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New chief of UCPD brings fresh perspective to police methods Director of public safety promotes better relationship between police, students

Robert Ambach, senior vice president of administration and finances. “Someone who values community input and would continue the positive momentum we are experiencing.”

Goodrich used the ceremony to showcase his goals for the future of safety at UC and the foundation of the safety initiatives he hopes to implement.

“We want to improve investigations and increase our investigators’ abilities to really help our students and work with students who are victims of crime and to solve and clear cases,” Goodrich said. “Empowering our officers through training, through better leadership development, so that they can make the best decisions and have great initiative to do what they need to be doing on the front lines as we keep our students safe.”

Goodrich believes that a safer campus means higher visibility and stronger relationships between police officers and students, and a strong collaboration between university and city police forces.

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After more than 13 months of searching the country for a candidate with a background in criminal justice and college policing, the University of Cincinnati has sworn in a new chief of police and director of public safety — Jason Goodrich.

“We looked far and wide and interviewed some really exciting individuals and we found the perfect person for this important responsibility,” said UC President Santa Ono. In a small ceremony Wednesday, UC’s top officials welcomed Goodrich to the university community and applauded his goals for the future of campus safety.

“When we embarked on our search to find a chief of police, I challenged the university’s search committee to find someone with a strong criminal justice and campus policing background,” said

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Jason Goodrich, new chief of UC police, discusses his goals for improving the efficiency of UCPD investigations.

Bearcat QB arrested, SAFETY COMMITTEE NOT SATISFIED charged with assault hours after game UNIVERSITY CRIME TRENDS STEADILY DECREASING

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Jarred Evans, a backup quarterback for University of Cincinnati football, was arrested Sunday, hours after the Bearcats’ winning game against Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

According to Hamilton County court records, Evans, 22, punched a man, knocking him to the ground. The victim, Ryan Smith, sustained a concussion and a laceration that required stitches.

UC football head coach Tommy Tuberville spoke on Evans’ arrest during a weekly press luncheon Tuesday. Tuberville said Evans is suspended indefinitely from the team.

“It’s all up to the courts right now. He won’t be on the team — practices and meetings, any of that stuff — until he clears his name,”Tuberville said in a video of the press conference posted on WLWT Channel 5’s website.“Good chance he’s not guilty, and then if that is correct, he’ll be back.”

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Officers from the Cincinnati Police Department’s districts four and five prepare for the President’s Campus Safety meeting Wednesday.

Despite lowering crime rates, community, officials still concerned BECKY BUTTS | MANAGING EDITOR

After the first two President Campus Safety Committee meetings were canceled earlier in the semester, the committee met with Cincinnati police officers and community members Wednesday to discuss local crime trends and future safety initiatives.

Cincinnati Police Captain Bridget Bardua, of District Five, spoke of the significant arrests of eight members belonging to the “2 Gun Gang.”The gang is directly responsible for at least seven student robberies and one shooting, according to Bardua.

District Four Captain Maris Herold spoke about the cluster of thefts from automobiles that police have seen on Short Vine. CPD has worked with the University of Cincinnati to promote awareness of thefts from automobiles by passing out fliers and having more officers stationed in the area.

Many of the assailants who police have arrested for crimes around campus have been young, according to Herold.

“The root of it is, there is always the appeal of the street, but I feel like we can reach out and engage through community programs,” Herold said. “That’s what you see with these kids, there is nobody at home — no big brother, or sister, no grandma to keep them off the streets. The guys on the streets influence them.”

Concerned parents spoke with committee members about their fears regarding safety for UC students, despite the lowering crime rates.

“To me, it is irrelevant that crime is down because it is high. It is too high,” said Dr. Elizabeth Moussas, a parent representative on the committee.

Gabrielle Isaza, a UC graduate student working with the Institute of Crime Science, presented 2014 crime trend statistics at the meeting and compared them with previous years.

There have been 84 robberies reported on and around campus since Jan. 1 — a 5.6 percent decrease from last year, according to Isaza’s presentation. Forty of those

robberies occurred between July 14 and Oct. 14, a 7 percent decrease from the same period in 2013.

“Even though we keep saying that crime is decreasing, I don’t want to give anyone the false impression that we think [the crime rate is] acceptable,” said Robert Ambach, vice president for administration and finance. “We are not satisfied.”

Though UC’s crime rates are decreasing, the committee is still concerned that the rates are too high.

Thefts from auto have increased by 29.4 percent in 2014 compared to last year, and reported rapes have also increased.

In the Clery Timely Warning Area — including campus and closely surrounding neighborhoods — 16 people have reportedly been raped since Jan. 1. Eleven people reported being raped during 2013.

Student government president Christina Beer brought to the committee’s attention that this number could be inaccurate and greater than what is recorded because rape is a “traditionally underreported crime.”

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Judge rules Archer’s assault confession will stand in court KATIE COBURN | NEWS EDITOR

University of Cincinnati football employee, Antrione Archer, appeared in Kenton County District Court Oct. 14 for a suppression hearing regarding his confession that led to his June 14 arrest for third degree sexual abuse.

Archer admitted to rubbing his penis against the buttocks of a 73-year-old female Fort Mitchell Kroger employee who was trying to help him locate vitamins, said Fort Mitchell Detective Ron Wietholter.

Wietholter, the lead detective on the case, said that Archer confessed to the incident — which was recorded on store surveillance cameras — June 10.

The university didn’t learn of Archer’s arrest until Sept. 26. Archer was immediately placed on administrative leave before being fired Sept. 30.

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SG looks to engage with student body during Outreach Week CASSIE MERINO | CHIEF REPORTER

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Student government provides students the opportunity to attend its town hall session Wednesday.

In an effort to engage with the student body, Student Government will be hosting its second annual Outreach Week beginning Monday.

“It’s one of the most important things we can do as students is reach out to other students,” said Iman Said, secretary of senate.

SG’s Outreach Week will begin Monday and continue through Friday, with different activities on each day.

Monday’s will be Tribunal Outreach Day where each tribunal will give students of their respective college information about SG, along with free food. Tuesday will be Regional Campus Outreach Day and on Wednesday, SG will host a town hall session where students are given the opportunity to interact with SG members.

The meeting will last an hour starting at 1 p.m. and will be held in Tangeman University Center Atrium. Cookies will be served to attendees.

On Thursday, SG will host a Late Night Grilled Cheese event 9-11 p.m. at the

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Stratford Pavilion. The week will close out with the Bearcat Centennial Celebration, which will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of TUC. The event will commemorate 100 years of the Bearcat Mascot. President Santa Ono, the mascot and Lucy the Bearcat are expected to attend. Throughout the duration of Outreach Week, SG will pass out hot chocolate from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main Street. There will also be a chalkboard and suggestion box for students to write their thoughts regarding SG. SG is spending $448.68 on Outreach Week from the Student Experience fund.

SG will also be having its annual retreat Nov. 1. The retreat, which will be held at Venue 222 in Cincinnati, is intended to help SG build a better morale and community within the student group. The retreat will cost $3,492.50 and the money will come from the 2014 Student Government Retreat fund, which allots for $7,000.

“This is significantly cheaper than last year,” said Christina Beer, student body president. “We spent over $6,000 on our retreat last year.”

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Local brew mixes unique beer with social conscience MadTree Brewing focuses on positive community presence, giving back KYLEY FREDRICK | STAFF REPORTER

Driving down Kennedy Avenue near I-71, it is almost impossible not to notice the gargantuan green beer can guiding lovers of the liquid craft variety to MadTree Brewery.

With local breweries in Cincinnati popping up across town like a game of Whac-A-Mole, MadTree is setting a precedent in beer culture.

Strolling into MadTree’s taproom is an experience in itself. The bright lights guide guests toward the bar, where a large blackboard presents the beers available, each written in its own splash of color.

The room is scattered with tables and the fight to get a seat begins. Any day of the week, MadTree’s taproom is packed with generations of beer connoisseurs.

Humans are not the only bodies one might trip over while trying to get a cold brew; dogs of all breeds are welcomed to the taproom and generally showered with attention from tipsy dwellers.

MadTree does not currently offer a menu or food options, but food trucks are conveniently parked outside the entrance to meet any alcohol-induced craving.

“I think the laidback atmosphere really attracts young people and students,” said Anna Brown, a University of Cincinnati third-year horticulture student. “Open-

space feel, good music, outdoor patio and lenient rules on bringing dogs and food inside remind you this place is different from a lot of other dimly lit, TV-filled drinking spots that can make you feel claustrophobic.”

Self-titled “cannosaurus rex,” Matt Duddey is a packing manager at MadTree, and has worked with them for a little over a year.

Duddey first heard of the brewery through a previous teacher of his, and said he started volunteering to rid himself of the boredom graduate school brought.

Volunteer work brought him a part-time job, and now Duddey is in a manager position that he earned from the ground up.

“I think we are all pretty innovative coming out with different beers, seasonal cans, release parties and trying to stay current,” Duddey said when asked how he attributes MadTree’s success. “If you stay stagnant in the beer market you kind of get left behind,” he added.

The brewery is making significant gains in Cincinnati’s beer market, but they are not all consumed with making a profit or creating a following.

MadTree maintains a positive presence in the community by raising money for charities and constantly giving back.

The giant grates suspended above the bar that hold crumpled dollar bills are not a fun way to tip the bartenders; they actually serve as a donation bin.

A sign that reads, “toss a buck for

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Cans of MadTree’s Happy Amber ale and Thunder Snow spiced Scottish ale sit waiting for packaging.

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Matt Duddey, MadTree’s packing manager, unrestricts the can line of the beer Wednesday evening.

charity” gets the message across. The current charity being benefitted is the Andy Caress Melanoma Foundation.

Aside from the donation bins and the charity events the brewery hosts, MadTree has come up with a creative way to raise money in a way which fits its long-haired, bearded personalities: “Headband Friday.”

“When we are mashing or brewing, our long hair gets in the way, and we started wearing these stupid headbands,” Duddey said. “Now we have headbands with the MadTree logo which we sell. A dollar from every headband goes to the charity of the month.”

Headband Friday is a quirky way of getting a larger message across, and this really speaks to the tone of the product.

A demonstration of the unique quality MadTree devises in the beer sector is the artistic packaging.

Freelancing artist Tom Post is the illustrator responsible for creating Happy Amber and the Great PumpCan’s attention-grabbing design.

Although he gives credit to John Pattison, the lead designer behind the series of labels, Post has generated a lot of buzz around his intriguing designs.

“I like hiding imagery and I want an

illustration to evolve when a viewer looks at it,” Post said. “For example, with the PumpCan, at first it looks like a tree, second a skull’s face, and within the skull you can see its tooth is a can of beer. I try to add different details that if someone takes the time to look at will find something else in it.”

Post believes his role in the distribution of MadTree’s product is a team effort. He knows the process involves trying to read into the minds of clients while still adding something of his own, which can be very tricky.

“The founders of MadTree are great because they have a big vision and they are working at it very hard,” Post said.

“They are willing to do a lot to offer footwork and pull in professional people to create the brand’s imagery, which ultimately helps get people to buy it off of the shelf. When you pop the tab the goal is to have the beer speak for itself.”

Whether it is about bringing people together, designing a top notch product or giving back, MadTree takes its role in Cincinnati’s beer culture to heart, and it doesn’t hurt that the brewery has developed an innovative formula for success.

Logic displays grace ‘Under Pressure’ on studio debut ZACK HATFIELD | ARTS EDITOR

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The Justice League (above) is one of ten comic book storylines in line for Hollywood treatment from DC and Warner Bros. before 2020.

Opinion: Superhero franchise goes too far TONY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER

I feel an itch to discuss the future of the “superhero movie” in light of announcements by Warner Bros.

Studios, who have established 10 release dates for DC comic-book movie adaptations through 2020.

If you call yourself a fan of comic-book adaptation films, prepare to have your fandom tested come 2016.

And again in 2017. And by 2020, well … who knows?

2015 will serve as the last mark of moderation from movie studios in their effort to rake in the easy box office bucks with their beloved comic book adaptations.

The year that we can refer to as “the calm before the storm” will see the release of three comic book adaptations: “Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron” — set to hit the big screen May 1 — “Ant-Man,” another Marvel Studios film, which could (and should) be directed by Edgar Wright, and a “Fantastic Four” reboot confirmed to star Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Bell.

After that, though, be sure to brace yourself for the Great Superhero Overabundance of 2016.

2016 will bring with it the following comic-book movie adaptations: “Deadpool” (Feb. 12), “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (March 25), “Captain America 3” (May 6), “X-Men: Apocalypse” (May 27), “Dr. Strange” (July 8), “Suicide Squad” (Aug. 5), and “Sinister Six” (Nov. 11).

That’s seven superhero comic-book-adapted movies in a span of just 10 months —easily the most we’ve ever been exposed to in such a short time.

But 2017, barring any scheduling changes, will be even more bloated with masked, caped and superhuman heroes.

Marvel Studios has already confirmed three movies in the works for 2017 – two of them presently untitled (May 5, Nov 3), the other being “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” (July 28).

Fox’s 2017 release schedule includes the third “Wolverine” (March 3) stand-alone film and a sequel to the “Fantastic Four” reboot coming to us this summer.

Warner Bros. is unleashing “Wonder Woman” (June 23) — the first female-led stand-alone superhero movie to be released since the abominable “Elektra” film from 2005 — along with “Justice League” (Nov. 17) and “Lego Batman” (unknown date, but I’ve got my money on February, similar to “The Lego Movie”).

Sony Columbia, owners of the Spiderman franchise, will be answering Warner Bros.’“Wonder Woman” with what is confirmed as a “female-lead Spiderman spinoff,” but we don’t know who the actress will be or when it will be released. They are also finally giving Venom his own stand-alone film, also with an unknown release date.

Ultimately, I don’t know what to make of all this, other than the fact that it is overwhelming.

I have to admit that I often fantasize about the bestcase scenarios for each franchise (cough, fire director Zack Snyder, cough), but it’s hard to believe that none of these beloved comic book icons will have their reputations tarnished by lazy movie executives who know that the titles of the movies paired with decent trailers will be enough to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars at the worldwide box office even if the film itself is lousy, à la “Man of Steel.”

Although I’m simultaneously optimistic and skeptical, I ultimately parallel the fate of the comic-book adaptation movies to the fate of the western genre in ’70s.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the western was the ultimate box-office draw. Naturally, Hollywood all but destroyed the genre by flooding theaters with western after western until people stopped caring.

Today, westerns are rarely produced, and the wildly successful ones can be seen as artistically intricate love letters on film to the once-almighty genre in Hollywood.

It’s somewhat sad for me to admit it, but I envision a similar destiny for the superhero and comic book adaptation genre.

The masses will grow tired of it, just like with the western, or the ‘80s-style action film.

But with the apparent death of a Hollywood genre comes the eventual promise of nostalgia and inspired re-visitations to those genres.

If we really are witnessing the beginning of the end of an era in Hollywood, imagine what it will be like when, after years of being untouched and forgotten, the likes of Superman and Batman and Spiderman can be revisited with fresh perspective, new ideas and more understanding.

I like to imagine a world where superhero movies are not considered Hollywood “crap” in five years, but when they are being nominated for awards, praised for their attention to detail and heralded for their dedication to the source material in 20, 30, 40. years.

Perhaps I’m jumping the gun. Perhaps I’m miscalculating an otherwise predictable occurrence in Hollywood.

But you have to ask yourself: “Do I really want to see every comic book hero on the big screen in such a quick spurt?” More importantly: “Doesn’t Hollywood know they are going to exhaust us?”

Perhaps Batman said it best in “The Dark Knight Rises.”

“They know,” he growls. “They just don’t care.”

People were calling it Album of the Year before it even came out.

But although Maryland-born rapper Logic’s new release “Under Pressure” was hyped up considerably, it had a reason: His first four mix tapes all showed considerable talent and established him as an innovative lyricist, and his youth (he was born in 1990) only implied that his best was to come.

“Under Pressure” is technically Logic’s first studio album, and released by Def Jam, the same major label putting out records from hip-hop veterans like Kanye West and 2 Chainz. So although naturally the production is extraordinarily crisp and bold, with No I.D. (Kanye’s mentor) executive producing, it would be naive to say this is his peak.

But for a debut it’s more than solid. While influences of Drake and Kendrick Lamar are clearly heard in the tracks — the opening piano chords on the “Intro” sound a little too much like Drake’s “Over My Dead Body,” but the song eventually becomes its own — Logic’s style is refreshing for its atmosphere and songwriting ability.

A female robotic voice informs us at the end of “Metropolis” that Logic kept Quentin Tarantino movies on during the process of making the album, and maybe this is where the album’s violence and humor come from, as well as the heavy subject matter (drug dependency, an absent father, fame, etc.).

What makes “Under Pressure” compelling is its storytelling. The album is conceptual and raw, Logic taking the role as an almost prophet-like persona reflecting on his past, which he calls in the intro a “world of gray.”The verses on “Nikki” confront an addiction with nicotine.

Logic acknowledges his fame: “I used to wonder what it feel like/But now I know/Achieved the goal/I ran the race I won the gold,” he sings with a tinge of dark irony on the anthem-like first track. But unlike some of his nearcontemporaries, Logic refuses to focus his material on luxury and pretentiousness. This is a personal album that tracks his unpromising past to his success now, not unlike last year’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.”

Like Kendrick Lamar’s masterpiece, Logic doesn’t utilize features the way other rappers do—the only verses by other artists are on the previously released deluxe tracks “Alright,” which features Big Sean, and “Driving Ms. Daisy,” which features Childish Gambino.

The absence of features asserts the album as entirely his own, with Visionary Music producer 6ix’s synchronized effort on each song working toward Logic’s dark, alluring world of sound.

The nine-minute title track showcases Logic’s ability to supply hard-hitting punch lines and acrobatic rhymes while also inviting the listener into his complicated history, all on top of a relentless, layered beat that insists on multiple listens.

“Metropolis” is a song that showcases Logic’s melodic eclecticism; the track samples a stark drum beat from “Sing About Me” from the previously mentioned “Good Kid” but also a wailing sax from a Bill Withers song, lending it a jazzier and mysterious tone.

Lending to the cinematic elements of the album are brief snippets of realistic dialogue, like a depressing phone call interlude in “Under Pressure” dealing with Logic’s father problems, or a conversation on a train in “Metropolis.”

The beats aren’t consistently good, but the good ones perfectly allow Logic to deliver his trademark introspective verses with great timing. This is the case with “Nikki,” a harrowing song about the artist’s addiction to nicotine.

However, “Under Pressure” isn’t by any means the hiphop album of the year. Logic recycles bars and phrases too frequently (“hit ’em like a Beretta” probably appears four times), and it’s a shame to encounter lyrics taken from earlier mix tapes. Logic’s best songs are the ones rapped with emotion, and when he spits faster verses they’re usually unimpressive and not saying much.

But for a debut album it’s more than promising, and we can look forward to following Logic’s career as he evolves into his developing style.

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“This is an educational institution; we have to be committed to supporting that educational mission,” Goodrich said. “As police officers, we are the front line of retention and recruitment. We create that safer environment and education outreach is a core piece of that.”

Crime on and around the UC campus has steadily decreased since 2008, and is currently at a five-year low, according to Ono. “We want to look at the future, the vision we’re going to reach for, which is to make the UCPD the national model for campus law enforcement,” Goodrich said.

“With the great criminal justice department that’s here, with the research capabilities that are available to us, we should be the leader in campus policing in the United States and that’s where we’re headed. I want our officers to be the best trained in the state.”

The administration’s efforts to combat crime have included expanding police patrols around campus, adding more lighting around campus in high-crime areas and investing in projects like the NightRide late-night transportation program, and launching the LiveSafe app. UCPD is currently in the process of adding 24 new officers to its force and 10 new security officers.

“Students wants to feel more safe, and it’s easier to have that feeling when you can attribute it to something concrete,” said Shivam Shah, vice president of UC’s Student Government. “If you know the police force and you know [Goodrich], and you can meet them, then that will help create a better sense of feeling safe for students.”

Goodrich has a background in revising and streamlining the way that investigators and police officer’s work with victims of crime and sexual assault.

During his time as captain for the Vanderbilt University Police Department in Tennessee, Goodrich received an award from the Vanderbilt Women’s Center for his work teaching about bystander intervention — which encourages those who witness abuse and assault to step in — and also co-chaired a bystander intervention committee.

“We have found a terrific person,” said UC Provost Beverly Davenport. “[He has a] strong background in Title IX, and it’s certainly important for our efforts toward leading the country, in terms of our strength in that area.”

Jyl Shaffer, UC’s newly hired Title IX coordinator — who will handle possible future cases of Title IX compliance of on campus — has experience working with Goodrich on issues like sexual assault and assault

quality of life.”

“There are times when students do fall through, and we don’t touch points on everyone because of communication by either the university police department or my office,” Cummins said. “But a good percentage of them receive an invitation from me to come grab coffee and let them know that there are resources here to support them.”

Goodrich’s goal is to establish an office of victim services at UC to help those who experience a crime.

“It is a demonstrated need and is high on my priority list,” Goodrich said.

Concerned parents and board members support the idea of the university getting more involved with students who experience violent crimes.

“It’s really serious. These kids just fall though the cracks and you don’t know anything about it,” said UC Board of Trustees member Geraldine “Ginger” Warner.

Warner shared information about her son, who experienced gun violence while away at college.

Her son assured his parents that he was fine, but it was later discovered that he had stopped attending classes.

“I would recommend — as a parent as well as a psychologist — to have some clinician consult you with the process you have,” Moussas said. “Because I can tell you from a psychologist standpoint, that it’s really insufficient to call a student and say, ‘Do you need to talk to someone?’ because — male or female — they are most likely not going to recognize that yes, they do need to talk to someone.”

The university is actively engaging in more ways to lower crime rates on and around campus. UCPD and CPD work together, patrolling the Clifton area to discourage criminal behavior.

During the week of Oct. 27, UC’s Institute for Policy Research will email a survey to full-time undergrad and graduate students to gauge student’s perceptions on campus safety and seek feedback.

The Enhancing Public Safety Survey Report — which details the results from the survey students completed in Spring 2014 — will be available in next 30 days, according to Isaza.

Ono suggested a block-by-block patrol of trouble areas surrounding campus.

The committee also spoke of improving the crime notification system, possibly including a way for interested students to receive ongoing updates about a criminal investigation.

Student organizations such as the Student Safety Board work from a peer-to-peer standpoint to educate students about campus safety. Yet crime still persists, scaring some parents and students from walking Clifton streets at night — sometimes even during the day.

“Crime is a hot topic; it’s an important topic,” Goodrich said. “Will we ever be completely safe? We can’t, utopia doesn’t exist. But there’s a lot of things we can do and this conversation is a big part of that.”

responded to shots fired on Lyons Street in Clifton on Sept. 14. One player, cornerback Alex Thomas, 18, was arrested. Thomas pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $110, according to the Hamilton County court documents.

“I talk to these guys every day about you are a lot more responsible than anybody here on campus and they understand that,”Tuberville said at the press conference. “Right or wrong, football players, basketball players,

athletes across the country are guilty until proven innocent, even in my eyes, because you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Evans was released from Hamilton County Jail Monday afternoon on a $2,000 bond and ordered to stay away from Smith.

During a court arraignment for Evans — filmed and published online by WLWT — his attorney, Paul Laufman, alleged that the incident was racially fueled.

“As he was picking up his girlfriend, Mr. Evans didn’t have anything to drink,

and people were following them and saying things, including racial slurs, and somebody came up on them,” Laufman said.

The police reports do not note anything regarding racial slurs during the incident.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.

UC president Santa Ono responded to the incident in a Twitter post. “[UC] expects all of our students, including scholar-athletes, to be model citizens, representing UC with integrity & honor.”

information distributed at the program, heteronormativity refers to the assumption, in individuals or in institutions, that everyone is heterosexual, and that heterosexuality is superior to all other sexualities.

Marcus Johnson, a professor of educational studies with an emphasis on developmental and learning sciences, said that his attendance at the Safe Zone Training is an effort that other teachers should also be taking.

“Faculty across the board should be involved, not just in issues of LGBTQ, but

in issues of diversity,” Johnson said.“An orientation of what diversity means to our faculty should be addressed.”

At the end of the program, each participant received a colored paper star on which they were instructed to write their names in the center and ascribe to each point their friends, family, community, future jobs and dreams.

Smith then addressed several scenarios in which some participants’ stars were accepted for their identity, while other participants’ identities were not accepted and instructed to either fold or rip off their

corner of their star.

A resource packet, distributed at the end of the program, further exemplified this message: In Ohio, there is no state law that secures any individual from being fired from their job or denied housing based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

“We’re an urban campus; it means we are exposed to more diversity in other institutions,” Johnson said.“Because that’s a part of our identity, we should be more inclusive to not only LGBTQ but to other students that may feel marginalized.”

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Archer’s confession should be inadmissible in court. The judge ruled against Noll, deciding that Archer’s confession will stand up in court, Wietholter said.

Archer was scheduled to appear in court for a jury trial at the Kentucky Court of Justice Oct. 15, but according to Wietholter, Noll instead filed an appeal to the suppression hearing. “[Noll] submitted letters of apology to the victim from Mr. Archer and also Mr. Archer’s wife to the victim,”Wietholter said.

Archer’s trial is delayed until the court rules on Noll’s appeal of the suppression hearing decision, which should happen within 60 days, Wietholter said.

Safe Zone Training teaches inclusive student language PATRICK MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER

Questions from University of Cincinnati students, professors and general participants on gender identity and inclusive language were addressed Tuesday at the Campus Wide Safe Zone Training 101, a program which sought to alleviate confusions and social stigmas on gender identification and promote inclusive language. UC’s LGBTQ Center conducted the event.

Event participants were instructed to begin the Safe Zone training by stating their names, preferred pronouns and favorite color with the purpose of becoming familiar in how to conduct inclusive language, or language that does not demean others who would identify as a gender that may not be outwardly apparent.

Leisan Smith, director of the LGBTQ Center and coordinator of the event, promoted a positive environment for LGBTQ members at the program by stressing the use of inclusive language rather than offensive language.

“There are better words that we can choose to use, and so, if we all did our part, just with language, it would really have a huge impact on our students,” Smith said.

The program’s goals for the participants included becoming comfortable discussing sexuality and gender identification, stressing the importance of language among students, understanding why it is important to have a safe zone and learning how to become a supportive advocate or ally.

The program also sought to help participants acknowledge how issues of sexual orientation and gender nonconforming identity affect students at UC and learn of resources available for LGBTQ support at UC and in the Greater Cincinnati area.

The most prominent message of the program, Smith said, was the importance of language. Kay Earnest, a second-year doctorate student studying chemistry, echoed this cause.

“A lot of the time people don’t consciously think about it, especially as someone who has been in those situations and knows these terms — I’ve heard a lot of what Leisan described as heteronormativity,” Earnest said.

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investigations from their time working together in the Vanderbilt police force. Title IX is an education amendments from 1972 that protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. “[Shaffer’s] position as a victims advocate was imbedded in the police department which is a really unique position,” Davenport said. “We now have a whole team that’s use to collaborating around those issues. We are very excited for our future here.”

Davenport began working at UC in August of 2013, the same time the university began searching for a new police chief.

“To know that our students are safe and protected is such an important part of their success. I couldn’t be happier to have him here,” Davenport said. “This is an extremely important position. It was very competitive to find the right person, the right fit for campus and I think we’re very, very fortunate to get him.”

As chief of police, Goodrich will work closely with Ono’s President’s Campus Safety Committee to focus on strategic safety initiatives and make student safety their highest priority.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity, a culmination of a career,” Goodrich said. “I’ve strived very hard to get to this moment.”

“As we do a better job — as we garner more trust and encourage these crimes to be reported — we will see that number go up, and it’s not necessarily because of an increase, it means people are beginning to tell us what’s actually happening,” said Jason Goodrich, director of public safety and chief of UCPD. Goodrich — sworn in as police chief on Wednesday — wants to implement a program to actively assist and support students after they experience a crime.

Currently, the university relies on the student to reach out for help.

During the meeting, Mike Frank, a fifth-year Linder College of Business student, shared his first-hand experience of being robbed at gunpoint and how the university handled it.

In April 2014, Frank and his girlfriend were walking home on Joselin Avenue at 1 a.m. when four people approached them with guns and then began kicking and punching Frank.

They stole property from the two students and when an unknown car approached, the assailants ran into a getaway vehicle parked down the street.

After the robbery, Frank and his girlfriend ran to Clifton Avenue where they found a police officer and reported the crime.

The Cincinnati Police were able to find the assailants that same night.

Frank was impressed with how police responded to the incident, but he is disappointed that it happened in the first place.

“Throughout the whole thing what’s been frustrating for me is I think there is a strong cop presence around the area but it doesn’t always feel like safety is being improved upon,” Frank said. “The lighting around Stratford and Joselin areas is terrible; I couldn’t see the guys at all until they had the gun to my head. I understand statistics are going down, but it doesn’t feel like it.”

University officials approved a plan to increase the number of streetlights on and around campus last year.

In 2013, 93 new lights were installed.

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This year, 321 more will be installed.

After the robbery, officials reached out to Frank to check up — encouraging him to contact the counseling center.

UC president Santa Ono also called him to express concern. But the university does not have a set protocol in place for how to handle students who have experienced a crime.

At Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, where Goodrich previously worked as police chief, it was mandatory for students to receive counseling after a crime. At UC, seeking counseling is encouraged but not enforced.

After notified of a crime by CPD, Daniel Cummins, assistant dean of students, reaches out to students who experience a crime and tries to connect them with resources to help “restore their

“Will we ever be completely safe? We can’t, utopia doesn’t exist. But there’s a lot of things we can do.”

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Actor Jeremy Renner plays journalist Gary Webb, who exposed illegal CIA activity with cartels with his series “Dark Alliance” in 1996. The reaction of his exposé eventually led to his depression and suicide.

Thriller tracks journalist’s harrowing story on film ‘Kill the Messenger’ follows reporter’s crackdown on CIA concerning cocaine smuggling in late ’90s RUSSELL HAUSFELD | STAFF REPORTER

Michael Cuesta directs the downfall of real-life investigative journalist Gary Webb in his latest film, “Kill the Messenger.”

The film is based on the true story of a reporter for the San Jose Mercury newspaper, who sparked an uproar when he published an article accusing the CIA of playing a part in illegal drug trafficking.

Jeremy Renner (“The Avengers,”“American Hustle”) plays the controversial journalist, James Webb. After his shady role in “American Hustle,” it’s exciting to see Renner on the opposite end of the spectrum, trying to expose government corruption.

The first half of the movie begins with Webb (who attended Northern Kentucky University where he worked on the student newspaper) becoming intrigued with a story about a man who allegedly smuggled drugs for the U.S. government.

We get a feeling for Webb, his work and his family as he pursues this story and it all seems a little too perfect.

Webb comes off as a cocky reporter, his co-workers seem to have a good deal of respect for him, and his wife and kids function like a happy family out of a commercial.

However, the second half of the movie deals with the aftermath of Webb’s article being published and the consequences it has on all aspects of his life.

The cheesiness of Webb’s initial interactions with the other characters in the film is quickly forgiven when dark secrets arise from his past.

The media makes a spectacle of him and his newsroom begins to question his legitimacy as a reporter.

The media and its coverage of the issue fuel the story in this film. To fully immerse viewers, Cuesta uses real footage surrounding the story from the ’90s.

Another interesting tactic used to give the story depth is that after the article is published, the reactions of other key parties within the movie are depicted.

For instance, we watch as reporters in the newsroom at the LA Times discusses how they missed out on this story and what they plan on publishing in response to

this news.

The cinematography plays a key role in sustaining tension throughout the movie. Many scenes are obviously filmed with a handheld camera, following Renner on foot.

This creates shakiness like that of a found-film movie, and while this can be headache inducing at times, it usually brings viewers closer to the action.

Claustrophobic close-ups and angles that make you guess what may be lurking around a corner are better suited for a horror flick, but are utilized in “Kill the Messenger” to turn what could have been a legal drama into an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

“Kill the Messenger” is an exploration of corruption, unfairness, and just how hard it is to prove an authority figure wrong.

It will frustrate you and keep your eyes glued to the screen as you watch Webb’s success and determination collapse before his eyes.

Cuesta has provided viewers with the story behind the story of Gary Webb and evokes a sense of sympathy for the journalist who is just trying to tell the truth.

Viola Davis finally arrives as a star in ABC’s acclaimed ‘Murder’ MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Don’t judge Viola Davis for conducting a phone interview from her Jacuzzi. She’s earned her bubbles.

The actress plays an ultra-intimidating professor and defense lawyer in ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder,” the most-watched new show among women and second only to “Gotham” as measured by positive buzz on social media.

“It feels good,” she said last week with smooth jazz playing in the background and her husband, actor Julius Tennon, coaching her on answers. “I’ve had the other.

It’s much better to be on this side of the fence.”

What’s most remarkable about Davis’ recent success is that it didn’t happen earlier.

The 49-year-old actress may have two Tony awards and a pair of Oscar nominations, but she had never been No. 1 on the call list, a Hollywood term that means you’re the biggest star on the set.

Even her critically acclaimed performance in 2011’s “The Help” took second billing to Emma Stone, and her heartbreaking turn in 2008’s “Doubt” lasted only seven minutes.

“Usually I’m only on a movie set for eight days at the most and am not given characters where I can use my full potential,” she said. “That made it really easy to come to TV.” It’s a doozy of a role.

Davis plays an instructor who would have fit right into John Houseman’s staff on “The Paper Chase,” the movie and TV series that scared legions of young people out of applying to law school. She recruits her best students to apprentice on top cases while finding time for some after-school delight with lovers in her office.

Oh, and she may or may not have had a hand in the death of a major character.

“She’s a character you can’t quite put your finger on and she’s got a sexuality. In upcoming episodes, the layers peel away and you’ll see where that hardness

comes from,” Davis said. “I haven’t had that opportunity in film. Yet.” Give ample credit to executive producer Shonda Rhimes, who with the debut of “Murder” now oversees all three hours of ABC’s Thursday night lineup, an unprecedented achievement. Rhimes may not have created “Murder” _ that credit goes to protege Peter Norwalk _ but her fingerprints are all over the crisp dialogue, complicated characters and the kind of ridiculous drama associated with daytime soaps.

However, Rhimes’ legacy will have more to do with her colorblind casting. Her shows “Scandal”and “Murder” are the first dramas to revolve around black women in almost 40 years.

“The one thing you can say about Shonda is that she casts people who don’t necessarily fit the mold.

She’s just thinking in terms of talent,” Davis said. “Her women are all very strong, very messy and unorthodox.

As somebody once said, a well-behaved woman never makes history.”

Davis knew she had landed the ideal boss shortly after signing off on the role. Rhimes invited her and Tennon to her office for a congratulatory glass of wine.

“I remember saying, ‘Yeah, Shonda, when I do publicity for this, I think I’m going to wear my real hair,’ and she said great. Then I said, ‘Well, maybe I’ll wear a wig,’ and she said, ‘I love the wigs, too,’“ Davis said. “It was very evident from the beginning that she accepts who I am. She sees my beauty, my talent, my womanhood, and she acknowledges that and makes sure the writers write to that. I love it.”

Davis could easily be more frustrated, but being overlooked for major roles is hardly the toughest situation she’s faced. As the daughter of a horse trainer and maid in Rhode Island, she dealt with extreme deprivation, often diving in trash bins and even stealing to eat. She shared her story last week at Variety magazine’s Power of Women luncheon in Los Angeles, where she was honored for her contributions to Hunger

Is, a charity that fights childhood hunger by raising awareness and funds.

“I didn’t want to feel like a talking head, just throwing out statistics,” Davis said two days after her emotionally wrenching speech. “I remember something a friend said to me years ago. Before you even put a quarter into a homeless man’s cup, there has to be something about him that reminds you of yourself. As soon as your heart is moved, that’s when you give. I had to tell the story, because it’s my story. I’m at the point where I’m no longer afraid.”

Davis’ speech and the command she displays in “Murder” will have you scratching your head: Why has it taken so long for anyone else to take full advantage of her talent?

One of her biggest cheerleaders is Meryl Streep, her co-star in “Doubt.” In 2012 she and Davis competed for the best actress Oscar (Davis for “The Help,” Streep for “The Iron Lady”). Streep ended up winning, but she publicly campaigned for her friend in the press.

“I love her and think she’s amazing,” Streep told England’s The Sun. “She deserves it [the Oscar] and should be at the forefront of our business.”

Davis returns the compliment by citing Streep as her role model on the “Murder” set.

“I tell people all the time that working with her was the greatest experience,” Davis said. “She made me feel like a peer and part of the collaboration, free of any neurosis. She’s the most spectacular person when it comes to heart and temperament.”

So, any chance of getting the screen’s most heralded actress to stop by her show?

“That’s a really good idea,” Davis said after cackling.

“Because my husband on the show is Caucasian, maybe she could play my mother-in-law. I’d have to talk her into it. I don’t think I can.”

Spend a few more minutes soaking in the water and look at the ratings. Then think again.

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Conference-leader Central Florida accounts for Cincinnati’s seventh loss this season

After a disappointing three weeks leading up to Saturday’s game, the University of Cincinnati football team returned to it winning ways against South Methodist University with a 41-3 win over the Mustangs.

The Bearcats started the season off 2-0 with wins against the University of Toledo and Miami University (Ohio). The team then lost three straight against in-state opponent Ohio State University, conference opponent Memphis University and the University of Miami (Florida).

On Saturday, the offense started off quick when redshirt sophomore quarterback Gunner Kiel passed a 46-yard touchdown to junior wide receiver Chris Moore, but that play was called back due to a penalty on the Bearcats. That minor setback did not affect the offense when the Bearcats then drove down the field in eight plays and scored on a two-yard touchdown run by senior running back Rod Moore.

The game looked like it was going to be a close matchup when the Mustangs drove down the field the next offensive possession in 16 plays and scored a field goal. They then forced UC to punt the ball away on their next possession.

At the end of the first quarter, the momentum finally swung in the Bearcats’ favor. SMU quarterback Garrett Krstich threw an interception to Bearcat senior defensive back Howard Wilder. That was the Cincinnati defense’s second interception on the season.

That interception led to a 10-play, 75-yard drive by the Bearcat offense to push the score to 9-3. That extended their lead to six points, and the whole team started to roll.

The offense scored two more touchdowns before halftime, and the defense did not let the Mustangs score anymore in the first half.

The defense also scored a touchdown of its own when UC senior linebacker Jeff Luc got a sack and forced a fumble, which was ultimately recovered by senior linebacker Nick Temple for a touchdown. The Bearcats went into the locker room at halftime with a 28-3 lead.

The second half was highlighted by more Bearcats domination. The offense tacked on 13 more points with two field goals by freshman kicker Andrew Gantz and one more touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by freshman running back Mike Boone. The defense also pushed its own weight by not letting the Mustangs score in the second half and getting one more interception off of Krstich.

So far, in the first five games of the season, the Bearcat defense has struggled to stop its opponents. The defense allowed opponents to score almost 41 points per game. On Saturday, they only gave up three.

They also forced SMU to commit four turnovers.

Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville wasn’t sure about the defense’s progression when talking about the performance against SMU. “It’s hard to judge,”Tuberville said.

“They’re struggling, but they have most of their players back that we had a tough time with last year, except for their quarterback … Are we getting any better? It looks like it, but again, we’ll find out more this week.”

Another positive that came out of Saturday’s game was Gunner Kiel’s performance. Kiel suffered a rib injury two games ago against Memphis and struggled because of the injury during the team’s next game against Miami, throwing three interceptions. Against SMU, Kiel threw for 241 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

“He’s done unbelievable,”Tuberville said.

“He’s practiced just as much as he could, and he’s worked through pain and he’s going to have to do it for the next six weeks.”

Kiel has been relentless by playing through the pain the past two weeks, and Tuberville spoke very highly of his quarterback for being able to do so.

“You need a quarterback that everybody believes in, not just as a quarterback, but also a man – a guy that will absolutely let it out on the line no matter what he has left, and so far, Gunner has shown us every bit of that,”Tuberville said.

Kiel is currently second in the American Athletic Conference in passing yards per game with 308.8 and is first in the conference in touchdowns with 19 thus far in the season.

With their win against SMU, the Bearcats are currently 1-1 in conference play and 3-3 on the season. This puts them at sixth in the AAC standings.

Their next game is against the fifth-place University of South Florida Bulls. The Bulls are currently 3-4 on the season and 2-1 in the AAC. The two teams face off at Paul Brown Stadium 7 p.m. Friday. ESPN2 will televise the game.

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The University of Cincinnati women’s volleyball team came up short on its upset bid over the University of Central Florida.

The Knights are the current leaders in the American Athletic Conference after going to 8-0 in conference play by defeating the Bearcats 3-0 at Fifth Third Arena Sunday.

Cincinnati struggled to go toe-to-toe with the UCF offense, allowing 50 kills while only generating 40 of their own. Senior Sarden DeLaina and sophomore Kia Bright for the Knights were responsible for 29 of those 50 kills, with DeLaina posting a .789 attacking percentage on the match and registering 18.5 total points.

This match featured 16 tie scores, but only five lead changes throughout, which really highlights how the Bearcats had no intention of letting the Knights walk out of Fifth Third Arena without a fight.

Cincinnati tied it at 16 points late in the first set, but surrendered a five point run to UCF before losing the set 25-18. UCF executed hard and soft spikes perfectly to keep Cincinnati off balance, consistently attacking from both corners with Bright and DeLaina. “[DeLaina]’s a senior. I mean, she’s a great player,” said Molly Alvey, third-year UC head coach.“She’s played that way against everybody this season and she’s going to be

hard to stop. [Bright] is a great athlete. She gets up and takes some really good cuts and our blocking could have done a couple of different things manipulation-blocking-wise.”

The Bearcats forced a deep second set as UCF had to win it 29-27 as Cincinnati continuously tied up the set with great adjustments on how UCF was attacking the ball.

Cincinnati consistently blocked spikes back on to the UCF court and was able to send some spikes of their own through the hands of the UCF front line to force some tipped-ball points. The Bearcats overcame a seven-point deficit in the second set to draw it up, but couldn’t finish off the set after UCF covered multiple UC spikes and took the set point.

The third set of the match brought out the best of UCF as the Knights were firing on all cylinders and spiked their way to an easy third-set win, 25-15. Cincinnati came out flat in that third set and, despite after drawing the set at six points, couldn’t take over and allowed UCF to walk off with the set and match points.

Junior right-side hitter Emma Roberson was one of the bright spots for the Bearcats in the match as she registered 11 kills, continuing her streak of double-digit kills.

Roberson has recorded at least 10 kills in 13 of the last 14 matches for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati falls to 13-7 on the year and 5-3 in American Athletic Conference play and will host the University of Memphis 7 p.m.

Wednesday before heading to Greenville, North Carolina, on Friday to face East Carolina University at 7 p.m.

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Morgan Allred (4), serves the ball in the second period of the game against Central Florida.

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The women’s soccer team celebrates sophomore forwards Taylor Jackson’s goal with 14 seconds in the first half — ­­­­­ the lone goal against Houston.

Soccer finishes play at home on good note JOEY LAURE | STAFF REPORTER

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Redshirt junior forward Mackenzie Grause returned this season after a season-ending ankle injury three games into the 2013 season.

In the team’s final home game of the season Sunday, the University of Cincinnati women’s soccer team won in a 1-0 shutout against the University of Houston.

The Bearcats capped off their home games with back-to-back wins. Their previous win was a 1-0 victory over Southern Methodist University on Oct. 16.

The Bearcats finished the season 7-1-1 at home this season, which included the largest average attendance in program history.

“We want Gettler a place that teams fear to play at,” said Neil Stafford, UC head coach.“We also want the Bearcats a team people fear to play.”

Coach Stafford, who is 10-3-2 in his career at Gettler, saw his senior goalkeeper Kristina Utley lead the back-to-back shutouts this past weekend against the conference foes.

“It is all about staying prepared, and when your name is called you need to preform,” Utley said.

Utley is 2-0-1 this season, which includes the two shutouts.

“The big thing is communicating,” Utley said.“It is not just me, it is my defense that has played well, and we do a good job of communicating.”

This first half of the Houston match was capped off by a 45-minute goal scored by sophomore forward Taylor Jackson. Jackson subbed in for senior forward Emily Elsbrock during the first half. The goal by Jackson was the only goal of the match.

In the 70th minute, the Bearcats had a great chance to tack on another goal. A handball inside of the box led to a penalty kick opportunity from the team’s co-captain, sophomore midfielder Katy Couperus. The shot was saved by junior goalkeeper Jordan

Brown of Houston, who ended the match with nine saves.

The Bearcats controlled the ball for most of the game and outshot the Cougars 17-1. “[Our] biggest concern right now is putting the ball in the back of the net,” Stafford said.“We are living on the edge and we are not comfortable for 90 minutes. We have to do better than 1-nil.”

Next for the Bearcats is a weekend trip to Florida, where they will close out the regular season against two formidable opponents in the American Athletic Conference. The first is against the University of South Florida in Tampa Bay, Florida, 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulls this year are 9-6-1 (4-3) with 12 points in the conference, which puts them even with the Bearcats.

“The mentality we have at home needs to carry over to the road.”

—Neil Stafford, UC women’s soccer head coach

To close out the season, the Bearcats will head to Orlando, where they will play the University of Central Florida at 1 p.m.

Sunday. UCF is at the top of the conference with a 13-3 (6-1) record and 18 points within the conference.

“The mentality we have at home needs to carry over to the road,” Stafford said.“We have a difficult couple of games in Florida, two really good teams to end the season against and get ready for playoff time.”

If the Bearcats finish in the top 5 in points for their conference, they will host a conference playoff game for the first time since 2006.

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Fashion events to look forward to

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Chris Watkin’s personality translates into his clothing. He believes style should be well thought out and should make an impression on people. “Dress the way you want people to remember you,” he said.

Fraternity brother discusses fashionable preferences, drawing inspiration from TV BRITT FILLMORE | CONTRIBUTOR

Forget about strolling to campus in your typical jeans, T-shirts and hoodies this fall. While dressing comfy to class is a must, being stylish will help you stand out in a crowd of over 40,000 students.

This week’s fashion trendsetter goes out to Chris Watkins, who I casually stopped after his sociology of hip-hop class for a little impromptu photo shoot that put a focus on his apparel. The fourth-year political science student has an effortlessly cool attitude that translates into his personal style. The 23-year-old believes style should be well thought out, and not just thrown together.

“Dress the way you want people to remember you,” Watkins said, while discussing what influences his style.

His number-one tip on how to look dapper and put together while not breaking the bank: “Nothing baggy!”

“I like well-tailored, fitted looks that compliment my

body from places that are trendy, yet affordable.”

Watkins joked about how a big fashion influence for him is the character Harvey from USA Network’s hit show “Suits.” Harvey is a hotshot New York lawyer who has a professional, yet sexy demeanor that is synonymous with his style.

Watkins also pulls style inspiration from his fellow fraternity brothers. He is an active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Their appearance philosophy is to be well-groomed, professional and classy at all times.

Watkins wears their philosophy proudly, and very well.

“I’ve heard some people say my style is somewhat reminiscent of Kanye West, but I swear, that’s not what I’m going for,” he said. “While I do have fashion influences, I like to think my fashion sense is original and from my own mind”.

Watkins is soon to graduate this December. He has dreams of bringing together his major in political science and his minor in business management to achieve great things, he said. With his college studies and his experiences in practicing law, he aspires to one day be a U.S. state senator.

The DAAPworks annual Fashion Show, sponsored by Macy’s, features the work of students in the fashion design program at the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning.

When you think of big-time fashion cities around the U.S., Cincinnati may not be the very first place that comes to mind. But here at UC, we beg to differ.

Every year, the talented fashion design students of DAAP put on their annual Spring Fashion Show.

At this event, UC’s senior fashion design students display their work down the runway. Needless to say, every student’s piece of fashion exudes New York Fashion Week quality work.

This year, the show will be held on May 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. (location is still to be announced).

For information or questions about ticket sales, contact Sarita Naegel, Patron Concierge DAAP Fashion Show, at 513-451-6191.

For general inquires, visit the DAAP Fashion Show page at http://daap.uc.edu/ daapworks/fashionshow.html.

Community members take steps to fit in weekly exercise

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Walk it Wednesday, a free walking program hosted by the Campus Recreation Center and the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley on UC’s medical campus, includes a personal trainer leading warm-ups and cool-downs.

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Walking through the Campus Recreation Center can be intimidating or inspiring, depending on how athletic you are.

But Wednesday mornings at the Rec draw a diverse crowd of exercisers for Walk It Wednesdays, a free program available through Nov. 19.

A group of between 20 to 30 people mingled near the entrance Wednesday morning, bundled up in scarves and ready to go in sneakers, as the group prepared to walk a route around campus, led by a certified CRC personal trainer.

The program’s goal is to act as a way to implement more wellness programs for the university and was originally tailored toward employees.

It was initially organized by Brandi Hester, coordinator of fitness and wellness, and is led weekly by personal trainer Paige Parkhouse.

The program is free and open to anyone in the community — including students —looking to fit approximately 45 minutes of exercise into their day.

Participants meet in the main lobby and start the program with a warm-up, then continue on a 20 to 30

minute walk and finally wrap up with a cool-down.

Parkhouse, who has been a personal trainer at the University of Cincinnati for six years now, said she’s excited about the program because she loves walking and leading fitness groups.

She also said she feels the program is important and fun for the community.

“It’s about getting fresh air and getting your body moving, especially when you’re seated all day,” Parkhouse said. “It gives people something to look forward to.”

Though it is marketed to everyone, the program has predominantly attracted women, and while Parkhouse emphasizes that men are welcome and encouraged to join, “for women, it’s like a time to connect with others in the workforce.”

In addition to motivating people to fit light exercise into their weekly routine, participants enjoy the positivity and strength that comes from the group atmosphere and support.

“It’s nice just being outside and that it’s group exercise, which is good for motivation,” said Sumana Keener, a staff engineer who has participated in Walk It Wednesday since the program launched Oct. 1.

“I think it’s a nice way to get some exercise and a little break from the everyday work,” Keener said.

Other participants have similar feelings about the positive aspects of the program, like getting them away from their offices and desks, getting fresh air and creating a positive group environment.

Karen Eichelbrenner, a graduate coordinator for the psychology department, said being in a group probably plays a big part in getting her out and moving, and that the social aspect draws her in as well.

“Since we work in different buildings, it’s one way of getting to see each other since I don’t get to very often,” Eichelbrenner said.

Although the program only currently runs through Nov. 19, some participants said they would like to see it extended.

“I’d really like for this program to be available all year round and inside sometimes, since it gets cold,” said Betty Bauer, a financial administrator for psychology.

Perhaps the program will become a more integrated part of what the CRC offers, but for now, it’s offering many people a welcome reprieve from their daily schedules.

“It gets you out of the office and that feels good,” Eichelbrenner said. “It’s good to just get away from the desk because you don’t get up enough as it is.”

WALK IT WEDNESDAY Groups meet 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday through Nov. 19 at the Campus Recreation Center’s Member Services Desk or at the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley on UC’s medical campus.

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