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Xavier under fire for assault handling RYAN HOFFMAN | SENIOR REPORTER
Allegations of a cover-up related to sexual assault have launched a federal investigation of Xavier University’s campus.
A HISTORY OF ACCUSATION
Luther Smith, Xavier’s dean of students, allegedly tried to negotiate with a female student after she filed a report claiming she had been sexually assaulted and stalked by another student, Sean Marron, according to an Office of Civil Right complaint filled by the victim’s family. “[Smith] offered that [Marron] would leave the university if [former student, identified as Kalyn Burgio] discontinued the misconduct hearing against [Marron],” which is a violation of XU’s policies concerning rape and sexual assault, according to complaint. After Burgio declined the offer — twice ADA SEWELL | TNR CONTRIBUTOR
A REPEAT OFFENDER XU twice found Sean Marron guilty of violating the school’s sexual assault policies.
— Marron was found responsible for violating the policies outlined in the student handbook, which led to his expulsion from the university. However, Marron was allowed to finish the semester before leaving the school. The university has found Marron guilty twice before – once in 2009 and again in 2010 – of violating policies in the student handbook concerning sexual assault, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The former offenses led to a one-semester suspension and an expulsion. However, in both cases, Marron was also allowed to finish his semester before leaving the school.
SANCTIONS FOR ASSAULT
XU’s student handbook outlines specific benchmark sanctions for various sexual offenses; for rape and sexual assault, “the benchmark sanction for a respondent … is expulsion,” according to the handbook. Students found responsible for stalking are subject to, “a one-semester suspension from classes and all activities, and removal from campus,” according to the handbook.
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It’s not uncommon for student in similar circumstances to be allowed to finish the school term after their disciplinary hearing, said Amy Howton, assistant director at the University of Cincinnati’s Women’s Center and coordinator for the Sexual Assault Response Team. “I fully believe that administrators in high education are generally trying very hard to do right in responding to sexual violence on their campuses,” Howton said. “We don’t do this in a bubble; our society has a lot to learn on this issue.”
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“It would really compromise personnel spacing and you wouldn’t really be able to feel that you could trust the university,” said Trisha Durham, a reclaim peer advocate in the UC Women’s Center and fourthyear student in international relations and women gender and sexuality studies. As a peer advocate, Durham serves as a resource for students who are victims of sexual crimes. These services offered by the Women’s Center are some of the methods SEE XAVIER | 4 GRAPHIC BY GIN A. ANDO
SHOW ME MONEY If three Ohio lawmakers have their way, it could mean up to $8,000 in stipend money for Division I athletes.
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Controversial legislation will be settled as the United States Supreme Court is set to make a decision on the constitutionality of ObamaCare by June. Survey information collected by the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati was filed Jan. 19 in an amicus curiae — information to assist a court in deciding a matter before it, providing the United States Supreme Court with impartial information regarding the court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as ObamaCare. The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati — a nonprofit foundation with the goal of improving health in the city of Cincinnati and 20 surrounding counties in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky — provided data to the court, showing insurance affordability is closely related to individuals’ income. “[The survey] shows most people who do not have insurance are not choosing not to go without insurance, they [just] cannot afford the insurance,” said Patricia O’Connor, vice president of the Health Foundation. The deadline to submit information to the court was Jan. 20, O’Connor said. “It was an opportunity to bring information to the attention of the courts,” O’Connor said. “We have information here which is in the favor of neither party.” Signed into law March 23, 2010, by President Barack Obama, the ACA would stop health care providers from denying coverage to those with pre-existing conditions, and would require providers to grant policy holders the option to allow their children, until the age of 26, to remain on their parent’s policy. No official opinion of the ACA SEE OBAMACARE | 4 INSIDE
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BEN GOLDSCHMIDT | STAFF REPORTER ollege athletes may have the opportunity to gain more than just scholarships for their time and talent as legislation to allow student-athletes to receive pay is in its early stages. House Bill 411, if passed, would allow Division I athletes to be paid up to $8,000 per year. Athletes in Division II could receive up to $6,000 and all other divisions would have a cap of $4,000. All stipends would be in addition to the scholarship and grant money most student-athletes already receive.
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PAY FOR PLAY In addition to Division I student-athletes having the opportunity to earn up to $8,000, Division II student-athletes could receive up to $6,000, and those in all other divisions could receive up to $4,000 under proposed H.B. 411.
The bill includes a provision that would allow each athlete to establish a separate account where contributions could be made. Anyone, including friends, family and boosters could contribute money to any given athlete, up to a $4,000 cap with the stipend. Rep. Clayton R. Luckie, D-Dayton, introduced H.B. 411 last week. Reps. Alicia Reece, D-Bond Hill, and John Barnes Jr., D-Cleveland, are co-sponsors of the bill. Being a former collegiate athlete, Reece said she believes firmly that this legislation is necessary because student-athletes don’t have enough time to have a job during their season. Reece noted that student-athletes without money coming in from family or friends must often quit their sport to financially support themselves through the school year. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), however, adamantly believes student-athletes should not be paid. “Student-athletes are students first and athletes second. They are not university employees who are paid for their labor,” according to the NCAA’s website. “Many receive athletics grantsin-aid that can be worth more than $100,000.” Supporters of this legislation, such as author Taylor Branch and Sports Illustrated columnist Frank Deford, argue that studentathletes generate billions for their organizations, and it is unjust for them to receive no other compensation than scholarships. The NCAA, however, thinks this argument is unfair to make. “Only about two dozen programs nationally, all of them large Division I programs, actually yield revenues over expenses after the bills are paid,” according to the NCAA’s website.“The remainder rely, to varying degrees, on institutional financial support.” The National College Players Association conducted a study that shows Division I athletes on a full scholarship still suffer a yearly shortfall on expenses. They estimated that student-athletes’ expenses, not paid by scholarship funds, average $2,951 per year, which racks up $14,755 in debt for a four-year program, according to ncpanow.org.
Textbook spending trending down ADA SEWELL | TNR CONTRIBUTOR
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Student-athletes may have opportunity to earn pay
Every student knows the pain brought by the price of textbooks; one study suggests that pain is easing. The amount of money students spend on textbooks each year is decreasing, according to OnCampus Research, a research group dedicated to helping companies better understand the college market. A division of the National Association of College Stores (NACS), OnCampus Research’s nationwide Student Watch study found that students spend an average of $655 each year on textbooks and other course materials, down from $667 two years ago and from $702 four years ago. “This is terrific news for students,” said Julie Traylor, NACS chief of planning and
BY ITS COVER Average money spent on textbooks has gone down by $12 since the 2010-11 academic year and by $47 since the 2009-10 academic year.
research. “The steady decline indicates that the money-saving strategies college stores are implementing to keep required course materials as affordable as possible … are having a positive impact.” The University of Cincinnati bookstores base the available number of used textbooks on sales history and enrollment, said Linda Gindele, district director of the UC Bookstore. “We then purchase as many used books as we can find,” Gindele said. “What we cannot find used — either from students or used-book wholesalers — we purchase as new from the
publisher or distributor.” Specific data for UC bookstores cannot be tracked, but “textbook sales have been relatively flat,” Gindele said. The number of college stores offering textbook rentals jumped from 300 in 2009 to more than 2,500 in 2011, according to
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Media matters, do award shows?
The beginning of every new year kicks off with a splendor of entertainment awards shows — the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the SAGs, the GAGs… Alright, that last one is made up. The “GAGs” don’t actually exist, but perhaps they should, as a sort of meta-show in which we celebrate the gag reflex experienced by those who watch award shows regularly. Something symbolizing the urge to hurl we all feel while trying to digest celebrity culture’s attempt to be significant for a few nights — those few glamorous nights before the whole farce cascades back down into E!gutters and tabloid landfills. Admittedly, that sounds a bit harsh, but if Facebook is to be believed, we as a group just don’t revere award shows anymore. And if Twitter is to be believed, we regard these shows with about as much fascination as we’d express for a bucketful of gunk. Of course, it would be worth an investigation to find out whether society ever really did admire award shows in the past. But based on the volume of snarky comments — from various social media and movie websites — it’s clear that those of us removed from Hollywood certainly don’t care much for award shows these days. Now, in fairness, there probably are a few Hollywood outsiders who really do treasure this time of year for the industry. I haven’t met any, but I’m positive they are out there. Surely there are those among us who bloom with fondness while gazing upon the glitter of the red carpet stroll. Those who allow a solitary tear to wet the cheek under the sway of poignant acceptance speeches. Those who hold award shows dear to the heart, as beacons of achievement from our living generations, and homage to the artwork of generations prior. Surely, they must be out there. And I don’t begrudge anyone this outlook. Gullibility, naiveté, doe-eyed optimism, whatever you want to call it, I think of it positivity and find it honorable. Because it’s good to have some people who cherish our culture, even the more lavish aspects. The world just seems to work better if it contains one nononsense Dwight Schrute for every couple of prank-minded Jim Halpert’s, doesn’t it? But the reality of it is that a vast majority of viewers don’t seem convinced these award shows are so sacred. While it can’t be denied that some incredible artistic talent and hard work is recognized each year, the problem is that a lot of their goodwill is undone by the context in which it is celebrated. For instance, the ritual of celebrity pampering blights the ceremonies with a shallowness that is tough to ignore, shallowness you don’t want to associate with something that you may have found to be deeply inspirational. George Clooney did some great work in 2011, but in order to validate that, do we really need a live-camera operator doing their best to give each of his beautiful hair follicles maximum screen time? And beyond that — more important than media infatuation with celebrities — consider the ambiguity of selecting which piece of artwork is crowned supreme. Corruption allegations often emerge after the voting process, but furthermore, I’d argue that our response to art is an entirely personal matter. Who can evaluate the true quality of a film, television show, music, play, painting, book, blog post, poem, documentary or anything else? Who can extract the specifics of what resonated most in an individual over the previous year? That unique emotional resonance is what many people yearn for, so creating an elite body to decide the official “best” works of that year seems counter-intuitive. So, even though it’s not a bad idea to provide recognition for acclaimed works of art, it’s also not a bad idea to apply skepticism when taking into account their true value.
ENTERTAINMENT ‘This Means War’ on my ears BLAKE HAMMOND | SENIOR REPORTER
Attack Attack!’s two previous albums provided an electronica-driven brand of metalcore that was a little reminiscent of a Hot Topic throwing up in my ears. Yet, on their third album, “This Means War,” the Ohio band has changed up their lineup while attempting a more serious metal sound. The album begins with a song titled “The Revolution.” This track kicks off the album with a flavor and intensity that boded well for the rest of the record. Although most of the riffs on this song seemed like your typical modern hardcore band, the combination of a new vocalist, Caleb Shomo, and departure from their old sound gave me hope that Attack Attack! might be a new voice in the metal genre. Alas, those hopes were crushed as I delved into the rest of the album. Although highly anticipated, “This Means War” was an utter disappointment. On songs like“The Betrayal,”“The Hopeless,” and “The Abduction” (yes, all of their songs start with “the”) the metalcore outfit sound like a second-rate version of Atreyu in their later COURTESY OF RISE RECORDS years, who by that point were actually secondATTACK MY EARS The Ohio metal band released their third album, “This Means War,” on Jan. rate themselves. Every track seems to have the same recipe 17. With a new lead-singer and a different approach, the band shows signs of life but ultimately for its formulation. It goes like this: Intense comes up a little bit short — unable to find the right mix between electronica and metal. intro with a repetitive chant or scream, chug-alug riffs until the bridge, emotional style vocals recorded the first song, liked it, and said, who have been producing electronic-infused “Let’s do that nine more times!” metalcore since 2003. Attack Attack! seem to While the album as a whole seemed like want to follow in the footsteps of bands like a repetitive hodgepodge of B-list metal, there Enter Shikari, but they haven’t found the right were some things Attack Attack! did well. balance between genres yet. For instance, the flow of this record was With an electronic sound, as well as the “THE WRETCHED” phenomenal. In the iTunes world we live in, any addition of a new lead singer, Attack Attack! album that can smoothly transition between have all the tools to become something better. “THE BETRAYAL” tracks without losing its intensity will make And if truth be told, I can hear the 17-year-old any metal fan throw up the horns to worship version of myself wanting to kick my own ass the princes of darkness. for not liking the record. for the chorus, electronic based breakdown; Fans of Attack Attack! might be asking, Unfortunately, it takes a little more than rinse and repeat. hardcore riffs and poppy choruses to get me Sure, a lot of people who aren’t into the “But what about the electronic influences? No on an artist’s bandwagon these days. genre could probably say this about most other metal band is doing anything like that!” Well, please allow me to retort. metal bands. However, as a seasoned metalMost likely, if you’re a fan of Attack Attack!, nerd, I can tell there was no real innovation on “This Means War.” It’s almost as if they you haven’t heard of the group Enter Shikari, (apparent) final confrontation. Director Steven Soderbergh (“Oceans 11” and “Contagion”) uses his cast beautifully. Neither Carano nor co-star Channing Tatum (“Dear John”) are known for their acting prowess, which is why their lines are kept to a minimum, and the dialogue is saved for the more experienced and well-spoken members of the cast like Michael Douglas and the silky smooth Antonio Banderas. In scenes where the veteran actors aren’t present, Soderbergh doesn’t beat details into the audience’s head. Instead, he subtly uses his camera to let everyone figure it out for themselves. If I had to lodge a complaint, it would be about the acting. In the few instances where Carano does speak, it’s flat, forced and faked — Soderbergh had her lines re-dubbed postproduction, and they still aren’t convincing. Her stoic face never shifts regardless of the situation, which doesn’t help the audience trying to follow all the double and triple crossing that is “Haywire’s” first 45 minutes. But let’s be honest, nobody is seeing this movie for its stellar plot or spot on performances; they’re going for the action — COURTESY OF CLAUDETTE BARIUS easily the highlight of the movie. BAD ASS CHICK Former Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina Carano stars in “Haywire,” stepping Soderbergh drops the musical score (as it turns out, street fights don’t usually have a out of the ring and in front of the camera for acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh (“Traffic“). soundtrack) to bring attention to the intensely believable action. As the brawls go on, the fighters get worn and ragged, eventually switching to submission moves as opposed to trading fists. In the one comical scene from the movie, Carano chokes an assailant on a bed with her thighs, leaving the males in the crowd wondering why they’re betrayal by her former lover and superior so jealous of a man who’s about to be shot in CHRISTIAN GLASS | TNR CONTRIBUTOR In a year already overflowing with stories Kenneth Jay (Ewan McGregor) and her quest the head. for that sweet, steely revenge that the audience about ex-agents being double-crossed by The action is paced with an ebb and flow their government employers, “Haywire” knows she’ll get — and can’t wait to witness. that’s done to perfection, working at a natural Kane is talked into one last mission rhythm that is missed by most movies. shows everyone how it should be done: Sexy, before leaving Jay’s black-op company, to be seamlessly and sans stunt doubles. While it won’t win any awards, praise eye candy for Agent Paul, played by Michael Former Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina should go out to the cast and crew for making Carano takes center stage here as Mallory Fassbender in a disappointingly short cameo a smart and crafty film that goes well beyond performance. Kane discovers the setup, expectations. And if nothing else, Carano is Kane, a black-ops super soldier not opposed to kills Paul, and is eventually forced back to kicking a little ass. building a strong case for sexiest femme fatale. her father’s (Bill Paxton) mansion for the “Haywire” centers around the inevitable Watch your back, Jolie.
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EKATERINA KATZAROVA | TNR CONTRIBUTOR As the line of police officers coldly propped up their protective shields in an unbreakable chain, a 10-year-old boy bursts onto the stage, his ballet moves powered by a fierce passion. Billy Elliot, played by Kylend Hetherington, grew up in a British miners town that is currently on strike looking for better worker rights. Amid the tension, Billy accidently discovers a love for an art that is hardly appreciated in the practical, grim town. Hetherington was a bright ray of sunshine against the dreary backdrop, with astonishing dance skills for such a young actor. In the Act 1 dance where Billy duets with an older version of himself, Hetherington performs with emotion and precision. But Billy’s family is against his dancing, which to them, is a little “fruity.” Billy’s father (Rich Herbert) means well, but his wife’s death has kept him from fully connecting with Billy. Herbert was gruff, but some tender moments with his family made him an endearing character. Billy begins to take private, secret lessons with dance instructor Mrs. Wilkinson (Leah Hocking). Mrs. Wilkinson stands up for Billy, encouraging him to go to a ballet school audition because he’s got what it takes. A little rough around the edges, Wilkinson adds a touch of humor and versatility to the story — as a strong, sometimes rude woman, her love for dance is clear. In “Shine,” Hocking takes the name of the song to heart, as a flock of feathered ballet girls pranced around to great comedic effect, a hapless Billy caught in the cross fire. Mrs. Wilkinson wasn’t the only bit of humor in the show; Billy’s best friend, Michael, has an eclectic fondness for dressing in women’s clothing. In “Expressing Yourself,” Michael (Ben
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THE DANCING BILLY Kylend Hetherington shows off his moves as Billy in “Billy Elliot.” Playing in the Procter & Gamble Hall at the Aronoff Center for the Arts and feauring music from Elton John and a Tony Award-winning creative team, “Billy Elliot” is not a musical to miss. Cook) delivers a phenomenal performance, encouraging Billy to just be himself. During “He Could Go and He Could Shine,” Billy’s father takes on the striking workers — including his older, stubborn son, Tony — in what was easily one of the most powerful scenes of the show. Elton John’s music fully brought the musical to life, with a brass band orchestra that set the mood for the show. The scenery
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works, especially in “Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher,” when a giant, grotesque Thatcher cheered the strikers on. Winner of 10 Tony awards, “Billy Elliot” is fun, sweet and powerful. It is great for firsttimers and regular theatergoers alike. The show will play at The Aronoff Center through Jan. 29. Tickets range from $27.50 to $82.50.
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that UC has in place to aid in prevention and treating sexual crimes and their victims. “The university will take immediate steps to investigate and, as appropriate, to resolve complaints,” states UC’s sexual harassment policy. “All complaints will be seriously regarded and handled promptly … the university will look at the record as a whole and at the totality of the circumstances, such as the nature of the sexual advances and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. The determination whether a particular action violates this policy will be made from the facts, on a case by case basis … Offensive conduct that does not rise to the level of harassment, however may be grounds for discipline under other applicable policies.”
“Rented textbooks now account for almost 20 percent of our unit transactions.” But some students are still unsatisfied with the prices of textbooks. “I think the expectations that college students should have the funds or means of purchasing such high-priced books is absurd,” said Jonathan Jennings, a fourth-year German studies student at UC. “When I first came to UC in 2007, the average price of a book was around $120. Now the average
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from joepa | 6 price of a book seems to be around $140.” Jennings said he spends an average of $1,000 on textbooks each year. The best way to save money when purchasing textbooks is to rent them, Gindele said. “Rental books are up to 50 percent cheaper than new books,” Gindele said. “If it is not a rentable title, then buying used and selling it back at the end of the quarter is the least expensive option.”
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his community.” In his 46 years as head coach, Paterno led the Nittany Lions to two National Championships (1982 and 1986) and three Big Ten titles (1994, 2005 and 2008). Paterno leaves behind his wife Susan, his five kids — Diana, Joseph Jr., Mary Kay, David and Scott — and 17 grandchildren. Former New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien replaced Paterno as head coach at
Penn State Jan. 7. “He has been many things in his life — a soldier, scholar, mentor, coach, friend and father,” the statement said. “As the last 61 years have shown, Joe made an incredible impact. That impact has been felt and appreciated by our family in the form of thousands of letters and well wishes, along with countless acts of kindness from people whose lives he touched.”
or any current reforms were presented, O’Connor said. The foundation was not contacted by the court; it just decided to provide the survey, O’Connor said. Results provided to the court showed that of individuals receiving low income, 43 percent were currently unemployed. In August 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that Patient Protection and the ACA’s minimum
the University of Cincinnati’s carbon footprint,” Sutthoff said. Carver also dismisses any preconceived notions that the Metro isn’t a safe form of transportation. The Metro has an alliance with their own police force
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to protect the bus drivers, Carver said. “Don’t believe any rumors that it’s dangerous or that dangerous people ride the bus,” he said. “Look for the red posts on main roads for bus stops and enjoy the interesting people who ride.”
KING WOK:
King Wok delivered the freshest, most flavorful food in the taste category. Justright portions and seasonality played a big factor in them taking the top spot.
RED PEPPER:
The food at Red Pepper came close to taking the top spot, but the heavy-handed salt-and-corn starch combo sometimes left us wanting another Tsingtao instead of more Lo Mein.
FROM SWING | 5 Hepcats president Aaron Sykes, a mechanical engineering student who led the event with his brother Bryan Sykes, called the night a great success. “Every Monday night, we have our weekly swing dance club,” Sykes said. “Normally, 30 to 40 people attend. It’s a lot different than our Monday night swing dance lessons because on Fridays, we see a lot of new faces who haven’t been dancing.” The Hepcats started their swing dance events five years ago. Aaron Sykes has been president for one year, and the program has flourished. In Fall quarter, attendance
averaged more than 30 people and had an attendance high of 100 in one session. Sykes said he is determined to keep the club “swinging.” The Hepcats host weekly Monday night meetings in the Tangeman University of Cincinnati atrium, which are free and open to the public — no partner is required to participate. They also have their own Facebook page with event announcements and links to online dance tutorials. Becca Refenes said she wasn’t expecting to have such a great time at Friday Night Live (FNL). “It was so much fun, and I really
group Young Invincibles. Young Invincibles argues, in their amicus curiae, that 20 million young adults in America are currently without insurance, and, if the bill were to stay in place through 2014 many could qualify for Medicaid, and federal support to purchase insurance. The Supreme Court will hear arguments beginning in March, with some national media predicting a verdict in June.
coverage provision — requiring individuals to carry minimumcoverage health insurance — were unconstitutional. In November 2011, the Supreme Court agreed to decide the constitutionally of “ObamaCare.” A reversal of “ObamaCare” would cause 17 million young Americans to lose promised access to health insurance, according to a legal brief provided from the consumer advocacy
FROM METRO | 5 requires zone fee payments. The second option was created in 2011, after UC ridership began falling after the Metro base fare increase in December 2009. “By encouraging the use of public transportation by UC students and staff, it may reduce
game plan was to keep them off the line. We were minus-31 against them the last two years, so we weren’t going to let them beat us at the foul line, but we did in overtime.” This is the kind of loss that can be devastating to a team, but the Bearcats don’t have time to sulk, as they host one of the top teams in the country on Monday with Syracuse coming to Fifth Third Arena. With Saturday’s loss, the Cats fell to 15-5 overall and 5-2 in Big East play. They’ll put that record on the line Monday night at Fifth Third Arena, against a Syracuse team that took its first defeat of the season on Saturday. Game-time is set for 7 p.m.
enjoyed myself,” said Refenes, a sports administration student. “This really makes me want to attend more FNL events. It’s just a free and safe way to enjoy myself on a Friday night, which is a luxury that is very hard to find lately.” Next on FNL’s calendar... “Speed Dating” is next Friday at 7 p.m. in the TUC Atrium. Space is limited, so students will need to call (513)556-6124 to reserve their seat. Other events include other awesome experiences like “Self Defense” and “Casino Night.”
CHINA FOOD:
There is a certain old-fryer-oil taste that goes along with most of the food at China Food. If you can get passed that, then it’s pretty good.
PRICE VS. VALUE KING WOK:
This is the less, high-quality Chinese food I was referring to.
RED PEPPER:
Red Pepper was not the cheapest on our list but the daily lunch and dinner specials combine for the best value of the three.
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I err on the side of more, low-quality Chinese food as opposed to less, high quality Chinese food for the same amount of money.
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KING WOK:
As long as it shows up some time that night, consider it a success.
RED PEPPER:
They mean somewhere in the ballpark of 10 to 25 minutes.
1 PC screens 5 Bumbling types 9 Washer or dryer: Abbr. 13 Banister 14 “Deck the Halls” syllables 15 Cuba, to Castro 16 *Start of a Jackie Gleason “Honeymooners” catchphrase 19 Capone associate Frank 20 Political satirist Mort 21 Pale 23 “Be right with you!” 25 Moe, Curly or Larry 28 Space-saving abbr. 29 *Vivaldi classic, with “The” 33 Pot-scrubbing brand 34 Fencing sword 35 King with a golden touch 36 *Cat’s blessing, so it’s said 39 Brainstorms 42 Company with a “swoosh” logo 43 “The Racer’s Edge” 46 *Tennessee Ernie Ford hit about coal mining 49 Musician’s asset 50 Big name in tea 51 New Orleans university 53 Orch. section 54 Coarse file 58 Pantyhose that came in a shell 59 What the starred answers start with 63 Upscale hotel chain 64 Potatoes’ partner 65 Post-Christmas retail event 66 Bog fuel 67 Hwy. accident respondents 68 Managed care gps.
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CHINA FOOD:
When they say 10 minutes, they mean 10 minutes.
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1 Chums 2 Met by chancev 3 Men’s wear accessories 4 Bandits in Vegas? 5 More than occasionally, to a bard 6 Oohs’ partners 7 Circus insect 8 Scout uniform component 9 Help 10 Free TV ad 11 Layered building material 12 Layered ristorante offering 17 Feudal estate 18 “Do it, or __!” 22 Loch of legend 24 Filmmaker Ethan or Joel 26 Domesticated 27 Suffix with psych 30 Ivy League sch. in Philly 31 Got going again, as a fire 32 Fancy watch 36 NHL part: Abbr. 37 “Understood” 38 Dryer outlet 39 Followers: Suf. 40 Low-cal soda 41 Radical 43 Company associated with the alcoholic “7” in a “7 and 7” 44 Citrus hybrid 45 Gets the creases out of 47 Brontë’s “Jane __” 48 “Star Trek” helmsman 52 Dog restraint 55 Zenith 56 Goblet feature 57 Jr.’s exam 60 Cell “messenger,” briefly 61 Tailor’s concern 62 Fourths of gals.
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Avoiding college activism clichés
The idea of the activist college student is a wellestablished — and accurate — cliché in our culture. Just look at the students who protested the Vietnam War, fought for the right to vote at 18 or the Beyond Coal students fighting for cleaner air on our campus. This weekend, I witnessed dozens of examples of this type of community involvement at the Ohio Youth Congress. Student leaders across Ohio sponsored the event, which featured grassroots activism training and workshops, as well as speakers who made presentations on several important issues we face in Ohio and America today. When I became involved in the Ohio Youth Congress through the University of Cincinnati College Democrats, I figured the whole event would be about leftist issues and Democrat versus Republican policies. While I will admit that the majority of people involved in the Ohio Youth Congress fall on the left side of the political spectrum, I was pleasantly surprised by the way that the speakers and facilitators of the event put the issues front and center -- not the politics. It was not about one party claiming superiority — it was about individual causes. Students spoke about issues like sex education, abortion rights, oil frakking and labor union rights. Speakers connected these issues into a systemic problem with our society and government, then explored methods and solutions for them collectively. It was eye-opening to see how people can be brought together and effortlessly unified by the fact that they feel passionately about an issue — no matter what that issue is. It’s the ambition and desire to change something that brought everyone to the Congress. We each spoke about what it was that drove us all to care enough to take time out from our day to fund-raise, protest or push voter registration forms on every student that we see. The answer is pretty basic in the end: We do it because we can. The stereotypical college years are infamous for drinking and partying, but the reality is that we have a lot of time on our hands. As students, we have more free time on our hands than we realize. After we put in our 18 or so hours of classes and various amounts of study time, we have a lot of free hours. Add that to the fact that this is one of the first times many of us have access to large groups of people who care about the environment, gay rights or abused animals, as much as we do. Then throw in an encouraging professor or two, grant money from the university and a bullhorn, and you have yourselves an activist organization. College is about thinking: different environments, different types of classes and exposure to students who come from very different backgrounds, means we are more mentally alert than perhaps someone who works a 9-to-5-job. And thinking breeds more thinking, which most often leads to concluding that society could be made better. Most people feel that the world can be improved — however, only some decide to improve it themselves. So pick an issue. Figure out what bothers you the most about our state, our country or our world and chances are, other people on campus will feel the same way. There is plenty of work that can be done to improve our own university so there is no need to stray too far if you don’t want to. The next time you get pissed off about something, use it. Take your anger the next step, and be a college student cliché. For more of Brittany’s “Fresh” articles, visit www.newsrecord.org.
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METRO MADE EASIER Students now have the EZ Ride option, made possible by University of Cincinnati student government and UC Metro. The option allows students to have easier access to the university community.
An alternative to gas-guzzling car commutes could aid University of Cincinnati students in their daily transportation endeavors. Funded by UC’s Undergraduate Student Government and the UC administration, the UC Metro Program is offering some new options for travel within the university community. With the new EZ Ride option, the program offers something for everyone. For Fall quarter 2011, 890 students registered for an EZ Ride fare card, while 478 students registered for a UC Metro fare card. And while fiscally responsible, the UC Metro Program also promotes sustainable transportation options. While lengthy rides, crowded seats and waiting for the bus’s arrival can be an annoyance, he affirms that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. “Metro proposed adding a second discounted ride option — which became the EZ Ride option — to increase ridership,” Sutthoff said. Because both options offer different benefits, students should weigh their personal transportation needs.
“All students should consider their individual needs and patterns to determine the benefits each fare card option may provide for them,” Sutthoff said. In May 2007, the UC Metro Program began requiring students and faculty members to present their UCID to ride without paying any fare, program director Marie Sutthoff explained. “By the start of autumn term 2008, the program required UC students and staff to register online to verify their eligibility status,” Sutthoff said. After those eligible were mailed a UC Metro fare card, presenting both the fare card and UCID was mandatory for free transportation. After Spring quarter 2009, a mandatory $10 fee was collected from students or staff member looking to participate in the program. The fee has since leveled off at $40 to obtain a UC Metro fare card, and participants must pay a cash drop fee upon boarding the bus. In Zone 1 — which covers traveling within the city limits of Cincinnati — the drop fee is 25 cents for participants. SEE METRO | 4
PETE MENTREK | TNR CONTRIBUTOR For this installment, Food Wars will focus on Clifton Chinese food options. We’ll be comparing three local Chinese food shops: Red Pepper, King Wok and China Food. Our decisions are based on simple criteria to help you make the best decision for your money. Each restaurant will be awarded up to three stars (three being the best, one being the worst) based on taste, menu diversity, accessibility, price vs. value, egg rolls and delivery speed. Cheers!
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EGG ROLL EXTRAVAGANZA King Wok’s egg
rolls were named the best in Clifton, thanks to their crisp texture and the house-made duck sauce. Red Pepper’s rolls, also homemade, were a close second.
King Wok: 203 West McMillan St. Red Pepper: 204 West McMillan St. China Food: 410 West McMillan St.
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CHINESE STYLE King Wok takes crown
Menu Diversity KING WOK:
KING WOK:
Along with the standard, strip mall Chinese fare, King Wok also offers a variety of fresh seafood (swimming in tanks in the dining room, no less).
RED PEPPER:
Red Pepper offers up Chinese food staples along with more secretive menu options. Adventurous eaters should try the Spicy Beef Bowl or Szechuan Green Beans. Not-so-adventurous eaters should stick with the Beef Fried Rice.
CHINA FOOD:
Despite all of the colorful, poorly constructed signs taped to the walls offering up seemingly endless combinations, China Food does not do much when it comes to diversity and tends to stick with generic Chinese food Americans know.
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Accessibility Even though King Wok and Red Pepper are located across the street from each other and stare each other down like two prize fighters, King Wok’s small, limited parking space — that they share with Mac’s — warrants the two star rating.
RED PEPPER:
Good luck. The only option Red Pepper offers for parking are the handful of spots on the often over-crowded street.
CHINA FOOD:
China Food has an enormous parking lot available to its patrons with ample parking day or night.
KING WOK:
Face it, the best part of getting Chinese take out are the crispy, greasy egg rolls smeared with syrupy duck sauce. King Wok’s crispy, greasy egg rolls were easily the best and come with house-made sauce.
RED PEPPER:
You can tell instantly that Red Pepper’s egg rolls are homemade, and it shows in taste. They also offer chicken, pork or shrimp spring rolls for a lighter option.
CHINA FOOD:
China Food’s egg rolls are pre-made and frozen with little to no meat inside. Also, both times I tried them, they left a weird film in my mouth afterward. SEE FOOD | 4
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Despite the Clifton competition, King Wok was chosen as the best Chinese cuisine around.
Wellness Center hosts swingin’ night EMILY MACINTYRE | TNR CONTRIBUTOR
The University of Cincinnati Hepcats Swing Dance Club turned a group of ordinary students into swingers on Friday night. “Boys on one side, girls on the other,” 26-yearold UC alum Bryan Sykes called out to a room packed with swing dancers. “Next, sway back and forth. Snap to the beat. It’s kind of like learning a new language; you have to really feel it. Now everyone, find a partner. Let’s swing.” On Friday night, Sykes explained the basics of swing dance to a group of Bearcat swingers. From holding hands (must keep your wrists up) to the complications of the spins, Sykes taught the “newbies” everything they needed to know about dancing to the jive. The UC Wellness Center’s Friday Night Live, a program that has been in operation since 1999, hosted the event. “FNL hosts events every Friday to provide free and fun entertainment on campus for UC
students,” Sykes said.“We have partnered with the UC Hepcats’ and St. Monica/St. George before on this event and it has always been a really great collaboration and experience for students to learn how to swing dance and meet new people. We have also done salsa and country line dancing events in the past.” Kaitlin Kinney and fashion design student Alyssa Petrie made it out on the dance floor this Friday for different reasons. “I saw the announcement for the event on the bulletin board in my dorm,” said Kinney, a graphic design student. “I’ve always loved to dance, but I really wanted to learn how to swing.” Petrie was just looking for something to do. “It just seemed like an interesting, different way to spend my Friday night,” Petrie said. Many students shared Petrie’s feeling of interest — so many, in fact, the event generated more than 80 people. SEE SWING | 2
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FRIDAY NIGHT SWING UC Wellness Center hosted a free swing dance event for students.
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at 85 after Bearcats must focus on defense nine days in hospital josh miller | tnr contributor
sam weinberg | sports editor Joe Paterno, the winningest coach in college football history, died Sunday morning at the age of 85. Paterno was battling lung cancer and was hospitalized Jan. 13 at State College for complications regarding his treatment. “His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled,” said the Paterno family in a press release. Paterno was the long time head coach of the Penn State football team whose reputation for “doing things the right way” came under attack in recent months in light of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that broke in November. “He died as he lived,” the statement said. “He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been.” Following his 46-year tenure as head coach of the Nittany Lions’ football team, Paterno finished his coaching career with a 409-136-3 record — the most wins for a NCAA divison-IA Football Bowl Subdivision coach. Paterno also led the Nittany Lions to 37 bowl games, where he has the record for most wins with 24. Before taking the head coaching job in 1966, Paterno was the assistant coach for the Nittany Lions for 15 years. “His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them,” the statement said. “He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and see JoePa | 4
Following Saturday’s loss, the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team will look to white out the No. 1 Syracuse Orange at Fifth Third Arena. Monday night — in the ESPN “Big Monday Game of The Week” — the Bearcats will go head-to-head with the Orange, who are the top-ranked team in the Big East. “[Syracuse] has a great team,” said UC head coach Mick Cronin. “They’re the best team in the country, and might be the best team since North Carolina won it all three years ago.” Although both teams are coming off of Saturday losses — with Cincy falling to WVU and Syracuse dropping their first game of the season against Notre Dame — the matchup still has serious implications in the race for the Big East Championship. Syracuse (7-1) sits atop the leaderboard, while the Bearcats (5-2) find themselves in a 5-way-tie for 2nd place with Georgetown, Marquette, West Virginia and a surprising South Florida squad. Syracuse will be without its leading rebounder and biggest inside threat Fab Melo, who is sitting out of the game as a result of unresolved academic issues. UC senior Yancy Gates will look to exploit Melo’s absence inside by continuing his run of impressive performances — Gates has eight
double-doubles this season. Even without the 7-foot-tall Melo in the lineup, defending the Syracuse offense will be a daunting task. “They bring arguably the best pro-prospect in the game off the bench in Dion Waiters,” Cronin said. Led by Waiters, Brandon Triche and Scoop Jardine the Orange run a heavy motion offense that averages 17.3 assists per game, which is ninth-best in the country. UC, on the other hand, has forced an average of just over 16 turnovers per game so far this season for a national ranking of ninth in turnover margin at plus-4.8. Leading scorer Sean Kilpatrick and the Bearcats live and die by the 3-point shot; so Kilpatrick and reigning Big East Conference Player of the week Dion Dixon will need to be firing on all cylinders in order for the Cats to keep pace with the Orange attack. In a classic clash of styles — a fluent Syracuse offense vs. a high-intensity and heavy-pressure-oriented UC defense — the arena atmosphere could be the difference. “It’s going to be a great crowd despite our loss [Saturday],” Cronin said. “We’re still the second-ranked team in the Big East. For us, we just need to win the game. It’s our next game, but we got to find a way to win it.” Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.
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STEPPING BACK UP After a sluggish few games, UC guard Cashmere Wright scored a team-high 17 points Saturday against WVU.
Mountaineers clip Cats 69-66 in OT
Cincinnati loses second Big East game of season james rapien | tnr contributor Just three days after squeaking out a huge road win against Connecticut, the Bearcats looked poised for another big win against the West Virginia Mountaineers. They led 69-66 when West Virginia freshman Gary Browne hit a three-pointer with 14 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. “We ran a great play and missed a layup to win the game [at the end of regulation],” said UC head coach Mick Cronin. “Then we got tackled with two seconds on the clock and there was no
whistle, but you can’t give a guy a 3-point shot and back away when you have a three-point lead.” In overtime, the Bearcats were unable to retake the lead and ultimately incurred their second Big East loss of the season. The Cats struggled with shooting the basketball in overtime, making only 2-of-10 shots. They also had missed opportunities from the free throw line, converting just 9-of-15 attempts. Cashmere Wright finished with 17 points and led the Bearcats. Senior forward Yancy Gates contributed solid numbers as well, with 10 points and 13 rebounds. West Virginia senior forward finished with
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a game-high 26 points and 13 rebounds — his fifth consecutive game with 20-plus points. “Kevin hits tough shots, that’s why he’s the player of the year in the Big East,” Cronin said. “You have to give the kid credit. When a guy is a great player you have to give him credit. There were times when we were right on him on that baseline and he just made it. I’ve got nothing but respect for him.” The loss snaps a seven-game Big East road-winning streak; and UC believes this was a game they should’ve won. “In overtime, we fouled them and let them win the game at the foul line, which we didn’t do the entire game,” Cronin said.“They had five made free throws the whole [regulation]. Our see recap | 4