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CAMPUS NEWS, pg 3 SPORTS, pg 8 Prop. 8 protest Island in the sun Always Online: Large Xavier contingent braves Men’s basketball ships off to the xavier.edu/ weather for cause. US’s second-best Commonwealth. newswire inside @ Drinks at student Residents: students still unruly party in question Norwood association formed to promote change in off-campus behavior

By John Lafollette stronger than what he was used Editor-in-Chief to. Xavier officials and campus Citing its policy not to discuss police are investigating an off- on-going investigations, campus campus party hosted by Xavier police declined to comment. students at 3901 Reading Rd. Dr. Luther Smith, the dean last Friday night after suspicions of students, said that he did not were raised about the contents of have adequate information about drinks being served there. the investigation to comment, and Several guests, who only agreed that he could not discuss student to talk about the party if their disciplinary proceedings. names would be withheld in this Junior Kieran Lovelock, who report, said that the spiked cock- lives at the Funeral Home house, tail juice served at the party felt said that the party was hosted in “stronger than usual,” and that the house’s basement by Xavier some women at the party were students who do not live there. Newswire photo by Erika Bresee behaving as if they had ingested a “The party that was thrown Residents in south Norwood are banding together to lobby Xavier for better control of its off-campus students. sedative stronger than alcohol. and the alcohol that was sold has awareness of the problem of stu- nicatiing with their neighbors and Wristbands which were sold absolutely nothing to do with the By Kathryn Rosenbaum dents’ actions off-campus. need “to be willing to work with for guests to gain admission to residents of the Funeral Home,” News Editor The SNNA was founded and their neighbors to resolve their the party were allegedly printed Lovelock said. Norwood residents have ex- is led by Norwood residents Russ differences,” said Johnson. with a disclaimer that waived re- “We are as horrified as anyone pressed concern and anger over Johnson and Amy Schardein, who The SNNA met on Sunday, sponsibility from the party’s hosts that this happened,” he said. what they perceive as increased have lived in the area since 2001. Nov. 16. to discuss what problems if guests were to become overly As of print time, there had not disrespect and disruptive behav- They believe that communica- they had and the goals and proj- intoxicated. been any complaints filed to the ior among Xavier students living tion is vital to improving relations, ects they should try to accomplish One student discovered his Advocate Program. in off-campus houses or apart- and stress that this communica- to produce change and create a friend lying on the floor, appar- Renée Stoeckle, who works at ments in Norwood that disturbs tion must come from multiple more friendly environment for ently unconscious, and picked her the Advocate Program, noted the or threatens local residents’ daily sources. the families that live in Norwood. up and took her to her room. significance of the timing of the lives. “Expectations of students’ off The meeting was attended by con- Sophomore Nick Workman incident. These residents have decid- campus behavior need to be set cerned residents, a local landlord said that he was suspicious of the “It is very pertinent that this ed to unite to promote change by Xavier,” said Johnson. He also and a group of students who live party from the time he arrived. happened just four days after 1- and increase respect between said residents also have a respon- off-campus. “In general, the whole party in-4 Day,” Stoeckle said. Xavier students and the larger sibility to introduce themselves to Members of the association, was sketchy, the drinks were off “The fact that no assaults have Norwood community. Formed students and explain responsibili- including Bill Graff, chairman to a room by themselves, and the been reported does not mean that in October, the South Norwood ties of living in a community with of Norwood Citizens on Patrol, lighting was very dim,” he said. assaults did not occur and does Neighborhood Association is be- families. Vice-President of West Norwood Workman also said that the not make what happened any less ginning to develop a mission to Likewise, Xavier students also drinks served at the party were severe,” she said. promote change and raise Xavier’s have a responsibility for commu- Continued on page 2 Town hall meeting addresses diversity on campus By John Lafollette Xavier’s campus has found it- “It’s time to find qualified profes- student discussions about what Editor-in-Chief self grappling with how to con- sionals to teach those classes.” forces or factors are producing A crowd of about 100 Xavier front the fallout from an incident After the meeting, Smith took this,” she said. students and staff members ex- at an off-campus Halloween party issue with this comment. Short of that happening, Nuñez pressed a variety of thoughts and hosted by Xavier students in which “I would put the EPU faculty said, “solutions will be narrow and feelings on Xavier’s climate of di- two Caucasian non-students wore up against any teacher of those disconnected.” versity in a town hall meeting last black face and period clothing as courses at any university in the Nuñez indicated that students Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Gallagher their costumes. country,” Smith said. have often been at the forefront of Student Theatre. Junior Cameron Tolle said that Smith, who is himself an EPU changes on university campuses. Designed as a medium for stu- the issue is not simply about black instructor and a member of the “I’m certain that if students dents to voice their suggestions on and white. “We have members course’s advisory board, said that are as interested as they appear to ways to improve diversity sensitiv- of minority groups who are ex- the program is already being mod- be, they’ll continue to make them- ity on campus, the meeting was at- periencing hate in the same subtle ified, and is not without its flaws. selves understood on this,” Nuñez tended by administration officials ways as those experiencing rac- “I’ll go on record as saying that said. including the dean of students, Dr. ism,” he said. I don’t think that one hour is suf- Luther Smith, the vice provost for Despite numerous prompts ficient,” said Smith. diversity, Dr. Cheryl Nuñez, the from the meeting’s moderator, Nuñez, the vice provost for ©2008 director of multicultural affairs, few tangible suggestions for insti- diversity, cautioned against plac- the Xavier Newswire Dr. Robert Clay, and the executive Photo courtesy of facebook.com tutional improvement were actu- ing too much stock in singular All rights reserved director for student involvement, Senior Jess Pasionek, the student ally offered. solutions. director of diversity. Dr. Kimberlie Goldsberry. Of the specific suggestions “It’s not just the curriculum, it’s The administrators were there Pasionek, the student director that were made, modifications not just the student organizational Fax (513) 745-2898 mostly to listen and could be seen of diversity, who moderated the to the diversity requirement in behavior,” she said. “It’s a com- Advertising (513) 745-3561 taking a few notes as some 40 stu- meeting. the University Core, and the E plex web of things.” Circulation (513) 745-3130 dents spoke. Senior Alex Allen-Tunsil said Pluribus Unum course in particu- Instead, Nuñez suggested that Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 “It is imperative that the com- that the issue of diversity insensi- lar, were the most numerous. more organic approaches might ments be heard by administrators tivity “is far larger than black face “It’s apparent that the EPU is be more productive. www.xavier.edu/newswire and not lost,” said Senior Jess incidents.” not effective,” said Allen-Tunsil. “There is a need for ongoing

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 November 19, 2008 News Xavier Newswire Xavier’s impact on Norwood housing minimal By Kelly Shaw people’s attention…We’re chang- Senior News Writer ing our image,” he said. Based on recent findings from In addition to fixing up the few the Xavier’s Community Building buildings in poor condition, CBI Institute, the city of Norwood suggested that Norwood should may have a sluggish housing mar- use the assets it already has to at- ket, but this market does not re- tract the kind of residents that flect Norwood citizens’ endearing Norwood wants—young profes- attitudes toward the city. sionals who already work here. In a meeting on Thursday, Nov. Audience members also had 13, Norwood residents were given questions about new Xavier hous- the chance to respond to a presen- ing draining housing in Norwood. tation led by the CBI and Property Blume answered that the stu- Advisors, a real-estate consult- dents do not have as big of an ing company. The presentation impact as many people think, but summarized studies and inter- new housing will have an effect in views that took place from April some sections of the city. 2005 to March 2008 regarding the The new housing in Xavier Norwood housing market. Square will provide 650 new beds The goals of these studies were and 100 market rate units — not to identify current trends impact- necessarily for students. ing Norwood’s housing market, The question that immediately evaluate the impact of Xavier followed asked what the CBI will Square on the Norwood housing do to help with the problem of market and create plans for the Newswire photo by Erika Breese student behavior. future. The Community Building Institute and Property Advisors, a real-estate consultating company, found that home sales were “Xavier Square housing will at- Property Advisors analyzed 63 sluggish in Norwood compared with other areas. The study also found that students only have an impact on small areas of tract students back to campus be- fields of data that represent the Norwood, including houses on Cleneay Avenue. cause we’ve heard from Norwood housing market in Norwood and cording to PA. Interviews also contributed ing and zoning codes, claiming for years that you’d like to get stu- the surrounding areas of Bond In contrast to what some to the research completed by the that this negligence of property dents out of rental housing,” said Hill, Hyde Park, Pleasant Ridge Norwood citizens might believe, CBI and supported PA’s findings maintenance impacts everyone’s Blume. and Oakley. PA found that there’s little evi- that the housing market is attrac- property values. However, she admitted that stu- They found that home sales dence that Xavier students are tive, suggesting that long-time res- Mayor Tom Williams’ sugges- dents leaving Norwood housing is were 30 percent below the metro- impacting the market, except in idents and new-comers are enthu- tion for fixing properties in poor a double-edged sword because it wide expectations of housing sup- small concentrated locations. siastic about Norwood housing. condition is to tear them down. will leave all of those properties ply and demand. The CBI conducted its own “People like Norwood, and “There were houses…that I got open. However, PA found that research on housing in Norwood, they stay here, and they stay here tired of looking at, so I went into Xavier Square is projected to Norwood was already insulated and found that while most of the longer than they do in Hamilton the finance committee, and said be open in the fall of 2010, but from the nation-wide foreclosure houses are in good condition, the County,” said Blume. ‘will you please give me $100,000,’ “that feels aggressive to me,” said crisis because of its sluggish hous- few houses in bad shape are giving The interviews also found that and they said yes,” said Williams at Blume. ing market. Norwood a bad reputation. the building approval process is Thursday’s meeting. The audience discussed sug- Norwood is attractive to home- “One unit here and one unit what keeps people from renovat- Williams already has six houses gestions for improving Norwood’s buyers because of low turn-over there [in poor condition] col- ing because its complications are in mind to tear down as soon as image by way of the housing mar- rates, a mix of options for home- ors what people think,” said Liz discouraging. possible. ket and other avenues, such as buyers, affordable housing and Blume, Executive Director of People also complained about “My theory is, you start tearing improving forms of media and minimal foreclosure activity, ac- CBI. the lack of enforcement of build- a few of them down, and you get schools. At meeting, Norwood residents say off-campus students still unruly Continued from page 1 class? I don’t think that should strategies to solve problems. nity because Community Affairs Because of this behavior, many Neighborhood Association, said be our responsibility,” said Rev. Smith said that the goal of has broader goals than service Norwood residents have a nega- the biggest problem with students Angelo J. Pupolo, Jr., a Norwood this board is to be proactive with projects. tive impression of Xavier. in the neighborhood is the lack of resident since 2000. community problems and pro- One resident who has lived This impression is compound- respect for the residents and the Xavier’s administration has mote respect and in Norwood for 50 ed by students’ behavior and resi- property in the neighborhood. begun to work on improving re- harmony. He rec- years said that she dents’ concerns that Xavier is tak- Members believe that this lack lations between Xavier University ognizes Xavier’s “Unfortunately it has seen student be- ing a hands-off approach toward of respect causes disruptive and and the surrounding communities, responsibility to is the problem- havior become more students living off-campus. offensive behavior, including loud including Norwood and North “be good neigh- students and the disrespectful. Geraci said she did not want parties at night, use of inappropri- Avondale, through the Xavier bors and respond problem-houses Cami Geraci said her three children to go to Xavier ate, threatening behavior and ex- Neighborhood Advisory Board. to issues neighbors that the “problem has because she does not have a good cessive drinking. The goal of this board is to im- have. This fits with which become gotten a lot worse. impression of the university. One Norwood resident thinks prove relations between Xavier Xavier’s Jesuit mis- the face of the In the last five or six Because of certain problems that the onus is on the university’s and surrounding communities. sion. We need to university for local years, more students that residents have faced with cer- administration to make students A preliminary meeting was care for students residents.” have moved into tain houses or groups of students, more aware of their responsibili- held on Monday, Nov. 17. Dean and make sure they – Russell Johnson Norwood. Before residents associate Xavier with ties as neighbors. of Students Dr. Luther Smith, are safe, but also that, a majority of these students. “Unfortunately it “If the administration doesn’t Assistant Director for Apartments must care for larger houses were owned is the problem-students and the take a strong stand on these issues, and Off-Campus Living Angie community and respond to their by families.” problem-houses which become nothing we do in this community Kneflin, representatives from complaints,” he said. Residents also expressed con- the face of the university for local will really make that much of a Norwood and North Avondale McShane, the chair of cerns about students being un- residents,” said Johnson. difference. As the students come and two students, SGA senator Community of Affairs on SGA, familiar with Norwood policies and go each year is it really incum- James McShane and junior Anne wants SGA to work on improv- regarding parking or garbage Kathryn Rosenbaum, News Editor Phone: 745-3607 bent upon us to educate each new Genalo, met to discuss possible ing relations with the commu- regulations. [email protected] Classifieds For classified orders and information, call Ellie Jaqueth at 513-745-3561 or e-mail her at [email protected] Available for 2009 school year. 9 houses HOUSING for the ’09-10 school year. FOR RENT 1-2 BEDROOM Apt Housing two blocks from campus. 2, 3, 4 and 5 1 and 2 bedroom apt. 1 bed-$475. 2 Short term lease, across the street from 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath, 2 Family, bedrooms. Large houses, walk to cam- bed $350 pp/mo. FREE laundry, FREE XU Financial Aid office Remodeled and Furnished Kitchen, pus, other student housing immediately Wi-Fi, off st.prkg, A/C, D/W, deck 10 or on Dana Ave. Off street parking, newly New Carpets, Mound-view area, $750/ next store. Laundry, fully equipped kitch- 12 month lease options, behind Cintas remodeled, many extras month, No pets. Contact 924-0708. ens, plenty of parking. Center. Call Pat 513-702-8251 Call for more information 616-3798 or email doug.spitz@cbws. 513-616-9000 com for information. Xavier Newswire Campus News November 19, 2008 3 Prop. 8 protest draws citizens, students By Sarah Weiten XN: What Xavier groups were Copy Editor represented? In concert with other cit- CT: We had both the College ies across the country, a pro- Democrats and the College test against California’s recently Republicans bring people as passed Proposition 8 took place at well as the BSA (Black Student Cincinnati’s City Hall at 1:30 pm Association) and Alliance. We on Saturday, Nov. 15. also had a whole bunch of peo- Proposition 8 adds the phrase ple come from the Dorothy Day “Only marriage between a man House. and a woman is valid or recognized XN: What was the overall goal in California” to the state’s consti- of the protest? tution. It eliminates the marriage CT: Our main concern was to of same sex couples, which had give a voice to a group who previ- been legal until Nov. 4. Newswire photo by Sarah Weiten ously had been pretty quiet here The measure passed with 52.2 Protestors gathered outside of Cincinnati’s City Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15 to protest Proposition 8. in Cincinnati and to create a sense percent of votes cast for “yes,” Cincinnati. XN: Who spoke at the event? XN: Were there any counter of empowerment. We have been add the phrase to the state’s con- XN: Were there any difficulties CT: Comedian Margaret Cho protesters, people who supported relying on organizations and poli- stitution, and 47.8 percent for in the set up of the protest? was performing in town at the Taft the passing of Proposition 8? ticians to protect our rights, and “no,” do not add the phrase to the CT: Well, in addition to do- Theatre that night, so she took CT: There were a few counter that has not been enough. The in- state constitution. ing all of this in roughly a week, time out of her schedule to come protesters across the street at the dividual must now step up. Xavier students were among there was a city ordinance pre- to Cincinnati early and speak to the beginning, one of whom was ar- XN: So now that the protest those who responded in the lo- venting protests from having any crowd. Other speakers included rested for possession of a hand is over, what are the plans for the cal rally against Proposition 8. apparatus, aka a bullhorn, raising Victoria Wulsin who just ran for gun. movement? Leading the group was junior one voice above the noise of the office against [Congresswoman] XN: Did anyone surprising or CT: Following the protest, the Cameron Tolle, vice president of crowd. It was considered a noise Jean Schmidt, George Ellis of unexpected attend? GLBTQ and ally community in Xavier Alliance. Tolle was able to violation. Well, without that, how Equality Cincinnati and Karen CT: Well, five local churches Cincinnati has never been so en- sit down for an interview with the are we going to be able to talk to Aronoff, who spoke about her showed up to demonstrate their thusiastic and so empowered in Newswire. the crowd? I talked to a volunteer personal experience in a same-sex support even without being con- the fight for equality. I think we Xavier Newswire: Why did this civil rights lawyer, and he said that marriage. tacted by the organizers. It’s nice have all realized that the change protest take place in Cincinnati the ordinance was completely XN: What media covered the to see that kind of spontaneous we need will not necessarily be for a proposition to amend the unconstitutional, that it was an protest? participation. generated for us—WE have to California state Constitution? infringement on our first amend- CT: Well, we were featured on XN: Is this just an issue for the take action as individuals. Cameron Tolle: Because the same ment rights. So they got that fig- the front page of the local sec- GLBTQ community? So, we have established Impact issues affecting California affect ured out and we were allowed to tion of the Enquirer. Every local CT: No, this is not just a ques- Cincinnati, which will serve as a Cincinnati. There has been a ban get a sound system. news station covered the protest. tion of homophobia. It’s really the coalition network aimed at mobi- on gay marriage here in Ohio for XN: Approximately how many We were featured on four radio same hatred that has shown itself lizing volunteers for existing orga- four years. Ohio has no hate crime people attended the protest, de- stations and we actually went na- in the form of racism and sex- nizations in Cincinnati fighting for protection laws or assurances of spite the rain and cold? tional because some quotes placed ism. It’s not an issue for a specific GLBTQ equality such as Equality housing equality for everyone, so CT: Around 600 people in the event were released to the group, but something everyone Cincinnati, GLSEN, PFLAG, and we have lots of work to do here in attended. Associated Press. should be concerned about. the Human Rights Campaign. Brueggeman Fellows take on the world By AMY WINDHORST or even books. Campus News Editor Buchanan praises the hard work The Brueggeman Fellowship, a of the Xavier students who par- program that provides Xavier stu- ticipate: “They are a very special dents with opportunites for global bunch. It’s a very edgy program.” travel and research, likes to keep This edginess keeps him on his quiet around campus. toes while selecting applicants. “It’s Xavier’s best kept secret,” “It’s a very difficult screening said senior Katy Baldwin, a 2007- process. It’s the hardest thing I do 08 Brueggeman Fellow. every year,” says Buchanan. “It’s As the Brueggeman Center not just about screening them for gears up for the application pro- grades. We have to look and see if cess, which will begin in the they are the type of person who spring, the former Fellows begin can take on those challenges.” to wind down. Baldwin, along The fellowship is now in with four of her peers, presented its fifth year. The program has their projects to a sizable audience evolved over the years to provide this past Friday, Nov. 14 in Kelley a more global experience for the Auditorium. Fellows. “The purpose of the program He emphasizes that the is to help students broaden their Fellowship is not a scholarship. mindset and follow their pas- Students receive academic credit sions,” said former Brueggeman and funding for their trip, but re- Fellow and 2007 Xavier alumnus, ceive no money during the time Michael Loban. Photo courtesy brueggemancenter.org they are doing research. “Students can choose what Senior Debbie Westman was a 2007-08 Brueggeman Fellow. Her research included a visit to the Gambia in West Africa. This doesn’t seem to faze the subject they want to research, students interact with other but it really is up to them to do all of racy in Nepal. Her presentation participants in the least. where they want to travel and how Brueggeman Fellows, share re- that,” said Buchanan. “Ultimately, described some of the rioting and “Attending Xavier for a year they choose to contribute to solv- search and eventually depart on they get on a plane and go some- violence that was present during costs [over] $20,000,” said Loban, ing some of the world’s pressing an international trip—alone. where by themselves.” her trip. She currently plans to “but becoming a Brueggeman challenges.” “Really, it is about students tak- This past year, students went to publish a paper on her research. Fellow is priceless.” The Brueggeman Fellowship ing personal responsibility,” said three countries—Kenya, Nepal, The previous year, Loban trav- The applications for the next is awarded to eight students each Brueggeman Center Director Dr. and Iran—that were on the State elled to Israel. He spent time liv- round of prospective Fellows year, with the intent of open- James Buchanan. Department’s “no go” list. The ing with both Muslim and Jewish will be released to students in the ing up avenues of globalization “They get out of it exactly what Brueggeman Center worked families while investigating the spring. research and discussion. Raising they put into it.” closely with contacts in the United tension in the region. Until then, students can view global awareness is a large part of The students are in charge of States and in those countries to “I was interested in talking to former Brueggeman Fellows ex- the program. their own research and trip. It is form a safety net. people in the conflict territories periences at www.xavier.edu/dia- “We are in the age of global- up to them to make contacts, de- “They have connections that and understanding their posi- logue, or visit the Brueggeman ization, and we cannot sit around velop an itinerary and learn how are ready to respond [in case of tions,” said Loban. “I didn’t want Center on campus for more and act like the rest of the world to adapt to a foreign environment. an emergency],” said Buchanan. to write another study.” information. doesn’t exist,” said 2007-08 Fellow Often, students are thrust into a Baldwin was one of the stu- The Fellows typically complete and senior, Debbie Westman. culture where they have no shared dents who visited a turbulent area some type of final project as the Amy Windhorst, Campus News Editor The fellowship lasts for an en- language and no one to lean on. as she researched the revolution culmination of their work. This Phone: 745-3607 tire academic year, during which “Of course we give them help, and subsequent budding democ- can include essays, photo journals [email protected] 4 November 19, 2008 Campus News Xavier Newswire

Briefly TheA brief look at events Calendar for the week of November 19-23, 2008 In the wake of campus shoot- ings, most recently at Northern Kentucky University, Xavier Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday University is urging members of November 19 November 20 November 21 November 23 the campus community to sign up for its emergency notification Commuter Council Xavier International Juried High School Junior & XU Jazz Ensemble Concert system. When: 1:30 p.m. Humanitarian Agencies Fair Senior Art Exhibition When: 8:15 p.m. Although well over 1,500 stu- Where: GSC 304 When: 12-3 p.m. When: 6 p.m. Where: Long Recital Hall dents have signed up for XU Alert Where: GSC atrium Where: A. B. Cohen Center Me, the university wants to en- Commuters gather to discuss The Xavier Jazz Ensemble will courage all students, faculty and their needs and to plan social Student Activities Council pres- Xavier University and the perform a concert on Sunday staff to register for the voice and events for commuters and off ents a fair to showcase interna- Department of Art are pleased in the Long Recital Hall. The text alerts. campus students. The group tional humanitarian organizations to present the fifth Regional High concert is free and open to the Beginning on Nov. 19, 2008 meets bi-weekly. and to present international com- School Junior and Senior Juried publc. when a campus user who has not munity service and educational Exhibition. This exhibit features previously registered for XU Alert opportunities to the student body. work by emerging young artists Me logs into the MyXU portal, Tables will be set up around the from local high schools. The me- they will be presented with a new GSC Atrium with different inter- diums exhibited include painting, “XU Alert Me” tab, encouraging national service organizations. drawing, photography, ceramics, them to enter their XU Alert Me fiber and mixed media. contact information or to opt out of the program. At any time us- Black Student Association Vigil for Slain Jesuits of El ers can also register for or update General Body Meeting Salvador their information by going to the When: 7 p.m. When: 9 p.m. “Employee/Student Services” tab Where: Kelley Auditorium Where: Bellarmine Chapel and selecting the XU Alert Me link. The Black Student Association This is the 19th anniversary of XU Alert Me will be activated will meet to make general an- the massacre of six Jesuits, their when the university determines nouncements to the student co-worker and her daughter on that a serious threat exists and body, campus and community. Nov. 16, 1989 by members of the campus community must take The meeting will also play host the Salvadoran army, many who immediate actions to remain safe to creative programs geared to- were trained at the School of the and secure. The system will also ward BSA members. Americas. Come to reflect and pay be used to announce an unsched- tribute to those who sacrificed uled university closing or cancella- their lives for others. tion due to severe weather. - From press release -

that they had arrested a student for leaving the scene of an acci- Police dent while driving under the in- fluence of alcohol. The Dean of Notes Students was notified. Nov. 16, 2:21 a.m. – Campus Nov. 10, 5:46 p.m. – Campus Police assisted Norwood Police in Police and Cincinnati Fire and breaking up a loud house party on Rescue responded to a Brockman the 3900 block of Regent Avenue. Read Hall fire alarm. Food cooking on One student was arrested for un- [y] the second floor was discovered derage consumption. The Dean our as the cause. of Students was notified.

Nov. 11, 5:00 p.m. – An em- Nov. 16, 2:25 a.m. – Campus ployee reported a cabinet drawer Police assisted Norwood Police and brass tops for candles miss- in breaking up a loud house par- ing from the chapel. ty on the 1900 block of Cleneay Avenue. The Dean of Students Nov. 14, 5:10 p.m. – A non- was notified. student asking people for money on the residential mall was is- Nov. 16, 10:02 a.m. – A stu- sued a trespass warning and sent dent reported that an unknown on their way. subject had urinated on their door in Brockman Hall. Nov. 14, 7:46 p.m. – A stu- dent reported their catalytic Nov. 16, 10:11 a.m. – Campus converter stolen from their car Police investigated a report of a in the Village lot. bus striking a traffic bollard on the west side of the Cintas Center. Newspaper Nov. 15, 12:32 a.m. – A Physical Plant was notified. student reported they were as- saulted and robbed while exit- ing their car in the parking lot Note of the behind the E building at the Village. Cincinnati, Norwood and Xavier Police did a com- Week plete search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Nov. 15, 1:17 a.m. – Campus Police, Cincinnati Please. Nov. 15, 1:28 a.m. – Fire and Rescue and Cincinnati Fire and Rescue trans- Residence Life checked on ported an underage, intoxicated the well-being of an un- and unresponsive student found derage, intoxicated student in a vehicle in the Husman lot to found passed out on a toilet University Hospital for possible in Kuhlman Hall. After be- alcohol poisoning. ing examined, the student was allowed to remain in Nov. 15, 3:08 a.m. – Norwood the room for the night. Police notified Campus Police Xavier Newswire Paid Advertisements November 19, 2008 5

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Special Student Discount — Tickets just $25! Discount available Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun Evenings (certain restrictions apply) 6 November 19, 2008 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Classifieds Manager James Cave Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, sarah wieten, sam thomeczek, maggie cardosi EDITORIAL | PARTY QUESTIONS Investigation itself is unsettling As if a student wielding a glass beer mug as a weapon wasn’t enough, now there’s this. As if a house full of students not having the presence of mind to leave a party that tolerated offensive costumes wasn’t enough, now there’s this. The suspicion of foul play at a party at the Funeral Home is enough LETTERS to make the stomach turn; the crimes that are usually associated with to sacrifice so those at Xavier can all people by community out- adding chemicals to a woman’s drink is beyond reproach. Common noise freely pursue their liberal views reach, awareness and transform- For the Newswire, this downward turn begs the question, “What’s go- As last year came to a close, and agenda? I did notice on the ing university through activism ing on here?” and we are at a loss. my friends and I were looking for- same day Xavier hosted Dancing while disabling stereotypes by em- Suddenly it is less meaningful to say “That could never happen at ward to living in the Commons. with the Stars, nice priority setting. powering individuals of all abili- Xavier,” about a particularly jarring event, and we can’t explain why. Premier parking, more space, pri- Someday, when Catholics’ views ties. One major project we want It may turn out that the drinks in question did not contain some vate rooms—it was going to be and Universities are threatened, to accomplish within the next year chemical additive, and that they were just stronger than usual; without amazing. I was especially looking maybe then will the University is making the campus dormitories the definitive results of drug testing (which should be forthcoming) it forward to the private room be- seek to honor those who protect easily accessible because students is impossible to say. cause I was sick of my roommate them. with disabilities should not need That the hosts of the party were prepared enough for gross intoxi- waking me up to go to class at Todd Mayer | ‘85 to go so far out of their way just cation of their guests to print disclaimers on their wristbands is itself, eight or nine in the morning. to reach their room. In doing so, though, indication of where the student body is. I did not think much of the fact we are holding Xavier accountable Of course, we also have to grapple with the possibility that the hosts that my room was going to face 1 in 4 profs agree for the limitations, but also prais- were acting with the malice alluded to above. For that, we’d need to take the new academic mall’s construc- I commend you for the lengthy ing the progress the university a seat. The thought that someone educated at this institution and living tion site, until I was woken up at coverage of rape on college cam- has been making with the recent among us could have such intentions, a few short days after a campus- 6:30 a.m. by the stupid machinery. puses. Laura Collier is one gutsy renovations. wide day of awareness, should interrogate our university’s conscience. The construction crew consis- woman to write openly about her We are currently in contact The Newswire is—tenuously, and with great hope—holding its judg- tently violates the noise ordinance experience. I suspect she speaks with Physical Plant to confirm the ment at bay. of 7 a.m. and begins construction for hundreds of other survivors accommodations that have been as early as 6:10 a.m. some morn- who are not so bold. Rape is a made and further efforts that EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY RELATIONS ings. I am sick and tired of being huge and important issue for col- need to be made so individuals woken up by this construction. I lege women. The survivor of a with disabilities can move freely Mr. Rogers would be let down can understand if they wait until rape is traumatized in ways that around campus. In our discus- Tensions between Xavier students in off-campus housing and their a reasonable hour such as eight, often persist for decades, affect- sions Kathleen Simons, who resident neighbors are at an all time high. The cops show up at a lot but why do they need to begin ing not just the woman but also works for the Division for Student more parties than previous years, our neighbors are encouraging one so early? If this construction her future spouse, children and Life and Leadership, said that a another to take action against students, and students are badmouthing wasn’t continuing until I gradu- others in her life. The rapist is sub-committee of the Disability their neighbors. ate, I would be all for living in the also damaged in ways that will lin- Services Advisory Board would Oh my, what a war we have on our hands. Commons again next year, but I ger. He may come to believe that meet with the architects and con- We can’t say we fault local residents for being upset. The anecdotes think I am going to have to start it is acceptable to humiliate and struction managers for the Hoff shared at this past week’s meetings show that they have reason to be: looking for off campus housing overpower another person with Academic Quad at least two dif- a student cursing out a neighbor in front of the neighbor’s children, where the noise is only at night no regard for consequences. ferent times last spring to review shouted obscenities waking people up at two in the morning, beer cans and I can sleep in like I want. University leaders take a bold building and grounds accessibility. and bottles littering lawns. Jon Bokar | ‘10 stand on the dignity of ethnic mi- The sub-committee gave sugges- Frankly, the university hasn’t been cooperative with the residents in norities. We need to step forward tions including a family bathroom addressing the problem, so we think it’s only fair that the residents are and take an equally bold position on every floor and changing the taking matters into their own hands. Their initiative has finally attracted on the dignity of women. brick pavers on the landscaping the university’s attention, as they convened a meeting with students and Support our own For the first time in over 15 Trudelle Thomas so wheel chairs could travel more local residents on Nov. 17 (“Residents: students still unruly,” page 1). years I made my way back to cam- Professor of English smoothly. She also explained all Of course, we see a fundamental flaw in the turnout of both meet- pus (other than Cintas Center) of the audio visual components ings: there was not enough student representation. in order to attend the Memorial in the classrooms were reviewed This situation calls for a dialogue. Residents and students need to get Service for Captain Matthew C. More accessible to make sure they met the highest together, prior to the inebriation that causes all the problems. Perhaps Mattingly a Xavier grad who was My name is Meagan and I am standards. An issue still remain- if the students heard why the residents were concerned and expressed killed in action in Iraq. I was ex- a junior from Cleveland and have ing is the major structural design a willingness for cooperation, then the residents would lighten up, and tremely disappointed in the lack been an active member in SNAC that requires someone to access possibly consider sending their children to Xavier. of attendance by the student body, for four months. The Student three different elevators from en- Xavier may have a decent national image, but when the people liv- faculty and the president. 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The mission of SNAC is to on campus. body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The Xavier University is an academic community become an organization that en- Meagan Crowley | ‘10 statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. [email protected] courages equitable treatment of Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials November 19, 2008 7 —THE GALLAGHER BUZZ— We are all nerds with Darren LaCour and Katherine Monasterio By Emily Hoferer drop the words “ipso facto” in con- “What are you thankful for?” Managing Editor versation? Where else will students learn something new and then talk Hi, my name is Emily Hoferer about it with their friends at parties and I’m a huge nerd. or other social gatherings? There, I said it. Boy, do I feel And forget complaints about di- much better. This is a secret I’ve versity. There are so many different been harboring for years. types of nerds on this campus that When I was in high school, I we must fill some sort of impor- viewed the term ‘nerd’ as deroga- tant quota in the nerd universe. tory. It was the essence of being I know that some of you read- Crystal Palting Reggie Ford Amanda Ehrman William Long uncool, annoying, awkward and ing this belong to the Williams Class of ‘10 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘09 generally a person that you would College of Business. Perhaps you “The Office. “I’m thankful that “I am thankful for “Money, free- never, ever want to be related to/ are thinking to yourself that you The show AND the semester’s the language lab.” dom and the fact be friends with/fall in love with. are not nerdy, that you are the es- the Office of almost over.” that we’ll be out Admissions.” of school for a I remember distinctly making sence of cool, that you will one day week.” fun of my father at the dinner make millions (which you will give table for being a nerd. He was go- back to Xavier but pointedly tell ing on and on about something or them that you don’t want it to go another, probably related to math, to the newspaper that once made history or economics (his trifecta fun of you). But you know what? of favorite subjects) and I just You are nerds, too. I can overhear looked at him blankly and said, your conversations in the library. “wow, I am the spawn of a nerd.” We may have different dialects, My words were dripping with but we speak the same language teenage sarcasm and my dad just of nerd. laughed it off, but looking back I My gut tells me that not many photos by Katherine Moansterio feel kind of bad about it because places are like Xavier. I am so glad Tim Berghold Luke Schwieterman Courtney Whalen Davon Coachman now I hold the term nerd in the that I’ve chosen to surround my- Class of ‘11 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘10 highest regard. self with nerds because not only “Friends, family “Not failing the “That I’m no lon- “My cat. And my I embrace the fact that I am a are we a highly entertaining bunch, and the opportuni- first semester.” ger on crutches!” mom.” ty for a more suc- huge nerd. I love books. I get very but we are a fascinating bunch too. cessful future.” excited when I make literary con- It’s much better to live your life as nections to things in popular cul- a nerd than anything else. ture. Palindromes excite me more Fortunately we are not an ego- than anything (Go hang a salami, tistical bunch of nerds. True, I’m I’m a lasagna hog!). I love to watch sure if we jetted off to an Ivy A&E’s ‘Biography’ series because League school on the East Coast learning about other people is just we would hear similar nerdy con- Leave racism behind fascinating to me. I like documen- versations but they would be elit- By Mfreke Akpaninyie tant election with a lot of tense case in Chicago when he delivered taries about cool subjects. I like ist, exclusive and terribly boring. Editorial Columnist emotions, but I was appalled his speech. to go to museums. I like school I want to be around nerds all to see some of my so-called America consists of more than (mostly) and I like to learn. the time too. I want nerdy friends, If you were too busy doing friends saying these racist and just rich, old Caucasians. It is time There, see? I am a huge nerd. nerdy relatives, nerdy roommates homework or studying for an up- tasteless things. I guess I should for change and this will change A cultured nerd, but a nerd and a nerdy boyfriend. So now I’m coming test, you may not have have expected that from my high America forever. If America is nonetheless. not only a nerd, but I’m a self-pro- known that president-elect Barack school friends in Georgia (a state as diverse as we claim it to be, we But, I am not alone. Xavier, you fessed nerd-aholic. Obama was on “60 Minutes” this that went red), but seriously—I need to start having more diver- are all a bunch of nerds too. There you have it, Xavier, I am past weekend. thought we lived in 2008 and were sity in more aspects of life. With It’s my firm belief that we are a the spawn of a nerd and proud of During the show he discussed past all of this. an African-American president- community of nerds that embrac- it. My life will be much better being his reaction to being elected, his The thing that bothers me the elect, who knows what doors will es each other’s nerdy-ness. Where a nerd than being anything else. plans while in office and how most was the fact that so much open in the future. else can you hear a friend of yours Long live the nerd. he envisions the way his life will hatred was shown to Barack change when he moves into the Obama and his supporters be- White House. He also discussed cause he won. If John McCain the challenges he will face in of- had won the election, I’m sure fice. While watching the show, it there would have been some dis- was hard to believe that just two appointed people as well, but I weeks ago Barack Obama made don’t think the statuses would history when he was elected the have been as harsh as the ones Well Wired 44th President of the United for Barack Obama. I’d bet a hefty States. sum of money that no racial slurs by Frank Lee Happy Immediately after his vic- would have been used and no one “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks ger social supports, richer social interactions, more activities, tory was announced, I hopped would have wanted to assassinate for nothing.” Television character Bart Simpson’s dinner ta- more energy, better physical health, a stronger immune sys- on Facebook to see what other him. ble blessing is inappropriate, but we relate to it. Like Bart, tem, lower stress levels and a longer life. people were saying with their Yes, Barack Obama is an we are often ungrateful because we feel a sense of entitle- But it seems that many of us suffer from the Bart Simpson Facebook statuses (because, of African-American. But honestly, ment. This Thanksgiving let’s put gratitude on the menu. syndrome. When we feel entitled to what we receive, we are course, that’s the best way to let why is that the one characteris- Gratitude and its cousins, appreciation and acknowl- unable to be grateful. Also, expressing gratitude implies de- the world see your opinion). After tic that people concentrate on edgement, are defined as positive statements or feelings to pendency and indebtedness, feelings that don’t fit well with I posted my own “positive” status when they think about him? His acknowledge a benefit received or anticipated. our self-made, I-can-do-it-myself culture. What Good Does It Do? about Barack making history and race doesn’t dictate who he is nor This Thanksgiving, don’t look for happiness in materi- There is abundant research to prove that expressing alism–look for it in gratitude. Go around the dinner table being the next president, I almost does it indicate his intelligence or gratitude makes everyone happier: the sender, the recipient and have your family and friends state a few things they are fainted from shock as I viewed competence. Why do people still and the people who are around them. In his recent book, grateful for. my friends’ statuses. Casting aside think it does? I find it odd that Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Five Tips for Developing Your Gratitude Muscle the infamous “I am moving to African-Americans can make up Happier (Houghton Mifflin, 2007), Robert A. Emmons, Ph. 1. Practice consciously. Research has shown that family ______(fill in the blank),” I a large percentage of our profes- D, cites numerous studies that indicate happiness comes relationships run smoothly when the expression of positive was disgusted by what my peers sional athletes, musical artists and from gratitude. emotions outnumber negative emotions five to one. were saying. Some spewed vulgar- celebrities, yet we think nothing We tend to believe that happiness comes from what 2. Learn to express gratitude by taking yourself and your ity, calling Barack Obama a “lucky of it. But as soon as an African- happens, such as what we buy, what we achieve, and where opinions out of the statement. For example, say, “You are a n***er who was just lucky black American is elected president, we go on holidays. But according to Emmons, it doesn’t true friend” rather than “I think you are a true friend.” work that way. He says that happiness comes from being people could vote.” Others said people are up in arms. News 3. Express gratitude constantly. Look around you and re- grateful. things like “Even though Barack flash: African-Americans can do alize how many things, people and situations you have to be Why Don’t We Express It More Often? truly grateful for. won, he won’t be in office long more than catch footballs, dunk Based on the results from Emmons’ studies, he claims 4. Keep a gratitude journal. because he will hopefully be as- basketballs and make top-40 hits. gratitude helps an individual create a higher income, supe- 5. Write a letter of gratitude to someone, deliver it in per- sassinated soon.” Barack Obama has spoken to a rior work outcomes, longer marriages, more friends, stron- son and read it aloud to them. Look, this was a very impor- wide range of people, as was the www.xavier.edu/health-couns/ 8 November 19, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire After early wins Xavier preps for Puerto Rico XU overpowers but the guys off of the ball were different,” Miller said after the IPFW, Toledo; game. “We kind of had ‘Casper addressing weak the Ghost’ to the right and left of him, and he was just playing one spots before P.R. on one for the next 16 minutes of By doug tifft the game.” Sports Editor While the help defense of the After breezing through two Musketeers was the root of the early tests against Indiana-Purdue problem, Miller recognized a big- Fort Wayne and Toledo, the ger problem in the second half. Xavier University men’s basketball “When you break the game team heads south to Puerto Rico down, we did not finish the game, this weekend for the Puerto Rico we had 20 turnovers — not be- Season Tipoff, and what should cause of our guards, [but lapses prove to be their first true test of from our experienced big guys] — the season. and clearly our team broke down As with any young team, the against Kent in the second half,” Musketeers’ first week of the Miller said. “All of those things regular season proved to confirm spell misery in games ahead if we some of Sean Miller’s suspicions Newswire photo by Erika Bresee are not better at finishing games, of where his team would be strong Senior shooting guard B.J. Raymond scored 18 points against Toledo on Monday night while dealing with a tough older players taking care of the and where they would be weak. defensive assignment in Toledo’s Tyrone Kent. ball and defending as a team.” One area of strength for the seven rebounds). left was in the transition game. true in Xavier’s next time out on “They have to be in place for Musketeers on paper coming into “I thought Jamel McLean and Without the athleticism of Brown Nov. 17 against Toledo, when the us, because where we are headed the season was the frontcourt. Kenny Frease really had great filling a lane on the break, Xavier’s team made 25 of 35 free throws, next (Puerto Rico), we might as Xavier posses a deep, experienced games,” head coach Sean Miller transition offense only produced a steady improvement that aided well just stay right here if those and talented group lead by seniors said after the IPFW contest. “That two points in the game. the team to an 81-65 victory. things are going to happen,” said C.J. Anderson and B.J. Raymond was the storyline of the game, While Miller was pleased with While the free throw shooting Miller. along with junior Derrick Brown. when you can have two people the way that his talented front- was rectified against the Rockets, Miller’s concern over the com- The frontcourt proved to be significantly impact the game in court performed against the Xavier’s defensive effort was not petition in Puerto Rico is well the difference in Xavier’s opening their first game at Xavier.” Mastodons, there were still many of the same caliber that it had been warranted, as the Musketeers will game of the season on Friday, Nov. Miller was able to dip into his points of contention that emerged against IPFW, especially in the face an experienced frontcourt- 14, when Xavier out-rebounded bench for longer periods of time from the game, namely the team’s second half when Toledo shoot- oriented team — featuring senior IPFW 46-31, and outscored the against IPFW in the absence of free throw shooting, as the team ing guard Tyrone Kent scored 32 posts DeMarre Carroll and Leo Mastodons 36-22 in the paint en Brown, who was hobbled by a left only made 20 of 34 shots. of his 37 points, the highest total Lyons — in the Missouri Tigers route to a 71-43 victory. ankle injury suffered in the Nov. 7 “[Free throw shooting] is some- ever scored by a Xavier opponent on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the open- A big reason for the Musketeer exhibition game against Findlay. thing that we have to concentrate in Cintas Center. ing round in Puerto Rico. frontcourt dominance was the While Brown’s absence was on. We shoot a lot of them in “It wasn’t always the guy guard- Possible matchups with major- contributions from bench play- felt on the defensive end of the practice, and as the year goes by ing [Kent], it was his teammates conference powers Virginia Tech, ers sophomore Jamel McLean (10 court, where Miller has called him we will get better as a team,” C. J. around him. As the game wore USC or Memphis lie ahead as well, points, 10 rebounds) and fresh- Xavier’s best defender, the most Anderson, the senior leader, said. on, the guy on the ball stayed true in what should be a true test for man Kenny Frease (12 points, glaring hole that the 6’9” junior Anderson’s words proved to be to what he was supposed to do, Xavier’s youth. Transfer Jordan Crawford’s situation still up in the air By doug tifft permissible phone calls to recruits son play. In such an instance, it be- Sports Editor (including current Xavier fresh- comes a judgment call by NCAA With his point guard posi- man Kenny Frease) and handed President Myles Brand and his tion in a state of turmoil to be- out improper benefits to recruits. staff based on Crawford’s indi- gin the season, Xavier head coach The situation worsened in vidual situation. Sean Miller was hoping for some February of 2008 when the In Crawford Xavier would gain good news this week in regard to NCAA revealed that Sampson a player with the ability to play ei- sophomore transfer guard Jordan himself had been involved in the ther guard position, help out on Crawford. violations and had attempted to the glass, score off of the dribble What Miller has received, how- deceive the NCAA when ques- adeptly and, perhaps most impor- ever, has not exactly been to his tioned about the incident. tantly, run an offense. Crawford liking: a whole lot of silence. Indiana did not take any fur- averaged 9.7 points, 3.4 rebounds Miller, along with the Xavier ther action, however, arguing and 2.3 assists as a freshman at program, is still awaiting word that the monetary loss of having Indiana, starting alongside NBA from the NCAA with regards to to buy out Sampson’s contract in talents Eric Gordon and D.J. Crawford’s eligibility. February, coupled with the hit to White. “We are hopeful that sometime the men’s basketball program’s Miller has been seeing some of in the next couple of weeks that academic progress rate (APR) that those skills in practice, yet has tried we can find out either way be- the exodus of players from the to reign in his talented sophomore cause I am more concerned about IU basketball program has caused Newswire photo by Erika Bresee as a result of the uncertainty sur- Jordan Crawford than I am about will be enough penalty for the Jordan Crawford will have to spend Xavier games in streetclothes on the rounding the situation. bench until Xavier gets word from the NCAA on his eligibility. Xavier. If you were him, you program. “It’s tricky because on one hand would probably want to know if The APR is a score determined transfer to division one schools, The final verdict on Crawford’s Jordan and our team deserves to you could play this season,” Miller by the NCAA to gauge each pro- so they have received immedi- eligibility, however, will likely be think about him being a part of said on Thursday, Nov. 13. gram’s academic proficiency, and ate eligibility — have been filed closely tied to the severity of the things. On the other hand, Jordan Crawford, a 6’4” guard out of determine if that program should separately. sanctions that the NCAA im- and our team deserves to prepare Detroit who spent the past season receive any merit or penalty. Crawford is believed to have poses on the Indiana basketball as if he is not a part of things,” at Indiana University, decided to Indiana has withheld two scholar- the strongest case of the four as program. Miller said. “He competes every- transfer to Xavier in August amid ships this season in anticipation a result of his late exit from the If IU is barred from NCAA day in the parts of practice that the threat of NCAA sanctions of APR violations. program in August, and the bleak play for three years then Crawford have nothing to do with the plays being levied against the Hoosier The Indiana program only outlook of the program at the would receive immediate eligibil- that you are running or [game basketball program as a result of retains two players from a sea- time of his transfer, that arguably ity under the rules stating that a planning]. He competes like any recruiting violations by former son ago and saw six players necessitated the transfer. student-athlete will not have to sit transfer student would, knowing coach Kelvin Sampson. — Crawford (Xavier), Brandon “Jordan Crawford is very out a season if his former school that he can’t play.” Indiana’s self-imposed sanc- McGee (Auburn), Armon Bassett unique in his situation. Anyone is suspended from postseason play As it currently stands Crawford tions in October 2007 forfeited (UAB), Eli Holman (Detroit), who left Indiana University is sep- for the duration of his academic is not eligible for the 2008-09 sea- one scholarship following allega- DeAndre Thomas (Robert Morris) arate from the next one. We have career, three years in Crawford’s son, and will be forced to watch tions from the NCAA that Indiana and Jamarcus Ellis (Oklahoma taken Jordan and his family’s word case. the first few games of the season assistant coaches conducted im- City) — transfer as a result of the along with a lot of different facts The ambiguity in the case from the sidelines, including be- Doug Tifft, Editor allegations. that allow us to appeal,” Miller comes in if the NCAA levies a ing left behind on Xavier’s trip to Phone: 745-3607 Each of the four eligibility said before the season. “We are softer sanction, such as the ex- Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico [email protected] cases — Thomas and Ellis did not confident in our appeal.” pected one year ban on postsea- Season Tip-off. Xavier Newswire Sports November 19, 2008 9 Women advance to semis of Preseason NIT By Ken Burton team’s 49 points in the 79 49 loss. forward Whitney Thomas and Staff Writer Ta’Shia Phillips filled up the stat Xavier sophomore center Ta’Shia That cloud of uncertainty fol- sheet for the Musketeers, scoring Phillips. The two battled in the lowing the Xavier women’s bas- 25 points, grabbing 12 boards and post all night; Thomas recorded ketball team may have just dissi- registering three blocks and two 12 points and 14 rebounds and pated, as the Musketeers opened assists. Phillips scored 11 points and also the season with impressive wins Guards Special Jennings and grabbed 14 rebounds. over Robert Morris and Indiana. Tyesha Moss also recorded double The hard fought game would The Musketeers, highly-lauded digit scoring nights, with 12 and see seven ties and five lead chang- and picked as the top team in the 14 points respectively. es, with Xavier’s largest lead of preseason A-10 poll, lost Amber The Musketeers then headed the game being its margin of vic- Harris, one of the nation’s top west to Bloomington, Ind. to face tory, 62-59. players, to injury and then fell in the Hooisers of Indiana University The Musketeers will face exhibition play to the Ohio Girls’ in the quarterfinals of the tourna- the 6th ranked North Carolina Basketball Report Legends. ment on Sunday, Nov. 16. Tarheels to fight for a spot in The team was looking to re- The Hoosiers proved to be the championship game of the bound, on Friday, Nov. 14 when much more of a test for the Preseason WNIT. The game will they hosted the Robert Morris Musketeers, jumping out to an be hosted by the Tarheels tonight, Colonels in the opening round of early 17-5 lead. The resilient Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. the Preseason WNIT. Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com Musketeers would then come The Tarheels are led by 6’3” Xavier guard Tudy Reed fed Senior Tudy Reed (left) drilled a three-pointer with 1:50 remaining in the back and go on a 15-3 run of their center Jessica Breland (13.7 ppg, Ta’Shia Phillips, who converted game against Indiana to give the Musketeers the lead for good. own. 6.3 rpg), guard Italee Lucas (12.7 on the block for the game’s first The Musketeers would put the clicking offensively, shooting The back-and-forth game was ppg, 42.9 3pt%) and small for- points just 14 seconds in. The as- game away early in the second half nearly 50 percent from both the headlined by two All-American ward Rashanda McCants (10.7 serted effort and early emphasis by wearing down the Colonels in field and from three point range, candidates in Indiana senior ppg, 6 rpg). on post play would be a sign of the post with a 36-16 advantage in the team kept the clamps on the things to come. the paint. Colonels all night. Robert Morris After sustaining a hit in the Ten Musketeers recorded was held to just 27 percent shoot- Historic finish for XU at NCAA’s form of an 8-0 Colonial run to tie double digit point totals and the ing from the field and 23 percent the game at 19, Xavier regrouped team’s bench outscored that of from behind the arc on the night. and scored seven unanswered the Colonels by an eye-opening Two talented Robert Morris ju- points on its way to a 10 point 31-8 margin. niors, Monet Johnson and Monica halftime lead. While the Musketeers were Jones, combined for 30 of the Volleyball wraps up A-10 play By Scott Mueller Asst. Sports Editor The Xavier University volley- ball team wrapped up the A-10 regular season this past weekend at the Cintas Center by defeating Duquesne, but falling to No. 20 Saint Louis. On Saturday, Nov. 15 the Musketeers defeated the Duquesne Dukes (15-14, 3-10 A-10) 3-1, and Newswire photo by Dani Meiners halted a four match losing streak. Sophomore Christina Schneider led the women to their best finish ever in the NCAA Regionals with a 60th place finish. The first set was back and forth at the beginning, with the Dukes By Tyler Grote table finish in their own right in eventually taking a 17-12 lead. Staff Writer the Regional, as they placed 21st But Xavier showed some resil- The Xavier women’s cross out of a field of 29, marking their ience, fighting back on a 13-6 run, country team earned a spot in the first, and only, 10k race comple- including a five straight points history books this past weekend by tion this year. at the end to take the first set, earning a 17th place finish in the Sophomore Tommy Kauffman 25-23. NCAA Regional Championships placed 65th overall as he once After opening the second set in West Lafayette, Ind., their best again provided the men with their with a 10-8 lead, Xavier fell victim finish ever in the event. best finish of 32:53. to a service ace followed by three Despite the cold, rainy condi- Senior Luke Beuerlein finished consecutive attacking errors that tions, the women bested 16 of the with a time of 33:16, giving the propelled the Dukes on a 17-5 run 34 schools competing for their team one of his best finishes of to close out the second set, 25-15. Newswire photo by Dani Meiners historic finish. his college career. The third set was the most con- Senior setter Jenn Welsh (center) played her last game at Cintas Center The honorable mention goes Senior Clinton Womack was tested of the match, featuring 16 against Saint Louis on Sunday. to sophomore standout Christina just coming off running the third ties and eight lead changes. With dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 20 SLU posted an incredibly high Schneider, who has been the fastest time in Xavier history at the score tied at 18, Xavier sopho- Saint Louis (24-4, 13-0 A-10) on .310 hitting percentage, while women’s shining star this season. the Atlantic 10 Championships more Shannon Voors rattled off Sunday. Xavier only managed a .079 In the women’s first 6,000 me- two weeks ago, but was the last three aces to give the Musketeers The match marked was the last percentage. ter race this season, Schneider to cross the finish line for the the lead for good, as the Muskies of the regular season, and marked The Billikens also had three finished first for Xavier with a Musketeers after rolling his ankle soon took the set 25-21. senior night for defensive special- players record double-doubles, as time of 22:40, earning her 60th a mile into the race, forcing him The fourth set started inauspi- ist Megan Hellman and setter Jenn they proved to be too much for overall. to limp the final 5.2 miles of the ciously for Xavier, as they found Welsh. the Musketeers. Fellow Academic All- race. themselves down 12-11 following Xavier had already dropped a 3- Xavier could get another chance Conference and All-Conference Patrick Smyth of Notre Dame a 7-1 run from the Dukes. The set 0 decision to SLU in St. Louis ear- at the Billikens in the A-10 cham- Team member Becky Clark fin- was the winner of this event, fin- remained tight throughout, but lier in the season, and the Billikens pionship, as SLU will seek their ished just after Schneider, placing ishing with an impressive time of Xavier pulled away scoring the fi- gave the impression of a repeat second A-10 championship from 69th overall with a time of 22:48 31:06. nal three points in a 25-22 set vic- performance early by jumping out the top seeded position, whereas in her last Cross Country race at The men’s team finishes with tory to take the match. to a 10-5 lead and cruising to a 25- the Muskies enter with the No. 4 Xavier. an overall record of 82-44, but Junior Lauren Kaminsky re- 15 first set victory. seed and take on Temple in the The victory for the Musketeers unfortunately only managed to go corded a double-double, posting Xavier faired better in the sec- first round on Friday, Nov. 21. was made all the sweeter as they 9-12 within the conference. 10 kills and 10 digs. ond set, holding a 9-7 lead at one If the Musketeers advance they bested A-10 rival Dayton, the only The Xavier cross country team Junior Hillary Otte and soph- point before succumbing to the will meet the top-seeded Billikens other A-10 school in the field. will send off eight seniors, as they omore Chelsea Campbell both Billiken onslaught 25-20. again, this time on their home The women’s season ended say goodbye to Luke Beuerlein, chipped in with nine kills a piece. In the third set, SLU was once court as the tournament is be- impressively, with a 97-35 overall Aaron Smith, Clinton Womack, However, the Musketeers were again over whelming, riding a 13-3 ing held at Chaifetz Arena on the record to go with a 14-7 confer- Becky Clark, Danna Deans, Katie unable to keep the momentum run to put the match out of reach campus of Saint Louis University. ence mark. Dominguez, Ashley Stick and going their next match, as they with a 25-18 set victory. The men recorded with a no- Katie Wetterau. 10 November 19, 2008 Arts&E ntertainment Xavier Newswire Variety of adaptations on Cincy stages your student ID and tell the box BY Lauren Kaminsky Contributing Writer office associate you’d like a rush ticket. You’ll receive admission to One of the perquisites of the show for just $12. For more Xavier’s urban location is its ac- information call (513) 381-BARD cessibility to local culture like or visit www.cincyshakes.com. the theater. With an abundance of talented local theater compa- “The Wizard of Oz” nies offering productions, there’s Yet another timeless story something for everyone. Here’s a is recreated on the stage of the breakdown of some exciting plays Aronoff Center for the Arts as being staged just in time for the Broadway Across America pres- holiday season. ents “The Wizard of Oz.” Using projection screens to “I Love You, You’re Perfect, bring the set to life, this travel- Now Change” ing show stays true to the classic This musical comedy runs movie version. from Nov. 1-Dec. 31 and features The production is in Cincinnati just two male and two female Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus from now until Nov. 23, so there’s characters who take on over fifty Noah Aberlin as the Scarecrow, Cassie Okenka as Dorothy, Jason Simon as the Cowardly Lion and Chris Kind as still time to catch it before this vis- roles while presenting a hilariously the Tin Man in the touring company of “The Wizard of Oz,” now at the Aronoff Center for the Arts downtown. iting cast hits the road again. honest look at every aspect of Tickets range from $25-$65 romance. Playhouse in the Park audiences. ing of “Alice in Wonderland” on Located at 719 Race St., in the and are on sale now. For more Separated into two acts, the This production uses music Dec. 3. This production (which heart of downtown, their latest information about this and other characters experience first dates, and elaborate costumes to bring runs until Jan. 4) offers a fresh production of “Twelfth Night” shows coming to Cincinnati, visit married life and everything in this Charles Dickens classic to spin on Lewis Carroll’s timeless is set to open Dec. 5 and will run www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica. between. life. Tickets range in price from story by producing it as a musical. through Jan. 4. Director Jeremy com/Cincinnati. The show is playing at $31-$59. Tickets range in price from Dubin sets one of Shakespeare’s With this strong lineup of Playhouse in the Park, located just For more information about $29-$35 with a $3 discount avail- most famous comedies in the theatrical productions showing off of Mount Adams Circle in either of these Playhouse in the able for students. For further in- 1920s prohibition era. just miles from Xavier’s campus, Eden Park. Tickets range in price Park productions or to reserve formation, call the box office at This twist gives new relevance there’s no reason to let the cold from $51-$61. tickets call the Box Office at (513) (513) 421-3555 or visit www.cin- to the complex love affairs which weather get you down. 421-3888 or visit www.cincyplay. cyetc.com. ensue as Viola, a shipwrecked Grab a friend and head out to “A Christmas Carol” com. woman, is forced to disguise her- experience the theater for yourself. If you’re looking to get in the “Twelfth Night” self as a man. If you’re still unsure which play is holiday spirit, then this is the play “Alice In Wonderland” The Cincinnati Shakespeare Student tickets start at $20, and right for you, visit www.cinstages. for you. Running from Dec. 4- The Ensemble Theatre of Company is renowned for the theater offers a special “rush” com. Here you’ll find everything Dec. 30, “A Christmas Carol” Cincinnati, located at 1127 Vine their modern productions of ticket deal. Just show up within you need to plan an exciting eve- is a proven holiday favorite of Street, is preparing for the open- Shakespearean classics. 20 minutes of the show, present ning at the theater.

Live Wires 007 does it again with ‘Quantum’ (week of Nov. 16) BY Stephanie Metz the film feels like a standard- ac Arts & Entertainment Editor tion film in many ways, the action Ingrid Michaelson Depressed by the economy? packed sequences are interspersed 8 p.m. 11/21 @ Anxious about world affairs? with scenes of everyday life in ex- Madison Theatre, $17 Well, the newest James Bond film otic locales. “Quantum of Solace,” which During a pivotal scene where Hawthorne Heights opened last Friday, Nov. 14, may Bond attempts to infiltrate the se- 7:30 p.m. @ Southgate not be a calming influence dur- cretive organization Quantum, his House, $21 ing these stressful times, but if dialogue is intercut with a produc- you need to vent some repressed tion of the opera “Tosca,” inflat- Cobra Starship anger and relieve frustration, look ing Bond’s own drama with high 7 p.m. 11/22 @ no further. impact music and visuals as he Bogart’s, $16.50 “Quantum of Solace” picks slinks around the operahouse. up moments after the ending Director Marc Forster leaves Corey Smith of “Casino Royale,” the first lots of small puzzles sprinkled 7 p.m. 11/22 @ Bond flick starring Daniel Craig. throughout the cinematography Madison Theatre, $20 Having captured the mysterious for viewers who like to interact Mr. White, Bond and M discover Photo courtesy of filmbuffonline.com with the film, rather than just en- that the reaches of the nefarious Daniel Craig as Bond and Ola Kurylenko as Camille take on corporate joy it. Shot with more of an ar- terrorist organization Quantum corruption and terrorists in Bolivia as their silver-screen counterparts. tistic eye than most action movies, New Releases are wider than they originally Bond’s need for revenge and an- seems only fitting since Bond is “Quantum of Solace” delivers (as of Nov. 18) supposed. ger well, but that’s all he’s given to supposed to be avenging Vesper, quality thrills with style. Bond is still reeling from the do this time around. the love of his life. As in “Casino Royale” the death of Vesper, who was black- Judi Dench is impeccable as al- Although the special effects film’s opening credits paid tribute Nickelback mailed by White’s organization to ways. Although M may not be her and stunts were superb, some of to Bond’s origins in the swing- Dark Horse steal Bond’s casino winnings in meatiest role, she still manages to the action sequences went on a bit ing 60s. Mesmerizing graphics (Roadrunner) the last film. steal scenes and inject humor into too long for my taste. I wanted and optical illusions will keep you M warns Bond that he cannot the film like a true professional. a little more story to balance the entertained as the movie’s theme let revenge get in the way of his Unlike Bond, M’s character was fight scenes. That being said, the song, “Another Way to Die” per- Beyoncé mission. Of course, Bond does more delineated than in “Casino film opens with a spectacular car formed by Jack White and Alicia not listen to M, as usual, and he Royale.” chase that rivals those featured in Keys blasts out of the movie the- I am . . . Sasha Fierce ends up traveling the globe, stop- The movie shows M when the “Bourne Identity” trilogy. ater’s speakers. (Sony) ping in England, Italy, Bolivia and she’s off her game and even a bit Much of the camerawork tries Overall, Craig proved he wasn’t elsewhere to try and understand bewildered. It was interesting to to immerse the audience in the just a one-trick Bond, but one Vesper’s death. see her in a different light, rather character’s perspective, so things who’s here to stay for a while. Il Divo Once again, Craig is excellent than always being in control while get a bit bumpy during Bond’s Although “Quantum of Solace” The Promise as Bond, emphasizing the dark Bond is out risking his life. numerous stunts. I tend to enjoy did not quite match the roller- humor and psychological under- I was also impressed by Olga this style, but it does become dif- coaster ride of “Casino Royale,” (Sony) pinnings of the character rather Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton, ficult to distinguish exactly who’s it did fulfill my appetite for high- than the lightheartedness of other the film’s ‘Bond girls’ who were shooting whom during some mo- class action. David Cook Bond incarnations. However, I not just attractive, but had some ments, or where cars end up when feel his performance was not as actual substance. In general, love they spin out of control. Shaken, Newswire Rating: David Cook nuanced as in “Casino Royale.” interests took a bit of a back seat rather than stirred, if you will. (RCA) Don’t get me wrong, Craig plays in “Quantum of Solace,” which Interestingly enough, while Xavier Newswire Arts&E ntertainment November 19, 200811 Variety of adaptations on Cincy stages ‘Power Plays’ a colorful journey into comedy BY Nora Heink by junior Peter York, interrupts Asst. Arts & Entertainmetn Editor the dentist’s plans to take Sue out to dinner by coming out of the The Xavier Players’ perfor- closet. York’s soft spoken and mance of Elaine May’s and Alan sweater-vested Harry provided an Arkin’s “Power Plays” drew potent interesting foil for freshman Zoe laughs last weekend as part of the Teets’ wacky performance as the Xavier Players’ Studio Series. deranged patient Wanda. The production consisted of a I was impressed with all of set of three one-act plays, each fo- the show’s performances, but the cusing on themes of control and show’s structural progression was coercion, as anticipated by the not as neat as I had anticipated. show’s title. I expected more out of Arkin’s At the beginning of the show, and May’s script, which was snap- the play’s director, Cheryl Couch py in most parts but in others fell said that the goal of the production short of cleverness. was not only to explore the motifs The power motif implicit in presented within the sketches but the production was also not as to teach her student performers uniform as the play’s description the “craft of comedy.” leads one to believe, appearing It’s safe to say that Couch, her- during some of the sketches in self an established director and characters’ discourse while disap- performer, accomplished both pearing altogether in other as- goals in this vibrant, fast-paced, Newswire Photo by Erika Breese pects of the show. improv-styled production. Sophomore Alex Craven (left) and freshman Brian Hartzell (right) play somewhat nefarious characters who meet Perhaps the playwrights’ eager- The set, designed by technical and enact a presumably shady business deal in Act II of “Power Plays.” ness to showcase varying styles of director David Zlatic, mirrored comedy supplies both appeal and the show’s zany flair with striking who reveals to her tyrannical boss, for their ability to exploit their While the script has the scene frustration in this play. color contrasts. The close seating Mrs. Asquith, played by sopho- characters’ traits, both superficial dragging on for a bit too long, The show’s comic style seemed in Gallagher’s Studio Theater also more Lauren Yadlosky, her ambi- and subtle. Couch also created an Hartzell and Craven made it en- to degenerate as it moved along, provides a great atmosphere for tions to kill someone famous—or interesting visual effect for the tertaining with impeccable timing favoring innuendo and f-bombs the in-your-face comedy delivered maybe, as she considers later on in scene by casting two actresses of and exaggerated physical comedy. over the witty punches and smart by this production. the scene, only someone rich and about the same height. The final act, set in a dentist’s dialogue promised by the first act. The props, also decorated with important. The next sketch placed soph- office, required a level of oddity Despite the script’s minor in- solid, bold colors, factored into The sketch unfolds in an enter- omore Alex Craven alongside that each of its performers cer- consistencies, the Players succeed- the production’s fun-house feel as taining game of cat and mouse as freshman Brian Hartzell as two tainly matched. ed in presenting a hilarious, color- well. the two women, with the help of accomplices meeting for dubious, Junior Stuart McNeill’s Dr. ful production with performances The play’s first act was its a few glasses of wine, compete for but unstated reasons. Kesselman was the consum- that brought out the bizarre and strongest and the one that most power roles. Craven’s hilarious performance mate creeper-dentist trying to outlandish aspects of comedy. clearly identified the themes May Yadlosky was convincing as the as the fedora-wearing De Recha start a slippery affair with, Sue, and Arkin set out to convey. executive, switching her demeanor involved convincing Hartzell’s the clueless ex-stripper turned Newswire Rating: Junior Ann Fiegen demonstrat- from cruel to pathetic as the scene character, the inexperienced Lefty, hygenist played by Junior Katie 007 does it again with ‘Quantum’ ed dramatic flexibility in her role shifted. to open and inspect the contents Casdorph. Pandemonium ensues as Miss Riverton, a timid secretary Both actresses were well-cast of a series of pantomimed crates. as Kesselman’s son, Harry, played ‘Twilight’ series not an inspiring read BRIEFS BY Amy Windhorst deeply depressed and suicidal. It’s Stephanie Metz, Editor Campus News Editor really not exactly the most inspir- [email protected] ing portrayal of an independent “Twilight” the movie opens young woman. this Friday, Nov. 22 in theaters Oh, and it gets better. Meyer Late Night Movie amid a frenzy of rabid teenage dismantles the makings of a fan girls. Stepping outside of its healthy relationship between Bella The Late Night Movie Series whirlwind of publicity, we at the and the werewolf, Jacob Black, presents “The Dark Knight” at 11 Newswire paused to ask ourselves through some contrived shifting p.m. Thurs-Fri. Nov. 20-22 in the what the Twilight series is really of Jacob’s character. Bella forfeits GSC Theater. The event is free to trying to say. her former dreams of college to students with AllCard and seating Perhaps I am nothing more become a vampire with Edward. is limited to 350 people. than an elitest, self-serving English They marry when she is 18. She major, but I can’t seem to describe gives birth to their child when she Diwali Festival the Twilight series by Stephenie is 19. Twelve-year-old girls are Meyer without using the follow- reading this? The fourth annual Diwali ing word: “trash.” All of this begs the question: Photo courtesy of slashfil.com Show will take place at 7 p.m. on For a series of books that has Kristen Stewart as the mortal Bella and Robert Pattinson as her vampire should young girls be reading this? Fri., Nov. 21 in the GSC Theater. been touted by some as the next Edward in the movie “Twilight,” based on Stephenie Meyer’s series. Outside of the multitude of plot- A full Indian dinner buffet will be Harry Potter, the Twilight series the larger themes of the series; the her own basement to prevent her holes, the adjective-heavy writing, served from 5-7 p.m. before the has some massive shoes to fill. Twilight series makes it a center- from seeing a friend while he goes the mediocre plot and the shock- performance in the GSC Atrium. While it certainly has been the first piece (Warning: spoilers ahead!). out to dinner. These actions are all ingly-flat climax, there is a real Tickets are $8 for students and widely successful successor to J.K. Bella, first infatuated by glazed over with “I did it because question of Meyer’s portrayal of faculty with AllCard and $10 at Rowling’s epic, selling nearly 17 the equally attractive and rude I love you.” Meanwhile, in the real femininity. million copies worldwide, some- Edward, soon develops a full- world, he is the object of millions Look, teenage girls don’t have the door. thing is markedly “off ” about the out obsession with the charming of girls’ affections and fantasies. the most realistic expectations series. vampire. The romance quickly Why are young girls so at- about love in the first place— If you didn’t already know, the becomes overblown and consum- tracted to this figure of Edward, some of us still think someone Art Exhibition Twilight series currently consists ing—she is no longer happy when the controlling, yet fetching love is going to pop a glass slipper on An artists’ reception kick- of four 500-page novels. It is a she is not spending time with him. interest? Is it because they iden- us one day. Can we at least popu- ing off the fifth Regional High fantasy series, one with a promi- Pages are devoted to doting on tify with Bella? Bella is, perhaps, larize a good example of how to School Junior and Senior Juried nent focus on vampires. the sheer prettiness of her male the ultimate cliché—she is “plain” deal with love, breakups and not- Exhibition will take place from 6 The books, marketed towards counterpart. and her parents are pretty awful, getting-pregnant-at-18? Is that to 8 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 21 in the young teenage girls, rest heavily on Edward, boy, he’s quite a catch. but look, she has extraordinary too much to ask? Maybe it is, but A.B. Cohen Center Gallery. The the romance between Bella Swan First displaying some stalker-like mental powers! Gasp! She also I’d like to think we could give our exhibit features mixed-media and her dashing vampire, Edward attitudes—including watching plays the damsel in distress, some- younger sisters, nieces and class- works created by emerging artists Cullen. This might not raise many Bella sleep outside of her win- times to an extreme degree. mates some better literary role from local high schools and runs eyebrows—Harry Potter had ro- dow—Edward eventually be- When she and Edward are part- models. For now, I will fret for the through Dec. 5. mance, right? Yes, but in Rowling’s comes controlling and overbear- ed over the course of the second younger generations, and cling to case, romance takes a backseat to ing. At one point, he locks Bella in book, “New Moon,” she becomes my copy of “Deathly Hallows.” 12 November 19, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire

ing health tay y du S rin s g the holiday By MAdeline LaFAve Features Editor

Thanksgiving and Christmas are arguably There is a difference between special oc- of glucose in the some of the best times of the year. casions and daily habits. Pick and choose brain—your brain However, the toll the holidays can take what you want to eat, so plan ahead. If you gets off balance when on a person’s body is astonishing. Taking want to have pumpkin and apple pie that you you drink, and that is why into account the vast amounts of appetizers, haven’t had all year, then maybe forego the you have a headache multiple-course meals, beverages, cookies, stuffing. Don’t be tempted by eating every- BC: Drink 24 oz. candy and desserts that are thing that is in front of you. water BEFORE consumed, in addition Brian Calkins: Find one specific goal that going to bed after a to lots of sports and would be of interest – better skin, more en- night of partying… The Experts: movie watching with ergy, fit into a specific outfit for - someoc if hung-over in AM, family and friends, this casion, etc. If you tell [college kids] “their” drink more water and/or Gatorade. is not surprising. goal, they’ll lose interest, particularly when It has been said that it’s about their health and longevity. XN: What would be your number one recom- the average American mendation to stay in shape over the breaks? Or, to gains six to seven XN: When a lack of sleep is inevitable, what get in shape? pounds during the six- tips do you have for keeping brain and body sharp? SP: Do activities that you enjoy and just week period surround- And what’s your take on caffeine? try something new you can do with friends ing this time. College SP: Caffeine is fine, but it sort of puts if possible instead of just sitting around— Brian Calkins kids, unfortunately, are “band-aid” on the wound without really try the new Wii Fit, try going snowshoeing, President, HealthStyle Fitness Nationally-recognized Certified no stranger to this an- solving the underlying problem. Eventually going for a hike—think of social ways to be Personal Trainer, Certified Older nual occurrence as well, you will have to catch up on your sleep. active rather than sedentary. Adult Trainer and may even be worse- For example, if you are a half-hour or hour BC: Make time for exercise—the best off because of the shy of what your body needs in its circadian way to do that is to exercise first thing in the stress of finals, pulling rhythm (the approximately 24-hour biologi- morning!! all-nighters and the late- cal cycle that regulates sleep), your body can night bar scene to catch catch up. But if it is lacking for longer than So, Xavier students, take advice from the up with old high-school 10 days your immunity goes down. experts. Drink caffeine during finals’ week buddies during time off Caffeine may help in the short run but in if you want, but don’t rely on it. Pull an all- from school. the long run will make things worse in order nighter if you must, but if you do, take some However, there is a to make your brain function appropriately cat-naps during the day. Eat this holiday way to enjoy the holi- and immunity will go down. Food comes season, and try everything if you want—it Susan Marianne Parks, days in moderation. first. is a special occasion—but do so in modera- R.D.,C.S.S.D.,L.D.,C.L.C.,C.P. Health and nutrition Take Vitamin C and D to keep immunity tion. And most of all, remember to exercise! CEO Nutritionist/Personal Trainer HealtheNutriFit LLC experts Brian Calkins up and at least get 20-30 minutes of aerobic Happy holidays, XU. of Cincinnati and Sue exercise per day—this will increase immunity Parks of Mendota by increasing blood flow to heart Heights, Minn. have some and lungs including brain. advice for the college community so that the BC: Exercise, of course. holidays can be fun, healthy and stress-free. Include some protein with each ‘Pie’ Chart* Calkins has been recognized nationally as meal, limit (ideally eliminate) *Get it? A look at the calories (per slice) you can expect from a few a top fitness professional, including receiv- refined carbs—sugars, candy. holiday dessert classics... ing a 2004 Top 50 Personal Trainer ranking Caffeine is OK – but it shouldn’t by the American Association of Personal be the sole source of ‘energy’ for Trainers. the day, as you’ll quickly adapt and Pumkin Pie Parks is also a personal trainer and nutri- have to keep consuming more Apple Pie tionist with a focus on sports nutrition and and more and more. Taking a 15 229 296 wellness/weight-management who believes minute power nap in the mid-af- calories calories that monitoring activity, nutrition, stress ternoon refreshes both the brain level and coping skills is the key to living a and the body! balanced, non-stressful lifestyle. Here they took questions from the Newswire about steps XN: What are your favorite “Brain you can take to stay healthy during the holi- Power” foods? Pecan Pie Cherry Pie days, and in general: SP: Blueberries, sweet pota- 425 tos/yams, oatmeal, yogurt, apples, calories 325 Xavier Newswire: For college students who whey protein and/or egg whites calories may not be aware of the health implications for the BC: Lean protein, salmon, “holiday season” what would be your best advice for nuts. staying healthy over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks? XN: Do you have any hangover Coconut Creme Pie Sue Parks: One of the things is to stay ac- tips? 259 tive instead of watching football and parades SP: Make sure that you keep calories continuously. Watch portions; you can have hydrated and believe it or not, a little bit of everything—Thanksgiving is a small amount of Boost (or a special occasion, because it only happens other nutrition shake) does help. once per year. This will increase the concentration