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thursday , april 22, 2010 bearcat bowl iv UC football head coach Butch Jones debuts with the 2010-11 team. page 6

staff ed Those in CAT are being marginalized by students even though they’re Bearcats like the rest of us. page 4

the blue bomber Capcom goes back to its roots with “Mega Man 10.” page 3

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enjoying the weather Students Otis Pinkard, a third-year pre-med student, and Page Kagafas, a second-year diatetics student, sit out in the sun near Tangeman University Center and look down at Nippert Stadium.

Students can complain all they want about professors grading hard at the University of Cincinnati, but unlike at other universities, instructors won’t be canned because of it.

A recent incident at Louisiana State University involving a professor being removed for grading too hard has raised a question — can this happen to faculty at UC? Dominique Homberger, a biology professor at LSU, was removed mid-semester from an introductory course she was teaching.

Homberger gave quizzes at the beginning of every class to ensure student attendance and completion of reading assignments. She also refused to curve course exams and would list 10 possible answers instead of the standard four.

This was done to eliminate students relying on guesswork.

More than 90 percent of the students in Homberger’s class were failing or had dropped the class. Due to the course load and student complaints, Homberger was removed.

At UC, remediation would be recommended before removal, said Valerie Hardcastle, dean of the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty is reviewed every year concerning their performance, Hardcastle said.

Most grievances regarding faculty grading are due to students who have not been able to adjust to the higher expectations in college in comparison to high school.

“In a lot of instances the grading is appropriate,” see GRADES | page 3

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events earth day celebration when:

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 22

where:

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Join UC | Sustainability for the university’s 40th Earth Day celebration. The Bearcat Bike Share program will officially start and guest speakers are scheduled to appear. A picnic on McMicken Commons is also scheduled to take place with other “green field day events” as well. The events are open to anyone wishing to come and watch. Contact Sean Tubb at sean.tubb@uc.edu for more information.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, April 23

where:

Tangeman University Center Room 400B

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The results are in from this year’s University of Cincinnati undergraduate Student Government elections.

The results were announced at SG’s meeting Wednesday, April 21. Among the victors were Drew Smith and Mark Rooney, Slate 59, as next year’s SG president and vice president.

Election campaigning began April 5, with voting taking place on Blackboard beginning on April 19.

The Blackboard poll closed voting at 5 p.m., April 21.

The team of Smith and Rooney received 3,894 votes, compared to 2,750 for Martin Jarvis and Chris Carey, their opponents on Slate 47.

There were a total of 1,530 “no” votes.

international coffee hour when:

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The University of Cincinnati is hosting its monthly coffee hour for international members of UC’s community. International students and educators are invited to the event to hear more about the university’s services. For more information, call Andrea G. Siouris at 513-558-1810 or through e-mail at andrea.siouris@uc.edu.

It was Slate 59’s campaign team that put them over the top, said Mark Rooney, vice president elect.

“Our campaign team did a phenomenal job,” Rooney said. Rooney also offered praise for the campaign of his opponents.

“Jarvis and Carey had a great campaign,” Rooney said. “It’s disappointing that one of us had to lose.”

Jarvis and Carey said they’re not disappointed.

“It was a great election,” said Chris Carey, who ran on the opposing slate. “We wish Slate 59 the best of luck.”

Jarvis applauded the student body for voting.

“It just proves that no matter what you spend or what you do, that your voice can be heard,” Jarvis said.

Rooney expressed an see election | page 3

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9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday, April 23

where:

MainStreet Cinema

Come down to the MainStreet Cinema to check out Denzel Washington navigate through a destroyed America alone, in an attempt to keep a book that holds the secret of humanity’s survival within it. Tickets are $2 with a UC ID. Call Stuart Revis at 513-556-0943 for more information.

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Student Government’s proposed student diversity board was a talking point at SG’s April 21 meeting.

The proposed board would be to exclusively serve the undergraduate student body and parallel the University of Cincinnati’s diversity council, said Shy Ruparel, an at-large senator.

The diversity board will act as a guideline for SG in getting more students involved, said Lane Hart, the internal holdover senator.

The amendment concerning the board will require a two-thirds majority vote from the 10 active tribunals of student government.

A planned vote on a campus no-smoking bill was delayed until the April 28 SG meeting.

SG was also asked for an endorsement of a

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sg’s new administration Drew Smith (left) stands with outgoing student body president Tim Lolli at the Student Government meeting Wednesday, April 21. Smith|Rooney received approximately 3,900 votes.

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new program presented by Katherine Ramstetter, assistant director for academics at UC’s Center of Enhancement for Teaching and Learning.

The “Thank You, Professor” program aims to institutionalize how you can evaluate and express appreciation to faculty, Ramstetter said.

The idea behind the program is based on a system currently in use at The Ohio State University.

There will be a form for a student to write in what a professor did well regarding their instruction.

The form will then be sent to the professor and the professor’s chair.

The goal is for the form to become a part of the structured evaluation of the professor, Ramstetter said.

Representatives from Microsoft will be flying in from Washington State to confer with SG on the UConnect e-mail system. Issues with the system, such as the delay in messages to students concerning

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class cancellation this winter, will be addressed.

SG also unanimously approved a diversity outreach calendar to be administered to by the external holdover senator. The purpose of the calendar is to list monthly activities hosted by student minority groups. It will also be open to any registered student group that wants to list their events.

“This is a great thing and will fight the thought that we don’t do anything in Student Government,” Ruparel said.

The final order of business in the meeting was a vote to approve $1,644 for the upcoming SG inauguration dinner to be held at the Faculty Club.

The bill was passed by an 18 to seven vote, with one senator abstaining.

One senator felt the price tag for the event was a little too much. see diversity | page 3

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see grades | page 3

“In a lot of instances the grading is appropriate,” Hardcastle said.

There have been some cases during the years of faculty being removed in the middle of a quarter, but those instances have been due to other reasons such a medical problems, Hardcastle said.

Harsh grading alone will not generally get a faculty member in trouble, said Dave Rubin, director of contract administration for the UC American Association of University Professors chapter.

“The question is not how hard an instructor grades; but rather whether or not the grading is fair,” Rubin said.

The actual assessment of the student in a class and the grade given are under the control of the course instructor, Rubin said.

“There may be some exceptions where grading is more standardized,” Rubin said. “Such as in teamtaught courses or in large

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eagerness to get to work.

“Tomorrow we’ll be ready to hit the ground running,” Rooney said.

Eight candidates for at-large senate positions in SG were also elected, with current internal holdover senator Lane Hart leading the charge with 2,270 votes.

Hart said he was pleased with the elections and the first-year candidates that campaigned. He is also looking forward to working with the newly elected senators.

“I’m excited to work with everyone in the next year,” Hart said. “I’m looking forward to us continuing the work that we have started this year.”

Among the others elected to at-large senator spots were Derek Volmering, Chase Whitehead, Dana Richman, Riley Quinn, Andres Lopez-Montoya, Michael Linger and Philip Dinovo.

The student body submitted a grand total of 24,311 votes for the senatorial race.

introductory courses with multiple sections.”

Depending on what exactly happened concerning a grading complaint and how serious it is, it might open the faculty member up to disciplinary action if university policy is violated, Rubin said.

“A pattern of such incidents would make it more likely that action would be taken against the member,” Rubin said.

Hardcastle agreed.

UC has a process of progressive discipline, and a pattern of activity would allow the university to initiate disciplinary proceedings through the collective-bargaining agreement with the UC AAUP. Students at UC can file a grievance if they feel to have been treated unfairly by faculty in regards to grading. They can also appeal any decision made concerning the grievance.

“There are always mechanisms for appeal,” Hardcastle said.

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a little too much. “$18 bucks for a chicken dinner seems a little pricey,” said Andy Koesterman, an at-large senator.

Koesterman proposed cutting costs by having SG members bring dishes of their own and holding the event in a less-expensive venue.

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Gin ’n JAZZ

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Jazz music still alive, under blanket

Good day, University of Cincinnati. I think the rest of The News Record staff is tired of hearing me talk about jazz to no one in particular, so they think giving me a column will shut me up.

Oh well.

With that said, let’s move on.

The “golden age” of jazz is gone. Miles Davis is gone, John Coltrane has passed and Bird left us too soon.

I hate hearing it. “Kind of Blue” wasn’t the only jazz album ever pressed, Davis wasn’t the only talented trumpeter and Dexter Gordon — God knows I love him— wasn’t the only saxophone virtuoso ever born.

Not only is jazz still alive, it’s well. Jazz is a unique animal, though. Perhaps even more so in Cincinnati. Although this generation won’t be able to see John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy in the same night here, the truth is, no one can.

But that doesn’t mean jazz is absent from this city.

“Jazz is everywhere if you look for it,” said Dave Jarman, a saxophone player in the local jazz quintent Stormy Weather.

“There’s just a blanket over it.”

Although Stormy Weather isn’t flying over to Paris to play at sold out shows at Le Blue Note, the band has a home in Cincinnati, playing to crowds in coffee shops and city events. They know their stuff.

Stormy Weather plays Miles.

Lee Morgan. I heard a Joe Henderson tune at their show — keeping some Ohio pride alive.

Anyone willing to take on “All Blues” for people at the show (people who are there for coffee first and jazz second) is brave.

The thing is, in reality, there is no shortage of jazz in Cincinnati, but maybe just a shortage of people knowing where to find it.

“The whole United States has work to do,” said Rick VanMatre, head of the University of Cincinnati’s jazz studies program at the College-Conservatory of Music. “Jazz groups aren’t touring as much as they used to.”

The invention of iPods and every other portable music device has made some people a little lazy, though. The constant exposure to your favorite tune playing while you drive, run, walk your dog or do whatever else you do has made an iPod a sad, unfortunate substitute for hearing live music.

Don’t get it twisted. I love my iPod. I listen to music constantly.

I get the shakes when I don’t listen to jazz for too long. I firmly believe that people who say they don’t like jazz just haven’t heard enough of it to find something they like yet.

There’s something to be said about jazz’s versatility on top of that. Kenny G jazz, hard bop and all that ... jazz (ha ha). There’s really something for everyone.

On top of that, jazz’s shift from the spotlight has, maybe inadvertently, created a kind of extended family among jazz lovers. It’s about discovering old standards done in different ways, standards in the making and even some of that avant-garde “noise.”

OK, I’ll just say it. I love The Blue Wisp. It’s like a second home to me. It doesn’t really matter who’s playing, it’s about the experience.

Jazz is about the experience.

It’s about the experience in Cincinnati for us. It’s about going down to Covington and to Chez Nora’s or to East Eighth Street to the Blue Wisp or up to Montgomery to the Cactus Pear to hear it live. To hear the possible fumbles coming from “sheets of sound.”

Hear it live. You won’t regret you did.

“We are lucky to have the venues that we do,” VanMatre said. “[But] we do need more support locally.”

That’s not saying VanMatre thinks jazz is dead or anything.

“We’re very blessed we have loyal supporters,” he said.

“Cincinnati has more top-level jazz musicians other cities this size.”

VanMatre is right.

Cincinnati has Ron Enyard, Art Gore, Kim Pensyl, Phil DeGreg and Gene Walker.

One of the first times I went to the Blue Wisp, I heard someone play a stunning rendition of Coltrane’s “Equinox.”

The Queen City truly is blessed — maybe not a “hotspot” of jazz, but, well, So What?

Want to welcome Gin to as a columnist? Do you hate the idea of reading about jazz more often? E-mail us at newsrecordent@gmail.com.

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007’s next big mission? Find funding Robert Kirchgassner the news record

Despite some signs of recovery, the current economic recession is still causing trouble for some companies. One such company is film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which has announced that the next production of its most lucrative franchise — the James Bond film series — has been delayed indefinitely. The producers of the franchise, Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have also stated that Daniel Craig is still set to portray 007 for the third time.

The film, which would be the 23rd in the series, has been given tentative release dates of 2011 or 2012. The uncertain future of the franchise is due to MGM’s inability to land a prospective buyer after the studio put itself up for sale last year because of debt exceeding $3 billion.

Wilson and Broccoli have been the producers of the series since the original Bond film producer, her

father Albert Broccoli, died in 1996. The most recent Bond film, “Quantum of Solace” (2008), was financially successful, despite criticism that it was too similar in its execution to the films of the Bourne film series.

This isn’t the first time the Bond series has been on a long hiatus between entries. Another such time was due largely to legal issues following the poor reception of “Licence to Kill” (1989) until the series memorably reentered pop culture with the next entry, “Goldeneye” (1995).

Since the Bond series remains the longest-running film franchise in history (the first Bond film was 1962’s “Dr. No”), I suppose it was inevitable that troubles such as these have occasionally sprung up.

Like the ’89-95 hiatus, this current gap could end up working to the Bond series’ advantage. Timothy Dalton, who played 007 in both “Licence to Kill” and “The Living Daylights” (1987), never achieved the iconic status as 007 the way Sean Connery or Roger Moore did.

One reason for this was that he was never likeable enough as the character. Some have given the excuse that he was simply portraying Bond as Ian Fleming wrote him, which is just blowing smoke, as I have read all of Fleming’s Bond canon and can assure everyone that his 007 is far more likeable than Dalton’s.

This might have indirectly led to Dalton’s resignation from the role, leading to Pierce Brosnan picking up the Walther PPK for “GoldenEye.” The great success of that film led to three more successful Bond films with Brosnan.

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When negotiations with Brosnan fell through following his fourth Bond pic “Die Another Day” (2002), Wilson and Barbara Broccoli decided to focus on their long-standing dream of basically giving audiences “Bond Begins” by adapting Fleming’s first Bond book “Casino Royale” in that manner. For years, “Royale” was the only remaining Fleming book that Broccoli couldn’t make into a film due to rights issues (although it was made as a less-thanmemorable spoof from another producer in 1967).

Naturally, this decision to focus on Bond’s origins necessitated the need of another actor to play 007, which led to the current Bond, Daniel Craig.

His Bond debut in “Casino Royale” (2006) was entertaining with amazing photography and stunt work. I have nothing against Craig (he was amazing in 2005’s “Munich”), but, like Dalton, he has moments in both his Bond films where he can’t seem to understand the concept of what smiling is.

However, I never cared for the “Bond Begins” take on the story. In the novel, Bond mentions how he got his “licence” to kill, but the plot of the book isn’t his first mission. Granted, basically all the other Bond films have had radical departures from their source material, but what made Bond unique from other fictitious heroes such as Superman and Batman was that his origins were kept deliberately vague.

This, I feel, made it easier for anyone to fantasize about being in 007’s shoes. Still, since Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have been wishing to do this type of story for years (Albert Broccoli kept them from doing it while he was alive), I suppose it’s for the best that Brosnan didn’t portray Bond in the film.

This current hiatus could give the production team the same luxury of ensuring the next Bond film is one of the best. Naturally, that could depend on how long the hiatus lasts and whether or not Craig is still interested in portraying 007 when it ends.

“Mega Man 10” celebrates simple, retro-gaming Sean Peters the news record

Capcom has done it again. There was a lot of doubters, but the video game giant successfully launched the 10th retroactive installation of the classic “Mega Man” series.

There are few things I love more than “Mega Man.” Sure — rainy days, canceled classes, Captain Crunch and Mark Twain brand Kentucky bourbon are all great things, but these things collectively dwell inside only half as much space reserved in my heart than what’s held for a heroic blue robot named Mega Man. Taking into account the fact that I’ve been playing “Mega Man” throughout most of my conscious life (the series debuted on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987), I believe “Mega Man” to be one of the most solid action game series out there.

Hey, you can’t argue with a series that, after more than two decades and dozens of titles, reverts back to its original formula. Capcom took a risk in 2008 by backtracking 20 years, going back to the same graphics and gameplay as Mega Man 2 (1988). The game, which was download-only, sold exceptionally well on XBox Live, the Wii shop network and PS3 online.

The games require dexterity, patience and a critical eye. The graphics are simplistic, yet highly stylized; like a primitively genius cartoon. The storyline is laughably simplistic, which definitely adds to the game’s appeal by keeping it generally bright and major-key, a direction many contemporary video games are ignoring by exploring macabre, shadowy plots and scenery. Though dark is not always a bad thing, a ray of sunshine like Mega Man’s childish robot world is a welcome throwback.

Many game companies are working to capture the nostaligic market: By looking at the prices of classic games in used video game shops or eBay, it’s easy to see fans are willing to shell out several digits worth of dough to recapture whatever it was they loved about the “good old days.” Look at Nintendo. They’re revitalizing the Super Mario Bros., while Sega also has plans to reawaken “Sonic the Hedgehog” by adding another throwback installation.

Hey, there’s always room for improvement in video game technology, but sometimes it’s ok to stick with a time-tested classic.

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mega man’s back The fighting robot, Mega Man, is constantly battling to protect mankind from evil robots.

briefs Recent grads draw national attention

Recent graduates of College-Conservatory of Music’s electronic media program returned to Cincinnati with a first-place finish at the College Television Awards.

Dustin Chow and Steven Shaefer, producers of the music video “Today,” were flown to Los Angeles to accept their award.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences chose “Today” as the winner for best use of music. The video was filmed in various parts of Cincinnati and highlights the beautiful scenery and local talent that the city has to offer.

“One of the unique things about the video is that the audio mixes capture different environments, so you’re actually hearing the Great Hall at the museum,” Chow said.

The awards ceremony took place April 10 and was hosted by Tom Bergeron of “Dancing with the Stars.” Chris Colfer of “Glee” presented the two with their Emmys, upon which they delivered their acceptance speeches and were escorted offstage to the Red Carpet for photos and interviews.

As a result of producing “Today,” Chow and Shaefer started Today Cincinnati Productions, which is designed to be a hub for freelance audio, video and design work.

“We’re hoping the College Television Award will be a buffer to get us more business and to do more creative things in Cincinnati,” Chow said. “We want to be able to produce a film coming out of Cincinnati, as opposed to having to go to [Los Angeles] to do it.”

If you’re interested in viewing “Today,” or checking out Today Cincinnati Productions, visit www.todaycincinnati.com.

noisy rockers, The never setting suns If you have a minute and are yearning for some new music, check out the up-and-coming indie-noise-shoegaze band, The Never Setting Suns.

The band describes its sound as indie/rock/shoegaze that is inspired by Neil Young, Broken Social Scene, Explosions in the Sky, Dinosaur JR and TV on the Radio.

Don’t know what the hell shoegaze is? You’re not alone. If your curiosity is really killing you, be sure to see The Never Setting Suns at their next show, April 24, at the Covenant (4139 Kirby Ave., Cincinnati, 45223). They’ll be playing at 9 p.m., though there will be an all-day event at the Covenant. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door to support the artists.

4 p.m. - Good Morning Gladys 5 p.m. - Deadhorse 6 p.m. - The Javelin Dance 7 p.m. - Set Sights Forward 8 p.m. - Still Pioneers 9 p.m. - The Never Setting Suns 10 p.m. - White Collar Sideshow Expect special guests in between bands, including hip-hop music by B.I.G. S.T.E.V.E. and more TBA. To find out more, visit www.myspace.com/theneversettingsuns.

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Time to rethink SG honoraria ariel cheung

Third-party candidates not bad option The Democrat and the Republican parties have had their fun for long enough — it’s time to let some others in on the action.

On May 4, Ohio will have its 2010 primary elections. Many of you, no doubt, will make your way to the various polling places, eager or not so eager, to place a check next to a candidate’s name. But how will you vote? Along party lines or are you looking for something different?

We’ve given the Democrats and the Republicans more than enough chances to get it right. In return, they’ve given us numerous unnecessary wars, a recession, unconstitutional legislation that we didn’t want and a corrupt two-party system that ran its course long ago.

We need to get someone else in there to diversify the debate a little more. Of course there are a small number of voices on both sides of the aisle that rely on principle, but they often get portrayed as outcasts by the establishment parties.

The monopoly that the Republicans and Democrats have over elections, both local and federal, is quite undemocratic. Those who choose to run as a third party have had to traditionally jump through so many hoops they’d be better off working for Cirque du Soleil rather than with the political clowns in office all around the country.

The rules of the elections are set by former leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties. They stifle the voices of individuals who choose to not associate themselves with two parties who are have proving that they are for the most part, quite incapable of upholding constitutional integrity.

I’ve heard so many times that a vote for a third-party candidate or a candidate who isn’t thought of as viable is a wasted vote. More often I’ve heard that some will go and simply vote for someone they view as the “lesser of two evils.” I don’t accept that argument because if you’re voting for the “lesser of two evils,” you’re still voting for evil.

To me, voting for a candidate — even if they seem like they have no chance of winning — is not a wasted vote. A wasted vote is voting for someone simply because they’re not the other guy.

Third parties do serve a role, and I see that role increasing within the next few years.

Take the Libertarian party, for example. It claims to be the largest third party behind the Republicans and Democrats and is growing in numbers. The party has more than 250,000 registered voters.

For the first time this May, there will be a contested Libertarian party primary in the first congressional district with the University of Cincinnati’s own Jim Berns, college labs manager in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, seeking the party’s nomination.

In years past, I would say the chances of a third party candidate doing well in a race or even winning for that matter was rare or near impossible to pull off. But now I think the political climate in this country is arguably in favor of a third option. Every day it becomes more apparent that the Republicans and Democrats have long since failed us.

In a recent poll released by the Pew Research Center, 80 percent of Americans say they don’t trust the government.

The anger and frustration felt and expressed by many Americans make the political environment right for actual change. For the first time in a long time, many more people are feeling a sense of disenfranchisement by the Republican and Democratic duopoly currently at the helm of all political decisions in this country.

The only kind of candidate that deserves a vote is one who will uphold their constitutional oath, work toward smaller government and not cave in to greed or corporate interests. Whether they happen to be a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green or Independent (sorry, no socialists), should be irrelevant.

Its time the Republicans and Democrats get their wake up call and voting for a third party in this years’ elections is one of the most effective ways to do it.

We’ve been hearing about the University of Cincinnati allegedly wasting its money on a host of things. From the new practice field to pianos for the College-Conservatory of Music, the budget is a constant concern.

But perhaps to find questionable spending practices, we need look no further than the latest topic of discussion: Student Government.

Every year, the Student Activities and Leadership Development office disperses more than $40,000 total in honoraria for the student body president, vice president, speaker of the Student Senate and two holdover senators.

This $40,000 is used to pay for everything from tuition to Woodside Garage parking passes, according to the Student Government bylaws.

The student body president receives in-state tuition, student fees, a sum equal to the least expensive room rate (the equivalent of Daniels, Dabney, Siddall or Calhoun halls), a meal plan and a parking pass in Woodside garage. Grand total: Approximately $6,400 per quarter.

The student body vice president and senate speaker receive in-state tuition, general fees and a Woodside Garage parking pass. Grand total: $3,106

Frankly, the majority of the responsibilities seem like things most student organization leaders do.

Communicating with other student organizations, appointing members to various positions and promoting the organization — I don’t see why these things merit honoraria.

As for completing office hours, the bylaws specifically define office hours as, “time spent in the Student Government office and in any outside meetings pertaining to Student Government business.” That’s it. It doesn’t matter what they’re doing in the office, as long as they’re there.

Legislation was voted on in March to require atlarge senators to complete five diversity outreach office hours per quarter. It failed to pass, but perhaps legislation like this would legitimize the full ride given to the president and free tuition for the vice president.

Cincinnatus full scholars are given a scholarship similar to the president’s honoraria, but must complete 10 hours of community service per quarter and maintain a 3.2 GPA. I’m not saying the members of Student Government don’t deserve compensation, but in a time when every dollar counts, perhaps we should ask ourselves if paying for their education is necessary.

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Marginalizing fellow students uncalled for At a recent journalism convention, the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Susan Goldberg, told a room full of student journalists about the industry’s shift.

Journalists, she said, used to be gatekeepers. Now, journalists are a lot more: We are authenticators, sensemakers, watchdogs (were, and still are), witness bearers, aggregators, empowerers and conversation starters.

When The News Record learned last year that the University of Cincinnati would close the Center for Access and Transition at the end of the 2009-10 academic year, we knew we had a story on our hands. A conversation to start.

We reported the initial news, and put the story under our hats.

Not to be forgotten, but to give the university and people in the CAT program to figure out exactly what the implications might be.

You might have noticed our recent series “CAT Tales,” put together by news editor James Sprague. We have published two parts of the four-part series. Each article gives an inside look at how people within the program and around the university are viewing the program’s dissolution.

The first part of the series, “Minority numbers could fall,” was published Wednesday, April 14.

Through interviews and research, Sprague found that, when the program closes, the university could lose up to 1 percent of its minority population.

A figure like 1 percent might not sound like it has much consequence, but that must be taken into consideration with other information.

Last year, the Diversity Council announced it would allocate funds to help recruit and retain AfricanAmerican students. In 2008, the black student population dropped from 11.2 percent to 10.1 percent, according to the 2009 UC|21 report card.

Though it’s true that the 1 percent decrease in the university’s minority population would not be exclusively African-American students, the majority of the students enrolled in CAT, as of Fall quarter 2009, were African-American (37.4 percent of the 583 students in CAT).

A loss of any minority students is a step backward; especially when the university has made it publicly known that it is committed to recruiting and retaining minority students.

But CAT is dissolving. We can’t

stop it. We can’t change it.

What we can do, though, is try to welcome the students who will be asked to enroll at branch campuses and those who will take classes on Main Campus. Regardless of what campus you’re on, or the program you’re enrolled in, we’re all still Bearcats, right? We’re all still trying to better ourselves through education, right?

We should all be welcoming of different experiences, perspectives and abilities … Right?

That is, at least, what our impression was. Apparently not everyone feels the same. Although the online version of “Minority numbers could fall” didn’t have a ton of comments, it did have one that struck the nerve of our Proudly Cincinnati vein.

The unedited comment reads: “CAT is for the students who are to dumb to get into real college. if we want to be a better university we need to “cut the fat” of these crappy students. this has nothing to do with diversity. affirmative action will still make us take minority’s no matter

Staff Editorial

Sports column irresponsible Dear Editor,

As a woman, I was very offended by the Thursday, April 15, Marx’s Theory “Rank ‘em: Top-10 hottest female athletes.” I have always loved reading The News Record, but now I am ashamed that our editors allowed the piece to be published. There are much more meaningful things to write about in the realm of sports. I know

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that sex sells and getting more readers is important to you, but publishing such a vulgar article was a huge mistake. I sincerely think it is in The News Record’s best interest to compose an apology article for allowing such a tasteless column to be published. I would not expect such a piece to come from my university. Until there is an apology, you have lost a fan and I am not the last. Please take immediate action.

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how unqualified they are. now they will just have to go to real classes with the rest of us. It will make the degrees look better and the university more prestigious. It will also cut out all the lazy students who didnt do anything in high school. I am only concerned that our sports teams will fail because the athletes will not have blow off classes to take.....”

We should not peg the students in CAT as “too dumb” or “crappy.” We have to remember that, as an urban campus and one of the most diverse universities in the United States, that not every student had access to topnotch education with the most up-todate technology.

We have to remember that not every student is fresh out of high school. There are students at UC who haven’t taken a class in 20 years.

The CAT program has been extremely valuable for the university and has helped hundreds of students adjust to the demands of college.

What is more valuable, though, are the students who left CAT to do great things at a great university.

To ignore their contributions and to marginalize any student does make us Proudly Cincinnati.

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GARRETT SABELHAUS

Gilyard, Gresham possible picks for Bengals Draft day is upon us once again and the Bengals are left without any glaring needs.

Wait a second, no must haves in the draft for the Cincinnati Bengals? This is some sick joke, right?

No, it’s no joke, but the Bengals are far from being complacent. They have no depth at a lot of positions and it showed last year. One injury could have them in a serious situation if they don’t help to sure something up in the 2010 draft.

The one position the Bengals have been able to almost play without has been a pass-catching tight end.

The Bengals passing game — or lack thereof — over the years has been mostly through wide receivers. Cincy tried to change that last year by drafting Chase Coffman.

I like the idea, but for various reasons Coffman isn’t seeing the field and unless hell froze over in the offseason, he won’t see much of the field in 2010. Coffman did battle a foot injury out of college, but if he’s available, the Bengals can’t pass on Jermaine Gresham.

The former Oklahoma tight end missed his senior season with a knee injury but was a possible top-10 pick if he would have gone to the NFL after his junior year when he caught 66 passes for more 900 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Gresham is an Antonio Gateslike player who could add a whole new dynamic to the Bengals’ passing attack.

The last time Carson Palmer had a legitimate tight end threat was his senior season at Southern Cal, when Alex Holmes caught 29 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns in a stacked USC receiving corps.

If Gresham is gone, I would look at either Taylor Mays or Eric Berry at safety if they’re still available. If Gresham is gone I bag the tight end idea altogether and take my chances with Coffman and maybe Reggie Kelly.

In the second round, the Bengals should go defense and their best position with the least amount of depth is at cornerback.

Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph each had nice seasons in 2009, but behind them: Morgan Trent and David Jones.

The right man would have to be there, though. Jerome Murphy from South Florida is a possible candidate. If the Bengals can take him with the 54th pick, it would be worth it, but, for that to happen, he would have to fall a few spots from his projected early second round pick.

I see a major issue at corner for the Bengals if Hall or Joseph go down and it would be nice to have a backup to rotate in and out of games.

Round three, I look back to the offensive side and take a serious look at Mardy Gilyard. Knowing he wants to be in Cincinnati is big.

Mardy doesn’t have burner speed, but he’s quick enough to return punts and could fit in well in the slot if Antonio Bryant and Chad Ochocinco are spreading the field.

With the offseason moves to add receivers and the possible additions of Gilyard and Gresham, the Bengals could turn their terrible offense from 2009 into one of the best in the league in 2010.

Not to mention the offensive line is strong again for the Bengals and it’s even one of their deeper positions if Andre Smith can stay healthy and not fat.

The running game with Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott will help round out the offense, which really only leaves the quarterback position in question.

Palmer will obviously be the starter, but playing the way he did last year won’t cut it. Laverneus Coles is gone, which is great.

Palmer didn’t like throwing to him and Coles admitted to not fitting into the system well.

Some say not having Chris Henry hurt the team because he was a deep threat. But before Henry was injured, it’s not like his numbers were anything great.

He scored in every preseason game and then only caught 12 balls and two touchdowns in eight games before the injury and his unfortunate death.

But the Bengals can give Palmer the weapons he needs and then it will be up the veteran to try to return to his 2005 form.

Either way, it’s nice not having to draft a particular position. The 2010 season could be the best in a while for the Bengals. They need their draft to be the best in a while for it to happen.

Think Garrett doesn’t know what he’s talking about? E-mail him at sabelgt@mail.uc.edu.

Commanding respect Cincinnati looks to remain undefeated sam elliott the news record

After a bye week, it’s back to work for head coach Billy Back and the Cincinnati Commandos. This week’s goal is to reach the halfway point of an undefeated season.

The Commandos (4-0) will play their first rematch of the season, round two against the Miami Valley Silverbacks Saturday, April 24.

In their first meeting, the Silverbacks jumped out to a 13-point lead and were up five at halftime Saturday, March 13, at the Cincinnati Gardens.

“They play a good style, our offense didn’t get started right away and our defense struggled,” Back said.

But both the offense and defense came alive in the second half and Cincinnati went on to win 53-26. Back expects a similar result in Saturday’s grudge match.

“We should fare better, if not as well as we did the first time,” Back said.

Miami Valley (1-3) is coming off its first victory of the season, a 46-29 win at Chicago, Saturday, April 17. The win ended a 17-game losing streak for the Silverbacks, who went winless last season after losing their final three games of the 2008 season.

Back was a member of the 2008 Silverbacks

team and knows the squad is happy and confident again after its first win in years.

“They got their first victory in 18 games,” Back said.

“They’re going to come out with a lot of new confidence — rightfully so. Their quarterback sparked a little something in them last week to handle Chicago pretty well.”

During Cincinnati’s bye week, Back turned his attention to improving the Commandos’ offensive and defensive lines, which he said have room for improvement.

“We’ve been trying to work with consistency offensively. We’re having a little bit too much pressure from the offensive line,” Back said. “The center position isn’t getting the steady push that we need, so we’ve been trying to figure out ways to keep the consistency and keep [quarterback] Ben [Mauk] in the pocket.”

Wherever he is on the field, Mauk has been merciless to opposing defenses this season. The former Bearcat leads the Continental Indoor Football League with 20 touchdowns and 640 passing yards through four games this season.

“I trust Ben Mauk with running this offense. He’s a football mind,” Back said.

Mauk, Back and the Commandos will host the Miami Valley Silverbacks at 7:30 p.m. at the Cincinnati Gardens, Saturday, April 24.

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former bearcat qb Four games into the 2010 season, Ben Mauk has thrown for 640 yards and 20 touchdowns.

BEARCAT

BOWL IV

Spring game gives fans sneak peak at 2010 team michael vest the news record

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for the fans UC head coach Butch Jones plans to roam the crowd and will let selected fans call plays.

With its practice sessions coming to a close, the University of Cincinnati football team will play its annual spring scrimmage, Bearcat Bowl IV, Saturday, April 24, at Nippert Stadium.

Game play will consist of four 10-minute quarters. The first half will have normal game stoppages, while the second half will use a running clock. The teams will be split up by starters and backups, with the first team offense facing the second team defense and the first team defense playing the second team offense.

The game gives the public its first chance to see some new players on the field who didn’t get to play in 2009, especially at the wide receiver position.

The Bearcats brought in two highly touted transfers for the 2010 campaign, including Vidal Hazelton, a University of Southern California transfer and Kenbrell Thompkins from El Camino Community College.

Head coach Butch Jones is looking to see his team compete and hopes for his players to stay healthy.

“I want to see great fundamentals, great effort and execution. I think that’s the big thing,” Jones said. “As a coach, you always worry about injuries, but you can’t, because that’s football. You got to go play.”

Bearcat Bowl IV is more than a scrimmage; it is also an event for fans. The team will host a free youth football clinic before the game and an autograph session afterward.

The Bearcat Family Zone on Sheakley Lawn will open at 5 p.m.

Fans will even be able to get involved in calling plays. Coach Jones plans to roam the crowd with a play chart. Selected fans will have a chart of plays to pick from and they will decide the Bearcats’ next play.

“It’s an event,” Jones said.

“Everything is about community and family in our program and in the city

of Cincinnati. It’s just another great community event to get people on our campus, and get them excited about Bearcat football.”

The 15-session spring season began March 17 and during that time Jones implemented the changes that come along with a new coaching staff. The Bearcats changed defensive schemes and Jones has installed his own style of spread offense.

“I think it’s gone exceptionally well,” Jones said. “We’re still nowhere where we need to be and depth is the issue right now. Everyday we’re looking to get better.”

Admission to the game is free and Bearcat Bowl IV can be viewed nationwide at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 24, on Fox College Sports and in Ohio on Fox Sports Ohio.

2010 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 4 Fresno State (away) 11 INDIANA STATE (home) 16 NORTH CAROLINA STATE (away) 25 Oklahoma (home)

OCTOBER 9 MIAMI (OH) (home) 15 LOUISVILLE (away) 22 South Florida (home) 30 SYRACUSE (homecoming)

NOVEMBER 13 WEST VIRGINIA (away) 20 RUTGERS (home) 27 CONNECTICUT (away)

DECEMBER 4 PITtSBURGH (home)

UC golf teams place fourth, eighth tom skeen the news record

The University of Cincinnati men’s and women’s golf teams placed eighth and fourth, respectively, at the 2010 Big East Championships in Palm Harbor, Fla., April 20.

The women’s squad fired rounds of 321-316-317=954, just one stroke

ahead of St. John’s, to hold on to the fourth position.

“I felt like there was a strong possibility we could finish fourth going in, and it went that way for us,” said Cincinnati women’s head coach Janet Carl. “We battled, hung in there and were very pleased with our fourth-place finish.”

In her first Big East championships,

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big east championship The University of Cincinnati men’s and women’s golf teams were led by Jenny Linville and Joe Kastelic at the 2010 Big East Championships in Palm Harbor, Fla., April 20.

junior Jenny Linville was the Cats’ top individual performer as she finished tied for seventh. She was consistent for the three days posting rounds of 78-77-79=234.

“I was very pleased with [Jenny],” Carl said. “She stepped up, played well and this was a great opportunity for her to show how solid her game is.”

Teammate Bambee Dela Paz finished one stroke behind Linville and placed tenth after carding rounds of 76-78-81=235. “[Bambee] struggled and had a few bad holes,” Carl said. “She played a solid first round [Tuesday]; she had good rhythm, didn’t hit her irons well, but was able to get up and down. That will wear you out on this course, and I think that’s what happened to her [in the final round].”

Freshman Alex Carl had a strong showing as she put up rounds of 84-78-76=238 in her first Big East championships, good enough for a 12th-place finish.

Kristin Price tied for 28th with a three-round total of 83-83-81=247, and Kate Moore placed 32nd after scores of 86-87-82=255.

The University of Louisville captured the overall title for the second year in a row by scoring a 311-305-304=920.

Junior Joe Kastelic led the way for the men’s team behind a final round

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one-under-par 70, on the way to a 12th-place finish.

After carding scores of 75 and 73 in the first two rounds and tied for 21st heading into the final round, Kastelic came out hot and was 3 under par before bogeying his final two holes to tie his low round on the season. “[Kastelic] really played the best golf of anybody I saw all week,” said UC head coach Doug Martin. “I really believe he should have won the golf tournament.”

UC was the only team in the tournament to play four freshmen.

“I was very pleased with our effort and thought we did some great things,” Martin said. “But youthfulness reared its ugly head, and we made enough mistakes to keep us out of the top four.”

Zack Bates finished 34th after scoring 76-77-73=226, while David Tepe placed 37th after posting 81-70-76=227.

Tepe’s second-round 70 matched his low round this season.

Andrew Desmarais was one stroke back in 41st place, while Matt Ledom posted a three-round total of 76-73-81=230, good enough for a 49th-place finish.

The Bearcats posted a total of 303-289-298=890, just five strokes ahead of Rutgers.

Georgetown won the overall title with a total score of 873.