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University forces RAs to resign in Daniels KEELY BROWN | NEWS EDITOR
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The University of Cincinnati’s Office of Resident Education and Development (RED) recently forced nine of Daniels Hall’s 17 resident advisors to resign following accusations of underage drinking. Two RAs appealed their terminations to RED and were rehired. The other seven RAs were required to move out of the dorms, and their meal plans were terminated. RED gave students the option to move to different on-campus housing but refused to lower rates. Most
RAs either scrambled to secure off-campus residency or moved back home to avoid paying high costs for UC housing. The News Record spoke with two RAs who were asked to resign, both of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity. The terminated RAs said they were accused of hosting a “pregame” in Daniels Hall in anticipation of attending a fraternity party off campus. Daniels is “dry” residence hall, which means no students in the hall can consume or possess alcohol, regardless of age. Daniels RAs Continued on Page 5
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University professor pioneers new research at UC Fetch Lab ELIZABETH SCHMITT | FEATURES EDITOR
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Every Friday, a flurry of puppies can be found running amok in a babygated hallway situated in the in bowels of French East on the University of Cincinnati’s medical campus. Lab assistants at the UC Fetch Lab entertain a group of Dalmatian puppies as they crawl and jump across their legs. Dr. Pete Scheifele stands behind his computer analyzing the results of one puppy’s hearing exam. A few lines with varying negative and positive slopes appear on his screen. “Perfect,” Scheifele says, indicating that the puppy’s test results showed no indication of abnormalities. His lab assistants, a group of graduate and undergraduate students who aim to earn degrees in audiology or a related field, seem exhausted as they corral the puppies to determine which ones have been examined and which have not. The routine testing of dogs has only recently become a standard enforced by the American Kennel Association for dog breeders. It’s due in part to Scheifele’s uncharted research into audiology in canines and other animals. Scheifele established the UC Fetch Lab in 2007 as his faculty research project. The concept of an animal audiology lab was a logical continuation of the research he performed on dogs and dolphins at the Naval Underwater Assessment Center. Before his career in academia, Scheifele spent 23 years in the U.S. Navy. He spent much of his early time as a diver before working on submarines before beginning his research as oceanographer. He was tasked with studying the hearing and sonar capabilities of marine life, which inspired his interest in audiology and
bioacoustics. From there, Scheifele went to the University of Connecticut, where he received a doctorate in animal science and hearing science. During this time, he also worked as the head trainer at the Mystic Aquarium. Although Scheifele spent much of his early career working with marine animals, his transition to dogs came at a request by the U.S. military. “Not much was done concerning audiology concerning working dogs,” Scheifele said. “Now we have learned dogs can suffer deafness, and we can do things to prevent that.” Much of his early work in the UC Fetch Lab focused on military multipurpose canines who perform missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. It ultimately led the lab to begin developing hearing protection devices for working dogs. Scheifele’s research eventually crossed over to other canine breeds. The impact of poor breeding practices caused a significant emergence of deafness in dogs, he said —
as does overwhelming noise in kennels. Researchers in Scheifele’s lab are the only people in the world fitting dogs with hearing aids. The research also includes elephants, bottle-noise dauphins, Asian small-clawed otters, penguins and shark rays. “Animal hearing is so unknown,” Scheifele said. “No one really knows the full extent of what an elephant can hear, and it’s our job to find that out.” Annika Hubers, a fourthyear audiology student, said the UC Fetch Lab inspired her love for audiology. She plans to join Scheifele on a research trip to Africa this year to study elephant hearing and conversation efforts. “Animal audiology is not a huge field,” Hubers said. “A lot of what we are doing is not done anywhere else.” Since its founding, the UC Fetch Lab has expanded to two other locations — the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Akron — and plans to expand to Arizona State later this year, Scheifele said.
One of the lab’s puppies licks the nose of a lab assistant while waiting for its hearing to be tested. ELIZABETH SCHMITT | FEATURES EDITOR
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More than half of resident advisors in Daniels Hall forced to resign Daniels RAs Continued from Cover Daniels Hall residents were present at the off-campus party. RAs are not allowed attend parties with their residents, and they are required to leave the premises if residents are present. The RAs did not leave immediately, and their presence was captured on video by a resident. An incident report was filed by another Daniels Hall RA, who alerted Katie Noah, community coordinator of Daniels Hall, and Antonio Pee, associate director of RED, to the situation. RED’s terms and conditions for RAs states that “inappropriate or illegal use of alcohol or other drugs could lead to termination.” RED expects a high standard
of performance from all RAs, according to its staff manual. In situations when the performance of an RA is deemed unacceptable, the community coordinator will arrange a conference to seek clarification of the issue. On Jan. 29, Noah interviewed all the RAs who attended the party separately to determine their involvement in the matter. The next day, those involved received an email from Noah that notified them of their immediate termination. Termination meetings were conducted Feb. 11 through Feb. 15. According to those involved, Noah warned the RAs that their terminations would be recorded as firings if students appealed the
decision to RED and lost. As a result, some RAs resigned at the meetings to avoid risks associated with the appeals process. At the meetings, RED staff allegedly leveraged the video footage against the RAs, some of whom said RED did not have sufficient evidence to terminate them. “They came in telling us they had all this evidence, when in reality, they didn’t have anything — they had never seen anything,” one of the students said. “Everything they had was by word of mouth, so they didn’t have any evidence really.” The staff manual states that if the job performance of an RA is deemed unacceptable, RED has the authority to place them on probation. Failure to improve may result in termination. None of the RAs involved in the incident were placed on probation. Noah informed the students who resigned that they would not be required to meet with the Student Conduct and Community Standards office. However, every RA involved later received an email from the office to schedule a mandatory conduct meeting, sources said. Noah did not respond to multiple calls for requests for comment. “Due to federal privacy laws, we cannot address any specifics related to any student employment positions,” Pee said in an email to The News Record. Several former RAs said that while they are frustrated with the situation, they understand that they violated their contracts. “I understand that it was in the contract, and I’m not trying to say that my actions don’t have consequences — but I didn’t realize it was such a ‘no room for error’ environment,” said one student. “I made a mistake — I’m so young. We just wanted to go out and blow off some steam for one night.” Other former RAs voiced frustration with RED’s
handling of the situation. “I really thought that they had what was best for me in mind, which turned out to not be the case,” said the student. “It created such a hostile place to live, even just for another week. It was emotionally draining — I skipped a class because one night I was up so late because of anxiety over the whole situation. It was just awful.” Students also allege that RED maintained no confidentiality during the investigative process, as Daniels Hall residents heard about the situation almost immediately. “RED did not have any confidentiality for
us — there were rumors spreading,” said the student. “It got blown way out of proportion, and I felt like RED should’ve done something.” “Overall, it was just kind of a heartbreaking experience, especially for me, because I loved being an RA,” said the student. “It was really heartbreaking to see — the people that you thought cared about you just totally cut you off for a mistake that college students make.” Some students voiced concern for Daniels Hall residents after RED hired new RAs from
the eligibility pool to replace the seven fired students. The replacement RAs were hired a few weeks into the 2019 spring semester and received little to no training, students allege. “RED didn’t take into consideration how firing nine RAs would affect the residents. I think they were more concerned about how it would affect them and how they would look,” said another student. “A lot of the people that got fired are great RAs — they’re amazing. It’s going to be really hard for the new RAs. It’s also unfair to the people on their floors, because they built trust and rapport with their old RAs.” The student staff manual says that RA terminations are based on RED’s investigation of alleged misconduct on the part of the RA and their former employment history. These types of misconduct include violation of residence hall policy, criminal or civil law violations, instances of negligence or irresponsibility and acting in a manner that is unethical or outside the scope of the RA job. Several of the RAs involved had no recorded history of misconduct before they were forced to resign. “They [RED] weren’t being logical at all,” said the student. “They were trying to make a statement.”
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First-generation student shares experiences at UC ASEEL HASAN | CONTRIBUTOR There are several types of first-generation students on the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown campus. Some students are the first members of their families to attend college, while others are the first in their families to be born in the U.S. On any college campus, between 22 and 77 percent of students can identify as first-generation, or “first-gen,” according to Robert K. Toutkoushian, an education professor at the University of Georgia. Melat Mohamoud, a fourth-year student studying neuroscience and psychology, is both a first-generation college student and a first-generation American. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from Mekele, Ethiopia, 30 years ago, hoping to fulfill the American dream. “It wasn’t easy moving to a country with little English, savings, then to leave behind the family and friends in the place you called home,” Mohamoud said. “They wanted to provide a better life for us.” A self-described “proud child of an immigrant,” Mohamoud believes her parents are living proof that nothing is impossible with enough dedication. “My parents immigrated to this country and I was born here, so I identify as an American,” she said. Mohamoud, who plans to graduate in May, is part of the executive board for UC’s African Student Association. As director of student affairs, Mohamoud has been able to meet other African and African-American students on campus, which she describes as being an essential part of
celebrating diversity. “To me, Black History Month is a time where we, members of the black community, come together to celebrate our heritage,” she said. “Where we celebrate our history, diverse cultures and our unity that runs so much deeper than just the color of our skin.” Giving back to the community is important to Mohamoud, who dreams of one day moving to Ethiopia to use her degree in psychology. “I read a statistic that said there are over 86 million people in Ethiopia,” she said. “With that said, there are only 50 licensed psychologists in the whole country. This blew my mind, inspired me to make something shake and move to the motherland in the future.” After spending last summer in Ethiopia, Mohamoud said she finds herself missing the small things — drinking soda from glass bottles, wedding preparations, drinking Buna (traditional Ethiopian coffee) and Bajaj’s (the original Uber). Mohamoud also discussed how UC helped her to expand her network. “I think the University of Cincinnati is exclusive — it gives you an opportunity to blend in,” she said. “Being involved in the African-American [Cultural and] Resource Center has helped me meet other African-American [students] on campus, which helped me connect.” Any students who are interested in learning more about African life on campus should attend the African Student Association Culture Show and dinner March 2 at Tangeman University Center. It will be hosted by entertainer and actor
Melat Mohamoud is a University of Cincinnati student studying psychology and neuroscience. Here she poses with the Ethiopian flag celebrating her family’s heritage. PROVIDED BY MELAT MOHAMOUD
Ebaby Kobby. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Get out and do something: March 1 to March 3 ERIN COUCH | SENIOR REPORTER
Friday, March 1 Bockfest: It’s that time again: time for Cincinnatians to hunker down and crack open a cold beer in Over-the-Rhine to celebrate the historic neighborhood’s brewing heritage. Bockfest is back for its 27th year, and there will be no shortage of beerthemed festivities. Start out the weekend-long event Friday with a parade, run in a 5K Saturday morning, satisfy your palate with beer tastings and tour some of OTR’s best breweries. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1619 Moore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
Top: Pair Girl Scout cookies and beer at Listerman Brewing Company Sunday, March 3. BRIAN LEGATE | FLICKR Bottom: Wizarding World of Cincinnati Cyclones is taking place on Friday, March 1 at U.S. Bank Arena. WIKIMEDIA
Wizarding World of Cincinnati Cyclones: Calling all muggle hockey fans: Check out the Cyclones this Friday as the team takes on the Indy Fuel for a magical evening of all things Harry Potter. Come decked out in your Hogwarts robes, and if
you’re one of the first 3,000 wizards at the game, you’ll get a free wand. If you bring a group, there’s a four-ticket deal for $73 where you and your three friends will each receive an exclusive Cyclones wizard scarf and four chicken sandwich coupons. 7:30 p.m. Friday. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Downtown. $15-$27.50.
Saturday, March 2 Channel Your Flannel at Streetside Brewery: Grab your finest lumberjack garb and your dog, and head to Streetside Brewery for an afternoon of funky flannels and puppy charity. A fundraiser for the Save the Animals Foundation (STAF) of Cincinnati, the event will feature various doggo-themed activities, including a themed photo booth, dog bandanas, a raffle and a silent auction. Drink up, because a portion of beer sales will benefit STAF as well as the raffle proceeds.
1-5 p.m. Saturday. Streetside Brewery, 4003 Eastern Ave., ColumbiaTusculum. Free. UC vs. Auburn: No. 25 Cincinnati takes on No. 20 Auburn Saturday. After a 27-point loss against Kentucky last week, can Auburn come back, or will the Bearcats emerge victorious? Tune in or head to Fifth Third Arena to find out. 8 p.m. Saturday. Fifth Third Arena, Varsity Village. Student discounts available.
Sunday, March 3 “Paris 1900: City of Entertainment” Opening Weekend: The highly anticipated Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit is finally here. The exhibition, organized by the Petit Pelais Museum of Fine Arts in Paris, features more than 200 works of art from turn-of-the-century Paris, including paintings, sculptures, posters, fashion,
furniture and more. Museum hours vary. March 1-May 12. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. $6 student tickets. Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing: It’s been a few months since that adorable Girl Scout in a green sash rang your doorbell and tried to sell you those delicious-yetdangerous Junior Mints you’ve been waiting all year for. Now, you’re just waiting for her to show up again and fork over the goods. If you can’t wait, Listermann has you covered. The Oakley brewery is celebrating the season of Girl Scout cookies by pairing up these boxed delicacies with some of their craft beers. You can get four cookies and four beers for $10, and no tickets are necessary. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Listermann Brewing Company, 1621 Dana Ave., Oakley. $10.
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Best sorority: Phi Mu
Best burger: Keystone Bar and Grill
249 CALHOUN ST. Keystone is known for its iconic take on mac and cheese, but this popular Calhoun Street spot landed on this year’s list for its burgers. Just like its mac, Keystone’s burgers have some bizarre names and an array of creative toppings to match. Try out the “Napoleon Dynamite,” which fuses a chorizo-blended patty with arugula, goat cheese and jalapeño relish, or the “E-I-EI-O Burger,” which tops a more traditional burger with BBQ pulled pork and Keystone’s signature barbecue sauce. All burgers come with Keystone chips and can be subbed out for chicken or turkey patties at no extra charge.
Best bar: Uncle Woody’s
339 CALHOUN ST. Uncle Woody’s has been serving UC students since 1974. This year, the popular pub will celebrate its 45th birthday, making it at least 20 years older than most of its patrons. With Woody Wednesday offering $3 liquor pitchers and happy hour till 5 p.m. on weekends, there isn’t much that’s missing at Uncle Woody’s. The longstanding establishment is also prime real-estate. Woody’s looks out onto Calhoun Street where, from the porch, you can watch everything from the homecoming parade to parades of drunk students every weekend. One thing is certain: Uncle Woody’s has been — and will continue to be — an essential part of the UC student experience.
Best dessert: Graeter’s 332 LUDLOW AVE. Graeter’s is a Cincinnati staple that has been around for 145 years. The ice cream is made with local dairy, gourmet chocolate and fresh fruit from the Pacific Northwest. It’s now the only manufacturer in the world to use the “French pot” process, and each pint is hand-packed into its container. The chocolate chip flavors are the most popular, including timeless flavors like black raspberry chocolate chip and toffee chocolate chip. Graeter’s also produces dairy-free sorbets, seasonal and classic flavors and an array of confections. After a century and a half, Graeter’s remains under family ownership, and each location feels like an old-fashioned 1950s ice-cream parlor.
There are many lovely sisterhoods on campus, but Phi Mu gets to call itself the “Best of UC” this year. Phi Mu, which recolonized its Delta Zeta chapter at UC in 2014, began as a literary society and is the second-oldest secret society for women in the U.S. Its formal name (since 1904) is Phi Mu Fraternity. Though its focus was originally on books, Phi Mu has since dedicated its philanthropic work to The Children’s Miracle Network, and UC’s Phi Mus have spent countless hours volunteering and raising money for local children’s hospitals. These faithful sisters can often be seen on campus in their signature colors: white and rose.
Best fraternity: Delta Tau Dalta
Only one fraternity can take home the “Best of UC” title, and this year, it goes to Delta Tau Delta. Affectionately referred to as “Delt” by members of its brotherhood, the Gamma Xi chapter of Delta Tau Delta was chartered on UC’s campus in 1909. Since then, these frat brothers have proven their importance to the university community, as they can often be found advocating and fundraising for their national philanthropy, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They are committed to live lives of excellence and strive to perform over 1,000 hours of service each semester. Delta Tau Delta often spotlights its members on Twitter, offering the world a humorous and humble peek at brotherhood.
Best tattoo shop: Beelistic Tattoo
Best coffee shop: The 86 Uptown
2900 JEFFERSON AVE. The 86 Uptown reopened late last year after relocating from a space on Short Vine that has been reclaimed by Top Cats. While the venue downsized its square footage, it upped the charm and kept the coffee consistently delicious. The 86 serves Pneuma Coffee, whose moniker inspires its mission: breathing life into communities. The space has notoriously been a haven for students looking to study or spend quality time with one another in a safe and comfortable environment where the java flows like water. It’s catty-corner from Rohs Street Café, another favorite study spot where students can spend hours staying caffeinated. This will be the shop’s first year bringing home a “Best of UC” win in its new space on Jefferson Avenue.
2510 WEST CLIFTON AVE. Beelistic Tattoo and Piercing landed the top spot this year. Popular among students and Cincinnatians alike, Beelistic offers the largest selection of tattoo flash in the area, along with the option for custom tattoo work based on clients’ original ideas. The original Beelistic Tattoo was opened in 2004 when Bee, a world-famous tattoo artist, returned home to Cincinnati after 17 years tattooing in San Francisco and Philadelphia. Since its inception, the shop has expanded to three locations in the Cincinnati area, and you can find them at 2510 W Clifton Ave, 2703 Vine St. and 2115 Beechmont Ave. With more than 60 years of combined tattoo experience, Beelistic artists can ink you up in every way imaginable.
Best spirit shop: DuBois Book Store
321 CALHOUN ST. DuBois Book Store was established in 1955 and currently has stores in Oxford, Ohio, and Cincinnati, Ohio. It sells a variety of spirit wear for UC athletic teams and FC Cincinnati, including brands such as Adidas, Under Armour, Columbia and Champion. Along with spiritwear, it sells textbooks and various school supplies. Stop in for all your textbook, clothing or souvenir needs.
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Best new restaurant: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Best landlord: Uptown Rentals Over the past nearly three decades, Uptown Rentals has established itself as the most prominent apartment company serving UC, so it’s no surprise that this residential beast topped this year’s list for Best Landlord. Almost three years ago, the company opened the 101 East Corry apartment complex right across from its other property, VP3, and the renovated Kroger. This is prime real estate for students in need of a place with quick retail access and close proximity to campus. Uptown’s office is also just steps away from campus on Short Vine Street, making it easy for students to stop by and see the homes this company has to offer.
Best Indian restaurant: Adeep India 211 WEST MCMILLAN ST. If you’re looking for an array of classic Indian dishes for a reasonable price, Adeep is the place to go. The menu is filled with crave-worthy curry and masala entrees with savory side dishes, like naan and vegetable samosa. Some of its most popular dishes include chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and chicken curry. This well-known restaurant has been a favorite among students for years, and it will surely satisfy your need for Indian cuisine.
Best grocery store: Kroger 1 WEST CORRY ST. With more than 3,000 stores and nearly 450,000 employees nationwide, it’s no surprise that Kroger is such a popular onestop shop for students. The Cincinnati-based retailer is the largest supermarket chain in the U.S. by revenue and serves customers in 35 states and D.C. The Kroger on Corry Street — just steps from the University of Cincinnati’s Uptown campus — is home to a deli, bakery and pharmacy. In 2018, Kroger partnered with UC to launch an innovation lab inside the university’s 1819 Innovation Hub. The lab enables Kroger to connect with students through the university’s co-op and internship program, and it provides UC with greater access to Kroger resources, including R&D engineers and software developers.
165 WEST MCMILLAN ST., SUITE 100 Since Fuzzy’s opened in early 2019, it has quickly become a fan favorite. The taco shop has begun to attract all the right attention, as it was voted UC’s best new restaurant this year. It’s part of the Verge apartment complex and is located just steps from UC’s campus. Fuzzy’s offers it all, from tacos to burritos to piled-high nachos. If you’re looking for a new place to get the day started, Fuzzy’s now has breakfast options, including a mouthwatering chorizo egg-and-cheese burrito. The most enticing items on its menu might be the drinks, which feature on-brand names like the “Fuzzy Driver” and the “Fuzzy Colada.” With all its charm and plenty of fantastic options, it’s easy to see why this chain is already so popular.
Best place to study: Langsam 2911 WOODSIDE DRIVE Langsam has been a landmark on UC’s campus since 1978. The library hosts a plethora of resources for students, including computers, printers, camera rentals and books. There are plenty of Macs and PCs available for use, as well as a Starbucks for students who need a boost. One of the many iconic statues on campus, the Triceracopter — an impressive, 30-foot tall structure that’s half Triceratops, half helicopter, is housed on the ground floor. Langsam’s fourth floor began providing 24/7 access for students at the start of 2016. There is also a private religious space for those who need it. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, a spot for group meetings or a place to get advice and revisions, Langsam has it all.
Best concert venue: Bogart’s
Best breakfast: Hangover Easy 13 WEST CHARLTON ST. Hangover Easy, a popular Cincinnati restaurant that features twists on classic meals, is the perfect place to keep the party going — or an elixir to cure last night’s hangover. The Pedro brothers opened Mick’s Diner in Columbus in 2002, and they turned it into Hangover Easy in 2006. Hangover Easy Cincinnati is located on 13 West Charlton Street, and its menu presents a broad selection of dining options — from traditional breakfast food to sandwiches to a comprehensive draft beer list. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s an option for every student that walks through its doors.
2621 VINE ST. Clifton’s very own music hub has been housing local artists, cover bands and charttoppers since its rebrand in the ’80s. Bogart’s has become the heartbeat of Short Vine over the past several decades. Most weekends, a line of eager concertgoers emerge from under the lightbulb-studded marquee, excitedly waiting to see their favorite artists. Though it’s tucked among a handful of storefronts, Bogart’s functions like Mary Poppins’ handbag. The venue hits maximum capacity at 1,500 warm bodies, all of whom have to choose between the six bars in the joint for a drink between sets. In the next month, UC’s favorite live music dive will be welcoming 200 WEST MCMILLAN ST. Vince Staples (March 8), Cat Power (March One of Clifton’s newest additions, Drunken 13) and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (March 24). Tacos, has taken the UC community by storm. This restaurant’s modern twist on classic Mexican-style dishes has made it one of the hottest spots on campus. Its extensive margarita list and signature cocktail list are two other aspects that make this restaurant so popular among students. Margaritas like “Cactus Venom” and “Gold Digger” combine unique flavors to create a delicious and refreshing way to unwind after a long week of classes. Drunken Tacos also offers lunch specials every day and drink specials on select days.
Best Mexican restaurant: Drunken Tacos
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Best pizza: Adriatico’s
Best Chinese restaurant: King Wok 203 WEST MCMILLAN ST. King Wok is a staple Chinese restaurant on UC’s campus. The menu is filled with dozens of iconic entrees, including Hunan chicken, Mongolian beef, Kung Pao pork and shrimp fried rice, among others. It also offers various vegetarian-friendly dishes, including Buddhist delight, ma po bean curd and broccoli garlic sauce. The prices are reasonable, and it’s almost impossible to not find something you’ll love. Just steps from several apartments and residence halls, King Wok is perfect for takeout night or a quick bite to eat between classes.
Best sushi: Drunken Bento
212 WEST MCMILLAN ST. There’s a place where the sushi is always half price and the daily drink specials are astonishingly cheap. Izen’s Drunken Bento offers a huge array of options with an excellent bang-for-buck ratio. Whether you’re coming for the eatery’s namesake bento box, sushi on a budget or sake served hot or cold, you’ll be guaranteed speedy service and a reasonable check at the end of it all. Sit at the bar and watch the masters hard at work rolling sushi and plating it on a wooden boat, or snag a two-top and leave your mark alongside everyone else’s on the woodblock wall. Drunken Bento has repeatedly won the hearts of UC students, winning “Best of UC” for the past several years.
Best residence hall: Calhoun Hall 240 CALHOUN ST. Even though Siddall Hall next door looks exactly the same, there’s clearly something special about the Calhoun Hall residence hall that pushed it to the top of our list. This 12-story high-rise building has enough room for 815 students and shares Calhoun Street with several restaurants and retail stores that are at residents’ immediate disposal. For residents who aren’t keen on eating out, the MarketPointe dining hall is right next door. Honorable mention: If you’re on the top floors of Calhoun, run to the windows — there are some striking views of downtown Cincinnati to help perfect your Instagram story.
Best male athlete: Jarron Cumberland, Basketball
Best smoke shop: Puff Smoke Shop 261 WEST MCMILLAN ST. For the second consecutive year, Puff Smoke Shop has claimed the title of “Best Smoke Shop” near UC. It opened the doors of its first location on West McMillian Street (near the corner of Chickasaw Street) in 2014. Since then, Puff has expanded to two more locations within walking distance of UC. The second store opened on Short Vine, while the third can be found on West McMillian next to the 65 West apartment complex. Puff prides itself on being Cincinnati’s “hometown” smoke shop. Each location sells vaping accessories like vape juice and devices as well as other smoking essentials, like water pipes and grinding or storage supplies. If a customer is looking to expand their cigar palette, they can stop by the Short Vine location, too.
113 WEST MCMILLAN AVE. Known for its monstrous “Bearcat Pizza,” it’s no surprise that Adriatico’s was dubbed a fan favorite among UC students. The chain has two locations: one in Columbus near The Ohio State University, and one near UC’s Uptown campus. With its prime location, Adriatico’s has become a go-to when UC students desire a slice of cheesy goodness. Its infamous Bearcat Pizza is a whopping 32 by 28 inches, but it’s only a small part of this restaurant’s menu. Adriatico’s carries a variety of specialty pizzas decorated in an array of toppings, including bacon, sausage, ham, pineapple, blue cheese and classic veggies. It also serves subs, breadsticks, pasta, salads and desserts like brownies, chocolate chip cookie and gelato.
Best hookah bar: Bohemian
340 LUDLOW AVE. Just steps away from the Esquire Theater, the Bohemian Hookah Café on Ludlow is the epitome of tranquility. Bohemian cultivates a relaxed atmosphere and chill ambiance — and it offers some of the best hookah in the city. It’s a fantastic place to spend an evening with friends and enjoy a board game or chess match. Bohemian also offers a versatile menu of flavorful homemade teas, including chai and fresh mint, for you to sip on. If you’re looking for a place to study, Bohemian provides a quiet, laid-back venue (with free Wi-Fi, of course) to get some work done. The service is top notch, the staff is fantastic and the atmosphere is serene. What’s not to love?
Cumberland, a 6-foot-5 guard on the men’s basketball team, was voted best male athlete at UC for 2018-19. A junior from Wilmington, Ohio, Cumberland currently ranks third in scoring in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at 18.6 points per game. He also ranks 10th in assists at 3.6. His best game so far this season was the 82-74 win over the University of South Florida Jan. 15, in which he provided 34 points on 9-of-20 shooting, four steals and three assists. The men’s basketball team is 23-4, 12-2 AAC and ranked No. 23 nationally. Cumberland and the Bearcats are back in action Wednesday at Southern Methodist University. Tip-off is 9 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and 700 WLW.
Best female athlete: Jordan Thompson, Volleyball Redshirt junior volleyball star Jordan Thompson was voted UC’s best female athlete of 2018-19. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter from Edina, Minnesota, was named the AAC’s Player of the Year, AllRegion and All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and Academic All-District honors. She also spent the summers of 2016 and 2017 competing for the USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team in China and Thailand. She had career-highs in kills (827) and digs (319) this past season. With 44 kills in a win over Wichita State Oct. 14, Thompson broke the AAC record for single-match kills. Led by Thompson, the women’s volleyball team finished 26-8, 15-3 AAC in 2018 and made the NCAA Tournament.
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How Clark-Heard has excelled in first year at UC MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR
First-year University of Cincinnati women’s basketball coach Michelle Clark-Heard inherited a team last March that was about to graduate two of its best players. Senior point guard Ana Owens (11 points, 3.8 assists) and forward Shanice Johnson (10.4 points, six rebounds) helped the Bearcats finish 19-13, 10-6 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) last season under former head coach Jamelle Elliott. This season, UC is 18-9, 10-4 in the AAC under ClarkHeard so far. In six years as the head coach at Western Kentucky, Clark-Heard led the Lady Toppers to the NCAA Tournament four times. Senior guard Nikira Goings, who led UC in scoring last year at 11.2 points per game, was key in shaping the team’s reception to Clark-Heard’s coaching practices. “I’ve just bought into her vision,” Goings said. “Coming in, we all knew she was a winning coach. We did our research before she got here. Everyone told us how great of an assistant coach she was when she used to be here. It took a while to buy in because it’s hard to bring in something new and totally different from what we’re used to. Once we got used to her and the practices, it all fell together.” Sophomore forward Iimar’I Thomas (13.1 points, seven rebounds) and junior guard Antoinette Miller (12.8 points, 5.4 assists) have transitioned into leadership roles this season. “The players who returned this season have been the key to our success,” Clark-Heard said. “Losing [Owens and
Johnson] was a big loss, and we knew we needed some of Arena Saturday for Senior Day against the University of the people returning to step up this season. I’ve been really South Florida Bulls. Tip-off is at noon, and the game will be proud.” part of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Clark-Heard previously served as an assistant coach at Bearcats escaped the Bulls 57-56 on the road Jan. 30. UC from 2002-2005 under then-head coach Laurie Pirtle. “The culture was great back then,” Clark-Heard said. “Coach Pirtle was extremely successful and became a great role model for me. She’s the reason I was able to eventually become a head coach.” Clark-Heard has been pleased with her players’ willingness to buy into her coaching philosophies. “All of the players have adjusted well to the culture change this season,” Clark-Heard said. “It’s not easy to adapt, but they’ve really bought into everything that the coaching staff and I have put out there.” Goings, who is averaging 9.5 points this season after battling an ankle injury, appreciates ClarkHeard’s straightforward approach. “The culture has changed tremendously,” Goings said. “The rules are different, and there’s different expectations that come with her being our head coach. She’s challenged everybody to step up and be better than what we were last year. Different players have stepped up after losing two people from last year that were major for us. Different people have stepped up, especially with scoring.” University of Cincinnati’s women’s basketball head coach Michelle Clark-Heard has UC women’s basketball returns to Fifth Third excelled in her first year with a 18-9 record. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Bearcats in the pros: February update MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR While the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team is in the midst of a 23-4 season, many former Bearcats are experiencing success at the professional level. Check out our latest update to see how UC’s most notable former players have fared over the past month.
Sean Kilpatrick – Panathinaikos B.C.
Top: NBA players Trey Cobain and Jacob Evans come back home to watch the Bearcats as they take on Wichita State at Fifth Third Arena. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Bottom: Former UC basketball player Sean Kilpatrick holds up the Greek Cup trophy Feb. 17. @SEANKILPATRICK | TWITTER
Kilpatrick, a 6-foot4 guard, signed with Panathinaikos B.C. of the EuroLeague in early January after not being signed by any NBA teams. On Feb. 17, Kilpatrick won the Greek Basketball Cup against PAOK B.C., 79-73. This was the 19th title for Panathinaikos B.C. in Greek Cup competition. Playing under former University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, Kilpatrick has averaged 12.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in five games.
“Getting Sean Kilpatrick was a real good pickup for Panathinaikos,” Pitino tweeted after winning the cup. “He’d be a great second unit player for a young team in the NBA. Total Pro. Comes early, works hard & always positive. Terrific locker room influence.”
Gary Clark — Houston Rockets/Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The 6-foot-8 undrafted forward was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets’ G-League team, Feb. 3. He started four games for the Vipers, averaging 13 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 29.7 minutes. His best outing came in the Vipers 123-106 win over the Northern Arizona Suns Feb. 5, in which he scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in 34 minutes. Clark was recalled to Houston Feb. 11. He has appeared in three games for the Rockets in February, averaging 1.7 minutes and no significant stats.
Clark’s minutes have been hindered by newly acquired Rockets forward Kenneth Faried, who averages 11 points and 7.1 rebounds.
Troy Caupain — Orlando Magic/ Lakeland Magic
After signing a two-way contract last summer with the Orlando Magic and their G-League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, Caupain has spent the majority of this season in Lakeland. Caupain has emerged as one of the more consistent G-League players, averaging 16.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 41 games in Lakeland. In two games for Orlando, Caupain is averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 assists.
Jacob Evans III — Golden State Warriors/Santa Cruz Warriors Evans, who bounced back and forth between the Warriors and their G-League affiliate in
January, has continued to do so this month. He was assigned to Santa Cruz Feb. 24 and is averaging 11.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 17 appearances. During the NBA all-star break, Caupain and Evans returned to UC Feb. 17 to watch the Bearcats defeat Wichita State 72-62 in front of a sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Arena. Overshadowed by a talented roster full of allstars in Golden State, Evans has yet to find a role at the NBA level.
Kyle Washington – Sioux Falls Skyforce
After being released by the G-League’s Windy City Bulls (Chicago Bulls affiliate) Jan. 29, the 6-foot-9 forward was picked up by the Sioux Falls Skyforce (Miami Heat affiliate) Jan. 31. In six games for Sioux Falls, Washington has averaged 6.2 points and four rebounds.
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Logan Johnson: Freshman point guard continues to grow MATT HUFFMON | SPORTS EDITOR University of Cincinnati men’s basketball freshman Logan Johnson has graciously taken a backseat to senior guards Justin Jenifer and Cane Broome this season. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California last year. One person who pushed him to reach this level is his older brother Tyler, who is currently with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. During the weeklong break for the allstar game, Tyler ventured to Cincinnati this Sunday to watch his younger brother beat Wichita State 72-62. “It was definitely nice seeing your older brother there,” Johnson said. “He’s somebody you try to look up to everyday. You see him in his games with the Suns now, and you’re still like, “Damn, how did you get there?’ … He’s a great role model for me and always has been.” Though Tyler is seven years older, he never took it easy on his younger brother — not even during the pickup games they played in the driveway growing up.
“There were always one-onone battles going on,” Johnson said. “Nothing was ever given, especially against him. He definitely made me earn every single bucket.” On Feb. 6, shortly before the NBA’s Feb. 7 trade deadline, Tyler was included in a deal that sent him from the Miami Heat to the Suns. “Tyler called me and my mom and told us right after it happened,” Johnson said. “We weren’t too worried about it. I think it’s just a fresh start for him. It’s a better opportunity for him to grow as a player.” Johnson was ranked the 13th best player in California for the class of 2018, according to 247Sports. Hailed a 4-star recruit, he was also heavily recruited by Fresno State, Tyler’s alma mater. Tough, quick, gritty and competitive were all traits that UC associate head
coach Darren Savino used to describe Johnson after he first saw him play two years ago. “We saw him in the summertime in AAU before I went out to his high school to see him,” Savino said. “He had all the traits of what we look for in a player. First and foremost, he just loves to compete.” Tyler’s tough love and eventual success in professional basketball has served as motivation for Johnson, Savino said. Despite averaging 15.9 points and 7.3 rebounds in his senior year at Fresno State, Tyler went undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft. “Anytime you recruit a kid
University of Cincinnati freshman Logan Johnson gets ready to play the University of Central Florida at Fifth Third Arena. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
whose dad is a coach or his brother is a player, usually that kid understands what it takes to be a good player,” Savino said. “[Tyler] is a self-made player who wasn’t drafted and is playing in the NBA. He’s been a great role model for Logan.” UC head coach Mick Cronin agrees that seeing Tyler’s success firsthand has motivated Johnson to become a better player at the college level. “It’s a great advantage when I don’t have to sell Logan on the importance of defense,” Cronin said earlier this season. “He’s got a brother that signed a $50-million NBA contract because of defense. He gets it. He’s seen his family’s whole world change because of Tyler’s defense.” Humbled by his limited playing time this season, Johnson is gracious to have two upperclassmen in Jenifer and Broome to help him adjust to the competition. “Those are my brothers,” Johnson said. “Every day that they have the opportunity to help me out, they do. Whenever I mess up on a play, they’re the first ones to tell me, ‘It’s OK. Just do this next time or do that next time.’They’re really good leaders for me and have been since I’ve been here.” Guidance from Jenifer and Broome has prepared Johnson to take on more minutes and become one of the leaders of next year’s team, he said. “I’ve grown a lot as a player and as a person, [both] on and off the court,” Johnson said. “Obviously, Justin and Cane have been a huge part of my success up to this point. I’m ready to take on a new role next year.” Broome, who transferred from Sacred Heart University in 2016, also had
Logan Johnson and the UC men’s basketball team pushes through a tough USF team to win 82 - 74 at Fifth Third Arena on January 15th, 2019. JUSTIN HILES | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
to fight for playing time last year as a role player. “Logan’s a confident player,” Broome said earlier this season. “He’s a freshman, and sometimes you have to wait your turn. He knows that, and he could definitely be out there helping us if the minutes were there. There’s still some things he’s got to learn. He’s getting better in practice every day. If he keeps his work ethic, he’ll be a great player.” In 8.2 minutes per game, Johnson is averaging 2.2 points, 1.5 assists and only 0.7 turnovers. One of his mentors, Jenifer, is one of the best ball handlers in college basketball — currently ranked fourth in the nation with an assist-toturnover ratio of 4.22. “Logan’s really appreciating the ball,” Savino said. “He’s starting to understand the value of not turning the ball over. Justin’s one of the best in the country at that. He’s learning from a guy that was very similar to him
when he played in high school. Justin was really fancy with the ball and probably didn’t value the ball as much as he does now as a senior. There’s been great leadership with him and Cane. Logan’s always picking their brains and trying to learn.” Johnson has taken advantage of one-on-one coaching in practice and film sessions to better himself as a player. “He’s a smart player, and he listens to coaching,” Savino said. “He doesn’t get frustrated when we get on him and pick his game apart. He’s willing to learn. Half the battle is being able to listen to criticism and inputting it into your game. Logan is a sponge when it comes to learning what he needs to do to get better.” Johnson and the UC men’s basketball team return to action Wednesday at Southern Methodist University. Tip-off is 9 p.m. on CBS Sports Network and 700 WLW.
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Unfair trade SAMI STEWART | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER “Fair trade” has worked its way into the catalogue of buzz words that grab people’s attention and encourage them to buy a product based on the notion that the words “fair” and “trade,” when combined, ensure a step in the right ethical direction. But the problem with buzzwords like these is the hive mentality that collectively assumes that employing these words into one’s vocabulary results in positive moral karma — not actual positive change. The biggest discrepancy lies between the general lack of education and the reality of these terms. Fair trade organizations have been largely recognized as the saving
graces of farms — usually outside the U.S. — that grow crops and produce goods, like bananas, coffee and textiles, just to name a few. Without them, significantly more farmers would struggle to make ends meet, and the unpredictable fluctuations of weather and global markets could cause detrimental setbacks to farmers’ day-to-day lives. The World Fair Trade Organization focuses on ensuring its farmers see a living wage and ethical working conditions while minimizing discrimination within the workplace and maintaining respect for the environment throughout all processes. While all these efforts are designed to make positive change in communities,
fair trade organizations still function as middlemen. In order for growers and producers of goods to reap the benefits of fair trade, they must buy into the cause through a certification process. Without fronting the cash to label their goods with a tiny “fair trade” emblem, organizations cannot truly be considered “fair trade,” and these companies are instead written off as less-than-fair producers by so-called “conscious” consumers. This dilemma isn’t unique to the fair trade world. USDA Organic certifications cost money too, and without them, it’s generally assumed that the farming practices involved in growing and harvesting any specific product were
riddled with chemical pesticides. It’s just as likely that the product was farmed with eco-conscious methods in mind, and the owners simply couldn’t afford the certification. Another movement has stepped up and bested fair trade policies by nurturing interpersonal connection and creating positive change at fundamental levels: direct trade, which is basically fair trade minus the middleman. It focuses on direct relationships between producers and buyers, which cuts unnecessary costs and functions without formal certifications. Direct trade has become increasingly popular in the coffee industry in recent years as small, locally-owned shops have effectively spearheaded the operation. Café owners looking to buy bags of green coffee beans form relationships with the
growers they’re interested in buying from and maintain a close working relationship to ensure the owners and
employees of the farm are making enough money and thriving despite possible economic and environmental changes. The result? Better
care for farm laborers, better farm practices and better products. Buying into buzzwords will only win you brownie points in the eyes of fellow
undereducated buzzwordbelievers. Using them may make you seem trendy and accessible, but neglecting to look beneath the surface on larger issues makes you ignorant — not progressive.
How many of these political facts do you know?
William Howard Taft served as the 27th president of the United States.
SAMUEL SCHELL-OLSEN | SENIOR REPORTER When most people think about colleges that produced famous politicians, they think of Harvard, Yale or Princeton — but the University
of Cincinnati has a longstanding and intriguing political history. Check out this guide to learn a bit more about how UC has shaped our country’s political landscape (with a few fun facts, too).
Fun facts about UC’s political alumni • William Howard Taft (1857 – 1930) is the only person in American history to serve both as president and as chief justice on the Supreme Court. • Charles Dawes (1865 – 1951) was the vice president under Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1925 for ending World War I tensions. • Salmon Chase (1808 – 1873) was a Supreme Court justice, governor, U.S secretary of treasury and founder of the Republican Party. • Willis Van Devanter (1859 – 1941) was a Supreme Court justice for more than 26 years. • Robert Taft II (1942 – present) served eight years as governor. • Edward Noyes (1832 – 1890) served two years as governor and was
previously the probate judge of Hamilton County. • John Gilligan (1921 – 2013) served four years as governor and was previously a member of the House of Representatives. • Joseph Cannon (1836 – 1926) was the Speaker of the House for eight years, was regarded by historians as “most dominant Speaker in United States history” and was the first person to be featured on the cover of Time magazine. • Champ Clark (1850 – 1921) was the Speaker of the House for eight years and helped President Woodrow Wilson pass progressive policies, including banking reform and conservation of land resources. • Nicholas Longworth (1869 – 1931) was the Speaker of the House for six years, passing legislation that cut taxes and balanced the budget.
General political fun facts • President Grover Cleveland is the only president to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms. This is why there have been 45 presidents, despite the fact that only 44 individuals have served as president. • President Ulysses S. Grant, the union general of the Civil War, was arrested during his presidency for speeding on a horse-drawn carriage. • President Franklin Roosevelt holds the record for longest tenure in office, having served 4,442 days (12 years). • President William Harrison holds the record for the shortest term in office, having served just 31 days (one month). • In just four elections in history, the winning presidential candidate lost the popular vote. • John Tyler was president from 1841 to 1845,
and he still has living grandchildren (they were born in the 1920s). General political fun firsts • First woman elected to Congress: Jeannette Rankin (R-Mont.) in 1916. • First African-American elected to Congress: Hiram Revels (R-Miss.) in 1870. • First Hispanic-American elected to Congress: Joseph Hernandez (Whig-Fla.) in 1822. • First Asian-American elected to Congress: Dalip Singh Saund (D-Calif.) in 1957. • Youngest person elected to Congress: William Claiborne (age 22) in 1797. • Oldest person elected to Congress: Ralph Hall (age 91) in 2012. • Youngest president to take office: Theodore Roosevelt (age 42) in 1901. • Oldest president to take office: Donald Trump (age 70) in 2017.
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The legacy of Karl Lagerfeld at the age of 85, and a slew of models, photographers, Karl Lagerfeld is a divisive designers and all sorts of character, yet he is one fashion icons mourned his passing on social media. Lagerfeld was a German fashion designer, artist, photographer and creative director who spent most of his life in Paris. In 1967, he was hired by the Italian luxury brand Fendi, and he went on to become the creative director for Chanel in 1983. He held both positions until his death. With supermodels like Gigi Hadid posting things like, “Karl, I will miss your incredible presence,” and Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld makes an appearance at a Fendi store opening. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM ADACH | FLICKR Jason Momoa MAGGY MCDONEL | OPINION EDITOR
who is overwhelmingly important to the fashion industry as we know it. Last week, Lagerfeld died
Page 13 wearing a Lagerfeld suit to the Oscars, it’s easy to think back on the man fondly. The man with the white hair, black sunglasses, high collars and an amazing presence will always be remembered for his incredible contributions to fashion. But what about his more controversial moments? Not surprisingly, a man who is considered an icon of ’80s and ’90s fashion has said some less-thansensitive things about people’s bodies. After Heidi Klum posed naked on the cover of GQ in 2009, Lagerfeld said she could never be a runway model because “she is simply too heavy and has too big a bust.” In 2006, when asked about staying healthy in the industry, he said, “Vanity is the healthiest thing in life.” He was open about his dramatic weight loss — which most people today would consider an eating disorder — but like many in the fashion industry, it’s romanticized. As he said in 2010, “Well, there came this new line from Hedi Slimane
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at Dior that you needed to be slim to wear. It said: ‘You want this? Go back to your bones.’ And so I lost it all. I lost 88 pounds and never got them back.” Lagerfeld didn’t hold back on his distasteful commentary — not even for other men. “The worst is ugly short men,” he said in 2003. “Women can be short, but for men it is impossible. It is something that they will not forgive in life — to be born short. I have never been friends with a short man in my life. Don’t trust them; they are mean, and they want to kill you.” It should come as no surprise that when working for Fendi, a fur and leather company, for 52 years, one might run into issues with animal rights activists. Lagerfeld had many responses to this, but my favorite is the line, “It is farmers who are nice to the cows and the pigs and then kill them. It’s even more hypocritical than hunters. At least the hunters don’t flatter the animals.” Despite all the controversy, the man is still highly revered. He is credited with
singlehandedly turning around Chanel, as the brand was considered endangered when he took over. Although many had reason to detest him, the 2019 Milan Fashion Week became a dedication to Lagerfeld, with this year’s themes including green fashion and inclusion.
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