JOHN JACKSON COUGARS KERRY SETS BARES ALL WIN SEVEN HIS SIGHTS AT SUPER IN A ROW IN INSIDE ON MIS­ BOWL TIE FOR SOURI HALFTIME FIRST THIS ISSUE Page 3 SHOW PLACE Page 10 Page 20 NEWS FEATURES SPORTS Angry students plowed from bed By Gina Pantone the sun was about to come up. Editor-in-Chief It wasn't until 3 a.m. that Morris Hall Resident Assistant, A communication failure left stu­ LaTisha Collins answered the call dent residents out in the cold without a ride from McCarthy Hall Floor Direc­ last weekend. tor Carlos Jackson. Since she was On Friday, January 30"\ Public- on duty, it was strongly recom­ Safety and Residential Life bumped heads mended that she help rid the lot over a university order to plow Parking Lot of cars for the students' benefit. 7 in the middle of the night, resulting in 5 Public Safety looked up the li­ towed cars and approximately 10 parking cense plate and permit numbers tickets to residents. and compiled a list of owners for The Snow Removal Plan was the remaining cars in the lot. implemented early Friday morning by the Collins and Jackson took it upon Administrative Services Department, leav­ themselves to warn the sleeping ing Public Safety to devise a lot closing or­ students before the plows arrived, der. The lots were to be cleared for the plows working until sunrise to prevent by 6 a.m. Saturday, reopening at 11 a.m. with student hardship. "I had no idea an understanding that Residential Life how to get 50 cars out between would begin student notification as soon as four buildings on a Friday night," possible. This didn't happen. Collins said, "It [the plowing or­ Katy Thompson, Director of Resi­ der] just wasn't fair to them." dential Life, learned about this 11th hour Thompson realized the decision soon after the meeting. "I was in­ flyer absence around the same formed of the Snow Removal Plan sched­ time. "It was brought to my at­ uled to take place over the weekend of Janu­ tention at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, sl th ary 31 on Friday, January 30 at approxi­ January 31" that signs were not .A*.»•;>,•.,•',. Photo courtesy of The Xavierite mately 9:30 a.m. Paul Kolessar, the Direc­ posted in Morris Hall, and that by an assortment of vehicles. Students liv­ modate the residents. Under last-minute tor of Public Safety, informed me that reg­ Morris Hall residents had not been informed ing in other halls, campus guests, staff mem­ circumstances we had last-minute accom­ istered vehicles would be ticketed if they of the Snow Removal Plan, and several cars bers and even faculty use the lot for various modations [for the students]." failed to move their vehicle and that non- were going to be affected by the ticketing/ reasons, often parking overnight. Some of these arrangements in­ registered vehicles would be towed. How­ towing policy... I instructed Carlos Jackson The fact that this plan was sched­ cluded an escort to transport freezing and ever, he had instructed his midnight patrol to coordinate efforts with Public Safety and uled on a Friday evening also played a cru­ weary students back to the dorms after car officers to make a sweep of the parking lot the RA on duty to determine exactly who cial role. A majority of campus residents removal, an idea insisted upon by Assistant at 4 a.m. and personally notify any residents had cars in the parking lot and to notify them are off campus or asleep, making it ex­ Director of Public Safety Erik Ziccardi. that their vehicle would be towed, prior to via telephone since we had failed to hang tremely difficult for Public Safety to con­ Also, most of the towed cars were retrieved calling the tow company." the flyers." tact anyone in a case like this. The few stu­ and paid for by the university. Lack of communication between The bulk of the problem lied with dents reached were forced to experience one The whole debacle created much Residential Life and Public Safety woke stu­ the overnight guests. Campus policy states of the coldest evenings in the last ten years, animosity towards Saint Xavier University dents with phone calls urging them to move that anyone without a valid permit will be braving -30 degree wind chills. from the students involved. Senior, Mike Among the students in­ Delrose, Morris Hall resident, expressed his convenienced was a soccer recruit frustration, "I don't appreciate being called from Bourbonnais, staying in Mor­ at 4:30 in the morning, especially if Resi­ ris Hall by request of the Univer­ dential Life knew about it [the plow order]." sity. After numerous failed at­ However, many of residents did tempts to speak with her, the deci­ not take the threats seriously, deliberately sion to remove her car was made. ignoring requests from both departments. Junior, Amanda Kreifels, a Morris LaTisha Collins, working beyond the call Hall resident who housed the re­ of duty, was forced to stay awake all night cruit, claimed that Public Safety in­ to assist irate and disoriented students, even­ formed her that the Bourbonnais tually sleeping through a relative's funeral student's car would not be towed. on Saturday morning. "It is indescribable," Public Safety denied this accusa­ Collins said, "I would've thought because tion when approached by The of the confusion they would've moved [the Xavierite. However, Kreifels holds plowing order] back. I've never seen a situ­ no grudges. "It's not Public ation where there was so much miscommu- Safety's fault, Residential Life nication and confusion in this university. should've told us. It was disap­ This one is going down in history." pointing on the University's part," While some questions remain un­ she said. answered, Residential Life has used this No one knows why a de­ mistake to improve future communication cision to clear a busy lot was made with students. Thompson stressed, "We did without sufficient time to notify learn from this incident that we need to do a residents. Although the weather better job of informing students of these forecast predicted snow Monday types of situations in the future." afternoon, there was a week-long Always read the 'fine print' before choosing your parking spot The Xavierite was informed that Photo courtesy of The Xavierite window to prepare the asphalt be­ the same Snow Removal Plan will be in ef­ their cars, or have them towed away. subject to a citation or even towed if not tween snowfalls. Public Safety explained fect for February 7th and 8th. Parking Lot 7 Aside from several flyers posted parked in the designated areas. However, that part of the reason was due to the Snow- will be closed beginning at 6 a.m on Satur­ Friday evening in McCarthy Hall, the noti­ according to the Student Handbook, these flake Ball preparation, which took place at day, February 7th and Parking Lot 5 will be fication was minimal. Somehow there was car-owners were legally signed in and al­ the Shannon Center Saturday night, but the closed beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Feb­ nothing placed in Morris Hall warning stu­ lowed to use the lot for the evening. Since typical lot used for major events is on the ruary 8th. dents of the Snow Removal Plan, leaving most guests don't possess a permit, those other side of campus in Lot 1—not Lot 7. Thompson added, "The Snow Re­ frantic staff members in a pinch to empty who weren't within contact still woke up to Carlos Jackson was surprised by moval Plan is put into place for the safety the crowded lot before the 6 a.m. plow or­ missing cars. the mishap, "We're very thorough in our and convenience of everyone, and we have der. Public Safety had no idea that the stu­ Lot 7, located by McCarthy and communication, and in this unfortunate situ­ to allow the opportunity for Administrative dents were unaware of the tow notice until Morris Hall along Central Park, is occupied ation we did everything we could to accom- Services to get their plowing job done." The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004

COUGAR BITES NEWS SHORTS Super Bowl parties and relaxing retreats

• Any information or changes that By Lynda Reuther clubs, organizations or other event spon­ By Lubna Akkawi sors would like to have published in the News Correspondent News Contributor News Bites column or the weekly Cou­ With the assistance of Campus gar Calendar, please e-mail Deputy Once again, the Student Activities Board hosted Super Ministry, MercyCare and the Sisters of News Editor, Christina Cucci at Bowl XXXVIII in Regina and Mercy, the problem of being too busy is [email protected] in advance for re­ Pacelli Halls for all students to at­ solved. These organizations have planned quests. Please include dates, times, lo­ tend and cheer for their favorite the Busy Person's Retreat, which will oc­ cations and a possible brief description nd lh team. cur from February 22 through the 26 . of the event. Sophomores, Rain The retreat is a chance for an indi­ vidual to gain a deeper relationship with • Faculty, staff, and students are in­ Vargas and Jared Isbelle agreed vited to join in a Bible Study, led by that the mood was just right. God. Not only is it open to students, but all Campus Ministry's Peer Ministers. The "Pizza, good! Pepsi, excellent! faculty, staff and alumni who need a break group meets every Wednesday at 4:30 Company, great!" says Isbelle. "It can participate in this event as well. p.m. in the new Student Lounge located all added up to an enjoyable time Every day is an opportunity for a in the Mercy Ministry Center. For more for everyone." person to talk one-on-one with his or her s,udems Photo courtesy of The Xavierite information, please contact Bible study You didn 't even have to "*»the Super Bowl own spiritual companion based on a time coordinator, Jim Bruton at: root for a specific team to attend this Super Trip! This time we're going to Villa Olivia that works best for the registered participant. [email protected]. Bowl party. It was all about watching the Country Club in Bartlett, IL. On Saturday, Each individual also has the chance to pray game and hanging out with other football February 7,h, spend all day hitting the slopes. for half an hour a day on his or her own time fans. • Service Club will have a Carnation SXU students pay only $15 and non-SXU using a scriptural text. These activities al­ Sale which will be held in the SXU With the spring semester off to a students pay $30. This price includes coach low the discovery of new ways to welcome Diner from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. February 4* quick start, all the great events your SAB transportation, a lift ticket, ski equipment, God into one's frantic life. through the 6th, and then again Febru­ has planned for you are well on their way. an optional lesson and dining. Sign-ups are With all the details now out in the ary 9th and 10,h. Carnations are $1 each, If you think you have an extraor­ from 11 a.m.-l p.m. in the SXU diner this open, the only things left to do are to sign 6 for $5, or 12 for $9. Flowers can be dinary talent, show your interest in "SXU week only and on a first-come first-serve up and prepare to unwind. Register in the picked-up on February 13th from 10 a.m. Idol" by signing the SAB bulletin board basis! Mercy Ministry Center or contact either until 4 p.m. in the SXU Diner. Proceeds outside the SXU diner. Based on the hit show On Monday, February 9th make Kathy Mareska at ext. 3900 or Sister Mary "American Idol," this show will be held on Loftus at ext. 3125 for further information. will go to the "Make a Wish Founda­ lh th sure you're ready to participate in improv tion". Mondays March 29 and April 5 at 7 p.m. comedy. "Mission Improvable" is coming There is no fee for this event, but advanced in McGuire Hall. The "SXU Idol" and run­ to campus at noon in the SXU diner. These registration is required. A table will also be th ner-up will win a cash prize! Sign up fast to • On Monday, February 9 at 7 p.m. five guys are hilarious and are ready to put set up in the SXU Diner on Thursday, Feb­ reserve your spot! in Saint Xavier's Butler Reception on a great show for you. ruary 5th for those interested in attending. Get your skis out for the annual Ski Room, the Student Activities Board will have Tom Santoro speaking on the topic of preventing dating violence. Refresh­ ments will be served directly following. The residence hall with the most atten­ Snowflake Ball a flurry of fun dance will win a pizza party for their entire hall! All are welcome! By Christina Cucci ter,' it is really a great idea to just relax with out. Saint Xavier really made this place look Deputy News Editor one another in a fun atmosphere like this." good tonight." Pat was also responsible for • Roses are red, violets are blue, love Jim Peltzer, a sophomore student helping gather this exciting semi-formal makes a difference and so can you! On st and psychology major at SXU, was given event's entertainment. ,h On Saturday, January 31 , the Tuesday, February 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) an internship with BAPA earlier in the year. The Ball featured the Chicagoland in the SXU Diner, Service Club will held its 31" Annual Snowflake Ball in Saint In the office, Jim tends to the telephone and sensation The Business, a 12-piece rhythm have a Valentine-card-making party Xavier University's Shannon Center from answers questions regarding BAPA. Well- and blues band who got everyone rocking called, "A Heart for Others". Enjoy re­ 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. functioning as the versed on BAPA's environment, Jim likes with their stylish sounds, driving rhythms freshments and make a difference by Beverly area's biggest indoor neighborhood his job because, "it gives me experience in and flashy theatrics, essentially turning the making Valentine cards for others! party. The ticket price for delectable hors communicating with people. However, Ball into a remarkable occasion for one and d'oeuvres, live entertainment and spending when given the opportunity to mingle with all. Backstage, a few members of the band • On Wednesday, February 18,h at 6:30 time with great people was $30 in advance people in the Beverly area, it truly becomes said, "We love this! We love to see people p.m. in SXU's Butler (Main) Reception and $35 at the door. my favorite aspect of the job." Jim assisted having fun, dancing, and hearing stuff they Room, Chicago Sun-Times columnist, Grace Kuikman, BAPA's Coordi­ with stringing holiday lights around SXU's like to hear, so we play a little something award-winning editor and broadcast nator of Communications, for everyone. We play journalist, Laura S. Washington will explained what BAPA funk and latin rock or R speak. She will sound her compelling does for the community: & B as we like to call it. and informed voice on race relations, "We are a civic organiza­ We've been together for minority life and ethnic diversity as nine years playing for all ,h tion that has been around SXU's 5 Annual Honors Program guest since 1947. We plan spe­ kinds of special occa­ lecture. Washington's topic, "Why We cial events, do services to sions, just doing what we Can't Afford to Run Away from Race," help schools, we keep up love to do." goes hand-in-hand with this year's Hon­ the quality of housing, From the Ex­ ors Seminar theme, "The Idea of support and recruit busi­ ecutive Council, BAPA's America." This event is also co-spon­ nesses for the area and just First Vice President, Sara sored by the Center for Religion and make the community a Miller Acosta is also the Public Discourse. The program is free safe, comfortable place Director of Development and open to the public, however seat­ where people would want at Saint Xavier. She pro­ ing is available on a first-come, first- to live and raise their fami­ claimed, "I'm thrilled served basis. For more information: lies in and just be proud of that SXU is opening its 773.298.3000 or visit www.sxu.edu. where they're from. The doors to BAPA tonight. Snowflake Ball is a special Both BAPA and SXU are • Want to have some quality time with event where we can sim­ very important to the God? Can't get away for a weekend? ply enjoy each other as community and I feel Then the Busy Person's Retreat is for neighbors and just have very fortunate to witness you. Meet for half an hour each day © J The Business performs for the Snowflake Ball courlesv of The Xavierite ., •' j c i j. beginning Sunday, February 22nd a... ball." this wonderful partner­ th Saint Xavier Alumni, Kathy Zofkie Shannon Center to create the festive glow ship." through Thursday, February 26 , with for the extravaganza. "The Snowflake Ball, a Spiritual Guide, pray privately and and Hanah Jubeh were the Event Coordi­ Executive Director Willie Winters nators/Chairpersons for the Snowflake Ball. along with many of the other events that we stated, "As BAPA likes to recognize gener­ search out new ways to welcome God do, are great fundraising events, especially into your busy life. All takes place on They were delighted that Saint Xavier ous associations, Saint Xavier is an impor­ hosted the event. The Shannon Center was since we are a non-for-profit organization," tant institution to our community as well, it campus. Times are those you choose to he affirmed. As the only intern on BAPA's accommodate individual schedules. well suited for the over 100 tables and about really offers so many things. And in a com­ 1,300 guests who attended the massive com­ staff currently, Jim's co-workers have ex­ munity like Beverly Hills and Morgan Park, The Retreat is sponsored by Campus pressed their appreciation for all of his dedi­ Ministry, Mercy Care and the Sisters of munity ball. "For me, personally, this is a a diverse community, there are people who really nice meeting for our friends and cation and delightful mannerisms he brings might see one another once or twice a year, Mercy. [See Busy Person's Retreat ar­ to BAPA's table. ticle in this issue of The Xavierite.\ neighbors to get together and just have fun. and at an event like this, everybody can You get to meet new people and socialize BAPA Committee Member, Pat come together, have a good time, and sup­ Register with Kathy Mareska at Devane, another SXU attendee headed for 773.298.3900 today! with members in the community who you port their neighborhoods while doing so." don't get to see a whole lot for one reason his Masters in Education said, "I was curi­ or another. Especially in the 'dead of win­ ous to see how everything was going to turn­ "Ball" continued on page 3 Page 3 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004 New Hampshire Democrats turnout for Kerry

By Patrick Matthews his campaign go from a sure thing to almost seven states that account for two hundred Deputy News Editor complete destruction. After the Iowa cau­ and sixty-nine out of the total two thousand "Ball" continued from page 2 cuses on January 19th, Dean came in third one hundred and sixty-one delegates needed As the battle for the Democratic place overall behind Kerry and Edwards, to carry the nomination. Some states that Mr. Winters is referring to the nu­ presidential nomination wanes on, Senator Dean performed a rallying speech declar­ were involved included Arizona, Delaware, merous sponsors which provided compli­ John Kerry has made a strong statement to ing that his campaign was going to take New Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, mentary hors d'oeuvres, 11 huge raffle prize declare himself the front-runner while at­ Hampshire and many other states. Dean saw Oklahoma and South Carolina. baskets (some up to nearly one grand in cost tempting to push Howard Dean, the former his popularity in New Hampshire plummet, Since Kerry is the new frontrunner, value) and a Snowflake Express Trolley Governor of Vermont, out of the picture. while he was still to finish second accord­ he has been receiving bad publicity from (transportation to alleviate access stress as Kerry made great headway by tak­ ing to the polls, some polls showed Dean as Howard Dean for his policies on Health well as parking). ing the Iowa Care and Joe Food was provided by Leona's, caucuses and Lieberman has at­ Swanson's Beverly Ritz, Mulchrones Res­ winning the tacked Kerry for taurant, Calabria Imports, Eli's Cheesecake, New Hampshire taking money County Fair Foods and Original Rainbow primaries. from lobbyist Cone. The community support sponsors Kerry, on Tues­ groups, which included Standard Bank and Trust Com­ day, January Lieberman has pany, Dance Gallery, Calabria Imports, 28,h. He re­ claimed himself to Everything's Relative, The Beverly Review ceived thirty- have never done. and Ken's Restaurant. The sponsoring bars nine percent of Kerry were Quigley's Irish Pub in Oak Lawn and the total vote in is leading in Sean's Rhino Bar. The Snowflake Express New Hamp­ double figures Sponsors were Little Company of Mary shire, while his over Edwards in Hospital and Health Care Centers, Beverly closest competi­ Missouri accord­ Bank and Trust Company, Franconello, ing to a poll by tor, Howard Mulchrones Restaurant, Papa Joe's Restau­ CNN/Los Angeles Dean, only rant and Washington Mutual. Times polls. gained twenty- All evening ten beautiful young la­ However, six percent of dies from the Dance Gallery were thrilled Edwards is win­ to look like the belles of the ball and show- the vote. ning in a wide Sena­ off their colorful tutus as they each volun­ margin over Kerry teered to sell raffle tickets for a wide vari­ tor Joe in South Carolina. Lieberman of ety of wonderful prizes. Raffle tickets were Kerry is also $1 each or 6 for $5. Dance Instructor, Connecticut and slightly ahead of General Wesley Marylee Sinopoli from the Dance Gallery, Clark in Arizona located at 106th and Western, commented, OlarK SKippeO Senator John Kerrv is currentlv the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination hoto courtesy ofwww.mait.yahoo.com according to the the Iowa Cau­ "I hope to raise a lot of money for BAPA, same poll. If Senator John Kerry takes Mis­ because they do so many great things for cuses to concentrate on the New Hampshire far as twenty percent behind John Kerry. souri, he will have taken the prized state, primaries. Clark, however, only received Due to the wallop Howard Dean the community. It is a great experience be­ that offers seventy-four delegates to it's win­ ing at Saint Xavier and I know I, as well as twelve percent of the vote and was in an al­ received from the New Hampshire prima­ ner for that day. most complete deadlock with Senator John ries, some have been speculating about his the girls, look forward to coming back next Edwards of North Carolina. Senator candidacy and whether or not he should In a CNN/USA Today/Gallop Poll year." At 11:30 p.m., the raffle drawing Lieberman only received nine percent of the even continue. Dean, however, said that he released on Monday that interviewed one commenced and the winners were ecstatic vote. Representative Dennis Kucinich re­ is not going to give up when only ten per­ thousand and one adults of voting age, of with their prizes; the grand prize being two ceived only one percent of the vote while cent of the delegates have been decided. which five hundred and sixty-two people round-trip tickets on any ATA flight. Al Sharpton received zero percent. On Tuesday night (February 2nd) said they planned to vote. Of the people All proceeds from the Snowflake Howard Dean, who was the origi­ political analysts are expecting the thinning willing to vote, Kerry led Bush fifty-three Ball went toward funding BAPA's work in nal front-runner for the Democrats, has seen out of candidates. This is because there are to forty-six percent. economic development. COUGAR CALENDAR® Your essential cut-out-and-keep guide to everything that's happening at Saint Xavier University

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• SXU Gallery: Yoonshin Park: "Find­ • Mass- 12 p.m. & Chapel Confes­ • Mass- 12 p.m. & Chapel Confes­ • SXU Men's & Women's Basketball: ing Space"-10 a.m.- 5 p.m. sions- 4:15 p.m.- 5 p.m. sions- 4:15 p.m.- 5 p.m. Indiana U. South Bend, IN, times TBA • Register for Busy Person's Retreat! • Service Club Carnation Sale contin­ • Service Club Carnation Sale contin­ • SAB Ski Trip at Villa Olivia Coun­ • Mass- 12 p.m. & Chapel Confes­ ues, SXU Diner-11 a.m.-1 p.m. ues, SXU Diner-11 a.m.-1 p.m. try Club in Bartlett, IL sions- 4:15 p.m.- 5 p.m. • Shannon Center: Mat Pilates-12:30- • Shannon Center: Total Condition­ • Shannon Center: Cardio Mix- 9:30- • Service Club Carnation Sale begins 1:30 p.m.; Step & Sculpt- 5- 5:45 p.m.; ing- 7- 8 a.m.; Cardio Mix- 9-10 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; Hapkido-10:30- 11:30 a.m. today, SXU Diner- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Urban Dance- 8:15- 9:15 p.m. WOW-12:15-1 p.m.; Judo & Aikido- 6- • Student Government Association 7 p.m. meeting, room L-103, 3 p.m. • BSU's "Showtime at the Apollo... SXU Style!" in McGuire Hall- 7 p.m. • SXU Men's Basketball: home, Rob­ ert Morris College- 7 p.m. • Shannon Center: Cardio Mix- 6:30- 7:30 p.m.; WOW-12:15-1 p.m. & 5-5:45 p.m.; Kickbox Interval- 1:15- 2:15 p.m.; Functional Fitness- 8:15-9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY • Holy Hour- 4 p.m. • Mass-12 p.m. & Rosary Devotion-4 • Mass- 12 p.m. & Chapel Confes­ • "Career Planning & The Internet: • Sunday Liturgy recognizing Black p.m.-5 p.m. & Chapel Confessions- 4:15 sions- 4:15- 5 p.m. Using the Web Effectively", spon­ History Month, BSU sponsored, p.m.- 5 p.m. • SXU Women's Basketball: home, sored by Counseling & Career Ser­ hosted by the department of Campus • SAB "Mission Improvable," SXU Purdue U.-Calumet, 7 p.m. vices, 2- 2:50 p.m., location TBA Ministry, McDonough Chapel- 8 p.m. Diner, noon • Service Club Carnation Sale contin­ • Mass- 12 p.m. & Chapel Confes­ • SAB Dating violence speaker, Tom ues, SXU Diner sions- 4:15 p.m.- 5 p.m. Santoro, Butler Reception Room, 7 p.m. • Service Club's "Hearts for Others," • Student Government Association • Service Club Carnation Sale contin­ SXU Diner, 6- 9 p.m. meeting, room L-103, 3 p.m. ues, SXU Diner • Shannon Center: Total Condition­ • BSU's "Showtime at the Apollo... • Shannon Center: Cardio Mix- 6:30- ing- 7- 8 a.m.; Mat Pilates- 12:30- 1:30 SXU Style!" in McGuire Hall- 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. & 9- 10 a.m.; WOW-12:15-1 p.m.; Step & Sculpt- 5- 5:45 p.m.; Judo • SXU Men's Basketball: home, p.m. & 5- 5:45 p.m.; Kickbox Interval- & Aikido- 7- 8 p.m. Purdue U.-Calumet, 7 p.m. 1:15- 2:15 p.m.; Haltha Yoga- 6- 7 p.m. • Shannon Center: Cardio Mix- 6:30- 7:30 p.m.; WOW- 12:15- 1 p.m. & 5- 5:45 p.m.; Kickbox Interval-1:15- 2:15 p.m.; Functional Fitness- 8:15- 9:15 p.m. Page 4 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004 HTJTTITffJrT B 3E NEWS

Starbucks, Reagan museum, California lab, and fraternity chaos

Illinois student sues Starbucks over spill, Eureka College to reopen Ronald Reagn University of California gets one-year ex- University disciplines fraternity for house says cup was defective Museum tension to run lab damage

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EDWARDSVILLE, 111. (AP) _ A graduate EUREKA, 111. (AP) _ The Ronald Reagan BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) _ The University EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ The University of student at Southern Illinois University is Museum at Eureka College is scheduled to of California will operate Lawrence Berke­ Oregon has placed the Sigma Alpha Epsi- suing Starbucks Corp., saying her hands be reopened four months after an arson fire ley National Laboratory for at least another lon fraternity on probation and required were severely burned when coffee spilled destroyed several historic documents and year. members to perform 150 hours of commu­ from a defective cup. forced the facility to close for repairs. nity service in the Bend area after a home­ The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday owner complained of damage to a house that According to the lawsuit filed Friday by The Feb. 6 reopening will coincide with extended the university's contract to run the members rented for a party. Molly Alter in Madison County court, the President Reagan's 93rd birthday and the lab until January of 2005, when competi­ cup was bent or creased, causing hot coffee college's annual Founders Day events, mu­ tive bids will be allowed. Fraternity members also are required to to spill after she purchased the beverage seum curator Brian Sajko said. write letters of apology, pay restitution for Dec. 3 at a Starbucks on campus, the Lawrence Berkeley is one of three federal carpet cleaning and damage to a footbridge Belleville News-Democrat reported. Sajko said the museum has a new layout that scientific and weapons laboratories tradi­ on the property, and review their policies to features many documents and artifacts do­ tionally operated by the university. The other ensure they comply with the UO student The lawsuit seeks damages of more than nated by Reagan. The museum houses more two are in Livermore, Calif., and Los conduct code, said Chris Loschiavo, univer­ $50,000. than 3,000 items from Reagan's college Alamos, N.M. sity director of student judicial affairs. days, movie and television career, governor­ A Starbucks spokeswoman told the news­ ship of California and presidency. About The university's operation of the labs has The disciplinary action does not settle a dis­ paper Monday that she could not comment 1,000 of the items are on display. become increasingly controversial, and pute over the amount of damage done dur­ on the lawsuit because the company had not Congress has declared that contracts to run ing the weekend party that ran from Nov. yet seen it. "T really tried to start over," said Sajko. ~So the labs must be put up for bid. 14-16 at a home in the Bend area owned by now, Eureka is sprinkled all the way through Les and Nora Brock of Portland. Alter, who is studying metal smithing, had as opposed to (assigned to) a section." The contract for Lawrence Berkeley was set to take grades of "incomplete" in three to expire Saturday, but the one-year exten­ Les Brock said a fraternity social director courses because her hands were bandaged Investigators have made no arrests in the sion means that the contracts for Lawrence rented the 3,100-square-foot home with a "like two clubs" for treatment of second- Sept. 29, 2003 arson and are still seeking Berkeley and the Los Alamos lab will both false claim that he wanted to take his wife degree bums, said Matthew Marlen, her law­ clues. go up for bid in next January. It is not clear and children for a weekend. yer. when the bidding will occur for the contract The fire was set in a storage room when both to run Lawrence Livermore. He said the revelers cut down two trees, "There was something wrong with the cup," the room and the museum were locked. Sev­ destroyed a footbridge, ruined carpeting Marlen said. "Somebody should have eral items within the storage area were de­ Federal officials also extended Stanford throughout the house, caused extensive caught that." stroyed, while others sustained smoke dam­ University's contract to run the Stanford smoke damage from a large outside bonfire age from the fire or water damage from the Linear Accelerator Center for 3 1/2 years. and caused a pipe to freeze by failing to sprinkler system. winterize a spigot after hosing out the ga­ rage.

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SAINT • XAVIER • UNIVERSITY Students in Free Enterprise cordially invite you to a presentation by Maria Pappas

"Reforming Govern ment in trie z 1st Century''

S A highly accomplished public official, Maria Pappas is currently serving as the Cook County Treasurer.

Thursday, February 12, 2004 Saint Xavier University - McGuire Hall 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information please contact; [email protected], [email protected] or 773-298-3626

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7freXavierite CONTACT INFORMATION Analyzing the possibilities in the presidential election

By Nick Kerr be hard to do, since liberal advocacy on whether unemployment is down, Call us: Contributor groups give him a better rating than Ted and how stable Afghanistan and Iraq 773.298.3380 Kennedy. are come November. All Edwards will John Kerry is a perfect two for Bush needs to stick to economic have to do is win his home state of Or fax us: two after winning New Hampshire by issues, if he goes after Kerry on social North Carolina and maintain the states 773.298.3381 13 points over Howard Dean (though issues it might cost him states that he Gore won, and he will be the 44th Presi­ Dean is still ahead in the delegate count, won or come close in last time where dent of the United States. E-mail us: somehow). Joe Lieberman is all but out voters tend to be fiscally conservative Prediction: Too close to call, but of the race after a fifth-place showing, and socially moderate, which include: it is looking very good for Edwards. [email protected] and Wesley Clark's campaign is on life Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Dean Vs. Bush- This is the elec­ support after finishing in third, more New Hampshire and Ohio. The tion Bush would love. Bush would win Write Us: than twenty-five points behind Kerry. strengths of Kerry are his Military record in landslide, winning everywhere but The Xavierite Clark now needs to finish in the top in Vietnam, which gives people the im­ New England, New York, Iowa, Minne­ three in South Carolina, second in Mis­ pression that he can be a leader on the sota, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Saint Xavier University souri, and win at least one of the South­ war, and the fact that his wife is an heir­ D.C I would not want to see this elec­ 3700 W. 103rd Street western states (Arizona, New Mexico, ess of the Heinz ketchup fortune, which tion, however, because there is a remote and Oklahoma) to stay in this race. It that should give him enough money to chance Dean could win if Iraq goes re­ Chicago, IL 60655 looks like the nominee will be Dean, hold off the onslaught of attack ads in­ ally bad, and because Bush will spend Visit Us: Kerry, or Edwards. In this article, I am cumbents run in the summer before the more on social programs to get some going to handicap the race that all three election. Democratic interest group support so Campus Media Center would run against Bush in November. Prediction: Bush gets 52% of the that he could get his popular vote to­ Room CMC 101 Kerry Vs. Bush- This looks like vote, 290 electoral votes. Kerry gets 48% tals into 70 percent range. the most probable match-up. Kerry has of vote, 248 electoral votes Prediction: Bush 65% of the vote, Dean polled the best against Bush of all the Edwards Vs. Bush- This is the 35% of vote Staff: Democrats. In fact, a Newsweek poll had contest the White House does not want I hope you enjoyed this look at him beating Bush. That poll should be to see. Edwards is a Southerner, and the possible fall campaigns. Next week, taken with three grains of salt. First, some of the states Bush won in the South I will break down the results of the Feb­ Editor-in-Chief Kerry's lead is within the margin of er­ would be in play Edwards has really ruary 3rd primaries, and we should Gina Pantone ror. Second, the poll was not exclu­ no weakness that Bush can exploit, hav­ know whether the race for the Demo­ News Editor sively made up of registered voters. ing a moderate voting record in the Sen­ cratic nomination is over or if this will Third, after all the good press Kerry has ate, and has the same amount of experi­ go all the way to the August conven­ Becky Hicks gotten over the last week he should be ence Bush had before he got elected ,so tion in Boston. Sports Editor expected to have a lead in the polls. that will be off the table. Edwards is a What Bush is going to try to do is make likeable guy, so negative attacks would Write to: Kevin Shannon Kerry look like an ultra-liberal who backfire too. [email protected] Features Editor likes to tax and spend. This should not The election would be decided Gina Pantone Viewpoints Editor John Markley Quick Views: The Democratic candidates Advertising Manager & This week's topic: Who do you think is tion, Kerry is only one that I think of as Hearing Moore try to reconcile his vit­ Graphic Designer the best Democratic candidate? presidential. While I like John Edwards riolic condemnations of American mili­ the best out of all the candidates, I think tarism with his support of the man who Mananya Soobhawan Lisa Johnson: that he is just too inexperienced to win, actually commanded our unprovoked Photo Editor and likewise with General Clark. The attack on Serbia would be fun to watch. The best Democratic candidate Bush re-election team will cut them up Joseph Lieberman has always Erika Schmidt would be one that would beat Bush, but for being unqualified choices. Howard reminded me of Eeyore from Winnie the Deputy News Editors I being the conservative Republican Dean is an interesting choice because he Pooh, in both his voice and demeanor. Christina Cucci would very much like to see four more is the only candidate left that was Who wouldn't enjoy having a beloved years of Bush. So let's put this in terms against the war to begin with. But, as children's character as President? Patrick Matthews of what ticket the Republicans truly are he has shown the last month, he lets his Howard Dean would be fun for Deputy Features & afraid of. A John Kerry-John Edwards emotions get the best of him and that the same reason John McCain would ticket would shake things up a bit. John would haunt him if he got the nomina­ have been: he's got the same half-crazed Copy Editor Kerry looks presidential, and though tion. gleam in his eye, the sort of look that Catherine Cooney John Edwards is running a great cam­ If the Democrats are going to makes you feel like he could snap at any Deputy Sports Editor paign, he will not get the nod because have any chance of beating Bush, John second, seizing the nearest reporter and he is too young. John Kerry's campaign Kerry will be the man that they nomi­ wringing the life out of him. FDR had Tim Moran has had a huge resurgence since his nate. his weekly "Fireside Chats;" perhaps News Correspondent wins in Iowa and New Hampshire. President Dean could inspire the nation This Tuesday should tell if that is still John Markley: with a weekly primal scream therapy Lubna Akkawi the case, especially since Dean, who session. Features Correspondents was second in N.H. is poking holes— This is a difficult question. I or at least trying to—in Kerry's cam­ can't answer in terms of who wc.:ld be Ryan Boese: Alvin Fabian paign. Honestly I would be less afraid most electable, because I'm pretty sure Nicholas Short if Kerry-Edwards beat Bush than if the that the Bush juggernaut is going to roll The Democratic Party is cur­ Director of Student Media Gore-Lieberman did. John Kerry can't over anyone foolish to step in its path. I rently in the process of picking a sacri­ do it without John Edwards. Kerry can't answer in terms of who would be ficial lamb. By that logic, I suppose I Rob Quicke needs a charismatic VP from the South. the best President, because I strongly should say that it really doesn't matter Contributors Edwards could do more for his cam­ suspect that my speaking well of a who's flown out in front of the Bush- paign than anyone else. Mike Bielecki, Ryan Boese, Joni Democrat would create an irresolvable Cheney steamroller, but my preference Bulow, Shawn Espinosa, Lisa rift in the fabric of reality that would is Dean. Dean is the candidate that the Johnson, Nick Kerr, Katie Mulcahy, Kevin Shannon: eventually consume the universe. left needs while it licks its wounds, re­ Lynda Reuther My philosophy is that if you evaluates its priorities. Forget the fact Even though I probably will can't laugh at the awfulness of the that he's a little overzealous, and that not be voting for any of the Democratic world, it will eventually drive you mad. his wife rather have a life than occupy candidates in the presidential election, Thus, I will evaluate by the only impor­ the campaign sidelines. I would think that John Kerry is the only tant criterion remaining: entertainment John Kerry has apparently re­ possible candidate that can give Presi­ value. cently undergone Botox treatments. dent Bush any real competition. When Wesley Clark would bring That's relevant, right? ICftV it comes to the four candidates that are Michael Moore in tow, so at least we in serious contention for the nomina­ might get some mileage from that. Continued on "Quick," Page 7 Illinois College Press Association Established 1982 The Xavierite is the official Student Newspaper of Saint Xavier University. The Xavierite is written from a student perspective and strives to provide Affiliated with the coverage of news, events and activities that affect the lives of Saint Xavier University students and the SXU community. The Xavierite is normally Illinois Press Association published every Wednesday during the fall and spring terms. Views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the University administra­ tion, staff or faculty. The Xavierite welcomes written responses to its articles. Letters must include the author's name, signature and phone number. 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By John Markley • have been pleased by even a few minor we are nothing. (Socialists often take Viewpoints Editor gains. I got nothing. on a similar role, except in their case the I gave up on the Republican battered wife is the entire human race, I once was, in days of yore Party. I felt a brief bit of hope in 2000 rather than their just their own political when dinosaurs still roamed and MTV when media darling John McCain lost supporters. "Yeah, I killed 100,000,000 actually played music on occasion, a his bid for the Republican nomination. people in the 20th century, but I've fairly ardent Republican. To some ex­ (If he had been president after 9/11, changed, baby! Take me back!") Thus, tent, I changed, becoming more radi­ we'd probably be in the middle of World millions of voters who want to roll back cally libertarian as I grew older and less War III right now.) After Bush won the the size of the state return endlessly to optimistic. (Though this was, to a large election, I was curious to see what a Republican Party that wants the op­ extent, the result of a more consistent would happen now that the Republi­ posite. application of my preexisting principles cans controlled both Congress and the Many people who oppose the rather than a change in them.) This, presidency. I was no longer naive expansion of socialism and the welfare however, was not enough to drive me enough to expect any positive results, state continue to vote Republican be­ away. I can imagine still supporting the but I was foolish enough to indulge in a cause they fear that the Democrats will Republican Party if it actually was what bit of hope. be even worse. Ultimately, though, the I used to think it was: a flawed but still Move along, folks. Nothing to see here. Republicans will take us down the same useful means of reducing the state's path as the Democrats, at a slightly power over people's lives, at least in "The relationship ited government have been thrown slower pace. It might be argued that the some areas. What drove me away was between the Republi­ aside. The "liberal" Bill Clinton was Republicans are still slightly less appall­ the realization that the Republican more fiscally conservative than the ing than the Democrats (though Bush's Party, at its higher levels, was not inter­ can Party and conser­ "conservative" Bush. Yet, despite this huge spending increases make even that ested in living up to its rhetoric at all. vatives is increas­ betrayal, conservatives continue to de­ modest claim seem dubious), but in the Every time Republicans gain the politi­ fend Bush. long run we'll be no better off with Re­ cal initiative, their promises to shrink ingly resembling a re­ The relationship between the publicans bringing us to socialism on the size of the government invariably lationship between an Republican Party and conservatives is Wednesday than we will with Demo­ fall by the wayside. adulterous, abusive increasingly resembling a relationship crats bringing us there on Tuesday. The I still remember when the Re­ between an adulterous, abusive hus­ result is the same. publican Party took Congress in 1994. husband and a cowed,1 band and a cowed, submissive wife. No There are alternatives to this At last, I thought, a chance for serious submissive wife. tr matter what betrayals and outrages the unthinking submission- withhold dona­ reform. Nothing happened. That, in Party commits against its voters, the tions, voting third party, refusing to vote itself, would have been disheartening These were thoroughly voters keep coming back. After all, they at all- that might, If done on a large but not sufficiently so to break my con­ smashed. Bush signed McCain's cam­ figure they have nowhere else to go, and enough scale, frighten the Republican fidence- after all, the Republicans had a paign finance bill (which had been the Republican Party hacks in the media are leadership into treating limited-govern­ hostile executive branch to deal with. principle reason McCain had become always hard at work convincing oppo­ ment advocates better than it currently The problem was that they didn't even every liberal's favorite Republican), de­ nents of big government that they must does. (There is precedent for this, such seem to try. Many mainstream conser­ spite his own acknowledgement that never walk away, no matter how con­ as the influence of the Populists on the vative pundits warned that, now that the bill was unconstitutional. This temptuously the party treats them. And Democrats in the late 19th century.) we were in power, we mustn't do any­ served to both gut free speech and make besides, we're always assured, things However, they will never be tried as thing "extremist" like actually reduce liberal control over the media an even will get better soon. Soon, in some near long as conservatives are willing to ac­ government spending or power- in bigger advantage than it already is. yet never-arriving future, we'll start get­ cept vague promises and Republican other words, the new Republican Con­ Despite Republican control ting treated right, and we've just got to Party fearmongering. gress must not act on any of the rheto­ over the government, government hang in there until then. ric they had sold themselves to the pub­ spending rages out of control. Bush and What else, we are asked, can we Write to: lic with. the Republican-controlled Congress do? The Democrats are even worse. [email protected] As the 90's dragged on, my con­ have produced the biggest increases in The Libertarians are impotent, the Con­ fidence in the Republicans to actually domestic spending since Lyndon stitution Party (formerly the taxpayers try to act on their semi-libertarian rheto­ Johnson. All but the barest pretense of Party) even more so. Without the Re­ ric waned. I didn't ask much. I would federalism, fiscal conservatism, or lim- publican Party, we are endlessly told, The Realistic Idealist: Shut up and listen By Katie Mulcahy transition had been made from black stereotyping manners I had adopted has ruled an existence for so long? It Contributor and metal to Abercrombie and Fitch but and found that I have more in common truly isn't that difficult to just "shut up as I looked around, there were a few with those who seem the most oppo­ and listen", as it can simply be put. Now There are a few times in life stragglers. As the set progressed there site than I had ever imagined. I also be­ please understand, I'm not asking for when being the odd man out allows you was a distinct sense of enjoyment gan to learn; learn to appreciate world peace or societal tranquility, and a new perspective on a preconceived throughout the crowd and not just from lifestyles that once confused me, learn I'm not expecting everyone to run out notion. This can either be slightly dis­ those who had come solely to see The to listen with an open mind and apply and make three new friends; this would turbing or rather enlightening, depend­ Tracks but also by those who visually what I could to my life. be too idealistic and, contrary to popu­ ing on the way in which one internal­ didn't fit the band's demographic. This lar belief, I'm not a big ball of unrealis­ izes what they experience. As I stood in made me think of the many situations "I made a con­ tic ideals, just small, slightly upbeat no­ a dark, smoky, warehouse-like room at in which just a little open-mindedness tions that I have the privilege to elabo­ Oasis One-Sixty this past weekend I was would encourage not just goodwill certed effort to change rate on. The acting upon of these notions struck at the vast audience diversity at among different groups of people but the stereotyping man­ is entirely up to the individual. How­ a show that didn't really warrant such also a commonality that is lacking ners I had adopted ever, I think many times one is surprised a mixture. The theme of the evening was throughout many aspect of society. at what they find when they put them­ "Nothing But Metal" and featured two From as far back as I can re­ and found that I nave selves out there. bands that fit this description very well; member I was put into a category; so­ more in common with This brings me back to the con­ the third band however was quite out cial, economical, cultural, ethnic, etc. cert. I was pleasantly surprised to see of place in this line up. The Tracks are a Each of these provided criteria that de­ those who seem the how many people strayed from their local band that I've come to know very fined who I was to the outside world. most opposite than I "category" and also the number of in­ well. For the better part of twenty-one years, had ever imagined." dividuals that truly enjoyed a musical The Tracks' sound is pure rock this did not bother me in the least, how­ experience that would seem to be out and roll; a mixture of The Beatles and ever as I made my way through the for­ Although my own liberation of their realm. I myself experienced a The Rolling Stones with the Clapton- mative high school years I began to from such a fixed mindset happened at sound that for the most part was as for­ esque harmonica featured heavily. Their question this whole system and also rec­ an early age, it is an alteration that for eign as escargot in a cream sauce but just vintage sound didn't seem at home ognize the behavior this forced separa­ some may take a little longer, or may as so many other new experiences had amcng the Godsmack influenced sets tion had created. I found myself limit­ never become a livable reality. There is a quality I could appreciate. I realized played by the other two bands. This ing my interaction with others because such a separation throughout society that sometimes the best way to a new mixture of sound made for a mixture of I did not "belong" to that category. I also that a slight deviation from what has perspective is just sitting through the audience and a rather surprising result. realized how often I placed individuals become the norm is looked upon almost next set and maybe even enjoying what While the mass of black clad Fractured into the "appropriate" slots based solely as an act of treason, but here is where you hear. fans moved away from the stage The on what I believed were their most dis­ the challenge comes in. Is it possible to For more information on Tracks began their set. The crowd at this tinguishing characteristics. At that point open oneself up enough to maybe Tracks, visit www.the-tracks.com. point became visually different; the I made a concerted effort to change the change a minor part of a mindset that

Continued from "Quick," Page 6 need a radical new way of policy in this I also believe that John Kerry is If you would like to be kept country, and I believe Kucinich has the the most electable to voters. Kerry just up to date with each week's Quick Patrick Matthews: heart to run this country well. How­ looks like a presidential candidate. Views topic, write to ever, this country only elects moderate However, he will most likely loose to [email protected] and ask to be I believe the best candidate to be Rep­ Democrats and radical Republicans to George W. along with anyone else that put on the mailing list. We're waiting resentative Dennis Kucinich, even office. There is no room for a staunch runs against him. My opinion is that to hear from you. though I know he has a snowball's liberal such as Kucinich anywhere near the Democrats are finished. chance in hell of winning. I think we the presidency. Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004

Have an opinion? Write In the Mouth of Madness: The naked truth for Viewpoints! Send your articles to Diseases spreading around and we ing all crazy like the maniacs the news cheruscan® hotmail.com. By Patrick Matthews must inform our children and young is displaying at the beginning of every Deputy News Editor people of the risks of random sexual hour we would be able to raise our chil­ encounters but we shouldn't act like a dren liberally allowing them to learn I lost five dollars because of that women's breast is a sexual organ and their environment with aid from us to stupid game on Sunday. Cursed Super shouldn't be displayed on television. keep them safe from physical harm. Bowl, every team I was rooting for lost They are used to nurture the young but Parents I think are too much into com­ in their championship games. Now the for some reason it's like women are lim­ plete control over their child trying to team that I really wanted to win the ited in the nudity they can display while raise them to be not like yourself but Super Bowl looses. Of course my friend men can bear all except their genitalia. like how you want them to be. How­ By Erika Schmidt that I made the bet with calls me right ever, all our children will end up grow­ after and starts rubbing it in my face. ing up just like the way the parents Photo Editor Well I guess the only good thing about "...censorship learned to. This is because there is an the Super Bowl was Janet Jackson's help breed subordina­ aspect of control that is lacking in one breast. tion and an unques­ area and that is school. Even though Hmm...Janet Jackson's breast, school is pretty much a kiddie prison What was your opinion all of America either cheered out in an­ tioning attitude to­ they still whisper and learn things from of the Superbowl's ger or happiness in hope that America wards a society that their chums. may become more like it's European I like to compare our children half time show? counterparts by allowing nudity on tele­ needs to be ques­ to the Comedy Central show "South vision. This leads one to question what Park." The four innocent children in the were the motives of this incident. It tioned." show are beginning to learn a lot more must have been intentional because about themselves and their surround­ then it would be sexual misconduct on I don't think nudity should be ings and of course they curse exces­ Justin Timberlake but of course it was on prime time television and I also am most likely planned. For those of you not advocating having it shown flam­ sively. I hate to inform parents of this that didn't see the incident it was basi­ boyantly but it's the human body. I also as well but little children swear more cally Justin and Janet bumping and think it's unconstitutional to regulate then the kids from "South Park" actu­ grinding and of course putting on like the broadcast media because it prohib­ ally do. their God's gift to sex. Anyways at the its freedom of speech and expression. I think all forms of censorship end of Justin's song he proceeded to rip If this is supposed to be a breeding are unconstitutional and only help to off a portion of Janet Jackson's top that ground for Democracy in this country stimulate ignorance and create a mis­ revealed her bare right breast that had, why do we control anything that is led nation. It's also a belief of mine that "I'm tired of pop singers what looked like, a ninja star through broadcasted? such instances of censorship help breed playing at halftime her nipple. Some have argued that such subordination and an unquestioning controls are necessary so our children attitude towrds a society that needs to shows." Ed Huels Now lets talk about America don't hear curse words and begin us­ be questioned. Until next time, remem­ and why Americans are the most sexu­ ing them in their common language. ber to attempt to dismantle the bureau­ ally displaced nation. Americans are News flash: all small children curse be­ cracy as I attempt try to as well. afraid of sex it seems. I understand that cause it's not allowed. Maybe if we For comments please e-mail there are a lot of Sexually Transmitted weren't afraid of our children becom­ p. matthews@sxu .edu

Astonishing Tales of Moderate Interest

By John Markley Viewpoints Editor An unknown thief in California "I thought it was really has stolen a 170-pound bronze statue of good because I like all Once again, the Xavierite Jedi Master Yoda worth an estimated brings stories of the bizarre, the $20,000. The statue was being taken the artists who were in oulandish, and the horifying from from Artworks Foundry in Berkeley to it." Michelle Segvich around the world. be sold. Selling such a unique object would be all but impossible, so we can I'm angry enough, I'm aggressive only assume it is being worshipped by enough, and doggone it, people fear some die-hard Star Wars fan in his me! mother's basement as we speak. A $1,000 bounty has been of­ In New Hampshire, a Howard fered by the artist, Lawrence Noble, for Dean campaign rally was interrupted the statue's successful recovery. Boba by the heckling of a supporter of fre­ Fett could not be reached for comment. quent presidential candidate and full- (Source: Associated Press.) time nutcase Lyndon LaRouche. The heckler was eventually ejected from the My uncle does the same thing every rally by none other than liberal activist Thanksgiving "I enjoyed the show up and former Saturday Night Live writer/ actor Al Franken, who had his glasses In Tainan City, Taiwan, a dead sperm until the wardrobe inci­ Name: Sr. Cathleen M. Cahill, RSM broken in the scuffle but ultimately suc­ whale being transported through the dent. I thought it was ceeded in expelling the heckler. Lyndon city exploded, drenching nearby build­ Role at SXU: Administrative Direc­ LaRouche supporters were also heard ing and vehicles with blood and viscera. quite distasteful and I am tor of the Pastoral Ministry heckling a nearby Joseph Lieberman The 50 metric ton corpse, the largest rally; unfortunately, Hans and Franz glad that the studio and Institute, teacher in Religious Stud­ beached whale in Taiwanese history, were not on hand to restore order. ies Department. was being hauled on the back of a artists regret the inci­ (Source: CNN) flatbed truck to a research station where dent." Lauren Roman I am a Sister of Mercy because: I it was to be autopsied and preserved. believe God called me to this way "...the whale's belly just According to professor Wang Chien- Ping, a marine biologist, "The animal of exploded and spilled blood life, and I really like it. was close to death when someone and the innards on the street." found it beached on shore on Saturday... At SXU, I live out the Mercy mis­ Because of the natural decomposing sion by: designing programs that process, a lot of gases accumulated, and inform, enrich and enhance the I say, old chap, do you feel a draft? when the pressure buildup was too ministerial and spiritual life of those great, the whale's belly just exploded who come to the Pastoral Ministry Briton Steve Gough has finally and spilled blood and the innards on Institute. completed his quest to walk nude from the street." Fortunately, enough of the Britain's southernmost to northernmost whale was still intact after the explosion to carry out some of the planned exami­ People say that I: look and sound a tip. Wearing only shoes and a hat, he nations. Large numbers of locals and lot like Sister Nancy Cahill from trekked 900 miles, often in near-freez­ "I thought it was good, tourists had gathered along the road to the School of Education who is my ing temperatures. His trip was length­ photograph the whale as it passed, and but not as great as two sister. ened signifigantly by repeated arrests and prison sentences for indecency, but were caught in the unexpected eruption years ago. I think the one of whale offal. The streets where the On my day off, I: like to relax with he finally completed the journey after explosion occurred were drenched in thing that made it stand a good book, or see a play or six months. Gough says he made the blood and strewn with lengths of intes­ movie and have dinner with rip to encourage public understanding out was Janet Jackson's tine. friends. and acceptance of nudism as a viable little surprise ending." life-style. (Source: Reuters) Any comment on my part Keep an eye on me because: I move seems fairly superfluous. (Source: Tai­ Clare Edano pretty fast. Serve five to ten, you will wan News) Page 9 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Moroine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center Celebrating}: ears

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Starsailor: Happy, Confident and Silent By Mike Bielecki they were able to record at the histori­ Contributor cal Abbey Road studios. With all of this newfound for­ After a successful weekend in ward motion, the band went into the England, appearing on the UK charts at studio a little more determined. "Happy number two, it was confirmed that and confident," is how lead singer/ Starsailor would have a second release songwriter James Walsh described their here in America. Since November attitude while making and releasing the Starsailor has been out touring in sup­ album. The band's confident attitude port of their sophomore effort, Silence is and continual struggle with negative Easy. Released in the US this past Tues­ melodrama blends perfectly on tracks day, January 27th, their album hasn't like Shark Food-"We're stepping even had time to register on the charts, through the door/And we're shooting but with upcoming television appear­ from the heart/And if we get it wrong/ ances they're sure to make an impres­ they'll feed us to the sharks." sion. These feelings of confidence Their last album, Love is Here, and happiness beam through like a ray had moderate success on the US charts of light through boarded up windows. and a consistent cycle spot on MTV 2. While still managing to get in a few in­ Beyond that, there wasn't much glitter troverted takes, the band has found a for the melancholy boys from England. new medium of expression: Major to­ Love is Here gave listeners an in depth nality. Stepping away from their always look into Starsailor's love for wallow­ down-trodden dreary sound, Starsailor ing in their issues and insecurities. Si­ has produced a few up-beat, more pop- lence is Easy presents the band in an en­ friendly and anthemic tracks like, "Four tirely different light: particularly lime. to the Floor" (The anthem wish of James After a previous number two Walsh), opening track "Music was spot on the UK charts and an extensive saved" and title track "Silence is easy." touring schedule, Starsailor gained There isn't any extraneous ma­ some popularity with some prestigious terial on the new CD. The album seems people. The kind of impact that they as if the band went into the studio with Starsailor: Making an emo comeback. Photo courtesy www.rollingstone.com made was pricelessly profitable. Leg­ an LP in mind and wrote everything just endary producer Phil Spector ap­ right. It just so happened that they wrote said bassist James Stelfox. With the time saturated US music culture. proached the boys after a show and enough for an EP. allowed the band was able to "create an With a combination of jazz in­ asked if he could produce a few tracks After a year's time in the stu­ album that they wanted to." fluences, pseudo alternative style and for them. Pleasantly surprised, the band dio, production with Phil Spector and Well crafted, thought out, pro­ underlying folk tendencies, Silence is responded positively. Not only did an experience at Abbey Road, the new duced and timed just right, Silence is Easy offers the US a new genre: Post Starsailor get help from Spector, but album is "short, sweet and to the point," Easy is sure to speak volumes to the emo emo, alternative folk-jazz, anti-pop. Wheat impresses with Every Second

By Shawn Espinosa Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips— Contributor laments over how quickly life can pass Coming to a venue you by while songs like "Closer to Mer­ With Per Second, Per Second, Per cury" slow things down to let Levesque Second... Every Second, Wheat has left no call out to the listener and tell his tales. near you... room for anyone to question their resil­ From stories about old lovers ience. Like Wilco's journey from AM to ("There was a time I felt/The morning Summerteeth and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, sun rose up for you") to finally admit­ Super Furry Animals Bright Eyes Wheat has embraced their downtrod­ ting that salvation isn't quite in his 2.03 The Metro 2.21 The Metro den sound and crafted a near perfect grasp, Levesque presents a mosaic of record. From the infectious opener, "I thoughts that seem to whisk you off to Met a Girl", to the closing, "This Rough another place. The Sounds Damien Rice Magic", Wheat's sounds are flawless, An album with great melodies, 2.17 The Metro 4.27 The Riviera their vocals well composed and the a singer with an outstanding voice, lyr­ songwriting hints at genius. Per Second, ics that hint at everything from lost love Pennywise Dream Theater Per Second, Per Second is a pop rock to being a "responsible neophyte," record at its best. Wheat's Per Second, Per Second, Per Sec­ 2.27 House of Blues 3.19 The Riviera The album's first track, "I Met ond. .. Every Second won't let you down. a Girl", sums up the album as a whole. And, like its title suggests... Rufus Wainwright After a quick guitar intro, frontman you should be prepared to spend a lot The Academy Scott Levesque's voice takes over—con­ of time with the album. It's one you 2.20 The Riviera 2.29 The Metro tinually waging war with melodic gui­ won't be taking out of the CD-player tar riffs while provocatively changing anytime soon. tempo and tone. Levesque even offers Stereolab Dead to Fall a brief explanation of the band's style Photo courtesy www.cdnow.com |MMMmi|||| 4.27 The Metro near the song's conclusion: "Wrapped 2.22 The Metro in rhythm, soul/space and rock and roll/Nothing appeals to me/like bot­ ' toming out." .,s ---:-:• •,•;. John Leguizamo Cannibal Corpse Per Second is an album crafted in a thoroughly weaved brilliance that •'Hfciitt.' ^ 2.28 Chicago Theatre 2.29 House of Blues is both thought provoking and some­ how lazy. The album is full of the irre­ sistible combination of Levesque's wheat* smooth voice, vivid, picturesque lyrics w Newport Jazz Festival and well-crafted guitar hooks that my Dweezil Zappa/Lisa Loeb words can't do justice to. 2.20 Chicago Theatre 2.15 House of Blues "These Are Things", an upbeat ai track featuring background vocals from 'Information courtesy www.ticketmaster.com „r.— Page 13 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Behind the music: "You're my inspiration //

By Alvin Fabian featured on her come­ even Cameron Diaz)." Features Correspondent back disc. Even more harsh and more bit­ In a whispery ter is the proclaimed greatest break-up Songs. They can be inspired by voice, she sings, "I'm song, which is "I Don't Want You Back" visiting a grand location like the French gonna keep your little by Jive Records new recording star Riviera, they can begin to take form af­ secret though/mmmm Eamon Doyle. With lyrics incredibly ter a songwriter listens to a 1960's soul hmmmm.../and you straightforward and explicit in content, record, but more often than not, songs know that I know/ listeners couldn't exactly tell if the song come to life with honest lyrics and a you're no superhero/I was about a real person. "pure" melodic line after the inspiration guess your mamma The inspiration behind of a certain someone. never told you that/ Eamon's single, which is steadily climb­ Even when Janet Jackson and what goes around ing Billboard's Hot 100, is actually his Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot decided to comes back former girlfriend when he was 16 who revive Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" around... pow!" cheated on him with his friend. not more than a couple of years ago, the Even more re­ So, next time you pop in a new 1970's hit remained a profound mystery. cently, Justin album on your CD player or tune in to Many believed that the man "so vain" Timberlake and his the radio, listen carefully to the tracks as well as egotistical, a womanizer, and former flame, Britney on the disc or the songs being played vanity-concerned referred to musician Spears used their mu­ on the radio. YOU may very well be James Taylor since they had just tied the sic to counter attack the inspiration behind the tunes. In the knot at the time the song made its de­ each other's claims on wise words of Carly Simon, "when you but. who cheated on think a song is about you, it probably is Of course, prior to Simon's whom. Timberlake about you." launched his nuptial with Taylor, she had been linked Eminem continues to curtesy ofwww.yahoo.com to a number of other celebrities like Cat second single, "Cry Me a Stevens and Kris Kristofferson. Radiohead's Thorn Yorke: Always upset about something Simon dismissed any accusa­ River," off his tions in Rolling Stone that her clever hit song, "Let Down," they sing, "Let debut album and released a was in reference to James Taylor. In the down and hanging around/crushed corresponding music video interview, Simon added, "I can't possi­ like a bug in the ground/fairly self-ex­ that insinuated (with a Britney bly tell who it's about because it planatory." These lyrics clearly describe look-alike, newsboy cap and wouldn't be fair." how upsetting it feels to be disap­ all) that Spears was the un­ faithful one. Other suspects include Warren pointed. Beatty and Mick Jagger. Feeling certain "Shells smashed/juices flow­ Sure, Britney's song, that the song was about him, Beatty ing/wings twitch/legs are going," as "Everytime" ("I may have even thanked Simon for the song. sung on the next verse, further meta­ made it rain/please forgive Jagger, on the other hand, helped anchor phorically describes the loss of trust in me/my weakness caused you "You're So Vain" by providing backing how sincere people's feelings actually pain/and this song's my vocals, so how big of a fool would he are. sorry..."), is obviously a sol­ feel if the song happened to be about Of course, when an artist de­ emn apology towards Justin, him? Well, Simon's biggest hit also re­ cides to discharge a set of offensive lyr­ but her latest single, "Toxic", mains the best-kept secret. ics against another artist, a feud arises. hints that Timberlake is the in­ Substance and depth is what When Eminem claimed of passed rela­ fidel. In her new video, she the lyrics of Radiohead capture. While tions with Mariah Carey in his song "Su­ goes to lengths to find the one individual inspires most artists, perman" ("what you tryin' to be my "perfect poison". And the Radiohead is inspired by disappoint­ new wife/what you Mariah/fly video's bottom line message is, ment in a number of people, seemingly through twice"), Ms. Carey retaliated "If I can't have you, Justin, in whom faith had been trusted. In their with the ballad, "Clown," which was then no one can have you (not Shelter dogs seen through new eyes

pathetic to her situation. One shiny little sive" nature, Beau, a 3-year-old cocker heaven or hell? I really don't know how By Nicholas Short gem was the adorable vintage footage spaniel, had to be put to sleep. I'll be looked at." Features Correspondent of Sternberg as she and her family took Sternberg, who wanted to give him a Shelter Dogs might change the weekend trips to "Dog Hill" in Central "sacred pleasure," bought McDonald's way people think about animal shelters On a dreary night at the Park when she chicken nug­ (or at least some of them). Those who Rondout Valley Kennels in Accord, New was little." (By the gets for his last believe that all dog pounds are horrible York, Sue Sternberg and her staff hov­ time she was eight, meal. Imagine places that torture cute little pooches ered over 12-year-old Agnes as she lay she could identify if the last in­ will be somewhat baffled after seeing on the floor, not knowing that her de­ every breed of credible plea­ Sternberg and her staff. People will en­ mise is approaching. With their hands dog). It's very dif­ sure you re­ joy watching the kennel workers show­ affectionately placed on Agnes' body, ficult to imagine ceived cost only ing a great deal of love for their dogs. the staff helplessly watched Dr. Arnold anyone not being $3.86. One can't help but smile as they hug and Rugg as he injected a deadly serum into drawn to Comments give little smooches to the furry little her bloodstream. Sternberg gave her Sternberg's inter­ from the staff creatures. dying companion kisses to make her last nal and external members offer Near the end of the documen­ moments on earth more pleasant. struggles. How much insight tary, Sternberg said, "The single most Agnes' body was carried out of the Ken­ can a person about life in an satisfying thing about working in the nel and into a nearby grave made by the handle being con­ animal shelter, shelter is getting the dogs adopted and staff. The next day, everyone was still stantly forced to but Sternberg then being able to peak into the lives of devastated by the tragic death of sweet, take the lives of was definitely these dogs now in a home. I'll drive lovable "Aggie." these creatures? the star of this around running errands and I drive by Shelter Dogs, HBO's newest Wade re­ documentary. and I'm like 'I know that dog! That's documentary, premiered Tuesday, Janu­ vealed such heart­ Her revelations Tony!'" People who are strongly against ary 27th. It tells the tale of Sternberg, a breaking moments involving her euthanasia probably wouldn't expect a devoted dog-lover who runs an animal as Agnes' death to life and her rela­ "murderer" to make such a comment. shelter that she bought eight years ago. force viewers to tionship with With help and support from her com­ pay attention to dogs fill passionate staff, she constantly faces what goes on in viewers with Director Cynthia Wade Photos courtesy www.hbo.com dilemmas that involve the well being of most animal shel­ even more her beloved hounds. ters and it is very compassion than before. Her most serious challenges effective. involve euthanasia (better known to the Watching One highly rest of us as "putting a dog to sleep"). Sternberg's dogs intriguing Though her staff (Karl Naumann, Ann yelp and howl comment while bouncing came after Naumann, Evelyn Gabler, Miyuki sflfs Shiitsu, Jennifer Adams, and Jamie around helplessly Beau's death. Grahm) were allowed to make com­ in their steel cages She said, "I ments about the fate of unadoptable makes even the really won­ dogs, only she had to power to end a most oblivious der, when I dog's life. person care about die, if I were Director and producer, Cynthia them. Beau's to go to, let's Wade displayed Sternberg's life in a fas­ death was by far the most compelling say, purgatory, and they were trying cinating way that makes a person sym­ Due to his vicious "dominant-aggres­ to make a decision. Should I go to Page 14 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004

Dear Just Ask, language to let him know how often cold I cannot remove any 1 need some dating advice. you are feeling. He may be more clothing. I don't want to Do you need an There is a guy I see on a regular thinking the same thoughts move out, I like my room and I do basis, we have had previous classes about you but not sure how love my roommates, but I don't advice? together and he is in a class of mine you feel. know what to do anymore. now. How do I change our status Be honest with him and from acquaintances; who talk about let him know how you are Sincerely, Got a crush? assignments, the previous week­ feeling. The worst that could Sweltering in Morris end, and the occasional "Hi" in happen is that he does not feel the hallways to a more intimate the same. But if he is as good a Dear Sweltering in Morris, Feeling confused? relationship? guy as you say then he will be First things first, all of Should I be honest and ask cool even if it does not work you should sit down together him out, I don't even really know if out. It is always good to be and discuss the problem and Just Ask! he's involved with someone else. I friends first so this could turn possible solutions; communi­ don't want to be rejected and then out to be a great relationship. cation is the best answer to have to be assigned to a group with solve problems. I suggest that email me at: him. I'm also more inclined for the Dear Just Ask, you guys decided on a certain [email protected] guy to make the first move, I know I have a problem, it seems temperature and leave it there girls are supposed to be more as though my roommates have no for all times. You may still be willing but personally I'm not. Am blood circulation whatsoever. No warm sometimes but at least it I hopeless? matter the temperature outside or will not be unbearable. in our room, they are freezing. I Dear Hopeless, wake up without any blankets on It is the 21st century and and feel as though I have run a completely acceptable for a marathon; I basically perspire all girl to ask a guy out on a date. night long, If you would rather have him The sauna effect that hits a • * make the first move, I recom­ person as they walk into our room mend that you use some body is suffocating. Although they are

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!! Congratulations!! Teams M. Basketball W. Basketball Eddie Bryant draws a lucky winner from the box. With many students W/L 18-6 17-7 entering the draw, there could be only one winner. Con­ gratulations to Sonia W/L % .708 Mansukhani who won back $12.90 towards the cost of .750 her books. The drawing Conference was arranged by the Campus Bookstore. 6-0 3-2 Conference HCongratulations!! Standings 1st (tie) 2nd National Rank 24th 22nd Mark Telander Mary Cain Leading Scorer 23.3 ppg 12.5ppg

Leading Eric Regan Jackie Dimaggio Rebounder 6.1 rpg 6.0 rpg Phillip Watson Dani Englemann Assists Leader 4.2 apg 3.5 apg

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By Tim Moran After many minutes of scoreless play, both the Patriots had trailed in a game. How­ Kevin Shann Deputy Sports Editor teams combined for a total of 24 points in ever, Carolina missed another two-point the final four minutes of the first half. Af­ conversion as they led 22-21. A story pro ily j Entering the 38th annual Super ter the Patriots took the lead 14-7, Carolina The Panthers could not count on ied in the sports secion in inojfe benefited from a squib kick that put them their 3rd down defense, letting New England papers because of the superbowl is Bowl, most fans expected a low scoring af­ 1 fair between the NFL's top two defenses, the in field goal range. A 50-yard field goal by drive right down the field for a go-ahead Shaquille O'Neal made wild aeeu. New England Patriots and the Carolina Pan­ John Kasay right before the half made the touchdown. The two-point conversion by lions about an NBA official and call thers. score 14-10 in favor of the Patriots. Kevin Faulk made the score 29-22. out the commissioner. The first quarter went the way The third quarter With few min­ After the Los Angeles many experts predicted, a scoreless tie. was much like the first, both utes remaining, Carolina win over the Toronto Raptors There was a total of six punts, four by the defenses dominating in a drove down the field to O'Neal proclaimed that one < Panthers' Todd Sauerbrun, and two by the scoreless quarter. However, tie the game on a Ricky rs calling the game "had it out i Patriots' Ken Walter. The closest anyone New England marched down Proehl touchdown. In And that this referee has came to scoring was a missed field goal by the field at the end of the the Super Bowl two >r him his whole career. Shaq \ Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri. Both de­ quarter and then scored on an years ago, Proehl tied on to say that Toronto Raptors' fenses stepped up in not allowing a touch­ Antowain Smith two-yard the game for the Rams Vincc Carter was fouled on his ar down in the first quarter. run. The score was 21-10 in against the Patriots. The to make the game winning baske The Carolina Panthers had major favor of the Patriots as the touchdown was scored that Shaq was fouled on his last 5 : offensive problems early on. They could not Panthers looked doomed. with just one minute re­ Throughout his rant. Shaq was establish a running game nor could quarter­ It looked as if maining, setting up a fa­ and when he was told that back Jake Delhomme find any of his receiv­ Carolina's offense could not miliar scenario for the uiunal TV. he swore again. ers. After one quarter, the Panthers had zero get back on track when they Patriots. I am not sure what kind i yards. were back to their own 15- On the kickoff, should he handed down to Shaq, Midway through the second quar­ yard line and faced a third and Panthers veteran kicker think that he should he made an exampli ter, there was still no score. Super Bowl 12. However, one play John Kasay made a vi­ Shaquiiic O'Neal .should not have XXXVIII set a record for the longest score­ changed the outlook of the tal mistake when he ever insinuated that an official less tie in game. An 85 yard touchdown kicked the ball out of in for him." and his swearing, was < Super pass from Jake bounds, which gave plctely unnceded. As a famous; he should tr\ to show the sportsman­ Bowl his­ Delhomme to Patriots WR David Given: New England field po­ tory. The M u s h i n sition on their own 40- ship that all youth coaches try to te score was Muhommad cut the New En­ yard line. Carolina could not stop Brady's Shame on Shaquille O'Neal for le tied at 0-0 gland lead to 21-16. It had passes, which set up a 41-yard game-win­ his emotions get the best of him. with less been the longest pass play in ning field goal. Vinatieri also hit the game- than four Super Bowl history. The Pan­ winning field goal two years ago against the wrestling? A week ago. Urllaeh: e minutes thers had decided to go for the Rams. New England won the game 32-29. wrestling in an NWA meet. remain­ two-point conversion but Tom Brady was named the game's MVP. don't mind Urlacher promoting I ing in the missed. This was the first time in 30 years rind Urlacher putting hims half. The On the next drive, Tom that the city of Houston hosted a Super Bowl risk of injury. Not only could first score Brady drove the Patriots game. The game definitely lived up to its lieen hurt but this past year came on a down the field looking for the hype. The final three minutes of the game •orsl as a professional. Shou touch­ knockout punch. They were were incredibly reminisant of the Super he be dedicating himself lo leami down QB Tom Brady leads his team to thier second Super Bowl in three years in field goal range when Bowl two years ago. new Bears' defense. As a teai 1 expect more out of him. pass from Tom Brady to Deion Branch. New Brady threw a costly end zone interception. Next year's Super Bowl will be The Super Bowl half time srx England took the lead 7-0. A steady Carolina drive set up a held in February again but this time in Jack­ cial just keeps getting worse. 1 kno Quickly Carolina answered with a 30 yard touchdown run by DeShaun Foster sonville, Fl. The Patriots win was their fif­ that half time is not for the hardc touchdown strike from Jake Delhomme to which gave the Panthers the lead. It had teenth in a row. That is the second longest ore rd football fans but for the casual fan Steve Smith. That tied the score at seven. been the first time since November 23 that winning streak in NFL history. tha just watches the Super Bowl for the time. But. if you arc going to be ing in the Super Bowl hall shouldn't you be able to sing live? Onlv ock wasn't lip synching, se 1 am a fan of talent, 1 w Snapshot ted in the half time. Mushin Muhommad runs into the end zone after If you have any thoughts atching an 85 yard roue- about sports then why don't you send down pass from Jake them to Sports Thoughts. All fans Delhomme. The 85 yard have thoughts about their favorite touchdown is the longest in teams. This week there will be a cer­ Super Bowl history. tain question, to help direct the thoughts of the sports fans. What did you think of the Super Bowl game? Not the halftime or pregame events, but of the foot­ ball being played. 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Only Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana Jake Delhomme played better than anyone could have have two Super Bowl MVP's besides 26 possibly thought. In many ways, he outplayed the year old quarterback Tom Brady. Not to Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady.' Even though his team Sad for a 6th round draft pick. lost, he played as well as he could have. Page 19 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Lady Cougars beat SFU, lose to Olivet By Tim Moran for the Cougars who lost that game 72-64. able to win the conference again, as they the Shannon Center. Deputy Sports Editor This game was won on the free have won it the last two years. The next home game for Saint throw line. Olivet was fortunate enough to One of the reasons that the Cou­ Xavier will be on February 10th, where the Lady Cougars conttinue to thrive shoot 51 free throws as opposed to the 17 gars are not in familiar territory atop the Cougars will host Purdue University-Calu­ despite loss of DiMaggio. free throws the Cougars shot. A shooting conference is because of an injury to a key met. slump also plagued the Cougars, they only player. Leading the team in scoring this sea­ In the past week, the Saint Xavier shot 29 percent from beyond the arc. Jackie DiMaggio is out until at son is Mary Cain who is averaging 12.5 points Lady Cougars basketball least the middle of February. Until then, per game. Dani Engleman is the assists leader team played two of their the Lady Cougars will miss her ability to with 3.5 per game. fiercest rivals. On Tues­ create turnovers. DiMaggio led the team As always, all home Cougar basket­ day, 27th the Cougars had in steals prior to her injury. Her steals defi­ ball games can be listened to on WXAV 88.3 an away game at Saint nitely inspired the team to play with more FM. Francis. On Saturday they emotion. Those turnovers created quick were to play in paced game which the Cougars are very Men s continued from page 20 Bourbonnais against talented at. for us to add to the high scoring output of Olivet Nazarene Univer­ Mark Telander," commented Coach On February 3rd, the Lady Cou­ O'Malley on the continued solid effort of sity. gars will return home for the first time in The first game Phillip Watson. three weeks. They will face a ranked Rob­ The next game for the Cougars will was a great showing of ert Morris team. what this team can ac­ be against Robert Morris College for sole When asked what his team has to possession of first place in the CCAC. Both complish. After a rela­ do to win the game, Coach Hallberg re­ tively close first half, teams are 6-0 in conference play and would plied, " We need to be more consistent of­ have the inside track to winning the confer­ Saint Xavier outscored fensively and shoot the ball better." Saint Francis 41 -18 in the ence if they win on Wednesday, February The Cougars should be excited 4th. second half to get the vic­ Bob Hallberg talks to his team Photo courtesy of The Xavierite about coming back home. So far, they are tory 85-54. "There are a couple of things to Although in defeat, Rachel 8-0 at the Shannon Center this season. worry about with Robert Morris College. In that game, the Cougars had an Merkell had a great night. She had 16 points Earlier this season, Saint Xavier defeated First they have a kid by the name of Carlos impressive four players in double figures. and 13 rebounds, leading the team in both. a Dillard team that was ranked in the top Hurt who is one of the best players in the Jay me Brown led the way with 16 points. Coach Hallberg says that Merkell, along ten at home. conference. He is a good scorer and is just Always reliable senior Mary Cain scored with Jayme Brown have been the "most Coach Hallberg says about play­ an overall really good player. But, they also 15 points. Rachel Merkell and Stephanie consistent players this year." ing at home, " I think it is extremely im­ have a good inside game with good scorers Wright added 11 each. The Lady Cougars will have a portant. It gives the players a tremendous on the outside." commented Coach About this game, head coach Bob chance to get revenge at Olivet. On Febru­ advantage. The team is also more comfort­ O'Malley. Hallberg said," We played hard, we showed ary 24th, Olivet will visit the Shannon Cen­ able playing at home." If the Cougars are going to win intensity, we won the battle of the boards ter at 6 PM. Currently, Saint Xavier is ranked then they are going to have to deal with the and were on top of our game." On February 21 st, the Lady Cou­ 22nd in the NAIA poll dated January 26th. outside quickness of the Robert Morris However, the next game at Olivet gars will host Saint Francis in a rematch of The loss to Olivet may have cost them a guards. But, if they play to their capability; was not a pretty one for Saint Xavier. The last week's game. chance to remain in the top 25. The Cou­ the Cougars will walk off the court with a Cougars, in defeat, had three players in Although he cites incredible indi­ gars have an overall record of 17-7, in victory. double figures by the game's end. Rachel vidual performers, Hallberg is not pleased CCAC play, they are 3-2. The game is tonight so please go Merkell led the team with 16 points and 13 with the fact that the Cougars are two The next game the Lady Cougars out and support your Cougars on to victory. rebounds. Mary Cain also had a double games behind first place in the play will be this Saturday at Indiana Uni­ The game starts at 7 p.m. If you can not see double scoring 11 points and pulling down Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Confer­ versity-South Bend. Saint Xavier had al­ the game in person, then listen to it on 10 rebounds. Jay me Brown had 15 points ence. Hallberg thinks his team should be ready beaten IUSB earlier in the year at WXAV 88.3 FM. Top Super Bowl Plays By Kevin Shannon players that have letters of intent to play soc­ By Kevin Shannon 00:05: Panthers K John Kasay Sports Editor cer here. Tiffany DeRiggi and Caitlin Sports Editor kicks a 50 yard FG to make the halftime score Football Thornburg have both decided to play at SXU. 14-10. DeRiggi, a senior at Lemont Township HS, First Quarter The SXU football team has been Third Quarter will either play defender or midfielder for 10:40: Adam Vinatieri misses a busy this off season signing four transfer­ 00:39: Tom Brady throws a 32 yard the Cougars. Thornburg, a senior at Lincoln 32 yard field goal; One of two that he will ees to add to an already solid team while pass to TE Daniel Graham. Way Central HS, will be playing defender miss in the Super Bowl. many of the team's players have received Fourth Quarter next season for SXU. Defender is a particu­ 9:37: Patriots LB Mike Vrabel honors for their play. 14:50: Antowain Smith scores two larly diminished position for the Cougars, so sacks Panthers QB Jake Delhomme on In all 17 players were selected to yard touchdown. both of these players will have to provide third down forcing the Panthers to punt. the All MSFA Midwest league team. WRs 13:50: Panthers RB DeShaun Fos­ immediate help. The Panthers were not able to take advan­ Jarrod Nowman, Jimmy Flynn and QB tage of Patriots mistakes all day. ter runs for a 30 yard TD to make the score Midfielder Betsy West and Goal 21-16. The Panthers try for a two point con­ John Perryman were named to the Offen­ 3 :40:PanthersLB Will Keeper Jessi Brink were All American Hon­ version. sive 1st team, while DL Chris Kooistra, Witherspoon sacks Tom Brady which Safety Matt Derry and Punter Sean Collins orable Mentions. They were also named to 13:48: The Panthers fail on their the NAIA Region VII team and first team forces the Patriots to punt. The Patriots were named to the Defensive first team. could not capitalize on starting at the 50 two point conversion attempt. Named to the second team were CCAC selections. Amanda Kreifels was 7:41: Brady throws an interception named to the Region VII second team. yard line. RB's Guy Smith and Luke Schilio, OL Second Quarter to Reggie Howard. He brings it to the 20 George Deaton and LB Dan Casasanto. Abby Jambor, Krista Colberg and yard line. 9:15: On fourth and inches Honorable Mentions were TE Greg Cathy Kelly were named NAIA Academic Antowain Smith converts the first down. 6:57: Jake Delhomme throws a Gerritson, FB Andy Stitnicky, OL Mike All-Americans and Region VII Academic bomb to Mushin Mohammed for an 85 yard 6:08: Panthers block Vinatieri's Zirkelbach, DL Nick Stimac, LB Rich Scholar Athletes. TD. It is the longest touchdown in Super 36 yard FG. It was only the fourth time King, and DB Tom Bijak. Mens Soccer Bowl history. that Vinatieri missed a FG in a dome sta­ Senior Midfielder Andrew 6:53: The Panthers fail on their sec­ Further honors were placed on dium in his eight year career. All four have Lenhardt was named to the NAIA All Ameri­ ond two point conversion try. WR Jarrod Nowman and OL Brandon been in Reliant Stadium. Two in the Su­ Kukla who were named NAIA Offensive can Honorable Mentions. He was also 3:40: Brady to Givens for 18 yards; named to the NAIA Region VII team and to per Bowl and two versus the Houston Tex- Honorable Mentions. S Matt Derry was ans in the regular season. Patriots to the four yard line. Sets up next named the Daktronics NAIA Football Ail- the first team All CCAC. Also being named touchdown. 5:15: Jake Delhomme is sacked American Scholar Athlete. to the All CCAC team was Defender Rich 2:51: Brady to Mike Vrabel for go at the 20 yard line by Mike Vrabel and Lenhardt and Goal Keeper Daniel Driscoll. ahead TD. 22-27. On Sunday, January 25th, it was fumbles the ball. Patriots DT Richard To the second team Forward Chris Bartley 2:50: Patriots try their own two the Cougars turn to award their own at the Seymour recovers the fumble. The sec­ was named. point conversion. RB Kevin Faulk gets the annual banquet. Among the honorees were: ond missed FG that the Panthers could not direct snap and then runs between the center Jarrod Nowman for Offensive Player of the take advantage of. Year, Matt Derry for Defensive Player of and guard getting the two points and putting If you are interested in 3:06: Patriots QB Tom Brady the Year and Greg Gerritson was named the Patriots up 29-22. sports and writing then throws a six yard touchdown to Deion Newcomer of the Year. Danny Duncan and 1:45: Delhomme to Ricky Proehl Branch. Like all season, the Patriots take Dan Casasanto split the Cougar Award for join the Xavierite. for 30 yards right down the middle of the advantage of their opponent's mistakes. spirit, heart, justice and desire. Most im­ field. The Panthers are at the 12 yard line. The Sports Section is 1:09: Jake Delhomme throws to proved player went to OL George Deaton. 1:08: Jake Delhomme throws again looking for contributors to Steve Smith for a 37 yard touchdown to to Ricky Proehl but this time for a TD. The Adding to the 2003 team are four tie the game at 7-7. First time all year the cover SXU sports and ensuing PAT was made by John Kasay and transfers. Rey Lang is coming from rival Patriots gave up a 30+ yard TD. For the national sports. the game is tied a 29-29. Saint Francis and will play FB. Steve game the Panthers would have three. 1:07: John Kasay makes the worst Strimell is a RB from Joliet Junior College. If interested 00:37: 52 yard pass from Brady play of the game by kicking the ball out of Also coming from Joliet Junior College is write to to Deion Branch puts the Patriots in scor­ bounds on the kick off. Panthers get the ball Jake Lowell, an Offensive Lineman. Levi ing position again at the Panthers' 15 yard [email protected] at the 40 yard line. Adams will be transferring from Kennedy line. King College in Chicago. and put Sports Contribu­ 00:09: For the second time in three 00:18: Brady to WR David Givens for five Womens Soccer years Adam Vinatieri kicks a FG to win the tors in the Subject line. yard TD. Patriots lead 14-7 with just sec­ Super Bowl. The women's soccer team has two onds left in first half. Cougars ride win streak to 1st place tie

By Kevin Shannon to go bad. There are a lot of reasons why Sports Editor a team can make a game close at the end. But we knew that we had that game in After winning consecutive confer­ hand," Coach O'Malley quipped. ence games, Cougars are tied with Leading the Cougars in scoring Robert Morris College for first once again was senior guard Mark place. Telander, who had 27 points. Adding to The Saint Xavier University men's the scoring was Phillip Watson who basketball team has run its record to 18-6 scored 19 points, also had seven rebounds with two impressive victories over confer­ and five assists. ence rivals Saint Francis University and "Phillip is playing the way that Olivet Nazarene University. we hoped he would play. He is doing The final score of the SXU Saint more than just scoring for us; he is also Francis contest, 77-68, doesn't show how handling the ball and taking pressure off well the Cougars played. everyone else doing the little things. He "The first 36 minutes we played is also our assist leader," remarked some of our best basketball. When you hold O'Malley. a team like Saint Francis to 18 first half Even though the Saints made a points you are playing really good defense," rally at the end, the game really wasn't said Coach Tom O'Malley. ever in question. The Cougars defense Only after the Cougars took out held Saint Francis University to only 18 most of their starters were the Fighting first half points and a 29% shooting per­ Saints able to creep back into the game. centage in the first half. Throughout most of the game the Cougars "The best part of our game were up by more than 15 points. against Saint Francis was the way we Cougars start to run their offense Photo courtesy of The Xavierite "Sometimes when that happens it played defense against them. They are a is because guys stop playing to win and in­ very good team and for the first 36 min­ "We got down early 5-0 and had a offense is going to look good. But those stead go for personal stats or things that utes they had less then 50 points. That is couple of bad turnovers; we just weren't play­ kinds of runs usually start with the defense," haven't gone wrong for you all game start playing good defense and that is what we ing our game. But we were able to turn it said Coach O'Malley. need to do," remarked O'Malley. around and play really well the rest of the Mark Telander led the Cougars in Also playing well for the Cou­ way," commented Coach O'Malley. scoring with 26 points, and once again gars were forwards Raphael Morris and After getting down to begin the Phillip Watson had a great overall game Mike Rojas. Both had six points in the game and having a see-saw battle through with 16 points, five assists and three re­ game but had double figure rebounds, most of the first half, the Cougars used a 12- bounds. Also scoring in double figures for with 13 and 10 respectively. 2 run to extend their half time lead to 43-29. the Cougars were Mike Rojas, who had 13 The Cougars out rebounded the They never looked back. The final score was points, and Erik Regan, with 11 points. Fighting Saints 50-37 and had 8 less turn­ 83-65. "Phillip Watson is playing well for overs, forcing 24 while only committing "The biggest reason why you are us. He is taking good shots for us, and he is 16. able to go on a 12-2 run like we did versus our assist leader. His value isn't just the The following game for the Cou­ Olivet is because of your defense. When your scoring because we other guys that can score gars was against conference opponent defense is able to stop the other team from Olivet Nazarene University. scoring and limiting them to one shot, your Men's Continued on Page 19 Phillip Watson makes a lay-up Photo courtesy of The Xavierite Get Everything Yo~"u Need^" "^ mm . Now! Back-to-class shopping shouldn't be a hassle. Everything you need is right here waiting for you...

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