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Diversity award recognizes progress, work still needed UC one of 83 award recipients to be featured in November issue of INSIGHT into Diversity magazine LEON KRATZ | CONTRIBUTOR

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Bleuzette Marshall wants UC to be known for its inclusivity.

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STUDENT ATHLETE KILLED IN CRASH

CRIME BLOTTER

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9/25 - Robbery on Clifton At approximately 11 p.m., a victim reported a suspect approached him on the 2800 block of Clifton Ave. and demanded money. The suspect did not show any weapon. The victim gave the suspect $5, after which the suspect demanded the victim’s backpack. The victim refused to give the backpack and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 22 years old, wearing a black baseball hat and black clothing. The suspect was believed to have fled in an older model Toyota Camry, a gold or tan color, with no hubcaps.

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9/24 – Arrest made of juvenile suspect A victim reported a robbery on 9/22 during which two suspects stole her purse. The victim was walking on Van Street when two suspects approached and said something to her. She was unable to hear because she had headphones on. One of the suspects then grabbed her bag and fled the scene on a small BMX bike.

On 9/24, Cincinnati police reported they had made an arrest in connection with the 9/22 robbery. UC police had identified the suspect, after which Cincinnati police observed the suspect on Vine Street. Following a foot chase, the juvenile suspect was arrested.

9/22 – Robbery on Ohio Around 4:40 p.m. in the 2600 block of Ohio, a UC student reported a confrontation where two suspects demanded his property at gunpoint.

The suspects took the victim’s cell phone, wallet and backpack. After taking property, the suspects fled in a later model, silver Chevrolet Impala, which was being driven by a third suspect. There is no further description of the suspects.

9/17 – Suspects posed as ‘Book Buyers’ robbed nearly $1k in books Two on-campus thefts were reported on Sept. 17. At approximately 2 p.m., a 20 to 25 year old white male white male entered Taft Law claiming to be a book buyer. The suspect was described as being tan and having a bright white smile. He was wearing a multicolored tank top and was holding a book scanner in his hand, but he was not a book buyer that anyone was familiar with.

He was directed to the area where books were kept when someone who claimed to be his friend came in and asked where he was. His friend was described as a white male, 20 to 25 years old wearing a bright blue shirt with white letters and carrying a black backpack. The suspects were seen wandering the area. Later, one suspect exited an alcove where it was later discovered a $200 book was missing.

The second incident involving the book buyers occurred at the Teacher’s College around 4:30 p.m. Two white males, again claiming to be book buyers, entered the building. When they were told that there were no books to be sold, they walked away. Shortly afterward, someone noticed that 30 to 40 books were taken from a nearby office. Some of the books were later recovered in a nearby restroom, though the total loss was still close to $1000.

If anyone has information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 513-3523040. Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information leading to the arrest of suspects in crimes, and you can remain anonymous.

After receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from the INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, University of Cincinnati officials stress that continuing efforts to increase diversity is a focal point for promoting the university as a future hub of acceptance.

The HEED award is the only national award that honors U.S. universities and colleges that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Along with 82 other recipients, UC will be featured in INSIGHT’s November issue.

In order to receive the award, a university must submit an application detailing how its officials have committed to nurturing diversity, and in return INSIGHT promises to help the university organize efforts and “improve where necessary.”

The award does more than provide a university with the means to advertise its diversity. It challenges the universities to become better, something the INSIGHT publishers take seriously.

“The University of Cincinnati really showed a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness,” said Holly Mendelson, INSIGHT publisher. “But there is always room for improvement, for encompassing race, LGBT, veterans, disabilities, politics, religions and other minorities.”

While UC may have won the award, the real work has just begun. Bleuzette Marshall, UC’s chief diversity officer, is currently working on expanding the focus and attention UC puts into her field of expertise.

“There has been an increased focus on progress toward goals in our diversity plan,” Marshall said.

“Creativity and collaboration are on the rise to implement strategies in the plan to help achieve our goals.”

Along with INSIGHT’s recognition of UC’s commitment to diversity, Marshall proudly advocates UC’s progress toward a diverse and inclusive campus.

“I want to brag about the progress and success of initiatives,” Marshall said. “I want UC to be known as a university of inclusive excellence … This type of recognition can turn UC into a magnet that attracts individuals who want to be in a diverse setting and feel welcomed and appreciated for who they are and the

Hardly a year after Ben Flick’s fatal car accident, the University of Cincinnati was faced with another football player’s death.

Chamoda Kennedy-Palmore, a 19-year-old redshirt, non-scholarship freshman running back died in a motorcycle accident Thursday afternoon.

Kennedy-Palmore, a graduate of Lakota East High School, was killed shortly after 1:30 p.m. Thursday while driving a motorcycle southbound on Vine Street In Avondale. He was returning to campus for evening football practice when an SUV turned north onto Vine Street, crossed two lanes of traffic into Kennedy-Palmore’s path and struck the motorcycle, according to a press release from UC officials. KennedyPalmore was wearing a helmet and the appropriate protective equipment. He was taken to UC Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

“Our football program and university has suffered another great tragedy,” UC football head coach Tommy Tuberville said.

“I’m a father first and a coach second and it’s always hard to put your thoughts into words during times like these. Chamoda was a talented non-scholarship player and a key member of our scout teams. He worked hard and earned his spot on the roster.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

In an interview on 700 WLW radio Friday morning Tuberville said he was with the football team in practice Thursday when they realized Kennedy-Palmore was not present. Tuberville then received a call that there was a tragic accident, and went to the hospital immediately after practice to visit with the family.

“There were 25 relatives there in the emergency room,”Tuberville said in the interview.“It just breaks your heart to see something like that. It’s horrible. It’s life, but sometimes you can’t put words to something that happened so quickly. Here one minute, gone the next.”

Kennedy-Palmore’s family released a statement to the community Thursday evening.

“The family of Chamoda wishes to express their gratitude for the outpouring of

prayers from UC Bearcat teammates and the athletic department as well as the valiant efforts of UC Medical Center staff to save Chamoda’s young life,” the statement said.

“The family’s grief is immense.

They are requesting family and friends refrain from any social media postings and for media to respect their privacy during this time.”

Tuberville told 700 WLW about Kennedy-Palmore’s effect on his team members and those who knew him.

“Ben Flick died a year and five days ago,”Tuberville said.“It’s just been barely over a year, and so these kids will go through it again and go through a part of life none of us like to go through. It will be a tough situation for the kids. We’ve had losses, all of us.”

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against Ohio State University, a moment of silence was held for Kennedy-Palmore.

A photo of him was on the Jumbotron as players from both teams, coaches and fans paused for 30 seconds.

“It was a tragedy,” said Taylor Baumeister, a first-year psychology student.“It is sad to see someone so young go and all of UC is rallying behind his family.”

The Bearcats wore new decal stickers with Kennedy-Palmore’s initials on their helmets. Some OSU parents wore red and black ribbons in honor of Kennedy-Palmore, according to posts on Twitter.

“People don’t realize how close these kids get. It is truly a family when it comes to these players,”Tuberville told 700 WLW. Members of the UC community took to Twitter to speak on the loss of Kennedy-

Palmore. His Facebook showed an outpouring of grief and recollections of fond memories from family and friends.

“Good men die, but death cannot extinguish our memories of them,” UC President Santa Ono tweeted.“Once a Bearcat, always a Bearcat. RIP.” Ono continued to post about KennedyPalmore on his Twitter account Friday.

“Just as great athletes grow more determined after a loss, great institutions have a conviction to come back even stronger,” Ono tweeted.“Whatever happens tomorrow, I am proud of our boys for representing UC during a difficult time.”

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Avondale program advocates physical, mental health Wide range of UC programs present at Let’s Move Avondale wellness fair PATRICK MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER

A local Cincinnati neighborhood came together Saturday for “Let’s Move Avondale,” a health and wellness fair dedicated to spreading awareness on mental and physical fitness at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati: U.S. Bank Club.

Byron Hutchins, former University of Cincinnati student, advocated for the event at Wednesday’s UC student government meeting and organized the event along with the main coordinator, Katherine Wilhelm.

The fair included a plethora of local businesses and organizations including the Racial Awareness Program, RAPP, NEWSTART Better Living Club and the Music Resource Center.

There were also several interactive events such as a Zumba, a demonstration

by Karate of Japan Federation and a performance by the Cincinnati Black Theatre Group.

The fair also included a bouncy house for kids to play in and a game of football, along with free hamburgers, hotdogs and fruits prepared by the Avondale Youth Council and provided by the Avondale Community Council.

Christina Beer, who allocated $195.80 of student government funding to the

event, also came out to participate in the fair.

“It brings together a community that really needs it,” Beer said. “As student government, this is definitely something that we can be more involved in, and this is the first step.”

Among the vendors at the fair, UC’s racial awareness program — RAPP — sought to bring attention to racial equality. Both Byron Hutchins and Katherine Wilhelm were both former “RAPPers,” seeking to have the group’s presence known.

“One of RAPP’s three main foci is community engagement and that extends beyond just the UC community into the Cincinnati community at large,” said Brice Mickey, a RAPP representative at the fair.

The UC’s racial awareness program focuses on three areas: intensive development programs, alumni engagement and outreach.

Mickey spoke to at least three Bearcats who showed interest in joining the 9-month and 5-day intensive program.

There were also a few members of other community organizations interested in RAPP-led workshops,” Mickey said.

Along with the UC Health University Hospital, the National Kidney Foundation and the Life Center Organ Donor Network, the NEWSTART Better Living Club spoke at the event about its initiative to help individuals change their

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The program stands for Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest and Trust in God. Among its representatives, Pat Wise, a retired tax analyst who volunteers at the club, spoke not only about NEWSTART’s desire to help individuals gain healthier habits, but also advocated for the program’s interest in assisting mental health.

“We’ve run across people who admit to being depressed,” Wise said. “It is a detriment to improving physical health.”

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Defining feminism: Celeb spurs global conversation EMILY BEGLEY | COLLEGE LIFE EDITOR Gender inequality exists on every continent. Whether in regard to employment, education, relationships or opportunities, there is not a single country in which women can say they are truly equal to their male counterparts.

Enter the term “feminism,” defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “The advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men.”

It’s an idea that has ignited a call for change, whether it stems from campus groups like the University of Cincinnati’s UC Feminists or social media, e.g., Tumblr’s viral “I need feminism because…” campaign.

But what does feminism really mean?

It’s a term I have personally struggled with, especially in regard to the role men play in the move toward gender equality.

I have read too many articles in which women are pitted against men, boiling the gender gap down into a battle of the sexes.

The truth is that for equality to be obtained, men and women have to make changes together. Women can’t do this alone and, more importantly, shouldn’t have to. Inequality is not one-sided. It also binds males to a certain standard of expectations of ‘manliness,’ and anything that falls outside of this concocted spectrum is deemed unacceptable.

On Sept. 20, I joined millions of viewers in watching British actress Emma Watson’s speech on the HeForShe campaign, which she delivered during a special event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. HeForShe is “a solidarity movement for gender equality,” according to its website, and focuses on encouraging both men and women to take action against gender inequality.

Visibly nervous, Watson, a recently appointed U.N. goodwill ambassador and actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” series, asked her fellow U.N. members for help in uniting the movement toward equality.

“We want to end gender inequality,” Watson said during her speech. “And to do this, we need everyone involved.”

She spoke of the term ‘feminist’ becoming a sort of taboo – that expressions of feminism are being perceived as too strong, aggressive and even unattractive. Therefore, many women choose not to identify as feminists.

“It is not the word that is important,” Watson continued. “It is the idea and the ambition behind it.”

She used the event as an opportunity to extend an invitation to men to take a stand for gender equality. By visiting heforshe.org, both men and women can pledge to “take action against all forms of violence and discrimination faced by women and girls.” As of Sunday afternoon, 157,347 have joined the movement.

So what was the result of Watson’s speech? The majority of articles I’ve read on the matter have taken a negative stance, saying that the speech was ineffective.

A Sydney Morning Herald headline read, “Emma Watson speech hardly a game-changer,” while a Time Magazine article denounced HeForShe, saying the movement “says nothing about problems affecting men and boys.”

“Watson clearly believes that feminism – which, she stressed, is about equality and not bashing men – will also solve men’s problems,” wrote Cathy Young in her Time Magazine piece “Sorry, Emma Watson, but HeForShe is rotten for men.”

“But, unfortunately, feminism in its present form has too often ignored sexist biases against males, and sometimes has actively contributed to them,” Young continued. “Until that changes, the movement for gender inequality will be incomplete.”

I completely agree with Young in that sexism is a major issue complicating the move toward gender equality. However, this is exactly what Watson is trying to prevent. HeForShe is not denying that men also face discrimination; it simply places a focus on female empowerment and attempts to unite people of all genders in this cause.

Most importantly, Watson, perhaps one of the most well known actresses in the

U.S., is using her notoriety to promote equality. The 24-year-old is humble, relatable and likable – a recipe for the successful ignition of conversation about equality.

Watson said she was called bossy at age 8 for wanting to direct plays she and her classmates put on for her parents. She watched girlfriends stop playing sports for fear of becoming too muscular, while her male friends struggled to express their emotions.

We can all relate to this. How many of your friends have hid their true selves out of fear of societal confines? How many times have you been called a name or made fun of for being too “manly” or “girly?”

Gender discrimination doesn’t have to be obvious. Gender expectations exist and present themselves every day, whether we readily notice them or not.

Although only a small portion of these imbalances is measurable, the statistics that we do have illustrate the discrimination that continues to give women a label of inadequacy.

Two-thirds of illiterate individuals worldwide are female, amounting to 510 million women, according to the U.N. Department of Developmental and Economic Affairs.

Women are still earning an average of 77 cents for every man’s dollar, according to a 2012 U.S. Census Bureau report, with discrepancies even worse among AfricanAmericans (64 cents) and Latinas (54).

The wage gap in Ohio matches the national average of 77 cents to the dollar, meaning that a man who works full time in our state makes an average of $10,805 more per year than a woman who works the same, according to nationalpartnership.org.

Workplace inequality extends even into the U.S. government, where women comprise only 17.9 percent of the House of Representatives and 20 percent of the Senate, according to catalyst.org.

It is time to rid the world of gender inequality. It won’t be easy and it won’t be fast, but every step we take – both men and women – is another step closer to achievement.

“It is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals,” Watson said.

Let’s stop labeling the movement toward gender equality ‘feminism.’ Let’s look at the movement as a collective mission to “obtain equal rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality.”

Watson ended her speech with a call to action.

“In my nervousness for this speech and moments of doubt, I told myself firmly, if not me, who? If not now, when? If you have similar doubts when opportunities are presented to you, I hope those words will be helpful.”

I do not have the answers on obtaining equality. But I am hoping that the opportunity this article presents will promote conversation on gender equality, beginning on UC’s campus.

Take advantage of resources like the Women’s Center, LGBTQ Center, Student Wellness Center and more to talk about your views and learn more about the issue. Participate in campus events like ElectHer, which encourages college women to pursue leadership positions.

Talk to your friends about your opinions and let your voice be heard.

I believe that gender equality will one day be a reality. But the process has to involve each and every one of us as we move forward and obtain this goal together.

ANAHITA SHARMA | CONTRIBUTOR I’m sure, by now, everyone has heard of Emma Watson’s speech to the United Nations about feminism and the new organization HeForShe, a solidarity movement for gender equality.

“Game-changing! “ screams an article on my Facebook feed.

“Revolutionary!”

“She completely changed the face of feminism!”

But feminism is so much more than what Watson claimed.

It’s nice that she used her privilege as a cisgender — meaning her gender aligns with her biological sex — heterosexual, able-bodied, white woman to draw attention to the fact that men and women should be equal.

It’s also nice that she included the idea of toxic masculinity — that men are affected by gender inequality.

What’s less nice? Well, as Robert Jensen, journalism professor at the University of Austin, phrased it in The High Cost of Manliness, “Toxic masculinity hurts men, but there’s a big difference between women dealing with the constant threat of being raped, beaten, and killed by the men in their lives, and men not being able to cry.”

It’s true that feminism is fighting for the end of genderbased oppression, which includes gender roles that affect men.

UN WOMEN However, she neglects to mention that this issue stems from men’s fear of being seen as feminine or womanly.

Watson said that both men and women should be free to be sensitive, but said nothing about what’s stopping men. It’s the idea that if men are sensitive, they will be seen as “less of a man” and more of a woman. It’s the idea that being feminine is the bad thing.

Men don’t want to be compared to a group that they perceive as inferior.

This is definitely more of an issue for women.

Think about it this way: any insult geared towards men (words like p-ssy, pansy, sissy, or doing something “like a girl”) puts them down by comparing them to women. Any insult geared towards women (b----, slut, whore, c---) puts us down by comparing us to other women.

Toxic masculinity is definitely harmful to men, but something Watson didn’t mention while inviting men to join the conversation is that the toxicity comes from men.

Even the name of Watson’s organization HeForShe is problematic. Watson mentions that we should start seeing gender as a spectrum, but doesn’t bother to explain what that means. We live in a society that lives by the gender binary, the idea that there is only man and woman, he and she.

In reality, gender and gender roles are a social construct. Gender is much more fluid than just man and woman.

Like Watson said, it’s a spectrum.

A person can be a man, or a woman, or somewhere in between, or neither, or both, or whatever they personally identify as.

Gender has no limits. This is why HeForShe is a problem.

Not only does it inherently exclude people who don’t identify as men or women, it also implies that women need men — He For She instead of He

With She — to save them from gender inequality.

Watson briefly mentioned her own privilege.

Or at least, she tried. She talked about how her parents didn’t love her less and her school didn’t expect less from her because she was a girl. In terms of feminism, however, this isn’t the privilege she should be talking about. She not once mentions the privileges that even allow her to speak publicly about feminism on such a large scale — she’s white, ablebodied, heterosexual, cisgender and wealthy.

Watson’s feminism is the kind of feminism that talks about women earning 77 cents for every $1 a man makes, but forgets to mention that those 77 cents are being earned by a white woman.

For Latina women, it’s 46 cents, according to the U.S. Current Population Survey and the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s data on weekly and hourly earnings.

It’s the kind of feminism that is seen as “revolutionary” and “gamechanging” when in reality, celebrities have been speaking up about it for years (think Beyoncé). It’s the kind of feminism that refuses to acknowledge the way that different systems of oppression intersect.

Though Watson invited men to join the conversation, she didn’t mention groups that are most often left out of mainstream feminism: people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.

Intersectional feminism means standing for all of these groups.

Being a feminist means educating yourself about all systems of oppression, even if you think they don’t directly affect you.

It means acknowledging that leaking Jill Scott’s nude photos is just as heinous of a crime as those of Jennifer Lawrence, even if she’s not a white woman. It means realizing that the fight for LGBTQ+ rights isn’t just about marriage and that people with invisible disabilities don’t have anything to prove to you.

You can’t choose to be a feminist if you’re only actively working to fight against one form of oppression.

Intersectionality does not let me pick and choose the ways I’ll be oppressed, and it’s not going to let you choose to be a feminist without also standing for people of color, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

I encourage you to educate yourself.

Learn about cultural appropriation, learn about micro-aggressions, learn about ableist language and how to be inclusive. You cannot actively fight for one group’s rights until you’re fighting for all of them.

I’m glad that Watson shone a spotlight on feminism, even if I don’t think it was in the best way.

I understand that this is just the beginning, and that hopefully HeForShe will grow into something that stands for all oppressed groups.

Watson gave the world a new meaning of feminism. Maybe now, when I tell people I’m a feminist, they won’t assume I’m a hairy-legged manhater who can’t take a joke.

Watson opened the door, but it’s up to the rest of us to build a better understanding of feminism.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit heforshe.org to read the HeForShe commitment and to get involved with the movement.

Read a transcript of Emma Watson’s full speech at unwomen.org.

Aronoff Center gets down, dirty with latest production ‘Dirty Dancing’ makes graceful transition from screen to stage while staying true to what makes film lovable EMILY BEGLEY | COLLEGE LIFE EDITOR

Audience members had the time of their lives Saturday afternoon, and they owe it all to “Dirty Dancing.”

The classic 1987 film transitions to stage at the Aronoff Center though Oct. 5, seamlessly bringing the movie’s characters off-screen while retaining their charisma and quirks.

Writer Eleanor Bergstein’s story of the passionate, somewhat awkward Baby (Jillian Mueller) and badboy dance instructor Johnny Castle (Samuel Pergande) seems almost made for the stage, utilizing nearly constant visuals, props and effects. The play opens with dancers grinding sensually to “This Magic Moment,” setting the precedent for the rest of the performance.

“Dirty Dancing” is a coming-of-age, wonderfully corny romance that revolves around Baby and Johnny. The story is set in the summer of 1963, when Baby and her affluent family vacation at a resort called Kellerman’s in the Catskill Mountains in New York.

After helping Johnny’s cousin Billy (Doug Carpenter) carry watermelons to the resort’s staff quarters, Baby gets a peek into its nightlife as dancers grind and sway

to rock ’n’ roll. Queue an impromptu dance lesson between Baby and dance instructor Johnny, igniting a connection between the two.

When Johnny’s regular dance partner Penny (Jenny Winton) becomes pregnant, Baby volunteers to stand in.

Make no mistake—the theater production is still Baby’s and Johnny’s story. In fact, the play rarely strays from the film, so much so that excited murmurs rippled through the audience in anticipation of songs like “Cry to Me” and “In the Still of the Night.”

Jillian Mueller was truly the star of the show during Saturday’s 2 p.m. performance, channeling her character’s sweet personality. She even looks like film actress Jennifer Grey, donning a curly head of hair that defines Baby.

Clearly a skilled dancer, Mueller manages to portray her character’s trepidation on her feet as she grows in skill alongside Johnny. She stumbles on her feet and hesitantly leaps toward Pergande as she practices the iconic moment when Johnny lifts Baby over his head.

Pergande also captures Johnny’s charming cockiness, and the chemistry between the two is more than believable.

The performance stayed true to everything “Dirty Dancing” fans have come to love. Meuller and Carpenter juggled watermelons, Baby’s sister Lisa (Emily Rice) intentionally butchered “Lisa’s Hula” and Baby and

Johnny succumbed to lovemaking after dancing in his room to “Cry to Me.” And of course, Pergande delivered Johnny’s famous line — before which audience members held a collective breath — “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

The show’s impressive cast and storytelling left little room for criticism. Nothing die-hard fans would expect to see was spared at the expense of the story’s conversion from screen to stage.

Some songs were even added in the production. Pieces like “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “Stubborn Kind of Fellow” that Bergstein was unable to use for the movie were implemented in the places the writer originally intended.

The play also utilized several special effects. Scenes of a forest, field and water were projected over the entire stage, transporting audience members to locations where Baby and Johnny practiced their lift.

Although effective overall, some scenes — particularly the body of water — could have been tweaked to make more believable. Baby repeatedly stroked her still-dry hair after miming a dunk under water.

But these details are trivial, and the Aronoff’s production of “Dirty Dancing” was everything that it should have been: humorous, romantic, and, most importantly, fun.

Patrick Swayze would be proud.

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talents, skills and perspectives they bring.”

Marshall mentioned another added benefit. She said she believes that students and faculty will bond through their differences, strengthening the academic climate as a whole.

“I also project an enhanced level of sophistication in our inclusion efforts — infusing cultural competence into the curriculum and performance standards, creative programming, a desire to bring out the best in humanity and strengthened global partnerships,” Marshall said.

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Drug Prevention Education, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Hamilton County and the Talbert House for Fatherhood and Teen Parenting.

Additional programs, such as the Music Resource Center, addressed its mission to assist teenagers from middle to high school in becoming more involved in their communities through music and artistic expression.

Aprina Johnson, representative of the MRC program, led several teenagers through a dance sequence at the fair.

“We want to empower youth through music; they want to have a presence in their community,” Johnson said.

“We’re going to have kids doing positive music, positive dance and training up individuals who love their community.”

Byron Hutchins plans to hold another Health and Wellness Fair in the spring.

Hutchins, however, seeks to continue these fairs not only in Avondale, but in other areas.

“We want to show each neighborhood that this can happen,” Hutchins said.

“Showing that we can do it, and showing that community councils can work with hospitals, can work with UC, can work with whoever the major stock holders are.”

Professor co-authors study on fracking concerns Ohio communities raise questions about natural gas extraction COURTNEY STANLEY | ONLINE EDITOR

Community residents raised concerns about potential health impacts of unconventional natural gas-drilling methods in a study co-authored by a University of Cincinnati assistant professor at the College of Medicine.

Erin Haynes, an assistant professor in the environmental health department, has spent over 10 years working with rural Ohio communities to better understand their health concerns, including those raised by fracking.

In September, Haynes and other authors published “Health impacts of unconventional natural gas development,” a comparative assessment of communities considering and implementing fracking.

Unconventional natural gas-drilling refers to the process of shale gas extraction that includes horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to extract natural gas.

Residents in Ohio, where fracking is rapidly expanding, asked Haynes to help address their concerns about unconventional natural gas drilling in their community.

Fracking is the process of injecting pressurized water mixed with sand and chemicals into the ground to bring up natural gas from shale formations deep in the ground.

The study revealed a number of public health concerns from three states — Ohio, New York and North Carolina — that are each in different stages of natural gas extraction development.

New York has suspended its fracking development to study health and environmental impacts, and North Carolina is still under debate on whether or not to start fracking.

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A line of oil pumps on land owned by Fasken Oil and Ranch near Midland, Texas, on July 23, 2014.

“Research is sorely needed, and Ohio is ripe for such environmental epidemiologic studies,” Haynes said. “Ohio is a beautiful state, and we could be one of the first states to pro-actively study exposures associated with the fracking process. This information would be helpful to inform other states considering fracking and how to protect our own state and its residents.”

Haynes worked on the project with Sarah Elam, the program coordinator for the Community Outreach and Engagement Core at UC, for nearly two years.

Haynes and two authors who come from the University of Rochester and the University of North Carolina conducted in-depth interviews with 48 “informed residents,” which included government, business and community leaders and landowners, educators and environmental activists, in the three states.

The interviewees represented diverse roles in the community and varied

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their thoughts on Kennedy-Palmore.

“The loss of Chamoda has been a serious effect around Cincinnati,” said Sean Murphy, a first-year criminal justice student.“We all have sorrow for the loss to his family, his friends, and to our university. We hope the best for everyone who knows him.”

Mike Bohn, director of athletics for UC, said the department and UC will provide all necessary support to the family of KennedyPalmore.

On Saturday, Kennedy-Palmore’s family set up a donation page titled Memorial Expenses for Chamoda on fundraising website GoFundMe.com. As of Sunday evening, more than $2,500 has been raised to cover funeral expenses for KennedyPalmore.

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Recycled fracking water is shown in the various stages from finished to beginning on land.

opinions on unconventional natural gas development.

The most common concerns the residents raised were: water quality and quantity problems, negative impacts on air quality, lack of information about the chemicals used by drilling companies, lowering quality of life, increased economic issues, burdens on public health and health care systems and unequal health and economic impacts depending on socioeconomic status.

“Many scientists, including myself, are concerned that an increasing reliance on natural gas for energy will cause more leakage of methane to the atmosphere,” said Amy Townsend-Small, an assistant professor of geology at UC. Townsend-Small and Haynes have worked together to collect information from groundwater wells near fracking sites in Carroll County, Ohio, for an ongoing project to monitor water quality.

“Despite these issues, I do think that natural gas has more environmental benefits than coal, which is the source of most of our electrical energy in the Cincinnati area,”Townsend-Small said. “If scientists can study the process of fracking to make sure it is done safely, it could help with a lot of environmental health problems.”

Interviewees noted that they had difficulty finding unbiased sources of information on the potential health impact of natural gas development, and Haynes agreed that there is very little peerreviewed research about health exposures related to fracking.

“There are no fracking sites in the Cincinnati area, and there never will be,” Townsend-Small said. “But these regional energy issues affect us all. Our industries and government need input from everyone to help reduce the impact of energy production on Ohio natural resources.”

UC International funds new programs MORGAN COOK | CONTRIBUTOR

The University of Cincinnati’s Third Century Initiative will provide $100,000 annually to UC International to coordinate and support two faculty-run grant programs for the study-abroad program.

The Third Century Initiative is comprised of $6.5 million of permanent funding for the university developed by President Santa Ono and Provost Beverly Davenport.

The funding will provide for a multitude of initiatives, such as development for faculty and staff, graduate and undergraduate research, student success and diversity initiatives.

According to Anne Fugard, executive director of UC International programs, there are two types of grants for faculty to receive. The Mentoring Grant will provide the funds for recipients to shadow a current study-abroad trip, led by an experienced study-abroad faculty member.

The second, the Development Grant, will allow faculty members to experience an exploratory trip to their destination of interest and develop a course based on the trip. The money will not go directly to students, but will improve students’ overall international experience as a byproduct.

“I think UC was able to create something that innovative and with those kinds of dollars because they understand experimental learning,” Fugard said.

“That’s what it’s about for our faculty and for our students.”

Jason Blackard, director of Global Health and associate professor in the College of Medicine, was one of the first to receive the Development Grant. Blackard will lead 15 undergraduate and 15 graduate students on a trip to Chongqing, China, in May 2015.

The trip will be based off of a spring semester course that the 30 students will take. Immediately following the spring semester, the students will depart for a two-week trip to Chongqing to explore China’s public health and other various aspects.

“In my mind, it was a complete success,” Fugard said when speaking about Blackard’s experience with the Development Grant.

UC International hopes to increase the amount of students that have the opportunity to study-abroad with the use of this grant, Fugard said.

UC International also hopes to improve overall student experience while studying abroad. The university is anticipating 90 study-abroad trips for the 2015-16 academic year, compared to 60 for the 2013-14 academic year. The university has a goal of 1,700 students studying-abroad yearly by 2019, up from the 1,349 students that studied-abroad in 2013-14.

Applications for the Development Grant are open until Nov. 14. Selection of the recipients for both grants is anticipated in December.

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“Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte gave a humorous and poignant presentation on overcoming adversity Wednesday night at Tangeman University Center. Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. spoke about overcoming his mild case of cerebral palsy and encouraged students to set a good example to everyone, explaining that they never know who is watching.

‘Breaking Bad’ star combats disability with humor RJ Mitte discusses his battle with cerebral palsy during presentation on overcoming adversity hosted by PAC CASSIE LIPP | STAFF REPORTER

RJ Mitte, famous for his role as Walter White Jr. in AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” received a standing ovation from hundreds of University of Cincinnati students Wednesday night after giving a speech on overcoming adversity.

Mitte inspired much enthusiasm from the crowd as he shared his experiences overcoming a mild case of cerebral palsy and working to make a difference in the lives of those around him. Cerebral palsy is a broad term that describes a group of disorders affecting movement, balance and posture, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The speech took place in Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall and was sponsored by the Programs & Activities Council.

Mitte stressed to students that they can do great things and change people’s lives.

“You have so many ways to change people’s lives for the better,” Mitte said during the speech. “You have so many opportunities to step out of that normal comfort and step into a world where you can benefit others.”

Mitte admitted there are many obstacles to stepping into such a role, especially for those with disabilities.

He said he was a target for bullies while growing up because of his disability, and the greatest obstacle he faces is showing others that his cerebral palsy will not overcome him.

“My disability doesn’t hinder who I am,” Mitte said.

“A lot of times, people think a disability is a weakness.

That’s a lie. My disability has given me so much knowledge. I had to do so many things to overcome it, and I will continue to fight with my body every day.”

After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 3 years old, Mitte went through occupational and speech therapies and spent most of his childhood in casts, he said.

Audience members laughed at the humorous ways he found to overcome his problems, such as dropping frozen coins into his casts that were getting too hot and “falling” into his aunt’s pool to dissolve a water-soluble cast.

Mitte showed students that his left hand is still partially paralyzed, and he has problems with spasticity, which is “when your brain is trying to tell your body to do something, and your body says, ‘No, you’re not going to do that today. You’re going to have a Charlie horse today,’ ” Mitte explained.

Mitte was flooded with applause after telling students that he would not be the person he is if he never had to face these challenges.

“My disability does not make me weak. It makes me strong,” Mitte said.

Mitte urged students to strive to be a good example for everyone around them because everyone is constantly watching each other. He proved this by asking all the students if they people-watch. The majority raised their hands.

“You never know who is watching in the shadows and

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Audience members responded to Mitte’s jokes with laughter and enthusiasm. After the presentation, students wrapped around TUC Great Hall as they waited to have their photos taken with Mitte.

sees what is happening to another person,” Mitte said.

“You are in a position to change so many lives just by a simple gesture. You can look at a person and smile, and that will probably change that person’s day.”

Mitte said he tries to set that example through reaching out to kids in need. He wants to let them know that it’s OK to be who they are.

“As soon as you start being someone that you’re not, that’s when you lose your humanity, what made you unique and stand out from the crowd,” Mitte said. “When you start trying to blend in, you fall to the wayside.”

Mitte is a youth spokesperson for the National Disability Institute, a spokesperson for I Am a Person with a Disability and an ambassador for Shiner’s Hospital for Children. He has worked with United Cerebral Palsy, Actors’ Equity and the U.S. Department of Employment Opportunities.

Mitte said he would have never had this opportunity if he did not have “Breaking Bad,” and everyone should have an opportunity like that in their lifetime. They just have to seize that opportunity.

“You have the potential to be so much more than you can be,” he said. “You are able to grow, learn and become who you want to be. The road isn’t set in stone — you are able to pick it up and move it to where you want to be.”

Many were inspired by his ability to overcome obstacles.

“Disabilities obviously don’t matter,” said KJ Ragab, a first-year business student. “He has accomplished way more than I think most of us would ever, and he has cerebral palsy. It really doesn’t matter what disabilities you have, you can do anything.”

After speaking, Mitte stayed to meet and talk to every student who wished to do so. The line to meet him nearly lined the perimeter of the Great Hall.

While anxiously waiting in line to meet Mitte, Michelle Casey, a second-year psychology student, said, “He makes me feel so much more positive in life knowing that people like him can do the things that he has done.”

Pierce Scott, a first-year electronic media student, said meeting Mitte was “the life-changing event of the year.”

“I am just personally blown away that RJ Mitte has come from all the way from Los Angeles, California, to Cincinnati,” Scott added.

Martina Pineda, a first-year nursing student, was still giggling after meeting Mitte.

“He’s really relatable and very supportive of everybody,” Pineda said. “He knows we can do more than we think we can do, and a lot of people don’t say that to us.”

Students sound off at Catskeller during Open Mic Night Participants perform songs, readings, more as part of Bearcast Media event ALEX BARHORST | CONTRIBUTOR

Students and professors passed around the microphone at the Catskeller Wednesday night, singing, reading and performing in front of bar-goers.

The performers came together in the basement of Tangeman University Center for student-run Bearcast Media’s second Open Mic Night in two months.

The event allowed willing participants to perform an act of their choice for a short amount of time in front of an audience.

The hour-long show featured many performers showcasing their skills, which included guitar playing, poetry reading and stand-up comedy. Among them was University of Cincinnati English professor William Hall, who also performs in a band named Common Center.

“Not only is the audience entertained, but the performers themselves are gaining confidence and experience in a good environment,” Hall said.

“I believe that this is a great way for new performers to practice their skills and work on their critique with the audience. My group is a proud supporter of that and is looking to do this more often.”

- Mitch Cline, Bearcast Media representative

The professor performed two guitar pieces titled “Mashed Potatoes” and “Cheese Whiz.”

The show was well received by the audience.

“I thought it was really cool to see people come out like that and show their

talent,” said Drew Howsmore, a secondyear electronic media student.

His friend Chase Stock, also a secondyear electronic media student, agreed.

“I like the idea that students can start performing in public and begin improving on their skills early in life,” Stock said.

The Bearcast Media group is hoping to make Open Mic Night a once-a-month event to help students and participants develop skills needed to perform in front of an audience and build self confidence.

The next event is slated for October.

Mitch Cline, host of the event and Bearcast Media representative, said that open-mic nights are an opportunity for students to hone their talents.

“I believe that this is a great way for new performers to practice their skills and work on their critique with the audience,” Cline said.

“My group is a proud supporter of that and is looking to do this more often.”

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Students take the stage Wednesday night in the Catskeller as part of Open Mic Night.

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MidPoint 2014 highlights, bands to keep an eye on

The MidPoint Music Festival has always been a symbol of summer’s end, making sure it goes out with a bang. This year was no different, bringing an eclectic mix of local gems and national headliners to create a once-a-year experience in Over-the-Rhine and downtown. The acts ranged from punk to funk to bluegrass, but many bands (out of nearly 150) blurred the line between several genres. Here are some highlights from the annual festival. For an online gallery of MidPoint, visit newsrecord.org.

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California-based IDM hero Tycho put on a surreal show on a stage in an empty lot between two abandoned buildings. Scott Hansen, the man behind Tycho, was originally a graphic designer, and his attention to visuals show. Equipped with fog machines and a film behind the stage projecting grainy images of the West Coast, Tycho transformed Over-theRhine into his own sonic playground with ambient synths, loops, samples and his backing band.

Local indie band Us, Today is comprised of a guitarist, a drummer and a vibraphonist. Their avant-garde style was a departure from the heavy rock that makes up most of Midpoint. Kristin Agee’s vibraphone lent an ambiguous vibe while guitarist Joel Griggs soloed over his loops with virtuosic skill at the Know Theatre. Complex time signatures paired with ambitious improvisation provided a show unlike any other playing at the festival that night.

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The hard rock trio of brothers works with a simple equation: Three-chord progressions + fuzz pedals + feedback and giant Vox amplifiers = a deafening explosion of music.

When the Virginia-based Pontiak began playing at the small basement of the Contemporary Arts Center, there were maybe four people in attendance. That changed after a couple songs though, and eventually the place was packed.

The highlight of the performance may have been when the entire audience was in the dark for a full minute as an eerie note of feedback coursed through the room.

AFGHAN WHIGS As twilight descended on Washington Park Friday night, a lone violinist began playing aggressively onstage. With the amount of tension for the band to start, the strings were like nerves about to snap. Then the rest of rock-veterans Afghan Whigs tore into their set with “Parked Outside,” the first song from their new album, “Do to the Beast.”“If time can incinerate what I want from you/Allow me to illustrate how the hand becomes the fuse,” front man Greg Dulli belted.

The band — who recently reunited after 16 years and returned to the Sub Pop label — did just that, delivering a heavy performance full of flammable riffs and slow-burning soul, proving to their hometown that they can still put on a show.

The Cincinnati natives displayed pure adrenaline, playing an electrifying show that contrasted sharply to the well-rehearsed dream-pop of the band they opened for, Real Estate. The Yugos were unpredictable and unrestrained, demanding your attention for the entirety of their 30-minute set. “We don’t really know what it means to be real/If you want to say something just say how you feel,” Christian Gough, the lead vocalist, murmurs on their new single “Follow You.” A steady current of growling bass and a handful of jangly guitar riffs invite comparisons to Joy Division with a splash of Weezer, but they still manage to sound entirely unique with a riveting live show.With all of the members still in college (Northern Kentucky University and University of Cincinnati), The Yugos are definitely a local band to keep an eye on.

Northside music fest free alternative to pricy MidPoint COULTER LOEB | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

In one of the darkest corners of Northside, past the jagged precarious stairs and loud music, a fire rages behind The Last House on the Left. Part of Wit-Fest III, a three-day music festival in Northside, the scene is a free alternative to the MidPoint Music Festival that happens less than a mile away in Over-the-Rhine over the same weekend.

Wit-Fest, now in its third year, is a do-it-yourself music festival that started in response to the poppy music and cover fees of the MidPoint venues downtown.

“It’s free because we completely disapprove of the bar atmosphere,” said Logan Carver, a recent University of Cincinnati graduate.“We’re not straightedge but I don’t like the heavy encouragement, almost requirement, to drink alcohol or take substances to be a part of that creativity. I went to UC for four years and I’m broke as sh-t right now, but if there is a really good act out there I’ll definitely pay to see that. Charging five dollars at the door just limits who can come.”

Just because the shows are free doesn’t mean the bands get ripped off.

“It should be free,” said Andrea Melnyk of the band P---y Ripper.“A lot of punks don’t have a lot of money anyways, but a lot of people are usually willing to throw down on merchandise or CDs, which is the way it should be. It’s a community, we help each other out. And music is the common thing that brings us all together.”

Melnyk is not the only musician putting their product before profit; Howie Wehrle of the band The Subsets said he wasn’t worried too much about donations.

“I’m just here to play and have fun,”Wehrle said.

With bands like Sewage Grinder, The Cooties, Kill the Hippies, Swirly in the Frier and Meth Mullet, the variety of music throughout Wit-Fest III was confined primarily to the alternative, metal and punk genres. A mosh pit accompanied nearly every set, with listeners thrashing, pushing and pulling each other back up to continue the party. Attendee’s hair took

on a dazzling range of colors, but the demographic of the scene was predominantly young and white. Diversity is however at the back of the organizers’ heads.“What we’re trying to do in Cincinnati is promote anything that isn’t poppy,” said Blake Wagner, a resident of Last House on the Left.“A lot of music scenes are very similar so we’re trying to get more people from other scenes to come together … We’ve had pop shows, metal shows, anyone’s welcome.

We flier sh-t so that it’s open to the community.”

On Friday and Saturday, Wit-Fest III moved on to Witler on the 8’s, another house venue in Northside. Having hosted shows there for a number of years, the organizers of the space were prepared for the weekend crowd with higher-end audio production equipment, a bathroom and tray upon tray of free food.

Sunday afternoon, organizers were still recovering from the last night of Wit-Fest III, and had yet to begin cleaning up the cigarette butts and spilled beer. But Wit-Fest IV is already in the works, and organizers look forward to putting together another free alternative to MidPoint next year.

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Men’s soccer ends regular season play TAYLOR RHOTEN | STAFF REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati men’s soccer team finished non-conference play Wednesday on a good note with a standout performance by one Bearcat in particular, leading his team to a three-game winning streak.

During the first half, the Bearcats got off to a sluggish start. Along with the Vikings’ concise passing, a plethora of long, diagonal balls from right back Sergio Manesio to the opposite left corner gave the UC defense constant trouble throughout the first 45 minutes.

These passes were highlighted by a long pass, followed by a quick give-and-go by two Cleveland State attacking players, but UC goalkeeper Alex Gill, a sophomore redshirt, made a diving save to the bottom right corner in the ninth minute. The shots for the Vikings kept coming in the first half, resulting in a total of 10 before halftime.

The momentum shifted in the 25th minute when junior striker John Manga took a through ball at midfield, sprinted past two defenders, and put in a low, powerful shot to the opposite post past the charging Viking’s goalkeeper. Giving the Bearcats some confidence and taking a 1-0 lead, the play and the possession evened out substantially with the Bearcats able to attack more proficiently.

UC head coach Hylton Dayes attributed the momentum of the first half to “figuring out their movements and system.”

The Vikings were still controlling the possession, but they were overloading the Bearcat’s half of the field.

The Bearcats rode this momentum to score a second goal in the 73rd minute — again by Manga. Manga followed the game plan, which according to Coach Dayes was to “Get them on the counter, play quickly and get chances in behind the defense.”

Manga got in behind the defense and took a ball in the right portion of the Viking’s half of the field. Beating the defender, he put one past the charging goalkeeper into the corner for his fifth goal in five games.

“After that first win, it gave the team and I a lot of confidence and we are just trying to keep that going,” Manga said.

The Bearcats headed into conference play Saturday against the Temple University Owls.

“The guys need to recover and get focused,” Dayes said.“And as we go into Temple we just want to start off in the AAC on a positive note.”

But UC’s three-game winning streak was snapped by Temple. Cincinnati fell 2-0 to the now 2-6-1 team.

The 3-4-2 Bearcats’ next home game is 7 p.m. Oct. 8 against University of Connecticut.

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UC defense crumbles under Ohio State DAVID WYSONG | CONTRIBUTOR

During the first fall game Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team showed why it has one of the strongest offenses in the country, but fell short of completing an upset against the No. 22 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, dropping 50-28.

The Bearcats played with heavy hearts after running back Chamoda KennedyPalmore, a 19-year-old walk-on redshirt, died in a motorcycle accident Thursday. The two teams and members of the crowd observed a moment of silence before the game in remembrance of Kennedy-Palmore. The Bearcats also wore decals on their helmets that read “CKP” Saturday, something they plan to for the rest of the season.

Opening the game with power, the Bearcats scored on the first possession after taking only four plays and a little over a minute to do so. The drive ended with a 60yard pass from quarterback Gunner Kiel to wide receiver Chris Moore — the duo’s first of three touchdowns of the night.

Ohio State then marched down the field and answered with a three-yard run by fifthyear running back Rod Smith — ultimately scoring 23 unanswered points in the first quarter.

After being down 30-7 at one point in the second quarter, the Bearcats refused to give up. The score was trimmed to 30-21 at halftime after an 83-yard pass from Kiel to Moore late in the second quarter. Then after

holding the Buckeyes to a field goal their first possession of the second half, the score was cut to 33-28 by another touchdown pass from Kiel to Moore.

Moore capped the game with three receptions for 221 yards and three touchdowns — the seventh player in UC history to accomplish this in a single game.

The previous two games combined he had three receptions for 35 yards and two touchdowns.

“I was told that I was going to get the ball more,” Moore said.“We have so many good receivers that you can’t expect to get the ball every week, but when it’s your turn it’s your turn.”

But the Bearcats could not carry out a comeback. The Buckeyes scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to finish 50-28.

After allowing the Buckeyes score 50 points and giving up 710 total yards, the defense was the most disappointing component for the Bearcats.

“We have to get a lot better in terms of coverage, in terms of penetration and being more physical on the defensive line,” said UC head coach Tommy Tuberville.

One bright spot on the defensive side of the ball this season is linebacker Jeff Luc. He had 18 total tackles and one forced fumble Saturday. In his first two games he totaled 30 tackles and was tied for the nation’s lead with 15.0 tackles per game.

Luc spoke on the defense’s woes.

“The positive thing is that we can

definitely learn from this. We have to pack our stuff, go back home, watch film and just learn from it. That’s the only thing we can do really,” Luc said.

Another positive for the Bearcats to take away from Saturday’s loss is the continued stellar play of quarterback Gunner Kiel.

Kiel passed for 352 yards and for four touchdowns. That brings his season totals to 1,041 passing yards and 14 touchdowns.

After the loss Saturday, Kiel was hard on himself.

“I think I played okay. I could have checked into some different protections to protect myself but a loss is a loss,” Kiel said.

“I could have played a lot better. A lot of things could have changed but I think the offense as a whole played pretty well.”

The Bearcat’s next game will match up against it’s first conference opponent, the University of Memphis Tigers. The Tigers are 2-2 and will be coming off of a 24-3 loss to No. 10 University of Mississippi “Ole Miss” Rebels.

Bouncing back will be tough to do but Kiel and the offense have a plan in place.

“We’re just going to watch all the tape that we can,” Kiel said.“That’s all you can do, is watch yourself and improve in your game and just get better. We have some areas we need to improve on but we have a long season ahead of us.”

The Bearcats look to improve their record to 3-1 against Memphis Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in Paul Brown Stadium. The game is scheduled to air on CBS Sports Network.

Women’s soccer rebounds after losing first conference game CLAUDE THOMPSON | STAFF REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati women’s soccer team lost its first conference match in front of a home crowd at Gettler Stadium Thursday to the Temple University Owls, 2-1 before upping the ante Sunday shutting out the University of Connecticut, 3-0.

The Bearcats started the match with a stifling defense while generating multiple opportunities to put points on the board. Cincinnati had 10 shots in the first half and held the opponents to only three.

UC commanded the pace and played aggressively, keeping the ball on the opposing side of the field and drawing four corner kicks in the first half and six more in the second — three were back-to-back-to-back — yet yielded no positive results for the home team. Set pieces were emphasized in the match, showing positive results for both teams.

The first goal in the match was scored by Cincinnati’s freshman forward Julie Gavorski in the first seconds of the 35th minute. The Bearcats took one of the many free kicks they were awarded on the evening, which was then punched into the air by the Temple goalkeeper, Shauni Kerkhoff.

Kerkhoff fell over after punching the ball into the air, which allowed Gavorski to head the ball into the net to give the Bearcats the early lead.

The second half told a very different story than the first.

Cincinnati was credited with fewer shots (seven) in the second half than the Owls (eight), another first in front of a Gettler Stadium crowd.

Temple scored both of its goals late in the second half. The first goal was scored in the 73rd minute when defender Erin Lafferty bent a free kick from 25 yards away into the upper right corner of the box — out of the reach of Cincinnati goalkeeper Natalie Smith — to tie the match at 1-1. UC captain and sophomore midfielder Katy Couperus was the culprit of the foul that led to that free kick. Couperus took out the legs of Lafferty when she was fielding a pass from one of her Owl teammates.

“We just kinda gotta lick our wounds, understand what happened,” Couperus said.“Move on and face UConn on Sunday. It’s kind of a bummer [to lose at home], but we’ll be here at home on Sunday, so hopefully we can come back.”

Some disarray on the Bearcats defensive backline aided the second goal scored by Temple.

The Owls were awarded another free kick, which was deflected into the air. It was maintained in the air, thanks to the heads of multiple players, until it fell behind the defensive backs of UC, who were standing in front of the goal. Cincinnati players were still trying to track the ball when Kelly Farrell for Temple settled it, took a quick touch to her right, then fired a shot into the left post giving Temple the 2-1 lead in the 80th minute.

“[Developing communication] is something that the players need to do themselves,” UC head coach Neil Stafford said.“They have to be comfortable saying things to each other and that’s an area that I think a lot of teams can improve upon, but you can never communicate enough.”

The University of Cincinnati returned to Gettler Stadium to take on the University of Connecticut 12 p.m. Sunday, showing a more focused offense and organized defense.

Junior goalkeeper Natalie Smith made three saves, allowing zero goals in UC’s fifth shut out of the season.

Nine and a half minutes into the game junior forward Laura Rose claimed her second goal of the season and the only goal of the first half.

The Huskies were able to contain the Bearcats until ten minutes into the second half when senior defender Christi Mason made it 2-0 after an assist by freshman defender Vanessa Gilles and senior defender Jae Atkinson. Mason’s goal was her second of the season, as well.

Just over a minute later, the Bearcats netted the final goal of the game off of a header by sophomore midfielder Katy Couperous — her fifth of the season — ending the game at 3-0.

The Bearcats move to 7-3-2 for the season and 1-1-0 in conference play.

UC heads to Greenville, North Carolina, to take on Eastern Carolina University Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.

Volleyball opens conference play with strong road wins ELLEN HADLEY | SPORTS EDITOR

After dropping to 2-1 against the University of Houston, the University of Cincinnati volleyball team came back to win the final two sets for a 3-2 (27-25, 15-25, 22-25, 26-24, 15-11) victory in the Bearcats’ conference opener Friday night in Texas.

This was the first American Athletic Conference match-up for both teams. The match was the first five-set match of the 2014 season for UC. It was a reunion of sorts for UC head coach Molly Alvey having been the Cougars’ head coach three years ago, but she did not dwell too much on the return to Houston.

“Honestly I didn’t put my thoughts into it,” Alvey said.“My complete focus is on my 16 players and my staff. I guess you could say it was a little more comfortable than most road matches because I have spent a lot of time in that gym, but for the team is was just another away match. That was what we focused on.”

Set 1: UC 27, UH 25 The Cougars took an early lead. UC managed to fight off a set point and tie the game at 24-24 after a Houston attacking error.

With the score tied at 25-25, a block by redshirt junior setter Caitlin Ogletree and freshman middle blocker Maya Muldrow and a Cougars error gave UC the set at 27-25.

It was a bittersweet match for Ogletree, having played at UH during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

“Honestly, it was an awesome feeling to wear the C-Paw and have the Houston

crowd heckle me,” Ogletree said.“I say that because I’ve been blessed with 15 teammates and an incredible staff that is constantly giving everything they have for each other and the program. I most definitely knew that I had 15 teammates that would do anything to have my back that night.

“Beyond the fact it was the school I recently played at, I am just so thankful we took the first conference match. I think it’s important that we set the tone of our conference play right away.”

Sophomore outside hitter Ciara Hill managed seven kills in the game.

Set 2: UH 25, UC 15 The Cougars took off running from the start of the second set, scoring 10 consecutive points including five kills and two blocks to lead 13-8.

Houston’s momentum pushed them to four more straight points, giving them a nine-point lead at 23-14. They went on to even the sets 1-1 with a 25-15 game score.

Set 3: UH 25, UC 22 Again, the Bearcats fell behind early after the intermission, giving Houston a 6-4 lead.

Houston rallied for another four straight points to give them the 20-14 advantage.

UC equalized its four-point run off of four Cougar errors to reach 22-20.

Back-to-back kills by Houston solidified the win for the home team at 25-22.

Set 4: UC 26, UH 24 With the match on the line, junior right side hitter Emma Roberson executed two straight kills to lead four points at 19-15, forcing UH to take a timeout.

Roberson tallied a total of 13 kills and recorded double-digits in kills in seven

straight matches.

Houston’s two blocks and two kills tied the score at 21-21, before taking a 24-23 lead that was quickly changed by a Hill kill, tying the game at 24-24.

A kill by senior middle blocker/outside hitter Me’Ashah Nicholson and a kill by junior outside hitter Amelia Wegman saved the match for the Bearcats, sending the teams into a fifth set decision.

Nicholson finished the UH match with five blocks, producing five blocks in three of the last four matches. She holds the title for most blocks/set in the conference with 1.18 blocks per set.

Set 5: UC 15, UH 11 Hill led UC to a 9-5 lead with three kills in seven points. The cougars came back to a one-point deficit at 11-10 after three straight points, but a kill by Wegman, a UH attacking error and a service ace by Nicholson put UC within one point of winning the match at 14-10.

Wegman sealed the deal for the Bearcats after a kill one point later, giving UC its first conference victory.

“We haven’t gone five matches all season but we knew that there was no place we would rather be at that time and place. I think that our mental game is what carried us through the fifth set,” Ogletree said.

“We were exhausted but we still attacked Houston every point. That’s what being a true competitor is all about. I mean, if you’re going to be there all night, you might as well come out with the win, right?”

Senior defensive specialist Jamie Netisingha tallied 25 digs in the match against Houston and has earned double-

digit digs in every match this season. She also recorded 20 or more digs for the fourth straight match.

“It was incredibly important for us [to win the first conference match],”Alvey said.“It is always hard to win on the road so picking up an early road win builds confidence. We want to compete as hard as we can every single match whether home or away.”

After the victory Friday, the Bearcats prepared to take on Tulane University in New Orleans Sunday.

“We’ve scouted Tulane to pick up their tendencies and focus on their key players,” Ogletree said.“We have really been prioritizing what we need to on our side of the net. Volleyball is a game of reactions so you can’t get too caught up in what the other team does. Tulane has talent and we can’t take any team lightly. This can be a huge win for us. I think we’d all love to start off 2-0 in conference.”

UC went to beat Tulane 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 20-25, 25-13), bumping the Bearcats to 10-4 and 2-0 in the conference, pushing Tulane down to 2-11 and 0-2.

“Every team in this league is capable of beating any other team,”Alvey said.“We need to rely on the momentum we have built for ourselves over the past few weeks and trust in ourselves and our teammates. If we keep competing and working hard then we will be successful.”

Cincinnati brings its 2-0 conference record home to Fifth Third Arena to host Southern Methodist University and University of Tulsa this weekend. UC faces the SMU Mustangs Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. and Tulsa’s Golden Hurricane Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.