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To park or not to park?

The merits of having a car on campus MITCHELL PARTON | CHIEF REPORTER

fall, we sold out almost every garage.”

Long-distance buses come directly to campus for students requiring transport to nearby cities such as Columbus, Indianapolis or Chicago over break. These bus lines include Megabus, Barons Bus and GoBus. Often, when booked in advance, these buses are significantly more affordable than parking on campus and buying gas.

Parking Services maintains a working relationship with UC Public Safety to survey parking garages for students concerned about the safety of their vehicles.

“We actually have security officers that go through our garages all throughout the day, every day.” said Bunkley.

“Our staff [does] as well.

If they see anything that looks suspicious, they will contact Public Safety immediately.”

Despite concerns from some students and their families, there are not many incidents that take place within the garages themselves. Students should still heed caution, however, and secure their belongings.

“Public Safety will warn students to not leave their valuables in sight … especially on their back seats,” Bunkley said. TOP: Varsity Village is a parking garage on the University of Cincinnati “That’s when we’ll see campus on April 26, 2018. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR incidents take place.”

MIDDLE: Students should be advised that campus garages fill up quickly.

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BOTTOM: Street parking is a viable option for students. ABBY SHOYAT | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

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she said. “There is also the issue of making it a point to be ready to catch the bus on time each day.”

Students who choose to park on campus should strategize carefully by determining the walking distance between classes and their preferred garage.

“A lot of students like to choose a facility centrally located to their classes so they’re not walking from one end of campus to another,” Bunkley said.

DAAP students, for instance, may want to consider parking in Clifton Court garage. Conversely, engineering students may prefer Campus Green Garage, while CCM students might instead opt for the CCM Garage or Calhoun Garage.

For students living oncampus, the distance between their residence hall and their preferred garage is a vital aspect to consider.

Those living in Siddall or Calhoun halls should explore Calhoun Garage.

University Avenue Garage is located directly behind Morgens, Scioto and Spencer halls and is relatively close to Dabney, Daniels, Turner and Schneider. A full list of garages and detailed maps of the available options can be viewed on the Parking Services website.

Other students may be interested in finding the least expensive parking spot available. The most affordable garages on campus are Corry Garage and University Garage, according to Bunkley.

Once students find their preferred parking garage, they should purchase a parking pass as soon as possible. As UC enrollment increases year after year, some garages tend to fill up more quickly than others.

“Because we do have garages that have different space availability, students should buy their passes early in the summer,” Barnes said.

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As the new school year approaches, many University of Cincinnati students will be forced to decide whether to bring a car to campus.

Students who opt to do so must then choose where to park.

Cathy Barnes, the assistant marketing director for UC Campus Services, encourages parents and families of students living in residence halls to realistically consider whether having a car on campus is the right choice.

“There is so much in walking distance,” Barnes said. “If they aren’t using their car on a regular basis. they’re just putting it in storage.”

For students who anticipate regular long-distance travel, Barnes says having a car may be a viable option. Those who travel infrequently, however, might consider alternative transportation.

“If they’re going home every weekend, that makes a little more sense,” Barnes said. “But if they only are going to use it once a month, they probably don’t need to bring it and pay for parking.”

A vast array of transportation options — including shuttles, Metro buses and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft — means students who drive infrequently are unlikely to encounter issues.

UC and Cincinnati Metro also offer students and faculty the EZ Ride card — a free-to-obtain, pay-asyou-ride transit program which promises $1 bus rides and 50-cent transfers in all Cincinnati Metro zones.

Barnes encourages students to consider additional transportation options from UC Sustainability. The office’s website details a variety of options, including discounted ZipCar rentals, Bearcat Bike Share and Zimride — an online ridematching service. UC Public

Safety offers NightRide — a nighttime transportation service granting free rides to students on campus at night.

Choosing to ditch the car can be a difficult decision for students and their families.

Lisa Bunkley, associate director of UC Parking Services, says students often feel compelled to bring vehicles that they have no use for.

“Sometimes we are so attached to our vehicle,” Bunkley said. “We’re afraid not to have it, just in case.”

Barnes echoed Bunkley’s sentiments, saying the UC Parking Services staffffaim to make the transition as easy as possible. Staff will be present at the “Taking Care of Business” portion of student orientation to meet with future students.

For students living offcampus who commute to school, Bunklee recommends against street parking, citing limited availability.

“It is very hard to find on street parking,” she said.

“On the side streets, you also have many apartment and homes that students are renting from as well … You are competing with those individuals to try to get that space, and lots of times, they don’t move their cars from the streets at all.”

Leia Carter, a third-year clarinet performance student, has never lived on campus or owned a car.

Despite this, she continues to travel to class from her Walnut Hills home without much trouble.

“I’m lucky enough to have lived close enough to campus all my life, so commuting to classes has never been a big issue,” Carter said. “In fact, I’ve been known to walk to and from campus during the warmer seasons.”

Carter regularly takes advantage of alternative transit options, such as Metro buses or Uber. While Carter says these options are convenient, she admits that they are flawed.

“Uber rides add up quickly,”

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Keystone’s “Mac Shack” caters to college students and accepts Bearcat Card payment.

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Bearcat card to expand to OTR

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ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

Every University of Cincinnati student has heard of the all-encompassing power of the Bearcat Card, yet many remain unsure of its specific features. What exactly can you use it for?

The list is extensive.

First-year students living in dorms will need the Bearcat Card to enter their residence halls. The card operates as a key to ensure student safety, restricting residence hall access to students only.

To operate the key, students must place their Bearcat Card against the sensor and watch the light change to see the door unlock. Students planning to live in dorms this fall should remember to keep their Bearcat Card handy when exiting the building.

However, opening doors is not the only thing the Bearcat Card can be used for.

For students who purchase a meal plan, the Bearcat Card stores and logs all meal swipes. Residential meal plans come in two separate packages: • Unlimited swipes - $2,292/ semester and $4,584/year.

• 186 Block Plan (averages out to 12 meals a week) $2,274/semester and $4,548/ year Other UC dining passes include:

• Dining Pass 65 (65 meals per semester) - $739/ semester and $1,478/year • Dining Pass 48 (48 meals per semester) - $510/ semester and $1,020/year • Dining Pass 36 (36 meals per semester) - $396/ semester and $792/year Students must also use their Bearcat Card to gain entrance to dining halls on campus.

Some meal plans also come with money that can be used at any business or on-campus facility that accepts Bearcat Card as a payment method. Students receive $300 per year for the unlimited swipe plan, $150 for Dining Pass 65, $75 for Dining Pass 48 and $45 for Dining Pass 36.

Funds can be added to the Bearcat Card via transfer from a valid credit or debit card. Students can add funds via Bearcat Card webpage on UC’s website, calling or visiting the Bearcat Card office or visiting one of three stations across campus.

Those who bank with PNC can also link their cards to their bank accounts, making their card function as a standard debit card that can be used almost anywhere in the U.S. Money loaded onto the Bearcat Card can be used at over 90 restaurants,

convenience stores, bookstores and retail stores on and around campus.

The two newest Bearcat Card merchants this year are Ninja Grill and Fusabowl — two restaurants which opened recently on West McMillan Street.

“I’d say out of every five students, two of them are using the Bearcat Card,” said Brianna Harris, a cashier at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers — a popular restaurant for UC students.

“Usually, if they don’t have their debit card on them, they usually just pull out their Bearcat Card. But I see them use it all the time.”

Some restaurants and businesses in Over-the-Rhine may begin accepting Bearcat Card payments this fall. In October 2017, undergraduate student government (SG) passed a bill allocating $2,500 to purchase and install Verifone VX570 readers — machines which scan the Bearcat Card — in 10 separate OTR business establishments.

Separate from the SG initiative, the university has already begun expanding the Bearcat Card to OTR. Until now, Bearcat Card sensors operated via IP Addressable technology.

For merchants located off-campus using IP

Addressable sensors, the university has found it difficult to provide customer support.

“But now, we have these new devices available,” said Saul Solomon of UC Retail Services.

The new sensors use cellular technology — a cheaper alternative with wider customer support options for distant merchants.

“We need to improve how we clarify what their requirements are to let us know when a reader is down,” Solomon said. “We’re reworking the contract that we do with merchants. So, that’s the delay. We have a meeting next week, [and] I think we’re getting close on the contract.”

Once the contract is finalized, UC can invite distant merchants to install Bearcat Card readers. SG can then proceed with their initiative by supplying sensors to merchants who have agreed to have them installed.

“Last time I checked, the two establishments that were closest to completion were Coffee Emporium and PokeHut,” said Samuel Mangold-Lenett, an at-large student senator and the author of the Bearcat Card OTR expansion bill.

Poke Hut said they are currently waiting to hear when the system is ready for deployment.

Merchants that accept Bearcat Card give the university a percentage of each Bearcat Card transaction. Expanding off-campus Bearcat Card merchants aims to stimulate traffic for businesses while helping to fund UC. For on-campus printing services, the Bearcat Card is essential. Money loaded onto the Bearcat Card is accepted at all printers around campus.

“A lot of people don’t know [that] you get discounts on laundry, you get discounts on the beverage vending machines … I think there are people maybe who don’t know that,” Solomon said.

“My daughter just graduated from college, but as parents, you want to put money in

your kid’s pocket in a way that feels good.”

While losing a Bearcat Card is not the end of the world, purchasing a new one will cost $35 and a trip to the Keys and Badges office at 4 Edwards Center.

The list of uses for the Bearcat Card continues to expand. Many UC events may require it for entry, and some professors ask students to use it as a form of identification. “[I use it to] get into the games — baseball games, football games, basketball

games — all those things,” said first-year film and media studies student Blake Nguyen. “Some need tickets as well, but you just get into the student section if you show the school ID.” Lost or stolen Bearcat Cards can be easily deactivated by logging in to the Bearcat Card website.

Students whose PNC-linked Bearcat Cards are lost or stolen should also report it to the bank.

Elephant Walk of West McMillian St. displays a “Bearcat Card Accepted Here” sign. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR

Target, located on Calhoun Street, accepts Bearcat cards. ABBY SHOYAT | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Tuition rates unchanged for fifth straight year ELIZABETH SCHMITT | NEWS EDITOR PATRICK MURPHY | MULTIMEDIA DIRECTOR

Board of Trustees moves to freeze tuition rates for fifth consecutive year. TNR FILE

On Tuesday, April 17, the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees voted to maintain undergraduate, graduate and law student tuition for the fifth consecutive academic year, holding annual rates at $11,000 for in-state students and $26,334 for out-of-state students.

“We believe this uncommon decision to keep tuition flat is yet another proof point that the value of a UC education ranks second to none,” UC President Neville Pinto said in an email to the student body. “In fact, our students who enrolled in Fall 2015 will graduate next spring without ever experiencing a tuition increase during their entire collegiate careers at UC.” However, nearly half of all public universities in Ohio have already made a similar promise through the

Guaranteed Tuition Program — a directive from the state’s Department of Higher Education which builds upon a proposal introduced by John Kasich on March 11, 2014. Ohio University was the first to have such a program approved on April 1, 2014.

The Ohio State University’s (OSU) Board of Trustees moved to approve a comparable program in July 2017, saying “First-year students who are starting their college careers this August will be the first to enroll under the Ohio State Tuition Guarantee, which will provide certainty for incoming students and their families about the cost of in-state tuition, general fees, housing and dining for four years.”

UC has not made any indication that they plan to move to a Guaranteed Tuition Program nor create a guarded tuition program of any kind.

“I’m thrilled we are not increasing tuition,” said Samuel

Buzas, a fourth-year computer science student. “But I’m still upset about the decrease in academic funding.”

According to an earlier TNR article, tuition has remained the same for the past four years while instructional spending for full-time undergraduate students has decreased by 30 percent, despite an overall increase in student attendance.

Alex Stringfellow, a fourthyear finance and accounting student and Chairman of the Student Advisory Board on the University Budget (SACUB), said a recurring tuition freeze may benefit students. However, it also increases pressures on services, programs and organizations like Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Club Sports Board and the African American Cultural Resource Center (AACRC). “[They’re] funded in part or fully by the general fee,” Stringfellow said. “Inflationary

pressures and increased student need mean that these cost centers struggle to provide the quality services students are accustomed to.”

According to data provided

by SACUB, 14 programs and student services received either increased funding or newly appointed funds.

Two organizations received the highest increase in funds from the general fee. The University Funding Board’s budget was allotted $200,000 for student organizations — a 64 percent difference from 2017 — and the Bearcat Transport received an additional $200,000 in operation costs due to an increase of student enrollment, demand for the service and “operating on deficit.”

Pinto: ‘No plans for Spencer to speak’ MITCHELL PARTON | CHIEF REPORTER

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Mitchell Parton | Chief Reporter Representatives of self-described “alt-right” public figure Richard Spencer have dismissed their lawsuit against the University of Cincinnati, cancelling plans for Spencer to speak on campus.

UC President Neville Pinto announced the dismissal through a university-wide email to students, faculty and staff on April 25. Pinto stressed that while nobody from the UC community invited Spencer to speak, the university granted the request on free speech grounds.

“His supporters had approached us as a public university to provide a date for [Spencer] to speak,” Pinto wrote. “In line with our commitment to free speech, we proposed a date during our Spring Break – a date that we felt would maximize the safety of our community.”

In February, the university proposed Zimmer Hall as a possible venue for a March 14 speaking date. Rental and security fees to reserve the space amounted to nearly $11,000, the News Record previously reported.

Dissatisfied with the fees accompanying the proposal, Spencer’s team sued the university, claiming that the added security fees violated Spencer’s freedom of speech. “[The] proposal was contingent on the conditions that [Spencer] sign the university’s standard rental agreement and pay a security and rental fee,” Pinto wrote. “His representatives instead refused to comply with those requirements and filed a lawsuit against UC. The university held firm in its position and chose to defend against the suit in court.”

Kyle Bristow, former attorney for Spencer’s tour

organizer Cameron Padgett, called the fees an “unconstitutional speech tax” in a Twitter post criticizing the university’s decision.

“The tentative March 14, 2018, date for [Spencer] to speak at the University of Cincinnati has been derailed,” Bristow wrote.

Two days after Pinto’s email, Spencer uploaded a video to YouTube in which he asked his supporters for support to cover legal fees from the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

“I am under attack and I need your help,” Spencer said in the video. “Some of the biggest law firms in the United States are suing me, along with some other prominent figures, in civil court.”

David Purtell, president of UC College Republicans, was pleased to learn that Spencer is no longer scheduled to speak on campus. Purtell also commended the university for their commitment to free speech.

“President Pinto honored Spencer’s first amendment right to free speech even though his beliefs are hateful and bigoted,” Purtell told The News Record. “The First Amendment protects all speech, including hate speech.”

In his email, Pinto said that recent efforts to balance freedom expression with equity and inclusion has been difficult for the community.

“When we grapple with complex questions, it can often lead to greater understanding and positive change,” Pinto wrote. “I believe that has been the case and this trying time has made us even stronger. Our appreciation for the value of an inclusive culture has Richard Spencer is a self-proclaimed “identitarian” known for promoting white heightened and deepened.”

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Student political groups prep for 2018 ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

Voter turnout among college students and young adults is at a low. HORIZ | IDE

Voter turnout lowest among students

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ELIZABETH SCHMITT | NEWS EDITOR

Let’s get real about civic responsibilities. Love or hate politics, voting is your right and privilege as an American citizen. Yet voter turnout rates among youth and college student populations are among the lowest in the nation.

“I never know when I can vote,” said fourth-year industrial management student Tristen Hite. “I hardly even know when we have elections.”

Despite the presence of politically-engaged organizations on campus, confusion about where to vote and how to register are common amongst many University of Cincinnati students.

“I did not know that I could vote just on issues,” said second-year medical sciences student Matt Nieland. “I thought I had to always vote for candidates, too.”

Students like Nieland are the reason that initiatives like The Campus Vote Project (CVP) — a national advocacy organization for voting reform — exist.

In 2014, only 42 percent of people age 18 to 24 said they registered to vote — the lowest percentage of

that age group in 40 years, according to the CVP. The organization launched in 2012 to address voting issues on college campuses, inform students about their rights as voters and analyze policies that make voting more challenging for younger demographics.

To fulfill their mission, the organization works directly with college campuses across the nation.

“I take what universities have and try to bring more resources to help campuses increase the number of students voting,” said Dylan Sellers, an Ohio CVP coordinator who works directly with UC. “My job is to support the faculty and the students if they need registration cards, make an introduction to the county Board of Elections or look up the election laws in Ohio.”

Sellers works closely with UC’s community engagement department.

He also coordinates with CVP’s UC campus fellows — individuals who hold registration drives, hand out pamphlets and inform students about the voting process. “[The] biggest misconception I hear is ‘My vote does not matter,’” he

said. “The truth is, especially [for] the upcoming elections in 2018, which are all state and city … 100 votes can decide who wins.”

Even in large federal elections, Seller says student votes make a substantial impact.

“When students show up, they elect presidents, senators and local officials,” he said. “It was young people who elected Barack Obama.

It was college students.”

Registering to vote is relatively easy, requiring only personal information found on state and federal identification.

You can even register to vote online. To do so, visit the Board of Elections website for your state, click the “Register to Vote” tab, and you can complete the form from the comfort of your home.

You can also register via the paper form. However, if you register at one of the numerous registration drives on campus, they usually complete that step for you.

Once the completed form is submitted, all you must do is wait. When your polling location assignment arrives in the mail, you are fully registered to vote.

Political groups at UC give students an opportunity to get involved with issues they’re passionate about on campus and around the city.

While some organizations point their focus toward electoral politics, others take a more grassroots approach.

Those who would like to meet elected officials and assist in campaign work will find good company with both the UC College Republicans and the UC College Democrats.

These two organizations plan to focus much of their work on supporting campaigns for local and state candidates in the 2018 midterms this fall. Their work includes voter registration, tabling, door knocking and phone banking.

UC College Republicans will gear their efforts toward U.S. Representative Steve Chabot’s reelection campaign and Chris Monzel’s county commissioner reelection campaign.

“We all have a shared goal of having liberty and having small government in Hamilton County and the University of Cincinnati,” said David Purtell, a fourth-year political science student and president of UC College Republicans. “We really want to spread our conservative message.”

Democrats will be working for Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and U.S. House candidate Aftab Pureval in the fall. They will also likely work on behalf of U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, as well as the eventual candidate for governor.

“It’s probably one of the easiest ways to get involved with issues you’re passionate about,” said second-year economics and political science student Peter Bandrowsky.

As the outreach director for UC College Democrats, Bandrowsky said on-campus political groups provide the means for students to engage with important issues

ranging from reproductive health to environmental concerns.

UC’s Young Americans for Liberty chapter provides an organization for libertarian minds. Other groups, like Cincinnati Revolutionary Students and Young Americans for Freedom, focus less on electoral politics and more on

grassroots effort.

“We’ve worked in citywide coalitions in the past and are a part of a few citywide struggles,” said John D’Alessandro, a fourthyear computer science student and CRS member. “We organize our work into certain projects, so people wanting to get involved can get plugged into one of our projects.”

CRS is a socialist student organization that engages in activism both on and off-campus.

The group advocates publicity in UC’s food purchasing procedures, organizes against police misconduct and helped to establish Trans Day of Visibility at UC. In addition to activist participation, CRS also provides training and hosts reading groups as well as self-care sessions.

Young Americans for Freedom promotes conservative values on campus through monthly initiatives and guest speakers. “[YAF] is an organization that brings students together to advocate for the ideas of limited government, individual freedom, free enterprise, traditional values and a strong national defense,” said Regina Barton, YAF President and third-year biological sciences student.

This year, YAF brought pro-life activist Star Parker to campus to speak. They also set up 3,000 American flags to create a memorial honoring those that died on Sept. 11, 2001.

The organization plans to focus on bringing other speakers to campus, participating in free speech week and advocating for Second Amendment rights in 2018.

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Food and Festivals: 18 upcoming summer events KEELY BROWN | STAFF REPORTER

The end of spring semester is near, and summer is just a few short days away.

Luckily, Cincinnati has plenty of events planned for the upcoming months. So, if you’re looking to celebrate the end of the semester and start summer break with a bang, here are a few things to get excited about: Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest: Saturday, April 28 — 11 a.m.9 p.m.

If you enjoy live music, food trucks and fun, this food festival is for you. And if you’re a picky eater, worry not — the festival showcases over 70 unique food trucks to try.

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon: May 4-6 The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is one of the biggest marathons in the country, welcoming athletes of all running abilities from across the world.

Registration is $120, and the race is free for spectators.

The Flying Pig Marathon offers numerous activities and events, so be sure to fly with the swine this summer.

Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival: May 4-6 The 15th annual Latino festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo with authentic music, dancing and delicious food from 16 different restaurants.

The event also prides itself on educating the community about Latino cultures, values and traditions.

Asian Food Fest: May 12-13 This food festival at Washington Park in Overthe-Rhine features authentic food from Asian countries including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Over 25 vendors will be offering a mouthwatering selection of Asian foods for under $10. Along with food, this year’s festival will feature live entertainment, fun activities and a wide variety of craft and Asian beers. Free admission.

Mother’s Day Cruise: Sunday, May 13 — 1-3 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Struggling to find the perfect gift for your mom on her special day? Treat her to spectacular views and sensational food. BB Riverboats in Newport, Ky.

Washington Park will be home to the Asian Food Fest on May 12-13.

AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR

Cincinnati Magazine’s summer food issue at the Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash. Here, you can treat yourself to classic picnic food and street cuisine. Tickets are $25 when booked in advance and $30 at the door. The fee includes food, two drink tickets and a one-year subscription to Cincinnati Magazine.

FC Cincinnati Day at the Zoo: Sunday, July 15 — 2-2:30 p.m.

The Cincinnati Zoo is teaming up with Cincinnati’s professional soccer team, FC Cincinnati, to host “FC Cincinnati Day.”The event is free with zoo admission, and tickets are discounted for UC students with valid Bearcat Cards. An exclusive “Player Q & A” will take place from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Glier’s Goettafest at MainStrasse Village: August 2-5 Goetta — a German dish made of pork, beef, oats and seasonings — is a true Cincinnati classic. Held along Newport’s River Levee, Glier’s Goettafest is a celebration of the locallyrevered cuisine. Attendees can enjoy free admission, live music, dancing and goetta-themed games.

Ohio River Paddlefest: Saturday, August 4 — 7 a.m.12:30 p.m.

The nation’s largest paddling celebration consists of a nine-mile trip down the Ohio River beginning

at the Schmidt Recreation Complex and ending at Gilday Riverside Park. The experience attracts over 2,000 people from across the country, and registration starts at $45.

Hamilton County Fair: August 8-12 This annual fair will include pig racing, a “big top” circus, demolition derbies, a petting farm, livestock and poultry displays, blacksmith demonstrations, remote control car racing, a wood carving display and numerous carnival rides.

Admission is $7, and parking is available for $5.

Germania Society Oktoberfest: August 24-26 Cincinnati’s original Oktoberfest will include live German music, dancing, carnival rides and various games involving skill and chance. Wine, schnapps, and over 60 beer taps will be available, as well as homemade German food.

The event also offers a wide assortment of imported German merchandise and gifts.

Cincy Brew Ha-Ha: August 24-25 America’s largest beer and comedy festival returns to Sawyer Point Park for the annual Cincy Brew Ha-Ha. The festival features more than 120 beers and over 75 comedians on four stages.

Admission is free. Beer tickets cost $1 and beer wristbands are $5.

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d’Elegance: Sunday, June 10 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Concours d’Elegance, a nationally recognized car show, highlights stunning automobiles and motorcycles. Held in Ault Park, the annual event displays 200 of the rarest collector vehicles. It also includes an automotive art show, brunch and craft beer garden. Admission for students is $15 with a valid school ID. Father’s Day Cruise: Sunday, June 17 — 1-3 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Planning on buying your dad another boring tie for Father’s Day this year?

Switch things up and schedule a delicious meal and a cruise along the Ohio River. Like their Mother’s Day tour, BB Riverboats offers Father’s Day cruises with brunch or dinner starting at $49 per person.

Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival: Saturday, June 23 — 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Cincinnati Pride celebrates their 45th anniversary with a two-hour parade featuring a famous grand marshal. The organization promotes acceptance of all people — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression — and educates the public about the LGBTQ community. There will also be a festival held at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove complete with music, drag queens, beer, spirits and a family fun zone.

Ault Park Independence Day Fireworks: Wednesday, July 4 — 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Ault Park is holding its annual celebration honoring freedom and America’s founding fathers. This free event includes an assortment of food, a parade, and a contest. Live music featuring Frankly Speaking will be abundant, and the fireworks show — the main event — starts at 10 p.m.

Cincinnati Magazine Summer Food Fest: Wednesday, July 11 — 6:30-8 p.m.

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offers brunch or dinner for $49 per person as it sails along the scenic banks of the Ohio River.

40th Annual Taste of Cincinnati USA: May 26-28 The nation’s longestrunning free culinary festival features more than 100 tasty dishes made by over 50 local restaurants and food trucks.

The festival, to be held in downtown Cincinnati on Fifth Street, is also holding its first-ever Music Bash on Sunday, May 27. Headliners include The B-52’s and Rick Springfield, along with special guest Loverboy.

Tickets start at $30. The concert starts at 5 p.m. and will entertain festival attendees until 10:45 p.m. If you can’t make the concert, don’t panic — you’re still invited to enjoy the awardwining food.

Bunbury Music Festival: June 1-3 One of the nation’s most highly-anticipated music festivals returns to Cincinnati this June, featuring some of the biggest names in the performance industry. Bunbury Music Festival, which takes place along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati throughout Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, provides fans with a wide variety of musical genres and artists. This year’s headliners include Jack White, The Chainsmokers, blink-182, Post Malone and Incubus. Single day general admission tickets start at $79 and three-day general admission starts at $179.

Italianfest: June 7-10 Held along Riverboat Row, Newport’s “Italianfest” features authentic Italian food and live music performed by entertainers from throughout the country.

The festival also includes a cooking contest, games, rides and a golf tournament.

The festival also features a picture exhibit showcasing the history of Italian families that have lived in Newport for generations.

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Life & Arts

Seven flicks you can’t miss BRIANA RICE | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

contemporary social commentary.

“The Darkest Minds” — August 3 The world’s children have been almost completely wiped out, but the few remaining survivors have developed superpowers.

Starring Amandla Stenberg, this thrilling film will remind you of “The Hunger Games.”

“Christoper Robin” — August 3 Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) is all grown up with a boring desk job. Just when he feels that all is lost, his childhood friend Winnie the Pooh returns to help him find his imagination. While the tone of the movie feels a little eerie and mysterious, this is sure to be a heart warmer.

If this list doesn’t grab your attention, worry not. Well over 100 movies are slated for release between now and August. This summer, be sure to get off the couch, out of the house … and into the theater. AMC theaters are offering a wide variety of deals for prospective filmgoers, including $5 tickets on Tuesdays and $10 monthly unlimited movie theater passes. With an evergrowing list of movies to choose from, there should be something for everyone.

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So far, this year has already been a hit for movies. “Black Panther,”“Ready Player One” and “Isle of Dogs” have already made the list of must-see films in 2018.

But if you’re craving some fresh filmography, fear not — this summer will be ripe with even more movies that cannot be missed.

“Hereditary” — June 8 The trailer for this movie was released after being purchased at the annual Sundance Film Festival several months ago. It’s a horror flick about a haunted family whose lives begin to unravel after the death of a grandmother. Pre-release audiences are already calling it one of the scariest movies of the year.

“Incredibles 2” — June 15 It’s the date many of us have been waiting for since the original film’s 2004 release. This sequel prides itself on all the charm of its predecessor with even more action and effects. Join the Incredible gang as Mr. Incredible faces his toughest challenge to date — being a stay-at-home dad. The movie begins where the first one ends, and the family must balance their quest for normalcy as they continue to battle the villainous

Underminer. An absolute must-see.

“Ocean’s 8” — June 8 A spin-off of director Steven Soderbergh’s “Oceans” trilogy, “Ocean’s 8” features an all-female main cast of high-profile Hollywood actresses.

Performances include lead roles by Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson, Katie Holmes, Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter. Take a seat and enjoy the show as Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) assembles her crew to pull off an ambitious heist.

“The First Purge” — July 4 A prequel to the first three “Purge” movies, this one explores the original tale of how the Purge began.

Expect your questions to be answered as you relive the carnage and mayhem of the first three films.

“Sorry to Bother You” — July 6 In an alternate universe, African-American telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a promising new way to succeed as a telemarketer — by feigning a white accent. Starring Lakeith Stanfield, seen in both “Atlanta” and “Get Out,” this movie promises a hilarious and colorful

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Life & Arts

Cash-conscious Clifton cuisine choices BRIANA RICE | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR SAMANTHA MARNER | CONTRIBUTOR

There is a ton of food around campus to eat, and for the most part, the options are affordable. Some of these restaurants are major chains, while others can only be found in the Clifton area.

Many of these restaurants serve alcohol and specials such as happy hour.

At the end of West McMillan Street, Thai Express offers authentic Thai food at cheap prices. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant can easily be overlooked, because it’s not as flashy as its newer counterparts. Thai Express has a wide variety of dish options, most of which are under $20.

Ludlow’s Proud Rooster is another great Clifton find.

This hidden gem serves tasty and classic breakfast food. The menu offers items including homemade chicken and waffles, pancakes, omelets and goetta, just to name a few.

What makes this restaurant truly special is the laid-back atmosphere and its vintage vibe. Be sure to bring your cash, because they do not accept credit cards. Proud

Rooster is a community favorite and is well worth the visit.

Across the street is Whole Bowl. The walk-up counter only offers one menu item, but it’s sure to fill you up. The vegetarian bowl includes rice, beans, avocado, cheese, sour cream and the restaurant’s secret “Tali” sauce. It’s just $6 for a big bowl.

Drunken Tacos on the corner of W. McMillan is open every day from noon to midnight, offering affordable tacos and Mexican-style food. Ranging from tacos and burritos to amazing queso and guacamole, Drunken Tacos has something for everyone.

Margarita pitchers available for $22, and all tacos are $3 for lunch.

Drunken Bento, a close relative of Drunken Tacos, is open 12 hours per day.

Offering cheap sushi, Japanese and American beers and amazing lunch specials, this place is a must-try. The New Record previously voted Drunken Bento the “Best of UC” for sushi.

French Fry Heaven is open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. every

day. They offer everything: poutine, loaded chili fries, loaded pizza fries — you name it. In addition, there are a ton of sauces to choose from if you’re looking for something special to dip your fries in.

Despite some similarities to Chipotle, Currito is a globally-inspired chain with a lot more options.

From smoothies to curried chickpea and tikka masala burritos, this place is both healthy and delicious.

They have something for everyone, so swing by and give Currito a try.

One of the most popular restaurants near campus is Keystone Bar and Grill.

Known for its macaroni and cheese, this place is a must-try. It’s open until midnight weekdays and until 2:30 on weekends. With a great happy hour and a Mac Shack next door specifically dedicated to making quick mac n’ cheese, you can find a little bit of everything here.

On Mondays, Keystone and Mac Shack offer a special where you can order any style of mac and cheese at half price with the purchase of a drink.

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BRIANA RICE | LIFE AND ARTS EDITOR

When fall comes, many students will find themselves in new living situations. For some, it’s hard to know exactly where to look. Luckily for UC students, there are several options for finding new roommates, houses and apartments around and near campus.

If you’re looking for roommates, check out the following hubs: University of Cincinnati (UC) housing, sublets, and roommates on Facebook This private Facebook group is exactly what it sounds like, and it’s a great way to find other UC students to live with. Because so many students and college-aged peers live near UC, you can find pretty much any living situation that you’re interested in.

Cincinnati Craigslist For Rent You can find anything you need on Craigslist — from roommates to houses to furniture. Because creating a new listing is free, you can find unique deals that are not posted elsewhere. When looking on Craigslist, however, err on the side of caution. If an address is listed, look it up on another site to verify its accuracy. Often, renters will list the same place on multiple websites. Beware, though — scams are not uncommon. Always take precautions to stay safe when meeting someone online.

If you’re looking for housing, check out: Zillow.com You can specify whether you’re looking for a house or an apartment, how many rooms, your budget and the exact zip code area for your search. Furthermore, only verified users can list houses on Zillow. There’s also a map to search for listings near the area you’re interested in. Occasionally, it’s a valuable

resource for findings roommates as well.

Gaslight Property Gaslight owns a ton of property in and around the Clifton area, and it’s sometimes easier to contact them directly. They are used to students renting and offer a ton of different options — from new buildings to old, cheap to pricey and from Clifton Heights to Ludlow.

University of Cincinnati Off Campus Housing You can list and search for roommates and houses directly on UC’s website. Because only students can access the listings, UC’s website narrows the competitive pool of house-hunters. Again, you can specify prices, bedrooms, bathrooms and more.

In addition, there are many other websites that list housing around and near UC’s campus: • Cincinnati Enquirer • ApartmentList.com, • Rent.com • Trulia.com • Abodo • Forrentuniversity.com • Uptownrents.com • Ucapartments.org While finding housing off-campus can seem like a daunting task, the internet has made it far easier to find people you get along with. You can start with the UC Facebook group. See if there are any houses or people you think you’d mesh well with. If you do have potential roommates to live with, there are several sites, houses and apartments available across campus. You just have to be willing to commit the time to searching.

Don’t settle for the first one you find, however. Your dream house could be listed on any of these sites.

Sports

Vann impresses during spring practice MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR

year, assuming he stays healthy.

“He’ll play,” Fickell said.

“What capacity [he plays] will really be determined by how well he picks things up. I’d say the toughest two positions to play at a young age are offensive line and defensive line. The physicality and the speed of the game is much different in those areas than it is in high school.”

Vann, Fickell and the Bearcats will kick off their 2018 campaign Saturday, September 1 at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles against the UCLA Bruins.

The annual Victory Bell rivalry game against the Miami University Red Hawks will take place the following week, commencing September 8 at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

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Malik Vann is one of four 2018 Cincinnati Bearcats football recruits who enrolled early to participate in spring practices.

The 6-foot-3 freshman defensive end is from Fairfield, Ohio, where he starred at Fairfield High School.

During his senior year at Fairfield, Vann was a Division I First-Team All-Ohio selection and the Defensive Player of the Year in the Greater Miami Conference. Power-5 conference coaches flocked to his games as he registered 77 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss and six sacks in his junior high school season.

ESPN ranked Vann a four-star prospect while 247Sports graded him as the No. 19 high school defensive end in the class. He verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati on April 18, 2017 before making it official on December 20 during the early signing period.

Head coach Luke Fickell says he admires the newcomer’s willingness to be educated throughout spring practice. “[Vann] is a very mature guy,” Fickell told the Cincinnati Enquirer. “He takes coaching very well, whether it’s tough, hard or honest. You can see his ability to grow from the mistakes he has made. We’ve seen such a big jump from practice one to practice eight.”

Vann chose to be a Bearcat after seriously considering Wisconsin, Alabama, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

“I love it so far,” he told GoBearcats.com. “I’ve been here for two months and just getting to know the plays, getting to know the guys and getting acclimated to college life has been a huge adjustment.”

Vann’s first task as a collegiate football player involved transforming his body with the help of strength coach Brady

Collins. He arrived on campus weighing 289 pounds and is currently listed at 270.

When it comes to enrolling early and leaving behind high school friends, Fickell said it requires a certain level of mental toughness and focus.

“It’s not for everybody,” he told GoBearcats.com.

“There’s a lot of things that guys give up. They’ve been going to school with the same people for 10, 12 years, and there’s senior prom and some of those things.

That’s why I say it’s not for everybody, but [Vann] has goals and dreams and really believes that this is the best opportunity, both academically and in order to play football.”

Although Cincinnati returns three of the four starters on their defensive line from last season, Fickell made it clear that Vann will see snaps in his freshmen

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Athletic department offers affordable student events MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR

Since fall 2015, the department of athletics and director Mike Bohn have implemented Experience UC as an integral aspect of their marketing efforts. Experience UC is geared toward providing free admission to attend University of Cincinnati athletic events.

University of Cincinnati Bearcats football, men’s basketball and baseball are the only athletic events currently ticketed by the athletic department.

Free admission is offered for fans and current students of all ages wishing to attend women’s basketball, women’s lacrosse, volleyball, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, swimming and diving and track and field home events.

“Experience UC is a user-friendly community outreach effort we have developed over the past few years,” Bohn told GoBearcats.com in 2017. “We recognize residents of Cincinnati are missing out on seeing firsthand the great efforts of our Bearcats student-athletes.”

Since Bohn was hired in Feb. 2014, he has implemented

Fifth Third Arena’s $87-million renovation, Nippert Stadium’s $86-million renovation and multiple facility improvements to Gettler Stadium, Marge Schott Stadium and the TrabertTalbert Tennis Center.

The recent improvements to UC’s campus and athletic facilities will attract more people to attend events regardless of the sport, Bohn said.

“This is an opportunity for many more to witness the seismic changes which are transpiring on our incredible campus,” he said. “From all our beautiful campus has to offer to our first-class facilities, we are proud to open our doors to our returning patrons as well as those who will experience UC for the first time. The Bearcats are competing to be the class of the league, and we invite people to be a part of an unprecedented time in Clifton.”

Football season tickets for current UC students are $70, which grants access to each of the six home games. With the purchase, students also receive an Under Armour Bearcats football t-shirt.

Regular single-game baseball pricing is $5 for adults and $3 for youths and seniors. However, UC students receive free

admission to all home games with a valid ID or Bearcat Card.

Complimentary student mini-pack tickets are distributed during each month of the men’s basketball season. Tickets can be picked up at the UC ticket office located in the Lindner Athletics Center on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online at GoBearcats.com/tickets.

Fifth Third Arena is expected to reopen in time for the volleyball team’s season this fall. Despite major renovation to the arena, men’s basketball tickets are expected to remain free for UC students.

“The Experience UC initiative is great because we already pay enough in tuition,” second-year social work student Tanner Charette said. “Being able to attend athletic events on campus for free makes for a more enjoyable experience not only for current students, but for alumni wanting to see the improvements being made to our campus.”

The Experience UC effort is made possible through generous alumni donations to the athletics department, which helps offset the operating costs of NCAA athletic events while offering free admission.

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Bad Blood: UC’s fiercest rivalries MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR

FC Cincinnati will continue to play events on the University of Cincinnati campus until their stadium is completed. TNR FILE

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ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER

When it comes to professional sports in Cincinnati, most people think of either the Bengals or the Reds.

As the Reds struggle and the Bengals strive for their first playoff win since 1990, another professional team in its third season has become perhaps the most popular attraction in the Queen City.

Futbol Club Cincinnati (FCC) entered the United Soccer League in 2016. Their success has led them to become a leading candidate for the impending Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion.

Last year, the club made a captivating run to the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt United States Open Cup that included wins against two current MLS teams — Columbus Crew SC and Chicago Fire SC. “Clearly, we prioritized the Open Cup because what it would mean for the club on a national stage,” team president Jeff Berding told WCPO earlier this month.

“But certainly, we paid the price in league play and if you look at the beginning

of the year, we had some challenges.”

Those challenges presented themselves in the team’s 2-4-3 start to the season. A 3-3-3 record following their Open Cup semifinal loss to the New York Red Bulls led to a sixth-place finish in the Eastern Conference.

Their season ended with a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the first round of the conference playoffs.

“This year, the intention was really across the board to get two starters at every position as best we could with the idea that competition breeds excellence,” Berding said.

“We started the preseason a little earlier this year, and the expectation was [that] with so many new players, we needed that extra time to come together.”

However, their place in the 2017 standings didn’t keep fans away from FCC’s tournament matches.

Matches against New York and Chicago drew the second and third-largest crowds, respectively, in U.S. Open Cup history.

Attendance has remained high this season. The club set the USL home-

opener attendance record with 25,667 fans packing University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium against Louisville City FC on April 7.

WCPO’s Lauren Phafler said the extensive stadium and franchise costs have left some fans questioning whether any money will remain to recruit big-name players.

Berding responded by reiterating the three pillars of the franchise — to be a winning team, a familyfriendly club and a franchise that is visible in the community.

“Those are the three pillars, so we will go after it every year in a quest to bring a trophy to Cincinnati,” Berding said. “That isn’t going to change.”

The run in the Open Cup played a deciding role in the Cincinnati City Council’s April 13 vote to approve construction for an MLSsized stadium in the West End of Cincinnati.

While the stadium is being built, current and incoming UC students will enjoy the luxury of hosting a professional soccer team in the middle of campus.

Typically, college sports rivalries are formed when two schools within close proximity of each other compete on an annual basis.

Currently, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats have long-standing athletic traditions with two major rivals: the Xavier University Musketeers in men’s basketball, and the Miami University Red Hawks in football.

Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout The Bearcats and Musketeers first met up on the hardwood in the 192728 season. Xavier won the matchup, scoring 29-25.

The two campuses are separated by just three miles, and many of the athletes grew up playing against each other in youth, American Athletic Union (AAU) events or high school basketball.

Over the decades, there have been many notable events that have defined the rivalry. The game was moved to U.S. Bank Arena in 201213 and 2013-14 after a benchclearing brawl in the final seconds of the 2011 meeting left players bloodied on both sides.

The most recent UC victory over Xavier transpired on Jan. 26, 2017. The #19 Bearcats overcame an 8-point halftime deficit to defeat the #24 Musketeers 86–78 in front of a crowd of 13,477 at Fifth Third Arena.

The entire city of Cincinnati takes this game personally, as the winning university obtains bragging rights for the entire year leading up to the next face-off.

To put into perspective how seriously people take this game, a Cincinnati-area television station refused to interrupt their coverage of the Cincinnati–Xavier basketball game for the 1990 State of the Union address, which began airing in the middle of the game.

The game is widely regarded as one of the hottest tickets in Cincinnati every year, and is regularly attended by NBA legend

and former Bearcat Oscar Robertson.

For the 2018-19 season, the Crosstown Shootout will be held at the newly-renovated Fifth Third Arena. The game is scheduled for December 8 and marks the 86th edition of the series.

The Victory Bell Every year, Bearcats football meets up with the Red Hawks to battle for the Victory Bell. It is currently the oldest non-conference college football rivalry in the United States, as the first meeting commenced in 1888.

As of late, this matchup has been less-than-competitive.

UC has walked away victorious each of the past 12 years.

Last year, the Red Hawks held a 17-6 lead with three minutes remaining before UC quarterback Hayden

Moore found Kahlil Lewis in the back of the end-zone, making it a 17-14 game.

On the ensuing possession, Miami opted to throw the ball on their own eight-yard line instead of running down the clock. UC safety Malik Clements picked off Miami quarterback Gus Ragland’s pass, returning it 14 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 left. After Josh Pasley’s extra point kick, the Bearcats went on to win by a final score of 21-17.

For the 2018 season, Miami will make the 40-mile journey to the Queen City The two schools will meet in downtown Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday, September 8 for the 123rd edition of the Victory Bell game.

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Opinion

Can Starbucks save brand image?

SAMI STEWART | CONTRIBUTOR

to bear?

Imagine: Having so few hardships in your life that having to make your own damn cup of coffee is more upsetting than the circumstances behind the closure of every Starbucks in America for racial bias training.

If you don’t recognize that going without coffee for a day means less people of color will have to encounter situations like this in the future, you’re part of the problem. Privilege is harmful when hoarded for the good of the self. It is only beneficial when used to uplift others.

There is no denying that a serious mistake was made on behalf of the Starbucks employee in question. Yet the fact that immediate, progressive action was taken is noble, to say the least. A spokesperson confirmed that “she is no longer at that store” in an interview with The New York Times.

Proper education is the means to create a more informed and empathetic society that recognizes its fallacies and fixes them instead of defending a defenseless cause.

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Starbucks will be closing all 8,000+ U.S. stores on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 29, to conduct mandatory implicit racial bias training following the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia.

Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson, both of whom have no previous arrest record, were handcuffed and escorted from a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting to meet a friend.

Nelson was denied access to the restroom because it was for “paying customers only.”

When asked to leave, Nelson and Robinson refused and shortly thereafter, a manager called the police claiming that there was a trespassing situation at hand. The two men were arrested and held for several hours before their release.

The story hit the web within hours, and angry Twitter users demanded action from Starbucks. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson released a statement in response to public outrage, promising to be “committed to being part of the solution.”

As a result, Starbucks will host mandatory racial bias training that will be centered around implicit bias, conscious inclusion and ensuring a safe environment for all Students pass the Starbucks coffee shop on Main Street on April 26, 2018. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR Starbucks customers.

Racial bias training will also be implemented into orientation for new Starbucks employees in the future.

Johnson sat down with Nelson and Robinson to hear the story from their perspective, offer a sincere apology, and ask their advice about how the situation should progress moving forward.

Following that meeting, Johnson spoke with several members of the NAACP, Equal Justice Initiative, Anti-Defamation League and Attorney General Eric Holder to brainstorm solutions to prevent similar or related instances in the future.

Following any corporate fallacy and corresponding follow-up comes the wave of distaste from the general public. The upset from the initial incident demanded action, while the second upset was of more selfish motive.

Starbucks closing for a day means the masses will have to complete the most incomprehensible task — make their own coffee. How will they ever BOTTOM LEFT: Starbucks customers sit and enjoy their coffee Sunday morning April 29, 2018 at the location on Calhoun Street. ABBY SHOYAT | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER BOTTOM RIGHT: Starbucks customers will have to go without their drinks on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 since all locations will be closing for implicit racial bias prevention training for all carry on with such a cross

Opinion

FCC ignores community in quest for stadium JON RICHARDSON | OPINION EDITOR

FC Cincinnati players come together and hug after their 1-0 US Open Cup match victory over Columbus Crew, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Nippert Stadium. TNR FILE

As FC Cincinnati celebrates its West End stadium victory and inches closer to that coveted Major League Soccer callup, it is important to realize how they got here — through shady politics, doublespeak and hypocrisy.

Just over a month ago, FCC had abandoned its plans for a West End stadium. Unable to reach an agreement over a land swap deal with Cincinnati Public Schools, the United Soccer League club issued a statement indicating that it would seek an alternative location.

“FC Cincinnati regrets that it will be unable to construct a stadium in the West End community and have moved our focus to Oakley and Newport,” the statement read.

The sentiment echoed team president Jeff Berding’s comments regarding potential opposition of the stadium from West End residents. If the West End did not want FCC in their community, Berding said, the team would keep out.

On March 20, the West End Community Council did exactly that, voicing their dissent with a resounding 50-10 vote against the stadium.

Yet, here we are — a CPS land deal in place, 5-4 approval from the Cincinnati City Council and West End stadium blueprints spackled on Twitter feeds and local media outlets.

From the jump, Berding and FCC had been bullish on the idea that no location between the West End, Newport or Oakley was preferred. Community engagement and transparency were paramount, they claimed, until the eve of the city council vote for West End approval.

“Tomorrow is the vote,” Berding told WCPO. “There is no plan B. Tomorrow is the vote.”

“No plan B” is certainly a far cry from the position Berding and FCC had previously operated from, claiming at one point

that the Newport location was “shovel-ready.”

FCC’s true intentions were staring everyone in the face from the beginning. Gunning for expansion, the club has been trumpeting buzzwords like “engaging an urban core.” Former Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory was brought on by the club for community outreach and, as the Cincinnati Enquirer noted, his family is West End royalty.

It was always going to be the West End. In truth, it is hard to argue against the positives. The stadium will be within reasonable walking distance from Over-the-Rhine and will showcase a backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline. An impoverished region will receive an economic steroid as tourism and an influx of surrounding businesses flood the community.

But therein lies the problem. As was the case with OTR, concerns of gentrification have heightened and been largely ignored by those outside the West End. The puppeteers pulling the FCC’s strings have spoken out of both sides of their mouths, and trust has substantially eroded.

The actions of the West End Community Council are perhaps most illuminating of all. Immediately following their vote to oppose the stadium, the council moved to form an ad hoc committee designed to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with FCC. That’s right — West End residents acknowledged, in real time, that they were aware their voices did not matter.

And the council’s legal representation, John Curp? He was recommended by Keating Muething & Klekamp — the same firm representing FCC. So, before we rejoice potential MLS soccer in Cincinnati, remember this — in short order, the club has demonstrated a clear lack of transparency and honesty with the community.

Time constraints unfair to incoming students

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ZACH FRIES | CONTRIBUTOR

As the spring semester ends and summer approaches, a new batch of freshmen will attend one of many orientation sessions, familiarizing themselves with UC’s campus and class scheduling procedures for the fall semester.

As part of orientation, students also have the chance to meet their academic advisor and get a rundown of their major and potential first-year course offerings.

After a brief overview of course options, freshmen may begin enrolling in classes for the fall semester.

However, scheduling for classes can often be problematic, as students are forced to make crucial decisions within an extremely small window of time.

Incoming freshmen are given just 30-45 minutes

to enroll in classes at orientation. Given the important nature of their choices, this simply isn’t enough time for students to make well-informed scheduling decisions. They should be given a few extra days to consider their options and decide what courses they want to take.

Additionally, students in the McMicken College of Arts & Sciences program are required to enroll in a three-credit hour freshman seminar class. Freshmen seminars are offered to give first-year students in A&S the opportunity to explore a field of study that they may not be familiar with. From classes at the Cincinnati Zoo on animal behavior to a variety of literature courses, freshmen seminars cover an endless range of scholarly topics.

Yet for many students, freshmen seminars are completely unnecessary.

There are plenty of interesting classes and topics, and additional exposure may be helpful to students who do not declare their major before starting their UC career. For freshman, though, getting an introductory course or gened requirement out of the way is far more beneficial than a class with no correlation to their declared major.

Aside from scheduling, college is a big adjustment for freshmen, as most aren’t familiar with their courses or their professors. On the Friday before the start of fall semester, freshmen should have an opportunity to visit each of their classrooms on campus to familiarize themselves with the layout of every campus building.

It also would be beneficial for freshmen to meet with their professors before the fall semester begins to get a quick overview of the class.

If a freshman student feels that they aren’t interested in the course after meeting with the professor, they can then make the necessary changes to their schedule on Catalyst.

Scheduling for classes is always a pain for practically everyone.

Without proper indepth guidance and time, the process only increases in difficulty.

Whether the class you want is filled or you are placed on the waitlist, there is almost always a roadblock when enrolling for classes — no matter your field of study.

No system is perfect, but a few changes to the scheduling process for incoming freshmen could make their transition into college a lot easier.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees on Capitol Hill over social media data breach, on April 10, 2018 in Washington, D.C. OLIVIER DOULIERY | ABACA PRESS

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Twitter, pictured in San Francisco, Calif. in 2008. JOI ITO | CONTRIBUTED

Social media companies have responsibility to consumers JON RICHARDSON | OPINION EDITOR

Over the past decade, social media companies like Facebook and Twitter have dramatically morphed the way we communicate and consume information. Once-normative communication methods like texting have slowly become archaic, let alone a phone call or — God forbid — a face-toface interaction.

Communication is largely conducted through these rapidlychanging social channels. Bad actors have famously studied the mass amounts of mined data to imitate and manipulate interactions, pushing a nefarious agenda for power, money, influence or all of the above.

Enter figures like Mark Zuckerberg — men who long sat in the shadows, allowing the exploitation of public perception

any bias on our part.”

Actually, Twitter, you do have to be the judge for a service you’ve created and profited from. At the very least, you must pioneer better ways to determine that judgement.

Zuckerberg’s appearance before Congress (albeit simply to handhold tech-illiterate senators) is just the beginning.

At some point, the individuals who delivered these social changes must be held accountable for their actions. No longer can we sit idly by as Facebook and Twitter pass their responsibility onto society — the same people these companies have irreparably molded.

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to occur whether consciously or by way of incompetence. I’m still not sure which is worse.

Why, after years of direct impact on the evolution of communication, are companies only now realizing that their actions have resulted in dire consequences? And why aren’t they taking any responsibility?

Sure, Facebook just released a full guide on how it enforces its community standards. But when questioned about its role in the spread of false news and outside parties gaming its algorithm, Facebook passed the buck, instead deferring newsworthy posts to its users.

As part of its algorithm change, Facebook will now shift from “helping you find relevant content to helping you have more meaningful social interactions,” according to a post from Zuckerberg.

Part of that shift includes showing more content that your family and friends engage in. Instead of news stories entering your feed based on Facebook’s algorithm, they will now show up if, say, your crazy uncle likes and shares it.

And if you were to ask Facebook why they allowed a false and sensationalized story on your feed? Well, that wasn’t Facebook. It was your crazy uncle, of course.

Is this how we are going to societally grow and improve?

Instead of accepting their role of ushering us into this brave, new technological world, Facebook washed their hands of any culpability.

Twitter, too, faces hurdles in the wake of nefariously-spread false news. Its verification system — yes, the same one that legitimized white nationalists and aided their Charlottesville mobilization — is so broken that they simply stopped verifying users.

Their new-and-improved solution? Verify everyone.

“The intention is to open verification to everyone, and to do it in a way that is scalable where [Twitter is] not in the way,” CEO Jack Dorsey said. “And people can verify more facts about themselves, and we don’t have to be the judge or imply

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