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Nightlife Issue
September 17, 2014
ASK THE EDITORS What is your favorite night spot around town?
After struggling through a tiresome day of school and work, I enjoy laughing with my roommates while watching White Chicks, sipping on non-alcoholic freezie pops and eating microwaved s’mores. Furthermore, I cry myself to sleep every night after realizing I haven’t completed any of my homework, laundry or necessary personal hygiene routines. NEWS EDITOR
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Mac’s Pizza Pub is the place to go for some good, greasy pizza and a couple of beers. I like sitting on the outside patio and pretending that I have my life figured out. When I’m not at work/school or drinking at some Clifton bar, I’m probably at home watching Netflix with my dogs.
Inside the Nightlife Issue Well, Bearcats, you’ve just about made it through the first four weeks of classes. Congratulations! For your hard work and survival skills, we’ve decided to bring you an issue of For the Record that could really help you out right about now: The Nightlife Issue. Yes, we at TNR know all too well your need to wind down and let loose after (or during) a long week of lectures, pop quizzes and homework assignments. And of course, as evidenced in The Working Student Issue, many of us hold jobs on top of schooling. So take a minute for yourself to flip through these pages and plan your next unwinding. We’ve included stories for the beer drinkers and late-night eaters, the star gazers and theater goers, and even the football pre-gamers. On page 4, learn about the observatory in Mount Adams where you can scope out the night sky through the oldest telescope in the country. For football pre-gaming options — whether you stay close to campus or head downtown — turn to page 8. Elizabeth DePompei Editor-in-Chief Because our news desk likes to keep you informed day and night, check out page 7 to learn about binge drinking and other partying patterns. We asked some of you to sound off on the issue and we’ve included your voices in Word on the Street on page 6. But we all know that a good night out starts with good food, which is why we start this issue with a review of Pieology, where you can grab a slice of pizza before you head out. Of course, our city’s nighttime options are nearly limitless. For more nightlife, arts and entertainment, be sure to pick up a copy of The News Record (published on most Mondays and Thursdays) where arts editor Zack Hatfield and a team of contributors bring you movie, music, arts and food reviews.
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I am a textbook example of an introvert — not to be confused with antisocial — so my idea of a great night out is usually a great night in. I’m happy staying in my pajamas all weekend, spending unhealthy amounts of time reading, playing video games and binge-watching Netflix. COLLEGE LIFE EDITOR
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Cincinnati Ballet’s ‘Kaplan New Works’ focused on contemporary dance, yet blurred the lines between the traditional and the untraditional.
Cincinnati Ballet displays fearless grace ‘Kaplan New Works’ provides innovative opening to 2014-2015 season, showcases female choreographers KRANTHI PAMARTHI | CONTRIBUTOR
The Cincinnati Ballet Company company kick started the 2014-15 season with its much-anticipated 10th annual Kaplan New Works program Thursday. The season opener was full of powerful and emotional dancing performances. With five world premieres and one regional premiere, the performance revealed a stark transformation from traditional ballet shows. “The performance emphasizes the way communication can be carried out from generation to generation in an artistic way using dance,” said John Franklin, a 1969 graduate from the University of Cincinnati. Franklin flew from New Jersey to see the show. “The amazing choreography, wide variety of genres, and the broad region of experimentation reached a new pinnacle this season,” Franklin said. “It is beautiful and full of life.” As the name suggests, all six performances were composed blends of new and unique ways of communicating with body movements. This season, the program’s venue moved from the Cincinnati Ballet’s largest rehearsal hall — the Mickey JarsonKaplan Performance Studio — to the Jarson-Kaplan Theater in the Aronoff Center, facilitating a high number of seats without losing the intimacy of observing dancers up close. Production manager Robert Eubanks made sure that the stage lighting was designed to give the audience an aesthetically bold experience. The acoustics of the theater ensured every sound reached each corner evenly. As the Vocal Arts Ensemble took their positions to the right side of the first balcony, dancers performing “Floating Forward” synced their steps together in pristine rhythm from Heather Britt’s choreography. The harmony of the performance was breathtaking. A muted piece composed by Gabriel Gaffney Smith and sung by the VAE was lit by the irrepressible chemistry of lead singers Sarah Hariston and Romel Frometa, making it a perfect starter. The second performance “Above The Box” — choreographed
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by Derrek Burbridge and featuring dancers from Over-TheRhine’s Elementz Studio Kre8v — took the mood to a more imaginative realm. The performance crossed new boundaries in the field of street dance and was equipped with a boundless freedom that engaged the audience, making them look beyond the limitations of the physical world. The performance reached its climax when a poet challenged the audience at the top of his voice, “Let’s imagine the future.” “Fractured Glass” closed the first half with a piece from Victoria Morgan, the Cincinnati Ballet ‘s artistic director and CEO. A pleasant battle between genders erupted to 2Cello’s arrangement of U2’s “With or Without You.” The piece empowered female choreographers, a profession that is largely considered feminine, yet mostly managed by men. The second half of the program showed the broad spectrum that the choreographers experimented with for this season. “Yesterday, Tomorrow,” by Amy Seiwert, possessed a rustic atmosphere that embodied the carnal poeticism of the night. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings composed the music for the performance. The act was based purely on the collaboration of the dancers, who worked seamlessly together. The regional premiere of “Triple Play,” choreographed by William Whitner, exhibited the solo piano performance of Marcus Kuchle. Staged by Johanna Bernstein Wilt, it was set to Francis Poulenc’s “Trois Novelettes.” Kuchle wielded a romantic tone, and his performance— paired with dancers Grace Shivers and James Cunningham— created a haunting presentation. Their actions and expressions brought out the innocence of genuine love while Kuchle played the piano exceptionally. The last performance of the program, “Sit,” was choreographed by recent New Works addition, Jennifer Archibald. She gave an energetic, if not extreme, athletic display that looked like the polar opposite of Poulenc’s classic. But then, as the music sank into the senses, the adrenalinerushing display of luring attraction amused the audience. From a modest start to an ending that left one’s eyes glinting, Cincinnati Ballet’s Kaplan New Works performance has set high expectations for the upcoming season with its strong ensemble and focus on experimentation that covers a broad range of physical language.
Southern California-based pizza joint Pieology has recently opened a new store on W. McMillan Street. Upon entering, smooth and polished surfaces shine throughout the large dining area and friendly staff await your order behind the counter. The atmosphere is open and chic, but immediately inviting. Starting with a foundation of fresh dough —made inhouse — the employee behind the counter walks you down the row of fresh ingredients. There are seven of what the menu refers to as “our” pizzas, which come with pre-picked toppings, but Pieology stresses the idea of customizing your own pie and trying new combinations. The staff is eager to explain what other toppings they have and what combinations could go well with your pizza before putting your creation in the flaming oven. “Ordering with the ingredients right in front of you, as opposed to just ordering from a piece of paper, is a totally different experience for people,” said local franchise owner Erich Luichinger. At Pieology, every pizza is sold for $7.35, regardless of how many toppings you want. The single price keeps things simple and encourages people to try things that they would not have tried otherwise if there were an upcharge. Besides the pricing and helpful staff, what really sets Pieology apart from the other pizza restaurants is its freshness. “All of our vegetables come in fresh every day,” Luichinger said. There are also many herbs you can put on your pizza, as well as gluten-free options that are priced equally. I tried one of their pre-picked selections, the number three, which consisted of mozzarella, gorgonzola, chicken, red onion, fresh cilantro, BBQ sauce and olive oil. The emphasis on freshness and herbs makes for a phenomenal pie. Luichinger said that when you eat at Pieology you are getting the freshest ingredients possible in Cincinnati. The pizza I ordered was brought to the table straight from the oven and smelled of cooked dough, cheese and cilantro. A barbecue sauce was drizzled on top of the gorgonzola, chicken and red onion. The cheese and cracker-thin dough was only separated by the fresh cilantro. For the price of a meal at a fast food chain, I was able to fill up on a healthy, crisp pizza made directly in front of me, and I left with enough leftovers for another meal. Two or even three people could easily share one of the pizzas and leave with their stomachs satisfied. Caitlin Cassidy, a first-year biology student at the University of Cincinnati, said that it was her first time eating at Pieology, but she will definitely be coming back. “Usually when I go to a pizza place, I have to change up a bunch of ingredients on one of their menu items until it sounds right,” Cassidy said. “Here, they are really sensitive to the idea that everyone has a personal taste they are looking for.” Pieology is a great option if you are tired of the regular pizza places around town. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and does not close until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so there is really no excuse not to try a pie.
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Students scope out skies during annual astronomy fair Historical Cincinnati Observatory hosts ScopeOut 2014, features celestial activities, oldest U.S. telescope HEATHER THURMAN | STAFF REPORTER
Science experiments, PBS television co-hosts and ideal stargazing conditions all aligned Saturday for ScopeOut 2014, an annual event hosted by the Cincinnati Observatory. Now in its 15th year, the special event educates attendees and encourages involvement in astronomy and the night sky. Activities throughout the day included lectures at the site’s two observatories, display tents with eclectic experiments, a keynote lecture by James Albury, co-host of the PBS television series “Star Gazers,” and nighttime telescope viewings. “It’s interesting to see all the children and even some adults look through a telescope for the first time,” said Bill Bachelder, an event volunteer and a University of Cincinnati physics graduate. Bachelder has volunteered at ScopeOut since its start and has formally served at the observatory as an astronomy and history tour guide. The observatory itself has a rich history, which includes housing the oldest public telescope in the country. The center was also the first public observatory to be established in the Western Hemisphere.
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displays and demonstrations. The UC physics department conducted experiments with liquid nitrogen, balloons, roses and more. Kevin Wagner, a fourth-year physics, astro-physics, and math student at UC, volunteered with the department. The group focused on getting kids involved in physics experiments, while also having fun. “I enjoy demonstrating the physical principles and phenomena to people, especially kids,” Wagner said. While the day was filled with interesting things to do and see, the night inevitably brought out the best of the event. James Albury, co-host of “Star Gazers,” presented a keynote lecture. Weekly installments of the show, which
airs on PBS, focus on significant astrological events. Albury’s lecture, titled “Engaging the Public in Astronomy,” described the challenges and importance of getting people interested in space. His humorous speech included descriptions of the night sky as “mysterious” and “inspiring.” Audience members followed up the lecture with questions. When asked why he was interested in astronomy, Albury said, “It’s a beautiful thing that our culture has learned to connect with.” Albury is also the Director of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at the Santa Fe College in Florida. He was ecstatic to speak to the audience and enjoyed everyone’s enthusiasm, he said.
Astronomy is my favorite subject, so I’m excited to get to see stars and planets through the telescopes. Once you see [the observatory], you will fall in love.
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BRANDON SHOCKEY Wright State University physics student
Perched on Mount Adams, the Cincinnati Observatory consists of a large brick building that holds the main nightviewing telescope, and a side building containing a smaller solar and night-viewing telescope. Both buildings have protruding domes that rotate 360 degrees, allowing the telescopes to capture the night sky. During ScopeOut, the observatory was completely dark when night fell — except for red lights used to help preserve visitors’ night vision. This allowed people to clearly see outer space, including Saturn and clusters of stars millions of miles away. “Astronomy is my favorite subject, so I’m excited to get to see stars and planets through the telescopes,” said Brandon Shockey, a third-year physics student at Wright State University, adding that the observatory is a must-see attraction. “Once you see it, you will fall in love.” During the day, ScopeOut 2014 provided visitors with
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Dean Regas and James Albury, hosts of the PBS astronomy program “Star Gazers,” were active educators and speakers at the Cincinnati Observatory’s ScopeOut 2014. The annual festival features science experiments, star gazing and more throughout an eleven-hour day.
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The sunset revealed a beautiful night for stargazing, allowing many visitors to stand outside with their eyes looking to the sky. Many families came to show their kids the observatory’s different telescopes and get them excited about the astronomical objects they made visible. The day, which continued from noon to 11 p.m., was busy with many visitors learning about the observatory and its history. “I hope for many more to come in the future,” Bachelder said. The observatory offers stargazing opportunities on most Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year. These nights include an approximately 30-minute presentation on various astronomical topics, led by a local astronomer. Guests also participate in a guided stargaze through the oldest telescope in the U.S. – an 11 inch wood and brass refractor from 1842, according to the observatory.
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There are also historical day tours of the observatory and the surrounding land. The center is gearing up for another event Sept. 20. The observatory will host Late Night, Date Night, a romantic night out beginning at 10:30 p.m., during which participants will use the country’s oldest telescope to view objects not visible until late at night. This event is currently sold out; call 513-321-5186 for more information. Tickets are still available for the observatory’s Great Outdoor Weekend, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 27 and 1-4 p.m. Sept. 28. Guests will explore the stars during the night session, while the day session focuses on safe solar viewing. Reservations are not required to attend, and the weekend is free and open to the public. The observatory will also open its doors 5-7 a.m. Oct. 8 for a public viewing of the total lunar eclipse, as well as 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23 for a safe, filtered viewing of the partial solar eclipse. No reservations are required.
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Word on the Street: Students discuss binge drinking
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“When you go out, a lot of people go out to get drunk so they drink really fast to get drunk quicker,” said Jessica Lotz, a third-year communication student. “They go out to parties and just continue drinking. I don’t think people monitor what they’re drinking. I don’t think college kids see it as a problem. Everyone’s doing it so it seems like it’s okay to do. ”
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“It’s something to do. Two nights a week if I’m lucky,” said Rob Jnoes, a first-year graduate student studying law. “It’s entertaining. The goal is pretty much to get drunk as quick as possible. It makes partying easier and helps with relaxation and stress.”
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“This is the first opportunity for a large portion of young adults to really be out on their own,” said Josh Smith, a fifth-year computer engineering student. “Most students are coming straight out of their very strict households to college where there are absolutely no rules. I think you have to hit the wall to learn. You’re going to have to get drunk to know not to get drunk anymore.”
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“Like 10 to 15 beers? I wouldn’t know. I’ve never done it,” said Nick Kneidel, a first-year mechanical engineering student. “I know it could get very bad very quickly. I would hope [the percentage of UC students binge drinking] is low.
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“Here, I don’t think it is much of a problem. It is quite regulated I think,” said Vineeta Singh, a firstyear graduate student in electrical engineering. “It is more of a problem out of college because it gets out of hand outside college. Here I don’t think it is much of a problem. Inside the campus, I have not seen any cases like that.”
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“Probably like eight to 10 beers in one sitting,” said Kyle Hites, a second-year finance student. “I would say most of the time, or every time kids drink, they binge drink. We’re college students, it’s what we’re supposed to do. It’s what we do. This is our time to binge drink.”
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“I’ve never had to cut someone off here [at Catskeller],” said Nick Tecco, a fifth-year marketing and finance student. “Usually people just come to get one beer, maybe two before class. The rest of campus, I think it happens a lot. It’s extremely common on weekend nights. I think UC does a good job educating students on how to keep a certain level of safety.”
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“I don’t think it’s healthy. There isn’t any good benefit to drinking at all,” said Donish Ramsey, a secondyear fashion design student. “Over-drinking is definitely bad. Just don’t take too many drinks if you do decide to drink. I have my values, and if I don’t want to drink I’m not going to drink.”
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Students misinterpret binge drinking behavior on campus Wellness Center survey reveals students overestimate classmates’ alcohol frequency intake, volume KATIE COBURN | NEWS EDITOR
It is to no one’s surprise that University of Cincinnati students consume alcohol. However, most students overestimate how much and how often their classmates drink. Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks for men and four or more alcoholic drinks for women in a two-hour span, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In a survey conducted by the University of Cincinnati Student Wellness Center in spring 2013, 59.2 percent of male students and 41.7 percent of female students reported consuming seven or more alcoholic drinks the last time they partied or socialized. The Student Wellness Center conducts a campus-wide survey every three years for the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment. The survey, which is not mandatory, collects data about students’ habits, behaviors and perceptions on prevalent health topics, including alcohol. The survey was last conducted in spring of 2013, and the results can be found on the Student Wellness Center’s website. “Our students drastically overestimate how much other students are drinking and how often they’re drinking,” said Regan Johnson, director of the Student Wellness Center. “So, we use that information to correct social norms through programming and marketing and things like that. We also use this data to determine where we need to put our resources and efforts as an office.” The survey collected data on 799 students’ actual alcohol use versus their perception of how often a typical student on campus consumed alcohol within 30 days. The survey’s results show that 92.6 percent of students perceived alcohol consumption, whereas only 76 percent of students actually consumed alcohol within the past 30 days. The center employs eight peer educators that are student workers certified and trained to conduct programming about health and wellness topics on and around campus. One of the peer educators’ main focuses is alcohol, specifically reducing high-risk behaviors associated with drinking, Johnson said. Erika Henry, a fourth-year health promotion and education student, is one of the Student Wellness Center’s eight peer educators. Henry said UC is no different than other universities in terms of binge drinking. “I do think binge-drinking is definitely an issue,” Henry said. “People think they’ll stop when they graduate, but it’s not always that easy.” The peer educators visit resident halls, classrooms, learning communities, fraternities and sororities to share presentations and conduct interactive activities, informing students on low-risk drinking tips, standard drink sizes and more, Henry said. “I think people can relate better to peer educators than a faculty member or someone older than them, because it’s more real coming from another student,” Henry said. The Student Wellness Center also utilized the “Think
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Lori Levy, owner of Uncle Woody’s Pub, said she recognizes the binge drinking behaviors of UC students that drink at Woody’s, and she does what she can to ensure students’ safety while consuming alcohol in her establishment.
About It” program, which involved an online course that required the participation of all incoming students. The purpose of the course was to educate students on the risks associated with alcohol and drugs and the connection between them and sexual assault. “All our first-year students would have gotten that information particularly because first-year students are high at risk when it comes to binge drinking and alcohol poisoning,” Johnson said. First-year students are at risk of binge drinking because they are fresh out of high school and coming from home, Johnson said. First-year students typically drink high-risk because they do not know how to drink low-risk, putting themselves at risk for alcohol poisoning, vomiting, having a hangover or developing an alcohol dependency problem, Johnson said. Research shows that college-bound high school students drink less than their non-college-bound peers prior to arriving to college, Johnson said. However, when they come to college they exceed the drinking rates of those who did not. “I think that some of the dangers of drinking are focused on the myths about alcohol,” Johnson said. “A lot of times what we hear is that students are coming to college and maybe drinking for the first time really not knowing how it affects them and believing those misperceptions about how everyone’s drinking and they have to do it as well.” Lori Levy, owner of Uncle Woody’s Pub, located on Calhoun Street across from UC’s College of Law building, said she is aware of the prevalence of UC students binge drinking. “Yeah you guys drink a lot. I mean you really do, and it’s
not going to change,” Levy said. “I don’t know if it’s any worse now than it was. I don’t know if this is any more unusual than it was 20 or 30 or 40 years ago.” Levy said she tries to feed the students who drink at Woody’s so that they have something other than alcohol in their stomachs. She also mentioned that the bartenders have walked female students home to ensure their safety. “I don’t think it’s a great idea because I don’t think it’s healthy, but everybody does it,” Levy said. “It’s just so acceptable. It’s just a part of what you do.” Students can utilize the Student Wellness Center located on the sixth floor of Steger Student Life Center as an educational resource for drinking alcohol and substance abuse. Students with an alcohol dependency can find help at Counseling & Psychological Services located at 225 Calhoun St. Suite 200.
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UC men’s club soccer pushes to remain undefeated UCMCS looks to move to 4-0 this season when they play University of Dayton Wednesday ELLEN HADLEY | SPORTS EDITOR
Looking to extend its undefeated season to 4-0, the University of Cincinnati men’s club soccer team will host the University of Dayton under the lights of Gettler Stadium Wednesday at 7 p.m. The team netted 12 goals in its three matchups so far this season, defeating the University of Toledo, 5-1 in the season opener, then Xavier University, 4-0, and Cleveland State, 3-1. Last season, the squad completed the first undefeated regular season slate in the club’s history with a 6-0-3 record. The team allowed only three goals in regular season play and six in all contests, also qualifying for the regional tournament in Indianapolis for the fifth season in a row. The team also made its third appearance at the national tournament and its second qualification into the championship division in Phoenix, Arizona. It finished second in the
group stage and advanced to the Sweet 16. Unfortunately, the tournament was then canceled due to rain. Head coach Randy Anderson has been with the program six years and has continuously seen the team grow over the years, noting how he saw about 60 men show up to tryouts his first year, whereas this year there were over 120 in attendance. Tryouts include a timed 2-mile run. The goal is to complete it in less than 12 minutes. The roster consists of two squads for a total of 46 athletes. Team captains Sam Arnsby, a sixthyear master’s student studying business administration, and Stephan “Spike” Grumwald, a fifth-year chemical engineering student, have been on the team since their first years at UC. The two captains credit team chemistry for much of their success last season. “Most of us have been playing together for the past four years,” Arnsby said. “We have a lot of talented guys and the fact that we all get along so well — we play very easily together — plus hard work. In general, everything really flows.”
At practice the team usually starts with small, technical drills including footwork before a stretch. “Then, depending on if we have the field or not, we will run the 2-mile long campus loop,” Arnsby said. The team then plays full-sided games before breaking into three teams and playing smaller games “to keep it highly competitive,” according to Arnsby, before running again to finish practice with fitness training. Club and intramural teams have very specific schedules for who practices and plays where and when and on what fields. With strict guidelines in place, the ten club sports plus two intramural teams have a set schedule for which team gets Gettler’s field and which two teams share Sheakley for the evening. Players on the team stay connected through the team’s Facebook page. “Everyone’s a good guy on the team so we all hang out outside of the program,” Grumwald said. “If we don’t have practice on a day, we’ll get together and just play.” The team also has the opportunity to bond over service projects this year through
efforts to help organizations like Habitat for Humanity and local hospitals. The program is partially funded by the university with money also coming from club membership fees paid by the athletes in addition to fundraisers, according to coach Anderson. “We currently have a fundraiser at the Bengals stadium. We sell the programs, we get a portion of that profit,” Grumwald said. “Another fundraiser we are doing is a bowling ally near Xavier University as a night where club sports can come and we get a portion of the profits from the evening.” There is also a tryout fee of $20 and an annual team membership fee of $250 that help with “gas for the cars to get to the games, field fees, ref fees, and everything else— balls, jerseys, everything that we need,” Grumwald said. Last year UC tied the Flyers, 0-0 in Dayton. “It was the last game of the season, too. All we had to do was win or tie to make sure we went through to regionals,” Arnsby said. The squad faces Dayton again tomorrow in Gettler Stadium at 7 p.m.
Nippert Stadium renovations affect business revenues Clifton-area businesses struck hard by UC’s home football games moving downtown to Bengal’s Paul Brown Stadium ELLEN HADLEY & NICK BOEING | NEWS RECORD
As the University of Cincinnati moves its football games from Nippert Stadium to the ever-growing banks of the Ohio River and Paul Brown Stadium, the students of UC follow and bring along their pregame festivities. With the Banks Project offering new and exciting venues for the 21-and-over crowd, places like the Holy Grail, Tin Roof, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and many more were overflowing with students whose glasses were filled to the brim with various beers. The atmosphere was electric, as students seemed excited about the new confines of the traditional pregame. Danny Meyer, a 22 year-old physical therapy graduate student at UC, thought it was nice to have something different this year. “I’m glad that it’s here, that we’ve got a place to go before the game,” Meyer said. “Sometimes, in Clifton, you’re a little limited, but here you’ve got options upon options and I just think it’s great.” Meyer wasn’t the only one enjoying the confines; the Holy Grail was jam-packed with students, leaving the bar almost completely void of space to walk around. Walking from one end of the bar to the other required pushing and prodding through throngs of excited fans. “I think it’s awesome and the environment is very lively,”
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Allie Green, a recent UC graduate, said. “Normally I don’t like the Banks that much, but this is different. I love it.” After the Bearcats wrapped up what was an offensive firestorm, the bars at the Banks were again overflowing with students stumbling in inebriation. Meyer, overjoyed with the win and atmosphere, predicted big things for the Bearcats this year. “I’ll tell you what, this is going to be a great year,” Meyer said. “I think the 10-point spread was never enough. We’ve got a new quarterback and a new motive; we’re going to do great.” “I’m pretty excited about this season,” said Brian Combs, a UC student. “It looks like we’re going to win the AAC title and hopefully get to a nice bowl game, and it all starts here.” Students used the neutrality of Paul Brown Stadium to get to know fans from the other team. “This time, people are a lot drunker, but we’re making friends with Toledo people and having a good time,” said UC student Kurt Kolish, 23.
Meanwhile ... Back in Clifton, clusters of white shirts formed at corners flagging taxis and waiting for friends to pick them up to head down to the Banks an hour before tip-off. Thirty minutes before the game, only a handful of people could be found in Adriatico’s Sportsbar. More shocking was that Mac’s Pizza Pub was so empty that the bartenders weren’t even fazed when three dogs ran in the backdoor and did some laps around the restaurant before running back
outside. Mac’s expects to lose roughly $50,000 in sales this year due to the six home-game slate moving to Paul Brown Stadium, according to Mac’s general manager Jeremy Siney. That’s one third of the bar’s total sales this year. Siney expects to lose $18,000 this weekend when UC hosts its homecoming game downtown and $4,000 to $5,000 on any other given home-game day. Things picked up at Mac’s after halftime, more closely resembling a regular Thursday night crowd and steadily grew as the night progressed. Siney notes that UC teamed up with bars and restaurants on the Banks to lure students and fans to the area for tailgating before and after the game, rather than promoting the businesses around campus. Over at Adriatico’s before the game, a dozen tables held hungry and thirsty patrons but at halftime the bar was full. Two men at the bar argued about the home games moving to Paul Brown. One was adamant about not attending the games downtown because he does not want to have to pay for parking and “nine dollars for a beer.” He is a local resident and finds it easier to come to Adriatico’s and watch the games there. The other man argued that he plans on attending a couple of home games, like this weekend’s homecoming game against Miami University (Ohio), to support the team and wander around downtown for the experience. One clear trend was noticeable around Clifton during UC’s first home game of the season: emptiness.
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