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College of Law dean helped Michelle Obama write her autobiography ELIZABETH SCHMITT | FEATURES EDITOR When Michelle Obama calls and asks for help, you say “yes.” At least, that’s what Verna Williams, interim dean for the University of Cincinnati College of Law, said when Mrs. Obama asked her to help document an oral history of the former first lady’s experience in the White House. Obama used much of the information Williams collected, among other sources, to write her autobiographical memoir “Becoming,” which was published earlier this month. It’s been on the shelves for less than two weeks and has already sold 1.4 million copies, according to Crown Publishing. “We’ve been friends since 1986,”Williams said of her relationship with Obama. “She’s the same as always, but in a new and intimidating environment. The import of the project — knowing I was recording history — really weighed on me.” Williams spent a lot of time researching oral history before agreeing to take on the task. Still, Williams said the challenge was a pleasure — one she was happily willing to do for one of her best friends from law school. Williams completed her undergraduate degree in Spanish at Georgetown in 1982 before going on to complete her law degree at Harvard Law School in 1988 — the same year as Obama. After asking Obama to partner with her on an advocacy assignment, the two became lifelong friends. After Harvard, Williams worked for the state department, the National Women’s Law Center and several prestigious law firms before she became a professor at UC’s law school in 2001. Williams said she loves UC’s law programs and was particularly attracted by UC’s dual degree in

law and women’s studies, since she is an expert in gender equality law. She even represented LaShonda Davis in the landmark Supreme Court case Davis v. Monroe Board of Education. Despite her busy workload, Williams agreed to take on the project soon after former president Barack Obama was elected. She and Mrs. Obama met biannually throughout the process, which took more than nine years. “The first time we met [at the White House], my heart raced and my hands were trembling,”Williams said. “It took a while before I settled down and was able to just see Michelle, and not ‘Michelle, who’s the First Lady.’” Williams documented

everything. Mrs. Obama’s aides regularly handed Williams schedules from the month prior. Williams and Obama discussed topics ranging from day-to-day life to the former first lady’s reactions to major events, like the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Williams who both recorded and transcribed her interviews with Obama — a tedious task, but one that was worth the effort. But for Williams, it was more than just work. She and Obama had the opportunity to reconnect and rekindle a friendship that’s been decades in the making. “As a mom with a demanding job outside the home,”Williams said, “[it] was a real bonus.”

Verna Williams, interim dean for UC’s College of Law, helped document Michelle Obama’s experience as first lady. TWITTER

Check out these nine scholarships for tuition, research and study abroad opportunities. WIKIMEDIA

Scholarships you haven’t heard of ELIZABETH SCHMITT | FEATURES EDITOR It’s no secret that college is expensive. Even though the University of Cincinnati markets itself as one of the most economical and competitive choices for a four-year education in Ohio, tuition is still trés cher, as the French say. To aid the never-ending search for affordability, check out this list of eight lesser-known scholarships that are open to UC students for tuition, research and study abroad opportunities. English Language Learning Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Dec. 14, 2018 Amount: $500-$2,000 The English Language Learning Foundation is for non-native English speakers who wish to further their education at accredited universities. Those who wish to apply must live in the Greater Cincinnati area, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have completed at least 10 hours of community service this year at a local nonprofit organization. Kacher-Bloom Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 9, 2019 Amount: Varies This scholarship is named after former UC students Margaret Kacher and Sheri An Bloom, both of whom died in 1985. This scholarship is available to a current full-time junior at UC who has excellent academics, is devoted to student activities and community service and exhibits a strong sense of loyalty to UC. Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2019 Amount: Up to Full Tuition This scholarship available to any undergraduate student whose parent is a deceased or severely disabled veteran who served in wartime or in the Desert Storm/ Shield Conflict. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time. Point Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Jan. 29, 2019 Amount: Up to $13,600 This scholarship is available to students who are members of the LGBTQ community. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time in a degree program at

an accredited university. The foundation also considers financial need, academic achievement, leadership and community involvement records of all applicants. Taft Undergraduate Enrichment Award Deadline: March 8, 2019 Amount: Up to $2,000 This award is for students in Taft majors who wish to enhance their learning through field experience with a research component. This award could apply to travel expenses to visit a library, archives, museum or conference, language immersion program or an organized field trip. Thomas J. Henry Leadership Scholarship Program Deadline: July 1, 2019 Amount: $1,000 Thomas J. Henry is an injury law firm headquartered in Texas that offers a biannual scholarship to any student in the United Sates. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited university like UC and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. The Tree Center Scholarship Deadline: March 20, 2019 Amount: $500 The Tree Center is large tree nursery in Maryland, but the organization believes that there is more to a well-rounded student than good grades alone. The organization offers this scholarship four times each year to students. UC International Student Grants Deadline: Rolling Amount: $400-$850 The grant is exclusively available to UC students who wish to study aboard through a credit-bearing educational program. Grants are awarded based on both merit and financial need, and students must have a GPA of 2.0 or above to qualify. The Science Ambassador Scholarship Deadline: Dec. 11, 2018 Amount: Full Tuition This scholarship is for women in STEM fields. It’s funded by Cards Against Humanity and is available to all undergrads and even non-U.S. residents. Students who wish to apply are expected to create a short video that easily explains a STEM topic that they are passionate about.

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The University of Cincinnati has been named a bike-friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists. PROVIDED (BOTH)

UC recognized as a bicycle-friendly university MITCHELL PARTON | NEWS EDITOR For the first time in the school’s history, the League of American Bicyclists has named the University of Cincinnati a bicycle-friendly university. The organization announced this year’s winners Nov. 14, awarding UC a bronze-level designation. Campuses at this level have begun to show a strong commitment to cycling, according to the league’s website. The bicycle-friendly university program, which launched in 2011, celebrates universities’ dedication to bicycle safety and accessibility. “Our goal was to inspire higher education institutions to develop more sustainable, livable campuses that made biking better for students, staff and visitors,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists, in a news release. The last time the university was honored by the organization was in 2011 when it received an honorable mention, but not an award. “This is a really great step for us in the right direction,” said Daniel Hart, UC’s

sustainability coordinator. “We’ll actually get detailed feedback on the application, and from there, we’ll know how we can progress to move forward.” To encourage greater bike use on campus, the university is working to transform traditional sidewalks into shared-use paths, making them wider to accommodate different transportation options. “Along Jefferson Avenue, pretty much the whole southeastern perimeter of campus, we have expanded pretty much the whole sidewalk from a traditional sidewalk to shared-use,” Hart said. Mitchell Powers, a fifthyear marketing student and member of the UC Cycling Club, said that while most paths on campus are wide enough for biking, the ongoing construction of the Lindner College of Business has made navigating campus difficult this semester. “That’s definitely an added challenge, because at some point, you will have to get off your bike and walk it upstairs,” Powers said. Aside from the Lindner construction site, Powers said most areas near

campus are easy to navigate on a bike. Powers rides approximately 3,000 miles a year, he said, so he may have an easier time dealing with traffic than many people. “Whether that’s a wide enough road or slow enough traffic, there’s not too many places around the university that I have to [avoid] when I’m trying to get somewhere,” Powers said. The university’s bike plan, published in 2009, laid the groundwork for several initiatives to encourage bicycle use, safety and education on campus. The UC Bike Kitchen, located at 101 West Daniels St. by Dabney Hall, offers free repair services and workshops for the community. “If you’ve got a busted tire, a messed-up derailleur or messed up brakes, our student workers will fix the problem for you,” Hart said. “The really neat thing about it is that they’ll actually show you how to fix the problem.” Both the Bike Kitchen and the Department of Public Safety advocate and teach students to use proper bike-locking techniques on campus.

“A lot of people might be able to get away with a flimsy cable lock in their

suburban town or out in the country, but here in Cincinnati, you need a solid U-Lock,” Powers said. The Bike Kitchen also houses the Bearcat Bike Share, which allows students to rent bicycles for up to one week at a time.

“We’re doing some really great things to promote biking to promote sustainability, and we got recognized for it, which is pretty cool,” Hart said.

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TNR’s favorite songs of 2018 TNR STAFF Patrick Murphy “18” by emawk — Jan. 22 “There are rare moments when an artist can make their song a story — and do it well. Emawk does. Through five years with his childhood crush before she leaves to pursue fame, Emawk fights against his inability to tell her his truth. If you need to get in your feelings a la Marvins Room, Emawk is your fix.”

Wearing holiday sweaters, tacky or not, are a seasonal way to showcase your holiday spirit. CARLOS GONZALEZ | MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE | TNS

Get out and do something: Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER

Friday, Nov. 30 UnSilent Night: This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas party. Bust out your childhood boombox and head to Washington Park for a night of Christmas tunes, sparkling lights and more. You’re encouraged to play your own music as you stroll through the dazzlingly lit streets of Over-the-Rhine, encountering flurries of Christmas jams from other guests’ speakers. Cozy up with a warm beverage as you participate in various DIY projects at the park before the OTR walk. Ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged. 5-8 p.m. Friday. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., OTR. Free. OTR Final Friday: Black Friday: If the Black Friday mall crowd wasn’t your thing this year, head to OTR this Friday for an opportunity to support local businesses during holiday shopping season. Various art galleries, shops, restaurants and more will be open after-hours. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday. Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, 1805 Elm St., OTR. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Ugly Sweater OTR Bar Crawl: Still searching for an occasion to wear that obnoxious three-dimensional, light-up Christmas tree sweater you were given years ago? Look no further than OTR this Saturday for a pub crawl with some of the most hideous Yuletide attire you can imagine. Your ticket includes various merch items, party entry, photobooth access, holiday movie trivia and more. 2-10 p.m. Saturday. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St., OTR. $25.

Caroling on the Connector: People keep complaining that the streetcar isn’t useful, but during the holiday season, it’s great for spreading Christmas cheer. Every Saturday afternoon through the end of December, you can hop on the streetcar and listen to live Christmas carols from local singers. It’s free to hitch a ride on the connector during this time, so make a day of it and ride around downtown on the city’s dollar. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Cincinnati Bell Connector, 801 Plum St., Downtown. Free.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Secret Society of Spirits: Yuletide Booze: If you get stressed out by family gatherings during the holidays, why not learn to make a few Christmas cocktails to get you inebriated while your grandma pesters you about being single? Watershed Distillery will teach you a few tricks to make the perfect Yuletide cocktail. Light bites will be provided by The Rhined. 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., OTR. $40.

Elizabeth Schmitt “Déflier” by Stromae — April 27 “I love this song because it has so much to it, and it’s very playful. I also love Stromae like any French student, but for me, this song takes the cake this year.” Mitchell Parton “This is America” by Childish Gambino — May 5 “It’s not only taken the internet by storm with over 20 million views on YouTube, but it started a conversation about gun violence in this country. The song builds layers upon layers of texture — some soothing and some a bit eerie — creating the perfect soundtrack for 2018.” Jacob Fisher “G.O.A.T.” by Polyphia — May 24 “This standalone single effortlessly blends hip-hop and EDM undertones with

progressive rock to radiate an introspective, musing flow. It’s a refreshing change of pace for a group that unashamedly labels itself ‘the greatest metal band of all time’ — and they’re not wrong, either. This song is my jam, and it’ll likely stay that way for quite a while.” Matt Huffmon “Programs” by Mac Miller — May 29 “It was the quintessential summer hip-hop jam, as it contained Miller’s old sound that I fell in love with earlier this decade. After Miller’s unexpected death in September, I played the song on repeat for nearly an hour.” Brittany Fletcher “Happier” by Marshmello and Bastille — Aug. 17 “I really enjoy the beat of the song. It’s poppy and upbeat and gets me jammin’. Plus, let’s be honest — Bastille’s voice is dreamy.” David Rees “Breathin’” by Ariana Grande — Aug. 17 “One of the best songs of off Ariana’s most recent album ‘Sweetener,’‘Breathin’ elevates Ariana’s traditional pop style while also showing off her amazing vocals. The song also takes on an uncommon and sophisticated topic: anxiety and mental health.”

Holiday Market at Findlay Market: For those of you who forgot to shop on Black Friday, fear not — Findlay Market has you covered this Saturday and Sunday. Support local retail by shopping for gifts from small businesses from across Cincinnati. Bring your little brother or sister for crafting, listen to beautiful choral singing and sip on various seasonal alcoholic beverages. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., OTR. Free.

Gabriella Mulisano “Me and My Dog” by Boygenius — Aug. 21 “This line hits a place in me that is both sickeningly nostalgic and tragically humorous: ‘I wish I was on a spaceship. Just me and my dog and an impossible view.’ If you replace the dog with my cat, then I was an astronaut without a rocket quite a lot this year, searching for that impossible view.” Sami Stewart “Saint” by Blood Orange — Aug. 24 “I’ve been a Blood Orange fan for a hot minute, so I worship the ground that Dev Hynes walks on. His new album embraced more hip-hop than his previous, but ‘Saint’ felt reminiscent of his older albums, which carried me through those formative years after high school.” Briana Rice “Don’t Forget About Me” by noname — Sept. 14 “I’ve been a fan of noname for years, and ‘Room 25’ was the album I’ve been waiting for. Soothing, political, black, feminine — so many beautiful things. She said it best: ‘All I am is everything and nothing at all, all I am is shoulder for your heart to lean on, all I am is love, all I am is love.’” Anne Simendinger “Light On” by Maggie Rogers — Oct. 10 “As a person with anxiety, I can turn on ‘Light On’ and feel validated in my feelings. All the while, it reminds me that ‘I’m still dancing at the end of the day.’” Noelle Zielinski “Trip” by Ella Mai — Oct. 12 “This song has been my vibe for all of 2018, even though it came out just a few months ago. It has a chill, relaxing sound but still makes me want to turn it up and power through whatever I’m working on.”

TNR staff tell about their favorite songs that came out this year. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR

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A guide to shopping locally this holiday season BRIANA RICE | LIFE & ARTS EDITOR The holiday season should be reserved for family, food and all sorts of winterthemed activities. It’s also a time to start planning and buying gifts to share with friends and loved ones. For those unsure of what special present to give, consider shopping local. It’s a great way to find a unique gift and give back to the community at the same time. Cincinnati has a little bit of everything, so here are some local stores and markets to check out this holiday season: For music lovers and collectors, consider checking out Everybody’s Record in Pleasant Ridge or Shake it Records in Northside. Each have a wide collection of music, ranging from old-school to new age tunes. There’s also the option of purchasing

local concert tickets or EPs online as gifts. For DIY-ers, artists and designers, consider a gift from MiCA 12/v, a design and craft store in Over-theRhine; or Handzy Shop + Studio, a gift shop and design studio in Covington. Artists and art lovers alike would love a gift from Art on Vine or Rookwood Pottery, both of which stock cards, crafts, prints and more. There’s also Fabulous Frames and Arts for custom framing and prints. Plant-lovers (or those who will become one after you gift them one) could easily find a beautiful gift at any one of Cincinnati’s plant and design shops. Blume, located in Covington, is a great choice for flowers. Fern, in College Hill, is a store dedicated to plants that “improve” the aesthetic of the home for a reasonable price. Gia and

the Blooms, in OTR, is a happy medium that offers both house plants and flower options. A portion of its proceeds go toward the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Another gift that could be fun to make (and give) can be found at the Candle Lab in OTR. There, you can make or buy unique candles for the loved ones in your life (or for yourself, of course). For local apparel, consider Originaltees, Rivertown Inkery, Cincy Shirts or Homage. Cincinnati also has several vintage stops for shoppers to find gifts that surely will be one-of-a-kind. Check out NVISION and Casablanca in Northside. There’s also a pop-up vintage shop, Down to Mars Vintage, in OTR. For all the readers in your life, practically any title can

be found at Joseph-Beth Bookstore. Take it a step further by buying a book from a local author. For a true-crime lover, consider “Accused: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes” by Enquirer reporter Amber Hunt. For children and adults alike, no one can go wrong with “Fiona the Hippo” by Richard Cowdrey. Find a great gift for a jewelry-lover at Little Mahatma or Lane in Kate in OTR for stylish, unique — albeit pricey — choices. If none of these places offer the gifts you’re looking for, check out one of the many holiday markets offered in the Queen City this year. From CityFlea to the Ohio Explored Maker Mart, there are tons of ways to find handmade and local gifts throughout the city.

All things Christmas AARON DOYLE | CONTRIBUTOR

Christmas is coming to Cincinnati with the PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (top) and the good ol’ German celebration of Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt (bottom). WIKIMEDIA

With so much to do in Cincinnati, there isn’t any time this Christmas to be a Grinch. It can be tempting — especially in the bitter weather — to stay inside and binge on Netflix Christmas movies while eating sugar cookies. At some point, though, cabin fever paired with sugar rush takes over, and it’s time to gather loved ones to find new Christmas traditions and burn off those holiday calories. Try starting with the 36th annual PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 17, and running until Jan. 1, the festival is open Sundays

Instead of going the generic route for gift giving, Cincinnati’s got plenty of local shops to consider for your loved ones. WIKIMEDIA

through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. View a spectacular lightshow of more than 3 million LED lights and animal lanterns. Santa will be available for autographs and lastminute pleas from all the naughty kids who want to make it on the nice list, as the Zoo is closed on Christmas. Plan-ahead pricing is also available this year for more affordable visits. After a trip to the zoo, swing by the Cincinnati Museum Center for Holiday Junction, open Saturday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Jan. 27. From a birds-eye view of an elevated walkway, witness hundreds of model railcars and engines make their way across a Christmas-town display. This has been a Cincinnati tradition since 1946. Santa will also be making his way to the museum center Friday, Nov. 23, via helicopter. Downtown’s Fountain Square will feature the Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt, a German Christmas market, providing German spiced wine, beer, baked goods, sing-alongs and handcrafted Christmas decorations. Also featured at Fountain Square is the ice rink, which is similar in size to the Rockefeller Center Rink in New York. The Rink features skate rentals and other various

amenities. Graeter’s will provide treats as well. For those of you that just want to stay in the car with the heat blasting as you guzzle down some peppermint mochas, try visiting the Night of Lights at Coney Island at dusk, where visitors can witness another spectacular lightshow. The lights, which extend throughout a two-and-ahalf-mile tunnel, are synchronized to Coney’s own Christmas music radio station. The display premiered in 2016 and features a 25-foot singing Santa, colorful Christmas trees, snowflakes, stars and more. Check it out now until Jan. 6. Finish off the holiday season with yet another famous attraction to Cincinnati: the Christmas Ranch in Morrow, Ohio. The ranch, which has been featured on HGTV and Good Morning America, features seven beautiful Christmas shops that sell toys, ornaments and decorations. Its shops are open from Nov. 16 until Dec. 23, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Also included are a bakery and café, pictures with Santa and rides on the Reindeer Express and Santa’s Snow Wagon.

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Campbell, Broughton discuss senior day, Fickell’s impact MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR The University of Cincinnati football team’s senior-day game Friday afternoon was never in doubt, as the team rolled over East Carolina University (ECU) 56-6 at Nippert Stadium. By improving to 10-2, 6-2 in the American Athletic Conference, this is the first time since 2012 that the program has reached 10 wins in a season. Offensive lineman Garrett Campbell and defensive tackle Cortez Broughton tried to put into words what playing at UC has meant to them. Campbell, a sixth-year senior and former walk-on, has seen a complete change in the overall attitude of this

year’s team under secondyear head coach Luke Fickell. “We weren’t playing for a conference title or anything [tonight], but our guys came out ready to play, and that’s a strong indicator of how the program’s going and the type of program Fickell is creating here and the type of attitudes the dudes in the locker room have,” Campbell said. “It’s kind of done a 180, and people really care a lot more. No matter if we’re 1-8 or 11-0, we’re going to play the same way.” The 2012 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati said he has full confidence in the future of the program under Fickell, mainly based on the type of players the head coach

Running back Charles McClelland (10) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Kyle Trout (56) against ECU on Nov. 23, 2018. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

brings into the program. “I think it’s incredible, the things [Fickell] has done and the character of athletes he’s recruited for the upcoming few seasons,” Campbell said. “I’m so glad that I can show them how things are done … I know what it takes, and for me to be able to give that to them on top of their alreadyburning desire and hunger to do well, achieve and play at such a high level — it’s just a perfect storm.” Broughton, a redshirt senior out of Veterans High School in Warner Robins, Georgia, didn’t downplay the success in the regularseason after finishing 4-8 in 2017. “Being able to see younger guys buy in, that’s the hardest part,” Broughton said. “When you get a new coaching staff, it’s not really the younger guys buying in as much as it is the older guys. When the older guys buy in and you see the first year is a little rough — but that second year, things start to fall into place, and the train gets rolling.” As a senior who has played under former head coach Tommy Tuberville, Broughton explained what separates Fickell from every other coach. “You don’t see the behind the scenes of what he really does as a coach,” Broughton said. “You got a lot of coaches that sit back, stand there and coach from the back, coaching the coaches who coach the players … He’s is in the action. He’s more active than your regular coach. From the coaches I’ve had throughout the 22 years I’ve played, I feel like he’s a lot different than what I’ve ever experienced.” UC football will have a chance to sieze win No. 11 in its upcoming bowl game — a feat that hasn’t been tackled since the 2009 team finished 12-1. The official bowl game schedule will be released Sunday, Dec. 2.

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Volleyball set to face Illinois State in NCAA tournament MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR After finishing 25-7, 15-3 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), the University of Cincinnati volleyball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon. UC will clash with the Illinois State Redbirds (25-7, 16-2 Missouri Valley Conference) Friday, Nov. 30, at the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bearcats are 3-12-1 all-time against the Redbirds. The two schools last met at the Redbird Classic in 2017, where Illinois State won 3-2. The Bearcats are riding a four-game win streak, defeating the University of South Florida (3-0), Tulane University (3-2), the University of Memphis (3-0) and East Carolina University (3-0) to end the regular-season. “It’s so exciting to see us [on the bracket],” UC head coach Molly Alvey told BearcatsTV. “Obviously as a coach more than anything — to see the players’ faces and how excited they are, and they’ve been looking forward to this moment. We never put win-loss as a goal for ourselves, but I think for [the players], it’s an expectation. Just to see them reach the expectations that they had for themselves is really gratifying as a

coach.” Illinois State senior middle blocker Ali Line leads her team in kills with 293, while senior libero Courtney Pence has racked up a team-high 683 digs. UC redshirt junior outside hitter Jordan Thompson was named the AAC’s Player of the Year Tuesday, while senior setter Jade Tingelhoff earned Setter of the Year and freshman outside hitter Maria Mallon landed on First Team All-Conference. The match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET Friday. If UC advances, it will play the winner of the High Point University versus Marquette match (Nov. 30, 8 p.m.) Saturday, Dec. 1, in Milwaukee.

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Possible bowl destinations for Bearcat football SPENCER SCHULTZ | STAFF REPORTER After finishing the regularseason 10-2, the University of Cincinnati football team will advance to a bowl game for the first time since 2015, when it lost 42-7 to San Diego State University in the Hawaii Bowl. Following back-to-back 4-8 seasons, UC is headed to its 18th bowl game, where the Bearcats hold an 8-9 record dating back to 1946. The Bearcats’ last bowl game victory came under former interim head coach Steve Stripling in 2012, when the team defeated Duke University 48-34 in the Belk Bowl. Over the past week, college football experts have predicted the Bearcats to play in various games on the East Coast. Here are a few possible destinations:

Running back Tavion Thomas signals to the student section after a touchdown against ECU on Nov. 23, 2018. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Auto Nation Cure Bowl versus University of Louisiana-Monroe ESPN’s Mitch Sherman has the Bearcats facing the Warhawks in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 15. ULM enters as a member of the Sun Belt Conference with a 6-6 record. The Warhawks finished conference play at 4-4 and average 26.6 points per game with 415 yards of total offense

per game. ULM is led by junior quarterback Caleb Evans and senior wide receiver Marcus Green. Evans totaled 3,501 yards of offense accompanying 26 total touchdowns, while Green finished the regular season with 855 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. UC is 5-0 all-time in matchups against the Warhawks. Cincinnati’s last victory against ULM came in 2001 at Nippert Stadium, when the Bearcats prevailed 42-10. Kick-off would be at 1:30 p.m. Military Bowl versus Boston College University Arguably the most intriguing prediction, Yahoo Sports has the Bearcats traveling to Annapolis, Maryland, to face the Eagles Dec. 31. BC finished the regular season with a 7-5 record but lost its final three Atlantic Coast Conference games. On Sept. 29, the Eagles defeated Temple University 45-35, to which Cincinnati suffered its first loss 24-17 Saturday, Oct. 20, in Philadelphia. BC is led by sophomore running back AJ Dillon. Dillon finished third in the ACC with 1,108 rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns on the season. Junior defensive

Men’s basketball wins Emerald Coast Classic MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team’s defensive pressure was anything but nice to its opponents at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Florida. UC defeated George Mason University (GMU) 71-55 in its third-round game Friday and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) 71-57 in the championship Saturday to be crowned the top-dog of the tournament. Third Round Game – George Mason UC jumped on GMU from the beginning, holding a 3223 advantage at halftime. The Bearcats’ defense held the Patriots leading scorer, 6-7 forward Jarred Reuter, to six points and no rebounds. Reuter entered the game averaging 12

points and four rebounds and was the spark in GMU’s 78-63 victory of North Carolina Center last week with 24 points in 22 minutes. Although UC senior guard Cane Broome was not in the starting lineup, he provided 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting in 32 minutes. “Right now, I like [Broome] coming off the bench because we get better,” UC head coach Mick Cronin told BearcatsTV. “A lot of coaches in the history of our game have liked being able to bring a ‘starter’ off the bench, because you’re able to [substitute] to strength.” UC junior college transfer Rashawn Fredericks, a 6-foot-5 forward, also came off the bench for solid offensive production, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting in 11 minutes. “[Broome] and [Fredericks] spend a lot of time in the

gym together,” Cronin said. “We’ve got great guys on this team. We have tremendous character and guys that really care about each other … and Rashawn’s a great example of that.”

Championship – Ole Miss Cronin was at peace with the team’s defensive effort in the championship win over Ole Miss. “For the first time this year, we looked like the last two years defensively,” Cronin said. “Our team was really smart with [Ole Miss] veteran players, and as the game goes on, we see what another team is trying to do to our defense, and our players don’t let them do something more than one time.” UC junior guard Jarron Cumberland, who was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament,

wrecked havoc after being fouled by Ole Miss, converting 13-of-14 free throws. He finished with a game-high 25 points on 5-of-17 field goals. “I’ve played in games like

back Hamp Cheevers led the ACC with seven interceptions, while also leading the conference with 135 yards after interception. BC leads the alltime series 4-3; however, UC won its last matchup 24-6 in 1997. Kick-off would be at noon. Gasparilla Bowl versus Florida Atlantic University CBS Sport’s Jerry Palm is predicting Cincinnati to play FAU in Tampa, Florida, Dec. 20. The Owls dropped their final two Conference USA games, finishing the season 5-7. Head coach Lane Kiffin had a down year in his second season after finishing the 2017 campaign with a 11-3 record. The Eagles are led by junior running back Devin Singletary, who leads Division I players with 22 rushing touchdowns accompanying 1348 rushing yards. If this matchup were to happen, it would be the first matchup between the two schools. Kick-off would be at 8 p.m. Official bowl game matchups will be announced Sunday, Dec. 2. ESPN will provide coverage of the selections.

this last year, and I learned from the seniors last year,” Cumberland said. “They helped me a lot, and now it’s my turn to help the younger players … we’ve just got to stay calm and play our game.” Broome was also named to the all-tournament team.

UC men’s basketball returns to Fifth Third Arena at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, to face the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Fox Sports Ohio and ESPN3 will provide television coverage, while 700 WLW will have radio.

UC basketball celebrates their win at the Emerald Coast Classic on Nov. 24, 2018. PROVIDED BY UC ATHLETICS COMMUNICATION

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Victoria’s Secret model standards are anti-inclusion SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR

Victoria’s Secret’s failure to cast transgender and plus-size models in its annual fashion show is a social regurgitation of Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO saying that his company only designs clothing to be worn by conventionally attractive people. These companies mass produce brands in a sweatshop somewhere and drape their clothing on people that look like they were carved to the proportions of Michelangelo’s “David.” If they were truly marketing to “pretty people,” they’d only make sample sizes. On the runway, most models showcasing VS lingerie fit in sample sizes — U.S. 0-4 in women’s clothing. In fact, VS Angels have to fit within a few inches of the industry standard (34-24-34) and stand between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet tall. It’s not all winking and blowing kisses; they make a fulltime career out of keeping their bodies in utmost tantalizing shape — significantly thinner than the large majority, slightly thicker than Prada’s runway girls. Most of them work out twice a day and follow a strict dietary regimen. Every modeling agency begins its bulleted list of physical requirements by stating that it wants a “healthy” female — but only if her BMI is below average and she works out twice a day, every day. Oh, and if you’re a transwoman, don’t even think about it. The modeling industry’s argument for healthy, natural women falls flat when you dissect the reality of its target market. Whether it was the initial plan or not, women of all shapes, sizes and genders

are buying Victoria’s Secret products. They’re the ones contributing to the corporate overlord’s positive stock market values as much as, if not more than, the sample-sized customers. Some may call it effective marketing — casting a small net and somehow catching significantly more customers than the net can hold. I call it exclusion of the majority buyer group. Imagine if VS represented its nonsample-sized clothing with non-samplesized women on the runway. Imagine if the company practiced inclusion and gave a set of angel wings to a transwoman. An entire community of marginalized people would fiercely promote the brand because they feel recognized by it. L Brands’ CEO Les Wexner makes the rules for Victoria’s Secret, and his word is the one that matters. Plus, it’s just bras and underwear, right? Well, the issue goes a bit further than finding another retailer for your delicates. Walking through the mall turns into a hall of horrors for women who don’t meet angel standards — that’s most of us. It’s a larger-than-life reminder that you, me, and the majority of women in the world aren’t the target market, because we don’t fit the bill. Too short, thin in the wrong places, boyish hips, scarred and weathered with age. Standing in the dressing room looking at yourself in the same set — blatantly aware that Victoria’s Secret’s marketing was directed away from normal, average bodies — feels pretty defeating. But the larger issue is the brand’s failure to include the vast range of non-sample size, imperfect bodies that represent its brand in real life.

Is casting a smaller net to catch a niche market while sacrificing inclusivity fair? WIKIMEDIA

You need to express your gluttony for turkey instead of capitalism. WIKIMEDIA

Black Friday is garbage SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR Hurry up and clear your plates! Thanksgiving dinner is over. It’s time to trample a pregnant lady at Target to get that 72-inch flat screen on mega sale. Does anyone else think Black Friday is the most awful, greedy, yet wholly American holiday in existence? Every year, we let the department store overlords creep into the one day of the year dedicated to giving thanks … or stuffing ourselves to the gills, I mean. Why even call it “Black Friday” when it really lasts 36 hours and starts before the turkey even goes into the oven? What’s next? Is JCPenney going to have a catered dinner for the eager beavers standing in line hours before the store opens? I’ve partaken in the anti-Thanksgiving ritual but once. I had no fun whatsoever, the deals weren’t all that impressive, and I witnessed some of the most childish behavior I’ve ever seen from adults in my life. Mothers who’ve neglected their children at home to save some cents on the kids’ Christmas gifts

are letting expletives fly as they fight each other for the last Lego Star Wars set on the shelf. Only the best for their sweet babies, after all. Dads at each other’s throats, fighting against their bellies full of turkey and stuffing for a chance at that sexy new grill that’s 75 percent off. And they’re not even gifting it — it’s all for their own king-of-the-grill glory. These parents have no excuses for their barbarian childishness. How did we let such greed infiltrate our one designated day for giving thanks? Maybe it has something to do with the inherent corruption of the holiday — you know, the Puritans killing the Native Americans and stealing their land and whatnot. It’s a holiday centered around feeling thankful for land and resources that were never ours to take in the first place. Naturally, we would allow our day of gluttony — one thinly veiled under the guise of thankfulness — to become completely overshadowed with materialism, selfishness and greed. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good flash sale and

gorging myself until the pants come unbuttoned as much as the next shmuck. But each year, I find it harder to celebrate thankfulness in a society where Instagram posts have replaced genuine gratefulness, togetherness and intentional quality time. It’s a box being checked on the way out the door to the sales. As quickly as the Thanksgiving spread gets devoured, the spirit of true thanks is lost. Most families spend the day stressing over the dryness of the turkey and the perfectness of the pies, bickering about politics and clashing beliefs to savor a single minute of the day. So many people I know would prefer to never attend their family’s Thanksgiving again because of it (but they do to oblige their mothers anyway). I’m sad at the reality of this American holiday, and truthfully, I’m not optimistic that it will ever really be about gratefulness. Not that it ever was. Black Friday is the antithesis of Thanksgiving, and it’s coming for our souls.

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Best and worst of 2018

SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR

As we’re rounding the corner into 2019, I’ve been looking over my shoulder at everything that has happened this year. Surviving 2018 has taught me that sometimes life gives you lemons, sometimes it makes the lemonade for you, and sometimes it sits on your chest and squeezes lemon juice into your eyeballs. No matter what, the juice has got to get squeezed. Life prepared a glass of lemonade for the whole world by welcoming a fresh appetite for information — especially now that podcasts are the popular kids at school. A slew of artists dropped albums that

shook the Richter scale — Cardi B, Travis Scott, Blood Orange, Post Malone — the list goes on. But in the wake of album hype, we felt the loss of several public figures who produced formative work in our lives. As we move forward into the new year, we leave Anthony Bourdain, Mac Miller, Aretha Franklin and Stephen Hawking, among many others, to rest in 2018. America took its sour political climate as an opportunity to get pissed off about policy, boost its voter turnout and elect a record number of women and minorities in the midterm elections. The year felt like a never-ending game of tug-o-war between the two political parties. Players on

both sides made a hobby out of feeling victimized by an opposing opinion, which was only aggravated by social media. There’s another glass of lemonade that’s slightly more sour than sweet. Our insatiable thirst for digitized approval has fed the corporate beasts until their bellies are fat with our personal information. Shh! Don’t say that too loud. Siri might be listening. The surgeon general should consider shifting his message from cancer-laden cigarettes to FBI-bugged front-facing cams. The surge of sexual assault survivors who came forth against their accusers this year slapped the status quo across the face. The rise of

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the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements amplified voices of survivors and their stories. America squirmed in its seat watching the trials of several powerful men who were accused of sexual assault. Some of them were brought to justice. Others walked free. Though we’ve made huge strides forward in social justice, we have a long way to go. We should look at 2019 as another steppingstone toward undoing generations worth of institutionalized bigotry in a system that works against minorities. Each year, we battle against the past and fight for the future. The coming year will be no exception. Each year, I reflect upon how formative the previous 12 months have been on my life and the lives of those around me. “This year was really hard,” or “we grew a lot this year.” I’m exaggerating. All of it was true. Each year seems to get harder. Each year, I learn more about myself,

my life and what I want out of it. I remember enduring weeks of stagnancy or discomfort thinking that the sun would never shine on my face again. But here I am, standing at the edge of

2018 — celebrating every hit single, scientific discovery and chronicle of justice, and regarding every rough patch, mishap and letdown as fuel for the unforetold future.

Opinion Editor Sami Stewart breaks down the highs and lows of 2018. WIKIMEDIA

The death penalty needs to die SAMUEL SCHELL-OLSEN | STAFF REPORTER

In 2003, an average of two condemned inmates each month were strapped onto a gurney and injected with three lethal drugs in the Death Chamber at the Walls in Huntsville, Texas. NK

The death penalty needs to go. Since 1976, there have been 1,486 executions in the U.S., according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Thirty states, including Ohio, permit the execution of prisoners for crimes deemed heinous enough to be atoned by death. Ohio has executed more than 50 people in the last 40 years. But the question being raised isn’t whether convicted criminals deserve to be held responsible for their crimes; but rather, should the state be allowed to execute them? The criminal justice system may not even be executing the right people. Dating back to 1973, 160 people on death row have been released due to a false conviction, according to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil & Constitutional Rights. The mere thought that just one of those 1,486 executed prisoners could have been innocent is disturbing. Ohio is guilty of almost executing nine people of crimes they didn’t commit. Putting innocent people to death is more than just a mishap during the conviction process. It backtracks an entire criminal investigation and causes

those affected to relive the pain of the situation. In 2012, Marquette University studied families of murder victims, and researchers found that families have greater satisfaction with the criminal justice system and higher levels of physical, psychological, and behavioral health when the sentence was life — not death. No single person speaks for all survivors or victims, as every case is different. But on average, evidence shows better results with a non-death verdict. Maintaining the death penalty is surprisingly expensive. Amnesty International USA, a nonprofit non-governmental organization, found that the median cost of an execution is roughly $1 million. In California, state records show that the current system costs $137 million per year, despite the most recent execution dating back to 2006. Maryland’s death penalty cases cost a whopping $3 million each, according to Urban Institute. Paying for a system that is rarely used diverts financial resources from bettering mental health and drug treatment programs or improving police equipment. Some believe that enforcing the

death penalty will discourage criminal activity. Even former president George W. Bush said he supports the death penalty “because it saves others’ lives.” This defense, while logical, isn’t backed by data. The murder rate fell in New York and Illinois after both states repealed the death penalty. A 2009 survey found that 88 percent of presidents in criminology societies rebuffed the notion that the death penalty acts as a deterrent to murder. In a 20112 report, The National Research Council found that studies that claim the death penalty has a deterrent effect on murder rates are “fundamentally flawed.” Ohio currently has 141 prisoners on death row, but the policy opens the door to potentially executing a defendant for a murder they didn’t commit. Non-murderous criminals should be barred from state-sanctioned deaths, even if they convinced others to commit terrible crimes. Ending the death penalty would give legal closure to victims’ families, save Ohio taxpayers millions of dollars every year and wipe away the risk of ending an innocent life.

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