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UC Foundation president resigns

SAM MORREN | STAFF REPORTER

With the Proudly Cincinnati campaign near its $1 billion fundraising goal, its president, Mike Carroll, has resigned — with little explanation.

UC Foundation President Mike Carroll resigned from his position Thursday, Oct. 13 — effective immediately.

The UC Foundation — an independent entity from UC — coordinates the fundraising campaign named “Proudly Cincinnati: Tower of Strength, Rock of Truth.”

The campaign’s goal, along with making UC the finest urban research university in the United States, is for UC to reach the most ambitious fundraising campaign goal in its history: $1 billion by 2013.

Steve Wilson, board chairman

of the foundation, is taking over as interim president while the foundations searches for a permanent replacement.

“The campaign is within sight of this goal but still has a challenging road ahead,” said UC President CARROLL Greg Williams.

UC needs to reach the $1 billion campaign goal, the biggest in Greater Cincinnati history, before transitioning to another fundraising campaign to raise more than $100 million per year afterword.

As the university enters the final months of the campaign, the university community is at a critical juncture.

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The fundraising team at the UC Foundation and throughout the campus has achieved success, and has raised the bar for fundraising at the university, Williams said.

In the same statement, Williams also thanked and appreciated Mr. Carroll’s leadership for the past five years.

The reason for Carroll’s abrupt departure was not released, however, and TNR’s requests for more information were denied.

“It is now time to redouble our efforts to achieve our $1 billion goal, then to begin strategically planning a transition to postcampaign operations,” Williams said. “We will require a different leader to ensure our ongoing success.”

• Created: Oct. 25, 2008 • Original goal: $800 million • Current goal: $1 billion • Current figure: $822,384,780 (as of Sept. 20) • To go: $177,615,220 (as of Sept. 20)

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UC ranked No. 4 in US Fulbright Scholars

The University of Cincinnati is making waves as it was recognized as one of the top schools for nationally renowned scholars.

The Chronicle of Higher Education published “Top Producers of U.S. Fulbright Scholars,” listing UC near the very top for the 2011-12 school year.

The State Department’s Fulbright Scholarship is “the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries,” as stated on the scholarship’s website.

Among research universities, UC was ranked the fourth-most Fulbright scholar producing school with its seven scholars. That ranking is shared with Indiana University, Southern Illinois University and the University of Florida.

Pennsylvania University, the University of Kansas and Arizona State University took the top spots with 14, nine and eight scholars, respectively.

UC faculty in architecture, communications, creative writing, history, philosophy, planning and sociology will be conducting research and work in Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Israel and South Africa, among others.

UC ranks above schools such as Harvard University, Cornell University and the University of California at Berkley.

UC Bar Exam passage highest in state of Ohio The University of Cincinnati’s College of Law ranks first in Ohio for number of students taking the July 2011 Bar Exam.

UC’s College of Law also posted a 92 percent passage rate — the overall state average was 81.6 percent.

The Ohio Bar Exam is a two and one-half day exam made up of 12 essay questions, two performance tests and a day-long multiple choice exam.

Passage rates for graduate, first-time test takers at UC was 94 percent — 3 percent higher than last year’s rate of 91 percent. The overall average for first-time test takers in Ohio was 86.1 percent.

Those who passed the exam and satisfy Ohio Supreme Court character and fitness tests will be sworn in as new attorneys, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus.

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SLASH AND BURN President Barack Obama speaks at the Brent Spence Bridge downtown.

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH Fred Phelps of the Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church demonstrates on Pratt Street in downtown Baltimore, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, across from the U.S. District Court. He and other members appeared at Miami University Oct. 25.

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An infamous church known for picketing the funerals of fallen servicemen, voiced its message at local schools last week.

The controversial Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) appeared locally to protest at Oak Hills High School, the Ohio State University and Miami University Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Miami University was targeted as a protest site after a member of the religion department contacted the church to speak at the school for a class on religious extremism. The instructor then

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EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS Members of the Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church demonstrate Oct. 31, 2007, in Baltimore, Md.

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backed down in fear of campus-wide conflict.

“Miami University is the home of the First Amendment-hating cowards who have no courage of their convictions regarding academic freedom and worse and more, you hate God,” as stated on WBC’s website godhatesfags.com.

Patriotic chants erupted in front of the Shriver Center at MU as hundreds of counter-protesters rallied against WBC. The protest — titled “Unite Miami: Love is our Resistance” and which lasted from 4:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. — evoked many emotions within the student body.

“I get really amped up about their signs that say ‘Thank God for dead soldiers’ and ‘Thank God for 9/11,” said Tyler Saint Germain, a first-year MU student studying urban and regional planning.

Saint Germain counter-protested in support of his best friend’s brother, who is currently serving in the military. “The fact that they say that makes me so upset.”

Administrators at MU advised students to ignore the protest, sending an email to the entire student body saying counter-protests would only fuel their motives.

“We received emails telling us not to come, but I think this is an accumulation of people who are just kind of wanting to see it, anyway, out of curiosity,” said Freeland Oliverio, a first-year English literature student at MU. The event not only drew students, but also a group known as the Freedom Riders — a motorcycle enthusiasts group who escort military funerals, many times in response to Westboro picketing — to Miami’s campus.

Restricted by metal railings, WBC members waved signs while shouting anti-gay and antiAmerica rhetoric.

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Students fighting to change university energy consumption took their movement to student body representatives last week.

The University of Cincinnati Beyond Coal campaign was discussed at a UC Student Government (SG) meeting Wednesday. A proposed bill asked SG to become a major

coalition partner with UC Beyond Coal.

UC Beyond Coal urges university administration to eliminate the coal burning plant — located across the street from the Main campus on Jefferson Avenue — and switch to a renewable energy source.

The facility, which burns up to 37,000 tons of coal per year, will require a $4 million update in 2015. The movement encourages the university to explore alternative energy sources that are less harmful to the environment and the health of students.

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Obama’s debt plan calls cap LANCE LAMBERT | SENIOR REPORTER

As America inches closer to $1 trillion in nationwide student loan debt, President Barack Obama moves to ease loan burdens for those students.

In Colorado on Wednesday, Obama announced his plan to cap student loan payments at 10 percent of graduate income — which will take effect January 2012.

Obama will authorize his plan through an executive order, ousting the current cap of 15 percent and implementing the 10 percent cap — a change already was set by legislation to take effect in 2014.

The president’s plan will also forgive student loan debt after 20 years of payments, replacing the current policy of 25 years.

“About 1.6 million Americans could see their payments go down by hundreds of dollars a month,” Obama said.

The new student loan program “pay as you earn” will allow borrowers to consolidate direct loans and federal family loans into one payment, Obama said.

“We are also going to take steps to consolidate loan, so that instead of paying multiple payments to multiple lenders … you can have one payment a month at one interest rate,” Obama said. “I remember writing five different checks a month to five different loan agencies.”

Obama said he wants students to know before they owe and that his plan will give students a fact sheet regarding their options before they can take out loans.

“So you have all the information you need on how to pay for college — I wish Michelle and I had that,” Obama said.

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SG questions costs of UC coal burning

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CLEANER THAN COAL UC Student Government Vice President Michael Linger considers alternative energy sources.

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America’s largest grassroots environmental organization — campus organizer. “Students are really excited about this and ready for our university to step up. At the moment, we’re kind of falling behind other universities.”

Coal burning is a major air pollutant and creates particulate matter that has been linked to causing asthma.

The collection and use of coal contributes to the destruction of mountains through mountaintop removal and contamination of eco-systems.

UC Beyond Coal urges administration to weigh these negative attributes of coal burning and to seek other, ‘cleaner’ energy options.

The campaign appeared on campus in September and has the support of more than 1,700 petition signatures.

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NATION & WORLD 2 Service members, contractors killed Monday

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KABUL — As many as 13 Americans were killed Saturday when a suicide bomber struck their armored military bus in Kabul, in the single deadliest attack on U.S. citizens in the Afghan capital since the war began a decade ago.

A U.S. official said the preliminary death toll was believed to be 13 U.S. citizens: five service members and eight civilian contractors. But, the official said, a Canadian and at least one British national could also be among the dead.

The full extent of the casualties was unclear, he said, because the massive explosion had made identifying the dead difficult. The Afghan Interior Ministry said at least three Afghan civilians and one policeman were also killed in the blast.

The bombing represents a propaganda coup for the Taliban, which claimed responsibility in text messages to news organizations, saying it had packed a four-wheeldrive vehicle with at least 700 pounds of explosives.

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ATTACK IN KABUL The once quiet capital city of Afghanistan has become a hotbed for bombings and coordinated attacks in recent months. The latest attack claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members.

Deadly attacks are relatively rare in Kabul, which has better security than the southern and eastern parts of Afghanistan.

In recent months, however, with the U.S.led coalition announcing plans to turn security over to Afghan forces by 2014, the Taliban has stepped up assaults in a bid to bolster its political grip after the pullout.

Saturday’s carnage came a month and a half after insurgents launched a brazen 20-hour assault on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, killing more than a dozen people. That attack was widely viewed as an attempt by the Taliban to send a message that no place in the country was secure or out of its reach.

According to the United Nations, violence across Afghanistan is at its worst since the war started in 2001, despite the presence of 130,000 foreign troops. The NATO coalition insists that the number of insurgent attacks is declining, but its data don’t include lethal attacks against civilians or those mounted against Afghan security forces operating without international help.

The Kabul car bombing took place Saturday near the American University on Darulaman Road, among the capital’s busiest, which runs past parliament and the decaying Darulaman Palace — or “abode of peace.”

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization spokesman said the troops and contractors were traveling in a type of military bus known as a Rhino, named for its heavy armor. The identities of those killed in the attack were not disclosed pending notification of kin.

It was the largest single-day U.S. loss in Afghanistan since a helicopter was shot down in Wardak province in August, killing 30 U.S. troops, including 17 Navy SEALs, along with eight Afghan troops.

In preparation for the transfer of responsibility to Afghans, coalition training of Afghan police and army personnel has expanded. Darulaman Road is part of a route often taken by trainers traveling in buses and other vehicles between Kabul’s military training center and heavily fortified NATO bases in downtown Kabul.

Buses, even when heavily armored, are relatively soft targets and generally travel in convoys. Kabul’s crowded streets and chaotic traffic make it difficult to keep a perimeter around convoys, and suicide car bombers will often try to insert themselves between convoy vehicles for

Dion Nissenbaum | MCT Campus

SURGE OF VIOLENCE U.S. soldiers remove a body from the scene of a deadly car bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The early morning blast appeared to target a NATO convoy near Afghanistan’s parliament, Afghan army training center and U.S. military base. maximum damage.

Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry condemned the suicide attack in a statement, and extended its condolences to victims’ families.

In another deadly incident, the coalition reported in a statement that an attacker wearing an Afghan military uniform opened fire on NATO troops in southern Afghanistan, killing at least two, before others returned fire and killed him.

Other reports suggested that a third NATO soldier, an Australian, died a short while later in the incident in southern Uruzgan province. An Afghan interpreter was also reportedly killed.

Analysts said attacks against foreign troops by those wearing Afghan uniforms offer several advantages from the insurgents’ perspective, whether carried out by soldiers “turned” by the Taliban, or by insurgents who make, buy or steal uniforms and ID cards for their attacks.

These allow attackers to get inside a base or otherwise much closer to foreign forces than otherwise possible. They increase distrust between Afghan and for-

eign forces, causing Western troops to be suspicious and even dismissive of Afghan soldiers at a time when the number of combined counterinsurgency operations are growing as 2014 approaches.

In a third incident in eastern Afghanistan, guards fired on a female suicide bomber wearing a burka as she tried to enter a government building, prompting her to detonate her explosives. She was the only fatality in the incident, which occurred near a branch of the National Directorate of Security, the country’s spy agency, according to Abdul Sabor Allayar, Kunar province’s deputy police chief. Two agency employees and two civilians were wounded.

On other fronts, the coalition said Saturday that its troops and Afghan security forces had captured two leaders of the militant Haqqani network in a joint operation in Paktika province along the Pakistani-Afghan border Friday. One leader had provided insurgent fighters with funding, weapons, supplies and havens, the coalition said, and the other coordinated attacks against Afghan forces.

Early snowfall creates havoc along east coast Candice Ferrette and Hugo Kugiya | Mcclatchy newspapers

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NEW YORK — A wintry storm swept through the Northeast region on Saturday, stunning parts of New York’s Long Island with a pre-Halloween snowfall and leaving a heavy blanket of white on areas of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut.

The storm knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands as it swept across the Mid-Atlantic states, weighing down or toppling trees still clinging to their fall foliage. New Jersey and Connecticut both declared states of emergency, with 500,000 without power in New Jersey, including Gov. Chris Christie.

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center and opened emergency management offices in Nassau, Orange and Dutchess counties.

“When you talk about snow hitting Long Island in October, it certainly catches people off guard,” said Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Craft. “I’m hoping that snow this early isn’t the start of a trend for the winter.”

The National Weather Service said Saturday night a foot of snow had fallen in Harriman and 10 inches in Armonk in New York state, while West Milford, N.J., clocked in at 15.5 inches and Ridgefield, Conn., had 10 inches. Six to 12 inches were expected in the Catskills, and three to six inches around Albany, N.Y., The Associated Press reported.

high as 26 mph at Islip, but the weather service warned winds would strengthen overnight to 25 to 35 mph, with gusts of up to 65 mph. Hypothermia overcame high school football players during at least two games in Nassau, authorities said.

At a game at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, 15 players in the locker room began shivering, exhibiting heart troubles and “altered mental states” during halftime with Valley Stream Central High, authorities said.

“When they came in, they started shivering — and that’s pretty much the first sign that you’re hypothermic,” said Craig Robinson of the Plainview fire department.

Five of the boys were treated at the scene in the 2 p.m. incident; 10 were brought to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for treatment. It wasn’t clear which teens were from which high school.

The game was canceled. Players in Merrick were also treated for hypothermia, but more details weren’t immediately available.

Forecasters Saturday night expected to see 2 to 3 inches accumulate overnight in Suffolk County, with 6 to 8 inches piling up in Nassau County and Queens. Flights at MacArthur, Kennedy, Newark and LaGuardia airports were canceled. There were no serious weather-related problems for the Long Island Rail Road, spokeswoman Marjorie Anders said.

Snow was expected to taper off early Sunday, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-40s by afternoon. Officials in Oyster Bay and Hempstead said they were prepared for Sunday’s cleanup — whether

Central Park set a record for both the date and the month of October with 1.3 inches. The record for Central Park was eight-tenths of an inch, dating back 135 years. Parts of New York City received more than 2 inches.

City parks were closed Saturday night because of the dangers of trees falling from snow and strong winds. New York City last received a minor dusting in October in 1952. Powerful winds knocked out power to as many as 5,800 residents in Nassau and Suffolk counties, delayed flights and sent emergency crews scrambling to keep roads clear.

The storm arrived resembling “a good old-fashioned nor’easter,” said Mike Layer, a weather service meteorologist in Upton.

Four inches fell in Mineola, with Suffolk getting off relatively easy with .3 inch reported in Oakdale and a trace of snow in Islip and Mount Sinai, according to the weather service.

The record for the month in Upton is a trace of snow. Sustained winds were as

I’m hoping snow wearly isn’t the start of a trend for the winter.

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LET IT SNOW Peter Brancaleone, from Floral Park, New York, picks out pumpkins for his children the day of the snowstorm. it involved snow, flooding or felled trees.

“This is really the first call of the winter season,”Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto said.

Extra workers were on call in case the town needed to put plows on the streets.

Hempstead put 200 employees on call to salt roads if necessary. The town secured 40,000 tons of salt and 40 salt trucks in advance of the storm, officials said. For some Long Islanders, the early arrival of winter weather was almost too much to bear.

“It’s too soon,” said Jim McKay, 51, of Northport. “You have to crank up the heat, which is going to be expensive. I think about relocating more and more the older I get.” Kurt Dietrich, 54, of Huntington did his best to shrug it off. “It is what it is,” he said. “I’m just going to hope it melts and goes away.”

What’s happening in your world 3 - Recession fears eased

The threat of a double-dip recession eased Thursday with new government data that showed the U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from June through September.

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Thirty-six people died and 78 were wounded in two explosions Thursday night in the Iraqi capital, the highest casualty toll from an insurgent assault in 10 weeks, police said.

5 - Evading Libya and ICC

A group of mercenaries has offered to help Moammar Gadhafi’s fugitive son and onetime heir apparent to evade arrest and trial at the International Criminal Court, an international prosecutor said Friday.

6 - Embassy attack update

Serbian police raided homes in the largely Muslim Sandzak region on Saturday, detaining 17 people following the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo in neighboring Bosnia.

7 - BP approved for drilling

BP won approval from the Interior Department to drill its first exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion touched off the country’s worst offshore environmental disaster.

All news derived from news wire services unless otherwise annotated.

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Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi together with his son Mutassim and his army chief Abu Bakr Younis dead bodies are displayed inside a storage unit in Misrata, Libya, on Oct. 22.

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Newly released Palestinian prisoners returned to Gaza City on Oct. 28. They were released along with hundreds of other Palestinian prisoners.

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Freshman goes Gaga for Rocky Horror show A lot can be said about Ohio weather, often in language unfit for polite society. If you have ever fishtailed on icy roads or gotten hopelessly stuck in a snowdrift, you understand what I mean.

However, Ohio does autumn very well, with its crisp air, fresh, earthy smells and explosion of brilliant reds, oranges and yellows in the trees.

I never fail to feel like a child again when fall begins.

That’s right — I’m that girl who goes out of her way to step on every leaf on the sidewalk, just to hear it crackle, or toss a huge handful of them into the air like giant confetti. Stuffing wet leaves down the back of your friends’ pants is a lot of fun too, but I only recommend it if you can run fast and can handle the eventual payback.

This past weekend in particular has felt like the perfect embodiment of fall to me; I could be spotted wandering through Burnett Park on Friday with several of my friends.

The park itself is absolutely gorgeous this time of year, with wide paths and a serene pond lined with benches. The perfect place for a romantic stroll or picnic — (You’re welcome for the tip, gentlemen.)

I highly recommend the playground as well — you are never too old to enjoy a swing set.

Enough with all of this nature talk though, because I realize that no account of a perfect autumn is complete without talking about that most famous of college holidays: (and no, 4/20 does not count) Halloween.

Halloween is one of those holidays that tends to get a little awkward during those last few years of high school.

Too old to really trick-or-treat, but too young to go to the really good parties. In college, however, Halloween gets a serious reboot.

Freshman year is proving one of the most interesting times to celebrate Halloween.

After all, you have only just met most of these people, and a person’s choice of costume can reveal a lot about them. (“Revealing” being the operative word with a good number of college girls, but hey, that’s just tradition, right?)

The best costumes, almost always, are the homemade ones. With a little bit of thought, a dirt-poor college student can transform the most ordinary of dorm room objects into a quite spectacular costume that surpasses anything one could find in a store.

Costumes happen accidentally sometimes, too.

On Saturday night, my friends and I got all dressed up for a midnight showing of the best (and only, really) Halloween musical of all time, “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” I had no real plan, but somehow I ended up looking like Lady Gaga. Apparently, there was such a striking resemblance that I won the Rocky Horror costume contest.

The moral of this story?

If all else fails, throw on a bunch of random stuff and you might end up looking like Mother Monster.

The other secret to Halloween success is fearlessness. I won’t name names, but I went to the Rocky Horror Picture Show with five guys in dresses and skirts and one in Daisy Dukes and a crop top. That is true manliness, folks.

So whatever you ended up doing this weekend, or if you are getting dressed up and going out tonight, take advantage of this window of opportunity to get have fun with it. Be that person whose costume was so innovative that people try and compete with it next year.

And here’s hoping that the weather continues to stay lovely for at least a little while longer. Of course, if not, we know we have something else to look forward to: Snowball fights.

Have a question or a column idea for Brittany?

Send her an email at weirbl@mail.uc.edu or tweet at her @ImBrittLee.

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Forget ghosts and goblins — what really gets hearts racing and hair standing on end is hearing other people’s shrieks of fear and knowing that you are next.

There were shrieks aplenty to listen to in Swift Hall Friday while waiting, somewhat nervously, to experience Alpha Phi Omega’s Haunted house.

The organization boasts more than 1,000 service hours per quarter, and they work to help out several different organizations.

The Red Cross was chosen arbitrarily for this particular project.

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Omega promised students who visited their haunted house would, “rediscover fear.” The coed fraternity donated proceeds to the Red Cross.

Donations were accepted while guests waited in line. Proceeds from the house go to benefit the Cincinnati chapter of the American Red Cross.

Groups of four or five “victims” at a time were admitted into the house and guided by arrows once inside. Sheets suspended from clothesline divided what is normally a medium-sized classroom into a maze of dark and spooky chambers. Flashing lights created uncanny shadows, while colored lamps bathed everything in an eerie glow.

A narrow corridor started things off with a bang, almost literally, as the floors were lined with bubble-wrap that crackled and popped under our startled feet. The sensation was unnerving and successfully captured guests’ attention, affording the various monsters and spooks hiding in the darkness the perfect opportunity to catch guests unaware.

Other highlights of the house included the abandoned “operating room”, where a bloody, undead surgery patient would rise from her metal slab, wailing and cackling, and a graveyard complete with crumbling headstones and cobwebs.

Costumed figures alternated between silently stalking students as they made their way through the house or lurking in shadows waiting to leap out as they passed by. No corner was safe.

Overall the operation was a success, much to the relief of first-year business student

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Ally Hanes, who was part of the committee responsible for the house, was setting up. The haunted house was her idea — she thought it would be a fun and different kind of fundraiser for Alpha Phi Omega, she said. APO is a co-ed service fraternity whose headquarters can be found in the Steger Student Life Center.

Aside from a few slight hitches, including an unfortunate incident involving a wayward smoke machine and the fire alarm, the haunted house was a lot of fun, both for the guests and for the monstrous “help” as well.

“The girls were definitely more easy to scare,” said fourth-year business student John Memory, as he removed his grotesque mask.

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HIGH HEELED HYSTERIA A crowd of male University of Cincinnati students traded their sneakers for high heels Friday, Oct. 28, to show their support of victims of domestic abuse.

KARA DRISCOLL | STAFF REPORTER Throngs of male Unversity of Cincinnati students took to the streets of Clifton in their best (and most likely only) pairs of high heels on Friday evening.

Shoeboxes were tossed on the ground and sneakers were traded for stilettos, pumps and peep toes. Although shock certainly added to the wow factor of the event, the third annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes prompted the men of UC to dress up for a cause.

Hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is an international movement where males literally march one mile in heels to raise awareness for rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

The events are a project ofVenture Humanity, an international nonprofit corporation. The walks happen from Kenya to California — a worldly front against the issue.

“The purpose of the event is to prevent domestic violence while raising money to go to Women Helping Women,” said event coordinator Porschea Monnin, a fourth-year special education student.

All proceeds from the event are donated to Women Helping Women, which serves Southwestern Ohio as a provider of support services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Women Helping Women specializes in preventative and educational

services as well as survivor services for women affected by violence.

“It’s really important to the organization and means a lot that money is raised each year,” said fourth-year speech pathology student Brittany Haddock.

The mile-long walk began on McMicken Commons and continued as the male participants stumbled along Clifton Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, looping back around to end the walk at McMicken again.

Though the walk targets a serious and prevalent issue, the atmosphere was light and enjoyable as Katy Perry songs blasted in the background.

“We’re just out to have a good time and support Kappa Kappa Gamma,” said fourthyear electrical engineering student Brandon Bright. “Philanthropy is always better in the Greek community because it’s always fun.”

Bright explained that all fraternities and sororities host some variation of a philanthropy event throughout the year.

“Showing support for every fraternity and sorority is important, so I try to go to as many events as possible,” Bright said.

Male participants paid a $20 registration fee in exchange for a shirt, dinner and heels. With more than 60 pre-registered participants, the sorority collected more than $1,200, excluding other donations and profits made from raffle tickets and purple ribbons sold at the event.

Women Helping Women

For more information, or if you are a victim of domestic violence, visit: 24-hour Hotline: (513) 381-5610 Facebook: facebook.com/WmnHelpingWmn Twitter: @WmnHelpingWmn National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800799-SAFE Email: whwinfo@womenhelpingwomen.org According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, 17.7 million American women have been victims of attempted or completed rape. With alarmingly high statistics, it’s an issue that is significant to the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

“Our chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is such a big group of women, and we feel it’s necessary to reach out to another group of women,” Monnin said. “Sexual assault and violence isn’t recognized as much as it should be so it is important to make people aware of what is happening.”

Bright flaunted his white high heels and pointed out his toes that stuck out the front.

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PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY Pi Beta Phi’s first “Fright Night” carnival offered pumpkin painting, pie eating contests and putt-putt golf.

Proceeds from ticket sales and donations were donated to Pi Phi’s philanthropy, “First Book.”

Halloween Eve at the University of Cincinnati brought out the devils, ghosts, and even the bananas in all ages as members of the Cincinnati community donned their favorite costumes and gathered for the first Pi Beta Phi Fright Night.

From pies in the face to pumpkin painting and putt-putt, the event was a smash hit, according to Pi Beta Phi members.

The family-friendly carnival, which took place on McMicken Commons, was coordinated to raise funds for their national philanthropy.

“Pi Phi partners with an organization called First Book, and their job is to give every kid who wouldn’t ordinarily have books their first book,” said Pi Beta Phi President Mackenzie Austin.“All the money that we’re raising is going straight to First Book. We thought this would be a fun event that the kids that we go tutor and read to could attend and participate in. Our hope is that it is an event that the community enjoys and benefits from.”

Since it was the sorority’s first philanthropic event in its mere three years on campus, it was a relief to see the hard work pay off, said Austin, third-year political science and women’s studies student.

“After we got everything set up, we were finally able to see it come together, which was the best part. It’s been so great to see it be such

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a success,” she said. “We’ve been planning it for nearly a year.”

Pi Phi philanthropic event chair Jessica King said that another exciting part of Fright Night was knowing that it will be part of the UC chapter’s future.

“It’s exciting to be the ones who actually created it, especially since we built it from scratch and hope to turn it into an annual event at our chapter,” said King, a third-year biology student. “It’s my hope to see it grow. The whole goal is to promote literacy and help kids in the Cincinnati community — the kids we tutor every day. That’s the biggest part of the carnival. The more we can see this event grow, the more we can do in the future.”

Pi Phi projects it will reach its goal of $2,500 by the time they are able to calculate their earnings.

“That’s the best part — knowing that all this fun was for a good cause,”Austin said.

The sense of community Fright Night brought about was palpable, said second-year urban planning student and Pi Phi member Raleigh Pierson.

“We had such a great turn out,” Pierson said. “It was such a fun-loving event for such a great cause. The entire Greek committee was so excited for it. It brought us all together to do something positive and impact the Cincinnati community in a big way.”

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REEL TALK

KEITH BIERYGOLICK

He who throws the first weiner

“Damn, that’s theatrical.”

Maybe that’s what Brandon Kelly thought before he chucked a hot dog in the direction of Tiger Woods during the final round of the Frys.com Open in San Martin, Calif.

“I have to do something courageous and epic,” Kelly said after the incident, which led to his arrest on the misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace, according to the Huffington Post.

His inspiration for the stunt? “Drive,” a recently released slow burn of pure cinema. In the film, Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver.

On the putting green, Kelly stars as a moronic Santa Clara County citizen with a desperate need for attention who moonlights as a real grassroots hero.

It’s too easy, and a little too comfortable, to label Kelly as an attention-whoring idiot.

It’s what Woods did, however, according to KozMedia News, saying, “I guess he wanted to be in the news. And I’m sure he will be.”

I think I agree with Arjun Atwal, one of Woods’ playing partners, who said, “It was the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen,” according to ESPN. There’s no denying it was weird. Epic only in its stupidity, I do, however, think there is an element of courageousness to what Kelly did. Here’s how: As a society, Americans are voyeuristic in nature. How else could “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” still be on the air? Why does the royal wedding get so much airtime anyway in America?

The answer is easy. We like to watch and we like to imagine. Did that sound creepy? Good, because it is.

Watching a movie can be a gateway to another life starring you as whatever you want to be, moonlighting as whoever you actually are.

Want to be a Cuban drug lord who snorts copious amounts of cocaine? “Scarface.”Want to be the gorgeous imaginary friend of someone trying to start an underground boxing organization? “Fight Club.”Want to be a dad who cross-dresses for his kids?

“Mrs. Doubtfire.”Want to be a female assassin out for revenge? “Kill Bill.” It’s all out there for you to experience in the creaky comfort of your own home.

Voyeurs don’t generally act, so I’ve got to give Kelly credit for that, much in the same way I have to give credit to the Occupy Cincinnati (Wall Street) protestors. Sure, some of them are only there for trivial reasons, but some of them are there because they are fed up. So they’ve acted.

Kudos to them, for action should never be assumed.

Two weeks ago I was checking out at a Wal-Mart store when the cashier dropped her phone and collapsed to the ground. The slim red phone clanked off the tile, and even though more than 10 people saw her faint and ran over to help her, only one person called 9-1-1. It sucks to admit it, but yeah, I assumed that someone else would call the police. I was a voyeur in my own film starring as an ordinary shopper and moonlighting as a witness to an unnecessary death.

No, the cashier didn’t really die. In fact, she turned out to be just fine, but what would have happened if she had been in serious trouble?

I know it’s not easy to act; sometimes it’s damn near impossible, but let Kelly be a lesson for you. Always throw the first wiener ... or something like that. He did get arrested, and I’m not advocating idiotic behavior, but don’t be afraid to make strong actions in your life. If it takes a movie to get you to that point, so be it.

Different things inspire us all. No one would bat an eye if you were to say that you were inspired by Shakespeare. So don’t be embarrassed to admit that a film had a significant impact on you, even if that film is “The Breakfast Club” or “Pretty in Pink.”

ENTERTAINMENT

CCM’s ‘Coram Boy’ haunting JASON HOFFMAN | OPINION EDITOR

Attempting to tell a story spanning a decade is no small feat, but here in the heart of Clifton’s crown jewel, the cast and crew of “Coram Boy” deliver.

Set in the 18th century, an era of revolution in both Europe and the colonies, “Coram Boy” tells a tale of love, death, passion, patriarchal dictatorship and, ultimately, redemption.

Tormented musician Alexander Ashbrook (played by third-year student Ty Olwin), is a young heir who would rather study music than work toward running his father’s estate — the richest in his portion of England.

Although he develops, Alexander is difficult to connect with or even feel sorry for, thanks to both his disposition and his role in the story.

Much more intriguing and riveting is the villain of the play, Otis Gardiner (played by second-year student Claron Hayden). He truly earns the role as he takes you on a nightmarish tour of depravity that can exist in the human soul so well he is not only the production’s most polarizing figure, he also steals the nearly two-and-a-half hour show.

The crux of the story is two-fold.

At one end of the plot, Alexander and his father are polar opposites and neither cares to find middle ground. The other end of the plot tells a tale of child maltreatment and the terrible odds facing unwanted children of the day. The Coram Foundling Hospital epitomizes the evil committed against children.

Aside from the believable acting by the cast, some portraying both children and adults seamlessly, the ambiance of “Coram Boy” is spot on.

Thanks to the costumes designed by M.A. Doan, a fourth-year student, and the lighting designed by Tim Schmall, a graduate student, the 18th century easily comes to life in the Patricia Corbett Theater through dim lighting and era-appropriate garb.

“Coram Boy” offers many opportunities for its viewers to reconsider not only their own morality, but also a chance to ponder how much society has actually developed over the last couple centuries.

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MAKING A SCENE CCM student Claron Hayden plays villain Otis Gardiner in “Coram Boy.” JASON HOFFMAN | OPINION EDITOR

YOU’VE BEEN WARNED [Left] A sign at the nightclub’s entrance warns guests to use caution due to supernatural occurrences.

[Below] Above the country music club’s stage, the spirit of a former dancer named Johanna supposedly haunts the rafters.

JASON HOFFMAN AND KELLY TUCKER | THE NEWS RECORD Situated on the banks of what the Shawnee and Cherokee Indian tribes called “the river of blood,” Bobby Mackey’s Music World is known for being one of the most haunted nightclubs in the country.

At this venue, employees and guests alike witness the mechanical bull moving

on its own. They say coin machines start spilling their contents unprovoked. Images of smoke and eerie faces appear in countless photographs. A sign at the front door warns patrons to enter at their own risk; Bobby Mackey’s employees are not responsible for any ghostly activity that might occur.

It’s all because of its location and geological disposition, says Wanda Kay, Bobby Mackey tour guide and author of“I Believe in Paranormal Things.” She says the night club is a hotbed for

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RAISING THE DEAD Here, people gather in a basement room to hold seances, speaking with many of the ghosts that inhabit Bobby Mackey’s Music World, Stephenson says. This room contains the wall of faces, where images of numerous ghostly faces stare out from the plaster.

paranormal activity because of its location next to the Licking River, proximity to railroad tracks, a fault line running underneath it and nearly 200 years of salacious activity that help create an opportune environment for the dozens of spirits that occupy the Wilder, Ky. establishment.

“It’s been called the perfect storm here,” Wanda Kay said. “Everything that draws spirits just happens to be here.” An omega grid that’s existed at the location since the 1800s also adds to the disturbed energy. To prevent electricity from shooting through the sockets, workers have had to strategically place all of the outlets and wires in order to accommodate the grid and maintain balance, Wanda Kay said.

The nightclub’s varied and shady history is reason enough to convince some people of the possibility of supernatural activity.

Buck Brady, who bought the building and transformed it from The Bluegrass Inn to Primrose Country Club, scuffled with mobsters to maintain ownership of his club.

After a failed murder attempt, Brady was forced out by the mob, which took over and deemed the venue the Latin Quarter.

The first recorded murder took place at the site in 1930, when 21-year-old Paul Goodman was beaten to death in the building by a gambler., Wanda Kay said.

“We pick up EVPs of a Paul, but can’t confirm that it’s him,” she said.

And that’s what’s so convincing about Wanda Kay’s haunting descriptions: If she can’t confirm the identity of an entity and that they were, in fact, a part of the club’s history, she refuses to make assumptions. She knows her history and researches facts thoroughly SEE HAUNTED | 6

Week in review TOM SEIPLE | SENIOR REPORTER

Last week marks one of the most successful in music so far this year. Some big names and newcomers have released some incredible work for the choosing.

Mumford and Sons – “Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire”

Mumford and Sons release “Sigh No More” has been one of the top-selling albums in the alternative scene for the past two years. It seems odd, because quite literally nothing about their sound is current or relevant; however, they have been wildly successful.

“Live from Shepherd’s Bush Empire” is an absolute treat.

There is very little difference between this album and “Sigh No More,” but the intimacy of hearing the crowd cheering and singing is homey and beautiful.

The harmonies are richer, and the emotion of the songs picks up a extra notch for the album. This is arguably the best way to listen to Mumford and Sons.

The Strange Boys – “Live Music”

Garage rock meets bar stool piano jams on “Live Music.” The Strange Boys put together a really fun album listen to. Imagine an old western saloon’s music, but add a little bit of the ’80s garage rock movement, and you get this wonderfully somber and arguably drunken lament of life.

The colorful work of the group is really characterized by the stripped down feel of everything.

There are very little effects, everything is a little out of tune and nothing about the vocals is pitch perfect or beautiful. The rough edges of this album feel warm, welcoming and very friendly.

Surfer Blood – “Tarot Classic” (deluxe)

If you aren’t familiar with Surfer Blood, allow me to introduce one of the coolest and youngest sounds out there. Much like the band Tokyo Police Club, Surfer Blood started at a very young age. They borrow from a collection of cool sounds that show both maturity

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COLDPLAY’S STILL HOT The band recently released the strong new album, “Mylo Xyloto,” proving both experimental and adherent to their signature sound. Above, Coldplay performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, Florida, in August 2005. and attitude. Surfer Blood can be described as Weezer’s “Blue Album” and The Beach Boys with a touch of mid ’90s emo. Their songs are upbeat, fun to sing along to, and most of all, are incredibly musical. I highly recommend their previous EP “Astro Coast,” as it is a little more roughly recorded and suits the genre even better.

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Coldplay – “Mylo Xyloto”

When midnight hit Oct. 21, I was glued to my computer downloading this album as quickly as my Internet could. I really only get this way with a few albums per year, and there is good reason for my behavior with “Mylo SEE REVIEW | 6

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The limited-time consolidation option will also offer up to a 0.5 percent reduction of a student’s interest rate on some of their loans — which means lower monthly payments and saving hundreds in interest, according to a White House press release Wednesday.

“By the time we [Michelle and I] both graduated law school, we had between us

about $120,000 in debt … we combined and got poorer between us,” Obama said.

Len Simutis, interim president of the Ohio Council on Economic Education, said he would have hoped for a low interest rate benefitting students over a longer period of time.

“I think a combination of lower interest rates and methods would have benefited

over a longer period of time and would have freed up salary for young workers,” Simutis said.

The government could end up responsible for the banks’ mistakes, Simutis said.

“Transferring the default rate to the government is wrong, when the banks should be responsible, not transferring it back to the taxpayers.”

Simutis said.

protestors could stand and the event ended with the church members quietly getting back into their vehicle.

The visit from the controversial church garnered action from MU’s Associated Student Government (ASG).

The ASG commissioned a campaign called “We Got Your Back,” which aimed to educate students about how to respond nonviolently to the church’s provocative language, according to the ASG’s website.

“My fear is that a lot of people are

going to take this as a joke or game and [drink] beforehand and go drunk and cause trouble, so we could be proactive and get our students to sign this pledge to stay away from [the WBC],” said ASG Treasurer Michael Trivelli.

The event resolved peacefully, with no violence or conflict.

“I’m just happy nothing happened that would embarrass the university,” said Will Taylor, a Miami second-year economic students.

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during the campaign to advance our cause,” said Brian Kunkemoeller, co-director of UC Sustainability.

“At our kickoff meeting alone we had 155 people, which makes UC’s Beyond Coal campaign one of the largest in the country.”

In the state of Ohio, only three universities haven’t made the decision to move beyond coal.

Several universities have weighed the

financial burden of rising coal costs and expense of implementing new energy systems. UC spends around $5.6 million annually on coal alone, Kunkmoeller said.

“Unfortunately fossil fuels are limited, and eventually we’ll have to switch to something else,” said Sen. Luci Simon. “I think it’s a positive thing by being proactive and not being caught in an

energy crisis.”

UC Beyond Coal is also researching electrical heating, ventilations and air conditioning systems, which are backed by renewable sources such as wind or solar energy, Kunkmoeller said.

The biggest turnoff for alternative energies is the high upfront costs, Kunkmoeller said. It is clear that finding

renewable sources isn’t as much of an issue as finding ways to fund them, Kunkemoeller said.

While the movement is in its early stages support has been overwhelming, Zander said.

“Everything substantial in history happened because someone raised their voice,” Sen. Derek Volmering said. “This group is just getting started.”

it was quite a good look for him. Haddock concluded that the hilarity of the event made it a success.

“When else do you get to see guys walking around in heels, especially size 12 wedges?”

Haddock said.

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You might have heard of the four most famous spirits at Bobby Mackey’s — Pearl Bryan, Johanna the dancer, Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling — but Wanda Kay estimates that there are approximately forty ghosts that haunt the building. “They give their names, they show up in pictures and all sorts of stuff,” she said.

The personalities of the ghosts Wanda Kay described are all unique; some stories are funny, like Johanna’s telltale comments from the club’s rafters, asking men if they’re married. Some are

heartbreaking, like the little boy whom Wanda Kay believes was thrown down the stairs and killed by his overseer while working at the slaughterhouse that existed in the basement long ago. Some are downright horrifying, like the beheading of Pearl Bryan and her killers who supposedly fume about the grounds.

“There’s also two playful ones … One’ll say to the other one, ‘Drain it,’” Wanda Kay said. Often, she said this causes bystanders’ electronics to lose battery life, even with fully charged equipment and freshly opened batteries.

While The News Record’s equipment (luckily) didn’t suffer too much trouble, reporter Jason Hoffman’s camera did freeze after he snapped a shot of the sealedoff basement well, also known as Hell’s Gate.

Wanda Kay’s keychain also sporadically went into frenzies of beeps throughout the tour.

She finally explained the noise, saying, “That’s my key finder. That thing doesn’t work.”We confirmed this fact by yelling and clapping in front of it, trying to activate the audio sensor to set off the beeps.

Nothing happened.

from review | 5 Xyloto.” The opening tracks of the album are beautiful and draw the listener in; the later tracks take some time to experiment in new sounds that Coldplay isn’t as well know for.

Here’s what I can say for certain: This album is going to be the best seller in alternative record sales for weeks, months and

“When they want it to [go off], it does,” Wanda Kay said. “It took a couple of months to figure out that right before the EVP devices started going off, this was going with it. As soon as I put my key in the door to come into this building, it starts.”

Wanda Kay recalls seeing guests fall over in unexplainable pain and has often been told that people feel that they have been touched or scratched while in the building. Bobby Mackey’s is a captivating story that draws crowds year after year, but visitors should enter with caution.

As TNR prepared to depart, Wanda Kay asked that we tell the spirits not to follow us home, either in our heads or out loud.

“Just humor me,” she said, a tinge of concern in her voice.

“People have been followed home before.”

Whether you believe in the supernatural or just want to experience a rich piece of the area’s history, this Kentucky club is a must-see. For more information on Bobby Mackey’s Music World and the available tours, visit bobbymackey.com.

from CCM | 5 maybe even years. “Mylo Xyloto” certainly has the capacity to break into the world of pop music as well.

The sound of the album has colossal potential and grows on you with every listen.

Coldplay departs a slight amount from their roots with this album with a track featuring Rihanna,

but I find it hard to hold that against the album on a whole.

Individually the tracks stand alone, but the album as a complete entity is all the more interesting and beautiful. If you don’t get chills while listening to the album all the way through you might not have a pulse.

area and the contentious state of abortion in our country, “Coram Boy” shows us all that we may not be as advanced as we think.

If you missed your opportunity to see University of Cincinnati students bring Helen Edmundson’s play to life, consider yourself

found wanting. The performance is no longer running at CCM, so you’ll either have to read the novel by Jamila Gavin or catch another performance some day. The 201112 Studio Series continues Nov. 4-20 with Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room.”

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for answers to this week’s crossword, visit newsrecord.org

Across

1 Out of the office 6 NRA part 11 La-la lead-in 14 Madison Square Garden, e.g.

15 How some losses are shown 16 French water 17 Big corporations, lawsuit-wise 19 Sprint alternative 20 Alan of “M*A*S*H” 21 Retriever restraint 22 Folk music’s Kingston __ 23 Divining implement 25 Native blanket makers 27 Godiva choice 32 Sch. in the smallest state 33 Bull: Pref.

34 Petite pastries 37 Money maker 39 More factual 42 Hop, __ and jump 43 Lox holder 45 Hollywood Walk of Fame feature 47 Campus URL ender 48 Anonymous fan 52 Shapewear fabric 54 Quaint stopover 55 Sir __ Belch of “Twelfth Night” 56 Lavish celebrations 59 Bangkok tongue 63 Play for a sap 64 “For your ears only” ... and a hint to first words of 17-, 27- and 48-Across 66 V.P. Biden’s state 67 March march VIP 68 U or I, e.g.

69 Armani competitor, initially 70 Flashy tank fish 71 Part of a college application

We can change.

We promise!

Visit us Nov. 7 at newsrecord.org to see for yourself.

Down

1 Nothin’ 2 Baseball’s Hershiser 3 Ready for kickoff 4 Out of gear, as a car 5 Hammock snooze 6 Paddy product 7 Durante song title word 8 City ESE of San Francisco 9 Murderous 10 Newspaper VIPs 11 Two-hanky film 12 Betting odds, e.g.

13 Traffic jam components 18 Passé 22 Breezy bye-byes 24 Leaf-peeping mo.

26 Winery container 27 Idiotic 28 “La Traviata” number 29 Sounds familiar 30 Pronoun for you and me 31 Sicilian pizza has a thick one 35 Ocean phenomenon 36 Cowpoke’s prod 38 Itsy-bitsy 40 Expected comingin hr.

41 Red root veggie 44 HDTV feature, often 46 LBJ follower 49 Prove wrong 50 Not subject to taxes 51 Paired up 52 Hit the books 53 Prepares to be photographed 57 Old Russian despot 58 Bluesy James 60 “__ it going?”

61 Word with dining or picnic 62 Lazy way to sit by 64 Hrs. in Phoenix, Arizona

We’re ready. Are you?

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SPORTS

Finan gets first-place XC win CROSS COUNTRY

brittany york | sports editor file art | the news record

STRONG SEASON FINISH The Bearcats finished their season on a high note, with a 1-0 victory against St. John’s on Senior Night.

Cincy bests St. John’s on Senior Night sam morren | staff reporter

On Saturday evening, the Bearcats’ men’s soccer team said farewell to their graduating players with a win against St. John’s at Gettler Stadium.

Though it was Senior Night, the fourth-year players were not the only ones deserving of recognition, as a duo of freshmen collaborated to produce the 1-0 win against St. John’s.

Freshman Ashani Walker scored his first career goal in the 23rd minute off of an assist from Cole DeNormandie to help the Bearcats end a three-match losing streak.

Earlier in the first half, it appeared that the Bearcats would have an early lead, thanks to that same combination.

When DeNormandie escaped his defender and fired a shot from about 25 yards out that struck the crossbar, Walker was there for the header; but his goal was waved off for an offside violation.

During the intense first half for the Bearcats, senior Joey Barnard reappeared as a starter after an injury that kept him from defending the Bearcats’ goal for the past four games. He made seven saves on the night.

Red Storm goalkeeper Alex Naples had a busy first half with four crucial saves that kept the Bearcats away from their second goal.

The Bearcats held the Red Storm scoreless for the first 45 minutes and had the better possession of the ball in the first half.

In the second half, St. John came on to the field decisively to find the equalizer.

The Red Storm moved their lines forward and came close to a goal three times with shots that were denied by the post.

Walter Hines hit the right post in the 58th minute, while Jimmy Mulligan and Pablo Battuto Punyed hit the left side in the 64th and 69th minutes, respectively.

Bearcat goalkeeper Barnard was essential between the poles.

His seven saves led to the second shutout of the season.

Barnard stopped St. John’s’ leading scorer Jack Bennett, twice, making a diving save to his right in the first half and coming off his line to make a sliding stop in a one-on-one situation in the second.

The Bearcats were led by seniors D.J. Albert and Sam Klosterman, who were honored prior to the match. The Bearcats won on Senior Day for the seventh time in 11 years under head coach Hylton Dayes.

Walker became the 11th player and the fifth true freshman to score for Cincinnati this season.

Newcomers accounted for 14 of UC’s 22 goals in 2011.

University of Cincinnati senior Eric Finan finished in first place, running 23:17.07 to win the 2011 Big East Conference Men’s Cross Country Championship Saturday at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park in Louisville, Ky. Finan’s title marks the first Big East win for UC in individual conference championships.

The last time the Cats secured a conference crown was in 1996 when Jeremy Bucher won the Conference USA Men’s Cross Country Championship.

Finan maintained a fast pace, running with the lead group Saturday for the entire 8,000 meter race. Going into the last mile, Finan and Providence’s David McCarthy battled for the lead.

With a half-mile of downhill terrain remaining, Finan secured the lead. He gained

momentum and passed McCarthy, crossing the finish line to win the race by 11 seconds.

Finan said he felt prepared and ready to go prior to Saturday’s race.

“It’s a flat course, so it’s very quick,” he said. “When David McCarthy made a move around the 5K mark, I went with him, and we pulled away. With about half a mile to go, I made a move. He didn’t respond. I just kept pushing, and it worked out well.”

The men’s team finished in eighth place with 218 points.

Villanova (43) took the top spot, followed by Georgetown (94), Louisville (96), Syracuse (97), Providence (116), Notre Dame (119) and Marquette (201).

UC finished ahead of DePaul (273), Connecticut (274), Rutgers (361), USF (388), Pittsburgh (390) and Seton Hall (437).

The Bearcats compete in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship Saturday, Nov. 12, in Toledo, Ohio.

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LEADING THE PACK Bearcats’ senior Eric Finan finished first in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championships in November 2010.

VOLLEYBALL

BEARCATS SLAM USF IN FOUR SETS Defensive play helps Cats to fifth-straight win sam weinberg | sports editor

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nother weekend, another Big East foe down the tubes for the University of Cincinnati volleyball team.

Following a three-set-to-one victory against the University of South Florida Bulls Sunday in Tampa Bay, Fla., the Bearcats’ volleyball team extended their winning streak to five matches.

The match also marked the fourth-consecutive match in which the Bearcats limited opponents to a below-.200 hitting percentage — forcing the Bulls to hit just 11 percent and commit 29 errors.

“We did a pretty good job defensively, whether it was digging balls or blocking balls,” said UC head coach Reed Sunahara. “We can still get a lot better but I was pleased with our performance today.”

Cincinnati finished the match with a .259 hitting percentage and were offensively by junior middle blocker Jordanne Scott, who slammed 22 kills on 41 attempts.

Senior outside hitter Missy Harpenau and junior middle blocker Emily Hayden added 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Harpenau also recorded nine digs — just one away from a double-double.

Freshman setter Caylin Mahoney also played a strong game, posting a match-high 52 assists.

In the first set, the Bulls took an early 8-4 lead, but the Bearcats went on a 18-5 run en route to a 25-17 set victory.

Both teams played a more back-and-forth match in the second set, as no team was able to claim more than a three-point lead.

In a win-by-two scenario, both teams went into extra points and tied at 26, but the Bulls pulled away and took the last two points to win the set 28-26 and send both teams in the intermission tied at one set apiece.

“In the second set, we had opportunities but we didn’t capitalize on them, and I was disappointed in that aspect,” Sunahara said. “I thought we had chances and we just let up,” Sunahara said.

Coming out of the break, both teams played to an even 10 in the third set, however the tie wouldn’t last as Cincinnati outscored USF 15-9 during the rest of the set to win the third 25-19.

In the fourth, both teams started the set fairly even and played to a 14-14 tie, where again the Bearcats were able to break away from the Bulls down the road. Cincinnati went on a 4-1 run to put some cushion room between them and USF, and eventually slew the Bulls 25-21 to claim the set and the match.

“We came out in the third set better and also in the fourth set,” Sunahara said. “If it wasn’t for the second set I would be really happy with our performance.”

The Bearcats return to action at 2 p.m. Saturday against Marquette at Fifth Third Arena, before playing Syracuse at 2 p.m. Sunday.

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STRONG DEFENSIVE PLAY The University of Cincinnati volleyball team has limited opponents to a below 20 percent hitting percentage in its past four matches.

The Bearcats limited the USF Bulls to a .113 hitting percentage in UC’s three set to one victory Sunday in Tampa Bay, Fla.

BRIEFs

Men’s basketball ranked Top Drawer Soccer names 21st in preseason AP poll Grause a top-100 freshman brittany york | sports EDITOR

The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team is ranked 21st in the 2011-12 Associated Press preseason poll, which was released Friday.

The Bearcats’ ranking marks their first preseason showing in the AP poll since the 2003-04 season, when they appeared at No. 18.

Their preseason ranking is the highest the Cats have been listed in any AP poll since the 2009-10 season, when they were No. 19, according to the fifth poll of the season.

In the USA Today/ESPN preseason coaches’ poll, UC was listed as No. 22 — the

highest ranking for the Cats in the preseason coaches’ poll since the 2003-04 season, when they were 19th.

Six other UC opponents gained preseason recognition in this year’s AP poll — No. 4 Connecticut, No. 5 Syracuse, No. 9 Louisville, No. 10 Pittsburgh, No. 14 Xavier and No. 22 Marquette.

The Bearcats host McGill University Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in their preseason opener.

They take on Northern Kentucky University in their second exhibition game — also at home — Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

The Cats kick off their regular season Nov. 13 at Fifth Third Arena when they play Alabama State at 7 p.m.

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University of Cincinnati women’s soccer team freshman forward Mackenzie Grause was named a top-100 freshman by TopDrawerSoccer.com Friday.

Grause placed No. 61 on the list and led the Bearcats with a team-high six goals and 15 assists. The rookie also tallied three assists and started in all 18 games.

“It’s great she’s been recognized by Top Drawer

Soccer,” said UC head coach Michelle Salmon. “Obviously, she had a fantastic freshman campaign, and I know she’s eager to build upon her early success. When it’s all said and done, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s going to have an outstanding career at UC.” The top-100 honor was the second award Grause has won in her first season as a Bearcat, as she also won the Big East

Conference Rookie of the Week Sept. 12 after netting three goals and tallying two assists in the College of Charleston Cup. The Big East announces its all-conference and all-rookie teams Thursday, when Grause will have another chance to add to her freshman trophies.

The Lady Bearcats finished their 2011 season 6-8-4 overall and 2-6-2 in Big East play.

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CLASSIFIEDS POLICY

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1 All ads must be prepaid.

2 Out-of-town advertisers must send check with copy.

3 NIU’s must be signed and filled out before acceptance of ads.

4 All ad changes are due two days prior to publication.

5 No refunds unless a mistake by The News Record’s staff occurs in the advertisement. Refunds are not granted for ads placed, then cancelled.

Adjustments are limited to the portion of the ad which is incorrect. Under no circumstances will an adjustment be issued greater than the cost of the ad.

EMPLOYMENT

6 To receive student discount, current verification must be shown.

7 Students or student groups may not use display or classified discounts for nonuniversity, for profit businesses.

8 Advertisers should check their ads the first day of printing. The News Record is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

9 The News Record reserves the right to reject any ads at its discretion, with or without notification to the advertiser.

10 These policies are not negotiable.

Choose a variety of categories to sell everything/anything. Students may not use UC rates for non-UC, for profit businesses. Valid ID card required for discount.

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1-3 runs $0.50 $0.60

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DEADLINES Deadline for classified ads is 4 p.m., two days prior to publication.

Display ad deadline is 4 p.m., three days prior to publication.

Deadline for Monday issues is 4 p.m. Thursday for display ads.

For classified and display advertising information, please call 513-556-5900.

EFFICIENCIES, 1-BEDROOM, 2-BEDROOM, 3-BEDROOM in HYDE PARK for rent in excellent condition. New appliances including dishwashers, A/C. HEAT and WATER paid. Balcony, pool use, 10 minutes from UC. New kitchens and bathrooms. Laundry, off-street parking/garage. Starting at $560 per month. Contact us at 513-4772920 or pgspropertiesincincinnati@ gmail.com.

9519 Haddington Ct Cincinnati, OH 45251, 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo for sale: new complete renovation, track lighting, loft type basement, all new appliances with warranties through 2012, dishwasher and disposal, new storm windows, Italian style porcelain tile throughout, private parking area, outdoor lighting, fenced in/pet-friendly patio, privacy fences, water included, Northgate area, $65,000, calls in evening 513741-4832 9521 Haddington Ct Cincinnati, OH 45251, 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath for sale, many upgrades, newer appliances, washer/dryer, antique steel desk, new king-sized bed, other furniture, professionally cleaned, private parking area,

We are currently looking for parttime reps for business to business phone sales. The position pays an hourly plus commission. Perfect opportunity for college students who may be looking for a flexible work schedule. Call Scott today to arrange an interview. 513-244-6542.

Family seeking after school babysitter. 10-15 hours a week in the Mason area. Must be able to drive. Call Julie at 513-418-1793.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All apartment rental/sublet advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for apartment rentals or sublets which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

FOR RENT

$10-$13 Per Hour. 1530 Hours Per Week. Paid canvass positions available for Democratic campaign. Contact CovingtonCampaignJobs@gmail. com

privacy fences, water included, Northgate area, $55,000, calls in evening 513-741-4832 One, two, three, four bedrooms and studios. Walk to UC. FREE UTILITIES! Hardwood, laundry, dishwasher, parking. Deposit special with approval. Call 513-6512339.

Efficiency $375. Call 513-221-5555.

Three bedroom apartment. $800/ month plus electric, deposit.

High speed internet, laundry, free parking. 3 blocks to UC shuttle.

Photos: www.egepropertyrental. com Email: whartzler@gmail.com, 281 4855

EMPLOYMENT BARTENDING. $250/DAY POTENTIAL. No experience necessary, training provided. Call 1-800-965-6520 ext. 225.

Cleaning, painting $7.50-$9.00. Call 513-221-5555.

DSG Associates, Inc. is looking for individuals to participate in a paid online research study. Sign up for free at www.dsgai.com or call 800462-8765 today!

Movie Extras to stand in the background for a major film.

Exprience not required. Earn up to $300 per day 877-465-5469.

Play it Again Sports needs part time sales clerks. Flexible schedule, fun job. Call Mary at 310-3933.

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