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UC to host dance event for children’s hospital DAVID REES | FEATURES EDITOR The University of Cincinnati will be hosting its annual dance marathon, BearcatThon, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 16 in Tangeman University Center (TUC). In collaboration with Miracle Network Dance Marathon, BearcatThon is hosted by UC Dance Marathon and is a 12-hour fundraising event in support of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Miracle Network Dance Marathon works to unite colleges and high schools across America to participate in campus dance

marathons for raising funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

“BearcatThon is a culmination at the end of the year to celebrate our fundraising efforts,” said president of UC Dance Marathon, Julie Varga.

“The event will have fun games, free food, dancing, of course, and will celebrate the kids at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. We will also unveil how much we have raised this year.”

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University of Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks (23) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter of the homecoming game against the University of Connecticut at Nippert Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR

UC football: Three bowl game possibilities for the Bearcats SPENCER SCHULTZ | SPORTS EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati football team has been bowl eligible since Oct. 19, winning seven straight games.

The Bearcats (8-1) rose three spots to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening, and they are the high-ranked team in the Group of Five (American Athletic Conference, Conference-USA, Mountain West, Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt).

The next highest Group of Five team is the University

of Memphis at No. 18. The highest ranking Group of Five team can earn a New Year’s Six Bowl bid (Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas Dec. 28).

The Bearcats travel to the University of South Florida this weekend before returning home to face Temple University on senior day. UC will finish the regular-season at Memphis (8-1) Nov. 29, and the game could clinch home-field advantage for the AAC Championship Game.

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BearcatThon is a 12-hour dance marathon supporting fundraising efforts for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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November 13, 2019

UC sponsors donation drive for South Dakota Native American reservation

Nuclear Regulator Commissioner William Magwood visits with Dennis Yellow Thunder of the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Natural Resource and Regulatory Agency in South Dakota July 17, 2013.

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QUINLAN BENTLEY | STAFF REPORTER In celebrating this year’s Native American Heritage Month, the University of Cincinnati is sponsoring a donation drive to help a historically underserved South Dakota reservation prepare for the approaching winter.

The Winter Donation Drive will last all this month and is being put on

by UC’s Office of Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS) and the Department of Anthropology, with all donations going to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota — one of the largest reservations in the United States and home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Originally a winter clothes drive, the donation has evolved to include nonperishable food items, said Fabrice Juin, program coordinator with EPS, who started the Winter Donation Drive last year.

“Just hosting events for Native American Heritage Month with food and music sounds good, and that’s awesome, but what are we actually doing to provide for the community?” he said.

All donations are being given to the Bear Project,

which works with Pine Ridge’s at-risk youth to prevent suicides and better life outcomes on the reservation.

“Unfortunately, Native American issues do not get the spotlight that they need and should get,” Juin said. “The very land that the University of Cincinnati has been built on was inhabited by indigenous tribes before we were ever even here.”

Occupying a vast expanse of rural land in the southwestern corner of South Dakota, the reservation consists of approximately 2 million acres in areas of Oglala Lakota, Jackson and Bennett Counties.

The land was originally part of the Great Sioux Reservation created by treaty in 1868 and encompassing nearly 25 million acres of land in western South Dakota. But as North and South Dakota approached statehood in 1889, the federal government pressured the tribes to relinquish 9 million acres of land and split their reservation into six smaller reservations.

One year later, Pine Ridge became the sight of one of the most tragic events in American history; the 1890

massacre at Wounded Knee, in which approximately 300 Lakota Sioux men, women and children were killed by the United States Army.

Today, Pine Ridge consists of about 46,000 members, with an unemployment rate consistently surpassing 80%, according to data from the nonprofit American Indian Humanitarian Foundation (AIHF). Severe winter weather conditions coupled with inadequate insulation or heating leads to disease and even death for those on the reservation and many do not even possess access to electricity.

“Pine Ridge is the third largest reservation in the United States, and it is unquestionably, beyond reasonable doubt, the most impoverished reservation,” said Kenneth Tankersley, associate professor of anthropology at UC and member of the Piqua Shawnee tribe in Alabama.

Until five years ago, the university didn’t even celebrate Native American History Month, he said, according to Tankersley.

After a long time waiting, he decided to take matters into his own hands and eventually got in touch with EPS to launch the initiative.

“The Native American community is practically invisible,”Tankersley said.

“So, [Native American History Month] is a chance for both students, faculty and staff to learn what it means to be Native American.”

To encourage student engagement with the donation drive and Native American History Month, EPS has partnered with UC’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) to offer students service credit for donating, said Juin with EPS. Students can receive a maximum of 10 credits – five for clothing items and five for food items.

All donations can be dropped off at the EPS office, room 555 in the

Steger Student Life Center.

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Student government brings back weekly Bearcat Fridays SHANNON SMITH | CHIEF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Student Government (SG) has revamped the tradition of celebrating school spirit on campus with Bearcat Fridays.

One of the platforms promises that current at-large senator Gerald Crosby previously ran on was to energize school spirit through SG engagement with the student body and activities to encourage students to get involved on campus.

Bearcat Fridays are hosted by SG in collaboration with RallyCats, a school organization that is known as the “official of the student body in regard to athletics and school spirit.”

The event started with the UC Bearcat Band performing on MainStreet during game days to get students excited to watch different UC sports teams play.

Since Crosby’s election in fall 2018, he has worked to enact more activities and increase student involvement in the event each week.

Some of these activities include food trucks, live music, free t-shirts, buttons, coupons and more. The groups also bring people to campus to help students register to vote during these events.

Crosby works to establish partnerships with local food vendors and stores to provide free food and discounts to students.

“I think it’s beneficial that different student groups and communities have been included in the effort this year,” said Chandler Rankin, student body president.

“Bearcat Fridays have been around for a few years now, but RallyCats and all involved were very open to making them even better and engaging those who may not be interested in athletics.”

So far this semester, some of the food trucks have given out cotton candy, snow cones and ice cream. They will soon start giving out coffee and hot chocolate as the weather gets colder.

Each week, different members of student government sign to volunteer to help run these various activities.

However, sign-ups are open to any student on campus who wants to participate, said Crosby.

“Another goal of mine for [Bearcat Fridays] is to increase SG involvement with the student body and make us more accessible to constituents,” Crosby said.

Crosby presented a bill to student senate at the beginning of the semester for funds to be allocated to Bearcat Fridays.

He hopes to continue receiving funding during the rest of his time serving for student government and eventually pass on the tradition to another senator upon graduating in two years.

Bearcat Fridays are held every week on MainStreet from noon to 2 p.m.

The University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Student Government (SG) has revamped its Bearcat Fridays program to celebrate school spirit. SHANNON SMITH | CHIEF REPORTER

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Here’s how to become a student orientation leader QUINLAN BENTLEY | STAFF REPORTER

Group photo of the student orientation leaders from last year. PROVIDED | LAINEY SCHWANER

As the semester comes to a wintery close, the University of Cincinnati’s office of New Student Orientation is circulating applications in search of Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs).

The orientation team is looking to hire 30-35 students to attend events, welcome new students and their families, help students get acquainted with their new surroundings and share some of their own experiences at UC. The SOL position is a 40-hourper-week position that offers $2,500 and up in compensation, free room and board during Bearcats Bound Orientation in the summer and a chance to travel to a “SOL retreat,” according to the New Student Orientation website.

All applicants are required to be a returning student with a minimum GPA of 2.9, have a flexible schedule, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate and have good standing both academic and

disciplinary.

“We want students who represent what it is to be a successful Bearcat,” said Kasey Drennen, director of orientations.

Drennen said the university wants its SOLs to come from a diversity of backgrounds, majors and personalities.

“Not all orientation leaders are highly energetic extroverts,” he said. “So, we don’t have one cookie-cutter example of what it is to be an orientation leader, we’re looking for all types of students.”

As UC pulls its student population from in state, out of the state and internationally, Drennen said it’s important all students feel represented and that’s what SOLs are meant to reflect.

“We really like to get a Student Orientation Leader team that looks like the incoming students,” he said.

The vast majority of students, about 99%, attend UC orientation, according to Drennen. “[SOLs] are one of the few

positions that gets to see every new student,” he said. “They get to meet with everyone.”

Drennen encourages any student that is interested in becoming a SOL to talk with one either at their office — located at University Pavilion, Suite 120C — or at one of the many events the organization holds throughout the year.

“They can talk to you about what it really is to be an orientation leader, all the different pieces of the experience and what you can expect, that’s really the best way to find out about the position,” he said.

“You really get to learn quite a bit about the University of Cincinnati — you get to meet with a lot of people, and you really get to establish a very strong network with your other orientation leaders,” Drennen said. “And of course, the red polos.”

Applications to become a SOL begin the first Friday of every November, the application deadline is Jan. 17 at 5 p.m.

African American Cultural Resource Center to host annual Friendsgiving dinner KATHLEEN HORNSTRA | DIGITAL PRODUCER Habari Gani Ambassadors (HGA), a student welcoming committee for the African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC) at the University of Cincinnati, will host Furaha Friday: Friendsgiving to bring student groups together for community, service and to indulge in a holiday meal.

The event will be held at the AACRC Nov. 22 from 5-7 p.m. Student organizations are invited to register to participate by bringing a dish to serve. For event attendees, advanced registration is requested, and food is provided when you bring a canned good or a toiletry item.

Organizations can select a dish they wish to provide for Furaha Friday: Friendsgiving. While organizations are only required to supply one dish, it would be appreciated if they can bring more than one. Dishes should also be capable to feed about 100 people.

This is the second annual Friendsgiving HGA has hosted. All donations of canned goods or toiletry items go directly to the Bearcats Pantry, which provides free food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and professional clothing to UC students of all backgrounds.

The Bearcats Pantry is an initiative founded in 2016 by the Assistant Dean of Students, Daniel S. Cummins. Its goal is to assist students in need by cutting down their grocery bills and connecting them to other resources in an effort to promote independence.

The Pantry is located in Stratford Heights Building 16, room 007. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

HGA is described as the vibrancy and energy of the AACRC and a vital part of the Center’s outreach effort on and off campus. “Habari Gani” is a Swahili phrase that asks, “What good news do you have?” Members embody this phrase, truly making these students good news ambassadors.

“I enjoy being in HGA because of the impact I know I can make,” said Bemnet Melaku, a secondyear health sciences student. “As ambassadors, we plan fun events called ‘Furaha Fridays’ once a month that helps cultivate a space for people to develop friendships and relax in between the rigor of college.”

HGA is tasked with the important duty of bringing new students to the AACRC and to its events, in addition to creating interesting new programming to display the center and its resources. The ambassadors serve in many different ways throughout the year including oncampus presentations on AACRC program and services and student panels for information sessions.

“I also get to represent the AACRC and its values by reaching out to various groups like high school students and groups across campus,” Melaku said. The AACRC and its events are open to everyone.

The University of Cincinnati African American Resource Center (AARC) will hold a Friendsgiving Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. INSTAGRAM | @UCAACRC

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Student government brings back staircase art DAVID REES | FEATURES EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati’s student government (SG) unveiled a new mural on campus, located on the staircase between Siddall and Calhoun residence halls.

In 2017, a mural with nearly similar design was installed on the same staircase, but was torn down due to wear, tear and inclement weather.

“Since the previous mural was already once there and thoroughly enjoyed, it made sense to reinstall the mural in the same space but with a more durable material,” said Senator-At-large, Sivani Alla. “The staircase is also definitely one of the higher traffic spots on campus that connects us to Calhoun Street, and leaves a little to be desired aesthetically. In addition, during campus tours, visitors stop at Siddall Hall so we thought it was a perfect

spot where the mural could be seen by many.”

SG collaborated with the university’s Planning + Design + Construction (P+D+C), facilities management and department of athletics to plan and install the new mural. This past summer, P+D+C reached out to SG president and vice president, Chandler Rankin and Abbie Smith, to gather student input and feedback for the completion of a new mural. SG senate approved to contribute $2000 toward the installation and maintenance of the mural.

“Considering the original mural was a great marker and embodiment of Bearcat pride, we believed that a USG partnership to establish a new mural would perfectly reflect and enhance the spirit of our student body,” Alla said. “We also though

the reinstallation of the mural would be another great way to celebrate our Bicentennial, with Homecoming festivities just having been passed.”

SG hosted an unveiling of the mural Nov. 12 and invited P+D+C, facilities management and department of athletics partners to thank them for their support. The event was also open to the student body, and some members of the UC Band and the Bearcat were in attendance.

“I remember seeing the original mural during my very first visit to UC as a senior in high school, and excitedly taking a picture in front of it to mark my new home,” Alla said.

“As a major stop for both visitors and students, I am eager to see the mural become an image of our campus’ spirit and school pride.”

The University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Student Government (SG) implemented a new mural on the staircase between Siddall Hall and Calhoun Hall. MARY LEBUS | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERR

UC to host annual dance marathon in support of children’s hospital This Story Continued from Page 1

BearcatThon is a 12-hour dance marathon celebrating fundraising efforts for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

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year’s total of $58,029. This year, their goal is to raise $100,000, Varga said. The money raised will be donated straight to Cincinnati Children’s to be used for various causes. Previously, the money has been used for different types of treatments or for other uses such as renovation.

So far, the top fundraisers include Phi Mu sorority, UC Morale and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. For students wishing to get involved, UC Dance Marathon tables on campus every Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who need to complete service hours can attend the event and have it count toward their hours, however, they must raise at least $50.

“I got hooked when I went to BearcatThon my first year,”Varga said.

“I saw the look of the [kids’] faces and how much gratitude they had. One of the biggest things I can do as someone who has never been in the hospital, is make sure everyone who has, has a fulfilling life and longer adolescence.”

Maddie Oleksy, a fourth-year health sciences student, also got her start

participating in BearcatThon during her first year at UC. Now as internal vice president of UC Dance Marathon, Oleksy hopes to make this year’s marathon the best event thus far.

“I am most looking forward to hearing the champions speeches,” Oleksy said.

“These are the patients and their family members who come to share their story with us about their journey with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.”

From past BearcatThons, Oleksy’s favorite part has been “Angel Hour,” where two current executive members share their own personal stories with pediatric illnesses.

“I want everyone who is at the event, including our executive board to know all of their hard work is appreciated,” Oleksy said. “I truly want all of our dancers and champions who are current, previous patients of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to enjoy our event. I hope to impact not only our students but the patients who come to our event.”

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November is Native American history month: Here are four events on campus to attend

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Living Openly: Spreading LGBTQ visibility in the health care community

SHANNON SMITH | CHIEF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati will host a variety of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) this November.

The different activities have been planned in collaboration between the Office of Ethnic Programs and Services, Anthropos, the Department of Anthropology, Taft Research Center as well as the Americas, Latinx and Indigenous People’s Research Center.

“We hope to bring indigenous culture to the forefront of university diversity and to provide the university community with different opportunities for internal healing and restoration,” said Fabrice Juin, ethnic programs and services program manager at UC. The theme for this year’s activities is healing, meant to highlight the history of indigenous people in America while moving forward to mend the prejudices against them. The university kicked off celebrations with its “Healing Through Painting” event with local company Soul Palette. Participants painted dream catchers, a symbol of hope in many indigenous cultures.

“The activity of painting in itself is a very calming and reflective one,” Juin said. “Participants were asked to let go of restrictions and put their feelings and emotions onto their canvas to help release any internal tension they may be feeling.”

Here what else is going on to celebrate NAHM:

Briana Thomas, a third-year biology major (right) at the University of Cincinnati, is helping to spread awareness with the Out in Health Care, a group that aims to create a place for students of all identities to share and discuss experiences and goals within the health care workplace. PROVIDED | BRIANA THOMAS

DAVID REES | FEATURES EDITOR

Native American Heritage Month takes place during the month of November. PROVIDED | JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

Panel presentation, Wednesday, Nov. 13 Panelists from the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, Morehead State University and Seventh Generation will meet in the Taft Research Center at 4 p.m. to discuss the role of art in Native American healing. Native American artist Steve Black Bear Lebeouf will also attend to address his work and art within the community.

“The Exiles” film screening, Thursday, Nov. 14 Head over to Swift Hall 820 at 4 p.m. to attend a screening of the 1961 movie “The Exiles,” which depicts different stories about Native Americans who left their reservation to live in Los Angeles. The movie chronicles a day in the life of their different experiences within American society.

“Ruble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” film screening, Wednesday, Nov. 20 The film “Ruble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” profiles the impact of indigenous musicians in Canada in the United States on the development of rock music. Students are encouraged to attend to see the impact of indigenous culture in on a lighter and brighter note.

The film will be screen at 5 p.m. in Swift 820.

Panel discussion, Thursday, Nov. 21 This event will consist of a discussion with experts from the University of Michigan who have worked with urban Native American centers. They will talk about how to get involved with various centers and how to assist the Native American community.

Third-year University of Cincinnati biology student, Briana Thomas, is hoping to ignite discussion and spread awareness of LGBTQ healthcare through an oncampus student organization, Out in Health Care. The group aims to create a space for students of all identities to share and discuss experiences and goals within the healthcare workplace.

Out in Health Care has been passed down to Thomas and the executive board by a previous senior student who started the organization last spring semester.

Thomas first got involved with Out in Health Care through a friend who was president at the time. As a member of the LGBTQ community and pursuing a premedical academic route, Thomas thought the group would combine two areas of interest and provide the opportunity to find out more about LGBTQ healthcare. “[The organization] brings LGBTQ students and allies to come together and learn about LGBTQ healthcare, and just healthcare in general, so that [students] are more informed going forward,”Thomas said. “So that we are able to reshape how [LGBTQ healthcare] is viewed in school and the healthcare system so that we could potentially make it so teachers and doctors are more aware of how to handle LGBTQ patients.”

Out in Health Care meets bi-weekly on Thursdays in Swift Hall 516 and hosts speakers from the health care community like doctors and nurse practitioners to talk about their experiences within their fields and the details of their careers. Recently, the organization had an EMT who is an alumnus of UC speak about their experiences and course training.

When there is not a speaker, members

discuss LGBTQ healthcare topics through various media, like watching TEDx talks and Kahoots.

Topics can include: • Being out in the healthcare workplace • When and how to come out when applying for professional programs and jobs • LGBTQ healthcare and disease risks associated with LGBTQ health • Sexual education and disease prevention • Networking, research and shadowing opportunities Beyond Out in Health Care, Thomas hopes to be able to inform about the community throughout academic spaces.

“I think just living openly within my major and just educating my peers of LGBTQ issues is kind of like a small start because I know some people are not as open to learning,”Thomas said. “If anything comes up related, I could kind of be, not a spokesperson but correct them if they say something incorrect regarding the community or kind of putting [Out in Health Care] out there like, ‘This is an organization I am in, you may or may not be interested in but we would love to have you.’”

As a member of the LGBTQ community on UC’s campus, Thomas feels a lot of funding could be going back to various centers, including the LGBTQ center, so students are able to organize more events to get campus involvement.

“A lot of funding goes back to athletics and I think there are a lot of missed opportunities that can help bring the community together,” he said.

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Review: Get in loser, we’re going to the Aronoff DAVID REES | FEATURES EDITOR Based on Tina Fey’s 2004 film, “Mean Girls” tells the story of Cady Heron, a teenager who left her home in Africa to explore the depths of a new jungle — high school in Illinois.

With the help of her new friends and resident school weirdos Janis and Damian, Heron goes incognito to bring the school queen bees — Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith — to their demise. Also known as “The Plastics,” George and company reign over the school with their looks, money and manipulation.

In a bright, modern production, this version of “Mean Girls” stays true to the story of the original movie while representing the present-day high school experience filled with romance, insecurities, drama and social media.

Using a screen that fills the entirety of the stage, the musical explores many different locations familiar in the everyday high schooler’s life. Embracing technology on the stage allows for this production to fulfill the drama-filled fantasy many of us imagine.

When comparing the two, most notably is the reinvention of everyone’s favorite edgy artist, Janis Sarkisian, played by Mary Kate Morrissey. Quite possibly the epitome of the early 2000s goth girl, this version’s Janis has been updated to match the nuances and trends of the late 2010s.

The hilarity and instant audience connection with the character of Janis cannot be done without Morrissey’s undeniable talent and comedic timing.

Fresh off the national tour of “Wicked” as green leading lady Elphaba, Morrissey has a powerhouse voice that provides the rage and confidence that can stand up

The musical adaption to Tina Fey’s 2004 film, “Mean Girls,” runs at the Aronoff Center Nov. 5-17. PROVIDED

to even the toughest high school bullies.

A direct victim of “The Plastics,” Janis is a character many can see themselves represented in and has a lot more heart than she is given credit.

An enemy of Janis since the eighth grade, Regina George, played by Mariah Rose Faith, is a delightful contrast to the seemingly dark Janis. Faith perfectly captures the unfortunate stereotypical high school snob who cannot get enough of herself.

Of course, the revolution against Regina George cannot be done without Cady Heron, played by Danielle Wade. Wade has the right spunk and quirkiness to play the relatable math-geek that faces the difficult balance of fitting in and finding yourself.

Bringing a perfect energy that is “too gay to function” is Damian Hubbard, played by University of Cincinnati

College-Conservatory of Music alum, Eric Huffman. Huffman brings the sprit, sarcasm and overwhelming support of any gay best friend, while having a hypnotic voice that brings down the high school cafeteria.

This fresh take on “Mean Girls” brings the cult classic story to the modern day while taking each character beyond the movie and fleshing them out further to tell a story of self-love and acceptance.

For those who love contemporary theater, “Mean Girls” will certainly make you laugh and appreciate the differences in everyone around you.

The touring production of “Mean Girls” runs at the Aronoff Center from Nov. 5-17.

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First time Friendsgiving? We’ve got you covered SOPHIA JUDGE | CONTRIBUTOR Frantically preparing for your very first Thanksgiving meal? Whether you are celebrat-ing with your family or hosting your very own Friendsgiving, this guide will help you avoid that dreaded holiday frustration.

Start Prepping Early The very worst part of Thanksgiving Day is the frantic, morning-of runaround in an attempt to cook seven dishes at once. The best way to quell the battle for oven space is to do as much prep work as possible beforehand. Things like gravy, turkey stock or turkey brine and cranberry sauce can be made up to two weeks before the big day. Baked goods like homemade rolls and that delicious pumpkin pie can be made one to three days before Thanksgiving. The night before can be used for true prep work, like dicing vegetables for stuffing, blanching green beans and parboiling potatoes. All of this prep work pays off in the form of a significantly less stressful Thanksgiving morn-ing.

Trim Down the Menu It may seem criminal to choose between your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, but with the sheer amount of food on the average Thanksgiving table, it is about time some trims it down a little bit. Make the tough choices between sweet potatoes and mashed. Go sans dinner rolls in favor of a supper tasty stuffing. This Thanksgiving tactic will al-so help with the oven crowding right before your meal.

Avoiding a plethora of casse-roles and baked dishes while keeping your oven clear, and things like baked green bean

casserole can be substituted for crispy sautéed green beans for a lighter, fresher take.

Skip the Whole Turkey This may seem controversial or downright treasonous, but roasting a whole turkey may not be the best way to go about a delicious Thanksgiving bird. If you are having a smaller Thanksgiving meal, try roasting only a turkey breast for an even cooking time and an easier prep method. Or, if you are preparing Thanksgiving for a crowd, break your turkey down into pieces, namely separating the light meat from the dark, so that you can remove the pieces as they finish cooking so the light meat does not dry out. This tip does eliminate that beautiful whole turkey centerpiece, but by arranging your turkey pieces on a serving tray with bundles of fresh herbs, you can still achieve a gorgeous center dish while avoiding that dreaded dry turkey.

Store Bought vs. Homemade Thanksgiving is definitely the holiday to flex your cooking and baking skills, but not every item on your dinner table has to be homemade. Certain items are often considered best left in their simplest, most purchasable form. Canned cranberry sauce is an undeniable delight, and while a sauce made from fresh or frozen cranberries can add a certain spark to your home cooked meal, the stuff from the can is just as good. If you choose to include rolls in your Thanksgiving dinner, we suggest buying some fresh ones from your local bakery. This way, you skip the extra work of making bread yourself, you get a better product developed and baked by a professional, and you get the satisfaction of

Friendsgiving is a way to bond with your friends and cook up a great meal together. FLICKR | CRISTINA BEJARANO

supporting a local business during the holidays.

Make a List and a Timeline Keep yourself in check by making a list of things that need to be done before and after guests arrive. There is nothing worse than getting ready to serve your beautiful roasted turkey and realizing you’ve forgotten to bake the stuffing.

Make a list of things to cook, things to buy, and things to do around the house so Thanksgiving goes smoothly. Make sure to budget plenty of family time after your guests arrive, because spending time with the ones you love is what Thanksgiving is all about.

Get Out And Do Something: Nov. 15 to Nov. 17 Cauldron”, wands and robes from Diagon Alley and a costume contest as part of the Tri-Wizard Cup. There’s even a raffle for a chance to win a trip to London. Get prepped for a night full of fun and opportunity and live out all of your wildest Harry Potter dreams.

7:15p.m. The Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton

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FRIDAY, NOV. 15 Cabaret: Sit back and relax at the Aronoff Center to kick off the start of the weekend with a play. Cabaret tells the story of a young American writer in Berlin through a well-written script and an award-winning score. You’ll explore the lives of Berlin natives coming into the Third Reich and dangerous relationships in the midst of the Nazi era. Enjoy watching a play and learning of the hardships of Nazi Germany.

7:30 p.m. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

Open Studios at Solway: If you’re an avid art enthusiast, you’ll be certain to enjoy a stroll through the studios of local artists in Cincinnati, taking stock of the very places The Cincinnati Music Hall will host “Totally ‘80s” Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in which their works are created. Presenting largeTNR FILE ART scale paintings, carefully crafted sculptures, and other fantastical pieces of art, survey the environment from Wild Lights show on the Swan Lake. There’ll be a which these artists draw their inspiration and produce twinkle everywhere you look and a sure feeling of being their proudest creations. blanketed in the stars with the special effects of the 6-9 p.m. Carl Solway Gallery, 424 Findlay St., West End display.

5p.m. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Avondale Festival of Lights: Saturday will be the first day of the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo. Admire the millions of multicolored LED lights adorning the landscape and enjoy other activities that are being offered, such as S’mores-n-More stands and a fantastic

Wizard Fest: Calling all Potterheads to Ludlow Garage this Saturday. Get into costume with fellow wizard friends and scour through all the Hogwarts-themed activities they have to offer; Butter beer from the “Leaky

Totally ‘80s: Cincinnati is throwing it back this weekend with your favorite songs from the “electric decade.” With artists performing hits from music stars such as Cher and George Michael and the Heroes Rise Street Dance Experience popping in for some extra excitement, there will certainly be no lack of entertainment for the night.

Tease up your hair, put on your brightest clothes and get totally ‘80s.

7p.m. Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-theRhine OTR Neighborhood Cleanup: Help beautify Cincinnati this weekend alongside Taft’s Ale House. Bundle up for the cold and get ready to give back to the community that provides so much, picking up trash along sidewalks for the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. You will be provided trash bags and gloves, just bring a positive attitude and a warm coat. All volunteers will be rewarded with a coupon for the Ale House.

10a.m. Taft’s Ale House, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Overthe Rhine

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Mike Bohn returns to Nippert before leaving for USC

SPENCER SCHULTZ | SPORTS EDITOR Former University of Cincinnati athletic director Mike Bohn returned to campus Saturday to watch the Bearcats football team take on the University of Connecticut on homecoming.

Bohn was announced as University of Southern California’s athletic director Thursday after five years in the same role at UC. “Coming back here today was very, very difficult,” Bohn said. “I put my heart and soul into this program and very proud of what we accomplished. So many people that have helped us be successful … I take great pride in knowing we had so many people in our corner and that’s something I’ll always have with me as part of my career of being a Bearcat.”

At UC, Bohn made numerous hires including football coach Luke Fickell, basketball coaches Michelle Clark-Heard and John Brannen and baseball coach Scott Googins. He also oversaw the $86 million expansion to Nippert Stadium and the $87 million renovation of Fifth Third Arena in 2017-18.

This isn’t the first time UC has lost a member in athletics to the west coast, as head men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin left for UCLA in April. Cronin labeled the UCLA job as a destination job for all college coaches.

UC isn’t a member of one of the Power Five conference (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 10, Big 12, Pacific-12, Southeastern Conference), but Bohn said it was fair to ask how Cincinnati

Mike Bohn, former athletic director at the University of Cincinnati, addresses the media before the UC football game against the University of Connecticut Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR

can become a destination for athletic directors and coaches.

“Unfortunately, it’s the business anymore, Bohn said. “The business of presidents, athletic directors and coaches.

The transit nature and that’s very frustrating for all of us associated with it. The true destination opportunities you

can probably count with one hand and they’re very unique. In the end it’s about ensuring student athletes and helping them be successful, and that’s one thing I’m extremely proud of here was being able to do that.”

USC is a member of the Pac-12 and its athletic program and Los Angeles market

presented an opportunity that Bohn couldn’t pass up.

“It’s ultimately about competing at the highest level,” Bohn said. “And at USC, that really hooks you. Their incredibly history, aura of competitiveness, competing for national championships and the Rose Bowl is a hook. That’s the competitor. That’s the stage, and that’s why you want to play for big time opportunities like that.”

Bohn said the most emotional part of his departure was hearing from UC studentathletes, and he wanted to return to say goodbye to President Nevile Pinto, the football team, band and students.

“It’s well documented about some others that have missed that opportunity when they left here,” Bohn said. “I thought it was really important to do that. I want them to know they touched my heart and touched this program.”

As for what’s next for UC, Pinto named Executive Vice President Ryan Hays the acting athletics director Thursday.

“It’s important to leave the right way and I want to make sure Ryan Hays and any other administrator know I’m going to do anything I can to help them be successful,” Bohn said.

Pinto said a search for a full-time athletics director is underway.

Possible bowl games for the Bearcats This Story Continued from Page 1 Below are current bowl game projections that include the Bearcats: ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura: Liberty Bowl versus Texas A potential game against the Longhorns could mean a higher scoring affair, as each team averages over 32 points per game. It would come down to whose defense can hold up the longest, and UC has a heavy advantage. The Bearcats have more interceptions, sacks for a loss and surrender 60 less passing yards than Texas per game.

The Longhorns (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) have close losses to Louisiana State University and the University of Oklahoma. Both teams have

defeated a ranked team, as Texas defeated then-No. 16 Kansas State and UC beat then-No. 18 University of Central Florida.

CBS Sports: Gasparilla Bowl versus Louisiana Tech A game that would be the complete opposite on paper would be the Gasparilla Bowl against the Bulldogs.

Both schools currently have top-40 defenses in the country. Louisiana Tech (8-1, 5-0 C-USA) lost to thenNo.10 Texas, 45-14, but have held opponents to under 31 points in each game since.

The Bulldogs have won five bowl games in the past five seasons.

USA TODAY Sports: Birmingham Bowl versus Ball State The most popular bowl game prediction for UC is the Birmingham Bowl against a number of teams, including Ball State University. The Cardinals present a rushing attack of 185.7 yards per game and quarterback Drew Plitt averages 236.1 passing yards per game. Ball State hasn’t appeared in a bowl game since the 2013 season and have lost all seven appearances in school history dating back to 1989.

UC running back Ryan Montgomery (22) dives into the end zone during the fourth quarter of the homecoming game against UConn at Nippert Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR

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Brannen earns first win as Bearcats’ head coach SPENCER SCHULTZ | SPORTS EDITOR

First-year University of Cincinnati men’s basketball coach John Brannen’s earned his first win in an 81-53 victory over Drake University Monday evening at Fifth Third Arena.

UC was strong on offense, shooting 51.7% on field goals — its highest since last year against UCLA (52.4%).

Jaevin Cumberland led the Bearcats with 17 points, while Chris Vogt and Chris McNeal added 12 points each. Jarron Cumberland finished with 11 points in 18 minutes.

Here are a few takeaways from the win: Brannen’s offense is taking shape Brannen said after the Ohio State loss that his offensive scheme was about 30% implemented. After an impressive outing Monday, the offense is beginning to click. UC had a run of 21-2 during the first half and made 11 three-pointers for the game. The team moved the ball well and found the open man, as 10 of the three-pointers came off an assist.

“I was really happy with the spacing and ball movement,” Brannen said postgame. “And our quick hitter execution was better than it had been. The way the guys shared the ball and played defense — I thought we took a step forward.”

Brannen said the team is still trying to find ways to get the ball to 7-foot-1 inch Vogt after OSU, and it improved Monday. Junior Keith Williams had a wrap-around pass to Vogt for a layup, and Jarron Cumberland penetrated the paint to give Vogt easy opportunities.

It was an up-and-down offensive game that the Bearcats were able to dominate and showed they can be dangerous on a good shooting night.

A 10-man rotation is a possibility UC scored 33 bench points thanks to the 25-point lead it held with 13 minutes left in the second half. Jaevin came off the bench to lead the team in scoring, while senior Jaume “Jay” Sorolla, junior Mamoudou Diarra and freshmen Zach Harvey and Mika Adams-Woods rounded out the other 16 points.

“I can spread the floor for us,” Jaevin Cumberland said. “Just knowing [defenders] can’t help off my side, it allows people to drive or if they do help, kick out and I can knock down that shot.”

Brannen was able to see what different lineups looked like as the game went on, but a rotation still doesn’t seem set. However, the bench has potential to create a 10-player rotation, especially with freshman Jeremiah Davenport and junior Trevor Moore back from injuries.

Defense remains vital UC knew Drake could shoot the ball well after it made 17 three-pointers in its season opener last week. The Bearcats was able to hold the Bulldogs to just four three-pointers on 19 attempts (21.2%).

“Drake is a really good basketball team,” Brannen said. “[Head coach Darian DeVries] is one of the better coaches out there. They’re hard to prepare for. I was concerned about what they brought to the table in terms of spacing, ball movement and ability to make threes …

We scheduled them for a reason.”

UC finish with seven steals, four blocks and scored 20 points off 12 Drake turnovers.

UC guard Jaevin Cumberland (21) dribbles the ball past Drake guard Noah Thomas (14) during the first half of the men’s basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR

Top: UC guard Zach Harvey (23) goes up for a shot during the first half of the men’s basketball game against Drake at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR Bottom: UC center Jaume Sorolla goes up for a shot during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Drake at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. ALEX MARTIN | PHOTO EDITOR

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Opinion: P&G, please stop flushing our forests

unlike P&G, acknowledge the various environmental benefits of making recycled toilet paper that go beyond just avoiding destructive logging.

For example, unlike fresh-cut forest pulp, recycled pulp does not need to be bleached, a process which has historically poisoned waterways with toxic chlorine compounds. Making recycled toilet paper also uses half the water and produces 40% less sulfur dioxide, one-third less greenhouse gases, and half the toxic air pollutants of manufacturing new toilet paper. With so many reasons to transition, it’s no wonder these companies have already moved to 100%-recycled pulp.

Since our massive rally outside P&G’s Annual Shareholder Meeting Oct. 8, UC students like myself have been pushing P&G to join these more progressive manufacturers by transitioning to recycled fiber. For a business that supposedly values innovation and champions social causes, P&G has stubbornly adhered to the status quo and resisted any real structural change.

Instead, executives—like CEO David Taylor—just repeat their weak, greenwashed talking points that use sustainability only as a PR technique. But we know that no number of faulty certifications, replanting initiatives, or PR stunts can cover up the truth: P&G is letting Americans wipe their behinds with climate-critical ancient forests.

At times, the climate crisis can seem too big to tackle. But, when the issue is local, you have a powerful voice. This is your chance to make a difference.

Students from UC, including myself, have spent months pushing P&G to take action on this critical issue, and the company has begun slowly making concessions. We now know that the executives of the company can act on this issue—they just haven’t.

These reluctant executives work just down the road, and we have to keep pressure on them. That’s why we need more engaged Cincinnatians ready to take on P&G through direct action, outreach, and lobbying.

We are counting on P&G to actually uphold its values of innovation and social justice by taking immediate action on this pressing issue. Without decisive environmental leadership from major companies like P&G, we have no chance of overcoming our current climate crisis. Mr. Taylor, you must stop flushing our forests.

Protesters take part in the “Stop Flushing our Forests” protest in front of the main office of Procter and Gamble (P&G) in Cincinnati on Oct. 8, 2019 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. MARY LEBUS | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

DREW DIELMAN | CONTRIBUTOR The solution to climate change doesn’t come from our individual choices—it falls on big changes from big businesses. We now know only 100 corporations are responsible for the overwhelming majority of our global carbon emissions, but we hardly hear about how mega-corporations are destroying our planet’s most climate-critical forests for profit. In fact, it turns out that one of these destructive businesses is in our own backyard.

Procter & Gamble (P&G), the giant home-goods manufacturer based in downtown Cincinnati, refuses to face the truth about its toilet-paper brand Charmin. The company claims Charmin and its other single-use tissue products are simultaneously made with 100% virgin forest fiber and by using 100% sustainable methods.

Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth Right now, much of the forest fiber used to make Charmin comes from the Canadian boreal forest, the largest intact forest on Earth and one of our most essential in the fight against climate change. Its lush old-growth trees and sprawling mossy soil store 12% of all land-based carbon on our planet, the approximate equivalent of twice the world’s recoverable oil reserves. Its intact areas are home to tons of threatened wildlife, like the iconic boreal caribou and billions of songbirds, and the forest is also integral to the lives of several hundred indigenous communities, like the Waswanipi Cree.

But thanks to the unsustainable practices of corporations like P&G, this essential old-growth forest is being clear-cut at an alarming rate: one million acres per year, or about 7 NHL hockey rinks per minute. Clearcutting, the logging method used here, is a severe, although common, form of logging that deeply scars the land, causes irreversible harm to forest ecology, and—from microbe to mammal—can permanently destroy entire food chains and drive wildlife away forever. Furthermore, with each flattened acre of woodland, more of the forest’s massive quantity of stored carbon is released into the atmosphere, further worsening our climate crisis.

Given this, why does P&G, America’s leading toilet-paper manufacturer, still use these devastating methods to make its products? After all, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods—two other large home-goods companies—already have their own 100%-recycled toilet paper and paper towels on the market. These manufacturers,

Protesters take part in the “Stop Flushing our Forests” protest in front of the main office of Procter and Gamble (P&G) in Cincinnati on Oct. 8, 2019 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. MARY LEBUS | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

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November 13, 2019

Sudoku

By The Mepham Group

Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces.

Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square.

Does it sound complicated? Each Sudoku grid comes with a few spaces already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the easier the game – the more difficult Sudoku puzzles have very few spaces that are already filled in.

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