THE INdependent student newspaper at the university of cincinnati
Vol. CXXVV Issue 47
monday , feb . 15, 2010 lil’ wayne New album “Rebirth” doesn’t live up to hype, tracks lack depth. page 3
swing, swing Friday Night Live brings swing dancing lessons to TUC.
saturday success
UC men’s basketball wins at UConn while women defeat Syracuse in overtime thriller. page 6
Chipotle restaurant robbed at gunpoint page 4
Similar robbery confirmed in Maryland last month, no official ties made between cases amanda woodruff the news record
sam greene | the news record
An aggravated robbery was reported at the Chipotle Restaurant on West Clifton Avenue early morning, Thursday, Feb. 11. The suspects entered the restaurant behind one of the employees between 8:04 a.m. and 8:06 a.m., according to the police report. The employee was entering the building for a shift. The witnesses described the suspects as wearing black ski masks with their guns drawn. The suspects ordered the victims to open the safe, and threatened to kill them if they did not comply. The suspects locked the victims inside the cooler after they took an undetermined amount of money, according to the police report. One of the victims was able to call 9-1-1 from inside the cooler. Later, a surveillance video showed a man unloading a truck outside of the restaurant
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shortly before the robbery. He was wearing a sweatshirt and ski mask. Police say the suspects waited for the employees to arrive at the restaurant and then forced their way into the building. The suspects were seen heading toward Lyons Street Thursday morning. A similar robbery took place Saturday, Jan. 23, in Prince George’s County, Md. The suspects were described as two black men wearing black sweatshirts and ski masks, one wearing a Chipotle T-shirt. The suspects brandished a hand gun and took an undetermined amount of money from the safe after entering the building at 7:45 a.m., according to the police report. The suspects in both cases remain at large as of Sunday, Feb. 14. No injuries were reported. Chipotle employees are prohibited from commenting on the event due to contractual obligations.
let me stand next to your fire
black history roundtable when
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16
where
800 Swift Hall
Interested in debating the state of race relations with UC faculty? The Department of Africana studies will be sponsoring “Obama and Race in America: Have race relations really changed?” For more information contact Hope Earls at 556-2144.
goose island beers, cheers when
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17
where
Tangeman University Center
The Goose Island Brewery will be offering five beers from their line for taste testing. Chocolate and fine cheeses will also be offered. Cost is $10, and participants must be 21 with a valid state ID Register at the Catskellar front bar to reserve a spot.
faculty artist series when
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18
where
Werner Recital Hall
UC faculty will be performing intimate chamber jazz music with a variety of instruments from saxophones to trumpets, violins and guitars. Admission is free. For more information contact the CCM performance information line at 556-4183. index
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eamon queeney | the news record
applying finishing touches Farron Allen pours bronze in the foundry at the College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning for the sculpture foundry class Tuesday, Feb. 2. The students are required to wear protective clothing to shield them from the heat.
FAFSA forms receive facelift, now simplified james sprague the news record
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Recent changes by the U.S. Department of Education to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid simplified the process of applying for financial aid. The FAFSA form is known for its time-consuming format, which was largely based on questions. Married students and those older than the age of 23 will now be able to skip 11 questions on the form pertaining to parent finances that no longer applicable to them. Two questions regarding veterans’ benefits were also eliminated. “President Obama has challenged the nation to once again have the highest percentage of college graduates in the world,” said Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education. “To do that, we need to make the college-going process easier and more convenient, and to send a clear message to young people as well as adults that college is within their reach.” “Simplifying the financial aid process is an important step toward reaching that goal,” Duncan said. One change to the form now allows applicants to receive an instant online federal
“We need to make the college-going process easier and more convenient.” —arne duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
Pell grant estimate. Grants are usually awarded to undergraduate students that have yet to complete a degree and do not require repayment. The availability of an immediate estimate for student loan eligibility is another major change to the online form. In years past, applicants have had to wait weeks before receiving word about both forms of financial aid. In another effort to make filling out the form less complicated, the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service will test a new feature. It will allow for the applicants tax information to be uploaded to the FAFSA form from existing IRS tax documents.
WORD ON THE STREET What are your thoughts on simplifying the FAFSA?
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“Not as time consuming and less of a hassle.” —Chris carroll, first-year criminal justice student
“Time is money.” —Zak stewart, first-year history student
“Better changes for the people and easier on the parents.” —darrin williams, second-year communications student
coulter loeb | the news record
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DID YOU KNOW? Forget the Kroger Plus card – Kroger and Shell gas stations are now offering consumers a discount on gas. After a consumer buys $100 in groceries, he can fill up for at least 10 cents off each gallon. The deal is a response to the tight household budgets as families look for ways to save money. The grocery-to-gas concept is supposed to strengthen the loyalty consumers have to certain chain stores. The deal goes into effect Monday, Feb. 15, in
five markets throughout Ohio, Tennessee and California. Although Kroger sells gas at approximately one-third of its store locations, making a deal with Shell eases the pressures of real estate costs, among other reasons. Shell and Kroger are not the only companies taking the opportunity. BP plans to pair up with any retailer that has a rewards program and provide consumers with discounts.
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