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Ordinance establishes penalties for employers who withold pay CAROLINE CORY | CHIEF REPORTER

Cincinnati became the first city in the state to address wage theft Wednesday when City Council passed the Wage Enforcement Ordinance (WEO), banning contractors from withholding money from low-wage workers.

The vote passed unanimously out of the Budget and Finance Committee then passed City Council with a 7-2 vote.

The council’s two Republican members Charlie Wilburn and Amy Murray voted in opposition.

Wage theft is committed when employers illegally withhold pay or tips, not providing overtime pay or underpaying their employees. It most often affects

workers employed in the service or construction fields.

UC law students Priya Walia and Josh Homer assisted in the beginning stages of the wage theft ordinance.

Walia, who is a third-year student at the College of Law, researched while working for CIWC last spring semester, which led her to study ordinances of other cities, including Seattle.

“I investigated and figured out how that ordinance was working and called around to find out some of the flaws in the ordinance,”Walia said. “Then, I drafted an ordinance for Brennan [Grayson] to give to the city of Cincinnati and I also attached a memo.”

Walia said the memorandum she attached

ended up becoming the framework for WEO as it stands.

“The memo had my suggestions that we need to do self-reporting when a person was filling out a business license, where they would have to prove that they would have to prove that they had not committed wage theft, then the investigation would be up to the city of Cincinnati,”Walia said.

Brennan Grayson, director of Cincinnati Interfaith Workers’ Center (CIWC) — a nonprofit organization catering to the needs of low-wage and immigrant workers through education, organization, advocacy and mobilization, according to their official website — helped create the ordinance. Grayson said there are cases of wage theft occurring at construction jobs

near the University of Cincinnati main campus.

Grayson cites a number of different cases, including the construction of USquare at the Loop which is considered a large scale wage theft since the workers were being paid at a daily rate and not given any additional overtime pay.

“Another more recent example was at the fraternity house for Theta at UC, where there were numerous workers who went unpaid,” Grayson said. “The workers there filed liens and got back pay for some of the workers but, for many of the workers at the frat house, they still haven’t been paid.”

In 2009, a Rumpke Recycling facility in Cincinnati employed sorters through a temporary agency, Grayson said. The sorters were paid below the minimum wage due to the contractor’s decision to deduct money from their wages in order to enhance safety equipment, which violates wage and safety standards.

If the WEO is violated, the consequences vary depending on severity and include termination of contract, being required to pay back any money received from tax abatement or loans, or becoming debarred from the city of Cincinnati such as city contractors who participated in wage theft.

The wage theft prohibition was based mainly on conversations with individuals who had experienced wage theft firsthand, according to councilperson David Mann, who helped write the ordinance.

“This was initiated and drafted because we had a lot of conversations with folks who had been victims of wage theft,” Mann said. “It seems like an appropriate city initiative, so I’m very pleased with it.”

Primarily serving as a resource and education center for workers’ rights, CIWC also provides a hotline number for those who need more information regarding workplace guidelines.

However, construction workers are not the only ones at risk; UC students can also fall victim to wage theft, according to Mann.

“If a student is employed by a contractor of the city, and there are any problems with not being paid overtime when they are supposed to be paid overtime, or students are being misclassified as subcontractors or independent contractors and therefore not receiving benefits, this is another avenue for a redress,” Mann said.

With the WEO passing, low-wage workers have increased rights, as well as an expansion for their legal entitlements, Grayson said.

“The passing of this ordinance is going to expand and encourage employers to do the right thing and change the culture,” Grayson said.

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UC vs. USF game, Thursday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena.

Memphis ends

UC’s winning streak KYLE MARTIN | STAFF REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team fell to the University of Memphis Tigers 63-59 Saturday in Memphis.

The Bearcats started the game missing their first five shots, held scoreless for nearly four minutes until junior guard Troy Caupain hit a three-pointer.

The game went back and forth for the next few minutes, until Memphis went on an 8-0 run to extend their lead to 21-9, forcing the Bearcts to take a timeout.

Coming out of the timeout the game began to even as the teams traded blows and the Bearcats continued to trail.

Memphis closed out the first half on another run, outscoring the Bearcats 14-6 in the final seven minutes, taking a 39-24 lead into halftime.

Shooting struggles were a trend throughout the first half for both teams, as the Bearcats shot 8-of-26 from the field and 2-of-5 from 3-point range and Memphis shot 14-of-36 and 3-of-9 from three.

Down 15 points, the Bearcats started their climb back into the game early in the second half, going on an 8-0 run. UC brought themselves within 7 points, forcing Memphis to call a timeout only three minutes into the half.

The game was a tug of war over the next seven minutes as both teams fought for every basket keeping the game at a steady 10-point difference.

With seven minutes remaining, the Bearcats started to regain momentum as they cut their deficit to 3 points before a TV time out.

The energy in Memphis picked up, as the teams battled towards a tight finish in a game that was a toss-up.

The Bearcats trailed by 4 points as they approached the final minutes of the game. Troy Caupain made a layup and

Safety alert after Super Bowl Sunday College students are advised to stay safe following Super Bowl Sunday in response to increased sexual violence that can follow the game.

The Cincinnati Task Force to Reduce Campus and GenderBased Violence is alerting Cincinnati college campuses of the increased sexual assault complaints.

In the three days following Super Bowl Sunday, there is a nearly 50 percent rise in calls to law enforcement involving sexual violence, according to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). More than eight out of 10 of those calls are related to suspected drug-facilitated sexual assault.

“Instead of a nearly 50 percent increase in calls for service for sexual violence, let’s transform that number of victimization to zero,” said Kristin Smith Shrimplin, president & CEO of Women Helping Women and Task Force Co-Chair, in the task force alert.

“And while we celebrate the champions on the football field, let’s challenge ourselves and our caring community to become true champions for prevention and have the courage to speak out against gender-based violence.”

Exiger chosen for UCPD review Exiger, a criminal justice integrity assurance firm, has been selected by the University of Cincinnati

to conduct a review of the UC Police Department’s procedures and policies, according to UC Public Safety.

Selection for a thorough review began following the July 19, 2015, shooting of Samuel DuBose by former UCPD officer Ray Tensing.

A 12-member team led by Jeff Schlanger, former deputy primary monitor for the Los Angeles Police Department consent decree, will be conducting the review. Robin Engel, vice president of UC Safety and Reform, will be overseeing the operation with consultation from the UC Community Advisory Council.

The Exiger team is tasked with the following: ~Conducting an audit to understand the challenges UCPD faces ~Developing a strategy to solve identified issues ~Recommend new policies and procedures ~Map out future changes to ensure sustainability over time Wellness Center offers free HIV testing There will be free HIV testing at TUC400C from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Results will be confidential and available within 20 minutes, with the testing being conducted by the Student Wellness Center.

The World Health Organization said there were approximately 36.9 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2014.

Eugene O’Neill’s comedy

“Ah, Wilderness!” to play Thursday-Sunday The UC CollegeConservatory of Music will be showing Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!: A Comedy of Recollection in Three Acts,” as part of its Mainstage Series.

The comedy will play at the Patricia Corbett Theater.

Tickets are $27-$31 for adults, $17-$20 for non-UC students and $15-$18 for UC students.

The play will also be saying goodbye to its director, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies R. Terrell Finney, who will be retiring from full-time status at CCM. New Hampshire Primary this Tuesday The New Hampshire Primary will be held Tuesday and will be the first primary to select the Republican and Democratic nominees of the 2016 presidential race.

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is leading Hillary Clinton in the Granite State.

Donald Trump is leading the GOP field.

Trump the Hate today The UC Muslim Students Association will host an event today to address the rising rhetoric of hate in the U.S. political arena.

Speakers from the Black Lives Matter movement, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Latinos En Accion will be speaking, along with a Q&A session.

The event will be held in the Tangemen University Center, Great Hall at 4:30 p.m.

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Rob Richardson, newly appointed chair of UC’s Board of Trustees, sits down for an exclusive interview with The News Record Wednesday.

Youngest chair leads trustees SYDNEY ARMSTRONG | CONTRIBUTOR

Rob Richardson is now the youngest chair ever for the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees. He hopes his youthfulness can help him as he leads the board into the future.

“I’m humbled and honored to be in this position, I don’t take it lightly,” said Richardson, 37. “And I do think my difference in age brings a good perspective because I still remember and have a lot to connection to what it’s like to be a student.”

Richardson served eight years on the board before taking over as chair.

Richardson is also currently the youngest active chair at any research-intensive public university, according to the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education.

As a UC student, Richardson founded the first collegiate chapter of the NAACP in the Cincinnati area and was elected as Student Government president in 2001. He focused on solving issues of race, diversity and inclusion between the administration and student body.

As the new chair, Richardson addresses many future projects, including the Fifth Third Arena renovation, an $85 million reconstruction to boost the support of UC Athletics and various programs that utilize the facilities.

The board is also pondering the $25 million move of the Law School and other academic spaces to The Banks. They are currently looking into whether this shift would be ideal for UC’s academic policy.

The learning environment at The Banks needs to ensure students are not isolated, said Richardson.

Richardson also suggested the divestment against the university’s fossil fuel interest is unlikely to occur in the short term — it would affect funding for the University, scholarships and opportunities for students.

Instead, he wants to focus on creating an environment for sustainability and renewability on campus.

Richardson’s goals for the board fall into two categories.

The first focal point is on creating a culture of innovation to create more co-op opportunities for students and increase support for student entrepreneurs through communication with outside partners.

The New Spark: Innovation and Tech Summit, a three-day summit conference to highlight new technology and student competition, and similar events like it will cultivate some of the most innovative and best UC minds and incentivize them to create their own businesses, Richardson said.

Second, the Board of Trustees will focus on improving diversity and inclusion at the university, such as the UC Scholars Academy, co-founded by Richardson as a bridging program for the students of Hughes High School and UC. The academy offers academic preparation along with leadership development regardless of a student’s race or financial need.

“Your past doesn’t equal your future,” said Richardson.

Health officials are urging Cincinnatians to avoid sex with people associated with areas affected by the Zika virus outbreak.

The Cincinnati Health Department (CHD) issued a public warning Wednesday saying that the virus can be transmitted sexually.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) first confirmed the Zika virus in Brazil in May 2015, which led to increased reports of symptoms and birth defects.

Symptoms of Zika include rashes, joint pain, pink eye and fever, lasting a few days to a week, according to the CDC. Pregnant women and newborn babies are very susceptible to the disease.

About one in five people with the Zika virus will show symptoms, with no vaccine developed, according to the CHD. Sher Gill, a fifth-year pharmacology student, said because Zika does not always produce symptoms, it is a cause for concern.

“That’s the scariest part — even if you’re infected, you probably won’t show symptoms,” Gill said. “You can still pass it on, you’re just unaware of it.”

Patty Johnson, fifth-year graphic design student, said she was worried because of the lack of information.

“There is not a vaccine, new information comes out every day and even if you’re not someone who is pregnant, the fact that you can pass the virus along without knowing you were infected in the first place is troublesome,” Johnson said.

The virus’ primary carriers are a mosquitoes known to carry dengue fever.

The mosquitos thrive in tropical climates, explaining why outbreaks have been mostly centralized in South America and Mexico as of Oct. 2015, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

If a non-carrier mosquito bites a person infected with the virus, that mosquito then

carries that virus, a unique trait of the Zika virus not often associated with most viruses.

Cases of Zika spread via mosquitoes have yet to be confirmed in the United States, according to the CHD. There have been 35 travel-associated cases found in the U.S. as of Feb. 3.

Brazil has seen a rising number in cases of newborn head abnormalities called microcephaly, reaching 4,000 since Oct. 2015, specifically from mothers who have contracted the virus while pregnant, said O’dell Moreno Owens, current medical director of the CHD and former chair of the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees.

Microcephaly is a condition where an infant is born with a smaller than average head, often due to underdeveloped brains failing to stimulate head growth.

Abstaining from sex is not only the safest option but also the most recommended one for person who have

travelled to outbreak areas, said Owens.

“Condoms tear and break all the time, I just wouldn’t risk it,” Owens said.

The increased temperature in global climate is allowing mosquitos to develop stronger immunities to already tropical climates, giving way to more frequent outbreaks of viruses, especially when combined with the lower standard of healthcare in the impoverished nations, according to Owens.

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Tragedy shines spotlight on bike trail system JUSTIN REUTTER | SENIOR REPORTER

A proposal to connect Cincinnati’s bike paths could mean safer roads for both cyclists and motorists and avoid tragedies like the one that happened to Michael Prater.

Around 600 cyclists gathered for a “ghost ride” Saturday to honor Prater, a 42-year-old cycling enthusiast who was struck on Jan. 31 near the intersection of Route 52 and Asbury Road. The driver of the vehicle has been charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter along with drug and traffic charges.

Prater died Monday morning and his death is symptomatic of a larger problem — roadways can sometimes be dangerous to cyclists of all abilities and experience level, said Derek Driftmeyer, president of the Cincinnati Cycle Club.

“It could be any one of us,” Driftmeyer said to WCPO during the memorial ride. “It could be my brother, my best friend – it could be me – and there’s nothing at all that Michael could have done to prevent this.”

The proposed Cincinnati Connects trail system could help find a remedy.

The Cincinnati Connects trail system would run through 32 of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods, and would link four main trails —Mill Creek Greenway Trail, Ohio River Trail West, Oasis trail, and Wasson Way — with six connector trails, according to the Cincinnati Connects final report released in December.

Around 242,000 people would be within one mile of a bike trail and nearly all of the segments would be off road, said Robin Corathers, executive director of the non-profit Groundwork Cincinnati Mill Creek. The system could mean a number of major benefits economically and to public health, including reducing air pollutants and traffic congestion.

The trail system would cost $21 million to create, with an additional $34,400 in operational expenses in the first year, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. The proposal was created and funded by an $186,000 grant from the nonprofit Interact for Health.

A trail system like Cincinnati Connects might help reduce interactions with aggressive drivers, according to Mark Hootoh, manager of Campus Cyclery.

The University of Cincinnati’s Economics Center estimates 324 metric tons of carbon dioxide and 119 metric tons of other vehicle emissions could be reduced annually by future trail commuters, for an air quality benefit valued at $50,547 per year.

Corathers said the project will be paid for with a mix of private and public funding, including seeking funds from the Hamilton County Transportation Improvement District, as well as individuals, corporations, foundations and government funds from the state and the Department of Transportation.

“When this project is completed you will be able to travel around Cincinnati without a vehicle,” said Corathers. “This is particularly important to low income neighborhoods with a high percentage of households without cars, as well as people who want to make a light footprint and walk or bike instead of using an automobile.”

Karl Schubauer, a fifth-year aerospace engineering student who works at the University of Cincinnati Bike Kitchen, a bicycle repair shop, said that Cincinnati is a major hub of trails in a system that almost reaches as far as Cleveland.

“The trail system would impact environmental sustainability massively, under the assumption that more people took up riding,” said Schubauer. “More people would ride if downtown was more accessible.”

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Student group shares love for Potter MADISON ASHLEY | CONTRIBUTOR

Wrapped in Gryffindor scarves and gleaming Deathly Hallows necklaces, the students of the University of Cincinnati Harry Potter Appreciation Club gather weekly to discuss topics and events important to them.

Last week their meeting focused on “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

The members intently listened as Secretary Victoria Collins, a second-year anthropology student, read text from the Goblet of Fire.

“Hogwarts will bring people from all different corners and different backgrounds. This club is a place of acceptance,” Collins said. “It is to share your love of Harry Potter and have a bit of fun.”

The slides in Collins’ presentation asked about the differences in the book and the movie and what could have been done to make the viewing experience better.

The members discussed why they thought the directors took certain approaches and why the directors changed some scenes

TAYLOR WESSELKAMPER | CONTRIBUTOR

UC’s Harry Potter Appreciation Club members eagerly work on the second task of the Triwizarding Tournament at Tuesday’s meeting in Old Chem Jan. 26.

from the book to fit the movie.

Whenever discussing an action that could have been taken or a solution to a problem, a student was quick to remind someone that the solution would be breaking one of the rules.

No apparating – the act of transporting yourself from one place to another through magic – in or out of Hogwarts is one rule that was brought up often.

Erin Hill, a fourth-year history and Judaic studies student, said the club has provided a way for their favorite books to be utilized in real life.

“This is a safe place to come together and discuss great books and movies,” Hill said. “We relate the themes in Harry Potter to real world problems like discrimination and problems in the media.”

Hill is the activities director of the club and is planning some events to attract other members to the group.

The club’s activities and events welcome all students and fans to come learn and embrace Harry Potter and the wizarding world, said Hill.

The students in Harry Potter Appreciation Club participate in a multitude of activities.

In late January, the group held a Tri-Wizard Tournament.

They also associate with the UC Quidditch club for competitions and games.

The Harry Potter Appreciation Club plans to participate in Relay for Life in the spring and they are organizing a scavenger hunt based off the Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.

Author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, recently announced there are 11 wizarding schools across the world.

The members talked about how a school in America would differ from the other schools around the world, and if Voldemort’s power would extend around the world or just in Europe, where three of the fictional wizarding schools are located.

President Sam Jackson, a fourth-year psychology and creative writing student, says the club is one of his favorite places.

Jackson said the student group’s membership is small now, but they plan to expand.

“A lot of students would enjoy an environment where everyone is passionate and can have a respectful and creative discussion.

I think this is a great place to make friends and relax. Many students would utilize this club,” said Jackson.

The members are eager for their upcoming movie night on Feb. 5.

The Harry Potter Appreciation club meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the Old Chemistry building.

Strickland gets UC law school places high UC Dems’ nod NIANI MONTGOMERY | CONTRIBUTOR

SOPHIA GAINES | COLLEGE LIFE EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati College Democrats formally endorsed Ted Strickland for the U.S. Senate Friday.

Strickland, 74, the former Ohio governor, is currently running against democrats P.G. Sittenfeld, and Kelli Prather, in hopes to take Sen. Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) seat.

Strickland is also a former minister, psychologist and congressman.

He visited the UC College Democrats in late January and defended his stance on issues such as the Keystone XL pipeline, National Rifle Association, debating and more.

Sittenfeld, 31, a Cincinnati City Council member, spoke to the College Democrats a few days before Strickland, explaining his platform and discussing the differences between himself and the former governor.

Prather, 43, is a Cincinnati native, occupational therapist, and activist for education, health, economic inclusion and public safety issues.

This is Prather’s first time running for political office, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Sittenfeld and Prather are scheduled to debate in Cleveland on Feb. 22, but Strickland declined to participate, according to the City Club of Cleveland.

Eligible members of the College Democrats who have attended at least two meetings this semester deliberated and voted Friday to decide which candidate they would endorse.

This is the first time the group has endorsed a candidate.

“His accomplishments such a freezing college tuition rates when he was governor, and voting against the Iraq War, were just one of many acts that resonated with the students,” said Aditya Roy-Chaudhury, president of the UC College Democrats.

They do not plan to endorse a presidential candidate until after the primaries, according to Roy-Chaudhury.

The University of Cincinnati College of Law was named one of the top 20 best schools for public service careers by The National Jurist.

The National Jurist, a web-based company is known as “the voice of legal education” and routinely ranks the best law schools in the nation.

The College of Law has also been recognized among the top 30 universities in the U.S. with the most alumni on the National Jurists’ Super Lawyers list. Over 600 of UC’s alumni placed on the list over the years.

The Super Lawyers list rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

The school also boasts a high success rate for those taking the bar exam in Ohio.

In-state UC Law students boast an 88 percent passing rate for those taking the Ohio bar exam for the first time. Out of state students had a 93 percent passing rate according to the College of Law. The Ohio bar examination is a test given to aspiring lawyers to ensure that they are qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction.

UC College of Law appointed Jennifer Bard as its new dean in June 2015.

Before joining UC, Bard was at Texas Tech University School of Law and is internationally known for her expertise.

She works in various fields of law, bioethics and public health.

Bard spoke with pride about her fellow colleagues, faculty and students.

“In particular it is gratifying to see recognition in specific areas like best value, learn by doing and preparation of prosecutors and public defenders,” said Bard.

Bard said it is important for prospective students and employers that the rankings reflect the reality of how well students are doing in the classroom, bar exam, and gaining full time legal employment.

The UC Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a group to investigate moving

the college to a new building located at The Banks in Downtown Cincinnati.

Third-year law student Samantha Rheingold said the students like the idea of a new building if it would lead to improvements and making it easier to recruit new students.

“Obviously this one is straight out of the seventies. We do love being a part of the undergraduate community and being able to use the gym, libraries and things like that,” said Rheingold. “So we would definitely miss being a part of that but we’re happy for the school if it’s going to mean improvements and making it easier to recruit new students.”

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UC’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) meets Friday to discuss competing in the 2016 Ohio Valley Student Conference (OVSC).

UC engineers to host competition JUSTIN REUTTER | SENIOR REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will be competing in the 2016 Ohio Valley Student Conference (OVSC) March 31 - April 2 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

UC will be co-hosting in the conference, along with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

Ohio State University and the Universities of Dayton, Pittsburgh, Louisville and Kentucky are also slated to compete.

UC students will participate in a variety of team competitions, including building and racing a concrete canoe, building a steel bridge and placing it over an imaginary body of water marked by tape, surveying, and building a balsa wood bridge.

There will also be an environmental competition where students will design a wastewater treatment system to remove contaminants from a water sample.

Individual events will include constructing a concrete bat and a concrete bowling ball, creating a civil site design, a technical paper competition, and a geotechnical competition in which participants will be judged on ability to form a structure out of soil.

To be a part of the steel bridge and canoe competitions students usually have to be involved with ASCE since the beginning of the year. The chapter is still looking for students to fill the smaller competitions, according to Mohtaz El Sabbagh, a fifthyear civil engineering student.

“It’s not like you’re just in UC’s group,” said Emilie Albert, UC ASCE chapter president and fifth-year civil engineering student. “It’s normally a great time, you make a lot of friends at the conference.”

In 2015, Albert won the technical paper competition.

Food and hotel stay will be covered for students, according to Albert.

Over 350 students normally attend the conference, according to OVSC. Last year UC sent 36 students to OVSC and the UC chapter will likely be sending a similar number this year, according to Albert.

Participation in OVSC can also help with job opportunities at career fairs, as industry professionals will be acting as judges, mentors, and volunteers during the conference, according to the OVSC. ASCE members also briefly discussed the upcoming career week beginning Wednesday.

Students were advised to wear nice clothes and proper footwear, bring ample copies of their resume and business cards, and not to go to their favorite company first, as going to bottom picks first will allow students to get more comfortable with the process of striking up the initial conversation.

“The biggest opportunity presented by membership in ASCE is networking,” said El Sabbagh.

“I probably wouldn’t be standing up here today if it weren’t for ASCE, and I wouldn’t have a job today if it weren’t for ACSE,” said Albert. “The networking capabilities are that big.”

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Historic pottery often brings to mind Greek amphorae or ancient eastern porcelain. A craft that offers potential for both practical use and creative force, we look at pottery from centuries ago and marvel at the artists’ abilities.

Many do not know there is a pottery company started in Cincinnati in 1880 that potters around the world say upholds a gold standard for their craft.

The Rookwood Pottery Company began as an underdog and quickly escalated into international renown. Beginning as an artistic outlet to experiment with foreign styles, Rookwood produced pieces at its peak that prestigious companies around the world sought to imitate.

The company was founded by a woman who became the first female to spearhead a manufacturing company in the country.

Maria Longworth, a Cincinnati native, strove to put America on the map as a worthy artistic force, and Rookwood is the fruit of that labor. Surviving through hardships like the Great Depression, Rookwood remains an internationallyrespected company today.

When asked whether he had been aware of Rookwood before coming to Cincinnati, Jim Robinson, the glaze chemist of today’s Rookwood Pottery Company said “everyone knows Rookwood.”

Longworth famously struck the idea to start a pottery

company when she traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, where artisans from around the world came to showcase their work.

She was taken back by the world view that it was doubtful American artwork could have or develop a significant aesthetic. Upon realizing this, Longworth returned home and immediately began enlisting artists to start a company.

Longworth had a singularly creative mind and a financial advantage. She was an artist herself (some of her works are showcased in the Rookwood exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum).

She set out about creating a hub of innovative energy in Cincinnati, where she and her artists could develop a label that would eventually become internationally respected for its vision.

“Longworth’s original goal was to create beautiful artistic wares that would stand the test of time and make a mark on history. I think that they certainly succeeded,” said Amy Miller Dunham, Cincinnati Art Museum curator.

In 1889, less than a decade after its founding, Rookwood won the First Prize Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition Universelle, making it an internationally recognized artistic powerhouse.

Longworth’s goal is clearly visible today, not only at Rookwood, but at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s (CAM) extensive collection of Rookwood pieces.

With only a fraction of its collection on display, the exhibit shows the chronological growth of Rookwood, its early fascination with Japanese art and the various experimentations with glazes and shapes that set Rookwood apart from the rest of the pottery world.

Longworth traveled widely to find inspiration and artists.

One of the wisest decisions she ever made was hiring Japanese ceramics painter and traveling artist, Kataro Shirayamadani.

For the rest of his career, mostly spent in Cincinnati, Shirayamadani offered a level of skill concerning ceramic artwork that would continue to heighten the Rookwood standard.

Thanks to Longworth’s funding, artists like Shirayamadani had plenty of time to experiment and push the limits of ceramic art. The experimentation is visible as you walk through the exhibit, where every piece is simultaneously unique yet has the same unifying elegance that draws the entire line together.

At its artistic peak in the early 1900s, Rookwood created oneof-a-kind pieces the rest of the world would seek to imitate, the proof of which fills an entire room of CAM. The company experienced hardship in the Great Depression when it was able to produce only commercial pieces and Rookwood began to falter.

Rookwood faced several more blows, changing ownership several times, until it was finally bought and brought back to Cincinnati in 2006, where it has remained.

The archives have molds of pieces dating back from the 1880s. Today’s artists will mix both new sculptures with classic molds, experimenting with glazes and styles as always, maintaining the same sense of simultaneous uniformity and innovativeness that Maria Longworth aimed for from the start.

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Barbadian pop princess Rihanna reclaims the No. 1 spot on music charts with the release of her eighth LP, “ANTI.” The 14-track release, which came out Jan. 27, sent shockwaves through social media, as many were beginning to believe the two-year talk of the singer’s next record was more of a mythical tale than a real possibility.

In similar fashion to their “Take Care” collaboration, Rihanna and rap-veteran Drake teamed up for the LP’s single “Work.”The duo released the single early in the morning of the day “ANTI” was released.

After about five times through “Work,” I could finally make out the lyrics Rihanna was jumbling through the speakers. The extremely thought-out, “Work, Work, Work / you see me do me / dirt, dirt, dirt,” lyrics disappointed me upon waking up to the single’s drop. However, Drake’s trackclosing verse made the catchy single worth the repeated listens.

Due to Rihanna’s signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label, “ANTI” was only available to subscribers of Tidal Music for a short period of time. The exclusive did not last long with “Work” inevitably released to iTunes, since Drake signed a multi-million dollar deal exclusive to Apple Music in 2015.

The LP’s first track, “Consideration,” features the singer-songwriter SZA, who adds vari-ety to the song with her drawn-out vocals over a very rhythmically electronic set of drum beats. In addition to Drake, SZA is the only other artist featured on “ANTI.” Rihanna gives her listeners insight of what is to come for the rest of “ANTI” with lyrics like, “I got to do things / my own way darling / will you ever let me?”

Rihanna is definitely making things “Work” with this release, whether it is through the few featured artists on her tracks or reminding her audience of her versatile, outstanding vocals on the others.

“Needed Me,” the record’s seventh track, has garnered much praise. A true feminist, Ri-hanna reminds all women that men only have power over them if they are foolish enough to allow it.

With endorsements from celebrities like feminist model-actor, Cara Delevingne, “Needed Me” is hastening the charts, and I have to say, Rihanna deserves it with this one. A catchy beat with hip-hop ballads, the seventh track brings listeners back to the breakout ‘Rih’ of 2003.

The 11th track on “ANTI” is a blast from winter 2014’s past. Rihanna seemingly uses Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” melody in “Love on the Brain.”

It took a second to realize why the song sounded so familiar, but I soon found the similar-ity. Anyone who is a fan of the Little Big Town original should take a quick listen to Ri-hanna’s “Love on the Brain.”

In addition to the 14-track LP, Rihanna released two bonus tracks for her deluxe version called “Pose” and “Sex With Me.” “Pose” is an upbeat hip-hop song that one might hear the moment they walked into a dance club, which is in vast contrast to the particularly sensual “Sex With Me.” I would not say I am much of a fan of either bonus song. Rihanna should have stuck with the 14-track record and skipped the deluxe deal all together.

Rihanna’s newest record centers upon her current pessimism towards love, sex, drugs and the music industry, which hints back to the choice of the album title: “ANTI.” At least the Barbadian powerhouse’s unwelcoming standpoints jolted her into a top spot on the billboard charts once again. All hail the pessimistic princess, right?

Movies show deep influence on thinking RICHA KAVELAKAR | STAFF REPORTER OPINION

Whether “13 Hours” was intentionally released days before the Iowa caucus or not, this Michael Bay production was the source of fodder for plenty of political debates revolving around religion and terrorism in the past month.

Even though it avoided political commentary, Republican candidates exploited this symbol of Hillary Clinton’s failed leadership to fuel their campaigns and personal agenda.

“13 Hours” is a dramatization of the events that took place on September 11, 2012, in Libya. It is a narrative of the bloody battle between CIA contractors and insurgents who invaded the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.

With films like “Transformers” and “The Purge” under his belt, Bay’s style of filmmaking goes against the artistic traditions and pleasures of film.

“13 Hours” was an

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overly simplistic depiction of good against evil that dusts decades of complex political occurrences under the rug. The attack at Benghazi was a tragedy, but ultimately part of a much larger and longer series of tragedies that still go unspoken and unrepresented.

In this age of visual media, films have the capability of discernibly impacting our society and culture. This is seen in movies dating back to the 1940s.

The “Bambi effect” was coined when the deer-hunting rate dropped drastically after the release of Walt Disney’s “Bambi.” Beach tourism also reportedly fell after the 1975 release of “Jaws.”

The gravity of Hollywood’s influence is unquestionable in shaping and reforming cultural, political and social opinions globally. If this action-packed drama alone has the capacity to influence voters, and ultimately the presidential elections, we need to put things into perspective and regard its repercussions of regressive Hollywood stereotypes.

Another controversial film produced with similar motif was Clint Eastwood’s 2015 blockbuster “American Sniper.” It is the story of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, whose title of most lethal sniper in military history was fueled by personal agenda and American values.

“American Sniper” aimed to please the audience with an American hero, whilst completely disregarding the consequences.

Eastwood claims “American Sniper” was an anti-war movie. However, his oversight of the US-Iraqi war backstory had a potent

effect on those uninformed about politics.

Shortly after the release of the film, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee said hate-speech towards the Muslim community on social media surged. Whether these threats are empty or not, it inadvertently highlighted the prevalence of Islamophobia and sustained destructive stereotypes of Muslims.

This perilous mentality is deep-seated in the ethical delusion that this country has embodied.

Media representation firmly influences the acceptance and treatment of social groups. Moving past these detrimental media representations of Muslims will help us overcome social exclusion and discrimination against them as a community.

The most dangerous thing about Muslims is our false perceptions of them. And these skewed perceptions happen to be just as dangerous for the Muslim community as anyone else.

It is not my intention to offend the legacy of any solider or veteran, but address the harsh reality that comes with the territory.

These movies’ aftershocks give the average person the capability of dehumanizing the entire Muslim population of over a billion people.

War sensationalism films like “13 Hours” and “American Sniper” keep cranking out constant and deep misinformation. When there are communities suffering at the expense of these films, where do we draw the line between ethics and entertainment?

‘If/Then’ falls flat despite interesting storyline RUSSELL HAUSFELD | ARTS EDITOR REVIEW

“If/Then,” which just finished its five-day run at the Aronoff Center, embraces its interesting premise at times, but ultimately feels forgettable.

The musical, written by Brian Yorkey, tackles how radically different life could be based on a simple choice you make in the present.

For the play’s star, Elizabeth, this choice is whether she will leave a park in New York City with her new friend, Kate — who thinks Elizabeth should go by “Liz” — or her old friend, Lucas — who thinks she should go by “Beth.”

From this moment, “If/Then” jumps back and forth between two alternate narratives, presenting what Elizabeth’s future could be as “Liz” and as “Beth.”

This kind of storytelling would be quite a feat to undertake in a novel, let alone a musical, where it is very important for the audience to be able to follow along as actors and actresses break in and out of song.

Needless to say, the production was confusing at times.

It is clear that Yorkey — who rocketed into musical fame with his production, “Next To Normal” — tried to make this premise work on stage. There are times when it is dealt with perfectly (specifically, a point in the play where Elizabeth’s apartment rotates on the stage and the audience watches as the lives of “Liz” and “Beth” play out simultaneously.)

The confusing premise is not supported by any super dynamic characters or outstanding musi-cal numbers either, most songs feeling very generic and Broadway-esque.

Jackie Burns, who played Elizabeth, shined through regardless of plot and writing. Burns proved she could fill the hall with her voice and belt out notes beautifully. Her chemistry with the other characters on stage helped bring the play to life.

Specifically, Burns’ chemistry with Anthony Rapp — who plays Lucas, her college best friend — works well. Rapp’s character is a picky, snarky bisexual guy who has a radically different life in both storylines. Rapp did a good job bringing this character to life

through dialogue, but his mu-sical numbers fell short usually.

Matthew Hydzik, who plays Elizabeth’s lover Josh in one of the storylines, had good stage pres-ence and fit the role of the amiable and sweet character well. Hydzik’s voice was one of the only o that felt capable of supporting and matching Burns’ vocal range.

Set designer Mark Wendland, and projection designers Peter Nigrini and Dan Scully should be commended for their excellent work. Wendland’s catwalk prop was raised and lowered over the stage in order to create bridges, railing and rooftops.

Nigrini and Scully’s projections on the back of the stage cleverly scrolled around a map of New York City, showing the locations the character’s on stage were at. At other times, projections were used to depict a moving subway and the windows of an airplane.

“If/Then” could have done many things with its plot, but it fell short. The runtime of almost three hours did not help this piece, which was already hard enough to follow. Had it been a little clear-er and concise, the production could have been right on the mark.

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Bernie keeps up with Hillary ALEXI FRICK | CONTRIBUTOR

Voters got hit with a one-two of Democratic events Wednesday and Thursday. The Town Hall and the MSNBC Debate, both in New Hampshire, saw Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at their most heated.

With Clinton claiming victory in Iowa by just 0.3 percent, both candidates had everything to gain from these bouts.

Just a few months ago, I am sure Clinton would not have seen Sanders as the big threat he has become. She brought the big guns for Thursday’s debate.

I had never seen Clinton attack Sanders in previous debates as much as she did on Thursday.

She grilled him on everything – from his use of the term “progressives” to his campaign’s alleged smearing of her image.

Her offensive is no doubt due to the result in Iowa, but Sanders handled everything she threw at him with ease.

He didn’t attack her as much as she attacked him.

He still made his case. Clinton had a good answer about her use of campaign donations, saying you can accept money from corporations and not be bought.

Sanders rebutted by saying several giant industries seem to run rampant in America without much government pushback.

Wouldn’t people question the politicians’ votes if huge corporations could do as they pleased or if Wall Street was deregulated?

This debate seemed more fair. In previous debates, the moderators gave Clinton more time and easier questions. That was mostly absent in this debate.

The moderators could have pressed Clinton a bit more about certain issues, but they eased up on Sanders and gave the two relatively equal amount of time.

There wasn’t much questioning in the first house.

Sanders and Clinton just went at it, which led to a more heated debate than previous ones. It led to better discussions about current issues.

When the moderators did ask questions, it was a broader range of questions that elicited broader answers.

Sanders stopped dovetailing every answer into his “redistribution of wealth” speech he did at the start of these debates. Instead, he got more of his ideas out there.

He talked about his tax plan and healthcare plans. I think he made a strong case for people skeptical about raising taxes. Clinton was pretty strong as usual, but she has done this kind of thing for years.

Everything she said came off naturally and seemed to please the room. Those without criticisms of her were more than likely pleased as well.

This debate was a big leap for the Democrats.

It was more varied, the moderators stayed off the way and both candidates had a rather strong showing.

With Martin O’Malley out of the race, more time can be spent on the more viable candidates with a chance at the nomination. The debates probably did not change the minds of Clinton or Sanders’ supporters, but the candidates brought their best and defended themselves well.

Hopefully, it brought in some new supporters for either side as the race for presidency starts to really gain momentum.

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Penn State student Zaniya Joe wears a piece of tape over her mouth that says “Black Lives Matter” during a Ferguson protest organized by a group of Penn State University students on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in University Park, Pa.

Movement was overdue VANISA SILER | CONTRIBUTOR

Black Lives Matter is a revolutionary movement aimed at undertaking issues plaguing the black community as a result of systemic racism. It is long overdue.

This is in opposition to Mack Davis’ opinion, who recently stated the movement is “premature” due to crime within our community. (“Crime holds movement back,” Jan. 25.)

Black Lives Matter was created in response to culturally pervasive violence against AfricanAmericans.

BLM’s official website reads: “When we say Black Lives Matter, we are broadening the conversation around state violence to include all of the ways in which Black people are intentionally left powerless at the hands of the state.

We are talking about the ways in which Black lives are deprived of our basic human rights and dignity.”

As humans, should we not have access to basic natural rights and equalities because of our crime rate? If you were to ask Davis, “We cannot honestly ask for fair treatment…without loving ourselves…”

That concept is not only unfair, it is illegal. Should white people be denied fair treatment due to white on white crime? According to the FBI, white offenders committed 82.3% of white homicides in 2014.

Why are American citizens of European descent not asked to earn fair treatment, as Davis and many others seem to ask of black Americans?

Who, or what, is responsible for conditioning countless Americans to view black lives as less than others? So much so that we have to earn equality while our counterparts have no issues attaining basic human rights?

Hence, the Black Lives Matter Movement.

It is also necessary to address Davis’ claim that lives simply go on “business as usual” when a black person dies at the hands of another black person.

This statement alone is indicative of Davis’ lack of involvement in the inner city black community.

Earlier this week the Winton Terrace community held a rally speaking out against the gun-violence devastating the community. The rally was one of several that have been held citywide and nationwide.

I have attended many community meetings where concerned citizens gathered in hope of finding solutions to the violence in our community.

As someone heavily involved in the amelioration of our people, I took offense to the insinuation we don’t care when we hurt each other. That could not be any further from the truth.

There is nothing to sensationalize about the black community doing what it can to dig itself out of the trenches, but there is plenty to sensationalize when a white public servant murders an unarmed black male.

Which do you think will garner more media attention?

Basic human rights should not be conditional, but they are for black lives in America. This is why we say, “Black Lives Matter.”

The notion black Americans must somehow earn first-class citizenship is formidable and the system that perpetuates this ideology is the same that contributes to the plethora of issues within the black community.

Davis was right when he said we need to unite, but most importantly, we need to change the perception of ourselves that systemic racism successfully tainted which makes us believe that we are not worthy of basic rights unless we can prove we’re “good enough” for them.

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drew the foul. The 3-point play brought the Bearcats within 2 points with 2:30 left in the game.

Both teams traded 3-pointers and a layup

by UC freshman forward Jacob Evans kept the Memphis lead at 2 points.

UC junior guard Kevin Johnson fouled Memphis’ senior guard Ricky Tarrant Jr. with 14 seconds remaining and Tarrant made both free throws to stretch the Memphis lead to 4 points.

UC came within 2 points again on a dunk by sophomore forward Gary Clark but two more Memphis free throws, with seven seconds remaining, sealed the game for the Tigers.

Cincinnati has lost multiple close games this year and fans are now getting frustrated.

“We are the most unlucky team in the country,” said second-year information systems student Drew Contini. “The opposing teams hits late shots every time we are in close games.”

Despite their loss, second-year criminal justice student Sean Murphy believed the Bearcats still should have won.

“We outplayed Memphis in every category, except offensive rebounds,” Murphy said. “They had over double our offensive rebounds, and we can’t expect to win when that happens.”

The Bearcats are now 17-7 overall and 7-4 in conference play. They play the University of Central Florida 7 p.m.

Tuesday in Orlando, Florida. The game will be aired on ESPNews.

Women’s basketball falls to Memphis Tigers DAVID WYSONG | SPORTS EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team lost to the University of Memphis Tigers Saturday 54-51.

The Bearcats led for nearly 27 minutes, but the inability to knock down shots doomed their chances for a win.

Both teams started the game slow but a 6-0 run by the Tigers helped them jump to a 10-2 lead.

A 3-pointer from UC junior guard Bianca Quisenberry, and two free throws from UC sophomore guard Ana Owens, cut the Tiger lead to five points and the Bearcats trailed 12-7 at the end of the first quarter.

With eight minutes remaining until halftime, back-to-back 3-pointers from UC freshman guard Maya Benham and Bearcat senior guard Jasmine Whitfield cut the score to 14-13.

The Bearcats claimed their first lead with 5:11 left in the half and stretched their lead up to five, but a 5-0 run by the Tigers tied the game at 22-22.

UC scored 5-straight points in the final minute of the half to go into halftime with a 27-22 lead.

UC began the second half on a 9-6 run, taking a 36-28 lead. The Tigers then dominated the last half of the third quarter to cut the Bearcats lead to 41-40 going into the fourth.

The Tigers claimed their first lead since midway through the second quarter, when they scored 6-straight points to take a 4847 lead with 3:35 remaining in the game.

The teams traded baskets and a pair of late Memphis free throws extended their lead to 3 points with 11 seconds remaining.

Cincinnati had one last try to send the game into overtime, but Owens’ 3-pointer was off the mark as time expired.

Despite the loss, UC’s head coach Jamelle Elliott was optimistic about the team’s performance.

“We had the lead for most of the game, we played extremely well against a very good Memphis team,” Elliott said.

“I thought we fought hard and the last minute we gave ourselves a chance to win.”

Elliott was pleased with the execution of the team to get Owens the final shot.

“I thought we did a good job of managing the clock towards the end to advance the ball, especially our last one to give our best three-point shooter a shot at the basket,” Elliott said. “We knew we needed a three… and we knew that we only had 11 seconds to go. We drew up a play to get guys spread out, to give them a chance to switch, and it happens that Ana had the ball with a good look at the basket, it just didn’t happen to go down.”

UC found some success from their bench players throughout the game, getting 13 points from their reserves.

“When you have collective guys, outside of the starters, that is giving you good minutes on both the defensive end of the floor, as well as the offensive end, those few bench production points…they matter,” Elliott said.

The Bearcats are now 7-15 overall and 3-8

in conference play. They will face Temple University 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fifth Third Arena.

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Men’s soccer signs nine newcomers for fall DAVID WYSONG | SPORTS EDITOR

JEAN PLEITEZ | CONTRIBUTOR

File art from UC vs. USF game, Thursday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena.

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File art from UC vs. USF game, Thursday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena.

The University of Cincinnati men’s soccer team signed nine new student-athletes for next fall’s team.

The Bearcats signed defender Kapinga Brazy, midfielder Sean Clarke, defender Frederik Lindqvist, midfielder Cameron Panley, goalkeeper Pearce Skinner, forward Henrik Udahl, midfielder/ defender Aerin West, goalkeeper Cole Durant and forward/ midfielder Logan Ecklar.

“We are very excited to welcome all nine players to our program,” said UC head coach Hylton Dayes. “With the guys we lost due to graduation, we needed to make sure we replaced them with quality players and we’ve done that with this group... They are excellent students, talented players with the character and winning mentality we need to continue building our program.”

Brazy, Lindqvist and Udahl come from Norway.

Brazy won the 2014 national championship with the Brann U-19 team.

“Kapinga is an excellent center back,” Dayes said. “He is athletic, good on the ball and reads the game very well. We feel he has the ability to step in and play immediately and be a top level center back in The American.”

Lindqvist recently played for Baerum Interkrets, part of Norway’s top junior series.

“Frederik has been on our radar for over a year,” Dayes said. “He has excellent size and speed and can get up and down the flank.

He gets forward really well, which is something that we like for our full backs.”

Udahl appeared twice in the Norwegian Tippeligaen — Norwegian soccer’s top league — with the Valerenga First Team.

“Henrick is a proven goal-scorer and a true number nine,” Dayes said. “He can hold the ball up, make good runs off the ball and finish off crosses. He currently plays at a really high level at Valerenga Academy in Norway, where he scored over 30 goals last season.”

Skinner and Panley both come from Michigan’s Vardar Development Academy.

Panley led Vardar to a bronze medal at the U-15 U.S. Nationals.

“Cam is a good player that fits our system and style of play,” Dayes said. “He can also play wide if needed as he played in that position for his club team, Vardar. We are really excited to see how he develops as a Bearcat.”

Skinner was named an All-American goalkeeper for the Midwest Region by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

“Pearce has the size and quickness along with good feet, shotstopping ability to be a top level Division I goalkeeper,” Dayes said. “He has already graduated from high school and is enrolled at UC. He is currently training with us and has made a good

transition to the college game.”

West, Durant and Ecklar all hail from Ohio.

West won three state titles with the Pacesetter Soccer Club and also played basketball, scoring 1,000 career points.

“We are delighted that Aerin is going to be a Bearcat,” Dayes said. “He is another quality in-state player that we welcome to our program. He is an excellent athlete…He has excellent size, good feet and can play as a holding midfielder or center back.”

Durant is a goalkeeper and was selected to Olympic Development Program regional camp.

“Cole has tremendous potential as a goalkeeper,” Dayes said. “He has excellent size, good quickness and with work can develop into a good college goalkeeper.”

Ecklar is from Northmont High School. He scored 10 goals and added six assists as a freshman.

“Logan is another Ohio kid that we are really high on,” Dayes said “Logan can play up front or wide. He is a hard worker with an excellent eye for goal.”

Clarke hails from Batimore and was named the player to watch twice by the Baltimore Sun. “Sean is a very versatile player,” Dayes said. “He can play as a central or wide in midfield. He is good technical player, who works hard on both sides of the ball.”

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Piniella’s return inspires some optimism for fans JASON SZELEST | STAFF REPORTER

The Cincinnati Reds hired a familiar face Friday, naming Lou Piniella as senior advisor of baseball operations.

Piniella managed the team from 19901992, leading them to a World Series championship in 1990.

He also managed the Yankees, Mariners, Devil Rays and Cubs during his career and won 1,835 games.

Brent Griffin, a Cincinnati native and lifelong Reds fan, said the hire puts the team on the right path.

“He is a proven winner and a man who stops at nothing for perfection,” Griffin said. “He is a perfect hire to make sure that this team has heart and fight, and when things are bleak you need someone who has been there and done that. Lou is a god send for this Reds team and will do nothing but good to help these young players learn what it takes to be a winner.”

In 2015, the Reds set a franchise record for losses in a season, finishing with the second worth record in MLB. The team and fans hope Piniella can the team to resurgence.

The team is in rebuilding mode after the departures of Todd Frazier, Aroldis Chapman and Johnny Cueto in the last seven months.

Reds fan Branden Gadd said it will take time for the Reds to become winners again, but Piniella may expedite the process.

“We’re not going to be playoff contenders for a couple of years,” Gadd said. “With the baseball mind we hired in Lou we’re definitely headed in the right direction to become contenders.”

Playing in a small market, the Reds cannot afford to outbid big market teams for big name players.

The fans believe in order to have success, Piniella must build the minor league system and find players for an affordable price.

“We are a low budget ball club that has to search for diamonds in the rough,” Gadd said. “We have to be able to pay them a lower salary than most of the other teams, while still being able to compete.”

It remains to be seen how Piniella will change the team’s atmosphere. Players and fans know he will certainly let you know what is on his mind.

Griffin is expecting the unexpected this season.

“Lou is a person that has an opinion on everything. You will hear about it if it means something to him,” Griffin said.

“From fighting his closer to throwing first base he made his point.”

Piniella’s most iconic moments with the Reds were his locker room brawl with closer Rob Dibble in 1992 and his heave of the first base bag into right field following an ejection.

The Reds begin spring training March 1 and kick off regular season play 4:10 p.m.

April 4 at the Great American Ballpark against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella argues a call with first base umpire Alan Porter on a close call in the fifth inning of their game on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.