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Proposed changes to Title IX spark concerns at UC GABRIELLA MULISANO | CHIEF REPORTER Recently-discussed changes to Title IX, a civil rights law that outlaws sex-based discrimination in programs receiving federal aid, have caused some students, faculty and staff at the University of Cincinnati to worry about the future of inclusivity and genderbased protection at UC. A proposition from the Department of Health and Human Services was leaked Oct. 21. According to the memo, the word “gender” could be redefined to mean a binary designation of sex based on biological sex organs. Any dispute about this assignment would be settled through genetic testing. Though changes have not been officially released, some are growing increasingly worried about its effects if passed. Jayson Douglas, interim director of UC’s LGBTQ Center, said he believes UC will stand by its students even if changes are enacted. “Title IX currently is encompassing of sex discrimination, gender
identity and gender expression. As a university that receives federal dollars, we would have to comply,” Douglas said. “However, I am very optimistic that the University of Cincinnati is on the proactive side instead of the reactive side in order to create a just community that protects all of UC Bearcat students.” If UC does not protect students from changes that could affect its policies, Douglas believes that the university would become a hostile place for transgender students, faculty and staff. “I think a lot of the proposed changes are really dangerous and will negatively impact the culture on campus,” Douglas said. Andrea Goldblum, UC’s Title IX coordinator, declined to comment on how the changes might play out on campus. The office is still waiting for official changes to be issued by the U.S. Department of Education. Transgender students and faculty are currently afforded protection under
the policies administered by Title IX. The proposed changes, if passed, will only cause greater division, said Jacob DeBellis, a campus ministry worker. “[It] obviously has a direct effect to the trans community — it seems like making these changes is another was to further exclude an already marginalized people group,” DeBellis said. “I understand that many people don’t understand or even agree with how the trans community chooses to identify; however, I fully believe that no one should be discriminated against on the basis of sex.” Because UC is funded with federal dollars, it must comply with federal regulations. However, the university could opt to support its students and uphold its policies, provided they align with federal law. “What we need to do is bind around this group of individuals — this community — to support them and to show them love,” Douglas said.
Some UC students, faculty and staff worry that proposed changes to Title IX legislation might impact students. TNR FILE
Mechanical engineering students at UC are crafting a butt-operated bicycle for their capstone project. WIKIPEDIA
Engineering students to create butt-operated bike DAIVD REES | STAFF REPORTER Five mechanical engineering students at the University of Cincinnati are working to create an accessible butt-operated (yes, you read that correctly) bicycle brake for their capstone project. Earlier this month, the students were challenged to create a hydraulic brake for a road or mountain bike. Cyclists will slide back onto the seat to activate the brake. The students are creating the brake using previous prototypes provided by the Quality of Life Plus Program (QL+) — a national nonprofit organization that provides equipment for veterans in need of physical assistance. The project is still in the early stages. However, the group recently met with Jon Monett, chairman of QL+, as well as various other employees. Fifth-year mechanical engineering student Tim Jones said he chose to pursue the project because he is an active cyclist who loves helping others experience the joys of riding a bike.
“Right now, we are in the idea [and] design process where we are evaluating previous designs to see where we can make improvements,” Jones said. “We are also studying the functions of hydraulic brakes to understand how we will incorporate this aspect into the design.” Jones leads the team and is responsible for scheduling, leading communication and gathering resources — like the bike frame and brake models — for testing purposes. His love for machines — a passion he’s had since childhood — led him to the project. “My grandfather was a mechanical engineer at UC and is a big reason [why] I went that route,” Jones said. “From a young age, I have always been fascinated with machines with moving parts and trying to figure out how they work — bikes being one of those things.” Jones’ role on the team is highly specified, while others’ roles are more flexible. Joshua Baker, another fifth-year mechanical engineering student, helps with a little of everything. His role is to provide technical support
and assist with designing, testing and building the system. His passion for engineering also stems from his childhood. “I have wanted to be a mechanical engineer since high school,” said Baker. “I took multiple engineering classes in high school, and I really enjoyed everything about it.” The project’s mission struck close to home for Baker, who said he has many family members who are active-duty or veterans of the U.S. military. “I chose this project because Quality of Life Plus helps many veterans with disabilities,” he said. “This hits me hard, because many people in my family are veterans or are currently serving.” Mechanical engineering students Jones, Baker, Kyle Rickett, Brian Heldman and Davis Schulte are in the early stages of constructing the brake. The team receives financial and technical support from QL+. Dr. Joni Torsella, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, will advise the students throughout the project.
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UC approves construction of service dog park on campus DAVID REES | STAFF REPORTER
Behind Blegen Library, a dog park will be made for college students to bring their animal to play. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR
The University of Cincinnati student chapter of 4 Paws for Ability has secured permission from university officials to build a dog park on campus. Now, the organization just needs funding. 4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit based in Xenia, Ohio, that raises and trains service dogs for children and veterans worldwide. The organization was established in 1998 and has various branches at schools across the nation. Following in the footsteps of other universities, UC’s chapter decided it was time to fund the construction of a service dog park at the university’s uptown campus. The group hopes the new park will inspire future students to focus on their own innovation and impact.
UC Jewish organizations react to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting KEELY BROWN | STAFF REPORTER Hearts across the country shattered in unison last weekend after gunshots rang out at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a shooter killed 11 people and injured six others. The gunman, 46-year-old Robert Bowers, regularly posted anti-Semitic threats online and is tied to white supremacist groups. After the attack, Bowers was apprehended by police and taken into custody. He has since appeared in court, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The recent shooting deeply affected Jewish communities across the country. Synagogues are not only coping with the loss of their congregants, but with safety and cultural sensitivity concerns as well. Rabbi Yitzi Creeger is
the leader and founder of the Chabad House at the University of Cincinnati. He, along with other synagogues, mourn the deaths of the victims in Pennsylvania. “It is truly a difficult time for us — as Jews, U.S. citizens and human beings,” Creeger said. “We’re still coming to terms with what’s been the biggest antiSemitic attack in American history.” Creeger encouraged UC students to support each other and to try and fight evil acts with compassion. “We fight darkness with light,” Creeger said. “We have a universal human obligation to know that acts of goodness and kindness will make the world a better place — permanently.” Rachel Kaplan, executive director at Cincinnati Hillel, hopes to assist students in whatever they need
following the tragedy. Hillel is UC’s center for Jewish life and serves as a home away from home for Jewish students on campus, providing programming and support. “It’s been a very difficult time — students are wanting to feel safe and that’s a big challenge,” Kaplan said. “Our doors are open and our hearts are here to support the students who need a place to grieve and process what’s happened.” UC’s Jewish fraternity and sorority chapters, Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (SAEPi), have planned a student-led Havdalah memorial vigil to honor the victims in coordination with Chabad and Hillel. Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the end of the Sabbath, or Jewish holy day, to begin the new week. The
The park was recently approved by university officials and is expected to be built behind Blegen Library. Architects are ready to begin construction once funding is secured. The organization needs $12,000 to build and operate the park. UC’s 4 Paws for Ability chapter received a $4,530 grant from the Lindner alumni association, as well as an anonymous donation of $2,000. The group is currently fundraising to gather the remaining $7,000 required. “I have been able to witness firsthand the impact that dogs can have on the lives of humans — especially those who face unique challenges,” said event planning leader Emily Smagola, a second-year marketing, economics and international business student. “A 4 Paws for Ability service dog
provides the person they are placed with more than just a companion — they give a child or veteran liberation, love, support and happiness.” Fourth-year neuropsychology student Olivia Mullins is the president and co-founder of UC’s chapter. Today, the group has 82 students on campus who are certified handlers, as well as 14 service dogs in training. Mullins said it is an honor to be a part of the program and encouraged other UC student to join. “Students at the University of Cincinnati can foster one of the service dogs in training or act as a baby sitter for the local dogs,” said Mullins. “The dogs fostered by students work tirelessly as they accompany certified students like myself nearly everywhere — including classes, restaurants, stores, meetings and even
football games.” The organization’s members hope to provide a loving and safe environment for the dogs to play in. Service dogs are unable to enter regular dog parks due to risks posed by unvaccinated and aggressive dogs. “We are unable to use UC athletic facilities, and the off-campus location we utilized in the past was recently vandalized beyond repair, leaving us without a safe location for our dogs to play and learn in off-leash,” said Mullins. The group plans to hold multiple fundraisers throughout the year and is currently accepting donations through Mighty Cause, an online fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations. To get involved, students can visit the organization’s Instagram, @4pawsuc, or their Twitter, @uc4paws.
service involves lighting a special candle, blessing wine and smelling spices. Elliot Drazmin, a fourthyear entrepreneurship and marketing student and founding mother of SAEPi, assisted in planning the memorial to help heal the wounded community. “The vigil is to remember the lives lost and give ourselves an outlet to feel the pain of being a marginalized group that has been a victim of hate,” Drazmin said. Although members of the Jewish faith are suffering right now, they do not — and should not — mourn alone. The Tree of Life Havdalah Memorial Vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Cincinnati Hillel on 2615 Clifton Ave. “There is hope in the individual acts of kindness and reaching out is valued and appreciated,” Drazmin said. “Standing together is the biggest thing that can be done right now.” Hillel Jewish Student Center on Clifton Avenue. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR
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Classics professor digs into archaeological history GABRIELLA MULISANO | CHIEF REPORTER
Halloween is a magnet for crime, according to a 2016 survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. WIKIMEDIA
Staying safe on Halloween ELIZABETH SCHMITT | NEWS EDITOR It’s the spookiest time of the year — and it’s also one of the most dangerous. Whether it’s due to the innate eeriness or an emphasis on trickery, Halloween is perceived to be more dangerous than other days of the year. Like most holidays in the U.S., crimes like larceny and robbery tend to spike on Halloween, according to the 2016 National Crime Victimization Survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Officer Andrew Mueller, communications director for the University of Cincinnati Police Department (UCPD) said campus police will expand their presence in areas surrounding campus on Halloween and the days leading up to it. One of the biggest risks on college campuses involves underage drinking at parties, according to Mueller. “We are not naive,” said Mueller. “Underage drinking during holidays and big party times [is something] we know will be an issue.”
While UCPD warns against underage drinking, the university also has a medical amnesty policy in place to protect students who seek medical support for others. Students who request medical support for others who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs may have some protection under the Student Code of Conduct. “Just because you have engaged in illegal drug or alcohol activity does not mean that you cannot call the police still for help,” Mueller said. “We are worried more about the safety of our students and our community more than underage drinking.” Mueller also said that students who plan to enjoy the evening should rely on the buddy system, recommending that students “walk in pairs in welltraveled, well-lit areas.” “Be aware of your surroundings, whether in a group or alone,” said Mueller. “People have their headphones in and face in their phone, and that’s an example of not being aware,
and that makes a person a potential easier target.” Students can also download Bearcat Guardian, a safety app that enables students to quickly contact UCPD. It also enables users to send their location to friends and UCPD officers, if necessary. Additionally, students who celebrate on Halloween should be considerate of others who live in the offcampus community. “Sometimes, students get into this mentality that ‘it is all about us,’” said Mueller. “But … students should be aware of children out, and people who have to get up early to work the next day.” The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) also recommends that motorists be aware of children and partygoers crossing streets, especially in the evening hours. As for those planning on staying in and handing out candy, it’s important to keep your house well-lit and avoid giving handmade or unwrapped treats to children.
Burrell recalls walking through a trench when, suddenly, a wall began to appear. “It was exactly [in] line with our other walls, and I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, this goes further — it goes further inland,’” she said. “It turned out to be twice as big as what we thought it was … To see these things emerging out of the soil is so entrancing, and it’s the joy of discovery of something that hasn’t been seen for a thousand years.” Burrell’s joy of discovery is what made her pursue archaeology, she said. She aims to give her students that same passion. “This is one of the strongest classics departments in the nation, so we’re very proud of it,” she said. “When I walk into a classroom, I want to give the students the tools they need to see ancient objects and say … ‘What is that object trying to say to other people in the same culture, and how can I get to that as a modern person?’” The best learning opportunities, she said, are hands-on experiences. “I really believe in eye-training,” she said. “Many people look at things, and they can’t understand what they’re seeing.” Archaeology will always be important, Burrell said. The past is always with us, and the achievements of ancient cultures can teach us about how we behave now, and how we should behave in the future. “We have a deep past, and we hope to have a deep future,” she said. This spring, Burrell plans to teach a 1000-level archaeology class. Through that course, she hopes that students from all majors will gain interest in the importance of archaeology. “We’re a tiny little speck in the present,” she said, “and we have a deep past.”
Sitting in stacks on the fourth floor of the Blegen Library are thick, brown, leatherbound volumes and a hefty dissertation from Harvard University. Professor Barbara Burrell has been teaching in the University of Cincinnati’s classics department since 1991. Her experience in the field of archaeology has taken her around the globe. She grew up in Queens, New York, and received her undergraduate degree from New York University. “I was always interested in myth and history and art,” Burrell said. “I was an artist myself for a while, and I read a lot of mythology books.” As an archaeologist, Burrell has experience digging through sites across the Mediterranean. When Burrell arrived at NYU, she began taking Classics courses and was eventually presented with the opportunity to travel to Majorca, Spain, where she had the opportunity to excavate a site in a Roman city. “I took that opportunity one summer and was hooked,” she said. “I decided to follow the whole thing — to learn Greek, and then Latin.” After excavating in Spain, Burrell and her group traveled to Turkey where they dug at a site called Aphrodisias — an ancient Hellenistic city where she discovered her first statues. The experience hooked Burrell on the field of archaeology. She applied and was accepted to the graduate program at Harvard, where she later received her master’s degree and Ph.D. “I spent a year in Greece and excavated in Corinth,” she said. “I got a lot more experience [and] wrote a big dissertation.” Today, Burrell works with a colleague from Cornell University to publish details about a site that the duo have been excavating since 1990. “We postulate that it was the Palace of Harrod the Great, King of Judea,” Burrell said of her findings. “It’s very important for us to publish this site.” A striking memory that stands out from the rest of her digs, Burrell said, is when she and her team began digging at Caesarea — a small, historic Israeli town on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. “We had the layout of this palatial building — it was huge,” she said. “There were mosaics and there were wall paintings, and it was all rather special … We wondered Professor Barbara Burrell works with student volunteers at her archaeological site, the Promontory Palace at Caesarea Maritima in whether it continued inland.” Israel. PROVIDED
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Spookiest movies of 2018 TAWNEY BEANS | CONTRIBUTOR Too often, October is filled with midterms, mental breakdowns and tears. Fortunately, this month also gives us Halloween: a holiday that provides students with a socially acceptable excuse to binge-watch scary movies. If you’re looking for quench your thirst for fear, check out the list below for the five best films of 2018 that are sure to liven up any horror movie night.
“Hereditary”
After the death of the secretive family matriarch, the Graham family begins to piece together progressively disturbing secrets about their ancestry. The more the Grahams unearth, the more they fight to change their ominous fate. This paranormal thriller unleashes a ton of scares in just two hours, making it the perfect opener for a horror binge.
“A Quiet Place”
This film focuses on a family trying to survive in a postapocalyptic world — one in which they must live in absolute
silence to avoid detection from man-eating monsters. This movie is directed by and stars John Krasinski, who is best known for his role as Jim Halpert from “The Office” and Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan.”With an approval rating of 95 percent based on 301 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, “A Quiet Place” is unlike any horror movie before it.
“Unsane”
Sawyer Valentini moves from Boston to Pennsylvania to escape a man who has been stalking her for two years. During a visit to her therapists, Valentini unknowingly signs up for a 24-hour stay at a mental institution. The events that ensue test her patience, courage and, most of all, her sanity. “Unsane” is a must-see for all who love psychological horror.
“Revenge”
Jen and her wealthy boyfriend are enjoying a romantic getaway — that is, until his two buddies arrive for an unplanned hunting trip. Her boyfriend and his friend’s actions lead to Jen being abused and left for dead.
Unluckily for them, she survives and wastes no time in her quest for revenge. A women’s empowerment movie for horror junkies, “Revenge” takes it to a whole new level.
“Annihilation”
This science fiction horror film follows Lena, a biologist trying to save her husband, who signs up for a dangerous, secret government expedition into “The Shimmer” — a mutant landscape with mysterious creatures and unknown perils. The film has received praise for its visuals, acting, direction and provocative story, and has a rating of 87 percent based on 237 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Whether you prefer paranormal, thriller, sci-fi or psychological scares, this year’s scariest flicks fit nearly every subgenre of horror and are sure to raise goosebumps and cause a few jumps. So, finish that homework, snuggle up on the couch with some friends and get ready to get spooked. “A Quiet Place” and “Revenge” are two critically-acclaimed films that made this year’s list of spookiest flicks. PROVIDED
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Get out and do something: Nov. 2 to Nov. 4 ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER
Friday, Nov. 2 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market: Halloween has come and gone, the leaves are changing colors and there’s an unmistakable nip in the air — which means it must be time for Christmas, right? I guess we can skip Thanksgiving this year. Head to the Duke Energy Convention Center this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a festive girls’ day out. There will be over 350 booths with tons of gift ideas for you to choose from. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $8 admission. Mac & Cheese Throwdown: Hosted by Cincinnati CityBeat, this event will allow you to test your taste buds against over a dozen mac and cheese places from the Queen City. Participants include Keystone’s Mac Shack, Tickle Pickle, The Eagle, Eli’s BBQ and more. Come hungry! 6-9 p.m. Friday. American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Camp Washington. $35 admission.
Saturday, Nov. 3 Northside Record Fair: This isn’t your father’s record fair. There will be thousands of records and memorabilia items stationed at more than 40 tables crammed into Northside’s North Church. Expect rare jazz, punk, psych, garage, experimental, country and prog finds from the likes you’ve ever seen (cue group of dads wearing Beatles T-shirts walking out the door). Be sure to stop by the ATM, as many vendors only accept cash.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. North Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $5 admission. Bearcats versus Navy: Cheer on the Bearcats as they take on the Navy this Saturday. (Spirit wear hack: A great place to buy cheap UC gear is Valley Thrift, about a 15-minute drive up I-75 from campus). 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Nippert Stadium. Free student tickets.
Sunday, Nov. 4 Turkey Bowl Fall Festival: Halloween may be over, but fall festivities sure aren’t. Bring your little brother or sister to this familyfriendly autumnal jamboree and watch a flag-football game at Paul Brown Stadium. There will be beer, food trucks, live music and, of course, football — what would fall be without it? 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Paul Brown Stadium Lot E, 297 E. Mehring Way, Downtown. Dewey’s Pizza School: When you find yourself tiring of Toppers’ pepperoni pizzas and you’re looking for something a little more gourmet, Dewey’s is always a solid go-to. But what’s the secret behind favorites like the Edgar Allen Poe, Green Lantern or Porky Fig? Now you can learn — and you don’t even need to work there. Head to the Kenwood Dewey’s on Sunday to learn the tricks of the trade from Dewey’s master chefs. You’ll get unlimited soft drinks and salads, and 100 percent of the proceeds from your ticket go toward benefiting nonprofit Inner City Youth Opportunities. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dewey’s Pizza Kenwood, 7767 Kenwood Road., Kenwood. $25 admission.
Try over a dozen different types of mac and cheese at the Mac & Cheese throwdown on Friday, Nov. 2. WIKIMEDIA
Jefferson Hall plays Aaron Korey in the new “Halloween” movie. YOUTUBE
Jamie Lee Curtis chases revenge in ‘Halloween’ DAVID REES | STAFF REPORTER The year is 1978, and it’s Halloween night. Notorious killer Michael Myers has just escaped from prison. Serving for nearly 15 years, Myers was incarcerated for killing his sister at just 6 years old. Now, he’s back and ready to go on a rampant killing spree. Only one person survives: Laurie Strode. Now, nearly 40 years later, Myers has escaped again. This time, he has just one goal in mind: kill Laurie Strode. Played by Jamie Lee Curtis, Strode has grown up traumatized by her encounter with Myers decades ago. She has detached herself from society and transformed her house into an unbreakable cage. In addition, she has trained herself and her daughter to be human machines, ready to fight any predator that might wish them harm. The new “Halloween” is a direct sequel to the 1978 film, ignoring the nine other films before it. Like the original, the new film is a resounding success and
a triumph for the horror franchise. It’s exceptionally shot, and the scenic design is immersive and provides an atmospheric experience. Judy Greer and Andi Matichak as Laurie’s daughter and granddaughter are brilliant and live up to the Strode family name. Jamie Lee Curtis’s character delivers on her vow for revenge. Together, Curtis, Greer and Matichak form a powerhouse — an all-female trio that proves to be a real match for the horrendous mind of Michael Myers. In addition, the film’s classic and iconic score from the original 1978 film is innovatively reused. The score adds tension while building hype and excitement for the fight that is yet to occur. One of the most thrilling and inventive aspects of “Halloween” is the various ways Myers kills his victims. Relying solely on knives and bare hands, Myers uses his tools to create the most gruesome killings imaginable. Though not for the faint of heart, Michael’s art of killing is
a marvel. It’s especially refreshing to see something unique, considering many contemporary horror films rely on overused, cliché techniques. While the film succeeds in many aspects, the script is certainly not the best work of director David Gordon Green. Green co-wrote the film with Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley. The script provides choppy dialogue and cheesy moments that try to impact viewers, but the attempt ultimately falls short. “Halloween” opened Oct. 19 to an opening weekend of $76 million. The film nearly beat the all-time highest opening for an October release ever, which was set by “Venom” just a few weeks earlier at $80 million. Still, it’s the biggest opening for the “Halloween” movie franchise, and with critical and audience acclaim, a sequel is well warranted. Myers is sure to strike the Strode family again, and the killings of this event will surely haunt the family even more than the first time.
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FCC shocked by New York Red Bulls II in USL playoffs MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR This historic season has reached an abrupt end. FC Cincinnati (FCC), the No. 1 seed in the United Soccer League (USL) playoffs, was eliminated Saturday evening by No. 5 New York Red Bulls II with a final score of 1-0 at Nippert Stadium. As time expired, Cincinnati players wept, and the Bailey section looked on in disbelief. The Orange and Blue had won each of the last three meetings with Red Bulls II. The official attendance was 16,617 (season average at Nippert Stadium was 25,714). The lone goal came in the 12th minute as New York forward Amando Moreno bounced a shot past the outstretched arms of FCC goalkeeper Spencer Richey and into the back of the net. Midfielder José
Aguinaga was credited with an assist. FCC obtained possession for 51.7 percent of the match, while New York won the shots category 14to-11 and the shots-on-goal category 6-to-3. Coming into the match, the Orange and Blue was riding the momentum of a 25-match unbeaten streak across all forms of competitions. The team finished the season with a 23-3-8 record. “It’s difficult [losing the streak], because in this business, you don’t get very long or much time to reflect,” Cincinnati head coach Alan Koch said in a postgame news release. “I haven’t really reflected on the season yet. We spoke about this being a difficult pill to swallow right now. You can see the guys are very disappointed. But at the same time, you really have to look at the
positives. This has been a historic season.” FCC midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin stole possession away from New York as time wound down in extra time. McLaughlin passed across the field to defender Justin Hoyte, who crossed it toward the box in the hopes of a late goal. Defender Forrest Lasso attempted a header at close range but was denied by Evan Louro, New York’s goalkeeper. Richey saved five shots for the second consecutive match, tying his FCC single-game high. Lasso led all players with 10 clearances, bringing his season total to 223. The next time the Orange and Blue will take the field will be as a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the country’s top professional league, in 2019. During the upcoming
offseason, FCC management will decide which personnel will remain with the organization for next season’s jump in competition. “It’s a difficult situation, of course,” Koch said. “It’s part of the game. You just have to hug everyone and give your good wishes and let them understand that football is this way. I think what the team achieved this year, everyone is happy. If you stay or if you don’t stay, you’ve achieved something very big. So, you should be very happy. Whoever stays or whoever goes, we’re going to just have a dinner together and talk together and laugh together and get ready for the next chapter.” Tickets for next season are on sale now at FCC’s Russell Cicerone questions the referee’s decision on Sept. 29, 2018. website. AARON DORSTEN | PHOTO EDITOR
Takeaways from UC football’s overtime win on the road at SMU MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR After suffering their first loss of the season last week at Temple University, the University of Cincinnati football team outlasted the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs
in overtime Saturday afternoon with a final score of 26-20. Improving to 7-1 and 3-1 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), the Bearcats beat the Mustangs in nearly every statistical category except
one: turnovers. Redshirt freshman quarterback Desmond Ridder threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the first half. Utilizing consistent defense, the UC offense was less turbulent in the second half and finished with 477
SMU cornerback Jordan Wyatt, left, leaps to intercept a pass, stealing a Cincinnati drive in the red zone during the first half at Ford Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Cincinnati won, 26-20, in overtime. STEVE HAMM | DALLAS MORNING NEWS | TNS
total yards versus SMU’s 351. Here are some of the most notable headlines from the victory:
I believed he was hitting the ball well and never doubted him.”
Smith redeems himself
Sophomore safety James “The Freak”Wiggins provided his second game-clinching play of the season, intercepting SMU quarterback Ben Hicks in overtime and returning it 86 yards for a touchdown to win the game for the Bearcats. In UC’s week-four 34-30 win over Ohio University at Nippert Stadium, Wiggins intercepted an errant pass at the goal line with 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. “[Wiggins] is a playmaker,” Fickell said. “He does a great job for us. When you get in those situations, someone’s got to step up. [The defense] didn’t have a turnover all day, and then we get not only a turnover, but a turnover for a pick-six that seals the game. He played well the entire day.”
After missing 3-of-4 field goal attempts at Temple, freshman kicker Cole Smith came through in the clutch against SMU. After connecting on a 24-yarder with 6:37 left in the third quarter, Smith was sent out to attempt a 41-yarder as the Bearcats trailed 20-17 with just three seconds left in regulation. The Mustangs called a timeout while Smith knocked in the free kick. That situation repeated itself before Smith drilled the 41-yarder that officially sent the game into overtime. “We’ve said all along — even last week after the loss in the postgame — that we have incredible confidence in Cole,” UC head coach Luke Fickell said in a postgame news conference. “He’s a young kid who has to find his groove a little bit and find his confidence, but
Wiggins to the rescue … again
Have fun trying to run
The Bearcats defense allowed just 23 rushing yards on 24 attempts. SMU’s leading rusher was senior running back Braeden West, who compiled a whopping 16 yards on 11 attempts. The Mustangs longest rush attempt went for 7 yards.
Lewis’ career day
Senior wide receiver Kahlil Lewis put together the best statistical game of his Bearcat career, finishing with 12 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns (both of 32-yards).
Ridder sets personal highs
Although it’s his first season of action, Ridder set career highs for completions (33), passing attempts (50) and passing yards (352) in the win.
Who’s next?
The Bearcats return home to Nippert Stadium Saturday, Nov. 3, for a matchup with the 2-6 United States Naval Academy (Navy) at 3:30 p.m.
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Clark-Heard looks to take Bearcats to next level SPENCER SCHULTZ | STAFF REPORTER
Elijah Ponder (93) and Curtis Brooks (92) leave the field. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Fickell, Bearcats not overlooking Midshipmen MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR After surviving a 26-20 overtime thriller with the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs in Dallas, Texas, last week, the University of Cincinnati football team returns to the Queen City for a clash with the United States Naval Academy (Navy) Midshipmen. Sophomore safety James Wiggins provided the walk-off play for UC, intercepting SMU junior quarterback Ben Hicks and returning it 86 yards for a touchdown. The win was also the Bearcats’ second consecutive overtime game after losing to the Temple University Owls 24-17 Saturday, Oct. 20. The Bearcats improved 7-1 and 3-1 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) — one game behind the nationally-ranked University of Central Florida Knights (No. 9) and Temple in the standings. Last week, Navy was doubled up 44-22 by the No. 3 University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a neutral-site game played in San Diego. UC and Navy last met in September of last season, with the Midshipmen outlasting the Bearcats 42-32 in Annapolis, Maryland. The Midshipmen enter with a 2-6 record and are currently riding a five-game losing streak dating back to Sept. 22. Navy utilizes a triple-option, run-first mentality, as they currently have 2,463 rushing yards and 600 passing yards. UC head coach Luke Fickell indicated he hasn’t let Navy’s recent struggles dictate his game plan. “When you play Navy, their record has no bearing on the game,” head coach Luke Fickell said Tuesday in a weekly news conference. “I don’t even know what their record is, to be honest with you. I’ve never
looked because I don’t think it has a bearing on the game. It’s such a unique offense … It’s a unique game and a unique week. There’s some things you throw out, but not everything.” Junior quarterback Malcolm Perry leads Navy with 862 rushing yards on 139 carries and seven touchdowns. Fellow quarterback Garret Lewis (senior) has accumulated 257 yards on 59 carries for four touchdowns. Fickell pointed to Navy’s high character players as a reason not to overlook the matchup. “I think Navy is a [team that can override momentum] because of the type of kids that they have and the maturity they have,” Fickell said. “Obviously [football] probably isn’t the first [priority] for them because of the military and the other things they’re doing. That’s why I look at them and say, ‘I don’t care if they won their last four games or lost their last four games. You’re going to get their best effort.’” UC sophomore running back Michael Warren II was unable to break loose against SMU, finishing with a season-low 67 yards on 14 carries and no touchdowns. He had collected 100-plus yards in the Bearcats’ previous four games. “[SMU] had a philosophy and weren’t going to let you run the football,” Fickell said. “They were going to challenge you and make you throw the ball in a lot of situations. That’s why we obviously threw the ball more … That’s us maturing to understand that there’s some things that teams can dictate a little bit. You’ve got to have the ability to be balanced.” The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at Nippert Stadium Saturday, Nov. 3. ESPNU will have television coverage while 700 WLW will provide radio coverage.
As basketball season nears, the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team returns to the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena with a new system and head coach. Michelle Clark-Heard was named the ninth women’s basketball head coach March 27. She spent the previous six years leading Western Kentucky University (WKU), accumulating a 15447 record. The Bearcats are coming off a tumultuous 2017 campaign, finishing 19-13 under former head coach Jamelle Elliott. Sam Rodgers, junior guard and a member of last year’s winning season, said she admires Clark-Heard’s perspective. “Coach Heard has made [the change] easier on us by having an open door policy, making sure that we understand her rules, but also has been willing to flex with us since it’s a total shock to the system,” Rodgers said. “She’s done a really good job of making us feel welcome and making us aware of how much she
cares about us outside of basketball as well.” After beginning her career as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska from 1998-2002, ClarkHeard joined the UC staff as an assistant from 2002-2005. “I had a great experience
when I was here first,” Clark-Heard said. “Working with [thenhead coach] Laurie Pirtle and a lot of phenomenal athletes and players — we had a lot of success when we were here. It opened my eyes a lot to the different things going on, and the opportunity to be able to grow would be great for me as a head coach.” Clark-Heard accepted her first head coaching job at Kentucky State University in 2005. After two seasons, she decided to return to her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, as an assistant at the University of Louisville. In 2012, Clark-Heard returned to WKU to accept the position of head coach. During her tenure with the Lady Toppers, she reached four National Collegiate Amateur Athletic (NCAA) tournaments New UC women’s basketball coach Michelle Clark-Heard speaks during media day on Oct. 8, and captured four conference 2018. PROVIDED BY UC ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
tournament championships. “Winning four championships in six years is pretty incredible,” ClarkHeard said. “It was probably one of the best experiences of my life because I was able to bring back a lot of that love that used to be there when I played there in the early days at Western Kentucky.” When the opportunity arose to become the next head coach at UC, ClarkHeard was excited for the challenge. “I think [coaching at WKU] prepared me a lot,” ClarkHeard said. “Understanding and knowing the different things that would happen throughout a season, and how things will not always go your way, and how to handle adversity but also just excited to have the opportunity to build with another group. I consider myself a player’s coach, so I was really excited to get a chance to learn 15 other different personalities and watch them grow.” During the preseason, Clark-Heard has continued to fit the mold of what Rodgers considers a great mentor. “What I appreciate so much about [ClarkHeard] is she is just very straightforward,” Rodgers said. “She gets to the point and is honest. I really appreciate that in a coach, as well as just people in general. She believes in me a lot on the court and off the court in my abilities. Having her believe in me raises my confidence level.” The Bearcats’ 2018 home-opener is Tuesday, Nov. 6, against Austin Peay University. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Fifth Third Arena. Tickets are available at gobearcats.com.
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Halloween movie standoff
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Lindsey: “Hocus Pocus” (1993)
SISTAAAAS! Glorious mornings make me sick. You, too? That’s because, a quarter-century ago, Bette Midler put a spell on you … and me, and all other 90s babies. It’s not just a bunch of hocus pocus: it’s a cult classic. When I want a break from watching Mike Myers hack people to bits, I pop in my “Hocus Pocus” DVD. Don’t get me wrong, I love guts and gore as much as the next guy. But sometimes, I need to cleanse my bloodsoaked palate. There’s a
reason “Hocus Pocus” still dominates DVD sales every Halloween. It’s a tradition we all observe, whether you’re giddy for gore or not. Need further convincing? The film glued more than 8.2 million viewers’ eyeballs to Freeform’s annual “31 Nights of Halloween.”That’s the same as UC’s student body multiplied by 200. Something about those Salem sisters pulls me back to the simpler times of sugar highs and snap-on bracelets. For 96 carefree minutes, I can get away from presidential alerts and fears of post-grad failure. I can escape the atmosphere that used to only exist in Wes Craven’s nightmares. “Hocus Pocus” is the best Halloween movie ever
created due to the very thing it lacks. To me, it’s the anti-slasher. Obviously, jump-scares and screeching violin strings are a staple in Halloween culture, but “Hocus Pocus” is the handcrafted, smells-like-home quilt you wrap yourself in just as the temperature dips.
Keshav: “Halloween” (1978)
I’m going with Jon Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece, “Halloween” staring Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle, who plays the most terrifying character of the late 70s and most of the 80s: Michael Meyers. Classics are classics for a reason, and “Halloween” is unmatched. It’s a visceral
experience — you aren’t just watching a movie, you’re experiencing it. It’s not hard to make a scary movie, but to do it well is a skill not many possess. Carpenter made a magnificent eerie score that still gives me shivers when I hear it — not to mention that he’s an incredibly skilled director. Carpenter frames the scene to establish a situation, then pans off to one side as something unexpected appears in the foreground. For any thriller, the foreground is the most important part of the film’s composition, and Carpenter manipulated it like no other. It’ll give you a proper, lingering scare. It’s simply an amazing movie that will live on for generations. David Gordon Green directed a sequel that released last week, almost 40 years after Carpenter’s original. I haven’t gotten around to seeing it yet, but I doubt it will have the same impact as its predecessor.
Sean: “It” (1990)
Four contributors go head to head debating which classic Halloween movie they deserves the top spot. WIKIMEDIA (ALL)
There is no way I could put any scary movie above “It” — not just because it’s a great movie, but because it has the superior villain. All others pale in comparison. People forget that Pennywise the Clown and It aren’t the same. Pennywise is embodied by It and projects all of It’s shapeshifting personas. Since It feeds on fear, it can change its appearance to match whatever an individual fears most, generating as much fright as possible. It can appear as a clown, a werewolf, a giant spider and pretty much anything else that haunts your waking nightmares. It is an eternal force that lives in a realm beyond human understanding and represents true evil. This makes It the most horrifying being one could cross paths with. Freddy Krueger fears fire, Jason Voorhees fears water, and everyone else has phobias served hot with a side of kryptonite that It uses to embody and exploit people’s
darkest fears. Other villains aren’t as scary when you understand they could never possibly outmatch It. They’ll all float. It owns the villains. It owns fear. It owns Halloween.
Anne: “Halloweentown High” (1990)
Halloween means three things as far as I’m concerned: candy corn, lastminute costume planning and “Halloweentown High.” There’s nothing better than a classic Disney Channel original movie (DCOM) to spark the fall nostalgia that can take you back to the trick-or-treating and candy swapping of yesteryear. While the entire four-part series is iconic, the third “Halloweentown” movie will always hold a special place in my heart. Marnie Cromwell, a seventeenyear-old witch-in-training has decided to make it her mission to reunite the mortal world with Halloweentown. After getting tentative approval from the Halloweentown Council, Marnie’s grandmother — the legendary witch Agatha Cromwell — brings a group
of ogres, witches, fairies and all other magical creatures to integrate into the mortal high school. Hilarity, Halloween hijinks, drama and classic Disney romance ensues. If the plot doesn’t thrill your inner “Disney nerd” enough, just watch the movie in honor of the brilliant, late Debbie Reynolds (of “Singin’ in the Rain” fame) as the Cromwell family matriarch. Watching her cast spells, deal with her magic crocodile purse and be a nurturing mother figure to Marnie warms my heart like a good cup of apple cider. You also get to see other Disney screen favorites, like “High School Musical” alums Lucas Grabeel and Olesya Rulin as radical Halloweentown students. Plus, who doesn’t love some good, early-2000s Disney fashion? The low-rise bootcut jeans, baby doll tops and bedazzled jean jackets are all iconic clothing pieces. All in all, “Halloweentown High” is an early 2000s DCOM dream for Team NoSpook this Halloween.
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Over-the-counter relationships SAMI STEWART | OPINION EDITOR
Multimedia Director Patrick Murphy thinks college students should focus on themselves before adopting a dog. WIKIMEDIA
If you can’t take care of yourself, you shouldn’t take care of a dog PATRICK MURPHY | MULTIMEDIA DIRECTOR Too many of you stressed-out, overworked students are getting dogs when you shouldn’t. There’s an argument to be made for cats (they’re so easy!) or birds (I mean, I wouldn’t), but dogs come with an entirely different standard of care that I don’t think college students can handle. Don’t get me wrong — I’m an animal lover at my core. Half the time, I’ll address the good boy attached to your leash before I even recognize you. It’s nothing against you — your dog is really cute, and you should be proud they’re so popular. The line gets crossed when you start screaming at your dog on an almost-regular basis for just being a dog. A neighbor of mine used to routinely exorcise her accumulated stress by yelling at her dog whenever he hopped on the couch or pooped in the house. I could hear it through a brick wall. She used her dog as an emotional punching bag, often for everything else she was going through outside of some poop on the floor. I get it. No one likes poop. But forlorn feces do not warrant that type of abuse. This experience shouldn’t surprise anyone. Many students adopt or purchase pets to recapture some semblance of familiarity from their parents’ homes, or to simply gain some exaggerated essence of being an adult. I understand the better intentions. Students believe that owning a pet will make them happier, more secure, less lonely. A 2015 study from the University of Maine found “that students’ positive mood increased, but only for those who directly interacted with a dog.” Getting a dog to
make yourself more emotionally stable is a fair argument. But it’s also the problem. Getting an animal solely to benefit you is the crux of so many mistakes and miscalculated decisions. I’m tempted to dedicate this whole subject to a thesis title, “Why Only Things Can Make Me Happy, and Other Terribly Capitalistic Musings.” I honestly don’t believe that the majority of students who have dogs also have a regular schedule in place to maintain all the responsibilities that dogs entail: taking them on walks, teaching them how to interact with your new home(s) and keeping them from unloading that occasional corner turd. A close friend of mine is the perfect example. He was in a stable lifestyle. He made high marks. That son of a bitch even exercised. He had it all. All except a dog. So, he got one: a beautiful, hyper, snuggly mutt. And, just as the Maine study found, I noticed my own mood improving with that little boofer around the house. But my friend eventually got a job on a film set, working close to 14 hours a day (a typical day in the business), and the dog was often put in a cage, spending most of his time crying out for attention. The unpredictable happens. If college students are masters of anything, they’re masters of ignoring the possibility of the unpredictable. If you’re working for a degree and trying to take care of a canine, you need more than just a strict schedule. You need to be a parent. Your dogs will respond to your mistakes and outbursts, and they will become the animal you raise them to be. You sure you’re up to that responsibility?
Working in customer service has provided me with a mix of beautiful, serendipitous relationships and strange, uncomfortable situations. Just as you can’t predict human behavior, you can’t predict which weirdos will walk through the front door. Unfortunately, a big part of the gig is smiling and laughing at bland conversation, bad jokes and inappropriate comments. Just the other day, I was at work — making coffee, minding my business — and a man with a tweed blazer and a Red Sox hat carrying a briefcase walks in. He orders a cup of drip. I hand it to him, making sure that our fingers don’t touch to minimize the awkwardness, as I always do. We get to talking over the counter as he sips his coffee. We found that we had a lot in common in the five minutes that we spoke. We’re both in school, both writers and, obviously, we both love coffee. Mind you, at the time, I
was working alone. My co-worker was out on lunch break, and I was alone at the helm. My friend over here has been taking turns sipping his coffee and staring at my ass. I mention that I’m a senior in college. He mentions that he’s a Ph.D. student, a writing professor, and he’d love to take me out for a drink. I might have said yes had I not been trapped behind the counter getting paid to be a sunspot on this man’s tweed blazer. So, I choked out a neutral response about being busy and broke. It was so uncomfortable. I should’ve just flatly said no, but my customer service voice wouldn’t let me. This might be the worst part of the job. Getting pored over by strange men in a coffee shop when I’m just trying to have a cordial conversation and pay my bills. If I wanted to be ogled by men all day just to reject them, I’d get on Tinder. But most customers I interact with are lovely — or at the very least,
complacent. I’ve logged a thick book of regulars in my coffee-making days — a man who never remembers my name but brings me The New York Times crossword on Sundays, a chocolatier who offers me truffles and asks me to guess which flavor it is a potter who shares my last name and somehow we aren’t sisters; and countless others who share their stories with me and ask about my family. I’ve had the privilege of becoming friends with strangers and making connections across the city all because of a cup of coffee. And I’ve had the misfortune of being asked out by far too many men who back me into a corner from the other side of the counter. I realize that there’s nothing I can do about it, but I’ve drawn the following conclusion: it’s long overdue that I start being much meaner to strange men who expect more from me than a cup of coffee.
Opinion Editor Sami Stewart weighs the good and the bad of working in customer service. WIKIMEDIA
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