November 17, 2015: Vol. 90, No. 12 by The Louisville Cardinal

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NOVEMBER 11 Location: Humanities Incident: Terroristic threatening II Disposition: Report – closed, summoned/cited Comment: A university student reported being threatened. Location: Miller Hall dorm Incident: Accident, hit & run Disposition: Report – open case Comment: A university student reported a hit and run accident.

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Officially, the university is a “smokefree.” The university adopted a no smoking policy in Nov. 2010. The policy states that the “smoking of any substance is not allowed on any of the U of L campuses,” yet a visit to campus would reveal an atmosphere where smoking is prevalent. To measure the extent to which the university was “smoke-free,” a group of students recently spent nearly 40 hours over two nonconsecutive weeks counting smokers on the Belknap campus. The numbers they collected exposed a staggering amount of people smoking. The students recorded nearly 400 accounts of smoking on campus, most of which occurred in high-traffic, conspicuous locations. Seventeen students went to all four corners of campus, counting people on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at times ranging from noon to 5 p.m. Students were placed such that they would never count the same student twice.

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It's hard to ignore the pungent, musty odor of cigarette smoke. Students at U of L are all too familiar with this smell. It’s a common sight to see smokers lingering outside between classes, puffing out clouds of permeating smoke. But wait—isn’t the University of Louisville a smoke-free campus?

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L is for lawsuit: Hornback sues Katina Powell SHERRIE MARTIN @THECARDINALNEWS

U of L students are fighting against Katina Powell, author of “Breaking Cardinal Rules,” saying Powell’s claims are damaging to their degree value. U of L student Kyle Hornback was first to begin a lawsuit against Powell and her publisher, claiming that Powell’s allegations cause U of L degrees to lose value while they are making a profit.

It’s important for me that people understand I am not doing this for money or attention. My sole intention is to prevent a criminal from profiting off of the promotion of illegal activity. - Kyle Hornback “I had thought about the issue on my own, and after discussing it with an attorney, we were able to put the idea into action. I knew that this was a significant topic of discussion for all university students, so a lot of ideas

had jumped around in my head about it,” said Hornback. Hornback and her lawyer had an original goal of making the suit a class action, with a target of 5,000 students involved. Three students have joined Hornback in the suit. As the suit evolved and more information surfaced surrounding the situation, Powell’s story has begun to unravel. Most recently, five women whose reputations have been damaged by Powell have joined the suit. “There is an amended complaint that includes a handful of students that joined (there would be an incredible amount of paperwork involved to include every student) and the five women who deny Powell’s allegations of their participation in prostitution. Their names and photographs were used in the book without their consent and they have since received a lot of negative backlash because of it,” said Hornback. Although some of the women do admit to being involved in parties and/or stripping, which is not against the law, they all consistently deny participating in any prostitution activities. “With this new information, not only do we have testimony to prove that at least some of Powell’s book is a fabrication, but we are also looking to remove the book from the shelves entirely because the publishing company and coauthors did not do their due diligence in seeking the consent on behalf of the girls who are mentioned in and photographed in the book, which violates the law,” Hornback said. Hornback said many mean comments have come from University of Kentucky fans. Backlash has also stemmed from the misun-

PHOTO COURTESY / KYLE HORNBACK derstanding of her intentions. “It’s important to me that people understand that I am not doing this for money or attention,” Hornback said. “My sole intention is to prevent a criminal from profiting

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do more. “I will call on you and our shared governance structure of campus leaders to assure that these commitments to our diverse populations on campus are swiftly implemented,” Ramsey said, saying he will not be delegating these duties. “We will ensure that this is not a ‘zero-sum’ game—these new initiatives will not be achieved at the expense of existing commitments.” Spokesperson John Karman said earlier today cultural sensitivity training is in the planning stages for Ramsey and his staff. “As we come together as one university, we will work to make us the best university in Kentucky and beyond, one that fosters a campus climate where diversity is proactively understood, pursued, nurtured and celebrated,” Ramsey said.

Two weeks after President James Ramsey made waves with his “insensitive” Halloween costume, he emailed the U of L community regarding the next steps. The email began with an apology, then outlined the steps he plans on taking to correct the situation. “I deeply regret the Halloween costumes worn by my staff and me,” Ramsey said. “We made a mistake wearing a costume that misrepresents the culture of Mexicans and Mexican Americans and does not foster the inclusion and diversity efforts that we have worked hard to build over the past 13 years on our campus.” Steps included recruiting more Hispanics and Latinos for faculty positions, building Hispanic/Latino scholarships, improve facilities for diversity support programs and provide more support to underrepresented faculty and students. Ramsey also said they would be working to “better address the needs of our community’s diverse populations.” After a photo showing Ramsey and staff in stereotypical Mexican garb made national headlines, students have protested and met with Ramsey. More than 70 faculty members signed an open letter, pushing him to PHOTO COURTESY / COURIER-JOURNAL

off of the promotion of illegal activity and to attempt to bring something positive out of something that has so damaged the reputation of the University of Louisville and all of its students.”

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Relay for Life raises money, awareness for cancer research KYELAND JACKSON

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A red, white and blue garland was draped over the entryway to the SAC’s old gym space. Crossing the threshold, the gym laid sprawled out ahead. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” blasted through the speakers while an Uncle Sam cutout pointed coercively. A man, donned with a heroic blue and yellow cape, posed next to a table at the end of the gym. Students on giant tricycles whistled past, almost flipping over while attacking the corner. Relay for Life had started, and there were 12 hours left to meet the fundraising goal.

We celebrate those who have beat cancer, remember those who have lost their lives to it and fight back against the disease by raising money. - Alice Darling Relay for Life is a philanthropy event, fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Aiming to generate $30,000 in donations, it continued from 6 p.m. Nov. 13 to 6 a.m. Nov. 14. Participants walked the prescribed path in the gym, occasionally switching between teammates or visiting donation stations. Within 30 minutes, more than 100 students

and volunteers buzzed around the gym. For some, the donation tables are their only destination. Thirty-four donation groups lined the length of the path, sporting various means of fundraising. Candy, sodas, baked goods and more lined the wall, prefaced by a miniature duck pond that pointed towards a blinking snow cone machine. Behind the machine stood other fundraising tables, sporting activities and raffles to win prizes. Corn-hole boards awaited competitors while a fundraiser on a giant tricycle wove in between. Some fundraisers supported both the cause and being healthy. Christi Smith is a senior raising donations at the event. Smith said she, like many students, finds it hard to be active. “I’m taking 19 credit hours and constantly am sitting at the computer being sedentary,” she said. Her table offered a solution: blending smoothies via pedaling a bike. All donations from groups like Smith’s are forwarded to ACS. Aware of their mission, a white flag lying sprawled between donations tables spelled “HOPE” in purple bolded letters. Alice Darling, the coordinator of the event on campus, talked about the goal of Relay for Life. “We celebrate those who have beat cancer, remember those who have lost their lives to it and fight back against the disease by raising money,” Darling said. The money doesn’t stop at cancer research. Darling says the money also goes towards educational and support programs for cancer patients and their families. “(People) may be surprised at how fun and meaningful

Brain cancer survivor Tyler Beam leads students on their first lap of the long relay.

the experience is.” For both regulars and first timers, that statement seems to hold true. Kelsey Kennedy is a senior who serves on the event’s executive council. This is her second year on the board, but Kennedy has participated in the relay since her freshman year. For her, the event holds a significant meaning. “I’ve lost a lot of my great-grandparents to cancer,” Kennedy said. “Also, my best friend’s mom has recently died (from cancer), so it’s near and dear to my heart.” The proximity of the cause affects many, like Callie Shadrick who is a freshman helping fund raise at a table. Leaning over a tower of white shirts, Shadrick explained the importance of the event. “My grandfather was recently diagnosed with cancer,” she said. Shadrick continued,

saying she joined to make an impact—to band with people, like her, whose family members were affected by cancer. Not all students have immediate family affected by cancer. Regardless of being one of those students, Jake True planned to stay until the event ended at 6 a.m. “You gotta do what you gotta do,” True said. “Community service and philanthropy are important.” Before the event began, Kennedy checked the status of donations and reported around $27,000 raised. That money, and what is raised overnight, goes to the American Cancer Society. Donations support families like Kennedy and Shadrick, who have felt cancer’s influence in their lives and others walking the Relay for Life.

Elayne Bradley, Rupika Naraia, Rachel Hoskins and Molly McKenna show off raffle drawing prizes. Students walked together for many hours in honor of the fight against cancer.

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Restaurant worker serves smiles at the CBC

PHOTO BY SARAH ROHLEDER / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL James E. Bronger, “Mr. Jim,” is more than just a server at Cardinal Burger Company. He is regarded as a favorite face on campus. EIMAN ZUBERI

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If you are a student at the University of Louisville, here’s to hoping that at least once in your years as a Cardinal you have stepped foot into Cardinal Burger Company and have had an encounter with Mr. Jim. He’s the wonderful, jovial man who always seems to have a smile on his face. James E. Bronger Sr., or Mr. Jim, has been working at CBC for the past six years. Every year, he tells himself that this will be his last year, but fortunately for us, he always stays. Bronger was drafted in 1965 during the Vietnam War and joined the Army reserves. Although never drafted overseas, he shared grief like many Americans when his friend passed away in Vietnam. From there, he went on to raise his family, sending his children to Catholic schools. He is now retired from his job as a city bus driver. “I really enjoy this job. I do it not because I have to, but because I like being around people,” said Bronger. His favorite food item on the CBC menu are the sweet potato fries. His second favorite items are the Petrino Blitz burger (with bacon) and the Go West burger. Some days, however, he prefers to get the chicken

quesadilla. One of his favorite things about working at CBC is seeing how hard the students are working - only for him to walk around their table to see Netflix on their screen. “They have their computer and I think they’re studying, but they’re just watching a TV program,” Mr. Jim said, laughing. “I get a tickle out of it.” In his free time, the 69-year-old enjoys going to bars around Louisville. “But I’m not an alcoholic,” he said, laughing. “I only drink two beers.” He had a bit of advice to give to college kids as well. “There is nothing wrong with drinking. Just as long as you control it and don’t let it control you.” Bronger also enjoys singing karaoke and talking about sports with his friends. His favorite song to sing is Low Rider. His favorite sport is football. His favorite team? The Louisville Cardinals, of course. If Bronger could be reincarnated, he said he’d like to be a linebacker for football. He has the entire football schedule for U of L memorized—a true die hard fan. Bronger is a family man with two children, two grandchildren and one great grandson.

“We’re a small family, but we’re a close family,” he said. When told that he’s a staff favorite amongst students, he humbly smiled. “I try to treat (the students) like (I am) their grandfather. They’re away from home and studying, so it helps to give them a bright spot in their day,” he said. When asked about his thoughts of U of L students, he said, “You’re in college, and it’s not easy. You’ve got classes and studying and exams, and for anyone who is in college, I tip my hat to them. You want a better education to have a better job, for a better life. You’ve earned it. Everyone wants a good life but you have to work for it. “I wish I knew all of their names but I don’t,” Bronger said. But he added he recognizes most of the students’ faces inside CBC. Since the viral Facebook post of Bronger attending church services at Our Mother of Sorrows, students have approached him, showing screenshots on their phones. To this, he has been overwhelmed by the students’ love and affection. Bronger said that he does this not only for U of L students, but for the faculty and staff of the university as well.

Finally, Mr. Jim had a message for the students at U of L: “When you see me in the halls, or on Fourth Street or at a ball game, you can say hi to me. It means a lot to me, to know that they recognize me, and know me and like me.”

When you see me in the halls, or on Fourth Street or at a ball game, you can say hi to me. It means a lot to me that they recognize me, and know me and like me. - Mr. Jim

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On Nov. 13, Ben Folds and yMusic—a six person musical ensemble—took stage at the Louisville Palace Theater. 91.9 WFPK, a local radio station, hosted the ensemble and opening band Dotan. Hailing from Holland, the Dutch singersongwriter Dotan played a transfixing acoustic show for the Louisville audience. Dotan’s raw lyrics are full of honesty and heartache in perhaps it’s purest form. His album “7 Layers” lured the audience into a dream-like state. Dotan’s gentle melodies and calm persona set the tone for Folds and yMusic’s performance. During intermission, the majority of the concert goers spent the 15-minute duration admiring the Louisville Palace’s architecture. Guests were encouraged to purchase wine and spirits at the Parisian-inspired café and bar area, then explore the Palace’s elaborate venue. From spiraled staircases, hand painted walls and constellation-filled ceilings, there is an incredible around every corner at the Palace. In no time, the lights of the lobby flickered, signaling it was once again time to return to the theater. Fans scurried back into the auditorium, frantically whispering to their significant other about their excitement for the show. As everyone finally made it back to their designated seats, the lights slowly dimmed. Amidst the darkness, shadows of Folds and yMusic finding their places on stage. An echoing applause erupted from the audience as the lights faded on. Wasting no time, Folds immediately dove into a song.Music beautifully orchestrating along-

side him. Bellowing sounds of instruments in correlation with Folds’ delicate singing sent chills up and down my spine. The jazzy riffs of the clarinet and trumpet filled the auditorium. Whether he caused people to throw their heads back laughing at one of his corny jokes or put their arm around someone they loved, Folds captivated the audience’s mood and attention. Though he was serious when he needed to be, within the gaps between songs he was quite the opposite. He was charming and comical, creating and performing an impromptu song about Kentucky just for the audience and even let a crazed fan hop on stage with him so he could sign his shirt. Ben Folds has the unique ability to make people feel things. Folds and yMusic took the audience on a musical roller coaster ride of emotions. A million videos and photos, smeared mascara, a hoarse voice and a dead phone later, it was finally time for Folds to perform his last song. As the band members took their final bows and left the stage, the audience’s cheers pleaded them to come back. Just when we thought our sore palms couldn’t clap any longer, Folds and the band emerged from the stage wings for an encore. The audience’s hoots and hollers eventually faded out, allowing Folds to proceed with his final song under the Palace’s starlit ceiling. Although I didn’t attend the show with a significant other, I managed to leave the show with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Folds has an unexplainable way of giving every audience member a special and romantic night, even if they only showed up to write an article for their university’s newspaper.

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The University of Louisville’s Indian Student Association will be hosting Jalsa, a cultural and diversity-promoting event on Nov. 21 in the SAC MPR. Jalsa celebrates Diwali, the Indian New Year. Diwali is a celebration of life and being alive. The event is open to everyone wanting to learn more about the Indian culture, as well as enjoying the intricacies of Indian Culture. Many cultural highlights will be featured at Jalsa, including singing, dancing, food

(vegetarian options available) and desserts. Featured songs include the Indian National Anthem, the United States National Anthem and famous Bollywood hits. “Jalsa is geared to help represent a new culture to the students at Louisville,” ISA Public Events Director Mitali Chitre said. She is also excited to hold these celebrations for students who will not be able to return home for the celebrations. “Students celebrating Diwali with their peers will be a great outlet for the students at U of L.” Tickets start at $3 for students.

U of L Theatre presents ‘The Piano Lesson’ JACQUELINE KELLY

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The U of L Theatre Arts Department will present “The Piano Lesson”—August Wilson’s Pulitzer-Prize winning play—Nov. 18 to 22 at The Playhouse Theatre. Set in the Depression, “The Piano Lesson” follows siblings Berniece and Boy Willie, who have moved from Mississippi to Pittsburgh, as they argue about a family piano they have brought to their new home. Boy Willie wants to sell the piano and buy the land where his ancestors were enslaved. Berniece, on the other hand, seems to recognize the value of the piano, as it illustrates carved images of their grandfather’s wife and son. Baron Kelly, director of U of L’s African

American Theatre program, has acted in half of Wilson’s Pittsburgh-cycle in major regional theaters and will be directing the “The Piano Lesson.” “People can get an introduction to one of the great American playwrights on African American family history and heritage,” Kelly said. “It is essential to gain an understanding of the history of this nation.” Shows are at 8 p.m. Nov 18-21 and a 3 p.m. showing on Nov 22. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for faculty, alumni, seniors and non-U of L students and $8 for U of L students. To order tickets or for more information, call the box office at (502) 8526814, or visit Louisville.edu/theatrearts.

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Outfits of the Week

Sophomore American Sign Language major Abe O’Coffey prefers to mix neutrals this winter for a classic and “everyday-wear” look.

Senior theatre arts major Amy Davis embraces the cool weather while incorporating summer vibes by pairing shorts and a coat from Acorn Apparel with tights.

Freshman communications major Dekoda Battoe pairs two camouflage pieces by separating them with solid colors, yet making his burnt orange leather jacket the focal piece.

Sophomore finance major Priya Nair goes for a timeless look by wearing staple pieces such as rider boots, and a scarf. She makes it eye catching with a pop of red.

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If a flu shot can’t fix it, maybe these tips will CLARENCE BOYD & MAGGIE LITTLE

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Once again we have just about reached that time of year. Temperatures are dropping, leaves are completely falling off of trees and there’s more night than daylight outside. There are those who love winter. For others, winter is tolerable at most. But the number one thing each and every one of us has to be concerned about is the dreaded flu shot. The winter season is the home of every nose, throat, ear, eyes or head problem — probably stemming from viruses like strep throat or influenza. Yeah, influenza, full name, because once upon an era it was no joke. There was a time when people would sneeze and have to second guess if it was the beginning of the end for them. Do you know how many times I sneeze this time of year? Can you imagine a thought after a sneeze and thinking, “Might be the pepper I cracked on this meal, might be death! Ah, but ain’t this jazz somethin?” Whoever says that they were

“born in the wrong generation” can gladly go experience the age of influenza where every one was clutching their noses for dear life. We accept the fact that winter is the “primetime” for sickliness. I’ve never really questioned why, until I did a little research. I found out that the different seasons affect our gene activity, and our genes fluctuate according to the time of year, with some more active in winter and others more active in other seasons. This change also affects our immune cells, thus leading to our immune system function. We’re all human. Nobody is superman, and nobody on earth has an immune system that can fight off 100 percent of illnesses. If you’re scared or have some other reason to not get a flu shot, here are some tips and suggestions on how to prepare yourself for the winter. Certified weight trainer Alex Wilkerson says the best way to survive winter is vitamin C. “That one vital ingredient is the answer to achieve and maintain a strong, healthy im-

mune system. You get more vitamin C from the sun during summer. You don’t get it as much in the winter, so it’s important to get as much vitamin C as you can, whether it be from the sun, foods, liquids and anything else containing it.” U of L student Cory Brown said, “Drink lots of fluid, water and juice, wash hands often, limit direct contact as much as you can from people, be sure to stay warm and dry off really well from showers and when you leave the gym from working out.” Brown had us at “wash hands often.” It’s one of those things you just can’t erase from your memory after someone leaves the bathroom, hands unwashed, your mind and world shattered that there are grown people that still do this. Senior JaCory Mullins said, “Wear layers of clothing, start and continue to eat plenty of fruit and limit vacations because the weather changes can mess with you.” One tip that appears is, no matter how warm it gets or feels outside, continue to dress appropriately for the particular sea-

son—especially here in Kentucky, where the weather has a difficult time of making its mind up. Winter is lurking, so be a warrior, and don’t let it catch you off guard.

It’s important to get as much Vitamin C as you can, whether it be from the sun, foods, liquids and anything else containing it. -Alex Wilkerson, certified weight trainer

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New Music Festival honors 30th Grawemeyer Awards MADISON THOMPSON

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The stage was lit as the lights in the audience dimmed, and everyone fell silent. The audience clapped politely as the first chair violin came out on stage and played the first note, so everyone else could tune to his instrument. They were finally ready. Kimcherie Lloyd, the director of the Symphony Orchestra, came out and said a

few words about the program and told the audience that a few of the pieces have been moved around, so they could end on a particular piece, “L’Amour de loin.” She also asked that, rather than read the translation while the piece is being played, that everyone look up and not bother reading what is being sung in front of them. She exited the stage and all fell quiet again. Between Nov. 10 and Nov. 16, U of L’s

The audience awaits Sunday night’s performance from the University Collegiate Chorale and the Cardinal Singers. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LITTLE / TLC

School of Music celebrated New Music Festival. This week-long event invited up-andcoming composers, performers and musicians of all instruments to perform in honor of the 30th annual Grawemeyer Awards. The featured guest composer was Kaija Saariaho from Finland, who composed a wonderful piece around a poem entitled “L’Amour de loin.” Friday, Nov. 13 featured the most artists of the week. The conductor of the first piece, Alex Enyart, followed Saariaho’s piece with the World Premiere of “Icarus for Orchestra (2015).” Enyart’s creation began light and playful, but ended with the wind section creating ocean-like sounds. Enyart was inspired by “the story of Icarus, Icarus taking off into the sky with his man-made wings, the rush of joy and serenity that comes with flying and finally, his fall.” He said, “If one listens closely, they may even pinpoint the exact moment when Icarus crashes into the ocean.” The next piece contained three separate movements (elegy, soliloquy and epilogue) featuring a solo flutist and U of L faculty member, Kathleen Karr. Tonight was the premiere of this piece in Kentucky. Zwilch writes that “the work is dedicated to her late husband Erik.” The fourth piece included tubas, trombones, oboes, french horns, percussionists and almost all of the string section. Lloyd, the conductor, came out, and all was silent. All

focus was on her. Sound exploded from the orchestra as each part took its own melody line and ran with it. Like a chase scene from an old crimefighting show, the piece was appropriately named “Chasing Light for Orchestra.” The composer, Rene Orth, intended for it to sound exactly like “deadlines, stress and pressure, combined to create this sort of sensation.”

In light of the terror attacks in Paris, Friday’s performance of “L’Amour de loin” was very moving.

For the final performance, everyone gathered on stage for “L’Amour de loin,” or “O Distant Love” in English. The poem was read aloud to the audience by Chad Sloan of the U of L Music School in English. The piece builds up anticipation, starting quietly and gradually getting louder and pulling back in a rapid decrescendo. Suddenly, Sloan, a baritone, began singing the poem in French. Sloan did a fantastic job of conveying the pain and agony in this peace, “that I should love and be not loved.” In light of the terror attacks in Paris, France that evening, the performance was very moving.

SAB brings Diversity Week to U of L EIMAN ZUBERI

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From Nov. 16 to 21, SAB will be throwing a series of events in honor of the annual Diversity Week. “The University of Louisville continues to be an increasing diverse community,” SAB Diversity Chair Karen Udoh said. “I feel there is still a lot of work to be done to educate our students, staff and faculty members on the importance of diversity. We need to embrace our differences and recognize that we can come together on issues and see from each other’s perspectives. “I made it a goal of mine to educate students about the issues students are facing and to bridge the gaps and divisions I see on this campus.” Here is the schedule of events for the rest of this year’s Diversity Week:

Tuesday:

Reflection on Body Positivity, SAC MPR, 11 a.m-1 p.m. SAB’s Engaging Issues Committee is promoting body positivity and mental health awareness, with an activity in which students will walk through a hall of carnival mirrors and learn facts about eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Open Mic Night, Red Barn, 6 - 9 p.m. Hosted by Campus Life and Omega Psi Phi Inc, open mic night invites students to showcase their talents of reading, singing, dancing and more.

Wednesday:

Campus Talk: Race, Gender & Sexual-

ity, Ekstrom Library 254, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kaila Story and the U of L women’s center will be discussing topics, and everyone is encouraged to speak their mind. Free coffee and refreshments. Diversity Food Festival, SAC MPR, 6-9 p.m. Come sample some of the best food in Louisville from different restaurants.

Thursday:

International Fashion Show Preview Party, SAC MPR, 7-9 p.m. Come preview the annual International Fashion Show and sample the delicious food from Ramsi’s. Mocktails and live performances will be provided, along with the announcement for the theme.

Friday:

Privilege Walk, 1 p.m. SAB and the President’s Office will show the “importance of learning to recognize how power and privilege can affect our lives even when we are not aware of it.” Students will stand in a straight line and listen to statements about experiences, and step backwards or forward depending on the experience they faced. Straight Outta Compton, Floyd Theater, 5-7 p.m. SAB’s film committee is having two free screenings of Straight Outta Compton, the true story based movie about five prospective rappers and how they came to be the famous faces they are today.

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Cardinals find running game and bowl eligibility SAM DRAUT

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On the final home game of the year and with bowl eligibility at stake, Louisville outlasted Virginia 38-31 Saturday at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. After starting the season 0-3, Louisville has won six of their last seven games and is 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the ACC. The Cardinals played a back and forth game with the Cavaliers (3-7), but put the game away in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter. Redemption With the game tied 24-24 with under 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Josh Appleby sent a punt deep to Virginia punt returner Olamide Zaccheaus. Punt coverage gunner James Quick drilled Zaccheaus and forced a fumble, Louisville recovered and set up shop on the two yard line. Two plays later, L.J. Scott scored from one yard to give Louisville a 31-24 lead with 8:30 left in the fourth quarter. Last year, with Louisville leading 21-20 late in the fourth quarter, Quick muffed a fumbled that led to the eventual game winning field goal for Virginia. This time, the junior wide receiver turned the tables and redeemed himself. “He likes playing on special teams,” head coach Bobby Petrino said. “Those are big plays that he makes.” Ground gains After running the ball well last week, Louisville relied on the running game once again. The Cardinals rushed for 266 yards on 37 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per carry. Brandon Radcliff rushed for 146 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. It is the junior’s second consecutive week rushing for 100 yards and the Cardinal offense’s second week in a row that it rushed for more than 200 yards. Radcliff put the game out of the reach after a 36yard touchdown with 2:57 left in the fourth quarter that put Louisville up 38-24. “This offense is getting on a roll and we just feel comfortable and that’s the biggest thing out here in football,” Radcliff said. Radcliff had 263 rushing yards through his first eight games this season, but reached that exact total over the past two games while averaging 8.5 yards per carry. QB1 Kyle Bolin made his second consecutive start, completing 10 of 21 passes for 139 yards. The redshirt-sophomore had one touchdown pass and no interceptions. Bolin lost two fumbles, one in the third quarter and one in the fourth quarter. Bolin’s second fumble set up Virginia’s game tying touchdown with 10:14 left in the fourth quarter. Bolin struggled throwing the ball throughout the game, but he directed a strong rushing attack that churned out the victory. “He is a great competitor, he is a great leader and I think his leadership has really helped us,” Petrino said. “He is tough.”

Senior Day Louisville honored 13 seniors and three other four-year players before the game. Seniors James Burgess, Sheldon Rankins, Josh Appleby, John Wallace, Corvin Lamb and Jermaine Reve all played and contributed on Louisville’s 2011-12 Sugar Bowl team. “I’m happy for our seniors. That is really what this game was about, to find a way to have our seniors win their last game that they get to play in Papa John’s,” Petrino said. “They have done a lot for this football program. I can’t tell you how much they have helped when things didn’t go well to start the season, their attitude, their work ethic, their leadership, it kept us all together and kept guys working and going in the right direction.” Over the past four years, Louisville has gone 38-11 with two bowl victories. After half Tied 17-17 at halftime, Louisville opened up the second half with a strong six-play, 73yard drive. Brandon Radcliff capped off the drive a with a nine yard rushing touchdown. Bolin found wide receiver Jaylen Smith and tight end Keith Towbridge for receptions of more than 20 yards to spark the drive. Hikutini hurdles The Cardinals second touchdown drive was capped off by a few highlight reel plays by tight-end Cole Hikutini. The junior caught a 17-yard pass and hurdled a Virginia defender to set Louisville up just outside of the red zone. One play later, Bolin found Hikutini in the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown pass. The score gave Louisville a 17-14 lead with 6:47 left in the second quarter. “I just saw him in front of me, most defenders try to go for my legs because I am a tight end so I just jumped over him,” Hikutini said. Three-headed monster Louisville’s first touchdown drive featured three different quarterbacks, all playing different roles. Bolin opened the drive, but faced a 3rd and 2 on the 35 yard line. Lamar Jackson entered and ran a zone-read option for a 45 yard gain. On the next play, Bolin pitched the ball to Reggie Bonnafon who passed to Jaylen Smith for a 20-yard touchdown. What it means Since 1980, only 21 teams have gone to a bowl game after starting the season 0-3. With plenty of ACC bowl tie ins, Louisville is nearly assured of postseason play, but also has two games left to strengthen their resume. Louisville will finish the season in sole possession of third place in the ACC Atlantic Division for the second consecutive season. What’s next Louisville hits the road for their final ACC game of the year against Pittsburgh on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh is 7-3 overall and 5-1 in the ACC. The Panthers defeated Duke 31-13 on Saturday.

Junior Brandon Radcliff rushed for 146 yards on 21 carries, his second consecutive 100 yard rushing game. PHOTO BY ANNIE MOORE / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

Kyle Bolin struggled throwing the ball, completing just 10 of 21 passes for 139 yards, but the sophomore directed a strong running game. PHOTO BY NOAH ALLISON / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

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Cards back on track NOAH ALLISON

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Fifth-year senior Corvin Lamb was on the 2011 Louisville team that started 2-4. This year the Cardinals were 0-3 and 2-4, but are 6-4 after winning six of the last seven games. PHOTO BY NOAH ALLISON / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

Two months ago Bobby Petrino’s football team was 0-3. With a trio of underclassmen quarterbacks, none of which getting the job done yet, the season could have gone in any direction. With a 38-31 victory over the University of Virginia on Senior Day, the Cards have improved to 6-4 and are on a fourgame win streak. The bowl-eligible Cardinals find themselves streaking at the right time and with two road games remaining in the regular season, 0-3 seems like a long time ago. “It was refreshing, to say the least. After that start, we really had to stick together as a team,” senior defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins said. “We just want to keep the streak going. You know, obviously everything didn’t go the way we wanted it to today, but we got the “W,” and that’s the big thing, so I’m happy with it.” In response to that losing stretch the seniors that walked this past weekend showed what it takes to compete in college football. “We just talked really about sticking together—and staying together as a team,” head coach Bobby Petrino said. “They did a

great job of it. There are guys that being here at the University of Louisville means a lot to them. They have been through a lot. They have had a lot of success. It was hard on them. But they had a great attitude and we have stuck together. That is a credit to them, credit to the younger guys, and our assistant coaches did a good job with it too.” With 35 underclassmen on the roster and multiple transfers seeing their first bit of action as a Cardinal, the young team could have lost sight. “I think it was the older guys, you know, just talking to the younger guys. Younger guys, you know, maybe they’re not used to it. Maybe they aren’t used to the adversity that comes along with playing in a major conference… But a lot of the older guys have been through tough losses, you know, UCF, things like that. We just told the young guys, ‘Hey, we gotta stick together. Every week is a 1-0, you know, it’s a different season, so just try to go 1-0 every week and leave it there,’” Rankins said. Over the past two weeks sophomore quarterback Kyle Bolin and junior running back Brandon Radcliff have gotten the start and led Louisville to

victories. Despite success early in the season and last season, both hit a patch of little playing time in the middle of the season. Kyle Bolin didn’t play from week four to week seven. From week five to week eight offensive captain and junior running back Brandon Radcliff only carried the ball 24 times and didn’t get a single carry in a week eight victory over Wake Forest. After leading the Cardinals in rushing with 751-yards and 12 touchdowns last year Radcliff was in the doghouse. With 1,111 passing yards and five touchdowns in just four appearances and two starts, Bolin wasn’t getting his chance. Both stayed resilient and have been apart of the winning formula that past two weeks. The Cardinals’ offense has amassed 79 points over the past two victories. Over the stretch Bolin has thrown for a total of 501-yards and four touchdowns while Radcliff has rushed for a total of 332-yards and two touchdowns on 31 rush attempts. Both could have hung their head from the mid-season woes they faced, but as of now they are pivotal keys to the Cardinals’ recent success and Senior Day victory.

James Burgess sent off with a win on Senior Day

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A model of consistency and leadership at the linebacker for the last four years, senior James Burgess was able to help his Cardinals defense pull out a much needed victory against Virginia in his last game at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium last Saturday. The hard-fought game, which was the last for many seniors in Papa John’s, was a victory that sealed a sixth straight bowl eligible season for the Cardinals. This final home game is the perfect cherry on top of an excellent career by the senior linebacker from Homestead, Florida. Since his freshman season in the famous 2012 season where the Cardinals won the Sugar Bowl to now,

“I try hard to communicate with every kid I encounter, talk positively and try to keep a smile on their face.” - James Burgess

Burgess has served his coaches with an unbeatable work ethic, served his fans with consistent statistics and jaw-dropping displays of athleticism, and served his community with countless hours spent visiting sick children in the hospital, or donating signed gloves to kids that get all A’s on their report cards. As a four-year starter on a defense that has been near the top of the league for much of that time, this model college football career is one that will be left in the memory of Cardinal football fans for years to come. Burgess started his life with a tough upbringing in South Florida, and it is this childhood that inspires him to work harder than ever so his mother will never have to work again. Burgess came to U of L as a freshman in the 2012 season, where he started four games. He recorded 27 tackles and two interceptions in one of the most successful seasons in Cardinal Football history. His sophomore season is where Burgess made the leap to an elite member of the defensive unit. In a season that saw his Cardinals defeat his hometown Miami Hurricanes in the Russell Athletic Bowl, Burgess recorded 71 tackles, good for third on the team.

This was an impressive statistic for a sophomore on a loaded, veteran defense coming off a Sugar Bowl victory in the previous season. Burgess continued to show his consistency as a linebacker in his junior season, again finishing third on the team with 71 tackles, as well as adding three interceptions, including one against Florida State’s Heisman winner Jameis Winston. Named a preseason All-ACC linebacker, he has again excelled this season, currently sitting at second on the team with 78 total tackles and a key interception in the close loss against currently topranked Clemson. Burgess has also been a model player off the field, donating 45 community service hours to classrooms, hospitals and camps across the community. This puts him in the top five for all University of Louisville student-athletes. Burgess has never been one to turn down an opportunity to serve his community due to the way he was raised. He said, “I try to communicate with every kid I encounter, talk positively and try to keep a smile on their face and let them know that I care about the community and we care James Burgess capped off a stellar career for the Cardiabout the community.” nals with a 38-31 win over Virginia on Senior day.

PHOTO BY ANNIE MOORE / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

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Behind a solid performance on both ends of the floor, Louisville crusied to an 86-45 win over Samford on Friday, Nov. 13. Damion Lee and Donovan Mitchell led the Cardinals in scoring with 14 points. After the game, head coach Rick Pitino was pleased with his team’s play for season opener. “We made some stark improvements from last week to this week. I am really, really happy with our defense and offense,” Pitino said. “We were good on the break, defense was good, offense was good.” Sending out a starting five of Trey Lewis, Lee, Deng Adel, Jaylen Johnson and Chinanu Onuaku, Pitino had one of his tallest and lengthiest lineups in recent memory. The defense totaled up nine steals and nine blocks while Samford shot 13 of 62 from the field. “The important thing is that when we switch, we go down the lane, down the lane, down the lane, and then block it at the end,” Pitino said. Onuaku made an early impact with seven points, three rebounds and two blocks in the first five minutes of play. The sophomore finished with 11 points, five rebounds and five blocks. “He has really matured and has really played well,” Pitino said. After Louisville’s season opening exhibition against Bellarmine two weeks ago, Pitino hinted that Mitchell was nervous in his first ap-

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pearance at the KFC YUM Center. If any nerves existed against Samford, Mitchell didn’t show it. Mitchell checked into the game and knocked down a corner 3-pointer on his way to sharing the team high in points for the game. “He did play well,” Pitino said. “He didn’t try to force things. He let the game come to him is one of the reasons he played well.” Mitchell shared the team high in scoring with Lee, who scored all 14 of his points in the second half. The fifth-year graduate transfer picked up two fouls in the first three minutes of the first half and didn’t reappear until after halftime. While Louisville can rely on Lee’s scoring ability, Pitino was pleased to see the team function offensively without its primary scorer in the first half. Fellow fifth-year graduate transfer Trey Lewis scored seven points and added six assists. Lewis continues to learn the point guard position, but passed the ball well and handled the offense. “Trey did an excellent job of clearing them out and looking up the floor,” Pitino said. Quentin Snider came off the bench and scored 12 points while dishing out four assists. Though Pitino said after the game that passing had been the team’s biggest weakness, Louisville had 19 assists off of 30 made field goals. “Although passing hasn’t been our greatest skill, they are very willing to pass the basketball,” Pitino said. “I know they will get better because they really work at it.”

1. Quentin Snider finished with 12 points and 4 rebounds. 2. Chinanu Onuaku opened the game with seven points, three rebounds and two blocks. 3. Rick Pitino liked the performance in the season opening win against Samford. PHOTOS BY WADE MORGEN / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

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Elvis Dumervil honored ANNIE MOORE

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Elvis Dumervil (left) was honored by athletic director Tom Jurich (right) and Louisville football for his prolific collegiate and NFL career. PHOTO BY WADE MORGEN / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL

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Deion Branch, Chris Redman and Johnny Unitas. Add one name to the list of legends who are honored at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Elvis Dumervil. Dumervil was honored in the first half other Louisville 41-17 win over Syracuse with his name and number emblazoned on the upper deck alongside 19 other former Cardinal greats. “It’s an honor,” Dumervil said. “Great company, tremendous players, so to be a part of that is truly amazing.” The outside linebacker was a force to be reckoned with during his college days at Louisville and has gone on to have a successful NFL Career, currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Dumervil still owns two records at U of L. He is the program’s sack leader with 20.5 sacks in the 2005 season. In the Kentucky game that same season, Dumervil racked up six sacks, still the school record for sacks in a game. Dumervil played under head coach Bobby Petrino during his first stint at Louisville. Petrino spoke about Dumervil before he was honored, and touted that record-setting season as one of the best he’s seen. “Elvis could really rush the passer,” Petrino said. “He is one of my all-time favorite players because he played with such high energy and always had a big smile on his face. His 2005 season was one of the greatest seasons I’ve ever witnessed in coaching, and he is so deserving of this tremendous honor.” Dumervil was honored after Louisville’s first touchdown in the Syracuse game, and

brought out on the field to thunderous applause. Cheers rang out in one of the loudest moments of the afternoon. Elsewhere during the day, Dumervil could be seen shaking hands, taking pictures and chatting with reporters and staff members like old friends. This was a homecoming for the former Card, and he noted during his remarks that he has adopted the Cardinal forever mentality. “It’s good to come home and be a part of this,” Dumervil said. “When you go away and then you come back, you really realize how special these things are. I’m a Cardinal for life.” Dumervil came in town on the Ravens’ bye week. He noted that the rigors of an NFL schedule don’t allow for much reflection. In his 11 years in the league, number 58 apparently hasn’t had much time to look back on his days in the Ville. The honor during the Syracuse game was his first time reminiscing on what he called ‘a blessing’. “It still feels surreal,” Dumervil said. “As a player, you just kind of take that approach to keep grinding and don’t really reflect or think about what you accomplish. You try to stay young in that mindset. It was kind of the first time in my whole career to reflect on things. I thought it was good. It was a blessing. You see how much work -- it pays off. It was cool. It was really neat.” According to Dumervil, Louisville fans still support him and often reach out via social media, especially Twitter. Cardinal faithful can now see Dumervil playing on Sundays, where he has racked up 92.5 career sacks over eleven seasons.

SGA offers free seats SAM DRAUT

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The University of Louisville athletics is sponsoring a limited number of free tickets to student season football ticket holders for the Louisville Kentucky football game on Nov. 28 per the request of Student Government President Victoria Allen. Each student can claim up to two tickets based on availability for the annual rivalry that will be played in Lexington, Ky. this year. Students can claim tickets on their U of L Student Cardinal account. Once claimed, all tickets will be available at the ticket office located at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.

The tickets will be available to be picked up until Tuesday Nov. 24. Students picking up claimed tickets must have their U of L student ID present to receive the tickets. Earlier in the year, the U of L SGA and U of L athletics offered two free tickets for the season opener against Auburn in Atlanta. More than 30,000 Cardinal fans traveled to Atlanta for the game, and many students are excited for this new opportunity to support their school. “I’m excited. I went to Atlanta and I’ll be going to Lexington because of SGA’s help,” junior education major John Hart said.

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Mizzou protests demonstrate power of student athletes RYAN HILES

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The NCAA is terrified. What occurred in Columbia, Missouri last week is the kind of recurring nightmare that causes NCAA head Mark Emmert to wake up with a start on his bed made of corporate sponsorship money and the discarded parts of former college superstars (oh look, it’s Marcus Lattimore’s knee ligaments). Over the past week or two, students at the University of Missouri staged protests asking for the resignation of both the Chancellor Richard Lofton and the President of the University of Missouri system, Tim Wolfe. The protests hinge on what the students say is a lack of serious action taken by the administration over a series of racist incidents that have transpired on campus. Both Lofton and Wolfe announced their resignation early last Monday morning, saying that they hoped this would help the healing process for a community that has, at least historically, seen its fair share of racial strife. But something very important happened in those seven days between the announcement of a hunger strike by graduate student Jonathan Butler and the resignation of the top two officials at a school twice the size of U of L. When he started that protest, little did Butler know, he was about to receive the support of the most influential people on almost any college campus: the student-athletes. On Nov. 7, the Mizzou football team announced that they would be boycotting any future practices and games until, as Butler demanded, Wolfe was removed. About 36 hours later, both Lofton and Wolfe were at a podium announcing their respective resignations. Now, certainly, to credit the football team and the

football team alone for achieving these results would be a disservice to Butler, as well as the countless students who protested peacefully but passionately to see change effected in their community. To be sure, they were the ones who brought these issues to the attention of the nation. But, there’s something about sports that gives it the ability to inject issues directly into the national consciousness. “The message sent by the Mizzou football team was far deeper than anyone could’ve expected,” said U of L senior Jarel Johnson. “It truly shows how much influence athletes, both collegiate and professional, can have on social issues.” When the Missouri football team announced their boycott, I think a lot of people who wouldn’t have otherwise cared suddenly had a vision of waking up on Saturday morning only to find cartoons instead of Mizzou football, which didn’t sit very well with them. What happened in Columbia is a group of students realizing the enormity of their influence. They figured out the dirty little secret that universities and the NCAA have been trying to keep for decades, and that secret is that these students are actually million dollar athletes. These players are the driving force behind an industry, a product that generates hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Universities, working hand-in-hand with the NCAA, have convinced us all that student-athletes are just regular students who happen to excel at athletics. Most college students don’t have a jersey with their name on the back being sold for 100 dollars in the bookstore. Most college students aren’t on the cover of magazines or the lead story on SportsCenter, and most college students can’t oust the president of their university by threatening a boycott.

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The double-edged sword of student activism AARON HARTLEY

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Student activists are all over the news these days. From Yale to Mizzou—and even here at U of L—we've seen students demanding high-level administrators to address "racist" or "offensive" incidents on campus. However, student activists may want to consider how the protests will put will put them in the spotlight, for better or for worse. On Nov. 9, University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe stepped down amid allegations that he failed to properly address racial tensions that had risen to a boiling point on campus. After a series of reports of racially charged incidents on campus, Wolfe’s administration lagged in delivering an official response or course of action, resulting in the call for his resignation. Even closer to home, as many of us already know, U of L’s President James Ramsey has been under fire for appearing in a photo dressed in stereotypical "Mexican" garb. The outcry was met with apologies from Ramsey and promises of diversity training, but the event still isn’t sitting right with many. At a time when the university is already under investigation for allegedly providing escort services to basketball recruits, the bad press the school received from Ramsey’s error in judgment certainly doesn’t help. The similarity in both of these incidents is simple. When a university is suffering from potentially dangerous racial tension, it’s the high-level administration's job to act on that issue. Wolfe and his administration made the mistake of letting these issues stagnate. While the response of Ramsey and his administration was faster and more thorough, such a lapse in judgment—especially at a time when your university is already receiving bad press—is irresponsible.

However, protests at Yale University that have occurred over the week show a more disconcerting side of this series of issues. Over 1,000 students marched this week to protest what they deemed “racial insensitivity” regarding emails sent through the faculty. The initial email from Dean Burgwell Howard encouraged students to avoid any Halloween costumes that “disrespects, alienates or ridicules,” to which another professor, Erika Christakis, responded suggesting students exercise their free speech and dress how they want. Christakis made the attempt to argue in favor of the freedom of speech of students, saying that even though costumes may be offensive, students still had the right to wear them. Christakis also questioned that, if offensive costumes were to be banned, who would have the right to decide what was offensive? Christankis and her husband, also a professor at Yale, were met with screams and profanity from the protesters, which was captured on video. Another video that mirrors the tension was taken at the University of Missouri, showing a student journalist being viciously berated by protesters for attempting to log the event. So while some instances of student activism are appropriate—and even warranted—there are others that could be deemed as misguided. At an Ivy League school like Yale, video footage of what appears to be a mass lack of understanding of the First Amendment gives me cause for concern. Student activism should be a tool to address issues that need addressing and never be a means for censorship or abuse. Students—and especially college level students—need to learn to make the distinction between what is important and protest-worthy and not go out for blood over a case of hurt feelings.

Political debates? More like pageant shows RYAN HILES

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Before the Republican debate this week, there was a lot of bluster from candidates and voters alike about the current format of the debates and the role of the moderators. This largely has to do with the perception of moderators as being members of a media elite, whose biases determine which candidates thrive and which ones flounder. While I may disagree with a few of the specific points in their premise, I tend to agree with the larger argument here; and that has nothing to do with Democrat vs. Republican or NBC vs. Fox. Our current debate format is so mind-numbingly superfluous to the job of being president that we might as well replace the moderators with Nick Cannon, split the candidates into 2 teams and have an episode of “Wildin’ Out” instead. It’d be just as relevant as a Ben Carson/John Kasich rap battle to decide the winner of the debate, and hey, it would be a ratings bonanza.

Our current debate format is so mind-numbingly superfluous to the job of being president. -Ryan Hiles

In all seriousness, have we ever really stopped and asked ourselves, as voters, what we actually gain from these televised cage matches? There is no illuminating exchange of ideas or thoughtful reasoning, no hearts moved or minds swayed. What we have instead is this intellectually fraudulent spectacle, where polished actors (politicians) masterfully deliver prerehearsed lines. Don’t be fooled, friends. As much as they’d have you believe that who they are on that stage is them at their

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most raw, their most organic, quite the opposite is true. Consider how little this particular set of skills applies to the actual job of being president. Tell me something—how often in any given presidency will a president be presented with a critically important situation and have only 30 seconds to weigh all of their options, formulate a response, and communicate it in rousing fashion? There is virtually no scenario where a United States president doesn’t consult any of the hundreds of advisors and aides and consulates at his or her disposal and take at least a few minutes to devise a carefully considered plan of action. These debates don’t reward that kind of careful consideration. The winners of rapid-fire debates are never the pensive, measured minds we’d actually want behind the wheel. The ones who win these debates are the ones who shoot from the hip, the ones who speak passionately, without regard to accuracy or the truth, those whose politics and personality fit into a digestible archetype: the reactionary, the bully, the fool. There is an alternative to the vapidity of the debates as currently structured. Sophomore Hannah Hicks said, “The debate process would be way more substantive if there was one topic chosen, and each candidate was given something like 15 minutes to carefully consider what their position would be and what actions they might take as president.” That’s not what gets the great ratings though, is it? As Americans, if there’s one thing we love, it’s making a spectacle of ourselves. And therein lies the problem in changing the way we debate. Currently, a presidential debate is must-see TV, and naturally a windfall for the network that airs it. In an era where politics and politicians (more specifically, both national parties) are more controlled by money than ever before, do we honestly expect to the controlling powers to stop lining their pockets for the sake of civic responsibility?

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