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Natalya DaouD | Staff RepoRteR

In a time when its economy is spinning down the drain, Spain has discovered old riches.

A Spanish Military Aircraft — Spanish military C-130s — discovered 594,000 gold and silver coins at the Torrejon Air Force Base near Madrid, Saturday, Feb. 18.

The treasure was recovered in white plastic buckets from Tampa, Fla. from the wreck by U.S.-based Odyssey Marine Exploration in May 2007.

The 200-year-old coins, along with other artifacts, are worth about half a billion dollars. The coins were meant to replenish the Spanish treasury funds from the The Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes, a 49-gun navy frigate that set sail from Peru — which was a colony of Spain.

In 1804, the British attacked the Spanish

port of Cadiz and the The Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes ship went down, killing 249 people on board. When the ship sunk, the cold grasp of the Atlantic Ocean wrapped its frigid fingers around the treasure as well.

“History will make us who we are, and today we are witnessing a journey that started 200 years ago,” said Jorge Dezcallar de Mazar, Spain’s ambassador to the United States, in a press conference Friday. “This is not money. This is historical heritage.”

Spain has argued against the United States in court that the coins and the artifacts belonged to Spain for five years.

“For Spain, this sunken ship, this archaeological site, is still a warship and we still have jurisdiction over what has happened to it,” said Jose Maria Lancho, a lawyer for the Spanish government.

Naked South Carolina man allegedly stole fire truck, killed pedestrian

200-year-old Spanish gold coins recovered from ship wreck

Natalya DaouD | Staff RepoRteR

Stealing a car is one thing; stealing a fire truck is another. doing it naked is something else all together.

On Friday, Feb. 24, a 26-year-old man from Sumter, S.C., Kalvin Hunt, stole a fire truck at a South Carolina apartment complex

and fled the scene, killing a pedestrian on the sidewalk, 28 year-old Justin Miller.

Hunt allegedly committed this slew of crimes while being stark naked.

After stealing the emergency vehicle, Hunt drove approximately two miles before hitting the pedestrian and crashing into a field of trees.

Hunt was pinned inside the truck and rescued by local workers. Soon after, police and fire departments rushed to

the scene.“I’ve never seen a fire truck

come out of nowhere like that,” said eyewitness Brana Rogerson. “The truck didn’t have its lights on. I knew it wasn’t a fireman behind the wheel.”

Hunt was being treated at Beaufort Memorial Hospital with injuries overnight Friday and, according to the hospital, was released Saturday.

South Carolina Highway Patrol said Hunt had been served with a murder warrant Tuesday.

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An accident at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Clifton Avenue injured two pedestrians associated with the University of Cincinnai’s ELS Language Center Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred at approximately 9 a.m., according to Cincinnati Police officers. A red pickup truck traveling northbound on Clifton Avenue lost control, striking one pedestrian as the pedestrian was waiting to cross the street.

The truck proceeded to strike the street-crossing light pole, which fell and

injured another pedestrian. The pickup truck also struck a gold Lexus SUV, that was waiting to turn onto Clifton Avenue from Martin Luther King Drive, before stopping.

The two pedestrians — one a student and the other an employee at the ELS Language Center on UC’s campus — were transported to University Hospital, police said. Their conditions are not yet known.

The accident closed Clifton Avenue between the intersection and Burnet Woods, and eastbound traffic on Martin Luther King Drive was rerouted onto Dixmyth Avenue near Good Samaritan Hospital.

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When most shoplifters are caught in the act, it’s for stealing something small and compact.

Minnesotan Eric King, however, had much bigger dreams — and apparently pants — than your everyday shoplifter, as he was charged Friday for stealing a 19-inch flat screen television that police found in his pants.

Along with the television, police found also a remote control, power cables, a bottle of break fluid and Xanax tucked away in King’s bulging bloomers.

Surprisingly, the shoplifting swami actually made it out of the store, and a

police officer only noticed when he saw a box of candy fall from his knickers while he was walking strangely in the parking lot — no doubt caused by the various living room appliances stowed away in his dungarees.

When the officer called out to him, the elusive King tried to keep walking, but unfortunately for him, the officer made chase and soon discovered that King wasn’t actually excited to see him, but instead just had a pair of trousers with a 19-inch television in them.

He was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance — a fifth-degree felony.

Two Clifton pedestrians hospitalized after crash

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WASHINGTON — With the FBI pounding on his door, and his wife and two children barely awake, Shawn Rice allegedly strapped on a bulletproof vest, grabbed a semiautomatic pistol and stepped out his back door on Dec. 22, 2011.

But dozens of FBI agents and local police had surrounded the ranch house in Seligman, Ariz., about 80 miles west of Flagstaff, and the only nearby cover was knee-high sagebrush.

Rice ducked back inside his home, and warned the FBI to keep away.

After a tense 10-hour standoff, Rice, 49, was arrested. He now sits in a Las Vegas jail awaiting trial on federal money-laundering charges.

But it wasn’t Rice’s alleged offense alone that prompted the FBI’s interest.

According to court papers, Rice was involved in the “sovereign citizen” movement, a group that has attracted little national media attention but which the FBI classifies as an “extremist antigovernment group.”

So-called sovereign citizens argue that they are not subject to local, state or federal laws, and some refuse to recognize the authority of courts or police.

Since 2000, members of the movement have killed six police officers, and clashes with law enforcement are on the rise, according to the FBI.

The deadliest incident came in 2010, when a shootout with a member left four people dead, including two police officers, during what began as a routine traffic stop in West Memphis, Ark. Since then, in a notable shift

in policy, federal officials have stepped up their attention on sovereign citizens.

“We are focusing our efforts because of the threat of violence,” said Stuart R. McArthur, a deputy assistant director in the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division.

In two recent unpublished studies, the Homeland Security Department and the National Counterterrorism Center ranked the sovereign citizen movement as a major threat to national security, along with Islamic extremists and white supremacists.

The FBI assigned a supervisor to coordinate investigations of the movement last year.

“This is a movement that has absolutely exploded,” said Mark Potok, a senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit organization based in Montgomery, Ala., that tracks domestic terrorists and hate groups.

More than 100,000 Americans have aligned themselves with the sovereign citizens, the center said. Adherents cite a patchwork of beliefs, including that the U.S. is essentially under martial law, that some U.S. constitutional amendments are invalid, and that dollars have been illegitimate since the U.S. Treasury went off the gold standard during the Great Depression.

Most important, some followers believe they are entitled to use armed force to resist arrest and fight the police.

The FBI also is investigating followers for alleged mail fraud and harassment of federal officials through nuisance lawsuits and property liens. Such cases are clogging courts in every state, said Casey Carty, who heads the FBI’s sovereign citizen unit.

Until recently, federal officials had steered clear of

any extensive focus on right-wing extremist groups.In 2009, some members of Congress complained after

a Homeland Security Department report warned that such groups might seek to recruit disaffected military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as others. The report highlighted several groups, including the sovereign citizen movement.

Bowing to the criticism, Homeland Security officials gutted the office that had previously focused on right-wing extremism.

COLLeen MaStOnY | ChiCago Tribune/MCT CaMPusSOVereiGn natiOn DeCLareD his excellency Kevin baugh has declared his home to be a sovereign country. “welcome to Molossia!” the father of two tells visitors as they enter his “country”.

1970s: The united states’ involvement in Vietnam during the 1960s and ’70s was highly contentious because of not only high casualty rates, but the litany of war crimes committed in locales such as Mai Lai, hue, Tay Vinh and the incident on hill 192.

FBI: ‘Sovereign citizen’ movement threat

Troubles abound from military occupations

2005: army PFC Lynndie england became the face of the abu ghraib, iraq, incident in 2005, where several prison guards were convicted of mistreating several iraqi detainees.

2010: amidst accusations of maltreatment in abu ghraib, iraq, the prison in bucca, iraq, became the model for military detention camps in the theater. The detention facility, along with three others in the nation were all closed following u.s. troop withdrawal in 2011.

2012: Following reports that u.s. troops had improperly disposed of Qurans by burning, afghans rioted throughout the nation resulting in the death of two u.s. soldiers and seven afghans during the five days of violence. Protests have occurred throughout the country, but have been focused at bagram air base where the burning took place.

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2011: The naval base at guantanamo bay, Cuba’s detention facility has been at the forefront of many claims of abuse through the utilization of waterboarding. The base remains open.

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It’s a sunny, chilly Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati, and I’m standing outside of Japp’s, a bar in Over-the-Rhine, waiting to meet with the owner, Molly

Wellmann. I spot her through the bar’s glass

door, hurrying toward me, her heels clicking.

Wellmann, 38, is a familiar face around Cincinnati, and once you meet her, it’s easy to see why she’s not quickly forgotten: Her flaming red hair, copious tattoos and quirky fashion sense match her vibrant personality.

She opens the door, tells me she loves my sparkly Betsey Johnson purse and welcomes me into her quaint urban establishment.

Wellmann asks me what I want to drink, and I request a water — definitely the most boring drink you could order at her bar, but hey, it’s only 3 p.m.

Typically, Wellmann’s patrons are far more adventurous in their drink orders. Japp’s doesn’t cater to a Bud Light/Miller Lite kind of crowd and doesn’t carry either of those mainstream beers, opting instead for an eclectic mix of bottled brews and liquors. But the bar is best known for its specialty cocktails. The menu includes such unique concoctions as Mystery Box (a mixture of champagne, Bullet bourbon, St. Germain, vanilla syrup and a twist of lemon) and the New Orleans (a mix of bourbon, Prichard’s rum and triple sec).

Wellmann frequently asks customers what types of drinks they like and then creates a custom-made drink based on their preferences.

It’s an approach that seems to be working: In January, readers of Metromix, an online entertainment guide, voted Japp’s as the city’s Best New Bar and Best Cocktail Bar.

The magic in making a cocktail, Wellmann says, is in the details. Her concoctions are made from all-natural ingredients.

“I don’t have any high-fructose corn syrup in here,”

she says. “I make all of our liqueurs, all of our syrups. We use real sugar with all of our syrups. It’s amazing: Sugar will take the flavor of almost anything — I [even]

made popcorn syrup once.” After bartending for nearly four years, she’s developed precise ideas about what works and what doesn’t.

“We make our own sour for each drink; I just don’t have sour mix,” she explains. “I don’t have that glug-glug-glug in

a fucking jug. That stuff is nasty. I would much rather have an egg in my drink than that glug-glug-glug of artificial-sweetened, high-fructose corn syrup, nasty syrupy crap in my drink.”

If the thought of having an egg in your drink makes you want to vomit, don’t knock it ’til you try it. Wellmann’s specialty drinks surprise even the most sophisticated palates, and she loves to encourage patrons to experiment with new drinks.

“A lot of times, if I’ll make a drink and I have a little bit left over I’ll be like, ‘Here, I want you to taste this,’” Wellmann says. “And they’re like, ‘Wow’! And then they want one, you know? And then I’ll tell them the story [behind the drink’s creation], and then it becomes

an experience.” Part of the experience is watching the

bartenders create the unique concoctions. “I think people enjoy watching the

process — you know, watching the drink getting made,” says Japp’s regular Anh Tran.

She met her boyfriend, Philip LaVell, at the bar in July 2011, and loves to tell the story of how their relationship blossomed over the copper-topped bar at Japp’s.

“Molly always jokes [about how] we would come in every Saturday and stay until close—that we were the happy ending,” Tran says.

Wellmann’s attention to detail in cocktail creations is reflected in the ambience at Japp’s, which LaVell

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describes as having “an old-world romanticism.”

“It’s modern, yet it’s very much an old-school place. There are no TVs in here. The music is usually 1960s or before.”

And it’s not by an accident that visitors feel as though they just stepped back in time when entering the building. Japp’s first opened in 1879—not as a bar, but as a wig shop that specialized in hand-sewn wigs made from human hair. After the wig shop closed down, Japp’s re-opened as a bar in the 1990s, but it was closed again when Cincinnati was besieged by riots after a white police officer shot an unarmed black man, escalating racial tensions.

In January 2011, Wellmann acquired the lease for Japp’s with her business partners from Famous Neons Unplugged, another Cincinnati bar. In July 2011, they officially re-opened Japp’s.

Wellmann confesses she has no formal background in business. While in college

in San Francisco, she studied nutrition and jewelry making. She is, impressively, a self-taught mixologist.

“I read constantly about cocktails, spirits, how to make things, what’s going on,” she says. “I read old cocktails books from, like, before Prohibition.” Bartenders at Japp’s study to keep up with the profession, too. “[There are] some pretty good bars with really good bartenders, but everyone here loves and has a passion for what they’re doing,” says Tommy Lansaw, 23, who has been bartending at Japp’s since it re-opened under Wellmann’s management.

“[We] want to make sure that every drink we give [customers] is the best drink they’re going to have for the night, or the day, or the year, or ever,” she said.

In the past few years, Wellmann has made quite a name for herself around Cincinnati. These days she occasionally guest-bartends at various venues around the city, and every once in a while on a

Sunday — which is usually her day off — she makes drinks for shoppers at Findlay Market.

She also writes a column about how to make your own cocktails for A-Line magazine, a new women’s publication in Cincinnati. She even hosts events for A-Line at Japp’s, like the cocktail-mixing class she taught in November 2011.

Just thinking about how busy Wellmann is can make a person tired.

“When you do something that you’re passionate about and you absolutely love, you don’t get burned out,” she says. “It’s a part of your life. It’s like having kids, you know? You might get sick of your kids sometimes but you’re never going to hate them. You know? I don’t have any kids, but that’s how I imagine it would be. But I love this place. I feel like I’m married to it sometimes.”

It’s a marriage that appears to be flourishing: Japp’s recently expanded its

liquor license to include the space next door, where Wellmann hosts private events and has additional areas open to patrons on busy Friday and Saturday nights. Later this spring, Wellmann and her Japp’s business partners plan to open Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar in the Mainstrasse area in Covington, Ky. They plan to start with between 50 and 70 types of whiskey, but hope to build up their selection to include about 150.

Already Wellmann looks forward to using the new venue as a platform to teach patrons about the historical significance of bourbon, whiskey, scotch and rye.

Wellmann’s approach to her business may be unorthodox, but it works.

“This is my style. It’s kind of different and weird,” Wellmann explains. Her success, it appears, hasn’t gone to her (red)head: “I just see myself as a goofy girl who just knows how to make a really good drink.”

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sean peters | senior reporter

It’s absurd that Myspace.com is still running. How many ex-girlfriends could I have avoided without that website?

Luckily, there are good things to be found on that old washout of a domain: Some vintage Harlequins tunes not easily found elsewhere.

If The Harlequins are an unfamiliar name, catch up with them on the social networking site — they’re a good enough reason to justify Myspace still lingering around.

While the opening track on their forthcoming self-titled LP is called “End For Us,” that shouldn’t imply the band

is going to hang up their hats — Rock and Roll would lose too unique an ally. They’ve built up too much momentum.

There is a lot of music that has inspired The Harlequins, but not much that sounds like The Harlequins. Some influences can’t be ignored: Songwriting skills like Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys; the casual and raw power of The Ramones and nice hairdos like The Breeders.

Cincinnati boasts an intensely focused music scene, and The Harlequins deserve credit for keeping their shit together long enough to continue to matter.

From performing those bar shows that only a handful of people remember, to packing Fountain Square shoulder-to-shoulder with ecstatic fans, The Harlequins

are enjoying a fruitful career as minstrels to the Queen City.

The Harlequins are amazingly adept at tolerating hecklers, too. Maybe their indifference is indicative of how amazingly rock ‘n’ roll they are. Watching them play our dearly departed Southgate House, Matt Ayers, drummer for The Guitars, stood in the front row, laying into them with inspired lewdness. No effect. Not a single tear. That speaks volumes about their potential, maybe.

There’s no excuse for lazy songwriting. The Harlequins are not lazy songwriters and, if they are lazy, they’re too talented to notice.

Their inspirations range from global turmoil, all the way to crazy stalker ladies

who can’t take a hint. Their new song, “Heaven,” is even inspired by Milton’s “Paradise Lost”: “The mind is its own place/ In itself makes Hell of Heaven/ Heaven of Hell, if that’s the case.”

One of the unwritten rules to releasing a good record is that there needs to be a special party.

On Saturday, March 3, (at the Mayday bar in Northside) you’ll be able to see, hear, smell and heckle The Harlequins as they unveil their self-titled LP.

The show is free and sure to be a kicking soiree, seeing how the bands Shadowraptr and Gringo Star will kick the night off with their own thing.

Maybe, if you’re lucky, The Harlequins will add you as a “Top Friend” and make

marisa whitaker | staff reporter

After an extended break from producing, Paul McCartney threw away any ties to his usual musical style and released “Kisses on the Bottom.”

Instead, he reverted to playing around with sultry classics. McCartney gives “The Glory of Love,” originally by Frank De Vol, and Fats Waller’s “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” an entirely new spirit.

The entire album transports us to that all-too-smoky ’40s café, showcasing the stereotypical singing woman accompanied by piano. You know the one — she’s laying on the piano, her voice sounding just like the café smells.

If the listener comes in expecting another “Band on the Run,” they’ll need a reminder they are actually listening to McCartney.

McCartney only plays guitar on two songs, mostly focusing on his vocals. Stevie Wonder makes an appearance on “Only Our Hearts,” and Eric Clapton supplies guitar for “My Valentine.”

While McCartney’s lack of instrumental involvement is initially

disappointing, his voice is still as “Yesterday” as ever.

It was certainly nice to see him trying another genre, by pushing his talents into musical arrangement.

An artist who can display their talent over so many years and across so many different styles is impressive — much more so than that nameless band that could be heard on the radio the other day.

“Ringo 2012” “Kisses on the Bottom”

mCt CampUsmCCartneY’s VOCaL maGiC the famous Beatle takes a break from guitar on his new album, performing acoustic guitar on only two tacks.

“Ringo 2012” sounds like the love child of “Octopus’s Garden” and “Act Naturally” from Starr’s time as a Beatle.

Now, he’s got an “All-Starr” band, and every few years the “All-Starr” lineup gets some new talent.

This time around, Starr performs with Joe Walsh (guitarist from The Eagles) and Gregg Rolie (keyboardist for Journey and Santana).

“Ringo 2012” demonstrates a fiery talent that can only stem from the various backgrounds of the variety of musicians who manipulate the guitars, infused with a sharp sampling of Starr’s styles.

Starr has continuously fascinated as the mysterious drummer who never talked much and stayed behind his drum kit.

But this album is a superb display of Starr’s relentless vocal talent as well.

With the song “In Liverpool,” his driving vocal tone takes the listener on a trip down memory lane.

Of course, he’s still got that well-known drumming style — the years have hardly affected his talent.

The beginning drumbeats in “Anthem” uncannily resemble those of “Glass Onion,”

while the song “Wonderful” claws at the memory of a love that never had any bad moments.

Brilliant in its execution, “Ringo 2012” was the rock ‘n’ roll record I expected from McCartney.

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UnheraLDeD BeatLe retUrns in homage to “ringo,” released in 1973, ringo starr releases “ringo 2012” — maybe his best Lp since the ’70s.

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two former Beatle members release solo albums; here’s how they stack up.

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Quite possibly the most anticipated album of the new year, attention-grabbing hip-hop group Odd Future look to drop “The OF Tape Vol. 2” this month. Although the album won’t feature mysterious lyrical giant Earl Sweatshirt, every other musical entity from the group will be present. After hearing their new track “Rella,” the group proves that the hype is not to be ignored. With songs from Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis and The Internet, this could be the beginning of Odd Future’s hostile takeover of the rap game — or at least a precursor to it.

“The OF Tape Vol. 2” March 20

With their last album, “Buzzard,” Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s went for a more rock-oriented record, diverging from their folk roots. Even with the change in musical direction, they still didn’t forget what they do best — writing insightful lyrics. No matter what “Rot Gut, Domestic” sounds like melodically, there’s no doubt it will be one of the most delightfully melancholic records of 2012.

“Rot Gut, Domestic” March 20

With every new release, James Mercer and The Shins seem to be expanding their sound without losing themselves in the process, a feat not many artists are able to perform. Maybe it’s just the sound of Mercer’s distinct vocals, or maybe it’s the way the band plays around him, but one thing’s for certain, they create a sound all its own. With their new single, “Simple Song,” The Shins keep their ever-changing tradition alive by presenting a more up-beat style that could not only lend itself to a new era for the band, but also music in general.

“Port of Morrow” March 20

Fresh off his two recent Grammy wins, Chris Brown is back at the top of the R&B game. In addition, there have been recent reports that Brown and Rihanna are collaborating on new material. My only hope is that they can get it done in time to add to this album.

Maybe they can do a cover, something like Britney Spears’, “Hit Me Baby (One More Time),” or Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.” One thing’s for sure, the beat should be devastating.

“Fortune” March 16

BLAKE HAMMOND | SENIOR REPORTER

March is almost here, which means two things: The end of Winter quarter and the start of Spring break. Even though it’s probably time

to open that $200 textbook for the fi rst time this quarter to begin studying for exams, take some comfort in the fact that Spring break

is only weeks away. For some, this means taking body shots off co-eds from around the country. For others, it’s just a week-long break from the mundane repetition of school. No matter what one’s plans are,

there will be awesome new music to accompany them.

MARCH MUSIC PREVIEW

With their last album, “Buzzard,” Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s went for a more rock-oriented record, diverging from their folk roots. Even with the change in musical direction, they still didn’t forget what they do best — writing insightful lyrics. No matter what “Rot Gut, Domestic” sounds like melodically, there’s no doubt it will be one of the most delightfully melancholic records of 2012.

“Rot Gut, Domestic”

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Gates and Dixon make fi nal home stand at 5/3JOSH MILLER | STAFF REPORTER

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team will play its fi nal home game of the season at Fifth Third Arena Wednesday.

With fi ve wins against top-25 teams this season, the Cats should be deserving of a spot in the NCAA tournament, regardless of the outcome of the fi nal two games this season.

However, a win on Wednesday against No. 7 Marquette would mark UC’s third win of the season against top-10 opponents and could propel the Bearcats to as high as a fi ve or six seed in the tournament.

UC’s proven they can play against anyone in the country; and with Wednesday’s game looking like it will be another sellout, the fan base — much like the program itself — is resembling that of the Bob Huggins era.

For the fi rst time in seven years, people in Cincinnati are starting to believe again; and at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, UC will honor the two players that propelled the turning of the tides in head coach Mick Cronin’s

rebuilding process.In 2008, Dion Dixon — the state

of Illinois high school basketball player of the year — and Yancy Gates — a 5-star touted recruit with offers from nearly every power school in college basketball — committed to the University of Cincinnati.

With a divided fan base that was far from Huggins’ departure, and a team coming off of only two Big East wins the previous season, both Dixon and Gates — who was born and raised in Cincinnati — had better offers on the table.

Nonetheless, Gates decided to stay in Cincinnati to try to revitalize his shaken hometown team, and unknowingly, decided to take the weight of the entire city on his shoulders.

Through all of the ups and downs, suspensions, and arguments, Gates and Dixon have helped to rebuild the UC program; and regardless of any other argument, Cincinnati is undeniably in far better shape now than when the duo arrived four years ago.

The pair of UC seniors will face no easy task in their fi nal home game. The

Golden Eagles have already defeated the Bearcats once this season in a 95-78 rout at Marquette.

UC must fi nd a way to contain Marquette’s leading scorers Darious Johnson-Odom (18.4 ppg) and Jae Crowder (17.3 ppg), who both scored 23 points in the fi rst matchup between these two teams.

In its fi rst meeting this season, UC committed 14 turnovers and forced a season low of six turnovers.

Dixon and junior Cashmere Wright will look to better handle the relentless press of the Golden Eagles and give the Bearcats’ offense a chance to fl ow.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

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LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION UC’s men’s basketball team lost to Marquette 95-78 in the two teams’ previous matchup.

Did you watch the Daytona 500?

Thoughts on UC’s loss to USF?

Thoughts on Rick Nash’s request to be traded?

Thoughts on the NFL combine?

Post-combine Pead predictions?

Talk back on Twitter:

No, I only watch real sports.

Of course he wants out of Columbus. It’s the tumor

of Ohio.

Probably somewhere in the third.

I just watched a couple of laps, but I read it was a real

slobberknocker!

Columbus is purgatory in the world of hockey… much like

Cincinnati for pro football.

Second to third rounder — but he’ll end up being a better back

than half those chosen in the fi rst round.

I just saw the highlights. I’m happy for Danica — one whole lap before a crash!

Who the hell is Rick Nash? That 86-year-old white dude in

the NBA?

It’s time for Detroit to pick up its next great running back.

I’d rather watch my dachshund chase his tail.

It’s hard to stay on the Blue Jackets while the Cyclones

kick ice.

Sure.

No, but I imagine its entertainment value was

either less than or equal to a re-run of “Ice Road Truckers.”

Good for him — the Blue Jackets are terrible.

Third round.

The Cats should be in the tourney already, but need

consistency to make it past the fi rst round.

Did anyone else notice Rich Eisen has gotten

faster every year?

One step forward (Louisville), two steps back (South Florida) — one

win at most in NCAA tourney

RG3 looking like Usain Bolt out there.

USF needed it more than UC. I’m all for helping easy teams

into the NCAA tourney.

It seems like the coolest job fair ever.

No biggie — the heart of a Cat is a heart of a

champion.

They need to be set up more like “NInja Warrior.”

Yancy Gates had only three off ensive rebounds and four

points — enough said.

A bunch of dudes ran fast and jumped high.

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SEAM SCENEThis week, I am featuring some awesome-looking people I found on my walk to school. It’s been so nice out, and I love seeing how

people dress in the changing seasons. I am also turning the camera on myself. So if you see me stalking you Spring quarter (wearing some long, sheer, ridiculous thing), make the extra effort to strut your stuff, and you could be featured next.

COLLEEN CELSOR | STAFF REPORTER

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Long dress from Urban Outfi tters, fl annel from Gabriel Brothers, vest from Annie’s Second Hand Chic in Milwaukee.

WHY THIS OUTFIT WORKS: When I was getting dressed, I was thinking of a mix of “Hey Arnold!”, the Hell’s Angels and Alexander Wang. I like combining layers of the same color, usually black, in diff erent fabrics and textures. I like how the chiff on skirt contrasts with the leather fringe. I also struggle between minimalism and absurdity in my daily dress. I like to mostly focus on clean lines but then throw in some wacky item like my leather vest in this outfi t.

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST STYLE INFLUENCE?I get inspired by watching other people. I like to see how people wear clothes in unconventional ways. These street style articles have been a great way to document what I am already inspired by.

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Check out Colleen’s fi rst fashion column Thursday @

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Top from Brandy Melville bought in Rome on Eurotrip, pants from St. Vincent DePaul, bracelets and earrings from Top Shop.

WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST STYLE INFLUENCE?“I get infl uenced by everyone in studio and looking at tumblrs all the time. Also, whatever’s clean.”FUN FACT:I am a huge sports fan and I abhor the feeling and sound that velvet makes.

WHY THIS OUTFIT WORKS: Emily’s outfi t features some really, really awesome pants. These fl oral beauties are from the thrift store, thus illustrating my constant argument that the most fashionable people buy second hand. Her simple black shirt combined with her wide-legged pants create a beautiful, regal silhouette.

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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Chris is wearing thrift store sweater, skater pants from CCS, and shoes from the army surplus store. Justin’s bomber jacket is from Casablanca vintage, his jeans are Levi’s and his boots are ordered online but are modeled after his grandfather.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST STYLE INFLUENCE?Chris says “Money. This shirt is $2.” Justin likes mods and rockers. He’s infl uenced by classic looks featured on blogs like the Sartorialist. FUN FACT:Chris can catch a fi sh with his bare hands, while Justin is a professional alligator wrestler.WHY THIS OUTFIT WORKS: I ran into these guys on my way to school. Chris embodies the relaxed, cool skater/artist look. I particularly like his cobalt blue corduroy pants. Washes and textures can dramatically aff ect the cool factor of jeans and casual pants. His unlaced shoes create a n interesting silhouette. Justin has a more classic, greaser-meets-architect look. The length and cut of Justin’s jeans are perfect. Just a little baggy around the hem, but still slim and fl attering. His bomber jacket is the real stand-out piece here. Also, though Justin’s is a bit more understated, both of these fi ne gentlemen have great hair.