TNR 4.5.10

THE INdependent student newspaper at the university of cincinnati

Vol. CXXVV Issue 62

monday , april 5, 2010

RENTAL GUIDE ISSUE TNR editors offer tips when it comes to off-campus housing page 2

clifton rocks More than 70 local musical acts celebrate Clifton’s musical excellence page 4

passing the torch Mardy Gilyard has left big shoes to fill, but Armon Binns might have big enough feet. page 6

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change of pace Staying on schedule and providing additional resources to students is bringing the semester conversion closer to fruition

to semesters CONVERSION PROCESS Transition going along according

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Students that are doubtful about the coming semester conversion scheduling at the University of Cincinnati can rest a little easier, as the school remains on course for the switch in August 2012.

The UC semester conversion steering committee is now receiving revised policies from academic departments across campus, which will be reviewed by the committee.

This is in accordance with the first phase of a three-part planning timeline for the conversion to semesters, which was outlined by the committee.

“We have had a smooth process so far,” said M.B. Reilly, UC assistant director for public relations.

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The bulk of the revisions to UC academics should be completed by the Fall quarter of 2010, when the second phase, cataloging the new curriculum, will begin.

That phase is planned to be finished in September 2011.

The third phase, consisting of student advising, will then begin and is the phase students should pay the most attention to, Reilly said.

It is the most important phase to students, due to the effect that the transition could have on credit hours. Students still attending UC through the conversion will be strongly encouraged to meet with their respective advisers in regards to their academic plan, she said.

“We will be pushing advising in 2011,” Reilly said.

Those with questions about the transition to semesters now have two more sources, in addition to the UC semester conversion site, where they can go for updates about the process — Twitter and Facebook.

The Facebook page offers a variety of news concerning the semester conversion, from frequently asked questions, quizzes, videos and polls for students.

Twitter, meanwhile, is offering briefs concerning the process along with other university-wide happenings.

The new semester academic calendar for 2012 can be found on the site. Classes are tentatively slated to begin for the Fall semester Aug. 27, 2012.

The calendar is still waiting for approval by the UC Board of Trustees.

Brinson’s death cited as natural

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one frisky kitty Langsam Library hosted an edible book competition where faculty, staff and students submitted their food creations inspired by books, Thursday, April 1.

Senates to host joint meeting gin a. ando the news record

The University of Cincinnati’s Faculty Senate, Graduate Student Governance Association and Undergraduate Student Senate will be hosting a joint meeting Tuesday, April 6, regarding many aspects of UC’s future.

Among things to be discussed include a potential change in class sizes and enrollment capacity.

The Proudly Pennies campaign, a campus-wide initiative started by the SG, which aims to raise $10 million, is also to be addressed the meeting.

The Faculty Senate’s resolution, “Pathways for Success and Recognition,” calls for UC to allocate time and resources to create an environment “conducive to the excellence of both faculty and students.”

Despite Student Government’s rejection of the diversity outreach bill Wednesday, March 31, its resolution revolves around eliminating underrepresentation and promoting diversity.

The event is slated to have an opening address by UC President Greg Williams, which will be followed by the three governing bodies’ votes on three separate joint resolutions that are aimed to affect many aspects of the university.

Consolidation of UC’s reputation as a research institution and programs promoting student welfare appear on all three resolutions.

Anyone desiring to watch the proceedings can attend the meeting, which is scheduled to take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Tangeman University Center’s MainStreet Cinema.

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The Hamilton County coroner’s office has officially attributed 45-year-old Kelly Brinson’s death to natural causes.

Brinson was in the psychiatric treatment wing of University Hospital and later died after going into cardiac arrest following a confrontation with hospital staff and police officers.

Although Brinson’s death was announced Saturday, Jan. 23, his cause of death was not determined until late March due to coroner-run testings like toxicology.

Brinson, who admitted himself to the hospital for mental health reasons, was being led to an examination room and allegedly grew agitated and attempted to assault one of his escorts.

Although hospital security workers and staff were present, the University of Cincinnati Police Division was called in to help subdue Brinson, who had reportedly used his arm — which was covered in a cast caused by an unrelated incident — to injure those around him.

In the staff’s attempt to bring Brinson under control, UCPD Officer Mark Zacharias deployed his stun gun. Hospital security and staff then brought Brinson into the examination room where he was reported to be cognizant and speaking with people around him.

Despite the final ruling, a death by “natural causes” might be attributed to preexisting conditions such as diseases and is a term also used if a cause of death cannot be clearly defined.

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Crib decoration tips for the bargain hunter I was 12 years old. The bedroom I had inhibited for years was plain white with a cat trim border. And I’m not just talking any cat trim; they were cartoony bright reds, blues and yellows, chasing after mice and balls of yarn.

Sure, it was cute … when I was six. But I was a pre-teen now. It was time to make some changes.

I ran around my house, looking for anything that would improve the childish décor. What I got was a two-year-old calendar of (what else?) kittens, an old latch hook project of a strawberry and a Harry Potter poster.

Since then, I’m happy to say my taste has improved and so has my home decorating. But as a college student, I know the constant moving from residence hall to home to apartment to home can be exhausting and expensive.

So I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks over the years to make decorating your dwelling a little easier.

Before you start any sort of decorating, make sure you know the rules. In the University of Cincinnati residence halls, duct tape is strictly prohibited … and for good reason. My roommate in Daniels ignored the rule and we ended up with ugly gray markings on the wall.

Some apartments also don’t allow you to paint (University Park Apartments, for example).

With the rules and regulations in mind, start shopping. Make sure you have a budget in mind — those little trinkets at Target can get expensive. The best places to shop can be the least expected ones; garage and rummage sales can have really awesome stuff for really cheap.

You can even use more unconventional things: old record sleeves can be framed for some cool retro decorations; colorful plates can be hung for a 3-D effect.

Goodwill and antique shops can have a few hidden gems as well. Seeing as retro is so “in” these days, why not take an afternoon to check out all the things that can be found?

Entertainment editor Sean Peters even suggests taking the saying “someone’s trash is another person’s treasure” literally: garbage day can be a good time to find some free goodies … just make sure they’re clean and bug-free first (ew).

Also, check out movie theaters — at the one I used to work at, we sold extra movie posters for $5. I’ve got everything from “Mean Girls” to “Across the Universe” hanging up in my apartment as we speak.

The poster sales on McMicken Commons also have some really good deals; many times you can find classics like the timeless “V-J day in Times Square” photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt or a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” poster.

And if you’re looking for some more old school stuff, come to The News Record office. We’ve got hundreds of old press photos from the 90s: tons of old movies and television shows, all for one penny apiece.

Come to 509 Swift and take a look some time — we’ve got some real treasures.

Or create your own art: take snapshots of friends and family and hang them in a cluster on a wall. You can make it as large as you like, and the more artfully arranged, the better.

If you’re not allowed to paint your walls, but still sick of the boring blah white, there are still options. A big fad right now for the paintless is vinyl wall art: they cling to the wall but can be removed at any time. A simple Google search will yield a bounty of wall art: Amazon.com has quotes and pictures, some for as little as $6.50.

Another great spot to shop for decorations is Etsy.com.

User singlestonestudios has some really gorgeous vinyl wall art, and you can find homemade everything from pillows to lamp shades.

Take a few days to shop for decorations. I promise you’ll come across some gems if you look hard enough. And the best part is, many of them can cost mere pennies.

And if you happen to find anything really, really great, feel free to send it my way. I’ve got an entire new apartment to decorate next year.

Do you have apartment decorating tips? E-mail Ariel at manager.newsrecord@gmail.com.

Monthly budget makes life simple JAYNA BARKER the news record

Living alone or with roommates has its advantages and disadvantages. Not living with Mom and Dad means paying for rent, utilities, groceries, bills and trying to save what little money you have left for yourself. Which is why planning a monthly ­— even weekly — budget makes life so much easier.

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decorating made easy Inexpensive apartment furnishings can be found just about anywhere, including someone else’s trash.

First of all, making sure that living alone is affordable is vital. Nothing is worse than signing a lease and not being able to pay after a few months.

To save some heartache, plan out a budget based on earnings from work study, a part-time job or scholarships.

Many experts suggest spending no more than 25 to 30 percent of monthly earnings on rent. This leaves the majority of monthly income to be spent on utilities, groceries, bills and personal items. Identify where money is going every month and how often it leaves the bank.

“I have to have a plan set in place,” said Ariel Cheung, The News Record managing editor. “I tell myself, ‘I can only spend $40 this week.’ ” More than likely, the first (and/or last) month’s rent will be required as a security deposit. This might be a hefty amount to pay, especially if one person is paying for it alone.

Utilities are sometimes part of the rent, but usually only include water, trash and sometimes heat. Be sure to factor in cable, Internet and any other bills, like a cell phone, credit card or car insurance.

“My income and expenses are kind of fixed so I don’t have to worry about overspending,” said Taylor Dungjen, The News Record editor-in-chief.

“Everything is usually the same every month.”

A lot of the time, roommates split up the bills between them to ease the cost of rent and utilities.

“Our rent is weighted, but we split up the bills three ways,” said Sam Elliott, The News Record sports editor. “One of my roommates takes care of utilities and tells us when we need to cut him a check.”

“Figure out what you need and what you need to spend money on and stick to that plan.”

—ARIEL CHEUNG, THE NEWS RECORD MANAGING EDITOR

Most of the remainder of a college student’s budget will be spent on food: three to five times a day, seven days a week. Typical groceries include ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese or anything Chef Boyardee. Fast food is also an option for the on-the-go student.

Instead of opting for Chipotle or pizza every other night, alternate nights throughout the week with friends by cooking dinner for one another to ease the burden of having to buy groceries and wasting money on drive-thru diets.

Many students don’t feel the need to have a budget, as it feels like a tedious task. Many students just fly by the seat of their pants and hope they don’t overdraft their bank accounts each month.

“I don’t really have a set budget every month, but I probably should,” Elliott said.

Having a budget makes everything a whole lot easier and helps prepare for real life after college.

Knowing limits and being financially responsible will carry over into other parts of life. Most importantly, following up every month and checking in with that budget is what is going to matter.

“Figure out what you need and what you need to spend money on and stick to that plan,” Cheung said.

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Guide The News Record decided to do you all a favor and help you in your search for your dream apartment.

From decorating tips to planning a monthly budget, we’ve got all the tools you need to be in the know.

As the academic year comes to an end, and leases get locked in for next year, use our guide to make sure you’re all set for next fall.

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ach year, during the early weeks of Spring quarter, students scavenge for potential apartments to rent. Searching for an apartment can be hard for students, especially for those who are first-time renters. Problem is, most don’t know where to look.

The Internet is a great source of information with limitless possibilities. Anyone can set the parameters for a dream apartment with the click of a mouse.

Craigslist.org, rent.com and rentalguidecincinnati. com are all good Web sites to surf when looking for an apartment. The News Record also has listings for apartments that are easily accessible via print version or online at newsrecord.org.

“My roommates and I Googled ‘Cincinnati apartments’ and looked at different Web sites,” said Ariel Cheung, The News Record managing editor.

“We scheduled appointments with different places, then based on price, location and parking, we chose a company and signed a lease.”

UC also has an off-campus Web site, which can be found through the housing and food services page, that lists housing information and apartments as well as apartment communities in the areas around UC, including the three neighborhoods immediately adjacent to the Uptown campus — Clifton Gaslight, Clifton/Fairview/University Heights and Corryville.

The off-campus housing list includes the addresses, rent amounts, rental managers and their contact numbers, as well as Web site listings for further perusing.

Students and landlords often post signs on campus, advertising a room to rent or subletting an apartment, which is usually cheaper than renting an entire apartment. There are plenty of options for the apartment hunter on and off campus.

“Me and my two roommates made a list of all the places we could afford,” said Sean Peters, The News Record entertainment editor. “After we had a list, we called landlords and saw the ones who called us first. After seeing half a dozen places, we made our decision.”

Networking can also be a huge help when looking for apartments. Once someone knows you’re moving, they’ll be on the lookout.

When looking for apartments, students should keep a few things in mind: have questions, meet the neighbors and visit as many places as

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apartment hunting season Spring quarter brings warm weather as well as eager college students looking for a place to live in neighborhoods surrounding the University of Cincinnati. possible. Landlords don’t divulge every piece of information unless asked, so anything not obvious needs to be addressed, like safety, noise problems or a pet policy.

“There are a lot of factors that you don’t think about at first,” Cheung said. “There are silly little things like having enough outlets in the apartment.”

Seeing as many places as possible is important to have enough options before deciding on the ideal place to live. It’s helpful to have a variety of options to choose from.

“I’m not very picky,” Peters said. “But I needed to have cats, my little guys.”

After finding the perfect apartment, make sure it accommodates your furniture and lifestyle.

Nothing is worse than signing a lease and moving all of the furniture in to realize that your box spring won’t fit through the door or stairway. Do a careful walk-through, checking to make sure everything is maintained and in tip-top shape for move-in.

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After all the deciding is done and an apartment is chosen, all it takes is being prepared to fill out the paperwork.

The most important thing to do above all else is read the lease thoroughly and ask questions when needed. Many people run into the problem, in the event that something drastic happens, of being responsible for paying the rent for the remainder of the lease. Also, be prepared for a credit check and divulging proof of income. Some students will need a co-signer in the event that their income or credit doesn’t suffice for what the landlord deems necessary.

Finding an apartment can be hard, but it can be easy if all the right resources are utilized.

Although everyone has their own wants and needs, finding the dream apartment comes with its problems. Not every apartment can accommodate everyone’s needs.

“You can’t get everything you want,” Cheung said.

“You have to be willing to compromise.”

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Divorces high among celebs, where’s love?

Marriages ending in divorce are nothing new, especially when one or both spouses are celebrities.

By now, basically everyone knows about the Tiger Woods scandal. Recently, Sandra Bullock’s husband, Jesse James, found himself caught in the middle of a cheating scandal, prompting her to file for divorce. This has contributed to what’s been called the ‘Best Actress Oscar curse,’ since Bullock has become another in what seems like an increasing line of actresses whose marriage has dissolved shortly after winning the Academy Award for Best Actress. Other winners in the same category who headed for divorce court shortly after thanking the Academy include Hilary Swank, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Winslet.

Actors aren’t immune to such marital discord either.

Dennis Hopper, despite reports that he’s on his deathbed (due to the cancer he was diagnosed with last year), has filed for divorce from his fifth wife Victoria this past January. On a happier note, Hopper was awarded with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame March 26.

I’ve read many interviews with actors and actresses in which they say they dread the thought of dating, let alone marrying, someone in the same profession. Ironically, some of those who were interviewed were (at least by that point) married to a fellow thespian.

I can understand why an actor and actress marrying might not be entirely appealing. Given the occupations both parties are in, marriage could potentially be strained more as opposed to other professions a couple might have. Putting aside the fact that one or both people is in a line of work which occasionally requires them to kiss other people, career advancement for one seems to be a sure fire segue to divorce.

Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe are a famous example of this as Witherspoon’s career took off with the success of “Legally Blonde” (2001) and “Walk the Line” (2005), while Phillippe, despite his memorable work in “Gosford Park” (2001) and “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006), never achieved that level of success.

In extreme cases, a celebrity can seem to file for divorce almost as often as the layman files for taxes. Elizabeth Taylor has famously had seven divorces (two of which were from fellow actor Richard Burton).

Larry King has been through seven marriages and Billy Bob Thorton has had five (one of which was to Angelina Jolie). Even romance novelist Danielle Steel has been married and divorced five times.

What makes many of these cases unique, though, is that the whole world is watching these marriages break apart — the media basically hits us over the head with it again and again. In addition, there are factors which seem to come into play more in the case of celebrities. Some celebrities are known for their egos, which certainly grow with their success. Others might simply be accustomed to having a life of luxury; they enter a marriage with certain expectations that can’t be met, resulting in divorce papers.

Another reason celebrity divorces probably get more attention than other separations is, for some, it makes non-celebrities somehow feel better about themselves and their relationships. Celebrity separations are seen by some people as an affirmation that, despite the wealth and prestige they enjoy, celebrities still possess the same desires to find love and happiness as those outside the business.

Whether fame goes to their head or they simply make poor choices, celebrity divorces prove that they are as ‘human’ as the rest of us.

As I stated before, divorce, especially among celebrities, is nothing new. I’m surprised, though, that there isn’t already a celebrity divorce reality show on TV.

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CLIFTON HEIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Kelly Tucker AND Sean peters the news record

The second annual Clifton Heights Music Festival was a success. The event was held across six venues, including the Rohs Street Café, Baba Budans, Mac’s Pizza Pub, Uncle Woody’s, Christie’s Bier Garten and Murphy’s Pub. “I’ve been a resident of Clifton for years,” said Rome Ntukogu, the event organizer responsible for bringing together approximately 70 bands and musical acts. “[Clifton] used to be a place known for great music, but now it’s a transitional neighborhood; people don’t really hang out in Clifton.”

Ntukogu says many of Clifton’s residents leave home for a weekend downtown or in Newport because of the dwindling glamour of Clifton. The Clifton Heights Music Festival (first hosted in October 2009) proved that more than 1,000 locals would rather spend a weekend enjoying live, local music right at home. This year, more than 1,300 tickets were sold by the first night.

“I created this festival in an effort to bring

Rocking and Rolling Dave McClellan (above) from Wade Johnston and the Navigators supplied bass-lines. Drummer of Frankly Speaking (below) lays beats.

some positive energy back to the Clifton Heights neighborhood,” Ntukogu said. “I wanted to create an environment to help musicians.”

TNR’s top picks of the weekend No No Knots — A band you definitely need to keep an ear and eye out for, No No Knots takes every preconception of indie rock and shakes it up with classically trained virtuosos working together to really highlight front woman Molly Sullivan’s sexy serenading. No No Knots’ show is topnotch entertainment from extremely talented musicians. www.myspace.com/nonoknots The Frankl Project — This trio has been steadily gaining popularity in the past several years. A mix of intelligent high-speed punk rock and dub reggae, The Frankl Project’s show left me wondering how live punk music could get any better: A band whose live show improves each and every time you watch them. www.myspace.com/thefranklproject The Happy Maladies — A group of CollegeConservatory of Music students and graduates, The Happy Maladies are putting their musical training to very good use. Blending the aesthetics of American folk music with a broad range of jazzy, eclectic musical stylings, The Happy Maladies packed the Rohs Street Café with enthusiastic fans stoked to see this Cincinnati gem of a band. Major credit is due to vocalist and violinist Eddy Kwon, who was busy expertly playing for both No No Knots and The Happy Maladies Friday night. myspace.com/thehappymaladies.

The Pinstripes — Ska and reggae fans need look no further than The Pinstripes for an excellent live show. After five years together and several lineup changes, The Pinstripes are at the top of their game in terms of musical accomplishment. They recently had their song “Come

On In” added to the “RockBand” network, where gamers will soon be able to download and play this soulful reggae hit, courtesy of Cincinnati’s finest riddim makers. www.thepinstripes.net.

Wade Johnston and the Navigators — The UC student famous for his ukulele covers on YouTube joined his band in a performance steeped in talent and a new sense of maturity. The band kicked off the set with a mellow tune suited for a day at the beach, but the music progressively grew more contemplative and jazz influenced as Johnston showcased his Jason Mraz-like voice. www.myspace.com/wadejohnstonmusic Peter Adams — Adams’ self-described “violinsoaked punk folk rock” band filled Rohs Street Café with an instrumentally diverse, full indie sound. In addition to the typical guitars, bass and drums, the setup included a string bass, accordion and violin. The band’s climactic crescendos and bursts of energy commanded the audience’s attention, while the violin added the perfect touch of drama to Adams’ rich, diverse blend of vocals. www.peteradamsmusic.com Bones Dupree — The Southern-influenced blues band looked like a group of average Joes standing onstage, but audience members weren’t fooled for long. Andy Schmidt stole the spotlight immediately with his classic wails and incredible blues guitar skills. His fingers danced across the fret board with practiced skill, while keys added the sound of an old fashioned piano to the mix.

This raw, talented quartet has an energetic, danceable live performance that can’t be ignored. www.myspace.com/thebonesdupreeband Frankly Speaking — Frankly Speaking’s synchronization and rolling drum beats packed a perfectly timed punch throughout their performance.

The mix of electric and acoustic guitars gave the music a unique, personal folk-rock sound. Wailing guitar distortions coupled with vocalist Jordan Frank Schneider’s powerful cries created a chilling sound that left a lasting impression on the night. www.myspace.com/franklyspeaking0 For more information on the performers from the Clifton Heights Music Festival, go to www.newsrecord.org.

Come on in The Pinstripes got the outdoor biergarten of Christie’s grooving and moving with their kinky reggae.

NO no knots Molly Sullivan soulfully sings while the band plays inside Baba Budan’s Friday night. The crowd was elbow to elbow by the time the show started, making for an intimate and energetic performance that showcased some of Cincinnati’s most talented musicians.

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Sunroom, parking, & laundry. $600. Other highend apartments available.

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Local football player’s life cut too short Matt James died in a terrible accident because of something kids our age do all the time.

It should probably be a surprise accidents like this don’t happen more often with the chaos that ensues from mass drinking binges.

But it still stings just as bad every time.

James, a former offensive tackle at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, was one of Brian Kelly’s most prized recruiting targets. The 6-foot 6-inch, 290-pound high school senior eventually chose Notre Dame and Brian Kelly.

Plans changed around 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 2, when James, reportedly “drunk and belligerent,” fell from a hotel balcony while vacationing on spring break.

The 17 year old was apparently in a shouting match with some nearby vacationers and leaning over the balcony when he fell.

Even on a Friday night, word spread like wildfire and,

by Saturday morning, everyone seemed to be talking about it.

Comments on ESPN.com and Cincinnati.com, among others, were filling up message boards quickly.

A Facebook page was made with the first of the wall posts coming in right at or even a few minutes before 6:30 p.m., meaning the incedent happened at least a few minutes prior.

It also means someone got on Facebook immediately following the death to make a page, but that’s a different story for a different day.

Some message boards somehow blame James’ parents, who were both in Cincinnati when they heard the tragic news involving their son.

Some of the comments said things like, “I can’t believe his parents let him go from Ohio to Florida for spring break.

As a parent, you have to know what would be going on in Florida for spring break.”

This person is also the one with a leash on their toddler at a shopping mall.

Are we really so ignorant to think this accident, as tragic as it might be, was anyone’s fault but James’?

He was a kid doing what kids do and, unfortunately, paid the ultimate price. But it wasn’t his parents’ fault, or even the fault of the person who supplied the alcohol.

Thanks to a 30-year-old cousin of mine, I managed to have some drunken good times as a minor. But had I done something stupid one of those nights and killed myself or, heaven forbid, someone else, I wouldn’t want my cousin to be blamed.

No doubt, I would take the blame for my actions. It would be my fault and my fault alone.

We are far too quick to blame parents, teachers or coaches.

James was a 17-year-old child, but he knew what was right and wrong.

Did he think about the consequences? Maybe. Either way, he chose to ignore them.

But just because it was his fault doesn’t mean he deserved to die for a stupid mistake. It’s tragic, and I feel for James and his family and give my deepest sympathy.

Underage kids will never stop drinking though, and situations like this are precisely why high schools try to teach kids the dangers and risks of drinking alcohol. My old school used a shock factor method and staged a child’s death of drug overdose in front of us all.

James was a smart guy. He knew the dangers.

But James chose to get drunk anyway, and he turned out to be the drunken angry guy, the belligerent one nobody likes to be around because all they do is pick fights. He wasn’t himself.

James’ death is truly a tragedy and a life wasted. No one ever believes it’s going to be them.

Sadly, James’ death is a story to be written over and over again because these unfortunate circumstances will always occur.

All I know is I never want to be the parent on the receiving end of a phone call concerning the well-being of my son or daughter.

James’ life, full of potential, was cut too short.

Unfortunately, it won’t be the last.

Michael Vest the news record

Cincinnati lost two of three games in its first Big East home series of the season against South Florida and the Bearcats have lost six of their last eight games.

The Bearcats (13-12, 2-4 Big East) won the first game of the series 4-3 Thursday, April 1. An eighth-inning sacrifice fly by T.J. Jones proved to be the game winner.

Pitcher Brian Garman won his third game of the season in less than three innings of relief. Garman, who replaced starter Nick Johnson, struck out seven of the nine batters he faced.

“He really cruised through however many hitters he faced,” said head coach Brian Cleary. “He was able to hold it to a tie game until we could take the lead. He had a really impressive outing,” Randy Fontanez, the Big East leader in

strikeouts, pitched for South Florida. He threw a complete game in the losing effort and allowed four runs on eight hits.

Friday, the Bulls (13-15, 5-1) evened the series with a 5-0 win. South Florida’s Andrew Barbosa also threw a complete game, giving up three hits and striking out a career-high 16 batters. “[Barbosa] did a great job; he’s got a really good change up. He’s able to throw three pitches for strikes, which is a good recipe for a pitcher,” Cleary said. “He did that really well and I was impressed with that. At the same time, we did a really poor job making any kind of adjustment against him.”

The Bulls jumped on UC starter Dan Jensen early.

A two-out, solo home run in the first inning and three singles in the second gave South Florida an early 3-0 lead. But Jensen got in his groove after the second, and retired USF in order in four of the next five innings. Jensen pitched a career high eight and two thirds innings, gave up seven hits and struck out five.

Saturday, in a 6-3 loss, Cincinnati’s offensive struggles continued during the series’ rubber match.

Cincinnati’s only offense came from Kevin Johnson, who drove in all three runs.

South Florida scored five runs in the first four innings, and four UC errors helped the Bulls score.

In the bottom of the fourth, Johnson’s two-out double scored two runs and brought UC within three at 5-2. With the Bearcats struggling at the plate, Johnson’s hit proved to be the only threat of the day to South Florida.

“We’re not a very mature team at the plate. I’m really disappointed. I really felt we’d stand up there and battle better and smarter than we have,” Cleary said. “I don’t have a reason why — there’s not a lot of maturity there, a lot of our guys don’t see the game unfold the way it is unfolding.”

Cincinnati returns to Marge Schott Stadium for its final game of a five-game home stand at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 7, against Morehead State.

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replacing a UC

legend Sam Weinberg the news record

W

ith the coming of spring comes the ushering in of new opportunities.

For the University of Cincinnati football team, it means the start of spring practice and the emergence of new leaders and playmakers.

One of those new leaders is the 6-foot 4-inch, 200-pound junior wide receiver Armon Binns.

“It feels good [to start practice],” Binns said. “I’m excited to get back out here with my guys and get back to doing what we do, and that’s playing football.”

Binns played Robin to Mardy Gilyard’s Batman last season, lining up as the Bearcats’ No. 2 option at receiver and making 61 catches for 888 yards and 11 touchdowns.

With Gilyard headed for the NFL, Binns will go into the 2010 season as the No. 1 wide out on the team and the quarterback’s go-to guy.

Despite the promotion in status and responsibility, Binns says he still approaches spring practice with the same mentality he’s had the past two years.

“I’m trying to get better, and I’m trying to improve on all aspects of my game and just contribute to the team,” Binns said.

While he plans on making individual work a focus, Binns’ top goal is helping his team win its third-consecutive Big East championship and help the Bearcats win a Bowl Championship Series game.

“I just want to stay consistent. I want to be an All-Big East player and I want our team to be successful,” Binns said. “I want us to win a BCS bowl game and I want us to complete the year and finish it out like we haven’t the last couple of years.”

Heading into the 2010 campaign, the Bearcats have a fresh, new receiving core with the recent

additions of Jamar Howard and Vidal Hazelton. Hazelton, a University of Southern California transfer, was forced to sit out the 2009 season after transferring.

Howard came to UC from the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, Calif.

With the slew of new faces at wide receiver, first-year head coach Butch Jones expects Binns to be a beacon of leadership both on and off the field.

“I just expect him to continue to be a work in progress,” Jones said. “He’s a big-bodied wide out and I expect him to be a master of all his tools, from release techniques to going up to get the ball at its highest point, to his leadership skills on and off the field and being a great teacher to our younger wide outs.”

As the new No. 1 receiver, Binns is attracting national attention heading into his senior season.

ESPN’s NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. currently has Binns ranked second on his big board for receivers in terms of NFL potential in Binns’ class, trailing only Louisiana State University’s Terrance Toliver.

Despite the recent attention, Binns remains calm and cool, focused on the year ahead and the hopes of another conference championship and BCS bowl game appearance.

“I just want to go out here and make plays,” Binns said. “In doing that, maybe it will impress the NFL teams and hopefully I could get drafted.”

UC Sports Communication

Time to shine The Bearcats will look to Armon Binns in 2010 to fill the void left by formerwide receiver Mardy Gilyard.

Kareem Elgazzar | the news record

“I’m excited to get back out here with my guys and get back to doing what we do, and that’s playing football.”

— ARMON BINNS UC JUNIOR WIDE RECIEVER

Cincy sprints to home wins Hunter Tickel the news record

Several Bearcats inked their names into the school record books after convincing performances Saturday, April 3.

The University of Cincinnati men’s and women’s track and field teams earned wins in the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational.

The women’s team tallied 132.33 points, 22 more than second-place Kent State in the event hosted at UC’s Gettler Stadium.

The Cincinnati men finished with 146 points, 11 short of runner-up Ashland University.

“From the things I saw, I was pretty pleased,” said UC head coach Bill Schnier. “It wasn’t our best meet ever, but it was a good, solid, mid-season meet.”

Miami (OH) finished third, followed by Findlay, Xavier, Kent State, Cedarville and Detroit Mercy for the men’s top-eight positions.

Senior Antoine Drakeford had an impressive meet in his first action since injuring his foot during the winter.

The All-American placed third in the 100 meters with a time of 10.82 seconds.

“Antoine Drakeford ran in his first meet of the season, and we’re real happy for that,” Schnier said.

Injuries have plagued the men’s team all season, but the Bearcats are getting healthier and hitting their stride at the perfect time with the Big East Championships around the corner.

“We have been spending most of the year trying to get our whole team together, that’s been the problem,” Schnier said. “A few weeks ago we were missing six sprinters, mainly our six best. In my mind, they will be back by the end of the year.”

The 2010 Big East Championships begin Friday, April 30. As hosts of the event, the Bearcats will look to gain a home-field advantage against the rest of the field.

Sophomore distance runner Eric Finan won the 1,500-meters at 3 minutes, 50.73 seconds, and in the process nearly broke into the top-five times in school history, missing out by less than a half of a second.

“I think Eric Finan always stands out,” Schnier said. He is a 5,000-meter man, but today he wanted to run faster races to work on his speed.”

Finan started the 800-meter race

Coulter Loeb | the news record

You’re Being chased The UC track and field teams used the home-field advantage of Gettler Stadium in earning wins Saturday, April 3. pacing himself on the first lap, then cruised to an easy win in his heat on the home stretch with 1:55.81, placing him third overall in the event.

Senior Brandon Fitch dominated the high jump with a 2.08-meter jump, proving the event is one of the Bearcats’ stronger competitions.

On the women’s side of the meet, senior Lillian Jelimo won the 3,000-meter steeplechase, and her time of 10:52.73 stands as the third-best finish in program history.

Jelimo set the current school record of 10:31.54 at the Big East Championship last season.

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Senior Lisa Klotz excelled in the shot put, placing third after a toss of 45 feet, 2 inches. The throw ranks as the third longest in school history.

Freshman Jessica Cobb captured fourth place on UC’s record list in the javelin throw with a throw of 128 feet, 8 inches.

Behind Cincinnati, Kent State, Ashland, Ohio University, Dayton, Wright State, Detroit Mercy and Cedarville rounded out the top-eight women’s teams.

The UC track and field teams will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., for their next contest, the Sea Ray Relays, beginning Friday, April 9.