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From guard | 10 example, in the scenes with Boyle’s mother) and some of the supporting characters, especially the American FBI special agent, feel underwritten. This is a shame, because Cheadle is certainly a talented actor capable of much more. First-time feature film director John Michael McDonagh, however, shows
tremendous promise by creating some crackling dialogue and a truly interesting main character. Maybe for his next feature, McDonagh can take a cue from his brother/ director (whose “In Bruges” created real emotional stakes) and go to some unexpectedly affecting places to really bring everything together into a great film.
From Hofbrauhaus | 3 and threw him down the “front concrete steps four or five times.” Holtz then filed a lawsuit that was later settled out of court by the Hofbrauhaus. The most publicized incident involved Bob Amicone and then-bouncer Chris Bridges. Bridges, a convicted felon, stopped Amicone and his wife from leaving the Hofbrauhaus premises because he wanted to search Amicone’s wife’s purse. While attempting to walk away, Amicone was “grabbed by Bridges, slammed to the ground and placed in a choke hold,” according to the report. Amicone later won a civil lawsuit against Hofbrauhaus for false imprisonment and battery. After a review of the incidents, the KACB decided to suspend the Hofbrauhaus’ liquor license for a period of 25 days or pay a $1,250 fine. Hofbrauhaus would then be subject to a probationary period of two
years where the board could suspend its license if there are any further infractions. Newport Hofbrauhaus’ General Manager, John Ellison, stated in the report that the incidents all occurred with patrons who had been over served and were intoxicated. As a result, all Newport Hofbrauhaus employees must now go through a sevenhour-long training course with the Kentucky Restaurant Association to help them recognize when a customer should be cut off. Ellison was not available for comment, but in a statement from Hofbrauhaus Management, the restaurant said it “operates a safe, family-friendly establishment that caters to a broad range of customers.” The Hofbrauhaus has until Sept. 17 to either pay the fine or serve the 25-day license suspension.
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LESS THAN STELLAR Ohio’s 2011 ACT scores show only 28 percent of high-school students are prepared for the curriculum that comes with higher education.
break out the same ways other learning achievements break out,” Kruse said. “In other words, Asian and white kids do really well and minority students do less well. To make it work, we have to have cultural and environmental factors addressed.” Kruse said, at this point, it is the responsibility of educators to ensure students receive a proper education. “We need these sort of powerful experiences that provide an opportunity to learn in a lot of connected ways,” Kruse said. “But all of those things have to come together across a lifetime of a student’s learning and make an impact in the end. Keeping that up for any particular kid over a 12-year period is really tough.”
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claim to have been assaulted by bouncers as they attempted to leave the restaurant. One such instance involved a Fifth Third Bank employee Brian P. Holtz, of Florence, Ky. According to the report, Holtz accidentally dropped a beer stein while walking to the outdoor patio , at which time a bouncer threw him to the ground, picked him up SEE HOFBRAUHAUS | 2
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The Hofbrauhaus in Newport, Ky., would lose its liquor license for 25 days if it fails to pay fines to the Kentucky Alcohol Control Board (KACB). The fines are a result of a nearly 18 month-long investigation conducted by the KACB from August 2008 to January 2010. The board found numerous incidents in
which the popular German beer hall was found to be violating the state’s policy for behavior of both customers and employees in an alcohol-serving establishment. The incidents, ranging from fights to assaults on customers, stemmed mostly from Hofbrauhaus’ security staff attempting to curb theft of steins by patrons leaving the premises. The report cites several incidents where customers
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After 37 years of service to the University of Cincinnati, the school’s top lawenforcement official has decided to call it a day. Eugene Ferrara, director of UC Public Safety and chief of the UC Police Division, is retiring from his position. Ferrara — who began his tenure at UC in 1974 as an adjunct assistant professor in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services while still a member of the Cincinnati Police Department — became police chief of the UC Medical Center in 1978, when the campus was separate from the academic side of the university, which had its own police force. When UC consolidated all its campuses and the two police departments in 1986, Ferrara was promoted to safety director, later becoming both police chief and safety director when the two positions merged in 1992. Ferrara will keep working until the university, which is currently accepting applications, names his successor. But finding a replacement that meets the standard set by Ferrara may prove to be challenging. It is a position in which Ferrara has been exemplary, said UC Provost Santa Ono. “Gene is the epitome of class,” Ono said. “In my two decades in higher education, I have rarely met a more dedicated individual. His love for UC is clear to all, and I know that he especially cares about UC’s students.” Ono credited Ferrara for the implementation of response procedures to emergency situations on campus as a major contribution during his tenure benefiting UC. “UC is a better and much safer place because Gene has worked here,” Ono said. “His legacy is huge.” Ferrara hopes his successor can build upon those accomplishments achieved by the UCPD during his tenure, he said. “The members of [UC Public Safety] have done a marvelous job of building a firstclass, nationally-recognized public safety operation,” he said. “The next director-chief should be able to build upon that.” One way to build will be through
partnerships UCPD has outside of campus with other law enforcement agencies — such as the Cincinnati Police Department — and continued training for officers, Ferrara said. “I certainly encourage the next person to maintain and expand those partnerships,” Ferrara said. “I also would suggest that the existing commitment to training is something that should be continued. Simply put, better trained people do better work.” Ferrara decided to retire in order to enjoy more family time. “I started my career in law enforcement with the Cincinnati Police Department in 1961 — 50 years ago,” Ferrara said. “I love what I do and I have my health — that’s what has made it possibly for me to complete 50 years in this career field. But, now I want to spend some more time with my family, spoil my grandchildren, play a little more golf and just ‘smell the roses’ as they say.” Ferrara will still be involved in the law enforcement community even in retirement, however. “I couldn’t just sit on the porch and watch the world go by,” he said. “I will keep busy with my consulting company — I have been involved in training police and security personnel around the world for over 35 years. I also serve as chairperson for the Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers organization and that will keep me busy.” But Ferrara will miss some things in retirement, he said — the officers of the UCPD the most. That feeling is mutual, said Specialist Doug Barge, a UCPD officer of 11 years. “You have trained leaders and you have born leaders,” Barge said. “Chief Ferrara is a born leader. He listens to (officers) and is very flexible.” Not only will Ferrara miss his officers, but he will also miss the ability to work with law enforcement situations both good and bad, he said. “I know many people will say I’m crazy, but I will also miss dealing with the issues, working to solve problems and trying to make things better,” Ferrara said. “I loved that challenge.”
Less than one-third of Ohio high school students who took the 2011 American College Test, or ACT, met college readiness standards, according to the test’s benchmarks. But the low scores are a problem that lies deeper than just with high school education, said Sharon Kruse, a member of the Executive Board of Learning Forward Ohio — a professional-development firm aiming to create professional learning opportunities and enhancing the skills of educators in the hope that it will improve students’ chances at success. “A lot of it has more to do with society,” Kruse said. “Schools don’t cause the achievement gap. Poverty causes the achievement gap and schools have not been particularly effective in closing the gap.” In 2011, only 10 percent of black students who took the ACT met at least three of the four benchmarks while 62 percent of Asians, half of white students and 31 percent of Hispanics met at least three of the four benchmarks. Kruse said state curriculum and standards are to blame for the learning disparity. “What’s happened at the state level is the curriculum has become increasingly directed by those state standards, so every kid in every state is getting a different curriculum,” Kruse said. The ACT is based on each state’s set of academic learning standards and the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks represent the requirements of a student to succeed in a particular college-level course. “Unfortunately, one of the things with the ACT is the fact that the composite scores
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It’s sparked rage among college students everywhere. Twitter and Facebook have exploded with F-bombs and angst, their users embittered by betrayal. As Jason Alexander so eloquently put it in a FunnyOrDie.com video,“This is literally the worst thing that has ever happened to white people.” Netflix has raised its prices. The world is so unjust. We are now in our second week of this new, cruel Netflix regime, where users can no longer enjoy the freedom of simultaneous DVD subscriptions and unlimited instant streaming for $9.99 per month. It’s one or the other for $7.99 each, or both for — are you sitting down? Is your wallet within earshot? — $15.98 per month. Compared to the natural disasters and wars of 2011, a potential 60 percent increase in Netflix subscriptions is utterly calamitous. Never mind the fact that $15.98 is not a terrible price to pay for unlimited entertainment. Watch the first three “Star Wars” movies and a couple episodes of “Parks and Recreation,” and you’re already getting a bargain. True, a 60 percent increase seems extreme … but, guys, it’s $6. Besides, most people I talk to only use streaming, anyway. I switched my plan to the streaming-only option, which means I’m paying $2 less than I used to. I probably watched one DVD every three months or so, so giving up access to the more expansive DVD collection wasn’t really a sacrifice. After all, watching movies and TV reruns is nothing like it was in the “olden days.” Blockbuster, Amazon, Hulu and a dozen other companies are cramming streaming videos down our throats, while sites like MegaVideo and BitTorrent offer spammy-but-free videos of every media imaginable. DV-R means we can save our favorite shows for viewing whenever we want. So Netflix had to carve out its own niche, and it has done a great job so far. The ability to watch obscure SEE NETFLIX | 13
Welcome day fun start to class Encouraging acceptance and involvement BETHANY CIANCIOLO | STAFF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati’s Steger Student Life Center offices will be presenting the fifth annual Student Life Welcome Sept. 28, but this year they’re gearing the focus towards getting involved, said Nicole Mayo, the director of student activities and leadership development. “It’s for first-year students to get them to understand who we are, what we do and how we can help them become engaged in the university community,”Mayo said. “It’s going to be interaction with staff and other students on how to get involved with UC.” The Student Life Welcome will take place in and around the Steger Student Life Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a fair-type feeling with free food and giveaways. Unlike last year’s Student Life Welcome, this year will be more interactive with oneon-one conversation with staff members. “We’re not highlighting specific programs,” Mayo said. “We want people to know broadly what we do.” All of the offices will be open for students to talk with staff members and find their niche in the Student Life program. PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDENT LIFE CENTER Typically about 300 students attend the Student Life Welcome, SAY “BEARCAT!” The University of Cincinnati mascot poses according to Mayo, and she said she hopes the event will educate with UC students during the Steger Student Life Center the students about the many services available to them. “The first few weeks of college can be overwhelming,” she Welcome Day 2010. said. “But [the Student Life Welcome] is a great way for them to make new friends, develop a sense of place and really find out what resources they may need. “We’ll have staff outside to greet people and let people know why it’s important to be engaged as a UC student.” Regan Johnson, the Wellness Center’s program director, said what’s going on inside of the building,” she said. “Making our presence known is going to be a great thing for our office.” this is the first year the Wellness Center has participated in the The LGBTQ Center will be promoting upcoming events and Student Life Welcome. “Our whole theme is keys to a successful year,” she said. programs, such as National Coming Out Day and student groups within the LGBTQ Center. “Hopefully it will get students more aware of what we have to offer “I think students should attend because student life is all and where we are located. A lot of times, the only people in the Steger Student Life Center are students who are already involved.” about them,” Smith said. “They should come out and see what we Leisan Smith, the program director for the LGBTQ Center, have, because we have something for everyone no matter what said she looks forward to meeting the new students and seeing type of student they are.”
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Since the new school year is beginning and students are moving in to on-campus housing throughout the month, September has been designated “Campus Fire Safety Month” at the University of Cincinnati. Throughout September, UC and other Ohio schools like Miami University and The Ohio State University are encouraged “not only to provide educational programs to all students, but also evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both onand off-campus student housing,” according to the bill signed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich, which designated September as Campus Fire Safety month. “September was picked because the whole idea was about reaching the college students and getting out the idea of fire safety,” said Lewis Watkins, supervisor of fire prevention for UC. Watkins’ job, along with the other three fire inspectors of the Fire Prevention Unit is to keep UC safe by performing inspections in all university buildings, reviewing new construction and renovation plans, conducting fire drills and fire safety training and investigating the cause of every on-campus fire or fire alarm trigger. “Hopefully it will be a national event, coast to coast; all states, all colleges,”Watkins said. Campus Fire Safety Month is meant to prompt students to educate themselves on fire safety when on campus, and with so many ways to gain the knowledge needed, there is no reason living on campus can’t be a safe bet when it comes to fire safety,
according to UC Emergencies Services. Watkins advises UC students to visit the university Emergency Services website to become more educated on the topic of fire safety. “There are all kinds of websites; UC has its own emergency services site,” Watkins said. “There is a wealth of information on fire safety.” “Right now our number one type of fire LEWIS WATKINS on campus is cooking related,” he said. “I’ve seen things out here in the last 10 or 15 years that you just shake your head at and go ‘What were you thinking.’ Usually when that happens, it is not a malicious thing, it’s a lack of understanding.” The Fire Prevention Unit at UC works in conjunction with the campus police to ensure students live in a safe and friendly environment. Watkins is confident in the safety of the UC students, with 15,000 fire alarm devices throughout the college campus and a clean history of never having any fire related deaths or serious injuries on campus. Watkins believes that with all the resources available as well as the Fire Prevention Unit always available for students, that there is no reason for anyone to be unprepared for emergency situations. “We always have our door open, and we want anyone who has a concern come to us,” he said. “We will help develop a plan, we will provide information and we will train.”
Swardson bares ‘Bucky Larson’ details kelly tucker | entertainment EDITOR If you’ve been following actor/comedian Nick Swardson since his performance as the roller-skate-clad Terry on “Reno 911,” you know what a funny dude he can be. From his stand up material to his outrageous roles in films like “Grandma’s Boy” and “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” Swardson is a big name in comedy for a reason. After recently launching his own television series, “Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time,” he’s taking another big step by
starring in this month’s “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.” Swardson co-wrote this unconventional comedy with Adam Sandler and Allen Covert, and if you’ve seen any of the previews, it’s clear that this is going to be one raunchy blockbuster. He’ll be starring alongside Christina Ricci in what he calls, “the weirdest romantic comedy you’ll ever see in your life.” Swardson took some time to talk to TNR along with a few other college newspapers about what to expect from this ballsy new flick. The story follows Bucky Larson, a hopelessly yet endearingly naive young man who discovers his parents are former porn stars. Instead of scratching out his eyes at the discovery (there are just some things you can’t un-see), he decides to make like his folks and move to Hollywood to catch his big break in the industry. Cue the ensuing hilarity. “Anyone who’s a fan of mine who’s seen me throughout the years, they know that I do extreme characters,” Swardson says. “They know that I’m not afraid to commit to something. When I read the initial feedback online from people that were fans of mine, they were kind of against this movie … It kind of hurt my feelings because I created this character, I worked really hard on it. If you get me and you get my sensibility, courtesy of 2009 Columbia tri-star marketing group, inc./sony pictures
LOOKING FOR LOVE Nick Swardson (left) plays Bucky Larson alongside Christina Ricci, who plays Kathy McGee, in the recently released “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.”
you’ll for sure dig this movie.” The film is obviously something not quite like anything Swardson has taken part in before, and it’s looking to be a hit or miss type of comedy: The stomach-turning, sexfounded basis of the plot will either churn out lots of laughs or make audience members wince. Despite the ad campaigns, however, Swardson stresses that “Bucky Larson” isn’t all “dick jokes and tits.” “Pornography is kind of just in the background,” he says. “It’s not really a commentary on pornography — it’s more of a universal theme of just a fish out of water … making something out of nothing.” We’re eager to see how Swardson’s commitment to the character plays out, and if “Bucky Larson” really is destined for stardom. Sandler’s creative backing only provokes more curiosity. According to Swardson, this story is something Sandler has been kicking around for awhile now. After having already worked with Sandler for approximately eight years, Swardson had nothing but good things to say about the Happy Madison production company founder. “[Sandler] works really hard,” Swardson says. “It’s not like a super party atmosphere where we’re like, high all day and doing beer bongs and cannonballs into a pool. [Happy Madison is] a hard-working company.” We can speculate all we want, but now that the film’s officially in theaters, you can be the judge. Let us know if you thought Nick rocked “Bucky Larson” or if you thought it flopped at newsrecordent@gmail.com or @TNR_Entertain.
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SUZIE Nieman | TNR Contributor Whether you are a Bearkitten or an experienced student, there are always experiences to enjoy around the University of Cincinnati campus, both new and old. While a good number of UC students are already familiar with the areas surrounding campus, it’s easy to overlook a great restaurant or hangout spot in the rush of getting from one class to the next. This guide will help to point out a few must-visit places in walking distance of your dorm.
40,000 old, used, and sometimes rare works. The shelves are piled high with every sort of book imaginable. Whether you’re looking for a casual read or a rare first edition, they’re glad to help you find what you’re searching for. You’ll easily find a second home here, especially if the smell of old tomes and the feel of worn pages will keep you browsing the shelves for hours.
Clifton Natural Foods 169 W. McMillan St.
A must-try is bubble tea. It’s a cold, sweet, milky drink with little tapioca “pearls” resting at the bottom of your glass — it originated in tea shops in Taiwan. The concept may be offputting at first, but it will rock your world. The best place in town to try it is Tea N’ Bowl — they have an extremely wide variety of flavors and styles. The tea is reason enough to try Tea N’ Bowl, but don’t forget to try some of their delicious, well-priced food. I recommend the Chicken Satay.
If you’re in the mood for delicious produce, herbs, tea and spices, or just generally want a fun, relaxed grocery shopping experience, a visit to Clifton Natural Foods. This familyowned natural food store has been running for more than 25 years with one of the most friendly and knowledgeable staffs in the area. It boasts produce that is always organic and fresh and an outstanding tea selection. They also have extensive frozen food and vitamin sections filled with organic, healthconscious options. When you’re looking for fresh, healthy and delicious food within walking distance from UC, stop in Clifton Natural Foods.
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Right across the street from Tea N’ Bowl is Duttenhofer’s Books, a seemingly tiny book shop that boasts a collection of more than
As great as the library is for studying, dragging your study group to Roxx Electrocafe a is a must. They delicious coffee
(candy bar lattes!), video game-themed smoothies and freshly baked cookies. Their exceptionally comfortable chairs by the fire, live music on Tuesdays, and free WiFi are also worthy of a visit. The environment is relaxed and friendly, and you’re bound to make new friends with each visit. When studying isn’t the priority, they offer gaming PCs and consoles that you can rent with friends for a Rock Band session or a Left 4 Dead campaign. Roxx is open until 3 a.m. for late-night study sessions and all your gaming needs.
Topper’s Pizza 345 Calhoun St.
Simplify your college pizza experience by choosing Topper’s Pizza. Not only do they have the most delicious pizza in Clifton, they serve what’s known as “Topperstix” — amazing breadsticks that come in a variety of styles with a variety of dipping sauces, as well as grinders and quesadillas. Also keep an eye out for their generous specials. They deliver until 3:45 a.m., and you can order online or call 513-475-9999.
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FOR WORK AND PLAY Roxx Electrocafe offers an environment that meets students’ studying and gaming needs.
TENTH 9 11 ANNIVERSARY How the 9/11 tragedy touched Cincinnati Heroes remembered, losses mourned The 9 |11 comemoration in Cincinnati
LANCE LAMBERT | STAFF REPORTER The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal was filled at 4:30 p.m. Sunday as spectators gathered to remember the tragedies that occurred one decade ago on Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Commemoration was organized by a local coalition of educational, religious and community groups with a theme of remembrance, unity and hope. The commemoration included guest speakers along with music from the Interfaith Children’s Choir and Northern Kentucky School of Music String Orchestra. “We need to rededicate ourselves to democratic values,” said Roxanne Qualls, vice mayor of Cincinnati. Qualls told the crowd to remember and pray for all those who lost their lives. A moment of silence, led by various Cincinnati religious leaders, helped to connect a crowd of diverse faiths.
began to sing “God Bless America” as they Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig and exited the steps of the Capital building on Cincinnati Fire Chief Richard Braun spoke to the crowd Sunday about the efforts made the evening of Sept. 11, 2001. “Americans saw that on our own soil we by local firefighters and policemen 10 years could be adversely impacted.” Chabot said. ago as they joined rescue teams in New York Chabot reminded the audience that such an City. event had not occurred “As a firefighter, we since Pearl Harbor. never tie our shoes, so “I think it was a good it is easy to throw our occasion for diversity boots on,” Braun said. of age, religion, and “On 9/11, there were race,” Helen Russo, 72, 343 pairs of shoes left of Westwood said of the in the fire stations.” event. First District of Russo said she had Ohio Rep. Steve arrived for chemotherapy Chabot shared his when she caught site 9/11 experiences with —RICHARD BRAUN of a 9/11 newscast as the crowd. CINCINNATI FIRE CHIEF American Airlines Flight “I was evacuated from my Washington office, because the 77 struck the Pentagon. As the commemoration came to a close fourth plane was still flying around,” said Chabot. “I could see the black smoke from Sunday evening, the crowd joined together to sing “America the Beautiful.” [the Pentagon] outside of my office.” Chabot said he and other representatives
We never tie our shoes so it is easy to throw our boots on. On 9/11 there were 343 pairs of shoes left in the fire stations.
- There were 2,996 confirmed deaths on Sept. 11, 2001. - The average number of people in the World Trade Center prior to Sept. 11, 2011 was 50,000. - 343 firefighters and paramedics lost their lives providing aid during the attacks. - 23 New York Police Department Officers died in the course of duty. - 1,609 people lost a spouse on Sept. 11, 2001.
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FROM THE ASHES One World Trade Center at Ground Zero (above) is lit up for the 10th Anniversary of 9-11. The Color Guard stands at attention before World Trade Center steel beams at the New Jersey Empty Sky Memorial Dedication at Jersey City’s Liberty State Park, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
REMEMBER THE FALLEN The Color Guard stands at attention before WTC steel beams at the New Jersey Empty Sky Memorial Dedication. one of those students. “It’s sometimes disconcerting to see the news reports of violence and despair, but I prefer to live with a sense of relentless optimism that people are generally good and want to work together to make our world a better place,” Hart said. Another lesson learned by Hart from the events of that fateful day is the negative effects of stereotyping an entire culture or religion. “It’s much easier to justify making a scapegoat of a race or religion that has allegedly attacked our nation, but that doesn’t make it right. We should all take a step back and take responsibility to educate ourselves before making unfounded accusations or constructing stereotypes,” Hart said. President Williams urged the UC community in August to commemorate the victims of the attack, and to remember the events of that day. Those events, and their impact, still live on daily at the University of Cincinnati. It is also a day that, Williams intoned,“we hope and pray never happens again.”
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counterinsurgency tactics are now a focal said in a statement to the UC community in August. “In stark contrast, however, I will point. The enemy threats and enemy tactics From the university president to the always remember the heroism of those who are now covered in a little more detail based on current operations, not just based on student body, the impact of the Sept. 11, tried to rescue those trapped inside as well conventional force-on-force warfare.” as the overwhelming grief that gripped our 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States Among the training ROTC cadets receive still reverberates throughout the University nation.” is both classroom and field training on It is an act, Williams said, that will never of Cincinnati 10 years later. identifying and responding to Improvised be forgotten. That impact can be seen in the training “We still mourn for the people who lost Explosive Devices, or IED’s, Ramsey said — conducted by the UC Reserve Officer homemade bombs their lives, not just at Training Corps and UC Police Division often disguised in barricades for football games at Nippert the Twin Towers, but cars, trash cans or also in Washington Stadium and can be heard in remarks from as normal everyday American UC President Greg Williams and members where items in the war Airlines Flight 77 of the UC student body. zones of Iraq and It can also be seen in research conducted struck the Pentagon Afghanistan and and in Shanksville, by UC faculty showing that, even 10 years detonated via later, the goal of the Intelligence Reform Pa., where United remote control. and Prevention of Terrorism Act has yet to Airlines Flight 93 “They are taught crashed as passengers —LANE HART be achieved; or on the western portion of very basic skills courageously FORMER STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT McMicken Commons, where two Princeton in IED’s as cadets attempted to American elm trees — symbolizing the Twin and receive much more detailed and intense Towers — grow over a granite bench inscribed overcome the hijackers,”Williams said. training later on after they are commissioned,” Not only will 9/11 never be forgotten, it with the words “We resolve to seek knowledge that leads to greater understanding among continues to shape the image of the U.S. — Ramsey said. “IED training was not too prevalent prior to 9/11.” the country’s military first and foremost. the peoples of the world.” The war on terror spurred by 9/11 has also The ROTC programs at UC, filled with Indeed, every day at UC carries with it some aspect, or some result, from that tragic student cadets that will soon lead soldiers, forced the ROTC to stress the importance of thinking outside the box to the future leaders day. Those events are remembered on a airman and marines into battles instigated of the country’s military forces, Ramsey said. by 9/11, are no exception. daily basis at UC, not just on Sept. 11. Recently, several alumni of UC’s ROTC “Basic leadership training has not “As the president of City College of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, I personally will never changed too much in the ROTC level in programs who have been deployed to the post 9/11 era,” said Maj. David Ramsey, Afghanistan and Iraq have returned to forget the shock of the planes hitting the operations officer for the UC Army ROTC. campus to impart to current cadets lessons Twin Towers and the horror and destruction caused by those despicable acts,” Williams “However, the threat of terrorism and they learned while in combat, Ramsey said. The events of 9/11 have not only transformed the military in the U.S. and abroad, but also law-enforcement operations, including at UC, where bag checks and the use of magnetic metal detecting wands at sporting events was unheard of before the attacks. “Several changes have occurred with the UC Police Division after 9/11,” said UC Police Chief Eugene Ferrara. “We are plugged into intelligence sources that keep us up to speed with information about terrorist activities around the world. We regularly attend briefings of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Terrorism Advisory Team.” “Because terrorists tend to target high-profile locations and events, we have increased our security plans for UC football and basketball games,” Ferrara said. “Package checks and vehicle barriers have become commonplace for large gatherings.” UCPD officers have also received training regarding suspicious activity at buildings or events on campus, and cameras – both on campus buildings and UCPD vehicles - have been added to the department’s inventory to monitor activity and read license plates on vehicles, Ferrara said. GARY FRIEDMAN | LOS ANGELES TIMES/ MCT The events of that September day have SEARCH AND RESCUE Rescue 5 firefighter Joey Esposito appears on the “pile” at even impacted the way some students at UC Ground Zero, searching for victims of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New carry themselves in life – former Student York, in December 2001. Eleven members of Esposito’s company died in the WTC attacks. Government Speaker Lane Hart being just
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A DECADE LATER An American flag hangs from the ladders of two Cincinnati fire truck’s in front of the museum center, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Cincinnati Museum Center (above) along with the 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Commemoration. Richard Braun, Cincinnati Fire Chief (bottom left) leaves the museum center while framed by the rotunda and a massive American flag, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Ellen Stephen performs while members of the community read the names of the 10 local people who perished in the attacks of 9/11 (below center).
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p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30. Tickets cost $27-29 for general admission and $17-19 for students.
The University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music brings a wide array of art and culture to the uptown campus for the fall season. With UC identification, students can attend many of these performances free of charge by visiting the CCM Box Office. Here’s a list of the must-see shows that will take the stage this fall.
Studio Musical Series: “Make Me a Song”
Aubrey Berg directs this revue presenting more than 20 songs from the composer William Finn. Effortlessly woven together, these treasured tunes trace Finn’s career from the acclaimed “Falsettos” series to his smash hit “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “Make Me a Song” will be performed at the Cohen Family Studio Theater at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. There will also be a 2 p.m. performance Oct. 22. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available Monday, Oct. 17 at noon. Limit two tickets per order.
Mainstage Drama: “Coram Boy”
Richard E. Hess directs this play set in 18th-century London, which focuses on the Coram Foundling Hospital and the lives of those involved with it. The drama, which was nominated for six Tony Awards, exposes the tragedies that happened during the Age of Enlightenment. There will be a preview at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 (tickets $11). Performances take place at the Patricia Corbett Theater at 8 p.m. from Thursday, Oct. 27through Sunday, Oct. 30. There will be matinee shows at 2
Mainstage Musical Theatre Series:“Oklahoma!”
Roger Grodsky brings the highly acclaimed and awardwinning American musical to the Corbett Auditorium. This musical tells the tale of pioneers who forged the state of Oklahoma, but it’s also a story about love. “Oklahoma!” will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 19, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20. General admission tickets cost $27-29 and $17-19 for students. Student rush tickets are available for the matinee show Saturday, Nov. 19, beginning at 1 p.m. — limit two rush tickets per student ID.
CCM Dance Series: Fall Dance Concert
Jiang Qi directs this concert, which will present Twyla Tharp’s ballet “The Story Teller” through a National courtesy of ccm/Ashley Kempher Endowment for the Arts grant. The concert will also showcase ‘TIS THE SEASON The CCM Choral Series’ Feast of Carols “Siete Canciones Populares,” a world premiere choreographed by Dance Division Head Shellie Cash, Act 2 of “Paquita” and will feature CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and Concert August Bournonville’s “Flower Festival in Genzano pas de Orchestra, UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cincinnati deux.” Performances will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. and Children’s Choir. UC students can attend free with student ID. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. General admission tickets cost $15, non-UC student tickets cost $10 more than 300 voices of combined choirs. Tickets cost and UC students may attend free of charge with a student ID. $12 for general admission, $5 for non-UC students and CCM Choral Series: Feast of Carols UC students may attend free of charge with a student ID. CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and Concert Orchestra, Performances run 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 2 and 5 p.m. UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cincinnati Children’s Sunday, Dec. 4. Choir all come together to present the Feast of Carols, which features festive holiday choral favorites. The CCM Concert Orchestra and Choruses’ grand finale features
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CRIME FIGHTING TEAM Don Cheadle plays American FBI agent Wendell Everett (left) alongside Brendan Gleeson, who plays Irish small-town cop Sgt. Gerry Boyle in “The Guard.”
On the surface, “The Guard” is an exciting, comedic thriller about drug trafficking in Ireland, but deep down, it’s really a character study. Before you stop reading, this is definitely not the dull, dry and overlong kind of character study that comes to mind. Bursting at the seams with witty dialogue that comes on so hot and heavy it would be easy to miss a one-liner or two, “The Guard” is a character study in all the best possible ways. The guard in question is Sgt. Gerry Boyle, a small-town cop in rural Galway County. Boyle (Brendan Gleeson) is a maverick of sorts, with a confrontational personality who has been around long enough to develop his own moral code. The film opens when a speeding car crashes and flips in front of a clearly disinterested Boyle, sitting in his police car, on patrol. Boyle’s gaze is not broken by the accident; he merely sighs and goes to investigate the scene. He checks for the pulse of a young man who has been thrown from the car. Finding none, he searches the young man’s pockets and discovers a few tablets of acid.
Spaghetti Western-style music begins to play, and the title comes up on the screen in big letters indicating that, yes, this flawed character is indeed our hero. In this case, our hero’s small town has become a key cog in an international drug trafficking investigation causing the FBI to send over Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle), a straight-laced American agent who seems out of his element in the Gaelic-speaking Galway community. Although Boyle enjoys mocking Everett (“I thought black lads couldn’t ski … or is it swim?”) and appears bored by the FBI case, it soon becomes apparent that he is the only one capable of figuring it all out. Gleeson is an actor known for disappearing into large ensemble casts (“Mad-Eye” Moody in the “Harry Potter” films). Here, Gleeson takes center stage, delivering a fine performance by never overplaying Boyle’s eccentricities, which in turn keeps him rather enigmatic up until the final frame. When Boyle launches his racial insults at Everett, it’s hard to tell whether he actually see guard | 2
Spending cuts, not stimulus, necessary Ken Silva | tnr contributor
The answer may vary from case to case, but for our current crisis fiscal stimulus is analogous to a doctor using a President Barack Obama addressed members of Congress defibrillator on a diabetic—it just doesn’t address the problem. Sep. 8 with a plan to address an anemic economy that has The true barriers to economic recovery are massive federal deficits and over-regulation. unemployment over nine percent and is at its worst growth At least on these issues, Republicans have the right rate since 2009. Dubbed the American Jobs Act, the plan is a rhetoric: current regulatory atmosphere and government debt have caused uncertainty among businessmen and has stalled $447 billion package of tax cuts, infrastructure spending and an economic growth. extension of unemployment insurance. Firms simply do not want to hire because of expected The plan is similar to fiscal stimulus the U.S. economy had in the 2008-09 recession and the Great Depression, and it raises the rising costs. For example, job creation dropped from 67,000 new jobs per month to just 6,500 after regulations—such as question: is fiscal stimulus the solution to our economic woes? the one that requires businesses that expand to more than 50 Fiscal stimulus has not been proven to work. The most employees to provide health insurance—from the health care common example used by supporters is that World War reform act were enacted in March 2010. II pulled the economy out of the Great may not prove causation in Depression; they point to the rise in The problem has been Correlation this case, but it is a shocking statistic that gross domestic product and the fall bolsters anti-regulatory theory. building for decades, in unemployment. If regulation actually helped the market However, it ignores the fact that despite and the only sustainable provide better outcomes, it could be worth all the government spending on the war, long-term solution is the added costs. However, many federal private consumption and investment decreased and the standard of living fell to make substantial cuts regulations have the opposite effect. A regulatory package like the Sarbanessubstantially. True recovery, in this case, did in both the guns and Oxley Act of 2002 costs firms an annual not begin until the government slashed its $2.5 million to be in compliance. budget after the war. the butter. This amount may be a drop in the bucket In the most recent recession, the 2009 for a Fortune 500 company, but it could be a stimulus plan did not stop unemployment from rising. While the common rebuttal to this fact is that smaller firm’s entire annual profit. The effect is ultimately that big companies are shielded things would have been much worse without it, one must from smaller firms entering their markets — just the opposite ask whether this is a sufficient argument to justify another result desired if one is concerned with big businesses $447 billion that will likely be paid for through increased debt or running rampant. quantitative easing.
Additionally, government borrowing could be doing just as much, if not more, damage than over-regulation. Government debt is financed by individuals purchasing bonds — which crowds out private investment — or through monetary expansion by the Federal Reserve, which causes inflation and hurts the poor and those on fixed incomes. Obama promised that the plan would not increase the debt and would be paid for by other spending cuts, but the U.S. is already in a debt crisis. The plan costs nearly as much as the $455 billion deficit the U.S. had in 2008; it is hard to believe that the spending will be cut enough to reduce the deficit and finance this plan. Fortunately, there is an easier policy that would help the economy in both the short and long run — eliminate the interest payments on the $1.6 trillion dollars of government bonds the Federal Reserve owns. While this would not come close to solving all the economy’s problems, it could enable the federal government to both cut taxes and shrink the deficit from money that would otherwise have been used as interest payments to U.S. central bankers. The issue of government debt is not a partisan or even ideological issue; it is a simple accounting problem. The U.S. economy simply is not robust enough to handle the status-quo in Washington D.C. In the 1960’s government promised the country “guns and butter”, i.e. a massive welfare and warfare state. The problem has been building for decades, and the only sustainable long-term solution is to make substantial cuts in both the guns and the butter. Ken Silva is a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati studying economics.
DREAM Act makes bad situation even worse
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Jane Andreasik | tnr contributor
Gov. Jerry Brown of California recently signed into a bill into law allowing undocumented students to be eligible for scholarships and privately funded loans. This proposed bill is a steppingstone for the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act; known as the California DREAM Act. This act along with grants dedicated solely to undocumented students, will lead to even more immigration because it rewards illegal immigrants for being in the U.S. and would be an invitation for families from underdeveloped countries to come to America in hopes of attending one of its universities. The issue of immigration, itself, brings about many points of contention. Not only are we talking about the broken immigration system and America’s economic state, but we are also faced with a moral question of what America views to be right versus what it sees as wrong.
Is it right to help those who are in need, despite their situation? Or is it wrong to award illegal immigrants this scholarship without penalty even though they are, by definition, illegal? I find myself torn between the moral issues at hand. Many advocates say since immigrants have been in the U.S. for a long period of time and that illegal immigration is here to stay, why not make the best of this situation? If undocumented immigrants are going to be here, as a country, we must ensure they are educated and can contribute to our economy. On one hand, I can agree with the advocates’ sentiment. The immigration system in America needs a lot of work, and it’s not going to change anytime soon, so instead of doing the same thing we have been— which is not working — let’s try something new. On the other hand, allowing illegal aliens to receive federal funding does not sit well with me.The compassion and eagerness of California’s state government is admirable; however, I believe it will
lead to further problems. If someone does something wrong, they should be punished for it, not rewarded. Pushing the issue aside that undocumented students are in this country illegally does not fix the immigration problem; rather, it adds fuel to the rhetorical fire. The passing of the Arizona immigration law last year was seen as a bit harsh by many, adding to racial tensions and increasing the potential for violence in the southwest. Many people felt that taking a less severe approach to controlling immigration would have been more suitable. Limiting illegal alien access to what is truly intended for legal Americans would be a start: including the denial of the DREAM Act proposal. Twenty thousand undocumented students graduate from high school in California every year, according to the UCLA Center for Labor Research and Education. By barring illegal immigrants from health care, government assistance and access to higher education, the government would
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Undocument Student Quandry Students from around the country gathered for a “United We Dream! Commencement Ceremony,” on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 20, 2004. be able to better control services to its citizens. Passing this bill might be a nice gesture to help illegal immigrants become educated, but it is only going to create
more government spending and perpetuate the cycle of illegal immigration. Jane Andreasik is a fourthyear journalism student at the University of Cincinnati.
from netflix | 4 television shows and quirky documentaries whenever I want is great, and the fact that there’s no deadline or time limit makes it very compatible with a college student’s schedule. Dropping the DVD subscriptions was a minor issue, and even paying the total $15.98 wouldn’t have been out of the question if I’d gotten DVDs more often. So maybe that’s why I really don’t get why everyone is so up in arms about the price increase. Sure, no one likes to pay more for things … but aren’t there bigger issues for people to worry about? In his video, Alexander remarks sardonically that the price increase is the Tragedy of 2011. Forget the wars, tsunamis
and earthquakes — how are we going to enjoy seasons of “Arrested Development” at obscure hours? He’s got a point. This world’s got way bigger problems. So we either cancel our accounts in favor of the cheaper, less accessible options, or suck it up and fork out the extra dough. Then perhaps we can focus on the issues that really are affecting millions of people. Get riled up about Libyans fighting for freedom or, if you’re looking for something that hits closer to home, fight for our voting rights. Post angry Tweets about the unemployment rates and politicians acting like children. Because, while not having access to every episode of “Man Men” is rough, at this point, it’s probably the least of our worries.
Welcome back, football
Hello fellow students, and welcome to the glorious beginning of the school year. The weather is nice; the constant drone of Metro buses swarms on the perimeter of campus like crickets on a summer’s eve, and newly minted freshmen flock to TUC to enjoy the fried fare. Most importantly, it’s finally football season. I know we all want the
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Bearcats to rekindle the excitement of the Orange and Sugar Bowl years, but I prefer to analyze and predict the world of professional, competitive football. That’s right, sports fans. For the next 21 weeks, I will invite you into my world of NFL analysis. For now, here is the preview of this year’s NFL season, complete with division winners and a Super Bowl matchup.
JASON HOFFMAN | OPINION EDITOR
East: New England has the best coach, quarterback and scheme in the division — maybe even the league. Plainly put, they are the champs of the division until Rex’s Jets finally put together a regular season. The Jets have improved at wide receiver, and their secondary got even better, but the Jets do not win the battle in the trenches. Until their lines take charge, the men in green will continue to play second fiddle to the Hoodie. The Bills might be the worst team in the league, and the Dolphins need Reggie Bush to act like he’s playing against PAC-12 teams again.
South: Peyton Manning will lose his consecutive starts streak due to a neck issue that has plagued him for the past two years, and there’s even some doubt he will be able to play at all this season. Fact is, without Manning, the Colts are a sub-.500 team; with him, they don’t miss the playoffs. The Jaguars might challenge for the Andrew Luck sweepstakes, and the Titans brought in Matt Hasselbeck, but they are also rebuilding with a new coaching staff. That leaves the Houston Texans. Simply put, they have to lose the South, as they should sweep their division rivals.
West: The Chargers have to lose this division. Seriously, the Raiders led by Al
Davis/the Cryptkeeper lost the infrastructure that yielded a clean sweep in the division last season. The Broncos have a serviceable starter in Kyle Orton but not much else on offense. The Chiefs have a mixture of New England and Arizona leftovers that are trying to find an identity. If San Diego loses the weakest division in the AFC, it’s because Norv Turner is terrible and Phillip Rivers is overrated.
Hoffman’s postseason predictions AFC Wildcards: Jets and Ravens; same as last year. NFC Wildcards: Lions and Saints.
South: Second-most interesting division in football. Smart money says the Saints will prevail because the entire team was working out together all off-season, with Drew Brees teaching the rookies how to play in the offense. The Falcons added more weapons for Matt Ryan and have one of the fastest defenses in football. The Buccaneers are probably the best young team in the modern era. The Panthers will be led by a versatile, faster version of Vince Young, sans the offensive weapons. In short, they will not win more than five games. It is nearly impossible to take a new coaching staff, rookie quarterback and aging running back corps and be successful in the NFL. I say the Falcons and Saints will battle it out, and the Falcons will win the division.
North: The most interesting division in football. The Vikings need circa late 1990s Donovan McNabb to be relevant. The Packers are the odds-on favorite for bringing another Lombardi Trophy to Titletown. The Bears lost the NFC Championship last year thanks to Janice Cutler’s stationary bike routine. The Lions are the best formerly-totally-crappy-team in football. If Matthew Stafford can stay in one piece for the season, they will contend in the division. The Lions have the best defensive line in football and might actually murder an opposing quarterback this year. I say Green Bay maintains their dominance in the North because I play the odds, but don’t be surprised when the Lions take a wildcard spot.
West: Anyone have a four-sided coin? I bet the Cardinals take the division because they are the best team in the division and have the best receiver in football. However, it could really be won by the only team that finds a way to win nine games. The Rams are still young, the 49ers are rebuilding and the Seahawks are not elite at any of the skill positions—something the new era National Football League demands now.
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Super Bowl matchup: Patriots and Packers meet in Indianapolis.
East: Very intriguing division. The “Dream Team” in Philadelphia has a ton of speed and talent on paper, making the Madden player in me want to watch them every week. They are in the same situation San Diego is in; don’t lose the division and make sure their quarterback doesn’t have to make tight throws too often. The Giants look like the platoon at the end of “Full Metal Jacket”; if they’re not dead, they’re wounded, if they’re not wounded, they’re tired. The Cowboys are a veteran group led by a guy who can be good if the offensive line keeps him upright, but even they are having injury issues. The Redskins are still trying to figure out how to be the 1997-98 Broncos, and their decision to start Rex Grossman at quarterback is laughable. Eagles should walk through the East.
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North: It won’t be the Bengals, Homers. It won’t be the Browns, Ohio State fans. The Ravens have an inability to win when it counts. Basically, the Steelers will once again rule the “liver punch” division of football. The Ravens might make the leap if Joe Flacco can make throws and Ray Lewis can find a way to stay relevant, but ultimately, the Steel City will thump the division.
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Porous defense plagues Cincinnati Volunteers’ offense sets records in 45-23 win against Bearcats sam weinberg | sports EDITOR
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efore traveling to Knoxville, Tenn., University of Cincinnati head football coach Butch Jones said Tuesday he was concerned about matching the speed of South Eastern Conference teams. Following the 45-23 drubbing at the hands of the University of Tennessee Saturday, it’s clear his worries weren’t misplaced. The Bearcats were able to play with the Volunteers for eight minutes before Tennessee wore down Cincy and ran away with the game. “I thought we were ready to play and jumped out early, but when you go on the road, you have to play with a high level of consistency,” Jones said. “You can’t beat yourself.” Despite forcing two turnovers, the Bearcats’ defense was unable to contain or keep up with the Vols’ fast-paced offense, which scored on seven of their 11 drives. Volunteers’ sophomore quarterback Tyler Bray had no trouble picking apart the UC secondary, finishing the game with 405 yards and four touchdowns. Tennessee sophomore receiver Justin Hunter finished with a career-high 156 yards and one touchdown. “The biggest thing is rushing the passer,” Jones said. “They threw the ball 40-something times and we had zero sacks. We have to get better in pass coverage. I think everyone saw that. We’ll go back to working on that.” Despite having issues converting third and fourth downs — going 5-of-12 on George Richardson | the daily beacon third downs and 0-of-2 on fourth down conversions — the Bearcats’ offense had RECORDSETTING GAME The Tennessee Volunteers recorded 531 total yards against the Bearcats Saturday. Tennessee sophomore quarterback spurts of productivity. Tyler Bray threw for a career-high 405 yards and four touchdowns, breaking former Vols’ quarterback Peyton Mannings’ record of seven consecutive Bearcats’ senior running back games with at least two touchdowns, while also completing 82.9 percent of his passes — the highest ever for a Tennessee quarterback. Isaiah Pead ran for 155 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries, while senior freshman running back Marlin Lane. quarterback Zach Collaros threw for a half — while Hunter finished two quarters of play with Just 1:45 later, Tennessee found the endzone again 121 yards and one touchdown. 230 yards and two touchdowns. Senior receiver D.J. Woods hauled in 11 of Collaros’ passes following an onside kick recovery and a 33-yard touchdown “[Cincinnati] came out with the same defense that Montana pass from Bray to Hunter. for 111 yards. showed, so we had a week, already, on that defense,” Bray On their next possession, said. “We just went out and executed.” “We were expecting a lot more the Bearcats continued the of a quarters coverage that we The Volunteers padded their 14-point lead with a first-quarter scoring parade by didn’t get,” Collaros said. “I thought touchdown on their first possession of the third quarter; going 80 yards downfield and and on Cincinnati’s next drive, the Vols’ defense made a we adjusted well to it and moved the ball well, but we didn’t goal-line stand to establish an 18-point lead following a capping their five-play 1:40 drive finish drives.” with a Collaros touchdown pass to Bearcats’ field goal. On Cincinnati’s first possession, In the fourth quarter, Collaros hit sophomore wideout senior tight end Adrien Robinson, it took the Bearcats 1:35 to strike Anthony McClung in the back-right corner of the endzone tying the game at 14. —isaiah pead first and get on the board with a for his second touchdown pass of the game, but another “I felt like we were ready to go University of cincinnati running back 65-yard touchdown run by Pead on the point-for-point with them,” Pead touchdown and field goal for the Volunteers put the game third play of the drive. said. “If it would have been a out of reach. “Once I broke the first tackle, all I “I don’t know what went wrong, but we are going to get shootout, we were up for it.” saw was [Kenbrell Thompkins] getting the block, and then the in and watch the film tomorrow, put this game behind us and The tie wouldn’t last long, however, as the Vols scored sideline and touchdown,” Pead said. move on for Akron,” Collaros said. two more touchdowns before entering halftime ahead The Vols quickly countered, however, with a seven-play The Bearcats return to action at 3:30 p.m. Saturday 28-14. Bray entered halftime with three touchdowns and 73-yard drive capped by a two-yard touchdown run by 282 yards — fourth most by a Tennessee quarterback in against Akron at Nippert Stadium.
I felt like we were ready to go point-for-point with them. If it would have been a shootout, we were up for it.