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Jayna Knows Best: Your family’s house or mine?

Holiday gift-giving advice from the tNR editors

Men’s basketball looks to keep a pristine record

Women’s basketball team falls to Xavier in crosstown Shootout

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Jeter, Yanks match made in heaven

Editor’s note: Columnist Tom Skeen’s latest work will be his last for The News Record. After years of service, stories and columns, The News Record staff wishes him luck upon his graduation from the University of Cincinnati.

If the Reds signed Derek Jeter to a three-year, $51 million contract, what would your reaction be?

I’d be outraged.Fortunately, the New York

Yankees will pay the soon-to-be 37-year-old shortstop $17 million per year, making him the highest paid shortstop in the league.

There’s an option for a fourth season, but the Yankees can buy Jeter out for $3 million. If Jeter rejects the buyout and accepts a fourth year, the contract totals $56 million with $9 million available in incentives.

Yes, Jeter is taking a pay cut compared to his last contract, but that’s a no-brainer. He’s an old man coming off the worst season of his career. No. 2 hit .270 with 10 home runs, 67 RBIs and his on-base percentage was a mere .340, 77th best in baseball.

Do the names Starlin Castro, Alexei Ramirez or Marco Scutaro do anything for you? All are shortstops with higher batting averages than “Mr. Yankee” last season. Castro — a rookie — had 200 fewer at-bats than Jeter, but earned more doubles, triples and a better slugging percentage. Last season, Castro, Scutaro and Ramirez combined to make just more than $7 million.

The only reason the Yankees pay Jeter the kind of money they do is because they’re the Yankees. It doesn’t matter who you are, the Yankees will pay you more than you’re worth.

Jeter would never get as much money from another club. His numbers compare to that of Miguel Tejada, who made $6 million in 2009. The San Francisco shortstop had 27 fewer at-bats than Jeter, totaling just eight fewer hits, five more home runs, four more RBIs and 49 fewer

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For the second consecutive season, the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team failed to claim the Kendle Cup in the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout.

Once trailing by 16 points, the Bearcats closed the gap to five points with five minutes to play, but lost 69-61 to the No. 4 Xavier Musketeers Sunday at Fifth Third Arena.

“If you would have told me before this game that we would be down five with five or six minutes to go, I would have said you’ve got to be crazy,” said Cincinnati head coach Jamelle Elliott. “I’m really pleased and proud with how our girls competed for 40 minutes.”

Despite the loss for UC, the game highlighted improvements from last season’s meeting, in which the Bearcats lost 69-38 to then No. 10 Musketeer squad.

Although outmanned and outsized by the Musketeers, the Bearcats kept up with Xavier, shooting 41.5 percent to Xavier’s 44.2 percent and grabbed just one fewer rebound.

“To be honest with you, I think we’re a better team this year than we were this time last year,” Elliott said. “We weren’t as far along as we were now.”

After beginning the game in an 11-3 hole, Cincinnati made it a two-point game by going on a 8-2 run. But with 6:30 remaining in the first half, the Musketeers pulled away with an 18-4 run to end the half with a 41-25 lead.

Trailing by 16 points after halftime, the Bearcats cut the deficit to five after outscoring the Musketeers 22-11 midway through the second half.

But with 10 minutes left in the game, Cincinnati was unable to overtake Xavier.

“I had seven girls that played with unbelievable heart and unbelievable competitiveness against a very good Xavier basketball team that’s No. 4 in the country,” Elliott said.

Cincinnati was led by senior guard Shareese Ulis, who scored a team-high 24 points.

“Our team was led by a warrior — Shareese Ulis,” Elliott said. “She goes out and leads us in the battle

every single night. As we play more and more games, the troops are starting to be right behind her battling just as hard as she does every game.”

The Bearcats return to action at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 to face Louisville at Fifth Third Arena in the team’s first Big East game of the season.

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Cincinnati men’s basketball is off to its best start since the 2004-05 season — the last time the Bearcats reached the NCAA tournament.

After Saturday’s 81-47 win in Toledo, Cincinnati (7-0) returns to Fifth Third Arena for a two-game home stand beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday against Utah Valley.

The Bearcats haven’t won more than four straight games to begin a season in head coach Mick Cronin’s tenure.

But in his fifth season at Cincinnati, Cronin has a new secret weapon: veterans. Junior Dion Dixon has emerged as the Bearcats’ top scorer, averaging 12 points per game after scoring a team-high 17 against Toledo.

“Most coaches actually have guys that have played college basketball three and four years,” Cronin said. “We didn’t have that for a long time because there was nobody on the team,z and then there were junior college guys. Right when those guys got to a point where they knew what to do, they were gone and we’re starting all over.”

Not this season. Eight Bearcats are upperclassmen, including six seniors.

But the senior class — Ibrahima Thomas,

Rashad Bishop, Darnell Wilks, Larry Davis, Anthony “Biggie” McClain and Eddie Tyree — lacks a traditional vocal leader in the locker room.

“I’ve never been that type to yell and stuff because it was never my place,” Wilks said. “I just try to go out there and work hard and get other people to follow suit.”

They do — leaving Cronin pleased with the soft-spoken leadership.

“Leadership is not cheerleadership,” Cronin said. “Waving a towel and cheering has nothing to do with it. Playing smart, playing hard, coaching your teammates and showing them you’re committed to doing the things it takes to win games — that’s leadership.”

After being suspended by Cronin near the end of last season, Bishop has responded strongly through this year’s first seven games. The senior guard is shooting a team-best 46 percent from 3-point range and is a perfect 15 of 15 at the free-throw line.

“He’s now adding to the positive side of things. He’s putting the ball in the basket, he’s creating offense for his teammates and he’s taking ownership of the team,” Cronin said. “If he has a great year, it’s going to bode well for our chances.”

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Luckily for avid gamers, the holidays are a prime time for new video game releases. Below are the select few that will be making wish lists across the nation this season.

“World of Warcraft: Cataclysm”: The Shattering has occurred — Azeroth is will never be the same, and Deathwing has begun his reign of terror. If you don’t understand what any of this means, ask the guy sitting next to you — chances are he does. The third expansion for the biggest game in the world — with more subscribers than some countries’ populations — is set to swallow up even more of your time. The inclusion of Goblins and Worgen, alongside new talents, zones, raids, a new profession and a new world to explore will keep any WoW-aholic busy for a long time.

If you haven’t played before and the big, scary dragon on the box piqued your interest,

now it’s easier than ever to get started in WoW. Developer Blizzard has made it one of their major focuses to help new players ease into an, admittedly, vast and daunting world.

With Blizzard’s new emphases on helping introductory players and streamlining the entire game for all, this is shaping up to be one hell of a ride. Just remember newbies … choose the Horde.

Release date: Dec. 7 “Super Mario All-Stars

Wii”: If there’s one video game series that makes me feel young, it’s the Mario Bros. Now in a crisp package, “Super Mario All-Stars” brings back the classic three original titles along with “The Lost Levels,” just like the good ole’ days. Let’s-a go!

Release date: Dec. 12“Dead Space 2”: The

original “Dead Space” is one of the scariest games in recent history. A stunning return to form for the survival-horror genre, “Dead Space” proved that strong game mechanics,

eerie lighting, horrifying monsters and superb sound production could still make grown men pee their pants.

In the sequel, developer EA Redwood Shores is hard at work to keep the terrifying ambience intact, while adding a bit more action to the mix. This isn’t to say that “Dead Space 2” will be transformed into a run-and-gun shoot-

em-up. Expect to still jump out of your seat in fear in this iteration, but with better controls and mechanics to fight the creepy crawlies.

“Dead Space 2” will be released in late January, so you’ll have time to prepare yourself for the horrors that await. Just be sure to cut the lights, turn up the surround sound and have a new set of boxers handy.

Release date: Jan. 25, 2011 “Mass Effect 2”: The second installment of

developer Bioware’s space epic is finally making its way to the Playstation 3. Initially an Xbox 360 exclusive, this action-adventure-RPG hybrid was a major draw to Microsoft’s system, and now Sony stalwarts can see what all the fuss is about. Bioware is including an interactive comic to help catch players up on the events of the first game and allows you to make many of the major choices, so your Commander Shepard is truly your own.

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It’s almost Winter break. A time where students can, and should, fill their bellies with something other than cold pizza and Natural Light. Here’s a little guide to some good eats in Cincinnati — places to go with friends and family to help keep winter seasonal affective disorder at bay.

Everyone in Cincinnati has most likely heard of Zip’s or Terry’s Turf Club, but Gordo’s, while not as well-known, deserves to be among their ranks. If you want a delicious burger, well-seasoned fries and a wonderful array of classy alcohol at fair prices, this is the place to be. Tucked away in an unassuming brick building, it’s easy to miss. The giant burgers are anything but. Take your taste buds for a spin and get the Hawaiian, a burger topped with roasted pineapple, cucumber, barbecue sauce and other accoutrement.

This restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets in the state of Ohio. PRC is a standard for people in the area, but it still is relatively unknown around other parts of Cincinnati. Diners can come here for hearty classics like a 3-way or chili cheese fries and leave satisfied. But PRC makes this list for one simple reason:

gravy cheese fries. That’s right folks, gravy, cheese and fries. What more could you ask for? Other places like Blue Ash Chili try to do it, but PRC does it better, and possibly the best. Also, their cold cut sandwiches are fantastic and ginormous. Don’t forget cash though — this rich eatery doesn’t take credit cards.

Local barbecue places are a dime a dozen and are usually good enough to warrant not venturing further to sample others. Walt’s, however, is worth the trip. Their

award-winning beef brisket is cooked for more than 12 hours, making it tender and delectable. The ribs, also award-winning, are rubbed down and smoked for more than four hours, putting its competition to shame. After adding their barbecue sauce (I prefer the spicy, but to each their own), you’ll be lost in a world of savory pork deliciousness. The side dishes are slightly underwhelming, but otherwise, this is truly a Porkopolis-worthy restaurant.

This last place is expensive — let’s just get that out of the way first. It would be a perfect dining spot, however, to treat your significant other to on a cold winter night, or a nice place to spend with the family during the holiday season. As a Jeff Ruby restaurant, guests will get all the pomp and circumstance his reputation brings, along with phenomenal service. Ordering the steak tartare is a great way to start the meal, as well as the lamb ravioli. Any of the steaks will delight, specifically the bison. The sides are served family style and compliment the main courses well. For those who prefer to avoid red meat, a small but magnificent raw bar is an equally savory option, or the perfect yellow fin tuna dinner.

Did Chip miss your favorite restaurant? Let us know where you chow down at newsrecordent@gmail.com.

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2010 Top moments in entertainment

Managing editor Ariel Cheung and entertainment editor Kelly Tucker sum up the colorful events that kept entertainment junkies on their toes throughout the past 12 months.

1. ever-fuNky foxy sHazam represented Cincinnati music. The nationally acclaimed alternative soul-rockers from the Queen City managed to release their self-titled third studio album under a new record label this year, earn three Cincinnati Entertainment Awards and have one of their new tracks, “Unstoppable,” played during the Super Bowl XLIV.

2. college-coNservatory of music commemorated Robert Schumann with a festival. For the 200th anniversary of the German composer’s birthday, the CCM Orchestra performed an elaborate bicentennial festival, demonstrating students’ impeccable musical ability with a score of Schumann’s concertos, overtures and symphonies.

3. darreN aroNofsky’s “Black swaN” holds promise for the 2011 awards season. Although the innovative director’s latest drama starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis as professional ballerinas only underwent limited release Dec. 3, critics fortunate enough to see it are already buzzing about the artful psychological thriller’s likely Oscar nominations in the upcoming season.

4. katHryN Bigelow made History as the first female to win the Academy Award for Best Director. Although her 2009 film “The Hurt Locker” grossed less than $17 million total during its theatrical run, the artful depiction of American soldiers in the Iraq War won five additional Academy Awards including Best Picture, earning the experienced director a permanent spot in film history.

5. stepHeN colBert aNd JoN stewart fought fear in Washington. America’s beloved comedic talk show hosts’ Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear brought 215,000 people to the nation’s capital for an entertaining demonstration encouraging unity and respect for differing national views.

6. “toNigHt sHow” coNtroversy made for great news and great television in what was one of the most heated talk show conflicts in history. “The Jay Leno Show” received such low ratings that Leno decided to take back “The Tonight Show,” forcing Conan O’Brien out. Luckily, O’Brien has returned to late night on TBS with “Conan,” which is now one of the best shows on late night. Plus, the beard is really hot.

7. ccm graduates scored aN emmy for their short musical film “Today.” The film, created by Dustin Chow and Steven Shaefer, won the award for best music use and features dozens of CCM students playing a host of musical instruments for a score composed by Chow’s band, Where They Landed.

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Thanskgiving and Christmas.· Spend the holidays apart from your

significant other. You probably spend the other 363 days together, so why not spend the two holidays apart?

There isn’t one way for every couple to spend the holidays. Agree how you will manage your time so you can both enjoy it, with or without one another.

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strikeouts with a higher slugging percentage.Everyone says Jeter wearing a uniform without

pinstripes wouldn’t feel right. “Jeter doesn’t belong in another uniform,” is all I hear from my bandwagon Yankee friends.

I agree it’d be weird, but why waste money on a guy on the decline?

It was just a couple years ago the Reds traded away hometown hero Ken Griffey Jr. because, like Jeter today, he was nearing the end of a long career.

In 2000, under pressure to keep Barry Larkin in a Reds uniform, they signed the 36-year-old shortstop to a three-year, $27 million contract. Larkin hit .313 in 2000 but was limited to 102 games due to injuries and aging. It was downhill from there, as Larkin hit .256 and .245 the next two seasons playing in 190 of a possible 324 games.

But maybe Jeter and the Yankees’ marriage is a perfect fit. On one side you have Jeter, who expects to be paid more than $20 million per year at age 37. On the other side, the Yankees: a team that will pay whatever it takes to win. Congratulations, Derek.

8. “DanCInG WITH THe STaRS” chose some interesting “celebrities” for their latest season. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from “Jersey Shore” and Bristol Palin, Sarah Palin’s daughter, put on their dancing shoes and, thankfully, soon took them back off.

9. HaRRy poTTeR fanS ReJoICeD as the seventh installment of the movie series hit theaters Nov. 19. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” is now the fifth-highest grossing movie of 2010, and was met with rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

10. aMC LaUnCHeD “THe WaLkInG DeaD” series. While zombies are still admittedly a trendy fad among today’s youth, “The Walking Dead” is anything but. The show, based on the Image Comic series, has gained praise for its suspenseful plot, compelling characters and cinematic (if a bit gory) visual effects.

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One of the “Mass Effect” series’ major draws is that every decision you make has an influ-ence on the game, your crew and your character. Seeing characters you helped or hindered in the first iteration return and remember your actions provides a powerful sense of connectivity to the world and its inhabitants.

The game has also been improved in several departments, namely combat. If you have any interest in RPG’s, action or adventure games, or just enjoy rich, immersive experiences, then “Mass Effect 2” needs to be on your radar.

Release date: Jan. 31, 2011

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Your family’s house or mine?

Choosing which family to spend the holidays with is probably the worst part of being in a relationship. When you date someone, you date that person’s family. And nothing is worse than disappointing that family when you choose to spend the holidays without them.

For me, every year is the same: My youngest brother and I spend Thanksgiving and Christmas at my mom’s with my grandparents. We eat dinner around 3 or 4 p.m., take a mid-afternoon nap, eat again and watch movies until it’s time for everyone to leave.

But this year is different. It’s the first time I have to compromise spending holiday time with my family to share it with my boyfriend’s family.

Thanksgiving was a little rough for us. I spent most of the day with my mom and grandparents for dinner, then rushed to my boyfriend’s family’s house after they ate just so I could make an appearance and spend time with both families.

I’m hoping Christmas will be a little easier. I’ve been trying to think of ways to divvy up our time between both families, which is the best way to give them a fair chance at seeing both of us at the same time.

I know we’re probably not the only ones having this issue, so I’ve come up with a few options for troubled couples to choose from to keep hurt feelings at a minimum:

· Spend Thanksgiving with one family and Christmas with the other.

· Eat dinner with your parents on Thanksgiving eve and with theirs on Thanksgiving Day then vice versa for Christmas dinner.

· Jump from one family’s house to the other’s for both holidays, spending a few hours

results are in: This year’s Best of UC awards were bigger, better and way more hardcore than last year. Students chose their favorites in 37 categories. We tallied 22,802 votes, and the winners have been chosen. There were some upsets as well as title defenders from last year. Here are a few of the winners:

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Gin A. AndoEditor-in-chiefAdvice: “Think green. Cacti are underrated gifts that can be used as both décor and for self defense.”

Ariel CheungManaging editorAdvice: “Make a list and plan ahead. That’s the best way to snag deals and discounts. The week before Christmas is the best time for savings.”

James SpragueNews editorAdvice: “Don’t give the gifts of fruitcake, underwear or Frisch’s coupons. Buy those you love some Wild Turkey.”

Sam ElliottSports editorAdvice: “Shop online. No crowds, empty inventories or store clerks to ruin it for you.”

Sam WeinbergSports editorAdvice: “Best Buy has the best gifts in the world. There’s something there for everyone.”

Jayna BarkerCollege Living editorAdvice: “You don’t have to impress someone with an expensive gift. Be thoughtful. Make a gingerbread house or scrapbook.”

Kelly TuckerEntertainment editorAdvice: “Don’t empty your bank account on overpriced gifts. Something personal is usually better than something ridiculously pricy.”

Eamon QueeneyPhoto editorAdvice: “Listen close so you don’t miss any dropped hints. Don’t forget to drop your own hints as well.”

Sam GreeneOnline editorAdvice: “Christmas has stolen the spotlight from my birthday for 22 years. Don’t forget your friends with December birthdays!”

Jamie RitzerChief designerAdvice: “Thoughtful gifts are best. Even making someone a gift or card shows you care. You don’t have to be artistic because it’s the thought that counts.”

Lauren JusticeMultimedia editorAdvice: “Shop in advance so you can beat the last-minute crowds and find the best deals.”

German LopezNews editorAdvice: “Don’t be cheap with family. It will pay off in the end.”

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Mischievous mascotJAMES SPRAGUE | NEWS EDITOR

Cassell’s slang dictionary describes a bearcat as “an aggressive or forceful person.”

Such a definition might have been applied to the University of Cincinnati’s mascot during Saturday’s football season finale against the University of Pittsburgh.

During UC’s 28-10 loss to Pitt, a snowball fight between the Bearcat and the crowd turned ugly when M. Robert Garfield, a fifth-year industrial design student who played the Bearcat, was detained and charged with disorderly conduct for shoving an officer involved with the game’s security detail.

The officer initially approached Garfield and asked him to stop throwing snowballs into the student section at Nippert Stadium. Garfield allegedly shoved the officer and both ended up falling to the ground.

Officers from the UC Police Division

detained Garfield and escorted him to the Athletics Department office.

A back-up Bearcat mascot replaced Garfield during the game, said Ryan Koslen, associate sports communications director for UC.

Disciplinary action regarding Garfield is up to the coaches, Koslen said.

A video of Garfield being detained by UCPD officers was posted on YouTube Saturday afternoon and received more than 86,000 views as of Dec. 5. The video was also featured on ESPN’s “Sportscenter” Saturday night.

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UC professor found guilty of stalkingGERMAn LOPEZ | NEWS EDITOR

A University of Cincinnati professor was convicted Thursday of stalking a local resident.

UC political science professor George Bishop, 68, was convicted Thursday with stalking local resident Laurie Russo.

Bishop made phone calls to Russo from phone booths at gas stations and United Dairy Farmer stores, telling Russo that she could not hide from him.

Bishop also made threats against Russo’s property, claiming he knew where she lived and would burn her house down.

In court Thursday, Bishop’s attorney said the behavior was caused by “acute alcoholism.” He asked the court not to convict Bishop until he completed a 28-day, $30,000 rehabilitation program.

Bishop was caught after Russo traced one of the calls to a Shell gas station at the intersection of Madison and Edwards roads in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Video surveillance confirmed a man was using the phone booth while Russo was receiving a threatening phone call.

The video also revealed a license plate number, which was traced back to Bishop.

UC has not taken any additional action against Bishop. He is still employed but considered on leave, said UC spokesman Greg Hand.

Bishop will be sentenced Feb. 2. He faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison.

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Following back-to-back Big East championships, the Bearcats football team found themselves in unfamiliar territory Saturday as their 2010 season came to an end — near the bottom of the Big East.

“I honestly don’t know what to expect next year,” said junior running back Isaiah Pead. “Coming in my first two years, all I knew was championships and BCS bowls. This year was a little bit of a coaching transition, now we’re bottom of the barrel.”

The Bearcats finished the season 4-8 and 2-5 in the Big East — the team’s first losing record since 2005.

Cincinnati also snapped its streak of four-straight bowl appearances, failing to garner the six wins needed for bowl eligibility.

The lack of a bowl game will not deter the team from working this offseason

said UC head coach Butch Jones.“We have a lot of work to do and as soon

as I walk out this door we’re going back to work,” Jones said. “We’re going to develop our younger players and we’re coming back and we’re working Monday at 3 p.m. as a football team. There will be no off days. This is unacceptable.”

Cincinnati capped its season with a 28-10 loss to Pittsburgh Saturday at Nippert Stadium.

Pitt sophomore running back Dion Lewis led the assault against the Bearcats, running for a season-high 261 yards and four touchdowns.

Pead rushed for 97 yards against the Panthers, making him the first UC player since 2004 to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season.

Senior wide receiver Armon Binns ended his Cincinnati career with a catch in 25 straight games.

Binns is one of 13 seniors who will leave the Bearcats, but leaves believing the team is in capable hands.

“It can’t go anywhere but up,” Binns said. “We’ve got a great coaching staff, they’ve got a great mentality and they’ve instilled hard work into us and I think that’s something we had before, but had at a different level this year.”

The Bearcats will return five offensive and all 11 defensive starters next season. Like Jones, returning players are anxious to hit the practice field to begin preparations for next season.

“This adds more fuel to the fire, more motivation to get back to work Monday morning,” said junior quarterback Zach Collaros. “The seniors-to-be are all anxious to get back in the weight room, study film and work on our skill development to get better this offseason.”

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