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Local sports writers weigh in on UC-Xavier memories DAVID WYSONG | SPORTS EDITOR
The University of Cincinnati and Xavier University have played each other in basketball every year since 1946, and within that time-period there have been many memorable moments. During these classic, heated matchups, local Cincinnati sports writers have been there in attendance watching and reporting. Bill Koch, Paul Daugherty, Michael Perry and Tom Groeschen have been a part of numerous shootouts and have
formed a number of memories. While there have been many close games between the two schools, Koch and Daugherty – who have both been covering the rivalry for over 30 years – think the best game they have seen happened in November 1996. Going into the game, UC was ranked No. 1 in the country, and Xavier was not ranked. However, the Musketeers came away with the win after guard Lenny Brown sunk a buzzer-beating shot to upset the Bearcats 71-69. Koch, author of “Inside
the Crosstown Shootout: Cincinnati vs. Xavier: The Rivalry That Captivates a City,” thinks that game was so memorable because of what happened in the matchup prior. “In January of 1996, UC won that game 99-90, and Danny Fortson scored 40 points and had 17 rebounds,” said Koch. “So Danny went from having that kind of game against Xavier to 10 months later he’s on the bench because he had fouled out, and he’s watching Lenny Brown throw that shot up there that knocked off the top-ranked team in the
country.” A couple of the most memorable moments with these teams on the same court, however, had nothing to do with the outcome of the game. On Jan. 19, 1994, No. 22 Xavier defeated No. 19 Cincinnati 82-76, and former UC head coach Bob Huggins refused to shake former Xavier coach Pete Gillen’s hand. “Huggins wouldn’t shake his hand, and Pete mouthed the words ‘f---ing cheater’ as Huggins walked away. That was a good game,” said Daugherty. In addition, during a
game on Dec. 8, 2011, the two teams took part in a brawl and the game ended 9.4 seconds early for everyone’s safety. “All these bad forces kind of gathered at one particular moment,” said Daugherty. “It was frightening. I was afraid something really bad would happen. I haven’t been afraid too much in my life at a sporting event, but that one [scared me].” Perry, who has been a beat writer for both teams, did not cover this game, but he was shocked when he watched Cincinnati’s Yancy Gates punch Xavier’s
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Kyle Washington (24) watches his teamate Jarron Cumberland (34) shoot free throws after being fouled in the second half of the SMU game at Fifth Third Arena, Thursday January 12, 2017.
UC will not alter campus gun policy after new law EMILY STOLTZ | CHIEF REPORTER JACOB FISCHER | CONTRIBUTOR JUSTIN REUTTER | NEWS EDITOR
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Jeffry Smith, a gun rights activists stands outside on McMicken Commons, Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
Although the Ohio Legislature passed HB 48, a bill allowing concealed carry on campus, it is unlikely the UC Board of Trustees will allow any change to current policy – no concealed weapons on UC’s campus. Members of the board are not “interested in raising the issue in any formal matter,” according to Vice President for Governmental Relations and University Communications Greg Vehr. Legislators put a permissive clause in the bill that allows the Board of Trustees to make the ultimate decision, said Vehr, adding he was appreciative for the clause because it allowed “people who know the campus and the area best to make the best decision.” Although the Board does not plan to respond to the bill, they will still discuss the matter and continue to encourage student feedback, according to Vehr. “It’s always important to us to know what our students are thinking,” he said. Some students believe that concealed carry weapons could increase campus safety. “I think it’s great that we are finally exploring other options to keep students safe,” said Matthew Brookins, a fourth-year political science student. Concealed carry could potentially be an asset in light of an emergency
on campus, according to Brookins. “I personally support allowing students and teachers with CCW to carry on campus, but I do concede that there are places where it should not be allowed,” he said. Others believe that weapons on campus would only add to students’ concerns about safety. Allowing concealed carry weapons on campus could make other students uncomfortable, according to Ellen Huggins, a thirdyear political science student. “It’s not exactly fair to make certain students feel safer on campus at the expense of other students’ sense of security,” she said. Jeffrey Smith, a UC alumnus and gun rights advocate, has spent numerous hours over the last three days standing in front of the Tangeman University Center with multiple firearms on his person, including a PS-90 carbine, in addition to two Glock handguns. This is to “raise awareness,” according to Smith. Smith’s actions prompted UC Public Safety to send out an e-mail Wednesday evening, addressing student concerns. “In the state of Ohio, open carry of a firearm is legally permitted in public spaces, pursuant to the United States and Ohio Constitutions. Ohio courts have consistently ruled that state universities are public spaces, however, open carry is not permitted
inside university buildings including classrooms,” said the e-mail from Director of Public Safety James Whalen. Smith was spotted being escorted from McMicken Hall early Wednesday afternoon by a UC Police Department officer. Brigette Schoenung, a graduate student, said she did not see Smith walk into McMicken, but that he was escorted by the officer back to the protest on Main Street. “(He) was walking out of the building,” said Schoenung, adding she did not know the details of how or why he was in McMicken. Student reaction to Smith varied. Some students are comfortable with it, as long as he has proper credentials. “As long as you’re certified and responsible with it, I’d trust him with it,” said Corey Konigsberger, a first-year computer science student. Some students feel unsafe with Smith on campus. Rachelanne Bulos, a fourth-year archaeology, anthropology and classical civilizations student, asked a UCPD officer to stand by him, as she felt unsafe walking by him. Their response was that they were “watching him” from up top. But the officer on duty had his back turned, according to Bulos. As of 3:30 p.m., another officer was watching him from a ramp to MckMicken Commons.
UC’s Win by Quitting program supports tobacco ban ZACHARY PERRIN | STAFF REPORTER
In August 2016, the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees voted to make UC campuses tobacco free as of March 1, 2017, but the students who use tobacco will still be here. UC’s Win by Quitting program aims to help community members quit smoking. The UC Barret Cancer Center hosts the program, which is free for students as well as all members of the UC community. “[The ban] comes from a good place; it’s just the university trying to make everyone healthier,” said Caroline Bekker, second-year electronic media student whose own smoking habit will be affected by the ban. “I would consider joining,” said Bekker. “Any type of support group that makes it easier is a good thing.” The program is designed to get patients to slow down on their tobacco use, rather than try to get them to quit cold turkey, and it provides medication to assist them with slowing down, according to Richard Simmons, second-year
business management student, who works for the Win by Quitting program. The program takes six sessions over the course of 12 weeks and involves an individualized approach to each specific smoker’s needs. “Our appointments are one on one from the very first appointment to the last appointment,” said Simmons. “At least for myself, I found out that a lot of people kind of shy away from the group thing. I get a lot of phone calls, and they ask ‘is it group?’ If I say yes, then they kind of don’t want to do it, but if it’s individual I found out that a lot of people would go.” Of the first 376 patients who completed one visit and responded to follow-up contact, 46 percent have quit smoking. For the 250 patients who completed at least three sessions, 54 percent of them quit. Win by Quitting utilizes behavior modification techniques as well as prescription medication to help smokers quit. In the first session, the physician reviews the smoker’s medical history to see if certain prescription
smoking cessation drugs are safe for the patient. The patient is then asked to report where they lie on a depression scale, a nicotine dependence scale and their history of quitting, or trying to quit, smoking. The program operates by helping smokers identify their reasons for quitting,
obstacles that may be in their way and then teaches the techniques to cope with their nicotine cravings. On “Quit Day,” the smoker is helped with the disposal of smoking paraphernalia and is prescribed medicine to help them quit according to their needs. Most participants are prescribed a nicotine patch
(NTP), sometimes along with the drug bupropion, which reduces craving and withdrawal symptoms. Another option is the drug Varenicline, which reduces cravings while also reducing smoking’s pleasurable effects. Since the program began in August 2004, it has had 1,550 people register, 981
patients have actually shown up for their first appointment and the total number of visits to the program’s sessions is 3,512. The program is not just for students. In fact, the average age of participants is 49.3 years old, with 38 percent of the patients being male and 62 percent of them being female.
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