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Brewcats: Scattered Sun ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER Don’t let the indecisive Cincinnati weather fool you — it is, in fact, winter. With the temperatures dipping into the single digits this week, I found myself yearning for simpler summer days. That was the idea when I took an impromptu trip to Asheville, North Carolina, over winter break. It’s supposedly one of the better beer cities in the country, so I was excited to try a few brewskis and maybe sit at a scenic rooftop patio. The nasty raining-on-snow weather hampered my dreams, so I settled on a sixpack of Scattered Sun — a Belgian style witbier from Southbound Brewing Co. in Savannah, Georgia.

An ale brewed with orange peel and spice, Scattered Sun pours to a hazy, golden yellow with a fluffy white head. An aroma with hints of lemon zest are apparent upon wafting. The 5.2-percent ABV witbier is light and refreshing — it hits you with a tangy orange punch and follows with a spicy (but slightly sweet) coriander finish. It’s an approachable beer, clocking in at just 15 IBUs. While it’s incredibly drinkable, I’d likely enjoy it more if I cracked one open on an oppressively hot summer’s day. For now, I’ll just dream of warmer days in Georgia while I hide from the arctic freeze that has claimed Cincinnati.

The University of Cincinnati police department’s reform after the Samuel Dubose shooting in July of 2015 comes to an end. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

UC Police reform ends one year early ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER The University of Cincinnati Police Division (UCPD) has finished its latest reform efforts a year ahead of schedule, but the division is still waiting to complete one final component. The reform began following a July 2015 shooting in which Ray Tensing, a UCPD officer, shot and killed Samuel Dubose, an unarmed black man, at a traffic stop. UCPD hired Exiger, a third-party regulatory technology and compliance services provider, to overhaul the department top to bottom, culminating with a report designed to revisit several of the department’s practices. UC’s reform efforts with Exiger were supposed to last three years, but the department managed to complete all but one of the 276 recommendations by December 2018.

The recommendations from Exiger included: • Ceasing to heavily use traffic stops as a crime-fighting method • Updating use-of-force policies • Conducting thousands of hours of training for officers • Implementing a data-driven strategy Police Chief Maris Herold said the reform effort marks a big step in the division’s goal to become accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). “That’s the next big hurdle that we’ll jump,” Herold said. “As long as I’m here as chief, we will continue to move forward and progress, we will continue to research best practices, implement best practices and we will continue to train at the highest level.” UCPD Continued on Page 2

Scattered Sun beer by Southbound Brewing Company is a beer infused with orange peel and spices. ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER

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UC Health expands patient care JACOB FISHER | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF UC Health, a nonprofit health organization serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, completed the first phase of a $22 million project this month to expand patient care services in Avondale. The academic health system opened its newest patient-care facility Jan. 9 on the third floor of Ridgeway Tower at 3200 Burnet Ave. — the former Jewish Hospital building located across the street from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The expansion added 26 patient beds to Ridgeway Tower, which now provides 92 beds on five floors. It also added radiology and diagnostic imaging, laboratory and food services to the facility. “Our ultimate goal is to be able provide care for more patients,” said Rob Portwood, assistant vice president of hospital operations at UC Medical Center. “We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our services as a long term goal within the Ridgeway Tower.” The project has been in the works for more than a year, UC Health

said in a statement. UC Health expects the project to increase its capacity, allowing the organization to lodge additional transfer patients from local community hospitals. UC Health plans to hire 63 new employees, including respiratory therapists and nurses, to accommodate the expansion. The organization is also hiring medical assistants, security officers, social workers, case managers, dieticians and laboratory technicians, said Portwood. Development is not a new theme for UC Health. In October 2018, the organization opened its newest breast cancer clinic on the third level of the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center, The News Record reported. This spring, work crews are expected to finalize construction on the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute, a $68 million project that will become UC’s latest addition to the mixed-use Uptown Innovation Corridor. Upgrades and renovations to Ridgeway Tower, which currently operates as UC Health’s administrative headquarters, have been underway for years. In 2016, UC Health opened

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UCPD ends DuBose-era reform one year early UCPD Continued from Cover Accreditation with the IACLEA certifies that a campus police department has reached the highest professional standards possible. More than 1,200 institutions are accredited. The department will know in June if it has been selected for accreditation. The Exiger mandate ended Dec. 1, and the department is now waiting on its final report, which is likely to arrive in March.

What’s next for UCPD?

A look inside of the UC Health expansion that opened in early January. PROVIDED BY AMANDA NAGELEISEN | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS, UC HEALTH

psychiatric care units on the building’s fifth and sixth floors, as well as a lowacuity patient unit on the fourth floor. Following its latest expansion, the third and

The University of Cincinnati Health debuted an expansion in early January. PROVIDED BY AMANDA NAGELEISEN | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS, UC HEALTH

fourth floors are now designed to serve highacuity patients. UC Medical Center will continue to see low-acuity patients, said Portwood. “Our goal as an academic medical center is to care for all patients in the local, regional, and national communities,” said Portwood. “We also are best equipped to care for those with the highest acuity of medical needs. This allows us to do both, and do it for more patients.” As part of its ongoing expansion efforts, UC Health plans to open a radiology suite on the A-level of Ridgeway Tower, said Rick Shumway, chief administrative officer of UC Medical Center, in a news release. The suite is expected to open by April 2019. In the coming months, services will be added to the radiology and diagnostic imaging area. Outpatient services are expected to begin in the spring, and future growth is anticipated.

The department will continue honing its geographic location technology, which has been using to fight crime based on the precise spatial location of areas where crimes occur — a problemoriented policing strategy. A map informs dispatchers about the type of crimes that have previously

occurred in select areas, such as breaking-andentering incidents, assaults or disturbance calls. Michael Zidar, crime analyst at UCPD, said the department’s next goal is to implement facets of a technology to implement social networking into the map. “Crime concentrates around people and places,” Zidar said. “If we can address the concentrations of crime and harm, that’s the goal.” Herold said she is confident about moving forward after the reform efforts. “Obviously change is hard, but I have to say [that] since I’ve been here, there is no group who haven’t taken to the change and met it head on,” Herold said. “These officers have done everything I’ve asked them to do, so kudos to them. I’m really proud of the work they’ve done.”

The University of Cincinnati police department’s reform comes to an end a year early after two years. EDWARD KIMMEL | FLICKR

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UC hosts game creation event

ALEX MARTIN | STAFF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati recently hosted a local chapter of the Global Game Jam — an international game development event where nine teams are given 48 hours to create a game. Each year, the Global Game Jam adopts a theme. This year, it was “What does home mean to you?”Teams can interpret the theme at their own discretion, but all games must adhere to it. “We had teams taking the theme in all sorts of creative directions,” said Clayton Belcher, a local chapter co-

organizer. “First thoughts ranged from free food to no pants.” Here are some of the most popular games from this year’s event:

“Home is Where your Stuff is”

This creative title used virtual reality (VR) to incorporate this year’s theme. Bryan Kaelin, an artist for the game, explained his inspiration behind the concept. “You’re basically using VR to pack your possessions from one house to another,” Kaelin said. “You load your moving truck, and then you drive your moving truck across an obstacle course to get to your new house, and you’re basically graded by how many objects you successfully made it to the new house with.”

“Day of the Dad”

This game was popular among eventgoers due to its retro feel — almost reminiscent of a Gameboy Advance game. Austin Huebner, a Northern Kentucky University alumnus with a degree in computer science, worked as a programmer for the game. “What you’re tasked with Austin Huebner plays the game he worked on, Day of the Dad, at the Global Game Jam on Sunday, Jan. 27, doing is to feed ravenous kids

Page 3 junk food … and you have to go and make all of the food as the orders come in and toss them into the crowd of kids,” Huebner said.

“Rest”

Steven Hopper, part of the development team, said the game — which gained substantial attention at the event — was inspired by personal experiences. “When everybody in our group was a younger child, we all felt like being with family was what reminded us the most of being home,” Hopper said. “And so the point of the game was [that] you’re a young teenager, and the rest of your family has already left, and you are going out to the world to try to bring them home.” As a result, the in-game character’s anxiety rises as they get further away from home. To emphasize this, the sky will turn from light blue to dark red.

“Snowed Alone”

Rebecca Drury, a fourth-year information technology student, helped work on this title. “In the game, you play as a small child who, in the middle of the night, [decides] they want to go downstairs and watch TV,” she said. “Basically, your goal is to sneak downstairs from your bedroom to living room without making too much noise and being caught by your parents, and without getting too scared and heading back to your room yourself.” Drury also believes this event is a great gateway for those interested in getting into game development. “I think a lot of people would be interested in trying to make a game, but they feel like it’s so much work,” she said. “But trying to do it in 48 hours is a good experience to learn … It’s not as daunting as it seems.” To see the full list of games that were created at this year’s Global Game Jam, visit globalgamejam.org and search “Cincinnati.”

2019 in the Teachers-Dyer Complex. ALEX MARTIN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Meals in jars: UC student reimagines mainstream meals DAVID REES | CHIEF REPORTER After spending time baking cakes over winter break, a University of Cincinnati student has launched a business to make mealtime more creative. Brianna Monford, a psychology and sports administration student, came up with the idea to put meals in jars in late November. Monford’s most popular meals contain tacos

and grilled chicken salads, which are packed tightly into 32-ounce mason jars. Seafood jars are also available for a heartier meal, but these meal concepts are just the beginning. Monford believes that any meal can be layered into a jar. She began producing the meal jars in December and is now using social media to attract greater attention from UC students.

UC student Briana Monford offers meals jars to hungry Bearcats. Meal options include tacos and grilled chicken salads, which are packed tightly into 16-ounce mason jars, and sell between $8 and $12. PROVIDED BY BRIANA MONFORD @LOREN_MO | TWITTER

The tweets showcasing her new business received far more attention than she anticipated, and Monford said she is already averaging four to five sales a week. “One obstacle I have faced is getting my sales up here on campus,” Monford said. “I have been very patient, because I know my time will come.” Her current production is slowly gaining traction, Monford said. She hopes to eventually match or exceed the sales figures the saw in Lima, Ohio, where she sold roughly 48 jars per week. “I can only hope to increase sales in the near future,” Monford said. “If this happens, I would expect it to be something that I can fall back on as a job for the remainder of the semester.” Monford spends roughly six hours per week making meals in jars, but she has overwhelming support from her three siblings and her parents. Her family helps

her source supplies as often as necessary, she said — even when she is away from home. “[My mom] put the idea of the meals in jars into my head,” Monford said. “I must say that I am a firm believer in the saying, ‘a mother knows best.’” Monford’s salad meals sell for $8 and seafood meals sell for $12. She also hopes to begin producing vegan meals in the near future. Customers can contact Monford for orders throughout the week via her Twitter account, @loren_mo, or by texting her at 419-3713202. Customers can pick up their jars from Monford at a neutral campus location. As her newfound business concept continues to grow, Monford said she is looking toward the future. “I constantly remind myself to always remain humble,” said Monford. “I am very grateful for all the open doors and opportunities that are coming my way.”

UC psychology and sports administration student Brianna PROVIDED

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Annie Laws (18551927)

For many, the fame of Annie Laws began in 1916 when the UC College of Nursing was officially established. But Laws’ work began much earlier when she and six other women formed the Society of the Training School for Nurses in 1889. These women were motivated by the unsanitary conditions that doctors and nurses faced in Cincinnati hospitals at the time. Laws’ contribution transformed training practices in Cincinnati, allowing for the legacy of nursing school to progress and flourish. Laws also founded the Cincinnati Helen Taft, a Cincinnati native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, served as the First Lady of the Kindergarten Association United States from 1909-1913. in 1879, which eventually became UC’s College of Education. According to “Cincinnati Cemeteries: The Queen City Underground,” Laws was often hardheaded and dismissive to those who doubted her, but her dedication and heart led her in the right direction.

Two hundred years of Boldly Bearcat women ELIZABETH SCHMITT | FEATURES EDITOR

This year, the University of Cincinnati celebrates its bicentennial. As the university embarks on its 200th year, let’s take a moment to celebrate the many women who have worked hard to write UC’s legacy. In the coming weeks, The News Record will take you on a tour through the decades to learn more about the bold women who have impacted UC.

Winona Lee Hawthorn (1856-1935)

In 1873, Winona Lee Hawthorn did something brave— she enrolled in classes at UC during a time where the sphere of education was dominated entirely by men. The Newport, Kentucky, native became the first woman to graduate UC in 1878, according to UC News. She was a member of UC’s first graduating class, which was comprised of Hawthorn and seven men. Much of her academic excellence was documented by the Cincinnati Post and her hometown paper the Newport Local — both of which celebrate her literary rapport. Hawthorne later went on to marry U.S. Army lieutenant William Langdon Buck, with whom she had three children. She spent much of her life focusing on her family, and her three daughters went on to receive a college education as well. After her husband died, Hawthorne moved to San Diego, where she remained until her death. She was buried in Arlington Cemetery beside her husband.

Alice May Easton (Unknown)

Much of the university’s early history surrounding the first African-American students remains vague. However, researchers Delores Thompson and Lyle Koehler identified Alice May Easton as the first black woman on record to graduate from UC. Thompson and Koehler describe Easton as a “math whiz” who was well known for her savvy calculations. Easton graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics in June 1897 in the auditorium of McMicken Hall, according to a city departmental document from that year. Easton later became a teacher at the Harriet Beecher Stowe School. Not much else is known about Easton, but her gumption to pursue a collegiate education

Helen “Nellie”Taft (1861-1943)

More than just the 27th first lady, Helen “Nellie”Taft was a co-founder of the Society of the Training School for Nurses alongside Laws. But unlike Laws, she dedicated much of her early life to education and worked as a schoolteacher at two private schools in Cincinnati, according to the National First Ladies Library. Additionally, Taft took courses in German and chemistry at UC, and she co-founded the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Association in 1893. When her husband’s career led the family to Washington and abroad, Taft devoted her energy to his career, often channeling her own ambitions through him. She led campaign events supporting Howard, and when he won the presidential election, she became the first of the first ladies to ride in the inaugural parade. She also used her political power to advocate for healthier living and working conditions, and in 1912, the first federal act initiated by a first lady went into effect, permanently etching Nellie’s name into history books.

Clara Baur (1836-1912)

At 14, Clara Baur immigrated from Wurttemberg, Germany, to Cincinnati. Her impressive vocal and instrumental skill was obvious from a young age, which led her to study music in Europe, according to a 2013 biography. Yet in 1867, she returned to Cincinnati and founded the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Baur taught her students — mostly women — a variety of subjects, including music, arts, literature, foreign language and health. Soon, opponents of her female-focused education techniques formed the College of Music of Cincinnati in 1878. Her rivals may have stolen her business, but they couldn’t steal the lessons she imparted on her students. After Baur’s death, her niece Bertha oversaw the conservatory. Both music institutions successfully merged in 1955, officially forming UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). CCM is now one of the most prestigious university conservatories in the country.

Annette Frances Braun (1884-1978) and Emma “Lucy” Braun (1889-1971)

Known popularly as “The Braun Sisters,” Annette and Lucy Braun are the first two women to earn doctoral degrees

from UC, according to UC Magazine. Annette earned her doctoral degree in 1911, and Lucy followed her in 1914. As the children of naturalists based in Eastern Kentucky, the sisters spent much of their early lives learning about botany and nature firsthand. Their passion translated to their coursework, and both sisters became pioneering forces in science and botany. Their interests mingled, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture often relied on their research. Their well-documented botany expeditions around the country have left a lasting impact on UC’s botany department, where Lucy once held tenure. The two never married, but both spent their lives in blissful pursuit of their research interests. They even converted the second floor and yard of their house into a laboratory where they experimented with different plants and documented insects.

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Things to do: Feb. 1 to Feb. 3

ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER

Friday, Feb. 1

Netflix is debuting new releases and new seasons of old favorites, including season three of “True Detective” after its nearly four-year hiatus. TNR FILE ART

Top TV shows to stream in 2019

DAVID REES | CHIEF REPORTER Last year was monumental for the growing popularity of streaming services. Streaming has become the new television, and Netflix had a great year with groundbreaking releases like “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,”“Queer Eye,”“The Haunting of Hill House,” and new seasons of hit shows like “House of Cards” and “13 Reasons Why.” Netflix took television to a new level in 2018 with the release of “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” — its first interactive film. With the recent success of dramas like “Pose” and “Sharp Objects,” as well as comedies like “The Good Place” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” 2019 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for streaming. So, what should you watch in 2019? Here’s a few shows worth streaming: “True Detective” — Season 3 — HBO After taking a nearly four-year hiatus, “True Detective” is back. The American anthology crime drama will star Oscarwinner Mahershala Ali as the lead character, Wayne Hays. Hays, a state police detective from northwest Arkansas, is investigating a cold case — the mysterious disappearance of two children in the 1980s. “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” — Season 2 — Netflix The first season premiered on Halloween — a retelling of everyone’s favorite teenage witch, Sabrina. New and reimagined, this modern reboot is much darker than its 90s-era comedy counterpart. The first season quickly gained media attention, and the second season — to be released April 5 — will see Sabrina as she continues her journey as a young witch living the double life of high school and spell books. “Fosse/Verdon” — Season 1 — FX Sharing the likes of previous FX hits “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “Pose,”“Fosse/Verdon” tells the story of the dramatic relationship between Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and

Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams), both of whom come from rich and successful arts backgrounds. This new FX show is based off the 2013 book Fosse by Sam Wasson. “Fosse/ Verdon” will premiere April 9. “Games of Thrones” — Season 8 — HBO Mark your calendars, because April 14 begins the final chapter of this popular show’s eight-season story. Little is known about the upcoming season of “Game of Thrones,” but it is expected to contain a historic battle that will alter the lives of all the classic characters. The last season will be six episodes, each of which will last roughly 80-90 minutes — a sharp contrast to its usual 60-minute episode runtime. “Veep” — Season 7 — HBO Season 7 of “Veep” was delayed after star Julia Louis-Dreyfus was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dreyfus has successfully undergone treatment, however; and the show’s final season will be released sometime in 2019. It is expected that Selina Meyer, portrayed by Dreyfus, may run for president once more in the final season. “Stranger Things” — Season 3 — Netflix This July, get ready to take road trip to Hawkins, Indiana. Protagonists Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will and Max are back for the third installment of “Stranger Things.” Set one year after the second season in 1985, Mike and Eleven have developed a strong bond as Eleven continues to fight the dubious forces of the Upside Down. “The Crown” — Season 3 — Netflix The Queen is back — this time with a new face. Oscar nominee Olivia Coleman takes over the role of Queen Elizabeth from Golden Globe-winning actress Claire Foy. The third and fourth seasons, shot back to back, will cover the Queen’s life from 19641976. The prestigious show also stars Tobias Menzies and Helena Bonham Carter. A release date has not yet been announced.

Girls Rock Cincinnati Concert: According to Beyoncé, girls run the world. Can’t argue with Queen Bey — sorry, boys. This Friday at Urban Artifact, you can support Girls Rock Cincinnati — a creative arts summer camp for girls and trans youth — and jam to some badass woman-fronted bands in the process. Performers include Freedom Nicole Moore, Strobobean, Fever9 and Spencer Peppet. 8 p.m.-midnight. Friday. Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside. $5. Trevor Noah at the Aronoff: Emmy awardwinning host of “The Daily Show”Trevor Noah stops in Cincinnati for his Loud & Clear tour. It’s a highly anticipated show, as it’s the first-ever arena tour in North America for the South African comedian and political commentator. There will be two showtimes available Friday night. Click here for more info and tickets. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $39.50-$95 admission.

woman in your own rock outfit? Here’s your chance. Come to Northside Tavern Saturday to live out your dreams in a live-band karaoke event from Sexy Time Karaoke. Sign-ups start at 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Saturday. Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Free.

Sunday, Feb. 3

Super Bowl LIII: While this column tends to favor local events, we can’t fail to acknowledge that the Super Bowl is happening Sunday. The New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams in the biggest day for football of the year. If you’re not keen on driving to Atlanta to see the game and pay for the $3,000 ticket (yikes), you can watch it at

home on CBS. No TV? No problem — plenty of bars will be streaming the game. Hop Scotch, Keystone and Clifton Heights Tavern — all bars in Uptown — have confirmed the Super Bowl will be playing on their TVs. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Broadcast on CBS (channel 12). Modo Yoga at Rhinegeist: Need to do some serious relaxation before you let your blood boil while you begrudgingly watch the Super Bowl later? Start your Sunday off right with some yoga at Rhinegeist, courtesy of Modo Yoga Greater Cincinnati. The best part? It’s completely free. Part of a weekly series at the brewery. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.

Saturday, Feb. 2

Cincy Winter Beerfest: In Cincinnati, we love to consume two things: chili with the consistency of spaghetti sauce and, of course, beer. (Yeah, we have 50+ breweries in this lovely town). This weekend, you can go to Duke Energy Convention Center and choose from over 400 local craft beers in one convenient place. Your ticket will get you 25 samples, so make sure to subdue the alcohol buzz with pickings from various local food trucks camped out at the event. Click here to get tickets. 6:30-11 p.m. Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $55. Live Band Karaoke at Northside Tavern: Ever wanted to be the frontman/

Top: Urban Artifact, located 1662 Blue Rock St. in Northside, hosts its semimonthly open mic this weekend. STEPHANIE L. SMITH | DIGITAL EDITOR Bottom: The 53rd Super Bowl is this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. WIKIMEDIA

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Staying organized: A guide for college students TAWNEY BEANS | CONTRIBUTOR

Get a planner

A planner allows students to keep track of their homework, social life, work schedule, club meetings and any other responsibilities all in one place. Some people prefer to break out their rainbow pens and designate a color to each subject, while others like to keep it traditional and use a pencil. No matter what you choose to write with, a planner is a great way to remember assignments and important due dates. Speaking of due dates, try to complete assignments well before the due date instead of scrambling to finish them a night before the deadline. If you have a class that meets Tuesday and Thursday, for example, try completing homework due Thursday on Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday night. Doing this lessens the likelihood that homework will be turned in late, and it allows

extra time to work on it if necessary.

Map out everything in advance

Once a week, take 20 minutes to sit down and plot out the next seven days in a planner. Mapping out your responsibilities is a great way to see which days will be filled with studying and which ones will provide some much-needed free time. Checking off tasks as they’re completed will also help you feel more accomplished at the end of each day as you look back on all the goals you achieved. Planning at least one day in advance encourages students to practice efficient timemanagement skills and work ahead on assignments.

Stick to a routine

Knowing what needs to get done and actually doing it are two different things. By establishing and sticking to a routine, students can become healthier and more

productive. By designating an hour for exercise each day, students can stay healthy and release some positive endorphins that reduce stress and improve sleep. Students can also make sure to designate 20 minutes of study time per day for each class, which will help them retain more information and perform better on exams. Consistency is key to most aspects of life, including staying organized in college.

Use basic apps

Some of the most basic smartphone apps can help keep students on track. The first app to consider — and perhaps the most important one — is an alarm clock app. Most phones have alarms pre-installed, but there are several thirdparty alternatives as well. Alarms are useful for more than simply waking up in the morning. They can remind students of events, assignments and other impending responsibilities.

It’s also worth downloading an app for note-taking and creating to-do lists. Apps like these can help students guide their day if they don’t feel like whipping out a planner, and it still gives students the satisfaction of checking off responsibilities as they are completed. Most phones also have an app for voice memos, which can come in handy for lectures that are particularly confusing or fast. Voice memos allow students to take notes without worrying about missing important information, and it often gives them extra study material for tests.

Every evening, pack for the next day

Packing your bookbag ahead of time will put an end to the daily morning panic that many students experience as they struggle to find the correct binders and books before class. If students pack the night before, all they’ll need to do

Staying organized can be the key to maintaining some sanity in during the semester. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

is grab their bag on their way out the door — no panic required. Speaking of book bags, be sure to pack a charger and portable battery pack in yours. You never know when your laptop, phone or tablet is going to die, so it’s often worth the $10 investment for a battery pack and cord to keep your devices

charged throughout the day. Tip: Try to multitask throughout the day. This could mean practicing a foreign language while working out, studying during commercial breaks or quickly reviewing the answers to a homework assignment while walking to lunch.

‘In the Heights’ is just like ‘Hamilton,’ but students can see it for $10 MITCHELL PARTON | MULTIMEDIA EDITOR In the past decade, Lin-Manuel Miranda has ascended from Broadway’s decently-popular Latino composer to

The cast of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of “In The Heights.” PROVIDED BY MICHAEL BROSILOW | CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK

become king of the craft. The energy in the theatres of Hamilton production is unmatched to any other production — locals crowd into already-small Broadway spaces, making theatres like the former Schubert theater in Chicago feel like 10,000-seat arenas. Even demographically, there is a stark difference between the audience of “Hamilton” every other Broadway show— people of all ages, races and even those who had never experienced theater before are represented. With the national tour of “Hamilton” stopping in Cincinnati from Feb. 19 to March 10, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is taking advantage of the Lin-Manuel Miranda frenzy by presenting “In the Heights” — his first Broadway musical. “In the Heights” garnered overwhelming acclaim from critics — it won four Tony Awards in 2008, including one for Best Musical. And as far as history and production quality are concerned, Playhouse in the Park is as legitimate as theatres come. The theater even has a Tony of its own for its 2006 revival of “Company.” “In the Heights” throws audiences into Washington Heights, a New York City neighborhood of Latin immigrants that embraces its identity as a tight-knit community. It’s essentially one big family — it’s sometimes a struggle to figure out which characters were related to each other. Usnavi (Ryan Alvarado), who is fresh off the first national tour of “Hamilton,” runs the town’s bodega where everyone grabs their morning coffee and listens to the latest neighborhood gossip. News quickly spreads that Usnavi’s shop sold a winning $96,000 lottery ticket, which erupts a frenzy of dreams, aspirations and gossip. Sophia Macías’ performance as Nina particularly resonated with me — she played a Stanford dropout

returning to her childhood home, struggling to find the right way to tell her family about what happened without being seen as a disappointment. Some UC students have definitely faced similar experiences. College is hard, but transformative — you truly learn your place, and Nina is a powerful character who perfectly exemplifies this. While “In the Heights” and “Hamilton” both synthesize elements of hip-hop and contemporary musical theater, each musical has its own distinct premise and overall flavor. Hamilton’s story arc takes place through the entirety of the American Revolution, but “In the Heights” is a snapshot of just two days. Both are American portraits in the eyes of Miranda, sure — but “In the Heights” is a direct look into a community rather than an adaption of the past. Unlike “Hamilton,” a show deeply centered around one man’s influence, “In the Heights” introduces you to every character on the same level as “Hamilton.” It was quite refreshing to see the main character be more of a catalyst to other interactions other than the man constantly being in the spotlight. This was intentional, though — Miranda designed Hamilton with that idea in mind, creating a completely unique experience. You’ll definitely want to see both shows, because “In the Heights” isn’t as far behind as the “Hamilton” phenomenon might lead you to believe. “In the Heights” runs until Feb. 17 at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Robert S. Marx Theatre, located just steps from campus in Eden Park. Student tickets are $15 on the day of each performance. On Sundays, student tickets are just $10 for all 7 p.m. performances. Additionally a minimum of 100 tickets will be available for $10 every Tuesday, limit two per person.

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Heilmann: High expectations for 2019

University of Cincinnati’s baseball team is opening their season on Feb. 15 at Florida Atlantic University. The Bearcats will be playing at home against Bowling Green on Mar. 8. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR The University of Cincinnati baseball team

heads into the 2019 season with head coach Scott Googins’ in his second year at the helm. He will face

the challenge of replacing 10 seniors from a team that finished 28-28 a year ago. UC finished sixth in the

conference at 12-12. To fill the roster, the coaches brought in 10 new recruits, as well as University of Tennessee transfer Wyatt Stapp (infielder) and Cincinnatinative J.P. Bitzenhofer (catcher) from Dyersburg Community College and St. Xavier High School. “We knew what our needs would be with having 10 seniors last year,” secondyear assistant coach J.D. Heilmann said. “We hit the recruiting trail and tried to find the best guys that would fill into those roles and contribute right away. It’s hard to replace 10 seniors, so the biggest thing we did over the offseason was identify our needs with recruiting.” Notable seniors who return for UC include outfielder A.J. Bumpass (.249, four triples, six homeruns), pitcher A.J. Kullman (4.71 ERA in 22 appearances), pitcher Clayton Colvin (3.94 ERA in 22 appearances) and catcher Mason DeAnna

(.246, 15 hits in 22 games). “You’ve got to have experience,” Heilmann said. “As talented as people are, that experience part plays so much more because they know what it’s been like on the road playing in our conference. The new guys can come in and look up to guys like Bumpass, Kullman, Colvin and DeAnna.” After being primarily a relief pitcher last season, Kullman is expected to earn more starts on the mound. “A.J. Kullman has grown from last year to this year and taken on more of a leadership role,” Heilmann said. “He’ll be one of our weekend starters.” Although the team finished .500 last year, the 10 seniors changed the work ethic surrounding the program to start Googins’ tenure. “The [seniors] last year set the bar and now we have guys who are trying to reach and go over that bar,” Heilmann said. “The expectations are higher

Page 8 this year, which you always want. Higher expectations mean you’re growing as a team. I give credit to our seniors last year because they made our guys hungry when they saw their success.” Heilmann, the primary pitching coach, oversaw a pitching staff that finished with a 4.62 ERA last year. He believes the depth on the mound this year will put the team in a position to secure leads in late innings. “We just want to put our pitchers in the best position to win,” Heilmann said. “There’s a little bit of uncertainty with losing [senior pitchers] J.T. Perez, Cam Alldred and Jared Yoakam, who all pitched a lot of innings for us. We’ve got some new, talented guys, as well as some veteran guys who will step up … I like where our pitchers are at, and I think we’re really deep on the mound. We can use a lot of guys in a lot of different situations.” UC begins the season against the Florida Atlantic University Owls in Boca Raton, Florida, Feb. 15-17.

Swimming and diving teams honor seniors before losses to Northwestern MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR The University of Cincinnati swimming and diving teams fell to Northwestern University 172.5-127.5 (men’s) and 170-129 (women’s) in a nonconference meet Saturday afternoon as part of senior day at the Keating Aquatic Center. Men’s seniors honored included Justin Crew (freestyle), Louis Hunt (diving) and Kevin McCaffrey (freestyle/ breaststroke), while the women’s seniors included Natalie Obando (backstroke/ freestyle), Carlie Perretta (breaststroke/freestyle), Enna Selmanovic (breaststroke), Caroline Sheehan (freestyle/ backstroke) and Dee Sopapong (breaststroke/IM). UC head coach Mandy Commons-DiSalle praised

her seniors, highlighting their dedication and ability to grow the program one year at a time. “This group of eight is pretty special,” CommonsDiSalle said. “It’s my full cycle of recruiting to graduation. They mean a lot to me in that sense. They’ve really helped contribute to the vision of the program and building the program while improving year after year … They have been a part of something that’s been changing, and I really hope they leave feeling a sense of legacy.” Crew has focused on being a role model for the younger members of the men’s team, always aiming to give advice and help them adapt to the challenges that come with being a Division-I athlete. “At the beginning of the year, I told the [underclassmen], ‘I’m here

to be your big brother and look after you guys if you ever need anything. I’m always here for you,’” Crew said. “It’s fun to watch them grow and be a part of the journey. I’m here to teach them lessons that I might have had to learn the hard way. I just tried to create a culture that would be everlasting in the years to come … I’ve always tried to take them under my wing, because there was always guys there for me when I was in their position.” Obando, a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) AllAcademic team, said the camaraderie amongst this year’s team has given them confidence as they head into the postseason. “I’ve just been trying to bring all the girls together,” Obando said. “This has by far been the best group of girls that I’ve ever swam

with. As a team, each year it changes with a new freshman class coming in. This year, we were so cohesive, and it was the best year so far … We just have to continue to compete as a team going forward.” First-place finishes: Rocky Laabs: 1000 free (10.09.99); 500 free (4:59.56) Din Selmanovic: 1000 free (9:18.88); 500 free (4:29.42) Sydney St. Rose-Finear: 200 free (1:52.75) Dominic Polling: 100 breast (55.43); 200 breast (2:03.91); 200 IM (1:50.87) Katie Qualls: 200 fly (2:03.94) Parker Saladin: 200 fly (1:49.37) Olivia Schmelzer: 50 free (23.78) Alex Fortman: 100 free (45.69) 200 free relay: Lina Kutsko, Schmelzer, Claire Farrell, Abby Johnston (1:35.12)

The final swim meet of the regular season will be 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Keating Aquatic Center against Kentucky. The meet will be

swimming only. The AAC Championship will be held Feb. 27 through March 2 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.

University of Cincinnati junior Din Selmanovic swims the 1000-yard freestyle during their dual meet against Northwestern at Keating Natatorium on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

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Journalists are obligated to hold each other accountable SAMUEL SCHELL-OLSEN | STAFF REPORTER

One might find it odd that a journalist would criticize the media’s shortcomings. Can you imagine the reaction if an NFL referee lambasted the officiating of professional football? But just like a bad call can end a team’s season, a false accusation can damage the lives of the accused. The Boston Marathon terrorist bombing in 2013 sparked a wave of people who invested their time and energy to find the culprits. Social media figures and journalists quickly went to work. Three days after the bombing, the New York Post ran a cover entitled “BAG MAN” that featured a photo of two Massachusetts men, indicating that the feds were actively looking for them in connection to the bombing. The problem? No perpetrators had been identified at the time. The New York Post ultimately settled a defamation suit with the men in question, but the Boston Globe later reported that both men claimed that the story damaged their reputations and caused emotional distress. During the suit, an agent with the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the men shown in the picture were “not of interest.”The false accusation dealt a serious blow to the Post’s reputation. “We can cause great harm to individuals and to the investigation when we suggest people are suspects and when we show images with red circles around the people, making them appear to be targets,” the Poynter Institute of Journalism said in a subsequent report. Justice was served, and the Post paid the price. What has happened since then? Despite ever-decreasing trust in the media, some journalists have let their personal

biases get the best of them. But public distrust of the media is not a new trend. In September, the management consulting firm Gallup found that 69 percent of U.S. adults say their trust in news media has declined in the past decade. Roughly 45 percent of respondents cited inaccuracies, bias, “fake news” and “alternative facts” as factors in their decreased trust. A chain of events seemed to unravel after President Trump referred to CNN as “fake news” in a news conference. Several journalists took the insult personally. But instead of discrediting Trump’s remarks with logic and reasoning, journalists have unwisely wielded emotion, deeming Trump a danger to democracy. Recently, Buzzfeed reported that President Trump ordered his former lawyer Michael Cohen to give false testimony on a proposed Trump real estate project in Moscow during the presidential campaign. The report created such public outcry that Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, personally rebuked the report. “BuzzFeed’s description of specific statements to the Special Counsel’s Office, and characterization of documents and testimony obtained by this office regarding Michael Cohen’s Congressional testimony, are not accurate,” Carr said. Yet Buzzfeed continues to stand by the report, despite the accusation. The Trump administration is not an innocent victim — in fact, it deserves criticism. But when news organizations actively adopt misleading titles or biased takes, viewers and readers will not be as inclined to trust them. As journalists, it is imperative that we hold each other accountable to regain the trust of the American people.

Staff reporter Samuel Schell-Olsen gives his thoughts on fake news, sensationalism and journalists holding each other accountable. JOSH HARF | CONTRIBUTOR

College students are often left to fit the bill for hundreds of dollars in textbooks on top of their other expenses such as tuition and room and board. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

The college textbook monopoly SEAN WITT | CONTRIBUTOR On top of hefty tuition payments, students are forced to purchase hundreds of dollars’ worth of textbooks every year. In my experience, students must spend at least $150 each semester on textbooks, and for many students, that number is much higher. That money could go toward student loans payments or monthly rent bills, but instead, students are forced to pay exorbitant prices for books they’ll only need for a few months. Students are stuck in a cycle of buying at least one textbook for each class. Classes that require more than one book could dramatically increase expenses for students. There are rare gems of classes in which no textbook is required, but those are few and far between. For the classes that require a textbook, students only need to read small sections of it — assuming the book ends up being used at all. For many classes, the professor’s lecture is right out of the textbook, making some students question why

they needed to buy it in the first place. Luckily, there are many options available for students to save money on textbooks, like buying or renting books online. You can often find the textbook you need at nearly half the price (and in great shape, too) when buying from third-party sellers. Many students opt for book rentals whenever possible, which alleviates the stress of trying to offload unwanted textbooks at the end of each semester. While online shopping can save you a ton of money, sometimes you may find a used version for just a few bucks less than a new copy. Rentals are often not available for textbooks, and sometimes the rental cost can be nearly as much as the book itself. Some students purchase relatively new books in hope of selling it after finishing the class. But if the book ends up being updated to a new edition, these students may be out of luck. Even if the difference between the new edition and the old edition is just a single chapter, the older

version becomes virtually worthless. So, why are textbooks so expensive when they come out, especially when they’re practically worthless after a couple years on the market? The answer is simple: students need them. Even if the older edition contains all the knowledge that will be covered in your class, it doesn’t matter, the newest (and most expensive) versions of textbooks will always be prioritized. Many students work insane hours to just pay rent and maintain their grades. They work to keep food in the fridge or pay the interest off their loans. Textbooks have been turned into yet another way for companies to profit off already-broke students. This should not be the case. Instead, the price of textbooks should be covered by every college’s already-high tuition. Textbooks have become yet another bill students have to pay. This is a problem that universities everywhere need to address, because right now, textbooks are tacking unnecessary costs onto an already-expensive education.

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The census citizenship question shows Trump’s lies and fears OLIVIA TAYLOR | CONTRIBUTOR The national census is stale, unsexy and downright boring. It is a 200-year old rigid institution, as it should be. But it’s an essential tool that measures the current state of our population, and it certainly shouldn’t be used as leverage in a political spat on Twitter. But first, let’s recap the conflict between the presidential administration and the census. The Trump administration announced in March 2018 that it will add a citizenship question to the 2020 census that asks whether individuals are legal citizens. Multiple states sued the administration, claiming that the question is unconstitutional. Last Tuesday, a federal judge in New York ruled against the proposed citizenship question, but the administration is expected to appeal the decision. The Trump administration justified the citizenship question as a means to properly enforce the

Voting Rights Act, but Tuesday’s federal court ruling suggests otherwise. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the U.S. Census Bureau, said under oath that the citizenship question was requested and proposed by the Justice Department. However, Tuesday’s ruling made it clear that this was just a cover story. “The court concludes that Secretary Ross’s decision was pretextual — that the rationale he provided for his decision was not his real rationale,” the ruling reads. The citizenship question was not the Justice Department’s idea. Instead, Ross asked the Justice Department to ask the Commerce Department for the citizenship question so that Ross could invent his own claim about voting rights. It’s hard enough to get people to participate in the census, and a citizenship question will only further discourage important research. To undocumented immigrants in the age of detention centers, a government document that discloses their

home addresses, children’s’ names and undocumented status is a nightmare. There are thousands of undocumented immigrants living and working in the United States, and they could go unaccounted for with a citizenship question. The U.S. Census Bureau even warned Ross that a citizenship question “is very costly, harms the quality of the census count, and would use substantially less accurate citizenship status data than are available from administrative sources.” A census undercount in immigrant communities means less representation in Congress and fewer federal services — and that’s exactly the point for the Trump administration. Just like climate change, Trump gambles with lives to maintain his power. The real reason behind this citizenship question is simple: Trump is scared. The census question was never about sustaining voting rights — it was the exact opposite. It’s clear the Trump and his

administration will go to great lengths to undermine the increasing power of immigrant and Latino communities. The census predicted that by 2044, Caucasians will be a minority, and Hispanic demographics will

see substantial growth. For Trump and his xenophobic ideals, this is unacceptable. He wants an illusion — an alternate America, free of immigrants and resistance. And it all starts with this one question.

How we define a United States citizen will have inevitable effects on our censuses. ABBY SHOYAT | PHOTO EDITOR

The U.S. should stay out of Venezuela MAGGY MCDONEL | OPINION EDITOR

Top: Over 850 people have been detained in association with the riots as of Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 according to Fox News. BEATRICE MURCH | FLICKR Bottom: Venezuela has been the backdrop for riots the past several years and the currents riots have taken 40 lives as of Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 according to CNN. WIKIPEDIA

Juan Guaidó is attempting to claim power in Venezuela, and the U.S. has joined several other global powers to support him. Could this mean a new era of U.S. intervention in Latin America? The U.S. can’t seem to stay away. Nicolas Maduro has been in power since 2013 when his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, named Maduro his successor. In 2014, global fuel prices collapsed, destroying the Venezuelan economy. Since this collapse, there has been a spike in violent crime and hunger that have led to several protests against the government. The Maduro regime has become increasingly authoritarian, and in May 2018, he was re-elected. Many feel the election was rigged and the legitimacy of his power is in question, according to Time magazine. Juan Guaidó became head of the Venezuelan National Assembly in January. Two weeks later, he deemed Maduro’s claim to the presidency invalid and unofficially declared himself interim president, according

to Time. The Venezuelan constitution states that the National Assembly leader may assume the presidency if there exists a “vacuum of power.”This constructional provision is the basis of Guaidó’s claims — he considers the elections to have caused a vacuum of power. The U.S., Canada and several other global powers quickly threw their support behind Guaidó. These states claim that their support is in the name of democracy, but it seems more like a veiled way to remove Maduro from power. Maduro has been a problem for the international community for years, and global support of Guaidó weakens Maduro’s authority. For the moment, the military is backing Maduro. If the military loses loyalty to Maduro, the U.S. will end up supporting a military coup. The U.S. has a long and dark history of intervention in Latin American. America’s entry into imperialism began in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. Since then, the U.S. has used its imperialist power to spread culture and political ideology rather than following the model

of British expansionism. This abuse of power was the biggest failure of U.S. intervention in the Vietnam War, which was exasperated by American inability to admit defeat and its deeply-rooted notion that democracy is the best form of government for everyone. These dichotomous ideas of isolationism and imperialism in the U.S. allow for the fostering of a culture that refuses to realize that not all cultures will thrive under democracy. During the Cold War, the U.S. fervently fought to halt the spread of communism. Fidel Castro’s rise to power was a threat to the U.S. and caused a closing of relations, effectively destroying the Cuban economy. In the 1980s, the U.S. backed the Contras, a Nicaraguan right-wing terrorist group accused of many human rights violations. It’s understandably worrying that the U.S. would throw its support behind yet another puppet government. Even though the U.S. claims that its pursuits are made in the name of democracy, Guaidó’s claim could lead to a bloody coup.

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Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square. Does it sound complicated? Each Sudoku grid comes with a few spaces already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the easier the game – the more difficult Sudoku puzzles have very few spaces that are already filled in.

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