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What should I do at college? DON’T: By Madeline Lafave BDO:y Emily Hoferer Features Editor Managing Editor 1. Get involved: If you just go 1. Be “too cool” for anything to class, the caf and your dorm room or anyone: The best thing about you won’t meet people at all. Getting college, is that it’s not like high involved is a great way to meet other school. Everyone in college is cool students (including upperclassmen because of his or her differences, who will invite you to their parties). not in spite of them. Take advantage of Club Day on the Mall and sign up for anything and 2. Don’t neglect your body: If everything. you plan on eating in the Caf and drinking (soda) on the weekends, 2. Always say ‘yes’: Whenever keep in mind these may be new and you are invited to go places with other calorie-filled activities. Keep yout people always say yes. Your homework body movin’ if you want to avoid can wait for an hour if your hallmates the cliché freshman 15. are going on a late night run to PRC (Pleasant Ridge Chili) and even if you 3. Keep your dorm room door won’t know many people at a party, closed: One of the easiest ways to you shouldn’t be afraid to go anyway. meet people is to live in the dorms. Try to leave your door open as much 3. Get to know Norwood and as possible and use it as an excuse to Cincinnati: I know Norwood can talk to those studs and babes from look a little rough, but you shouldn’t down the hall. judge this book by its cover! There are lots of hidden gems in the town. Also, 4. Totally cut off if you explore Cincinnati, you may be communication from your surprised with what you find. parents: We know, you’re finally free and it’s awesome. But keep in 4. Actually go to class: There are mind that even though your parents many exciting things about college, but may secretly be celebrating their class isn’t always one of them, however newfound freedom, Mom’s crying it is the reason that you (or your par- at home at least a little. Call every ents) are shelling out the cash. Going once in awhile and not just when to class will keep you here. Besides, you need something. you never know what crazy professor you have, what you’ll end up discuss- 5. Take Xavier for granted: Get ing or who you’ll meet in class. ready for four of the best years of your life. You are now part of the 5. Stay informed on Xavier Xavier family…a baby musketeer happenings: There are many ways that will be thrown into Musketeer- to know what’s happening on campus, dom and college life. You will soon and its better to be in the know than learn the basketball cheers, the best out of the loop. Check the portal daily party houses, what not to do when for list of important announcements, the RA makes rounds, how awe- sign up for XU Alert Me and read the some small class sizes really are and Newswire on a weekly basis. so much more.

Illustration by Reid Faylor The Newswire’s who’s who at XU By katie Rosenbaum Director for Student Aaron Marble is a ju- Father Albert Bischoff, The Blue Blob is one of News Editor Success and Retention nior human resource major S.J. is the resident Jesuit Xavier’s two mascots who Adrian Schiess’ job is to with a theology minor.who in Husman Hall. He is cheers at all Xavier basket- act as the freshman advo- is serving as the student involved with Campus ball games, which we won cate to work with students rights representative, Black Ministry, retreats and pre- in a Crosstown Shootout to make sure that they have Student Association’s and sides over the 4 p.m. mass game, an annual game a successful first year and among other things. on Sundays. against Xavier’s rival, the come back to Xavier. Why should know you Why should you know University of Cincinnati. Aaron Marble? Newswire photo by John LaFollette Father B? As student rights rep- Jessica Pasionek, a Father B can be seen all senior social work ma- over campus and will greet Newswire photo by Erika Bresee resentative, Marble works for you. He is a student jor with an English mi- you with his signature Craig Scanlon is a se- advocate for students face nor, is the student direc- greeting of “Hello, Saint!” nior political science disciplinary hearings. tor of diversity and the and theology major who Legislative Secretary of will serve as the Student BSA She is also involved Government Association with S.T.A.R., which pro- Photo courtsey of graphics.fansonly.com president for 2008-09. Photo courtsey of xavier.edu vides students with service He is also an RA in the Why should you know opportunities, Why should you know the Commons Apartments. Adrian Schiess? Why should you know Blue Blob? Why you should know Schiess works with stu- Jess Pasionek? He is a source of pride Craig Scanlon? dents and is able to direct Pasionek is involved as it was won in a game Scanlon and all of SGA them toward other re- with many activities, which against UC. Also, it is a make decisions regarding sources that can help them give her a wealth of expe- TV star starring in two club funding, many educa- with academic, financial or rience that she is always SportsCenter commercial tional and social activities. personal issues. Photo courtsey of Aaron Marble willing to share. Photo courtsey of xavier.edu last year. Xavier Newswire Campus News August 20, 2008 3 While you were Xavier’s campus: A year in events By AMY WINDHORST Shantytown graduating... Campus News Editor When: Fall 2008 Each year, Xavier of- Where: Academic Mall fers students a variety of unique activities. Below are Shantytown is a week- a few notables events. long event that seeks to bring awareness to Club Day on the Mall homelessness. When: Monday, Sept. 8, Volunteer groups con- 2008 struct and dwell in “shan- Where: The greenspace ty” houses made of card- board, tape, tarp and other Each year, Xavier clubs basic materials. gather for Club Day on This provides a dif- photo courtesy enquirer.com Shantytown houses line the academic mall in the fall. the Mall—a chance for ficult-to-ignore visual of each of Xavier’s clubs to homelessness, as the shan- most popular events on week in advance in order show off for the student ties line the path in the aca- Xavier’s campus. Be sure to witness the Crosstown body. For new students, demic mall. to check out their Midwest game firsthand. Watch our this is the perfect chance Previously, interested Masala in the spring. Sports section for more to get involved in one (or groups have donated information in the coming many) of Xavier’s student $25 or more in order to The Crosstown months. groups. participate. Shootout There are over 100 When: Spring 2009 The Crosstown Helpout student groups on cam- Diwali Where: University of When: Spring 2009 pus—if you’re interested When: Fall 2008 Cincinnati Campus Where: Various locations in language, politics, faith Where: Gallagher Student in Cincinnati or service, look no further. Theater Easily the most popular In the time between class- sporting event on campus, A spin-off of the Newswire photo by Mike Ventura es, pause and take a look Diwali is a night of en- the Crosstown Shootout Crosstown Shootout, the The new Chartwells display outside of Ryan’s Eatery and Pub. at what’s being offered by tertainment and celebra- is the annual basketball Helpout brings together our campus organizations tion hosted by the campus’ match between rivals University of Cincinnati By John LaFollette Editor-in-Chief All of the dorm rooms this year. South Asian Society. In Xavier University and the and Xavier students in a were updated and fresh- day of volunteering. There have been a num- ened. A new elevator was Hosted by both schools’ ber of changes to Xavier installed in addition to a alumni associations, the since the current fresh- new fire alarm system with even takes students out men likely made their ini- sprinklers and a public ad- into the city to participate tial visits. Here is a quick dress system. in a morning of commu- rundown. Additionally, the build- nity service. Change in food service ing is now accessible to In a twist on the old provider people with a handicap. rivalry, Xavier and UC After its contract with To the relief of all con- students are purposefully Sodexo expired last school cerned, contractors over- grouped together in or- year, Xavier accepted bids came initial worries that der to assist the greater for a new food service pro- the renovations would not Cincinnati community. vider in the Hoff Dining be completed by the time Center. freshmen moved in. Workshop The victor was Exam calendar change When: Spring 2009 Chartwells, a company Arguably one of the Where: Gallagher Student who also serves food crowning achievements Theater at Northern Kentucky, of the previous Student Miami (FL), and Louisiana Government Association Calling all student State Universities. Executive Board, a new playwrights, actors, and photo courtesy Ernest Coleman So far, an “Xpress” lo- exam schedule will be in Students cheer on Xavier with Newswire handouts at the 2007-08 Crosstown Shootout. directors! cation has replaced the old place this school year. Workshop, Xavier’s own Toni’s Little Italy station The new schedule, addition to a stage show, University of Cincinnati. student-produced stage in the ground level of the which takes effect for fi- Academic Day which includes perfor- While last year the event show, consists of several Gallagher Student Center. nal exams this December, When: Tuesday, Oct. 21, mances by club members, was held on Xavier’s cam- original plays by Xavier The station will ser- will include a study day 2008 attendees also receive ap- pus, Cincinnati is playing students, ranging from the vice carry-out orders from on Monday of exam Where: Campus-Wide petizers and a full Indian host to the fabled match in deathly serious to the out- Ryan’s Eatery and Pub week. Exams will begin meal. Previously, tickets the 2008-09 season. right absurd. (formerly “Ryan’s Sports on Tuesday and end on For those of you more for this event have cost If you plan on nabbing For example, last year’s Café”, formerly “Ryan’s Friday. concerned about sleeping, around $5. tickets, be prepared for a attendees might fondly re- Pub”), which itself has un- In previous years, fi- this is your day. Formed in 2002, the long wait—enthusiastic call “Xavier: The Musical,” dergone a menu overhaul. nal exams began on the Academic Day, which South Asian Society has students have been known a parody of Xavier life that The new menu will in- Monday of exam week and was initiated in 2001 by come to host some of the to camp out as long as a was written, directed, and clude items ranging from ran through Thursday. President Father Graham, sung by Xavier students. various appetizers, soups The change was made is an event designed to For all aspiring actors and salads to signature to provide students with an place students’ focus on and writers, keep your eyes flatbread pizzas, sandwich- additional long weekend, specific aspects of the peeled for more informa- es and wraps, new grille during which it is assumed Xavier Campus. tion this spring. options and a new line of students will prepare for Throughout the course specialty desserts. their finals. of the day, Graham and This, of course, is only The DineOnCampus While the new schedule others host speeches and a sample of what Xavier website also boasts help- has philosophical benefits, discussions on a specific has to offer. ful tools to help track stu- one downside is exam’s academic theme (previ- Keep your eyes peeled dents’ track their health. week close proximity to the ous themes include “The for posters in Gallagher, Brockman renovation much-anticipated Xavier Xavier Experience” the academic buildings Brockman Hall, the vs. Duke basketball game and “Perspectives on and the cafeteria, as well oldest dorm at Xavier and scheduled for Dec. 20. Diversity”). Not to men- as announcements on the the only dorm reserved Fans will have their tion, classes are cancelled, MyXU portal; there’s al- exclusively for freshmen, travel time to New Jersey making the holiday a cher- ways something going on received a face-lift over the reduced by a day with the ished one among Xavier’s Newswire photo by Erika Bresee around campus. summer. new exam schedule. students. Student dancers perform at the 2007 Diwali Celebration in Gallagher. 4 August 20, 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: rebecca conrad, monica laco, kate phillips, sarah wieten S T A F F E D I T O R I A L S Winds of change Prospective students are often told that if they want to “get a good feel” for the campus of the university they are visiting, they should pick up a copy of the school newspaper. It is regrettable that in years past, the Newswire (the independent student newspaper of Xavier University, published since 1915) has had a reputation for being run by outsiders and malcontents, and that its pages could hardly be called reflective of the university’s climate. But in the Publications House, as in the Library, Brockman Hall, the cafeteria, Ledgewood Avenue and many other parts of campus, the winds of change have filled the air. It is the stated goal of the new Newswire to be a broader institu- L E T T E R S tion–to offer news stories and other content that is more appealing to more people. Likewise, editorial praise and criticism will always be done with an eye toward improvement. The Newswire, along with every member of the student body, is Letters to the editor policy invested in the successes and shortcomings of Xavier University, and This section of the Editorial if you visit our website at xavier. • The Newswire reserves the is the pledged medium for open and public discussion of both. page is the most important part edu/newswire, you can fol- right to edit letters for length and We should be seen, perhaps more than elected representatives and of our newspaper. It’s where the low the link to contact Darren clarity. administrators, as a quick, effective way to communicate productively Newswire becomes the commu- LaCour, the Op-Ed editor, and • We are not obligated to print with the Xavier community. It is the hope of the Newswire, then, that nity forum it’s intended to be. fill out the form on that page. all the letters we receive, but we the Xavier community embraces this change with the many others. Here in this section, we will • Letters must be submitted will ensure that all points of print letters from non-Newswire by the Monday prior to publica- view expressed in the letters we staff members. tion. Letters received on Tuesday receive are represented. Balancing act If you have an idea for an im- are unlikely to be published that • Letters are more likely to Dear freshmen, provement on campus, wish to issue, as we publish the paper on be published if they are succinct Since we’ve been around since 1915, we’re old enough to know a voice a complaint or raise your Wednesday. and coherent, especially if they thing or 93 about life as a college student. In addition to our most fellow students’ attention to a • Letters should be kept to offer a unique point of view. sincere welcome, please accept our advice for these four years: In global, national or local issue, a maximum of 250 words. Our • If you are a student sub- college, as in life, it’s all about balance. As such, write into the Newswire and we reasons are simple: We can fit mitting a letter for publication, • Mess up and learn from it, but learn to stop messing up. will publish your piece here. more people’s opinions, and it is please include your class year. • Take classes with legendary Xavier professors, but don’t start fan If you want to blast the hopefully more enticing to you If you are an alumnus, please clubs. You wouldn’t be the first. Newswire, go right ahead. We’ll to keep things short. Especially include your graduation year. • Go to both Crosstown Shootouts at Cintas Center, but go easy print criticism, just to show our when you have papers you could Other parties wishing to write on the Bearcats. They dont know any better. commitment to the free expres- work on... a letter to the Newswire must in- • Make friends with your neighbors in Norwood, and not just so sion of ideas. • Letters must be signed; we clude their affiliation with the that they don’t call the cops on your parties. Now, before you go off and will not print anonymous letters university. • Volunteer because it’s more fun than being hungover. And don’t running to write to your heart’s unless the writer has a legitimate • If you wish to submit a lon- volunteer if you are hungover, because that’s no fun for anyone. content, please note that we have concern for withholding his or ger piece in the form of a col- Plus, you’re better than those UC clowns. a few guidelines and rules for as- her name. umn (no more than 500 words), • Join a club that makes a difference, but don’t get caught up in piring letter writers: • Please also include contact you are more than welcome to do your self-righteousness. • To submit a letter for publi- information. Your contact infor- so, but contact the editor first. • Graduate with a degree you like, but explore its options so you cation, send the letter as the main mation will not be printed, but • Please, no poetry. There are don’t end up unemployed, envious and regretful. text of an email to Newswire- helps us ensure the validity of other outlets on campus for cre- • Write a letter to the Newswire, but make it a little more relevant [email protected]. Alternatively, the letters we receive. ative writing. than your unrequited pinings. • Spend enough time with old books so that you know the clas- sics, but not so much time that Homer and Shakespeare are your only friends. Write to us! • Stay up all night, but go to sleep before you start seeing things. • Party hard, but not so hard you pee on the Campus Police. • Spend enough time in a professor’s office that people start to Don’t know what to write about? Here are some ideas: wonder, but not enough that they’d be right. • What do you think of the new look of campus since you In short, do a lot, but not so much that you can’t do what you’re last set foot here? doing well. Best wishes, Class of 2012, • When you visited campus and took a tour, did your the Xavier Newswire On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire guides feed you a load of crap? The Xavier Newswire is published weekly necessarily reflect those of editors or general throughout the school year, except during staff. • How do you feel about the changes taking place? vacation and final exams, by the students Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, semester within the USA and are prorated. • Is XU fitting your preconceived notions of what college Cincinnati, OH 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed The staff editorial is written by a different to John LaFollette 513-745-3607. is supposed to be like? staff member each week and does not necessarily Advertising inquiries should be directed reflect the sentiments of the entire staff. It is also to Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, • What do you want to see in your campus newspaper? not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and 513-745-3561. Editorials editor to write it. One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed The statements and opinions of the Xavier on campus, is free per person per week. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Additional copies are 25 cents. body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The Xavier University is an academic community [email protected] statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials August 20, 2008 5 STAFF TALK: When I was a freshman, I wish I had known...

“...that the Comm department “...that “‘Nati” Light isn’t made in This is growing up would fall apart.” Cincinnati.” because they were so effective at Katie Rosenbaum Emily Hoferer By arren a our News Editor D L C “...to pick a major that I was Managing Editor Opinons & Editorials Editor proving you wrong. But if you’ve passionate about, not just one that been spoon-fed your beliefs your made a good salary. And to avoid “...all the basketball cheers Well, class of 2012, welcome whole life, does it seem like a the boys.” “...that the basketball team before my first game–I looked Amy Windhorst accepted walk-ons” to college. step forward to be spoon-fed the like an idiot.” Campus New Editor John LaFollette College: This is it. That oft- idea that everything you once be- David Cranston Editor-in-Chief Business Manager dreamed of place where any- lieved is wrong? thing goes, where Mom and Dad I see it happen to Xavier stu- are gone and terrible decisions dents all the time: Their profes- can be made with (almost) no sor picks apart their foundation, The ‘glory’ of being a freshman fear of parental punishment. offers a new and contrary alter- By Andrew Chestnut You will deal with a level of people on the planet. They know Where you’re responsible for native, and the students simply Oline & Design Editor awkwardness that nothing in where they are going to college your actions, where it’s up to you embrace this new idea with no your previous 18 years possibly and what they are doing with to go to class and wake up on reservations. When I was first asked to could have prepared you for. their lives. They have jobs and time, where you get to shape the I’m begging you: Don’t walk write about the “glory” of being Right now you know, at most, money and a car. They have a person you become. away that easy. Sit and wait for a freshman, I almost laughed. one tenth of 1 percent of the preferred political party and gen- Where, if you do it right, you the dust to clear. Realize that you That word is near the bottom of people here, which equates to eral philosophical outlook. The finally grow up. can rebuild your foundation–with my list of phrases I would choose a lot of unfamiliarity. You will world basically makes sense. One thing they don’t tell you a few obvious improvements. to describe what it is like to be meet people you already “know” Being a freshman is about about college, though, is how Throw away the weaker piec- frosh, just between “boring” and from Facebook, but don’t want your world being turned on its tough that last part is going to es and the ones that didn’t fit. “similar to high school.” to admit it because you will seem head. Your money and some- be. Incorporate the ideas that chal- However, Class of 2012, with creepy, so you introduce yourself times your car are taken away, but Here in college, everything lenged what you once thought your mini-fridges and space anyway. You will see people you soon you will realize that your you’ve ever believed, every truth and showed you things weren’t maximizers, this year will be a may have, ahem, spent the pre- sense of self has disappeared. you’ve taken for granted, every- so simple. Try out a new mortar lot of other things; mainly things vious evening with and have no Nothing will make sense, and thing that defines you, every- to hold it all together. you don’t expect. The point of idea how to handle it smoothly. you, in turn, will be an undefined thing you thought you knew will College is all about tearing being a freshman is to encounter And of course, you are starting mess. It’s as much a part of the all be put to the test. down and building back up, but and deal with the unknown, not things off with Manresa, which inevitable process as eating mac- Your theology classes aren’t it’s a refinement, not a start- just in your classes, but in every- is essentially a four-day awkward- aroni and cheese out of the same going to spoon-feed you a belief from-scratch kind of thing. day life. ness binge. pot in which it was cooked. system any more. They are going This isn’t about memorizing When you look back on your You will be vaguely sick for If you want my sincere ad- to pick apart your beliefs, to get what someone else thinks or first year, you will remember about a month, and will be diag- vice, here it is: accept the pain of you to ask why you believe the becoming a disciple of a certain how lame, benighted and embar- nosed with an upper respiratory the unknown. things you do. worldview. This is about critical- rassing you were, but how fun it infection. Become an undefined mess. But don’t think that because ly analyzing things to figure out all seemed at the time. You won’t You will join a club and go to Learn to like coffee and lis- you’re not a theology major you what YOU stand for and what even realize that this is the worst zero meetings. ten to as much new music as won’t have to deal with this stuff. YOU believe. Which isn’t always part of college, because it will be You will burn through a se- possible. I’m talking about more than your easy, but is extremely satisfying. so much better than high school. mester-worth of board points in Befriend upperclassmen and religious beliefs; this goes for po- I’m not writing this to freak (And by the way, don’t be one of six weeks. get involved with something, litical beliefs, social beliefs, your you out, just trying to give you those people who goes home ev- You will wander the streets anything, please. entire worldview. a heads up. I think that knowing ery weekend, only hangs out with of Norwood looking for a party, Put your X-Box or PS3 in a You are going to be presented what you’re in for goes a long their high school friends and and sometimes you will find one, box at the bottom of a closet opinions completely contrary way. doesn’t get involved at Xavier; if and sometimes you won’t. But and never, ever touch it. to what you think is right. Your So now when you feel like a you limit yourself by remaining either way, you will be under the Branch out from Xavier and professors and fellow students professor’s spewing off a load attached to home, you will miss fallacious impression that you familiarize yourself with the ar- will build cases for these opin- of crap, you’re not too surprised, out and end up hating these four are having a blast. eas around Cincinnati (I recom- ions that seem immovable, and it and you’re ready to find the nug- years). You will overdraft your debit mend Hyde Park or Clifton). will seem impossible to come up gets of truth in those turds. Not In retrospect, it will seem card for the first time and panic Eat some sort of food you’ve with reasons why anyone could glamorous, but college never is. silly that you once wore the hysterically. If you’re lucky, your never had before. believe anything different. Take note that most of your same hoodie every day for three parents will pay back the bank. Visit your friends at other Your foundation will be professors aren’t going to be months and had the same Bob Having money will be a dis- schools every now and then. shaken. If it’s weak and built on making stuff up. But they’re here Marley poster everyone else has. tant memory, a luxury from a And don’t get to the basket- sand, it’ll topple over and your to push you and to make you It will disturb you how much you bygone era when Chipotle didn’t ball games ten minutes after tip- world might (seem to) collapse. think, and many times that in- once napped and how often you seem like four star dining. off wearing a pink or red shirt But even foundations built on volves dealing with things you’d woke up confused. You will get lost in Cincinnati and stand there and not cheer; firm rock can crumble, especially rather not think about. The Caf food will seem good several times, wondering an- we will hate you for that. when someone takes a sledge- Again, welcome to college. at first but will get old quickly and grily why none of the roads go Anyway, if ignorance truly is hammer to it. Live it up. Study hard. Party make you have to use the bath- straight and change names every bliss, then this will be the best Hey, don’t panic. harder. Learn from your own room at an alarming frequency; half mile. year of what you until now When your world stands in mistakes and try not to bring by November you will forget Listen: Graduating high called your life. So enjoy it, and ruins around you, it’s easy—too others down with you. what it means to enjoy food and school seniors have their lives at the same time, let it make you easy—to abandon those things And for God’s sake, people, eat solely to not be hungry. put together more than any other better. you once held dear and latch onto THINK. the ideas that tore yours apart, That’s why we’re here. So It Goes by Matt Kroeger 6 August 20, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS XU athletics expects another strong year Doug Tifft, Editor Sports Desk: 745-2878 By Doug Tifft The women’s soccer team is [email protected] Sports Editor looking to get back on the win- ning track this season as they re- Xavier University has a long turn leading scorer and Atlantic Getting tickets is history of success in athlet- 10 All Academic team member easy at Xavier ics, and perhaps no school year Melissa Zimmerman to a squad personified that as much as the that finished 3-7-1 in Conference If you are a diehard Xavier 2007-08 year did. play last season. athletics fan, and looking to Four Xavier teams made The Xavier cross country score tickets to this year’s events, appearances in the NCAA team looks to improve on a third then fear not. Getting tickets Tournament in their respective place finish for the Women in to Xavier events is an easy (and sports and three won a confer- the Atlantic 10 Championship cheap) process. ence championship. Here is a and an eighth place finish for the If you love soccer, then you look at some of those teams men. The women’s squad will don’t have to travel far to see from a season ago, and what the be led by returners Becky Clark, some great matches, only to prospects for the upcoming year Christina Schneider and Caitlin the Xavier University Soccer look like: Thomas, while the men’s side will Complex right here on campus. One of the more heralded have to recover from the loss of Just show up at the games and of Xavier athletic teams is the All-Academic runner Ben Milroy present your All Card for free men’s basketball program. with the help of Luke Beuerlein admission to cheer on either the The men’s basketball team won and Clinton Womack. women’s or men’s team. 30 games for the first time in The men’s golf team at school history last season, reach- Xavier is coming off a fourth ing the Elite Eight of the NCAA place finish in the Atlantic 10, but Tournament for the second time looks to move up a few notches in five years. this season, led by preseason Although the leadership core Cleveland Golf Division 1 All- of Atlantic 10 Defensive Player American Mike Beausejour. Newswire photo by Erika Bresee of the Year Stanley Burrell, Sixth B.J. Raymond will be counted on to be one of the senior leaders of the The women’s golf team was Man of the Year Josh Duncan 2008-09 Men’s basketball team. respectable in their own right a and Atlantic 10 Second Team season ago, finishing fifth at the choice Drew Lavender have now Crawford and the maturation of coming up short in the Atlantic CAA Championships. Redshirt moved on to the pros, the team the freshman are two important 10 Tournament final to rival junior Mary Beth McKenna and is still stocked for another suc- factors that will determine the Dayton, the Musketeers received sophomores Kara Manis and cessful season in 2008-09. success of the 2008-09 Xavier an at-large bid to the field of 64, Rachel Levi will be looked upon photo courtesy goxavier.com Senior wings B.J. Raymond Men’s basketball team. but lost 3-0 against No. 17 Cal. to step into the leadership roles Senior keeper Adam Sokolowski and C.J. Anderson are joined by The women’s basketball Poly in the first round of the for the Musketeers. will be in action for the men’s 6’8” redshirt junior, and NBA program had a successful season Tournament. This year’s team As the season turns to win- soccer team this season. Draft prospect, Derrick Brown last year in their own right, win- will have to overcome the loss ter, the action at the O’Connor Staying across Victory to form this year’s leadership ning the Atlantic 10 Tournament of Atlantic 10 Player of the Year Sports Complex pool will heat up Parkway, your All Card is also triumvirate. for the second consecutive year Jill Quayle, but will rely on 2007 as the swim team looks to repeat your ticket to free admission The 2008-09 version of the and coming up three points first team all-Atlantic 10 selec- strong finishes from a season to any Xavier baseball game at Musketeers will look signifi- short of a first round victory tion Kelly Ruth and senior Jenn ago. The women’s team placed Hayden Field this spring, or any cantly younger than their coun- against Nebraska in the NCAA Welsh to lead them. second, and the men’s team third swimming meet at O’Connor terparts from a season ago, Tournament, 61-58. The Xavier men’s tennis at the A-10 Championship in Sports complex. however. Five freshmen join the The core of that squad re- program joined those reach- 2008-09 despite the disadvan- On the other side of Victory squad, including four star center turns to build on that success, ing NCAA success this past tage of lacking a diving squad. Parkway you can find the Xavier Kenny Frease. The freshmen will with first team all Atlantic 10 for- season for the first time in pro- Sophomores Kari Peglar, Lindsey tennis courts, home of the men’s be joined by two transfers, Jamel ward Amber Harris joined in the gram history. Led by A-10 Most Barton, Bethanie Griffin and se- and women’s teams. Viewing McLean from Tulsa and Andrew frontcourt once again by Atlantic Outstanding Performer Doug nior Mary Catherine Mahon lead for tennis events is also free to Taylor from Hillsdale. 10 Freshman of the Year, and Mathews. Xavier toppled George the women’s side, while senior students. The potential wildcard for Second Team All-Conference Washington to reach the NCAA Pat McGrath, junior Mark Febus The other on campus facility the upcoming season will be the center Ta’Shia Phillips. The team field, but fell to No. 15 Illinois in and sophomore Nathan Green to catch sporting events is, of eligibility of Indiana transfer also has a reliable senior scorer the first round. Mathews returns highlight the men’s side. course, the Cintas Center. Cintas Jordan Crawford, who is one of on the wing in returning Atlantic to lead this year’s team along The spring season is when Center is home to the Xavier five transfers from the Indiana 10 Sixth Person of the Year Tudy with Ra’ees Ismael, who set the Hayden Field begins to liven up men’s and women’s basketball program seeking eligibility this Reed. Xavier mark for doubles wins as the Xavier baseball team re- teams, as well as the volleyball season as a result of the NCAA Xavier also tasted NCAA play this past season with 59. turns to action. The Musketeers team. Students can get into most infractions committed by their in volleyball in 2007 for the sec- The women’s tennis team were a run short of a confer- volleyball games and women’s former school. The eligibility of ond time in school history. After was not far behind their male ence title a season ago, losing basketball games the day of the counterparts, coming up just 4-3 to Charlotte in the A-10 event by presenting their All short of an NCAA berth with a Championship game in 11 in- Card at the door. loss in the Conference finals to nings. The Muskies will lose Men’s basketball operates a Temple. Hopes are high for the the services of pitchers Charlie little differently because of the women in 2008-09 as they return Leesman and Michael Lucas high volume of demand for stu- A-10 first team performer Kara along with catcher Dan Hayden, dent tickets, but it is still free and Courtney, and second team all- but will still be loaded with the easy to support your team from conference members Jill Druco power hitting Zac Richard and the student section. and Tifanie Treece. Danny Rosenbaum, Jordan A ticket pick-up time and date Looking at this fall’s slate of Conley and John McCambridge. will be designated for the upcom- action, Xavier looks to be primed Also in action this spring will ing events by the X-Treme Fans, for an excellent season on the be the Xavier track and field and tickets will be passed out on soccer fields. The men’s soccer team. After setting eight school a ‘first come, first serve’ basis at team open’s their season Aug. records at last season’s Atlantic the ticket window of the Cintas 29 at home against crosstown 10 Championship, the team re- Center at the designated time. rival Cincinnati, beginning their turns Beuerlein, Womack and If you are a fan of the Cross quest to qualify for the Atlantic sophomores Ben Nathan and Country, Track and Field, or golf 10 Championship, which they Sam Lewis on the men’s side teams your devotion for your came up one point shy of a sea- and Schneider, Clark and junior team will have to carry you off son ago. The 2008 squad returns Bethany Moore on the women’s campus, as these teams do not 2007 leading scorer Brandon side. compete on campus and travel Bucher and adds Preseason A- After a great year in 2007-08, from site to site to compete in 10 All-Rookie center back Justin 2008-09 looks to be even better photo courtesy goxavier.com events. Senior setter Jenn Welsh looks to lead the Xavier Volleyball team to back- Jarvis. for Xavier Athletics. to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. 8 August 20, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire

Don’t remember everything getting from the tour? Fear not. This map shows all the harder-to- By get-to places at Xavier. Andrew Around Chestnut Gray Line 1 c Joseph Building I Publications N Mission and Ministry CaShuttle StopmpusHouse d Elet Hall O Residence Life 1 Blue Line Shuttle Stop J Stones Lanes E The Armory p Brueggeman Center (Fifth blue line stop at Schmidt Memorial Hudson and Floral) K Q F McGrath Health Fieldhouse Bellarmine Circle Gallagher Student Center delaware ave. A Center L The Village R Greenspace 3 G Cohen Hall Apartments reading rd. B O’Connor Sports S Betta’s Italian Oven Complex H Intramural Fields M Alumni Center ClintoN springs legend T United Dairy Famers

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ledgewood dr. This map shows the most popular off- campus destinations getting for Xavier students, for when you feel the need to Around to columbus to dayton escape the cincinnati “Xavier 12 \Bubble.”

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562 Montgomery rd. to indianapolis mitchell ave. 7 smith ave I-74 sherman ave. 11 reading rd. 3 1 ridge ave legend 1 Kroger Xavier university cleneay pkwy. 2 Chipotle 13 madison rd.2 dana ave. paxton rd. 4 wasson rd. 3 Fast food: Taco Bell/KFC, Wendy’s, McDonalds victory Skyline Chili. Coming soon: Chipotle, Cici’s Pizza 6

edwards 4 The Esquire Theater, in Clifton observatory ave. 5 Pleasant Ridge Chili (also known as PRC) 6 Hyde Park (Graeter’s) 14 I-75 7 Walgreens I-71 8 Newport on the Levee (mall, movie theaters) 9 Downtown Cincinnati

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10 11 Meijer, Target, Sam’s Club, IHOP 12 Kenwood Towne Center Mall, Dick’s

13 Rookwood Commons: Buffalo Wild Wings PF Chang’s, Buca De Beppo, Don Pablo’s, more... 9 I-471 N 14 Bogart’s (concert venue) 8 to Louisville/CVG airport to I-275