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SG passes bill allocating money for local student homelessness ZACH PERRIN | NEWS EDITOR

homeless nationwide, AOL News reported.

Additionally, many students suffer from housing insecurity — a broader category which involves high costs for housing in proportion to income, housing quality, unstable neighborhoods, overcrowding or homelessness as defined by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

According to a survey conducted by the City University of New York, one percent of undergraduate and graduate college students live in shelters, 11 percent live in public housing and 6 percent receive rental assistance.

Housing insecurity often accompanies food insecurity — an issue where students do not have reliable access to enough affordable, healthy food.

Between 2009 and 2011, roughly 52 percent of offcampus students lived below the poverty line, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Student Government passed a resolution bill Wednesday that allocates funds for student homelessness.

Senate Resolution Bill S.18-R-009 establishes a council that will decide specifically how the funds will be used to help students.

The bill is not funded through SG’s general fee allocation, but rather through leftover revenues raised through the UC offcampus housing portal.

The portal, accessible here, was launched by SG three years ago. It aims to help students find off-campus housing and provides other resources for finding roommates, subleases and other housing needs.

Funds from the portal were previously used by Student Body President Bashir Emlemdi and Vice President Dana Drage to fund both a Washington, D.C. trip and food expenses for last year’s senior sendoff. Aside from these expenses, revenue from the website has been left untouched.

Assistant Dean of Students Daniel Cummins recently approached Emlemdi and Drage to propose allocating the funds toward student homelessness.

“Last semester alone, six students approached Student Affairs saying, ‘I have a housing deficit [and] I don’t know where to go,’” Drage said. “It’s a lot more common than they really know it to be. So, we’re really excited to put this proposal forth to the Senate [and] say, ‘Hey, we’re not using this money …

How do we get this to really benefit students?’”

In its launch year, the website garnered $8,000 in revenue. Drage is unaware of site revenue generated in the years following but noted that it has likely dropped due to decreased traffic on the site.

“That’s the other flipside of what this group can do,” Drage said. “It can also serve as student advocates for the website to generate more [traffic].”

In 2015, FAFSA application data found that roughly 58,000 college students were

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Cincinnati flu numbers among worst in the nation ELIZABETH SCHMITT | CHIEF REPORTER ERIN COUCH | MANAGING EDITOR

“Do you have the suds?” reads a flyer the Student Wellness Center has posted around campus, featuring images of a deathly ill SpongeBob Squarepants.

The back of the flyer lists multiple symptoms of both the common cold and the flu, allowing students to compare their symptoms. The other side of the flyer lists tips to prevent the “suds.”

“I had a terrible headache and I was exhausted,” said firstyear political science student Payton Crowley, who still went to work four out of five days while sick with the flu.

This winter has set itself apart from other years due to the severity of the flu season, which has made flu occurrences more common on campus.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common strain of the flu this year is Influenza A. Therefore, many flu vaccines are proving less effective.

The CDC has reported that they have found the Influenza

A viruses have exhibited high levels of resistance to adamantanes antivirals; however, most flu cases can be effectively treated with antivirals.

The flu has been responsible for 84 pediatric deaths this season alone. The CDC has categorized the majority U.S. regions at an elevated level of influenza activity in their weekly influenza surveillance report.

The number of positive flu cases — including both Influenza A and B — reached its highest point this flu season in the fourth week of 2018, with roughly 20,000 positive influenza tests reported. It has been on the decline since then, however.

Comparatively, during this past week ending Feb. 10, there were roughly 17,000 cases.

Cincinnati came in at No. 5 on a list of the 14 sickest municipalities in the nation with a flu, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

First-year political science student Mya Ahmed said this year’s flu season hit her especially hard this year.

“It lasted about a week and a couple of days,” Ahmed

said. “I experienced fevers, chills, stomach and body aches, migraines, nausea and fatigue. I couldn’t eat. I would try, but it would never stay down.”

The flu has affected many students, but children and elderly populations are the most vulnerable, according to the CDC. “I’ve seen a lot of the faculty sick with the flu this year,” said Madison Deckert, a fourth-year health education student who works as a peer educator for the Student Wellness Center.

“At the Wellness Center, we focus on preventative steps,” Deckert said. “For the flu, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of sleep and washing your hands often are good ways to help prevent [it].”

This year, many students have stopped by to grab tissues, hand sanitizer and tea — all items included the center’s wellness kits, Deckert said.

“Our wellness kits have been a hot commodity this year,” she said, emphasizing the importance of staying home and resting when sick to avoid spreading the flu to others.

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Stephanie Scott, RN, charge nurse, keeps an eye on patients in the emergency department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

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Costly campus resources result in tuition increase ELIZABETH SCHMITT | CHIEF REPORTER

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Uber announces Cincinnati Mobility Lab which will focus on analytics

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Uber Technologies Inc. recently announced the Cincinnati Mobility Lab — a multi-year partnership with the city focused on transportation analytics.

Project initiatives include expanded Uber presence in Cincinnati, an employer forum with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, a Cincinnati Mobility Summit, a transit study and Uber Movement — the company’s data-sharing platform.

The company is merging informatics with the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), giving both sides a chance to collaborate and work with the aggregate data.

A problem Uber and Cincinnati both wish to tackle is curb space. City officials expressed their qualms regarding public vehicles consistently being stuck behind double-parked cars. Uber has commissioned a transportation consulting firm to partner with the city to balance the needs of all users.

Their work will prioritize mobility of public transportation services while addressing the growing demand for curb space at

key sites along downtown corridors.

Uber Movement, the company’s data warehouse of travel times, can analyze commutes and interpret optimal travel times.

For a freshman living in Calhoun Hall who wants to explore Washington Park in Over-The-Rhine, Uber Movement can use its local data to provide insight on the trip. The average travel time is 9 minutes and 57 seconds.

Sunday is the quickest day to drive; ideally, in the early morning or the evening following afternoon rush hour.

The inaugural Cincinnati Mobility Summit will bring in Stephen Goldsmith, director of the Innovations in American Government Awards program and professor at Harvard Kennedy School.

Third-year neuroscience student Jordan Pennington uses Uber once every two weeks. She thinks some parts of the city fit the company’s business model quite well.

“To some extent in the [city] center,” she said. “The suburbs aren’t urban enough.

I’ve been on some long Uber rides.”

Some University of Cincinnati students, citing

safety concerns, do not use Uber.

“I don’t want to give them my credit card,” first-year computer science student Emily Bender said. With resources like NightRide, Bender says Uber isn’t needed for many students living on campus.

“We can walk,” she said.

Other students think peer-to-peer transportation services fit the city’s market well.

“I use it every once in a while, although I’m starting to use Lyft more,” second-year construction management student Drew Raderman said.

Uber and Lyft offer similar services but differ in a few minute details. During times of high usage and traffic, Uber uses surge pricing and Lyft uses “PrimeTime” — a similar model. The pricing options automatically estimate the fee of your trip, accounting for traffic, based on up-front fare estimates.

In this regard, the only difference between the two companies is that Lyft drivers are unaware of any current fare increases.

Uber generally tends to have and longer-lasting surges, according to RideGuru.

The price of tuition is a financial burden to most college students, and increasing tuition rates in recent years has become a feared topic for students, parents, academics and administrators.

In-state tuition costs for University of Cincinnati students was just $1,005 in 1970 versus the $11,000-dollar annual expenditure students face today, UC Magazine reported.

Adjusted for inflation, $1,005 in 1970 equates to about $6,590 in 2018.

“There is a lot of stuff you have to power on campus — electricity, food, water — and, of course, we have to pay workers,” secondyear operations management student Gabe Olejnik said. “I think that’s the type of stuff the money goes towards.”

Newer and more costly campus resources play a major role in the rising cost of tuition. Today’s universities are not just competing with academics, but with oncampus resources as well.

An impressive recreation center, student programming, funding for student organizations and academic support are benefits students search for when deciding on higher-education schools. However, these resources cost money and are reflected in the price of tuition.

Leigh Jackson, UC’s student financial aid compliance and processing director, points out the many state and federal regulations universities must meet — many of which were not in place during the ’70s. Consequently, there are more administrators employed on campus whose jobs involve ensuring the university meets the proper reports and compliance standards.

“The cost of educating a student does not go down just because the state is giving us less money,” Jackson said. “Something that has been a trend for a while is lower state support. The amount of state subsidy that we get is not what it used to be [and] the amount of state grants we get is not what it used to be. Those types of things mean the cost gets absorbed by the institution or, unfortunately, by the student.”

In the wake of the congressional hearings for the reauthorization of the High Education Act (HEA), rises in tuition continue to be a topic of debate amongst lawmakers.

Some suggest the availability of Pell grants and federal loans incentivize universities to raise tuition. This line of thought was nicknamed the “Bennet

Hypothesis” after William Bennet, the former education secretary, who coined the theory in the 1980s.

However, numerous studies conducted since have disproved the Bennet Hypothesis. One such 2016 study by economists Robert Archibald and David Feldman concluded, “Our student-centered federal financial system is not a significant driver of the tuition bill at that nation’s nonprofit colleges and universities.”

Jackson notes that he has observed the opposite of the Bennett Hypothesis, stating federal student aid responds to tuition increases rather than the other way around.

The decreasing amount of state financial support universities had, he concluded, were a factor in rising tuition along with the expansion of resources and new administrative needs for universities.

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University of Cincinnati club “CubeCats” is awaiting notice as to whether NASA will launch one of their CubeSats.

CubeSats are 10-by-10-by-10 centimeter cubes typically launched into space as satellites. They come equipped with different devices for measuring radiation in space as they revolve around the Earth.

The CubeCats club is urging NASA to launch LEOPARD SAT1. LEOPARD — the Low-Earth Orbit Platform for Aerospace Research and Development — which will be used to study radiation mitigation. It should help researchers create space suits and instruments out of materials that can better withstand radiation.

“There are sensors which can measure the amount of radiation which are passing through them or the amount of radiation it is absorbing,” CubeCats President Himadri Pandey said.

LEOPARD will have six sensors equipped on each cube face. Two sensors will be normal non-coated sensors, two will be covered with carbon, and the last two will be covered by carbon and polyethylene.

Each sensor will measure how much radiation is absorbed, and CubeCats will compare the different sensors to see which materials might prove useful for NASA.

CubeCats received $60,000 in grants from MOOG Space and Defense Group for LEOPARD, according to UC Magazine.

The process that goes into creating a CubeSat involves numerous phases, according to Project Manager Reeve Lambert.

Mission Concept Review

Outlines mission objectives and specifies what is needed for it be accomplished. Each project has subsystems — systems which are connected to form the larger CubeSat system. They must align with the previously outlined needs of the final Cubesat’s objectives.

Subsystems include structure, power, structure, power, on-board computing, communications and payload.

Preliminary Design Review

Demonstrates that each subsystem design meets all the requirements within the project’s budget, scheduling constraints and acceptable risk evaluation.

Critical Design Review

CubeCats perform simulations testing the subsystems. Often includes project’s final requirements before demonstrating that the CubeSat is ready for full-scale productions.

Flight Readiness Review

CubeCats meet with whoever is helping them launch it (NASA, SpaceX, etc.) and demonstrate functionality.

Catise, which stands for CubeCats Applied Training in Space Exploration, is CubeCats’ program for underclassmen in which they build high-altitude balloons. This trains them for eventual leadership positions in the CubeSat program as upperclassmen.

Two Catise balloon projects currently being pursued are Project Snowshoe and Project Cupari.

Project Snowshoe was inspired by the 2009 Pixar film “Up” and aims to measure the effects riding a balloon into the stratosphere would have on a human body, Pandey said.

“So, what kind of atmosphere will it have to go through?” Padley said. “Basically, temperature, pressure and all sorts of data.

Students are working with UC Health and they are coordinating with them to see that, if all of these conditions are applied to a human body, what’s going to happen with that body?”

In Project Cupari, students are trying to see how long they can make their balloons stay in the stratosphere. Their goal is to ensure that the balloon doesn’t pop for between 12 to 15 hours.

UC students are at risk of deportation due to DACA expiration PARKER MALATESTA | NEWS EDITOR

Kentucky — roughly 30 miles south of Cincinnati.

When the Obama administration announced the implementation of DACA in 2012, Johnston’s father encouraged her to apply. In January 2013, the federal government approved her DACA status.

That year, she graduated from Walton Verona High School and went on to study Caribbean and Latin American Affairs at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky.

Funding university was difficult for Johnston, as she didn’t have any access to federal aid. Along with scholarships, she consistently worked two to three jobs throughout her studies to pay for school.

After graduating, she was accepted into the UC College of Law. When asked about her greatest fear in this moment, Johnston said, “my family getting split apart.”

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Isabel Johnston poses for a photo Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

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this [issue],” she said.

Johnston moved to Kentucky at age six from Lima, Peru. Her family left the country due to domestic terrorism, seeking economic opportunities in the United States.

Johnston’s mother told her that they were going to Disney World.

Her father moved to the U.S. early to work. Her father had lost so much weight working, Johnston said she did not recognize him when her family first arrived.

She had to learn English at an early age and kept quiet about her status as an immigrant.

The family shortly moved to Fort Worth, Texas — a city outside of Dallas.

However, their stay was short-lived after a raciallymotivated escalation with a neighbor amplified their fears of deportation.

They inevitably moved back to Walton Verona,

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University of Cincinnati College of Law student Isabel Johnston — a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient — is watching Congress closely as the legislation deadline which decides the fate of her and approximately 800,000 others approaches.

“Right now, I feel a lot of fear and anxiety,” Johnston said.

Roughly 1,000 DACA permits will expire per day beginning Monday, March 5, putting the program’s recipients at risk of deportation and revoking their ability to work legally within the U.S. “Republicans are now leading the Generic Poll, perhaps because of the popular Tax Cuts which the Dems want to take away,” President Trump tweeted Tuesday. “Actually, they want to raise you taxes,

substantially. Also, they want to do nothing on DACA, R’s want to fix!”

Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Chris Coons (D-DE) proposed a bill last week that would have offered a 12-year path to citizenship for DACA recipients. Due to the White House’s disapproval, however, they did not garner enough votes.

In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) wrote, “when the Senate reconvenes next week, the first action I will take will be to introduce a bill extending DACA protections for three years and providing $7.6 billion to fully fund the first three years of the administration’s bordersecurity proposal.”

Johnston is looking to become the eighth DACAeligible BAR-licensed attorney.

“Law school adds a lot to

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The history behind Black History Month NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

received the Medal of Honor from President George H.W. Bush.

Susie King Taylor was the first black army nurse. She tended to an all-black army troop during the civil war.

Despite her service, she was not paid for her work — a common trend amongst many African-American nurses.

She was also the first African-American to openly teach former slaves in a school. She taught children during the day and adults at night. She also taught Union soldiers how to read and write while they were off-duty. Taylor often visited the sick and injured at the first regimental hospital for black soldiers. It was here that she met and worked alongside Clara Barton, who later founded the Red Cross.

Taylor was also the only African-American woman to publish a memoir of her wartime experiences.

These two incredible individuals dedicated their minds and talents to help the nation during times of need, despite segregation and other issues that they encountered. Their strength and courage, which we celebrate during Black History Month, should be recognized always.

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James listens as NBA Hall of Famer Oscar “Big O” Robertson talks to the media prior to the Cavs game against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loan Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, January 24, 2006. Robertson will be honored at half time as part of Black History month.

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Since 1976, every U.S. president has recognized February as Black History Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the many achievements made

by African-Americans throughout the nation’s history.

Each year, Black History Month has a particular theme. This year, the theme is “African-Americans in Times of War,” marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. This theme highlights and honors the roles African-Americans have played in different wars throughout U.S. history.

In an article published by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), analysts discuss the struggles African-Americans have faced during wartime.

“These issues include opportunities for advancement and repression of opportunities during wartime; the struggle to integrate the military and experiences during segregation/apartheid and successful integration; veterans’ experiences once they returned home [and] the creation of African American Veteran of Foreign

War posts,” the article reads.

The article also cited the civil rights and First Amendment issues faced by African-American advocacy and activist organizations, including “the roles of civil rights and Black liberation organizations, including the Black Power movement and the Black Panther Party; the roles of African American businesses, women, religious institutions, and the Black press; in the struggle abroad and at home; the topographies and spaces of Black military struggle, resistance and rebellion; and how Black soldiers and/ veterans are documented and memorialized within public and private spaces.”

Despite segregation during World War I, 350,000 African-Americans volunteered to fight with Allied troops. Corporal Freddie Stowers, who was awarded a Medal of Honor, was the only AfricanAmerican to be recognized for his actions during World War I. In France, Stowers led an assault on German trenches and continued to encourage and lead his men after twice being wounded.

Stowers eventually died from his wounds. Due to the nomination being misplaced, it was not until 1991 — 73 years after his death — that his two surviving sisters

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Amid a rally of thousands, student chant in solidarity after walking out of a university organized “Teach In” on February 24, 2010 on the campus of UCSD in La Jolla, California.

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Got the flu? To keep tissues from being tossed all over, tie or rubber band two tissue boxes together -- one full of tissues, the other one empty to receive discards.

Six ways to avoid getting sick during winter months Current weather fluctuations are causing everyone to get sick. The flu has been running rampant lately, and no one wants to fall ill just as the weather begins to improve. Whether it be allergies or a cold, here are some tips to stay healthy during this time of the year.

Drink Water:

Take Vitamins:

Taking vitamins daily — ideally, a multivitamin — can provide numerous health benefits. Vitamins target different parts of your body. Some boost your immune system, increase the amounts of antioxidants in your body and improve many other bodily

functions. A balanced level of vitamins and nutrients can significantly decrease stress and anxiety, ultimately strengthening your immune system.

Wash your hands:

This is something that you’ve been taught ever since you were little, and it hasn’t changed.

Washing your hands is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay healthy throughout the entire year. It’s especially helpful during winter months when everyone is

getting sick. Doorknobs, desks, keyboards and most other objects you touch throughout the day have been touched by countless others before you. The number of germs you encounter every day is immeasurable. Washing your hands is a sure way to maintain your health, even while everyone else is getting sick.

Eat healthy:

Eating healthy is a longterm solution to boosting your immune system and maintaining your health.

Incorporating a balance of fruits and vegetables into your diet is beneficial for your physical and mental well-being. It’s also a natural way to increase antioxidants in your body.

Another way to improve your diet is to eat less processed food. This will strengthen all parts of your body, resulting in fewer illnesses.

Don’t overwork yourself:

Taking time to yourself and relaxing each day is a great way to stay healthy.

Being stressed or anxious all the time can harm your immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses.

Get enough sleep:

Like overworking, depriving yourself of the proper amount of sleep can increase the risk of sickness. A 2009 study shows that anything less than seven hours of sleep each night triples your chances of getting a cold.

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Drinking water is essential to maintaining your health year-round. Water is a

natural detox and can help clear toxins from your body. Water also flushes out your system and can help prevent sickness from progressing during its earliest stages.

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Useful tips for planning the perfect college spring break vacation NOELLE ZIELINSKI | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

Spring break is just weeks away, and that means trips are on the horizon. If you haven’t started planning or don’t know where to start, here are a few tips to ensure your trip goes off without a hitch.

People:

Finding the right group of people for a spring break trip is not an easy task. Make sure you investigate pricing and location options before asking people to come with you. If you sort out the details in advance, others are more likely to confirm their attendance, which makes planning the rest of the trip much easier.

Destination:

Budget:

It is easy to get carried away with money while you’re with your friends, especially if you’re the one planning the trip. Make sure to set a budget and stick to it. Begin by dividing the week into different sections (groceries, drinks, activities, eating out, going out, etc.) Then, allocate a set budget

for each section and divide the total by the size of your party. This way, everyone is paying for everything. Another way to do this is to only split money for groceries and have everyone else cover their expenses individually. This way, the budgetary responsibility falls on everyone — not just you.

Use Apps:

It’s important to use apps to aid navigation, especially if you are exploring a new place. Apps like Citymapper are the key to inexpensively navigating through large cities. This app helps you to not look like such a tourist. Others, like Tilt, allow you and your group to pool money together to pay for a shared hotel room, a concert, dining expenses or anything else. This ensures that no individuals are footing the bill for everyone else.

Be aware of your surroundings:

Obviously, you shouldn’t travel alone when you’re in a new place. But over spring break, it is crucial to make yourself aware of your surroundings. Being in a new place can — and should — be an exciting experience, but it can be a scary one if you get caught at the wrong place at the wrong time. Be safe and responsible when exploring new places, and always be aware of the people you meet.

Have fun:

Planning a spring break trip can be stressful, but don’t let the planning get in the way of actually enjoying your week.

Relax, get a tan, eat lots of food and enjoy the company of your friends.

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Pick a location that everyone in your group wants to go to — not just the most

popular party destinations. Researching and finding less popular locations can be beneficial in many ways. Popular tourist destinations are not cheap, and you’ll likely save money by visiting a lesser-known location. It also allows you to explore places you’re unfamiliar with. There will be new people to meet, different restaurants to try and there may even be room on the beach to lay out and get some sun, rather than stepping on red solo cups everywhere you walk.

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No doubt, knocking around a beach ball with a group of friends is a joy. Until it drops onto the field during a key play. So no beach balls at the Super Bowl.

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‘Black Panther’ results in call to action for activists Odinga was convicted of attempted murder of police officers in the 1980s — a time when the U.S. government was aggressively targeting black power movements with surveillance, violence, arrest and prosecution.

“This is an opportunity to remind people of the real heroes of the Black Panthers and the conditions they live in today,” he said.

The film has also been hailed as a “game-changer” by several critics and analysts. Many expected the movie to do for racial diversity what “Wonder Woman” did for women last summer, saying white males do not always need to play the lead role to be successful in the box office.

“The impact of “Black Panther” seemingly inevitable success could be far-reaching in ways that we can’t fully predict yet, other than to say Marvel’s universe — and the movie world at large — are becoming more and more inclusive for all genders and all colors of skin,” said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at Boxoffice.com.

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Marvel Studios’ new movie “Black Panther” hit theaters last weekend. A week after its release, the movie surpassed “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” as the second-highest grossing four-day domestic opening of all time, raking in $242 million at over 4,000 North American locations. The movie also set records as the top Monday domestic gross ever, with $40.2 million.

In addition to surpassing revenue expectations, the movie has received overwhelming praise from audience members and critics.

Black Panther is based off the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film tells the story of T’Challa, who returns to the fictional African nation of Wakanda after his father’s death to take his rightful place as king. After his arrival, a new and powerful enemy appears, putting T’Challa’s strength as a king and Black Panther to the test.

He is quickly thrown into a conflict which puts the nation

of Wakanda — and the entire world — at risk. T’Challa must rally forces and gather allies to fight against his enemies and release the full power of the Black Panther.

Despite the influx of praise, the movie has also sparked a few controversial conversations.

The film’s release fueled pleas to release jailed political activists. Sekou Odinga was released from prison in 2014 after spending the past 33 years of his life behind bars.

This weekend, his advocacy group gathered outside movie theaters across New York to educate crowds about the reallife Black Panthers who fought for freedom in the ’60s and ’70s.

Since the release of the film, renewed calls from attorneys, families and civil rights leaders have demanded for the release of more than a dozen incarcerated members of the Black Panther Party, The Guardian reported.

“Many are in the worst prisons and the worst conditions, and a lot of them are getting older and suffer from health problems,” Odinga said in an interview with The Guardian.

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Top questions for the Reds heading into new season BEN HARRISON | STAFF REPORTER

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The Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto (19) follows through on a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees. The Reds defeated the Yankees, 6-5, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, Saturday, May 19, 2012.

With spring training in full swing, the Cincinnati Reds have many questions to answer before the season begins.

Last season, injuries to Anthony DeSclafani, Homer Bailey, Brandon Finnegan and Scott Feldman forced the Reds to promote pitchers from the minor leagues prematurely, causing Cincinnati to finish with a 5.55 ERA — last place in the national league.

With DeSclafani, Bailey and Finnegan healthy, they are virtually locked into the starting rotation. However, the last two spots will be decided as spring training progresses.

Second-year marketing student Josh Linne expects that Luis Castillo will be part of the Opening Day starting rotation due to his impressive rookie season.

“He’s just incredible,” Linne said. “Every time he took the mound last year, it just seemed like he had been in the [major leagues] forever. For someone that young, I feel like he could be the Reds’ ace in the near future.”

Castillo finished with a 3.12 ERA in 15 games, striking out nearly 9.9 batters per nine innings. His best start came in his last as Castillo allowed just one run in eight innings while striking out 10.

Second-year business student Thomas Peters liked what he saw with rookie Sal Romano, and has the impression that he may make the rotation as the fifth starter.

“He’s got some things to work on,” Peters said. “I just don’t see Bryan Price giving the last spot to any of those younger guys. Also, if I recall, Romano was impressive

after the All-Star break. I believe that since he has more experience in the major leagues than the other guys, he’ll get the last spot.”

Romano bounced back nicely after a subpar first half of the season. He finished with a 3.17 ERA over his final eight starts.

The Reds will begin spring training with outfielders Adam Duvall, Billy Hamilton, Scott Schebler and Jesse Winker.

Only three of them can start.

It was an effective trial in the majors for Winker, who finished with a .298 BA, 7 HR and 15 RBI. Hamilton continued to struggle at the plate, finishing with a .247 BA, 4 HR and 38 RBI. Still, Hamilton does offer more with defense and baserunning, finishing as a gold glove finalist for the fourth time in his career and stealing 59 bases.

Price will have until Opening Day to decide his starting outfield.

There has been a lot of anticipation to see the Reds top pick from the 2016 draft play at the major league level.

Nick Senzel will get his chance in spring training to show what he’s got.

Senzel was named the second-best third-base prospect by Major League Baseball pipeline. However, with Eugenio Suarez developing rapidly and likely being the starting third baseman on Opening Day, Senzel will start Spring games at shortstop.

In his two years in the minors, Senzel has hit .315, with 21 HR and 105 RBI. He will undoubtedly begin the year in Triple-A as the Reds already have a teeming outfield.

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The University of Cincinnati men’s swim team won the American Athletic Conference Championship last week in Dallas.

The achievement marks the first time in UC men’s swimming history that they have won a conference title.

“I am so proud of this team and what they were able to accomplish tonight,” head coach Mandy CommonsDiSalle said. “I couldn’t be more happy with our men’s team. They believed in what they were capable of doing and worked as a team to win this championship in true Bearcat fight-to-thefinish style.”

In their championship victory, senior Chris Bready shattered his personal record and set a new conference meet record, winning the 1,650-meter freestyle with a time of 14:54.88. Sophomore Din Selmanovic and

freshman Toby Van Dyke finished second and third, respectively, completing a Cincinnati sweep for the top three.

Freshman William Sigala placed second in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 44.24, and Dominic Polling placed second in the backstroke at 1:58.78.

Junior Louis Hunt took third in platform diving, scoring 231.50 and topping his score from last year by two points. His feat marks the second straight year the Kentucky native took home a bronze medal in the event.

In the meet’s final race, the men’s 400-meter relay team — including Sigala, Polling, freshman Hans Kabelka and sophomore Alex Fortman — raced to a second-place finish in 2:57.53.

The women’s team also had a successful conference meet, finishing second behind the University of

Houston.

“Our women fought for every point this weekend and did an outstanding job placing runner-up,” Commons-DiSalle said.

Senior Sara Wanasek took home the gold medal in the 1,650-meter freestyle with a time of 16:15.51, shattering a school record. Sophomore Rocky Laabs finished second in the event.

Three Bearcats swept the top-three in platform diving as sophomore Tricia Roscoe took home first place with a score of 211.85. Senior Ellen Posch and sophomore Claire Schuermann finished second and third to round out the medalists.

Schuermann also took home the women’s Diver of the Year award.

Sophomore Simone Palomo — a Vargas, Venezuela native — finished second in the 200-meter butterfly with a time 1:59.35.

The women’s 400-meter relay team finished third in the final race as freshman Maddie Exton, sophomore Michaela Wheeler, freshman Abby Johnston and junior Katherine Gob finished in 3:22.78.

Other finishes that just missed the podium saw

Gob come in fourth in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 50:12.

Sophomore George Epsly finished fourth for the men in the 200-meter butterfly with a time 1:48.76.

It was a successful meet for the Bearcats coaching staff, as Commons-DiSalle

was named the men’s Swimming Coach of the Year and Kirtley Krombholz was named the women’s Diving Coach of the Year.

Next up for the Bearcats are the Zone Diving Championships, which will be held March 8-10 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The two-lane indoor pool where Michael Andrew trains is in the backyard of his family’s house just outside Larence, Kan.

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Fireworks explode announcing the start of the XFL season in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, February 3, 2001. The XFL pro football league is returning in 2020 and will be focused on re-imaging the game of football.

Cincy sport fans should be pushing for a new pro team that’s not FC Cincinnati JASON SZELEST | SPORTS EDITOR’

registered drastically in the ratings, as they fell 10 percent in 2017 after dropping 9.7 percent the prior year.

The number of people who enjoy watching football has not declined, however, providing the XFL the perfect opportunity to grab some of the NFL’s lost viewers.

It leaves the perfect opportunity for Cincinnati, which has proven with FC that they are more than capable of supporting an exciting new sports team.

Football is still the most popular sport in America. It would only make sense for this city to push for an expansion spot in the sequel to the XFL. With the XFL season kicking off at the end of the NFL season, there would be no need for a new stadium to be built.

The new team could easily strike a deal to use Paul Brown for home games.

The cost would be low and the opportunities high, as the team would bring new marketing chances for local businesses and add another three months of football to a city that values tossing the pigskin above all else.

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Sports fans in Cincinnati have been going crazy this past year, clamoring for a new team to enter the highest level of professional sports in the Queen City.

Buzz around soccer team FC Cincinnati rapidly expanded in the club’s second season as the MLS declared them one of among a few potential expansion candidates for their league.

Since the announcement, locals have anxiously anticipated Cincinnati gaining yet another top-level team.

However, they are pushing for the wrong addition to the Cincinnati sporting world.

While it would be great for the city for FC to secure the MLS spot — and at this point, it does seem inevitable — real prosports team fans need to be pushing for a team in the newly reformed XFL. WWE promoter Vince McMahon, who founded the league in 2001, recently announced that the league will make a return in 2020.

While the original league lasted only one season, the are several situations that have changed. The second attempt

should prove more successful for the alternative football league.

The quality of football should improve, as McMahon is allowing for over a year after the formation of the initial teams before the games begin. In his last attempt, the season started less than a year after the initial XFL announcement, not giving teams proper time to build their rosters and practice together.

McMahon guaranteed a “gimmick-free” version this time around, eliminating some of the silly stunts and non-relevant, non-football action that dissuaded fans during the league’s first run.

The football market has also become more competitive, as the NFL has left room for other leagues to swoop in due to problems on and off the field.

Issues including national anthem protests, instances of sexual assault and a softer game that eliminated hard hits due to injury concerns have left fans wondering what happened to the old game of football they once knew and loved.

The displeasure of the current situation in the NFL has

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Bearcats look to bounce back after winless week ALEX FRANK | STAFF REPORTER

Clark and Washington playing off each other,” Oakes said.

Despite the loss to Wichita State, four players scored in double figures for the Bearcats.

Junior guard Cane Broome scored 16 points off the bench for Cincinnati while seemingly keeping them in the game in the second half after falling 11 points behind with less than 11 minutes to play.

“Broome should start and play more minutes,” Oakes said.

“We need to see what the offense is like with Broome on the floor more.”

Broome’s effort, paired with Evans and Clark scoring in double figures, show that this team still has a lot of depth and an offense capable enough of putting points on the board.

“My perception of this team hasn’t changed,” fourth-year psychology student Katie Cunningham said. “This team has a lot of heart, depth and determination, which will definitely help for the tournament.”

The Bearcats aim to bounce back when they take the court Thursday against the University of Connecticut at 7 p.m. The game will be aired on ESPN.

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Last week was rough for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team, as they dropped two consecutive games to the University of Houston and Wichita State University, reducing their lead in the American Athletic Conference to just one game.

The losses dropped the Bearcats to No. 11 in the Associated Press rankings — the first time they have ranked outside the top-10 since the third week of January.

“I think we have lost two in a row because we haven’t been working on the little things,” first-year finance student Riley Rueve said. “Free throws killed us against Wichita State.”

After shooting 8-of-9 from the free-throw line in the first half, Cincinnati shot under 60 percent in the final 20 minutes.

Their struggles were highlighted by junior guard Jacob Evans III missing both shots at a trip to the line as Cincinnati trailed by five points with just six minutes remaining.

If the Bearcats plan to pursue a deep tournament run, free-throw shooting will have to improve — especially in the close games.

“They’re capable of closing games — they closed out the Temple game with an Evans buzzer-beater,” second-year finance student Clayton Oakes said. “They need to have a more consistent go-to guy down the stretch.”

In four games decided by seven points or less this season, the Bearcats are 1-3.

“They also need to do a better job of rebounding offensively and protecting the rock,” Rueve said. “It’s hard to beat good teams when you get one offensive put-back and turn the ball over more than 10 times a game.”

What was once a strength during the Bearcats’ 16-game winning streak became nonexistent during their back-toback defeats.

Cincinnati combined for just 19 offensive rebounds against Houston and Wichita State. Senior forwards Gary Clark and Kyle Washington have combined for just three offensive rebounds in the last two games.

“They need to get back to their bread-and-butter with

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The Bearcats lose 72 - 76 against Witchita State on Feb. 18, 2018.

Opinion

Mounir’s weekly

MOUNIR LYNCH | OPINION EDITOR

1. Thoughts and Prayers

Every time a tragedy of any kind occurs, we all offer our thoughts and prayers to whoever is involved. Thoughts and prayers are nice and all, but it seems like they’re just given in place of true action or response. After handing out thoughts and prayers to so many people, do they mean anything anymore? We should be able to give our thoughts with the promise of true action and response. We prayed for Puerto Rico and Flint, Michigan, yet they’re still without electricity or drinking water, respectively.

2. Stretched Ears

Stretched ears, aka gauges, can come in many sizes and colors. They’re like ear piercings but just a little more badass. On the right person, they look really cool. My emo middle school self would have died to get them, but now I see them as meh. I saw someone with stretched ears at the gym last week and without the gauges in, they just make your ears look like gross floppy deposits of skin that don’t belong. They’re super cool, but clearly, I’m not cool enough for them.

3. Fun Dress Socks

This has been a trend with guys for a while now, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets a lot of attention for them. Personally, I find that they’re always too expensive for the fact that the people around you may or may not notice them. Plus, they usually distract from the formal occasion you dressed up for anyway. Expressing yourself when dressed up is tough. I just prefer doing it with attire I know someone will notice, like a tie.

4. TV Dinners

5. Bumper Stickers

TIM GOLDENBERG | STAFF REPORTER

While Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election isn’t exactly Skip and Shannon, it should certainly be considered undisputed. In the latest major development in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 general election, 13 Russian nationals and three Russian groups were indicted on assorted counts of conspiracy and identity theft.

The indictment reveals that Russian nationals entered the U.S. under false identities as early as 2014. They organized political rallies, gathered assorted intelligence and regularly worked to sow discord within the electoral process leading to the presidential election. This effort was headed by the St. Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency — an online influence operations company run by close allies of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin and his regime. This is not just a minor connection. It is a

clear indicator of Russian presence and interference in the U.S. democratic process.

Some of these individuals did indeed engage in communications with the Trump campaign behind their aliases, the indictment reveals. While there is not yet proof that Trump campaign officials knew who they were interacting with, it marks yet another instance of Trump campaign officials interacting with Russians during the campaign.

President Trump reacted to the indictments in a flurry of posts on his communications platform of choice: Twitter.

His conclusions pointed out that Russian interference had been ongoing since before 2016; therefore, his team has no involvement.

This is an interesting retreat from his usual denouncement of the Russia probe as a phony “witch hunt” heeding no results. Trump conveniently changed the narrative once indictments were handed out against Russian nationals.

However, a far more

inflammatory tweet piqued interests. Doubling down on his campaign’s supposed lack of collusion, despite all indications that this is far from the case, President Trump claimed that “the only collusion was between Russia, Crooked H[illary], the DNC, and the Dems”.

While no such collusion has been indicated, the tactic is on par for the course regarding the President’s tactics of denouncing personally negative content and blowing smoke to counteract it.

What President Trump seems to forget, however, is that the investigation is far from over. It will continue, and as Mueller’s fine-toothed comb approach has indicated so far, instances of illegal activity will continue to be found and brought to court.

In fact, this was far from the only activity in the Russia investigation this week.

Mueller spoke with former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon last week in a series of interviews totaling roughly 20 hours, NBC

News reported. In addition, former Trump campaign adviser Richard Gates is likely to cooperate with the investigation and accept a plea deal. He was indicted on charges of conspiracy, alongside former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort, in October 2017.

Manafort continues his “not guilty” plea.

This is the second highprofile plea deal from the investigation after Trump campaign advisor George Papadopoulos plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI regarding his contacts with Russia. As the puzzle pieces slide into place, only can only hope that the picture will continue to clarify regarding the scope of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election process.

As heads roll, the investigation continues to inch closer to the president himself. Only time will tell how the investigation ends, but the likelihood of collusion seems to grow stronger with each passing week.

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I love stickers. My laptop case is covered in them. But I’ve always been iffy about putting bumper stickers on my car. They’re a good way to express yourself and show your opinions. They’re also a great way to support a campaign.

But when you’re trying to get rid of your car, they can be a hassle to deal with, and I’m sure it cuts off some value due to removal costs. There’s also so many corny ones. Nobody cares how many kids you have or how many half marathons you’ve run.

Mueller indictments make interference indisputable

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Anyone living in a dorm that doesn’t have a legitimate kitchen likely survives on these things. When I was a kid, I used to make my mom buy me frozen fettuccine alfredo all the time. I would bring those to school and rub in how much better my lunch was than all the other kids’. They really have upgraded these things to appeal to all the broke college kids out there. Still, I’m sure if anyone could help it, they wouldn’t try to survive off them.

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Robert Mueller looks on during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House on June 21, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

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Letter to the Editor from a Parkland, Florida shooting survivor RICHARD DOAN | READER

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Richard Doan is a 17-yearold senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He writes for their school newspaper, The Eagle Eye. It was Valentine’s Day. It was supposed to be a day of love and joy, and for the majority of the day, it was.

Up until 2:20, when the fire alarm went off.

I was in the newspaper room when it all happened.

We followed the traditional protocol and began walking to our designated evacuation zones. We were on our way downstairs when I saw kids running back inside.

Teachers yelled at us to run as well. I ran as directed, but in the back of my mind, I thought it was just a drill.

There was a rumor going around that we’d have an active shooter drill on campus, and that’s what many of us thought it was.

We rushed back to the newspaper room, shut the lights off, and huddled into the corner of the classroom.

I heard sirens wailing and choppers echoing in the distance. Again, we still thought this was all a drill.

Soon enough, we saw a tweet from the Coral Springs PD to stay away from Stoneman Douglas.

That was when we realized it was all real. Eventually, we transitioned to the classroom closet where we stayed for about an hour and a half. We were scared.

We were worried. We were in disbelief. We followed the news as it unraveled online.

We watched livestreams and kept a close eye on Twitter.

It was hot and cramped in the closet, but none of that mattered in this life-or-death situation. Next thing you know, we hear voices in the hallway. “Police reporting,” they said. It was multiple voices. Then, our classroom door was opened, and someone asked if anyone was there. We didn’t know who it was. It could’ve been the shooter for all we knew,

but my teacher’s intuition told her otherwise. She opened the closet door to the three men in our room.

They were SWAT — heavily armed and heavily protected.

Their flashlights shone upon our faces, and we were ordered to step out with our hands up. The SWAT team then secured our room and the building. Eventually, they escorted a large number of students and faculty from

havoc on her community, yet she says that nothing compares to what she felt this past Wednesday.

It may sound cliché, but this truly was a parent’s worst nightmare. There is no greater fear than not knowing whether your child is safe, whether they will make it out alive, whether you’ll ever be able to tell your child that you love them again.

“I’m not angry. I’m not that sad.

I’m simply in disbelief. I don’t think I’ve processed all this yet.

This is my hometown.”

distraught yet invigorated.

The media is here. The whole world is watching, and this is our chance to be heard and make a difference. That way, something like this will not happen anywhere else.

No one deserves to feel the torment that we are experiencing right now. No one deserves to lose a loved one this way, and we are taking steps to ensure that this never happens again.

We are the voices for change. This is our moment to be heard. The media is here now, and they’ll probably be here for the next few days or weeks. But after that, they’ll be gone, and our story will probably just

become a passing memory.

So the time to act is now.

My classmates and I are just children. The people in D.C. are the adults, and they have to step up and do their jobs. Protect and preserve this nation that we all hold so dear. Let our voices reach the legislative offices up in D.C. and get the congressmen and women to act. People are dying.

This isn’t an issue of Republicans and Democrats.

This is an issue about life and human suffering.

Legislators must do all they can to preserve life and protect the people of this nation.

Immigration and economic

policy are important issues in today’s world, but they dwindle in importance when it comes to the loss of innocent lives. Our representatives in office must learn to set aside their differences to join together for the common cause of the people. Through bipartisanship and working across the political aisle, I believe it can happen.

Whether or not someone believes this is an issue or guns or not, it doesn’t matter.

We must do something to make a difference in the right direction. Take action.

Make a change. Save a life.

- Richard Doan neighboring classrooms to our room. 167 students and teachers in total gathered in this one room. Later, we were moved to the media center where we sat and were given directions about evacuation for a few minutes.

Then with our hands up, we fled the building and exited the school. I saw papers all over the floor along with Valentine’s Day flowers and stuffed animals. When we stepped out, our eyes met a sea of law enforcement, ambulances and media surrounding our school. I was in utter shock. This is my school. This all happened here.

I’m not angry. I’m not that sad. I’m simply in disbelief. I don’t think I’ve processed all this yet. This is my hometown. Parkland, Florida. Marjory Stoneman Douglas is my school. This is supposed to be a safe place, but this just shows that it can happen absolutely anywhere.

I am frustrated. There were signs. As with any mass shootings or suicide, there were signs. Yet they were overlooked, and because of that, 17 beautiful and innocent lives were taken away too soon.

As for my mom, she’s been through the Vietnam War with B-52 bombers wrecking

As soon as we rushed back to the classroom and initiated our “code red” protocol, I contacted my mom. I told her that we were on a code red and that there was supposedly an active shooter on campus.

I assured her that I was okay and that I was safe at the time. News then broke out that the shooting happened at the 1200 building, also known as the freshman building.

My mom asked me what building I was in and I thought I replied to her. I had countless calls, texts, and Snapchats from family and friends all over the world, many of whom I haven’t spoken to in years.

In all the chaos, I forgot to return my mother’s messages for an hour.

Without exaggeration, she says that was the worst hour of her life as she feared for her boy, not knowing if she would ever see me again.

We are taking our time to grieve and to pray. People from around the world send their thoughts and prayers to us, and for that, we are truly appreciative.

But frankly, thoughts and prayers themselves don’t do much. We must turn our thoughts and prayers into action. Our community feels

CAROLYN COLE | LOS ANGELES TIMES | TNS

Students, friends and family gather at the memorial crosses at Pine Trails Park in Parkland, Fla., to remember those where were killed and injured in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.

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TNR staff question of the week:

What are three things you would take to a deserted island?

Chipotle, puppies, and sun screen.

-David Wysong, Editor-in-Chief

Physician’s desk reference hollowed out, inside- waterproof matches, iodine tablets, beet seeds, protein bars, NASA blanket, and in case I get bored, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

- Shae Combs, Photo Editor

I’ll take an unlimited supply of pasta, a beach umbrella, and a beach chair. I might as well spend my last days eating a surplus amount of pasta on a beach.

- Noelle Zielinski, Life & Arts Editor

Alcohol, a magic wand, and some Harold Potter wizard skills.

-Jason Szelest, Sports Editor

Toothbrush, toothpaste and an ice skate, (If you’ve seen Cast Away you probably know what I’m worried about..)

-Erin Couch, Managing Editor

I only need one: a genie in a lamp. He’ll grant me three wishes, and for my last wish, I’ll just wish for another genie in a lamp. System= hacked.

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Things to do this weekend: •

Live on Short Vine Lineup Release Party: Be the first of your friends to find out who’s going to be playing at Bearcast Media’s annual music fest this year. There will be special performances from local artists, so wear your dancing shoes. 6-9 p.m. Friday. Free. Mio’s Clifton (Short Vine).

“Jesus Christ Superstar” at CCM: The acclaimed rock opera based on the last week of Jesus’ life is coming to UC, and everyone’s abuzz. In fact, this show is running for a week-and-a-half — longer than musicals usually run at CCM. Opening night is Thursday. Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 4. Days and times vary. $18-$21 student tickets. Corbett Theatre (CCM Village).

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• Beer Choir Games at Urban Artifact: Members from over 25 local choir organizations sing their hearts out in traditional beer hall style.

It’s sing-along style, so be sure to warm up your pipes before you arrive. Part of ArtsWave Days, $1 for every beer sold will be donated to the community arts campaign. 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Free.

• Urban Artifact (Northside).

Art After Dark: Love is in the Hair: Part of Cincinnati Art Museum’s monthly series, come to the art museum after hours and enjoy music from Young Heirlooms, hair-styling activities and more.

Food for purchase and cash bar available. Inspired by CAM’s exhibit, “Mementos of Affection: Ornamental Hairwork in Jewelry and Portrait Miniatures.” 5-9 p.m. Friday. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum (Mount Adams).

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