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Disciplinary referrals for drugs and alcohol skyrocket on campus MITCHELL PARTON | NEWS EDITOR

restriction over behavior that occurs within 1,200 feet of the physical campus.

On-Campus Housing An increased number of students live on campus compared to 2016.

“With more students living on campus, [resident advisors] are documenting more behavior that is occurring in and around the residence halls,” said Mitchell.

Block Leases A number of students live in apartments block-leased by the university.

The new crime statistics were shared Friday in UC Public Safety’s annual security and fire safety report. The document, available on Public Safety’s website and in paper format, also outlines the university’s policies and initiatives for campus security. The data shows every incident that occurred in 2017 on campus, off campus, in universitycontrolled property and any public property within or immediately adjacent to campus.

“The University of Cincinnati is committed to

providing a safe place to live, work, study and visit,” Whalen said in an email to students, faculty and staff.

“Part of this effort includes sharing information regarding the safety and security of our campuses.”

The number of burglaries on campus is up from 46 occurrences in 2016 to 64 in 2017. Motor vehicle thefts are up from 4 in 2016 to 15 in 2017.

Two of the three crimes classified under the Violence Against Women Act decreased between 2016 and 2017. Dating violence occurrences have dropped from 10 to five, and stalking cases have gone from 19 to nine. Since 2015, stalking on campus has decreased 53 percent. Incidents of domestic violence increased from one case in 2016 to two cases in 2017.

The document also included an annual fire safety report which lists every fire reported on UC’s campus since 2015 — zero.

According to the document, every fire alarm system in the university is fully functional.

Disciplinary referrals for drug and alcohol use at the University of Cincinnati’s uptown campus increased 77 percent last year, according to the latest statistics from UC Public Safety.

Referrals for drug law violations increased by 95 percent, rocketing upward from 12 in 2016 to 226 in 2017. The university instituted a tobacco-free policy in May 2017 — a potential factor toward the massive increase.

Approximately 74 percent of on-campus drug referrals in 2017 took place in residence halls.

Referrals for alcohol on campus rose by 67 percent to 266 in 2017, up from 152 referrals in 2016. All but six of them took place in residence halls.

While UC provides disciplinary information in the public safety report, information on these statistics was provided by the office of student conduct and community standards.

There are numerous factors that may have contributed to the increase in alcohol and drug referrals, said Aniesha Mitchell, director of the office of student conduct and community standards.

Mitchell offers four possible reasons for the increase: Enrollment Numbers UC’s enrollment numbers are higher than ever. Mitchell anticipates that as these numbers go up, alcohol and drug-related incidents will continue to increase.

Expanded Jurisdiction UC no longer Referrals for both drug and alcohol use have risen in the last three years. has jurisdictional MITCHELL PARTON | NEWS EDITOR

A lawsuit filed against UC for a suspension based on alleged sexual misconduct has been dismissed. WIKIMEDIA

Dismissed ‘slut-shaming’ lawsuit draws mixed reaction from UC students DAVID REES | STAFF REPORTER A lawsuit filed against the University of Cincinnati by an unnamed female who was suspended for alleged sexual misconduct has been dismissed.

In the lawsuit, the student claimed she was subjected to unnecessary disciplinary actions, calling the punishment “slutshaming.”The lawsuit was dropped on Sept.

12, the Enquirer reported.

In fall of 2017, the female student and another male student walked to the male student’s home after a party where both drank heavily, according to the lawsuit.

The male student told a Title IX investigator that the female student began kissing and touching him. He also said she asked to have sexual intercourse. He told her “no,” but said he still penetrated her digitally.

The female student claimed that the male student started kissing her. She asked if he wanted to go further, and claims he said he wanted to go to sleep.

Following the event, the male student spoke with UC’s Title IX office, saying he was too intoxicated to consent, according to the lawsuit.

In February, the female student was suspended from UC and informed that she would not be eligible to re-enroll until the male student graduates or is no longer a student. She filed the lawsuit in May, saying she was punished for practicing “the same sexual freedoms that men on the campus enjoy.”

The female also claimed that the male student only reported the incident because she previously accused his friend of sexual assault.

The recent announcement that the female dropped the lawsuit has brought sexual assault back into the minds of UC students, and many freshmen are just now learning of the situation.

Some students are confused about the substance of the male student’s allegation, stating there is no basis for his claims.

“I don’t understand the allegation period,” said Anusha Kalavacharla, a first-year medical science student. “How is anyone claiming any type of sexual assault without an assault seemingly occurring?”

Other students felt the female student’s reaction was unnecessary and counterproductive to the case.

“Reading about this event left me perplexed, and frankly, disgusted,” said Mahathi Venkatesh, a first-year computer science student. “The female involved in this event acted in a manner that perpetuates a false perception of feminism.”

Venkatesh said that the female student’s approach to dismiss ‘slut-shaming’ is counterintuitive.

“There is a common feminist pedagogy that encourages women to not use the masters’ tool — the same mentality as the opposer — in order to dismantle his tools,” Venkatesh said. “In this case, [it’s] the perception that women and men should engage in the same sexual freedoms. The abrasive and abusive sense of retaliation is scary and will leave extremely unfortunate repercussions for the victim.”

Regardless, U.S. District Judge Timothy Black said there is no basis for the female student’s claim that UC would have treated the case differently if a male had been accused.

As sexual assaults on college campuses become increasingly pervasive, the contexts surrounding allegations will likely continue to evolve. In a study done by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), among undergraduate students, 23.1 percent of females experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation. It remains unclear how universities across the U.S. will adapt to this growing and complex issue.

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Community feels impact from service of student volunteers ALEX MARTIN | CONTRIBUTOR Clean Up Cincy, the city’s largest studentled community cleanup program, held its annual fall cleanup session Saturday.

The event has grown from 350 volunteers to more than 1,000 every semester, according to the Clean Up Cincy website. It gives UC students the opportunity to beautify off-campus sites to help give back to the community.

At 8 a.m., student volunteers arrived at Sigma Sigma Commons. From there, students formed into teams and began collecting trash from city streets.

By exploring neighborhoods surrounding UC’s uptown campus, many students said they felt more in-touch with the immediate community.

“It’s nice to get out of the campus bubble and actually see what’s going on in the

city,” said Sincerrai Gentry, a fourth-year environmental engineering student.

Morgan Weber, a third-year behavior and occupation studies student, said that the opportunity to get more involved with the community led her to participate in Clean Up Cincy each year she has been enrolled at UC. Weber also said the program helps to break up her normal college routine and clear her head.

“I feel like I get a better perspective of Cincinnati and more of an understanding of what actually goes on here,” Weber said.

Some Clean Up Cincy volunteers were surprised by the hospitality of the communities they serve.

William Pritschau, a firstyear computer science student, recalled such an experience with a local restaurant owner.

“[The restaurant owner] invited the whole group in, let us all get a free drink and he thanked us,” Pritschau said.

Olivia White, a secondyear finance and real estate student who serves as the vice president of Clean Up Cincy, experienced similar moments of gratitude for her work with the organization.

“I think the thing that makes Clean Up Cincy stand out is that you see an actual impact,”White said.

The program is led entirely by students, allowing volunteers to learn from their peers.

“It was just students — that’s what I liked about it,” said Jack Kinnison, a second-year marketing and business analytics student.

Kyle Wilson, president of Clean Up Cincy and a fourth-year urban planning student, views the diversity of the executive board

and the participants as contributing factors toward the success of the program. “[Executive board] members are from all different colleges within the university,” said Wilson. “We have business people, we have students that are in DAAP, we have students in engineering and we have students in CECH. Through those networks, we are able to reach out and make this an opportunity known in all different walks of life through the university as well.”

Clean Up Cincy will host another volunteer event in the spring. For those interested in getting involved, the program’s website (cleanupcincy. com) will provide more information when a date is determined.

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Students lined up to participate in the Clean Up Cincy project Saturday, Sept. 29. ALEX MARTIN | CONTRIBUTOR

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Newest off-campus apartment complex to open next year ELIZABETH SCHMITT | NEWS EDITOR

UC partnered with Graeter’s for an exclusive, limited batch of bicentennial ice cream. PROVIDED BY GRAETER’S

Graeter’s debuts UC-inspired flavor ELIZABETH SCHMITT | NEWS EDITOR Cincinnati-based ice cream company Graeter’s will release a limited-edition ice cream flavor this Saturday, Oct. 6, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati.

The flavor, dubbed “Boldly Bearcat,” was crafted to coincide with the university’s ongoing bicentennial celebration.

It will be available for students, faculty and UC alumni to try at the homecoming parade and tailgate events this weekend.

Graeter’s plans to give away 500 free scoops of its Boldly Bearcat flavor, which is a combination of red Oreo cookies, red velvet icing and chocolate chips. The unique ingredients give the ice cream a bright red color with dark accents, a nod to UC’s brand colors.

The idea to create an ice cream flavor celebrating UC’s 200th anniversary was concocted by Kim Dobbs, alumnus and co-chair of the UC Bicentennial Committee.

Tim Philpott, vice president of marketing at Graeter’s, said the company was excited to tackle the project.

“We do not make unique flavors for this type of thing very often, but it’s the

bicentennial,” Philpott said.

“We were happy to do our small part.”

Philpott and Graeter’s owner Robert Greater are Bearcats, and both recognized how integral UC is to the Greater Cincinnati community. The company has worked for six months to perfect the flavor.

“We tried a number of different versions,” said Philpott. “Cookies and cream is one of our most popular flavors. A lot of people love Oreos.”

Graeter’s set out to create a flavor that would be popular amongst most tasters, which is why the company opted to choose red velvet for coloring rather cherry or raspberry flavoring, said Philpott.

“It was a nod to a flavor a lot of people like, and to UC’s colors, red and black,” he said.

The company had more than 15 tasters to provide feedback on the flavor throughout the process, Philpott said. Graeter’s sent several pints to the UC Bicentennial team to receive their input as well.

The flavor went through many changes before its final version. The ice cream was originally meant to contain only

hints of red velvet. As it progressed, Graeter’s and the UC Bicentennial team emphasized the importance of showcasing UC’s colors in each scoop.

The flavor will be exclusive to UC Bicentennial events, but the committee plans to partner with colleges and organizations across campus to expand bicentennial presence and increase opportunities to try the new flavor.

“We are going to have the ice cream at as many events as possible throughout the bicentennial,” said Sydney Davis, associate director of events at UC Foundation.

“A lot of donors, alumni and students [will] get to try this ice cream.”

The ice cream will also make a return to campus for national student day Tuesday, Oct. 9, and will be served in a custom Graeter’s and UC bicentennial cup.

For now, there are no plans to retail Boldly Bearcat in Graeter’s stores or other locations. However, the flavor could be marketed in stores if popular demand is high enough, as was the case for the Cincinnati Zoo-inspired flavor Chunky Chunky Hippo.

The Deacon is now accepting lease agreements for the 2019-20 academic year, offering 1,100 beds to accommodate student residents at its 424 Straight St. location.

The property, formerly the site of the Deaconess Hospital, is currently being constructed into an off-campus apartment complex geared toward students. Rental costs are expected to be between $944 and $989 for a two-bed, two-bath apartment, according to University of Cincinnati’s off-campus housing portal.

Other sizes, including one-bedroom, threebedroom and four-bedroom apartment options, will also be available.

The Deacon has been in the works since 2015 when Trinitas Ventures, an Indiana-based real estate developing company, contracted the property. The company later broke ground on the $110 million project,

which is being completed in multiple phases.

“We have looked at the university for several years, wanting to find the right place to do something

there,” said Travis Vencel, executive vice president of development at Trinitas. “We found the old hospital site and worked [for] over a year to design a contract.”

The Deacon will include various amenities, including a pool, clubhouse, gym, indoor golf simulator, study rooms and music rooms.

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The Deacon was established in the building formerly occupied by Deaconess Hospital. TNR FILE

furnished with washers and dryers.

The Deacon’s imminent completion marks a timely addition to the community surrounding UC’s uptown campus.

The university announced this year that its housing is more popular than ever.

UC Housing reported that 83 percent of first-year students live in campus housing.

As a result, UC opted to expand its block-lease program with 1,300 beds leased across University Park Apartments, University Edge, U Square, 101 East Corry, The Verge Cincinnati and CP Cincy, said Trent Pintel, director of resident education and education development, in a prior article from The News Record.

Many second-year students are returning to UC Housing as well, Pintel said, causing substantial need for an expansion of the blocklease program. UC broke enrollment records this fall, reporting 45,949 students spread across its uptown, Blue Ash and Clermont campuses.

“We just do not have the capacity for all the students, and we cannot continue to build resident halls every year,” said Pintel.

The university opened Marian Spencer Hall at the beginning of the fall semester, which has 325 beds, campus offices and a dining hall. UC has not yet announced plans to add another dining hall.

Trinitas Ventures does not currently have an agreement with the university, Vencel said, but the company previously engaged in talks with the university about block leasing.

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Artists across Cincinnati harvest creativity after dark BRIANA RICE | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR Cincy Collaborative is hosting its first fall-themed event, “Creatives After Dark: Harvest Your Creativity,” Saturday, Oct. 6.

“Cincy Collaborative [is] a group of artists collaborating, working and inspiring each other,” said Kristen Smith, one of the event organizers. “There is no limitation to this group.

Art, to me, is any way you express yourself.”

The event will include a fashion show featuring local boutiques and vintage stores, including Down To Mars Vintage, BlaCk OWned, Lonercult and more.

Some vendors plan to sell clothing at the event. All the models in the fashion show are from Heyman Talent, a local modeling agency. The artists, performers, dancers and models are native to Cincinnati as well.

“The event is directed toward creative, hipster people who like to mess

with different media,” Smith said.

The night will also feature a live professional dance performance by Smith’s dance company, Beyond Ballet. Figure 8 professional crew will provide the lighting and sound design.

“All proceeds from this and future events will be put toward the next event to support the local artists [and] creatives involved,” Smith said. “It is very hard to find work as an artist, so in most cases, it is solely the passion in the creation that keeps artists going. It is also very common for artists to be asked to work for free, which is saddening for all the time, effort and money put into these creations.”

Along with bringing several groups together, the goal of the event is to be interactive. There will be several large installations, including one that includes more than 300 hanging stuffed animals intended for guest interaction.

There will be a photo

station and several backdrops for guests to take photos and participate in the event.

Guests are encouraged to bring cameras and to take photos and videos documenting the event, and visual artists will display their work around the venue throughout the night. Smith called it a portfolio-building experience for everyone involved.

It’s also a chance to network. Artists, dancers, photographers, painters, designers, curators and more will be in attendance.

Though everyone is welcome to attend, there will be a cash bar available for attendees over the age of 21.

This is the first event that Cincy Collaborative has hosted, but the group hopes to host many more in the coming months.

The organization hopes to engage the community with art while providing a space that will pay for the work of all involved artists and

Cincy Collaborative’s first fall event will feature a fashion show with local boutiques and vintage stores.

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General admission is $10. VIP admission for those over 21 is $30. VIP admission includes reserved seating for the fashion show and two drinks.

The event will be held at the Felsenhaus, 242 W. McMicken Ave., from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

“It’s in a warehouse, but it’s not going to look like it,” Smith said. “We’ve put a lot

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of work into it. The idea is that we’re all local creatives putting the event together, and we want anyone coming to be creative.”

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Traveling over fall break? Here’s where you should go EMMA NICOLLS | STAFF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati’s fall “reading days” are right around the corner, and many students are pondering how to make these four blissful days count. The most obvious option is to stay put in Cincinnati, working on homework and catching up on sleep. But a far more enticing option is to skip town and take a mini vacation. Here are some of the best places to visit to make the most of the upcoming break:

Red River Gorge (Slade, Kentucky)

Also known as “Red River Gorgeous,” this Midwestern paradise is a canyon situated in eastcentral Kentucky and is just a two-hour drive from Clifton (traffic permitting).

It’s surrounded by awesome

campsites and cabins, and daring adventurers can even set up hammocks and sleep alongside the trails.

However, Red River Gorge is so much more than camping. Here, vacationers can go kayaking, ziplining, rock climbing and horseback riding. The Natural Bridge at the Gorge also hosts a hoedown every Saturday night through October. Grab your closest friends and escape the city to enjoy the fall weather in the wilderness.

Nashville, Tennessee

A four-day trip to Nashville is the perfect way to spend fall reading days. It’s just over a four-hour road trip, and Airbnb is an easy way to find a place to stay.

Nashville is so much more than bars and country music (although there’s plenty of that, too). This city boasts some of the

country’s most amazing murals, and taking pictures with them is sure to boost your Instagram game. The historic side of Nashville is often overlooked, so be sure to check out the Parthenon, Frist Art Center, Grand Ole Opry or Union Station.

Niagara Falls

For those who believe that the journey is half the fun, Niagara Falls is the perfect getaway for fall reading days. It’s a sevenhour drive from Clifton, so loading up on snacks and good music is a must. There are several different ways to view the falls. The Cave of the Winds tour allows visitors to stand less than 20 feet away from Bridal Veil Falls. There are hiking and rafting tours as well. And of course, fans of The Office can recreate Jim and Pam’s wedding scene on the Maid of the Mist boat tour (or the

Hornblower, if you’re on the Canadian side). However, the most incredible time to see Niagara Falls is at night, when the falls are illuminated with rainbowcolored lights. Fireworks on Fridays and Saturdays make this a spectacle worth seeing.

Claus Christmas Store and Santa’s Candy Castle, which features old-fashioned candy and more than 30 flavors of hot chocolate.

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comment and give us your recommendations for the ideal weekend getaway!

(Tempting as it may be, staying at home on the couch doesn’t count).

Santa Claus, Indiana

Skip the fall holidays and head straight to Santa Claus, Indiana, where they celebrate Christmas all year long. It’s also the place where Abraham Lincoln grew up! This quirky destination is just a three-hour road trip from Clifton, and visitors can stay in campsites, nearby hotels or on-site bed and breakfasts. There’s plenty to do in Santa Claus, including a drive-in movie theater, an amusement park and small boutiques to shop in.

They also have the Santa

Red River Gorge is an ideal spot for families and couples.

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Get out and do something: Oct. 5 to Oct. 7 ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER

Friday, Oct. 5

Haunted Brewery Tour: Little known fact: Some of Cincinnati’s most popular breweries have a spooky history. Come to the spinechilling show every Friday and Saturday in October to experience the ghoulish tales of five Queen City breweries. An interactive experience, you and your team can find clues and solve puzzles as you make your way through the tour.

If you emerge victorious, you might be presented with a spooky prize. Meet at Christian Moerlein, grab a brewski and head out on a spine-chilling, beer-inspired tour — if you dare.

7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October at Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. $25 admission.

Skyline Chili (top) will be one of the featured locales of CliftonFest located on Ludlow (bottom). WIKIMEDIA

CliftonFest: The annual CliftonFest on Ludlow returns this Friday and Saturday for two glorious days of art appreciation, live music and tons of artisan

vendors to choose from.

There will be artists livedrawing intricate sidewalk chalk masterpieces to gaze upon, a pet parade and pet costume contest, a 5K race and two stages with local bands playing all weekend.

Be sure to bring cash for the art vendors.

5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.

Saturday. Ludlow and Clifton Avenues, Gaslight District. Free admission.

Saturday, Oct. 6

University of Cincinnati Homecoming 2018: What would fall be without football? Not fun, some would argue. Help cheer on the Bearcats again with their annual homecoming game Saturday at noon against the Tulane Green Wave. This year, there are multiple activities surrounding the game: a kickoff party Friday at 6 p.m. at U Square Plaza, the homecoming parade at 8 a.m. Saturday, a tailgate to follow and the homecoming court reveal at halftime.

More info and times for

homecoming events can be found here.

Noon Saturday at Nippert Stadium, 2700 Bearcat Way, UC main campus. Free student tickets.

World Wide Photo Walk 2018: Attention photographers, amateur or professional: The World Wide Photo Walk returns to Cincinnati this Saturday.

This all-things-photography event is an opportunity for participants to take photos of famous Cincinnati sights in a group format.

The tour will stop at scenic Queen City landmarks for photographers to take shots of the Suspension Bridge, the skyline, Mansion Row and others along the river.

Afterward, you can enter your photos in a contest on Flickr. Sign up here for free.

9-11 a.m. Saturday.

Covington Landing, 101 Riverside Dr., Covington, Free admission.

Sunday, Oct. 7

Fashion Meets Hip-Hop at Mad Frog: Marking the

end of Cincinnati’s Urban Fashion Week, come out to Mad Frog and experience a night of fashion, art and pop-up shops. If you show up sporting a local designer, you’ll receive 15 percent off a purchase from any of the vendors.

6 p.m. Saturday. Mad Frog, 1 E. McMillan St., Clifton. $10 early bird, $15 at-thedoor.

CCM Mainstage Acting: The Government Inspector: CCM Mainstage Acting performs Nikolai Gogal’s classic comedy Wednesday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 7. Catch the last matinee Sunday to experience a play about a small Russian town that spirals out of control with panic and greed when an undercover government inspector comes to visit.

More times for the weekend can be found here.

2 p.m. Sunday. Patricia Corbett Theater, 290 CCM Blvd., UC main campus. $19-$22 student tickets.

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Women’s soccer draws with Bearcats set for homecoming Houston after last-second goal matchup with Green Wave MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR

University of Cincinnati women’s soccer midfielder Jill Vetere netted a goal with two seconds left in regulation Sunday afternoon, securing a 1-1 draw with the University of Houston at Gettler Stadium.

Vetere collected her teambest fourth goal of the year. Vetere’s penalty kick was blocked by Houston goalkeeper Rachel Estopare before she rebounded and slipped a shot into the left side of the net at the 89:58 mark.

“I was pretty confident going into the penalty kick,” Vetere told GoBearcats.com.

“I didn’t feel any pressure at all. I was fortunate enough to be the one that took the PK with two seconds left.

It was just unfortunate that I didn’t hit it the way I wanted to, but I ended up following through and getting it in the back of the net.”

Due to her efforts, Vetere was named to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) weekly honor roll for the second time this year. She was named the Offensive

Player of the Week earlier this season. Sophomore Kiki Lowell (Sept. 10), junior Julia Abbott (Sept. 17) and junior Dee Picou (Sept. 24) have also earned weekly honor roll recognition in the past month.

The Bearcats moved to 6-52 (1-2-1 in the AAC), while the Cougars are 6-6-2 (2-1-1 AAC).

“Full credit to our ladies,” Cincinnati head coach Neil Stafford told GoBearcats. com. “They just really dug their heels in and gave it a go for the whole 90-plus minutes. I think that’s the probably more valuable lesson that we take from this is that never-say-die attitude. You know, [you’ve] got to create your own luck.

I think we’ve been a little bit unlucky sometimes, and for the ladies to persevere, to keep pushing forward and to not give in, speaks volumes about their character.”

The Cougars provided themselves with one more scoring opportunity than the Bearcats, winning the shots on goal category 7-6.

Redshirt junior goalkeeper

Claudia Eustaquio provided six saves, including two diving stops late into the match to help preserve the draw.

UC still holds the all-time series advantage against Houston with a 7-3-2 record.

The Bearcats will now prepare for two key conference matches on the road against University of South Florida (USF) on Thursday and University of Central Florida (UCF) on Oct. 7.

“Something we really need is some more energy and some more momentum,” Vetere said. “Going into the Florida games, it’s going to be a tough and challenging weekend. We strung a lot of passes together and did really well today. Just didn’t get the outcome that we wanted, which was a win.

Going into Florida, I think we’re going to have a good mindset going in. Some good energy.”

The women’s soccer team returns to Gettler Stadium Thursday, Oct. 11, for a conference match with Temple University. The match is set for 7 p.m.

Jill Vetere tied the game Sunday, Sept. 30, scoring a goal with two seconds remaining in regulation play.

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The Bearcats are ranked No. 2 nationally in scoring defense at 12.2 points per game, topped only by No.10-ranked University of Washington at 11.6.

“When we’ve had issues, it’s been in tackling,” Fickell said in a news conference Tuesday. “We’ve done a much better job, obviously, covering down the field allowing ourselves to challenge guys, which in turn makes people have to make some big plays.

They have to be accurate of what they’re doing… That’s what we want. We want to be able to have an opportunity to challenge every throw [and] contest every throw.”

The game is set to kick off at noon Saturday, and ESPNU will provide television coverage. Radio coverage will be supplied by 700 WLW AM. Tickets are available at GoBearcats.com or by visiting the Bearcats ticket office located at 2751 O’Varsity Way, Suite 480.

After dominating the University of Connecticut 49-7 to secure a 5-0 record last week, the University of Cincinnati football team shifts focus to its upcoming matchup with Tulane University.

The Bearcats and the Green Wave will face each other for the 17th time in UC’s annual homecoming game this Saturday, Oct. 6.

Tulane enters the matchup with a 2-3 record. Fourth-year head coach Willie Fritz and his team seek their first victory against UC since 2002, when the Green Wave defeated the Bearcats 35-17 in New Orleans.

The team is led by senior quarterback Jonathan Banks and junior running back Darius Bradwell. Banks has completed 57-of-112 passes for 919 yards and five touchdowns, while Bradwell has rushed for 381 yards on 62 attempts with four touchdowns. The one-two punch has combined for 65 percent of the team’s offense thus far.

Cincinnati is 5-0, and 1-0 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). The Bearcats are one of 14 remaining undefeated Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams and show no signs of slowing down.

Freshman quarterback Desmond Ridder has shown up for head coach Luke Fickell after replacing senior quarterback Hayden Moore in week one.

The 6-foot-4 Ridder is coming off a strong performance against UConn, finishing with 317 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. University of Cincinnati Bearcats improve to 3-0 after defeating Alabama A&M. ESTER GEORGE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Louisville, Kentucky, native has thrown for 888 yards this season and has accumulated 250 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Ridder isn’t the only player to produce for Fickell this season, as running back Michael Warren II has found the end zone in every game up to this point.

Warren, a sophomore, is having a breakout season for the red and black, scoring multiple rushing touchdowns in four of five games. With three 100-yard rushing games, Warren has totaled 541 rushing yards on 106 attempts and 10 touchdowns.

On the other side of the ball, the Bearcats’ defense has Josiah Deguara, junior tight end, celebrates after scoring UC’s fourth made itself known as one of the strongest in all of college touchdown against Alabama A&M. ESTER GEORGE | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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FCC takes down Indy Eleven in home finale KESHAV VINOD | STAFF REPORTER

Top: Konig celebrating after scoring Sept. 29. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR Bottom: FC Cincinnati is rewarded USL’s Regular Season Champions Trophy for the 2018 season after defeating Indy Eleven 3-0 at home on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Futbol Club Cincinnati (FCC) extended its unbeaten streak to 21 games after beating Indy Eleven 3-0 at Nippert Stadium Saturday night.

It was FCC’s home finale as the team finishes the regular season with two road matches.

“Fun game tonight. I don’t think it would be as enjoyable celebrating a regular-season championship if we didn’t go out and get a positive result against a very good team tonight,” head coach Alan Koch said. “I said to the guys, ‘Go out and enjoy it tonight.’ We obviously enjoyed it Wednesday.

We get to enjoy it together tonight with everybody.”

Indy Eleven garnered most of the possession early in the first half and managed to get a few shots in the opening 15 minutes, which FCC was able to parry and calmly defend.

The next half-hour of play was soccer at its finest, as both teams found space to run and were able to create many chances.

FCC had three opportunities to take the lead within a span of just a few minutes, but the team was unable to take advantage.

FCC striker Fanendo Ali let it rip from outside the box and Indy Eleven goalkeeper Owain Fôn Williams was able to get a hand to it, but the power behind Ali’s kick proved intense. FCC gained the lead in the 34th minute.

The second half started like the end of the first, as both teams were in attack mode. FCC looked to get a two-goal cushion while Indy Eleven attempted to knot the score. FCC doubled its lead at the 65th minute.

Striker Danni König was one-on-one with Fôn Williams with two Indy Eleven defenders right on his tail. König was not

Bearcats dominate Huskies for first conference win MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR The University of Cincinnati football team defeated the University of Connecticut (UConn) 49-7 Saturday for its first American Athletic Conference (AAC) win of the season.

The Bearcats (5-0, 1-0 AAC) tallied 659 total yards, while the Huskies (1-4, 0-2 AAC) were held to 266.

“Obviously a great day,” UC head coach Luke Fickell told GoBearcats.com after the win. “Great balance.

Complimentary football is what we really strive for.

You see offense, defense and special teams, we hit it a bit today. That was kind of the focus for the week.”

UConn’s score came on its first offensive possession with 13:06 left in the first quarter. The Huskies struggled to move the ball after their opening five-play,

75-yard drive.

After securing a 21-7 halftime lead, the Bearcats dominated the second half by scoring 28 unanswered points.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Desmond Ridder led the Bearcats on offense, completing 20-of-26 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns.

“We believe [Ridder] can throw the football,” Fickell said. “[He’s shown] improvement of decision making and improvement of trust with the [receivers] on the outside. Some of [the catches] are what we would say guys making the quarterback look good … they make him look really good because they make the plays. I think that’s what we’re seeing that I don’t think happened for us last year.”

Junior tight end Josiah Deguara and junior wide

receiver Rashad Medaris were two of Ridder’s favorite targets. Deguara hauled in five catches for 112 yards, including a one-handed 38-yard touchdown reception with 14:27 remaining in the third quarter. Medaris caught three passes for 40 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown with 0:23 left in the second quarter.

Sophomore running back Michael Warren II picked up where he left off a week ago. After rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the over Ohio University, he went for 106 yards and two touchdowns against UConn.

Backup junior running back Taylor Boose saw his first action of the season after battling an injury, gaining 66 yards on seven carries.

Junior linebacker Perry Young and senior defensive

end Kimoni Fitz led the Bearcats’ defensive attack.

Young totaled eight tackles, while Fitz finished with five tackles (including 2.5 for loss).

Here are a few key takeaways from the win: One win from bowl eligibility The Bearcats will have a chance to earn bowl eligibility for the first time since 2015 this week against Tulane University. With the unbeaten start, the team’s goals are bigger than bowl eligibility. However, ensuring a postseason bid can go a long way to excite the fanbase.

Dual-threat offense The Bearcats offense continues to feature both a strong passing and rushing attack. Against UConn, UC totaled 339 yards through the air and 320 on the ground. Being able use both to keep opposing defenses

able to control the ball when Williams stepped up. He made a grave error of judgement and the ball went through his legs. The finish was simple, as König slid the ball into the open net.

Nearly 10 minutes later, it became even worse for the visiting side. FCC clinched a third goal after a cross pass into the box was not handled properly, and Indy Eleven defender Carlyle Mitchell turned the ball into his net.

After the goal, FCC possessed complete control of the game. The Orange and Blue owned the tempo and started passing the ball more fluidly, barely giving Indy Eleven a chance to get back into it.

FCC midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin was crucial in the buildup for two of the three goals.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” McLaughlin said. “My job is to go out there, create chances, score goals and get

on their toes will be vital in upcoming conference games.

The Bearcats return home Saturday, Oct. 6, to face Tulane University in

assists. To do that tonight was even more special on an occasion like this. It was a goal and an objective of mine.

I’m trying to push hard here at the final stretch of the season and keep fighting for playing time and fight for a championship.”

Fans who stayed through the end of the game witnessed to the trophy presentation to FCC for winning the regular season United Soccer League (USL) championship.

“I was surprised by Forrest Lasso ... because he went down and he pretty much hoisted me himself.” Koch said. “But I got an opportunity to kiss the trophy. You don’t win trophies in this business every single day. ” FCC heads to Pittsburgh to take on the Riverhounds Saturday, Oct. 6, before closing out the season at Nashville Soccer Club Tuesday, Oct. 13.

the annual homecoming game. ESPNU will provide television coverage, while 700 WLW will have radio coverage. Kick-off is set for 12 p.m.

UC quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to throw against Ohio University. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR

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Sit down, be humble, listen up SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR At such a polarizing time like the one we’re living through, open and honest discussion is America’s best defense against ignorance.

Unfortunately, nonaggressive confrontation isn’t something that comes naturally to us. That explains why our newsfeeds are flooded with blatantly incorrect facts, unfounded opinions and unnecessarily hostile attitudes toward those who think differently than us.

Curating our feeds to reflect a specific set of political beliefs is a dangerous practice that perpetuates the divisiveness of our political climate. It encourages the denial of any opinion other than your own, which is a selfish concept at its core.

To remedy this issue, people have been creating social media profiles

specifically to encourage open conversation about controversial issues. One in particular comes to mind — @askapoc. This account is a safe space for non-people of color to ask questions that are answered by people of color. Anyone can ask questions free of judgment if they donate a dollar to Food For Thought, a nonprofit that funds an adult education teacher in Robuya, Sierra Leone.

Questions like “can white women wear head wraps?” and “can I dress my child as Moana or Mulan?” are totally fire, and responders can get feedback in the comments instead of death threats in their direct messages. This seems like a much more effective solution to the alternative, but it involves confrontation — the adult version of the monster under the bed.

This problem existed

Sami discusses civil discourse in this week’s edition of Sweet & Salty.

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before social media and surely would still exist if Twitter and Instagram mysteriously disappeared one day. We would still harbor contempt for people whose opinions don’t align perfectly with ours and readily discount information that conflicts with our beliefs — even if it flatly proves us wrong.

It would be much more productive for us to develop our listening skills, engage in respectful discussions of our belief systems and take note of other points of view.

The only way to solidify your own beliefs is to challenge them constantly.

Otherwise, how can you be sure that your beliefs are legitimate?

We need to ditch the tendency to be frictional at first mention of anything remotely controversial.

Even dichotomous opposites can get along if they have a shred of respect for themselves and others. It’s so easy, yet so invalidating, to throw your hands in the air and claim that situations can’t be remedied, minds can’t be changed and productive discussions can’t be had.

Have you ever had a calm, cool conversation with someone who completely disagreed with you, yet neither of you threatened to inflict bodily harm on one another? It’s refreshing.

You should give it a try.

Remember that being good at conversation includes being a good listener, and the world is sorely lacking in those.

Our country can be remedied only if we come together with open hearts and minds, willing to listen to a different opinion.

America isn’t just a melting pot of ethnicities; it’s a melting pot of ideas, beliefs and opinions that should cohesively work together to advance the greater good.

Andrew Wyatt, left, and Bill Cosby, right, enter the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 2017. DAVID MAIALETTI PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER | TNS

Growing up is a mixed bag MAGGY MCDONEL | STAFF REPORTER College is a strange time in life. We sit on the precipice of the real world, yet most of us have no idea what we are doing. It often feels as though it would be easier to revisit our childhood — a time in life when the world looked so black and white, rather than the complicated gray filter that epitomizes adulthood.

One of the cruelest parts of getting older is watching those you idolized fall from the glorified pedestal you once envisioned them on. Growing up with Bill Cosby as ‘America’s dad’ adds weight to the horrifying testimonies of his victims. Watching the fading façade of the man we once saw as a perfect father figure illustrates the raw unpleasantness of the world.

It could be so easy, and yet so childlike, to forget about it. So easy to naively believe that good always beats evil.

So easy to blindly trust in government to withhold power from those that would abuse it.

But reality isn’t easy.

A 2014 report from the Harvard political says that, according to the U.S. Justice Department, “more than 20,000 public officials and private individuals were convicted for crimes related to corruption” in the last two decades.

It’s hard to come to terms with the fact that those entrusted to implement protective legislation may simply be interested in protecting themselves.

Per the report referenced above, 47 states have “failed to maintain state integrity in areas such as budget transparency, government scandals, and crime by cabinet officials.”

Father Time loves to hit us with new responsibilities, and they’re often heavier than rent payments and oil changes. Instead, adult responsibilities manifest themselves as we struggle to understand sickness and death, the loss of friendships and the emotional burden of watching our parents age. There’s so much more to adulthood than what television might have led us to believe as children.

Being free to make our

own decisions seems fantastic when we want pancakes for dinner. But for the big decisions, like choosing whether to risk massive debt to pursue grad school, I would much rather have my parents’ guidance.

But adulthood isn’t all bad.

One of my favorite aspects is the realization that nobody else knows what they’re doing, either. As my friends and acquaintances start building families, I begin to understand that anyone can have children.

I now appreciate that my parents are not the allseeing Eye of Sauron I once thought they were. Parents are people, and like the rest of us, they are struggling and figuring it out as they go along.

As young adults everywhere begin to enter to workforce, I can’t help but feel happy. I’m happy to know that the world’s teachers, doctors, lawyers and journalists are real people. Growing up isn’t only about understanding the harsh reality of our world. It’s about accepting that it’s up to us to make it better.

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Breakups: A beautiful, wretched harmony SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR One day, you’re hopelessly in love, blind to loneliness and heartache.

The next, your rose-colored glasses are violently ripped off. Suddenly, the person you shared your life with is no more than an estranged high school sweetheart, and you’re left staring down the barrel of solitude.

A swift shove into singleness feels like navigating uncharted waters, and you’re struggling to restrain yourself from sending the first “I miss you” text. No matter how nasty the breakup, no one is safe from the residual feelings that will linger for weeks or months after your relationship ends.

The hardest post-breakup reality to come to grips with is the fact that you no longer owe your ex anything at all. No favors, no check-ups, no shoulder to cry on and, least of all, friendship.

But we often feel obligated to remain friends with our exes, even if it’s dangerous. We all know we’d be better off cutting the cord instead of half-assing it, but we also know that’s much easier said than done.

I’ve found myself wishing that my breakups were more disastrous.

At least then it would be easier to vengefully cut all ties and purge all memories of that relationship from my life. But it’s never been that way for me.

High tension creates a cleaner break, which is usually easier to heal from. A splintered half-break may never allow a full recovery. Maybe, if you’re lucky, you can rehabilitate yourself to a workable place, where the site of injury no longer throbs with every step forward you take.

Sometimes, you have to bite the bullet and make the clean break yourself. It seems like masochistic, self-inflicted injury, but often, it has to get worse before it can get better.

Allowing your ex to be your rehabilitator — or being that person for them — isn’t beneficial to either party. It’s likely the worst remedy for a breakup. We’ve all heard that the only person in the world you can truly trust is yourself. But there’s a difference between hearing that your whole life and realizing that you truly are the only person you can rely on.

After all, no one knows you like you. So, who better to pick up the pieces of your heart than yourself?

I’m convinced that nothing can make you more capable of selfreliance like a painful breakup. You are now your own source of stability, and that’s terrifying. Talk about being thrown to the wolves!

If I’ve learned anything from breaking up, it’s that I’m capable of being self-sufficient, and that my validation as a human being doesn’t lie in someone else’s idea of me. Who knows how many more times our hearts will break in this life? While I’m an optimist, I certainly don’t believe that it’ll get any easier.

But coming out of a relationship with a fresh perspective on life is an invaluable, albeit painful, experience. There’s a reason why there are so many chart-toppers about breakups. Although they’re a grievous experience, most of us have lived through the suffering of love had and love lost. And that’s the beautiful, wretched harmony that binds humanity.

Sami Stewart wants to remind you that you don’t owe your ex-partners anything after a break up. WIKIMEDIA (BOTH)

Incels: Trapped in a self-fulfilling prophecy ELIZABETH DAVIS | STAFF REPORTER

Elliott Rodgers, a self-described incel, killed six people and himself during a mass shooting in California in 2014. YOUTUBE

Out there in the dark corners of the internet are forums festering with lonely virgins, called “incels,” whose discussions center around their selfperceived undesirability and their collective hatred for women. Reddit has recently removed one of its forums after maddened comments began turning dangerously violent.

The term “incels” refers to a group of people, mostly men, who describe themselves as “involuntarily celibate.” It was coined in the late 90s by a Canadian bisexual woman as she was discovering her sexuality.

Modern usage of the word has been hijacked by disturbed forumfrequenters and other internet communities.

These men wield the term to justify a lack of social skills that holds them back from building relationships with women. While many of

these guys spend a majority of their time feeling sorry for themselves, I have no remorse to offer.

These self-proclaimed “supreme gentlemen” have built an identity around not getting laid. They’ve been known to promote violence and, while most choose to remain behind the safety of their screen, a select few have acted on it and made national headlines.

Elliott Rodgers, one of the most famous incel “heroes,” killed six people including himself during a shooting spree in Isla Vista, California, almost five years ago. He was an active member of an online incel group and posted several videos discussing his deep-seated hatred toward women and infuriation with his own virginity.

But Rodgers is survived by hundreds of incels, many of whom continue to believe their own constructed theories of humanity — specifically, the “Red Pill”

and “Black Pill” theories.

The Red Pill theory is one of many convoluted theories explaining why incels can’t attract women, which they believe justifies their delusional hatred toward themselves, women and “desirable” men.

They also believe in a concept called the “80/20 rule,” meaning only the top 20 percent of men are desired by “femoids,” the community’s dehumanizing term for women. Incels believe that women deserve to be raped for having sex with conventionally attractive men, rather than distributing sex equally amongst all men. Yet most of the men on these forums are, in fact, conventionally attractive. It’s their selfdestructive, catastrophic thinking that makes them unattractive.

But this crazy theory is far more than the hypocritical doctrine of a disgruntled virgin. It tells incels that they will never be happy

without a sex life, which is the basis of their “Black Pill” theory.

There are forum posts with evidence that show incels are dropping like flies due to suicide. To our knowledge, there have been at least two mass murders perpetrated by selfidentifying incels.

Why do these men want the negative feedback they receive? They commit acts of digital self-harm by posting selfies and soliciting harsh criticism to fuel selfhatred for their placement in the sexual marketplace.

It’s a case of masochistic epistemology — the belief that whatever hurts is true.

They’ve trapped themselves in a selffulfilling prophecy of defeat where they share hateful rage toward women and themselves. They attract precisely the negative attention they deserve. And truthfully, there’s no fixing someone with this degree of catastrophic thinking.

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