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week of XAVIER NEWSWIRE April 9, 2008 Volume XCIII, Issue 26 Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University www.xavier.edu/newswire Lavender arrested for Looking ahead: intoxication, possession The 08-09 basketball season Doug Tifft Xavier’s senior point Sports Editor guard was arrested Doug Tifft D r e w L a v e n d e r, a Sunday night and was sits down senior point guard on the charged with disorderly with Athletic 2007-08 Xavier basketball conduct and posses- Director team, was arrested at 2:15 sion of marajuana. Mike Sunday morning following a confrontation with police in Bobinski the 2700 block of Vine Street know if I am going to be able “[expletive] this white to discuss in Corryville. to go or not.” club.” Xavier’s Police reports indicate W h e n r e a c h e d f o r Lavender’s legal troubles upcoming schedule and that Lavender was “highly c o m m e n t , L a v e n d e r ’s reach even further back. In his new position on the intoxicated and had to be attorney Steve Seibel said the spring of 2006, while NCAA tournament selection asked several times to move “I am going to confirm that Lavender was red-shirting committee. Page 13 from a city street intersection, I represent Mr. Lavender, with the Xavier basketball and created a scene while and we have initiated team after transferring from Tyler Grote writes about doing so.” our investigation of the Oklahoma University, Xavier what to expect from the The police continued to ask circumstances.” basketball coach Sean Miller newly-improved Atlantic 10. Lavender to move out of the Xavier Associate Vice organized an intervention for Page 13 street, but Lavender “refused President and Athletic Lavender’s alcohol problems Director Mike Bobinski with Lavender, his family until apprehension.” See the staff’s predictions After searching Lavender, indicated that the university and the Xavier coaching police also discovered was also going to conduct staff, according to Sports for A-10 Rookie of the Year, him to be in possession of their own investigation into Illustrated. Player of the Year and A-10 marijuana. the matter. “We are aware During the intervention, Champion. Page 13 Lavender was released of the charges. We will Lavender became emotional from jail on Sunday after his internally review the matter when discussing his high in trouble with police. approaching the vehicle the a green leafy substance $2,000 bail was posted. and will take appropriate school and Amateur Athletic On April 28, 2005, while police said they smelled believed to be marijuana” in Due in court on May disciplinary action as Union (AAU) coach Bruce Lavender was a sophomore at “a strong odor associated the vehicle. Both Lavender 2, Lavender said that warranted,” Bobinski said. Howard who died in 2003 Oklahoma, he and teammate with burnt marijuana.” After and Everett told authorities the incident was “just a This arrest comes nine following liver failure. Terrell Everett were arrested each member of the vehicle they were unaware to whom misunderstanding.” months after Lavender’s In January of the 2006-07 for public intoxication and failed a field sobriety test, the bag belonged. Lavender also said that previous arrest. On July 27, season, Lavender’s first as possession of marijuana. the driver of the vehicle, The charges on Everett and his immediate future with 2007, Lavender was arrested a non red shirt athlete with The charges resulted from a 24-year old non-student Lavender, both 20 years old at regards to the April 9-12 for recklessly causing an Xavier, he was removed police pulling over a vehicle named Clint Allen Vitosh, the time, were dismissed for Portsmouth Invitational annoyance in a nightclub from the starting line-up for that Lavender and Everett was arrested for driving lack of evidence after Vitosh Tournament in preparation in the Over-The-Rhine off-the-court problems. were in for traveling 51 while intoxicated. plead guilty to charges of for the 2008 NBA Draft was neighborhood of Cincinnati Even before arriving at miles per hour in a 35 Police also discovered driving while intoxicated and in doubt, saying, “I don’t when he repeatedly yelled Xavier, Lavender had been mile per hour zone. Upon a “plastic bag containing possession of marijuana. Students can now use All Card off campus kelly shaw Gamboa also hopes to campus programs for over Senior News Editor bring incentives to using the 80 colleges and universi- L a s t w e e k X a v i e r Off-Campus All Card, stating ties, including fellow Jesuit launched the Off-Campus that he hopes some of the schools Creighton, Fairfield, All Card, a program designed businesses will eventually Marquette and John Carroll. to provide more food options include a student discount Funded by SGA, Xavier to students with the possibil- with the use of X-Cash. pays $2,000 annually to ity of creating future student There are already incen- BbOne to recruit the busi- discounts. tives for using the Off-Cam- nesses and manage the tech- Put into effect on March pus All Card. Anyone mak- nical and financial services. 28, students can now use X- ing a purchase at one of the SGA hopes to have six Cash much like a debit card, off-campus locations above to 10 more businesses par- and buy items from the Hyde using their X-Cash account ticipating in the project by Park Chipotle, the Rook- between April 1-30 will be next fall. Buffalo Wild wood Donatos and the CVS entered in a drawing to win Wings, Dominos, Starbucks, on Montgomery Rd. The an iPod Shuffle, a 2GB Flash The Cheesecake Factory, student body was notified Drive or one of two $20 X Kroger, Walgreens, Betta’s about the program through a Cash deposits to their ac- and Graeter’s are all possible portal announcement. Newswire photo By Jessica Thimons count. participants. The Off-Campus All Card Sophomore Kelsey Evans uses her All Card at a neighborhood Chipotle. One of the reasons stu- ©2008 has been a hope of students, of SGA President Maggie Chair Esteban Gamboa, have different options. Many stu- dents did not see this project The Xavier Newswire SGA, and various admin- Meyer and her cabinet and worked on the program since dents have complained about completed sooner was the All rights reserved istrative offices for the past Senate to bring this program December 2007. the variety, but now we have lack of resources. Xavier couple of years, and it was to life,” said Bill Moran, as- Gamboa, already a user a broader perspective,” said found help in BbOne, a com- able to be completed this sistant director of Auxiliary of the Off-Campus All Card, Gamboa. “It’s an advantage pany that runs the e-learning year as part of the SGA ex- Services. believes the program will be to tie together the Xavier system, vending, laundry Fax (513) 745-2898 ecutive platform. Moran and a group of beneficial to students and the community and the com- and meal plan system on Advertising (513) 745-3561 “I have worked very six students, including SGA off-campus companies. munity of Hyde Park or the campus. The company also Circulation (513) 745-3130 closely with the support Student Life Committee “I think it provides a lot of community of Norwood.” specializes in managing off- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607
Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 week of April 9, 2008 Campus news The Xavier Newswire Professor Profile: Dr. Aaron Szymkowiak michelle rosmarin What’s your favorite Which famous person What music do you have We ought to ask similar ques- Contributing Writer subject to teach? would you on your iPod? tions of more serious matters. Dr. Aaron Szymkowiak is an I especially like teaching most like to Some of my students know The fact that few people accept assistant professor in the Phi- anything historical with direct meet? that the appropriate answer for some view at present–that it losophy department. His love political, legal or moral implica- I had to me is “have you got a few days has “lost,” so to speak–does not for philosophy and Cincinnati tions for the present. This does think about to talk”? At the moment, a fair make it unworthy of consider- makes Xavier the perfect place. not necessarily mean thinkers this one for a amount of jazz, generally from ation.... with whom I am in agreement while. I’ll go the 50s-to-early-70s. (Mingus, We might still want to stick What colleges did you (and in fact, it usually does with Pope Miles and Gil, Sun Ra… there’s with our previous view, but now attend? not). I enjoy discussing current Benedict. no such thing as a bad Art Blakey we understand ourselves more I went to Pennsylvania affairs with my students, and album); some krautrock (Amon fully. A deep historical perspec- State University for my B.A. I like it when they have strong If you weren’t teaching Duul, Can); classic glam, post- tive allows us to appreciate in philosophy and M.A. in po- opinions. what would you like to be punk... nobility, goodness and beauty litical science. I went to Boston I have focused in my own doing? more effectively in the pres- University for my Ph.D. in phi- work and my classes on mor- Had my life taken a differ- ent. Back to the iPod: among losophy. als and politics, though I find ent path, I think I could also very recent music, I’m very myself increasingly fascinated have been happy with a career impressed by Sun Kil Moon’s by aesthetics. Perhaps this is in- in science, law or perhaps even “April” and Tindersticks’ “The evitable when a person teaches music. Hungry Saw.” the Scots. What is the best job you Why did you decide to can get with a philosophy I think I could listen to al- study philosophy? degree? bums like “Script of the Bridge.” I found it the most challeng- What classes do you I suppose that depends on “Spirit of Eden,” or “Scott 4” ing thing I could study, and it teach? whether you intend to do philos- thousands of times and not grow touched upon everything else I teach Introductory Ethics, ophy or not. If the answer is yes, tired of them. that interested me, be it politics, Social Contract Theory, the then this is the best job–I think, This is a fun question, but science, art or religion. Scottish Enlightenment, Natural perhaps more than any other allow me to interject a thought: Law and International Relations field, teaching is inseparable there is a good analogy to be If you were a food and Markets and Morals. In the with philosophy. In my case, I made between looking at popu- what would you be? coming years, I’ll probably be think I knew fairly early that an lar contemporary arts like mu- Is “a fine ale” a per- doing a Hobbes seminar and academic career was right. sic and cinema, and viewing missible answer? perhaps something on Kant On the other hand, there are philosophy historically, as we as well. people who benefit greatly from tend to do here at Xavier. To What is your favorite studying philosophy, though “get” music, you’ve got to know thing about Xavier? they never intend to become something about its history. That’s easy: the people, es- professors. Philosophy is an ex- This often means challenging Do you have any advice pecially the students and my cellent preparation for a future received views of things, and for your students? colleagues in the philosophy in law or public service, and can opening debates over suppos- College should be simultane- department. also provide a good foundation edly “settled” matters. Why is ously very serious and very fun. for countless other careers. “Sgt. Pepper” considered the For most people, this is the one How about your least fa- Technical training will tend model, iconic 60s pop record? period in life with freedom to vorite thing about Xavier? to become obsolete quickly There may be a superior case to grow through exposure to new There’s really not much to – this is never true of the intel- be drawn for “Forever Changes” things. Take advantage of this… dislike. Perhaps it feels a bit lectual depth and flexibility that or “Odyssey and Oracle”. There in your professors, you have a physically isolated for being a rigorous study of the liberal arts are numberless instances of group of people on hand ready city campus. provides. criminally overlooked talents. and willing to assist you. 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The Xavier Newswire Campus News week of April 9, 2008 3 Interfaith Police Notes April 1, 12:10 a.m.– Campus April 6, 3:10 a.m.– Campus Po- expands Police were asked to escort a disor- Amy Windhorst lice were flagged down by a subject derly subject out of Cintas Center. requesting a ride to the hospital. It Campus News Editor was determined that the subject A space for interfaith prayer had several outstanding warrants is being allocated in Gallagher April 5, 12:52 a.m.– Upon in- and was turned over to Cincinnati Student Center for the fall 2008 vestigating a loud noise complaint Police. semester. in the Village, Campus Police Just as great food and fine wine complement each other so well, our entire As a collaborative effort of a va- detected an odor of marijuana team caters to our guests with Hospitaliano®! This means 100% guest delight, riety of organizations on campus— emanating from the room and sub- POLICE NOTE taking pride in doing it right, valuing everyone as family and friends. And you including the Student Government sequently confiscated contraband of the can be a part of it at our brand new location in Cincinnati. Association, Student Life, Physical and paraphernalia. Plant, Romero Center, Peace and Week Justice, Campus Ministry, Women’s Servers • Hosts/Hostesses • Bartenders Bussers Center and Interfaith students—the April 5, 1:15 a.m.– Campus April 1, 2:20 p.m.– A Dishwashers • To-Go Specialists project will finally come to fruition Police assisted Residence Life with student in Brockman Hall Line & Production Cooks reported the theft of a lap- as construction begins this summer. two disorderly students in Husman We’re also committed to 100% employee satisfaction and that starts with providing “It is a great example of what can Hall. Several containers of alcohol top and cell phone from his benefits like flexible schedules, comprehensive training, meal discounts, paid be accomplished when different were confiscated from the students’ unlocked room. It was later vacation, medical/dental insurance, 401(k) plan, as well as management career groups can work together,” said rooms. reported that the items were advancement opportunities. returned by a subject “want- SGA President Maggie Meyer. Please apply in person Monday through Saturday, 9am - 6pm at: The permanent prayer space ing to teach a lesson” to the student about leaving his or 3725 Stone Creek Blvd. will be located on the second floor April 5, 9:46 p.m.– Campus Cincinnati, OH 45251 of Gallagher and will inhabit the Police discovered that the park gate her room unlocked. area currently occupied by Project lock was missing from the Victory www.olivegarden.com/employ An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search. Project Search, a program Family Park. which aids disabled students, will be relocated to another space on -Paid Advertisement- campus. The exact location is still under consideration. Open 24 hours a day, the inter- faith center will provide a place for both personal and group prayer. The space is intended to be religiously neutral, and will supply storage for any necessary religious articles. The idea of a permanent in- terfaith prayer space was first conceptualized during a discus- sion between Xavier’s interfaith students and Campus Ministry in fall 2006. One of these students, Brad Seligmann, has been with the project from the beginning. “I see this as a first step for all diversity on campus,” said Selig- mann. “Xavier has been all about supporting diversity, and that means spiritual support as well.” Seligmann referenced several universities, including Loyola University and Gonzaga University who provide multiple prayer cen- ters for students of different faith backgrounds. He would like to see Xavier expand similiarly. SGA first became involved with the project in spring 2007, when a student survey showed that a prayer space was in demand. The new stu- dent administration took interest in the project and initiated conversa- tions with various leaders on cam- LIVE Apr 17th pus, including Campus Ministry’s Joe Shadle, Student Life’s Kathleen Simons and Seligmann. SGA offered temporary solu- tions to students while the perma- “THE FINEST STRAIGHT-UP ROCK BAND IN AMERICA” – The Village Voice nent space was still in discussion. The Romero Center was able to provide an area for Muslim wor- ship during the month of Ramadan. Additionally, SGA provided a shuttle service to off-campus faith centers during Jewish and Muslim “AN ICONIC AMERICAN SOUND” – Billboard holidays. Scheduling and maintenance of the center is still to be determined, THE WALK as well as other logistical factors. For now, management looks to be a Madison Theater, Covington joint venture between all sharehold- ing groups. Physical Plant plans to convert April 17th at 8pm the space in Gallagher this summer. The project is anticipated to cost Tickets $28 around $15,000, as has been set aside by SGA. The center will be www.ticketmaster.com operational and open to students this fall. HANSON.NET IN STORES NOW 4 week of april 9, 2008 T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e The 2008-09 XAVIER NEWSWIRE staff BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE SNOWFLAKES:
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a Write us a L@=>MLMJ=G>L@= 1005-07 Dana Ave. letter! We’ll EA< For more information, contact Elizabeth Groppe at 513-745-3734. *this is a lie Advertise in the Xavier Newswire: [email protected] 6 week of april 9, 2008 weekend in pictures T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e Xavier students perform a skit to demonstrate the importance of storytelling in the African tradition. The “grandmother” storyteller taught her audience about the grave consequences of being selfish and stubborn with her story “The Hunter and the Snake.” A cultural weekend in photos By Erika Bresee Above and far right: a visiting drum and dance team provided Xavier students with energetic entertainment as they enjoyed a dinner of traditional African foods at this year’s second annual African Gala on Friday night. Right: the Unviersity of Michigan team took home the first place prize for their outstanding performance at Midwest Masala on Saturday night. Above: Xavier Senior Nilay Choski is reunited with his “Cinderella,” Junior Monica Miller at the finale of the team’s routine at Midwest Masala. Right: Miami University’s dance team integrated traditional and popular dancing into the setting of an Indian wedding celebration to express the merging of cultural traditions. T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e paid advertisement week of April 9, 2008 7 ition n t a o Newswire ,000 hen t ition ollar r n o t, al mni pport ic in beca e hat o pa onl co er abo t half of hat it co t to e cate a a ier t ent. top b the Green pace on pril 1 for foo , entertainment an more information. he fir t 1 atten ee recei e a free - hirt. 8 week of april 9, 2008 Opinions & EDITORIALS T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e The Xavier University Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Patrick Stevenson Managing Editor Matthew Finger Business Manager Zach Nolden Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Opinions & Editorials Editor: darren lacour Editorial Board: mfreke akpaninyie, andrew chestnut, madeline lafave Online Editor:andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Copy Editors: amanda gregory, beth hesse, monica laco, madeline lafave, stephanie metz - s t a f f e d i t o r i a l s - Sounding off Something we probably don’t tell you enough is that by no means do we consider the Newswire to be our paper. It’s your paper; the newspaper of all members of the Xavier University community. This week, we were incredibly excited when our letters inbox over- flowed to the point of us having to fork over the extra cash to put out an extra-large issue. And since we feel like we’ve done our share of mouthing off this year, we’re going to sit back and let you sound off this issue. As much as we love telling you what to think, we really prefer it when you think for yourselves. Join in the conversation. If these pages aren’t a forum for the read- ers—the Xavier University community—then these pages are just a waste of paper. Below we’ve reprinted the guidelines for submitting a letter to the edi- tor. So please, let us know what you think. How is Xavier living up to the needs of the students? How is it failing to live up to those needs? How is the Newswire serving it’s function? The possibilities are endless. — L E T T E R S T O T H E E D I T O R — And we’re simply waiting. The “Great” American Empire — L E T T E R S T O T H E To Matthew Lemp, in response an excruciating point of inflicting ers, perhaps even terrorists. E D I T O R P O L I C Y — to his letter to the editor published pain and misery on others through Torture is but a flea on the back •To submit a letter for publication, send the letter as the main text in the April 2 edition of the Xavier our guns, bombs, missiles and yes, of our beastly sin, our abandonment of an email to [email protected]. Newswire: soldiers. And yet we debate torture of the revolution and embrace of •The Newswire is published on Wednesdays. It is appropriate that your justi- as if by doing away with it we will empire. No amount of research, •Letters must be submitted by the Monday prior to publication. Let- fication of torture surrounded Will become a model among nations. Matthew, will ever disprove or ters received on Tuesday are unlikely to be published that issue. Durbin’s plea for media coverage Torture is just one of the thou- convince the millions that have •Letters should be kept to a maximum of 250 words. This is a point of our imperial adventure in Iraq. sands of evil masks that our revo- labored and died under the blows that the letter writers are having a hard time following. PLEASE try The fact that we are even having lutionary project has donned since of our fasces. to keep your commentary as succinct as possible so everyone gets a a collective debate about the hu- the 18th century. They must all be If I can not persuade you, con- chance to be heard. manity or validity of torture marks peeled back before we can col- sider asking a Navajo chief, a •Letters must be signed and include contact information. This nicely the depths we have sunk to lectively recognize ourselves, our Mexican woman whose family information will not be printed, but ensures the validity of the letters as a nation. global neighbors and the true scope was forced out of Texas or Arizona we receive. What is truly inhumane, and of both the sins of our past and the by los conquistadores del Norte, •The Newswire reserves the right to edit letters for length and clar- what most Americans have tacitly penance of our future. or the starving Haitian refugees ity. given support for by their torpor and In closing, I want us to imag- turned away from our shores again •We are not obligated to print all the letters we receive, but we will inaction, is the fact that while more ine what historical figures we as and again to return to our puppet ensure that all points of view expressed in the letters we receive are than 12 percent of our compatriots a nation might have tortured, had military dictatorships. They can tell represented. live below the federal poverty line, we been the imperial power of you, in exquisite detail, the crimes •Letters are more likely to be published if they are succinct and our government (we, the people) their time and not of ours. George of empire. coherent, especially if they offer a unique point of view. are spending $515.6 billion (one Washington? Thomas Jefferson? Remember what you are bless- •If you are a students submitting a letter for publication, please sixth of the total federal budget) on Benjamin Franklin? Jesus Christ ing when you next utter “God bless include your class year. our war-making apparatus. of Nazareth? America!” •Finally, if you wish to submit a longer piece in the form of a col- While millions live and die in All of them were rebels, traitors, umn (no more than 650 words), you are more than welcome to do so, poverty in our own nation, we make revolutionaries and freedom fight- Michael Patrick Jonagan | ‘10 but please contact the Darren LaCour, the Op-Ed editor in advance. Please, no poetry. Caring Food Choices What Matters I like to think that not many of Whole Foods Market, 10 min- Will Durbin eloquently stated Oops, we did it again us wake up each morning think- utes from campus, has opened a in last week’s Newswire that he ing of how we would like to harm wondrous all vegan hot bar that was disappointed in the student The Newswire would like to extend apologies to anyone who felt animals. includes 3-4 “meats.” No one to body and the Newswire on account slighted, misrepresented or offended by last week’s April Fool’s insert, Yet, subsidizing their torture is whom I have offered their “chick- of their apparent apathy towards presented as a mock-newspaper by the name of the Xavier Repository- what is in fact done, three times a en” or seitan “beef” can distinguish the Iraq War. I feel that there are Guardian. day, at every meal. it from animal flesh. slightly more relevant things for The stories presented in that insert were only intended to amuse and Every egg subsidizes the suffer- AMMA Restaurant’s new all the students and the Newswire to poke fun at various people, events and trends on campus, and were all in ing of a hen who has had its beak vegetarian buffet, (10 minutes away address besides the Iraq War, such good fun. However, we recognize that what may be intended as an innocent cut off and who spends its entire life on Reading Road) offers a vast as the selfless voting habits of our joke can sometimes be misconstrued and push people’s buttons. smashed so that it can’t move—or variety (different each day) with a student government and the raise And so, for all those toes we stepped on, we offer our apologies, because even stretch a wing. dozen Indian delicacies, each one in tuition to pay for expansions that we certainly did not mean to offend. Each and every egg equals 18 better than the next. none of the current students will be hours of animal suffering. So, surely the powers that be at able to fully enjoy. This is not to say On the Web: http://www.xavier.edu/newswire For every glass of milk a mother Xavier could find a food service that the Iraq War is not important on the national or global level, but The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not nec- cow lows for her baby who was that can be more creative for its throughout the school year, except during vaca- essarily reflect those of editors or general staff. forcibly ripped away and spends vegan students than a salad. Having it seems to me that the student body tion and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per has a right to be more concerned University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH semester within the USA and are prorated. its life chained and immobilized in these options available will allow 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to a veal crate. more students to try tasty foods and with their studies and how they are The staff editorial is written by a different staff Patrick Stevenson, 513-745-3607. going to pay for them than with a member each week and does not necessarily reflect Advertising inquiries should be directed to Ellie Many people would choose not see that they do not need to be swal- the sentiments of the entire staff. It is also not the Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. to support this if tasty food options lowing animal flesh in order to be war which is not reported on com- sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed pletely or without bias. editor to write it. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional were available to them. Vegans do healthy—or to have a great meal. The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. not sit around chewing on card- Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community Thaddeus Winker | ‘10 body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. board. Jayn Meinahrdt | ‘71 T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e Opinions & EDITORIALS week of april 9, 2008 9 — L E T T E R S T O T H E E D I T O R — Whose Time Is Worth More? Questionable Coverage I would first like to state that, This makes for a very busy sched- I work very hard and put a lot of As a Xavier alumnus and a could expect increased remunera- in agreement with the Newswire, I ule, but work and school are both time and effort into my job, which former senator, I was very disap- tion as vice president and senate am not opposed to giving stipends important to me. I am sure that SGA executives pointed in the Newswire’s coverage coordinator. to student leaders at Xavier. How- I also work in the summer at a do as well. But my question is: of the new annual budget. In their capacities as student ever, while reading the article in residential summer camp, meaning why are their “stipends” so much The article and accompanying representatives, none of them voted last week’s Newswire regarding the that I live at camp with a cabin of higher than my salary? Do they editorial seemed to take great of- against this budget (Editor’s note: recent increases to these stipends, kids. It is an amazing and fun job, feel that their work and time is fense with providing hard-working there was one dissenting vote). I was quite surprised at how much but a job nonetheless. Throughout somehow superior to other student leaders at Xavier with their first pay Why weren’t these alarm bells the executives of SGA are making. nine weeks of camp, working 24 employees on campus? Why would increase in 10 years. rung by the editorial before the I am one of the many students at hours a day, six days a week, I I have to increase the hours at my That means that as the cost of budget was passed? If this is so Xavier who balances a full 18 hour make $1,845. job by 40 percent to make a com- school, living expenses and the offensive, why wasn’t there debate course load with a part time job. I When I read last week’s article parable amount to the president? I SGA budget have all risen steadily, when it could be meaningful? do not qualify for work study at disclosing the executive’s stipends, understand the amount of time and the executives and coordinators While I respect the Newswire Xavier, so I was forced to look off- I decided to do a little calculating. energy that goes into being an SGA have not seen their pay increase. for divulging its own compensation campus for work opportunities. I I assume that the executives work executive and do not contest that Each year with no raise, they information, there was no mention found a job last year working at a year round like I do, so I combined the time and energy spent should actually earned a smaller percent- of how that has changed over the local YMCA in an after school care my school year and summer salaries be compensated. However, I do age of the total budget. If having last 10 years. program. I started 15 cents above for comparison. In a year, I make feel that the stipend should more stipends in the first place is not I highly doubt that there haven’t minimum wage, making $7 an hour $3,861. To make an equivalent accurately reflect what an average wrong, as the editorial admits, been similar (and deserved) pay before taxes. I work nine hours amount to the SGA president, working student at Xavier makes. then how can updating them to raises for Newswire staffers. per week, which does not include $9,500, I would have to work all track with economic realities be so To begrudge other students for the half hour it takes me to drive summer at camp and then, during Lindsey Brown | ‘10 offensive? receiving similar fair compensation each way. All in all, throughout the the school year, work 34 hours a This was a budget prepared by seems petty and destructive. school year I make around $2,016. week at the YMCA. an outgoing president and approved with no votes against it by a 20 Blake Johnson | ‘06 member senate, only two of whom Former SGA Senator More Than Money The Newswire under-reported the party or go away for some years—a eally sking he ight uestions processes followed when Sodexo’s deadline it met to become the col- R A T R Q ? The Newswire’s coverage of the Beyond that sarcasm, however, printing costs. SGA is spending contract was last renewed. The “Not lective bargaining unit for food 2008-2009 SGA budget, which was an ineffective message calling its money responsibly and funding With Our Money” students raised service workers at Xavier. Xavier focused only on stipends, was an students to arms by encouraging very exciting changes. concerns and Fr. Graham charged renewed its contract with Sodexo opportunity lost to shed light on the them to attend the April 7 senate Last week, I sat through my final the Justice Across the Campus with the understanding that we progressive changes that will affect meeting to voice concerns about the senate meeting at Xavier, yet I am Committee with investigating. would continue to have construc- all students next year. SGA budget. Maybe better late than still very personally offended by Basing our work on Catholic social tive engagement with them. The agenda of the one-dimen- never, but if the Newswire was truly the Newswire for reasons bigger teaching, which affirms the right I am not an expert on food choic- sional front-page article, “SGA sen- invested in seeking to change the than its opinion of SGA, as our of workers to choose to unionize es, but Sodexo manager Dan Yeager ate gives executives pay raise, bud- allocations SGA made, that mes- newspaper continually casts such a regardless of what we think they has responded to requests for local get examined” was clear from the sage would have been timely were negative light on the university as ought to do, the subcommittee I suppliers, organic foods, fair trade on-set and very disappointing. The it delivered before the budget was a whole. Realize that sarcasm and chaired spent a semester meeting coffee and more recycling. I share Newswire gave generous coverage voted on and passed, a process that negativity only breed sarcasm and with Sodexo, “Not With Our Mon- your concerns regarding Aramark to five students opposed to stipends, spanned over two weeks. negativity, and use your media to ey” students, Interfaith Committee and Chartwells—and would like to not to balance those interviews with While I recognize that it is ask worthwhile questions and high- on Worker Justice, VP for Student know more about Sodexo’s role in any senator or outside students with important to raise critical ques- light the positive undertakings that Development, other Xavier offi- Iraq—but I am much more comfort- the opposite perspective aside from tions about how Xavier operates, build Xavier up as a community. cials, SGA, the union and workers; able with Sodexo than I was a few President Meyer. I was shocked the Newswire is raising the wrong In five or 10 years, I want to did academic research on NRLB years ago. to see that the Newswire quoted questions. The Newswire should open up the Newswire and read elections and different card check Raise questions and concerns, me without an interview, only to feel more of an obligation to edu- articles about our latest Final Four processes. We also talked with but have a little more faith in the contort my explanation of stipends cate students on how the other 94 run on the front page, not a petty ar- JUSTICE and Jesuit universities internal processes of a university given in an unrelated and outdated percent of the SGA budget is be- gument over stipends. I’ll hope that that had terminated their contracts where many of us take very seri- email written over the summer to ing spent. Pre-Game Madness and by then the Newswire will have put with Sodexo and read Sodexo ously the Jesuit documents stating Eddie Johnson. Midwest Masala became line items, its grudges and negative agendas to union policies and the “Not With that the promotion of justice in Not only did the front page and O’Connor Sports Center will bed and will be invested in leaving Our Money” website. Our report the service of faith is an absolute article seem agenda-oriented, but receive $33,643 next year to ensure a legacy of something positive that to Fr. Graham was hundreds of requirement. Don’t be so quick so too did the editorial, “Raising earlier weekday hours and fitness makes every student proud to be a pages long. to assume that the university only the right questions.” The article’s trainers. Student clubs and organi- part of Xavier University. Sodexo sold its stock in Correc- bases decisions on finances. tone was offensive, calling SGA zations increased by $28,146.28, tions Corporations of America. It names that didn’t even make sense: the Fine Arts fund increased to Jennifer Downing | ‘08 was required to accept card check— Dr. Irene B. Hodgson “absolutely one of the most public $7,500 and the Newswire increased 2007-2008 Senate Coordinator without neutrality—at Xavier and Professor, Department of Modern relations inept organizations.” by $6,000 to assist with color agreed to accept card check at other Languages universities unless the universities Interim Director of the Academic opposed it. The union was given a Service Learning Semesters deadline by which to have 50 per- Justice Across the Campus Com- cent plus one workers with union mittee The Power Of Unions cards confirmed by a neutral third Human labor is crucial in many is not what it should be, it’s the re- farmer get a fair price? Do farm Satisfied With Sodexo ways for all of us. But as Pope John sponsibility of its members to make workers get a just wage? Do those Paul II says in Laborens Exercens, it better. Economic Justice for All, who process our food have safe and In reference to your article that The union has helped stabilize “On Human Work,” human labor U.S. Catholic Bishops No. 103: healthy working conditions? Are appeared in the Newswire, week the workforce by entering into a has value not just because of what “Frequently employers have greater the animals we eat treated cruelly? of March 26, I represent the union collective bargaining agreement it produces but because human bargaining power...The provision of Is the food that we eat healthy? employees that are members of the with Sodexo, which has made the labor is performed by the human wages and other benefits sufficient Produced in a sustainable way that UniteHere Local 12 chapter. employees a part of the business. person. to support a family in dignity is a protects the environment? Xavier As a result of the union contract This is because of employee As labor priest Monsignor basic necessity...workers should wants a food service sensitive and between Sodexo and the union, the benefits that they now receive, that George Higgins often emphasized, have adequate health care, security responsive to these issues. majority of the employees are in were unaffordable by employees labor unions have value not just for for old age or disability, unem- One approach to Xavier’s pres- favor of the union, mainly because who only worked eight months the protection of individual workers ployment compensation, healthful ent situation is to insist that the of the benefits that we now enjoy, within a year. but to better contribute to Xavier, working conditions, weekly rest, present union be recognized, what- such as affordable health insurance, We appreciate our jobs, and to the community, to other workers periodic holidays for recreation ever food service is chosen. Other better wages and a union pension enjoy providing the highest quality on campus and off. (See Economic and leisure, and reasonable security things being equal, renewing the plan, with all funds being provided of service to the students, and we Justice for All, Pastoral Letter of against arbitrary dismissal.” contract with Sodexo is safer for by Sodexo. are looking forward to returning in the U.S. Catholic Bishops No. 106. The food we eat has many con- the workers. Each year when school closes August, regardless of who the food “Workers must use their collective nections. We are rightly concerned for the summer, all employees are service provider might be. power to contribute to the well-be- about the clothes in Xavier’s book- Father Benjamin J. Urmston, out of work; however, many of the I hope, it will be Sodexo. ing of the whole community.” On store. Under what conditions are S.J., PhD. Sodexo employees are dedicated Human Labor No. 20) they produced? We should be even Director Emeritus of Peace and and return each year because they Don Spell Labor unions are participative more concerned about the food Justice Programs. enjoy their jobs providing service UniteHere Local 12 and democratic. If a labor union that becomes part of us. Does the to the students. 10 week of april 9, 2008 Opinions & EDITORIALS T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e — M O R E L E T T E R S — PDA: awkward turtle-style The Red Health Care Scare Ladies and gentlemen, there is a I know that many of you lovely onds to make out right in front of I picked up a pamphlet titled, “I to medical care because of their problem on Xavier’s campus. No, people are in solid, working rela- me. Now, at first I thought it was Want You to be an Informed Voter” income level. it is not the problem of parking, tionships and that you like just a quick smooch, but no, in GSC. After reading the pamphlet, Let me also remind you that we the huge discrimination lawsuit, to express your feelings it quickly turned into an I was only misinformed. The Col- do have a socialized health care or even the food service provider on a regular basis in awkward moment. I want lege Republicans published the policy in the United States for the debate, it’s something seen on a public. This is perfectly to ask, why the need to pamphlet with regard to universal, elderly—Medicare. We also have a daily basis. I am talking about acceptable when it’s make out because of or in their words, “socialized,” socialized education system. Every PDA, not the traditional kind that’s a peck on the cheek, some fries? I don’t want healthcare, using the word “social- child, regardless of race, gender, cute and enjoyable, but the other a big hug, or even to know what you did ized” to scare all of the readers that religion, income, etc., has the right kind known as Public Displays of a simple kiss on the after Xavier beat WVU the United States is going to have a to attend school, yet those same Awkwardness. lips. My only problem in overtime, that would communist revolution by support- children are deprived of the right to Yes, awkwardness, something with these displays of have been too much. ing universal health care. That’s far medical treatment if their parents do that is almost unavoidable in our affection is when they What other ex- from the case. not have health insurance. Our gov- human nature, but sadly enough, go from cute to ridic- ample of Public We do not have the best health ernment should support the health we don’t do enough about it to ulously awkward Displays of Awk- care system in the world. According and education of every child. prevent our awkward moments and startling. brandon wardness drives to the U.S. Census Bureau, there Finally, as to the projected 15 from shining through. There are a The first example that mcclain Brandon up the were 47 million Americans without percent tax increase, no one wish- plethora of awkward moments that comes to mind is when a wall? Log on to health insurance in 2006, about one ing to remain in Congress would are found here on a daily basis, but I lovely couple in line for some fries www.xavier.edu/newswire, and link in seven people. Save the Children, support it. I’m not claiming that a would like to point out two specific at dinner decided that in order to to the Opinions & Editorials page an international organization that universal health care policy will not examples of awkwardness that just celebrate their newly acquired to find out! ranks world infant mortality rates, raise taxes, but rather that we should take things to the extreme. fries, they wanted to take 30 sec- ranks the United States as second value human life over money. For a to last in modern nations. political party that claims to be pro- Adopting a universal health care life, to be anti-universal health care It’s your life, so choose it policy does not mean lines and seems absolutely ridiculous. Dear pending graduates, mistakes? Maybe you will how amazing an opportunity it is. shortages. Any universal health If you want to be an informed I’d prefer not to label crash and burn, but this I therefore challenge you, class care policy that the United States voter, do your own research. Don’t you guys as a salty is life. Maybe I take of 2008, to view this time in a posi- chooses to adopt will function trust a pamphlet that insults your class but I’ve been the optimistic view tive light. Choose what you want similarly to our current system in intelligence. hearing a lot of neg- because as a young- to do and do it—stop caring what almost every aspect, but we will ativity from you est child, I’ve al- everyone else thinks or what your not be denying people the right Amanda Kazmierski | ‘09 lately. I get that ways lived my life friends have planned. some of you may anxiously awaiting It is your time and you must Pamphlet Presents Problems not know what new and exciting embrace it. It is a rightfully selfish After picking up a pamphlet in this to be the increase in tax col- you’re doing next upcoming oppor- time in your life. GSC titled “I Want You To Be A lection from each citizen. One of year—I mean, be- tunities and em- Utilize Xavier’s resources to aid Well Informed Voter!” I was dis- the main arguments for a universal sides pay for your bracing change. your decision, make a plan and stick turbed to find such an ill-equipped healthcare system contends that own phone bill (I Maybe I’m being to it. I wish you luck in your future source of information regarding anywhere from 31 to 50 cents of know, I know it madeline naive, but I have endeavors. universal healthcare. That said, each dollar spent in the current was a “family plan!”), lafave a hunch that you It’s time to start living the life my opinion here should not be healthcare system goes towards ad- and I can see how this may will look back on you’ve been preparing to live for viewed as an attempt to deliver the ministrative overhead costs, while be a stressful time in your life: all of this time later in life and realize just the past 21 years. full, balanced perspective on U.S. a universal healthcare system with your friends seem to be leaving you, healthcare, but rather a request centralized administration would you will soon be poor, lonely and that our community think critically be less than 10 cents of each dollar on top of that, everyone keeps ask- Reviving recess about the issue. (some argue even closer to three). Hello once again. It’s been a mented mid-day recesses during ing what your plan is—especially while since I last spoke to you, right common hour. In the pamphlet, distributed by Overall, it comes down to the your parents. one of the student clubs on campus, reality that our health system is when March Madness was kicking Who could complain with the What you’d really like to do off. Speaking of March Madness, chance to play outside? the concept of universal healthcare not only the most expensive one in is lounge around all summer like is presented in such a way that you the world, but also one of the most did you guys see the Championship You’re all probably thinking, you’ve always done, but the pres- Game with Memphis and Kansas? “What the heck, recess?” Just hear would think McCarthy himself ineffective. Preventative healthcare sures of the “real world” won’t wrote it. If universal healthcare is does not exist since we apply the Not to be cocky, but if you check me out. I’ve got some legit reasons allow this. back to the issue from Jan. 16, I why we should have recess. called “socialized” healthcare, then competitive nature of a free market Actually, you know what, pend- why not everything else that is pub- economy to our health, and thereby predicted the Kansas Jayhawks I haven’t been able to just drop ing graduate? I may be a mere would be the National Cham- all my obligations and be carefree licly run in society: socialized crime make the most money by making sophomore, but that sounds pretty control, socialized environmental people sick and keeping them sick. pions this year. Booyah! and happy since elementary darn amazing to me. (Editor’s note: He also school. Playing games regulation, socialized justice? Please see the “Physicians for a Don’t roll your eyes, I can see The pamphlet describes the National Health Program” website predicted that the Patri- like tetherball and bas- how the never-ending questions ots would be the Super ketball on the blacktop revenue made in health services as (www.pnhp.org) for more informa- can be frustrating, but just think, a percentage of the total income of tion and statistics. Bowl Champions, but can do wonders for seniors (or should I say graduating we all know how they your body and soul. U.S. citizens, which is calculated seniors), for the first time in your to 14.46 percent, and hypothesizes Julia Alexander | ‘08 choked it up against the You can get fresh life, rather than being told what Giants.) air and exercise. The to do, you are being asked. Rather Sodexo: Unions And Cost Concerns I don’t know if any- freshman 15 would than having your life mapped out one else has noticed stand no chance. In regards to Peter Fricke’s letter this is not necessarily the socially for you as it likely has been for the but the weather’s been Homework, tests to the editor, we believe that unions optimal output. past 17-plus years of schooling, you getting a lot nicer. The and projects are such provide an important counter to mfreke We respect dissenting opinions get to choose what to do next. sun is shining and the major concerns for all management interests, particularly and would be more than willing It’s finally time to do whatever skies are blue. The akpaninye of us, but sometimes considering the well-documented to meet outside the press to better it is that you want to do. birds are singing and the flowers it’s all right to leave the library or instances of coercion and fear of register student concern and knowl- Granted, you probably will have are blossoming. Most people would your room for an hour to just get reprisal in some modern American edge on the issue. The answers are to provide the resources needed for be pumped about all these things, outside. work places. Unions, by design, difficult and the conversation is this task, but you will have huge but not me. I get really frustrated I’m also about 99 percent sure must also confront the continued extremely important to addressing newfound freedom. Think about at this time of the year because that the professors wouldn’t mind viability of jobs in a globalizing labor, environmental and cost-effi- it. Still stuck? OK, hypothetically, school seems to take away from a break outside either. market and therefore cannot seek ciency concerns that our Jesuit val- say you have at least enough money the fun and joy that arise with the I commend the teachers that are more wages for less work. ues call us to constantly address. saved for a few months rent some- warm weather. thoughtful enough to have their The key is making the quality Lastly, we encourage any con- where, yes? With this, you could I hate being inside for class on a classes outside, but let’s face it, of service both in eating and moral cerned members of the Xavier com- pick a city, find a place to stay and nice warm day. It’s like a big tease, it’s just not the same. War wages concerns match the product given. munity to attend a meeting at 5:30 find a job waiting tables at night, or like starving to death in front of a in your mind as you grapple with: Simply because a cheaper alterna- p.m. on April 9 in Alter 216, where which will give you the resources nice Chinese buffet. It’s times like “Should I pay attention or should I tive is available does not mean several Sodexo workers will share of money, food, beer and a social these when I miss my childhood. look at the cute purple butterfly?” such a product should be used. both their concerns about the food network to start from. I miss being able to go outside to Trust me, those are violent bat- Additionally, there is little to no service bidding process and their If you spend the morning hours play tag and four-square. I miss be- tles, but looking at the cute butterfly proof that it is impossible to reduce experience with their union. finding a “real” job, (resume, net- ing able to lie in the grass and eat always emerges the victor. costs while being environmentally working, research, interviews) and popsicles (OK, I still do that). Oh, As it gets warmer, embrace the conscious. Furthermore, although Matthew Mellon | ‘09 spend the evening hours working, the good ol’ days. outdoors and take time to relax. a firm’s revenue from one more Brett Simmons | ‘09 you will be living the life in no Which brings me to my bright Some students don’t have the unit of production equals its cost, Justin Cancelliere | ‘09 time. idea. luxury of a nice and warm outdoor welfare economics, which consid- (see the full text at www.xavier. What is stopping you from start- Xavier University would make a scene (example: the University of ers societal effects, would show edu/newswire) ing anew and making your own lot of students happy if they imple- Alaska or Oxford). T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e The Classy Calendar week of april 9, 2008 11 wednesdaY April 9 Calendar City By Briana Hansen. To place an item in the calendar, mail to [email protected]. My favorite article of clothing Thursday that I had when I was little was Sunday a red cape that had glittery gold I also bought the sheet music and April 10 writing. I used to wear it around April 13 At 11 p.m. tonight, “Charlie my house even when I wasn’t play- Also according to my notes, taught myself the songs. True story. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone my deep Wilson’s War” will be showing ing with somebody else. I used to which again I’m sure have not When I was in second grade, dark secrets! in the Gallagher Student Center cry because my parents wouldn’t been tampered with at all, today I wrote my own version of “Fid- Theatre. let me sleep in it. is the first day of “Briana Hansen dler on the Roof” and made my Since there are only two short Sometimes when people are Sucks Week.” The celebrations friends act it out with me while I weeks left of Calendar City (I know, talking to me, I zone out and begin at sundown with a BBQ on played Tevye. My mom made us citizens, I know...be strong...), I start attempting to turn their the greenspace. There will be ice sandwiches. I was being bossy. I have decided to come clean on a facial features into a Picasso-like cream and lemonade for all! Bri- thought we could perform it for the number of deep dark secrets that painting. I wonder what they’d ana Hansen SUUUUUCCCCCCK- entire school when school started, I’ve been holding back for years... look like if their eyes were inside KKKKKs. Huh, I don’t remember then maybe take it on tour. First of all, I am not a vegetarian. their mouth or something. writing that in my notes. It’s not that I’m not interested I always say that I am. Go ahead Tuesday in what you’re saying, I’m just and ask me next time you see me probably not interested in what April 15 on campus. I will tell you I’m a you’re saying. That’s all. This is the adult version of my This is my deepest, darkest, vegetarian. I am lying. Shortly most embarassing secret I have cape. Cool and stylish. after the conversation I will likely yet to reveal to you, Calendar eat something that used to be alive. citizens...and to the entire world. I guess I always figure that as long Saturday I secretly listen to Hannah Mon- as I think I’m a vegetarian and am tana when her song comes on the not eating meat at the time you’re April 12 radio. I’ve listened to it so much asking me, I can consider myself a Last issue I accidentally lied. I They’re roasting themselves! that I know the majority of the lyr- vegetarian. told you that “Voices for Change” Yummy! ics and find myself singing them in my head or aloud. I’m not proud A journey of a thousand miles was last weekend. It is actually this weekend. It will be this Fri- of it, but admitting my weakness begins with a single step. Monday is the first step to recovery. This is how I probably see your day through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. April 14 face. If I’m even paying attention... in the Studio Theatre. Whoops! Go see it this weekend! Today there will be an Argen- According to my notes, which tine singer at 7 p.m. in the GSC Friday I’m certain have not been tam- Theatre. April 11 pered with at all, today is official- Another deep dark secret... Sometimes I pretend to be ly “Patrick Stevenson Apprecia- when I was in high school, I snuck on my cell phone just to avoid tion Day” with a keynote speech out of my friend’s house (with her) conversations with people. Then, by Stephen Colbert. one night to spend like 15 minutes I continue to make fun of people This will be taking place in with my oh-so-dreamy 3-week who get on their cell phones to Patrick Stevenson’s imagination boyfriend. Things were so perfect Mmmm...I sure do love being a avoid conversation. It’s hypocriti- all day today. until we both realized we didn’t Dang it, Miley Cyrus! Quit singing bad vegetarian. cal. This I know. Be sure to stop by! really like each other. your catchy tunes! Quit it now! 12 week of april 9, 2008 SPORTS T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e BRIEFS Baseball team remains afloat in A-10 standings Doug Tifft, Editor Sports Desk: 745-2878 3-3 week includes two wins over A-10 opponent Ricmond [email protected] emily neubauer Spiders, Xavier went 2-2. Tennis team heads Staff Writer The Musketeers banged out The 2008 Xavier Baseball sea- 19 hits in both games with junior to NCAAs son is officially in full swing. Steve Brown leading the way, go- Xavier won three of the five ing an impressive 9-for-10 from games played this past week, the plate. including a doubleheader sweep Xavier won the first game 14-3 Sunday. and the second game 14-5. Xavier jumped out to a 9-1 lead In the first game, Xavier had over the Wright State Raiders last three big scoring innings as play- Tuesday. ers put up four runs in the second, The Raiders refused to give up five in the third and four more in and banged out 11 more runs of the eighth. their own to defeat the Musketeers In the second game, Xavier en- by a final score of 12-11. Sopho- joyed more offensive dominance, more Bobby Freking went 3-for-5 scoring two runs in the first, third on the day, scoring two runs and and sixth, and seven in the sev- newswire photo by dani meiners tallying two RBIs. enth. Sophomore Zac Richard hit his fifth home run of the season against Indiana State on April 2. Photo courtesy GOXAVIER.com Relief pitcher Ben Thomas took Junior Charlie Leesman won Sophomore Chris Herlinger. the loss for Xavier, giving up four the first game, going 7.2 innings. runs in three innings. Senior Michael Lucas earned the Ultimate earns best finish in team history The Xavier University men’s On Wednesday, Xavier was able win in the second game, striking out Xavier’s club Ultimate team to Ohio University by one contro- tennis team earned its first A-10 to defeat the Indiana State Syca- a career-high nine batters in seven earned its best finish in its five- versial point. The season ended via Conference Championship since mores by a score of 6-5. innings of work. year history this weekend, finish- an 11-15 loss to Bowling Green joining the confernece in the 1995- ISU played small ball in the first The final game of the series ing eighth out of 25 teams in its to determine the seventh bid to 96 season with a 4-0 sweep over scoring one run via a single, bunt, wasn’t as exciting, as Xavier fell section. regionals. top-seeded George Washington stolen base and ground out. 9-2. Entering the tournament ranked “I have never been more proud at the A-10 tournamnet. The vic- After the third, Xavier led 4-1 Zac Richard led the Musketeers 13th, Xavier surprised a number to be a part of Xavier Ultimate,” tory gives Xavier the conference’s on a solo homerun by Zac Richard offensively, going 2-for-3. XU of teams by finishing 4-1 in pool said junior captain Aaron Arm- automatic bid to the NCAA tennis and doubles by both Adam Pasono scored their two runs in the bottom play, with their only loss coming bruster. tournament. It will be Xavier’s first and Steve Brown. of the first. ever NCAA appeareance. Xavier led 6-3 going into the But Richmond answered with Xavier won the doubles point by ninth. ISU attempted a comeback, four of their own in the second taking two of the three matches and scoring two runs in the top of the and five in the third. Sophomore then proceeded to clinch the victory frame. Danny Rosenbaum took the loss for with wins in each of the top three Stellar defense and pitching Xavier, going only 2.2 innings. flights. Juniors Doug Matthews and secured the 6-5 victory. Brian The Musketeers now stand at 12- Ra’ees Ismail and sophomore Chris Muransky got the win, striking out 15 overall, and 6-3 in the Atlantic Herrlinger all won their matches in four and walking only one in six 10 Conference as they head into three sets. innings of work. Wednesday’s game with Bowl- Head coach Eric Toth said of the Jordan Conley recorded his third ing Greeen at home, then travel victory, “The top of our lineup got save of the season. on Friday to Charlotte for a three it done for us today and I couldn’t In the A-10 home opener, a game set. Photo by scott oswald. Story by Andrew Chestnut be happier for this team.” doubleheader against the Richmond Freshman Chris Place “lays out” in a match against Oberlin College. Classifieds For classified orders and information, call Zach Nolden at513-745-3561 or email him at [email protected] Help Wanted FUN and Rewarding Summer Job Opportunities in Cincinnati! 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T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e SPORTS week of april 9, 2008 13 2008-2009 Men’s Basketball Preview Chatting with Bobinski Plenty of contenders in A-10 in 08-09 tyler grote XU AD discusses Committee, 08-09 Schedule Staff Writer Xavier Associate Vice President The 2008 season provided a and Athletic Director Mike Bobin- much needed revival for the At- ski is in his 10th year with the uni- lantic 10. versity and was recently named to There were three teams ranked the NCAA Basketball Tournament in the top 25 at one point, with the Committee. Newswire sports editor addition of several other teams Doug Tifft caught up with Bobinski hanging in the top 100 in the Rat- to discuss the Tournament Commit- ings Percentage Index. tee, the 2008-09 schedule and some Even though Xavier would be other topics of interest to the Xavier the only A-10 team to stay in the basketball community: top 25, March was more welcom- Newswire: Congratulations on ing to the A-10 as it was extended your NCAA Tournament Commit- three invitations to the NCAA tee selection. Can you go over some Tournament. photo courtesy goxavier.com of your responsibilities? While Xavier, St. Joseph’s and Mike Bobinksi: First of all it’s Xavier Assosiate Vice President and Athletic Director Mike Bobinski. Temple were preparing for their a five year term. I’m one of 10 first round games, four other A-10 individuals who serve on the com- of-conference highlights for next teams in Charlotte, Massachusetts, photo courtesy owlsports.com mittee. I believe the official name year? Rhode Island and Dayton were Temple senior gaurd Dionte Christmas is the only First Team All Atlantic- is the Division I Men’s Basketball MB: We have some returns that also continuing their seasons in 10 player returning in 2008-09. Committee. We do the most visible are still part of existing agreements. the NIT. guys graded in the 80s by ESPN. The EXTREMELY pre- thing, which is select and seed the We go to Kansas State, actually on With Xavier reaching the Elite Temple can expect an early mature edition of the teams for the NCAA Tournament their campus. The agreement was Eight and Massachusetts reaching holiday in November next year; Di- each year. On top of that, there are two neutral site games and then one the finals of the NIT, it’s safe to onte Christmas is coming back and Newswire ‘expert’ picks: other things that the group does that game at their place. say this was a great year for the bringing his 19.7 points per game Tyler Grote, Staff Writer I think are pretty interesting. The Then we go to Virginia, Auburn conference. with him. Not a real solid recruiting Rookie of the Year: group is the primary liaison with will return the game to our place, But what’s in store for next class for Temple, though. Paul Williams, Dayton CBS for the television agreement obviously at Cincinnati and Miami year? Can we expect to see three Duqesne may provide some Player of the Year: that covers the basketball champi- (OH) at home. We are going to start or more nationally ranked A-10 problems next year. They’re re- Dionte Christmas, Temple onship and all of the other NCAA a series with Butler. That series teams again? turning their top two point scorers A-10 Champion: sports that are part of that whole will begin at Cintas Center next It’s a possibility. Many teams are in Shawn James and Kojo Mensah. Xavier contract. So having that relationship year. Then we will return that the set to bring in a decent recruiting They’re bringing in a point guard Scott Mueller, Asst. Sports Editor: with the CBS folks will be very following year. We are playing at class, along with the returning of in Johnny Higgins with a grade interesting. the ESPN event in Puerto Rico in Rookie of the Year: some of their prime time players. of 77. Brett Thompson, Saint Louis Picking sites for the Final Four, the early season of next year, the St. Bonaventure set up shop in Charlotte is bringing back first and second rounds and the re- second week of the regular season. Player of the Year: the cellar of the A-10 last year, and Lamont Mack and his 12.8 points Dionte Christmas, Temple gionals going forward is something So we will get three really great from the look of things, they should per game, along with a forward in that this committee gets involved games in Puerto Rico. I think some A-10 Champion: get comfortable. Their best recruit Charlie Coley who grabs just over Xavier with, as well as the operations of all of the other teams in the field are Malcolm Eleby comes with a grade six rebounds per game. Charlotte Doug Tifft, Sports Editor: of those things. I will be on site for Southern California and Missouri. of 79 by ESPN. Not to mention is bringing in a guard that’s deadly Rookie of the Year: every year going forward at a first When we go to those events we get their leading scorer Michael Lee from the arc in Shamarr Bowden Brett Thompson, Saint Louis and second round, a regional and great competition like we have in graduated. who had originally committed to Player of the Year: then the Final Four in some capac- recent years. So we will continue George Washington had an Virginia Tech. Ahmad Nivins, Saint Joesph’s ity with that committee where we to do that again next year. uncharacteristically bad season. A young Richmond team is A-10 Champion: will be responsible for what goes There is still a highly anticipated Their leading scorer, Rob Diggs, bringing back three guys who aver- Saint Joseph’s on at those different sites. game that we are not ready to an- will be back but it doesn’t look like aged double digits. There could be And then officiating also. This nounce yet. We think it would be they’ll have any stand-out recruits something there. Pat Stevenson, Editor-in-Chief group gets involved in selecting a big time game of interest for our to rely on. La Salle’s Rodney Green and his Rookie of the Year: officials to work the NCAA Tour- program. We won’t be at home, but Saint Louis could be a real 13. 4 points per game will return, Paul Williams, Dayton nament and also making a decision it will be at a neutral site. It will be contender next year. They are re- along with their 6’8” forward Jer- Player of the Year: on which officials move on through a great one. It will be a national turning their two leading scorers in rell Williams who grabbed over Derrick Brown, Xavier the tournament and ultimately make television game, on CBS actually. Kevin Lisch and Tommie Liddell. six rebounds a game. Other than A-10 Champion: their way to the Final Four. So it should be a great game if we Remember Lisch, Xavier fans? By that, their top recruit was graded Temple XN: What are some of the out- are able to pull it off. the way, St. Louis is bringing three in the 40s. How about our neighbors up I- Rhode Island should be right 75? Chris Wright along with three ‘Ocho Cinco’ is all about numero uno back up in the mix with Jimmy Bar- other starters are coming back. Oh, Ken burton ron and Kaheim Seawright (who by the way, Dayton is bringing in Staff Writer averaged nearly a double-double two outstanding freshmen in Paul Do you remember the old Bud- in points and rebounds last year) Williams and 6’10” Josh Benson. weiser commercials that featured returning. They are also bringing Both received grades in the high “Leon,” the flashy, self-absorbed in an excellent rebounder in Orion 80s by ESPN. wide receiver? In one, Leon is in an Outbridge who is 6-9 and is graded As for the Musketeers, nothing interview after a tough loss, speak- in the high 70s. to worry about. Returning starters ing in the third person, saying that Aside from Brenton Butler re- Derrick Brown, Jason Love and football is a team sport so the fault turning, Fordham can look forward C.J. Anderson will be joined by of the loss was that of his support- to their new point guard, Jiovanny 6’11” center Kenny Frease and ing cast despite his four fumbles. Fontan, who’s graded in the 80s. Michigan’s Mr. Basketball, Brad The commercial was supposed to be Expect nothing different from Redford, who has been labeled a satirical jab at the modern athlete Saint Joseph’s; Ahmad Nivens and as one of the “best shooters in the who cares only about himself. Tasheed Carr are both coming back. country” by ESPN. Don’t forget I thought the commercial was Incoming freshman Bryant Irwin about Pennsylvania’s Gatorade funny because it seemed so ab- photo courtesy whodey.com will look to fill in for graduated Pat Player of the Year, Brian Walsh. surd in today’s world of publicists Some Bengals fans would rather not see Chad Johnson’s shiny gold teeth Calathes and try to compensate for It should be an interesting season and PR-conscious sports stars. I and finely coiffed mohawk on Cincinnati sidelines anymore.. his 7.5 rebounds a game. in the Atlantic 10 conference. thought there was no way any player would make such ridiculous was wasting Johnson’s time. When numbers. But now the act is be- outs. He has specifically demanded the salary cap hit in order to get and obnoxious statements. Kenny gave Johnson an open forum coming too much of a distraction to be traded to the Patriots, then the rid of the distraction that is Chad Then I saw Chad Johnson’s to say whatever he wanted to say, to tolerate. Dolphins and now the Dallas Cow- Johnson. Pray that “Chad does interview with “SportsCenter’s” Johnson just mumbled contradic- Here is a short rundown of Chad boys. After watching this charade what’s right for Chad” and takes his Brian Kenny last week. tory statements until the interview Johnson’s off season: he attempted go on over the past few months, whining act to Dallas (or Miami or In the interview Johnson speaks ended in an awkward abyss. to steal the spotlight at the Super I can say Chad Johnson doesn’t New England or…). If they keep in the third person, scoffs at the For years the Bengals front of- Bowl by going on television and want more money, better coaching him, Bengals fans won’t just have idea that Marvin Lewis wants to fice put up with the Leon-like an- demanding a trade. Only about a or even a trade; Chad Johnson just to endure the “Eighty-Five” act reconcile with him, praises himself tics, the self-proclaimed nicknames, month ago he shoved a reporter wants to be seen. Constantly. The or “Ocho-Cinco” act or “Seven- for not having off-field troubles (I and even accusations that Johnson who asked him about his off-season interview with ESPN’s Kenny just Eleven” act. Apparently there is a thought that was to be expected?), sucker punched head coach Marvin venting to the media. He has called solidified that feeling. newly acquired alter ego this off- and at the conclusion of the inter- Lewis during halftime of the 2005 out Marvin Lewis multiple times. All Bengals fans can do is hope season, and it goes by the name of view, says, “That’s it?,” as if Kenny playoff game because he put up He has skipped off-season work- that their team steps up and takes “Leon.” 14 week of april 9, 2007 Arts & Entertainment T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e Crash course in Fashion 101 katie rosenbaum where more classic styles rule (un- Dates News Editor less you are interviewing for a place First dates can be awkward and I may not have any more author- at fashion school or to work for an figuring out what to wear on a first ity than the next person regarding Indie music label). Never wear flip date can often be the most stress- fashion. I’m not a judge on “Project flops to an interview. This rule not ful part. Runway” nor do I have an in to only applies for an internships, but Girls: I have often had some Fashion Week in Paris or Milan. also for on campus jobs. Making a bizarre fashion choices (I am only However, I do pay a lot of atten- good impression is important, and 20, I want to have some fun with tion to clothing and fashion. I have shoes that flop around do not lead clothes. I have time to look com- watched far too many episodes of to good impressions. pletely polished like a J Crew ad “What Not to Wear,” read Vogue and Do not wear scuffed up shoes when I’m 30). However, I think People Style religiously and have from high school. If you have the something simple for a first date spent far too many hours shopping nicest suit on but your shoes look is best. If the date is not too fancy, online. I would also like to think five years old, your professionalism jeans are always a good option. I that being from Chicago keeps me plummets. Ballet flats are always a prefer dark denim that has a more updated on current trends. cute, classy option that make the tailored, polished look. Skirts or Like I said, I am not an expert. outfit look more polished for girls. sundresses can also be worn as long This is mostly just my opinion on Polished dress shoes work well. as they don’t look like they have Never wear a shirt like this on a date. dressing for specific occasions; been shredded to pieces and have a take it or leave it. I am not writing sense of class. A short skirt should Random Fashion Thoughts girls. Colored socks look a lot better this article to offend anyone, just to not be worn with a too revealing There are a few things that apply with Birkenstocks and jeans than offer fashion advice from my per- top; pick one or the other. for both men and women. T-shirts white socks do. Guys aren’t exempt spective. But at the same time, don’t Every girl should have a go-to from high school should probably from this either. Don’t wear white take fashion too seriously—dress- shirt that she can wear in certain only be worn to bed or around the socks when you dress up. ing should never be a chore. situations: a shirt she feels pretty dorm at this point. I get it, you were Jean shorts on a guy. Really? and comfortable in and is cute with- a member of the soccer team, band Please don’t wear them. Interviews out being trashy or tacky. There are or insert club here. However, we are Ultimately, fashion is a personal Now that my friends and I are too many tacky girls out there and at Xavier now. decision. But remember, you never interviewing for “real” jobs and you don’t want to join them. Keep Hoodies are really not attractive. know who you are going to meet, internships, interview attire is more it classy, girls! You look three times larger than you where you are going to end up or important than ever. I think inter- You should also probably save actually are when wearing hoodies. what opportunities you may have, views are probably the one situation the leggings for the third date. Guys Zip-up sweatshirts or track jackets so dress to be ready for these situ- don’t really understand them. are more stylish alternatives to ations. Guys: Khakis are a standard hoodies. date option. Paired with a polo or button-up shirt you will likely look put together. I’m also quite the fan For girls going into a profes- of plaid shorts. Flip-flops can be sional interview, I would suggest acceptable in certain situations. wearing pants. Skirts can be tricky, However, tennis shoes should be as you may not know what type of worn with more caution. Any shoe skirts are acceptable at the office. A that you can run in should not be nice button-up with a sweater works worn on a date. This means that or my favorites, a blazer or jacket, Pumas and some New Balance complete an outfit nicely. shoes are acceptable as long as the For guys, please match shoes shoes don’t reek. I never want to see a guy wear- with a belt. A tie shouldn’t be too Guys, please don’t wear message ing a wife beater on Xavier’s crazy, but should not look like it tees with “hidden” sexual innuendo. campus unless it is worn under a came from a stock broker’s closet. These messages are not hidden or shirt. We are in Ohio, not the coast A tie is the place to show your funny. We are in college. I don’t of Florida. personality. Never wear a bow tie want to date a high-schooler who Sequins and glitter should only unless you are walking down the thinks these message tees portray be worn in small doses. You do not aisle. his supposed “player” status. want to look like a disco ball. photos courtesy White socks bother me a lot on mycouture.com, amazon.com, heels.com, thebudgetfashionista.com, damnilikethis.com, gap.com, bustedtees.com 10 Items Evey Girl 10 Items Evey Guy Should Own Should Own 1. Tailored jeans 1. Jeans 2. Black and white shirts 2. Polo 3. Ballet flats (preferably in 3. Sweater bright colors) 4. Sandals (preferably flip 4. Trench coat or a blazer flops) 5. Clutch, everyday bag and a 5. Belt and matching dress large bag shoes 6. Classic dress 6. Button-down shirt 7. Favorite “going out shirt” 7. A power tie 8. Skirt 8. Properly fitting suit 9. Classic sweater 9. Plaid shorts 10. Black heels 10. A quality wallet T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e Arts & Entertainment week of April 9, 2008 15 BRIEFS Say Ola to Mr. Muskie 2008 Emily Hoferer, Editor brandy williams went the untraditional route model- Arts & Entertainment Desk: Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor ing a floral bikini claiming to have 745-2878 Xavier has crowned its 11th Mr. come from Fr. Graham’s collection [email protected] Muskie, junior international affairs and O’Brien showcased his phy- major Ola Shokunbi, with a tiara to sique with a lime green Borat style sport and a check for $300. “slingshot” swim suit. Wednesday night freshmen There was never a dull moment Guitar Hero Mike Franke and Andrew Leon, in between scenes. The audience sophomore Patrick Russell, junior was entertained by the always Do you think you are a guitar Ola Shokunbi and seniors Algis hilarious hosts Briana Hansen and hero? Come show your skills Aukstuolis and Ray O’Brien set Reid Faylor as they played a guitar out to prove that they have what duet and a rap off. Faylor even at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the it takes to be Xavier’s GQ Mr. polled the audience for advice on GSC Clock Tower. Sign up in Muskie, all while displaying their asking Hansen out. the SAC Office. The top three creative sides through such antics The competition judged the six winners receive prizes. There as interpretive ribbon dancing and young men on talent, swim wear, will be pizza, chips and drinks stand up comedy acts. Q&A and dancing abilities. The Newswire photo by erika bresee for all. Each participant receives The show opened with a roar laughs kept coming as each put Do you think the bank takes giant cardboard checks? as the contestants modeled their aside their dignity and let their inner hard work paid off as O’Brien re- Franke, were given the task of a Rock Star Energy Drink. Call swimsuits, though most sported goofball erupt. ceived $50 and third place, Mike learning to tango, salsa, swing x3534 if you have any questions. ripped abs and speedos. Shokunbi For three lucky contestants their Franke took home $150 and the title dance or waltz with their given of second runner up. partner in just minutes. While some “The swimsuit competition was had two left feet, Ray O’Brien said the most challenging part,” said he especially loved swing dancing Late Night Movie O’Brien. “Especially not having with Ashley Marine. the most prized physic and com- “It feels good to be Mr. Muskie The GSC Late Night Movie for peting against three swimmers and minus the tiara,” said Shokunbi. April is “Charlie Wilson’s War.” an Ola.” “I will feel like I’m on top of the Show times are 11 p.m. Thursday, “It was a very peculiar show,” world for like the next two weeks. April 10 through Saturday, April said freshman Tahshara Boochee. I really enjoyed putting all this to- “The talents were funny and the gether with the help of my friends; 12 in the GSC Theatre. Admission contestants were outrageous. My they were sending me a lot of texts is free to all XU students with favorite talent was when [Patrick saying “you can do it.” All Card. Sponsored by the Gal- Russell] dressed as both Aladdin When asked what he will do lagher Student Center and SAC. and Jasmine and sang “A Whole with the $300 winnings, Shokunbi New World,” I especially loved says it has made him bold enough the bra.” to ask a volleyball player out on Newswire photos by erika bresee The final four contestants, a date. Madden tourna- Patrick Russel sings both Aladdin and Jasmine’s parts in “A Whole New O’Brien, Shokunbi, Russel and World” and Andrew Leone shows off his ribbon dancing skills. ment Sign up for the Madden tourna- ment on Friday, April 11. Tons of Xavier Mad-Libs prizes and free food, Admission is only $5 with a chance to win prizes such as Montgomery Inn Gift cards and movies, totaling almost $150 in prizes. Sign-ups will be all this week in Gallagher. Event hosted by Delta Sigma Pi. “Life is Beautiful” You, ______(name Jesuit) is hiding out in ______mascot) to distract them. It works At 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April of one of your personalities), were (any building on campus), and you and they______(verb indicating 9 in the GSC Theater the Xavier walking down Cleneay, when the must ______(verb) his flunkies defeat). Italian-American Club is host- Zumbiel plant imploded, ____ first. You enter the building and ______(preposition) you ing the 2nd annual viewing of (number greater then 5) months are attacked by a possessed Lu- stands ______(same Je- “Life is Beautiful.” Shirts will after the original deadline. The ther Smith with ______(bow suit). He______(verb) at you also be sold at the event for $10. blast from the implosion causes a tie-related superpower). He _____ and drops the weight of Xavier’s shift in your molecular structure (verb) at you, but you react, throw- heavy core curriculum on you. . and gives you the power of ____ ing a ______(any subject) book You counter by ______(ac- ______(lame super power). at him. Though it hits him, you tion) and mention that if the evil With this power you are entitled are filled with ______(emo- force takes over the university, it to fight everything______(adj) tion), because the bookstore will will have to ______(verb) with and ______(adj). never buy back the book now, ______(impending Xavier A evil force has taken over the so you will have to sell it to the lawsuit). The evil force ______sorcerer______(favorite ______(adj) guys in the van (verb) and runs away. You have Jesuit) and is terrorizing Xavier outside Alter. ______(verb in past tense) the University. It has been using its Next, officers of Campus Police ______(noun)! magical powers to raise tuition and enter, riding ______(vehicle), As a reward, Xavier replaces all cause______(use this tickets in hand. “ No superhero the heads of statues on campus space to complain about any issue parking in ______(parking with your face. The ______regarding Xavier. Come on do it- it lot) from ____(time of day) to (statue on campus), looks excep- feels good, trust us.) With your ___(time of day),” they ______tionally______(adj.) Also, to abilities to ______(same (verb). Taking a cue from your reward themselves for surviving lame superpower), you are the ______(noun indicating rela- the incident, SGA gives themselves only one who can stop this _____ tionship), the Blue Blob, you dress bigger salaries. ___(noun). ______(same up as ______(unclassifiable by Felipe Garcia 16 week of April 9, 2008 FeaTURE T h e X a v i e r N e w s w i r e Muski Masti dance participants consisted of two sophomores, nine juniors, and five seniors. Photos by Erika Bresee. Bright colors, booming instrumentals and cultural delicacies paired with extraordinary dance came together in successfully carrying Midwest out the third annual Midwest Masala South Asian Dance Masala Competition held at Xavier’s Cintas Center. MAdeline LaFave Feature News Editor started out the competition with were truly synchronized throughout, All six teams that competed in a cross-cultural rendition of a tra- and presented both Eastern and South Asian Society’s Midwest ditional wedding ceremony. The Western dance, yet lacked Western Masala Dance competition brought team impressed the audience with influence in dress. something completely different quick costume changes and good The Wayne State 313 Warriors to the table in successfully fusing interaction and balance between took the stage with lots of energy polar cultures and styles of dance, female and male dancers. Midway and kept the audience on the edge of movement and showmanship into through the dance, however, Cintas their seats with numerous song and one amazing event. experienced some technical dif- dance changes—power hour style. The goal of the whole shebang ficulties and the music shut down. While undoubtedly a talented and was to externalize and share with Miami did well making light of the innovative group of dancers who the audience the cultural roots of situation and the team was given showed great versatility, it was clear South Asia’s influence3 and to raise the opportunity to begin their dance that Wayne State lacked some of the money (100 percent of proceeds) again following the performance by cultural aspects shown by the other A Spartan from Case Western Reserve University’s Bhangra dance for the Saraswati Higher Secondary Case Western Reserve University’s groups. Their dedication was shown crew serves himself some of the delicious Indian food catered by School, a public school in Nepal that Spartan Bhangra crew. at the very end of the dance when Hi Bombay Cuisine. serves the poorest of the poor. A light and sound-enhanced one of the male Spartans injured The two all-female teams from lightning storm permeated Cintas himself and had to be discreetly all-female group from University The Xavier Dance Team dis- University of Illinois: Chicago and Center as the Spartans took the stage carried offstage. of Illinois: Chicago, making quite played their skills adding further the University of Michigan (UM) in traditional South Asian dress. The girls from the University of a bang for their first year in the dimension to the show in a non- came out on top in the competition, The unified attire and makeup al- Michigan showed great confidence competition. Showing a similar competitive performance. The with UM taking home first place. lowed for solid focus on the aspects and huge smiles as they dominated success in uniformity to that of the University of Virginia was named Miami University’s Milaap team of dance portrayed. The Spartans the stage with a theatrical dance por- Michigan all-girls’ team, Dhamaal in the program but for some reason traying the “Game of LIFE.” At one wore a beautiful Eastern/Western did not compete. point, a dancer was shown driving fusion outfit which was prinkles The hard work and dedication of in a car canoodling with her newly on the already incredible cake of everyone involved in the competi- acquired “husband”—the blue peg. a performance. The fluidity of tion was apparent. The Midwest Uniformity in appearance, agility the female bodies and precision of Masala continues to be a huge suc- and energy emanated from the team, movement paired with great energy cess, and Xavier University’s South and their costumes were a good bal- made Dhamaal a true contender for Asian Society has established itself ance between traditional Indian and the prize. as an integral part of our campus. modern inspired outfits. The one and only Xavier Uni- versity Muski Masti, with a diverse squad of athletes, performed an inspiring multi-dimensional cho- reography depicting street-inspired dance followed by traditional South Asian dance. Playing out a Cinder- ella story, which was set up in the intro movie, Muski Masti success- fully carried this theme throughout the dance leading to the final reunion of the lovers. Clad in sweats and T-shirts for the hip-hop portion of the dance, a quick costume change transformed the direction of the performance into high energy Indian The theme of the dance competition was “the fusion of cultures” with dance showing the versatility of XU Senior Muski Masti member Nilay Choksi displays the meticulously the aim of combining traditional Eastern dance style with that of mod- dancers. choreographed number which we and co-coreographers sophomores ern Western. Junior Monica Miller demonstrates this synthesis. The final performance was by the Tasheem Kaleem and Kushboo Doshi created.