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monday , feb . 8, 2010 syracuse wins 71-54 Bearcats can’t hang on and lose for the third time in four games. page 6

pat rice Bands perform benefit show for local music fan. page 4

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UC professor helps UN maintain Web site

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A University of Cincinnati professor assisted U.N. relief in Haiti by helping establish servers that allow the exchange of satellite data with Port-au-Prince.

Richard Beck, an assistant professor of geography, spearheaded the UC portion of the project, which was part of the “United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response,” system, or UN-SPIDER. Beck is humble about his participation.

“There were no other faculty involved, and the U.N. people did most of the work,” Beck said.

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the U.N. through a different effort to set up state and national satellite image data networks.

The information from the satellite images can be used to create maps assessing the earthquake damage. The coordination, monitoring and accountability of the large amount of disaster relief currently being provided to the country can also be tracked through the system.

The genesis of the project began three years ago. The U.N. utilized the servers at UC during that time until it was able to transfer the project to its facility in Bonn, Germany.

Lóránt Czárán, head of the U.N. office in Bonn, praised Beck and UC for work on the project.

“We were struggling with the procedures to purchase and make available our own

servers,” Czárán said. “The server hosting that Professor Beck provided for our knowledge portal in its beta release allowed us to operate it many months earlier than we could have from Bonn.”

UC also was able to provide fast Internet service as a result of its infrastructure, Czárán said.

“I believe as we used UC resources, with the kind and generous mediation from professor Beck there, ultimately that infrastructure helped us better establish our Web presence in building up this new U.N. program,” Czárán said.

Now that the UN-SPIDER project is in Germany, Beck has moved on to another project.

“I made sure that things were working

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DID YOU KNOW? A new punctuation mark has been created to help emphasize just how sarcastic you’re being when sending e-mails or messages to dim-witted pals.

The SarcMark will help those who have difficulty grasping the concept of sarcasm in writing.

Writers often exclude sarcastic remarks fearing readers won’t understand.

That fear is now gone, dear scribes. A new Web site, sarcmark.com, allows you to download the software for $1.99, enabling you to use the SarcMark and open up an entire new frontier in the glorious history of punctuation.

Penny-pinchers can freely use the symbol, as it is a recognized letter of the Hebrew language ­— “pey.” Just look it up, use it and save those two bucks for a parking meter instead.

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Interested in Relay for Life? Colleges Against Cancer is hosting a three-day event for students to get information and sign-up. Students can sign up at the booths and receive prizes. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/ucincinnati or e-mail Andrea Ruckriegel at ruckrial@email.uc.edu.

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applying finishing touches Executive Chef Bartol Cabrera prepares his third course for the University of Cincinnati Top Chef competition — a jerk-spice-rubbed and marinated pork medallion with tropical fruit chutney.

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for them for the first week and a half until they could transfer the server to U.N. Bonn,” Beck said. “Then I left for Norway to work on some climate change monitoring network ideas.”

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A n o t h e r University of Cincinnati college could be without a permanent dean.

V a l e r i e Hardcastle, dean of McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, is a t o p - t h r e e valerie candidate for the hardcastle available provost and executive vice president position at Colorado State University.

“This letter expresses my enthusiastic interest in the position of provost/ executive vice president at Colorado State University,” Hardcastle wrote in a letter to the position’s search committee, dated Oct. 12, 2009. “Colorado State University … presents an exciting and timely vision of excellence.”

Hardcastle was at CSU for a two-day visit and interview Thursday, Jan. 28.

Last spring, Hardcastle interviewed for the executive dean position at The Ohio State University’s arts college.

Although Hardcastle was among the final candidates, she withdrew her name from the pool.

“The University of Cincinnati, and McMicken College in particular, are very exciting places to be right now.

I’m proud to be part of this momentum ... I do not believe the grass is greener anywhere else,” Hardcastle wrote in an e-mail to A&S faculty May 15, 2009, after withdrawing her name from the OSU dean search. see dean | PAGE 2

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A panel of University of Cincinnati faculty gave tips Thursday, Feb. 4, on how the university can help relief efforts in Haiti.

To address the long-term problems, the four-member panel agreed a multidisciplinary approach was most effective. The members also urged students to learn as much as possible about Haitian life and culture to better understand what kind of obstacles citizens are facing.

“There’s no better institution than a university to address these crises,” said Michael Zaretski, an associate professor of architecture. “As a university, I think what we offer is long-term planning.”

Despite the number of volunteers going to Haiti to personally help with reconstruction, members of the panel said monetary donations are still a key portion of relief.

However, panelists stressed researching organizations before donating them.

“Disasters like this make us feel helpless,” said Jeff Jacobson, an assistant professor of anthropology and panel member. “I think it’s important for us to take action.”

Members of the panel agreed current relief efforts are splintered, and relief needs to be more organized to be effective in the long run.

“We really need to take a moment to find out what the issues are. As a student, learn and educate yourself,” said Tom Hadley, associate vice

president of student services. “There is going to be a critical moment you can plug yourself into.”

By learning more about the country, students will be able to see the larger issues and make contributions based on information, Hadley said.

Jana Braziel, an associate professor of English and member of the panel, explained how the United States’ presence could be misconstrued because of previous occupations by U.S. forces.

Haitian response might turn out somewhat different than expected, she said. At least one colleague agrees.

“I think the disaster provides great opportunity,” Jacobson said. “It also gives the opportunity to rob a country of sovereignty.”

However, Chris Lewis, an adjunct assistant professor of family medicine, said Haitian citizens should play a key role in the reconstruction.

“The one underutilized resource used in Haiti right now is the strength of the people,” said Lewis, who has been working in remote and poor villages in Tanzania with his organization Village Life Outreach.

Lewis referenced his experience working in Africa and said, currently, the key to saving lives in Haiti is preventing illness.

Ultimately, though, the panel members urged students to take the initiative, as professors and faculty might be too busy to start relief programs.

“Don’t wait for [the administration] to do something,” Zaretski said.

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education is key Jana Braziel, an associate professor of English, spoke at MainStreet Cinema Thursday, Feb. 4 about how to best help Haiti.

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CSU’s search committee met Friday, Feb. 5, to discuss the candidates. There is no set date for appointment, said Kathy DuQuoin, executive assistant to the provost office.

Colorado’s provost and executive vice president position became vacant when Tony Frank, the last person in the position, was appointed president of the university in June 2009.

Rick Miranda, dean of the College of Natural Sciences at CSU, became interim executive vice president and provost in December 2009. He interviewed for the permanent position Monday, Feb. 1.

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Uzi never worries about the other stuff that usually accompanies bands trying to make a name for themselves.

“You know, we just have fun with our music,” Bastian said Gabe explained.

“We are artists,” he said.

“We make music and perform it for people, that is just what we do.”

Vice also shared some similar thoughts.

“We just want to make people happy and show the stuff we’ve created to the world.”

They have a studio set up in Clifton, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment and of their love of doing what they do.

Bastian writes a beat using a synthesizer, guitar and studio logic, followed

by Gabe and Tone, who bring the lyrics.

“And Abby finishes the songs off by playing complex synthesizer melodies over the beat I write,” Bastian said. “It’s a very unique writing process, we all bring something different to the table.”

Tone said their influences

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lynching, from 1882-1968, was being accused of homicide — approximately 41 percent of lynchings during that time period, according to the Tuskegee Institute.

Most of the victims were not convicted of the crime for which they were hanged.

The images begin in the second room. Immediately it’s understood why the man outside the exhibit suggests no person younger than 14 enter. A black woman, in a long, floral print summer dress, hangs. Next, a young black boy in a white collared shirt, pants pulled from his waist, hangs.

The exhibit continues –– although many of the pictures depict a similar scene, each one is haunting in a new way. Faces are not blurred; images are not distorted to be more comforting. The post-card sized pictures contain images of people hanged, burned, dismembered and castrated. When the information is available, names of the victims, locations and dates are provided.

Each victim has a name.

An identity.

Each was found guilty, often as a

Robert Sternberg, the dean of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, is the third candidate.

He was the first to interview Thursday, Jan. 21.

Harcastle replaced Karen Gould, former A&S dean, in 2007, as the college’s 20th dean.

Gould left UC to become provost at California State University in Long Beach.

In 2008, Hardcastle earned $163,200. Figures for her latest salary were not available by press time.

In Fall 2009, CSU’s enrollment was 25,413. The UC’s Fall 2009 enrollment was approximately 39,000. are all across the board. After searching through his music he cited Aphex Twin, Julian Casablancas and Andre 3000, eclectic tastes for an eclectic group of musicians.

But now, their musical journey has led them to opening for LMFAO in front of a crowd of more than 2,000 people.

This will be Uzi’s biggest show to date. The group has played at venues such as The Mad Hatter and 787, and even performed with Mike Posner and Big Sean at Play by Play Café in Silverton.

“All of our shows have been really cool,” Bastian said. “But we’re just looking forward to the next one.”

And they should be. Playing with a Grammy-nominated group is extraordinary for these Cincinnatians.

“We feel honored,” Vice said. “[LMFAO] are also the opening act on a global tour with The Black-Eyed Peas and it’s not every day that a band gets the chance to play with a group with these types of credentials.”

Mouth watering? Stomach growling?

Want to chow on more? Check out newsrecord.org for pictures, video footage and more coverage of the UC Top Chef competition.

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Traicoff, a first-year computer science student. “It doesn’t make a difference if you’re gay or straight or bi or anything.”

There will be a table in TUC 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on both days where students can enter a gift card raffle, purchase assorted flowers, baked goods and pro-LGBTQ attire. All of the profits raised will be donated to the Haitian Gays and Lesbians Alliance.

“For the most part, it’s an awareness thing,” Traicoff said. “A lot of people don’t think about the LGBTQ community when they think of Valentine’s Day.” For single students looking a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Despair.com makes BitterSweets: “Valentine’s Day candy for the rest of us.”

Their candy is similar to the traditional conversation hearts, but instead with “bitter musings and mockeries perfectly suited to the dejected spirits of those who will spend the holiday alone, or wishing they were,” according to their Web site.

Their candy hearts come in three collections — dejected, dysfunctional and dumped — and have sayings like “Peaked at 17,” “Just a friend” and “Do my dishes.”

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For those who are strapped for cash, but still want that fine-dining experience, White Castle is taking reservations.

That’s right. White Castle is taking reservations from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. by calling 513-559-0575.

Couples can enjoy their meal amidst candlelight, flowers and tableside service.

For an out-of-this-world experience, take your beau to the Cincinnati Observatory Center from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. which will feature soft violin music, gourmet hot chocolate and a stargazer lily.

Astronomer Dean Regas is giving a presentation about Mars, leading a tour of the buildings and, weather permitting, allowing guests to view the sky through historic 1843 and 1904 telescopes.

The event costs $40 per couple and reservations can be made by calling 513-321-5186.

As the big day comes to a close, hair is twirled and hands clam up in anticipation of the end-of-the-night kiss.

Location is key. Check out www.vdaymakeoutspots.com, where people can enter their zip code to discover the best local spots to swap smooches and seal the deal.

to pass the ball inside. But the freshman didn’t have much success as he had only two assists along with three turnovers.

“I thought he did a really good job moving the ball when he was able to get the pass over the top,” Cronin said.

Syracuse took a seven-point lead at the five-and-a-half-minute mark and never looked back.

“I thought the difference tonight was we finally got going there a little bit and established a little lead, and they started to get tentative, which is what a young team does,” said Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim.

“They’re going to get a little tentative, especially against the zone, because they can’t do what they do best, which is try to get to the basket.”

Senior Deonta Vaughn, freshman Cashmere Wright and Stephenson finished shooting a combined 8 of 26 from the field.

“I think on some shots we were kind of so eager to match their point when we didn’t get a stop, that we would take a bad shot or make a play that wasn’t there,” Gates said. “I think we should have been more patient on the offensive end, like we were in the first half.”

Even though the Bearcats faded down the stretch, Cronin was still pleased with how his team performed.

“We were able to control the tempo of the game and had the game where we wanted it for 30 minutes,” Cronin said. “I was very proud of our guys’ effort for the most part, but our best three shooters went 2 for 12 from the 3-point line. You’re not going to win when that happens.”

Stephenson had 10 points and eight rebounds, and Vaughn finished with four points and two rebounds.

Gates scored 11 points and added five rebounds.

Junior forward Ibrahima Thomas had a team-high 13 points along with seven rebounds.

The Bearcats play their next two games on the road, the first of which will be against the University of Connecticut at noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at the XL Center.

product of racism and hatred.

What is equally disturbing as the images is the information provided.

Although some of it is lengthy, without reading, the exhibit doesn’t have the same context. In the texts viewers learn that many of the photographs on display were taken by professional photographers and then sold to spectators as souvenirs. Others who did not take photos as memorabilia took home pieces of the noose, clothing from the victim or, once the victim was dismembered, their body parts.

Lynchings were also chronicled by the newspaper industry. Readers were given advanced notices of when and where lynchings were supposed to take place.

Although a majority of lynchings took place in former Confederate states — Mississippi had the highest number — the temporary exhibit makes a point to show that the north could be a dangerous place for blacks too. In Kentucky, there were 205 documented lynchings, 47 in Indiana. In Ohio, 26 (10 whites, 16 blacks) were hanged. A map of lynching in Ohio counties did

not indicate any documented lynching events in Hamilton County; Butler and Clermont counties were highlighted for lynchings.

The intensity of the exhibit is something that isn’t easily shaken.

Because the photos are so small viewers are forced to get close to the images, noticing details of wide eyes, crooked necks and straight, emotionless faces of spectators.

The end of the exhibit features the only color photo of the entire exhibit.

The photo of a man found hung from a tree in Alabama during the 1980s shows racial prejudice isn’t only a memory of the past, but a lingering and taboo issue.

The exhibit culminates in a room with still-muted lighting and open journals. Inside are messages from the exhibits viewers as they decompress.

Messages in English, French and Korean. Messages of love, hope and peace.

One message in particular inspires.

It asks all people to see, share and never forget the injustices endured by Americans at the hands of strangers.

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twisted around in my chair and found a way to make room in my stomach.

The competition, with the extreme number of portions, was a little bit of “Man v. Food.” By my own excitement and sloppy eating, it was also a little bit of “Man v. Wild” except I was less man and more wild. (If you would have seen the amount of food that had fallen from my fork and onto my lap or fabulous, Myan-inspired, 100 percent silk scarf, you’d understand.)

Each dish was much different than anything I’d eaten in a dining hall. With my first-year experience as a resident and two years as a resident adviser, I’d had my fair share of dining hall meals. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but dishes varied from seared salmon with chili orange dressing, mojito-marinated, oven-roasted chicken breast and thai-glazed vegetable skewers (three of Cabrera’s dishes) to hazelnut-crusted, citrus-marinated chicken breast, tropical-inspired pizza and rock lobster and scallop club sandwich on egg toast (three of Gallovitch’s dishes).

(Did I mention I had never eaten seafood before the competition? Although the seafood dishes were less foul than I anticipated, I’m definitely not a convert.)

By the end of the competition, I felt my eyes rolling into the back of my head. I was exhausted. My stomach grew at least four inches in circumference.

Although all of the judges said Cabrera swept the competition, the composite scores told a different story: Gallovitch was the winner.

The experience is one I’m thankful for. I admit, if I make it to the dining hall again, by the good graces of friends with meal plans, my view will be slanted. I know what these top chefs are capable of; the usual just won’t do.

And while I thought I’d had my fill of food for a lifetime, I woke up Saturday morning ready for breakfast.

Bombers, we performed at Pappy’s Pizza in Clifton. I kicked a mic stand and hit the back of Pat’s head open,” Rockwell said, as Rice nods and giggles.

“After we helped her, she still stood and watched the rest of the show.”

Rice shrugs off the feat, but adds, “They were very rambunctious.”

Many of Rice’s supporters at the show take time to sit at the bar and reminisce with her. Most of them are unaware their old friend already has a warm place to stay tonight — after spending two weeks in a homeless shelter, Rice finally found an apartment to move into.

However, living on social security is a struggle at best, and Rice could still use the donation money for help with rent and additional furniture.

Nearly every song of the night was dedicated to Pat. The Mad Hatter put together a lineup of some of Pat’s favorite local bands, bringing together a diverse group of

FROM Bengals | page 6

If Gilyard were still available in the second round, he would be a steal for the Bengals.

If you’re a Bengals fan, I think the best thing you can hope for is a trade to get Marshall, and then selecting Gilyard in the draft.

With Ochocinco on one side and Marshall on the other, and having a speedy receiver like Gilyard line up in the slot, the Bengals would have one of the best — if not the best — group of receivers in the NFL and be sitting pretty to make another playoff run. from MOBO | page 2

non-profit organization and offered an empty garage on-site to operate a community bicycle shop, according to the Web site.

The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative takes the mystery out of bicycles and helps people get the most out of bicycling.

“It’s so empowering for each person. As you learn how your machine works, it makes living in the city easier,” Linz said. “You’re able to make it to places that you never thought were accessible.”

musicians and fans. Hazle Weatherfield, The Brothers and the Sisters, Rosemary Device, Loudmouth, The Frankl Project, and Duppy A’ Jamba perform an arrangement of punk, ska, folk and indie rock.

Their announcements praising Pat become more enthusiastic as the night wore on and band members slammed down more free shots dedicated to their favorite fan.

“She is really a treasure,” said Jake Tippey, vocalist for The Frankl Project said to the audience.

“She is more important than any venue or any building or any band.”

Rice will be given more than $2,000, collected from the Mad Hatter’s ticket and drink sales, the bands’ merchandise sales and extra donations from the crowd. For now, she stands nearly a head shorter than the young people in the audience, rocking and smiling to the music, surrounded by her closest friends.

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also the importance of gender equality and charity to others, said Jonathon Scott, UBSA treasurer. “Men in the Kitchen,” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, will feature men cooking and serving dinner to the female attendees. With “Lovin’ Our Brothas,” Wednesday, Feb. 10, the roles are reversed and the women cook for the male attendees.

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Gin A. Ando isn’t too worried, either, because, as he says, “Every day is like Valentine’s Day when you’re dating Gin.” But the news editor does still plan on celebrating the day with his girl, because “being a man on Valentine’s Day does not mean ignoring it.”

Jayna Barker, meanwhile, does have something up her sleeve

revolves around the appreciation of not only black love but love in general. Separate events are hosted every day, giving students the opportunity to voice their opinions related to different matters and also to recognize the different perspectives of others.

“Students can involve themselves by simply attending and voicing their opinions at each program,” Mask said.

“Being willing to open up, engage in conversation and step outside one’s self is an important part of participating in Black Love Week.”

One of UC’s main initiatives as new students enroll and arrive on campus each year is to promote diversity.

“Black Love Week gives students the opportunity to work collectively to meet that initiative,” Mask said.

for boyfriend Alex. As he’s teaching her to play guitar, the College Living editor-in-training is making a mixed CD of his favorite songs.

So I’ve got a few ideas up my sleeve, thanks to my fellow editors. I’m still not exactly sure what to expect; clearly, every couple is different.

At this point, I’m thinking a “Sex and the City” marathon

(with the 2008 movie as a finale), chocolate galore, a candlelit dinner, lots of hand holding and the $6,000 Tiffany Filigree Heart pendant (an ornate heart dripping in diamonds and complimented by a diamond key). All of which will take place on a yacht.

You know, nothing too flashy. I’m a simple girl at heart.

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The University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team has a chance to reach the .500 mark on the season, but it won’t be an easy task.

The Bearcats are set to play No. 3 Notre Dame Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The Cats (10-11, 3-6 Big East) come into Tuesday’s game attempting to win back-to-back games for the first time since December, and are looking for their first victory against Notre Dame in school history.

It won’t be an easy task, as the Fighting Irish (21-1, 8-1 Big East) come in as the No. 3 team in the nation with only one loss on the season, which came against No. 1 Connecticut.

“We can’t think about their No. 3 ranking or how good they

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are playing,” said UC head coach Jamelle Elliott. “We have to execute our stuff and play the way we play.”

Senior Kahla Roudebush and junior Shareese Ulis are the one-two punch leading the way for the Bearcats.

Ulis is coming off a career-high 23 points in UC’s win against Louisville, while Roudebush amassed 19 points and 10 assists.

“When they play well, we play well as a team and put ourselves in situations to win ball games,” Elliott said.

On the season, Roudebush is averaging a team-high 13.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Ulis comes in averaging 11.1 points and 3.7 assists per game, while shooting 38 percent from the field.

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the boards for the Cats, averaging 6.8 rebounds per game. She leads the team in shooting at 57 percent from the field.

The Cats have average over 16 turnovers per game this season, a number that needs to come down if they want to achieve victory against the Fighting Irish.

The Irish come into Tuesday’s game on a six-game winning streak after defeating Pittsburg Saturday, Feb. 6.

Freshmen guard Skylar Diggins has played like a senior this year for Notre Dame. She’s averaging 14.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, while shooting just below 45 percent from the field.

Guards Ashley Barlow and Lindsay Schrader are averaging 11.5 points per game and Schrader is pulling down 7.8 boards a game,

while Barlow is grabbing 5.3 per game.

The other two starters for Notre Dame are shooting over 40 percent from the field and averaging more than eight points per game.

“One through five, they have guys who can play,” Elliott said.

“Whoever is on the court is a threat.

They all can make plays as well as make shots.”

The Irish are shooting nearly 45 percent from the field as a team and outscoring their opponents by 19 points per game.

“We have to make them make adjustments throughout the game,” Elliott said. “As a team we need to limit transition buckets, not let them set-up their pressure and get back in transition, while playing solid in the half-court.”

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Arena.

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The News Record is accepting applications for editor-in-chief for the 2010-11 production year. Pick up an application in The News Record office, 509 Swift Hall.

Applications are due 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.

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V-Day confusing for committed columnist Ah, Valentine’s Day. The awesome day of the year when you get together with your gal pals in a feministic expedition filled with chick flicks, nail polish and tons of chocolate.

Since high school, my single friends and I would view Valentine’s Day as a celebration of girlhood, womanhood and all those things singletons get to enjoy: gorging ourselves on junk food, taking “Cosmo” quizzes.

As far as I’ve been concerned for the last seven years, V-Day stood for one thing: vagina camaraderie.

I was all set for the annual ritual — I wanted to go see the new “Valentine’s Day” and do some serious shopping.

I couldn’t wait for Feb. 14 to come around, until, with a sudden, catastrophic epiphany, I remembered something very different about this year: I have a boyfriend. A boyfriend who is most likely planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day as a couple.

You can’t really blame me for spacing. It’s been three months and I’m still adjusting to my first true-blue boyfriend.

Immediately, I started panicking. My hands were sweating, my pulse was racing — I was terrified.

I’ve got singleton Valentine’s Day plans down to a T, but when it comes to enjoy the Day of Lurve as one half of a couple, I’m totally and utterly clueless.

Do I make plans or wait for him to ask me?

Am I supposed to get him something? If so, what?

I’ve always been terrible at shopping for boys (my dad and his collection of oddball, homemade trinkets can attest to that), so how in the world am I supposed to dream up the perfect gift? Or do girlfriends not get gifts but merely receive them?

And — the most important question — what do I wear?

It’s not like I can really turn to pop culture for help, either. As a poor college student, it’s pretty obvious that there will be no lavish expenditures like a rose-covered yacht or a rented out Tiffany’s (totally drool worthy).

So what’s a girlfriend to do?

Luckily for me, I just so happen to have a pool of involved students at my fingertips. I’m not sure why, but almost every editor at The News Record has been involved in a long-term relationship.

Taylor Dungjen, editor-in-chief and The Fashion Dungjen columnist, has been in a long-distance relationship for nine months. Her boyfriend Richie will be coming to Cincinnati for the big day, although Taylor maintains it’s purely coincidental.

“He doesn’t believe in Valentine’s Day, but I’m still probably going to make him take me out to dinner and buy me something,” Taylor laughs.

She’s also been dropping hints about getting flowers, but so far, they seem to be going unnoticed.

So Richie, I’m spelling it out for you: Get her flowers. It doesn’t matter what kind, just as long as they’re “pretty ones.”

As for showing her love, Taylor says, “I’ll probably color him a pretty card and make him cookies … maybe we’ll just make out a little bit more than usual.”

Justin Tepe, chief photographer, has been dating his girlfriend Julie for three years. This year, he’s got a plan that would make any girl swoon: Pan-seared steak, asparagus, potatoes with rosemary and a homemade gift. Precious.

Good job, Justin. At this rate, you’ll have single girls pounding on your door, begging you to date them.

News Editor Amanda Woodruff doesn’t want anything special from boyfriend and managing editor Kareem Elgazzar; dinner and hanging out will be perfectly acceptable in her book.

As for how to get your significant other to fulfill expectations, Amanda says, “Drop good hints, wait and then crack the whip when it doesn’t happen.”

But, she warns, don’t be mushy. As far as Amanda is concerned, stay far, far away from anything corny like dozens of roses or a jewelry set (“So predictable.”)

Corny is the last thing on Sam Elliott’s mind. The sports editor will be taking his girlfriend Emily to a Vampire Weekend concert in Chicago next month.

So for now Sam says, “I just want to snuggle.” see ARIEL | page 2

Feb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Since then, February has featured music, dancing and art, all in appreciation of black history.

The University of Cincinnati commemorates 84 years of black history by hosting a week of events dedicated to paying tribute to the past and cherishing present love in the Cincinnati community. The United Black Student Association — an organization geared toward educating the UC community — on past and present issues in the black community has declared the week of Feb. 7 Black Love Week. The entire week

consists of several events to bring UC students and faculty together.

“Black Love Week has been a traditional event at UC for the past six years,” said coordinator Nigel Mask. “It has been successful and continues to impact UC students.”

The week allows students to openly express their different views at each separate event.

“The purpose of Black Love Week is not only to celebrate black love in the community, but to bring people together to celebrate love in general,” said Dwight Pirtle, UBSA president. “We will be hosting events to focus on love, intimacy and relationships independent of race. There will also be a fundraiser, known as date opportunity, where the proceeds go to helping the survivors in Haiti.”

Black Love Week will kick off Sunday, Feb. 7;

with “Love for the Soul,” a church service at 10 a.m. at Inspirational Baptist Church.

“This service is to appreciate the shared love and relationship with a higher being,” Pirtle said.

Students not only focus on love for themselves and those around them, but are given a chance to experience a shared spirituality with others as well.

UBSA will also show a television sitcom at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, to display black love and encourage discussion among participants. Further group discussion is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11; with “Slappin’ on the Cuffs of Love or Lust,” a program focused on the difference between love and lust.

Each event will not only focus on love, but see BLACK LOVE | page 2

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alentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether students are looking forward to the day of love or consider it a “Hallmark” holiday, no one can escape the plethora of red and pink balloons, cards and candy that have been popping up since mid-January.

For those who still need to find the right gift, think of a creative date or just want to buy chocolate for themselves, there are many events planned around the University of Cincinnati for both happy couples and love Scrooges.

For those who wish to celebrate the big day but don’t want to purchase mass-produced goods that might waste the earth’s resources, Students for Ecological Design is hosting a

workshop teaching students how to make eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind gifts for their sweethearts. The workshop is part of the UC Sustainability ‘green’ workshop series and is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Catskeller.

Friday, Feb. 12, the Programs and Activities Council is hosting their fourth annual Stuff-a-Bear Workshop 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Tangeman University Center. Supplies are on a first-come, first-serve basis and students must present a valid UC ID to participate.

The limit is one bear per student, but the possibilities are endless.

“Last year, it was funny because before we set the table up, we had about 120 students waiting,” said Bao Nguyen, a fifth-year electrical engineering student and PAC member. “We ran out of supplies for the people who came late, but it was a good turn out.”

Next to the PAC event at the same time, the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are handing out chocolate kisses and

collecting donations. Proceeds will go to Project Reassurance, one of their national programs.

“We will be making Valentine’s Day cards and taking them to Children’s Hospital,” said Domanique Dixon, a member of Sigma Gamma Rho. “We also have a nice chocolate kiss to give away to our guests.”

In an effort to raise awareness for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning community, the University of Cincinnati Alliance and UC College Democrats are sponsoring an event titled “Love is for Everyone” Wednesday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 11.

“We want people to know that Valentine’s Day is for everyone,” said Dan see v-day | page 2

UC Top Chef is tasty competition Taylor Dungjen the news record

I never thought I would never eat again.

After two hours and 14 entrées, a once lively five-person panel, or at least I, was in a coma-stricken state of worthlessness.

Last Sunday, while putting together the Monday, Feb. 1, issue of The News Record, I noticed an advertisement for a University of Cincinnati Top Chef competition. My fellow editors and I ooh and awed.

Our eyes were wide, our stomachs grumbled, our mouths watered.

“That’s awesome,” I said. “We should find out if we can cover that … I wonder how they’ll pick judges.”

The next day, there was an e-mail in my inbox inviting me to be a judge for the competition.

My answer was a resounding, heck-freaking-yes.

The day of the competition, Friday, Feb. 5, I made sure to show

up at CenterCourt dining hall at 4 p.m. — a half hour before the competition. I met the other members of the panel, all UC students who had been a part of a dining services focus group, and we braced ourselves for the meals to come.

In place of the usual every day dining hall setting, the place was decked out in balloons with fully dressed tables. An ice sculpture became the room’s focal point.

The competition featured two of the university’s executive chefs, Bartol Cabrera and Kiril Gallovitch. Each chef was given 45 minutes to produce, plate and serve seven dishes for the panel of judges. The dishes would be scored on taste, presentation and originality for a maximum total of 35 points. At the end of the competition, the points would be tallied and the winner announced.

The dining hall was packed as lines snaked around different stations in front of the judges central table. Each station served the same dishes being served to the judges except with a lot

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CAN’T TOP THAT Executive chef Bartol Cabrera prepares a dish for judges. less flair. Every plate from Cabrera and Gallovitch, who presented in that order, was decked out with garnishes, unlike anything I’ve seen or could afford on my News Record editor pay.

Because of the beautiful presentations, intoxicating aromas and prompting from the event’s

emcee, I dominated just about every plate put in front of me (minus the dishes with sea food). By the fifth entrée, I was ready to call it quits.

But, knowing there were nine more meals to go, I adjusted my skirt, see TOP CHEF | page 2

Bicycle Co-op teaches community JAYNA BARKER the news record

The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative is a non-profit, volunteer-run cooperative dedicated to making cycling accessible and practical to everyone in the greater Cincinnati area.

While the program is part of the Village Green Foundation, but it is governed by its own board, located in Northside at 1415 Knowlton Ave. The co-op strives to help people help themselves. It provides a central place for people to rescue bicycles and learn how to fix and maintain them, according to the Web site.

MoBo is hosting a series of workshops on Monday nights that are scheduled to take place through March 8. The workshops keep members engaged in bicycle maintenance and advocacy throughout the winter, a good time

to brush up on skills or learn new things during the colder months.

The workshops are free and open to the public, but donations are accepted. About five or six people attend the workshops weekly, said Jess Linz, volunteer mechanic and board member.

“One of the greatest strengths is the Montessori method of education,” Linz said. “We have a small studio, so there is a lot of learning through doing.”

MoBo facilitates healthy and sustainable transportation through bicycle programs, events, and advocacy in our immediate community and beyond, according to the Web site.

The workshops focus on a specific topic such as wheel building, derailleurs, being bicycle fit, bottom brackets and brakes.

The cooperative is completely

volunteer-run, working solely off donations. There are about 500 members who pay a membership fee of $20 each year, Linz said.

Learning how to build bicycles is not the only quirk of the MoBo Bicycle Cooperative; they also educate on safety and cyclist/ driver communication.

The main goal of the cooperative is to increase the usage of bicycles, as well as knowledge in mechanics; although the volunteer mechanics do not fix bikes for people, they help guide members who are working on their own bicycle projects.

“We want to see more people on bicycles,” Linz said. “We are here to make bicycles more accessible and to give them other options than driving.”

MoBo has many programs not just limited to the workshops. They host open shop, mechanical training, urban exploration rides and women’s night.

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“Women’s night is fantastic for our group of women,” Linz said. “We’ve been working on a project bike for quite some time.”

Since MoBo is a non-profit organization, most, if not all, of their project bicycles are received through donation.

MoBo formed in spring 2007 in memory of Justin Morioka, a friend to bicycles, Northside and self-sufficiency.

Startup funding donated in Morioka’s name was used to buy tools to get the shop started, and the program was named MoBo after Morioka’s nickname.

The Village Green Foundation invited MoBo to join their see mobo | page 2

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Not all dead famous people are legends

Agonybooth.com begins its review of the (stupidly-renamed) Syfy Channel Original Movie “Megafault” with this: “This recap is dedicated to Brittany Murphy, the latest celebrity to prove that the best way to get people to glorify your talent is to drop dead.

Dying young is arguably Brittany Murphy’s best career move ever, but we are talking about a career full of choices such as ‘I really must do a romantic comedy opposite Ashton Kutcher.’”

The review then states, because Murphy is no longer with us, she will surely be hailed as one of the finest actresses of her generation.

While the only films with Murphy I liked were “Clueless” (1995), “8 Mile” (2002) and “Sin City” (2005) (I haven’t forgotten 1999’s “Girl, Interrupted,” but that movie didn’t do anything that 1975’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” didn’t do better), she didn’t deserve that kind of criticism, especially since she’s unable to defend herself.

Agony Booth’s words, while needlessly cruel, were not altogether untrue.

There have been a number of celebrities who have died young and, as a result, have become better known.

For instance, before her death at the hands of Charles Manson’s followers in 1969, Sharon Tate was best known for her role in the camp drama “Valley of the Dolls” (1967) and for being Mrs. Roman Polanski. In the years since her tragic murder, though, she has been elevated almost to legendary status in the acting world. For instance, she is often brought up when people write or talk about the 1960s.

In 2001, some of her fans even tried unsuccessfully to get her a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Another example is Rebecca Schaeffer, who was murdered by a demented fan in 1989.

Before her death, she was best known for her role in the sitcom “My Sister Sam.” Since then, however, much press has been generated about the roles she had been in line for, including the role in “The Godfather Part III” (1990), which went to Sofia Coppola.

Her death was also the catalyst for passing legislation to prevent stalking.

On the flip side, River Phoenix and Heath Ledger (both of whom, like Murphy, died of drug-related causes) had both already achieved artistic respectability prior to their deaths in 1993 and 2008, respectively. Ledger’s death, however, simply generated more attention for his unforgettable performance as The Joker in “The Dark Knight” (2008). Likewise, James Dean’s three movies “East of Eden” (1955), “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) and “Giant” (1956) were all in the can before his fatal car accident in 1955. All three are now viewed as classics, thus ensuring Dean’s status as an acting legend.

All of this illustrates how dangerous and attractive the world of the celebrity is. Some entertainers’ personal issues, which can be compounded by how the public views them should they achieve some degree of success, can prove so overwhelming that it leads to their deaths. In cases such as Schaeffer’s, it was the view and actions of a specific member of the public that led to her tragic end. Tate was, for all intents and purposes, a victim of circumstance, as Manson had been acquainted with the previous owners of her house (where her murder took place).

The fact that such victims can potentially become legends as a result of their premature ends seems to be the public’s (and, naturally, the press’) way of granting them respect which may have eluded them in life.

While some might argue a celebrity in question might not have possessed the talent to warrant such adulation (posthumously or otherwise), there is still the matter of respect people are entitled to. For Web sites such as the Agony Booth to casually proclaim Murphy’s death as a sure-fire way to gain artistic respectability illustrates that they have much to learn in terms of simply being cordial.

Powerful exhibit features lynching “Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America” now open taylor dungjen the news record

A boy hardly tall enough to read the documents on display peered into a glass case. He couldn’t have been more than 10 years old. Inside the case were pamphlets from the Ku Klux Klan. The boy in the red sweatshirt dropped his arms to his side and walked toward the photos on the opposite wall.

Although his eyes only came to the bottom of the photo, the image

was unmistakable. A man was hanging from a tree. The spectators’ faces were emotionless.

“Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America,” now on display at The Underground Railroad Freedom Center, is an exhibit neither for the faint of heart nor mind. The images, texts and accompanying music create an ambiance of horror, sadness, disgust and guilt.

Immediately upon entering the third-floor exhibit, the atmosphere has changed completely. The room is

dim with show lights cast upon pieces of the exhibit. Billie Holiday’s voice is soft, but fills the small room with words from her 1939 song “Strange Fruit”: “Southern trees bear a strange fruit/ Blood on the leaves and blood at the root/ Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze/ Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.”

The song is background music for viewers to take in statistics that might prepare them for what’s ahead. Charts show the No. 1 reason for a lynching, see LYNCHing | page 2

WHEN: Now through May 31 HOURS: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday (only through February) TICKETS: Adults: $12 — Seniors/educators and students with an ID $10 — Children 6 to 12: $8 — Younger than 6: free

“I was going to shave my head, but accidentally left a strip down the center.”

“The bands become my friends.” -Pat Rice

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Exclusive video content Visit newsrecord.org to view exclusive video content from the Pat Rice benefit show, including an interview with Rice.

Local bands help raise cash for fan in need Pat Rice, aka “Punk Rock Grandma,” gets help from musical friends in her time of need

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As opening band Hazle Weatherfield perform their first few songs of the night, most of the large crowd at the Mad Hatter is not huddled around the stage.

A friendly buzzing of excited voices around the bar sets a united atmosphere unlike typical shows at the venue. A small, smiling old woman seated by the entrance is clearly the woman of the hour.

She gratefully receives hugs and words of encouragement from nearly every young concertgoer who walks in.

Local music fans and musicians who have met Pat Rice at live shows came together to support their friend, enjoy some drinks and rock out for a good cause. Rice recently lost her home, so her friends organized a benefit to raise money for the legendary Punk Rock Grandma.

The 65-year-old super fan has attended hundreds of performances in

justin tepe | the news record

the Cincinnati area since her first show in 2000. Despite her nickname, Rice loves a wide range of music. Her favorite bands include MewithoutYou, Against Me! and Hellogoodbye.

“The bands become my friends,” Rice said.

This is no understatement. She has enjoyed the opportunity to meet the members of Hellogoodbye at Warped Tour, as well as dine with MewithoutYou on its tour bus. Her habit of chatting up the musicians after performances landed her some pretty strong friendships, proven by the large turnout at the benefit.

“I think Pat’s been there for every band around here,” said Ryan Rockwell, 27. “It would be selfish not to come.”

Rockwell works at the Mad Hatter.

He has known Rice for 10 years, during which he has been a member of several local bands Rice made a point to see.

“When I was in the band Black Tie see BENEFIT | page 2

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left: duppy a jamba Singer and guitarist Jay Dubaworth. Right: Ms. Pat Rice Lovingly referred tp as “Punk Rock Grandma” for her involvement in the Cincinnati punk rock concert scene, Pat Rice was the woman of the evening at The Mad Hatter Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Uzi to open for Grammy-nominated LMFAO Chip Reeves the news record

Uzi will open for the Grammy-nominated electro-hop group LMFAO Thursday, Feb. 18, at Madison Theatre in Covington, Ky. Uzi is a rap group on the front lines of musicianship, battling for their music to reach the world.

Better yet, they are creating their own style, doing what no one has done before. They make sky rap: rap mixed with electronic and rock influences and a sprinkling of virtuosic vocals

by Gabe and Tone.

Uzi consists of Gabe, Tone, Abby on synthesizer and Michael, who makes the beats and plays the guitar. But they aren’t just any group.

“Our music is completely different than any other I have heard,” Bastian said.

Gabe reiterated Bastian’s statement.

“We take pride in knowing that our music is nothing like anyone elses,” he said. “We only do us, and we are not trying to be like any other band.”

Uzi came together somewhat randomly.

“Tone and I were the first ones to start the group,” Bastian said. “After making one or two songs, we realized bringing more people into the group would diversify the sound of our music.”

A few weeks later, Tone met Gabe at a local bar freestyling in the back, and they all started jamming together.

Months later, Uzi realized they wanted a little something extra, so Tone put out an ad for someone who could play the piano and Vice’s sister responded for her.

“Yeah, it was a very weird situation,” Gabe said.

“It’s not always easy being in a band.” see UZI | page 2

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rap group Uzi The band prides itself on the ability to make fresh, original music in Cincinnati.

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T.O., Marshall, Gilyard could help Bengals

With the Super Bowl now over, NFL teams are going into the offseason looking to improve on last season’s flaws, and the Bengals are no exception.

If the Bengals hope to have another winning season — let alone a playoff run — they’re going to have to beef up their atrocious pass offense that ranked 26th in the NFL last season with only 2,890 yards.

A lot of people are placing the blame on quarterback Carson Palmer, however, it’s not Palmer’s fault, and it’s not the offensive line’s fault either.

It’s the wide receivers’ fault.

Last season the Bengals’ wide receiving core was abysmal. Of the five Bengal receivers, only Chad Ochocinco had a productive season from start to finish.

Andre Caldwell was fast out of the gate, however, he faded down the stretch, averaging only 20 yard per game and recording zero touchdowns in his last nine games.

And Quan Cosby and Jerome Simpson were about as useful as John Madden’s doodles.

The good news for the Bengals, though, is that this offseason will be one of the best in recent years for a team to strengthen its receiving core, especially since the 2010 season is looking more and more like it will be uncapped.

The first thing the Bengals need to do is cut their losses and drop Laveranues Coles, who seemed like he went into every game last season with hands doused in petroleum jelly, dropping ball after ball after ball.

Coles is past his prime and hasn’t had a 1,000-yard season since 2006.

To get rid of Coles, the Bengals would have to pay him the rest of his signing bonus — around $5 million. This would be a smart move because there are much better receivers than Coles available in the free agency market.

If the Bengals don’t let Coles go, he still has three years and about $21 million left on his contract. I can’t see owner Mike Brown wanting to pay Coles as well as a top-tier receiver.

So who are these top-tier receivers who could end up with the Bengals next year?

The latest rumor started by Ochocinco himself is Terrell Owens, or “Ochouno,” as he said he would call himself if he came to Cincinnati.

While Owens is going into his 15th season at age 36, he has shown he can still be a deep threat and can still draw double coverage from defenders.

Despite playing for a less-than-average Buffalo team, Owens still managed a decent season with 55 receptions and 828 yards.

Lined up opposite Ochocinco, Owens could cause some big problems for defensive backs and become another great target for Palmer.

The downside to signing Owens is that, while you get his skills, you also get his attitude, ego and mouth.

Owens hasn’t played sidekick since his San Francisco days when he played opposite of the great Jerry Rice.

I can’t see Owens wanting to take a back seat to Ochocinco.

If you think it won’t be a problem since Ocho and him are both friends, think again.

Remember when Owens was also “friends” with Donovan McNabb and Tony Romo?

Sounds familiar doesn’t it?

And think of poor Carson Palmer. God help him if he doesn’t play up to his receivers’ standards. He already has to deal with Ochocinco’s loud mouth, imagine the hell of having to take flak from Owens as well.

The other big-name receiver on the market is Denver’s Brandon Marshall, who unlike Owens, is a restricted free agent.

That means Denver would probably force a trade and the Bengals would likely have to give up a first-round draft pick to acquire him.

While a first-round pick is definitely valuable, Marshall is worth it. Last season, Marshall recorded his fourth-consecutive 1,000-yard season.

Unlike Owens, Marshall is only 25 and has a lot of football years left, so it would be a good long-term commitment for the Bengals.

The Bengals can also look to improve their receiving core through the NFL Draft.

A good pick up would be Cincinnati’s own Mardy Gilyard, who has made it publicly known that he would love to play for the Bengals.

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After his team’s win against the University of Cincinnati Sunday, Feb. 7, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talked about what it’s like to be a team on the rise, trying to climb to the top of what he thinks is the toughest conference in the country, the Big East.

“It’s hard, it’s really hard,” Boeheim said. “In this league, if you’re at the bottom and you have to climb, you have to climb over about eight [teams]. In most leagues, if you’re climbing, you have to climb over three or four and you get to [fifth or sixth place]. In this league, you climb five [teams] and you’re still in 10th place. It’s not a good place to be.”

The Big East currently has five teams ranked in the Associated

Press Top-25 poll and there are about seven more after which are currently fighting for an NCAA tournament bid.

“The bottom teams are much, much better [this season],” Boeheim said. “Last year we had the three or four top teams and a couple others, but now we have those same teams, but we have more [good] teams down the line.”

Cincinnati (14-9, 5-6 Big East) is one of those teams striving to get to the top, but after a late-season collapse last season and dropping three of their last four this season, fans are starting to get impatient.

“They’ve got pieces, really good pieces, it just takes a while,” Boeheim said. “It’s just fitting them all together.

I think that’s difficult to do when you have so many new faces. Stephenson’s a good player, Wright’s a good player, but they are new guys.”

UC’s young team looked like they were making progress as they beat then No. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 22 Maryland on its way to the finals of the Maui Invitational Nov. 25, 2009, where they eventually lost to Gonzaga in overtime.

But since then, the Bearcats have struggled on the road, losing at Xavier, UAB, Seton Hall, St. John’s, Louisville and Notre Dame. UC has a 1-6 record away from home this season, with its only win coming against Rutgers Jan. 2.

“We understand we play in the Big East,” said UC head coach Mick Cronin. “We understand we’re in the situation we’re in because we gave three games away or we’d be 17-6. But, even if we were [17-6], we would still have to play well on the next road trip and coming home in the next two.”

Senior guard Deonta Vaughn said

the team isn’t worried about where they stand, but rather where they will end up.

“We just know that we have some winnable games still ahead of us and the Big East tournament coming up,” Vaughn said.

Cronin said his team has become much better in the last three days and, “if we play the way we played [against Syracuse], we’ll be fine,” Cronin said.

Cincinnati has seven games remaining in the regular season, four are on the road and three are against top-10 teams.

“In February, you still have to play,” Cronin said. “You have to worry about the things that make you a good team and the things that make you a good player. Whether you’re 14-9 or 17-6, you have to be tough enough to hang in there and keep playing.”

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Rising to occasion Syracuse’s Arinze Onuaku scored 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting against Cincinnati in a 71-54 Syracuse victory Sunday, Feb. 7, at Fifth Third Arena.

Bearcats fade away down stretch against Orange Peter Marx the news record

T

he University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team just couldn’t hang.

The Bearcats (14-9, 5-6 Big East) maintained a 49-43 lead with 12:26 remaining in regulation, but only managed to score five points the rest of the way, dropping a 71-54 decision to third-ranked Syracuse University.

“We had a little momentum going

our way,” said sophomore forward Yancy Gates. “But, you know, the shots stopped falling.”

Cincinnati finished the game shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from 3-point range.

Syracuse shot better than 50 percent from both the field and from beyond the arc as Andy Rautins led the team in scoring with 20 points.

Rautins finished shooting 4 of 8 from distance.

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The Orange (23-1, 10-1) finished the game on a 28-5 run, in part because Cincinnati couldn’t find a way to penetrate their stifling zone defense.

“We struggled to get the ball inside against the zone from the 10-minute mark on and that hurt us,” said UC head coach Mick Cronin.

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