March 9, 2017

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Bearcats prepare for the AAC tournament

THE NEWS RECORD / UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI THURSDAY, MAR. 9, 2017

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Zero Bearcat players named to all-conference first team JASON SZELEST | STAFF REPORTER

The 2016-17 list for firstteam all-conference honors in the American Athletic Conference was revealed yesterday, and there was a lack of Bearcat presence on it. Despite finishing 27-4 with a conference record of 16-2, the Bearcats failed to have a single player stand out enough to make the cut. Of the five who garnered first-team honors, four were the top scorers in the conference this season. Those were University of Houston’s Rob Gray Jr. and Damyean Dotson, Southern Methodist University’s Semi Ojeleye and the University of Memphis’ Dedric Lawson. University of Connecticut’s Jalen Adams

was the only player not to qualify as one of the statistically best scorers in the conference who earned first-team honors. The selection decision, made by the coaches, to base their best players solely on pure point production did not fare well for a University of Cincinnati team that spread the wealth with four players averaging doublefigures. It also seemed to give no value to defense, where the players on the court for UC worked together to lead their team to the fourthlowest opponent scoring average in the country. Also of note is that barring a surprise conference tournament champion, only one player on that list, Ojeleye,

provided enough of a boost to his team to lead them to an NCAA tournament appearance. UC head coach Mick Cronin seemed more concerned about his team’s performance than personal accolades given to his players. “I think people just go down and look at the leading scorers,” Cronin said. “We don’t talk about awards. We don’t really talk about winning. We just talk about trying to get better and playing well, and then you will get what you deserve.” Senior point guard Troy Caupain, who was named preseason co-player of the year, and junior forward Kyle Washington were both named to the allconference second team.

Freshman guard Jarron Cumberland was named to the all-rookie team. Missing from all lists were sophomore guard Jacob Evans, who led the team in scoring, and junior forward Gary Clark, who was a unanimous first-team preseason all-conference selection. Despite scoring the same number of points per game while increasing his field goal percentage from last season when he was a second-team all-conference selection, Clark was not disappointed by the lack of inclusion. “It’s always a great accolade to have, but at the end of the day all that matters as a team is getting W’s and winning championships,” Clark said. “I am happy for the guys

that made it.” While the players and coaches took the high road, the fans were not so kind to the committee that saw fit to leave UC’s players out. “That is bulls---,” said fourth-year business management student Brendan Wambaugh. “Second best team in the conference, undefeated at home, and we still got shafted. Gary, Troy, Jacob and Kyle all could have been first-team, and nobody would have questioned it. The American made a mistake leaving all UC players off the first team.” With the AAC tournament opening on Thursday, the conference’s selected best players will get one more shot to do what many of them failed to do during

the regular season – lead their team to a victory over Cincinnati. Cincinnati begins their tournament against the winner of the University of Tulsa and Tulane University matchup on Friday at 7 p.m. in Hartford, Connecticut.

JEAN PLEITEZ | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

UC point guard Troy Caupain (10) drives down the court while being guarded, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Fifth Third Arena.

BKLYN BOIHOOD visits UC

Group strives to end damaging masculinity in America SAMANTHA HALL | SENIOR REPORTER

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Medical amnesty JUSTIN REUTTER | NEWS EDITOR

In the wake of a Miami University student’s death by alcohol poisoning, two of the University of Cincinnati Student Government slates are pushing for Good Samaritan policies. On Jan. 20, Erica Buschick, an 18-yearold freshman at Miami University, was found dead by her roommate after a night of heavy drinking. Buschick had a bloodalcohol level of 0.347, more than four times the Ohio legal limit, at the time of her death. The presidential slates of Bashir Emlemdi and Kevin Leugers both believe that a medical amnesty program for alcohol could prevent tragedies such as this from happening at UC. Medical amnesty is the concept that if a UC student is dangerously intoxicated and in need of medical aid, they could access it without the risk of legal charges or academic sanctions for either themselves or the person who calls. Currently, the university shall implement and enforce the laws of the state of Ohio as stated in the Ohio Revised Code, according to the university’s official alcohol policy, and individuals who are found in violation will face academic sanctions and possible prosecution under the Ohio law. However, there is some degree of medical amnesty for alcohol on a discretionary basis for students, said Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards Aneisha Mitchell. “Our policy under our student code of conduct is really limited to students who are experiencing sexual misconduct or a violent crime…it is on a

case-by case basis when we allow a student to qualify for amnesty,” Mitchell said. SG At-large Senator and vice presidential candidate Nicole Price thinks this is not enough. “Students drink,” said Price. “You don’t need statistics to know that students drink. At many universities across the country, like Miami, we’ve seen students do what they think is the right thing. You take them home, let them rest a bit, and sometimes, unfortunately, they don’t wake up in the morning. And that breaks my heart.” UC has most likely had, or will have in the future, students who don’t come home or don’t wake up the next day, said Price. Price believes that there should be no minimum requirements to qualify for aid. Some students are concerned that while medical amnesty could help keep students safe, the policy might enable the behavior. “It could be a good thing, but It might encourage students to drink more,” said Andrew Limberg, a third-year accounting student. Mitchell disputes this assertion. “I want for our students to be safe and feel empowered to get help for them and their peers,” said Mitchell. “I understand that concern, but I have yet to see the policy abused – here or anywhere else I’ve worked.” “I think that having [medical amnesty] on our campus would be really beneficial just so that students have that reassurance that they are allowed to call for medical services to get the help they need,” said Deshae Nelson, a fourth-year communications student.

A Brooklyn-originated group strives to eliminate violent masculinity across the country and the University of Cincinnati. Coming straight out of Brooklyn, the group “BKLYN BOIHOOD” arrived at UC Tuesday evening to spread the elimination of violent masculinity. In the fifth floor of Teachers’ College, four involved members and founders gave a workshop titled “Un/Doing Masculinity” during their tour, which was free for students and community members who have questions or are looking for a welcoming environment. Founded more than six years ago by five still-standing members, the collective holds a set of individual and intentional goals, the biggest of which includes creating a space for queer, trans, black and brown youth. “The point is just making ourselves, our identities and complexities visible,” said Ryann Holmes, a founding member of BKLYN BOIHOOD. Other members who joined the evening for the workshop include

Chino Harelin, Van Baily and Morgan Mann Willis. The collective touched on the topics of sexual and domestic violence during their introduction. The guest speakers brought attendees to the floor to display a demonstration of these violent acts by requesting participants to create their own scene of what dangerous masculinity looks like. While the group tours to spread their message, their headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, is where the real action occurs. Throughout the year, parties are hosted, inviting all queer, trans people of color (QTPOC) to join in on a night of hectic fun in their own community. BKLYN BOIHOOD also has a social media presence that is most recognized on Tumblr. Outside of social gatherings, another way that the group has largely created change for their fellow QTPOC is in their yearly calendars that highlight the fashion, beauty and fun of their community, which is not commonly represented in mainstream media. Throughout the existence of the

group, questions have been raised of the safety of their parties. In order to eliminate any possible violence or unsafe party-goers, the collective established their own set of policies, guidelines and safety training in order to create the best environment for femmes and those who lack stereotypical masculinity. As the night came to a close, attendees heard readings from BKLYN BOIHOOD’s published anthology, “Outside the XY.” Members shared personal experiences and trauma endured during their time with a lack of representation and understanding, and they also brought audience members to share in the safe space too. In regards to BKLYN BOIHOOD’s impact at UC, fourth-year early childhood education student Amna Fazlani stated that it was important to make “queer, trans people of color visible, and centering people of color at UC.” Fazlani is a member of the LGBTQ community and hopes for the future presence for people of color at UC to grow.

JEAN PLEITEZ | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

bklyn boihood members speak and interact with those attending a workshop, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Teachers College room 533.

New Kroger Corryville location opens doors today after 18 months EMILY STOLTZ | CHIEF REPORTER

The new Kroger location in Corryville will open its doors to the community on Thursday, March 9, nearly a year and a half after the old store was demolished. The old store had a lessthan-favorable reputation, and some students say they avoided going all together. “It was just kind of outdated, and I really didn’t like going there if I didn’t have to,” said Brooke Schottenstein, a fourthyear psychology student. “I always felt like the layout was a little weird, and there

weren’t a lot of options.” According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the new store, boasting 69,000 square feet of floor space, offers a drive-through pharmacy, The Little Clinic, a natural foods selection, a bistro and seating area, a Starbucks and a beer tap station. The store’s downstairs bistro and seating area were designed by University of Cincinnati DAAP students. Emma Keifer, a fourthyear communications student, said she is more than pleased with the store’s new layout and

features. “I love that it’s two stories. I think it adds some cool flare to the traditional grocery store. And I live right down the street, so it’s going to be super convenient to just walk there,” she said. The opening of the new store marks a new era of grocery shopping in an urban environment, a concept that revolves around convenience and plenty of amenities. Kroger’s newest location will even include ClickList, a service that allows shoppers to buy items

online and simply pick them up at the store when ready. Many large grocery store chains like Kroger are learning to cater to millennials, who have led a trend toward local and craft food and beverage. Kroger’s new design, although smaller than most of the company’s marketplaces, offers the best of both worlds – convenience paired with seemingly endless options. The goal of these new grocery store designs, referred to as urban grocery stores, is to provide

as many options and amenities as possible in as little space as possible, according to NPR. These urban grocery stores serve as a focal point of the community, according to Schottenstein. “I think the new Kroger will add a lot to the area, and it will bring a lot of people here that wouldn’t normally come to the area,” she said. The store’s reopening adds to the rebirth of Short Vine. Over the past few years, Cincinnati residents have witnessed a number of new additions, including large apartment

complexes and a number of restaurants and bars. The addition of more options for living, eating and drinking, coupled with the neighborhood’s existing customary favorites, sheds a new light on one of Cincinnati’s most vibrant spaces. “It’s really cool to see the area come up like this. I’ve loved living over here for the past few years, and it’s getting better every year it seems like,” said Keifer.

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