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Cranley set to return as Cincinnati’s mayor PARKER MALATESTA| NEWS EDITOR
“Working towards improving the whole of Cincinnati, works towards bettering Cincinnati neighborhoods. We have one Cincinnati.” - Second-year biology student Swairah Rehman
he voted to “address the mental health problem.” Second-year biology student Swairah Rehman went with the incumbent Cranley. “I tried to avoid voting in a partisan way. It’s his second time running for mayor and he has a clear step by step plan that is more well-rounded. He addresses poverty, and how to break the cycle of poverty, and how to integrate people into the workforce, especially college graduates who are transitioning into the work force. He has solutions instead of putting band aids on issues,” said Rehman. “Working towards improving the whole of Cincinnati, works towards bettering Cincinnati neighborhoods. We have one Cincinnati,” Rehman said. Second-year finance student Charley Heintel voted for Cranley, along with voting no on both issues one and two. In regard to the city council race, Heintel voted for Seth Maney and Amy Murray with the goal to “get one Republican back on [city council].” Communication graduate student Joe Deye voted for the incumbent Cranley because he has a “proven record of doing well.” Neuroscience graduate student Samantha Reagan voted for councilwoman Simpson “cause she’s better.” Second-year political science student Jay Williams voted for Simpson because of his work on the David Mann campaign. Mann’s city council campaign falls in the same line of support as Ms. Simpson’s run for office. “I’m voting for Cranley, just because, between the two, I’ve looked at the Enquirers’ website, and tried to make my decisions based on that,” said Stefan Apostoluk, a fifth-year computer engineering student. “I was difficult between mayor. They’re really similar on a lot of issues, and I am really voting for Cranley, because he’s been doing a good job so far I believe, and to allow him to keep doing his job without being able to do it.” Continues on pg.4
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Second-year physics student Joe Ross gave his vote to Mr. Cranley. “I think he’s done a pretty solid job. My roommate, who’s a political science major, convinced me. It was more up to experience for me, it was a big deciding factor,” Ross said. “I was torn on who to vote for mayoral for a long time,” said second-year political science and international affairs student Christina Szigety. “I like what John Cranley has done for this city and although it is difficult to work with him, I think that is the nature of politics. I know that he can improve the city and I know he can work well with city council.” “I went to an event where [Simpson] was talking and it was exciting to hear her speak,” said sixth-year graphic design student Bryn Hastings. “I love her community involvement,” said Hastings. “The main reason I chose Simpson is because I take the bus to work every day and I thought the expansion of the streetcar to UC would benefit me,” said fourth-year computer engineering student Taylor Rowekamp. “I voted for Yvette for mayor, because I know her personality,” said Madison Filzer, a fourth-year woman’s gender and sexuality student. “I’ve met and had discussions with her, and her investment in our youth and students is why she got my vote,” said Filzer “I voted for Cranley because I think he’s running things pretty good so far,” said Meredith Fleisch, a fourth-year fine arts student. “With Yvette Simpson, I didn’t really agree with the whole Children’s hospital thing I didn’t agree with that. I don’t think she’s ready, I think she’ll be a good candidate in the future but right now I don’t think she’s ready for it.” Fourth-year environmental studies and prospective law student Dan Lee abstained from voting in the mayoral race and on issue five, and was rather focused on city council and other issues. Lee said his ballot was mostly democratic and
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Incumbent Mayor John Cranley was successful in his reelection campaign, defeating councilwoman Yvette Simpson Tuesday night. With all precincts reporting, Cranley held 53.95 percent of votes, compared to Simpson’s 46.05 percent. There was a total of 60,462 votes cast in the mayoral election. In total, Cranley received 32,617 votes, with Simpson reeling in 27,845 votes. Cranley brought in roughly 5,600 votes in preliminary voting, compared to Simpson receiving 4,400 votes. Cranley has served as mayor of Cincinnati since 2013, when he became the city’s 69th mayor. Incumbent Cranley has largely built his campaign on his last four years in office. “This city is objectively a better place than it was four years ago,” he said during a mayoral debate in October. Simpson is serving her second term on city council. She was originally elected in 2011. Simpson is the Chair of the Human Services, Youth, and Arts committee. Both Simpson and Cranley are Democrats. The Ohio Democratic Party endorsed incumbent Cranley, while former Mayor Mark Mallory supported University of Cincinnati College of Law graduate Simpson. Following the primary in May, former University of Cincinnati board of trustees’ member Rob Richardson was eliminated. The voter turnout during the primary election was 10 percent. Per the pre-general reporting period, Simpson received roughly $250,000 in campaign funding, compared to $900,000 for Mayor Cranley. Following his defeat in May, incumbent Cranley has leveled up his grassroots approach, in a clear adoption of Ms. Simpson’s tactics. He has been seen going door to door in neighborhoods over the summer. The candidates are generally similar from a broad perspective, but have diverging views on key issues. Both candidates believe the most important infrastructure projects are the Western Hills Viaduct and Brent Spence Bridge. They agree that projects such as U.S. Bank Arena and a possible FC Cincinnati stadium site should be placed on the back burner when compared to these transportation infrastructure initiatives. They both believe in making Cincinnati a business-friendly city. Cranley consistently cited his work on a joint-proposal with Northern Kentucky officials to plea e-commerce giant Amazon to build their second headquarters in the metro area. The downtown streetcar labeled the Cincinnati Bell Connector, was approved by city council in 2008 through at $137 million plan. During Cranley’s initial mayoral campaign, he publicly criticized the project. Throughout the race, Simpson has consistently called Cranley the “mayor of good-enough.” Cranley ran ads during the race criticizing Simpson for putting more financial support into the streetcar, rather than public safety. In a mayoral debate last month, Cranley said we need a “true public transportation system.” During the same debate, Simpson said she will have to see development around the streetcar downtown to strongly consider an expansion uptown. Councilwoman has combated Cranley’s complacent campaign policies with rhetoric that is predominantly optimistic and energetic. “I’m not afraid to talk big picture,” Simpson said during a debate last month. Some University of Cincinnati students were seen on both sides of the election as each candidate had supporters.
“I was doing research today, and again both of the candidates represented a lot of what I feel,” said Darius Cepulis, a fifth-year computer engineering student. “But, it really came down to looking over articles from the past few years and seeing that there aren’t substantial complaints from sources that I value about the current mayor, and I think that’s a really admirable thing.” “I voted for Simpson, just because looking at some of the issues with what she wants to do, focusing on crime, human trafficking, homeless people, jobs, women, and poverty in Cincinnati,” said second-year architecture student Jamie Ohls. “I voted for Yvette because same stance as me, on issues that matter to me,” said third-year chemical engineering student Sam Willis. “She has proven herself through being in city council for a while,”Willis said.
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Cranley wins (cont.) Third-year communication student Tyler Adams cited several reasons for voting for councilwoman Simpson. “She supported my family through a lot of things and it’s time to allow a female to be mayor. Allow her to shed some light on things regarding schooling, and big topics that haven’t been touched on. She would be perfect to take that place, and bring about change because we need action,” Adams said. “Education played a big part in my decision, and there is lots of crime in our underrepresented communities and she would address these issues in a timely manner. Education is pivotal in lives of our youth. She is a perfect advocate for these issues,” Adams said. Ohio Issue 1 Bill of Rights passed easily, while Issue 2 Prescription Drug Costs failed. Democrats won heated gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, serving as a partisan litmus test for 2018 elections in the new age of President Trump. Cranley fit in with the trend of incumbents winning elections across the country. Bill de Blasio of New York City and Mike Duggan of Detroit both were successful in their fight for re-election.
“I like what John Cranley has done for this city and although it is difficult to work with him, I think that is the nature of politics. I know that he can improve the city and I know he can work well with city council.”
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The Great Debate addresses hate speech, first amendment rights free speech, asking whether hateful speech should be constitutionally protected. Panelists alluded to Richard University of Cincinnati’s Young Americans for Liberty Spencer’s anticipated appearance on campus next semester. chapter hosted The Great Debate V Wednesday, inviting “The First Amendment was written by white slave owners in students from various ideologies to discuss free speech, this country, so that automatically sets a precedent for who healthcare, foreign policy, gun control and welfare issues. free speech is even accessible for,” Socialist Students panelist The event, sponsored by center-right political advocacy Edward Vaughn said. “Words are actually action, and when organization Generation Opportunity, featured panelists [Spencer] is allowed to speak on this campus, he is promoting from student groups including Socialist Students, UC College and organizing the white nationalist movement.” Democrats (UCCD), UC College Republicans (UCCR) and UCCR said the first amendment protects unpopular speech, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). Visiting assistant arguing censorship stifles fair dialogue. professor Gregory Winger moderated the debate. “Just because somebody says something that you find to be Winger began the debate with a question concerning untrue … that speech should still be protected,” UCCR Vice President Zach Skerl said, echoing YAL panelist Drake Lundstrom. Disagreements about healthcare reform sparked debate concerning access and affordability. “Every American has a fundamental right to healthcare,” UCCD panelist Peter Vankrowski said. “[Universal health coverage] allows our society to be more productive, more fair, more equitable — it’s ultimately the moral thing to do.” Skerl said universal healthcare would be “an extreme mistake,” arguing increased competition lowers healthcare costs for consumers. Vankrowski countered, saying implementing a public, state-sponsored option would ensure affordability while still placing competitive pressure on private insurers. The last organized discussion topic concerned welfare. Though student group panelists held differing attitudes toward social welfare, they unanimously opposed corporate TONY CASTRUCCI | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER welfare practices.
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A panel of representative from YAL, Socialist Students, College Democrats, College Republicans sit during the Great Debate Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
“[Welfare] is a Band-Aid on a capitalist system,” Socialist Students President Cole Weirich said. “[Corporate welfare] is a clear example of the capitalist system not working.” Socialist Students say they support social welfare to counteract widening wealth disparity, but that it merely corrects capitalism’s intrinsic issues. UCCR highlighted problems with social welfare, but echoed Socialist Students’ opposition to corporate welfare practices. “I don’t think [corporate welfare] should exist,” Skerl said. “We’re propping up failing businesses that made bad decisions with taxpayer money, which is unethical.” UCCD said the welfare system is imperative in correcting exploitative capitalist issues which Socialist Students highlighted. “The fundamental role of government is to protect the disadvantaged against a system that doesn’t always work for them,”Vankrowski said. YAL underlined federal waste and inefficiency in welfare spending, saying government-controlled disbursement of taxpayer dollars is “morally wrong.” “For every $5 spent by the government on poverty programs, $1 actually gets to the people it’s intended for,” Lundstrom said. “As much as I want to help individuals … I don’t have the right to your money to give to the charity of my choosing.” The debate concluded with an hour-long Q&A session, where panelists addressed audience questions and concerns. YAL hosts “The Great Debate” every semester to encourage and promote civil discourse, chapter president Gerritzen Meyer said. “It’s important that we debate,” Meyer said. “I think this is an outstanding expression of free speech.”
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Six incumbents return to city council, all nine seats filled in election JACOB FISHER | CHIEF REPORTER
Cincinnatians cast their votes to shape the future of the city Wednesday night, trimming down a 23-candidate slate to nine newly elected city councilors. Winning candidates include nonpartisan representatives P.G. Sittenfeld, David Mann, Chris Seelbach, Christopher Smitherman, Wendell Young, Amy Murray, Greg Landsman, Tamaya Dennard and Michelle Dillingham. Six of the nine elected officials were incumbents running for reelection. Four major parties issued 20 total collective endorsements, with some candidates receiving endorsements from multiple parties.
Though countywide tallies and turnout percentages are still being finalized, UC students arrived in droves to polling precincts across Cincinnati. Residents throughout Hamilton County exercised their ability to influence the future of their neighborhoods and city. “I voted for [Manuel Foggie] … because I think we need some age difference on the city council,” fourth-year fine arts student Meredith Fleisch said. The youngest running candidate at 20-years-old, first-time candidate Foggie’s campaign promises included comprehensive education reform, better public transit and increased tourism. Though Foggie did not secure a seat, his campaign was a unique
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change of pace in the generally routine council races. Michelle Dillingham, a candidate who lost her first-time council bid in 2013, was narrowly defeated by Jeff Pastor for the final seat Wednesday night. “I voted for [Michelle Dillingham] because she actually came by door to door,” Fleisch said. “I talked to her a little bit and she was super nice.” Dillingham, a social worker and former opioid addict, was endorsed by the Cincinnati Democratic Committee and advocates more resources toward addressing the heroin epidemic. She lost her bid to Pastor by a 317-vote margin, according to election night results. One former city councilwoman lost her second consecutive bid this year. Laure Quinlivan, who served two terms on council between 2009 and 2013, finished 13th. A renowned former public service reporter for WCPO, Quinlivan’s supporters praised her commitment to the environment. “She really cares about the environment and making clean and green energy more efficient,” fifth-year chemistry and biology student Ellen Shimizu said of Quinlivan. “I really care about the environment [too].” Newly elected non-incumbents include Tamaya Dennard, Greg Landsman and Jeff
Pastor. Dennard, a UC College of Business graduate who previously worked as an aide for P.G. Sittenfeld, finished sixth in the race. An advocate for economic justice and expanded access to public transit, Dennard was endorsed by both the Democratic and Charter parties. Landsman, a progressive whose campaign stressed a commitment to combating child poverty and expanding access to quality schools, finished seventh. Landsman has ties to the nonprofit Cincinnati Preschool Promise organization, The News Record reported in a previous article. Pastor, a self-described “new age Republican” whose business-friendly approach earned him the endorsement of UC College Republicans, secured the ninth seat in the city council race. Pastor aims to reduce poverty and increase accountability within the public housing market. Though write-in candidate Dadrien Washington did not secure a council seat, he managed to receive 119 votes. The selfdescribed rap artist and author promoted his campaign on Facebook, citing a commitment to reviving the Citizens Committee on Youth program, teaching computer code to children and expanding access to trade schools.
Ohio passes bill prohibiting abortions that follow Down syndrome diagnosis JACOB FISHER | CHIEF REPORTER
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failed to pass three times prior. The Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act was forwarded to the Ohio Senate last Thursday where it awaits further deliberation. If state senators pass the bill, Gov. John Kasich must choose to either veto the legislation or sign it into law.
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weeks post-fertilization. Nonprofit statewide advocacy organization Ohio Right to Life sponsored the legislation, as well as the current proposed Down syndrome ban. House Bill 258 also had its first hearing before the House Health Committee on Nov. 1. The informally known Heartbeat Bill has
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The Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill Nov. 1 prohibiting abortions that follow a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Republican representatives Sarah LaTourette and Derek Merrin sponsor Ohio House Bill 214, colloquially the Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act. Last week, the bill passed in a 63-30 vote and was referred to the Ohio Senate. If ultimately signed into law, Ohio would become the fourth state to conditionally ban abortions on the basis of genetic abnormalities. Indiana, North Dakota and Louisiana have passed similar legislation, but Ohio is the only state aiming to prohibit abortions based on one diagnosis. The full text of the legislation bans abortions that follow “a test result,”“a prenatal diagnosis” or “any other reason” to suspect Down syndrome in an unborn child. Louisiana’s similar law has been challenged seven times since its 2016 implementation, and a federal judge struck down Indiana’s legislation after a Planned Parenthood lawsuit deemed it unconstitutional. Though Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region has yet to make a statement, Danielle Craig — the communications and marketing vice president at the regional Planned Parenthood — said she anticipates their Columbus-based amnesty group to issue a public release regarding the bill in the
near future. Under the bill, women who undergo abortions after a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis would not be subject to legal repercussions. However, physicians who perform abortions in violation of the ban could face felony charges, fines and incarceration. If a woman sustains injury or death due to a prohibited abortion, the physician responsible may be stripped of their medical license or face lawsuits. “Women should have access to safe abortions at any time, for any reason,” third-year environmental studies student Verdi Feltman said. “Doctors shouldn’t be criminalized for performing safe abortions … at any time.” Feltman highlighted the need for increased awareness to build public resistance to the bill. “The fact that this bill is circulating doesn’t surprise me, but it needs to be publicized,” Feltman said. This year marks the second time in recent history that Ohio has attempted to restrict abortions following a Down syndrome diagnosis. Ohio House Bill 135, a similarlyworded bill, failed to pass the Community and Family Advancement Committee in 2015. In March, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act took effect in Ohio, prohibiting abortions after 20 or more
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DAAP gallery honors those who lost their lives to AIDS
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Visitors admire the exhibits in the AIDS memorial quilt in the DAAP main gallery on opening night Monday November 6, 2017.
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The DAAP Mainstreet Gallery held a grand opening Monday for “AIDS Memorial Quilt,” their current exhibit. The origin of the quilt started in June of 1987 when a group of strangers gathered in San Francisco to document the lives of their loved ones who passed away from AIDS. The goal of this was to create a memorial for those who have died from AIDS and also help people understand the impact of the disease. “Today the Quilt is a powerful visual reminder of the AIDS pandemic. More than 48,000 individual 3-by-6foot memorial panels — most commemorating the life of someone who has died of AIDS — have been sewn together by friends, lovers and family members,” reads the exhibit’s website.
The DAAP Mainstreet Gallery has a collection of five panels of the quilt. Each panel has around six to eight different sections, each one containing around eight different sections. One of the sections on one of the panels contained a tribute to Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen who died of AIDS in 1991. Other panels included the family members and friends of those a little closer to the Cincinnati area, like one dedicated to a Hughes High School graduate. The LGBTQ Center is hosting a series of events such as Jim Crow Geography and HIV Disparities on Nov. 8, a tote bag-making workshop on Nov. 9 and a showing of “Who’s Going to Love Me Now” on Nov. 13. The tote bag workshop will seek to explore connection between fiber arts and the concept of carrying and letting go.
“Whether heavy or light, visible or invisible, the burdens we carry can be relieved through the support of the community,” reads the description of the event. “This workshop seeks to bring the community together to share, socialize and create in an effort to acknowledge the nearing of burdens and to take away something to physically help carry the load.” Jayson Douglas, the program coordinator for the LGBTQ Center, capitalized the importance of the quilt being at the DAAP Mainstreet Gallery. “It’s a really great opportunity that we have the chance to get a few of the panels in the gallery,” Douglas said. “There are such a variety of panels here and it’s awesome that we get to showcase some of them.”
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can often hide any small issues, but given than Dante is a hairless breed, animators had to pay close attention to his different movements. The wrinkles and overall texture of Dante’s skin made his animation very difficult. In order to perfect Dante’s movement and to make his skin move as naturally as possible, the animation team ran several simulations to test for qualities like skin elasticity during movement so they could pinpoint what needed to be fixed and what did not. Hoffman also shared another difficulty that arose during the process. “The number of characters in general was a challenge because it is the most amount of characters for any film I’ve ever worked on,” Hoffman said. “The complexity of each character added to that as well.”
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complicated than others depending on who the characters was. For example, “Coco” has an abundance of skeleton characters and Hoffman mentioned that the animators had a really fun time playing around with how they moved. One of the most complex characters to animate and design was Miguel’s sidekick, Dante, a clumsy, loyal and energetic Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo) dog. Xolo dogs are a hairless breed, making it more difficult to animate. As Hoffman explained, the initial process for designing Dante was like any other character. First, hundreds of images were drawn in order to finalize the design for such a prominent character and then either a digital or clay sculpture was made, and this continues until the design is finalized. The issue with designing Dante came with his animation because hair or fur
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Disney Pixar is coming out with a new movie titled “Coco” on Nov. 22. This movie revolves around a 12-year-old boy named Miguel with a passion for music, despite his family’s wishes. The movie is set in Santa Cecilia, Mexico during the time of Dia de Los Muertos, the Mexican holiday that celebrates families loved ones who have died. On Tuesday, Christian Hoffman — character supervisor for “Coco” — gave a presentation about some of the behindthe-scenes processes for the production of the movie at DAAP. Hoffman joined the Pixar team in 1996 and since then he has worked on “A Bug’s Life,”“The Incredibles,”“Ratatouille,”“Toy Story 3,” “Monsters, Inc.” and many others. He explained where the initial inspiration for the movie came from and the
planning that had to be done before the actual production of “Coco.” The tradition of family and remembrance rooted in Dia de Los Muertos sparked the idea for “Coco” as well as the rich colors, beauty, intrigue and emotion behind the celebration. Members such as Darla Anderson, the producer for the movie, as well as others actually visited Mexico in order to get a deeper understanding of the holiday. “The actual land of the dead was an exciting process to figure out,” Hoffman said. “I feel more like an explorer at Pixar because we had no idea about anything.” After explaining more of the planning process, Hoffman moved on to the creation of the characters and the animation processes behind some of the characters. As Hoffman explained, some of these processes were more
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With classic one-liners, bright colors, epic action scenes and a fantastic soundtrack bringing light to the end of a world, “Thor: Ragnarok” was a smashing success. In true Marvel fashion, this movie answers all the questions from previous movies about his — as well as Hulk’s — long absences. Directed by Taika Waititi, this film remained consistent with the other Marvel films while breaking its own barriers in the process. This is Waititi’s first directed film in the Marvel family, and he did not disappoint. Letting Chris Hemsworth (Thor) improvise a majority of his lines, each joke was well timed with an easy flow into the storyline. Since the premiere of “Iron Man” in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown up along with its loyal fan base over the past nine years. The humor has grown more adult-like with each passing movie, and this shows in Thor through innuendos and an alcoholic hero that becomes an unlikely ally. In spite of the plot about the destruction of the Asgard realm being slightly depressing, the film is far from depressing. The colors are bright and flashy showing respect to the original comic flares for the dramatic. It makes fun of what it means to be a “hero,” as nothing goes right whenever Thor proclaims his own heroism. However, he never loses hope after being defeated. “Thor: Ragnarok” started out with Thor being imprisoned and describing to an unknown party how he landed in prison and where he has been since Sokovia two years prior in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Thor finds a way to escape back to Asgard through the first of many action-packed battle scenes of the movie, which are characteristically packed with intensity, humor and perfectly fitted music to go along with it. With many returning characters such as Loki, Dr. Strange, Odin, Bruce Banner and the Hulk, Marvel also introduces their fans to new characters such as Hela, Grandmaster and Valkyrie. Each interaction between characters is engaging to the viewers with a natural ease for comprehension. Throughout the film, one of the most humorous and growing interactions to watch is the relationship between Thor and Loki. In a back-and-forth duel of rivals and brotherly love, these two learn to work together despite their actions in past movies. Their wacky relationship continues in “Thor: Ragnarok,” as they openly say that they are enemies, yet they treat each other as brothers would. Another relationship filled with turmoil is that of Bruce Banner and the Hulk. In past Marvel movies, we see Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) struggling to remain in control of “The Green Guy.” It portrays him as almost scared to let Hulk out. Yet, in “Thor: Ragnarok” not only is Hulk unleashed, but he has been for the past two years. While Hulk smashes his contenders in an arena that would make the Romans drool with jealousy, he is worshipped among the crowd. The longer the Hulk is out and becomes his own character, pushing Banner to the side. Overall, the movie was a blast to watch. It kept viewers entertained as it easily glided through the plot with a natural feel. While it was made to be comedic, there were many parts that toyed at the heartstrings for what might potentially happen to Thor and the Asgardians. This movie was actionpacked and full of suspense and laughter, making it another great Marvel movie.
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Pitaya is a women’s clothing boutique that recently opened a shop on 15th and Vine Street. The shop marries bohemian chic and smart casual into a curated selection that offers a little something for everyone.
New Pitaya Boutique brings fresh merchandise to OTR NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR
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Pitaya Boutique has made its way to Vine Street. This boutique has several existing locations in a variety of cities, including Dallas, Columbus, Louisville, Detroit and St. Louis. Pitaya initially started in 1990 when owner Michael Mazor decided to bring back some homemade items from Guatemala. He visited Guatemala while taking a break from studying at Indiana University. He then decided to find ways to sell these various items. “I found various ways to sell these items, including selling on the street and to local boutiques,” Mazor said. “I sold everything I had purchased and made enough cash to take another trip, so I decided that importing [or] selling these types of items would be a way to fuel further trips.” According to Mazor, Pitaya never meant to be a career, and what he sells there now has very little to do with the roots of the store. “Only the name, taken from the Central American name for the dragon fruit, remains,” Mazor said. Despite this, Pitaya is unique in many ways. Most apparel stores restock their stories seasonally, but Pitaya restocks their
inventory significantly every week. This boutique is also very appealing to college students, as it offers the latest trends in a very timely manner and sells these trends for an affordable price. “As soon as new merchandise hits the U.S. market, we have it on our racks within days,” Mazor said. “No one in the country has fresher merchandise.” Mazor also mentioned the challenge of opening Pitaya in Over-the-Rhine and the opportunities that he saw when choosing the location. “The new OTR store is in a challenging location, on the border of two vastly contrasting sectors — a low-income and redeveloping area and an already developed and thriving area,” Mazor said. “Eventually, this area will be considered more central as the planned developments are fully actualized, and we’re excited to be a part of that growth, but right now we’re on the fringe, so now, everyone that finds us acts like they’ve discovered a secret, and they’re excited that we’re here.” Pitaya is located at 1423 Vine St. and is open11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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Jacob Evans (1) faces a heavy contest from Tre Scott (13)during the Red and Black scrimmage Saturday Oct. 28, 2017.
Bearcats aim to live up to preseason hype
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The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team is set to begin their 2017-18 campaign, as the team will tip-off the season Friday at noon against Savannah State University at Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena. Expectations have been set high for this team, as the coaches in the American Athletic Conference picked the Bearcats to finish first this year. Head coach Mick Cronin, who is 237135 in 11 seasons at UC, believes the projections could make things more difficult for his team, as opponents will be gunning to take down the top dog. “It does put a target on your back for your opponent,” Cronin said. “Every time you go to play a game in the
non-league, the opposing coaches are going to say, ‘They were picked to win their league.’ It makes it harder to get a W.” Despite being picked to win the league, no players were put on the AAC’s first team all-conference list, which created some confusion for Cronin. “People think we are picked to win our conference, which is an anomaly because apparently we have no first team all-league player,” Cronin said. “I don’t know how you win your conference if you have no first team all-league players. I’m not that good of a coach so we will have to figure that out. That’s going to be a problem for us.” While no players were put on the first team, senior forwards Kyle Washington and Gary Clark, as well
as junior forward Jacob Evans, were named to the conference’s second team. Evans said the inclusion of three players on the second team speaks to the Bearcats all around team efforts. “It shows that the coaches view our team as like an overall collective team, because we don’t have anyone on first team,” Evans said. “So they actually see us as a whole unit, which is what we want at Cincinnati. ‘One Team’ — that’s our motto.” Perhaps the biggest news this season is the addition of a 12th school to the conference, as Wichita State University will compete in the AAC this year. After the Bearcats’ seven straight appearances in the NCAA tournament, the Shockers have the next longest streak in the conference,
making it to the Big Dance the past six years. They are ranked No.7 in the Associated Press poll to begin the season. Cronin is excited to welcome in another consistent tournament team, whom he believes will only help the Bearcats. “I think it helps the national respect for our conference,” Cronin said. “If that helps us all get a higher seed come NCAA tournament time, I’m all for it. It’s really nice to see a football league — where we can play football — actually do something for basketball. I think it’s going to be great for us. They have a great fan base, great history with the basketball program and obviously a great coach in Gregg Marshall. It’s not going to be easy, but it’s definitely going to help us overall.”
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Friday’s sporting events kickoff three-day weekend ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER
AARON DORSTEN | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
UC fans, students, and alumni have a good time tail gating before the UC homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2017.
Friday presents a big day for University of Cincinnati athletics. With classes cancelled due to Veterans Day, students can take advantage of three UC sporting events throughout the day. Friday tips off with the No. 12-ranked men’s basketball team’s season opener at noon against Savannah State University, and then continues at 3 p.m. with the volleyball team taking on the University of Memphis. The day will conclude with the football team taking on Temple University at 7 p.m. — a game that will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. “I am really looking forward to the basketball game,” fourth-year construction management student Matt Berklen said. “It’s the first meaningful game of the year and we are going to be really, really good.” Having been tabbed as the preseason favorites in the American Athletic Conference has caused a lot of excitement on campus about the start of basketball season. Despite playing at Northern Kentucky University’s BB&T Arena due to renovations at Fifth Third Arena, there is upside to driving down there, Berklen said. “I will be taking advantage of the day by getting brunch with friends,” Berklen said.
“Then heading to the basketball game, then tailgating until the football game.” Next up is the volleyball game, where the team heads into Friday’s match in fifth place in the conference, with the end of the season approaching. Last week, junior defensive-specialist Abby Williams was named to the conference Honor Roll as she recorded 31 digs against Southern Methodist University on Oct. 26. She was the first Bearcat to record 30 plus digs in a match since 2014. Despite dropping their last match to University of South Florida in five sets, junior outside-hitter Carly Nolan continued to add to her impressive career as a Bearcat by recording a career-high 26 kills. Finally, the evening will conclude with football. With the day off from classes, some students will use Friday to get work done during the day before the football game. “I’ll probably spend some time doing homework and hang out with some friends before the game a couple hours before,” firstyear chemistry student Kyle Smith said. It also allows for early tailgating starts and for pregame trips to bars on campus. “My friends and I usually hop tailgates
between ‘The Den,’‘Republic of Cincinnati’ and ‘RallyCats,’” Berklen said. “With Friday being an extra-long gap, we may make a stop at a bar or restaurant too.” While the start of basketball season has created a loud buzz, football season is far from over, especially after the Bearcats snapped a five-game losing streak last Saturday with a 17-16 win over Tulane University. The win keeps the Bearcats’ bowl game hopes alive, but they will need to win their final three games to be eligible at the end of the season. The events also have the marching band excited, as first-year student Zak Bayer said. “I do marching band, so I’m going to the basketball game for pep band, and I’ll also be at the football game,” Bayer said. “I’m really looking forward to the opener for basketball.” Because it’s the start to a long weekend, some students are eager to take advantage of going to the bars before kickoff. “I don’t usually go to bars for home games because of tailgating,” Berklen said. “But since it’s Friday, we probably will go to Murphy’s for happy hour since it leads right up to kick off.” jump out to me.”
Women’s basketball looks to continue success after first winning season in a decade ABIGAIL DYE | CONTRIBUTOR
Elliott said. “We’re looking forward going out prepared as possible and playing each game like it’s our last game.” The Bearcats’ season tips off against the Buccaneers of East Tennessee State University on Friday at 7 p.m. in Johnson City, Tennessee.
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Porter and Brianna Livingston, forwards Mari Thomas and Iimar’I Thomas and center Andeija Puckett. Elliott says the incoming members are already showing that they deserve to play right away. “I enjoy the way that we have progressed in practice; we’ve gotten better every day,”
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After finishing 8-22 in 2015-16, the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team was in dire need of a good season. The Bearcats pulled through last year, finishing No. 5 in the American Athletic Conference. Their 16-14 record was the team’s first winning season since 2006-07. Cincinnati now faces the task of carrying over that momentum into this year. They must do so without the help of two of last year’s starters, Bianca Quisenberry and Brandi Tarver, who exhausted their eligibility. Though head coach Jamelle Elliott never likes to see her seniors go, she believes they have set up the current players for success. “I think the best part of their graduation is that they have left a legacy for the players here now,” Elliott said. “The evolution of the team has to take place; this is a new team with new leaders.” Elliott is confident that the team is headed in the right direction with experienced returning players and a solid incoming freshman class. Among them is senior forward Shanice Johnson, who was the conference newcomer of the year last season. After transferring to UC from Monroe
Community College in Rochester, New York, she made an instant impact with the Bearcats, recording a double-double of 32 points and 13 rebounds in her first game against Southeast Missouri State University. She finished her first season at UC averaging 15.2 points and 9.7 rebounds. Johnson said she is motivated to prove the doubters wrong this year, as the Bearcats were picked to finish No. 8 in the preseason AAC coaches’ poll rankings. “I feel like we’re underestimated. Like we’re the underdogs,” Johnson said. “That mindset makes us strive to be in a top position, a position that we desire to be in.” Senior guard Ana Owens is also returning to play her last year for UC. She has started every game in her career, and averaged 12.1 points and 4 assists last year. Owens is entering her senior year with 1,118 points, ranking No. 18 on UC’s career scoring list. “We’re definitely trying to pick up from where we left off last season,” Owens said. “Being so close to getting into postseason brings a lot of momentum.” Owens mentioned the Bearcats’ strong returning leadership, combined with freshman who are bringing increased energy to the team. The new members include guards Michaela
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Running back Mike Boone (5) cathces a pass in the game against Southern Methodist University on Saturday October 21.
Bearcats search for second straight win against Temple
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There was a different feeling at Tuesday’s weekly Luke Fickell press conference. For the first time in seven weeks, the University of Cincinnati football team was coming off of a win. The Bearcats (3-6) defeated the Tulane University Green Wave on Saturday by a one-point margin in a 17-16 victory. It was their first win since Sept. 16, when UC rallied to defeat their Victory Bell rival, the Miami University RedHawks, 21-17. “[It was] an exciting win for us; it’s a long time coming,” Fickell said. “We got back to the locker room and a team [that has] grown men that acted like nine and 10-year-olds because of that built-up energy and that emotion of finally winning a football game.” The play of junior quarterback Hayden Moore was one of the keys to their victory, Fickell said. Moore threw for 248 yards, completing 18 of his 27 throws, with one touchdown pass. He also ran for 39 yards on eight carries. “It was Hayden Moore’s best game — he was our offensive player of the game,” Fickell said. “He did everything we asked him to do about managing the football game.” Cincinnati will have a quick turnaround. Instead of having a full week between games, they lose a day of preparation as they take on the Temple University Owls on Friday night. With a 4-5 record, the Owls have struggled this season after going to the American Athletic Conference
Championship Game two years in a row. However, they are coming off a big 34-26 win over the 5-3 Naval Academy Midshipmen. “There’s a reason why they’ve been in the championship game the last two years,” Fickell said. “I think it’s going to be a great measuring stick for us. Having the success and the things that happened for us last week to get a victory, [and then] to go out there [Friday] and to really see, ‘Hey, let’s take the next step to see where we really are.’ This is the team that’s been in the championship game the last two years. Talent-wise, this is a team that is as talented as anybody, I think, in the league.” Like the Bearcats, Temple underwent a coaching change in the offseason as their former head coach Matt Rhule left to go to Baylor University. Adjusting to new head coach Geoff Collins’ coaching philosophy could be a reason their winning percentage is currently under .500, according to Fickell, but the team is still loaded with talent. “They have [struggled] and sometimes that is a new system, a new coach,” Fickell said. “They still have talented guys … you can definitely look at it and see across the board that there’s 6’5’s. They got some guys up front, they got some wide outs.” Cincinnati needs a win to remain bowl eligible, as they must finish with at least six wins to qualify for a postseason game. UC is currently fifth in the AAC East Division. The Bearcats kickoff Friday at 7 p.m. in Nippert Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
The time has finally come: the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team tips off the season Friday at noon against Savannah State University at BB&T Arena in Northern Kentucky. Expectations are sky-high for this team, as they were ranked No. 12 in the preseason Associated Press poll — their highest ranking to start a season since 1999. As excitement swirls with the first game so close you can almost taste it, here are five things to watch with the Bearcats this year. 1. Who runs the offense? Troy Caupain is gone after starting at point guard for the last three seasons. Coming in to replace him is junior Cane Broome, who sat out last season after transferring from Sacred Heart University. Broome has proven that he can put the ball in the basket, averaging 23.1 points per game two seasons ago, but he must adjust to a new role running the point. As a sophomore, he averaged 2.9 assists while committing 3.8 turnovers per game. In two exhibition matches, Broome registered eight assists and three turnovers.
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Does Cumberland take a sophomore leap?
Sophomore guard Jarron Cumberland came in with a lot of hype. Ranked the No. 55 recruit in the nation by ESPN coming out of high school, he is the team’s highest rated player since Jermaine Lawrence in 2013. Cumberland averaged 8.3 points per game in his inaugural campaign while coming off the bench. With Kevin Johnson gone, Cumberland will be thrust into the starting lineup at shooting guard this year. After scoring 12 in the Bearcats’ first preseason game, Cumberland led all scorers with 27 Sunday against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 3. Who steps up off the bench? As mentioned, Cumberland will no longer be coming off the bench. Last year, no other player on Cincinnati’s second unit averaged more than 3.1 points per game. For the Bearcats to be successful, they will need junior guard Justin Jennifer and sophomore forwards Tre Scott and Nysier Brooks to step up. Jennifer nearly registered a double-double against EmbryRiddle with nine points and nine assists, while Brooks totaled 11 points and four rebounds against Bellarmine. 4. What about the freshman? Guards Keith Williams and Trevor Moore, and forwards Mamouou Diarra and Eliel Nsoseme are the new additions to the Bearcats roster this year. Moore and Williams were both rated as high three-star players by ESPN, while Diarra and Nsoseme flew under the radar as international prospects. Williams averaged 10.5 points in the two exhibition contests, while Moore and Nsoseme took turns scoring in double figures in the Bearcats preseason affairs. 5. Bearcats or Shockers? The American Athletic Conference will feature a two-team race to the championship this season. With all due respect to Connecticut, Houston, Southern Methodist and Central Florida — all of whom have rosters that can compete for an NCAA tournament appearance — Cincinnati and Wichita State are clearly a cut above the rest of this conference. The Bearcats were picked to win the conference in the preseason coaches’ poll, while the Shockers are ranked No. 7 in the national preseason Associated Press poll. UC hosts Wichita State on Feb. 18, and they travel to Wichita State’s home in Kansas on March 4 for the final game of the season — one that could decide who claims the conference crown.
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Mounir’s weekly MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR
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Youtube Pranks
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Daylight Saving Time
We know almost all of them are fake, but millions of us watch them anyway. Pranks and “social experiments” form a significant proportion of the most popular YouTube videos over the past few years. From Roman Atwood and Ethan Bradberry, to Joey Salads and the infamous Paul brothers, these pranksters make millions off of fake videos that you don’t want to admit you are semientertained by. If you click on the video without the pessimistic yet realistic understanding that they’re phony pranks, you can actually have a pretty good experience. But a lot of them are totally messed up. “Meh.” The concept of daylight saving time is to preserve daylight by changing the time, I guess. But after this one, our days have become way too dark too soon. Although the sun sets before dinner and it doesn’t help my seasonal depression, I got some extra sleep, and I can’t complain about that. Apparently, a little under half of the countries worldwide practice daylight saving time. I just don’t quite understand why we have it, really.
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Finding Housing
If you’re looking for housing for next year, especially off campus, right now is the time to get it done. That being said, it’s an exciting, exhausting, stressful and overall “meh” experience. When you find the right place and the right people to share it with, it’s an exciting moment of premature adulting we can all brag about. But we are learning the lesson of avoiding sketchy slumlords who want to steal your money. Last year, I got excited about a house and the landlord asked me to meet him in the parking lot of a UDF on the West Side to submit my rental application. No thanks. Plus, moving sucks. It’s a “meh” experience, but we have to do it.
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MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR
John Cranley was re-elected as mayor in the general election yesterday. After a very close campaign — even trailing Yvette Simpson in the primary earlier this year — he managed to win the election by 53 percent. Throughout the night, Cranley’s margin of victory constantly grew more and more. Cranley supporters share a common sentiment: Cranley really hasn’t done anything wrong over the past four years. In my opinion, this is a very valid argument. We have seen development, economic and population growth, and an overall satisfied Cincinnati population throughout Cranley’s tenure in office. Yvette Simpson insisted throughout the campaign that Cranley would not contribute to the progress of this city in to the future. During a debate, Cranley reassured voters that this city has made progress, and boldly told voters that if they disagreed, they should vote for Simpson. At around 10 p.m., John Cranley gave a very excited victory speech. At the time, the race was at its closest point, with Simpson under 10
percent of the vote behind. Almost immediately after, however, Cranley shot back up to the top. Cranley will probably keep up the momentum after this victory. It has been rumored that he could be in the running for a national or statewide office. He hasn’t announced candidacy for governor, something a lot of people expected, but I expect that he could pop in as a Lieutenant Governor or even a U.S. House candidate in the near future. What that means for the mayor’s office? It’s too soon to say. However, Cranley has established himself as a successful candidate in Ohio’s Democrat circle. His future as a politician is bright and doesn’t end in Cincinnati. Simpson conceded at around 10:30 p.m., with 176 of 188 precincts reporting that she had lost by 11 percent. The Cranley campaign had more than three times the funding that Simpson had, which, in the end, usually makes a difference in big political races. This is definitely part of the reason why Cranley was so successful. The Ohio Democratic Party endorsed Cranley pretty early on, which may have made a
difference, but I’m not too sure that it did. Even after this endorsement, Yvette Simpson ended up winning the shake-up primary election over Cranley, which definitely showed him that he had a lot of work to do throughout the campaign. A crucial part of the race for Simpson’s campaign was community voter turnout. Cranley’s base was a well-established group of people that were going to show up regardless. Older, higher-income individuals tend to show up to the polls consistently. A working class population is usually reluctant to vote, with a common mentality that their voices aren’t usually paid attention to and that most candidates would not support their needs anyway. Simpson reached out to a lower income electorate that she could relate to easier than Cranley could. In the end, voter turnout across the City sat at around 30 percent; many of these voters being from where was expected to be strong Cranley areas. Cranley did a lot of work after the primary that ultimately led to his re-election. It will be quite interesting to see where the city goes from here.
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been getting more in to working out. When I run, I am instantly reminded of how out of shape I am. But I’ve recently discovered that the runner’s high actually does exist. When you get in the zone, you feel indestructible. But as soon as I stop, I’m in severe pain and discomfort. Pray for me to get a little stronger, y’all because cardio has been pretty “meh” for me.
Cranley’s post-primary work won him another election
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They’re big, boring and you have to do them. Overall, being in general education classes is a “meh” experience. Sometimes you do some learning that sets the stage for your major’s curriculum, but sometimes you just wonder why you’re even doing it in the first place. I’m in to my third year of school and I still have a couple I need to get out of the way. There’s an opportunity to do a lot of learning there. But the element of requirement makes it “meh.”
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The results are in; what does this mean for us? MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR
The biggest result of election night was arguably John Cranley’s victory for mayoral re-election. Cranley defeated challenger Yvette Simpson by a margin of 53 percent to 46 percent with around 28 percent voter turnout across the city of Cincinnati. This low turnout was expected, but significantly higher than the primary, which only had around 10-12 percent voter turnout, according to the Hamilton County Board of Elections. Ohio Issues 1 (Marsy’s Law to protect crime victims) and 2 (the Drug Prices Initiative) got national attention on election night, but had results called very early on. Issue 1, Marsy’s Law for Ohio, passed by an overwhelming margin. This means that Ohio’s constitution will be amended and expanded to protect the rights of crime victims. Opponents of the bill are worried that suspected criminals’ rights to due process are now under attack. Personally, I agree with this point, but the issue doesn’t really have too much of an effect on the current system. The election was called in favor of Issue 1 relatively early in the night, with a final margin of 77 percent victory. Ohio will now expand the text in the constitution by adding a lot of language and removing what proponents of the issue thought was vague language of the protections of crime victims. This issue was expected to pass, but still received a lot of
media attention. The New York Times considered Ohio’s Issue 2, the Drug Price Initiative, one of the nation’s most pressing issues. Last night, Issue 2 failed overwhelmingly, which ended the possibility of Ohio’s drug prices decreasing in the near future. I am not surprised at this result, but pretty disappointed that large pharmaceutical corporations were able to convince the entire state that their desire to continue to profit from state money will continue. This is bad, bad news — especially during a major opioid epidemic that is shaking up the state. To return to local races, Tamaya Dennard, Greg Landsman and Jeff Pastor are the new faces in City Council, with Pastor — a Republican — winning the last of nine spots by a very close margin in the race. The rest of the elected council members are incumbents that are returning to the council for another term. Your newest nine council members will consist of seven Democrats and 2 Republicans. They are as follows, in order of most to least votes received. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
P.G. Sittenfeld David Mann Chris Seelbach Wendell Young Christopher E.C Smitherman Tamaya Dennard (D) Greg Landsman (D) Amy Murray (R) Jeff Pastor (R)
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There were many early voters this year around, but still a very small turnout. We still have a long way to go, and we still have to convince voters to participate in local elections. Last year, working the polls in the 2016 presidential election, lines wrapped around the block in Clifton with UC students eager to vote for their favorite presidential candidates. This year, polling locations around campus, including inside of Langsam Library, were relatively empty. In the future, elected
officials and public office candidates need to focus on improving voter turnout. Perhaps the election would have different results if more people voted, but for now, we have some new city leadership and some new state initiatives. In 2018, we will see in more detail how these results directly affect our community.
Why I am vegan and why it is better for the environment
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NICOLAS KALLINICOU | CONTRIBUTOR
Flashback to Summer 2016. I am enjoying yet another beautiful night with my family on the eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus — the country my father was born and raised in. Both of my sisters had adopted a vegan diet at this point in time, and the suggestion was made to watch a documentary on Netflix called “Cowspiracy.” My younger sister tells me that this was a significant influence on why she went vegan, and I jokingly snicker, “Maybe I’ll become vegan, too.” Little did I know the Greek Mac I was eating during the documentary would be the last time I consumed meat.
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If you would have told any of my friends, family members or anyone else who knew me that I would adopt a vegan diet, they would have either laughed in your face or thought you had mistaken me for someone else. I had always eaten meat and never questioned why I ate it. I was raised in a Greek family, and eating meat was a tradition. Why would I ever question it? After I watched the documentary, I was exposed to a few ideas I had never considered: animal agriculture’s environmental footprint, the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet and the inhumane and unethical treatment of animals. And, based on my own research, the answer felt obvious to me. Here are some non-alternative facts that helped me justify giving up meat for good and why I encourage others to do the same: According to an article published by the Los Angeles Times, “One pound of beef requires 1,799 gallons of water, which includes irrigation of the grains and grasses in feed, plus water for drinking and processing” compared to “One pound of wheat requires 132 gallons of water.”The sheer amount of water that can be saved by refraining from eating meat is immense. Along with this, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization published a report in 2006 that stated, “The livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in [carbon dioxide] equivalent — 18 percent — than transport.” How could I keep eating meat knowing the harmful environmental impacts I was
contributing to? The answer again was clear — I could not. As I began the journey of a plant-based diet, I quickly noticed the health benefits. I was forced to cook more, largely because of the lack of vegan options in Cincinnati. I started to eat a diet rich in grains, fruits and vegetables. I began to think more about what I was putting in my body, choosing more foods that were organic and rich in vitamins and minerals. I still have not gotten any type of illness — not even a small cold — since I became vegan. The final reason why I adopted a vegan lifestyle was my love and compassion for all life, including animals. My parents taught me from a young age to treat everyone the way you want to be treated, and I believe this statement applies to all living beings. According to an article from The New York Times, “The almost 40 land animals each American eats every year have their bodies mutilated without pain relief. They’re given growth-promoting drugs that often cripple them and are cooped up in their own waste for their entire lives, denied even a modicum of pleasure. They’re slaughtered in ways that would be illegal in the European Union.” With that being said, we should not choose which animals should be eaten and which should be treated as companions. All animals feel pain and suffering, not simply the dogs and cats we keep as pets.
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TNR staff question of the week: Which Disney movie would you be?
The Lion King because I still enjoy holding my Chihuahua in the air screaming “AAAAHHHHH ZABENYAAAAA!”. -David Wysong, Editor-inChief The Aristocats, because a cat’s the only cat who knows where it’s at. - Shae Combs, Photo Editor Pocahontas, because I always used to watch it at my grandmama’s house and my family used to say that I looked like her. - Noelle Zielinzki, Life & Arts Editor Tarzan, because Phil Collins. - Parker Malatesta, News Editor
Hercules, because it epitomized how meta Disney had gotten to that point and reeked of the late 1990’s. Plus, anything with Danny DeVito in it is gold in my book. -Claude Thompson, Managing Editor The Lion King, because the seeminglyprofound opening them translates to “Here comes a lion, father.” “Oh yes, it’s a lion.” As if that wasn’t blatantly obvious. -Jacob Fisher, Chief Reporter
Mulan, because I appreciate the irony in “Be a Man.” Also, the grandma is real spunky. -Erin Couch, Copy Editor Hunchback of Notre Dame, because it’s an anti-racist, feminist film with the central message of acceptance, love, and mercy towards all walks of life. Also, Follo is possibly the most megolomaniacal, self-righteous, despicable villains in the Disney canon. -Justin Reutter, News Editor
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UP, because it reminds me not to waste what’s left of my life. Adventure is out there! -Stephanie Smith, Online Editor
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Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter. I always wanted to do magic & go to Hogwarts. Lets be honest, who would actually follow all the silly rules & be the good guy if they had magical powers -Jason Szelest, Sports Editor
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Toy Story, because I only saw it for the first time last year and I’m so ashamed that it took me so long. I laughed, I cried, I felt all of the feelings watching all of the movies. Watching that movie brought me back to my childhood, even though my childhood unfortunately didn’t involve Toy Story. It is a masterpiece of film. . -Mounir lynch, Opinion Editor
• CCM Student Recitals are being held at various times all weekend. Check out CCM’s website for times and locations. • Cincinnati Coffee Festival on Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 a.m. at Music Hall. • Northside Record Fair on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at 4222
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• UC at the zoo at the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Harry Potter Trivia night at TGI Fridays located at 8150 Montgomery Road on Thursday starting at 8 p.m. • The Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market is being held this Friday
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through Sunday at Duke Energy Center. • The Manifest Gallery is opening four new exhibits to the public and all are being introduced on Friday starting at 6 p.m.
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