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Pride of Bolivia We won’t tell... Xavier men’s golfer Sebastian MacLean We talk to Ollie Birckhead and Pat Always Online: enjoyed childhood success and led a Brennan as the improv group Don’t Tell national triumph in his native country. Anna celebrates its 15th anniversary. xavier.edu/ SPORTS, pg 9 A&E, pg 10 newswire inside @ Fall concert: By Monica Laco As of now, SAC has no plans About Taking Asst. Campus News Editor to have a fall concert, especially Back Sunday since they are using some of their Cintas Center, supported by resources to help with the Taking Taking Back Sunday began as an the Student Activities Council, is Back Sunday show. band (with bringing Taking Back Sunday to SAC hopes to use the lack of leanings) in 1999 in Amityville, Xavier on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 a concert this semester to save New York. p.m. Cintas is providing the fund- a budget for a concert later this Lead singer has ing and accommodations for the school year. been with the band since 2001, concert but SAC is promoting “There are no plans for a spring replacing , the current the event and discounting student concert yet,” DeLisle said. “Our frontman of Brand New. tickets. intentions are to have one, but we The band has released four studio Cintas Center, along with the can not know now for sure.” : “” help of a booking agent, chose Photo courtsey of Flickr.com SAC will hold a ticket kick-off Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara. (2002), “” to bring Taking Back Sunday to party for Taking Back Sunday at 1 (2004), “” (2006) and Xavier. SAC was not involved Tickets, which are regularly $30, Dougherty, SAC chair, said. p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 in front “” (2009). Their most in the decision-making process, will be sold through SAC for $23. SAC was not able to discount of Gallagher Student Center. popular song “MakeDamnSure” from “Louder Now” was named said Hattie DeLisle, SAC special SAC can’t discount tickets by Demitri Martin tickets, another “SAC is very excited and the 52nd best song in 2006 by events chair. any more than seven dollars; oth- Cintas-sponsored event, because grateful to have this opportu- “.” Around 540 floor tickets are erwise “the possibility of a SAC the event had been planned well nity to work with Cintas Center,” reserved for Xavier students only. concert would be in threat,” Emily before the start of the semester. Dougherty said. Baccalaureate Mass will Comm. department move to Cintas after 2010 lawsuit dismissed By Meghan Berneking News Editor by Ohio judge also claimed they did not receive The Class of 2010 will be the Discrimination equal pay compared to male pro- last to continue the custom of re- fessors and were discriminated cent years to have Baccalaureate suit, filed in 2007, against because of theirs ages. Mass at St. Peter in Chains still ongoing in They sued for damages to rep- Cathedral. Beginning with the utation and professional standing, Class of 2011, the annual Mass federal court including emotional distress in the will move to Cintas Center. amount of $10 million each, at The decision was made by By Kathryn Rosenbaum least $75,000 a year for back and President Fr. Michael Graham, Editor-in-Chief future wages and $5 million in S.J., in order to better accommo- damages for “intentional, wanton, date the large crowd that will be Former Xavier communication willful and malicious violations” necessary for the Class of 2013, arts professors Dr. Miriam Finch of Finch and Michaels’ rights. though space has been an issue and Dr. Tara Michels’ lawsuit filed They also wanted to prevent their at St. Peter’s for several years, he in December 2007 was dismissed termination from Xavier and fur- said. in the Hamilton County Court ther discrimination. St. Peter’s has a capacity of of Common Pleas, The lawsuit filed in 1,100, though the congregation but still is ongoing in the Court of Common seen at Baccalaureate Mass usu- the Southern District “There Pleas was dismissed ally comes closer to 1,400 people. of Ohio U.S. District is, in the by all parties without This will make it necessary to is- Court. Department prejudice on April 28. sue tickets as crowds grow. The two profes- of Comm. This means the case Mindful that it would be nec- sors filed discrimina- Arts, a culture could potentially be essary to change the location for tion lawsuits against refiled. Baccalaureate Mass for the Class Xavier University. of acrimony, As of June 11, 2009, of 2013, the mass has been moved The original filing in- disrespect, the pretrial and trial to Cintas Center for the classes of cluded academic Vice hostility, but dates in District Court 2011 and 2012 in order to gain President and Provost also deception were vacated and will experience accommodating the Dr. Roger Fortin, and lack of not be rescheduled un- current crowds before the num- Dean of the William’s collegiality.” til a ruling on summa- bers increased dramatically for the College of Business ry judgment is made. Class of 2013. Newswire photo by Katherine Monasterio Dr. Ali Malekzadeh, – Vice President Summary judgment Graham originally decided St. Peter in Chains Catholic ©2009 former Chair of the and Provost allows a judge to rule Cathedral in downtown Roger Fortin at a Baccalaureate for the Class of the Xavier Newswire communication arts on a case without a 2010 would also be located at Cincinnati has hosted the Xavier Faculty Hearing Baccalaureate Mass for 15 years. All rights reserved department Dr. Indra Committee whole trial. The judge Cintas Center, but changed his de Silva and associ- Meeting may rule in favor of decision upon discovering that ago; however, this venue was ate communication Xavier during sum- St. Peter’s, a popular venue that not available at the desired time. arts professor William mary judgment—end- receives many event requests, still Representatives from Campus Fax (513) 745-2898 Hagerty as defendants, but they ing the present case or will deny had Xavier University booked for Ministry in charge of book- Advertising (513) 745-3561 were dismissed from the case. summary judgment and require Baccalaureate. ing the event waited for official Circulation (513) 745-3130 Finch and Michels alleged de the case to go to trial. Graham made the decision to Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 Silva discriminated against them move to Cintas Center four weeks Continued on page 2 www.xavier.edu/newswire because they were women. They Continued on page 2 Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 September 16, 2009 News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Baccalaureate Mass will move after 2010 Continued from page 1 pressing concerns for the change in location. word from the Commencement The students outlined their Committee to change the time reasons for wanting to see the at Cintas Center and cancel the “continued tradition of having reservation at the cathedral, Kelly Baccalaureate Mass in St. Peter Albainy-Jenei, campus minister, in Chains” in a general letter with said. plans to send out a mass e-mail to The all-inclusive the student body with booking fee at St. “I’m with the same content. Peter’s is $600. The Among the stu- cost for hosting the you. There’s dents’ concerns are, event at Cintas Center no way to “Xavier students as- would be approxi- replicate sociate Cintas Center mately $5,000. in Cintas with concert perfor- A group of eight Center the mances, comedians, senior students (Sarah atmospehere and Xavier basketball. Dudek, Dusty Francis, There is no previous Matt Matovina, of St. Peter’s... spiritual connection James McShane, Really it was to the facility, while at Mag gie Prosser, a matter of Xavier there have been John Taravella, Allie accomodating no student Masses in Thompson and Joel everyone.” the space.” Valentino) have taken – President Fr. “Since the Classes up a grassroots ef- Michael Graham, of 2010, 2011 and fort to appeal for the S.J. in response 2012 are not that dif- continued use of St. to the student- ferent [in size] from Peter’s for the Classes led petition that of 2009, we don’t Newswire photo by Katherine Monasterio of 2011 and 2012. believe that space is an Students will continue to petition that the Classes of 2011 and 2012 have Baccaluareate Mass at St. Peter in Chains. In addition to a sig- issue until the class of student-led petition. 15 years or so. having Mass at Cintas Center such nature petition, the students set 2013,” Taravella said. However, he also men- “Really it was a matter of ac- as a more flexible start time and up a Gmail account for students “I’m with you. There’s no tioned that the petition may be commodating everyone—the plenty of free parking. and parents to send letters to be way to replicate in Cintas Center in part “misinformed,” as the price being the atmosphere of the The earliest available start time handed in together to Campus the atmosphere of St. Peter’s,” Baccalaureate Mass has only taken cathedral,” Graham said. at St. Peter’s is 8:00 p.m. due to the Ministry and Fr. Graham, ex- Graham said in response to the place at the cathedral for the past Graham cited other benefits to cathedral’s normal Mass times. Comm. department lawsuit dismissed in Ohio Continued from page 1 [their] research programs by creat- pened this morning was so low. “There is, in the department of years…This is a serious cause [for ing obstructions in their paths and They [Finch and Michels] were so communication arts, a culture of termination].” Based on documents and de- by refusing to allow them the same uncivil. [They] keep laughing at acrimony, disrespect, hostility, but Xavier University could not positions filed in the federal suit, privileges as male faculty.” Michels me and constantly passing notes also deception and lack of col- comment on the lawsuit because the communications department alleged she could not teach the to each other. legiality created and sustained by it does not comment on pend- was in a state of tumult for years classes she was hired to teach and “I was shaking and if I had a Tara’s and Miriam’s pattern of ing litigation, said Deb Del Valle, before the lawsuit was filed. way to feed my family I would behavior; excuses, denial and in- director of public relations for The university had been deal- have walked away from this job civility over the course of several Xavier. ing with the situation for at least this morning,” he said. a year before Finch and Michels Other members of the depart- -Paid Advertisement- sued Xavier. ment expressed the lack of civility “Yes, the Tara [Michels]/ and professional behavior present Miriam [Finch]/ [communica- at staff meetings. This prevented tion arts professor Dr.] Randy work from being done. A major- Patnode/Indra [de Silva] saga ity of the interviewed professors wages on. While a part of me re- said they were never discriminated IN DEFENSE OF FOOD: ally wants to be done with it, an- against and de Silva treated them other part wants or even needs to with respect. The Omnivore’s Solution confront the situation head on,” Furthermore, communication Dr. Janice Walker, dean of College Newswire stock photo arts professors said they believed Ecology and Sustainability: Food and Agriculture of Arts and Sciences, said in an e- Former professor Merriam Finch. this hostile environment led to mail to Fortin dated February 21, problems with the department re- 2007. instead had to teach multiple in- cruiting and hiring new professors Finch and Michels’ filing said troductory writing classes. to fill empty slots. Michael Pollan problems stemmed from Dr. de De Silva alleged Finch and Michels and Finch, both ten- Michael Pollan serves as the Knight Professor Silva. They opposed the reap- Michels frequently acted inappro- ured professors, were terminated of Science and Environmental Journalism at pointment of de Silva as chair, priately and disrespectfully. After from their positions in January the University of California, Berkeley and is the author of the award-winning book complained de Silva ignored the a staff meeting on Aug. 27, 2007, 2008, which took effect fall 2009, Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Faculty Handbook, questioned de Silva wrote an e-mail to Walker at the recommendation of Xavier’s Four Meals. Prior to the November election, his resume and qualifications as and Fortin. “I didn’t expect a Faculty Hearing Committee. he published an open letter in the Times to department chair and “obstructed cakewalk today but what hap- In the meeting, Fortin said the “Farmer-in-Chief” of the United States, claiming that agricultural and food policies will become the next administration’s most important agenda item even though they figured little in the national election campaigns. Classifieds SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 LARGE Efficiencies, 1-, 2-, 3- Hyde Park doctor’s office in need Bedrooms in HYDE PARK for of part-time assistant Fridays 1:00 p.m. rent in excellent condition. New 11-6. Varied duties, no experience For classified orders and CINTAS CENTER ARENA appliances including dishwashers, needed. Some flexibility with hours A/C. HEAT and WATER paid. possible. 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For more www.xavier.edu/ers/lecture information call: 888-839-3385 Xavier Newswire News September 16, 20093 Justice, Faith and Ministry Community Center opening set for June 2010 Campus Ministry, Peace and Justice Programs and Interfaith Community Engagement first to unite By Meghan berneking tain commitment to social issues News Editor which can be difficult, and look- ing at different traditions makes Within one year, Campus our lives richer, so when [these Ministry, Interfaith Community departments] are working togeth- Engagement and Peace and er, we find the beauty of a distinct Justice Programs will come to- experience and discover common gether to form the Justice, Faith ground,” he said. and Ministry Community Center, Johnson also indicated the the first center to move forward need for the community center to with the new organizational model remain a place in which students proposed by last year’s Structural feel comfortable engaging in ser- Review Task Force. vice from a secular approach as In an effort to promote more well. “It needs to work for every- collaboration between related de- one,” he said. partments, the task force provided The hiring process is under- a model in which departments in way for a new Director for Peace the Division of Student Life and and Justice Programs. Although Leadership would unite in three Johnson will continue to pro- “community centers.” Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners vide leadership for the depart- Though currently housed in the Loyola House on Herald Avenue, Campus Ministry will move into Gallagher Student Dave Johnson, current director Center in June 2010 when it becomes one of the three departments in the Justice, Faith and Ministry Community Center. ment this academic year, he will of Peace and Justice Programs, gradually pass along duties to his will serve as the executive direc- Gallagher Student Center will with other departments will only between departments and build replacement. tor of the first center, which is set house the community center. help their goals. “I want to part- a “dynamic community center The other two Community for full operation in June 2010. All three departments to be in- ner with everyone on campus. where [the departments] learn and Centers to be put into opera- cluded under the Justice, Faith and Wherever we land, as long as the feed off of each other,” Johnson tion will be the Leadership and Ministry umbrella will continue to door opens us to students, we will said. Learning Center (including the exist individually as well, Johnson be OK,” he said. The Interfaith Though the center remains in Office of Student Involvement, the said. Community Engagement Office, its beginning stages, Johnson ac- Women’s Center, Performing Arts “Nobody’s going away. We are currently entering its second year, knowledged the need for precise and the Office of Multicultural looking for more mission align- is the youngest of the three un- planning of the future changes. Affairs) and the Student Life ment. There is a common affilia- der the new community center. “I “With details will come security Center (including McGrath Health tion between these departments have no concerns our wings will and stability,” he said. and Wellness Center, Recreational but also a distinctiveness,” he be clipped,” said Ingber. Citing the lives of famous so- Sports, Residence Life, Psychiatric said. The biggest challenge for im- cial justice leaders such as Dr. Services and Gallagher Student Rabbi Abie Ingber, founding plementing the new community Martin Luther King or Mahatma Center). Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons director of the Office of Interfaith center will be solving how to be Gandhi, Johnson acknowledged Dave Johnson will serve as the first Community Engagement, is opti- one center with three distinct de- an intertwined relationship be- Meghan Berneking, News Editor executive director of the Justice, Fatih Phone: (513) 745-3607 mistic about the changes ahead, partments. The goal is to “ensure tween faith and service. [email protected] and Ministry Community Center. saying that the collaboration coordination and collaboration” “Faith and spirituality can sus- -Paid Advertisement-

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WWWWESBANCOCOM 7ES"ANCO"ANK Inc. is a Member FDIC. 4 September 16, 2009 Campus News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Personnel profile: GSC’s Joe Christman By Sarah Wieten people that we are seeing in here because there are some really cool Campus News Editor every day. events that take place here, like Everything at the welcome Late Night Snack. The Newswire caught up with desk is the same, but we actually I also really want to focus on new director of the Gallagher got 40 new laptops, some of those the student workers program here Student Center, Joe Christman. were replacements for the old in GSC. I mentioned that I got my ones, some are extra. And they’re start in a student job and we want Xavier Newswire: How does one be- brand new so that’s nice. to really make sure our employees come the director of the GSC? get the most out of their program XN: What kind of plans do you while they are here. Joe Christman: Do you want have for the GSC in the coming months the long story or the short sto- or years? XN: Are there any student policies ry? Well essentially, when I was a JC: My number one goal in regarding GSC that have changed? student at Loyola University of the next day, next month, next Chicago, I got a job working in year is that this is always the most JC: Not really, we are still our student union my sophomore comfortable place for students to checking out the pool cues like we year and then when I graduated come on campus. used to do last year, as well as the from undergrad I took a full time I want everyone to feel wel- laptops; something that is new is job working at the student union. come in this facility. And I think that we have two nice new Liberty I loved it and stuck with it. Then that is especially important this sound systems that student groups I was at University of Chicago, year as they are full in residence can check out to use on events like then DePauw University, and then halls, they need someplace to Club Day. I came here. come relax. That will be my num- ber one goal. Obviously the building itself is still fairly new so only a few things

Newswire photo by Alyssa Konermann we are going to need to look at in terms of cleaning, new furniture, Joe Christman recently took on the position of director of the Gallagher Student Center. replacing equipment, those kinds of things. of aligned. It was a perfect fit. As I mentioned, I went to Loyola so I have the Jesuit back- XN: What do you love about work- ground and I love the Jesuit tra- ing at the GSC? dition and wanted to stay with that. When I saw this position JC: I love that working here open, I knew it would be a great no two days are ever the same. opportunity. We keep things changing; keep At the same time, my wife, who XN: What can you tell me about things updated with the needs of XN: What brought you to Xavier also works in higher education, any changes that have been made at the current students and how they University? was going back to get her Ph.D. GSC from last year? want to use the space. and she ended up choosing Miami I certainly want to continue Sarah Wieten, Campus News Editor JC: Well it was one of those University at Oxford. So that JC: Well, the biggest difference working with SAC and Senate and Phone: (513) 745-3607 things where everything just kind worked out really well for us. probably would be the number of all those student organizations, [email protected] - Paid Advertisement - Xavier Newswire Campus News September 16, 2009 5 Speaker reconciles faith, science Women’s Center By KATIE BisseLL Staff Writer celebrates 40 years On Monday, Sept. 14, the Brueggemann Center for Dialogue hosted an Ethics, Religion and Society lecturer, Dr. Karl Giberson, author of “Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution” and a professor at Eastern Nazarene College in Boston. Dr. Giberson spoke about his personal journey to understand- ing a coexistence between faith in God and evolution. In his book, Dr. Giberson re- lates his personal struggle coming from an extremely conservative evangelical background to the struggle the United States has bal- ancing faith and religion. He notes that part of the con- flict between creationism and evo- lution in the United States arises from this nation’s search for a cre- ation myth. Dr. Giberson sees his view- point as somewhere between fun- damentalist Christian and militant atheist, accommodating both the logic of science and the faith of religion. His organization, BioLogos, is attempting to lead a reinterpreta- tion of God’s role in evolution. In viewing the universe as innately creative through God’s gift of cre- Newswire photos by Jessica Thimmons Newswire photo by Shane Hughes ativity, Giberson believes there is Attendees at the 40 Years of Women at Xavier banner raising. From left Dr. Karl Giberson, a physicist and scholar specializing in the creation-evolution a strong connection between faith to right- Top: Nancy Downing, Carol Maegly, Kandi Stinson. Bottom: Alice debate spoke at Xavier on Monday night. and science. Rastani, Pat Woeste, Nancy Bertline, Mary Tabet.

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Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Photo Editor: danielle meiners Head Copy Editor: dan rozier Copy Editors: matt ackels, maggie cardosi, michael jonagan, alyssa konermann, kara lenoir, andrew short, ashley sroufe EDITORIAL | Baccalaureate Mass Fight for your right to. . .fight As of Monday morning, many Xavier students—particularly seniors— were seething with the rage of indignance. The traditional pre-graduation Baccalaureate Mass, always held at St. Peter in Chains’ Cathedral downtown, was slated to be held at Cintas Center this May. It’s a practice run, said the administration (without telling students at first), for when the large freshman class has to have it in Cintas Center be- cause they won’t fit in the cathedral. At this point, the proverbial waste hit the proverbial fan. This is not the first time the administration has witheld information about key decisions from students rather than first asking us our opinion. For example, the elimi- nation of senior bricks was a matter of student controversy. This time, the students decided that they’d had enough. The senior class, rather than whining about the change of locale, im- mediately took action. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you were ap- proached by an eager senior with a petition. They’ve collected many pages of signatures from all students. They’re planning on sending out a mass e-mail soon. They’ve set up their own e-mail account to which students can send letters of protest. By now you know that things have been changed. The university says that due to a scheduling error rather than student protest, mass will indeed be held at St. Peter in Chains—this year, at least. Now the active student protest continues to make sure that every other class still celebrates such a significant mass right where it is supposed to be: in a church. Newswire applauds these students for being active in their cause rather than accepting the circumstances or complaining idly. It would have been the easy way out, but that simply isn’t acceptable to them. If you would like to help these students, send them a letter. [email protected] will accept letters until Friday, Oct. 16. Keep it up, Xavier. Let your voice be heard. Isn’t that what we’re all about?

EDITORIAL | Fall Concert Taking back my hard-earned cash Let it first be known that we appreciate any and every attempt to bring concerts to campus. To say the least, last year was a welcome relief after several years of lackluster performances. We had three big-ish names (Ben Folds, Jack’s Mannequin and Matt Nathanson) and a very decent turnout at each event. Perhaps most important to the success of those events was ticket price. Each concert was affordable, which made the non--like acts attractive events in the first place. The most recent campus developments, however, indicate that not only will our fall concert be a not-too-famous band, but the ticket price will be a whopping $23. Now, an eight-dollar price increase (as compared to other Xavier concert tickets) shouldn’t seem that outrageous, but it is, for a number of reasons. First of all, that eight dollars is about three dinners at Taco Bell, or about two and a half gallons of gas. Cash is tight for us college students and we’d prefer to spend it on something a little more vital. Secondly, if this were a bigger band, we would perfectly understand the high price. But it’s not a big band. It’s Taking Back Sunday. As clearly in- dicated by this week’s Mall Talk, the normal student on the street (read: Academic Mall) has never even heard of them, much less would be willing to pay three minimum-wage hours worth of labor to see them perform. Third, Taking Back Sunday was chosen by Cintas Center and is now sup- ported by SAC. Cintas Center didn’t consult the opinions of students when making this decision, but instead assumed that we would like to see them. How can SAC be on board with this input without considering students’ opinions? So thanks for the effort, but next time, either make the artist more popu- lar or the tickets cheaper. 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Additional The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials September 16, 2009 7 —MALL TALK— Leaving so soon? with Katherine Monasterio and Amy Windhorst By Andrew Chestnut accounting majors need 150 credit How much would YOU pay to see Taking Back Sunday? Managing Editor hours to take the CPA exam, they Many of my fellow seniors are often have a great rationale to stay gripped with terror about their im- in school another year. pending departure from Xavier. Drawbacks: Having to be an The prospect of leaving col- accountant. lege (where you can wear the same 3. Think about how poor you are. hoodie every day for three months Benefits: Try it. See? Now you and eat macaroni and cheese out of are looking forward to having a bi- the same pot in which you cooked it) weekly salary. and entering the real world (where Drawbacks: Remembering you you can’t ignore parking tickets and have $15 in your checking account. Morgan Miller Arianna Dunn Skylar Saito your dad doesn’t do your taxes) is Class of ‘10 Class of ‘13 Class of ‘11 4. Plan on going to grad school. quite horrifying, especially when Benefits: A few more years (at “Elevendy billion “I have no idea “It would have to finding a job is harder than Chinese least) of school. Plus, if you always dollars.” who they are.” be free, but I prob- ably wouldn’t go algebra. regretted not going to a giant party anyway.” As such, I am offering a hand- school or an SEC football factory, ful of strategies to alleviate the fear now is your last chance. of leaving college in the hopes that Drawbacks: Instead of a sal- they work better than the default ary, you might have a loan balance. strategy of refusing to talk or think Also, you have to take the GRE or about it: GMAT. 1. Take a victory lap. 5. For off-campus residents: Benefits: Another year in school, Think about the fact that you and the sage wisdom that only never have to live in Norwood comes from having been here for again. four years. Benefits: No more ridiculous red Drawbacks: Possible parental lights, angry neighbors who auto- photos by Amy Windhorst malcontent, having to pay for an- matically hate you for being a Xavier Rajeana Bowie Andre Doub Tyler Gray Class of ‘11 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 other year. student, cheap landlords, disgusting 2. Be an accounting major. basements, unpaved roads, or peo- “$2.38, but I’ve “Not very much.” “Taking back who?” Benefits: Accounting majors are ple stealing your bike. never heard of them.” basically guaranteed jobs after grad- Drawbacks: Wherever you move uation, so at least you don’t have to, there may not be a Chipotle so to worry about that. Also, because close. In defense of books: Will’s lament By Wilford Durbin without leaving your seat. ily depends on OhioLink. to the pursuit of knowledge and her whole attention to the au- Editorial Columnist Companies are coming up Instead of adding needed ac- held to strict standards of aca- thors ideas, a difficult task when with ways to make a profit from ademic journals and periodicals, demic excellence, I regretfully your book is interrupted by pop- Modestly situated before the this conversion. Amazon.com, administrators will stock the feel as if I must make a case for ups and endorsements. McDonald Memorial Library are for example, sells a handheld library floor with moveable ta- books. I do not base my argu- Imagine: This book brought two new benches erected for an device called a Kindle to replace bles, cushy seating, whiteboards ment for books on aesthetic or to you by Snickers. “Satisfy Your anonymous donor. Fixed to the traditional print media. and fifty-inch plasma screens sensory appeal, but on the ad- Hunger.” back of the benches are plaques Xavier, however, is not an en- hoping to attract students with vantages a physical book pro- The design of a book forc- which read, “Xavier University trepreneurial company bent on a “crisp, bright atmosphere and vides a student. es a student to look at ideas Book Lovers, 1925-2007.” a profit—at least, not accord- the beauty and mobility of the Books are invaluable to re- in context and as developed; Ironically, new plans seem to whereas with an E-Book, the la- assert the notion that books are zier student may unscrupulously becoming obsolete. search for exact phrases which This slow out-modeling of tan- may then be copied and pasted gible books is not unique to Xavier into his essay. Furthermore, University. Popular new mediums E-Books may be condensed, such as iTunes, Wikipedia and ripped apart and realigned based Youtube dominate the communi- on readers preferences and not cation of human expression, and the author’s design, creating an books may soon follow suit. à la carte of ideas. As we be- Google has already begun come more dependent on con- an extensive and costly proj- venience, we lose our ability of ect to copy hard bound books production. to the internet, contracting During the summer, Xavier the Universities of California, asked incoming freshmen to Michigan and Wisconsin as well read Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit as Stanford University to convert 451,” a story about a future soci- thousands of books a day to elec- ety which, according to the book tronic data. itself, seeks to “cram [students] Although controversial for full of noncombustible data, its philosophical and intellec- chock them so damned full of tual ramifications, the electronic ‘facts’ that they feel stuffed… switch is not entirely without Then they’ll feel they’re think- merit. On Aug. 21, The New ing, they’ll get a sense of move- York Times reported that freeing ment without moving.” words from paper may minimize Is this the future of Xavier’s photo courtesy of Jessica Thimons reader’s impact on the environ- A Xavier University Book Lovers bench, “modestly situated before the McDonald Memorial Library.” academics? Are we to be so cap- ment, curbing the “harvesting of tivated, like Mildred Montag, by 125 million trees” and reducing ing to our mission statement. space” according to a promo- search. With a book, a reader the endless walls of televisions wastewater and carbon emissions Close observers would wonder tional flyer. Attempting to daz- may behold the entire work in in the new Learning Commons? that U.S. book and newspaper in- at that presumption. As part zle students with superfluous his or her hands, comprehend Challenge the administration dustries reported in 2008. of its “To See Great Wonders” and sterile trimmings, the “To its whole meaning, underline to better fund our library, demand E-Books, further, are more ac- campaign, Xavier is constructing See Great Wonders” campaign and highlight key ideas and jot that circulations be increased, re- cessible, cheaper to produce and a multimillion dollar Learning is recast instead into “To See thoughts in the margins as they quest that librarians—not infor- distribute, and may incorporate Commons which, although add- Great Numbers” (in US News naturally develop. mation technicians—run our li- useful applications. Imagine be- ing 83,500 square feet to the li- and World Reports’ “America’s The characteristics of a brary and remind Xavier that 21st ing able to click on the footnote brary’s congested 62,500 square Best Colleges”). book—its cover, binding, smell, century furniture does not create of a secondary resource to im- feet, will not significantly add to Thus, as a student of a liberal pictures and other qualities—al- knowledge and is no substitute for mediately view the primary text a circulation which already heav- arts college which is dedicated low a reader to dedicate his or an author. 8 September 16, 2009 Sports Xavier Newswire Briefs XU volleyball bounces back Soccer XU XC strong at Queen City Records four wins at North Carolina St. tournament strikes out By Scott MUeller at Bradley Asst. Sports Editor Redemption is sweet. By ken burton Just one week after dropping Staff Writer three matches at home in the Just two weeks removed from Xavier Invitational, and losing the H1N1 scare on campus that five matches in a row, the Xavier led to the cancellation of its first volleyball team rebounded with game, the Xavier men’s soccer a dominating performance at the team found itself back on the North Carolina State Classic, go- pitch, still searching for the elusive ing 4-0 on the weekend. first victory in a trip to visit Butler The Musketeers swept the NC in Indianapolis. State Classic with straight set wins That didn’t happen, as the over Dartmouth, George Mason, Musketeers dropped three match- DePaul, and Rutgers to improve es in pre-conference play. to 5-5 on the season. Butler’s barrage of shots on In the first game of the tourna- goal culminated in a goal late in ment, on Friday, Sept. 11 against the first half (31:02), the only Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Dartmouth, Xavier took the first score in a 1-0 defeat at the hands Freshman Hank Geer earned his set in wire-to-wire fashion. of the Bulldogs. second consecutive Atlantic 10 The Musketeers closed out The goal came from Bulldog Rookie of the Week Award. the match in three sets, holding forward Boris Gatzky, who di- After placing first in both the Dartmouth to no more than 18 rected a 10-yard shot to the up- men’s and women’s divisions of points in any set. per-right 90 past the Musketeers’ the Queen City Invitational on Senior Kelly Ruth led the freshman keeper Andre Bezerra. Sept. 12 the Xavier Cross Country team with 10 kills, and freshman Bezerra was a defensive stal- team earned a No. 15 ranking in Stephanie Vorherr added 16 digs wart for the remainder of the the Great Lakes Region from the to help the Musketeers record match, making four saves in the U.S. Track & Field Cross Country their first win since the season contest, but his team couldn’t rankings, the first time they entered opener against Murray State. muster an equalizer. the rankings in school history. “It’s moving in the right di- Xavier hit the playing field The poll, compiled by the rection,” said head coach Floyd again on Sept. 11, traveling to coaches and U.S. Track & Field Deaton. “We put people in a bet- Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Peoria, Ill. to take part in the Association, rewarded the ter position where they can be Junior Clarie Paszkiewics was named the MVP of the North Carolina State Bradley Tournament. Musketeers for their strong show- successful.” Classic tournament. The two-game tournament ing in the event held at Mt. Airy On Friday night, in the second topping DePaul and Rutgers. as junior Claire Paszkiewics was paired the Musketeers with the Forest and co-hosted by Xavier, game of a double-header, Xavier After holding DePaul to nine named the MVP of the tourna- Evansville Purple Aces in the first Northern Kentucky University disposed of George Mason in points in the first set, Xavier ment, in part because of her .571 day’s action and with host Bradley and the University of Cincinnati. three sets as well. cruised through the second before attack percentage for the event. the following day. The men, who notched their In the first set, Xavier respond- facing a test in the third. After six Ruth also collected some hard- The Evansville game was high- second consecutive first-place fin- ed to a stagnant start with a 9-2 ties and two lead changes Xavier ware for the weekend, being award- lighted by a 38th minute goal reg- ish, were led in the 5K by junior run, giving them a 17-9 advantage used a 5-0 run to separate them- ed the A-10 Co-Offensive Player istered to senior midfielder Jake Tommy Kaufman (2nd place), that they would never relinquish. selves and pull away. of the Week after averaging 3.2 Vollmer by way of an El-Hadji freshman Hank Geer (7th), soph- From there the Musketeers were Ruth again came up big in the kills per set in the tournament. Dieng free kick. The goal was omore Keith Albrektson (8th) and able to cruise, never trailing the victory over the Blue Demons With the awards in tow, the his—and the team’s—first of the junior Ben Nathan (9th). rest of the match. with 13 kills. Musketeers’ season outlook season. For his efforts Geer earned his Ruth once again recorded a Later that day Xavier com- brightens as they inch towards Unfortunately for Xavier, the second consecutive Atlantic 10 team high 10 kills. Sophomore pleted the sweep of the weekend, conference play. lone goal was not enough to over- Rookie of the Week award. Michelle Matia added nine kills of sweeping three sets from Rutgers “This week we tweaked it a lit- come the Purple Aces, who led The women were led by ju- her own, while Vorherr contrib- to complete the unblemished tle bit, and saw what we needed to by three at the time of Vollmer’s nior Caitlin Thomas (4th), se- uted 14 more digs. weekend. do. It helped us a lot, got us back goal. nior Bethany Moore (6th), senior “It wasn’t (national power, The first set against was com- on the winning track. Now you Evansville tacked on one more Danielle Meiners (13th), senior and previous opponent) Notre petitive, featuring eight ties and jump back into the fire and see if insurance goal to ultimately win Catherine Phillips (14th) and Dame and it wasn’t Michigan or four lead changes, but with the that tweak really worked to play at 4-1. sophomore Caylin Howell (15th). Tennessee, but still (it’s nice to score tied at 13, the Musketeers that level,” said Deaton. Xavier suited up again the next The Cross Country squads will win),” said Deaton. “You go from closed out the set on an 11-4 run. That first test will come at day to battle the Bradley Braves, have a chance to improve their playing ranked teams to teams you Xavier would go on to coast 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, as allowing an early goal in the 21st ranking Saturday, Sept. 19 at the can compete with more…it helps through the rest of the match, al- the Musketeers open the Ohio minute that proved to make the National Catholic Championships a lot.” lowing Deaton to play 14 players State Sports Imports Classic, difference. in South Bend, Ind. Xavier was faced with another in the blowout. where Xavier will take on Ohio Bradley scored one more goal Doug Tifft, Editor doubleheader the next day, but After the event, the good news State, Cleveland State and Bowling with just 10 minutes remaining to Phone: 745-3607 handled it with ease once again, continued for the Musketeers Green. slam the door shut on any hopes [email protected] of a Xavier comeback with a 2-0 loss, dropping Xavier to 0-3-0 on the season. Musketeer women still looking for first win Xavier did, however, receive lead against Miami, before allow- Head coach Alvin Alexander By Jocelyn taylor two bright spots after the game, ing three goals in a second half is confident in his freshman class, Staff Writer when Vollmer and freshman Luke Redhawk rally. which features five freshman Spencer were selected to the All- The Xavier women’s soccer Injuries have been cited as a starters; Brett Sweeny, Chelsea Tournament Team. team has been in a slump lately. cause for the losses, but by looking Burns, Alayna Washington, Leslie The Musketeers can take fur- The last two games against at the stat sheet the Musketeers’ Boersman and Susie Pauley. ther solace in their first home the University of Cincinnati and woes expand deep into their of- With the new faces the team match of the season, a 7:30 p.m. Miami University were disappoint- fensive game. has frequently been stung by a kickoff against Detroit on Friday, ing losses. Their shots by period are sig- lack of senior leadership—only Sept. 18 at the Xavier Sports The Musketeers were com- nificantly lower than that of their six on the roster, three in the start- Complex. pletely shut out on Thursday, Sept. opponents, a manifestation of an ing lineup. 10 as the Bearcats wiped them out inexperienced team’s inability to The Musketeers—young and 4-0 before the second half kicked communicate and develop effec- old—will have a chance to reverse off. tive runs forward. their fate and record their first win All four goals were scored in Xavier has yet to score of the season in a home game the first half, and tight defense more than once in a game. The against the Bulldogs of Butler Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Senior Loren Marshall is one of kept the Musketeers from scoring Musketeer’s opponents are aver- University at 5 p.m. on Friday, six seniors on the roster looking to in the second half. aging alomost four times as many Sept. 18 at the Xavier Soccer provide leadership for the Xavier On Sunday, the team had a 1-0 shots per game, 5.3 to 19.3. Complex. women Xavier Newswire Sports September 16, 2009 9 The long journey to the top By Doug TIFFT Life at IMG was not as perfect As part of a five-player Sports Editor as depicted on the postcard, how- Bolivian National squad hosting Driving through Santa Cruz, ever, as MacLean struggled to find the 10-team event, MacLean in- Bolivia—an economically-de- his game amid swing and mindset herited the added pressure of an pressed city of 1.5 million resi- adjustments instituted by the in- event deemed the most impor- dents—one passes row upon row structors of the Academy. As his tant in Bolivian golf history. The of ramshackle shelters and emaci- scores remained unspectacular, his Bolivians had only won South ated beggars, a manifestation of collegiate scholarship American golf ’s pre- the nation’s standing as the poor- offers—long-ago es- “Everything eminent event once in est country in South America. tablished as the pay-off I know was its 64-year history, but Continue just south of the for his parents’ years essentially had staked a large in- city, however, out to a small plot of investment in his vestment in the 2007 of lush green grass known as Las golfing future—grew self-taught. I event at MacLean’s Palmas Country Club—one of increasingly scarce. did not have own Las Palmas four golf courses in a country the “I remember ask- the best Country Club with size of Texas—and you will find a ing myself, ‘Am I good advantages the hopes of an un- ray of hope. enough?,’” MacLean in the world precedentedly talent- Lining the walls of this South said. “It wasn’t pretty.” growing up, ed Bolivian squad up- American oasis are shiny plaques The mental anguish setting the established and trophies listing the feats of a led MacLean to take a but everything powers, Argentina young man who holds 15 Bolivian golfing sabbatical after just comes and Columbia. National Titles, the course record graduation, spending a from within After gaining an from every tee on the course and month in Santa Cruz myself. The early lead in the event, the respect of every club member without picking up a self-motivation the Bolivians turned for his unending desire for tran- golf club. Soon, how- made me who in a stellar final round scendence: Sebastian MacLean. ever, the itch consumed comeback reversing MacLean, a 20-year-old for- him and MacLean was I am.” back-nine deficits in mer prodigy who began winning back on the driving – Sebastian four of five matches national tournaments at the age range pounding golf MacLean to topple Argentina of seven, has moved on to chase balls for hours on end. for the title. his dreams outside of the country. Within a month MacLean had “It was one of those things He is now a sophomore star on won three national golf events in that I had always dreamed about,” the Xavier University men’s golf Bolivia, putting the IMG lessons MacLean said. “Wearing that team—the latest step for a young to practice after the reprieve of Bolivian flag and being able to do man who has been following a self-reflection. something special.” long and often rocky path his en- “Self-motivation kept me on Ten months later MacLean was tire life. track, but when I was stressed, I on campus at Xavier, beginning a “I had to do it all myself,” would look back and think about a year that would see him set a new MacLean said. “Everything I coach or someone telling me that freshman scoring record and earn a know was essentially self-taught. I I was the best that he had ever No. 124 ranking in the Golfweek/ did not have the best advantages seen,” MacLean said. “I just had Sagarin national college golf rank- in the world growing up, but ev- to relax…there must be some- ings. Unsatisfied by the early taste erything just comes from within thing here.” of success, MacLean worked tire- myself. The self-motivation made MacLean still needed a college, lessly throughout the summer to me who I am.” though, and decided to prove his improve his course management That motivation began early newfound mettle to collegiate skills, returning to Xavier to record for MacLean, whose parents are scouts on the Houston Amateur two top-10 finishes in the first two both involved in the oil and gas Golf Tour in Texas. Firing six events of the 2009-10 season. industry, as he routinely defeated consecutive 71’s and winning two “He is so impressive because he Bolivian peers by 20 shots in his Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com of three events, MacLean began to does it his own way. He is enthusi- pre-pubescent career. Such domi- Sebastian MacLean’s golfing career has led him from national prominence see increased interest, most nota- astic, energetic, positive and confi- in Bolivia to the head of the pack for the Xavier men’s golf team. nance prompted the first realiza- bly from Doug Steiner, head golf dent, but that is his personality on tion of his true standing in the a tournament without a new piece missing. I was not as good as I coach at Xavier, who had been the course and off,” Xavier senior world of golf. On a trip to a ju- of hardware in five years. thought that I was, and just said, tipped off to MacLean’s need for golfer Kieran Lovelock said. “He nior golf tournament in Miami he “I came to this tournament ‘Wow, damn. This is such a big a school by former-Musketeer just plays to his personality, which placed 12th, the first time he left and I felt…I felt something was world,’” MacLean said. “I knew Diego Tamayo. really helps him.” that I would have to go to “I knew right away that this was MacLean’s personality has long America eventually to be a special kid,” Steiner said. “The had him looking to the future, the best, but I went back power, touch, attitude—all of the something he continues to do as to Bolivia and started ingredients were there.” he works toward a goal of earning training harder.” As his future plans began to a PGA Tour card. After four more years take shape, MacLean headed “I know that anywhere I spent accumulating nation- home for the culmination of his go I can take over. I can win,” al titles and roster spots in resurgence from golfing purga- MacLean said. “With what I have international competitions tory: the 2007 South American been through in the past, I know I at unprecedentedly young Championship. will be able to get there.” ages, MacLean finally got his chance to live out his American dream when the IMG Academy—a world- renowned golf instruc- tional school in Bradenton, Fla.—finally responded to his slew of calls and letters by offering him a scholar- ship for his senior year of high school. “I had seen him before and was just blown away by his talent,” said Shane Resier, admissions direc- tor and coach at IMG. “He was a special talent,

and I just wanted to do Photo courtesy of eldeber.com whatever we could to help Sebastian MacLean’s golfing feats earned him praise at an early age, such him reach his potential.” as in this celebration in his fourth grade classroom. Enjoy the Arts pass ticket to Cincy culture

10September 16, 2009 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Stuff Don’t Tell Anna tells all Xavier BY Rachel Gabbard ing I got to share the beauty of Staff Writer laughter with the whole room. OB: Our weekly games of People If you remember staying up late “Guess what’s Inside Reid Faylor’s to watch Wayne Brady on “Whose Beard!” Last week it was a slight- Line is it Anyway?,” then a perfor- ly used copy of TLC’s second mance from Xavier’s student-run . Like comedy group, Don’t Tell Anna (DTA), is a must-see. XN: Growing up, were you a big This semester marks the be- fan of the show “Whose Line is it ginning of the group’s 15th year Anyway?” as “Xavier’s Premier Improv PB: Actually, I was a HUGE Comedy Group” rightfully named fan. I never knew whether to laugh for being the first to incorporate or stare in awe because I was so in improv at Xavier. awe with the whole experience of Pat Brennan, president of watching improv happen. DTA, said the group performs OB: Absolutely! While my both on and off-campus free of mother was pregnant with me, charge. The shows are open to Photo curtesy of Don’t Tell Anna The 2008-2009 Don’t Tell Anna cast goofing off for the camera. she would press her stomach up students and nonstudents alike. against the TV whenever it was Shows, which usually take place Xavier Newswire: What is the story who asked me to remove my shirt but I’m pretty active in Xavier’s on. at least once a month in Kelley behind your group’s unique name? so he could have it. After hearing underground rap community. I guess that’s where my interest Auditorium in Alter Hall, consist PB: The legend of Don’t Tell several women in the audience Occasionally when some punk, in comedy got started. It also ex- of multiple outrageous and im- Anna has been prophesied for swoon, and ducking from the wannabe MC challenges me to a plains my third and a half eye and prov games. ages. In the land of Vorpmi, long panties thrown on stage, I real- rap battle I can usually improv a my uncanny ability to predict the This year’s first performances ago, there lived a fair princess by ized that I was shirtless in front of pretty fly set of rhymes to quiet weather in River City, Iowa. Clear are taking place this weekend, the name of Anna who ruled in roughly 80 strangers. Then I saw a his little “rapbellion.” skies for the weekend, folks! on Friday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, a time of prosperity. One day camera phone go off. Sept. 20 at 9:00 p.m. in Kelley began the religious persecution XN: What is the most challenging Having lost more than half of Auditorium. of a small sector of the Vorpmi’s XN: Does your talent for improv scenario you have ever had to work with the cast two years ago after gradu- A typical DTA game lasts five population, the Improvians, who come in handy anywhere else in your during a performance? ation, DTA has been working hard to 15 minutes and involves a sce- began a secret organization to life? PB: Trying to tell dirty jokes to rebuild their group and recruit nario and a set of rules which is maintain the honor and beliefs of PB: The most important les- with my mother sitting in the front fresh talent for the new year. DTA described to the audience before their people. son I’ve learned from improv is row—it’s a terrifying experience. encourages all students interested it begins. We are the inheritors of that that we get closer to reality by ac- OB: Two words: bread bowls. to audition and try their hand at For instance, one game centers great tradition and carry on the cepting that things will not work improv, even those who have nev- on a performer whose actions are sacred underground rituals of our out just as we’ve planned them, XN: What is the best part of being er tried it before. driven by thoughts and motives forefathers from long ago. and there is truly nothing wrong involved in DTA? Auditions for this year are be- that are shouted by another DTA with that. PB: First, I know nine people ing held on Monday, Sept. 21 at member offstage. XN: What is the funniest incident Whenever I need to come up on campus that I could creep up 9 p.m. in Kelley Auditorium and The Newswire interviewed se- that has ever occurred on stage? with inspiration for something on, make snake noises at and lick Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. in nior Pat Brennan and fellow PB One time, I made someone I’m working on, realizing that their faces without them giving it Hailstones 2. DTA member sophomore Ollie laugh. I enjoyed that. “the perfect one” doesn’t exist a second thought. You can also join the new Birckhead for a chance to get to OB: It was one of my first takes the pressure off—that’s the Other than that, I can’t really Facebook group “Fans of Don’t know some of the personalities shows with the group, and Reid beauty of improv. compare the feeling of walking Tell Anna” to receive notifications of the show. Faylor was playing a crazy hobo OB: Well, I don’t like to brag, off stage after a show and know- about upcoming performances. ‘Never Settle’ this season at Ensemble Theater BY catherine stahl why Beethoven wrote dozens of ered suitable for all audiences. Arts & Entertainment Editor variations of the same waltz. The musical “Sleeping Beauty,” Her present-day New York life book by Joseph McDonough and The Ensemble Theater of and 19th-century Austria clash in music and lyrics by David Kisor, BY Des Dale Cincinnati (ETC) may not be the this play about the secret of one will play from Wednesday, Dec. 2 most well-known theater group of the great musical masterpieces through Sunday, Jan. 3. in the city, but there is definitely in history. The Ensemble Theater’s con- something special about their “In a season that bears the temporary twist on the classic shows. theme of ‘Never Settle,’ 33 story will involve comedy, action, “Everything we do here is new Variations’ is an appropriate be- rock and opera. and fresh,” said Producing Artistic ginning,” said Meyers. “It is a Director D. Lynn Meyers. stunning script about the passion The theater is a professional “My Name is Asher Lev” that drives us artistically and per- A few weeks later, ETC will equity theater, located in Over- sonally and it will set the standard turn out another regional pre- the-Rhine that is dedicated to the for an extraordinary season.” mier. “My Name is Asher Lev” by production and development of “33 Variations” will play until Aaron Posner and based on a nov- works that are new to the region. Sunday, Sept. 20. el by Chaim Potok, is a play about The 2009-2010 ETC’s season an artist born into a post-World bears the theme “Never Settle” War II Hasidic Jewish family. and is full of shows about not “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” Next, the Ensemble Theater In the play, a young man is Newswire photo by Dani Meiners compromising what you want, The Ensemble Theater located in Over-the-Rhine. will perform “Dead Man’s Cell conflicted between his religious said Meyers. As her life spirals out of con- Wonderettes come to the rescue. Phone” by Sarah Ruhl. In this community and his need to make “In an economy where every- trol, audiences will see the long As these girls share stories regional premiere, a woman be- art. one is cutting back, we are saying list of cover-ups that Becky leaves about their love lives, the audience comes intwined in the life of a The show that explores the do whatever you want to do…life along the way. Also a regional will enjoy iconic music from the dead man when she answers his questions of art, family, reli- is short.” premiere, the show will play fifties and sixties. The show will cell phone. gion, loyalty and the cost of in- Wednesday, March 10 through play from Wednesday, April 21 Dark comedy will surely dividuality will be performed “33 Variations” Sunday, March 28. through Sunday, May 9. abound in this play about redemp- from Wednesday, Jan. 27 through The Ensemble Theater kicked tion and the need to connect in a Sunday, Feb. 14. off their 09-10 season Wednesday, “The Marvelous ETC’s shows are great for col- technological world. It will play Sept. 2 with the regional pre- Wonderettes” lege students because 15 minutes from Wednesday, Oct. 7 through miere of Moisés Kaufman’s “33 “Becky’s New Car” The final show of ETC’s sea- before any show students can pur- Friday, Oct. 25. In March, ETC will perform Variations.” son, the regional premiere of, chase any available seats for just “Becky’s New Car,” by Steven It will be performed “The Marvelous Wonderettes” by 15 dollars. Dietz. The play is about a girl Wednesday, Jan. 27 through “Sleeping Beauty” Roger Bean is a musical blast from Tickets can be purchased in ad- In December, the Ensemble named Becky, who lives a boring Sunday, Feb. 14. In the play, a mu- the past. vance by calling the ETC box of- Theater will do something com- life until a socially incompetent sicology professor races time to When the entertainment fails to fice at (513) 421-3555 or by visit- pletely different and present the millionaire falls in love with her at solve the centuries-old mystery of show up for the prom (1958), the ing their website at cincyetc.com. only show of their season consid- first sight. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment September 16, 200911 Live Wires (week of Sept. 15) Don’t Tell Anna tells all Xavier has how many choirs? BY Des Dale Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Fruit Bats The show will kickoff at 9 Recently, I came across a fellow p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 at The Muskie who claimed to be busy Southgate House (24 E 3rd St). with choir practice all week. How Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 can one find him or herself busy on the day of the show. with choir nearly everyday you may ask? Well, many students have Trivium no idea how many choirs exist The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on Xavier’s campus. There are at on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Bogart’s least eight notable student choirs. (2621 Vine St.). Tickets are $16 and $19.50 on the day of the Concert Choir show. Concert Choir is a made up of about 60 members and is led by director Tom Merrill. Openings Cam’ron with Young are available in the spring and fall, Buck and anyone can audition, though The concert will start at 10 p.m. majors who are required to be in on Fri., Sept. 18 at Club Ritz (1752 the choir make up about a third of Seymour Ave.). Regular tickets are $25 and VIP access cost $50. the choir. Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons Senior Davon Coachman, a The Concert Choir rehearsing for upcoming concerts during class in Long Recital Hall . member of Concert Choir and up the choir program at St. Xavier Mass choir includes a group of special events on campus. Each a music major, said, “Choir is a High School, leads the choir. spiritually-dedicated students who member of the group possesses New Releases good experience for people that Sophomore music major provide music for congregational an essential position in the Student (as of Sept. 15) like singing, as you don’t need to Mike Pekel, who has followed singing at the Sunday 10 p.m. Mass Choir. be trained in singing to be a critical Thompsen from high school to Mass. Choir members come from Sophomore Jay Cuzick said, Kid Cudi member.” The Concert choir usu- college, said, “Being in Thomsen’s a broad range of backgrounds “It’s a lot of hard work, but ex- Man on the Moon ally presents four major concerts choir at St. X inspired me to pur- and all levels of experience are cellence is a habit, not an act.” () per year. sue music in college. It can be a welcome. Rehearsals are held at Schola’s eclectic repertoire spans pretty amazing experience, if you 8:30 p.m. in Long Recital Hall in several centuries and musical Muse Edgecliff Vocal choose to invest yourself in it. The Resistance Ensemble If you’re a guy with any interest (Warner Bros.) Edgecliff Vocal Ensemble in singing, I’d highly recommend is a select choir made up of 17 checking this choir out.” The Dodos members and is directed by Tom Time to Die BY Felipe Merrill. Every member is hand- Women’s Chorus (Frenchkiss) picked from Concert Choir for Garcia-Wasnich The Women’s Chorus is a fe- their leadership abilities, as well male-only ensemble dedicated to Porcupine Tree as their abilities to work within a music written for treble voices The Incident group. (soprano and alto). The group has (Roadrunner Records) Junior Drew Holloway, a mem- amassed a sizable following with ber of Edgecliff and a music ma- 56 members already in the group jor, said, “Edgecliff offers an inti- and plans for expansion in the mate atmosphere and the chance near future. BRIEFS to tackle a lot of complex compo- The Women’s Chorus is set sitions, which provides the chal- Open Auditions to be part of a historic moment lenge I need to grow into a better for “Goodnight at Xavier, as they will provide the musician.” entertainment for the 40 Years of Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons Desdemona” ‘Never Settle’ this season at Ensemble Theater Schola Cantorum practicing music with director Scot Buzza. From 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Women at Xavier: Celebrating the Men’s Chorus Journey Awards Dinner on Oct. Edgecliff hall each Sunday night genres. Intense auditions are held Sept.16, the Xavier Performing Xavier Men’s Chorus is a fresh 19. Conductor Linda Busarow and anyone is welcome to show each fall for membership. Arts Department will be hosting new offering for aspiring male and a welcoming group of return- up. auditions for the Xavier Players’ singers. Membership has nearly ing members lead the group. production of “Goodnight doubled since its first gathering of Xavier Singers Desdemona” in the Gallagher Schola Cantorum The Xavier Singers consists of 16, to most recently 28 members. Student Center Theater. Xavier’s Schola Cantorum is 14 multi-talented members who Dr. Karl Thomsen, who has 10 p.m. Mass Choir a select nine-member group that are required to perform lively vocal spent the past few years building As the name implies, the 10pm provides a soundtrack for various tasks paired with poignantly ani- Constitution Day mated choreography. The group From 4-5 p.m., on Thursday, includes highly-dedicated singers Sept. 17, the Xavier University and dancers from all different ma- Institute for Politics and Public Tune into Auto-Tune the news jors who enjoy being on-stage and Life will host a short talk in the Gallagher Student Center on BY catherine stahl creating the finest shows with the Arts & Entertainment Editor direction of Daniel Manning. the challenges of ratifying the Singers’ shows are always Constitution, led by the Institutes Do you ever wish CBS anchor fresh because themes are nev- founding director Mike Ford. Katie Couric would sing you the er recycled between semesters. news instead of just respoting it? Singers will kick off this year with Auto-Tune the News might be Comedian Erin a Disco Extravaganza theme in Jackson just the website for you. December. Although these videos may From 8-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, comedian Erin Jackson will not have much actual news value, Gospel Choir at autotunethenews.com you can be performing live in Ryan’s Pub. The Xavier University Gospel Come enjoy some free laughs and find videos of TV news clips with Choir includes around 65 un- recorded voices of politicians, social entertainment courtesy of dergraduate students ready to Jackson. news anchors and others that are inspire people to increase their digitally altered to conform to a level of spirituality through song melody. Photo curtesy of songspeak.com and prayer. The choir is united Xavier Music Series The Gregory Brothers is A duet between Katie Couric and Andrew Gregory in an Auto-Tune the news Presents John video. under one goal: to promote uni- the band behind this venture, ty and a sincere love-based ethic Novacek and members Michael Gregory Tune software to manipulate was created. through gospel music. Each year The concert kicks off at 2:30 (drums), Andrew Gregory (gui- footage from the 2008 vice-presi- Auto-Tune the news has spread the Gospel Choir performs at p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the tar), Evan Gregory (keys and vo- dential debate, resulting in the virally accumulating millions of numerous university events rang- Gallagher Student Center Theater cals), and Sarah Gregory (bass and creation of “VP Debate Song and viewings online on YouTube and ing from the Martin Luther King and will showcase the skills of tal- vocals) often perform alongside Dance.” other websites. Jr. Celebration to the Antonio ented musician John Novacek. newscasters or insert themselves After seeing the video’s sucess If you are looking for a good Johnson Scholarship Gala. into scenes. they began to make videos more laugh, this is definitely a website Catherine Stahl, Editor The brothers first used Auto- regularly and Auto-Tune the News worth checking out. [email protected] 12 September 16, 2009 Feature Xavier Newswire 1. Taylor Swift vs. whose topics of interest include “truthi- in the upcoming movie “The A-Team,” as his knights and his quest to find the Holy Kanye West ness,” green screens, bears, Christmas, and well as a 2011 “Hangover” sequel. Grail. Among the movie’s most famous This newly-formed dispute began on “Wriststrong” bands. characters/scenes are the Black Knight Sunday, Sept. 13 at MTV’s Video Music 10. Girl Talk (who fights until his limbs are comically Awards when Taylor Swift won the award 7. Joe Wilson “Girl Talk” is the stage name of DJ Gregg chopped off), the taunting Frenchmen (“I for Best Female Video. During her accep- Wilson is currently a South Carolinian Gillis, who is known for his mash-up mu- fart in your general direction”), the Knights tance speech, Kanye West felt the need Republican representative, and apparently sic—music that perhaps borders on copy- who say “Ni” and the Killer Rabbit. to take her microphone and proclaim that one with strong opinions. He has recently right infringement due to his extensive Beyoncé (another Best Female Video nom- gained international attention for his deco- borrowing of other artists’ music samples. 14. “True Blood” inee) had “one of the best videos of all rum-breaking outburst of “You lie!” dur- “Time” magazine rated his latest (and free!) If you haven’t heard, vampires are all the time.” Beyoncé later allowed Swift to give ing President Obama’s Sept. 9 speech on album, “Feed the Animals,” as number four rage, and the rising popularity of HBO’s her acceptance speech—but West has con- healthcare reform. Wilson has since apolo- in its Top 10 Albums of 2008. drama “True Blood” is among the cream tinued to receive backlash from fans and gized and the President has accepted the of the crop. The story,revolves around the celebrities alike, even after a public apology apology, but the House of Representatives 11. coexistence of vampires and humans in a on the premiere of “The Jay Leno Show.” officially rebuked him with a “resolution Radiohead made it big back in 1993 when fictional Louisiana town called Bon Temps, of disapproval” on Sept. 15 after a vote of their hit single “Creep” hit the charts. where vampires are trying to go “main- 2. “Mad Men” 240-179 (nearly along party lines). However, it was their recent stream” by drinking artificial blood, or “Tru “Mad Men” is one of television’s most decision to release album Blood.” Main characters include Sookie critically acclaimed shows and is cur- “In Rainbows” for free Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), a telepathic bar rently in its third season on AMC. Known waitress, who falls in love with vampire Bill mostly for its historical authenticity and Compton (Stephen Moyer). visual portrayal of the 1960’s, Mad 10. Men follows the exploits of Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and his 15. Speidi life in and outside of the fic- “Speidi” is the nickname for tional Sterling Cooper advertising Heidi Montag and Spencer agency. Pratt’s relationship. The two (now married) became infamous 3. Jon & Kate 1. 6. for causing drama on the MTV Gosselin reality series “The Hills.” The Gosselins were the stars of Known for being, essentially, a TLC’s “Jon and Kate Plus Eight,” pop cultural train wreck, the pair a reality TV series that revolved made a fuss during this past around the lives of husband Jon, wife season of “I’m a Celebrity, Kate, their set of twins and their set of 16. Get Me Out of Here,” when sextuplets. After months of tabloid 2. 14. they accused the show of “tor- coverage about Jon being seen ture,” and also decided to claim with other women, the Gosselins 11. that Sept. 11 was an “inside job.” finally announced their decision For now, Montag is trying to to divorce on national television. 3. launch a singing career, and So far, the breakup has been far Pratt is still up to his typical from pretty—Kate is bitter, and d-bag hijinks. Jon has moved on to his new sig- nificant other, Hailey Glassman— 16. Twitter making the Gosselins a staple of If you haven’t heard of 2009 pop culture. 8. Twitter in the past few 18. months, then you might 4. Sonia Sotomayor have been living under a Sotomayor is our country’s most rock (or at least without a recently appointed Supreme computer). The aim of the Court Justice, as well as its first recently-popular social net- Hispanic. Her nomination by IN THE KNOW working site is to allow users President Obama predictably to “micro-blog,” an act that The Scene: broke out conflict along party It’s Saturday night. You’re with your friends, kicking back some sodas, when all of consists of writing 140 char- lines, with Republicans citing the sudden the conversation turns to the latest pop-culture buzz. However, when asked for your acters about anything and her language from a 2001 lecture thoughts, you can’t even fake an opinion. You panic. Who decides to have eight kids anyway, everything. It made a splash as racist. However, this conflict right? this past summer when pro- was not enough to stop her from testors of the Iranian elec- 18 items gaining a passing vote: she was If you didn’t get that last reference, take a close look at the following list. These can help tion used the website to confirmed by a Senate vote of you navigate the labyrinth of college-aged conversation (at least for the next couple of months)— communicate to the outside 68 to 31, with no Democrats op- we’ve included items from celebrity culture, sports, politics and entertainment. world after the government posing her and nine Republicans Amy Windhorst Features Editor blocked several other modes supporting her. of communication. 4. 9. 5. Brett Favre 13. 12. 17. “Arrested Favre is currently a quarter- Development” back for the Minnesota Vikings; This comedy series aired on however, he is most well-known Fox from 2003-06 and remains for his sixteen-season stint with a cult classic among young adults—many the Green Bay Packers from 1992 who believe it was unrightfully canceled to 2007. He has twice “retired”—once in on the (and who are still pushing for a film adap- 2007 and once in 2008—only to return the internet that put tation). The show focuses on the financial following season, perhaps marring his oth- 8. Quentin Tarantino their name back in the headlines in 2007. (and moral) downfall of the Bluth fam- erwise impeccable NFL career. He holds Best known as a film director, screenwriter Known for lead singer Thom Yorke’s chill- ily, led by Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman). many NFL records including most touch- and cinematographer, Tarantino has be- ing falsetto and experimentation in elec- “Development” is known for its high laugh- down passes (464), most career pass com- come synonymous with his own breed of tronic rock, Radiohead was named among to-minute ratio and its intricate web of in- pletions (5,720) and most career victories as storytelling, which includes sharp dialogue, Rolling Stone’s greatest artists of all time in side jokes, which can stretch for seasons. an NFL quarterback (169). non-standard chronology and over-the-top 2005. violence. His most noted films are “Pulp 6. Jon Stewart & Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill Vol. 12. Megan Fox 18. Roger Federer Stephen Colbert 1 & 2” and this summer’s “Inglorious Ranked at two in Maxim’s “Hot List” Considered by many to be the greatest ten- The kings of cable comedy, Stewart and Basterds.” of 2009, Megan Fox is shaping up to be nis player of all time, this Swiss athlete has Colbert are the hosts of “The Daily Show” pop culture’s next Angelina Jolie. Known won more Grand Slam titles (15) than any and “The Colbert Report,” respectively. 9. Bradley Cooper mostly for her role as Mikaela Banes in the other male player. He is ranked number Both shows air daily Monday through Cooper made waves this summer with his “Transformers” films, Fox is going on to one in world according to Association of Thursday on Comedy Central, “The breakout role in “The Hangover,” but fans star in the dark comedy “Jennifer’s Body,” Tennis Professionals. Though he just lost Daily Show” at 11 p.m. and “The Colbert might also remember him from favorites out Sept. 18. the US Open to Juan Martin del Potro, it Report” at 11:30 p.m. “The Daily Show,” such as “Wedding Crashers” and the televi- will be a long time before the world forgets which has won 12 Emmy awards, is known sion series “Alias.” His new celebrity status 13. “Monty Python and the his 30-game, 95-minute fifth set victory ver- for its biting (and liberal-shifting) political has rumors flying about his love life—the Holy Grail” sus Andy Roddick at the 2009 Wimbledon satire. “The Colbert Report” is a spin-off 34-year-old has been caught canoodling This classic 1975 film stars the members final. started in 2005, where Colbert hosts the with both Jennifer Aniston and his new of Monty Python (a British comedy group) What did we miss? Tell us at show as a right-wing caricature of himself, love, Renée Zellweger. Look for Cooper as they spoof the legend of King Arthur, [email protected]