to get up to 1000 right there in that same piece of pie.â€? Xavier plans to do this by removing the retractable, chair-back seats that currently populate the student section. “The driver in everything is replacing the retractables,â€? Christopher said. “After 15 years, those are just worn out. We thought, ‘If we make them bleachHU VW\OH ZH FDQ Ă€W PRUH LQ ¡¾ Christopher said that there were some initial discussions

about moving the location of the student section or the band. Xavier ultimately decided against it due to the success of the X-treme Fans. ´7KDW ZDV IURP WKH Ă€UVW PRment we sat in this room to talk through, we aren’t going to move the students,â€? Christopher said. “We’ve got a fantastic student section, (and) we are one of the few places that has not had any decrease in student attendance. Let’s not mess with success. In fact, is there a way to get more students there? So that was part of the

equation that led us to where we are.� The Lookout, according to Christopher, solved a dilemma that plagued the original designers of the building who felt that the open wall above the student section needed to be closed in. “It puts stands and seats on all four sides going around. Adding a couple hundred seats, right there with the students, is going to make an atmosphere at the end where the students add even greater energy.� Christopher said. “That’s going to add a dynamic that we

haven’t seen before. It’ll be fun, it’ll be different.â€? X-treme Fans President Sydney Schubert added that there will be more small changes that students will notice over the years, such as LPSURYHG ZL Ă€ WKDW ZLOO FRPH ZLWK the renovations. “I think that overall, the renovations in general are going to enhance the student experience in Cintas itself,â€? Schubert said. “Students and fans have something to look forward to every year when they come to Cintas.â€? While these renovations are just Phase II of a seven-year, $25 million project, Christopher noted that you are unlikely to notice any of the other changes. “Past this, it’s the stuff that LVQ¡W UHDO VH[\ ,W¡V WKH ZLĂ€ WKH new roof. The lights need to be changed, the HVAC is 15 years old,â€? Christopher said. “You’ll see new things, you’ll see changes, but they’re not stuff that people get really excited about.â€?

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An open letter to our elected officials

This past weekend, the Xavier University Delegation had an incredible experience participating in the Ignation Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ), a conference attended by more than 1,500 students, VWDII DQG DIÀOLDWHV RI -HVXLW KLJK VFKRROV FROOHJHV and universities from across the continental United States. IFTJ focused on engaging individuals in dialogue on social justice issues on which individuals need to take action on. During our trip, we had the opportunity to meet with members of Sen. Sherrod Brown’s staff in his :DVKLQJWRQ ' & RIÀFH In our meeting with Brown’s team we discussed important issues like environmental protection, immigration reform, the death penalty and compassionate foreign policy in Latin America. The issues DQG SROLFLHV WKDW ZHUH UHFRPPHQGHG UHà HFW WKH -HVXLW values that IFTJ and the delegation embody and also represent necessary steps we feel the United States should take in order to make our civic society a more equitable one. From here, we hope that Sherrod Brown follows the policy recommendations we discussed, but the delegation understands that the work does not end with one senator. Our message also goes to Sen. Portman, &RQJUHVVPDQ &KDERW DQG WKH KRVW RI ORFDO RIÀFLDOV that have the power to effect real change. Elected representatives, you have the opportunity to make the world a more safe and hospitable place. For our federal representatives, we hope you will continue to support the Obama Administration’s ef-

fort to support the Green Climate Fund. We implore federal lawmakers to address the lack of immigration reform in the current Congress and reject legislation that disrespects the dignity of individuals who make our communities strong. For local politicians, we hope you use your authority to properly regulate and inform the public about how communities at home can support federal and international efforts through compassionate takes on social justice issues. We need local regulators to challenge companies WKDW LPSURSHUO\ IUDFN LQ 2KLR :H QHHG VWDWH RIÀFLDOV that support a moratorium on the death penalty and use political rhetoric properly to include immigrants – documented and undocumented – in conversations that are essential to civic life in the Buckeye state. These recommendations are not easy but are possible to achieve if politics are put aside. You are our leaders. You have the opportunity to set a course for Ohio and the world that can turn the tide on issues important to individuals that will be power players in the near future. We will continue these conversations and move our communities toward embracing these stances. Know that you are our elected representatives and will be held accountable. We are a strong, mindful and crucial voting bloc in your constituency. Please keep our issues in mind when you serve us in Columbus, Washington and beyond. Humbly yours, The Xavier University IFTJ Delegation

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Advice from the editor Folks, pure joy comes when you just stop caring

0\ IHOORZ 0XVNHWHHUV \HVWHUGD\ , VLJQHG XS IRU P\ Ă€QDO VHPHVWHU RI FODVVHV DW ;DYLHU ,W RFFXUUHG WR PH that I do not have a lot of time left to share some of my wisdom with those around me. So with the time I still have to make a difference, I am going to. My challenge to you: Just stop caring. As a senior, my list of worries dwindles the closer I get to graduation. This sounds crazy to some people, but I have three reasons for why this happens. First, no one can plan the future. Students spend too much time micromanaging the future and forget to be a part of the present. Yes, it is important to worry about employment, housing and personal development, but do not skip out on the opportunities you have now to make yourself into a better person. Second, I am not a dummy and neither are you. I’m not trying to be mean, but you will encounter some idiots that will probably make you say, “How did you get this far in life?â€? Congress is a great example of that. My friends, you are intelligent people. Remember, if you had the mental fortitude to get into a university, WKHQ \RX ZLOO Ă€QG VXFFHVV LQ IXWXUH YHQWXUHV -XVW OHW WKH GHWDLOV QDWXUDOO\ come about. Last, we are naĂŻve. The reason why successes may not have come LV WKDW ZH DUH QRW UHDG\ IRU WKHP , DP D Ă€UP EHOLHYHU LQ WKH SKUDVH “Success comes to those who wait.â€? Be patient, have a drink or two and let your path reveal itself. If you disagree with me and want to express an opinion of your Jonathan S. Hogue is the Opinions own, please submit one. If you read this and said, “Wow! Jonathan has & Editorials Editor at the Newswire. some dynamite advice on life. I want to hear more!â€? Well, I think that’s He is a senior Philosophy, Politics and the swell to hear. Message the Newswire and tell us what advice you think Public major from Aurora, Ill. your peers should read in a future edition. Until next time, keep not caring and prosper.

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America, please think before you judge A different perspective on police brutality in South Carolina

A South Carolina 16-yearold student was slammed to the JURXQG E\ 2IĂ€FHU %HQ )LHOGV DIter she was asked to give up her phone several times by the teacher and administrators. When she reIXVHG )LHOGV ZDV FDOOHG WR KDQGOH the situation and remove the student from the classroom. This simple request resulted in a violent altercation. This altercation caught on video went viral and brought issues about police brutality to the forefront of the media attention. )ROORZLQJ WKH YLUDO K\SH SHRSOH were outraged by actions some argued were assault against the student in question. However, these individuals are missing several key points of the events that unfolded that GD\ DW 6SULQJ 9DOOH\ +LJK )LUVW there are several videos that later surfaced showing the girl punchLQJ 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV EHIRUH KH HYHU harmed her. It was only after her YLROHQW RXWEXUVW WKDW WKH RIĂ€FHU became violent himself. Because of this, individuals FDPH WR 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV¡V GHIHQVH

claiming that had the student folORZHG WKH WHDFKHU¡V RU 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV¡V RUGHUV WKH DUUHVW ZRXOG not have happened. )LHOGV¡V IHOORZ GHSXWLHV UHLQforced this idea in a later interview. They stated that resource RIĂ€FHUV VKRXOG QRW EH FDOOHG LQWR the classroom for disruptive behavior. They believe that it is not what WKH RIĂ€FHUV DUH DFWXDOO\ WKHUH IRU and they do not have the proper training to handle such situations. 7KHVH ´UHVRXUFH RIĂ€FHUVÂľ DUH IXOO WLPH SROLFH RIĂ€FHUV DQG WKH\ DUH trained to use force to put down an aggressor. Superintendents and principals over the years have increased the QXPEHU RI RIĂ€FHUV LQ VFKRROV to help keep order in cases like school shootings and drugs ofIHQVHV EXW KDYH RIĂ€FHUV¡ LQYROYHment in schools gone too far? 7KH Ă€UVW LVVXH ZLWK WKLV FDVH LV that the teachers and administration should have exhausted every option in order to deal with and defuse the situation. Then, if nothing worked, they should have

suspended her for disorderly con- with. duct. Since they had poor judgBecause of this, I do not bePHQW 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV ZDV FDOOHG LQ OLHYH KH VKRXOG KDYH EHHQ Ă€UHG +RZHYHU , UHDOL]H 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV¡V IRUFH ZDV XQQHFHVVDU\ “ While I believe he and I think should have been should have handled taken out ofhe Spring Valley and himself in a more required to receive training at the mature manner, the police academy. I feel the reason KH ZDV Ă€UHG LV PRVWO\ SROLWLFDO student is still at His actions have damaged fault. She assulted WKH GHSDUWPHQW¡V LPDJH LQ D WLPH when police brutality but is widely DQ RIĂ€FHU E\ by the public. It is not punching him. That scrutinized only police brutality also racial isis ultimately the sues that have captivated and enreason he had to use raged the public for a considerable of time. force to begin with.â€? amount , GR QRW EHOLHYH WKH VWXGHQW¡V color had anything to do with - Brittany Welch the issue, but I do not think it and did what he was trained to do. would be fair to ignore this fact 7KH VHFRQG LVVXH LV WKDW 2IĂ€FHU altogether. )LHOGV JRW Ă€UHG EHFDXVH KH XVHG White - on black - murder and ´H[FHVVLYH IRUFHÂľ RQ WKH VWXGHQW mistreatment sparked the uneasy While I believe he should have feeling and distrust citizens have handled himself in a more mature towards cops. manner, the student is still at fault. I say this because even though 6KH DVVDXOWHG DQ RIĂ€FHU E\ SXQFK- 2IĂ€FHU )LHOGV KDG D JRRG UHFRUG ing him. That is ultimately the rea- while he was with the department, son he had to use force to begin they let him go because he is now

a liability in the eyes of the public. The incident at Spring Valley High shows that situations like this can be prevented. It just takes pressure from communities to make the retraining of staff members within school districts a priority. But the police also need to think about how they are trainLQJ WKH RIĂ€FHUV WKH\ OHW SDWURO WKH streets and watch over schools, if they do not remove them altogether.

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The soap opera that is Cincinnati transit

+RZ LQDFWLRQ RQ WKH VWUHHWFDU GDPDJHV &LQFLQQDWL¡V LPDJH Cincinnati is bad at transit. Despite the grand proclamations of activists, our 3 mph, 1.6 - mile streetcar which has just begun test runs does not promise to eliminate the transit gap between Cincinnati and peer cities indicated by a new report by the regional chamber of commerce. No one will deny that public transit is a major facet of the PRGHUQ FLW\ ´0LOOHQLDOVÂľ GR QRW want to drive. Gas is expensive, emissions are undesirable and parking in any downtown area is an ordeal. While Cincinnati continued to disperse outward, this was a non-issue. When one chooses to live in a suburb, the consequent drive must be accepted as a necessary evil. But, as more and more development occurs downtown, in places like Over - the - Rhine DQG ´7KH %DQNV Âľ DQG DV \RXQJ professionals become less and OHVV Ă€[DWHG RQ WKH SLFNHW IHQFHV yards and copious reproduction which made suburbs appealing,

&LQFLQQDWL¡V ODFN RI WUDQVLW EHcomes increasingly glaring. So young people might be less inclined toward Cincinnati, with our paltry bus system, which, ZKLOH HIĂ€FLHQW UXQV RQO\ D OLPited set of routes. The recent study showed that, relative to 11 ´SHHU FLWLHVÂľ ZLWK VLPLODU JURZWK trajectories and job markets, Cincinnati was ranked seventh in terms of number of people with jobs accessible by transit (only 22.5 percent of jobs) and last in terms of number of jobs located in areas serviced by public transit at all. When put against these numbers, 1.6 miles of track looks PRUH OLNH D .LQJ¡V ,VODQG ULGH than a solution. Cincinnati needs a plan if it hopes to attract young people and along with them, new businesses. Our transit history may be a soap opera, but it is time to put that behind us. Stop-gaps and half measures only make Cincinnati look sillier and more backwards.

I cannot provide a solution – I have no experience restructuring public transit. But I do see areas

er frequency could avoid the mess that comes with construction of above -or below- ground railways. This would require an extensive PR agenda to catch public atten“Our transit history tion, but it is certainly the most manageable means of making may be a soap public transit feasible for opera, but it is time regular the masses. to put that behind Another option might be to develop a plan for light rail along us. Stop-gaps and the interstate from the suburbs half measures only to a couple of points downtown. make Cincinnati True, this does not make navigating within the city proper much look similar and but if successful, it would more backwards.� easier, provide a usable basis for more - Griff Bludworth localized rail development. ZKHUH ZH PLJKW ORRN )RU RQH LQ This is in stark contrast to the light of this report there has been current streetcar which seems a discussion that an overhauled bus paltry basis on which to build. In system might prove serviceable. fact, a light rail system from the Massive expansion, perhaps suburbs might provide the streeton a 10-year plan, to reach much car with practical use it currently more of the city with much great- appears to lack. Both of these would be huge projects, if they are to affect any kind of demonstrable change in the way Cincinnati residents

use transit now and in the future. However, they would give Cincinnatians a taste of what it is like not to be backwards and suggest to prospective newcomers that an urban lifestyle may yet be possible in Cincinnati.

Griff Bludworth is a senior Honors Bachelors of Arts, philosophy, Philosophy, Politics and the Public and theatre quadruple major from Cincinnati.

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'Spectre' falls short of expectations

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'A Christmas Carol' comes to town BY TAYLOR ROBERTS

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Arts&Entertainment

11 November 11, 2015

Wilson launches 'Rebel for Torrid'

BY ZENAB SAEED Staff Writer

Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson, best known for portraying the character Fat Amy LQ WKH Ă€OP ´3LWFK 3HUIHFW Âľ recently launched a new plus-size clothing line. Wilson teamed up with plussize clothing and design company Torrid for her 30-piece clothing OLQH ZKLFK ZDV RIĂ€FLDOO\ UHOHDVHG on Nov. 1 in stores. The collecWLRQ QDPHG ´5HEHO IRU 7RUULG Âľ LV also available for purchase online through the retailer’s website and IHDWXUHV SLHFHV WKDW UHĂ HFW WKH DFtress’s personal style. 7KLUW\ Ă€YH \HDU ROG :LOVRQ formally studied acting and graduated from the Australian Theatre IRU <RXQJ 3HRSOH 6KH IRXQG VXFcess and critical acclaim through KHU DFWLQJ FDUHHU LQ WKH 8 6 DIWHU KHU SHUIRUPDQFH LQ 3DXO )HLJ¡V FRPHG\ Ă€OP ´%ULGHVPDLGV Âľ Once in the spotlight, Wilson noticed a lack of attention for the plus-size fashion industry. ´,¡P FXUUHQWO\ OLNH D VL]H sometimes a 16 depending on KRZ JRRG ,¡YH EHHQ VR ,¡P NLQG of just a bit too big for most reguODU FORWKLQJ %XW ZKDW , IRXQG ZLWK a lot of plus-size clothing was that LW GLGQ¡W VHHP FRRO RU RQ WUHQG ,W was kind of like what your aunWLH ZRXOG ZHDU WR D ZHGGLQJ 6R LW ZDV D PLVVLRQ WR Ă€QG FORWKHV WKDW Ă€W DQG ZHUH ZHOO PDGHÂŤ LW GHĂ€-

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Wilson teamed up with Torrid to create a collection that embodies her personality. The slogan for Rebel's new fashion line is "Welcome to the Rebelution."

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Instagram filters reality for social media model

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O'Neill quit Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube and says social media has created a 'brainwashed generation.'

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November 11, 2015

Edited by: Hana Priscu priscuh@xavier.edu

CLASS

REGISTRATION Don’t forget to make a wish on 11/11!

BY EMILY BRENNAN

If Fine Arts aren’t your scene then that is pretty unfortunate since those are required credits for graduation. However, there are plenty of unique options out there that might suit your fancy. There are a ton of dance classes including tap, ballroom and modern dance (maybe you can hit that quan or be taught how to really dougie).

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7KH 6FKRRO RI $UWV DQG ,QQRYDWLRQ LV ÀQDOO\ XQGHUway here at Xavier, and it has an abundance of progressive classes to offer creative students. In MAKE 101 Introduction to Making, students are able to use technologies that allow digital fabrication, like 3D-printers. Digital fabrication tools allow companies to conduct rapid prototyping of new products, physical and digital. The students have recently worked on building a prototype prosthetic leg for a disabled golden retriever. If you are a hands-on person with a lot of ideas, check out the website for Arts and Innovation to explore some pretty neat options.

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Listen up crime show devotees, Our Universe: Forensic Studies will actually explain the intriguing work of crime scene investigators (from a physics standpoint). Physics sounds almost manageable when it’s included with techniques to ÀQG RXW KRZ D FULPH KDSSHQHG WKURXJK EDOOLVWLFV EORRG SDWWHUQ DQDO\VLV and skid marks. You would also learn the techniques needed for investiJDWLQJ FULPH VFHQHV VXFK DV ELWH PDUNV ÀQJHUSULQWV DQG ERG\ à XLGV ,I you just threw up in your mouth a little, that’s OK, the crime scene isn’t everyone’s scene.

With the stress of course registration looming over students’ heads, even the Blue Blob has been considering his options. Xavier offers so many interHVWLQJ FODVVHV WKDW PDNLQJ VHQVH RI LW DOO FDQ EH GLIšFXOW +RZHYHU XSRQ VLIWing through the course lists, he found some very unique options that should keep him interested and entertained all semester.

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