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Student found guilty of sexual imposition, rape charges dropped to prison.”

Glover was sentenced to three years of community control. Community control, or probation, will be enforced by a probation officer assigned to Glover, Pridemore said.

Glover was ordered to stay away from the victim and go through sex offender treatment. He is not allowed to own or watch any pornographic material and he must register as a sex offender for the next 15 years.

Pridemore said the UC Police Department was helpful throughout the case and court process.

“In this case, as we normally do, an investigator was assigned to assist the victim through to the completion of the court process,” said Jeff Corcoran, UCPD assistant chief of police. “This includes such things as providing transportation to the courthouse, accompanying the victim to the courtroom, and helping to explain each step of the process.”

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The University of Cincinnati student accused of sexually assaulting another student in the Steger Student Life Center was found guilty of two counts of gross sexual imposition Dec. 22.

Mark Glover, a graduate student in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, was originally charged with four counts of rape, one count of kidnapping and one count of gross sexual imposition.

According to court documents, Glover met the victim in a UC dining hall on Sept. 29. He took her to Steger around 4 p.m. and allegedly forced her into a unisex bathroom on the sixth floor where he sexually assaulted her.

In a plea deal offered by the prosecutor to ensure conviction, Glover pleaded guilty to two counts of gross sexual imposition and all other chargers were dismissed.

“I was not happy with this plea,” said Katherine Pridemore, assistant prosecuting attorney. “No one was happy with this plea. We wanted him to go

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White House Task Force to visit campus Friday, Saturday

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A UC student was sexually assaulted in a unisex bathroom on the sixth floor of the Steger Student Life Center Sept. 29, according to court documents.

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The University of Cincinnati has been selected to host two of the seven national hearings on 21st century policing conducted by 11 members of the White House Task Force Friday and Saturday.

Both sessions will take place in Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall. The first session, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will focus on policy and oversight. The Task Force will reconvene from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to discuss how law enforcement interacts with technology and social media.

The sessions are part of an effort by the Task Force to collect data and opinions from the public in various parts of the U.S. Five other sessions are scheduled throughout the nation.

“This is government action happening here in the Great Hall,” said Richard Harknett, head of UC’s Political Science Department. “It’s a different type of opportunity to influence government thinking as they develop policies.”

Harknett said all students and faculty can benefit from attending the sessions. While they can gain a better understanding of how the government tries to research and reform issues, the UC community will also have the opportunity to voice its opinion as the Task Force prepares a report for President Barack Obama.

Obama signed an executive order to establish the 11-member Task Force Dec. 11. The members will provide a report and recommendations to Obama by March 2.

Harknett said the hearings are another way UC can advance its mission of conducting public research, as well as contribute to the community.

“We are a public research university,” Harknett said. “We take that mission very seriously, and that is to create new knowledge and advance — in this case to impact policy. Hosting this meeting is providing the public a service. People would not normally have access to those that will be writing government policy.”

One expert scheduled to appear Saturday is Mike White, a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, according to Arizona State University News.

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Iris Roley, Cincinnati community activist, talks about her role in the collaborative to bring police and community members together during the 2001 Cincinnati riots in the College of Law Tuesday afternoon.

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As discussions of police brutality and racial profiling overwhelm national headlines, over 100 Cincinnatians gathered in the College of Law at the University of Cincinnati for a panel Tuesday to discuss how Cincinnati dealt with civil rights lawsuits and policing reform after the city’s 2001 riots.

In 2001, a Cincinnati police officer shot and killed 19-year-old African-American Timothy Thomas, sparking four days of violent protest. In addition to generations of distrust that had been growing between the community and the police, 15 black men had been killed by police since 1995, and the police were starting to rack up racial-discrimination and excessive-force lawsuits.

“The conversation we were not having was how we could reform and rebuild our police department so that it could serve all of us equally and fairly,” said Iris Roley, one of the event’s panelists.

The panelists included Roley, a community activist, Al Gerhardstein, a civil rights attorney, Kathy Harrell, president of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, and U.S. District Judge Susan J. Dlott.

Their diverse professions added varied perspectives to the collaborative agreement.

“It’s important to hear multiple perspectives behind issues,” said Jayla Rodgers, a second-year prospective marketing student. “Having different views will help people understand what’s going on without bias.”

The four panelists discussed their involvement in creating a collaborative agreement to force communication between the community and the police and how it has evolved into the police department we have today.

“It’s not an easy conversation to have for a community, and it certainly wasn’t easy, and still isn’t easy for police,” Roley said. “We could be mad at the police

and we could have our attorneys sue the police, but what could we do so we would not have to have this very hard conversation again?”

The collaborative agreement was the answer to Roley’s question. The agreement was a court order that lasted for six years and required a reform of the Cincinnati Police Department, according to Gerhardstein.

The agreement detailed reforms for use of force, accountability and investigation, and it laid out a plan to make both police officers and community members involved in problem solving.

“All of that was in order for the police to make sure that they were being fair in the way they used their powerful authority,” Gerhardstein said.

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Charles Matthews, UC professor of entrepreneurship and strategy, founded the entrepreneurship program at UC in 1997.

A University of Cincinnati graduate is pairing with a local food vendor to open a restaurant in downtown Cincinnati, and he credits the lessons learned from a program offered by the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

Josh Rudd, who graduated from the program in 2012, is working with Cincinnati food vendor Nick Pesola to open Revolution Rotisserie and Bar, a new restaurant in Over-the-Rhine. The restaurant is scheduled to open in midFebruary.

Rudd, who also founded the shoe company Piola, emphasized the importance of getting to know the professors.

“My professors were always willing to work with me if I needed to be out of town for work or something,” Rudd said. “They helped me get grants to start a business, helped me pay for flights and hooked me up with people in the community who may be interested in my business.”

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Lindner College’s Center for Entrepreneurship Education and Research, which aims to provide students the tools to become effective and creative business owners, helps address common challenges faced by aspiring entrepreneurs like Rudd.

“These can include lack of money, people just saying ‘no,’ or sometimes just perceptual barriers,” said Charles Matthews, UC professor of entrepreneurship and strategy.

Matthews founded the entrepreneurship program at UC in 1997. The students who enter this program either want to start their own businesses, have a background in small or family businesses or just want to understand how to be innovative in a business setting, Matthews said.

“I have always seen the role of this program as eliminating the barriers and creating gateways,” Matthews said.

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The little console that should: The Ouya ALEX BARHORST | CONTRIBUTOR

Not too long ago, there was a large debate over who would win the console wars as new gaming systems were coming out.

Of course I’m talking about such systems as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Wii U, but not nearly as many people can recall the advent of a very small indie console that came out around the same time.

This small indie console is called the Ouya, and it has quite a kick.

Around a year or so ago, this little guy was crowd-funded on the popular fundraiser site Kickstarter, and it would make its mark in the annals of Internet history as one of the site’s top moneymakers with roughly $8.5 million in fund earnings.

That’s a lot, but with such a high amount invested, there’s surely going to be a lot of hype to make up for it and many gamers are skeptical on whether this was intentional at the time of its release.

Looking at this microconsole, one can tell that it’s not meant for the typical hardcore gamer.

The Android operating system uses a 1.7 GHz Quad-Core CPU, and the RAM is just 1 gigabyte, which means this console is basically using power only slightly higher than an iPhone.

Power aside, this console is great for the casual gamer or anyone who likes playing Super Mario Brothers, a game especially shown through the consoleexclusive game content.

The store has games to satisfy any player’s needs, from shooters to casual.

What makes these games special though, apart from their fun gameplay, is that each one is made through software built into the Ouya itself.

Granted you would have to be an expert at programming or have some experience to know what you’re doing, but anyone can plug the Ouya into their laptop and access the software to make games. If your games are good enough, they might even be put on the downloadable store, which is built into the Ouya’s main menu.

Apps are also available in the online store; anyone can watch YouTube, play Netflix or even read comic books after downloading. This is a big bonus for anyone fond of streaming video.

Another aspect worth noting is the replay value of games through multiplayer. Even if a gamer finishes the single-player mode, they can play with up to four friends through multiplayer on most games, which is something not very evident on the new consoles of today.

Actually, in some ways that’s almost what the whole idea of this system’s about — having fun with friends makes it almost a necessity to buy some extra controllers.

PRO ERA

The 20-year-old rapper appeared on the radar with the release of his ‘1999’ mixtape in 2012, integrating influences of Nas and others from the ’90s.

Joey Bada$$: An artist grappling with success CHRISTOPHER STROHOFER | STAFF REPORTER

In his debut album “B4.DA.$$,” Brooklynbased rapper Joey Bada$$ is carrying the weight of the world on his 20-year-old shoulders.

Though he may be young, don’t mistake him for being inexperienced. In 2012, Joey released his mixtape “1999.”This collection of clever lyrics over gritty, soulful beats garnered much-deserved hype and established his role as the leading force in revitalizing the old school hip-hop sound.

He also founded a hip-hop collective — which could be considered a movement — known as Pro Era. Joey has achieved the popularity and wields the talent and the support to reach his lofty ambitions of success for him, his family and his crew.

But life for Joey has not been all sunshine and roses since his initial success. A few months after the release of “1999,” Joey lost a dear friend, frequent collaborator and Pro Era co-Founder Capital STEEZ, to suicide.

Joey happened to be on tour in Europe at the time and canceled the remainder of his shows to be there for his friends and family.

He’s avoided talking about the loss when asked by the press, but on the intensely personal track “On and On,” Joey opens up about his thoughts on the tragedy.

After a loss like that, it can be difficult to maintain the success that he and his peers had just started cultivating.

Luckily, Joey has role models — veterans in hip-hop like Jay-Z, Nas and Wu Tang Clan —who have lived the life and achieved great things through their art.

You’d be hard pressed to find a track on “B4.DA.$$” without at least one veiled reference to one of these hip-hop icons.

This album is as much homage to these

This album is as much homage to these hip-hop greats as it is Joey carving out his own style. hip-hop greats as it is Joey carving out his own individual style.

“B4.DA.$$” is a remarkably ambitious debut album. Joey doesn’t use features as liberally as most of his contemporaries in the genre, relying instead on his own versatility.

He draws from many personal influences, including his Caribbean parents, his Pro Era crew and growing up in inner city New York, where hip-hop began just a few decades earlier.

These influences have a profound impact on the album, from the poetic lyrics and clever wordplay to the sonically relevant beats.

The closing track “Curry Chicken” reveals these influences in spades, his

mother voicing concerns about his image before breaking into the most soulful beat on the album as Joey talks about his childhood.

Still, despite hip-hop classics being an enormous influence on his style, Joey isn’t interested in merely rehashing old classics.

In album highlight “Paper Trail$,” Joey flips the iconic Wu Tang track “C.R.E.A.M.” on its head with the hook, “Cash ruins everything around me.” Joey uses these influences to craft a relevant message to today’s generation.

The album’s most potent moments deal with the mixed feelings that accompany failure and success.

Occasionally he wonders whether he should be working for a paycheck or working for pleasure, nostalgic for the days when there wasn’t pressure on each rhyme to bolster his family from the projects.

Though Joey’s view on money is perhaps the most revealing perspective on the album, it would be reductive to say it’s the only focus.

He also touches on his relationship with his influences, the police, race, the state of modern America and much more.

“B4.DA.$$” is most successful when it’s contemplating the topic on which the album is aptly named: “Before the money.”

Joey Bada$$’s first album is the narrative of a rising star looking back over his shoulder before blasting off.

‘Color Color’ paints vivid portraits At Cincy Art Museum, exhibit evokes harmony with two disparate mediums CHRISTINA DROBNEY | CONTRIBUTOR

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Juliana (played by Regina Pugh) guides us through a strange adventure about how to cope with life.

Theater review: ‘The Other Place’

RENEE GOOCH | CONTRIBUTOR

The story is epic. The crusade stands relatable. As a journey of one’s life told by a cast of just two lead stars, playwright Sharr White’s “The Other Place” at Ensemble Theatre is a plot-twisting adventure.

Through the use of adult language and sexual innuendos, this drama successfully creates a relatable atmosphere for its spectators. It’s a performance in which White embarks upon the struggles that any human being could potentially come across in a lifetime. He does so through the role of Juliana, played by Regina Pugh.

Set in the present day, this performance takes its viewers through a journey of loss in every significant aspect of Juliana’s life.

A continuous relay of flashbacks keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, waiting in suspense with questions.

Ian, played by Michael Bath, has filed for divorce from Juliana. Their teenage daughter has left home for a considerably older man, and Juliana’s health seems to be crumbling by the minute.

Juliana is an audacious yet accomplished woman who holds the occupation of a selfmade scientist and pharmaceutical pitch woman. The prime focus in her field of work is dementia. Pugh’s sarcastically humorous performance does an exceptional job of engaging the audience.

Pugh and Bath wear casual business attire — provided by costume designer Chad Phillips — which correlates to their characters’ professions. The outfits convey that the characters aren’t extravagant in any sense, but rather everyday, relatable people.

Ian is a prime mentor in Juliana’s life as she is dealing with questions surrounding her own ailing health, caused by an unknown illness Juliana believes may be brain cancer.

Bath plays an accomplished doctor who

helps his wife cope with the outcome of her disease. Still, he files for divorce due to the effects the sickness tenuously holds on Juliana and its effects on their marriage.

“The other place, the other place, the other place,” Juliana shrieks.“That’s the only place I’m truly happy.”

On a hexagonal stage with a single white chair placed in the middle, Stacey Catron and Natalie Smith create a simplistic set design, symbolizing the ordinary life that the characters hold.

Lighting designer Brian Mehring channels movement throughout the theater as the atmosphere changes with standard fluorescent lighting to strong neon blue lighting. The set design may not change throughout the entire performance, but with the fluidity of lighting, the setting constantly changes locations. As the fluorescent lights symbolize the present time, the sharp change to the neon lighting reflects flashbacks of Juliana’s life.

White’s incessant use of flashbacks throughout the performance leaves the viewers with the constant questions: Could the disease taking over Juliana’s life be the very disease she’s been studying? Why did Ian and Juliana’s daughter run away from home, and where did she go when she left them? Who is this girl in the yellow string bikini that Juliana insists is in the room with her during her pharmaceutical sales pitches?

And perhaps most importantly, what is “The Other Place” that Juliana continues to mention?

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers, the hour-anda-half-long play has no intermission; “The Other Place” is an enthralling journey from start to finish, all in one act.

‘The Other Place’ opens on Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 15.

A colorful exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum displays an additional element alongside each of the 20 portraits it contains — a poem that adds a deeper dimension to the work.

In an interview with fellow artist Julie Karabenick, “Color Color” artist Julian Stanczak described his exploration with color as “abstract, universal, yet personal and private in experience.”

The Cincinnati Art Museum is displaying Stanczak’s works from 1993 in the exhibit, which contains pieces that were created with just a 1990s inkjet printer.

Stanczak was born in Borownica, Poland, in 1928. He was taken into a concentration camp in Siberia in 1940 until 1942, where he lost the use of his right hand. He later found his family in the Middle East before going to a Polish refugee camp in Uganda, where he received his first private art lessons.

After completing school at the Borough Polytechnic Institute in London, Stanczak immigrated to the United States in 1950.

He earned his bachelor’s at the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1954 and his master’s degree at Yale in 1956. He later returned to the Cleveland Institute of Art to teach painting for 38 years. Stanczak retired in 1995 and currently resides in Seven Hills, Ohio, a suburb south of Cleveland.

“Color Color” displays 20 pieces of creative visual art. While the portraits initially appear similar to one another, each piece has a different tone, mood and overall story.

Each piece is paired with a poem written

by Harry Rand, adding more depth to both poem and artwork. The balance between Stanczak’s imagery and Rand’s poetry distinguishes “Color Color“ from other exhibits.

Each poem is ultimately a portrait of the painting; the poetry helps develop the overall symbolism and creates a tone for each portrait.

“Color Color” is focused and concise, a vibrant exhibition that creates dramatic moods through color and creates a longlasting impression for visitors.

Some of the pieces had the same pattern, but with a different color, showing how colors change the overall mood of a piece.

Two pieces in particular — “Central” and “Dependent on Green” — stand out as examples of two pieces that have the same pattern or design, but with different colors.

The distinct hues convey a different tone, making the two differ from one another in terms of visual storytelling.

The disposition and the tone of the poetry alongside each piece contrasted greatly.

“Central” included deep shades of purple and blue while “Dependent on Green” is more based on reds and greens, rooting each artwork in different dynamics.

While the equilibrium between perceptual, contemporary art and symbolic poetry is strong, the paintings appear plain at first glance.Yet if one takes the time to look at them closely and read into the poetry, it makes for an overall satisfying visit.

“Color Color” will be shown at the Cincinnati Art Museum at gallery 212 until Mar. 22. Admission is free.

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‘Inverting’ (1993) is one of 20 inkjet pieces featured in the exhibit. The Polish artist’s work is juxtaposed with Harry Rand’s poetry in the exhibit, creating a vivid dynamic between two art forms.

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contributing factor.

“Cincinnati is actually very, very close to national demographics,” Harknett said.

Harknett said political survey research by the UC political science department shows that the city demographics almost match national demographics.

“During presidential elections, not only [is Cincinnati] interesting because we have this electoral impact, but we get a lot of attention in terms of polling data because of how close to the norm we are,” Harknett said.

Cincinnati has also had some policing issues and done a lot in the realm of reform, Harknett said.

Wissan Sennoun, a second-year chemical engineering student, said that he is glad the sessions will take place at UC. “It’s pretty good that they chose us out of all universities,” Sennoun said. “We’re college students.

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Mark Glover, a UC graduate student, was found guilty of two counts of gross sexual imposition Dec. 22.

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services advocate from the prosecutor’s office.

“Our goal in this is to help the victim through the process, and ensure that they have a voice in decisions made,” Corcoran said.

Whether Glover will be allowed to return to campus is unclear, though he is no longer listed in UC’s student directory. If he does return, he must stay away from the victim and isn’t permitted to be in the same building as her.

“It is the responsibility of the Student Code of Conduct and the University of Cincinnati to maintain the safest environment for all students to ascertain their education,” said Daniel Cummins, assistant dean of students. “Students who are found responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct are subject to commensurate sanctions which include reprimand, probation, suspension and dismissal.”

In past cases of sexual assault, accused students are subject to an Administration Review Committee hearing in Cummins’ office. Cummins said that Glover has not had a hearing with the ARC. “Once this case has been completed through the Title IX investigation, then it will be referred for adjudication through the Student Code of Conduct process,” Cummins said.

Jyl Shaffer, Title IX coordinator, could not confirm if there was a current investigation involving Glover, but she did explain how the process works.

“When there is a report of a possible Title IX-related policy violation, my office works with the alleged victim to determine the next steps, which may include a formal complaint and investigation,” Shaffer said.

If it moves to an investigation, Shaffer’s office gives notice to the accused person so they can respond to the complaint. The office conducts an investigation of the report, which could include gathering evidence, speaking with the alleged victim and speaking to witnesses. The office then turns the investigation report to UC’s Judicial Affairs.

“Throughout the process, we take great care to maintain, to the extent possible, the privacy of everyone involved as part of our commitment to having a process that is prompt, respectful and fair,” Shaffer said.

Her office also connects the victims and the accused with campus resources that could help them through the process. This includes access to UC’s Counseling and Psychological Services without charge.

UC has multiple resources to connect students to help.

If a student needs or wants to talk, CAPS has a 24-hour phone consultation at 513-556-0648. Students can also reach out to UCPD, the Women’s Center, RECLAIM peer advocates or the Title IX office.

Bearcat Bridge Fund, which lets students apply for up to $5,000 to start their venture, and multiple opportunities to compete in business competitions in which they will practice pitches and business planning. The program also boasts a staff that provides students with countless chances to connect with real-world professionals.

Rudd’s business partner, Pesola, a graduate of the University of Dayton, had been selling his signature chicken sandwiches at Findlay Market for about five months when he realized he needed more space for his rapidly growing business.

When Pesola decided to make the move from tent to storefront, Rudd joined him as a business partner.

According to Pesola, starting a restaurant involves much more than people think; he listed things like health licensing, liability insurance and funding as unexpected challenges.

“If you can get someone to give you money who is not a direct family member, that’s huge, and it’s a good sign that you’re probably qualified to do what you’re doing,” Pesola said.

Steven Brown, student president of UC’s Entrepreneurship Club, said that the entrepreneurship program taught him how to do just that.

“The most important thing that I learned was how to

I think UC’s a pretty diverse campus. I think we’re a pretty accurate representation of what people think is going on. I feel like a student opinion is pretty good in deciding a nation’s policy.”

Grant Ausbury, a third-year electronic media student, and Alex Sartin, a second-year marketing student, said the sessions are a great opportunity for students to be informed about policing issues.

“I think people need to be more educated on what law enforcement does on a daily basis,” Ausbury said. “In high stress situations we — as citizens — don’t have a good knowledge of what they go through and a good understanding of how intense those situations are. It’s not just black and white in a situation.”

Both sessions are free and open to the public.

While each session includes experts who will address the Task Force, the last hour is open for comments and questions form the public.

finance and get seed money for a business venture,” Brown said. “But they give you the ins and outs of every aspect of running a business, whether that is marketing, finance, management and so on.”

Brown said an entrepreneur is someone with the drive to create something — typically a business — and the Center for Entrepreneurship does a good job giving students the tools and experience they need to make a living off of their own ideas.

“Building a business should be a representation of one’s self,” Browns said. “And entrepreneurship is a good way to do that.”

Rudd reflected on the lessons he learned from the Center for Entrepreneurship that he still takes into consideration as he works on starting a new business.

“What you start with is almost never what you end with because you have to adapt to change,” Rudd said.

“For instance, we would like to be a sit-down restaurant that isn’t crazy all the time, but if we have clientele that comes in here for drinks at three in the morning, then we’re going to have to be a business that is open late to serve drinks.”

Rudd said this understanding of the need to be adaptable is made clear at UC and that he left the program with a new appreciation for business.

“I don’t really know how to describe it,” Rudd said. “But I see things from a lot of different angles now.”

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Over 100 people from the Cincinnati community gathered Tuesday to learn how city leaders have strengthened the relationship Cincinnati police have with the community after a 2001 collaborative agreement.

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city with this problem-solving procedure.

Harrell, who was on police lines during the 2001 riots, said that she and most police officers were initially offended when they were asked to participate in the agreement.

According to Harrell, saying yes to the agreement was like admitting guilt to participating in racial profiling and police brutality when officers had been following the procedures they were taught in the police academy.

“We had to explain the larger picture,” said Harrell, who became president of Cincinnati’s FOB in 2005. “We were going to have a larger and a greater impact by being at that table, making sure that the judge and the other parties knew what our concerns were.”

Harrell said the agreement caused changes in CPD policies and procedures, which are still changing today because of how closely the department is observed.

“It has gotten so far outside that document,” Harrell said. “There has been so much accomplished that no one would have ever believed that would have gotten accomplished.”

According to Harrell, some police officers were upset about the training they received prior to the riots, but they did not question the officers involved in the shootings.

“Our officers were very afraid to speak out because of retaliation,” Harrell said.

The members working on the collaborative agreement had to schedule meetings that were restricted to line officers so that supervisors and notoriously tough thenPolice Chief Tom Streicher would not intimidate them into silence.

“When we first started, there were a lot of police who were military-like and thought they came onto a police

force to use force,” Gerhardstein said. “[They] didn’t like the idea when we described problem solving that they had to use their voice and talk and do head stuff.”

Lacey Jane Brewster, a second-year law student, said she believes forcing police officers to be involved in the problem-solving process helps prevent them from reacting with violence.

Brewster also said that student involvement is key to creating change in the Cincinnati community. “Students are the people that need to be holding our police and legislators accountable,” she said.

One audience member asked the panelists how community members should respond to Mayor Thomas Williams of Norwood, Ohio, who stands by his use of the phrase “race-baiting black leaders” in a letter he wrote to Norwood police officers in December.

The audience member asked, “What would you recommend to get rid of that kind of attitude?”

“If it were me — if it was my mayor — I’d be asking for him to step down,” Roley said.

“Despite what he felt personally as an obligation, the Cincinnati Police Department has an obligation to its customers, which are citizens. Tax-paying citizens.” she added. “I’m a taxpayer, so I want a return on my investments. The community needs to rise up and say they want the best mayor for their town.”

At a Norwood City Council meeting Tuesday, members of the community gathered to ask Williams to take back his comment, but he declined to respond.

Roley stressed the importance of organizing the Norwood community to accomplish their goals. For Cincinnati, the community had to step away from the disorder to reach the collaborative agreement.

“You had to come from the chaos to a position of getting something done,” Roley said.

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Condom distribution aims to promote sexual health

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Jessica Lonzo, an intern at the Student Wellness Center trains volunteers of the Gotcha Covered program, which helps to promote safe sex among the student body.

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Ample supplies of condoms and lubrication were handed out to volunteers during a training session Monday afternoon for Gotcha Covered, a Student Health and Wellness Center initiative that promotes sexual health by increasing the distribution of condoms throughout campus.

According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment for the University of Cincinnati, About 50 percent of students who were sexually active within the last 30 days of the evaluation being given reported using a condom or other protective barrier when having vaginal intercourse.

Approximately 25 percent reported using a condom or other barrier during anal sex, while just over 4 percent indicated doing this during oral sex.

Jessica Lonzo, a graduate student and intern at the Student Wellness Center, hopes to change the mentality of students by providing easy access to condoms and making information more readily available through volunteers.

Lonzo started the session by demonstrating how to use female and latex condoms.

She also talked about the most common sexually transmittable infections, like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and what treatments are available for them.

After event volunteers were instructed on how to distribute the condoms, they were each given a red folder containing the information discussed at the meeting as well as 25 condoms and five lubricants.

It is the volunteer’s responsibility to distribute condoms to students upon request and to answer questions related to sex.

“No one expects you to be an expert,” Lonzo said, although she said she does expect volunteers to be a valuable resource and help their friends and acquaintances understand the information. Peer-to-peer advice is often more effective than advice from older adults, Lonzo explained.

Lonzo also explained guidelines for volunteers, the first of which requires volunteers to be inclusive — they must hand out condoms to anyone who asks, regardless of their own personal beliefs about the situation.

The second guideline was to let students know about their availability. Because the Student Wellness Center is closed after 5 p.m., Lonzo explained the importance of being available after working hours.

Lastly, volunteers should always maintain confidentiality and remain professional.

Even if a volunteer is a friend of someone, they still have to keep the individual’s information confidential.

Jackie Friesner, a resident adviser who attended the event, hopes she can educate students and provide them with information about birth control and sexually transmitted infections.

Lonzo also emphasized the fact that sex is different to everyone, but that consent is always required, consisting of a verbal “yes” before any sexual interaction occurs.

Jack Garrymore, a Gotcha Covered volunteer, found out about the training session through his fraternity brothers and thought it would be interesting to get involved.

“I wanted to participate because it was one way to meet people on my floor,” Garrymore said. “I want to be proactive in helping university health in general.”

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UC to split from Adidas, cuts deal with Under Armour University of Cincinnati athletic teams to gain nearly $4 million increase in new gear, equipment contract JAELYNNE JOHNSON | SPORTS EDITOR

All sport teams at the University of Cincinnati will make the switch from Adidas to Under Armour apparel, effective July 1, a UC athletic department official confirmed. The Adidas contract runs through June of this year.

Adidas is a global designer, developer and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and has the mission of being the leading sports brand in the world, according to its website. The brand Adidas is part of the Adidas Group, a corporation that includes other brands including Reebok, TaylorMade and Rockport.

In their current contract with Adidas, the Bearcats annually receive a base of $1.05 million in equipment and gear allowance, with an additional $525,000 in cash for all of the sports teams.

The university signed a four-year agreement with Adidas in 2008, which was extended through the 2011-12 school year.

At the time, Cincinnati had joined a select group of universities that had similar agreements with Adidas, including the University of Notre Dame, the University of Tennessee, Indiana University, the University of Nebraska and many others.

Bearcat basketball player Troy Caupain welcomes the change to Under Armour as he has had prior experience

with the company’s gear.

“I think it’s cool, I like them [Adidas and Under Armour] for shoes and as brands,” Caupain said. “I had Under Armour for AAU basketball, so it’s nothing new to me or anything.”

Mario DeRamus, a Cincinnati fan and fourth-year communications student, thinks the change is a good move for the university.

“It’s an upgrade,” DeRamus said. “Adidas isn’t what it used to be in the world of basketball, especially. Under Armour is a younger brand that’s a growing trend.”

Under Armour was founded almost 20 years ago by Kevin Plank, a former University of Maryland football player.

Under Armour’s apparel is engineered to keep athletes “cool, dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout,” according to its website.

In addition to creating a relationship on the college level, Under Armour serves as an endorser for several professional athletes such as quarterback Tom Brady, beach volleyball star Misty Copeland and tennis player Andy Murray.

Adidas also has marketing agreements with the NFL and MLS in addition to an 11-year exclusive partnership with the NBA. “There are of course positive and negatives to any contract; but overall this looks like a positive for UC Athletics,” said Thomas Aicher, UC’s sport administration program coordinator. “The brands are both aligned well as the athletics programs here are currently on the rise to

national prominence in several sports, as is the brand of Under Armour.”

ESPN Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell tweeted about the switch and said that UC could get as much as $5 million per year in cash and product in the new deal with Under Armour — a nearly $4 million increase.

While Adidas is parting ways with Cincinnati, it recently signed contracts with Miami University and Arizona State University — for double the money it had been receiving from Nike — in order to strengthen its business in the Southwest and Florida, according to a report from the Cincinnati Business Courier Journal.

UC’s crosstown rival, Xavier University, announced a new five-year deal with Nike Monday, according to a release from Xavier’s athletic department.

“This is exciting news for all of our 18 programs,” said Xavier University athletic director Greg Christopher in the press release. “Nike is the gold standard for footwear and apparel both in terms of quality and popularity. It is the clear industry leader and brand of choice for our fans, coaches, student-athletes and recruits. I am excited that we can unify our Xavier Athletics brand for all sports with Nike.”

Deals between universities and brands are desired because of the exposure that top programs receive and the access the deals provide to upwardly mobile and loyal fans — it keeps the money coming in.

An official Cincinnati announcement on the Under Armour deal will probably be coming in the spring, the athletic department official said.

Club hockey creates brotherhood JAELYNNE JOHNSON | SPORTS EDITOR

A division II club ice hockey team is establishing a sense of brotherhood on the rink as its members look forward to challenging games and advancing to regional competition.

A club sport is defined as a recognized student organization that exists to promote and develop interest in a particular sport or physical activity. A club may be instructional, recreational or competitive, or may be involved in any combination of these elements.

The University of Cincinnati’s club ice hockey team is composed of a group of men, all of whom are students and take pride in being able to represent themselves and the university.

Club ice hockey was established at UC in 1974, according to the team’s Twitter page.

“What I enjoy the most about being a part of this organization is the opportunity to continue playing hockey while in college, as well as spending the majority of the week with a very close group of guys,” said Tyler Wickiser a fourth-year sports administration major and captain of the club hockey team.

“I have met some lifelong friends since becoming a member of the hockey team.

There is a special connection amongst hockey players who go out there and battle for each other every game; it creates a brotherhood that is very special.”

That sense of brotherhood is reflected in the success the team has experienced since the start of the season in September.

The team’s overall record currently sits at 12-28 under head coach Tyler Kangas, who

was named coach of the year by the Student Activities and Leadership Development office in April 2014.

The most exciting win comes from when the team played the University of Kentucky on Nov. 16. The Bearcats ended up winning against the Wildcats in a close overtime score of 5-4.

The Bearcats’ most recent victory comes from a match against Ohio University on Jan. 23, in which Cincinnati dominated 7-3 on their home rink at Cincinnati Gardens.

Their most recent defeat comes from inner-city rival Xavier University, where the Musketeers won 6-5.

With only seven more games remaining in the regular season, the team still has a lot to look forward to.

“Some of our goals include making playoffs and possibly regionals,” said center Matthew Tish.“We are hosting the playoffs this year, and it will be nice to play for the championship in front of our own fans.”

“We made playoffs last year in Pittsburgh for the first time in three years, Wickiser added.“It is looking pretty good for us to make another appearance, and being able to host them is great for our organization. It gives us the opportunity to have some family and friends come out and support the team during the playoffs.”

Along with making it to the playoffs and advancing on to regional competition, the team looks to continue developing the program and playing more challenging games.

The club ice hockey team returns to the ice 9:30 p.m. Friday against the University of Toledo at Cincinnati Gardens.

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The club hockey team returns to Cincinnati Gardens Friday, Jan. 30 against the University of Toledo.

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Octavius Ellis dodges a Temple University player during a game on Jan. 18. Ellis finished with eight points, 10 rebounds and two blocks against UCF.

UC defeats UCF Knights, 56-46 Bearcats able to overcome defensive battle in American conference play JAELYNNE JOHNSON | SPORTS EDITOR

In front of a crowd of 3,874 in CFE Arena in Orlando, Florida, the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball program defeated the University of Central Florida Knights Sunday afternoon.

The 2 p.m. tip off aired on CBS Sports Network and 700 WLW, one of the 31 games that are aired either on television or on the radio.

Going into the contest Sunday, the Bearcats had previously won two games in a row against the University of Houston (67-54) on Jan. 21 and the University of Temple (84-53) on Jan. 17.

UCF was coming off of a 67-60 road loss at the University of Connecticut on Jan. 22.

This game against UCF is the fifth meeting between the universities where Cincinnati leads the series 4-0 overall.

The triumph was the third consecutive win for UC, whose record is 14-5 overall, 5-2 in the American Athletic Conference.

This marked the fourth loss in five games for UCF (9-10, 2-6 American Athletic Conference).

Cincinnati currently sits No.3 in the AAC, and UCF is No. 8 in standings. The University of Tulsa is currently No. 1 with a perfect conference record of 8-0.

Central Florida was led by forward Kasey Wilson, who finished the game with a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and one block. Wilson’s teammate and guard Daiquan Walker

added two assists.

The key for the Bearcat win was defense and rebounding — two factors to a successful season that head coach Mick Cronin has harped on since the beginning of the season.

At one point, the Bearcats were falling behind by six points in the first half and led by as many as nine points in the second half. The crucial defensive play for Cincinnati was when sophomore guard and Cincinnati native Kevin Johnson stole the ball from Brandon Goodwin with 38 seconds remaining and UCF down by four.

Goodwin fouled Johnson, who made both free throws — this gave the Bearcats a six-point lead in the second half.

Johnson led the Bearcats with 13 points, one assist and two steals. Teammate junior forward Octavius Ellis had a good defensive showing for the Bearcats with eight points, pulling down 10 rebounds and two blocks.

Sophomore guard Troy Caupain of Midlothian, Virginia, also added to the defensive mix with three steals and nine points against the Knights. Caupain was named to the AAC weekly honor roll two weeks in a row after his performances in the games against Memphis and Houston.

Associate head coach Larry Davis continues to lead the Bearcats due to Cronin’s diagnosis of arterial dissection.

After returning home to play the Huskies at 8 p.m. Thursday, the Bearcats will continue conference play on the road at East Carolina University Feb. 1 and at Southern Methodist University Feb. 5.

UC football linebacker displays talent in Reese’s Senior Bowl CLAUDE THOMPSON | SENIOR REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati men’s football team was represented by linebacker Jeff Luc (pronounced Luke) in the Senior Bowl, presented by Reese’s, in Mobile, Alabama on Saturday.

Luc was the Bearcats’ leading tackler for the 2014 season.

He racked up 134 total tackles and ten sacks for 57 yards while starting as inside linebacker. He also helped the defense recover from surrendering 710 yards against the Ohio State University in their third game of the year and overcome a three-game losing streak to lead the Bearcats to a 9-4 record, as well as a Military Bowl berth in December 2014, where the Bearcats suffered a loss to West Virginia 33-17.

The former No. 1 high school linebacker prospect out of Miami, Florida played two years at Florida State University before transferring to Cincinnati in 2012. Luc had to sit out of the 2012 season due to NCAA transfer eligibility rules.

His performance this season earned him an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

The bowl is a premier collegiate All-Star game that highlights college football’s most skilled seniors at every position. Playing in the senior bowl gives them an opportunity to add more playing time to their resume and a chance to convince scouts they should be the players NFL teams should be watching for when the NFL Draft comes around in April.

Luc was selected to the North squad, where he contributed three tackles as the North would cruise on to

a 34-13 victory over the South team. The win was aided by the strong performance of the University of Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah and the University of Minnesota’s David Cobb. Both Big 10 Conference running backs combined for 142 yards and one touchdown, which allowed the North squad to maintain possession and keep the South’s defense on the field.

The North victory was their first in three years, as they outscored the South 24-3 in the second quarter to pull away from the 10-10 tie at halftime.

The game, though, is not always where all of the attention goes during the Senior Bowl.

The 66th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl maintained the tradition of hosting a full week of open practices to the media and scouts as well as a substantial amount of interaction time with the players — a crucial part of the pre-draft process.

Luc “flashed impressive movement” during the first day of practices and was “one of the few guys who turned heads” as he displayed good coverage skills and “was able to turn and run with the North’s running backs,” according to Sports Illustrated.

That kind of praise helps grab the attention of more scouts, but more importantly, that kind of performance helps improve your draft stock in the eyes of professionals in the draft business. Luc is listed as the fifth-best inside linebacker among draft eligible players on NFLDraftGeek. com The next time Jeff Luc makes a national appearance should be in February when the NFL Scouting Combine is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Linebacker Jeff Luc wraps up East Carolina University inside receiver Justin Hardy after a pass is completed.

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Women’s and men’s choruses ring energy CHELSEA ROBERTSON | CONTRIBUTOR

BAILEY DOWLIN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Although she was asleep for most of the event, Myrrah, the 8-month-old Australian red kangaroo, was PAC’s Zoo to You most popular animal.

Zoo animals captivate, charm students ALLIE ALU | STAFF REPORTER

Snakes, a chinchilla and an 8-monthold kangaroo were among a variety of exotic animals that slithered, shuffled and hopped to campus Wednesday as part of the Program and Activities Council’s first Zoo to You event.

Students and animal lovers of all kinds packed Tangeman University Center’s Atrium to pet and even hold the special guests, which also included lizards, chickens and guinea pigs.

“It is our job to bring special, fun events to students at UC,” said Savannah Glenn, a third-year pre-medical and biology student and special events director for PAC. The animals were brought to the University of Cincinnati from Valley Exotics Zoo, an organization that specializes in transporting animals in an effort to educate the public about their natural habitats while highlighting the importance of protecting them.

Although Zoo to You was not a partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo, PAC representatives were raffling tickets to the zoo.

“This is different than anything we’ve ever had here at UC,” said Kelly Geis, a second-year exercise science student and PAC’S membership chair. “We always bring different events and knew this one would draw in a big crowd. The new location in the heart of the TUC, and the fact that it was during the day when we could reach a lot of commuter students, also helped the popularity of this event.”

PAC initially thought bringing zoo animals to campus would be challenging, but members discovered otherwise, Savannah Glenn said.

“We got to the TUC early, at 10 a.m., and it wasn’t hard at all getting the animals in,” Glenn added. “The zoo worker handed me a bag and a kangaroo’s head popped out. It was the cutest thing I’ve seen.”

Myrrah, the 8-month-old Australian red kangaroo originally from the Sydney area, was undoubtedly the star of the event, inspiring students to wait more than five minutes at a time for a chance to hold and interact with her. Bundled in a heap of pastel-colored blankets, Myrrah dozed as she was passed between admirers.

Macy Stiles, a third-year criminal justice student, was one of many to fall under her spell.

“My favorite animal was the kangaroo because I’ve never seen a baby kangaroo up close, and it was even more exciting because I got to hold it,” Stiles explained.

Like Stiles, many students had the chance to hold and see several animals they wouldn’t normally interact with.

“I saw a flier and saw a post on Twitter,” said Allan Tebbe, a second-year business economics student. “This event is just something you don’t get to do every day.

It’s really cool.”

BAILEY DOWLIN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

The halls of the Dieterle Vocal Arts Center (DVAC) rang with the cumulous hums of the University of Cincinnati’s men and women’s chorus as members gathered for a rehearsal Wednesday afternoon.

The diverse group of students occupied the room with enthusiastic vibes and established a welcoming atmosphere.

As the oldest student organization at UC, according to the group, the men’s and women’s choruses set a high standard for motivated individuals.

Although they only practice together four to five times a semester, the men’s and women’s groups meet individually every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The men’s and women’s choruses are open to anyone interested in singing.

Students do not have to be enrolled in the College-Conservatory of Music to participate, although a musical background or knowledge of vocal music is beneficial.

There are no annual auditions or membership fees, and up to one college credit can be offered for participation.

During Wednesday’s practice, Craig Hella Johnson, a renowned American choral conductor, composer and arranger, visited the two groups.

As he guided the choruses through their rehearsal, Johnson quoted Bernice Johnson Reagon, founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, a performance ensemble rooted in African-American culture and history — “When we sing, we announce our existence.”

The choruses warmed up with vocal drills, humming and breathing exercises.

Johnson encouraged students by asking them what the listener felt, motivating them to put their souls into the music.

The unified voices followed Johnson’s lead and gave a spiritual performance.

Picking up on the true meaning of the writer’s composition, students focused in on their own emotions to express and share the spark they felt with their audience.

Laura King, a third-year electronic media student and president of UC Choruses, found out about the organization “through friends, [who were] already involved.”

“I love singing, and being able to do it among friends is a gift,” King said.

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, the Choruses performed works by Walt Whitman, including “A Procession Winding Around Me.” Alex Sutton, a doctoral student, describes UC choruses’ choice in performance music as “a classical and eclectic array” of genres.

Members expressed passions for singing and the unique connection that the UC chorus offers.

“I love making music and the feeling of coming together as a unified whole,” said Amelia Brownstein, a second-year archeology student and secretary for UC choruses.

The Spring Choral Showcase will take place on Feb. 8 in Corbett Auditorium.

The groups will commemorate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by performing “Music of the Bard.”

PAC joined the Valley Exotics Zoo to educate students about animals’ natural habitats Tuesday afternoon in the TUC Atrium. Students were able to hold and interact with the animals. LEFT: Alex Yellig holds a chicken. RIGHT: Morgan Madden holds a snake.

Community reminisces, celebrates

India’s 66th Republic Day

MADISON SCHMIDT | PHOTO EDITOR

Payel Bhattacharyee, information systems master’s student, performs a dance dressed in traditional Indian garb during the celebration of India’s 66th Republic Day in Lindner Hall Sunday afternoon.

WILL KENDRICK | STAFF REPORTER

The smell of traditional Indian foods wafted into Lindner Hall as national Indian music rang in the ears of attendees of India’s 66th Republic Day, hosted by The Indian Student Association Sunday (ISA).

The conference featured a screening of a short amateur documentary on the 30th anniversary of India’s 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, which killed nearly 4,000 people.

Following the initial gas leak, several thousand people were reported to have suffered from the disaster, either from prolonged sickness or birth abnormalities.

Megan Dogra, a 16-year-old high school sophomore and part of the Milwaukee Indian community, created “Assist Bhopal,” the short documentary screened during the celebration.

Dogra decided to make the documentary to raise awareness of the present-day health risks children in Bhopal face, 30 years later.

The film caught the attention of Srinivas Mirle, a doctorate employee of Procter & Gamble Co., who works closely with the ISA. Mirle contacted Dogra, who gave him permission to screen it during the event as long as he asked attendants to donate to the Chingari Trust charity, an organization that assists and protects victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy.

After explaining the tragedy, the film highlighted a small non-profit school called the Chingari Rehabilitation Centre. This organization cares for disabled children born

with birth abnormalities caused by contaminated ground water as a result of the catastrophe.

The Chingari Rehabilitation Centre’s main goal is to provide the students with a free and nutritious lunch each day.

The documentary raised questions and awakened personal feelings throughout those in attendance.

Many stood in silence in respect for those who faced developmental deformities, while others questioned the longstanding debate on who exactly is to blame for the disaster.

“All the safety checks on that day failed,” Mirle explained.

“It is still heavily debated. I’m afraid we will never know who to blame.”

After being asked if the ISA had a particular political message, Mirle said all of the Indian community must take responsibility and never forget the tragedy.

To lighten the mood, a small group of children filed into the front of the lecture hall to perform a synchronized dance to “Indiawaale,” a traditional Indian new year’s song.

Payel Bhattacherjee, an informational systems graduate student, danced to the A.R. Rahman track “Vande Mataram,” which serves as India’s national cry for freedom from its translation “hail to the mother.”

Bhattacherjee dressed herself in traditional Bharatanatyam garb, with accenting red dye, or “alta,” on her hands and feet. The dye helps to accentuate certain hand and foot movements throughout the dance.

After the dance numbers, audience members hushed to listen as UC student Ashwita Saxena sang “Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon,” a traditional Hindi patriotic song.

Concluding the day’s events, UC’s Academic Quiz Team curated an India-based quiz while the food was prepared.

ISA Secretary Siddharth Sridhar, an aerospace engineering graduate, said that the event was “a real celebration. It’s marked by the tragedy of Bhopal, but a celebration still.”

MADISON SCHMIDT | PHOTO EDITOR

Young dancers perform a routine to “Indiawaale” during the event.