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What is one piece of advice every freshman should know?

Where’s the best place near campus to grab a bite to eat?

What is the best late-night hangout in Clifton?

What should incoming students know about dorm life?

What is your favorite article in this issue?

Find your group within the UC community. If journalism is your thing, join The News Record staff.

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I’m partial to 509 Swift Hall.

I lived in University Park Apartments as a freshman. I’m glad I avoided Dirty Daniels.

Check out our interview with Santa Ono and visit newsrecord.org to view the Ono’s Advice video.

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Introduction to Student Government

Student body president Joe Blizzard, vice president Jaclyn Hyde talk SG outreach, offer advice on making the most out of the college experience WHAT EXACTLY IS UC STUDENT GOVERNMENT?

Blizzard: Student Government is a student organization that’s here to represent the best interest of all students, and we want to get feedback from students in order to make sure we’re truly representing who students are and what their beliefs are for how the university should be operating. We’re a feedback mechanism but we’re also here to have a seat at the table, have discussions and advocate on behalf of students.

Hyde: One thing to remember is that we are all students — your fellow Bearcats with you. Any time any idea comes up, we always want to hear from every student so we are representing them. We can’t represent every student unless we know what they want.

HOW WOULD A STUDENT REACH OUT TO SG?

Blizzard: There’s a lot of different ways to do that. You can tweet at us, @ ucstudentgov. You can stop by the office, 655 Steger. We’re going to be at all sorts of different events and things throughout UC Welcome Weekend, and the first few weeks of classes we’re going to try to make ourselves as visible as possible on campus. So just stop by and say hey, or tell us something that you want to see out of UC — something you like, something you don’t like. The more feedback we can have through those avenues the better.

Hyde: [Blizzard] and I obviously think that SG is one of the best ways to get involved and understand what’s going on with your university. One of the things for freshmen as they come in is to get involved with our first-year experience program. So, you go in and learn basics about SG and basics about the university, and then you get paired with a senator, an executive member or cabinet member.

You get that experience and bring your own initiatives to the table.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR?

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Bilzzard: One of the big ones that we’ve been working on over the past few weeks is fire safety, and working to make

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sure that students — whether they’re living on campus or off campus — are in safe environments. We really want to see tangible steps being made to make sure that we’re educating students the best we can on what they need to be aware of and what to look out for. [We’re] also working with the city to make sure we can educate more with the landlords to make sure students are going to be able to stay as safe as possible no matter where they’re living.

Hyde: We also want to increase the pride at UC. We want to implement pep rallies at the beginning of each semester, and just start seeing more Bearcat pride at events and games.

Blizzard: Another thing we really want to focus on this year is student engagement.

The more we can engage students in different things — whatever they’re interested in, wherever their passions lie — the better experience they’re going to have at UC. It’s a way that we can collaborate together to make sure that when students are here, they’re going to graduate in four or five years having had a great experience because they were engaged.

Hyde: That’s important to focus on, especially with freshmen starting in and feeling like they are a part of it — feeling they are engaged and feeling like they are a part of the big family in general.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN?

Blizzard: Academically, number one is learning how you study. Different people are going to study different ways Some study better in groups, some study better individually, some can learn from the professor and some have to read.

Hyde: Don’t be afraid to talk with your professor. At the beginning of every single semester, go up and introduce yourself. I do that, personally, but I don’t think that a lot of other students do. Getting your foot in the door and having the professor on your side really does help. A lot of people don’t really think about that because they come from high school where they have gotten that experience and that attention, but then coming here in a big lecture hall you don’t get that. It’s really important to have that if you need help with tutoring or if you’re on the edge of a grade at the end of a semester.

Blizzard: Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and meet different people and try new things.

There are things to do [in college] that you’ve never heard of or never would have seen yourself working with. I don’t think a lot of students realize that there are so many opportunities here to take advantage of. It’s okay to try something and if you don’t like it — you don’t like a student group — that’s fine. Go on and do something different.

Just be open to things that you wouldn’t necessarily have been open to in the past.

Hyde: You’re going to hear this a lot and get bombarded with it, but get involved, get involved, get involved. Just getting involved in one organization will change your entire college career. So, get involved in that one. It might become more but even just starting with one is a good idea. You meet people, you’ll get experiences you never would get and it will help you grow. That’s what you’re here in college to do.

SPORTS

Women’s soccer ready for new era TNR reporter Ellen Hadley sits down with first-year UC women’s soccer head coach Neil Stafford

ELLEN HADLEY | STAFF REPORTER The University of Cincinnati women’s soccer program will embark on the 2013 season with a new head coach. With a new staff comes hopeful aspirations and new standards for the program.

Head coach Neil Stafford and assistant coaches Nate Lie and Gary Curneen hope to turn the team around, after former head coach Michelle Salmon led UC to only four wins in the fall.

Stafford and his team started off on a good note this spring, winning three of five exhibitions. Both losses, away at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Louisville, came against programs that posted a winning record in 2012.

Stafford believes his program started on the right foot because of the collaborative efforts of his entire coaching staff.

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Players were told at the beginning that this would be sort of a trial for everybody, so you could probably figure out that the players were a little bit nervous.

— Neil Stafford, UC women’s soccer head coach

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“I think for us we’re going to pick our moments where we individually reach out to the players,” Stafford said.

“There are a whole lot of different pieces to the puzzle to work on.”

Stafford has noticed a great change in the academic aspect of the team’s work since joining the program.

“Academics would be the biggest thing we have changed in really what

our expectations are moving forward,” Stafford said. “The change in academics has been probably as big as any other change we’ve had, I’d say. We’ve seen a tremendous improvement academically within the program.”

Stafford, Lie and Curneen believe this improvement in academics will translate onto the field for the upcoming fall season.

After an intense and trying spring of double sessions, Stafford is proud of his players’ response to the new staff’s challenging style.

“Players were told at the beginning that this would be sort of a trial for everybody, so you could probably figure out that the players were a little bit nervous,” Stafford said.

The coaches agreed two players, Natalie Smith and Katie Greer, stood out from the others.

“Our redshirt freshman Natalie Smith, who is our goalkeeper, just blossomed. She appeared to grow in confidence,” Stafford said. “She got better in the weight room. She got better academically. She got a bit more comfortable on the field and got a bit more personality. She held each player accountable.”

Greer, a midfielder, started 17-of-18 games and scored the first goal of her career against Northeastern University to secure victory for UC in double overtime.

“Katie Greer, who is going to be a senior, at the other end of the spectrum, just really got more comfortable and just grew in confidence too and her natural ability took over,” Stafford said. “She is a very, very talented young woman who I think has complimented her talent with a good work ethic.”

Stafford recognizes that the team still has deficiencies, after finishing last in the Big East Conference in 2012.

“Ultimately, we’ve got some work to do defensively,” Stafford said. “We’ve got maybe a little bit of work to do up top

PHIL DIDION | PHOTO EDITOR

TIME FOR CHANGE The UC women’s soccer coaching staff chats about the upcoming season. (Pictured from left to right: Assistant coaches Gary Curneen and Nate Lie and head coach Neil Stafford) just with the fact that Laura Rose, who had a great freshman year, obviously had the knee injury.”

Rose tore her ACL against Syracuse in September 2012, after scoring five goals in the first 11 matches of the season.

Curneen and Stafford said the team needs to work on its overall depth as well.

“Getting a bit more to the roster, to where we’ve got some depth and the ability to sustain injuries, is something the team needs to do,” Stafford said.

Stafford tries to support a family atmosphere for the team by not singling out players. He sees the game as a collaborative effort and no one person is to blame.

“It falls on the whole team,” Stafford said. “We’ve got to improve technically and tactically in all areas of the field but I think the players are making a conscious effort to do that.”

Lie is enthusiastic about the incoming freshmen and what they will bring to the team.

“I think the incoming freshmen will have a lot to say about [the starting roster in the fall],” Lie said. “With the new blood of eight plus players, I think there will be a great level of competition with the remaining players.”

The Bearcats are slated to take the field for first time under Stafford against the University of Miami Aug. 23.

Be sure to keep tabs on newsrecord.org over the next few weeks.

Interviews with UC men’s soccer head coach Hylton Dayes, volleyball head coach Molly Alvey and head football coach Tommy Tuberville will be available online soon.

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President Ono Welcomes Bearcats UC’s top administrator provides tips for incoming students to succeed 1) Remain focused on the reason that you’re here as you prepare to go to school and to graduate.

2) College is a little bit different from high school. It’s less structured and I think a lot of students get into trouble because they get to college, they’re excited and they take on more than they can actually deal with, and so they are over ambitious.

Sometimes they take classes that might be a little bit of a stretch for them. They might take too many classes and they might — on top of that — try to become involved in four or five organizations and also play intramural sports and make hundreds of friends all at once.

So really be sensible and think about what your bandwidth is and ease yourself into the activities that are present here at UC. [Don’t] be afraid to ask for help from your professors or the students’ success office on the ground floor of University Pavilion.

They are there for you and I find that a lot of college students — especially freshmen — sometimes hesitate to ask for help and that’s the last thing they should

do. They should really be comfortable talking to professors or advisers, asking for any advice well before they get into any kind of trouble academically or otherwise.

3) A lot of people think UC is a large school, and we do have over 30,000 students on this Clifton campus alone and there are about 10,000 students in the regional campuses. That’s a lot of people, and that’s a lot larger than most public high schools.

One of the reasons why I find some freshmen get home sick or don’t get integrated well right away is that they don’t really make an effort to find a community within this larger community.

It’s actually pretty easy to find a home, to build a micro community within the community because there are between 300 and 400 clubs and organizations in any given year.

If you get involved in any activity, whether it’s student government or a sports related club, usually those are a lot smaller. Rally cats is a great group, RAAP is a great program.

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Ono was appointed interim president after former president Gregory Williams abruptly resigned Aug. 21, 2012. Ono was officially hired as the 28th president Oct. 23, 2012. He served as provost for two years before being named president.

Before coming to UC, Ono worked at Emory University, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Ono received his Bachelor’s degree from Chicago University and studied at Harvard University. He was born in Canada and raised in Baltimore.

Ono is a prolific tweeter with 16,440 followers and more than 16,000 tweets.

Check out newsrecord.org for an online exclusive video of President Ono’s recommendations for incoming Bearcats.

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Those programs usually have anywhere between 20 and 100 students and that can become — very rapidly — your family.

So I really encourage students to go to the activities early on and look through the website at all the different organizations that exist and find one that they’re excited about and spend some time early on to get to know students in those organizations.

Then, commit to really being part of that organization because it will become home in the larger community.

4) UC is an unusual place to go to college because you have a pretty full portfolio of NCAA sports, and that goes well beyond football and basketball.

There are sporting events almost every single day here at UC. Beyond that, CCM [has] musical theatre, ballet, two orchestras, jazz and electronic media, [and] there are about 1,000 performances going on at UC’s CCM in a single year.

It’s the largest site for performing arts and fine arts in the state of Ohio. So every day there are two or three performances

at CCM, along with sporting events.

What really disappoints me is that there are some students, not many, but some students that graduate from UC not having been involved in any of those activities or taking advantage of any of those sporting or musical events.

I really encourage students to get involved and that is really part of the college experience here at UC. 5) This is one moment in your life where you’re surrounded by a lot of cool people, intelligent people that are around your age.

There are about 5,000 to 6,000 students that are coming in together with you and it’s a great opportunity to make friends.

And the friends that you make in college really are the friends that will be your friends lifelong.

I want to welcome all the freshmen to UC. It’s a great time, have a great experience at the, #hottestcollegeinAmerica.

NEWS

Class of 2013 throws hats, dreams big Graduating Bearcats say farewell at 194th Commencement Ceremonies alexis o’brien | chief reporter Thousands of graduates exuded red and black pride in Fifth Third Arena at the University of Cincinnati 2013 Commencement Ceremonies Saturday.

Sounds of excited graduates, proud parents and esteemed faculty members filled the arena as the Bearcat Bands played and the event speakers took their places onstage.

When the music stopped and UC President Santa Ono stepped up to the podium, many UC students took a deep breath, for a greatly anticipated moment was finally upon them.

“I’m so proud of you and I cannot wait to see how the transformation that has occurred in you during your time here at the University of Cincinnati will carry over into our community and into the world,” Ono said.

The university awarded 6,364 degrees April 27 during two 194th commencement ceremonies. Out of 6,364 degrees, 4,160 were awarded to undergraduate students.

Ono reminded graduates why the class was unique. He said the class members came from 49 states and 71 countries and

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included a 19-year-old graduate as the youngest of the group and a 73-year-old graduate as the oldest.

Approximately 393 students graduated cum laude, 336 magna cum laude and 148 summa cum laude, Ono said.

The class of 2013 was the first in UC history to include graduates from the Gen-1 Theme House — a living-learning initiative that fosters the success of first generation college students — and the Higher Education Mentoring Initiative, a partnership between UC and Hamilton County that prepares foster children for post-secondary education.

“Our university is proud to be part of these new programs reaching out to those who might otherwise fall through the cracks,” Ono said.

President Ono awarded five graduates with the Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence; Mark Schutte, Lane Hart, Megan McDonald,William McIlwain and Nick Shah.

Brittany Sisko, the senior class orator, addressed her classmates with words of encouragement and inspiration.

“One of my favorite quotes states ‘People will forget all of what you say,

ABOVE AND BEYOND Students in UC’s 2013 graduating class come from 49 states, 71 countries, and is the first to include graduates from the Gen-1 Theme House.

PHIL DIDION | PHOTO EDITOR

LEAVING COLLEGE LIFE Maesa Idries, former student body vice president, joins the 6,364 students graduating in the class of 2013 in a well-anticipated celebration. most of what you do, but never how you made them feel,’” Sisko said. “Therefore, what is important is everything we’ve learned here that we will remember, and how we felt during our time here — about ourselves, about each other and about the world in which we live.”

Sandra Heimann, the commencement ceremony speaker, offered graduates and audience members a real-life example of someone who changed corporate America’s world by overcoming gender bias as the vice president of the American Financial Group.

Heimann is a UC graduate, one of the first women to serve on the UC Board of Trustees and a key player in the startup of the Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS program in the College of Business.

During the ceremony, she received one of UC’s highest awards — an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters — for her longterm advocacy on behalf of the university and the Cincinnati community. After accepting her award, Heimann imparted words of wisdom upon the graduates.

“Don’t lose sight, graduates. Believe, because you can do anything you want

to do,” Heimann said. “I urge all of you to follow your hearts. Search until you find something you love to do, something that you’re passionate about.”

More than 1,300 individuals were announced during the presentation of degrees at each ceremony.

Emily Jennings, a neuroscience graduate, said she loved getting involved in her program’s research during her time at UC and plans to stay at the university for graduate school.

“I got a paid [university] position doing research and have loved every minute I’ve been here,” Jennings said. “I love it so much I’m going to stay for five more years.”

Graduates received their diplomas, sang the university’s alma mater and rushed out of the arena to meet friends and family.

Though the future is unknown, many walked away from commencement knowing they will always be a part of the Bearcat nation.

“Congratulations again,” Ono said.

“And know that I am pleased to have you as alumni of this great university.”

ADVICE

Deans’ tips for success ARTS & SCIENCES

Ronald Jackson

Set your goal to graduation within four years and stick to it. That means mapping out your entire four years within the first two weeks, avoiding procrastination, studying hard, finding mentors, and getting to know your professors. Stay in college until you graduate. You don’t want student loan debt with

nothing to show for it.

As famed poet Nikki Giovanni said, “Do not surround yourself with people who do not have dreams.” Dream big and don’t let anyone stand in your way. Surround yourself with other high achievers.

High achievement is contagious.

BUSINESS

David Szymanski

To make the most of your tremendous UC opportunities, my strong recommendation is that you leverage Lindner’s innovative PACE framework. Doing so will ensure a holistic college experience that truly sets you apart, while helping you

find and follow your passion.

Participate in study abroad and leadership opportunities that expand your understanding of yourself and the world, and your commitment to your core values.

DAAP

Robert Probst

Manage your time wisely. Many DAAP projects can be tweaked and refined forever, but do not let time get away from you.

Build a support network with people on campus — your

professors, classmates, academic advisers, librarians, etc. We’re here to help you succeed. And keep those who helped you get here in the loop. Your support network at home is still important too.

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

Teik C. Lim

I cannot overemphasize the importance of [developing effective time management]. Expect to spend 50 to 60 hours per week in the combination of classes and study time. Successful students need to devote the necessary time for homework preparation and study.

Form study groups of four to five people in each course and work with them several times a week.

Engineering is a team sport, so students should prioritize finding a strong, reliable group of classmates to study with either through a learning community or any of their first-year classes.

NURSING

Krista Maddox, assistant dean

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Everyone at UC is here because they want to see you succeed.

Learn how to study. Most of your college courses are going to be set up very differently than what you experienced in high school. Part

of your class might be online, you might have lab practicals where you have to show your understanding of class concepts, or your entire semester grade might be based off three exam grades. Don’t let this shock you.

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Candy shop keeps Clifton sweet Becky butts | Online editor

Any day of the week, University of Cincinnati students can be found slurping Slush Puppies and sampling a wide variety of sweets at a new store that offers more than 300 types of candy.

Bins full of gummies and chocolates line the walls of Jenco Brothers’ Candy while other items like fudge and homemade popcorn are readily available.

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In the summer of 2010, brothers Joey and Chris Jenco partnered to start their own business — a candy store. After two years of planning, Jenco Brothers’ Candy opened at 224 W. McMillan St. in February.

The brothers planned to open the store at the start of University of Cincinnati’s academic year but fell behind because of construction.

“We just thought that we’d take our time and get it the way we want it to be rather than rush everything,” Joey Jenco said.

In 2010, Joey Jenco stood in an Indiana candy store and was inspired to start his own business. He pitched his business plan to his older brother, Chris Jenco, and asked if he would like to partner.

“I was a bit hesitant at first,” Chris Jenco said.

Neither of the brothers have business degrees. Joey Jenco studied sports

management at Xavier University and Chris was an American studies student in New York. The brothers worried about finding jobs so they created their own.

“We just decided to go for it,” Joey Jenco said.

The brothers turned to their grandfather, Bill Friedlander, a Harvard Business School graduate, for advice about starting the business.

The brother’s parents were supportive throughout the planning process and frequently visited.

“I think our parents instilled in us at a young age that if you want anything out of life you have to work for it,” Chris Jenco said.

Growing up, if the brothers wanted something, they had to use the allowance money they earned to buy it themselves. Chris Jenco said that some of the allowance money was always set aside for visits to candy stores.

The brothers remember buying bags

of candy from Naper Nuts and Sweets, a candy shop in their hometown of Chicago.

Now the brothers share their love of candy with Cincinnati residents.

“It’s nice to have a candy store with a lot of variety so close,” Alana Frew, second-year environmental studies and journalism student said. “They sell a lot, but it would be cool if they sold the giant Hershey bars that are a couple of pounds.”.

The brothers are open to suggestions on what to add to the store’s inventory.

Chocolate-covered bacon was added upon customer request and is now one of their most popular items.

Every day from noon to 2 p.m., Jenco Brothers’ Candy has a happy hour where all candy is 10 percent off.

The store opens at noon every day and closes at 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Hours are likely to change during the summer.

UC students bond, fall from sky

Skydiving Club offers thrilling opportunities for students, raises awareness

Emily Begley | Senior Reporter

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There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of skydiving — and students at the University of Cincinnati are taking advantage of it.

The UC Skydiving Club — a small group re-founded in 2008 — is dedicated to helping students experience the thrill while improving safety with training and education. The club has a rocky history, as it struggled to have enough members to carry out operation in previous years.

“It’s exciting and it’s new, and it’s very safe too,” said Whitnie Wright, a second-year economics student and UC Skydiving Club president for the 20132014 academic year. “You can’t even get together a group of words that describes it. It’s addicting,”Wright said.

The group is open to all students

regardless of skydiving experience.

Members and coaches in the club are more than willing to provide instructional and financial assistance, Wright said.

Members enjoy jumping together at Start Skydiving in Middletown, Ohio.

“It’s a really great group of people,” Wright said. “We all face our fears together basically, and that’s what makes us so close.”

The club gives members the opportunity to become engaged and informed about skydiving before choosing to take a jump on their own.

Each year, active members of the UC Skydiving Club visit iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Orlando, Fla. Indoor skydiving creates realistic free-fall conditions with a vertical wind tunnel.

No jump or parachute is required and the wind tunnel creates a wall-to-wall

cushion of air that participants float on.

“The tunnel is what really got me interested in [skydiving],” Wright said.

“If people are even thinking about [skydiving], iFLY is a great way to see how everything works. Everyone who is interested should definitely go to the tunnel with us.”

The group also takes a weeklong trip every winter. Members took multiple jumps a day with skydivers from all over the world during the club’s most recent trip to Sebastian, Fla. The location of the next trip is to be determined.

UC Skydiving Club generally meets twice a month to discuss objectives and plan events. The club offers a free event that teaches students how to properly pack parachutes, which is a required skill for students hoping to obtain a skydiving license.

Members hosted a showing of the documentary “Pink Skies” — a film about the empowerment of women and overcoming obstacles as athletes and human beings — in November 2012 to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The club will continue to host the fundraiser in the future, Wright said.

Wright encourages any student interested in skydiving to become a part of the UC Skydiving Club.

The group provides an opportunity to meet people with similar interests and become involved on campus, which can be particularly appealing to new students, Wright said.

“Freshman year, it’s hard to adjust, and it’s nice to have a strong group who supports you and has fun with you,” Wright said. “It’s like a giant family. It’s always good to have new faces.”

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Queen city becomes music city

Bunbury provides affordable way to experience music festival atmosphere

Jordan Cassini | contributor The second-annual Bunbury Music Festival is an event unique to Cincinnati that appeals to music enthusiasts and encourages concertgoers to “bee free.”

The festival kicks off July 12 at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove and continues through July 14. Bunbury will host headliners Fun., MGMT, The National and more than 80 performers from around the world.

Bill Donabedian, owner of Bunbury Festival, LLC, is no stranger to the music scene. He brought the PNC Summer Music Series to Fountain Square and cofounded the MidPoint Music Festival.

With Bunbury, he hopes to solidify Cincinnati as a music city.

“I want to find great music and make sure it has a broad appeal,” Donabedian

said.

Though Bunbury is not as big as other music festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza or Coachella, its uniqueness and integration of different cultural elements of the city are what make it such an appealing event.

“What makes Bunbury unique — besides putting together a good lineup — is having elements of the city there,” Donabedian said.

The beautiful park setting of Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove is comfortable, with plenty of shade and ample space for guests to roam. Food trucks, local vendors, water stations and free cell phone charging stations are provided at the festival.

The cost of Bunbury also adds to its appeal. Compared to other festivals, Bunbury is a great value. Guests can enjoy either one day or the whole

weekend of music for a fraction of the cost of other events.

One-day passes are available for $55 and offer the choice of attending Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A full three-day pass is $110, and a three-day VIP pass — which grants a special viewing area, air-conditioned tents, a private bar and complimentary chair massages — costs $295.

Choosing a lineup that will entice people to spend any amount of money is no easy task, but Bunbury has found success in its formula. Donabedian said that he starts with the headliners and lets the rest fall into place.

The lineup is sure to impress, with appearances from Cake, Belle & Sebastian, We are Scientists, Yo La Tengo and Joe Purdy complementing the headliners.

Unlike other festivals, novelty

phil didion | photo editor

attractions are largely absent.

Donabedian said he wants people to hang out and enjoy the music above all else.

“We’ll have national sponsors and vendors, but we won’t have rock climbing walls and people blowing balloons,” Donabedian said. “It’s all about the music.”

The full lineup and further information can be found at bunburyfestival.com.

Cincinnati hot summer events Matthew Adams | Contributor

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — “Measure for Measure” May 3-26 Labeled by critics as one of William Shakespeare’s problem plays, “Measure for Measure” is noted for its mixture of comedy and tragedy. The acclaimed Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will mount the play. The theater, popularly known as Cincy Shakes, is located in Cincinnati’s Backstage District, which is centered in downtown and surrounded by many great restaurants and other entertainment venues. Fans of theater should make sure to keep up with the company’s upcoming schedule, as it will put on more Shakespearian classics like, “Hamlet” and “Twelfth Night.”

Bogarts — Foals May 14 English indie group Foals garnered recognition for its exceptional stage presence, which it will bring to Bogart’s as part of a world tour. Supporting the well-received album “Holy Fire,” the quintet is faced with reproducing the grandiose string arrangements recorded by a full orchestra. The concert will feature two supporting acts, the brother-sister duo Blondfire and Surfer Blood, whose resume includes opening for the Pixies. Bogart’s is located on Vine Street, within walking distance from the University of Cincinnati’s main campus.

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Aronoff Center for the Arts — Daniel Tosh June 13 The Comedy Central sponsored “June Gloom” summer tour is bringing standup comedian Daniel Tosh to the Aronoff Center. Tosh’s style of no-holds-barred commentary is most piercing during his live performances. The performance will also feature Jerrod Carmichael, a writer for the sketch comedy show “The Loiter Squad.” The impressive Aronoff Center is in downtown Cincinnati and houses multiple performance halls as well as the Weston Art Gallery.

The Southgate House Revivial — Dawes w/ Shovels & Rope June 14 Dawes has shared the stage with many great artists: Dr. Dog, The Avett Brothers and even Bob Dylan. The rising folk-rock act is adding a stop in Cincinnati with husband-and-wife twosome, Shovels & Rope, to the tour. The California-based Dawes released its latest album, “Stories Don’t End,” April 9 to wide acclaim.

Together they will bring their authentic folk sound to Newport’s Southgate House Revival — located 20 minutes away from UC’s campus.

Riverbend Music Center — AmericanramaA Festival of Music July 6 “Meet me there, beat me there” is the slogan of AmericanaramA Festival, which boasts an incredible lineup of Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and other artists. Dylan was already on tour supporting his latest album “Tempest” before the traveling festival was announced. The grouping makes sense considering both Wilco and My Morning Jacket-frontman Jim James contributed to the soundtrack of covers for the Dylan biopic “I’m Not There.” Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and James are amongst Americana’s leading songwriters, and together with Dylan they will celebrate Americana music at Cincinnati’s Riverbend.

Taft Theatre — St. Vincent and David Byrne July 10 “Love This Giant” was created after the eccentric duo of St. Vincent — moniker of Berklee College of Music-dropout Annie Clark — and David Byrne, known for leading the influential New Wave group Talking Heads, planned a collaborative live performance. They continued their partnership throughout the next few years, sending lyrics and compositions to each other via email, until an album was created.

“Love This Giant” was followed by a massive tour, which will stop at the Taft Theater in July.

college living

Student spins situation positively alexis o’brien | chief reporter

Despite an unexpected and debilitating disease, a student from the University of Cincinnati succeeded during her freshman year in more ways than one.

Sara Whitestone, a second-year biomedical science student, faces every day with uncertainty, not knowing if she can physically or mentally handle what’s to come, but day after day she conquers those doubts.

Whitestone was diagnosed with a combination of life-changing diseases during her junior year of high school.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis — a neurological disease that attacks every system of the body — is the most hindering of all the multi-system conditions she battles.

“Being a college student is a full-time job and having a chronic illness is a fulltime job, so trying to do both at the same time is very interesting,” Whitestone said.

“As a freshman, I definitely had a unique experience.”

Whitestone remembers the day she got sick and the day — just eight months

before starting college — she began using a wheelchair.

“I became dependent on the use of a wheelchair, and for me, this was such an emotional issue,” Whitestone said. “It felt like a defeat that I had to be dependent on something like this at such a young age when I used to be a runner.”

Whitestone recalled the lack of strength, dexterity and hope that came with the onset of her symptoms. But during that time she also remembered her plans to attend medical school. She began to view her wheelchair as a tool with which to see the world and decided her unique life circumstances weren’t humiliating, but humbling.

Whitestone applied to UC’s biomedical science program and was accepted.

Determined to become strong enough to be an independent college student, Whitestone worked diligently to rehabilitate her body before she moved to Cincinnati from her hometown of Dayton.

“I was determined to make it to UC,” Whitestone said. “I really wanted to be a part of the Bearcat family, so I kept pushing forward.”

Whitestone needed a motorized wheelchair to navigate UC’s campus. After applying for funding through the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to pay for the $22,000 wheelchair, she was denied in June 2012 and felt discouraged.

“I was thinking that I wasn’t going to go to college. My friends said ‘No, Sara, [you] can do this and we can help,’” Whitestone said.

With the help of the Southwest Ohio Hugh O’Brian Youth group, Sara Spins — an organization dedicated to raising disease awareness and emphasizing the necessity of funds for students with disabilities ­— was founded.

Sara Spins helped Whitestone raise $5,000 within two days of its creation and reach the $22,000.

During her first year, Sara worked with Greek organizations, student government and fellow students to create a new student group on campus — UC Spins. The organization will bring UC students with physical disabilities together.

Whitestone learned how to get around campus in a wheelchair and to cram as much schoolwork as she could into the

hours she could stay awake.

“I think that UC really embodies this idea of innovation and moving forward. I think it’s important to push yourself and find out what you’re capable of, but I also think it’s important to enjoy it,“Whitestone said.“If we just took a moment everyday to appreciate the day, and I really have to do that, we’d all be better off.”

Whitestone’s message to incoming freshman is if she can do it, so can they.

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Unique places to shop in Clifton Sarah Mullins | Staff reporter

Toko Baru — Ludlow Avenue Jewelry & Gifts Toko Baru has a wide variety of knick-knacks, jewelry, funny cards and dorm room décor. Toko Baru is a great place to buy a gift for a friend or a new pair of earrings. The extensive selection of items makes it unique and the beautiful jewelry can add extra sparkle to any outfit.

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Plaza Art Materials — West McMillian Street Art Materials Plaza Art Materials is perfect for finding DIY dorm room projects. It has a wide selection of paints, markers, canvas and much more. Plaza Art Materials is the perfect place for anything artsy.

Pangea Trading Co. — Ludlow Avenue Women’s Clothing The charming environment and wide selection of Pangea style appeals to anyone’s wardrobe. Pangea is a secret gem of Clifton worth exploring for unique shoes, clothing and jewelry items.

U Square at the Loop — Calhoun Street As Clifton’s newest addition, U Square offers a variety of stores. Rue 21 and Body Central are among the clothing and accessory stores that are a part of the shopping center. Alter’d State — a store that works with various vendors, such as TOMS shoes, to provide fashionable alternatives for shoppers who want to make a difference — is another unique store in U Square. A green space area sectioned off by U Square will host concerts, social gatherings and other events.

American Apparel — West McMillian Street Men & Women American Apparel sells items and accessories made in the United States and focuses on the basics, like T-shirts and sweatshirts. The store also has fashion wear for an evening out.

American Apparel clothing items can match everyone’s style because of the classic design of the merchandise.

Urban Outfitters — Ohio Avenue Men & Women Urban Outfitters is in an old church, which adds to the vintage appeal of the store. Items can be found for any style — preppy, emo, indie or a combination of them all. The store also has a selection of gag gifts, dorm decorations and a room dedicated to sale items. On certain nights, discounted prices are offered to students who present a college ID.

Footlocker — Calhoun Street Men & Women With UC’s state-of-the-art recreation center, track and practice fields available for student use, new athletic shoes could come in handy. Footlocker has a selection of fashionable athletic shoes geared toward all sports.

Mustard Seed Boutique — Ludlow Avenue Men & Women About a five-minute bike ride from University of Cincinnati’s main campus, Mustard Seed Boutique is a consignment shop filled with vintage items. Whether shoppers are seeking a used pair of Frye boots or a vintage clutch, Mustard Seed has it all. And, because it is a consignment shop, anyone can earn extra cash by selling used items.

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SPORTS

TNR’s 2012-13 Athletes of the Year Male Athlete of the Year:

AS CHOSEN BY THE NEWS RECORD SPORTS DESK

Female Athlete of the Year:

Jordanne

Scott

— AVCA All-America Honorable Mention — AVCA All-Northeast Region 1st Team — 1st Team All-Big East Conference

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Jordanne Scott: Scott started the season by being named a preseason player of the year candidate in COBRA magazine — a magazine that features African American, Samoan, Tongan and Afro-Caribbean volleyball players. COBRA also named Scott a first-team all-preseason selection.

Scott lived up to her expectations and was the key element to Cincinnati’s offensive attack all season. Scott played in all 32 matches and saw action in 116 sets, leading the team in kills with 512, and kills per set with 4.41.

The senior was the first in program history with 502 career starts, and also holds the school record for career matches played with 141 in her time at UC. Scott was second in the Big East in kills and points, she was also named Big East Player of the Week for the week of October 15. She was named to the Big East Honor Roll twice during her senior season.

Scott made her mark on the Big East Championship record books in the Bearcats first-round match against Connecticut, notching a careerhigh 30 kills — second in Big East Tournament history.

The American Volleyball Coaches Association named Scott an AllAmerica honorable mention. The AVCA also named Scott All-Northeast Region first-team.

Scott was a unanimous All-Big East Conference First-Team selection.

The Indianapolis native graduated with a degree in health education.

She is The News Record’s 2012-13 Female Athlete of the Year.

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George Winn: Going into the 2012 college football season, there was much speculation in Cincinnati as to who would fill the void at running back left behind by the departed Isaiah Pead.

George Winn made the answer clear on the Bearcats’ first play from scrimmage of the season, with an explosive 58-yard touchdown run to set the tone for UC’s 34-10 walloping of Pittsburgh.

Winn finished the season with 1,334 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns, both of which are more than Pead in 2011.

Winn posted six 100-yard games during the season, including 130 yards and one touchdown in UC’s dramatic Belk Bowl victory over the Duke Blue Devils.

As the season went on,Winn evolved into the most important aspect of UC’s offense.

UC’s quarterback play deteriorated during the middle stretch of the season and the responsibility of carrying the offense fell on Winn’s shoulders.

No game better highlighted Winn’s consistent, grinding style than his 30-carry, 160-yard performance in UC’s vital 35-24 victory against Syracuse.

Winn earned Big East offensive player of the week honors for his efforts.

Winn signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans Saturday, April 27. He is projected by numerous analysts to be a surprise contributor in the NFL. Without Winn on the 2012 UC football team, the Bearcats certainly wouldn’t have won 10 games — they might not have won eight. To put it simply, Winn was the best player on UC’s best team this year. That’s why he’s The News Record’s 2012-13 Male Athlete of the Year.

BY THE NUMBERS

Scott’s UC records for sets and Kills, which matches played in was second in Total points, also sec- a career the Big East ond in the conference

502 and 141

1,334

Rushing Yards, which ranked first in the Big East Conference

Winn

— 2nd Team All-Big East — Big East offensive player of the week (11/03) — Signed with the Houston Texans

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Rushing touchdowns, which also led the Big East.

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