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85th year, issue 2 week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 www.xu.edu/soalnewswire/ Students robbed in Avondale BY SARAH KELLEY Senior News Editor Two Xavier students were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday, Aug. 22, a block away from their home in Avondale. The incident occurred behind Goss Avenue, which is located about two blocks from the intersection of Dana Av-. enue and Victory Parkway. Just before inidnight, juniors Brian Brehm and George Waikem left their house on foot to find some friends coming from the Xavier Village. After leaving their house, Brehm and Waikem were ap proached by three men; all of whom were armed. The suspects then pulled their guns and de manded money. "One of the guys put a gun to my head and another guy put a gun to my chest," said Brehm. 1 "They told us to empty our pock-· Due to the efficiency of recent construction, the new ets and then told us to leave." Cintas Center is still scheduled to host graduation in May The suspects left the victims' The Cintas Center: of 2000. The inset picture, which was taken last May, wallets and credit cards, but stole illustrates the progress achieved during the summer $30 from Waikem. · . months.· The two students returned home after the incident and re ported the crime to Cincinnati . Century Campaign reshapes campus police. The police looked for the suspects with the help of search Continued work on the Cintas Center, Schmidt and Alumni Halls shows returning students a new Xavier dogs but were unable to come up with anything. BY SARAH KELLEY The main emphasis over the In addition to the construction of also be displayed. Cincinnati police also called Senior News Editor summer was erecting the structural the Cintas Center, major renova Xavier's Century Campaign Xavier campus police to investi Walking around campus, it is skeleton of the building, which is tions were underway over the sum funded the renovation of Schmidt g11te the incident. impossible not to notice the con now visible from Herald Avenue mer in Schmidt and Alumni Halls. and Alumni Halls. "Campus policeman Bill Smith struction projects'in the works. and the Cohen Center. Basic me Schmidt Hall was vacated last "I think both of the buildings are was very helpful when he arrived," For those who are new to Xavier, · chanical and electrical systems fall, and the $2. 7, million renova beautiful," said senior Katie said Waikem. "He was very sym you may be wondering what the were also installed. tion project was launched .. Fontana. "They represent so much pathetic to our situation." product of these heaps of dirt and The focus is now shifting to The first floor will soon be home of the history of this campus, I'm The suspects were described as brick are going to be. For those of building the outside body of the to the Office of Academic Affairs. glad they have been restored." black males, approximately 170 you returning to campus, you may structure, including the outside The president's office is located on The next big project in the works pounds, and looked as though they be impressed with the progress walls and roof. This phase of the the second floor, and financial ad for Xavier is the construction of a were teenagers. No suspects have made over the summer. Here is an project began Aug. 20 and will con ministrators are now on the third new university center. The Univer been apprehended yet. update of what is going on "struc tinue through early December. floor. The old Lodge Learning Lab sity Center is scheduled to be de The incident, which occurred turally" around campus. "We have started to put on the is now the Michael J. and Margaret molished in the summer of 2000, four days after the students had The most elaborate projectun skin of the building," said Sheeran. Conaton Board Room. at which point construction for the moved into the area, sparked fear derway is the construction of the "Walls are going up around the One of the highlights of the new building will begin. in them and their families. Cintas Center. Initially, the project northeast corner. We are starting renovation is an addition facing The alotted budget for this "We called our parents that was to be completed by May 1, to work on the arena roof structure University Drive, which includes a project is $15 million. night, and they told us we had to 2000, in .time for graduation. As and are on the way to getting the new elevator and stairs. Opus, also builder of the Cintas move to a safer neighborhood," spring classes were coming to a building enclosed. Our goal is to Alumni Hall is reaching its final Center, will design and direct con said Brehm. close last year, the Cintas project have everything under roof and stages of renovation, and will be struction of the new facility. The Brehm, Waikem and their was a month behind schedule. weather tight by Thanksgiving." open by November of this year. projected duration of the project is roommates have since moved into Over the summer, however, con During the summer, there were Upon its completion, Alumni will 15 - 18 months. a neighborhood on the other side struction was brought up to speed. around 100 workers on the site. be renamed Edgecliff Hall, in honor The new center, to be named af of campus. "The progress went better than Now close to 130 people are on the ofEdgecliffCollege, which merged ter Charles Gallagher, the principal "That really was a bad neigh we had expected it to throughout job. with Xavier in 1980. .donor for the project, will feature borhood," said Brehm. "We are the summer," said project represen "As more and more of the build Edgecliff Hall will house the food services, a theater, student much more comfortable living in tative Bob Sheeran. "We are still ing is coming out, there is more music department, Affirmative Ac lounges, offices, retail outlets, com our new house." shooting for our May 1, 2000 dead space for people to work and more tion offices and Human Resources. puter labs and learning centers. See Crime, Page 2 line." . is getting done," said Sheeran. Edgecliff College memorabilia will
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A L L E R Y COPYRIGHT 1999 CIRCULATION 3,500 STAFF EDITORIAL- Cafeteria chaos We at The Newswire would The Cafe's motive to promote like to take a few moments to talk a cafe-esque setting and to remove about the most recent chaos at some of the institutionalism of the Xavier. cafeteria is understood, and the ef And no~ we're not talking fort is applauded. about all that mess behind However, the new arrangement Kuhlman that is sup- does the opposite posedly going to be by promoting where our esteemed "How can cliques and iso1a- seniors will graduate tion. How can we in May. we include include others into . The chaos in our circle of friends today's spotlight is others in our when we can no the current set-up of I ,./' longer invite them the cafeteria. circte O; to sit with us? It looks like the friends when Especially im- tables were taken up- po"rtant for all of stairs and then hap- we can no the vegetarians out · hazardly thrown there: Ii is virtually down and left where longer invite impossible to reach they fell. them to sit any of the salad Is there was prob- dressings. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR- ably a bit more plan- with us?" Not only do you ning involved than ______have to have some that, it is still in dis- sort of navigational Commuters extend the Xavier community array. A person can not get to plan to reach the salad bar, you anything by a straight line any- have to contort your body in such elcome back to Xavier more. ways previously thought impos- W for another new and ex In fact, you may find yourself sible by the laws offlexibility just citing academic year! ''Xavier staffstrives to understand the issues circling completely around the to reach the bleu cheese. True to the Jesuit tradition and and concerns you encounter as a student Cafe in order to talk to your fa- Possible suggestions. to this the Xavier University inission, we vorite Cafe employee about problem? Changing the arrange want to assure you that you are a living within a one mile radius ofcampus. " today's feature, especially during ment would be nice, but if that is valued part of a university commu busy hours, when everyone's impossible, we suggest the use of nity which cares. chairs are blocking the aisles. a host or hostess and some sort of We understand you face some Caring for others extends be action, when necessary, will yield Multipy this scenario by a map identifying the necessary challenges as students living off yond the Xavier community. You sure and significant consequences. couple hundred hungry students, detours needed to successfully campus in terms of obtaining ac have chosen to live in neighbor Parental notification of distur and it looks like a giant game of navigate around the cafeteria. curate and timely information, ob hoods close to campus but where bances occu·rring at off-campus Duck, Duck, Goose. A compass wouldn't hurt ei- taining direct and regular access to full-time residents also reside. parties are also part of the off-cam Then, there's the tricky ques- ther. the faculty and staff, and being part . Your neighbors are often elderly, pus disciplinary process. ti on of returning your tray. The· of the communities bordering the have young children or have jobs Knowing this, please understand -J.M.G. bottleneck of tables and people is university campus. and respot:isibilities necessitating that while we do not discourage not only annoying, it's hazardous. for The Newswire staff Xavier staff strives to under uninterrupted sleep. parties and social gatherings, we Also, the small table arrange stand the issue and concerns you Caring for others means taking expect that if you have such gath ments do not fit into Xavier's encounter as a student living within care of friends when they are in ering they are held in a manner that emphasis on community. a one-mile radius of the campus. volved in risky or harmful behav is responsible, safe and considerate You are encouraged to use the ior. It also means respecting the of your neighbors. >Opinions Desk: 745-3122 >E-mail: [email protected] various areas in Student Develop rights of others and being consid Best wishes for a successful Editor-in-Chief & Publisher LAUREN MOSKO ment, in particular, as a resource erate of situations and circum year. Managing Editor LORAINE CROUCH to help make your experience at stances other than your own and Business Manager LISA BECHER Xavier as successful as possible. those of your friends. -Ronald A. Slepitza Advertising Manager NICK SCHMALENBERG We are continuously asking the In the spirit of fairness, we must Vice President of Development Adviser MIKE KAISER question of ourselves and challenge inform you that failure to be appro you to ask yourselves, "What does priately considerate ofthe rights of it mean to be a member of a com your neighbors will be a cause for Senior News Editor Contributors munity which cares?" university disciplinary action. Such SARAH KELLEY AMY SCHELL World News JAMIE CURRAN PATSCALLEN KATIE SUMMERS Opinions and Editorials Online Editor CAROLINE PURTELL_ MATT BARBER Restrictive parking hinders athletic events Sports Copy Editors MATTMADGES JILL GREEN s a member of the Xavier urday. This presents a problem for athletic events. It would be fantas JoEANGOLIA BILL SNODGRASS · Afaculty, I would like to ex day and evening students, let alone tic if these parking restrictions Diversions Accounts Receivable press the stranglehold the neighbor the home events for women's soc could be loosened a bit so students JoNATHAN MOSKO LEAH FINNEY ing Cincinnati. community has on cer, volleyball and basketball, and could decrease their level of MIKE KOHLBECKER Distribution the available public parking stress in the search for legal Calendar MATTMADGES surrounding the university. parking and the community JENNAH DURANT DAN MORRIS With the recent installation can continue to show their Photography of no parking signs on support of Xavier's athletic ERIN MOONEY Marion Street and Winding teams. LAUREN POMPILIO Way north of St. Barbara Hall, there are only an esti mated 100 street parking -Chris T. Hartman spots available. The no >On the Web: HTTP://www.xu.edu/soa/Newswire/ Coordinator, Athletic parking zones are currently Training The Xavier New•wlre is published weekly tltrough· Inquiries should be directed lo Nicolo Bundo, Business being enforced by the Cin out the school ycur, except t.luring vacotion aml finol Mwtuger, 513 745-3130. cinnati Police from 8 a.m. exwns, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Vic· Advertising Inquiries •hould be di"'cted 10 Jumie !Ory Parkway, Cinchmati, OH 45207-2129. Swider, Advcnising Mw1uger, 513 745·3561. to 8 p.m., Monday through 111e statements w1d opinions of Tht Xavier New!'.·· One copy of The Xuvler New!'.1Vire, distributed on wire nre not necesswily those of tl1e student body, fm: cwnpus, i" free per person per week. Atlditionul copies Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1:00 on Sat- men's soccer and baseball home ulty or administration of Xavier. TI1e statements w1d are 25 ce1tlS. opinions of n columnist do not necesswily reflect those Xovier University is on ucodemic community com· of edl!Ors or general swff. miue Subscription rates are $30 per year or $I 5 per se· age, sex 1 r11ee, religion, hw1dicnp or notiouol origin. mester within the USA and are prorated. Subs -MALL TALK- WHAT is your secret superpower? "I can make you "I'd tell you, but "I can make you "What? I have one "I can eat a two "I can talk to "I can read "The ability to believe there is a then I'd have to dream about' me of those?" foot long corndog animals." people's minds." grow hair." god." kill you." with a single while wearing a glance." -Tamra Greer harness." -Zeke -Katie Butler -Terry Mccafferty -Meg Schneider -Geoff Burkhart Junio.r Kelp-Lenane Junior Junior Senior Junior -Hassan Al-Rawas -Katie Spearman Sophomore Senior Sophomore -COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE- -.RANT- Service.learning, a valuable experience Senior fights losing battle BY DAN MORRIS BY JESS BALLEW me another number to call (appar Guest Columnist Li person with an opinion is always at Guest Columnist ently MCI's brand of "customer ser A smart man once told me, "A vice" requires a plethora of 800 person with an opinion is always . the mercy ofa person with an experience. " Two months ago, I moved into my numbers). at the mercy of a person with an first apartment, fresh from a rent-free I waited another 15 minutes to get experience." environment and complete with a another automated directory. Tha1ik Following my natural inclina a little more serious today. they had experienced. fully loaded refrigerator. you for calling MCI WorldCom, All tion to always dominate those . Is there something stirring in At any rate, what I learned is I had the highest aspirations of ofour customer service representa around me, I asked myself, "Dan, side you that makes you conclude that love can be exchanged be managing life on my own: tackling tives are currently assisting other what experiences have you had there has got to be something tween everyone no matter what bills, plumbing and long distance customers. Please stay on the line. which would allow people with more to this crazy ride we call background, prejudices or stereo services with ease. I actually reached a cheerful opinions to be at your mercy?" life? types there may be. These things Ha, you say! Silly girl, how can woman who said all I needed to do The answer to that is easy. Last Does that stirring cause you to can be broken. In fact, they need you, naive and innocent as you are, was fax my bill to Customer Re semester I participated in the reach out for that something more, to be broken. Would you like to take on a megacolossal corporation search, which could take it from Over-the-Rhine Service Learning only to get a handful of empti help with the breaking process? giant like MCI? there. Semester. ness? If so, start by checking out the And how correct you are. You She said that within seven days, I was thinking it would be cool Well, if you want to fill those service learning semester booth at · see, I put the phone bill in my name I would receive a new bill with the if I could be like a speaker on a empty hands and allow them to do club day on the mall. While in May. Cincinnati Bell asked me, correct rates, and Cincinnati Bell radio advertisement about the things you never thought possible, you 're there, get some informa "And would you like to continue would be credited the $264.84 they Over-the-Rhine semester. Maybe then check out the XU Over-the tion about the semester in Nica long distance service with MCI?" had originally billed us for Jong dis they would also let me announce Rhine Urban Service Learning ragua or Nepal. I said yes, blindly assuming this tance calls. the upcoming monster-truck bo Semester. If you want to find out more meant I would, in fact, continue long It all seemed too easy, and I was nanza featuring Gravedigger. I came to Xavier as a freshman about .the OTR semester, talk to distance service with MCI. And in a finally beginning to grasp the Forces That would be cool. full of high hopes and ambitions. me or any 'of the other seven way I did, but apparently not to of Nature, and I was right. About a Anyway, if I could make such I also came from quite possibly amazing people who participated MCI's knowledge. month ago I received my new phone an announcement (about the se the most sheltered little town on in the program. You see, several months later I re bill from Cincinnati Bell - this mester, not about the monster the face of the earth. I'm not kid It's a special program, and it ceived a phone bill for the amount time for $432.63. trucks), I think it would go some- ding, you .should see the place. needs special people to keep it of $291.53 (This is the part where It seems they were never credited thing like this: . Who would have thought I going. You could be that special your j~w drops. Don't bother to the $264.84, so the new bill included "Hi, I'm Xavier student Dan would spend a semester in the in person. close it, you might as well keep it the old long distance calls, the new Morris. You may remember me ner city, loving and receiving love Up next, we have a couple of open for the rest of the story). long distance calls (at casual billing from such radio announcements from people with backgrounds as talk show idiots who tell horrible I'm still relatively naive at this rate, of course), and late charges for as 'Let's Just Get Naked,' or far away from mine as possible. jokes and bark into their micro point, and I was sure this was a mis not yet paying the old bill! 'Clothes, Who Needs 'Em?' But This was an instance where I was phones. Enjoy." take which could be corrected So to make a long story even I'm here to talk about something at their mercy because of what promptly. longer, it actually takes a whole I called Cincinnati Bell. Thank month, not seven days, to process a you for calling Cincinnati Bell. I credit. Cincinnati has a lot to offer spent 15 minutes on hold. We are Not only that, i also learned in experiencing a heavy call volume. structions needed to be written on BY CAROLINE PURTELL end is getting to Kroger before the If you're in a really adventur To use our automated Anytime Line, the first bill I faxed to Customer Opinions & Editorial Editor 1:00 a.m. alcohol cut-off, then ous mood, try venturing across press 1, .. Research, despite the fact two dif these suggestions are definitely st.ate lines into Northern Ken I finally reached a live voice, ferent MCI Customer Service Rep Instead of going home this for you. tucky. No, you will not be assailed which promptly instructed me to call resentatives told me no instructions weekend, or complaining. about Instead of settling for "My Fa by a groping mob of shoeless hill MCI. Thank you for calling MCI were necessary. how there is nothing to do on cam vorite Martian" at the $2 movies billies, but you. will find that. WorldCom. For billing questions So now I have to fax the old bills pus, have an adventure and expe just because it's cheap, try the tucked away in downtown and credits, press 1 ... as well as the new one, and it will rience some of what Cincinnati drive-in just up the road on Madi Covington is the Mainstrausse After 30 minutes on hold - yes take a whole month to get them both has to offer. son. Village - home to restaurants, a full half-hour, folks - I was cleared up. I have now spent sev You'll be spending (or have Two first-run movies for $6 is craft stores, thrift shops and John greeted by a very bored female eral hours on hold as liaison between spent) four years here. Don~t you not a bad deal, and with your car R. Green, the Walmart of school voice, who informed me that MCI Cincinnati Bell and MCI. Their au think it's important to know a little ·supplying the surround sound, supplies. had canceled my service when the tomated voice spiels, not to mention about where you are? you 're free to heckle the movie So next time you're sitting phone bill was placed in my name. Muzak, torment my dreams. Now I'll admit I'm a bit biased, without being disturbed by others. around in your dorm or at home, She also informed me I had been To paraphrase· the stand-up however, having been born and Downtown is a great place to staring at the wall and playing the placed on "casual billing rates." If comic, Rita Rudner, the last time I raised just across the river in go at night. It houses some of the "I don't know, what do you want you .don't know what this phi:ase opened my phone bill, I actually (gasp!) Kentucky. best restaurants and clubs in the to do?" game, make a plan and see means, as I imagine most of you heard a drumroll. Needless to say, I've commuted for four years city. If food is your forte, I highly the sights of the great city around don't, it should forevermore strike I've made Cincinnati Bell's Most and while I enjoy campus activi recommend the mocha mud pie at you. fear in your hearts. Wanted list and I now cower in fear ties, I like to show residents there Diner on Sycamore, or the cafe And don't .complain that you Casual billing means my room at the sight of phone bills. is a bigger world outside of latte at Kaldi's. don't have a ride. Everyone mates and I were charged anywhere Oh, by the way, I attempted to Norwood and they are not re Explore Clifton and it's electic knows that 90 percent of cars in from 50 cents to $3 a minute, includ cancel my Discover card the other stricted to the four corners of cam collection of shops and eateries. Cohen belong to residents. So ing an initial fee just for placing an day. Thank you for calling Discover pus. We all know that it's UC territory, find a ride, or better yet, get a true out-of-state calL Card: For account information or If your idea of a good week- but believe me, they won't bite. taste, and ride the bus. However, this bored voice gave service, please press 1... .,I' •..,' 6 week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Tlie Newswire ·One of Xavier's Finest Traditions .r: --~;,a;ir;;.;;.:~;.,,,;;i:--.;::;.-::;.::.:.;:~:.:=-~l" ~------R" ...... ~-..;;;;;;.;--;;;,;;:;;.;;;;;.:,;;:=.o=m ~Pntfessional & Knowledgeable Stan ~on-Site Senice Work ~ Tel.,Phone Suppon · ~QuickTurnaroundlime You are invited to breakfast with ~Monitor Repairs ~Pickup & Dellverv Available ~Purchase DI Used Computers ~Service, Upgrades, Repairs. Dean Mike Webb ! ~ We Guarantee All Equipment & Service Work Donuts, bagels, and muffins from lAPTOPS llPTOPS ~ 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. HP OMNIBOOK ))~~LAPTOP Thursday, September 2 & Wednesday, September 8 Nieporte Lounge, CBA Building, (Groundlevel) · . 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Results from the elec.tion, WASHINGTON -1.Vlembers of only as observers. which will determine whether Congress from both parties called '~ .. the FBI had a NORTH CAROLINA - The Federal law bars military person East Timar will remain an autono- Sunday for an independent investi tropical hurricane Dennis, which nel from taking part in domestic law . mous region of Indonesia or will gation of the FBI's acknowledged chance to do this in the past week has torn apart enforcement without presidential declare independence, are ex use of pyrotechnic devices during towns and left a trail of destruc investiga#on on its authorization. pected to be announced in a week. the fire which d~strciyed the Branch tion down the southern Atlantic Appearing on "l.Vleet the Press," Davidian compound in 1993. coast, veered away from· the main own.... They clearly former FBI agent Byron Sage, the Detroitteachers The acknowledgment six years land l.Vlonday.and headed out to bureau's chi~f negotiator during the after the fact is ''very bad, and I muffed it,. and . . . the sea. to strike Branch Davidian siege, said the FBI . think there oughtto be an indepen After skirting the beaches of DETROIT -:- One day before hostage rescue team routinely trains dent outside investigation, and I only way to clear the North Carolina, its 112 mph winds the start of classes, Detroit public and consults with military special would urge Attorney General Janet causing major flooding and power . school teach.ers voted not to ex air is to have a full forces. Reno to do just that," Sen. Charles outages, Dennis drove eastward tend contract talks and, defying a Delta Force personnel were Schumer, D - N.Y., said on' NBC for a three to four-day respite. state law passed in 1994 which outside independent there to observe and offer advice on TV's "l.Vleet the Press." •. However, weather forecasters forbids teachers from striking, . . ,, questions such as "how to secure a Schumer said he had "real faith · investigation. warned not to rest easy; the hurri called for a strike. As a result, an perimeter as difficult as the high in (Reno's) integrity," and believed cane may return at any time this estimated 10% of l.Vlichigan plains of Texas," Sage said. the Branch Davidian~ set the fatal week, perhaps more deadly than schoolchildren will not start - Sen. Charles Schumer, Sage said the revelation that py fire themselves. before. school on time. D-N.Y. rotechnic devices were fired was This is the first opportunity the "But.the FBI had a chance to do "very troubling." Elections held in teachers have had to negotiate this investigation on its own,'" "Independent review is not out with the new Detroit school board, Schumer added. "They clearly of the question, and I don't think East Timor which was recently appointed by muffed it, and ... the only way to anybody would have a problem BALIBO, Indonesia - After l.Vlayor Dennis Archer and l.Vlichi clear the air is to have a full outside ground bunker 30 yards or more with that," Sage said. more than 20 years of bloody civil gan Governor John Engler to head independent investigation." away from the wooden compound Such devices could not have strife and ruthless governmental '.a muiti"million dollar renovation . Reno said iri .a news conference. . and could have played no role in been used without· authorization oppression, the people of East · and }'.estructuring program de" . last week she was "very upset"that the fire that erupted later that day. from .higher authoriti~s. Sage said. Timor have firially been granted .. signed to bring Detroit public the use of the pyrotechnic devices~ Koresh and more than 80 of his fol But he dismissed suspicions of a the chance to deeide for them- · schools up to speed and into the although apparently disclosed by lowers died in the blaze. cover-up. selves the direction of their home- · 21st century. FBI agents during post-siege A wrongful death suit filed by "I'm sure there's an explana land. debriefings, was not conveyed to surviving Branch Davidians and tion" for the government's repeated In the first free election in the Mideast peace near her or other top Justice Department families of the dead alleges that denials that such devices were fired, officials. agents fired such tear gas canisters history of East Timor, over 90% JERUSALEl\11 - Just days Sage said. The FBI acknowledged last into the compound. The govern of the 439,000 registered voters before U;S. Secretary of State He added, however, that "there week that in the early morning of ment denies that. turned out to cast their ballots, l.VladeleineAlbright is expected to is no excuse (for the oversight). This April 19, 1993 - hours before it In addition to these allegations, according to The Washington Post. arrive in the l.Vliddle East, top Is information should have been high began a tear gas assault a·n the com former CIA employee Gene Cullen Although a Timorese U .N. raeli and Palestinian negotiators lighted, based upon the potential pound where sect leader David told The Dallas Morning News on worker was stabbed to death at a are hinting at a peace aggreement. magnitude of its importance." Koresh and his followers had been Thursday that members of the se poll in Ermera. and many other According to Prime l.Vlinister holed up for 51 days - agents may cret Delta Force commando mili polling stations reported attacks Ehud Barak, "within two or three have fired two pyrotechnic tear gas . tary unit had told him they were by armed militias backed by the days, we will reach a conclusion." Indonesian government, U.N. of devices. · present when. the FBI conducted ii:s ficials reported that no one was - Pat Scallen However, the Bureau said the . tear gas assault on the Davidians. devices were fired at an under- The. 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Sports Writer and three assists to place 10th in the Sports for you· The word of the season for the A-10 in scoring with 17 points. The Xavier Recreational Xavier men's soccer team is H-E Bakker has a knack for scoring Sports Departm~nt provides many A-L-T-H. a crucial goal when the game is on . opportunities for you to keep in Midway through last season, the · the line. He will be joined .by shape while appeasing your com men were ready to claim a spot in speedy senior Brian DiBattista; who petitive spirit: the Atlantic 10 Tournament with a brings three years of experience to 6-0 conference record, but a slew the defensive end for the Muske The Recreational Sports De of injuries pushed that mark to just . teers. DiBattista scored two goals partment will offer a wide variety 7~4 and kept the Musketeers out of ·fast season. of aerobics classes this fall in the post-season tournament. Sophomore Alex Schick, at 5- cluding water aerobics, step With all but one starter back for foot-5-in~hes, is the shortest Mus classes, abs class, boxing and hi/ the 1999 campaign, XU is poised keteer, but his play at fullback last low-intenisty classes. to grab a spot in the A-10 Champi season was huge. His one-on-one You can buy a general aerobic onship Tournament, as long as the defense proved to be tough to beat. pass for $35 a semester, or you can squad can stay healthy. Completing the starting defense buy a pass for an individual .class is junior Jeff Neltner, who started for $5. A TALENTED FRONT LINE for most of the second half last sea Call 745-3209 for more infor The key to the season may hinge son and dished out two assists. mation or pick up a brochure in on Dutch senior and tri-captain The sophomore duo of Paul the O'Connor Sports Center. Koen Kuiken. Bothered by injuries Dondalski and Daniel Limburg the past two seasons, Kuiken has rounds out the squad. The 'Xavier Recreational still shown that he. is XU's main Dondalski, who started 10 Sports Department will offer the offensive threat, scoring 10 goals in games last season and played in all following intramural sports this each of the last two seasons. 20, will see plenty of action again fall: Another key offensive player for this year. Limburg; who played in The team sports include flag the men is junior Josh six games last year, is one of the · football, bowling, softball, all-ter Hammerschmidt, who needs eight tallest.Musketeers at 6-4. rain and triples volleyball, 4-on-4 more assists to become Xavier's all Logan Wallace missed all of last basketball and indoor/outdoor time leader in that category. season with a back injury, but has soccer. Individual and duo intra Hammerschmidt had 11 assists last returned for his sophomore season mural sports offered include rac year and also scored seven goals. and will add depth to the Xavier quetball, 3-point shootout.and All Hammerschmidt and Kuiken bench. for One SK. finished third and fourth respec The intramural sports will be tively in the A-10 in scoring last THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSE divided into men's, women's and season. Senior tri-captain Paul co-recreational divisions depend The third forward spot will prob Wesseling returns for a third straight ing on the sport. All students, fac ably be filled by s.ophomore Andy year as the starting keeper. He ulty and staff are welcome. Crouch who played at forward, made 99 saves in 20 games last Entry forms are located in the midfield and defense last year. year, including three shutouts. O'Connor Sports Center. A $20 Crouch played in all but one game PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Amazingly, Wesseling 'stopped forfeit fee is due at registration. last ·season and scored two goals Senior Steve Stamper scored three goals last season. all four penalty kicks that he faced Call 745-2856 for more informa and dished out four assists. in 1998 and carried a 1.84 goals tion. . Sophomore Mike Kelley will .10 Rookie of the Year in 1996, Juniors Tom Leiser, Matt against average for the season. also play forward as he garnered Vlijter has been a magnet for op Carlstedt,. Matt Hitzeman, Paul Backing up Wesseling will be For those who take their com two goals in 19 games last season. posing defenses. If Vlijter can Sibel, sophomore Sam Fiore and junior, Jeff Stumpf, who played in petition more seriously, the Rec Kelley has the versatility to. play make some quick passe~ to the wing freshman Jake Jacobs will round three matches last year. reational Sports Department has midfield as well. or the forwards, it should jump start out the midfield for the Musketeers. numerous club sports to offer. Sophomore Brendan· Bonham, the Musketeers offense this season. Fiore played in 17 matches last THE HEAD HONCHO The club sports offered this who possesses a huge left-footed Vlijter is joined on the right by season and should contribute again Head coach Jack Hermans will year include boxing, crew, fenc shot, and junior Tim Healy are also senior tri-captain David Spaccarelli, this year. Leiser returns· this year be guiding the Musketeers for the ing, ice hockey, men's and competing for a forward position who had 10 assists and scored four from a back injury that kept him 01,1t ninth consecutive ·season in 1999 women's lacrosse, martial arts, with freshman Scott Lagedrost. goals himself last season. all Of last season. and is very excited and positive rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Lagedrost knows what it is like Spaccarelli is one of the best Carlstedt played in four games about what the season has in store frisbee and men's and women's to score a big goal, having netted conditioned members of the XU last year, and Sibel,· who may see for his team. volleyball. the game-winning goal in both the team and tends to wear down the time at forward, played in five. "I feel we are going to be a team The club sports program is de 1996 and 1998 Ohio State Division man who has to mark him during Jacobs may also play at forward at that is fun to watch," said Hermans. signed to serve the competitive, II Championship games. the game. His 18 points were eighth times this season, and Hitzeman can "I think it is going to be better this recreational and instructional in in the A-10 last year. move to defense if needed. ·year because of the experienced terests of Xavier students, faculty AN EXPERIENCED MIDFIELD Senior Steve Stamper will patrol · players that are coming back." and staff by providing a variety of The midfield will be anchored the left side of the midfield and DEFENSE WINS TITLES sports and activities. by 6-6 senior Maringo Vlijter of the looks to improve on his three goals Sophomore Rob Bakker, another For more information, call Netherlands. After being named A- and four assists from last season. Dutch player, started every game Eddie Clark at 745-2856. XU cycling joins 00111 GAMESo/ the WEEK NCCA x WOMEN'S SOCCER VOLLEYBALL' VS. This summer the Xavier Cy Wednefjday, Sept. 1 Sunday, Sept 5 VS.KENTUCKY MOREHEAD STATE cling Team was recognized by 7 p.m. Friday 7 p.m. Tuesday USA Cycling and will become a •Volleyball at Cincinnati at 7 •Women's soccer vs. Ohio at at Corcoran Field at Schmidt Fieldhouse member of the National Colle p.m. 1 p.m. giate Cycling Association •Men's soccer at Wright State Have you ever wondered Have you ever wondered (NCCA) for the 1999-2000 sea Thursday, Sept. 2 at4 p.m. what it Would be like to be a soc what it would be like to be a son. cer ball and be kicked, thrown volleyball and be spiked, As a result of the membership, •Volleyball at St. John's Tuesday, Sept 7 and headed around all the time? . bumped and tossed around all of XU will compete in a full off-road Tournament Well, even though you most the time? race schedule this fall that in •Volleyball vs. Morehead likely won't find out the answer If you think it sounds great, cludes seven races beginning on Friday, Sept. 3 State at 7. p.m. to this question there, you should you are a screwed Ui? individual Sept. 18 at Ohio University. still make sure you are at and should go to counseling in- Members of the team include Corcoran Field on Friday stead of the ga01e. . . •Women's soccer vs. Home games are in bold. senior Mike Helmick and juniors Kentucky at 7 p.m. evening to watch· the women So, head over to Schmidt Brad Engelbert, Joe Czerwonka Home SC?Ccer games are held battle the Wildcats. Both teams Fieldhouse .on Tuesday. and •Volleyball at St. John's. at Corcoran Field. and Barnes Gillespie. Tournament made. the NCAA Tourney last .catch the women's season Home volleyball matches are year, so it should be a dandy. opener against the Eagles. -Matt Madges held at Schmidt Fieldhouse. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE SPORTS week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 9 Wo01en ready to defend crown ' . . BY MATT MADCiES team in scoring last season with 12 Sports Editor goals and three assists for 27 points, The women's soccer team is ranking fifth in the conference. back for seconds in 1999 after a "This should be a break out year historically successful season of for Annette," said Quinn. "We will firsts last year. · certainly look for her to score, but I During 1998, .the women cap think this year she will have to be tured the first Atlantic 10 Soccer more of a presence on the field." Championship in school history, the In addition to Gruber, other jun first NCAA Tournament berth in iors who should contribute signifi Xavier soccer history and the first DATE OPPONENT cantly include Erin Coley, Lisette A-10 Championship for any SEPT. 3 KENTUCKY Thiel, Margaret Broe and Mary Sue women's sport since XU joined the 5 OHIO Wolfer. conference four years ago. . 10 @EVANSVILLE Coley, a midfielder, earned A-10 "Our players got a taste of what 1.1 ALUMNI EXH. Second Team and All-Ohio Second it was like to get to the NCAA Tour 17 UNC-ASHEVILLE Team honors last season while lead nament," said seventh-year head 19 CiEORCiE MASON ing Xavier in assists with six. coach Ron Quinn, the winningest 22 @DAYTON One of only two players on the coach in Xavier women's soccer 26 WISCONSIN- ·XU roster to start all 21 matches last · history. "Getting back to the tour MILWAUKEE season, Thiel was one of the key nament has been a great motivat members of the team's stellar de- ing factor in the off-season." · OCT. 1 ST. BONAVENTURE fense. To say the least, the expectations 3 DUQUESNE Broe returns this season at . are high for the women this season 8 ST. JOSEPH'S sweeper after missing all of last year as they try and continue this year 10 TEMPLE due to a brokenleg. As a freshman, right where they left off last season. 15 @MASSACHUSETTS she started 17 of 19 games and was 17 @RHODE ISLAND a big part of Xavier's eight shutouts A CHALLENCilNCi SCHEDULE 22 @VIRGINIA TECH · against A-10 competition that year. The women's task of continuing 24 @G. WASHINGTON ' Wolfer, a valuable and versatile last season's success will not be an 29 FORDHAM player in the midfield and on de easy one as a result of a tough non 31 LA SALLE fense, should start this season after conference schedule. coming on strong last year as a part The first three· weeks of the NOV.5 A-lOTOURNAMENT time starter. In the four games that schedule include three matches 7 A-lOTOURNAMENT Wolfer started last year, the XU against 1998 NCAA Tournament defense only allowed one.goal. teams (Indiana, Kentucky and BOLD GAMES ATTENNESSEE Evansville) along with a match at THE SOPHOMORE DUO NEWSWIRE PHOrO BY ERIN MOONEY crosstown rival Cincinnati. Christie was an integral part of The talented sophomore duo of Last year the women struggled the offense all season and earned Liz Singer and Megan Hasty will Junior foiward Annette Gruber led the team in scoring last 27 12 to a 1-5-l record in the early sea A-10 Second Team and A-10 also play a vital role for the women season with points on goals and three assists. son going against many of the same Championship "Most Outstanding this season. season and will look for them to starting spot will be Tricia teams.' Due to this, the team's'per Player'; honors. · · ·· · ·· . , Singer had an outstanding fresh~ make an impact right from the start. Ruszkowski. Ruszkowski is a very formance over the first few weeks Amy, who earned a spot on the man year, earning A-10 All-Tour · "We have a lot of players who versatile player with the unique at should teU them where they are in All-Ohio Team, was a vital mem nament honors. This season, she we need to step up and be positive tribute of having an extremely long comparison to last year. ber to the Xavier attack because of will move to her more natural posi factors this season," said Quinn. throw~in, which adds yet .another The tough schedule should n()t her ability to control the game from tion as an outside back due to "There are key spots to fill, but I weapon to the team's arsenal. overwhelm the team; however, as her midfield position. Broe's return. The move will al- think we have the players to fill the Musketeers will have plenty of "Our big strength that cannot be . low Singer to become more in those spots." A CONFIDENT ATIITUDE firepower on their side with most overlooked is. leadership," said volved in the Xavier attack. The biggest hole that the fresh The women recorded an 11-2-1 o{ the key members from last year's Quinn. "I'm really excited about "I think that this year we should men will be needed to fill is that of mark over the final 14 matches of squad returning this season. this year's captains. They give us begin to see what Liz is capable of," the goalkeeper. Both members of last year and are looking to continue three hard-working, positive lead . said Quinn. "She is one of our ris last year's superb goalie duo of Ann that success this season. For this THE TRI-CAPTAINS ers on the field and off the field. ing stars." Marie Hubbard and Karen Kase reason, the team enters the year with Leading the way for XU will be "They are proven winners and Hosty played in. 20 games last graduated, so there are big shoes for a great deal of excitement.and pride. senior tri-captains Stacey Kuhl and know what it takes to succeed at this season, including starting seven the freshman goalkeepers to fill. Even though Xavier will be a twin sisters Christie and Amy level. They will have a lot to say times. She scored two goals and .The freshmen duo of Missey marked team this year as the de Reinshagen. All 'three captains about how successful this team will also dished out two assists. As a · White and Anne Marie Schroer will fending conference champions, the f?layed vital roles in last year's suc be." starter this year,· Quinn expects battle for time in the net this year. confidence and excitement they cess. Hasty to-provide a significant thrust And even though the task awaiting enter the season with should pre Kuhl scored the game-winning THE JUNIOR CORE to the XU offense. them is a challenging one, the two pare them for an encore perfor goal in both of Xavier's A-IO Tour Also returning for the Muske will be able to rely on a talented and mance this year. nament victories, including the de teers this season is junior standout TALENTED NEWCOMERS experienced defense in front of "The bar has been raised, but I cisive penalty kick in the champi Annette Gruber. Gruber, a two-time The women welcome six tal them. think we will be ready," said Quinn. onship game against Dayton. A-10 First Team selection, led the ented newcomers to the squad this Another freshman battling for a Women's soccer defeats IU, falls to UC . BY MATT MADCiES Indiana to open their 1999 cam- Although the women came out As play continued, it was obvi Sports Editor paign. THE WEEKLY RECAP strong to start the game and had ous that the Hoosier goal had taken Oftentimes, it is valuable to look Entering the contest, the Hoo many scoring opportunities, they something out of the Xavier attack. back at history because of what it siers were 6-0 all-time in season were unable to find the back of the The women appeared a step slower can tell us about the future. opening games including victories net in the first half. The Hoosiers and were unable to really mount For the women's soccer teain, over Xavier last year (4~1) and in were also unable to capitalize on any offensive opportunities. however, series history was irrel- · 1994 (1-0). their scoring chances and the teams However, the defense remained evant last week as the women split However, even with Indiana's entered halftime in a scoreless tie. strong and turned away each and their opening games of the season. history against them, the women As pfay resumed, it did not take every Indiana scoring opportunity While the women garnered their had great motivation and confi Xavier long to break the scoreless to keep the score tied at one. It was first-ever victory over Indiana to dence entering the game as a result deadlock with a goal off a header this outstanding play by the defense open the season.• they were unable . of their success last year. from sophomore Megan Hosty just that allowed the:XU offense to re to repeat last year's victory over Both Xavier and Indiana were 7:33 into the second half. The goal group for one final .attack. crosstown rival Cincinnati. coming off outstanding seasons last was assisted by junior Erin Coley. The final offensive attack was year.· While XU made its first-ever "Before the game we talked · · The Musketeers did not hold the worth the wait when Gruber was XAVIER 2, INDIANA 1 appearance in the NCAA. Tourna about starting right where we left lead for lbrig, however, as Indiana able to score the game-winning goal History was against the women ment, th.e Hoosiers advanced to the off last season," said junior Annette · tied the score atone less thaµ seven last Saturday as they played host to ., second round of the tournament; Gruber. minutes later. · See SOCCER, Page 10 10 week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 SPORTS THE XAVIER. NEWSWIRE Volleyball gears up for.run at title BY JOE ANGOLIA place finishes in the Minnesota Assistant Sports Editor State Tournament in both the 1996- 1997 and 1998-1999 seasons. With the 1999 volleyball season Wygant was an All-State selec quickly approaching, the woip.en's tion twice and led her high school volleyball team is poised to repeat teain to the Nebraska State Cham~ · the success they enjoyed last sea pionship three consecutive years. son. Meyer was named to the All-State After struggling early on, the and All-Conference teams twice women found themselves with a during her high school career. disappointing 1-5 record. The team DATE OPPONENT managed to rebound and win 11 of SEPT. 1 @CINCINNATI DEPTH COULD BE THE KEY their next 13 matches. 2-3 @ST. JOHN'S The Lady Musketeers' strength Their 16-4 conference record TOURNAMENT would have to be their outside hit gave them a share of the regular 7 MOREHEAD STATE ters. Not just in the talent the play season Atlantic 10 crown, and al 10-11 @N.ARIZONA ers possess, but in the sheer depth lowed the team to advance to the TOURNAMENT the team has at this position'. A-10 Tournament. 14 E. KENTUCKY Led by senior Beth Osterday, the Though they fell to Temple in 17 @RHODE ISLAND outside hitters will need to step up the opening round; a disappointing 18 @MASSACHUSETTS their play early on in the season so · five set loss, the Lady Musketeers 22 OHIO the setter can adjust and become were able to establish themselves 24 FORDHAt\11 comfortable in her new role. as one of the elite A-10 programs. 25 DUQUESNE Osterday, a two-time A-10 All The program will only continue to Conference member, finished the make positive strides this season, OCT. 1 @LASALLE 1998 season ranked 16th in the na and possibly challenge for the A- 2 @TEMPLE· tion in digs per game with a 4.18 10 Championship. 8 G. WASHINGTON average per contest (422 total). The women will be riding a 10- 9 VIRGINIA TECH Osterday also managed to lead the game home winning streak to kick 15 @DAYTON team in kills with 337 (3.34 per off the 1999 campaign, which be 18 @MOREHEAD ST. game) andrecorded29 service aces. gins with an away game against 22 -MASSACHUSETTS Adding to the upperclassmen crosstown rival Cincinnati today. 23 RHODE ISLAND leadership will be senior Kelly Wil Xavier will be returning a strong 29 @DUQUESNE liams and junior Gina Geraci. · core of experienced players to lead 31 @FORDHAM Williams contributes with both the way for the five newcomers. good defense (165 digs last season) NOV. 2 @WRIGHT STATE and a strong serve (23 service aces SOME TOUGH LOSSES 5 TEMPLE last year) and should see playing PHOTO COURTESY.OF SPORTS INFORMATION Though the team will only be 6 LASALLE time in the back row. missing two players from last year's 12 @VIRGINIA TECH Geraci made big contributions in Sophomore outside hitter Sara Bachus (right) had an excellent starting squad, the gaps left by .the 13 @G. WASHINGTON the 68 games she played in last sea freshman campaign and is expected to be a key member to this exit of All-Conf\!rence selection 19 DAYTON . son, finishing the year with 114 season's success. Gabe Cook' and setter Cara 26-27 A-lOTOURNAMENT digs'. In. addition;·' she registere«i a Espelage will provide an early chal career-high 10 kills against Provi placing he~ third on the team, and Fluellen was named to the All lenge for the team to adjust to and dence. added 171 digs. Region Team and led her squad to overcome.. departure at middle hitter. Senior Sophomores Sara Bachus, Jill Yasuhara was hampered by a the District and Regional Champi Although it will be hard to re Jenny Janszen will be expected to Hampton and Anna Yasuhara give shin injury most of last season, onships. Fuller will be called on to place Espelage's contribution, the take over and help along the three the team an extremely talented which limited her effectiveness on help out defensively. two returning setters, junior Tami freshmen vying for playing time in group to build on in upcoming sea the front line. However, her defen Ores and sopho:more Amanda the middle. sons. sive presence and serving ability WHAT TO LOOK FOR Rohling, will battle for the starting Janszen, the lone returning Bachus had an incredible fresh allowed her to!og playing time in Expect big things from the position. middle hitter and a three-year man year. She recorded 247 kill.s the back row. She m'anaged to Xavier women's volleyball team Ores has spent two years as starter, registered 269 kills last sea (2.71 per game), ranked third on the record 20 service aces and 166 digs this year. The departure of two sta.rt Espelage's understudy, but will son (2.96 per game) and ranked sev team in total blocks (82) and regis despite her injury. ers will not deter this team's expec have to make the transition from a enth in the A-10 in blocks per game tered 243 digs and 31 service aces. Adding to the depth at outside tations of advancing to the A-10 reserve to an everyday player. Pri with 1.5 per game average. Janszen Bachus, who was also named the hitter is sophomore Amanda Lang Tournament again~ A year older, marily as a defensive specialist, ranks third all-time on Xavier's ca- A-10 Rookie-of-the-Week once last and the freshmen duo.of Jessica wiser and more seasoned will only Ores recorded 107 digs and 151 . reer hitting percentage list with a season, adds her impressive all Fluellen and Courtney Fuller. help them in their quest. assists last season. mark of .270. around play to the team's front line. Lang played last season in the The.home opener will be Tues Rohling will ·be pushing for Joining Janszen in the middle are Hampton, an explosive offensive middle and saw little action behind day, Sept. 7 in Schmidt Fieldhouse playing time the whole way. freshmen Toni Boutin, Andrea shot maker, also enjoyed a success Cook and Janszen. Her move to the as the women look to extend their Just as intriguing as the setting Meyer and Kate Wygant. ful freshman campaign. She re outside should provide more oppor home winning streak to I l games. situation is the gap left by Cook's Boutin led her club team to first corded 310 kills (3.26 per game), tunity to play. Soccer: Lady hooters look to build on last year's success Continued from Page 9 gram, White made seven saves and think will really get us going." the majority of the first half. However, the XU women would by doing so answered one of the However, the XU defense held not give up and their persistence on a free kick from 25 yards out major questions with which the CINCINNATI 4, XAVIER 2 its own and the teams entered the paid off with a second goal, with with just 2:48 remaining in the women entered the season. From the way the XU women intermission with the score tied. at just 57 seconds remaining. The game. "The goalkeeper is the most im came out Tuesday against Cincin one. goal was the first of the season for A strong XU defensive stand in portant position on the field," said nati, it appeared as though the vic Cincinnati continued to control Reinshagen and was assisted by the closiag seconds preserved the Gruber. "She has to be a leader and · tory over Indiana would carry over the ball and the game in the second Gruber, which.was also. her .first victory. take control out there. and really get the team going. half and it would .prove costly for assist of the year. . . . "We came out knowing what we "I think Missey did a tremen- . Just 7:49 minutes into the con the Xavier women. The goal woved to be too littl~ needed to do in order to beat them," dous job tonight and we are ex test, the women took the lead on a The Bearcats were awarded a too late, however, as the women suf · said senior tri-captain Christie tremely proud of her," she said. goal from Gruber. The goal was penalty shot at the 56:41 mark of fered their first loss of-the season Reinshagen. "We knew they were The performance allowed the Gruber's second of the season and the game as· a result of a XU foul pushing their record to 1-1. going to be physical, but we tried women to start this season with a was assisted by sophomore Liz. . committed in the box. Cincinnati to stay more focused and avoid their victory, which is impressive consid Singer. capitalized on the opportunity with MORE TO COME contact." ering that it matches the team's win The Lady Musketeers' momen the penalty shot finding the back of The women will continue their One of the key factors in the vie total after seven games (1-5-1) last tum did not last long, however, as the net·andtaking them a 2-1 lead. season this weekend with home . tory was the outstandiiig play of season. the Bearcats scored just under seven The Bearcats continued their of- . games against Kentucky and Ohio. freshipan goalkeeper Missey "Last season it was really hard minutes later to knot the score at fensive attack and added two addi- ·The Musketeers will face Kentucky White. picking ourselves back up," said one. It was from this point that Cin- . tional goals which gave them a on Friday at 7 p.m. and will face In her first collegiate game Gruber. "Starting the season off on cinnati took control ofthe game and commanding4-l lead withjust6:39 Ohio Sunday at 1 p.m. against a nationally respected pro- a good note, especially at home, I were in possession of the ball for remaining in the contest. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE SPORTS week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 11 Summer happenings. Men's basketball The seasonwasfarfrom-abreakfor Xavierathietics SChedule (-e}eased BY JOE ANGOLIA sive categories including batting av- cinnati, he will still be reminded of · Assistant Sports Editor · erage (.386), doubles (23, a school his collegiate crosstown rivalry BY JOE ANGOLIA ready for league play," said head So what did you miss this sum- record), home runs (14) and. total from his new teammate Nick Van · Assistant Sports Editor coach Skip Prosser. "The field at a mer while you were away? bases (142). Exel, a former University of Cin- The men's basketball schedule tournament like the Great Alaska Well, several of Xavier's athletic "This is a great day for the cinnati point guard. was released Tuesday and it is Shootout will test our mettle early." teams saw some of their premier Xavier baseball program," said loaded with challenging opponents Other tough non-conference . athletes moving on and up into pro~ head coach John Morrey. "It is the IT CAN'T WB {64) for the Musketeers. opponents include Miami, Cincin fessional competition. culmination of a lot of hard work Speaking of Xavier basketball, Includedin the schedule are 12 nati, Princeton, Toledo and by these young men." WB64, an affiliate of Warner Broth games against teams which ap Marquette. THR.EE TAKEN IN MLB DRAFT ers (WSTR-TV), has replaced peared in postseason tournaments Atlantic 10 play will also be The team which had the most KREMER GOES TO EUROPE Channel 9 (WCPO) as the official last year. The team will be tested highly competitive this season. The successful summer was the baseball The women's basketball team home of the Musketeers. early on at the Great Alaska Musketeers will face Temple, Day team, which saw a school record saw their floor leader Nikki Kremer, At least eight men's games will Shootout over the Thanksgiving ton, Rhode Island arid George three players taken in the Major head overseas to play professional be broadcast each season, a total holiday. Washington on the road while Mas League Baseball Draft. basketball. She will· be joining the · which could increase to 11 games. "The early season schedule sachusetts will be a formidable foe Mike Scuglik, a senior .out Osnabruker ·team ·from the Included in the three-year deal should challenge us and get u~ at the Cincinnati Gardens. fielder/pitcher, was the first XU Bundesliga Darnen League. will be the first-ever live telecast of player selected when the Texas Kremer, Xavier's all-time assist the women's crosstown shootout Rangers picked him in the 12th . leader (545) and two-time co~cap (Xavier vs. Cincinnati) this season 1999-2000 MEN'S BASKETBALL round. Scuglik hit .282 last season tain, led the team. to the second from Schmidt Fieldhouse. The sta SCHEDULE and struck out 26 batters in his 18- round of the 1999 NCAA Touma~ tion will also air the women's cross innings of work. ment last season .. She was a mem town shootout in 2001, the first sea NOVEMBER 15 @DUQUESNE ~~·,; lillr.t!Y~IXJ\11'A:R¥~-N·~1tf1ffi~~@1t?fWMiiDI23W~ffX1\1%EL;~XSAE.E:EiHf(rt.4,WXXU'.:f~~Y,J~·:·· , A short time later. in the 12th ber of the 1998-99 A-10 All~Con son of the Cintas Center. round, the New York Yankees se ference First Team and the1999A- lected senior pitcher Lou Witte. 10 All-Tournament Team. TWO RULED INELIGIBLE Wittte, a two-timeFirstT~atnA- A successful. seasori could pro The men's basketball team was 10 All-Conference selection, led the vid~ a springboard for Kremer into hit hard over the summer by the XU pitchiitg staff last year in wins the French/Italian Leagues, NCAA, as two incoming freshmen with a 10~5 mark, while recording Europe's elite professional league. were declared ineligible for the up a 3.24 earned run average. In Witte, coming season. the Yankees selected Xavier's all POSEY DENVER BOUND David Young, a .6-4 swingman, time career leader in wins (35), In case you missed it, the Den averaged 24.7 points per game his 11 complete games (36), ·strike outs ver Nuggets selectedXavier men's senior year and was regarded by 18 (345) and innings pitched (402.2), basketball forward James Posey some as one of the top 100 pros 21 just to name a few. with the 18th overall pick in the pects in the nation. 27 Junior Matt Watson joined his 1999 National Basketball Associa The loss of Lionel Chalmers, a 30 teammates in the majors when the tion (NBA) Draft. 6-0 point guard, leaves junior MontrealExpos selected him in the Posey shouid ·fit in nicely with Maurice McAfee as the only point 16th round. th.e mix of young; energetic play guard on the Musketeers roster. _: Watson, a 1999 First Team A-10 ers the Nuggets have acquired over Both will contin~e to attend All-Conference Selection, led the the past few seasons. Even though school. Chalmers' situation is cur Musketeers in six different offen- Posey will be miles away from Cin- rently underrev1ew. Attention, par.ents: Do you want· to know more about the place that charges $14,400 a :year to take your child off your hands? We can help. Each issue of The Xavier Newswire, the campus newspaper, is packed with Xavier news, sports, entertainment and opinions. It's the best way to keep up with the events and happenings that are affecting your son or daughter during their time here. r------~---~------, I 1 · Let The Xavier Yes ! Sign me up for a one-year home delivery subscription to The Xavier Newswire provide you each Newswire. I understand I will receive 25 issues over the course of the school year. week with: I have enclosed my $30 payment with this form. • In-depth coverage of campus events Name: ...... Mail to: The Xavier Newswire •Leading commentary and behind- ·Address: ...... Business Manager the-scenes insight into Xavier sports . 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Today, one can catch across the screen. ter welcomes visitors to revisit a glimpse into the everyday lives, as A word of warning: Those who the 1960's with their "post-hyp well as the otherworldly beliefs, of the were made ill by the jittery camera notic" art display. ancient.Egyptians with the "Myster-' action of this summer's "The Blair . "Post~hypnotic" examines the ies. of Egypt" exhibit at the Ciricin Witch Project" may lose their lunch. work in op-art of 28 painters in nati. Museum· Center, running .now· If you are prone to motion sickness, the Uniterd States, Switzerland, through Oct. 15. · · you may want to skip the Omnimax England and Japan. Among the Over 2000 years ago, a great civi experience and visit the gift shop artists exhibited are fohn lization thrived on the other side of or the cafeteria while your friends Armleder, Peter Halley, Ludy the world. Looming above the sand, watch the film. If you have a stom Ledgerwood, Phllip Taaffe and massive pyramids 500 feet high domi ach of steel, prepare for a breath Fred Tomaselli. nated the landscape, pointing toward taking cinematic experience of a Fifty paintings from 28 artists the heavens. Ancient Egypt was home lifetime. are being showcased from Sept. to an advanced culture al)d religion An interesting phenomenon 4 - Oct. 31. · Center hours are which still sparks interest today. unique to Oninimax is the sensation Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 And you don't even have to go to of actual movement when in fact the p.m. Egypt to see them. Thanks to the Cin audience is seated on very firm Admission is free to members, cinnati Museum Center and the Royal ground. $3.50 to the general public, and Ontario Museum, Egypt can come to In the first few seconds, oceans $2 for seniors and students. For you. of sand threaten to swallow you more information, call 721-0390. . The "Mysteries of Egypt" program whole. You find yourself instinc includes replicas of Egyptian tools, tively ducking your head to avoid Virtual insanity artwork and jewelry, a life-sized whacking it against overhanging walkthrmigh of the tomb ofKingTut rocks as you fly over the desert at The Contemporary Arts Cen and an Omnimax film for you cinema dizzying speeds. Later, the spray ter in conjunction with the Uni PH 0 COURTESY OF DESTINATION CINEMA junkies. from the Nile River's roaring wa versity of Cincinnati's Art Col The stately gold funeral mask of King Tutankhamun greets The Omni max· theatre is like a terfalls all but splashes you in the lege present "Sculpture for a Vir- visitors to the "Mysteries of Egypt" exhibit. tual World." · drive~in that takes you on a ride. Sit- . face. ting under the dome with your whole But it isn't all white-knuckle time, it chronicles the discovery of should be good enough for the rest The exhibition will include field of vision filled, the viewer is · flash and special effects hocus the resting place of the legendary of us.) such features as a virtual sculp immersed in another world of vibrant pocus: the film gives viewers a pharaoh Tutankhainun by an in When your exploration is fin ture garden, access to sculptures color and thundering, crystal-clear front-row seat at King Tut's funeral. trepid English explorer and a native ished, the tides of time whisk you on display all over the world, 3- sound. On the other side of the curtain of waterboy blessed by Providence. back to ... the "Mysteries of Egypt" D models of virtual works and an Also, a mystical account of an an gift shop, where you can pick up international digital sculpture cient Egyptian curse rounds out the your official King Tut beach tow competition. SO-minute picture. · els or some hieroglyphic refrigera The exhibit runs from Sept. 4 The film alone is enough reason tor magnets. through NoV'. 7. Prices are $3.50 to visitthe Museuin Center,; but for · All in all, it's an interesting and for general admission and $2 for a concrete look at the lives of an educational way to spend an after students and seniors. Members cient Egyptians, you can head noon. It would have been nice to are admitted free. For general in- · downstairs and look at artifacts re have seen the actual artifacts in the formation, call 721-0390. ' covered from a lost civilization. downstairs exhibit. Calling all a·rtists Work implements, striking art One usually goes to a museum and a few disturbing, for the chance to examine real life All Cincinnati-area artists are well-preserved mummies wait there objects that one can't see anywhere invited to come to the Contem for your discovery.· Unfortunately, else. But with all the red tape keep porary Arts Center on Saturday, the Egyptian government will not ing the real things in Egypt, what Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. allow most of the King Tut artifacts can you do? Joseph Amrhein, director of to leave Egypt, so we have to make If you 're strapped for time or Pierogi 2000, will be considering due with looking at replicas and not money, at least check out the new art for his innovative New the real McCoys. Omnimax film. But if you have a York gallery. Near the end of the tc;mr, two · few hours to spend, stay and ex Artists are encouraged to rooms make up the real-size replica plore all the "Mysteries of Egypt." bring flat art in any media~ though of King Tut's tomb. Stepping into It's not every day that one gets small sizes are preferred. the tomb, you see through the eyes to travel back in time. Questions should be directed of early 20th-century archaeologist Fol'. tickets, call the Museum to David Brown at 345-8400. Howard Carter the majesty and Center at 287-7000. wonder of King Tut's burial place. (Although you may have per Book signing PHOTO COURTESY OF CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER sonal experience with ancient Was this woman King Tut's main squeeze or just another New York Times bestseller and tombs that would prove this repre award-winning author James Lee mummy? You make the call. sentation lacking by comparison, it Burke will be discussing and sign ing his new novel Heartwood this -V I T A L S T A T I S T I C S MUSEUM HOURS: OMNIMAX SHOWTIMES: . From Sept. 5 - Oct. I 5: Thursday, Sept. 2, at Joseph-Beth Sun.: hourly, l la.m. - 6 p.m. Booksellers in Rookwood Pavil Through Sept. 4: From Sept. 5 - Oct. 15: Through Sept. 4: Mon.: 1,2,3 p.m. ion. Mon. • Sat.: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. • Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.- Thurs.: hourly, 11 a.m. Tues. - Thurs.: 1,2,3,7,8 p.m. Burke has written 18 previous Sun.: l la.m. - 8 p.m. Sun.: lla.m. - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri.: 1,2,3,7,8,9 p.m. novels and is a Gold Dagger Fri. • Sat.: hourly, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat.: hourly, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Award winner and a two-time Edgar Award winner. N•Rel Due Wires Jazzy piano 0 Friday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 4 Pianist Dan Knight will per The following discs are due for release on September 1 ... Hudafunkit Bouncing Souls form for the Xavier Jazz Piano w/ Absent Minded w/ H20, US Bombs, Series on Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. in Bombshell Rocks, Street Art Gallery (Epitaph) ... Various Artists, @ The Mad Frog Straight Faced the Cincinnati Art Museum The Tric~ Bag: A Tribute to Cheap Trick (Relativity) ... Coal Chamber, Cham and Union 13 atre. ber Music (Roadrunner) ... The Folk Implosion, TBA (lnterscope) ... The Friday, Sept. 3 @Bogart's Knight performs nationally Pilfers, Chawalaleng (Universal) ... John Popper, Zygote (lnterscope) Barry Manilow and internationally as a soloist ... Steve Vai, The Ultra Zone (Epic) ... Zen Guerilla, Trance States in @ Riverbend Music Center and with his own trio. Tongues (Sub Pop) ... Original Soundtrack, Batman Beyond (Rhino) ... Saturday, Sept. 4 , For more information, call Cher 745-3161 or 1-800-344-4698 ... all dates are tentative @ Firstar Center THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE DIVERSIONS week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 13 'The Thirteenth Warrio.r' loses the battle for good taste . HEY KIDS, WANT TO MAKE A LAME MOVIE? START WITH A DECENT ACTORAf"D A $100 MILLION BUDGET BY DAN GALLAGHER homeland by' the Caliph for "loving appropriately Diversions Writer the wrong· woman" and inade an decides to aban Death to this movie, death! ambassador to (I'm not making.this don all attempts When the action-filled trailer for up) "the Northmen" as punishment. at coherency "The Thirteenth Warrior" appeared This crucial exposition takes all and introduces some two moons ago, it left the male of 30 seconds before Fa.hdlan is us to the horrific portion of the audience collectively whisked away to central Asia~ the demons which buzzing with the thought, "Mari, woman is never given a name, and have terrorized what a sweet-looking Viking · she· and the. Caliph appear in.only King· Hrothgar .· movie!"· two brief shots. · · and hi.s happy · · The preview featured an army of Once in· the hills of south Rus people. Armed shadowy monsters, a rolling sea sia, Fahdlan finds himself in.a lively. with razor claws storm, noisy fight scenes and even Viking tent, privy to the wake of a and a name that multiple beheadings. Plus, it had a deceased chieftain. strikes fear in script based on Michael Crichton's Here, during the gratingly ill the heart of celebrated novel, Eaters of the edited tent scene, Fahdlan meets man-"the Dead. Bovine, the filin 's sq~are-chinned wendol,". pro . Oh, were we ever sorely misled. war hero, arid twelve of his follow nounced In place of a killer action yarn, mov ers, whom he learns he must accom · "Wendell," as in iegoers find themselves stuck with pany to their homeland to save King "Hey, hey Mr. the worst acted, worst filmed, worst Hrothgar from a demon-enemy. Wendell" from edited, flimsiest, most creatively · Why must he embark on such a the progressive bankrupt hunk of inconsistent ac perilous venture, at no small risk to rap song by Ar~ PHOTO COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE PICTURES tion-crap to come from· Anglo life and limb, and wi.th no possible rested Develop Dennis Storhoi (left) plays Viking warrior Herger .and Antonio Banderas stars as Saxon mythology since Monty reward in sight? Your guess is as ment. · Arabic emissary Ahmed Fahd Ian, brought together to fight bloodthirsty monsters Python 's "Search for the Holy good as the filmmakers• . This menace in the Touchstone Pictures film "The Thirteenth Warrior:' Grail." For the first leg of the journey leaves Bovine The only difference is the fatally home, the warriors speak to each ·and his men to rack their brains fig of bad dialogue and bad acting, and Instead, all this movie gives us humorless "Warrior" has the arro other in both Latin and German, uring out what form of enemy could even a grossly inaccurate lesson on is an uninspiring one-sided sword gance to take itself seriously. until Fahdlan spares us by learning commit the atrocities they witness. the mediCal benefits of using cow fight between Bovine and an un Ah, where to begin? Even be~ their entire inan-speak over the Is it bears? Is it savages? Is it de urine as a salve for bear-maul armed brunette in a flimsy bearskin fore the glaringly fake opening shot course of one dinner by simply "lis mons? wounds. . . bikini. Perfod. of "the greatest city in .the world" tening." Well actually, it turns out that the The only thing about "The Thir- The filmmakers couldn't possi (Baghdad), via a cheap matte paint Now in flawless control of what .wendol are merely extras in cheap teenth Warrior". that aroused my cu bly have spent a hundred mil on this ing which seals "Warrior"'s inevi ever it is the Vikings speak (after bear suits, who Jive in caves and eat riosity was its reported $100 mil junk. table doom,. I had my suspicions listening for 20 full seconds of the fake latex bodies of their vic lion plus budget. Did director John McTiernan in about this movie. screen time), the characte_rs all tims. If this movie really had an oper tentionally overestimate his budget The conspicuous absence of an switch to English, even though they With their mission to seek .and ating budget of over $100 million, so he could pocket some extra graft audience first betrayed this dog can't all agree what fake accent to destroy all 10,000 of these uncon where the hell did all the cash go? money on the sly? The world may from film hell's true nature; when use - fake Sch warzenneger, fake vincing extras now clearly defined, Certainly not into the finished prod never know. ever you walk in on opening night Celtic, or plain, old American? Bovine and his men spend the rest uct. Whatever the motives of the and can count the number ofpeople . Not that it matters, because when of their time between fight scenes. .. During the climactic confronta~ filmmakers, there is no doubt as to in the house on one half of one hand, the 13 warriors arrive at their Vi teaching Fahdlan how to act less po . tion between Bovine and the mother the nature of this move: "Warrior" you've got a problem. king homeland, it turns out to be etic and more manly. wendol, I was at least expecting to is an opus better left unseen. "Warrior" starts in Iraq, where only a small stretch ofrainy·coast-. . There are also some unnecessary see a great deal of money wasted Rating:* poet lban al Fahdlan (Antonio line two hours north of Seattle. decapitati9ns, a few bungled sub on unimaginative computer-ani · Banderas) is banished from his With this revelation, the movie plots that go nowhere, a superfluity mated special effects. N Y 0 U R E A R · enjoyable. However, the emotion country music these days ... Fortunately, the buying public is not less lyrics fail to match the mqod The songs span from the upbeat turned off by country music as much set by the music and the songs be cry f9r action from a first love, "You as in the past. Acts such as the Dixie come stale halfway through. Go First," to the lonely, love-gone Chicks, Garth Brooks and Shania The underdeveloped songs con wrong lullaby of "Unbreakable Twain have eliminated a lot of that tinue to drag on. At this point, one Heart." (Incidentally, the latter tune prejudic_e. may not realize or care when a new was written by former Tom Petty Thus, Jessica Andrews should song.has begun. Heartbreaker Benmont Tench.) receive deserved recognition for her "Baby's Breath" is a nearly suc Throughout the album, she walks music. The songs are crisp, the al cessful attempt to rescue the condi the fine line of pop-country on bum offers varying styles brought tion of !Viva el Amor! A brief har-· songs such as "I'll Take Your Heart" to you by a fresh, young (emphasis monica intro sets a good tone for and the teen~inspired "Whatever." on young) voice. Fortunately for PRETENDERS this angry anti-love song. JESSICA ANDREWS Certainly, and this might be one Jessica, at 15, she has the possibil !Viva el Amor! The next track, "One More Heart-Shaped World of the only criticisms, her songs ity of continuing to release good (Warner Brothers Records) Time, " is a ballad with an explo (Dreamworks Records) wen:: chosen with her age in mind. albums and only improving on her sive chorus in which vocalist This may not necessarily be a criti current effort. All things get better !Viva el Amor!, the latest effort Chrissie Hynde screams "Please! I Recently, a trend has developed cism, especially considering the with age, but they have to start from the Pretenders, is average at Won't you do it one more time! Do in music where major-label artists song selection of some other teen somewhere. Silly rile for thinking . best. It fails to inspire any emotion, it one more time! Do it one more appear to be getting younger and artists (see above list). There is the that "starting point" meant high causing the listener to become bored time! Do it ..." younger. aforementioned "Whatever," as school. with the material. The Pretenders · Any hope in reversing the fate . From Fiona Apple to Christina well as "You Go First" with the This CD earns $$$. are capable of putting out better of this album is shattered as it con Aguilera, to LeAnn Rimes to (dare lines: "What's it gonna take to get music, making this release a big dis tinues to sink into the lifeless depths I say it?) Britney Spears, the under- us both there I can't you see what appointment. · experienc_ed earlier. "Rabo de 20 crowd is controlling album sales, I'm suggesting/ it's a double dare." -Adam Ziemkiewicz, "Popstar" is the track that kicks Nude" is an impressive, accordion and not just by purchasing the new Thankfully, it wasn't a double-dog Diversions Writer off iViva el Amor! Squealing har laced ballad in Spanish, but it's too Backstreet Boys CD. dare. monicas and lazy vocals make this little too late. Along comes another member of Regardless of some of the lyr tune reminiscent of a cross between Save your money kids. Consult this not-so-elite club. Fifteen-year ics, she achieves a clarity beyond $$$$ - This album is worth Blues Traveler and Bob Dylan. a die-hard Pretenders fan and pur old Jessica Andrews first received her years. Her voice remains sooth more than you paid for it. Whatever sound the Pretenders chase one of their better albums. recognition for her vocal ability on ing and soft, just perfect for the . were aiming for is beyond me, but This one isn't anything to write the Nashville version of the country· pop she delivers. She does $$$ - Pick this up during your it comes across as bland and home about. soundtrack for "Prince of Egypt." veer slightly from this on "Hungry next trip to the record store. uninspiring~ This· CD earns $. "I Will Be There For You," her Love," which sounds forced, but it Fr()m here, the album takes an contribution to the soundtrack, a barely' distracts from the overall $$ - This is worth dubbing from a friend. upward tum for a few songs. Songs - - Mike Kohlbecker, typical sentimental ballad, ends her package. such as "From the Heart Down" and Asst. Diversions Editor first album like a contented sigh, as This album isn't perfect music, "Nails in the Road" are musically · the 12 tracks reveal the state of not even perfect country music. $ - Don't even bother. ,''•?tr 14 week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 THE XAViER NEWSWIRE ' '' Classes are starting ·now! Call today to reserve your seat •. ~ . If you suffering from i score envy, call Kaplan. {!!. Classes begin: Monday, September 13th You'll be amazed how easy buying gifts for the grandkids is with the U.S. Treasury's new EasySaver Plan for iJ.S. Savings Bonds: 1 ·800·KAP~TEST Sign up· o~ce and automatically purchase U.S. Savings kaptest.com AOL keyword: kaplan Order · your FREE·. Bonds from your checking or savings account. You 24hour EasySaver simply select the amount, the recipient, and the brochure & pu~~,::,.,. ~ Have something you ······ and easy way to · ·-- build their savings. . SaviiigMmu:yjmtGotEasicr need to sell? W¥1W~easysave~gov For a Free Brochure & . 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PUT A PRICE ON EXPERIENCE? ,, THE XAVIER NEWSWillE .· PAID ADVERTISEMENT week of SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 15 ·~nt to be involved in Student·Government and make $$$? ' Applications are currently being accepted for positions on the Board of Elections. · · . What do they do? Well, they oversee all of the elections for Student Go.vermrieri.t and they even get paid for their time! It is a great way to get involved in SGA and make a little extra money. Duties include manning election tables, collecting information from candidates, tallying votes, etc. Applications can be picked up from the Info desk, Grill, SGA Execu- tive offite; and all RA desks. · .. ·· Applicati()nS are, due to Lynn Grunzinger, SGA President, no later t!mn s p;m.'.oii.Sept •. 3. · ·For' more information, contact Lynn Grunzinger at 745-3995 or Teep i:>ch1'acter at 98S-8752. .. Stud.en.· t Se_ nate v. acanc.·J~11_ • Calling all Freshman and transfer students interested Ever w.anted to help make Xavier a·b~tter pl~ce? Here is your ·· i;,,, Student Senate chance to shine in SO-A's legislative body. There is seat currently open on . . .. . Were yo_u in.volved in Student Council in high school or looking the Xavier Student Senate. >:< : ' Applications are available ·at the Info desk, Grill, SGA Execu- .. to make a difference at your new_-found home atXavier? tive office, and at all RA desks. ·· · · · · Look no. further. Elections for Freshman and transfer students for Xavier's Student Senate, the legislative body of the Student Government Applications are due to Lynn Grunzinger, SGA President, no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 3. . · Association; will be held on September 28 and 2.9. You must be a full-time student at Xavier and be able to attend Candidates will be competing for four spots on Student Senate. Dates meetings a~ 3 p.m. ev~ry Monday afternoon. and times will tie posted for information sessions held in the upcoming ' ' ' . we_ eks to answer ariy questions and provide interested students with ap- Iriquiries should be directed to L.ynn Grunnzinger at 745-3995. plications: · If you have questions regarding .the election, contact Jeffrey Pugh at 745-4249 or Teep Schlacter at 985-8752. · Student Government i.,;,,proves . the Sports Center fitness and weight rooms This summer, SGA aided the Rec. Sports Department in purchasing new etjuipinentfor the fitness and weight roqrris. Recreational Sports is budgeted for the purchase of two additional . lifecycles, one treadmill, and one EFX PreCor. .,. The Student Government Association agreed to purchase a brand new Concept 2 erge for the training of club sports teams. SGA also pooled funds with Rec. Sports to purchase eight pieces of a new weight circuit available for use this year, and eight pieces of the Circuit to arrive next year. · Off... I with ·Studerit.·Activitie~· C~~~¢ii:_(s~,c\'.C.) Just what, and who, is SAC? . . ' ... ··. '•. The Student Activities Council Fireworks, the Drive-In Movfo fea SAC has set aside funds to as has been planning for the last and turing "Goonies," a Day Spa spon sist _clubs or organizations in pro first year of the century. sored by Pantene and the traditional gramming their events. Since there The Student Activities Council fall formal dance, Fall Ball, are in are limited funds, co-sponsorship is (SAC), a branch of the Student the line-up of fall events. based on a first come, first serve Government Association, is the ·Also in the works for the 1999- basis. main programming body at Xavier 2000 school year is a big name en The 1999-2000 Student Activi- . University. They strive to provide tertainer or large-scale concert. ties Council is Jessica Hansberry, meaningful and enjoyable social, "We hear Xavier students say they SAC Chair, Hassan Al-Rawas, cultural and educational programs want us to bring in someone or Mary Beth Baal, Courtni Ball, that appeal to, and are accessible to, something big," junior Ryan Reed Grace Beatty, Jennifer Buckley, the widest group of students pos said. "We 're focused on trying to Yolanda Buffington, Dan Butler, sible. book something many students will Shannon Covey, Abby Gallo, After the council's July work know and enjoy." Although SAC Cara Hansen, Sarah Hohl, Jason shop, they decided one of the goals has looked into many performers Kilbane, Ashley Kuehner, Pam for the year is to take their programs for the year, nothing is definite to Lewis, Scott Martz, Amy to the next level. · date.· Matthews, Dan McCormick, "We want to take the events the Aside from.planning and spon Claire Mugavin, Eric Newcomer, students love and make them big soring their own events, SAC pro Ryan Reed, Curtis Scribner, ger," said sophomore SAC member, vides co-sponsoring opportunities Samantha Shrader, Andrew Abby Gallo. "We want to elimi to any official Xavier organization Weiss and Katie Wolesky. Cynthia nate the events that didn't create a that applies to and is approved by Bellinger, Associate Director of lot of interest and come up· with SAC. Student Services, advises SAC. ·. .This page ·is· a:paicl 'advertisement· forthe:Student Goverri more exciting events." "We know it takes a lot of time, The SAC office is located on the ·• ment. Ass9ciati.on; ar19,· ih~. ~~uden,t'. AC:tivi~i~s ·C:ounci!;. a .. divi Last weekend's "Jamaican Me funds and knowledge to plan events first floor of the University .Center .. si<)n ofSPA. ~II inforlllat_iOn ,11Vas prpviq~d ~y;SGA and:.sAC. Crazy" kicked off the y~ar, giving so we offer all of this to many of in the cafeteria lobby. "We play .· · :Any opinions-exj:>ressed hefejife· not ne:ce·s~arily those of th.e away a trip to Jamaica to.Xavier. t_he clubs and organization who music, paint and just have fun in our .·Editor, staff:oradviso{ofThe:Newswife;< ;::; : ,, , . : · ·... ··. student, Brian Leibforth. Other come to us for help," says Claire office. We love if when students ; •· ·A11v}~_tjiri~~. aopu~:t~~·+at~ri~fon'th.i.s.. i>~~~; sh.0~1.d be ma works, you just didn't set it last 'WEDNESDAY night because we don't have class today. September 1 Fall means football to some So, youjustreturned from your people, and chrysanthemums to magical summer in Upper Volta By Jennah Durant To place an item in the calendar, call 745-3122 or mail to ML 2129. many others. Seeing as how we're (only the squares still call it Rho a little strapped regarding the desia anymore, you know), the ' ' team is ready to continue their T-shirt wearing hordes and paying former here at XU, you.I," better charms of that special Voltan lad 'THURSDAY streak of butt-kicking this season. · $4 fo.r a bottle.of water? Yes, that's autumnal bet is probably with the still make you glow and you've The naive and well-meaning right, it's time for Riverfest, the flowers. Th~ Krohn Conservatory only shown your roommates the September2 . Wildkitties of the University of WEBN sponsored orgy of fat guys is running its fall show now until first 200 slides. And now, God A rocker is one who rocks, a Kentucky meet the Lady Muske in Nascar shirts, fringe religous Nov. 14, so shake your hardy bless it, the Man says it's .time to walker is one who walks, so a but teers tonight at 7 p.m. at Corcoran gtoups handing you Tootsie Rolls mums and take a drive down Vic go back to school. Stupid Man. ler is one who ... butles, correct? Field. Make up for any past er and amusing literature and the big tory Parkway. While you may still be coining to Of course not. In medieval times, rors by supporting your soccer sis- gest pyrotechnics display in North terms with this fact, we here at "buts" were big barrels where ters this season. · ·America not on the Fourth of July You must be feeling pretty left Calendar City hope io ease the people who could afford those east of the Mississippi occurring out if you weren't born right transitional pain ·and offer a few kinds of things kept beer and wine It's no longer Christmas Eve on a Sunday. You don 'teven have around this time of year, but don't . reasons to celebrate the baby bird and stuff. They were kept in a eve, but the actual day before. to worry about how to get down worry, it's cool to be different. By i beak of a new school year crack room called a "buttery." The guy Well, call me chi_ldish and impa there as the Wonder SACers are some eerie and freakish coinci-. i i ing open its shell. who looked after the buts was, tient, but I'm tired of waiting; . providing transportation. The big dence though,.all of the·interna- i ergo_, the butler! The mystery is I'.m ready to shed the stigma of yellow buses leave from the bot-. tional students have the same l H!'lre's a new tidbit from the being a minor sometimes and not tom of the r~_sidential mall by solved. Please don't thank me, birthday and are celebrating t.his l1. recently opened "Why Norwood I'm just doing my job. a minor other times. If you want Buenger starting at 4 p.m. until 8 strange day at the International p.m. If you're leaving late, just f Is the Best Place in the World, to help me in this transformation Students Happy Birthday Celebra- !,· Ever" files: even the coffee tastes Speaking of medieval times, and/or buy me a drink, join me at remember real estate on the river ···. tion. It'll be a good time, but if . better way up there beyond the the Ohio Renaissance Festival is Dana's tonight at midnight when gets more valuable as the day goes yqu go to the Romero Center I train tracks. Congratulations to here in all its jousting, bawdy it will officially be the Calendar on, so don't expeet your friends from 3 to 4 p.m., just remember f; the International Coffee Hour for glory. (Calm down, history ma Girl's birthday. Yes, this is indeed to save you a spot. The fire in the to bring a lot of presents. l un~overing this little known fact, jors. I know "medieval" is not the shameless self-promotion, but re sky will theoretically start at 9:05 ' ' . as they hold their firstfete du cafe ally, is there any other kind? p.m., but that's really more of a t' same as "Renaissance," but it was i of the year at the Health and Coun very convenient in terms of a suggestion. After the show, the ~Y ~ seling Center today at 3:30 p.m. buses will be in the same place .. ~ "segue.") If you have ever felt the f,' f, urge to yell a hearty "huzzah" they left you, so don't be left be- September 7 ~ l~ OK people, I'm ·going to be while raising your pint of ale with September4 hind. · c .. frank with you. ("So I says, a pert and lusty lass by your side, Just when the ladies of t,, Morehead State thought· it was i 'Frank? I thought her name was this might be the place for you. I don't want to hog all of the Many people think those fire Jennah!' Thank you folks, and Then again, maybe you just have spot light today, so if you see works are like an end-of-summer safe to go back to Schmidt i: Fieldhouse, the women's volley .. please be kind to your waitresses.) some issues that you need to work Damon Wayans, Paul Harvey, or thing, the last outdoor furi to be r ball team is right there to meet I'm going on very little material out. Whatever your situation, the Ione Skye, with or without Ad had before fall chills things down. them. Join the welcome wagon here on opening day. This is not festivities continue on weekends Roe, say happy birthday to them These people would be mistaken. tonight at 7 p.m. as the Musketeers an Optimus Prime situation. Writ- only until Oct. 17, so don't hurry as well. This display is really in celebra begin their home season. . ing a calendar when nothing's go or anything. I'm not sure where it tion of the birth of Lauren Mosko, ing on is like eating a Moo Malt is, maybe north of here a little UK obviously had enough and our esteemed Editor-in-Chief. So. What's new with you? Did from the Grill with no spoon. It ways. Send a scout up ahead or turned tail out of town. Up next Yes, the birthday train keeps rollin' you see the new Austin Powers can certainly be done, but it's very something. for the women's soccer team is here at the Newswire, and will movie this summer? That cracks messy, and you get chocolate all Ohio University from the always . continue next week since she's me up. I travelled for a few weeks over your face. So.whenever you When you were little and formidable MAC. You kind of inviting all of you to her party. with my family, too. It was nice get the feeling that I'm trying re Christmas took forever to get here, have to feel sorry for them, trav More details to come. Happy to spend time with them at first, ally hard to fill up space.just skip were you ever overanxious to the elling all this way from the middle birthday, Chief! but after so much togetherness, I thatpart if you want. point where Christmas Eve-eve of Appalachia and then having to was. ready to crack. I also trav was an exciting event? That's play our Muskies. Then again, If fireworks and birthdays are elled with some friends. We met Here are some fun things to do what I feel like today. It's like maybe you don't. The clock at not in your plans today, take in a this guy in Amsterdam who had while you 're waiting for the first Christmas Eve-eve, but instead of Corcoran Field will start at 1 p.m. guitar concert at the University spent five years in jail for using round of papers to be due. Con Santa Claus, I'in waiting for the for this match-up. Center Theatre at 7:30 p.m. This an illegal crystalized narcotic. He duct an experiment to see how Free Alcohol Fairy. And maybe ain't no ordinary gee-tar, it's a'jazz was shady. Anyway, when I got long your roommate's beta fish a few presents. guitar, as this concert is the first in can survive in his mouth while ·.SUNDAY . this year's ... jazz guitar series. back to school my roommates and he's sleeping. Wear your under I discovered there was a crack in . ' wear backwards. Set up a game September 5 one of the sinks, so then we had to MONDAY·. call a plumber. He was a pretty of 1\vister in the elevator and act September 3. indignant when people don't want September in Cincinnati can be September 6 nice guy, but you could have to play. Subvert local government. With the Atlantic 10 crown still quite unforgiving, so what better thrown quarters down his butt Micromanage your sock drawer. sitting snuggly upon their collec~ way to spend a sweltering day than Amen for a three day weekend. crack every time he bent over. It Hey, look. 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