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Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s live action movie brings back childhood memories

Football Pro day

Bearcats show off for recruiters

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Winners and Losers: Grad Schools US News and World Report 2018 JUSTIN REUTTER | NEWS EDITOR

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Troy Caupain receives standing ovation as he steps off home court for the last time after the win against Houston, March 2, 2017 at Fifth Third Arena.

Bearcats bow out in second round, conclude 2016-17 basketball season JASON SZELEST | STAFF REPORTER

The 2016-17 season is officially over for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team.

Following a 79-67 loss to the University of California at Los Angeles on Sunday night in Sacramento, the Bearcats will not be taking the floor for another game until November.

The Bearcats finished with an overall record of 30-6 this season, while finishing with a conference record of 16-2.

The 16-2 mark was good enough for the preseason favorites in the American Athletic Conference to finish second in the conference standings, just behind Southern Methodist University.

A few of the Bearcats’ marquee wins this season came at Iowa State University in a game that went to overtime, as well as a long-awaited victory over that team from Norwood, Xavier University.

“This is a great feeling, and I wish I was able to have more from my freshman year to now,” senior guard Troy Caupain said following the win over Cincinnati’s crosstown rival. “I’m not going to look back in the past. I’m going to enjoy this one because this one feels real good, especially with home court and being the last time at Fifth Third for both teams.”

Cronin was very pleased with the effort his players gave in that game, especially in the second half when fighting back from a deficit.

“You are not always going to be able to overcome a team making 15 threes, but I have to give my players some credit,” Cronin said.

“They did what they had to do to win the game in a lot of different ways. A lot of different guys made a lot of plays tonight.”

Another stat indicative of how consistent this team was resides in their lack of bad losses.

Of the six times the

Bearcats were defeated this season, only once was the victor a team that failed to make the NCAA Tournament.

Four of their six losses came against teams that received a No. 6 seed or higher in the big dance.

Despite all of this, the Bearcats failed to receive many accolades for the year they had.

Four players on a Bearcats team that was fourth in the nation in scoring defense additionally averaged double figures in scoring this year.

However, only senior guard Troy Caupain and junior forward Kyle Washington garnered any postseason status, as both made the conference’s second team.

Cronin was more concerned with how the team played as a whole, rather than what individual player was going to get the notoriety.

“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.”

Overall, despite failing to get out of the second round for the sixth time during their seven year NCAA Tournament run, Cronin was still proud of his players for the effort they put in this year.

“There is no shame in losing to UCLA in California,” Cronin said.

“A team with maybe the top pick in the draft and at least two other lock NBA players, [TJ] Leaf being a lottery pick as well. I’m proud of them. They had an unbelievable season.”

Cincinnati heads into next season with a lot of the same players, as they are only losing three seniors.

Due to renovations, the Bearcats will play the 2017-18 season at Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena.

The University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business moved up in the U.S. News and World Report 2018 rankings for graduate schools released last week, moving up 16 spots to No. 66 in the country for parttime MBA programs.

This is the largest rankings jump in a year of any part-time program, according to Director of Marketing at the Lindner College of Business Trent Hershenson.

“We are always proud to get validation from an external source from the U.S. News and World Report,” said Hershenson. “It reflects on the great work that our students and faculty do. It is a step on our quest to become one of the best business schools in the country.”

The business school is ranked No. 65 overall in the 2018 rankings, tying with a number of other schools.

Andrew Limberg, a third-year accounting student, said he was proud of his school.

“There’s some amazing programs at the business school,” said Limberg. “I definitely made the right choice.”

UC’s graduate education program also increased in ranking to No. 89 in the country, while Miami University ranked at No. 101.

While the nursing program dropped 10 spots from No. 28 to No. 38, it is still the best program in the region.

The law school dropped 10 spots to No. 72 in the country, but nearly 86 percent of UC law students pass the Ohio bar examination, which is higher than the overall Ohio bar passage rate of roughly 70 percent.

Of this number, 76 percent are of those sitting for their first Ohio exam.

UC’s master’s in engineering program was also ranked at No. 87 in

the country.

Perhaps most impressively, the UC College of Medicine ranked 40th for medical graduate schools among research-oriented institutions, and the College of Medicine’s pediatrics residency program was ranked the third best in the country by medical school deans and senior faculty, according to the report.

“We are very proud that the pediatrics program at the UC College of Medicine has received such outstanding rankings from U.S. News and has, for the last decade, been number three in the nation,” said Dean of the College of Medicine William Ball. “Our faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has served as the College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics for more than 90 years, and they provide our medical students with outstanding training in

pediatrics and all its subspecialties.”

Ball noted that the College of Medicine’s No. 40 ranking may not be as good as it could have been.

“Obviously, rankings are very subjective and are not a complete reflection of how good a medical college we are,” said Ball. “For example, the U.S. News ranking does not include the robust research funding that Cincinnati Children’s receives each year. That alone, if added to our research portfolio, would raise us in the rankings.”

Overall, Ball is proud of student progress.

“We also are on the forefront of medical education with our new bachelor’s program in medical sciences,” said Ball. “The success of the students in this program so far has been terrific, and we look forward to it continuing its growth.”

JEAN PLEITEZ | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

Carl H. Lindner Hall, Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Brent Gallaher to open new jazz club PATRICK SMITH | CONTRIBUTOR

Brent Gallaher simply lives and breathes jazz music. He plays three instruments – the saxophone, the flute and the clarinet – and he takes on various roles outside of his musicianship, working as a bandleader, a teacher and a composer.

Much of his current attention is dedicated toward local groups, boasting positions with both the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra and the Blue Wisp Big Band, with whom

he plays every Wednesday night.

It is his newest endeavor, however, that has the Cincinnati community abuzz: Caffè Vivace, which aims to function as both a coffeehouse and a jazz lounge. It is projected to open its doors this fall in the Trevarren Flats development, located at 975 E. McMillan St. Gallaher plans for the line between the two identities to be a thin one. Both hard and soft drinks will be served all day long, and the menu will feature a few

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The new jazz club, Caffe Vivace, will be opening in Trevarron Flats in Walnut Hills.

dishes.

Future visitors of Caffè Vivace will quickly find the musical aspect to be the focal point of this venture, which one would expect from a jazz musician turned entrepreneur.

There are already plans in the works for live music Monday through Saturday.

The latter part of the week will be dedicated to more seasoned musicians, but it will be earlier in the week that features an opportunity riper for the younger crowd.

Gallaher said that on one hand, he plans for Tuesday to feature a rotation between CCM/NKU student recitals, performances and high school performances.

On the other hand, though, Monday will be a “jam session” day, open to all comers. With this in mind, it may be time for some local students to move the concert from their bedrooms to a more populated venue, one graciously provided by Brett and Caffè Vivace.

Matt Russell, a secondyear secondary education student and musical hobbyist, is excited about this new development and the opportunities that come with it.

“For me, as an aspiring

musician, this will be an unbelievable chance for me to showcase my talents; and, as someone not very familiar with the jazz genre, I hope to be able to better acquaint myself with it and maybe even find a little inspiration for my own work in the process,” said Russell.

Many other local students probably share in his enthusiasm, especially considering the timing of these announcements with the recent release of the jazz-filled “La La Land,” a charming musical that will hopefully inspire more of the younger generation to revitalize the fading art that is jazz music.

Either way, the stage seems set for success for Gallaher and his hybrid business. Whether a coffeelover, a jazz-lover or both, Caffè Vivace seems to be a good preemptive fit.

Perhaps one of the former will lead a newfound love for the other. As for me, a musical hobbyist and avid coffee drinker myself, opening day cannot come too soon.

Here’s to hoping the notes are flat and the drinks are not, and that proves the compatibility of coffee, live music and all that jazz.

FBI testifies on matters of state in front of Congress Monday IAN LEBLANC | CONTRIBUTOR

On Monday, the United States House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a public meeting with FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers. The directors sat side by side and answered a barrage of questions for nearly five and a half hours.

The hearing was necessitated by several matters of public and political confusion. The three primary issues were the notion of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, the unsubstantiated allegation made by Donald Trump that Trump Tower had been wiretapped by former President Barack Obama and the ongoing investigation of Russia’s

attempts to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

The lengthy meeting was characterized by exhaustive questioning from the committee being met with steadfast resistance to respond by the directors on the basis of informational sensitivity.

Fortunately, some conclusions were made.

The NSA and FBI confidently conclude that there is no evidence to suggest a wiretap. Comey said the FBI has carefully examined the claims and has found no information to support them. He added that the president does not have the ability to order such a wiretap.

The notion that British spy agency GCHQ carried out the tap as a surrogate for Obama cropped up and was multilaterally dismissed as “ridiculous” by

Rogers, ranking member of the committee and the GCHQ. Rogers said that these allegations are damaging to the strong relationship between the United States and the U.K., but he believes that the fundamental bond is strong enough to endure this.

First-year aerospace engineering student Jessica Kropveld agrees that this is a diplomatic mistake, but it likely won’t damage the relationship “on the larger scale.”

The NSA and FBI both confidently conclude that Russia interfered with the U.S. election with the intent to damage Hillary Clinton and to bolster Donald Trump. The specifics and investigation methods surrounding this conclusion could not be disclosed by either agency. Comey was able to confirm, under

a special circumstances clause, that the FBI was investigating Russian interference with the past election. He also confirmed that this investigation included looking for any coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.

The frustration begins where both agencies’ information ended.

Comey added that there was a private briefing between the FBI and the leaders of Congress where the investigation was discussed in detail, but that the information could not be made public. He apologized, saying, among other considerations for privacy, “We just cannot do our work well or fairly if we start talking about it while we’re doing it.”

First-year computer science student James Harper responded that it

seemed blatantly obvious to investigate the ties between Trump and Russia, and he assumed it was already happening.

He summarized his takeaway, saying, “People don’t usually think about

the fact that we are what the rest of the free world looks at.” Harper added that we need to consider the huge impact we have on international government and consider our actions in that light.

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James Comey, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), testifies before a House Intelligence Committee hearing Monday, March 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

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2 / NEWS Clinical trial underway to test HIV prevention drug THURSDAY, MAR. 23, 2017

LAUREN STYCZYNSKI| CONTRIBUTOR

At the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, a new drug is undergoing stage three of the drug development process and is currently accepting volunteers for the clinical trial program.

This new drug, cabotegravir (CAB), is being tested for safety and efficacy, as the goal is to determine if it will work as well or better than the current FDA-approved preexposure prophlylaxis drug in high-risk areas, such as in the LGBTQ community, in which HIV is a known and still burdensome disease.

Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, the principal investigator of this clinical trial, and a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, hopes to be able to take an injectable drug that

would not have to be taken daily. “They are taking the steps to prevent unwanted HIV prevention without remembering to take a pill every day because people forget to take their pills. It needs to be effective and it works.”

The University of Cincinnati will be joining with many other research facilities worldwide, all with the ambition to analyze and study the effects of CAB in a study commenced by the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), a worldwide network that develops and tests safety and efficacy of the current and potential means of which to prevent the spread of HIV in both first-world and third-world areas.

“For UC Health, for the college, this is the first HIV prevention study ever, so

this gives us an opportunity to contribute to the city of Cincinnati and gives us access to future HIV studies to contribute to the public health of Cincinnati,” said Fichtenbaum.

The goal of this research is to understand whether CAB will safely and effectively protect those targeted, including men who have sex with men and transgender women who have sex with men, as this test will be an attempt to purely “normalize the LGBTQ community, regardless of any preconceived notions about to people and to only prevent the disease.”

CAB will be tested with use alongside daily oral doses of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/ emtricitabine, which is better known as Truvada.

Current side effects of

Truvada include abdominal pain, headaches and weight loss.

“We hope to complete the enrollment on time and hope to be able to educate a lot of people in the community about HIV prevention and bend the curve of the epidemic,” said Fichtenbaum. “We want the numbers to drop.”

Currently, researchers do not know if CAB actually works to protect from HIV exposure, which will be relayed to people in the trial, so the goal of the trial is to find the efficacy of injectable CAB. Currently known side effects of an injectable CAB are pain at the location of the injection, swelling and nodules.

Nearly 1.2 million Americans currently live with HIV, and 50,000 new infections occur every year,

according to CDC data.

The funding of this study comes from the Division of AIDS in the National Institute of Allergy and

Infectious Disease, and some collaborators include ViiV Healthcare and Gilead Sciences, which make CAB and Truvada, respectively.

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Cincinnati’s new Wi-Fi plan PARKER MALATESTA | NEWS EDITOR

JEAN PLEITEZ | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

Downtown Cincinnati view from Bellevue Park, Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2017.

Cincinnati took its first steps on Tuesday toward bringing affordable, quick Wi-Fi to the metropolitan area.

Councilman PG Sittenfeld and City Manager Harry Black gave a presentation about the proposal to the Cincinnati City Council’s Education and Entrepreneurship Committee. “The mission is to create useful, cost effective solutions that bridge the digital divide and open doors to future innovations benefiting residents and businesses,” Black said.

Sittenfeld said the project will begin downtown and in other dense urban areas, with plans to gradually expand out.

A solid infrastructure will result in internet access to improve work efficiency for public services like the police and other city agencies.

The council has requested statements of qualification from several companies that are intrigued in the mission.

Eventually, several companies will be asked to submit applications with their plans regarding infrastructure.

A nonprofit group called Smart Cincy, formed by

stakeholders in the tristate area, is a strong influencer in the project. They focus specifically in departments of connectivity, security, sustainability and transportation.

“The city desires to leverage its infrastructure and the public rightsof-way to establish a technologically neutral platform for new and innovative services that will continue to fuel the city’s economic growth. We want your help to lay the groundwork for a smartcity grid in Cincinnati that is useful, cost effective and opens doors to future innovations to benefit our citizens,” the Request for Qualifications states.

First-year fashion design student Emily Heckman likes the idea, but feels city council could be more proactive.

“It’s a good step forward, and I’m excited to see what comes out of the Smart Cincy initiative, but I’d rather see something that has a more direct positive impact on the people,” she said.

Per the Smart Cincy website, the first part of the project would lay a 3.6-mile-long network along the Cincinnati Bell Connector. The city could enter into one or several

public-private partnerships to make this happen.

The city is offering potential partner businesses low- to no-cost access to city infrastructure, including more than 12,000 poles, streetlights, traffic signals and other structures in the rights-of-way along the Connector route. It would “serve as the backbone for a network that courses through the City Center from the Banks to Findlay Market in Over-theRhine,” per the Request for Qualifications.

Fourth-year French student Sarah Lonn feels that the proposal is a step in the right direction.

“Nowadays, internet access is a basic necessity. I think citywide Wi-Fi is a great initiative and would make a huge positive impact in the lives of lower income Cincinnati residents,” she said.

Nearby Louisville is currently taking part in a similar innovation initiative, pushing their core beliefs that include continuous improvement in local government.

Their various projects include low-cost wireless smoke detectors, local air quality monitors and an open-access broadband network.

Rodney Williams joins UC Board of Trustees JACOB FISHER | STAFF REPORTER

There’s a fresh face on the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees. Rodney Williams, CEO and co-founder of

LISNR, was appointed to the board by Ohio Gov. John Kasich earlier this month.

Williams is the recipient of four college degrees from two universities.

An accomplished entrepreneur, he moved to Cincinnati over a decade ago to pursue his dream job.

The innovator spent the next four years working in brand management for Proctor & Gamble.

Ultimately, Williams decided to leave P&G in pursuit of a personal passion – building his own company.

“I don’t think you can be

an entrepreneur or chase a dream or actually do anything really productive until you believe in yourself,”Williams said in an interview with Canadian apparel brand Kit and Ace. “That’s the hardest part. Today, I’m only inspired by what I see in the mirror.”

Since the company’s founding, Williams has seen unparalleled success.

In 2013, he was named to Ad Age’s “40 Under 40” list. The list, per Ad Age’s website, constitutes a group of “bright young minds who are reinventing and reshaping marketing’s future.”

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“Williams possesses a unique combination of corporate experience and close connections to Cincinnati’s burgeoning start-up community,” said UC President Neville Pinto in a statement. “His accomplishments and experience in innovation and entrepreneurship as the co-founder and CEO of LISNR will be tremendous assets to guide our university.”

LISNR, a multi-milliondollar tech enterprise described by Forbes as “one of the most disruptive companies in mobile connectivity,” presents itself as a competitor to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The company pioneers ultrasonic technology that uses inaudible, high-frequency soundwaves to transmit data.

LISNR was named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” list for two consecutive years. With a valuation of over $39 million and an extensive index of high-profile customers, the company’s growth appears virtually unstoppable.

As a trustee, Williams intends to take a community-oriented approach, enabling himself to relate to students and amplify their voice through

his role at the university.

“I really want to get to know the students,” said Williams. “I want to sit in classes. I want to sit and have lunch. I’m hoping to bring a perspective as someone that can relate to a student, and then try to make that impact sell at the trustee level.”

Williams acknowledged that balancing his responsibilities as a CEO with his newfound duties as a university trustee will be a challenge, but he stressed his commitment to personal accessibility and transparency.

“I’m completely accessible,” said Williams.

“I want to hear from the students and the people that are invested in making Cincinnati a better place.”

Williams’ term is set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026.

Throughout his tenure, Williams plans to assume an active role on campus and within the community.

This Thursday, he will speak at an Introduction to Innovation course at the Lindner College of Business from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. He plans to remain on campus for roughly an hour after speaking, and he should be available to chat with any interested students or faculty members.

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LIFE & ARTS / 3 THURSDAY, MAR. 23, 2017

Advantages of off-campus housing ISABELLA JANSEN | ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

SHAE COMBS | PHOTO EDITOR

Off campus housing on Rohs Street. March 22. 2017.

For many students, the opportunity to finally move out of the university dorms or even their parents’ home into off-campus housing is an exciting one. Off-campus housing provides students with the prospect of cooking meals that do not include a microwave or Ramen. More importantly, this type of housing offers more space.

Luckily for all UC students, there are numerous off-campus housing options, ranging from apartments to houses.

Third-year operations management student Tyler Bellman has lived in houses and apartments within the Clifton area. While he prefers a house to an apartment, he emphasizes the importance of location.

“My advice on finding off-campus housing is to try and find an area closest to the restaurants, stores and bars because of the convenience and social aspect,” said Bellman. “Those locations are usually the closest to campus, which is nice if you are walking.”

Many apartments available for rent

are located in spots that Bellman described. Uptown Rental Properties have various locations around UC’s campus, and they provide students with safe and modern living spaces.

For Erika Ventura, a second-year exploratory student, safety was the most important thing when looking for off-campus housing.

“It was really important to my parents and me that the building was safe, so the indoor garage and locked entry was what really stood out to us,” said Ventura.

Some Uptown Rental properties provide their renters with features that are not usually guaranteed when you rent a house.

“There are study rooms on every floor, so I always have somewhere private and quiet to go and do my homework. There is also a party room on the main floor with TVs, couches, tables, music and games where I can take my friends,” said Ventura.

Some of these properties also provide fitness rooms, an appealing alternative to the crowded UC Rec Center. This off-campus choice offers students a dorm-like environment, while still allowing privacy and the

choice to make a home cooked meal if they wish.

There are many other apartment listings available that are very similar to those offered through Uptown Rental Properties, such as the Verge.

While apartments are appealing because of their safety, parking and modern construction, they are often more expensive and hard to swing when students are expected to pay without the help of a parent. This makes the second option of renting a house with friends more attainable.

Luckily for students, there are numerous streets around campus that are devoted to college students. Some of the more popular locations include side streets like Rohs and Wheeler streets and Flora and Stratford Avenue (old and new).

Houses provide students with the ability to have more roommates than in an apartment, making the cost of rent and utilities more manageable.

It also allows for more space than an apartment does.

No matter what you are looking for, either option provides students with off-campus housing that meets the needs of all students.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings back childhood memories ISABELLA JANSEN | ARTS & LIFE EDITOR

For many current college students, the mention of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” brings an immediate sense of nostalgia, tied with easier times and happy memories from our childhood. It makes the announcement of a real-life “Beauty and the Beast” all the more exciting.

Director Bill Condon’s adaptation of the Disney fairytale about a misunderstood beastly prince and a beautiful, young, captivating girl who falls in love has everything that fans fell in love with when the original was first released back in Nov. 1991.

Emma Watson, who plays the leading role of Belle, could not have been more suited for this character. She flawlessly

portrayed the intelligent, independent, brave and beautiful young woman who was far ahead of her time – a character that every little girl once idolized.

Watson’s performance paired with Dan Stevens’ portrayal of the Beast left no one questioning how a beautiful woman such as Belle could possibly fall in love with the Beast.

Stevens hit every important element of the Beast’s complex character.

When talking about this film, it is necessary to recognize the hilariously funny bro-mance between Luke Evans’ character Gaston, the narcissistic antagonist, and his loyal sidekick LeFou, played by Josh Gad. These two actors brought the characters to life on the big screen,

making for an even more memorable duo than that of the cartoon. The original dialogue paired with newer dialogue made the friendship all the more funny. Some may even argue this relationship is more entertaining than that of Belle and the Beast.

Apart from staying true to the characters, this adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” was packed full of songs we fell in love with as little kids. Right from the beginning, members of the audience were able to quietly sing along to the movie and dance in their seats. Although the vocals usually never come close to being as good as the original cartoon version, this was not the case. The adaptation also included three new songs that were just as memorable as the

original.

As for the plot, Condon kept it very similar to the original, only changing a few elements. He altered the profession of Belle’s father, Maurice, who is played by Kevin Kline. In this adaptation, we are able to see into the childhood of Belle and the Beast, which was absent from the original.

With very subtle changes, the remake of “Beauty and the Beast” is a movie that longtime fans can fall in love with all over again.

It’s a movie that young children can experience and fall in love with for the first time. It truly is a movie for all ages. It will have you believing in happily ever after and fairytales like you did before you went and grew up.

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4 / SPORTS THURSDAY, MAR. 23, 2017

Bearcats impress at UC Pro Day CLAUDE THOMPSON | STAFF REPORTER

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North Carolina’s Kennedy Meeks, top left, blocks a first-half shot by Texas Southern’s Zach Lofton (2) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. UNC advanced, 103-64.

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Kentucky Wildcats guard De’’Aaron Fox (0) goes to the basket against Wichita State in the second round of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Indianapolis, Ind.

The University of Cincinnati hosted its annual Pro Day for NFL scouts Wednesday at the Sheakley Athletics Center.

The event involved almost every senior player and subjects them to drills and tests not unlike those seen at the NFL Scouting Combine.

More than a few teams had representation at UC, including the hometown Cincinnati Bengals, as they helped administer tests, guide workouts and schedule visits with players after the workouts had concluded.

One such player garnering a lot of attention throughout the day was linebacker Eric Wilson.

Wilson, which some scouts said graded the best out of the whole team, ran an unofficial sub-4.5 40yard dash.

He was repeatedly referred to as the main standout of the day.

“I just want to thank God,”Wilson said. “I feel so blessed in so many ways. Not everybody watches every single game, and it’s good to come out here and show these scouts and the people watching what you can

[do] athletic-wise and on the field.”

Like so many seniors across the nation looking toward the NFL, Wilson has hired an agent.

James Krenis of Accel Sports Management had nothing but good things to say about Wilson, who was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

“First and foremost, his character,” Krenis said. “I don’t represent athletes that don’t have great character. That’s my first filter. From there, I look and see if he can play. He certainly can play, and I look for his mental commitment and his attitude towards the game. I think he’s got everything that’s required to be a 10-year player in the league.”

Running back Tion Green also signed an agent and has individual visits set up with a few teams in preparation of the draft in April.

“The Pro Day is a phenomenal day to showcase your talent, and what I’ve been training up to for the last three months,” Green said. “It was good to see all the guys and get back together for one last time and being with the Bearcats family, so I’m enjoying the process and accepted

everything. I’d love to come back one day and be a co-worker with some of these coaches. I love it here, and I had a great five years here.”

However, none had more to prove than quarterback Gunner Kiel.

The former leader of the team headed to Chicago in late December and began his training there with some quarterback specialists before the East-West Shrine Game.

Kiel was praised by scouts for looking accurate and having a strong arm and, while he has a long way to go, was considered someone who should be in a training camp somewhere in the NFL to see what he has.

“Always being in the gun, I never took a three-step or five-step drop,” Kiel said about his time in Chicago.

“My first step wasn’t explosive and I wasn’t getting much depth, but after working with them, they worked on my drops and I think it looks a lot better now and I know I still have a lot to work on, but it’s a good day today.”

The NFL Draft is April 27-29 in Philadelphia.

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Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) shoots over Michigan State Spartans guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) in the first half during a second round NCAA men’s basketball tournament game on Sunday

Who will advance to the Elite Eight DAVID WYSONG | SPORTS EDITOR ETHAN RUDD | STAFF REPORTER

The NCAA Tournament’s first weekend concluded on Sunday.

Now, the Sweet 16 round will be played today and tomorrow. Our sports experts David and Ethan picked who they think will be the winners of these eight games.

Gonzaga vs. West Virginia Ethan: Gonzaga Although Gonzaga has won over 30 games this season, they still aren’t a sexy pick in this year’s tournament. It would be foolish to count them out, though, because they’re one of the NCAA’s most balanced teams.

Gonzaga and West Virginia both have efficient offenses that rank among the best.

Both teams average around 80 points a game and 15 assists per game, but Gonzaga has the defensive advantage in this matchup. They’ve held opponents to 41.5 field goal shooting percentage, the lowest in the NCAA. Kentucky vs. UCLA David: Kentucky A common theme in recent tournaments is that the same few teams seem to find success, and Kentucky has had more recent success.

All the rave has been about UCLA’s freshman Lonzo Ball, but Kentucky has a talented freshman of their own: Malik Monk.

Monk is averaging nearly six more points per game than Ball and helped lead UK to a two-seed.

UCLA beat Kentucky earlier this season, but it is hard to beat the Wildcats twice.

Arizona vs. Xavier Ethan: Arizona Despite having an upand-down season marred by injuries, Xavier is still dancing in March.

I don’t think that will last much longer, though.

Xavier benefitted from favorable matchups earlier in the tournament, but there’s no hiding from Arizona.

Arizona has been consistent for longer stretches than Xavier, and Arizona’s offense has hit a groove lately, shooting a higher percentage through the tournament.

Baylor vs. South Carolina David: Baylor This game will be a battle.

Both squads are solid defensively, as both hold their opponents to under 65

points per game.

Baylor has an athletic squad and has found a plethora of success this season behind Johnathan Motley, who averages 17.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.

South Carolina has been a Cinderella team as they upset the two-seeded Duke, but their magic will run out.

Florida vs. Wisconsin Ethan: Florida Florida and Wisconsin are great contrasts.

Florida loves quick offense, and Wisconsin prefers to grind games out.

While Wisconsin’s offense may be dangerous enough to threaten the Gators, I don’t think the Badgers will be able to slow down Florida’s offense, which has been rolling recently.

And if the Gators can lock down the paint on defense, it may be game over for Wisconsin.

Oregon vs. Michigan David: Michigan Oregon had a chance to win it all, until they lost Chris Boucher – their dominant forward who averaged over two blocks per game.

Michigan has been magical since their plane crash on March 8.

Their run should continue.

Kansas vs. Purdue Ethan: Purdue Purdue has been almost sneakily good all season — they can space the floor and play physical, with forward Caleb Swanigan providing an imposing presence down low.

But Kansas looked indomitable against Michigan State in the previous round of the tournament.

Kansas has a roster full of players that can run the length of the court and attack the rim.

Guards Frank Mason and Josh Jackson have scored nearly half of Kansas’ points in the tournament, so they’ll have to stay hot.

If they can’t hit, this game could swing Purdue’s way — the Boilermakers have greater depth.

North Carolina vs. Butler David: North Carolina North Carolina is on their revenge tour.

They lost in the championship on a buzzer beater last year, and they are trying to get the opportunity to avenge that loss.

North Carolina has a ton of weapons, and their offense will be too much for Butler.

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Eric Wilson runs drills as NFL scouts watch, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Gardner Field.

Cincinnati should be in the Sweet 16 DAVID WYSONG | SPORTS EDITOR OPINION

The Cincinnati Bearcats lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they fell to UCLA 79-67 – and it wasn’t their fault.

Cincinnati had a special season. They won 30 games for only the second time in the history of their program, they made their seventh-straight NCAA Tournament and they proved to the world they are no longer just a

defensively strong team.

All of this seemed to go unnoticed by everyone outside of Cincinnati, especially those working on the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee.

The Bearcats were awarded a six-seed by the selection committee, after many bracketologists considered them to be a four- or five-seed all season.

Prior to the tournament, Cincinnati had a 29-5 record. A few teams had

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Troy Caupain walks off the court after UC’s win against Memphis, February 23, 2017 at Fifth Third Arena.

comparable records, including Arizona (30-4), Kentucky (29-5), UCLA (294) and Kansas (28-4).

Of those teams, only one was lower than a two-seed and that was UCLA, which was awarded a three.

29 wins prior to the tournament, and 30 in total, should have been enough to give Cincinnati a seed close to equal value with these teams.

The only other team in Cincinnati history to reach 30 wins or more was the 2001-02 team that had 31.

They were given a oneseed.

The argument for the lack of respect given to UC is that they are in a weaker conference compared to what they were in during 2001-02 and compared to the other teams listed above.

When comparing the strength of conferences between this season and 2001-02, this argument is weak.

Cincinnati was in Conference USA in 200102. Out of the 14 schools in the conference that year, there were only three teams that had 20 wins or more.

This season, UC is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Out of the 11 schools in the AAC, four teams had 20 wins or more.

The argument that Arizona, Kentucky, UCLA and Kansas are all in stronger conferences does, in fact, have a leg to stand on as they are all in a Power Five conference.

Cincinnati made up for this, however, by their out of conference schedule.

Throughout the year,

Cincinnati beat Iowa State, which won the Big 12 Conference Tournament, and UC defeated their crosstown rival Xavier, which is in the Sweet 16.

The Bearcats built a competitive schedule and succeeded, showing everyone they were a legitimate contender.

The selection committee did not only give the Bearcats the raw end of the deal in terms of the seeding.

The location of Cincinnati’s tournament games also played a factor in their early exit.

UC had to travel to Sacramento, a 1,975-mile hike.

Out of the three other six-seeds in the field – Creighton, SMU and Maryland – Cincinnati was the only team that had to travel three time zones.

In addition, tournament games are supposed to be in a neutral location for both teams.

Well, UCLA pretty much got a home game against the Bearcats on Sunday.

The game was played at the Golden 1 Center, only 380 miles from UCLA’s campus, meaning they had a majority of the crowd in their favor.

I have said it before, and I’ll say it again – this Cincinnati team was special. They had the offensive and defensive fire power to be one of the best teams in the nation.

The Bearcats should be in the Sweet 16 and possibly the Elite Eight, but because of the selection committee, we will never know how good this team was.

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Democratic Party’s outreach needs change RYAN HOLBROOK | STAFF REPORTER

Democrats have an outreach problem, and it is not getting any better.

Since last year’s upset in the election, and even before then, the Democratic Party has failed spectacularly in crafting a message and platform that will win them votes and control of governments across America.

The heated primary battle between Sec. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders showcased different visions of how the Democrats should be relaying their ideas to the people.

One side argued for a gradual increase in the government’s role for helping the working class, while the other advocated for grand change and a shakeup of the status quo.

In the general election, the story was again the status quo vs. a shakeup – only this time the shakeup candidate was to Clinton’s right instead of her left.

As we saw in the Democratic primary, Clinton was not so adept at handling an upstart antiestablishment candidate, and that weakness carried on into the race against Donald Trump.

The Clinton campaign was blindsided on Election Day when once-solidly Democratic states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania fell into Republican hands – not only taking the Democrats’ dreams of retaining the presidency, but also their dream of taking control of the Senate.

The Democratic Party fell apart before our eyes, losing elections on every level across the country and giving Republicans near-complete control of every facet of government in the nation.

Many factors have been blamed for Clinton’s loss, from the Russians to

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racist whites to the FBI, but it ultimately came down to the messages, or lack of messages, that the Democrats gave Americans.

The Clinton campaign ran ads featuring children looking appalled at Trump’s language, while Trump’s campaign was running on a platform of anti-elitism and the effects of controversial trade deals like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Would you be more attracted to a candidate speaking about things that have impacted your family or a candidate who calls the other a pottymouth and his supporters “deplorables?”

This isn’t to say Donald Trump’s demeanor and actions aren’t worthy of criticism.

He is wholly unqualified to be president, and his comments and actions are a negative for this country.

But, it is time to face the

fact that most voters don’t wake up and look to be disturbed by bad language on the campaign trail or want to know the details of a tax return.

Since the election, Democrats haven’t changed course with their less-thanstellar rhetoric.

While Trump’s budget threatens to slash the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food programs for the elderly and education, Democrats seem mostly content going on television to claim unproven conspiracies involving Russia.

As Republicans are rallying to repeal Obamacare and replace it with the American Healthcare Act, a disastrous bill that would leave many unable to afford coverage, Democrats and liberal-heavy media are looking for every possible way to undermine Trump by using his unreleased taxes against him.

On March 14, Rachel

Maddow of MSNBC tweeted that she had Trump’s taxes and would reveal the contents on her show.

During record-breaking ratings, Maddow led the audience through nearly a half hour of detective-like deduction and speculation and shady connections only to finally reveal that Trump paid over $30 million in taxes over a decade ago.

Hardly worth the build-up or anxiety.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, on the other hand, spent the week in West Virginia, speaking with Trump voters in a town hall setting.

Moderated by Chris Hayes, a colleague of Maddow’s at MSNBC, the town hall revealed GOP supporters’ attitudes towards healthcare and how Obamacare has impacted them.

By the end of the night, Sanders had Republican Trump voters cheering for universal healthcare.

One retired miner said,

“And it’s – I think it’s kind of ironic that a senator from the northeast takes care of my benefits better than someone like Mitch McConnell.”

This is not an endorsement of Bernie Sanders or any political ideas over others.

The Democrats should take a hard look at how

they connect with voters and what kind of messages will help them win elections to help everyday Americans.

Do voters care more about their economic situation or about the president’s tax forms and Russia?

That’s what Democrats should be asking themselves.

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