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CROSSTOWN KEVIN DEVINE LET DOWN
WALKERS REMEMBER SUICIDE VICTIMS, RAISE AWARENESS
OUT OF DARKNESS
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New UC, Cincy State partnership strengthens relationship Agreement provides advisers to Cincy State students seeking UC education, establishes scholarship BRYAN SHUPE STAFF REPORTER
PHIL DIDION PHOTO EDITOR UC President Santa Ono and Cincy State President O’dell Owens sign an agreement making CSTC eligible for UC student IDs, among other benefits.
Kasich taps former OSU president to review Ohio’s public universities
The presidents of the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College signed an agreement Wednesday to strengthen the bond between the two institutions. UC President Santa Ono and CSTC President O’dell Owens convened outside Cincinnati State’s Advanced Technology and Learning Center to enter into an Institutional Articulation Agreement that will help CSTC students transfer to UC more easily. “This is really driven by serving the Cincinnati community and the kids that are growing up here,” Ono said. “The more we can make this a real pathway, the more we can be partners, the better it is for students.”
UC is the number one destination for CSTC students who wish to further their education at a four-year university. About one-third of CSTC students transfer, Owens said. Out of the agreement, the two institutions created a Cincinnati Pathways Scholars program that will provide eligible Cincinnati State students with a special UC ID, giving them access to UC libraries, sporting events and the campus recreation center.Cincinnati Pathways scholars who graduate from CSTC with a 3.4 GPA and transfer to UC will be eligible for a $2,100 annual scholarship. “Cincinnati State and UC have a longstanding relationship,” Ono said. “O’dell Owens has a personal involvement with the University of Cincinnati as a former member of the board of trustees. I think it is a win-winwin for UC, Cincinnati State and the city of Cincinnati itself.” SEE AGREEMENT PG 2
BREAKING THE SILENCE
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In an effort to curb rising tuition in Ohio, Gov. John Kasich announced Monday that former Ohio State University President Gordon Gee will lead a year-long review of all state universities and community colleges. “I am honored to accept Gov. Kasich’s request to explore higher education value and quality in Ohio,” Gee said in a statement. “As a society, we simply must ensure that a college education is both high quality and affordable for students and their families.” Gee will spend the year consulting with university leaders and members of the business community around the state to address deficiencies in education and labor. Gee will then deliver a list of recommendations addressing college costs and quality, while ensuring universities are teaching students skills necessary to get a job. The plan was announced at a meeting of trustees from Ohio’s public universities, in which the governor stressed technology and innovation as the key to not only keeping tuition affordable for Ohioans, but also increasing the quality of education, said Tom Cassady, University of Cincinnati trustee. “We need to find innovative ways to lower the cost of an education while making sure the education experience continues to get better,” Cassady said. “We must be investing in innovation.” Details of how exactly Gee will conduct the review and what the review might look like are not yet known, but Cassady is confident of two things: the recommendations will not be one-size-fitsall and UC is sure to be an early stop. “I know he is smart enough to know there’s not one solution for every university,” Cassady said. “He’s going to go to every university around the state to find SEE GEE PG 2
MADISON SCHMIDT CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Tim Wise, a renowned anti-racism writer and speaker, tells students in a packed auditorium-style classroom in Old Chemistry that ignoring racism will not make it go away.
Anti-racism author, writer encourages students to talk about race issues WILL KENDRICK STAFF REPORTER
University of Cincinnati students — particularly white students — were challenged Wednesday to give an honest appraisal of history when it comes to race issues in America. Noted anti-racism activist and writer Tim Wise delivered a nearly two-hour speech focused on racism, white privilege and other issues. He strongly argued against the idea that ignoring racism will make it go away. “No other problem is solved that way,” Wise said. “If we stopped talking about world hunger, do you think food is going to suddenly appear?” Wise has written six books, numerous essays and has spoken in all 50 states on the issue of racism. The forum was moved from its original location — Tangeman University Center Cinema — to a larger
room, 525 Old Chemistry, due to public interest in the speech. The auditoriumstyle lecture hall was filled to full capacity. Students waited in the hall outside of the lecture room, hoping to hear bits of Wise’s speech. Wise spoke out against the nation’s purposeful ignorance about the issue of racism. “When you are the dominant group, the main reason you don’t know about the experience and inequality of other groups is because you don’t have to,” Wise said, referring to white people as well as other ethnicities. Wise also spoke about educational, medical and economic inequalities. He reminisced about his upbringing in Nashville and his college experiences in New Orleans. One particularly powerful moment he recalled was when he was protesting Apartheid in South Africa and a student asked him what he had done to help the race issue in New Orleans, to which he had no reply. “[I hadn’t done] much, honestly, and I
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PHIL DIDION PHOTO EDITOR A protestor expresses disdain for the Wise event.
UC Board of Trustees approves contract renewal with Marriott Contract good for five years, provides financial incentives for operator ALEXIS O’BRIEN CHIEF REPORTER
The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees voted to renew the university’s hotel-operating contract with Marriott International, Inc. Tuesday. “We hired Marriott and continue to work with Marriott because they bring an national, obviously recognized brand to campus,” said Steven Sayers, vice president of campus services. “They offer a variety of services that help not only facilitate the
guests needs, but also help the financial performance of the hotel.” This is UC’s third contract with Marriott after the university initially hired the company following the construction of the Kingsgate Hotel in 1999. According to this newest contract, which will take effect in June 2014, Marriott’s total compensation will be capped at $600,000 annually. This amount includes a new payment to encourage performance by Marriott, and is an increase from Marriott’s current compensation of $480,000 per year. “The incentive fee, which is based on the sales volume of the hotel, gives [Marriott] some incentive to increase the financial
growth of the hotel,” Sayers said. “It can account for up to 20 percent of their total compensation, hence the $600,000 maximum they could make.” The new contract includes clarifications of purchase allowances, property insurance and definitions of building repairs and alterations. “Continuing with Marriott means a seamless transition to the new contract without impacting the financial side of the current term,” said Bob Ambach, vice president of administration and finance. “It also allows for the continuity of the existing management team and provides security to customers.”
MADISON SCHMIDT CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Ambach presents UC’s proposed contract.
University Heights business owner pleads guilty to one count of aggravated arson Owner, son change plead to guilty for involvement in restaurant explosion RYAN HOFFMAN NEWS EDITOR
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Aiman Arabeiat, owner of Jerusalem Cafe, formerly at 235 W. McMillan St., pleaded guilty to aggravated arson.
Two men pleaded guilty Monday for their roles in an explosion at a University Heights business in 2011. Aiman Arabeiat, owner of the former Jerusalem Café, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated arson, while his son, Amijud, pleaded guilty to obstructing official business. Both men originally pleaded not guilty. The prosecution said Aiman attempted to “cause harm” to his business previously located at 235 W. McMillan St. through “means of fire or explosion.” Damage was estimated to be around $60,000. The building, which consists of retail space on the first floor and multiple residences on the second floor, is owned
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by Ohio-McMillan Apartments LLC., according to the Hamilton County Auditor and is now home to Cilantro Vietnamese Bistro. Records show that the building was last appraised exactly two months before the first floor explosion. It was valued at $133,190. Jerusalem Café was closed prior to the explosion for alleged renovations. Bystanders who witnessed the explosion Nov. 13, 2011, said they saw a “bald guy” exit the building after the explosion. That description matches Aiman Arabeiat, who was injured and taken to the hospital after the explosion. After taking his father to the hospital, the prosecution said, Amijud Arabeiat took his father’s clothes, which smelled of gasoline and disposed of them. Video footage from the hospital showed Amijud exiting with his father’s clothes. Because Amijud’s actions only impacted SEE ARSON PG 2
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Diversity conference brings community together
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Bleuzette Marshall, interim chief diversity officer, speaking at Tuesday’s diversity conference in the alumni center.
Students, faculty mingle at annual event, discuss recent controversies BECKY BUTTS | ONLINE EDITOR
Students and faculty of all races and cultures filled the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center Tuesday to celebrate diversity as a community. “This is a way for us to build relationships with each other across cultures and communities,” said Bleuzette
Marshall, interim chief diversity officer. UC’s Diversity Council hosts the event once a semester to provide networking opportunities and to introduce new members to the community. UC President Santa Ono welcomed new community members and iterated UC’s commitment to make everyone feel safe and included despite racial and cultural differences. “Diversity takes work, we are not a perfect institution,” Ono said. “I, as an individual, and we, as an institution, are 100 percent committed to moving forward
with the steps in our diversity plan.” After filling their plates with free food, attendees casually roamed the room to socialize. “It’s a good place to touch hands and meet people,” said Cierra Carter, a first-year sociology and Spanish student and recipient of the Darwin T. Turner Scholarship. Carter and other Turner scholars were required to attend the diversity reception and introduce themselves to the room. Diversity and acceptance have been hot topics at UC since a racist cartoon about McMicken College of Arts & Sciences Dean Ronald Jackson circulated around campus. In response to the cartoon, university leaders have scheduled a series of events to address racial issues. “It’s unfortunate that it took an incident such as the cartoon to spark a conversation,” said Joe Blizzard, student body president. “But now I feel as though the university is on the right track.” Despite the events, some students said more could be done to combat issues of race on campus. Combatting these issues is a matter of “dialogue versus action taken,” said Rosie Macedo, a third-year business economics students and Habari Gani Ambassador for the African American Cultural Center. The events make those in attendance aware, Macedo said, but more needs to be done to reach those that typically don’t come. “Diversity is inclusion and acceptance regardless of who you are or where you come,” Macedo said.
Trustees vote to move forward with sale of Goodman parking garage ALEXIS O’BRIEN | CHIEF REPORTER
The University of Cincinnati’s Goodman Garage could be sold to UC Health in the coming months. The UC Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to negotiate a contract with UC Health regarding the sale of the garage that sits in front of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. “The [garage’s sale] would better allow us to grant optimal benefit to both organizations,” said Bob Ambach, vice president of administration and finance. The garage was appraised to be worth between $14.5 million and $15.5 million. “[The Board of Trustees granted] permission for myself and the general council to negotiate a sales contract within those market parameters, as well as a short term operating agreement,” Ambach said. The final version of the contract will be presented to the board and will also have to be approved by the State of Ohio. The state approval could take several months.
Chair of Faculty Senate addresses racist cartoon, free speech at board meeting Richard Miller asks community to engage in thought about words On or about Sept. 18, an unknown person posted a demeaning and racially insensitive cartoon about two A&S administrators in McMicken Hall. I joined the President, the Provost, the presidents of [Undergraduate Student Government] and GSGA and the deans in signing a statement calling for civil discourse on campus. It is important to note that nothing in the statement questioned anyone’s right to free speech, but rather we used our right of free speech to say that this type of attack crosses the boundary of what we consider just and fair. In response to this incident, President Ono, with the support of the university community, scheduled an excellent presentation on race by professor Michael Eric Dyson. This issue is important. However, I hope that we will not stop at only discussing issues of race. The point of our statement was the
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In the past, some CSTC transfer students have had trouble fully transferring certain credit hours to UC, but now, due to the articulation agreement, UC advisers will help CSTC students before they transfer. UC advisers will hold office space within Cincinnati State’s Academic Transfer Center to help CSTC students interested in attending UC after obtaining their associate degree. “It’s a great opportunity and collaborative effort for both Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati,”
need for civil discourse; the need to ask the question: Just because we CAN say something, should we? I think this is needed more today than ever. There used to be societal norms about what were proper and improper subjects of conversation. I recall when a friend of mine bought a new car. Since I was in the market for a car, I asked him how much it cost. His father became very upset with me for daring to ask such a question. These were considered personal questions that were, “None of your business.” These norms had their drawbacks, as important issues like addiction, poverty and domestic abuse were also considered “personal” and never discussed, but contrast this to today. How much personal information do many of our students voluntarily post on social media? How many of them have lost an employment opportunity over ill-advised posts? How will they feel in 15 years if their own children find some of this? The online magazine “The Onion” parodied this by stating that, due to things
already posted on Facebook, there are now no viable candidates for the 2032 election. Today, people don’t seem to have a filter, probably because on the Internet you can just post whatever you want and never really have to deal with the consequences of your actions. You never see that you’ve hurt someone’s feelings or that others disapprove of what you are saying. That human feedback to our remarks is what helps us create that filter and helps us see if our remarks are creating the effect we want. You don’t get that with the Internet, so perhaps we need to develop it a different way. The discussion we need to have is not about creating forms of external censorship, as some would advocate, but rather a form of self-censorship where individuals have the right to say something but, of their own free will, decide not to say it because they find that what they were going to say was not fair, just or likely to be effective. This does not mean that sometimes we cannot be harsh, critical or even hurt
someone’s feelings. Professor Dyson pointed out that criticizing someone or asking honest questions about performance is fair. What makes a civil discourse is not whether it is nice or pleasant, but rather does it address the action, or the person? Are we attacking what someone has done, or what they are? When speech is about what people do, we elevate it to its highest form where it informs, enlightens and seeks to solve problems. When speech is about what people are, it degenerates to schoolyard name-calling and not only is that ineffective, but that’s when the dangerous calls for external restriction start. So I hope we use this incident as a chance to have to conversation not just about the right of free speech, but the responsibility of free speech. I hope we engage the entire community in a discussion about the need to stop and think about what we are saying, so that our remarks are fair and effective because universities can only be about the free exchange of ideas if we actually spend our time talking about ideas.
said UC Provost Beverly Davenport. “It’s good for … Cincinnati and both of our institutions when we work together in ways that help our students.” Owens said UC has always been a partner to CSTC. But until this agreement, the institutions’ relationship was not formal. “I think it’s been like dating,” Owens said. “We’ve been dating, we’ve been engaged and today’s the marriage. And this will be one of those old fashioned marriages; that once you’ve made the commitment, it’s for a life time.” PHIL DIDION CHIEF REPORTER
UC President Santa Ono (left) signed an agreement with Cincinnati State making it easier for students to transfer.
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racism. “Racism creates a system of inequality that is so deep rooted and so normal that we don’t even realize that it’s happening,” he said. The speech also was the subject of protest from the Traditional Youth Network, a traditionalist youth-oriented Christian organization. Six protestors — including Matthew Heinbach, the organization’s founder — stood outside of campus holding picket signs and a Confederate flag. The organization has protested Wise’s speeches in the past. Their protest of his speech at Indiana State University the previous week turned violent when Thomas Buhls, the president of the Bloomington, Ind., chapter of the organization, was allegedly attacked. “We are trying to spread our messages that no one should be afraid, and that
each race should be allowed to fulfill their own destiny separately,” Heinbach said. “I started doing this because I am a Christian, and I feel that this is not only a racial issue, but a spiritual one.” One person, who was not seen with the TradYouth group protesting outside, confronted Wise during the Q&A after the speech. Wise commented about the film “Schindler’s List,” then the man stood up and said the film was fiction and began shouting, “You’re not even white; you’re a Jew.” UC Police removed the individual from the lecture hall. “As easy as it is for me to condemn those people down on the corner, I understand the desperation that causes someone to join a hate group or a street gang, and I feel sorry for them,” Wise said. The presentation was designed to be a free speech forum, where anyone could
talk about anything related to the issue at hand. The issues of gender bias, healthcare reform and the LGBT community were addressed. “To be around so many people who are likeminded, who are learning and experiencing and feeling much of the same things — and then to hear it articulated in such a powerful way — it was good,” said Bhumika Patel, a secondyear women’s studies student pursuing a master’s degree. “Sometimes I feel like in women’s studies that nobody talks about issues of gender or race,” she said. “But then to have such a huge audience like that, it was gratifying.” For an online photo gallery on the protest and the Tim Wise event, visit newsrecord.org.
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Amijud Arabeiat and attorney Edward Kathman listen as Judge Robert Winkler explains the charge against Amijud.
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the investigating officers, the prosecution dropped the original felony charge of tampering with evidence to obstructing official business, a class-two misdemeanor. He could face up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $750. Aiman was originally charged with two counts of aggravated arson but the prosecution decided to drop the first count. He could face a maximum sentence of eight years, along with a maximum fine of $15,000. Communicating through interpreter Serry Hassan, Aiman said he understood the terms of his admittance of guilt. Hamilton County Judge Robert Winkler informed Aiman, who is not a U.S. citizen, that he could be deported or denied citizenship in the future because of the guilty plea. He will also have to register as an arsonist with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Sentencing for both men is scheduled for 9 a.m. Dec. 3.
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Cassady said nobody at UC has expressed concern over working with
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Gee, who came under fire in the spring from controversial comments he made about Catholics and the South Eastern Conference. Gee, who has a close relationship with UC President Santa Ono, resigned as OSU president during the summer. “Dr. Gee and I interact on a regular basis,” Ono said. “There’s no doubt we’re going to continue to interact.” Most of the trustees at Monday’s meeting we’re impressed with Gov. Kasich’s presentation, Cassady said. Since taking office in 2011, Kasich has taken a different approach to higher education, including a funding formula that rewards universities for graduation rates. “Gov. Kasich feels strongly that issues of quality and value are among the greatest challenges facing universities across Ohio and the nation as students and their families struggle with rising tuition and fees, increasing levels of debt and falling graduation rates,” according to a statement from the governor’s office. “Dr. Gee’s review will examine how Ohio can achieve higher quality to ensure the greatest value for its students and their families.”
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Cincinnati residents raise funds, awareness for suicide Thousands gather in honor of victims during emotional, thought-provoking 10th annual event MELANIE TITANIC-SCHEFFT CONTRIBUTOR
Cincinnati’s Sawyer Point was the scene of a luminary candlelight vigil Sunday, as hundreds of friends, supporters and family members participated in the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk in honor of loved ones who committed suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the event, which raised suicide awareness and offered help and support groups to anyone affected by suicide. More than 1,700 people gathered, cried, comforted one another and told stories as they walked in groups wearing T-shirts with the names and faces of those remembered. At the end of the event, the intended fundraising goal of $75,000 was surpassed by a total $83,600. People approached each other asking how to deal with their loss and lending personal support. Family and friends of 18-year-old Spencer Gambrel were among many who shared stories about their loved ones.
“None of us had any idea that he had thoughts of suicide. He was a normal teenage boy who was full of laughter and occasional mischief at school.” Vicki Murphy, grandmother of 18-year-old suicide victim Spencer Gambrel
“None of us had any idea that he had thoughts of suicide,” said Vicki Murphy, Gambrel’s grandmother. “He was a normal teenage boy who was full of laughter and occasional mischief at school. I don’t want to go on living myself sometimes. He was my whole life.” The outpouring of mixed emotions and support was common along Cincinnati’s Ohio River banks. Local trained volunteers from the AFSP were on hand to provide resources for grief counseling, and many friendly four-legged family members were there to provide a muchneeded lick on the face to those who needed it. Banners, T-shirts and “Love Life 4 Jason” bracelets honored the life of 23-year-old Jason Dennis. “Jason was a fun-loving and affectionate boy all [of] his life, but he became a victim of bullying and it got to be too much for him,” said Angie Dennis, Jason Dennis’ mother. “We started a Facebook site called ‘Love Life 4 Jason’ and it has been a wonderfully therapeutic resource for us, as well as many others who post their stories and support on our site.” Those who gathered in honor of 28-year-old Daniel Braun expressed tremendous frustration with the Cincinnati Veteran’s Hospital and the psychological help he had to wait so long to get. “Daniel served two tours in Iraq in the U.S. Air Force before coming home suffering from depression,” said Linda Braun, Daniel Braun’s mother. “When Daniel went to the VA to get psychological help, he had to wait six months to get in. By then it was too little, too late. Something has to be done about our VAs and the lack of timely psychological help for these traumatized soldiers.” Many other combat-related stories and appeals for more military psychological services were echoed throughout the evening’s event.
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Paper lanterns among serene fall foliage donned the names of suicide victims during the Out of the Darkness Walk. Thousands of participants filled Sawyer Point on Sunday to remember lost loved ones and show support. The walk surpassed the event’s fundraising goal, bringing in a total of $83,600.
Linda Bergholz, director of the Loveland Music Academy, was on hand as a two-year AFSP volunteer and spoke candidly about her personal loss and the loss to her music school in Loveland, Ohio. “My former student, since he was 5 years old, became a brilliant piano and saxophone player and later taught at the academy,” Bergholz said. “At the age of 23, our beloved Mitchell Schnure took his own life after being treated for depression and breaking up with his girlfriend. He was such a perfectionist in his music and his teaching, and was beloved by all his students and especially the staff at the academy. What a tremendous loss to us all.” Andy Mclain provided soulful guitar music under the P&G Pavilion. Mclain was also a teacher at the Loveland Music
Academy and a close friend to Mitchell Schnure. “Mitchell was such a gifted classical and jazz piano and sax player and teacher. His death was not only a shock, but was a tremendous loss to all of us, especially my sister Katie, his best friend,” Mclain said. One of the strongest emotions expressed was guilt, mostly for not recognizing the presence of serious problems. Feelings of anger, sadness, pain and loneliness quickly followed for most of those who spoke on behalf of grieving friends and family. To help shed light on these feelings, members of AFSP were there to answer questions, provide information about local support groups and encourage volunteers to help with future fund raising efforts.
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Participants wore shirts with the faces and names of victims, carried signs and shared moving quotes. ABOVE: Loved ones paid respects to victim Spencer Gambrel. BELOW: Katie Sullivan remembers close friend and fellow teacher Mitchell Schnure with a poignant tattoo.
“What a tremendous loss to us all.” MELANIE TITANIC-SCHEFFT | CONTRIBUTOR
ABOVE: Loved ones of 18-year-old suicide victim Spencer Gambrel were among thousands of participants overcome with emotion at the Out of the Darkness Walk. BELOW: Participants walked on a route lined with paper lanterns created in remembrance of victims.
Linda Bergholz, Loveland Music Academy director and coworker of suicide victim Mitchell Schnure
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McCartney mixes multiple generations in ‘New’
Rom-com meets real life
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Paul McCartney’s latest album “New” features a number of songs that could reignite Beatlemania. McCartney’s album takes modern influences and blends them with his famous sound. An example of this is the song “Appreciate,” which is obviously influenced by modern music editing and sampling. However, the song’s repetitive lyrics and sound effects are reminiscent of “Magical Mystery Tour,” the title track of the 1967 Beatles’ album. This song could easily have been released in the ’60s and yet it still sounds familiar to modern listeners. “Everybody Out There” is even more like former Beatles’ hits. Some songs on the album — such as this one — help balance McCartney’s past works with his new pieces.“Everybody Out There” contains instruments that are similar to the Indian-influenced songs the Beatles released. The song also proves McCartney still has the ability to write songs with meaningful lyrics that are truly artistic feats. “We’re the brightest objects in the sky/ Remember never for the grace of God go you and I/Do some good before you say goodbye.” It is very rare for pop songs released today to have lyrics that could double as poetry. “Early Days” will remind Beatles fans of George Harrison’s distinct style. The song is composed of acoustic instruments and simple yet amazing vocals by McCartney himself. “Early Days” combines this relaxed feeling with lyrics that address issues McCartney has faced in his life since The Beatles. “Now everybody seems to have their own opinions/Of who did this and who did that,” McCartney sings.“But as for me I don’t see how they can remember/When they weren’t where it was at.” “New” is the most similar to former Beatles hits. Although most of the songs on this album contain a combination of new and old, ironically, “New” is largely comprised of old Beatles style. The style of this song is very similar to hits on “Magical Mystery Tour” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Bands.” It is clear that McCartney’s many years of performing and writing music has made him aware of what does and does not work musically. This album is an example that his age has not inhibited him from writing successful hits. Instead it is his years of working in the industry contributed to his expertise. “New” is sure to remind listeners of a more classic musical era in which musicians put thought and meaning to each song. It’s remarkable that at the age of 71 McCartney is still performing. What’s even more amazing is that the songs he’s releasing are still as infectious as his Beatle-era songs.
About halfway through Nicole Holofcener’s refreshingly funny movie “Enough Said,” it sinks in that the main protagonists’ exes haven’t been shown on-screen. The audience is witness to two divorcee’s constant kvetching about, ‘How my ex couldn’t stand this and couldn’t stand that,’ yet the audience hasn’t seen a physical speck of them. But that’s the supreme beauty of “Enough Said” — the ability to keep interest in the characters as the audience watches them stumble through their anxiety at try their luck again at love. Starring the late James Gandolfini as Albert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Eva, the two meet and share a mutual connection of quiet angst over their children leaving the nest and moving away to college. They subsequently bond and try to move on from their emotionally fraught pasts. The two try to keep each other company until that fateful date of moving day. This isn’t your ordinary, middling, sputtering try and generate laughs romcom — if that’s even a genre term that can
accurately describe film. It’s an unusual film with unusually crafted characters, sharp dialogue and themes dealing with anxiety and apprehension that are rarely examined with such genuineness and sincerity. Holofcener has crafted a tale that accurately brings to the forefront how difficult it is to be a single parent in the midst of life. This is coupled with the possibility of committing to someone a second time, on top of all the frayed and torn emotions from the first time. Eva is an upper-middle class, divorced, single mom who makes a living as a masseuse. She goes about her daily routine with set clients, and shares custody of her one daughter with the father, Peter (Toby Huss). She meets Albert at a party after being invited by her friends, Sarah and Will, respectively played by Toni Collette and the hilarious Ben Falcone. They meet for dinner and start to date. Albert is comfortable in his own skin, which is surprising and even attractive for Eva, being that she clearly still continues to carry some emotional baggage from her own divorce. At the same time, Eva also starts to see a new client, Marianne, after having met her at the party. Played by Catherine Keener, Marianne is an earthy, spiritual, bohemian poet who wows Eva with her sense of ease, calmness and apparent fame. She is clearly
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different in Eva’s mind from the bore of clients she usually gets. Marianne is tranquil but the fact that she never stops yapping about how obsequious her ex-husband was and still is, is something Eva at first relates to. This commonality eventually evolves into horror, as Eva realizes the ex-husband she’s incessantly ripping into is Albert. What goes up must come down. To the audience’s own dread, Eva starts to then pump Marianne for all the information she can get concerning Albert’s quirks and flaws. Once she puts the two and two together without Marianne knowing, the annoying things that Albert does in Marianne’s mind manifests themselves to be bothersome in Eva’s and the “flaws” become all she sees. It’s hard to watch the inevitable occur, but hard in the sense that for once the charm and chemistry between Eva and Albert is refreshingly realistic. As one of Gandolfini’s last roles, this is a side unforeseen that’s thoroughly enjoyable and at the same time sorrowful to watch. For once in the tiresome genre of rom-com, the kids aren’t the obnoxious ones stealing their parents’ independence and robbing them of their sanity. Eva’s daughter, Ellen, is her mother’s moral compass, while Eva weaves webs of guilt, falsity and deceit to continually use Marianne’s friendship. Eva confides in Sarah that Marianne,“Is like a hotel trip advisor, telling me of all the good ones; you’d avoid a bad one if you could, wouldn’t you?” In the era of 21st century social media and technology, this is all so discouragingly true of our neurotic, anxiety-ridden, perfection driven society when looking for the “perfect one.” “Enough Said” is a charming film, inviting you to explore and delve deeper into the hardships of adults trying to fashion a new life for themselves. Louis-Dreyfus impeccably portrays Eva as she incessantly refuses to trust her own judgment and opinion. She uses fear, apprehension and trepidation as an emotional shield from the possibility of being hurt again. Nicole Holofcener scrutinizes these social and emotional dynamics of adulthood with objectivity, and demonstrates how love can be so intensely hard, especially if the “significant others” in frame never progress to accept each other’s quirks and flaws.
Devine not sugarcoating in ‘Bubblegum’ Chelsea Manning, Occupy Movement are featured in Devine’s new album, entirely funded by fans via Kickstarter ROBERT BREEN STAFF REPORTER
Singer/songwriter Kevin Devine has returned with new music with the ambitious launch of two albums — “Bulldozer” and “Bubblegum” — simultaneously. “Bubblegum” was recorded with his own backup band, The Goddamn Band, a change from his earlier acoustic albums. Devine worked his way up in the music world. He recorded album after album and played gigs whenever he got the chance. He made a name for himself and earned a large enough following to be taken seriously. He has played all the major music festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, proving that he’s a musical force to be reckoned with. He is known for his meaningful lyrics, and continues to speak his mind with songs such as “Private First Class” and “Fiscal Cliff.” On “Fiscal Cliff” he gives voice to the 99
percent,“If you’re angry, well I’m angry too/ In my mirror, I see a movement/Let’s move.” “Private First Class” talks about a soldier who acted heroically, but is faced with legal punishment from his country. The song walks right out of the recent Chelsea Manning trials. Devine continues to be a voice of his generation and focuses his songs on current issues. The song is reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s classic “Hurricane,” which tells the tale of a middleweight boxer who was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder. Though the years, the only difference to his sound is the addition of a backup band. He continues to give fans more of what they like. He still focuses on songs that grab listener’s attention with forceful guitar riffs and relevant verses. Listeners already familiar with Devine will enjoy his new music and listeners unfamiliar with him will discover an artist who is very realistic and honest. He tells things as they are and doesn’t sugarcoat. On his previous hit “Cotton Crush,” he assures listeners,“Trust me, your friends will not wait for you.”
“Bubblegum” has a darker, heavier feel than “Between the Concrete and Clouds” as if the artist tapped into a newfound anger. The title track touches on the theme of childhood innocence. Accompanied by the distorted guitar, the song creates an introspective look at Devine’s current state of life. Devine is still relatively unknown, but with the release of “Bubblegum” he is sure to gain a wider audience. His songs champion the oppressed, the people who have things to say but no way to be heard. With a goal of influencing society with his music, he is on the right track. Where some artists prefer to keep their personal views out of their lyrics and aim for cookie-cutter songs intended for pop fame, Devine is a songwriting purist. He writes music with a purpose, inspired by his own life and opinions, not necessarily to be the on American Top 40 alongside Katy Perry. As proof, both of his latest releases were funded through Kickstarter. His loyal fans pledged the entire amount needed in one day.
Big Gigantic transforms Bogart’s into dance floor With portion of ticket sales going to nonprofits, Big G rages for cause HEATHER KING STAFF REPORTER
Colorado instrumental electronica group Big Gigantic played at Bogart’s, where the crowd danced all night to the group’s masterful hip-hop beats and jazz grooves. Dominic Lalli is the saxophonist/producer while Jeremy Salken plays the drums. The pair is from Boulder, Colo. and their performances are well known for their highenergy live performances that combine DJ style productions with jazz and jam band influences. Bogart’s crowd witnessed Big Gigantic’s unique sound and danced like Dionysus’ followers as they consumed a vibrant light show. The duo is working with Conscious Alliance, a non-profit organization that works toward hunger relief and youth empowerment. A portion of every ticket sold on the tour is being donated to the organization’s “Art That Feeds” project. Big Gigantic’s Sky High Tour shook the building with the thumping beats coupled with the crowd’s exuberant dancing. The groove from Lalli’s saxophone enchanted the crowd, and made the perfect match to Salken’s drumming. “Nocturnal” is the group’s most recent album, released in 2012. It features the enchanting saxophone groove along with exciting synthesizers. “Its Goin Down” is one such song and the saxophone flows with amazing fluidity. The synthesizers in the song add a bounce that makes the crowd get lost in their dancing. The amazing light show and visuals added to the already electric performance of the group, and the ever-changing laser lights set the mood while the Pac-Man ghosts danced on the light panels. The title track, “Nocturnal,” was another crowd favorite. The stylish upbeat sound of the production resembles the electronic sound of an arcade
game, and the skilled tunes coming from the saxophone along with the drums creates a truly mesmerizing musical experience. From the moment Big Gigantic hit the stage audience members could not stop bobbing their heads and they began to move uncontrollably. The live element of the saxophone and the drums made the concert really stand out as a unique and exciting experience and sets Big Gigantic apart from other electronic groups. The songs built up as anticipation increased and frantic bass-drops felt like a bomb going off, and the crowd subsequently exploded into a crazed frenzy. Big Gigantic’s live show made a deep connection with their audience at Bogart’s. The dancing and the music existed in electrifying harmony and the energy of the audience grew along with the dizzying sound of the thumping beats and mindblowing saxophone. Overall, the concert was an eye-opening experience for a newcomer to electronic dance music and a breath of fresh air for EDM veterans.
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Dominic Lalli brings live sxaphone to Big Gigantics sound. The light show and live element elevates Big G to greatness.
PROVIDED KATE CHRISTENSEN
Entertaining and quirky best-selling author Jami Attenberg visited campus for a discussion revolving around her newest novel “The Middlesteins.”
HEATHER KING
There was not a stationary foot in Bogart’s when Big Gigantic took the stage. The audience was entranced by the duo the entire night as they brought the infectious beats to the usual host of rock artists.
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Homecoming queen, king reflect on time at UC
Sarah Clem, Sean Cox talk involvement, being Bearcats, future goals CASSIE MERINO STAFF REPORTER
Sarah Clem
When fourth-year marketing student Sarah Clem received the crown for Homecoming queen at Saturday’s game, it was a familiar honor. Clem received the title of Homecoming queen at Kings High School. The familiarity, however, did not limit the amount of shock felt. “I didn’t expect it at all,” Clem said. “I was blown away.” Sarah is involved in many groups at
“I want to come back for all the football games,” Clem said. “I want to keep telling everyone what an awesome experience I had at UC and help push UC to continue to shine.” In the future, Clem wants to work in advertising, but her dream is working with CHAARG. She wants to help promote CHAARG on other campuses and spread the group’s message of health and fitness for women. She hopes to stay in Cincinnati, and said the city plays a big part in her future plans. “If I move away it will only be for a little bit,” she said. “And I know I will end back up here. I can never stay away from Cincinnati.”
Sean Cox
Receiving the crown for Homecoming king was a surreal experience for fourthyear marketing student Sean Cox, who was nominated by Pi Kappa Alpha. Unlike Clem, the experience was an entirely new one. “I don’t even think I was on the radar [for king],” he said about high school homecoming nominations. “This is very, very, very new for me.” Cox enjoys running in his free time, in addition to taking pictures and making movies. “I’ve always thought of myself as being a creative person,” Cox said. Cox is involved with Lindner College of Business Carl H. Lindner Honors PLUS
Program and is a ROAR guide, external vice president of Pi Kappa Alpha and a member of the Student Alumni Council. He has also been the marketing chair for the Red and Black Bash for two years; he was involved in the Red and Black Bash’s video that featured president Santa Ono lipsyncing Walk the Moon’s “Anna Sun.” “With student involvement, it takes up most of my time, but it’s stuff that I really like to do,” he said. One of Cox’s goals is to represent the average student. “I think I represent a huge majority of people who are very passionate about being here, very passionate about learning and exploring themselves,” he said. When he first came to UC, Cox worked to find his niche in engineering, business or design; he wants a career in which creative people would surround him. After maintaining a steady career, Cox wants to own a restaurant or a bar. “[I want to] do stuff with my hands all day and create something completely from scratch that I can call my own, and be my own boss. I’d be able to make people smile from day to day… I think that would be so much more rewarding than doing any other job, ever,” he said. Cox also plans on staying in Cincinnati. “I kind of fell in love with [Cincinnati]. It’s a young city; it’s an exciting city. The university is driven by the young people and it’s really refreshing,” he said. “I want to be a part of it as long as I can.”
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the University of Cincinnati. She is the president of Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, a member of the UC Equestrian Team, education chairman of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a ROAR tour guide and more. “It’s definitely a lot, but I love them all,” she said. Clem transferred to UC after completing her first year at Ohio State University, during which she pursued a career in veterinary medicine. “I [needed] to go somewhere where I’m going to be happy and thrive, and so I transferred to UC,” Clem said. “It was the best decision of my life. I absolutely love all the opportunities I have had here.” She wants to be a positive role model to students that didn’t have the best start in college. “Coming to UC was such a life-changing experience that I want to be able to show students that you can really start whenever, wherever,” she said. Clem’s favorite thing about UC is the campus, which inspired her to be a ROAR tour guide. ROAR tour guides specialize in helping prospective students make informed decisions about college. “I think we have the most gorgeous campus ever, and I love how friendly everyone on campus is. There are so many ways to get involved,” Clem said. Five years from now Clem sees herself as, “hopefully with a job” — as well as a desire to be an active alumnus.
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Andy Dalton’s evolution continues Cincinnati Bengals third-year starting quarterback Andy Dalton at his best in back-to-back clutch victories NICK BOEING STAFF REPORTER
It’s time to dig up an old nickname for the Cincinnati Bengals: the Cardiac Cats. For the second straight week, the Bengals were taken down to the wire by an opponent — most recently the Detroit Lions — only to come out victorious. Andy Dalton’s continued evolution led the Bengals in both victories. A week removed from an overtime win against unheralded Thad Lewis and the Buffalo Bills, the Bengals were able to pull off the win at Ford Field in Detroit on a game-winning, 54-yard field goal from Mike Nugent as time expired. The game was the second straight week of the Bengals not being able to hold on to a big lead and relying on Nugent to bail the team out. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green opened the game with an 82-yard touchdown pass-and-catch to give the Bengals a 7-0 lead. The Lions were able to answer and take a 10-7 lead in the second quarter, only to have the Dalton lead a masterful two-minute drill to close out the first half, culminating in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Dalton to receiver Marvin Jones. Leading 14-10 to start the second half, Dalton struck quickly again as he heaved a 32-yard jump ball to Tyler Eifert, who used his 6-foot-6, 250-pound frame to snatch the ball out of the air and into the end zone. The Lions would answer twice with AllPro wideout Calvin Johnson making two spectacular touchdown catches, including one 50-yard jump ball in triple coverage. Neither would prove to be the play that broke the Bengals’ back, as the offense continued its domination of the Lions defense to set up Nugent for the game winner. Sunday was another step in the right
direction for Dalton as he completed 24-of-34 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns, getting sacked only one time and showing good awareness of the entire field. Dalton is 50 for his last 74 attempts during the last two games for 68 percent completion percentage and has six touchdowns to one interception in that time as well. He and Green seem to have finally found the connection that fans were accustomed to over the past two years, as Green has hauled in 12 receptions for 258 yards and two touchdowns over the past two weeks. Dalton has also been spreading the ball around to other receivers more often than he had in the opening weeks of the season. Green has his usual team-leading 20 targets for the previously mentioned time frame, but Giovani Bernard has 13 targets, Marvin Jones has 11, Jermaine Gresham has nine and Eifert has seven.
“Dalton is 50 for his last 74 attempts over the past two games, completing 68 percent of his passes for six touchdowns and just one interception.” This is a monumental step in the right direction for the Bengals, as defenses will inevitably have to pay more attention to the offense’s other weapons, freeing up Green for more big plays like the 82-yard bomb Sunday. With the past two offensive outputs, the Bengals passing attack is now ranked seventh in the NFL, putting Dalton and company in an area usually occupied by Drew Brees, Peyon Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady — talk about keeping good company. Dalton will look to continue its offensive onslaught Sunday against an upstart New York Jets team that upset the New England Patriots. Expect the Bengals to come away with the sixth win of the season.
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UC Volleyball falls to Xavier
Barr released from hospital after one month
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UC middle blocker Breanna Barksdale goes up for a spike against Xavier Tuesday at Fifth Third Arena.
Bearcats fall 0-21 after disappointing rivalry defeat MATT NIEHAUS CONTRIBUTOR
The University of Cincinnati women’s volleyball team failed to overcome their inexperience and unforced errors once again against crosstown rivals, Xavier, at Fifth Third Arena.
The Bearcats went into the game searching for their first victory of the season. And after a second-set victory, it looked as though they could’ve upset the heavily favored Musketeers, but Xavier pulled away in the third and fourth sets to secure what would eventually be an easy 3-1 victory. With the loss, Cincinnati dropped to 0-21 on the season. Xavier jumped all over UC in the onset
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of the first set, cruising to an easy 25-15 win. The Bearcats did, however, spurn a bit of a run at the end of the set, garnering momentum that carried over into the second set. UC opened the second set on a 4-0 run, only to see the Musketeers level the match at 11-11. The Bearcats took the lead out of the tie and never looked back leading until the set was over. Morgan Allred finished of the set with an emphatic kill, securing a 25-21 win for the Bearcats, which tied the match at 1-1, giving UC some hope. Sophomore Amelia Wegman led the Bearcats in the second set with three kills each that proved to be crucial for the Bearcats. Junior Madi Lang came up huge for the Bearcats all night. Her 28 assists led the team and her nine assists and six digs in the second set propelled the Bearcats to their only set victory of the match. Following the second set, Cincinnati looked to take the match lead. Unfortunately for the Bearcats, a late three-point run pushed Xavier into control. After starting off fairly strong and keeping in touch with Xavier through the set, unforced errors came back to haunt the Bearcats in the closing points of the set. Xavier extended its lead to 21-18 after an Aubree Smith Kill and, despite a set-extending point from Me’Ashah Nicholson, Xavier closed out the set, 25-22. Up 2-1 in the match, the Musketeers were never in danger in the fourth and final set. Xavier took a quick 9-4 lead, quickly pushing its advantage to 18-10 after another UC error. Xavier’s Abby Bessler closed out the match with her 15th kill, as the Musketeers took the final set 25-16. Bessler notched her team-leading 14th double-double of the season for Xavier. The outside hitter had a match-high 15 kills, while adding 14 digs. Makayla Agin also reached double-digit kills with 10. Statistically, Cincinnati was led by Sophomore Morgan Allred who recorded 12 kills and seven digs on the night. Freshman Shelby Green led the team and the match with 15 digs while freshman Breanna Barksdale led the team with six blocks. Cincinnati recorded 43 kills, 42 assists, 51 digs and 10 blocks. The Bearcats will head to the Northeast this weekend for the start of a four-match road swing. Cincinnati will travel to Storrs, Conn., for a 7 p.m. matchup with the University of Connecticut Friday, Oct. 25 before visiting Rutgers University Sunday, Oct. 27.
Freshman receiver injured in fatal crash released to rehab facility RYAN HOFFMAN NEWS EDITOR
Mark Barr, a University of Cincinnati football player injured in a fatal car accident in September, was released from the hospital Monday. Barr, a freshman wide receiver, was moved to a rehab facility to continue his recovery after being released from University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said Ryan Koslen, UC football spokesperson, in a statement. Barr had been in the hospital since a fatal, single-vehicle accident in Butler County after the Bearcats’ Sept. 21 win against Miami University. Ben Flick, a 19-year-old offensive lineman for UC, was pronounced dead at the scene. Sean VanDyne, a MU student and the driver of the vehicle, later died from his injuries at the hospital. Freshman wide receiver Javon Harrison was also injured, but was released from the hospital three days after the crash. Barr was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and he remained in critical condition until Oct. 8 when he was upgraded to stable condition. The three UC players were redshirted and did not travel with the team to the Miami game.