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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Volume 77, Number 17 PUBLIC SAFETY'S CONTINUAL TRAINING industry response to incidents utilizing an training certificate to Public Safety and By Kendall Steinle Editorials "all-hazards" approach to planning and a Employee Services." News Editor standardized organizational structure and In May of 2007, Governor Blagojevich Bush's recent platitude regatding the NIU chain of command. announced a program that provided the tragedy is one most people might find to be ICS has been tested in more than 30 StarCom 21 Emergency Management resting in accordance with their own feelings: years of both emergency and non-emergency Radios, free of charge, to Illinois colleges "Obviously a tragic situation on that campus..." applications by all levels of government and and universities. In the event of a disaster, this Obviously. the private sector; it represents organizational radio network allows emergency management, Such an exceedingly profound statement "best practices" and as a component of NIMS local law enforcement, campus police, fire, brings into question other notions that could has become the standard for emergency and public health agencies to talk to each also be considered "obvious," that most management across the nation. other from nearly anywhere in the state. prominent being the measures taken by the "The Department of Public Safety, In addition, the SXU Police Department Saint Xavier Community in an effort to make as a law enforcement agency, has adopted has applied for access to the State Police preparations for similar atrocious events. NIMS and ICS. Our staff, supervisors, and ISPERN radio frequency; this allows multiple Director and Chief of Police Paul Kolessar, command level officers are now trained law enforcement agencies to communicate noted that in the Spring of 2005 a mission to the appropriate level for their rank and and coordinate with each other as they Being sent back to the continuity planning task force was appointed position. The department now integrates the are normally operating on different FCC Stone Age, for a night to begin the process of consolidating a number management principles of ICS into its day- frequencies. to-day operational procedures. The Incident Page 4 of existing standard emergency operating Kolessar states that he is also looking procedures and to develop a comprehensive Command System was first exercised at Saint forward to the Campus Law Enforcement mission continuity plan for the University. Xavier University during the visit of General Emergency Response Actwhich was introduced Puzzles Kolessar adds that: Colin Powell in September of 2007," Kolessar in April of 2007. "Some of the most important "We continue to be involved in an on says. elements of this legislation is the creation going process of collecting, evaluating, and if He adds "I strongly encourage all of a National Center for Campus Public appropriate, adopting tactics, techniques and members of the campus community to Safety, and a grant program in community procedures that have proven themselves to be consider visiting the Emergency Management policing legislation to set aside $50 million effective and practical." Institute's web page at http://emlms.fema.gov for institutions of higher education to use for Over the past fifteen months, all members and enroll in one of the independent study campus public safety programs." assigned to the Department of Public Safety 100 level introduction courses for health These various safety measures should have completed their individual certification care professionals, public works personnel, provide the university with a certain with the Department of Homeland Security's or school employees. If you do complete the proactive nature; safety is important, after National Incident Management System (NIMS) course, please forward a copy of your FEMA all. Obviously. and the Incident Command System (ICS). The training for both was provided through a Photo: nim50nline.com COMMAND Your weekly fix of series of on-line and resident courses offered by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute, the Sudoku National Fire Academy, the Illinois Emergency Page 5 Management Agency, and the Northeast Multi- Regional Training. The goal of NIMS—established in the Entertainment aftermath of 9/11—is to provide improved coordination of federal, state, local, and private INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: COMMAND STAFF & GENERAL STAFF UNNECESSARY OBAMA DRAMA By Jennifer Betcher wear an American flag pin, reporters have In addition, there have been allegations News Correspondent decided to call Barack Obama "insufficiently that he is a Muslim. More so, it has been patriotic" (CNNPolitics.com). thought that he took his oath of office In addition to drawing issues with Obama was seen not putting his hand on a copy of the Quran. Another rumor his name, finding his meeting with former over his heart while the national anthem was that while Obama was a boy living in members of the anti-Vietnam War group was being sung. Obama responded to that Indonesia, he attended a radical Islamic disturbing, or noticing that he does not attack by discussing the many people who school (CNNPolitics.com). attend baseball and football games and the Reporters have attacked both Barack A recap of The Oscars not-so patriotic behavior in the stands. Obama and his wife. Obama defended It was also noted that Obama does his wife, Michelle, by saying, "she simply Page 7 not wear the American flag pin. Reporters misspoke" (CNNPolitics.com), "referring have insisted that Obama met with former to her comments about not feeling proud members of the anti-Vietnam War group, about the United States until recently. Weather Underground. Obama accepted However, as Obama explained, she meant Sports $200 from William Ayers, the founder of that she has never felt so proud of United the group, in 2001 when he was an Illinois States politics until recently because now senator. William Burton, a spokeperson people are participating and are much more for Obama, replied, "Sen. Obama strongly involved than they have been in previous condemns the violent actions of the years. Weathermen group, as he does all acts Obama also stated, in defense of of violence ... But he was an 8-year-old himself, that "there is always some nonsense child when Ayers and the Weathermen going on in general elections" (CNNPolitics. were active, and any attempt to connect com). He went on to say that if it weren't Obama with events of almost 40 years ago this, it would be something else. Obama is ridiculous" (CNNPolitics.com). further added that one of the main reasons After the Northetn Illinois University he came into the attention of the entire shooting, Obama made a statement about nation was because he delivered a speech how he condemns all acts of violence. He where he spoke of his love for this country. Students react to was speaking of violence on the streets, in The people of the United States will know Longest at NFL Combine public buildings, in schools, and everywhere. what the true definition of patriotism is, Obama has made it very clear on several Obama hopes. Obama stated, "The way I different occasions that he does not will respond to it is with the truth: that I Page 12 How could this face commit any wrong? condone violence. owe everything I am to this country." Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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The Xavierite PRESIDENT CASTRO GETS NEW NAME Call By Victoria Stewart ptepare our people both politically and His failing health did not deter him 773.298.3380 News Correspondent psychologically for my absence after so many from carrying out many of his duties. Fidel is Fax 773.298.3381 After nearly a half century of rule, Fidel E-mail Castro relinquished his leadership position L in Cuba. Fidel has been Cuba's president hexavierite@yahoo. com since 1976, and prime minister for 18 years before then. Write Castro, 81, has become increasingly ill The Xavierite these past few years. He has actually been bed-ridden for the past 18 months. His Saint Xavier University brother Raul, 76, had been transferred the 3700 W. 103rd Street power and authority of the presidency while Fidel underwent intestinal surgery. Chicago, IL 60655 Many Cubans believed Ratal would liberalize Cuba and is a more rational leader, Visit but the only change he implemented as Campus Media Center interim-president was the encouragement of investment by Canadian and European Room CMC 101 resort developers. The beardless one takes over. Many Cubans do not believe much will Staff: change after Fidel leaves office. They believe years of struggle." Fidel has remained in stepping down Editor in Chief that their one-party system and human rights power despite the failed Bay of Pigs plan to enter retirement and said he will be able and was strongly supported militarily during to sleep easy once again after the power is Chris Lonergan abuses will not be rectified. All Cubans do not share this pessimistic the Cuban Missile Crisis. transferred. view and some remain hopeful that their Copy Editors government without Fidel can ease tensions Vincent Moyet and normalize relations with the Untied Jasmine Rayman-Kinney States. When asked about the situation in News Editor Cuba, President George W. Bush said »mi* Kendall Steinle he believes that Fidel's removal from the News Correspondent office "ought to be a period of democratic Jen Betcher transition." President Bush also said he feels Victoria Stewart for the Cuban people, and that "they're the ones who have been denied a right to live in a free society." Editorials Editor Despite Fidel's public statement, in Amelia Moreno A§XU JOB FAIR which he states that he will not accept st Editorials Correspondent another term as Cuba's president, he will \ Tuesday, April 1 Mike Noonan remain the head of the Communist Party and a member of the National Assembly. W Noon - 3pm Entertainment Editor Will things in Cuba be any different? Shannon Center Kevin Harnedy Raul has been groomed to take Fidel's Amanda Holmes place, and has previously shown that he will Attend the SXU Job Fair and You Entertainment Correspondent rule in his brother's likeness. Therefore, Could Win One of These Great Prizes.. Jessica Campos many believe Fidel and his policies will only continue in this new administration. I-Pod Nano In his official statement, published I-Pod Shuffle Sports Editor in Cuba's Communist Party's newspaper Steve Dunn Granma, Fidel wrote that his "only wish is to Nintendo DS Deputy Sports Editor fight as a soldier in the battle of ideas." He Various Gift Certificates John Wyskiel also wrote, "my wishes have always been to Sports Correspondents discharge my duties to my last breath." Entering the SXU Job Fair Raffle is easy: Steve Delmagori Near the end of his statement, he wrote, • Attend the SXU Job Fair on April 1st. "I am saying that I will neither aspire to nor • Submit your resume as your entry form. (Only accept, I repeat, I will neither aspire to nor Advertising Manager & 1 entry per student) Graphic Designer accept the positions of President of the State Council and Commander in Chief." • Raffle only open to current SXU students. Chris Lonergan The United States has had 10 presidents Business Manager since Fidel began his rule of Cuba (spanning Sponsored by Counseling and Career Services. Please Crlstal Arrieta from President Dwight Eisenhower to call 773-298-3131 with any questions. President Bush). httpy/www.sxu.edu/jobfair/defaultasp Contributors Fidel's actions and rule over Cuba has Brandon Redner, been in the eye of the United States due to Marcus Turner, Danielle its close proximity to the US' shore. The Reminder: Dress professionally Cramarosso, Melissa Fary takeover of power from the Batista regime md bring plenty of resumes!! and the Cuban Missile Crisis are etched in Interim Manager of the minds of Americans. The Xavierite Fidel also wrote, "my first duty was to Tony Gallelli
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By Mike Noonan By Amelia Moreno personal and political level. the conveniences of modern living. I would Editorials Editor Editorials Correspondent If my anecdotes are not enough, last be the first to go in one of those stories. Our government does a great deal of very week the Guardian released an article I never realize how dependant on It is sad, but I have become so good and useful things for us. They provide describing several cases of alleged sexual electricity I am until I lose it. Saturday night, accustomed to everything being handed to defense from our enemies, from each other, assaults from American Marines on women we lost power on my block in Evergreen Park. me I do not think I could last a week in the they provide college students with some in Okinawa. This is a lose-lose situation. At the time, I was sitting on my computer wild. How do I hunt and gather? By going to money to cover our educational expenses, While bad consequences for the Japanese trying to think of something to write for this Jewel every Saturday or Sunday. What kinds they inspect food products so that they are are obvious, Americans have the unfortunate paper. I had my television on, and my lights of vegetation would be safe to eat? My answer safe for you and I to eat, and they do so consequence of the world associating all of blazing. There was nothing electronic that I is anything in a plastic bag labeled 'Romaine' many more things that I could probably fill our brave men and women in uniform with did not have on at that point. I was plunged or 'Iceberg.' I have no survival knowledge a whole page with the useful functions of the the actions of a few. This is obviously a gross into darkness suddenly. I sat stunned for and my survival instinct is so out of practice government. I could also provide a pretty long misrepresentation of our a moment, trying to figure out what had I cannot for sure say it still exists. list of useless money troops as a whole, but happened. My room is never so dark. There Despite this, I know I am not the wasting things that the people are going to read are always the only one in this government does. Bear about it anyway. Other than blinking lights situation. There in mind that pretty these specific consequences, of my computer, are millions of much anything from imagine if the government the printer other Americans the latter huge list is of a country that defeated light, the tiny that have grown probably funded by us in war set up a base on red light on my weak with your tax money. Also our soil, or even a friendly television. My modern living. bear in mind that since county. No American would room is never Maybe along with a few years ago, our tolerate say, a Vietnamese soundless the fitness hype, nation has been at war. military base in Texas, or either. My and going green, The news media may even a Canadian one, so ceiling fan is a new trend always whirring not talk about it very why do we impose these will emerge that taxation without representation at full speed. much, but Americans things on our allies abroad? involves learning There is always are still dying in Iraq. And more importantly, why do we as tax how to survive if something to So, on a list of expensive things that the payers continue to fund this? some catastrophe distract me, or government does that it might not need to happened like the Another glaring misuse of our dollars to remind me do, the Iraq war is up there. According to is some of the ridiculous hearings that go ones in fiction, of the electronic Society destroyed while Fry is frozen ,f a vims were to the National Priorities Project, the war costs before our senate. Starting with the PMRC civilization I come from. two-hundred and seventy-five million dollars hearings on music decency in the 1980s that wipe out two-thirds of society, would you be a day, totaling up to about five-hundred led to the parental warning stickers that are With all of that gone, I was at a loss. I able to survive on your own? If nuclear war billion since it started. That is more than found on CDs to the current hearings about sat in the dark for a few moments, trying to were to suddenly break out, could you stay the GDP of some countries. But we still have steroid use in professional baseball, there have think of something to do. My first urge was alive during the nuclear winter? Honestly, to consider the troops in countries that we been some pretty silly congressional hearings. to turn on the television, until I remembered I doubt I would be able to unless I found aren't currently fighting. The United States Are we really to believe that our congress has that needed power. Then I thought about someone who could and I trailed along on has military bases all over Europe and Asia. nothing better to do than discuss steroids my laptop. Surely I would be able to use that their coattails. We have bases in countries we have not in baseball? As Stephen Colbert would say to get on the internet and continue being It is frightening, facing the fact that I do fought for fifty years, if at all. There may be "Come on people, we are at war!" Something distracted from my article! That sounded like not know how to keep myself alive. I know important reasons for having these bases that tells me that there are maybe a million things a good idea until I remembered my internet how to exist. That one is easy for me. Existing I, a non-military person, may be unaware of, more important for our government to be was knocked out as well, even the wireless. is basically all I do! Of course, I could take a but I have a feeling that is not always the case. doing the figuring out whether or not Roger I finally resigned myself to reading, then I hint from Futurama and try to cryogenically One example would be our military presence Clemens shot up. realized I would need to find a flashlight. freeze myself before any of that happens and in Japan. The reason these issues, and many others, All this, just because I did not want to get unfrozen after society has rebuilt itself After World War Two, I it was pretty are so important is because they offer further go to sleep at six-fifteen in the evening. And, numerous times, but that takes money that necessary for the United States to be in Japan, proof on how much we as a nation have lost as anyone looking for something to write I do not have. to aide in rebuilding. Fifty years later, Japan our way. This country was founded by people about, I turned this situation into a moment All in all, I know where I stand should is the second largest economy in the world. who rebelled on the basis of 'taxation without for reflection. How dependant on outside my modern comforts be taken away from I think our job has passed done. Other than representation,' and if those people were stimulus have I become? My whole world me. I do not fool myself into believing I the use of American tax dollars to fund our here in 2008 they'd probably be sick. This is was plunged into darkness for no more than could make it on my own. 1 would embrace presence there, I can say from experience something to really consider as April fifteenth twenty-minutes and yet it felt like it lasted fate with open arms should some virus turn that most Japanese don't really appreciate looms close, and November fifth resides a bit hours. There was nothing to do! It reminded my fellow humans into zombies, and accept our presence. I have heard first hand from farther off. We need to take our money out me of all those movies or books where the fact that I will probably be eaten alive or many Japanese their overall displeasure of the hands of people who either waste it or civilization decays and the main characters chasing after survivors for their brains. We with American troops in their country on a line their pockets with it. have to figure out how to survive without all all have our purpose. A SAINT XAVIER FLASHBACK TO THE SECOND CITY! By Danielle Cramarosso & Melissa Fary Stephen Colbert. to relieve some of the stress from Contributors Their current show is entitled "Between school. Barack and a New Show," and the ensemble If you are looking for a souvenir, Are you looking for entertainment, a fun consisted of six comedians performing scenes The Second City sells t-shirts that night out with friends, and a good laugh? We that relate to popular culture. Among the are very inexpensive. The t-shirts know the perfect place to go: The Second skits performed that night by the ensemble come in a variety of styles and colors City! On Wednesday, February twentieth, include a spoof on Barack Obama, a song and we would recommend getting Student Activities Board sponsored a trip about people being socially awkward, a t-shirt. They also offer appetizers to the famous Second City in downtown scenes about relationship troubles, and a and drinks for the audience. Some Chicago for only ten dollars a ticket. The war veteran not having a flashback, but a of the drinks come in souvenir Second City is an improv comedy club that flashdance. Laughs are guaranteed to ensue glasses. opened in Chicago on December sixteenth, with such a hilarious and creative cast. Just Unfortunately, photos were 1959, and it has also expanded to other cities when you thought they were going to say not allowed to be taken throughout such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Detroit, and one thing, they took you by surprise and the show. But the material was so Ontario. The Second City in Chicago has said something that was totally unexpected memorable that pictures were really launched the careers of some of the most and had the audience laughing in their seats famous comedians during its fifty years. unnecessary. The performances Danielle and Melissa stand outside Second City for the entire show. Even though there was Among the comedians that started off at The were so good that anyone could com) to purchase tickets for this amazing minimal use of props, the comedians made it Second City were John Candy, Bill Murray, relate to them. comedic performance that no one should seem as if there were a wide variety of props John and Jim Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chris If you missed the opportunity to go with miss. This was a great night out with friends. being used throughout the performance. It Farley, Bonnie Hunt, Steve Carell, and the Student Activities Board, be sure to visit We would recommend everyone to see the was just what Saint Xavier students needed The Second City's website (www.secondcity. performance! Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Xavierite Page 5
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By Marcus Turner is. There are no people in sight, except as Once you have had enough of racing the subtlety of their physics. Correspondent advertisement-fodder on billboards, just around or destroying the city's traffic, or What else? Some players may resent driverless vehicles everywhere (occasionally both, all by yourself, you can go online, where not being able to instantly return to the start Like any first-time visit to the sprawling in the air!), slewing around at hostile speeds the real fun and nastiness starts. (Sorry, no point of a challenge they have blown - but environments of a strange and gorgeous new and destroying themselves, each other, and local multi-player). Best of all, the transition then, this inconvenience is more than offset city, Burnout Paradise can be overwhelming every breakable fence, barrier, and billboard from your lonely, nerdy, solo-gamer world to by the fact that there is almost always another at first for even the experienced, the street- bolted to the landscape. It is like some weird the lonely, nerdy world of online gaming is new challenge readily available, often (and smart, and the jaded. The Burnout series de-anthropomorphized remake of Cars, just as seamless as everything else in the game. literally) just around the next corner. In fact, has always been about insanely fast racing where every character is a lunatic, a suicide, Tap on the d-pad and you will immediately given that you cannot just warp around the and rip-your-kidney-out-and-hurl-it-into-the- or a serial killer. What a violent paradise. see lists of who is online. Invite them to game-world, teleporting back to the start of next-county crashes of lovingly rendered Fans of the Burnout series may be a game, 'mark' the road you're driving on a lost race (you have to physically drive back slow-mo car-on-car violence. That much has bummed that the separate Crash Mode to check your best race-time or Showtime- to the start-point in question)—what does this remained the same, but many other things is gone, but it is evoked, though hardly crash scores, and check your own scores for teach us? Do not lose. And look on the bright have changed—largely for the good. replaced, by the new 'Showtime' function that road against those of the other players side: If you do lose, you have got a nice, pretty First and most glaringly obvious: Gone which can be seamlessly activated at any online. Rivalry and oft-unintentional hilarity drive back across town to enjoy, and ample are the enforced, artificially cordoned-off moment. Showtime is...well, it is ludicrous; ensues. opportunity to learn the best route and new 'courses'. They have been replaced by a it is absolutely spiral-eyed, bouncy-bouncy, There is a fairly mind-numbing array of shortcuts! single massive, free-roaming environment ludicrous. It is also strangely absorbing and challenges for up to eight friends/enemies Lastly, there are some assorted little that includes the concrete urban tangles and addictive. Basically, it is one long, extended- online: custom races, coordinated stunt/ irksome mysteries, like why the game back alleys of the city, the winding lanes and play take on the series' heralded 'Aftertouch' jump challenges (jumps, crashes, barrel-rolls robs your vehicle of its built-up speed if mountain-pass tunnels of the country, and function. Activating showtime instantly turns through hoops), Freeburns, and the like. you suddenly switch to Showtime mode everything in between - bridges, abandoned your vehicle, no matter its current 'actual' Even the often-neglected PlayStation Eye the instant before you plow into a nice train-trestles, freeways, and a myriad of condition, into a pre-totaled wreck with a full camera gets used here. A candid Splash intersection packed full of cars. Another unorthodox shortcuts that connect them. Boost bar. As long as there is something left Mountain-esque snapshot of the look on mystery is why the instant drive-through Paradise City is your city, and you can go wherever and do whatever you like from the outset, subject only to the limitations of your vehicle of choice. Speaking of vehicles, they are broken down into the general categories of Stunt, Speed and Aggression. There are about 75 unlockable cars, all of which can be 'earned' by spotting them as they prowl the streets and taking them down. It is a clean, clever acquisition system that goes a long way toward making you feel like you "own the streets." There is even a selection of cars from various in-game advertising sponsors, which can be unlocked via product codes in the menu system - a scheme which exactly and expertly straddles the line between commendable, glorious, God-bless-America capitalism and a sort of sleazy, low-grade, gaudy-tie-wearing brand of evil. From the moment you fire up the game, Burnout Paradise is a masterpiece of tutorial transparency and seamlessness. Beyond the free-roaming nature of the world itself, you have got a helpful radio DJ who prattles off various hints and tips as you drive around Paradise City. And if his voice ever really starts to get on your nerves, you can always tap yourself into an instant Showtime moment and silence him, at least temporarily. Various events, such as Race, show-off Stunt Run, and aggressive Road Rage, are available at essentially every traffic-light (by simultaneously holding the R2 and L2 in that boost bar, you are still in Showtime your face when you get taken down (the benefits of gas stations and auto shops are buttons), so you'll have your work cut out for (remember that...because now things get polar-opposite of the Victory Mug) or even mysteriously denied if you somehow manage you. Just exploring the city for crazy jumps, weird). the simple photo taken for your series of to drive through them in reverse - if anything, destructible Burnout billboards, shortcuts, Otherwise incapable of movement increasingly impressive, in-game driver's shouldn't you be rewarded for a stunt like crucial gas stations, and auto shops - drive under its own power, your insta-wrecked licenses. It is a subtle, clever use of a still that? I mean, if the first-place car in a real- through them for a full Boost bar or a full vehicle's only way of moving is to crash into largely unused peripheral that stokes the fires world race suddenly used its e-brake just repair - are a part of the challenge. any nearby traffic, all of which is more or less of Burnout-style competition. before the finish line and managed to slide When you see a special unlockable trying to stay out of harm's way- particularly Notable downsides in Burnout Paradise across it sideways or backwards, would that car on the road - easily noticeable by their you. Every screeching, swerving vehicle that are few, and none of them are deal-breakers. be a reason to disqualify? Like I said, little unusually high-speed style and aggressive comes into contact with your trashed hulk The lack of a proper, separate Crash Mode stuff, mostly. antics - you can pursue them, take them yields points. And if the cars will not come will probably only raise an eyebrow from These minor hitches notwithstanding, down, and add them to your ever-growing to you, you can actually lurch toward them long-time fans of the series, and they will get Burnout Paradise is an excellent, solid ride automotive harem. It is all about dominating in little 'Ground Breaker' hops and jumps at least some of their fix of mayhem from for both solo and online gamers, with superb other vehicles and finding new, creative, and that eat up a bit of Boost but send your Showtime Mode, anyway. Also, even in the control, high production values, complete punishing ways to do it - T-bone them to wreck-from-beyond-the-grave bouncing and face of the game's awesome sense of speed, freedom, and so much obsessive, secret- metal-and-glass smithereens, jam them into a tumbling unnaturally from one new collision I could not help noticing a slight inertial/ hunting, gotta-catch-'em-all lasting gameplay cement pylon or an oncoming car, or simply to the next. Showtime is an accident that is kinetic deficit in the behavior of the cars incentive that it's almost ridiculous. Never grind them to death against the boundary- trying with all its might to keep happening, themselves. Even the lowliest sub-compact mind the eerie lack of pedestrians populating wall of a freeway. The choice is yours. hanging in there with the tenacity of a roaming the streets seems superhumanly the city streets - if they had those, the game The gorgeously rendered, unrestricted vengeful poltergeist and taking as many (superautomotively?) impervious to all but would doubtless suddenly turn into another streets of Paradise City are so full of victims with it to The Other Side as it can. the most direct, violent collisions, so Pitt- Carmageddon or Grand Theft Auto... and environmental detail and automotive Bonus points for buses, fancy-pants limos, Maneuvering or otherwise 'finessing' an we've already got one of those on the way. and property damage means fun. Weird... "life" (i.e., ambient traffic) that one can opposing vehicle to its doom is pretty much Overall I would give this game a B+. easily forget how eerie its world actually but fun. But then Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Xavierite Page 7 THE OSCARS: STILL WORKING IT AT 80 AMANDA with him. Busey then interrupted the come out, but instead we saw Seth Rogen By Kevin Harnedy conversation to give Garner a hug, and and Jonah Hill. They bantered back and Entertainment Editor unexpectedly kissed her on the neck. It forth over who got to be Halle Berry. ABROAD When The Oscars air, or any awards was evident that this startled Seacrest and When winners Glen Hansard and By Amanda Holmes for that matter, I always wish that I could Garner, when he reminded her that they Marketa Irglova accepted their award for Entertainment Editor be a star—walking the red carpet, chatting have security. their song "Falling Slowly" from the movie with my many famous tinsel town friends, The Oscars opened with Jon Stewart's Once, the orchestra cut off Irglova as she was The architecture of Antoni Gaudi and staying out all night at the after parties. monologue, where he acknowledged the about to give her speech. The orchestra has is something to be seen. His fantastical However, it was not too long ago that the strike and had a couple of good one-liners, always been known for cutting off speeches buildings are unique at the very least. Made industry was worried that the Oscars might such as calling the Oscars the "make-up sex," due to time restraint, but the way Irglova was with a variety of materials ranging from be cancelled due to the writers' strike. and asking everyone which democrat would treated seemed unusually rude. However, wood to marble to glass, Gaudi used non- Luckily, everything was solved and the they be voting for. All joking aside, Stewart once the telecast returned from commercial traditional colors and undulating forms to Oscars were able to go on as planned. did say that this ceremony was a welcome break, Jon Stewart announced that Irglova create buildings that look like something The Oscar craziness began on the back party for Hollywood. Stewart's presence would be brought back out to accept her in a Dr. Seuss storybook: red carpet when Ryan Seacrest was trying was known throughout the night, with award. to interview Juno star Jennifer Garner. various quips and funny moments—such as The Oscars had some great moments, Walking through Barcelona and feeling kind As Seacrest was trying to get Garners' playing Wii tennis on stage. and some good laughs, but it could have of rowdy, I came across a building by Antoni attention, Gary Busey interrupted by The audience got a shock when Judi definitely shaved an hour off its over three- Gaudi. telling Seacrest that he wanted to talk Dench and Halle Berry were announced to hour ceremony. And I stood and I gawked, what a feast for the eyes'. La Sagrada Familia is quite a surprise. People come from all over, by bus, train, or BEST PICTURE BEST ORIGINAL car, to see Gaudi's buildings and say hardy-har. NO COUNTRY FOR SCREENPLAY I've now carried the Dr. Seuss reference just a tad bit too far. OLD MEN (ETHAN DIABLO CODY FOR Sorry. COEN, JOEL COEN, JUNO Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) is known SCOTT RUDIN) for developing his own unique style of building that imitates natural forms instead BEST SCREENPLAY of geometric shapes. His earlier work was REST PERFORMANCE BASED ON MATERIAL classified as gothic but as Gaudi developed as an architect, his work became harder BY AN ACTOR IN A PREVIOUSLY LEADING ROLE PRODUCED OR DANIEL DAY- PUBLISHED LEWIS FOR \ JOEL COEN THERE WILL BE AND ETHAN BLOOD COEN FOR NO COUNTRY FOR BEST OLD MEN PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A BEST ORIGINAL LEADING ROLE SONG 1 his is very Disney-esque. to classify and eventually became its own MARION COTILLARD GLEN HANSARD AND category. Gaudi is known as the father of FOR LA MOME MARKETA IRGLOVA Catalan Modernisme. 1 Gaudi's most famous work is La ("FALLING SLOWLY' ) Sagrada Familia, a cathedral in the middle FROM ONCE of Barcelona. Gaudi died in 1926 when BEST PERFORMANCE he was hit by a tram and never saw the BY AN ACTOR IN A completion of the cathedral, his purported masterpiece. Gaudi worked on La Sagrada SUPPORTING ROLE BEST Familia for the last 43 years of his life but JAVIER BARDEM FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN never saw its completion and neither has anyone else, yet. La Sagrada Familia is still NO COUNTRY FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY under construction, completion is planned ROBERT ELSWIT for 2026 but even this date is optimistic. If OLD MEN the cathedral is ever finished, it will be the FOR THERE WILL BE largest in Europe. Gaudi was a vegetarian and an ardent BEST PERFORMANCE BLOOD Catholic. He is buried in La Sagrada BY AN ACTRESS IN A Familia. The cathedral consists of 18 towers, 12 for the 12 apostles, 4 for the Evangelists, SUPPORTING ROLE BEST ORIGINAL 1 for Mary, and 1 for Jesus. Once it is TILDA SWINTON FOR SCORE completed, the cathedral will not be the exact design Gaudi had planned because MICHAEL CLAYTON DARIO MARIANELLI the last recorded blueprints for La Sagrada Familia were destroyed in a political raid of FOR ATONEMENT the construction site of the cathedral at the BEST ACHIEVEMENT height of Franco's invasion. There are several of Gaudi's works IN DIRECTING BEST ANIMATED around Barcelona, as well as a park that JOEL COEN AND FEATURE FILM OF Gaudi dedicated to his patron, Eusebi Guell. Parque Guell is spectacular. It is ETHAN COEN FOR THE YEAR situated on top of a steep hill on the north side of Barcelona. This means that it is NO COUNTRY FOR RATATOUILLE nearly impossible to bike to the park, but it OLD MEN does mean that the park offers a great view of the city. Gaudi' s architecture remains one of Barcelona' s top attractions. There is a lot to see in that incredible city, but my favorite was the work of the great Catholic vegetarian architect, Antoni Gaudi. Photo: blog.instantcast.com + The Xavierite Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Miz JACKSON IS BACK, AND SHE IS GONNA ROCK IT!
By Jessica Campos signing autographs left and right to her many felt a Janet song was - rock, pop or urban—they took discipline — the discipline of thought, devoted fans. hit it right on the nose." the discipline of action, the discipline of Entertainment Correspondent Jackson has been very busy preparing Jackson continues to always reinvent creating music — to make me see that. Her tenth album is here. Her best work for her decade album. She has great and herself on this album. It catapults the style that Finally, discipline has to do with faith. I have to date arrives. Janet Jackson's new and talented producers on this album: Rodney Jackson has held for many years. The power faith that a gentle but steady discipline will long awaited album, Discipline, hits stores Jerkins, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, Stargate and to move and capture an audience has always let me continue to grow as an artist and a everywhere today. She is now signed to songwriters Ne-Yo and Johnta Austin. The been a talent that Jackson has possessed. This, woman." Island Def Jam Records; a music label run original production team of Jimmy Jam and like all of her albums, has been correlated to The first single, "Feedback," has been by current beau, Jermaine Dupri. Terry Lewis also attribute their work to the experiences she has had in her personal life, as gaining recognition on urban and pop radio Jackson has been promoting her album album. well as the ongoing public scrutiny that follows formats, thanks to its catchy bassline and all week. She is scheduled to appear on "I never had to tell them 'No, this is what her everywhere she goes. voice-modulated effect made specifically for MTV's music countdown show, TRL today it should be,'" said Jackson. "1 felt like they Jackson states the following reasons as to the clubs. "Feedback" has already become and has already conquered New York City, really did their homework and whatever they why she has named the album "Discipline." "It her best-selling digital tune ever. It is a typical frisky bedroom cut, featuring lyrics like, "I need some discipline tonight/I've been very bad" and "Daddy, make me cry." This album in general is "classic Janet". In mid-to-late summer, Jackson hopes to tour in support of Discipline. Many of her fans have been waiting for this album, since her previous album, 20 Y.O., which was released in 2006. Similar to 20 Y.O, where her fans had the chance to design her album cover, Jackson launched a contest for fans to create their own unique and homemade videos for " Feedback." They can post them on her YouTube channel, Destination Discipline. Mimi had her Emancipation, and Mary J. Blige had her Breakthrough, will Janet have the Discipline to wow her fans? Jackson is not calling it a comeback because she has never gone anywhere. She is determined that this album is THE album. It has sculpted who she is today. Many critics have already named this album as Jackson's best yet, with more positive reviews than her previous album, 20 Y.O., which did not sell as many records as many thought it would, but this album is something new, fresh and original, a lot that can not be said of today's music.
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Success with Purpose. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Xavierite Page 9 TOY: DANCING ON SKATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED By Steve Dunn Canada) will be talking about them. Wisconsin Sports Editor In order to better understand these has spent so much players and who they are, we have matched time near the top The NHL trading deadline was last them up with a team likely to make this year's of the Big Ten and night, and some major moves went down at NCAA tournament. Ten of the NHL's elite National Rankings, the last minute. We still cannot believe that have been matched up with the top ten in they seem like they one team traded that star to that other team the most recent Associated Press Poll. could make the leap to and got so little in return. Actually, most of you probably do not National Champions The NHL trading deadline was last follow NCAA Division I Men's Basketball at any time. Toews night and no major moves went down at the until the Big Dance comes around. In that teammate Jack Skille last minute. We still cannot believe that one case, return to this article when you are filling played hockey for team refused to trade that star to that other out your bracket. Whichever player on here the Badgers, so he squad when they were offered such a nice has done the best in the NHL in that time will be comfortable package in return. frame, take his corresponding team to go all being compared to The NHL trading deadline happened the way. Wisconsin. Though and some big trades and small trades he probably would happened at the last minute. We still cannot Alexander Ovechkin- Stanford prefer not to wait over believe some of the deals that happened. We Ovechkin seems really out of place on 60 years for a Stanley never could have predicted that one star was the Capitals. He has talent, toughness, and Cup Championship. going to be traded to the team he was dealt plays at an exceptional level. Surrounded by to, really surprising. almost nothing but Semin, Ovechkin has the Sidney Crosby- One of those scenarios occurred last Capitals in the running for a playoff berth. Tennessee night, but we have no idea which. We are Stanford is an academic institution, Make no mistake one of the finest in the nation. about it, Sid, while Academic institutions are not no longer a kid, is the No, the Saint did not tall off the jersey. exactly known for athletic class of the NHL. He is Blackhawk fans love nothing more than success these days, yet year after the best playet since Lemieux and could one beating the Red Wings (except for actually year Stanford basketball makes day be better than the Great One. However, winning a Stanley Cup or possibly topping runs to the Final Four. It defies right now he has never won a Cup. And he the Blues). For more than a decade, Hawks' the very logic that sees a team even trails Bing in record sales. fans have had to watch Lidstrom be the class whose name is the Cardinal use Tennessee is the best basketball team in of the league on defense. a tree as a mascot. the country right now. They have never won a The Tar Heels are always one of the top National Championship on the men's side. teams in the league. Their star player is Tyler Evgeni Malkin-Memphis Hansborough, who last year wore a mask for The loss of Sidney Crosby Roberto Luongo- Texas a few games when a rival broke his face. It was supposed to hurt the The Canucks do not belong among was the kind of thing you had to work hard Penguins. In his absence Malkin the top teams in the NHL. They have to stop yourself from smiling at. Seeing his has stepped up to be the best some talented players, but the scoring bloody face was a reminder of just how fun player in the NHL and make his is as infrequent as case to win the Hart this year. A.C. Green's. Yet The past few yeats, the team still has a Memphis has always been on chance to win the the cusp of being an elite team. Cup, because they This year, they started 26-0 have Luongo in before they were finally beaten net. when they realized there head Texas is a coach was John Calipari. By the football school. time the shock wore off, it was Their best player last too late, they were no longer year, Kevin Durant, number one in the nation or is playing for the in their home state. Much will soon to no longer be Tennessee put an end to Memphis' perfection. be the same for Malking when Seattle Supersonics. Crosby returns. Yet, right now they not good at predicting the future, so just are leading the Big ignore which ever of those openers were Johnathon Toews- Wisconsin Twelve. made irrelevant by the deadline deals that Toews has the look of a future Stanley did or did not occur on Feb 26. Cup Champion. In a game against the Kings Mats Sundin- Duke not Regardless of what actually happened at on Saturday he was laid out on a cheapshot If you have a D° he shocked to see these men with Lord Stanley's Cup soon. the deadline, these men are going to have key by Dustin Brown. Toews responded with a friend who likes Duke, you have probably it is to see UNC lose. The same as it is always roles in the race to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. goal and two assists to lead the Hawks to a wanted to punch them in the face several fun to see Lidstom's Wings lose in the first Learn the names now, soon everyone (in 6-5 overtime win. times. Being a Duke fan is about as logical round. as wanting to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sundin had his escape, his road to Vincent Lecavalier- Kansas a contender paved for him, but he refuses Young Vinny Lecavalier was supposed to to leave. Just as NCAA fans would love for be an elite player from the start of his career, a Duke free Tournament, Maple Leaf fans but he had problems adjusting to the league would have loved to have seem Sundin sent at first. Now he is one of the game's finest off to make a run at a Cup. players. Kansas is always supposed to be good, Rick DiPietro- UCLA but when crunch time comes they fold like Wolfe Watch: (Note, DiPietto once there was ivy on the walls. played for the Chicago Wolves). Rick made headlines in September 2006 by signing a 15 Rod Brind'Amour- Xavier year contract. The deal showed just how far Rod is known for his excellent the Islander franchise had sunk since their conditioning and is seen as something of late 70's/early 80's dynasty. At the time of a physical specimen. He is also known for the signing, DiPietro had lost more games that apostrophe, where his name is almost than he had won and had never even made one wotd, but becomes something of a the second round of the playoffs. contraction. He has the look of an elite UCLA has 11 National Championships athlete. In reality he is a very good hockey to their credit, the latest coming in 1995. player, but on the elite level. Since DiPietro entered the NHL, neither Xaviet looks kind of like Saint Xaviet, team has won any hardware. Back then, the but no, the Ohio school does not predate O'Bannon brothers were the best players Sainthood. Do not make the mistake of on the team. Once they went pro, however, thinking they have a chance to go fat. The the brothers made as much of an impact as reality is that Xavier is not an elite team; DiPietro has made in the playoffs to this they are a good team. Good teams make point in his career. sweet sixteen runs and the occasional Elite Eight appearance. They do not win National Luongo has teammates in Vancouver, they just do not do very much to help him. Niklas Lidstrom- North Carolina Championships. Page 10 The Xavierite Wednesday, February 27, 2008 GATHER 'ROUND FOR CLEVELAND SPORTS LORE By Brandon Redner Cleveland General Manager, Danny Ferry, playoffs. LeBron would continue to build on James once again had the Cavaliers in the Contributor decided LeBron needed help to get the Cavs his legacy and continue to ease the hearts of top four in the eastern conference, at 30-24, to the playoffs. Ferry signed forward Donyell Cleveland sports fans. King James led the six games over .500. The Cleveland Cavaliers Five years ago the Cleveland Cavaliers Marshall, as well as guards Damon Jones Cavs to their first playoff series victory in 13 management and fans, however, had to had just put an end to a 17-65 season, during and Larry Hughes. Marshall was coming years, hitting two game winning shots and realize that without a better supporting cast which they endured a 15 game losing streak, off a season in Toronto whete he averaged assisting on the series clinching shot. The not even King James could bring them a and suffered through a 5 game losing skid on 11.5 points on 42% three point shooting. Cavs were eliminated in seven games by the championship. They needed to realize that seven separate occasions. For a city that was Jones was fresh off a season in which he Detroit Pistons, but Cleveland was rocking. the curse would not be lifted without a voted by ESPN.com as the most cursed sports scored 11.6 points per game on jaw-dropping The 06-07 season featured, essentially, the championship. city in America, this particular year may have 46% three point shooting. same roster. The Cavs were The NBA trade deadline approached been their best season ever. Hughes, however, was once again banking on with LeBron publicly lobbying for a trade Cleveland sports fans had witnessed the big signing for the the broad shoulders to be made, and it was announced that The Drive, The Shot, The Fumble, and a Cavaliers franchise. of LeBron James GM Danny Ferry had gutted nearly the World Series Game 7 collapse, but the ping- He was coming off to drive them to entire Cavaliers roster, trading away the pong balls would finally be falling their way. a career year with success, and he aforementioned Hughes and Marshall, along The Cavaliers were awarded the first pick in the Wizards, did. LeBron with four others in a three-team, eleven-player the 2003 NBA draft. Cleveland sports lovers during which led the team deal. The deal would register as only the were striking gold with the opportunity to he scored to another fourth trade in NBA history to include 10+ witness LeBron James. Finally, not to witness 22.0 points 5 0 win players. The Cavaliers brought in forwards James hitting jump shots over Craig Elho per game. season and Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, and Wally Szczerbiak and eliminating their team, but vise versa, The twenty- nearly single as well as point guard Delonte West. six year old handedly LeBron was going to be hitting jump shots Wallace adds championship experience, Hughes and defeated for THEIR team. effort, and defense to the Cavaliers squad. the twenty- the Detroit The Cavaliers drafted James with the Joe Smith provides depth along the front one year old Pistons in the top overall pick and the Cleveland basketball line, and some reliable scoring, at 11.2 points James were Conference revival has been eminent ever since. The team per game. Szczerbiak is averaging 13.1 points being compared to finals, leading the has taken a step forward with every step that and shooting 42% from downtown. Delonte Jordan and Pippen by Cavaliers to their first LeBron James has taken. West is a true point guard to replace Larry people close to the Cavs' NBA Finals birth ever. In 03-04 James produced one of the Hughes, who was out of position. The Cavaliers, of course, best rookie seasons in NBA history, leading organization and Cleveland The revamped Cavs have played only did not even remotely compete in the team in scoring and assists, en route to r Ben Wallace is a traitor one game thus far, in which they defeated the series, getting swept in one of the worst clinching the rookie of the year award. The Comparisons to Jordan and Pippen Memphis 109-89. The original Cavs were Finals match-ups in recent memory. Cavaliers missed the playoffs by one game, soon ended though, as Hughes failed to live taken to overtime by Memphis in January. and nearly doubled their win total from up to the lofty expectations in Cleveland. The Cavalier organization once again, The Cavs powerful new front line players the previous season, winning 35 games. In The Cavs, however, still stepped forward going into the 07-08 season, did nothing to combined for 82 points, and Delonte West 04-05 LeBron improved his scoring by 6.3 in James' giant footsteps. LeBron averaged tweak their rostet. LeBron James was again registered 6 assists, tying Larry Hughes points per game, up to a hefty 27.2, with 31.4 points per game and finished third in expected to perform miracles, but why not? single season high in only one attempt. The 7.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists. The Cavaliers the NBA in scoring. James also became the Every season under LeBron's reign the Cavaliers looked good, really good. narrowly missed the playoffs again, but youngest player to win the NBA All-Star Cavaliers had taken significant steps forward. Depending on how the pieces fit, improved to a 42 win team. MVP award. Most importantly, however, LeBron's achievements to this point in his Cleveland sports lore may have to start During the ensuing offseason the new the Cavaliers won 50 games and made the career were nearly unmatched, unrivaled. referring to "The Trade." SXU SECOND IN CCAC DEFENSE LEADS THE WAY
By John Wyskiel teammates out with a temarkable buzzer By Steve Dunn 22-63 from the field. beating thtee pointer. He finished with a SXU has a one game lead in the Deputy Sports Editor Sports Editor season high 30 points as well as six rebounds conference with just two games left to play, and seven assists. pending the outcome of last night's game in Sophomore guard Julian Scott shot In their first game since a heart The Cougars will be looking for Scott the Shannon Center an efficient 7-fot-9 (78 percent) from the wrenching overtime loss to NCAA opponent to lead them to another victory, but will look The Cougars hosted the University field to help the No. 21 Saint Xavier men's Chicago State, the Saint Xavier women's for team contributions as well. They need of Saint Francis (111.) on Tuesday, Feb 26. basketball team defeat their Chicagoland basketball team bounced back in a big way to limit first half scoring, because the last Results of the game were unavailable at press Athletic Confetence (CCAC) foe University with a 74-58 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic time these two met, IUSB lead going into time. of St. Francis (111.) in NAIA men's basketball Conference (CCAC) road win over the halftime. The team will be back in action on action. The win increased the Cougat's Robert Morris Eagles. The game is slated to start at 7 p.m. at Saturday, March 1 when they host the record to 22-6 and helped them remain Sophomore guard Kathlyn McClain the Shannon Center in Chicago. University of Indiana-South Bend at 1 p.m second in the CCAC standings. led the way for SXU as she put in 18 points in the Shannon Center.. Julian Scott finished while swiping five steals on with a game-high 21 points the evening. and eight rebounds. Junior Also aiding the cause forward Scott Campbell for the Cougars was senior was the othet Cougar to guard Candis Jackson who hit double-figures with 11 racked up 16 points to go points off of the bench. along with four rebounds He also chipped in six and five assists. rebounds. Senior forward Freshman point guard Dan Bolger played well Alex Barone also had a big within 19 minutes of play game as she found the net time with seven points fot 14 points and also picked and eight rebounds. up three steals. Unlike last game, Sensational sophomore the Cougars controlled Erin Hannemann rounded the lead for nearly the out the double figure whole game. They out scorers with 13 points to rebounded the opposition go with team highs of seven 44-32 and shot 47% from rebounds and thtee blocks. the field as a team. The The Cougars went into game was held in the USF the break leading 36-28 over Recreation Center. their conference rivals. The The Saint Xavier second half was virtually men's basketball team identical with both teams will return home to the scoring two more points Shannon Center against as SXU outscored Robert their CCAC rival Indiana Morris 38-30 in the final' University-South Bend frame. (Ind.). With a stifling defense The last time these that forced 19 Robert Morris two teams met, Julian turnovers, the Cougars were able to hold the Eagles to Scott had to bail his Freshman Julian Scott Sophomore Kathlyn McClain only 35 percent shooting on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 The Xavierite Page 11 WAIT TILL NEXT WEEK A CUBS FREE NL PREVIEW By Steve Delmagori not the answer to Andruw Jones leaving. seems most likely. three horses in the division. Sports Correspondent Another 80-85 win season is in the works. San Diego Padres: Another team always on the San Francisco Giants: At least they got rid Florida Marlins: The Marlins last won the cusp, but always falling short. The Padres of Barry Bonds. Adding Aaron Rowand With the dawn of Spring Training and Series in 2003, meaning it is almost time have a stout pitching staff, but their lineup helps the defense, but this club nevet seems the hope of a new Major League Baseball for them to win the Wild Card and then is a mix of very young and very old. They are to decide what direction it wants to go in. season, it is time to preview all thirty teams the World Series. This year will be a good not good enough to keep up with the other Because of that, it will stay at the bottom. and their chances of success in 2008. This step forward for them. week, we finish with the National League. New York Mets: Adding Johan Santana instantly makes the Mets the NL favorites. NL Central*: Like, the Brewers, the Mets will learn Cincinnati Reds: New manager Dusty Baker from last year's debacle. Expect them to will have to rely on young players more than dominate the division. he ever has before. That does not bode well. Philadelphia Phillies: Another second place Fortunately for the Reds, the Pirates have finish is in order, since they do not have rented the division's cellar for another year. enough to keep up with the Mets. Adding Houston Astros: Here is a sleeper team. The Brad Lidge was a risky move, too. Astros rebuilt pretty well, adding Michael Washington Nationals: A new ballpark Bourne, Miguel Tejada, and Jose Valverde. welcomes the Nats to 2008. So will more The division is still rather weak, so those losses. The team has a lot of upside, additions might just be enough to compete though, but will not make an impact for for the division crown. a year or two. Milwaukee Brewers: Someone forgot to mention that Mike Cameron will not play for the first NLWest: 25 games this season. Regardless, the Brewers Arizona Diamondbacks: This division is learned a lot while choking away the division loaded. Each team but the Giants has last season. They will be on top when it is a real shot at the crown. The D-Backs, all over. though, did the most, adding Dan Haren Pittsburgh Pirates: Apparently last place is the to their rotation. Expect to see them in organization's goal, because they did nothing the NLCS. to improve the team. Colorado Rockies: The defending NL St. Louis Cardinals: Another team that had a Champs did not really do much to bolster quiet off-season, the Cardinals are due to fall their team for another run. They will back this season. They will compete, but do compete, but fall short. They needed not have enough to sniff second place. almost 20 straight wins last year to finish where they did. That will not happen *the Cubs will be looked at more closely in this season. the coming weeks Los Angeles Dodgers: Perhaps another underachieving season is in the works for NL East: the Dodgers. But now they have Joe Torre Atlanta Braves: The Braves are caught in the coaching and Andruw Jones patrolling middle like the Blue Jays. Mark Kotsay is center field. A close second to the D-Backs The Mets are banking on Johan Santana to be the Queens' club ace. BULLS ARE BETTER OFF BUT STILL NEED FIXING By John Wyskiel Gooden has a decent offensive game and By Steve Dunn Larry Hughes has had some flashy Sports Editor can grab offensive boards. He will fit better Sports Editor numbers, but he is not a leading scorer, not than Wallace did, especially in offensive. a man who will lead a team in the clutch. He The trade is good mainly because the Plus, Kirk Hinrich and Drew Gooden were The Bulls trade of Ben Wallace was is fine as a second fiddle scorer, he has the Chicago Bulls were able to get rid of Ben teammates at Kansas. They are very good good for the team, but it does not bring them ability to be very good in such a role, but if Wallace and his enormous contract. It was time friends and perhaps that chemistry will much closer to being a contending team. he is the team's primary scorer, they are not to get rid of Ben Wallace and his inept offensive come back and translate fot the Bulls. Out of the four players received in the going to make very far. game. It was not working and he was ruining The Bulls did lose Joe Smith, which deal, only Drew Gooden should have Bulls Several years ago, the Bulls had a chance the chemistry of the team. More importantly, was the only negative of the ttade. Joe fans even remotely excited. Gooden is a solid to pick up Hughes as part of a multi team Ben Wallace was not even playing great defense Smith seemed to be the only consistent power forward with some good moves in trade, they turned the offer down. Since or getting a lot of rebounds for the Bulls, so player this year for the Bulls. It would of the post. While he is not likely to ever be an then, he has done little to justify an over what was the point of having him? made much more sense if the Bulls were All Star he can be a solid role player for the inflated contract. If he could not be an All Now that Wallace is gone, Tyrus Thomas able to trade Duhon instead of Smith, team. Star playing with LeBron James, then being and Joakim Noah have playing time to improve because Hughes is a shooting guard. Now He is known for defensive lapses, which a top tier player is not in the cards for the their game. The management has a chance to Hughes has to compete for playing time can be tolerated when you have a player like former Billikens' product. see whether Tyrus or Noah have potential to with Ben Gordon, Duhon, Kirk Hinrich, LeBron James on your team, something the Out of the remaining two players in the be great players and whether they are worth and Thabo Sefolosha. Bulls are still lacking to this point. deal, Cedric Simmons and Shannon Brown, keeping in the off-season. Joakim Noah neither is going to become an All Star. desetves more playing time because he has Simmons is unlikely to be on the roster been the emotional sparkplug for the bulls by the time next season comes around. the whole season, while Tyrus's athleticism Brown's might stick around a little bit, provide matchup problems for opposing as he shows some potential at his young offenses and defenses. age. The odds are though, like Simmons, The Chicago Bulls were able Chicago is just a brief stop for Brown. to pick up Larry Hughes and Drew The trade of Wallace rid the team of a Gooden, along with Shannon Brown and player who looked more like a clubhouse Cedric Simmons. Though Brown and cancer then the defensive stud he was Simmons do not really matter, a change signed to be. It is a case of addition by of environment may suit Hughes and subtraction. The deal should not be Gooden well. overrated, it does not bring them closer Before Cleveland, Larry Hughes to a seventh NBA Championship, it only was a very good scorer and an even better stops them from regressing further. defender. In 2004-05 when Hughes was None of the players involved in the deal on the Washington Wizards, he averaged solve the problem of low post scoring. 22 points per game and 2.9 steals per The loss of Smith takes away one of their game which are both great numbers. most surprising performers. Since he will not be overshadowed by The Bulls still need to find a scoring big Lebron anymore, Hughes will be able man who can be a competent in otder to to play his type of offense that he played be able to contend fot a Championship. in Washington; slash and driving to the Perhaps Noah can become this player basket. for the team, now thanks to the Wallace Drew Gooden gives the Chicago deal, the team can find out if he fits the Bulls another big body to replace Ben bill or not sooner rather than later. A Wallace. Though he does not have solution was not found with this trade, it was only the first step. the defensive reputation Wallace had, Yes, Eli Manning really is a Super Bowl MVP. THE LONGEST SHOT GOES THROUGH THE COMBINE
COUGARS STUDENTS REACT TO LONGEST'S SHOT By John Wyskiel home from the NFL Combine. He worked have to be in a division one school to do it." and deserves a chance to play." Deputy Sports Editor out from February 20th to February 24th. -Dan Cramer -Chris Ehlers Students were asked what they thought about SXU students were asked what they Shane Longest entering the NFL Combine "It's good for him but doesn't affect me much. I'm "It shows that a small time player that is willing thought about Shane Longest and his and possibly being drafted into the NFL: happj for him." to work for his dreams can make it and they do entrance into the NFL Combine. -Jacob Shorette not have to be in a big school to do it." Longest had some fun in an "It's going to be a good thing for the school." -Richard Korczyk unrehearsed meeting with the press at the -Frank Johnson "Shane will bring national recognition to SXU. NFL Combine. If he makes it to the NFL, he will bring a lot of "It's cool because he did not have the best When asked how his experience at the "I don't realty care but it is a positive for the attention to himself and SXU because of the equipment like the big schools jet he was still Combine has been, Longest responded: school" amount of talent he has and all the records he able to do well." "It's hitting me pretty good, but it's been -Paul Shiels holds here at an NAIA school." -Kate LeGrand the time of my life so far, even the medical -Dan Cozzi exams have been fun," he said. "The medical "It is a huge deal and he really deserves it." "It is surprising, possibly monumental that Shane exams we get are nothing compared to what -Angelo Bonadonna "I also feel that it would be great for our program made it to the Combine. It opens up doors we just got hete. The whole process has been because it will help with future recruits. This will for other athletes in small time schools to have fun; it's exciting." "It's a huge deal for the school. It shows that show these players that they too can have a chance success." Shane Longest is now on his way back anyone can pursuit their dream and they do not to make it to the next level. Shane is a good player -John David Provitt COUGARS RUN FROM DICK POND TO NATIONALS By Steve Dunn time of 8:57.99 in the 3000 meter run, fj ••• Sports Editor narrowly failing to qualify. On the Women's side, in just the * T*^H Two weeks removed from the Dick Pond teams second year of existence, the Invite and a week after a 9th place finish at Cougars qualified for the distance the Men's Chicagoland Championships, the medley relay. The relay consists of a
Saint Xavier men's track team recently took 1200 metet leg, a 400 meter leg, an 800 'tiL part in the Dick Pond Open in Romeoville meter leg and is capped off by a 1600 on Feb. 22. meter leg. The varying distances make While there were no team awards to be it a unique track event. had, the Cougar men took home a number The relay team ran a 12:40.69 of individuals honors for their efforts. at the Chicagoland Championships IF Sophomore John Neisler qualified hosted by Lewis University on Feb. 15 *tm for the NAIA Indoor Track National to qualify for the NAIA Indoor Track Championships in Johnson City, Tennessee, National Championships starting on March 6-8 when he won the 800 meter March 6. run at the Dick Pond Open with a time of The team that ran at Lewis was H 1:56.42. anchored by sophomore Lauren If Neisler will join sophomore Chris Dentzmen. A trio of freshman, Jade Spencer as Saint Xavier's representatives in Braden, Dana Eppley and Kelly Malone the meet. Spencer qualified for nationals ran the other three legs. Before the meet when he won the 400 metet dash at the the team's best time was 13:00.11. They Chicagoland Championships. needed to shave almost 15 seconds off Senior Steve Bugarin finished his career to meet the NAIA qualifying time of .r at SXU with a second place finish with a DMR anchor Lauren Dentzmen 12:45.48 to qualify. Dick Pond photos were too vulgar for print.