Get out the vote
Students can register to vote in Hamilton County or in their hometowns
Elizabeth Sullivan
Assistant Campus News Editor
bethyoung.tuypepad.com
Students who meet the requirements can vote in the upcoming local elections either in Hamilton county or in their home- town counties.
The November 6 elections are quickly approaching in Ohio and students should be aware of their eligibility to vote.
Some of the items on the Hamilton County ballot include a referendum on a jail tax, elections for new city council members and a vote on raising property taxes.
According to the Hamilton County Board of Elections website, a student is eligible to vote if he meets these four requirements:
1. He is an American Citizen
2. He is at least 18 year old.
3. He has been an Ohio resident for at least 30 days before the election.
4. He resides in Hamilton County.
What does this mean for Xavier students? A Board of Election employee explained that Xavier students living in Cincinnati that fulfill these requisites may register to vote in Hamilton County.
The only stipulation is that registering in Hamilton County nullifies a student’s right to vote in his hometown.
If a student decides to vote in Cincinnati, he must fill out a form that can be picked up at any library, public high school, city hall or Department of Motor Vehicles and is returned to the Board of Elections or at the pick-up site.
The forms ask for basic identifying information, but unlike other states, Ohio does not ask which political party you are affiliated with.
According to the Board of Elections website, “the ballot you vote in a primary election determines your party affiliation.”
All registration forms must be completed and turned in at least 30 days before the election in order to be to be valid.
After the forms are processed, a voter will receive a voter registration card that shows the name and address of his polling place.
The process of registering to vote is very similar in most counties, so students who wish to vote in their hometowns can usually follow these same steps to obtain their voter registration card.
Students who are not from Cincinnati and want to vote in their local elections while at school can request an absentee ballot by ordering one from the county clerk in his hometown.
Specific deadlines for requesting an absentee ballot can be found online.
Although not all cities have elections this fall, most states will be having presidential primary elections next spring, which registered voters can participate in.
Xavier says good-bye to Ms. Dorothy
Elizabeth Sullivan
Assistant Campus News Editor
xu.edu
Dorothy Humdy, well-known as Ms. Dorothy, is retiring from Xavier after 46 years working in the Xavier Dining Service.
Dan Yaeger, general manager of Campus Dining at Xavier, said that “Ms. Dorothy is going to be missed greatly by the Xavier community.”
“She was one of our best and most dedicated employees. She was always at work, even when she probably should have taken the day off. And she did this while always smiling.”
A reception will be held in Ms. Dorothy’s honor on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 3-5 p.m. in the Clock Tower Lounge of the Gallagher Student Center.
She will be presented with a Presidential Citation for Service to Campus. Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to thank her for her contributions to the Xavier community.
“Ms. Dorothy is and will always be one of our Xavier family. Our campus is a better place today because of her,” said Tom Barlow, Director for Auxiliary Services.
Last year, Ms. Dorothy received a Service Anniversary Award in honor of her 45 years of service at Xavier.
She began working here in 1961, before women were admitted to the University. At this time, the campus dining hall was near Elet Hall.
Ms. Dorothy worked in the Musketeer Inn, a snack bar, in the University Center, which was knocked down to build Gallagher.
Before retirement, Ms. Dorothy worked at Toni’s Little Italy in Gallagher.
Students and staff said they will remember Ms. Dorothy for her smile and the conversations that she had with them.
Barlow said, “The first day I started working on campus I decided to go get a cup of coffee and a loving friendship started at that moment.”
“This vibrant ‘cafeteria lady’ came to my table and said, ‘Hey, you forgot your change.You’re new here, aren’t you? Well, I’m Dorothy and when you come in here, don’t worry about forgetting about little things like that. I’ll watch over you, just like I do all the kids around here.’”
“That was 24 years ago and I remember those cheerful and warm comments as though it was yesterday. I met Ms. Dorothy that day and I am a better person for it.”
“Ms. Dorothy has seen generations of students at Xavier and when these students return to campus, they often ask if Ms. Dorothy is still working here so that they can go say hello to her,” said Yaeger.
He continued, “Ms. Dorothy has probably touched the lives of thousands of students, staff, faculty and guests to the campus over her 46 years here.”
Teacher Feature: Professor Staat
Megan Jacobs
Staff Writer
“Math is a wonderful thing,
Math is a really cool thing
So, get off your ath let’s do
some math.”
— School of Rock
Unfortunately, not everyone thinks like Jack Black from “School of Rock” or Mr. Chris Staat, a math professor at Xavier. That is why Staat tries to show students that math can be “really cool.” Staat teaches Elementary Functions, General Statistics and Calculus I.
Q: What are the degrees that you have?
A: I have a BA in math from Xavier University and a Masters from Miami, Ohio.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Xavier?
A: The faculty being in touch with the students. It is big enough that it isn’t a tiny hole in the wall, but it is small enough where the students can have individual attention; the teachers know you by name. You aren’t just another number.
Q: If you went back to college, what would you do?
A: I would probably dabble in chemistry. If I could get Dr. Dewey to be my teacher, I would take a lot of theology.
Q: What was your favorite part of college?
A: Outside of classes, the Xavier basketball games. I never missed a game in my four years as a student.
Q: If you were a contestant on “Survivor,” what would be the one item you would take that you can’t live without?
A: My PS2. I guess that would have to come with a TV and power source. Even if it is 3 a.m. and the baby just went to sleep I can’t go to bed without playing my PS2.
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve in regards to your students?
A: Whining, it comes with the field of math. Also, students saying “I can’t do math.”
Q: When do we use calculus in everyday life?
A: That’s not fair. The specific topics in calculus you will not use in everyday life, but the thinking and analysis is what you can use.
Q: Why do colleges teach students math that they may not ever use instead of useful things like balancing a checkbook?
A: It is arithmetic and you learn that in fourth grade. There is not enough mathematical depth to get credit for it.
Q: What is your favorite game on the TI-83?
A: There is one with a little guy who has to move the little blocks around to get to the exit. I like it because basically it is a math puzzle.
Q: What is the coolest thing you can do with numbers besides math?
A: You can play Sudoku or paint by numbers; my daughter loves those. My mom has this one that I did when I was a kid.
Q: What do you think is the most useful equation in math?
A: The Quadratic Formula. There is no level of math where solving it might not pop up.
Q: Is there a trick to understanding math?
A: I don’t think so. Certain problems have tricks. But it is getting it explained the tight way so all of a sudden it clicks.
Q: What made you want to teach a subject that a lot of students dread?
A: The fact that I love it. I bring enough energy to the class that I hope they leave it hating it a little bit less.
Q: So why is math so cool?
A: Laughs —Can I use a quote? As Carl Sagon said, “The only truly universal language is mathematics.”
Q: Do you have any advice for your students?
A: Keep working hard. Don’t keep a negative attitude. Go see your professor — well, that would be me. Come to the math lab; there are people who want to help. Take advantage of what you have.
Q: Is there anything you think your students should know about you?
A: I think I told everyone at the beginning — I have a new baby. That is why I am somewhat loopy half the time from lack of sleep. I’m personable. A lot of people are intimidated by the subject I teach, but they shouldn’t be intimidated by me. I like to joke.
Police Notes
Sept. 10, 1:00 p.m. –An employee reported the theft of three pairs of tennis shoes out of a locker room in the Schmidt Fieldhouse.
Sept. 10, 8:26 p.m. –A student reported being harassed by an ex-acquaintance via text messages and voicemails.
Sept. 11, 7:38 p.m. –Campus Police and the Cincinnati Fire Dept. responded to a fire alarm in the Gallagher Center. It was found to be a false alarm.
Sept. 11, 8:34 p.m. –A student reported the theft of a bike from a locker room in Schmidt Fieldhouse.
Sept. 12, 8:51 p.m. –A student reported that another student was harassing him.
Sept. 13 12:41 p.m. –Two subjects were found soliciting on the academic mall. A field interrogation report was filled out and the subjects were sent home.
Sept. 13, 1:47 p.m. –A bookstore employee reported the theft of a textbook.
Sept. 13, 1:56 p.m. –A student reported the theft of over $2,600 in electronics from their locked car in the C-2 lot.
Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. –A student who was seen throwing a spoon out of his window and mooning others was cited for disorderly conduct.
Sept. 13, 11:29 p.m. –Campus Police investigated a complaint of loud music in the Village.
Sept 14, 7:15 p.m. –A student reported that over $450 worth of electronics had been stolen out of his car in the R-2 lot.
Sept. 15, 1:04 a.m. –A student observed stumbling and being assisted by others on the greenspace was cited for underage consumption and disorderly conduct.
Sept. 15, 1:37 a.m. –A student carrying a construction cone on University Dr. gave false information to officers and was cited for disorderly conduct.
Sept. 15, 10:10 a.m. –A visitor reported the theft of an unattended purse in the Gallagher Center.
Sept. 15, 4:23 p.m. –Three juveniles were caught throwing bottles onto the railroad track at Herald Avenue. A cigar was confiscated from on of the suspects, who was 10 years old. A field investigation report was filed and the children were sent home.
Sept. 15, 2:37 a.m. –A student reported that they were assaulted and robbed at knifepoint on Woodburn Ave. The suspects were described as three males, ages 17-23, wearing black hoodies and jeans. Cincinnati Police were notified.
Sept 16, 11:55 a.m. –An officer on patrol discovered several chalk drawings on the academic mall, one of which was offensive.
Police Note of the Week
Sept. 17, 3:01 a.m. –Campus Police assisted Norwood Police and federal officers in stopping a car for questioning. The car contained 100 pounds of marijuana and several suspects wanted in a drug investigation. The suspects fled east on Clarion. A canine track was unsuccessful in catching them.
Katie Rosenbaum
Campus News Editor
Fire safety
There will be a fire safety program for all students living off-campus on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. in the Village multi-purpose room. There will be food and prizes, including a free commuter parking pass. If the winner already has a pass, their money will be refunded. For more information please call Emergency Health and Serivices at x1923 or Residence Life at x3202.
Academic Day
This year’s Academic Day will take place on Oct. 23. All classes are cancelled for the day, but the cafeteria and Gallagher Center will still be open. The theme of Academic Day is Who We Are: Defining Xavier’s Mission and Identity. There will be events pertaining to the theme for several weeks before the actual day.
Approach team
Applications for Approach retreat leaders are now available in the Campus Ministry office. You must have attended the retreat before and be available to lead from Nov. 30 –Dec. 2. Applications are due to Mike Shawver in Campus Ministry by Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. For more information, please stop by the Campus Ministry house.
Cheerleading tryouts
There will be cheerleading tryouts for both men and women athletes on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Males do not need to have any experience to try out, and are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, contact cheerleading@xavier.edu.
Extreme leadership
The second lecture in the Advancing Leaders Series will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in the Clocktower Lounge. The seminar by Steve Dealph is about extreme leadership, which can re-energize and ignite passion within an organization. For more information, contact busamla@xavier.edu or call x4879.
National City
National City’s Cash for College program will be on campus Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The bank is giving scholarships to students who enter the “Cash for College” sweepstakes by registering their Visa CheckCard online at www.NationalCity.com. Once registered, students will receive one automatic entry per day when making a non PIN-based transaction. For more information please call (614) 222-2673 or visit http://campusuite.xu.edu.
Resume workshop
There will be a resume workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Admissions Presentation Room. Come to learn about resume writing. Refreshments will be served. Contact pierrec@xavier.edu or call x3141 for more information.
Coffee hour
There will be a Chinese Coffee Hour on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Faces of the Worlds Lounge in the Gallagher Center. Come and celebrate the Chinese tradition of Mid-Autumn Festival. For more information contact mckinneys1@xavier.edu or call x2872.
Career workshop
There will be a career fair workshop on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in GSC 214. Come and learn to market yourself at the Fall Career and Internship Fair and know exactly what to expect. For more information contact pierrec@xavier.edu or call x3141.
Club golf
There will be a meeting for all students interested in playing club golf on Wednesday Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. in Alter 201. If you are interested and cannot attend, please contact Brian Wilhelm at wilhelmb1@xavier.edu for more information.
