Jan. 10, 2018 by The News Record

Welcome Back Spring 2018 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018

pg. 3

pg. 10

Richard Spencer update

Winter sports review

News

FOR RELEASE JANUARY 7, 2018

THE TV CROSSWORD by Jacqueline E. Mathews

TNR FILE

Gerrymandering: Should it be legal?

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

State lawmakers in Columbus are working on a bipartisan proposal to change the rules governing congressional redistricting. Lawmakers aim to have the issue on the ballot for the May election season, but have yet to unveil their solution. The proposal may be released as soon as the end of this month, the Columbus Dispatch reported. Currently, the state legislature reserves the power to draw congressional district lines. The ballot proposal will likely allow the state legislature to retain the power to draw boundaries, but would create an independent commission to oversee the process and aid negotiations. However, an organization called Fair Districts = Fair Elections is working on an independent ballot measure for the November election which would grant all redistricting powers to a separate commission. Additionally, the measure would illegalize redistricting to serve party bias and introduce additional measures making it harder to gerrymander, the Columbus Dispatch reported. “Ohio is a state that’s just about [a] 50/50 split between

Democrats and Republicans,” said University of Cincinnati political science and urban planning professor Terry Grundy. “That plays out differently when you’re talking about congressional races or state representative races, because those are always occurring … in highly gerrymandered districts.” Despite Ohio’s nearbalanced ideological split, 12 of the state’s 16 districts are represented by Republicans, while just four are represented by Democrats. In Ohio, the state legislature reserves the power to draw congressional district lines. The majority party sets the district boundaries to their advantage by drawing them around areas which overwhelmingly contain voters from their party — a process called gerrymandering. “I don’t think it’s fair — I think it’s unconstitutional,” said fourth-year political science and international affairs student Francis Shuckerow. “[Gerrymandering] takes away the whole purpose of equal representation in the electoral process.” Federal law makes it illegal to gerrymander along racial boundaries; however, it is not illegal to do so based on party affiliation. The University of

Cincinnati lies in District 1, while the city of Cincinnati sits in both districts 1 and 2. District 1 covers most of the city, but primarily encompasses the west side. A thin corridor stretches east along highway 275 connecting this part of the city to the rest of the district, which lies northeast of Cincinnati near Lebanon. District 2 stretches from the eastern part of the city out to the predominately rural areas of southern Ohio where its eastern border meets the southeast Ohio region. The border between these two districts splits Cincinnati’s metropolitan area down the middle, separating urban Democratic votes from rural Republican influence, containing differing ideologies in their respective districts. While Republicans have caused the gerrymandering in Ohio, Democrats often engage in similar tactics when they are in power. Maryland, for instance — an overwhelmingly blue state — is widely recognized as being among the most heavily gerrymandered areas. Redistricting occurs every ten years in Ohio, coinciding with the completion of the U.S. census. In 2020, the state will redraw its congressional districts once again.

ACROSS 1 Garner or Woods 6 Jill’s hubby on “Home Improvement” 9 Cream of the crop 10 Actress Ekberg 12 “In Plain __”; crime drama series 13 “Life in __” 14 Univ. in Nashville 15 Brother to Lisa and Maggie 16 DVD player remote button 19 Used a loom 23 Actor Jack of the old “Hawaii Five-O” 24 “The Crazy __”; last series for Robin Williams 25 Actor Sutherland 28 “Sesame __” 30 Farmland unit 31 “__ & Mindy” 32 “The 40-__-Old Virgin”; Steve Carrell movie 33 Bennett and Danza 34 “Make __ for Daddy” 36 Brian __ of “Chicago Med” 39 Piven of “Wisdom of the Crowd” Solution to Last Week’s Puzzle

42 44 45 46 47

Trudy __; role on “Chicago P.D.” __ barrel; in a helpless position Vital artery “__ and Stacey” Thinks deeply

DOWN 1 In __; jokingly 2 MacGraw and Larter 3 Actor, once, on “NCIS: Los Angeles” 4 Addis Ababa’s nation: abbr. 5 __ up; arrange 6 “__ Tac Dough”; old game show 7 Ending for meteor or favor 8 Bell and Barker 10 “Up in the __”; George Clooney film 11 “Battle of the __”; competition series 13 Singer Boone 15 A’s followers 17 Actor Mantegna 18 Slip up 20 “__ Life to Live” 21 Pop singer Bobby 22 Suffix for old or cold 25 Actress Panabaker 26 “__ Age: Continental Drift”; animated film sequel 27 Historical period 28 “Sanford and __” 29 Attempt 31 Series for Mimi Kennedy 33 “__ Story”; blockbuster animated film 35 Tumor suffix 37 Ending for Paul or Nan 38 Greek letters 39 Gosselin or Stewart 40 Role on “Last Man Standing” 41 “The __ Skelton Hour” 42 Actress Dawber 43 __ Grant; role for Ed Asner

News

Bristow on Spencer UC visit: ‘A speech tax can’t be imposed’ PARKER MALATESTA | NEWS EDITOR

Attorney Kyle Bristow.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY KYLEBRISTOW.COM

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org RALPH BARRERA | AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN | TNS

Richard Spencer, a white nationalist, takes a brief tour of Texas A&M campus before a speaking event at the Memorial Student Center on Dec. 6, 2016 in College Station, Texas. The University of Florida denied Spencer’ request to speak on their campus in September, citing safety concerns.

Richard Spencer’s event organizer is suing the University of Cincinnati for charging an “unconstitutional security fee,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday. The lawsuit, naming UC President Neville Pinto as the defendant, seeks $2 million in damages for allegedly violating attorney fees and free speech rights. The suit cites “violent left-of-center political terrorists” for high security fees. “A speech tax can’t be imposed,” said Kyle Bristow, attorney for Georgia State University student Cameron Padgett. “We’ll see how it plays out. We have to wait and see what happens.” The lawsuit, citing the overbreadth doctrine, alleges that the fees imposed by the university are unconstitutional. “The criterions used by UC to calculate the rental fees for events on its campus give unconstitutionally overly broad discretion to UC to assess security costs,” the suit reads. The lawsuit also includes an order requiring the school to rent the space for a “reasonable fee” in response to the university’s $500 quote. On Monday night, Bristow tweeted, “this evening, @ CameronVPadgett filed suit in federal court against the University of Cincinnati for charging an unconstitutional security fee to host @RichardBSpencer as a speaker.”The tweet included a link where users can donate to Bristow. Per the lawsuit, UC told Spencer and his team that the total cost of security would be $10,833. “As a state institution, and as a matter of principle, we adhere to the foundational rights embedded in the First Amendment,” UC spokesperson Greg Vehr said. “This includes protecting the right to free speech. We have stood by this principle all along and will continue to do so.” Spencer is expected to visit campus in mid-March during spring break. An official UC webpage states that the university assesses security fees based upon two criterions Padgett maintains as unconstitutional: the controversial nature of the speaker/event, and whether any threats have been received. “Spencer was not invited or sponsored by any member of the university community, and like other non-sponsored speakers, he must pay a fee to rent university space,” Vehr said. “This includes a security fee. The fee assessed is a mere fraction of the costs we anticipate incurring as a result of this event, but we hold firm in our efforts to respect the principles of free speech while maintaining safety on campus.” Though UC has yet to issue a response to the lawsuit, Vehr says that the university “will work with its legal team to review the complaint and respond in court accordingly.” According to Bristow, the room Padgett attempted to rent would have cost only $500 if security expenses were eliminated. “If security costs could be passed on ... by universities to event organizers who espouse politically right-ofcenter political ideas, then such would result in de facto censorship insofar as fewer — or no — right-of-center political events could occur on American college campuses due to the massive security costs,” the lawsuit reads. The University of Florida spent an estimated $600,000 on security for Spencer’s Gainesville event in October 2017. Similarly, the University of California-Berkeley planned to spend $600,000 to provide security for a speech by conservative commentator Ann Coulter, $600,000 for a speech by Ben Shapiro and $1,000,000 to provide security

for an event with ex-Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos. “By charging event organizers fees based upon the reaction of the violent liberal mob, de facto censorship can and will result due to security costs being imposed which are often cost-prohibitive for such politically right-ofcenter events to occur,” Bristow said in a statement. The court filing cites Forsyth County v. Nationalist Movement, 505 U.S. 123 (1992), a Supreme Court case in which justices held that it is unconstitutionally discriminatory for a speaker to be required to pay for security due to the controversial nature of their speech or due to the community’s hostile reaction to the same. “A price tag cannot be affixed to the fundamental right of free speech,” Bristow said. “A speech tax does not comport with the United States Constitution and will not whatsoever be tolerated by my client.” Padgett and Bristow successfully sued Auburn University, which settled for $29,000. Georgia State student Cameron Padgett has attempted to schedule events for Spencer at several institutions, including The Ohio State University. Bristow said the status conference will be at the federal courthouse in Columbus on Jan. 18, where a scheduling order will be issued. The Michigan-based attorney currently has lawsuits pending against Ohio State University, Michigan State University and Pennsylvania State University.

News

Candidates prepare for governor’s race battle, democrats dominate the ballot ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

AARON DORSTEN | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

Apartment complex in Clifton Heights Jan. 9, 2018.

Neighborhood Association wants to protect history of surrounding UC areas

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

The CUF Neighborhood Association (CUFNA) is making the usually studentinhabited area that borders the University of Cincinnati more friendly to nonstudents. Despite many longtime residents living in the neighborhood — which contains within it the smaller neighborhoods of Clifton Heights, University Heights and Fairview — much of the area is populated by students. In recent years, growth of UC’s student population has led to a slew of new developments in the form of restaurants, shops and housing to accommodate the rapid student growth. CUFNA is a community council of local citizens that aims to protect the area’s history and culture. While they do not hold significant formal power, CUFNA functions to amplify the voices of neighborhoods, enabling them to be heard by the city government. Recently, the CUFNA began working with other local neighborhood organizations to try and pressure the city into changing the way it works with these councils. “The system is not set up for community councils to do well when there’s controversial stuff between us and a developer,” said

CUFNA board member Jack Miller, former City Architect of Cincinnati and resident of CUF since 1972. “The city gives us money to kind of keep ourselves going and to do good things for the neighborhood. We think we should be a partner earlier on in these processes and that’s the problem here. Why are we finding out about a project two weeks before the hearing to approve [it]?” In late 2015, the city helped fund and conduct a study analyzing the effects of development on Cincinnati’s surrounding neighborhoods. The study, published in September 2016, recommended numerous zone changes. These changes would have protected certain areas from development or determined what types of development were authorized in specific regions. Miller claims that CUFNA thought the city would implement the zone changes after the study simply because the study was done. However, the association was ultimately told that to enact the suggested changes, a formal request must first be issued. The biggest upset for CUFNA was when the former Deaconess Hospital was bought by Trinitas — an Indiana-based company which plans to turn the building into student

housing. CUFNA and other neighborhood groups attempted to get the zoning changed from institutional residence, which allows for residents of an institution to live there, to SF-2, which would permit single-family home development. However, the zoning recommendations were not pushed through and the property was bought before CUFNA knew it was under consideration for development. Trinitas also received a tax abatement for developing the property — yet another point of contention between the city and the neighborhood associations. “We want to work with people,” Miller said. “We know things are going to happen, and we know we’ve got to work with them and be reasonable but push them in, you know, directions they may not have thought about.” Recently, CUFNA redirected their focus toward getting homeowners to live in vacant buildings. “It’s nothing against students,” said Miller. “We have good landlords. It’s nothing against landlords. We just need more permanent full-time residents to kind of make the neighborhood feel more stable, like it’s not just a transient neighborhood for students.”

Primaries for Ohio’s 2018 gubernatorial elections are slated to take place this May. Republican and Democratic candidates alike are preparing to battle for their respective party’s nomination. On the Republican ticket, there are three candidates thus far: Mike DeWine, Jim Renacci and Mary Taylor. Democrats have a far more crowded race ahead of them, with a total of seven candidates so far. Runners include Richard Cordray, Bill O’Neill, Connie Pillich, Joe Schiavoni, Betty Sutton, Nan Whaley and Dennis Kucinich. “There’s always a lot of volatility in races like [this],” University of Cincinnati political science and urban planning professor Terry Grundy said. “Perhaps a little more on the Republican side this time than on the Democratic side, because there’s always a danger on their side. If they have a candidate who’s more of a mainstream Republican candidate, [they] will face a challenger who’s further to the right than they are.” Contrarily, Democratic contenders are likely less concerned about interparty strife, Grundy said. “[The Democratic] race … is not one in which the more likely candidate would have to worry about being attacked from the far left of their party in the way that Republicans have to worry about being attacked by the person further right than they are,” Grundy said. According to Grundy, while the average primary voter is usually older, white and politically savvier than the general population, there may be an upturn in voter turnout as current national political tension has made Americans more politically

DAVID FOSTER | AKRON BEACON JOURNAL | MCT

Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) concedes defeat in his re-election attempt during an appearance on in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, November 7, 2006. DeWine lost to Democratic congressman Sherrod Brown.

motivated overall. “I suspect that in the end Mike DeWine will win in the Republican primary,” Grundy said. “On the Democratic side, I believe that Richard Cordray will prevail.” DeWine, former attorney general for the state of Ohio, is a staunch Republican and a practiced campaigner who has the knowledge and experience to raise large amounts of money. Cordray, who previously served as director of the Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is a thoughtful speaker who has strong ties with multiple factions in the Democratic party, according to Grundy. Following the primary, the selected nominees will contest each other in the general election. Due to Ohio’s reputation as a battleground state and national microcosm, neither the Democratic nor Republican party have a clear advantage or majority influence. Experts from across the nation, however, may use the results of this election to gauge national public opinion. Falling in the middle of President Trump’s term, Ohio’s gubernatorial election results may give insight into overall attitudes toward the Republican party. “Midterms tend to benefit the party out of power, because people have learned more about the party in power and they have become more disgruntled about that,” Grundy said. “That, of course, is the Republicans.” As a result, Grundy predicts heavy Democratic voter turnout this November spearheaded by leftist resentment toward the GOP-majority federal government. “You’re going to see a very, very strong turnout of Democrats that, in my judgement, will be a more energized electorate than you will see on the Republican side,” Grundy said.

RON SACHS | CNP | SIPA USA | TNS

Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, testifies on September 20, 2016, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs about Wells Fargo.

News

RICARDO RAMIREZ-BUXEDA | ORLANDO SENTINEL | TNS

White nationalist Richard Spencer holds a news conference before giving a speech at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.

Richard Spencer: Should his words be protected by the First Amendment? ERIN COUCH | MANAGING EDITOR

called “alt-right” speaker would be coming to the university, the subject line of the email read, “Upholding the First Amendment.”The email disclosed that the university did not invite Spencer to UC; rather, an outside party named Cameron Padgett requested that Spencer be allowed to speak at the university. Padgett has since sued UC for charging what he and his attorney considered to be an unnecessary fee to cover the cost of security at the event. Several of those that will be affected by Spencer’s visit agree that his First Amendment rights should be upheld — political affiliations aside. UC College Republicans President Johnny Derringer has been vocal about denouncing so-called “altright” views. The members of the politically conservative student group even posted to their Facebook page after Pinto’s email was sent

out strongly condemning Spencer’s rhetoric in particular. But, like many others, Derringer said he still believes that First Amendment rights apply to all Americans — including those with discriminatory views. “I think that he does have a legal right to speak,” said Derringer. “If he or anyone were to come out and [make threats] … then that obviously would be illegal, but he does have the freedom of speech and the right to express his opinion, no matter how wrong his opinion may be.” However, not all students agree that Spencer’s speech should be protected under the First Amendment, and that the university is sacrificing integrity by letting him onto campus. Faculty adviser of UC Socialist Students and member of Socialist Alternative Cincinnati Frank Ridgway said that the

university allowing Spencer to speak has harmed their reputation, and the suggested separate event to distract from Spencer’s speech is just another way to improve their image. “We don’t want to petition [UC’s administration] to act on our behalf, because that helps to legitimize them and that makes them look like our saviors — like the good guys,” Ridgway said. “The other problem is, it could be a propaganda coup for Spencer for him to be turned down by the university,” Ridgway said. “He could always say, you see … how they try to suppress free speech, you see how they pull everybody’s strings — very difficult for Richard Spencer to turn 50,000 people in the streets against fascism into a public relations coup for him.” Richard Spencer is set to speak in mid-March at UC’s Zimmer Hall.

and something that isn’t protected by the First Amendment, but if you do that, who gets labeled as a hate group?” Blevins said. “Some would say Black Lives Matter is a hate group. I don’t believe that at all — it’s for social justice — but I think it could be quickly turned around on us in ways we wouldn’t like or wouldn’t expect. Again, who is going to make that determination? As bad as it is, I think there’s more harm through censorship.” Blevins also said that like UVA, UC is a public university, which leads to some legal concerns if the university rejects the request for Spencer to speak. He cited Ohio State University recently being sued for disallowing Spencer to speak. And, because UC is a public university, they had to follow suit. When Pinto sent out the email to the student body announcing that the so-

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

White supremacy may be closer to home than we thought. In March, self-proclaimed “alt-right” and white nationalist speaker Richard Spencer is scheduled to stop at the University of Cincinnati, where he is expected to publicly speak about his desire for a white ethno-state in North America. In the days since UC President Neville Pinto confirmed that Spencer would be visiting UC in an Oct. 13 email sent to the student body, controversy has sparked amongst students and faculty alike, prompting students to push back against the controversial speaker and to question First Amendment rights. In August, Spencer visited the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, North Carolina, where he and other protestors — many

of whom were white supremacists and white nationalists — marched through the UVA campus to decry the removal of a confederate statue. Protestor James Fields killed counterprotester Heather Heyer by driving a car through the crowd after a riot broke out between the two opposing groups. Jeff Blevins, head of UC’s journalism department, teaches a class on media law and ethics that delves into First Amendment rights. He said that hate speech becomes a problem under the law if it is “direct threats or intimidation at specific individuals.” Blevins said hate speech itself can be stretched further than one would estimate, and said to understand the importance of free speech, one must first put aside personal reservations. “You have a lot of folks that think hate speech needs to be a separate category

Life & Arts

Three ways to get prepared for the new college semester NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

The start of a new semester can be daunting. For some, it may mean working toward various academic and personal goals by building upon the foundation laid last semester. For others, it could entail starting fresh with an entirely new foundation and perfecting it before focusing on personal growth. Whatever might apply to you, there are several ways to ensure you are prepared to tackle a new semester.

Get a planner.

Set goals.

It is great to strive to “do better,” but everyone has a different definition of success. Setting one or two long-term academic goals can help clarify the steps you must take to succeed. Your goals could be broad, such as improving class attendance. Likewise, they could be narrow, such as setting a specific GPA goal. After determining a couple of goals, write out a variety of steps you can take to achieve them. If you want to attend class every day, try waking up a little earlier so you have more time to prepare in the morning. If you want to improve your grades or overall GPA, try organizing a study schedule so you can determine how much time to allot to each class. This allows you to efficiently study every subject

without getting too overwhelmed or succumbing to stress. Furthermore, setting goals gives you something to look forward to as the semester goes on, as it allows you to track your progress.

Forget about last semester.

Regardless of your performance last semester, the past is the past. If you were happy with your grades, be motivated to perform as well or better than you did this fall. If you weren’t so happy with your grades, the beginning of a new year and new semester will give you a chance to try again and work harder. Put last semester in the past and focus on the challenges and opportunities that will present themselves this year. Focusing on the past in any situation prevents you from moving forward, and if you focus too much on your previous grades, it could hinder your performance in future classes. Instead, focus on your goals and stay organized, and this semester will fly by like the last one.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

Planners may seem elementary and trivial to some, but having the means to manually write out assignments, projects and upcoming events will help ensure that you stay organized. Many planners include an overview of each month in a calendar format. This is a great place to outline bigger events such as midterms, finals exams or projects — even appointments and interviews. Having a planner is one of the most effective ways to stay organized and diligent. It is also

helpful to visualize a list of tasks that you must complete every night, and cross them off as you finish them. Doing so serves as a form of motivation, it and provides personal satisfaction as you cross each item off.

TNR FILE

Life & Arts

TNR FILE

How to stick to your 2018 New Year’s resolutions Make your goals specific.

Instead of simply saying you want to “lose weight,” set a predetermined weight goal. For example, assert that you intend to lose a certain amount of pounds within a specific time frame. Similarly, instead of saying you want to “save money,” try saving a specific amount per week and putting it in a jar. Better yet, simply

deposit a set amount into your savings every week. This is one of the most satisfying ways to watch your money grow over time. Specifying and narrowing your goal can make it seem less intimidating, making it far easier to keep track of.

Find a partner to keep you motivated.

Working out by yourself has its perks, but after the first week, the motivation is nearly depleted and your

resolution is doomed to fall through. And, though it may seem exciting to make a budget on your own and save money by yourself, it will ultimately grow harder to stick to that budget unless you have a partner. Making similar goals with a partner can help encourage your motivation and keep you on track. Setting a schedule with your partner to go to the gym on certain days and certain times can help you both stay on top of your goals. As

a bonus, setting a budget with a partner can help you manage your spending as well.

Write it down.

Have a notebook or a folder completely dedicated to your resolution. It doesn’t have to be a special notebook or anything, but having something to manually track your progress and jot down ideas can be helpful. If your goal is to eat healthier meals, use your notebook

to save recipes you find online or keep track of daily goals you might set, such as drinking a certain amount of water per day or maintaining a meal schedule. If your resolution happens to be something money-related, writing down how much you’ve spent in a week or how much you want to save each week can be beneficial — especially when you can actually see the numbers in front of you.

2018 is officially upon us, which alludes to just one looming trend: New Year’s resolutions that will not be upheld. Every year, people make vague resolutions to “be healthier,”“cut back” or “save money,” yet by March they’ve forgotten what their resolutions were. The new year is the perfect time to set goals, but if you don’t plan on keeping them, there is not really a point. However, there are ways to ensure that you maintain

and keep up with your goals for the new year.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

Life & Arts

‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ mixes fantasy with reality NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

the same title as the original, the storyline has been almost entirely reworked. While the characters still get sucked into the game, the game’s jungle creatures do not escape into the real world as they did in the original film. Another aspect that was taken away from the new movie was the concept that each player took their own turn by rolling the dice on the board, and that the unleashed horrors ceased by the start of the next player’s turn. However, the new movie adapted this aspect and twisted it in a modern way. Each player had three lives which were marked by three bars on their arms. This added an element of suspense which otherwise would have been lost. The idea to give the players multiple lives was unique and interesting.

It made Jumanji’s video game-inspired world seem believable. As some of the main characters reached their last lives, the theater filled with an air of suspense. The new Jumanji movie may not be for those who are looking to relive the 1995 fantasy thriller, but it is perfect for a younger generation looking for a modern version of the story. Though the original is referenced a couple of times throughout the movie, this brand new twist on a classic story mixes fantasy with reality. Although the revamped story is independent from the original, the high-profile actors in the new movie made it incredibly entertaining to watch.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

At the end of 2017, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” was released. Though many people expected this movie to be little more than a rehash of the 1995 original starring Robin Williams, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” took viewers on an entirely new journey. While the basis of the story mirrors its 1995 counterpart, the new movie builds upon the original in numerous ways. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” focuses on a group of high school students who stumble upon the video game during afterschool detention. After starting the game, they are instantaneously sucked into the world of Jumanji. There, they are required to save everyone — including themselves — if they wish to escape and return to the real

world. The movie features several famous actors including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, Jack Black and Nick Jonas. This dynamic group of actors made the movie incredibly funny and entertaining to watch. One of the most glaring references to the original film occurs when the group is going through the jungle, and the name Alan Parrish is carved into a tree branch. Alan Parrish was the name of Williams’ character in the 1995 original. This clever detail connected the new movie with the original in a subtle, yet noticeable, way. Unfortunately, for many viewers expecting the movie to spark feelings of nostalgia, that is not the case. Though the movie holds

TNR FILE

Life & Arts

TNR FILE

What to look forward to this semester NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

January MLK Day:

This Monday, Jan. 15, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. No classes will be held. Enjoy the day off and sleep in, or get caught up on some homework or reading.

CCM’s Moveable Feast Gala Benefit Event:

CCM Acting: Love & Information:

CCM Acting series is presenting “Love & Information” — a “fastmoving kaleidoscope” of a performance. “Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.” Read the description on CCM’s website. Don’t miss out on this intriguing performance. It will be running Feb. 7-11 in

March Spring Break:

Spring break takes place during the week of March 12-18 this year. Take some time to relax, catch up on sleep, take a vacation or do absolutely nothing. After spring break, there are only 5 more weeks of classes before finals week.

April Spring Concert:

The Spring Concert lineup has not been announced yet. However, based off of last year’s performances from Blackbear, Vic Mensa and The Yugos, it’s safe to say that this year will be just as good. This event is free to UC students and is a great way to end the semester and experience quality music for free.

Finals Week:

No one likes finals week, but ultimately, it means the conclusion of yet another academic year. Finals week is April 23-27 this semester. The last day of the semester is Friday, April 27. Let the countdown begin.

Free Stand-Up Comedian, Nikki Glaser:

February

the Patricia Corbett Theater.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

CCM’s 15th installment of Moveable Feast will be held Friday, Jan. 19. This is an opportunity for people to experience all the unique experiences that CCM has to offer in one night. Guests are encouraged to create their own itinerary and experience CCM in their own way. Guests can also choose from different sections such as jazz, musical theatre, piano, opera, acting, dance, choral, orchestra, e-media video productions and more. Tickets and proceeds will continue to help CCM Power support the aspirations of CCM students through student travel funds and scholarships.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Nikki Glaser will be coming to UC to give a standup performance. Glaser is known for her work on Comedy Central, Trainwreck, Nikki & Sara Live, Funny as Hell, Conan, and Stand Up. This adult-themed comedic stand-up show is free to all UC students who show their Bearcat Card. It will be held in TUC’s Great Hall from 7-9 p.m.

Sports

Winter sports: What you missed over the holiday break ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati was on winter break for the past month, but while many students were home for the holidays, winter sports began heating up. Here are a few things you might have missed while you were away from campus.

Men’s Basketball

Despite starting the month of December with consecutive losses to ranked teams, the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team bounced back to win their remaining five December games and their first two January games. The winning streak has been highlighted by a road win at UCLA that avenged last year’s tournament loss,

as well as a win streak for their first three games in conference play. The keys to the Bearcats’ success have been junior guard/forward Jacob Evans III and senior forward Gary Clark. Evans, who is on the Wooden Watch List, elevated his game in wake of the injury to junior guard Cane Broome en route to being named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week last week. His week was highlighted by a game-winning shot with 0.4 seconds left at Temple, which he followed up by tying Clark for a game-high 18 points against SMU. “I played point guard in high school,” Evans said. “Coming to college, this was the first time playing off the ball, so I’m pretty

comfortable at it.” Gary Clark continues to be a problem for opposing teams, as he posted two double-doubles over break, increasing his total to four on the season. In the second half against SMU this past Sunday, Clark overcame his first-half woes to post a game-high 18 points while also corralling 10 rebounds. “I tried to remind him that his senior year is going to disappear, and if you just let everybody double you — they are not going to stop doubling you — you have to go score before they get to the double team,” head coach Mick Cronin said.

Women’s Basketball

The University of Cincinnati women’s

basketball team went 3-4 in games played over break, but showed signs of life on offense after only tallying 50 points at Xavier University earlier in December. In their following game against Howard University on Dec. 14, the Bearcats scored a season-high 87 points, then posted 76 in a hard-fought effort against The Ohio State University three days later. The women’s team has been led by junior guard Nikira Goings, who is averaging 13.2 points per game. Her season highlights include a 25-point performance against Howard, and 24 points posted on two separate occasions. Her performance has been complemented by freshman forward Iimar’i Johnson,

who leads the team with a 60 percent field-goal percentage and 5.9 rebounds per game. Despite starting off 1-2 in conference play, there is still plenty to play for as they take on the University of Houston tonight at 8 p.m. on ESPN3.

Swimming & Diving

The University of Cincinnati swimming and diving teams were not in action over break, but will resume their season this Saturday at the University of Louisville in the Louisville Diving Invitational. Both teams are currently 3-3 with only a month to go before the American Athletic Conference Championships in Dallas.

JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

The Bearcat poses during the men’s basketball game at BB&T Arena on December 12, 2017.

What the Bearcats have taught us halfway through the season JASON SZELEST | SPORTS EDITOR

The Bearcats have officially reached the halfway point in their season, playing 16 games with 15 left to go. Despite losing the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout to their hated rival down the road, the season has been successful thus far. The Bearcats are off to a 14-2 start and are currently on a seven-game winning streak. Here are five things the team has taught us so far:

1. Jacob Evans is the best player on the team

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

There was a lot of debate going into the season as to who would take over as the leader this season. Evans, along with senior forwards Gary Clark and Kyle Washington, were named preseason second team all-conference in the American Athletic Conference. Evans has stepped up as the go-to scoring option, leading the team with 13.8 points per game. He also had the ball in his hands to hit the game winner against Temple. This team will go as far as Evans takes them.

2. Gary Clark is a problem

Evans may be the best player, but the senior forward is still the leader of the team. Clark leads with 8.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, and is second on the team with 12.7 points. Playing the power forward position, offensively he has proven to be too quick for big men and too strong for smaller defenders. Defensively, he is a nightmare for whomever he is guarding for all 40 minutes.

JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Gary Clark (11) rises for a dunk during the men’s basketball game at BB&T Arena on Dec. 12, 2017.

3. Turnovers will be what holds this team back

The Bearcats are averaging 13 turnovers per game this year, up from the 10 they averaged in the 2016-17 season. In their loss to Florida, they committed 21 turnovers while registering only four assists. This team has the talent on offense and defense to make a deep run in the tournament, but their lack of ability to take care of the basketball can ultimately knock them out early.

4. Troy Caupain was more underrated than we realized

The departed point guard who started every game for three seasons controlled the ball in the Bearcats’ offense. As mentioned, turnovers have been a huge problem for UC this season, and their inability to find a solution at point guard has been a big reason why. Juniors Justin Jennifer and Cane Broome have both had their opportunities as the starter, and both have experienced ups and downs while failing to consistently hold on to possessions.

5. Kyle Washington is a wild card

When this kid is playing his best, he is the most talented scorer on the team. He is a versatile big man who can dominate any defender, either in the paint or on the outside. He dominated Mississippi State and UCLA, UC’s best non-conference wins of the season, scoring 16 and 19 in consecutive games. The bad Kyle Washington scored zero points and played only 14 minutes in the game against the team across the road. Players like Evans and Clark consistently bring their best, but the biggest difference in UC’s performance hedges on which Kyle Washington shows up.

Sports

Fans left confused after Bengals’ Marvin Lewis extension ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and team owner Mike Brown reached an agreement last week ensuring Lewis will remain with the team for two more seasons. The decision came just two weeks after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Lewis would be leaving the team following the regular season. Lewis denied the report and was ultimately granted a contract renewal. “I thought he would be leaving after the season,” first-year international business and commercial real-estate student Jackson Forbes said. “I think this whole season was a heartbreaker for the Bengals, so I thought it was time for him to go, but apparently Mike Brown thought differently.” Some national networks have criticized the decision, citing Lewis’s failure to win a single playoff game despite reaching postseason seven times. “The Bengals have gotten to the playoffs multiple times under Marvin, which is a great accomplishment,” first-year athletic training student Mitchell Newport said. “Marvin plays it safe a lot of the time though, and I would like to see him take some chances.” Lewis’s safe approach may hinder his ability to make halftime adjustments. Since his takeover in 2003, the Bengals have lost

31 games despite leading at halftime — two of which have come during the playoffs. Lewis did restore some stability within the organization, however. After going 2-14 the year before his arrival, Cincinnati has only suffered five losing seasons in the past 15 years. “At least we got to the playoffs five years in a row,” Forbes said. “There’s been a number of teams who still haven’t made the playoffs in a number of years.” The second-longest tenured current NFL head coach, Lewis has accumulated compiled 125 regular season wins — a record for the Bengals. Though Lewis has received ample criticism for his inability to win a playoff game and instill discipline within the players, he has not been blamed for all of the organization’s faults. Brown has been routinely criticized for his unwillingness to find a new head coach, failure to pay integral Bengals players and prioritization of money over placing a winning team on the field. “At the end of the day … Brown doesn’t care about the fans or winning,” second-year biology and pre-med student Chris Johnson said. After announcing his extension, Lewis said that the Bengals are “starting from scratch,” alluding to a coaching staff overhaul as

Lewis aims to bring in familiar coaches. “I’d like to see classier players on our defense,” Newport said. “I’m not saying get rid of Vontaze Burfict, but hold him accountable for his actions. The Bengals also have a bad running game. They need

to get some better offensive linemen to help out Joe Mixon and Giovanni Bernard.” Whatever stems from his extension, Lewis will remain under immense pressure to lead the team to their first playoff win since 1990 and their first Super Bowl championship.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

SAM RICHE | TNS

D. ROSS CAMERON | BAY AREA NEWS GROUP | TNS

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis watches his team take on the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis on the sidelines on January 4, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Sports

CURTIS COMPTON | ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION | TNS

Georgia loses 26-23 to Alabama during overtime in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Ga.

Students react to insane national title game

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

SPENCER SCHULTZ | STAFF REPORTER

Yet another championship was added to one of college football’s greatest dynasties Monday night as the University of Alabama defeated the University of Georgia by a score of 26-23 in overtime. The first half did not appear to go as planned for the Crimson Tide, as they were held scoreless for just the third time since 2007 under head coach Nick Saban. Jalen Hurts seemed to be out of sorts for the Tide, as the sophomore quarterback put up a

whopping 68 yards of total offense in the opening 30 minutes. Georgia freshman Jake Fromm had his own struggles, throwing an interception on the Bulldogs’ opening drive to go along with completing 48 percent of his passes. Alabama could not seem to capitalize off Fromm’s struggles in the first half, resulting in a 13-point deficit heading into the locker room. Saban endured a change of heart during halftime, electing to bench Hurts for freshman quarterback Tua

Tagovailoa. That move seemed to pay off for Saban, as Tagovailoa hit fire in the second half. The Hawaii native passed for two touchdowns and managed 152 total yards of offense in regulation. First-year student Logan Rossiter said Saban benching Hurts adds to Saban’s already impressive resume. “I think it was a good move [Hurts] was benched,” Rossiter said. “The move Saban made definitely adds to his already impressive resume as a coach. I think

the game was pretty equal and was a good defensive battle until the game opened up in the second half.” Despite Tagovailoa’s heroics, the tide couldn’t finish off the Bulldogs in regulation after kicker Andy Pappanastos missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired, forcing the game to go into overtime. After a Georgia field goal, Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to fellow freshman DeVonta Smith to give the Crimson Tide their fifth national championship under Saban since 2009.

“After the sack we just got up, you know, just took it to the next play,”Tagovailoa said after the game. “Throughout that process we got the ball, it looked like they were running two-trap, the corner trapped on that single receiver side and I held the safety in the middle as the over was coming, and I looked back out and [Smith] was wide open and I hit him and here we are now.” With his sixth national title, Saban ties Paul “Bear” Bryant’s record for most NCAA football national

championships by a coach. Third-year student Austin Thompson said teams come back all the time when people think the game is over. “I had people calling me at halftime saying the game was over,”Thompson said. “I think people forget that the game isn’t over. It happens far too many times people call [the game] too early. I thought the game was pretty good although I didn’t want Alabama to win. I lived in Georgia and have a bunch of friends that go there, so I wanted them to win.”

Opinion

Mounir’s weekly

MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR

1. Syllabus Week

Every semester begins with syllabus week. It’s the week where, in most cases, nothing much happens. You finalize that schedule, figure out where the heck your classes are and catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a month. Still, there are a fair share of very kind professors that get class started immediately. Those professors can really harsh the mellow of the first week of classes. This is also the week our bank accounts become drained by textbook and “access code” homework costs. So, you’d best have fun and go out with your friends during this chill week, because you’ll be spending your paycheck on your Spanish homework soon enough. Yay!

2. New Year’s

In my family, the coming of the New Year is a pretty big deal. My superstitious mother has recently discovered the tradition of eating noodles and cabbage for good luck, so my year began with the consumption of delicious foods like cabbage (both plain and in the form of sauerkraut), black-eyed peas and noodles. Not exactly the best foods, but as a society, we become super invested in our traditions to bring in the New Year. Those also include New Year’s resolutions that most of us make, but don’t stick with throughout the year anyways. Still, even though calendar years are a sort of made-up concept to keep us organized, there’s something nice about starting fresh, especially after a rough two years. Good luck this year, all. May 2018 bring you joy, peace, better exercise habits and whatever else you want.

3. Amazon

4. The college basketball regular season

College basketball is one of my favorite sports, and I’m really excited to be able to watch it every day — especially those Cincinnati Bearcats. But it’s one of the longest seasons of any college sport and nothing really even matters until March. My other team — my hometown Ohio State Buckeyes — just recently waxed the No. 1 Michigan State Spartans, and Norwood State (sometimes known as Xavier), recently took an L. College basketball can be a great time, but sometimes it just seems like one insanely long preseason.

New Ohio minimum wage still not enough to sustain the average Cincinnati citizen MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR

wage workers — full and part-time — that rely on their pay to support their families. According to the MIT living wage calculator, an adult Hamilton County citizen with one child needs to earn $21.43 hourly to live. The details of what makes a wage a living wage are often based on the federal poverty line — a number that is established by determining an extremely limited familial food cost. As most know, wages are not spent solely on food, and the average amount of food a family consumes cannot be easily determined. MIT determines a living wage upon other expenses families face, such as childcare, healthcare and transportation. Furthermore, a “living wage” fluctuates geographically based on cost of living. As real-estate costs in Cincinnati continue to inflate, the reality of the low-income Cincinnatian

becomes more difficult. Although a wage increase is appreciated by most minimum wage earners, anyone earning this starvation pay knows that it isn’t enough. Raising the minimum wage gradually over the next few years to get closer to the living wage minimum is the only way to help support our communities. When American families do not have to feel the burden of debt, not as many will require government assistance, saving our nation billions. Taxes on higher wages also help keep our country afloat by supporting services like public schools, emergency services and much-needed infrastructure improvements. The state of Ohio — and every other state — must increase hourly wages to get our citizens closer to earning a living wage. The benefits of doing so far outweigh the risks.

Congratulations, UC student workers and all other minimum wage employees! You get a raise. At the beginning of 2018, Ohio’s minimum wage increased by a whopping 15 cents hourly to total up to $8.30 per hour, continuing a trend of increasing minimum wages across the country. Still, these gradual changes fail to bring the average person much closer to meeting the minimum expenses they incur. Over half of UC’s students, who work mainly minimum wage jobs, claim that they are stressed about their finances or do not have enough money saved to comfortably meet their wants and needs. Students have a lot of expenses — more, in fact, than the average American may expect. According to The College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges, the average public university full-time undergraduate

student living on-campus incurs roughly $25,290 of annual expenses. A year’s tuition, on average, costs $9,970. Room and board averages $10,800 among those surveyed. Books and supplies typically cost $1,250, transportation costs upwards of $1,170 on average and students surveyed had up to $2,100 in various other expenses. On a part-time minimum wage salary, even with some parental support, these costs can be extremely difficult to manage. Still, the situation is far worse for individuals who aren’t enrolled in school. There is a common misconception that American minimum wage workers are mostly students or youth just trying to earn some extra cash and that minimum wage salaries aren’t used to support families, pay bills or buy food. However, there are a large proportion of minimum

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

Anything you need for back to school, Amazon has it — and they’ll deliver it to UC students almost instantly with Amazon Prime Now. Your textbooks will probably be cheaper, and you can get a six-pack of your favorite craft brew in a few short hours. We are blessed to have our own super futuristic Amazon store where you can pick up expedited orders with free shipping. That said, Amazon is under some fire right now for harsh working environments. Jeff Bezos, head of Amazon and now the world’s richest man, is under fire for Amazon’s shortcomings as well. But hey — Amazon is the future, and they’re doing a lot of super cool things. I’ll also do absolutely anything to save money on books.

TNR FILE

Opinion

This is not an (offshore) drill: President Trump is disrespecting our Mother Earth JANAKI NAIR | CONTRIBUTOR

AL SEIB | LOS ANGELES TIMES | TNS

A line of off-shore oil rigs in the Santa Barbara Channel near the Federal Ecological Preserve en route to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary in March 2015.

Reading news headlines nowadays often leaves many Americans with a general sense of disappointment. Amidst the Russian probe, sexual assault allegations and ridiculous tweets, a major story has been swept under the rug. Donald Trump managed to take another jab at the accomplishments of the Obama administration by expanding offshore drilling across multiple oceans and the Gulf of Mexico, spanning across nearly all the U.S.’s waters. With so much praise from the oil tycoons and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the prospects of expansion seem successful. To most of us, this policy change is not much of a surprise. In 2012, Trump proclaimed that “[the] concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese.” Sadly, the environmental policies molded by President Obama are constantly being destroyed, and we will certainly

endure detrimental effects in upcoming decades as a result. As one of the world’s superpowers, we should set the standard for handling the energy sector. The entire planet signed onto the Paris Climate Agreement, yet the US was one of just three countries to deny support for the activism necessary to save our planet. Of the three, Nicaragua protested because the climate accord was too lenient regarding emission rates. The other dissenting country is Syria. Essentially, the U.S. is on the same level as a country that is currently enduring a massive civil war. We can tell by President Trump’s cabinet choices that he does not care about environmental sustainability. The popular “Drain the Swamp” rally cry clearly does not apply to his closest confidants. The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, has been an avid climate change denier for many years. Likewise, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the CEO of ExxonMobil — the largest publicly

traded multinational oil and gas corporation in the world. “Conflict of interest” is merely a slew of words that do not concern the current administration. These men, who are clearly fixated on power and wealth, will impose treacherous legislation that will affect us in our lifetime. It’s difficult to envision a way of living without nonrenewable resources, but our nation is built on constant innovation. The detriment that nonrenewable resource usage is causing our planet is too massive to ignore. As enticing as cheap gas prices may be, saving a few extra bucks does not offset the immense impact of emissions on our environment. Oil spills are slowly but surely becoming the norm, and disproportionately disturb America’s most disenfranchised communities. So, America: please treat Mother Earth with respect, which may be hard to do given that our president doesn’t do much to respect the earth, either.

Could the Olympics help bring peace to the North and South Korea conflict?

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR

This year, the Winter Olympics will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea — a winter resort community just 40 miles away from the demilitarized zone that separates the country from its northern counterpart. For months, the North and South Korean governments, in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee, have been deliberating ways to get North Korean athletes to compete in this year’s Olympic Games. Amid what appears to be a nuclear arms race and a wave of violent threats between the United States and North Korea, collaboration of any kind seems very unlikely to most outside observers. This year’s Winter Olympic Games could prove to be an incredibly important symbol for the improvement of relations, however, between

North and South Korea. Traditionally, North Korea’s Winter Olympic teams are far smaller than most. This is likely due to a lack of resources, as Winter Olympic sports generally have a much larger cost-per-participant than summer sports. Events like skiing, bobsled or curling can be rather difficult to prepare for in a country with so few resources available. The average North Korean Olympic athlete comes from a small population of wealthy North Koreans, typically including family members of highranking military personnel close to the supreme leader. This February, North Korea will send a pair of figure skaters, Ryom Tae-ok and Kim Ju-sik, to compete as a team in the pair’s figure skating events on Feb. 14 and 15. Sports have the power to bring peace, cooperation and unity to the international

community. In 2014, preceding the highly politicized Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, former United Nations SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon praised the power of sport to bring about unity. “The Olympics show the power of sport to bring together individuals regardless of age, race, class, religion, ability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity,” Ki-Moon said. This year’s Olympics could serve as an example of how sport could put the Korean conflict on the back burner and ease tensions between the two nations. Cooperation from North Korea in the region’s diplomatic relations is crucial at this point. As the North Korean Supreme Leader’s behavior causes piling sanctions against the nation, the consequences are felt by an already-struggling country that relies almost

entirely on foreign aid to feed its starving citizens. North Korea’s late admission into the games, especially in a town so close to the border, is a huge step forward for dialogue between the north and the south. There has

been much speculation regarding safety and a potential attack from the North during the games if they were not to participate. That pair of North Korean figure skaters representing the entire DPRK in the Olympic village could have

the potential to provide a much safer environment during the games, hopefully free of violence and threats. They could also serve as symbols of peace between two nations that have been at odds for more than a half century.

PROVIDED

Interactive

TNR staff question of the week:

What is the craziest thing you did over winter break? I journeyed in the blistering cold to fill our sports editor’s tank with gas as he was stranded in the middle of the night and feared for his life. -David Wysong, Editor-in-Chief Going to bed at 10:30 P.M. on New Year’s Eve. -Erin Couch, Managing Editor I made a TON of candy from scratch. - Shae Combs, Photo Editor

I woke up at 6 A.M. every day to go to work. - Noelle Zielinski, Life & Arts Editor

I subscribed to Sling TV so I could watch all the Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel.I also adopted a tripod kitty. -Stephanie Smith, Online Editor

I stole a newspaper from the sidewalk. -Parker Malatesta, News Editor During break I slept for 15 hours straight. What a rush. -Mounir Lynch, Opinion Editor

Editor-In-Chief David Wysong

Photo Editor Shae Combs

Opinion Editor Mounir Lynch

Life & Arts Editor Noelle Zielinski

Chief Photographer Aaron Dorsten

Designer Gabrielle Stichweh

News Editors Zach Perrin Parker Malatesta

Sports Editor Jason Szelest

Managing Editor Erin Couch Broadcast Reporter Emily Wilhelm Newsroom 509 Swift Hall 513-556-5912 Chief.newsrecord@gmail University of Cincinnati 45221-0135

Online Editor Stephanie Smith Chief Reporter Jacob Fisher Copy Editor Jacob Fisher Videographer Mallory Elder Advertising 510 Swift Hall 513-556-5912 newsrecordbiz@gmail

Things to do this weekend: • Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show and Cincinnati Golf Show: Check out 300 displays and exhibits Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Duke Energy Convention Center • Barrel-Aged Beer Bash: Sample beer and various liquors at Jungle Jim’s International Market on Saturday 7-9:30 p.m. • Bombs Away Comedy: Laughs at Taft’s: Go enjoy some comedy at Taft’s Brewing Co. on Saturday from 7-10 p.m. • Art in Vine: Go view fine art and handmade goods from local artists at Rhinegeist Brewery on Sunday from noon-7 p.m.

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org

• Waitress: Presented by Broadway Cincinnati, find out if Jenna can find her way out of her small town at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. • O’Keefe’s Ice Rink: Go ice skating at fountain square as the rink is open from noon-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. • Silent Cincy Dance Part: Attend the largest silent dance party of the year at Bogart’s on Friday at 9 p.m. for $20. • Cincinnati Cyclones vs Kansas City Mavericks: Go see the Cyclones in action Friday @ 7:30 p.m. at US Bank Arena

Jan. 10, 2018 | newsrecord.org