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THE INdependent student newspaper at the university of cincinnati Vol. CXXX Issue 85

thursday , may 27, 2010 picking back’s brain Commandos coach Billy Back reflects on season so far. page 6

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staff ed Drivers should know about the dangers of texting — no law necessary. page 5

Disney ruins another childhood with videogame adaptation. page 3

CAT goes out in style james sprague the news record

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AULD LANG SYNE Students and faculty bid the Center for Access and Transition farewell at its awards ceremony Wednesday, May 26.

SG gets help for 2010-11 preparations

It will be closing its doors in June, but the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Access and Transition showed it would go out with style at its year-end awards ceremony. “A Celebration of Success,” was hosted in French Hall Wednesday, May 26, commemorating both CAT students and faculty performance throughout the year. Many current and former CAT students and faculty were in attendance, and awards were presented to distinguished CAT students. Despite the imminent closure of the center, the atmosphere of the awards ceremony was a light and happy one, while a jazz band performed and appetizers were served.

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UCPD, CPD display special units, tactics for university students

The University of Cincinnati’s Undergraduate Student Government began preparing for a powershift Wednesday, May 26. Although student body Vice President Mark Rooney is currently in Europe as an international student, SG’s administration was looking to keep the momentum going. President Drew Smith announced the decision of UC’s Student Advisory Committee (SACUB) to award the body thousands of dollars in addition to its allotted budget. The platform Smith and Rooney ran on, which stressed “stronger connections” and “stronger futures,” requires money to make good on the campaign’s promises, Smith said. SG’s involvement in the First Year Experience, for example, will be able to improve with the extra money. In all, Student Government will have approximately $60,000 to operate on for the next year, Smith said. The Smith Administration also uses its internal budget for its town-hall style meetings. Retreats and other functions SG hosts are also funded by its budget. The body’s cabinet also saw some changes, with the introduction of several new positions ranging from the associate vice president of campus relations to a director of disability services. Ryan Atkins, one of five Pi Kappa Alpha honorary members involved in the car accident in Kentucky last November, said there are some things that could be done to make UC’s campus more accessible for those with disabilities.

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DEMONSTRATION OF FORCE President Greg William (above) grins while a UCPD officer guides him on a Segway. UC and Cincinnati Police departments with the aid of UC’s criminal justice program hosted a demonstration (below) on McMicken Commons Wednesday afternoon.

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LAYING IT DOWN Student body President Drew Smith explains his aspirations for SG in 2010-11.

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FOURTH-YEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENT

Students quiz first provost candidate

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University of Cincinnati students often only see special police units in the movies, but Cincinnati Police and the UC Police Division gave them the opportunity to experience the real thing. A joint UCPD/ CPD special services demonstration was hosted on McMicken Commons Wednesday, May 26, showcasing the departments’ special units, its equipment and its purpose. CPD had its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit on display, in addition to its canine, mounted horseback, motorcycle and crash response teams. UCPD also brought out its bomb robot and Segway for students to see. The event afforded students an opportunity to see police in a different perspective, said Devin Coulter, a fourth-year criminal justice student and president of the UC Criminal Justice Society. “[The demonstration] gives a positive example of the police,” Coulter said. “It shows they can be approached as real people.” The attitude of the students was also unexpected, Coulter said. “The police are surprised,” Coulter said. “Students are actually asking questions and looking around at the equipment.” The demonstration provided students to also see what aspects there are concerning police work, Coulter said. Students were able to

take part in activities like donning SWAT gear, using a radar gun in a police vehicle, reconstructing an accident scene and even being placed in handcuffs. “I’m enjoying it,” said Jack Addison, a first-year criminal justice student who attended the event. “It gives me an insight on what I want to do in criminal justice.” The event raised a lot of interest in the criminal justice field, said Cpt. Dan Gerard, commander of CPD’s special services section, which includes the SWAT, canine and mounted patrol units. “A lot of students have asked about jobs in law enforcement,” Gerard said. “They’ve also asked about the best things to major in for law enforcement.” One of the canine officers, a German shepherd named Recon, showed up late for the demonstration due to an incident call, Gerard said. “He was on a case concerning an armed robber,” Gerard said. Most people have a misconception about the police not being friendly, but they enjoy taking the time to talk to students and demonstrate equipment, said Sue Bourke, a criminal justice professor at UC. “CPD is just an amazing police department,” Bourke said, regarding their work. A lot of CPD officers are enrolled in UC degree programs, Bourke said. “Chief Streicher has recommended that every officer at least get their bachelor’s degree to assist with promotions,” Bourke said.

“[The demonstration] gives a positive example of the police.”

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UC President Greg Williams briefly attended the event, greeting students and faculty from CAT before leaving for a meeting off campus. Williams would not comment on CAT’s closure. “I’m here for the CAT students,” Williams said. UC Provost Anthony Perzigian was the featured speaker for the event and praised the students and their efforts. “We’re here to celebrate the contributions of the students,” Perzigian said. “It’s truly a reflection of the ambition of our students.” Perzigian also gave a nod to the CAT faculty for their performance. “[CAT faculty] showed an unswerving dedication to what’s best for our students,” Perzigian said.

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University of Cincinnati students were given a glimpse into provost candidate Steve Dorman’s plan for the school Wednesday, May 26. Dorman, a North Carolina native, currently serves as dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida, had a seat with more than a dozen UC undergraduates and answered questions about his candidacy and what things he’d do if he was chosen as the next provost. He expressed a strong need to continue co-ops, help interuniversity relationships flourish and become one premier research institution. “The problems of our society today are very complex,” Dorman said. “Some of the most valuable experiences [for students] are outside the classroom.” The University of Tennessee graduate said UC is poised to move forward to become the “premier research institution.” Students on the panel stressed worry about keeping the university working cohesively as more of UC’s colleges merge. Dorman, who also served as chairman of Texas A&M University’s Health and Kinesiology department, said communication was one of the most important things within a school.

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PLEASURE’S ALL MINE Steve Dorman greets student representatives at Teachers College, Wednesday, May 26. Dorman is a provost candidate.

Do you know what the provost at a university does?

long arm of the law Check out a photo slideshow of the UCPD/CPD joint demonstration of the city’s special forces.


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