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BY ELLEN SIEFKE Head Copy Editor The Student Government Association has announced the VFKHGXOH IRU LWV ZHHNHQG VKRS SLQJ VKXWWOH ZKLFK ZLOO UXQ HYHU\ Saturday throughout the school year. 5HWXUQLQJ VWXGHQWV ZLOO QRWLFH D IHZ FKDQJHV WKH ELJJHVW EHLQJ the addition of Oakley Station. According to Debbie 5RPDQHOOR DQ DGPLQLVWUDWLYH DV VLVWDQW IRU WKH 2IĂ€FH RI 6WXGHQW Involvement (OSI), the stop at 2DNOH\ ZDV LPSOHPHQWHG IRU LWV combination of stores such as .URJHU 7DUJHW DQG 0HLMHU QHZ restaurants like MOD Pizza,
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Campus News
August 17, 2016
GSC renovations maximize space
BY: MAX BRUNS Staff Writer S
to be the Xavier book store, which of a premier space for student While you were away over is now half the size to accommo- organizations to host events‌ the summer, some big chang- date the renovation. [now] The Arrupe Overlook is es happened within Gallagher The space will be open dur- one of those spaces,â€? Marshall Student Center (GSC). In fact, ing the Manresa weekend, in said. Xavier University’s Gallagher Student Center celebrated its fourteenth birthday this year and Xavier is celebrating with several internal renovation projects that serve to expand student leisure and club space. “During the academic year of 20132014, the Division of Student Affairs received an increasing number of concerns from students about the lack of available campus Photo courtesty of xavier.edu space for students GSC underwent several changes over the course of the summer to improve student space. to socialize and host events,â€? Chris Marshall, the manager of the time for Week of Welcome Students and select faculty GSC, said. events. boards were involved in planning As a result of these concerns, D’Artagnan’s Den is serving a the look and names of the new the Division of Student Affairs, function more suited for student- spaces. Student Government Association to-student personal interaction. “Students have been highly and the University Planning and “D’Artagnan’s Den, on the GSC’s involved in the planning pro5HVRXUFH &RXQFLO LGHQWLĂ€HG SR- lower level, will serve as a TV cess for this space – beginning tential for lounge and event space lounge providing additional space with SGA’s advocacy and stuin Gallagher’s interior. for students to interact,â€? Marshall dent survey and including stuThe new event space is known said. dent representation on the planas The Arrupe Overlook. Chris Marshall began his tenure ning committee in 2014-2015. “The Arrupe Overlook, the as Gallagher Center’s manager this Involved students represented QHZ VSDFH RQ WKH Ă€UVW Ă RRU ZLOO year and helped implement and such organizations as SAC, serve as a lounge but can also be oversee the planned renovations. SGA, Singers, Don’t Tell Anna, reserved by student clubs, groups “Ultimately, these spaces will Acabellas, Harmon-X, Black and university organizations. It enhance and expand students’ Student Association and more,â€? can accommodate over 100 peo- opportunities to come together, Marshall said. ple and can be set up in various organize and participate in en$Q\ ;DYLHU DIĂ€OLDWHG JURXS ways. There is a built-in projector gaging programs and events, and club or organization is encourwith a screen and audio in addi- build community on campus. aged to utilize these new spaces in tion to a performance area with :KHQ , Ă€UVW DUULYHG DW ;DYLHU the upcoming school year. available portable stage,â€? Marshall I immediately became aware of The Arrupe Overlook can be said. the shortage of student-driven reserved through the GSC webThe space occupies what used VSDFH VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ WKH DEVHQFH page, www.xavier.edu/gsc.
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Norwood nuisance stores shut down BY
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Two local businesses are now closed after being declared ‘nuisances’ by Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters closed two local bsuinesses, Sherman Market and Donnas carry-out after deeming them ‘nuisances’ per police on July 28. Sherman Market, of 1764 Sherman Ave. has been the the location subject to 217 police calls in the past two years. During that same stretch, Donna’s Carry-Out had 153 in-
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support behind the decision, citing public safety, and saying that, “This is a good day for Norwood. Two businesses that caused nothing but trouble for the law-abiding citizens in the community have been shut down. Norwood citizens constantly complained about these businesses.� Deters later added that the inordinate number of incidences posed a risk to the surrounding community and its citizens. The two businesses combined have been hotbeds for neighborhood crime, likely due to their location. The Sherman Market location,
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however did have six rental units attached to the store, and now the inhabitants living above the Norwood store are facing uncertain living arrangements, and may be left without a place to live. Displaced resident Paul Johnson said, “Nine o’clock, they banged on my door. I’ve been homeless since. My 3-year-old can’t go in and take a... bath in her own bathtub. She can’t lay down in her own bed. She can’t play with her own stuffed animals.â€? Local News outlet WLWT reported that the families affected had received housing vouchers good for D SHULRG RI Ă€YH GD\V EXW 1RUZRRG
police have not told them when they can retrieve their belongings. Several outraged families said that they had already paid rent for the month of August. There was initial speculation that the Red Cross might be of assistance to any of the affected Sherman Market residents, but a spokeswoman for the agency stated that they would not be involved in any tenant-landlord disputes, per agency policy. The move to close the two establishments has provided both a boost to community safety and a GLIĂ€FXOW FLUFXPVWDQFH IRU VHYHUDO families and individuals.
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June 3, 9:20 a.m. – A student reported the theft of his or her lanyard containing his or her AllCard and work ID from the support office in the McDonald Memorial Library. June 10, 3:53 p.m. – A nonstudent panhandling on the residential mall was advised and sent on his or her way. June 17, 3:37 p.m. – A student reported the theft of his or her wallet at the O’Connor Sports Center locker rooms. The wallet was discovered, turned into the front desk and released to the owner the following day. June 18, 3:43 a.m. – An intoxicated underage non-student was observed by surveillance driving through campus parking lots and crashing into the guardrail at the top of the Cintas Center incline. He or she was arrested for DUI and criminal damaging.
June 21, 12:56 a.m. – Xavier Police helped Norwood Police apprehend two juveniles wanted for theft from parked cars in Norwood. The juveniles were located in the Smith Lot walking toward Dana Avenue.
Schmidt Memorial FieldHouse were advised and sent on their way. Later the juveniles stole a campus utility vehicle and cell phone from the loading dock at Buenger Hall. After a short
chase both were apprehended in lower Mill Crest Park with the assistance of Norwood Police. They were charged with motor vehicle theft, obstructing official business, trespassing and outstanding warrants.
June 22, 2:08 p.m. – A 9-year old juvenile was arrested for theft after stealing a student worker’s iPhone, which was left near his or her register in the All For One Shop.
July 5, 6:04 p.m. – An employee reported damage to the soccer concession trailer in the O’Connor Sports Center parking lot. It is believed someone tried to break into the trailer but was unsuccessful.
June 22, 4:30 p.m. – A contract employee reported that another employee in Fenwick Place threatened him or her. June 23, 1:52 p.m. – An employee reported damage to one of the electrical boxes in the Schmidt Memorial FieldHouse across from the classrooms. June 27, 10:17 a.m. – Two juveniles found sleeping in
Sleeping Beauty June 4, 5:17 a.m. – A nonstudent found in Alter Hall was arrested on over 21 outstanding arrest warrants and for criminal trespassing. He or she had taken classes at Xavier before and it is believed the nonstudent may have been staying in the building for several nights.
July 5, 6:25 p.m. – A summer intern reported damage to the driver’s side of his or her vehicle in the Village Apartments. July 11, 11:36 a.m. – A nonstudent looking into cars behind the Cintas Center was advised for trespassing and sent on his or her way. A short time later he or she was arrested for trespassing when found back
on campus. July 31, 9:07 a.m. – Xavier Police conducted a search of the Conaton Learning Commons after finding one of the outside doors propped open with a piece of wood. After investigation all was deemed OK. Aug. 2, 4:54 p.m. – An employee reported an unknown person used a Xavier credit card to purchase over $600 of merchandise. An investigation is pending. Aug. 4, 10:22 p.m. – Xavier Police investigated a report of interns drinking on the volleyball courts. Two interns with open containers were advised and sent on their way. Additionally, several unopened beers, which no one would claim, were confiscated and destroyed.
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August 17, 2016
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Of all the obstacles to a full and well-rounded from Norfolk Southern (Railroad Company), it was education that we face at Xavier, there are few that considered private land, which meant law enforceare as lasting as the ‘Xavier Bubble,’ the invisible ment could not regularly patrol the area. Now that wall that encourages students not to leave campus, the land is owned by the city, it can regularly be paexplore their surrounding neighborhoods or get in- trolled and protected. volved with the community life outside of campus. %HVLGHV DOO RI WKHVH EHQHĂ€WV WKH REYLRXV DGYDQThe bubble is a true detriment to students because tage is health. Biking promotes a healthy lifestyle and LW HQFRXUDJHV VDIHW\ DQG FRGGOLQJ 7KLV VWLĂ HV H[SOR- will lead to a healthier community. ration and opportunities to have our “There aren’t really a lot of opThe bubble is a tions around other than running beliefs questioned or our worldview changed. After years of hard work true detriment to URXWHV RQ VWUHHWV ZKLFK LV Ă€QH EXW and lobbying from community achaving a trail to run on students because it actually tivists outside of Xavier, as well as would be phenomenal,â€? junior Josh a recent push from students in the encourages safety Menke, an avid runner and member Philosophy Politics and the Public and coddling. This of Xavier’s running club, said. Program (PPP), that bubble may now, there aren’t many VWLĂ HV H[SORUDWLRQ trailsRight Ă€QDOO\ EXUVW near Xavier. With the creation The abandoned railroad line and opportunities of Wasson Way, we will see an inthat crosses Montgomery right by to have our beliefs crease in safety for bikers, runners the new Delicio Pizza Restaurant the general community. questioned or our andThis has been purchased by the City of trail is for more than biking, Cincinnati with the intention of worldview changed. though. It is a place for runners and turning it into a 7.6 mile bike trail walkers as well. It spurs economic - Alex Hale that extends from Xavier all the way development, promotes sustainable to Ault Park, passing through vibrant places such as living and will even link the Little Miami Bike Trail the Hyde Park Plaza and the Rookwood Commons. to the Ohio to Erie bike trail that crosses the entire The trail is called Wasson Way and is expected to state of Ohio. be completed by the summer of 2017. Hopefully it It will open up new doors of opportunity to will make a big difference, not just for our commu- Xavier students through these connections. It will nity here at Xavier, but for all of the 11 communities bring people together for fun all across the city and, that it will pass through. For example, it will increase most importantly, it makes Xavier University and the property values for all homes within a mile of the City of Cincinnati a better place for everyone. trail by an average of about $9,000. It was my pleasure to be a member of the team The University of Cincinnati DAAP program did of PPP students a long-term economic analysis of the trail and con- who were able cluded that the trail would lead to a $7.18 million in- to lobby for this crease in annual household incomes across the city project. I know and will generate $5.18 million in annual sales along without a doubt the trail from food, beverage, and convenience items. WKDW WKH Ă€QDO In addition, the city estimates that the trail will gener- push couldn’t ate approximately 140 new permanent jobs. have happened Right now, Cincinnati is not a very walkable city without my coland lacks in public transportation. However, the new leagues and the VWUHHWFDU ZKLFK RIĂ€FLDOO\ RSHQV LQ 6HSWHPEHU ZLOO input of fellow hopefully change that. Wasson Way will directly af- Xavier students fect Xavier students, unlike anything else could. Now into this project. Xavier students without a car can easily get jobs and I’m very excited shop at Rookwood. for the future Alex Hale is a junior in the The trail will also make our community safer. of this project Philosophy Politics and the Public According to national crime statistics, bike trails are and I can’t wait Program from Detroit, MI. He also two to three times safer than parking lots and streets. to bike down it works with Cincinnati City Councilman Before the City of Cincinnati purchased the property soon. P.G. Sittenfeld
XUPD and SGA take on violence
Xavier Student Government Association (SGA) and Xavier Police are collaborating more than ever this year to create safe and productive spaces on campus for dialogue and action. Most undergraduate students left campus in May, before a tumultuous and often violent summer began. A few concerns that we have heard, particularly from students include: * Police-related violence including the deadly shootings by police of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and 3KLODQGR &DVWLOH LQ 0LQQHVRWD DQG WKH NLOOLQJ RI VL[ SROLFH RIĂ€FHUV LQ 'DOODV * Potential threat of terrorism close to home with the announced arrest of alleged ISIL supporter Munir Abdulkader, who attended Xavier from 2013-2015. 8SFRPLQJ WULDO IRU IRUPHU 8QLYHUVLW\ RI &LQFLQQDWL SROLFH RIĂ€FHU 5D\ 7HQVLQJ FKDUJHG ZLWK NLOOLQJ DQ XQDUPHG &LQFLQQDWL UHVLGHQW 6DP 'X%RVH DIWHU DQ RII FDPSXV WUDIĂ€F VWRS * Desire to be more proactive with regard to safety and emergency preparedness by engaging in trainings for scenarios such as a potential active shooter. As a Jesuit institution, we pride ourselves on standing in solidarity with others as well as showing trust and respect to all. We believe in and want to live our motto, “all for one and one for all.â€? A good deal of on-going work needs to be done on campus and it is imperative that we all play a part in assuring that our campus is safe and welcoming. “See something, say somethingâ€? is more than just a slogan and #BeSafeXU is much more than a hashtag. We are looking for passionate students to serve on the Student Relations Board. Members have a strong voice on all safety efforts. If you are interested in becoming a board member, or have any questions, opinions, comments or concerns, please contact Police Chief Joe Milek by calling 513-745-2000 or via email, milekj@xavier.edu, or SGA President Caleb Mickler by calling 513-745-3094 or via email, sga@xavier.edu Caleb Mickler, President Xavier We agree that all of us need to be the change we want to see in the Student Government Association & Joe ZRUOG ,VRODWLRQ DQG VLOHQFH LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ QRW WKH DQVZHU 6R ERWK RI Milek, Xavier Police Chief collaberated us challenge you to get involved, do your part and make a difference, to write this piece. #Let’sTalkXU.
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LW¡V WKH Ă€UVW ZHHN RI IUHVKPDQ \HDU or senior year at Xavier, you will FRQWLQXDOO\ EH FRQIURQWHG ZLWK LV VXHV WKDW DUH XQFRPIRUWDEOH UHDO world issues. Whether it is separation from \RXU IDPLO\ DIWHU GURS RII GD\ RU an ethical dilemma in philosophy class, the university is designed to prepare you for these real world LVVXHV E\ SUHVHQWLQJ WKHP WR \RX As the mission statement puts it: “Our mission is to educate each student intellectually, morally and spiritually.â€? $V D VHQLRU HQWHULQJ KLV Ă€QDO \HDU , KDYH D ELW RI DGYLFH IRU \RX HPEUDFH WKH H[SHULHQFH WR JURZ 6KUXJJLQJ RII WKH XQFRPIRUWDEOH VLWXDWLRQV LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ DQ RSWLRQ LQ FROOHJH QRERG\ ZLOO IRUFH \RX WR face them. However, these situa tions are not so easily avoided in real world, which waits for you after and partially during college. %\ UREELQJ \RXUVHOI RI WKH RS portunity to learn how to cope with these circumstances on your own, you are choosing to throw
yourself to the wolves when you get to the real world. In order to help yourself tomorrow, you must EH SURDFWLYH WRGD\ $QG ;DYLHU LV just the university where you can
I have a bit of advice for you: embrace the experience to grow. Shrugging off the uncomfortable situations is GHĂ€QLWHO\ DQ RSWLRQ in college; nobody will force you to face them. - Luke Byerly do that. Xavier is different from other universities in its Cura Personalis, (care for the whole person). The university is just as concerned with the moral and spiritual education
of each student as the profes sional education. This may seem like a waste of time early on; after DOO \RX FDPH KHUH VSHFLÀFDOO\ WR learn how to master a profession later on in life. However, many students come to enjoy the core classes concerned with developing moral and spiritual knowledge the PRVW EHFDXVH WKH\ SUHSDUH \RX IRU another aspect of life out of col lege: life as a caring and concerned individual. So my advice to you is to con VLGHU WKH EHQHÀWV RI HDFK H[SHUL HQFH KHUH EHIRUH \RX EUXVK WKHP off. Challenge yourself to go out side of your comfort zone and develop yourself in ways that will help you with the rest of your life. -RLQ WKH FOXE WKDW \RX DUHQ¡W VR VXUH DERXW 7DNH WKH SKLORVRSK\ class that really intrigues you, even if it’s an 8 a.m. class. Meet new SHRSOH ZKR PLJKW HQG XS EHLQJ \RXU EHVW IULHQGV )DOO LQ ORYH ZLWK VRPHRQH DQG PD\EH RXW RI ORYH and in love again. +DYH WKH FRQÀGHQFH WR SXW
yourself on the line when it’s eas ier to now and you’ll have greater VXFFHVV ZKHQ LW EHFRPHV PRUH GLIÀFXOW $QG LI \RX FDQ ÀQG ZKDW truly makes you happy and take it with you when you leave the uni versity. Xavier will give you the RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR ÀQG \RXUVHOI EXW \RX PXVW ÀQG WKH FRXUDJH WR WDNH advantage of those opportunities.
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August 17, 2016
Edited by: Kyle Tooley tooleyk@xavier.edu
A Successful Start for FC Cincinnati
BY DONALD MENKE
Staff Writer FC Cincinnati has only been in existence since Aug. 12, 2015, but it has been a very good year for the young franchise. The club plays at Nippert Stadium and has made substantial progress since it was founded. Currently, FC Cincy is in third place in the United Soccer League with 42 points. They are ÀYH SRLQWV EHKLQG FXUUHQW OHDGers Louisville City FC and New York Red Bulls II, who each have 47. Even though it’s only been one year, FC Cincy has managed to develop a few rivalries. One is Louisville City FC, which has been fueled by the closeness of the clubs, both in distance, with Louisville fewer than 100 miles away, and standings, with FC Cincy one spot below Louisville. These clubs also compete for the River Cities Cup every year. FC Cincy currently leads the series. Another rivalry, possibly intenVLÀHG E\ WKDW EHWZHHQ WKH %HQJDOV and Steelers, is with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Another notable rivalry is with the Charlotte Independence, with whom they compete for the Queen City Cup. FC Cincy also features some
people came to watch a friendly match against the English Premier League team Crystal Palace. This could potentially help the team’s case for a promotion to the MLS when the organization expands. This could occur as early as 2020, and FC Cincy has been listed as a potential club. This is a giant leap forward, as very few thought they would have a shot so soon. It has been a successful year for FC Cincinnati and one it hopes to build off of for as long as it can. Photo courtesy of publicbroadcasting.net
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FC Cincinnati looks to have a successful second season and is currently in third place in the United Soccer League.
homegrown talent, as the roster includes two former Xavier players, forward Luke Spencer and goalkeeper Dallas Jaye. In addition to FC Cincy, Jaye has made six appearances for Guam’s national team. He made 14 appearances while at Xavier but has yet to make an appearance at FC Cincy. Spencer has yet to score for FC Cincy. However, while at Xavier, Spencer scored 22 goals in 70 appearances throughout his fouryear career. He did well enough to be
drafted 23rd overall in the MLS Superdraft but tore his ACL before he signed, and his deal was never completed. Attendance has been incredible this season. The club has broken the record for highest single game attendance twice this season. 7KH ÀUVW WLPH RFFXUUHG RQ April 16 with a total attendance 20,497. They broke the record again on May 14 with 23,375 attendees. FC Cincy also owns the record for the highest single season attendance record in the USL on
a different look on the offensive side of the ball without Peyton Manning. However, the Broncos still have the best defense in the NFL. With a rivalry game against the Steelers sandwiched between WKHVH WKH ÀUVW WZR JDPHV WKH Bengals are in for a tough start to the season. They will have to get off to a hot start to keep themselves in the upper tier of potential AFC playoff teams. Week Six: Bengals vs. Patriots A game against the Patriots is never easy, and a game against the Patriots in Foxoborough is even PRUH GLIÀFXOW Not to mention that Week 6 will be the second game of Tom Brady’s season after serving his IRXU JDPH ´'Hà DWH*DWH¾ VXVpension, so expect him to come out with a giant chip on his shoulder and attempt to show up everybody that gets in his way. This is arguably the hardest game of the season. Bonus: Week Eight vs. Washington The Bengals travel to London this year to play the Redskins, an international event that is always a show. And, AJ Green vs. Josh Norman, which speaks for itself.
Bengals fans can expect an interesting season with interesting matchups against teams like the New England Patriots.
-XO\ ZLWK ÀYH games remaining. FC Cincy’s attendance has been great not only by USL standards but also by Major League Soccer (MLS) standards. FC Cincy consistently posts better numbers than most MLS games and also broke the Ohio state record for highest attendance of a soccer game when 35,061
Thrills in store for Bengals season
BY BRENDAN BURRIS
Staff Writer As the fall semester kicks off, NFL football looms right around the corner, a season Bengals fans in Cincinnati anticipate each year. There are obvioulsy important inter-division games against the likes of the Ravens, Browns and Steelers, but let’s look at the other games on the Bengals’ schedule this year that could prove to be just as, if not more, important. Week One: Bengals vs. Jets Week 1 is obviously an important step. Teams are now through the preseason and are gauging how the team is faring and who is best suited to play where. This is a particularly interesting matchup for both teams because it would not be overly surprising to see these two face off again in the postseason. Just one game off a playoff berth last season, the Jets return a stable offense and one of the OHDJXH¡V WRS ÀYH GHIHQVHV Getting the season off to a good start is key for the Bengals, and they will attempt to do so on the road against the Jets. Week Three: Bengals vs. Broncos Cincinnati gets to host the reigning Super Bowl champions, who will have a little bit of
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Arts&Entertainment
7 August 17, 2016
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for the director to get the correct shots and angles for a movie and how the whole crew worked on the appearance of the shots, while the actors just came and did their work,â€? Roberts said. :RUNLQJ ZLWK KLJK SURĂ€OH DFtors also proved to be an exciting experience for Roberts. ´-RKQ 7UDYROWD LV D YHU\ FRQscientious actor who made it his priority to be accurate in his intentions,â€? Roberts said. “He was also very kind, shaking hands with some of the extras, even rememEHULQJ RQH IURP KLV Ă€OPLQJ RI I Am Wrath in Columbus, Ohio.â€? $V &LQFLQQDWL JDLQV WUDFWLRQ LQ WKH Ă€OP LQGXVWU\ ORFDO FDVWLQJ agents such as Lynn Meyers and %HQ 5DDQDQ RI (QVHPEOH 7KHDWHU RI &LQFLQQDWL ZRUNHG WR Ă€OO WKHVH Ă€OPV ZLWK DV PXFK ORFDO WDOHQW DV possible, holding casting calls at Xavier University over the summer for roles as extras in the bigPhoto courtesy of cbsnewyork.com and nationalpost. ticket pictures. -RKQ *RWWL OHIW ZLOO EH SOD\HG E\ -RKQ 7UDYROWD ULJKW LQ WKH XSFRPLQJ Ă€OP The Life and Death of John Gotti GLUHFWHG E\ Entourage¡V .HYLQ &RQQROO\ $GGLWLRQDOO\ QRQ SURĂ€WV VXFK BY HANNAH SGAMBELLONE Marauders WR &DWH %ODQFKHWW¡V Carol as lawyer Robert Shapiro. Gotti is borhoods such as Finneytown and as the Cincinnati and Northern Staff Writer KDYLQJ EHHQ Ă€OPHG KHUH 7KLV a biopic following “Dapper Donâ€? Indian Hill, which through the Kentucky Film Commission also Cincinnati is an unlikely center summer, Cincinnati once again -RKQ *RWWL¡V OLIH RI RUJDQL]HG lens of Hollywood cinematogra- help to ensure that out-of-town of Midwestern industry, from its played host to Hollywood during crime throughout New York City phy offer themselves up as New Ă€OP FUHZV KDYH DQ H[FHSWLRQDO grocery titan Kroger to its several Ă€OPLQJ IRU -RKQ 7UDYROWD¡V The Life in the 1980s, eventually leading York City lookalikes. Filming took experience. local breweries. Lately, an unex- and Death of John Gotti D Ă€OP IRO- to his becoming the head of the SODFH GXULQJ ODWH -XO\ DQG $XJXVW $V &LQFLQQDWL FRQWLQXHV WR DWpected industry has also budded lowing the life of New York mob SRZHUIXO *DPELQR IDPLO\ and even incorporated many lo- WUDFW DWWHQWLRQ IURP Ă€OPPDNHUV LQ &LQFLQQDWL WKH Ă€OP LQGXVWU\ ERVV -RKQ *RWWL 7KH Ă€OP ZKLFK LV EHLQJ SUR- cals as extras, including Xavier for its photogenic architecture, The Queen City has often ofTravolta, who achieved fame in GXFHG E\ *RWWL¡V VRQ -RKQ *RWWL VRSKRPRUH WKHDWUH PDMRU -HQQ\ low maintenance production fered itself as a cheaper stunt SRSXODU Ă€OPV VXFK DV Grease and -U LV EHLQJ GLUHFWHG E\ .HYLQ Roberts. costs and local talent, the city will double to New York City, with Pulp Fiction, was most recently Connolly. “My time on set [as an extra] hopefully continue to embrace Ă€OPV DV YDULHG DV %UXFH :LOOLV¡V seen in The People vs. O.J. Simpson Filming has taken place in neigh- showed me how important it was this blossoming industry.
‘Suicide Squad’ disappoints #squadgoals BY SAM MARTINI
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Following Batman V Superman, Suicide Squad is the latest attempt IURP :DUQHU %URV (QWHUWDLQPHQW to bring DC comics to the big screen. Many have gone out of their way to defend this movie, VD\LQJ KRZ IDQWDVWLF LW LV %XW WKDW VLPSO\ LVQ¡W WUXH :KLOH WKH ÀOP LV HQMR\DEOH LW KDV WRR PDQ\ à DZV to count. (GLWLQJ LV WKH ELJJHVW GRZQIDOO RI WKH PRYLH :KLOH LW ZDV sent into reshoots a few months before its release, this adds extraneous material and leaves several things unanswered as well. Suicide Squad follows a group of Super Criminals selected by a secret government program to partake in black ops missions in exchange for time off their sentences. :LWK VXFK D FRQFHSW SXOOHG GLrectly from the source material, it LV KDUG WR NHHS HYHU\WKLQJ Dà RDW :KLOH VXIIHULQJ LQ ERWK WKH SDFLQJ DQG WKH DFWLRQ RI WKH ÀOP WKH plot was very lackluster. This left me to question why they decided WR KDYH YLOODLQV ÀJKW WKLV ÀJKW LQVWHDG RI WKH KHURHV :DUQHU %URV continue to rub in our faces. Many of the performances by the star-studded cast appear watered down, namely those of -DUHG /HWR DQG 0DUJRW 5REELH +RZHYHU -DL &RXUWQH\¡V &DSWDLQ %RRPHUDQJ DQG 9LROD 'DYLV¡V $PDQGD :DOOHU OHDYH \RX ZDQW-
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has been in years but only leaves me wishing he did Independence Day: Resurgence instead. Robbie is fun as Harley Quinn EXW KHU GHSHQGHQFH RQ /HWR¡V -RNHU OHDYHV KHU DSSHDULQJ DV WKH hopeless romantic, instead of the KDUGFRUH FKDUDFWHU ZH¡YH VHHQ LQ the comics. The biggest controversy DURXQG WKH ÀOP ZDV -DUHG /HWR¡V -RNHU :KHWKHU WKDW ZDV GXH WR
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Feature
August 17, 2016
Edited by: Lydia Reagan reaganl@xavier.edu
THI NG S TO DO I N
BY LYDIA REAGAN Feature Editor
So you’ve chosen Xavier University. You’ve been moved into your new dorm, met your roommates and neighbors and want to get off campus to explore some of the local delicacies. Where do you go? You can check out these awesome places – some near, some far – and explore all that this great city has to offer. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Who doesn’t love going to the zoo? For about $20, you can see all the animals you can imagine and take a trip back to your childhood! You can check out the new hippopotamus exhibit, as well as the baby giraffe Cora. You can also pay your respects to the late Harambe. American Sign Museum This may sound boring, but it’s actually an extremely LQWHUHVWLQJ PXVHXP ,W·V ÀOOHG WR WKH EULP ZLWK GLIIHUent types of signs, including light-up neon signs and some awesome history. Half-Price Sushi Everyone likes a good half-price sushi! There are quite a few places around Xavier to try some tasty rolls, including the Dancing Roll in Hyde Park, Ichiban and Cloud 9 in Mount Lookout. They’re open late, as well: perfect for poor, sleep-deprived college students. Over the Rhine Filled with restaurants, nightlife and entertainment of
all sorts, Over-the-Rhine is a great place to be on the weekends. There’s an amazing bakery called Holtman’s Donut Shoppe where you can get unique and delicious donuts. You can also get a Segway tour of Cincinnati and see the all the highlights. Parking can be a little tricky, but there’s a ton to see and discover down there. Findlay Market 7KLV LV DQ RSHQ DLU PDUNHW ÀOOHG ZLWK ORFDOO\ VRXUFHG food and some of the best eats in the city. It is home to artisan and farm fresh restaurants and cafes and is open Tuesday-Sunday, all year round. It’s a great place to eat with a fun, friendly atmosphere. The best time to go is at 8 a.m. on Saturday mornings, when everything is fresh! Eden Park Eden Park is a large plot of land that houses both Playhouse in the Park, where you can check out some awesome theatrical performances, as well as the Cincinnati Art Museum, home of some priceless pieces of art. And if you’re not into either of those, it’s also a beautiful place for a walk or a picnic.
Eli’s BBQ ,I \RX ZDQW WR ÀQG D SODFH WKDW serves delicious barbeque, check out Eli’s on the river or at Findlay Market. They have awesome barbeque, as well as amazing sides that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, they’re within the budget of your average college student, so that’s GHÀQLWHO\ D SOXV Freedom Center Who doesn’t love freedom? Visit the Freedom Center for some fun historical facts about Cincinnati’s role in the Civil War. History buffs, I’m talking to you. Mount Adams Mount Adams is another place that’s awesome to go for nightlife. The neighborhood on the hill offers a great view of the city, and has lots of charm in its winding streets and historical architecture. It’s also a great place to meet lots of other college kids from the area and get out of the “Xavier bubble.” This is just a taste of the awesome things that Cincinnati has to offer. Check out a few with friends, and sooner or later this place will start to feel like a second home.
Gotta catch ’em all! If you play Pokémon Go, you may want to do some other kinds of city exploring. Here is a list of some known Pokémon nests around the city so that you can be the very best! Eden Park: Magnemite Voice of America: Ekans and Staryu Nisbet Park: Diglet Mount Airy: Sandshrew P&G: Scyther Yeatmans Cove: Jynx Joyce Park: Cubone Kenton County Park: Magmar Burnet Woods: Magmar Woodland Mound: Clefairy Blue Ash Recreational Center: Staryu Paddlewheel: Magikarp Sharon Woods: Geodude Lytle Park: Voltorb Veterans Park: Horsea
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