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Volume 73, Number 15 Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio ~5207 Wednesday, January 20, 1988 Walker spark~ comeback victory $35 ,million budgeted.· , for 1988-89
by Beth Lykins staff reporter More than $35 million has been aJlot ted for Xavier's 1988-89 budget. The 1988-89 academic year budget will provide funding for: 1. Repaving and refurbishing the North Campus Parking Lot with an ad ditional exit added. 2. A maximum six percent salary in crease for faculty. 3. Improving the amount of financial aid available to undergraduate students. 4. Establishing a new associate degree program in nursing in conjunction with Deaconess Hospital. 5. Matching funds for external grants anticipated by the university. 'We're in very solid shape for the next fiscal year and the future years," said Richard Hirte, vice president of Fi nancial Administration and chairman of the Budget Committee. 'We went through quite a difficult financial res tructure in the university over the last three-year period, and we had some fairly defined objectives that we feel Mike Pfiester photo we've met:' Freshman Jamal Walker ignites the Muskies to a comeback victory, 98-80, over the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at the Seventy-five percent of Xavier's reve Cincinnati Gardens Jan. 12. Walkers unique style of play off the bench dazzled the home crowd. See related stories, pages 6- 7. nue comes from tuition and 65 percent of costs goes toward salaries and bene fits. ·~ range 10 to 15 percent lower on tuition than our peer institutions," Tuition escalates 7.8 percent in 'fall said Hirte. Two students participated on Xavier's at $5, 740. John Carroll University was by Jennifer K. Hogan ties, according to the Association of Budget Committee this year. John $5,824 and Wittenburg's tuition totaled staff reporter Governing Boards of Universities and Garvey, a senior HAB classics and his $9,159. State-funded institutions such as Colleges. tory major, and Anthony Kovalik, a Undergraduate tuition will be $7,000 Miami University and the University of In a Jan. 15 news release, James F. junior HAB classics and English major, for the 1988-89 academic year. The Xav Cincinnati have lower annual fees of Kelly, director of Financial Aid, said, both served on the committee. Garvey ier Board of Trustees found the 7.8 per- $2,584 and $2,259 respectively, accord "Financial aid provided by Xavier to its has been on the committee for the past . cent increase necessary "in order to ing to Jantzen. students in the 1987-88 academic year two years. . maintain and improve the quality and "Xavier's endowment fund is abnor totaled $4,364,000. We are available to The student body is represented to integrity of Xavier's educational serv mally low," said Charles Carey, director work with students and parents to lo keep the level of academic support at a ices;' reported university president Rev. of Information Services. Less than six cate the financial assistance necessary to high level, while trying to keep tuition Albert J. DiUlio, S.J., in a Jan. 5 letter percent of total revenues are provided make a Xavier education attainable:· increases at a minimum, according to to students and parents. by private gifts to colleges and universi- Garvey. The basic costs will total approxi Kovalik, who will be on the commit mately $10,010-$10,490 for resident stu tee again next year, said his participa dents and $7,000 for commuters. Gradu tion improved his opinion of Xavier. ate· tuition will increase to $170-$195 per City rejects Edgecliff plans ''The people on the committee are very credit hour depending upon the degree professional;' said Kovalik. program. Applied Sciences to the area. by David G. Eck ''You get a sense that the university is Richard Hirte, vice president of Finan staff reporter The Plan Examination Office rejected in good hands," added Garvey. cial Administration, reported that the the proposed site plans because the Student participation on the Budget ongoing maintenance costs of the uni Proposed construction on the former plans lacked general information, mak Committee is beneficial, according to versity are roughly $600,000. Salaries site of the Edgecliff campus has hit a ing it impossible to determine compli Hirte. "I think they [students] have a and benefits are the major costs. couple. of snags. ance with building codes. good perspective of what some of the Tuition costs at Xavier are '.'equal to Permits for construction of a three The Plan Examination Office is re priorities are;' he said. or slightly below the average" of other. story laboratory building on the prop sponsible for reviewing all plans for per The committee met for the first time (national private comprehensive) univer erty were rejected in mid-December by mits which may be considered as con in October and completed the budget sities, stated Jan Jantzen, dean of Enroll the Cincinnati Plan Examination and struction on any private property for proposal in December, which was then ment Services. Zoning Offices. compliance with building and mechani approved by the Board of Trustees. The Jantzen stressed competitive pricing. The laboratory building was to be cal codes, said Kevin Segwaro, spokes committee consisted 0£ Rev. Albert J. ''You can make a Ford look like a constructed by North American Proper man for the Plan Examination Office. DiUlio, S.J ., university president; Dr. Mercedes, but you can't make a $35,000 ties Inc. as part of an agreement with The Zoning Office rejected the plans Arthur Shriberg, Dr. Joan Connell, Mr. car for $10,000;' he said. ''You just don't the University of Cincinnati (UC), ac because the building foundation lies too William R. Gioielli, and Hirte, the four get the same thing for a third of the cording to Andrew Modrall, vice presi close to the property line. Requirements vice presidents; Dr. Joyce Allen, Dr. Ed price. To be competitive, it's important dent of Finance for North American specify that 22 feet of yard space is Arlinghaus, Dr. William Larkin, the to be priced like a quality institution:' Properties. needed between the property right-of three faculty members; Garvey and Ko While Xavier's tuition and fees for the UC agreed to purchase some of the way and the building sides facing a valik, the two student reprentatives; and 1986-87 academic year totaled $5, 900 property and remaining buildings last street. The plans show only 11 feet on Mr. Thomas Cunningham and Mr. per student, the costs at the University year for $4 million. The university plans the side facing Cypress Street and seven Thomas Stadtmiller, two of Hirte's staff of Dayton for the· same period are listed to move its downtown Ohio College of feet on the side facing Victory Parkway. members. This Week Cincinnati celebrates bicentennial page 2 King's dream lives on page 3 Don't drink 'Clear Liquor' page S Muskies celebrate UC ..showdown page 6 Page 2 The Xavier Newswire Wednesday, January 20, 1988 Famous firsts fill Cincinnati's diverse history Other interesting facts about by David G. Eck ''Porkopolis" because of the cit Kroger, an area native. Two area natives, Benjamin staff reporter y's pork-packing industry. It is The German population of Harrison and William Howard Cincinnati's past include: estimated that 251,000 hogs Cincinnati made the area one of Taft, became presidents of the • Henry Ford came to Cin It is a well-known fact that came to Cincinnati slaughter the nation's beer brewing cen United States. cinnati with his intention to Cincinnati fielded the first houses in 1847. Cincinnati was ters with 600,000 barrels of Harrison was born in North build an autoworks factory. professional baseball team in the nation's pork-packing center lager beer being exported an Bend, Ohio, and was a gradu City leaders turned him down. the 1860s. during the mid-19th century. nually by 1892. An average 40 ate of Miami University. He • The first paid, professional But did you know that Cin In addition to pork, Cincin gallons of beer were consumed was the nation's 23rd president, fire department was established cinnati was also the first city to nati industry also included by every man, woman and serving one term from 1889- here in 1853. form a professional fire depart whiskey distilling, beer brewing child annually. This figure was 1893. His grandfather, William · • The first major league ment as well as being the first and various chemical industries. two-and-a-half times the na Henry Harrison, was also a . night baseball. game was played and only city to own a In 1837, with a total capital tional average at that time. United States president. here .under lights. . railroad? of $7,192, William Procter, a Older Cincinnati residents say Taft was a native of Cincin • The 500,000-watt radio sta Did you know that two for candle maker from England, the area's aesthetics attracted nati and was the 27th president tion Powell Crosley's WLW was mer Tri-state residents ended up and soapmaker James Gamble the German immigrants. The from 1909-1913. Taft made his turned on by President Franklin as United States presidents? combined their efforts to create city's hills and river made the tory by becoming the only D. Roosevelt at the White This city in which we live the internationally recognized area look like their native American to ever hold two of House. At 500,000 watts, WLW and/ or study is celebrating its Procter 8t Gamble Company. homeland. the nation's highest positions, was one of the nation's most 200th birthday this year. In Another nationally known The area has also made its president and chief justice of powerful commercial radio view of this milestone, we offer company was founded in 1883 presence felt in United States the Supreme Court. stations. the following lesson on Cincin by Cincinnati grocer Barney politics. nati history. The land which is now downtown Cincinnati was bought from the United States City's bicentennial inspires many celebrations government by speculator Mat thias Denman for 66 cents an and Performance Pavilion. A the All-Star Game the night of party on Oct. 18 will honor acre during the summer of by David G. Eck staff reporter Saturday evening performance July 12. descendants of area settlers and 1788. Denman sold two-thirds by a nationally known enter • Riverwalk - Held Oct. 1, will feature a reenactment of of his purchase to· John Filson Birthday cake, party hats and tainer is also planned. 1988, this event dedicates the the founding of Cincinnati. Fol and Colonel Robert Patterson. streamers won't be enough to • Homecoming '88 - This new riverwalk. The walk is a lowing the reenactment will be The three partners set out to celebrate Cincinnati's 200th event is scheduled July 3-12 and four-mile walkway that links an enormous party held at the develop a settlement on the birthday. That's why Cincinnati will be highlighted by the base the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Museum Center in Union Ter Ohio side of the river. will celebrate its bicentennial ball Major League All-Star Covington and Newport. The minal. The party will feature a It is alleged that Filson, a with such activities as dedica Game. day will feature a ribbon-cut cake with 200 candles, and tri surveyor, laid out streets for the tions, urban developments and Other activities and events ting ceremony with a four-mile centennial time capsules will be new settlement and named it public celebrations along with during the week include a long ribbon and helium bal displayed and sealed. Losantiville, which means "city plenty of educational and arts homecoming parade (July 3); loons. As the ribbon is cut the In addition to these six public across from the mouth of the programs. Sports Weekend (July 9-10), balloons will be released dedi celebrations, nearly forty arts, Licking River:' Filson· disap The Greater Cincinnati Bicen which features Cincinnati young cating the new walk. peared while exploring the new education and community pro tennial Commission was formed people taking on famous ath • Tall Stacks - This event grams will take place during land and was presumed killed. in 1982 to organize the celebra letes from various sports; spe will be held Oct. 14-16 and will His share in the venture was the bicentennial year. tions and give the city lasting cial "Good Morning America" feature 13 riverboats commemo For up-to-date information on sold to Israel Ludlow, who was mementos of the historic broadcasts originating ·from rating the riverboat's importance the one to eventually lay out bicentennial events, call 352- occasion. Cincinnati (July 11-12); and an in the city's past. 1988. the streets of Cincinnati. The commission has six pub Old Timers Game (July 10). • Happy Birthday - The first 20 years of the 19th lic celebrations planned The weekend is capped off by This community-wide birthday century saw Cincinnati gain throughout the year. The first schools and public services such official kickoff for the bicenten as fire protection and a medical nial was "The Countdo'Wn," the college. Cincinnati town council New Year's celebration held in member Daniel Drake was in downtown Cincinnati. strumental in getting these Other scheduled events are: Alumni share valedictorian honors amenities established. In addi • The Dedication - This tion to serving on council, and success through learning to reer to become a mother and event from June 4-5 will be by Nancy Sullivan Drake was an author, educator, live with ambiguities. Both housewife. highlighted by the formal dedi staff reporter lecturer, doctor and graduates said they attempted Debbeler said because of her cation of the 22-acre recrea businessman. Two students arrived on to incorporate humor and a career change, she encounters tional complex at Sawyer Point. Cincinnati's riverfront location Xaviers campus in 1973 to be message. Meler said, "People . different reactions from people, Planned activities include vol and a favorable banking climate gin their college careers. Occa expected humor from me so we especially those who were once leyball contests, skating exhibi led to· the city's involvement in sionally they met on campus tried to keep it light:' her professional peers. "I don't tions, a celebrity tennis tourna the pork industry. through mutual friends, activi While writing the speech do anything by anyone's stan ment and day-long perform Cincinnati became known as ties or interests. But four years Meler and Debbeler found they dards, and people kind of pat ances in the new Amphitheater later, both were to become an both had common convictions. me on the head and say how integral part· of Xavier's history Both remarked on the bond nice that you are staying at as the university's first co that they developed while they home;' she said. valedictorians. were writing the speech. "I had Peter Meler and Lisa Maechl [hope] that we could write Even though Meler and Deb ing Debbeler agreed their posi something from the heart to beler have chosen different SINGERS • DANCERS • INSTRUMENTALISTS tion as co-valedictorians was gether instead of something that paths, they bo~h reveal ironic TECHNICIANS • VARlm PERFORMERS not diminished because they came out canned;' Meler said. parallels. Both participate in Kings Productions, the world's #1 producer of had to share this experience. "I felt a special camaraderie church activities - Meler in the live entertainment, is holding auditions for the "It was not like I was not with Peter. We had a joyous ex music ministry and Debbeler in spectacular 1988 season at KINGS ISLAND, pre-marriage counseling. Cincinnati, Ohio. number one," said Debbeler. "I perience in writing that speech Pay is good and jobs are plenty (we'll even am only part of number one:· and it was a true collabora Another interesting parallel provide one round trip airfare if you're hired to tion," added Debbeler. between Meier's and Debbeler's work at a park over 250 miles from your home). According to Debbeler, a di Meler, a Cleveland native, lives is that they both said the Make your audition a show we can't do without! lemma arose for Rev. Angilella, graduated with a degree in liberal arts education they re S.J., Xavier's dean in 1977, be HAB classics/theology. Debbeler ceived at Xavier has been bene tween which one of them graduated with a B.A. in ficial in all aspects of their should. write and read the vale English. lives. dictorian speech. Finally, they "I [became) a better writer, CINCINNATI, OHIO were given a joint responsibility. Meler, currently a U.S. Postal communicator and a good lis Saturday, January 30, Sunday, January 31 According to the Registrar's employee and music director at tener [to I build up the core of Kings Island, American Heritage Music Hall Office, a student must maintain The House of Prayer in Cleve what I am as a person," said Singers: 11 AM-1 PM; Dancers: 1-2 PM a grade point average of 3.5 or land, said he is· often criticized Debbeler. Instrumentalists, Specialty Acts, Technicians: 1-3 PM better to be considered a candi for passing up a full scholarship date for valedictorian status. to attend law school. "I am so Meler agrees. "Xavier gave The list is presented to the blissfully happy, I don't care me people. It gave me a sense Dean of Arts and Sciences who about money. I bring a lot of of freedom to speak my mind decides along with the Associate happiness through my mime [and) my convictions. [It ena For additional audition information: Dean of Arts and Sciences, the and my music;' he said. bled me I to pick a value system Kings Island Entertainment Office ...... •...... , 513/241-5611 and tools to communicate Kings Productions ...... 800/544-5464 Dean of Professional Studies Debbeler attended law school and the Dean of the College of and eventually became vice with/' he said ..· KINGS DOMINION • CAROWINDS • CANADA'S WONDERLAND• Y.INGS ISLAND• GREAT AMERICA Business. president of Legal Affairs at AUSTRALIA'S WONDERLAND @Kings Productions 1988 The theme of the speech was Coca-Cola Bottlers. However, the achievement of happiness she has chosen to leave her ca- PERSPECTIVES Wednesday, January 20, 1988 The Xavier Newswire Page 3 ditions, a people dared to hope gether as brothers" has not and - to dream of a better cannot be realized while igno tomorrow. rance prevails and black history Dr. King once said, "I refuse is studied as a discipline inde Just a thought... to accept the view that man pendent of the U.S. history kind is so tragically bound to with which it is intrinsically by Anthony Kovalik the starless midnight of racism entwined. Perspectives editor and war that the bright day Dr. King's dream of "a great break of peace and brotherhood people - a black people" in A dream can never become a reality:' jecting new meaning and dign Christmas and the New Year's Parties are over. What I refuse to accept today ity into the veins of civilization The poignant reality of that statement is obvious from new sched is the view that Dr. King's has not and cannot be realized ules of classes, impoverishing bookstore bills, and the reunion of which is dream has been realized. while I, as a black woman, our friends, our classmates - that high society we like to call hate my black sister for being "school." incomplete I celebrate the life and too white and she hates me for accomplishments of Dr. being too black. Much of the winter vacation As most of the nation cele King. His fortitude, Dr. King's dream has not and brates the life of Dr. Martin Lu cannot be realized while the was a kind of waiting, a kind of abeyance, an anticipation of strength and integrity opening gifts, of going to a big New Year's bash, of getting that ther King Jr., I am filled with Negroes in Mississippi and New York believe they have nothing report card which would determine the worth of a whole semes many emotions - pride, anger, are worthy of praise. ter's work. And, for some, there is a taste of disappointment and hope, despair. I don't know to vote for. In our own fair His dream is alive city, there is only one Negro on for others, a sense of victory, bu_t for everyone there comes a which America is the true one within me and I will city council in 1988 as· there thought process of determining a direction of self-improvement de - the one of possibilities that was in 1968. scribed by a simple three-word euphemism - the New Year's Dr. King spoke of or the one endeavor to keep that Progress has been made. I resolution. that Stokley Carmichael cau tioned us of when he said "get light burning. am testimony of that, but let us your guns:' Today, almost 20 years after not declare the battle that Dr. Of course, there's another period of abeyance. Given the history of the Ne his death, one third of all black King fought as a war waged This waiting takes place the first week of school - waiting for gro race in America, I celebrate families still live in poverty. and won. I celebrate the life the first class syllabus, the first paper assignment, waiting for any both men and the stance that The same percentage of black and accomplishments of Dr. thing to start working on the four-point we expect to. receive this each of them felt compelled to Americans live in poverty in King. His fortitude, strength semester - the trump of a college carreer. For this first week of take. 1988 as did in 1968. and integrity are worthy of school, there's not much to do but socialize and discuss our plans As a student here at Xavier Dr. King had a dream of his praise. His dream is alive for the upcoming year. Of course, there's nothing wrong with University, I am a product, one four little children living in a within me and I will endeavor waiting or anticipation. After all, isn't that what this past holiday of the fruits of Dr. Martin Lu world where they are not to keep that light burning. Let season was all about7 The only problem is that more often than ther King Jr. and his dream. judged by the color of their us not grow satisfied with the not we wait too long and, before we know it, the moment is gone Instead of scrubbing th~ skin but by the content of their progress thus far. No people and our opportunity for action has passed. After all, what would floors, serving the food or character. However, this dream can ever afford to be satisfied. holiday anticipation be worth without a celebration7 making the beds, I attend this cannot be realized while on one Naked, let us face the reality of institution. That privilege was end, affirmative action exists, today so that we can create a In the end afforded to me not because of and on the other, standards of better tomorrow. If we do not, expectation are lower for blacks I fear that Dr. Martin Luther there's nothing to it but to do it and the sooner we get started the my own virtues (though I am no less capable than any other than for whites. King Jr:s life and death will more we will accomplish. Good luck with your New Year's Dr. King's dream of black have been in vain. resolution. student at this university), but because despite. unbearable con- and white America living "to- -Barb Harris 1988-89 tuition increase: painful but necessary to produce a general outline of throughout this part is directed Furthermore, raising the tui additional support for the ath by John ]. Garvey toward ensuring that the levels tion was necessary to provide letic programs. and Anthony Kovalik all fiscal operations (how the money will be spent) and in of excellence in academics and faculty and staff with a sub Finally, the 1988-89 budget Many of you were probably what ways to draw upon var other areas are maintained. stantial increase in compensa package ensures Xavier's future upset, angry, and frustrated ious sources of revenue (how to 3. A reconciliation of ex tion. Not only does this extra by improving Xavier's financial when you received Father Di pay for it). Our responsibility penses and revenues is compensation benefit the faculty position through such tactics as Ulio's letter concerning the tui as students on the committee conducted. and staff, but it also benefits building the endowment, financ tion increase during the Christ made it incumbent upon us to Before any new tuition fig the students in that it helps re ing a capital campaign, and mas vacation. Upon receiving speak to the needs and de ures or priority requests by tain highly qualified faculty maintaining the university's ex that statement, many of you mands of Xavier students in each department are considered, whom students demand and isting capital investments. probably muttered under your providing a package worth the committee weighs any of helps to attract qualified new breath (or maybe screamed at buying. the remaining decisions (such as professors to fill vacant posi We conclude then, that the the top of your lungs): "An salary increases, tuition in tions. Thus, the compensation tuition increase, however pain other tuition increase7 Where creases, and the costs associated increase, and hence the tuition ful, is not a superfluous burden does all my money go7 Why ... we decided on with adding any new services increase, were necessary just to placed on students by the can't Xavier afford to leave tui proposals that would or positions) in relation to each maintain Xavier's academic administration. The committee tion the same7" You have every other and the marketplace. For standards. arrived at the lowest price tag right, of course, to ask these both maintain and instance, a university-wide em In addition, student progams possible after creating the prod questions and to know why improve the quality of ployee salary increase is deter and considerations will be im uct. Now it is the students' job you will be paying more to go the life and education mined by market considera proved by increased re5ident as as consumers not only to decide to Xavier University next year. tions, the employees' needs and sistant compensation, increased whether or not to pay that College is a product which you and Xavier. At the end by the limitations university re funding for student government price but to demand that their pay for, and like any other of the process, we came sources might allow. All other programs and activities, and needs be met. good or service you might buy, up with. a price tag decisions face these or similar. you have every right to know restrictions. The 1988-89 pack what it is you're purchasing. through long age is a result of this process. We were the two students deliberation and Throughout the budgeting THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE process, there were many prior who participated for 10 weeks decided on the tuition The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school year, except of last semester in the budget ities addressed to ensure that during vacation and exams, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Victory making process. Sitting on the increase. Xavier would not only continue Pkwy., Cincinnati, Ohio 45207. to offer the same quality educa The statements and opinions of The Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those University Budget Committee of the student body, faculty or administration of Xavier. Statements and opinions (composed of the president, the By way of summary, there tion as in the past but also im of columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the editors. four vice presidents, three fac are basically three elements of prove the programs at Xavier. Subscription rates are $15.00/year within the USA. Subscription inquiries should ulty representatives and the two the budget process: In short, the committee made be directed to Suzanne Stegman, business manager (513-745-3561). Advertising student representatives), we de 1. An evaluation of the ex sure students would get what inquiries will be handled by I A Playhouse bicentennial present? Currents 1Clear Uquor1 drowns itself to death compiled by by Fred Middendorf Mary T. Helmes editor in 'chief Diversions editor I used to think our city Get intiated should be quite proud of its re gional theatre, the Cincinnati WVXU-FM's alternative Playhouse in the Park. Now program The Moonlight I'm beginning to wonder. Club features just-released The. Playhouse is offering na new music every Thursday tive Cincinnatian Thomas M. evening/Friday morning be Atkinson's play "Clear Liquor ginning at midnight during and Coal Black Nights" as a bi "The Initiation Hour:' Many centennial birthday present to new albums that the "Club" the city. Unfortunately, someone receives during the week ·can should take it back for an be heard during this hour. exchange. Then stay tuned for more The play, which opened Jan. new music mixed in with 12, is about four Appalachian '60s an&·'70s classics until 6 men who gather together at the a.m. The Moonlight Club bequest of their dead friend to can also be heard Friday and share with one another some Saturday nights beginning at thing they have never revealed midnight. to anyone else before. Hence, The four men who must share their sec~ets in "Clear Liquor and Coal Black Nights" (from left to rigltt): Art on campus the play is split into fourths - two of the characters' secrets Garnett McComas (Steve Rankin), Denvil Cox (Geoffrey Wade), Ray Lee Parker (Henry Dardenne) and Explore the artwork of are narrated in each act. The Oroall Pack (Paul Ukena, Jr.) Xavier students and the reno dramatic premise is intriguing, ing events we are about to action among these four men as gue whether the play itself is vated Cohen Center. A stu but the play fails to work for hear. But "Clear Liquor" lacks they recall shocking events .in realistic. These four men are dent exhibition of drawings several reasons. the necessary consistent acting volving murder and mutilation supposedly the closest of and paintings can be viewed For the past several seasons, to pull it through. and present them to the audi friends, yet the audience never ' in the Cohen Center gallery the Playhouse keeps making the For example, the opening fu- ence. We are appalled at what feels the urgency of their friend through Jan. 31. The gallery same mistakes with many of its neral scene at Skeet Jensen's these characters share with us ship. They honor their dead is open Monday-Friday from major productions in the Robert gravesite is weak and needs by the end of the play, but the friend's request, drink them 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. S. Marx Theatre (the larger of more pathos to draw the audi- audience is never able to fully selves blind and curse the world Attention women the Playhouse's two theatres). ence into the tragic emotions relate to them as real human they are forced to live in, but writers! Technically, the plays are ex- his friends express throughout beings on stage. The lack of at the end of "Clear LiqlJor" we quisitely refined: the set designs the rest of the play. There are dialogue and reaction between feel empty and short-changed. Women writers can win are impressively realistic, the some strong, entertaining per- the characters themselves is a prizes of $75, $50 and $25 in costumes complement the char- formances in "Clear Liquor" - significant error in the script. This drama is a rather hope a contest sponsored by the acters and the lighting estab- namely Paul C. Thomas as Consequently, the audience is less, bleak and hollow view of Conference of Cincinnati lishes an effective dramatic Skeet Jensen and Geoffrey left hanging emotionally, want human nature without the nec Women. Poetry or short fic mood. But unless a play has Wade as the insecure Denvil ing to make contact with these essary kind of character growth tion entries about women or polished professional. acting, .. the - -. Cox,. one .of Skeet's four friends. troubled spirits, but unable to. to enrich and give it meaning. from a woman's poirif of externals· are simply a hollow But, for the most part, the act- In addition, the actual narra Are these four men and the view will be accept~d until shell trying to cover up what's ing needs cultivating. tion of these four stories is horrible crimes they have com midnight on Feb. 29. For not there. awkward and slow. There is a mitted an accurate representa more information on contest Such is the case with "Clear Another tragic flaw of the great deal of inactivity on stage tion of the Appalachian spirit entry requirements, contact: Liquor:' The set, like that of play is the writing. "Clear Liq as one man takes the spotlight, Atkinson is presumably honor Writing Contest, Conference this season's "Frankenstein," re uor" is Atkinson's first try at a leaving the other three to sit ing in this work7 I do not of Cincinnati Women, clo flects talented craftsmanship full-length script, which may re and drink their. beer and liquor think so. J.E. Wittke, 3482 Whitfield and creates a realistic backdrop veal the majority of the prob in darkness. Especially in the Upon leaving the Playhouse, Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio for the four narratives. A dilap lem. (It was also written in two first act, the play seemed to I thought to myself, ''Where 45220. idated trailer serves as one of weeks' time.) After each of the drag on endlessly. was all this leading?" My an Faculty, musically the men's home and back porch characters finishes telling his Finally, Atkinson comments swer: a long night's journey for them to drink and talk dark secret and exposes the on "Clear Liquor" by saying, into disappointment. A musical recital given by away the night. Bare trees and dark recesses of guilt, shame 'The world of this play may "Clear Liquor and Coal Black Xavier faculty members will a rusty old truck stuck among and remorse within his soul, not be your world, or one you Nights" will be performed at take place Saturday, Jan. 23, overgrown weeds produce a another inan almost immedi even recognize, but it is real.'' the Cincinnati Playhouse in the 7:30 p.m., in the University lonely, mysterious and threaten ately begins the next story. Maybe it is real in a literary Park through Feb. 7. For ti~ket Center Theatre. Featured ing atmosphere for the harrow- There is no emotional inter- sense, but I would have to ar- information, call 421-3888. will be Joan Cavally, flute; Sally Levin, piano; Robert Mercer, guitar; John Gardner, percussion; and Holly Hom, flute. An education for those who can't look the other way. Get an earful The Art Bank Gallery in vites you to a show featuring earrings and other pieces of jewelry made of pottery, pa per, squares of felt, glass, circlets of beads and enam els. The show runs through Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., at The Art Bank Gallery, 300 W 4th St., at the comer of Plum St., downtown. If you gain satisfaction Northeastern University, • Exercise Sciences from reaching out and Boston, MA 02115. Athletic 'fraining helping others, Northeast Master of Education Bio mechanics ern University has a special Programs Clinical Exercise Physiology FREE HEAT place for you. 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Walker's unique ball game, UC pinned their hopes handling skills, dazzling drib on .senior guard Roger Mc bling and 10 points off the Clendon, with his aggressive bench sparked the home crowd play and patent scoring abili and ignited Xavier's comeback. ties, to lead their young team Yet, the rally fell short and UC past Xavier and into Metro held a 41-39 half-time lead. Conference action. On the other side of the court, XU placed high expecta Mike Pliester photo The technical fouls and Xaviet's new Musketeer mascot tions on senior guard and Aii McClendon's two misses American candidate Byron. Lar Keith Starks of UC exchanged a kin. With his graceful touch at the free throw line few words and a few punches and acrobatic moves, Larkin broke the back of UC's with only 3:56 left in the game. would lead an improved front Starks threw the first punch, line of sophomores Tyrone Hill emotional-type play Campbell countered and the and Derek Strong. and left the door wide UC bench flowed onto the The Musketeers had won open for the Musketeer court. three of their last four meetings By the time the dust cleared, with UC but dropped last year's rout. The January jam three technical fouls were called game to the Bearcats, 75-73, on turned into winter - one on Campbell, one on a last-second shot by UC's Joe wipe-out. Starks (both players were Mike Pflester photo Stiffend. Xavier also needed to ejected from the game) and one Freshman Levertis Robinson blocks Byron Larkins shot as he drives show they could win basketball on UC's bench for entering the to the basket. games against top Division I Musketeers take control after·· half-time, court. XU was awarded four schools, especially after losing free throws to UC's fWo: Sur to Marquette University and In the second half, Xavier prisingly, McClendon missed Providence earlier this season. came out on fire and the Mu both for UC and Larkin calmly skies took the lead 45-44 after sank three of the four shots, Bearcats dominate the Strong made two free throws. first half of the action despite having his problems UC and XU then traded baskets from the free throw line. After At the start of the game, five times until UC took a brief Hill put one in, Xavier led 84- Xavier could not counter the lead at 53-50 on a shot by 74. fired-up emotions of the young freshman Ronnie Ellison. Senior and talented Bearcats. As a re Dexter Campbell muscled in a In the end, it was all XU sult, UC soon took a 12-0 lead basket and drew the foul. Sud The technical fouls and Mc and led by as many as 15 denly, the game was tied again Clendon's two misses at the free points early in the game. at 53-53. throw line broke the back of 'We were like a boxer that However, the stalemate would UC's emotional-type play and had been stunned;' coach Pete soon be broken. After almost a left the door wide open for the Gillen explained after the game. full game of constant battling Musketeer rout. The January ''They [UC] came out and under the boards, tempers soon jam turned into the winter played like a top ten team:' flared. Campbell and freshman wipe-out. After the game, UC's coach Tony Yates praised the Xavier Musketeers by saying, ''Their sheer determination and strength won the game for them:' For the Bearcats, Ellison led Mike Pflester photo Mike Pflester photo XU senior Byron Larkin UC senior Roger McClendon with 18 points, McClendon was held to just 13 points, freshman Louis Banks collected 10 points and Glover, who was declared ·eligible to play before the game, was held to only eight points and four rebounds. For the Musketeers, the "pair extraordinaire" of co-captains INTENSIVE CARE GET DOWN TO Larkin (26 pts.) and junior Stan FOR TEST-TAKERS. BUSINESS WITH THE Kimbrough (17 pts.) combined Get a healthy MCAT score BEST IN TEST PREP. for 43 points. Hill scored 18 points and 17 rebounds, senior by taking a test prep course Only Kaplan offers free with Stanley H. Kaplan. Our refresher math lessons and J.D. Barnett scored 14 points, educational review and business school admis and Walker scored 10 points. test-taking techniques are sions information. Call! Gillen's philosophy that re the best in the field. Call! bounds and free throws win games paid off for the Muskies. I KAPLAN XU out-rebounded UC 41-29 I KAPLAN STANLEY H.llAPLAN EDUCATIONAL aNTH LTD. STANLEY H.llAPLAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER LTD. and made 32 out of 42 free Classes for April 30 test begin (513) 821-2288 throws. Yet, the most important thing in Feb. and March. Come Visit Our Center (513) 821·2288 about the victory over UC is Come Visit Our Center Summit Executive Building that the Muskies have gained Summit Executive Building 1821 Summit Road the confidence they need to 1821 Summit Road Milce Pflester photo guide them in their quest for Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 Sophomore Derek Strong holds up the number one sign as the the Midwestern Collegiate Con Muskies go on· to rout the Bearcats. ference title. Wednesday, January 20, 1988 The Xavier Newswire Page 7 It's official... a crosstown rivalry rout Xavier claims city's bragging rights 'for 1988 by David Stubenrauch 3. To permit the losing team CATED Xavier Musketeer. staff columnist to face the bragging and gloat What is a "dedicated" Musket ing of the winning team for one eer? It is simply someone who It was the worst of nights, it year. supports the Xavier name in was the best of nights. It was To sum it up, you, upon every aspect. This support the story of two superpowers seeing a Cincinnati Bearcat means encouraging all the who, on one evening each year, (heaven forbid), get to snear, teams, both men's and women's, compare their artillery, fire on chuckle and point fingers at from our volleyball and tennis cue, and either stand tall or fall teams to our basketball and to their knees. For the basketball baseball teams. Victory Parkway once again For the basketball teams, earned its name as the Xavier teams, dedication is dedication is best shown Musketeers fought off a 15- best shown through through attendance. Those who point deficit and rolled to a 98- saw the "Crosstown Shootout;' 80 win over their crosstown ri attendance. Those who and especially those who were vals, the University of Cincin saw the "crosstown there, would agree. nati Bearcats. shootout," and Down U-0 early, the Musket For those of you who are not eers broke from their time-out familiar with the UC-XU game, especially those who to the roar of almost all those let me fill you in. This one were there, would in the Cincinnati Gardens. Im game has three reasons for its agree. mediately, the Muskies scored existence: four points and made UC call a 1. To see who is the better him or her for the next U time-out. Again, in the second basketball team in Cincinnati. months. Imagine a school of half, the crowd stood on its 2. To provide an opportunity 6,000 having more fire power feet and applauded while the for "sophisticated" alumni in than a school of 36,000. team was down by five. Byron business suits to yell and But like all things, there is a Larkin and Tyrone Hill ac scream. catch. You must be a DEDI- knowledged the crowd and combined for seven unanswered points to take the lead. The morals of the story are simple: "Be there or be a Bear Player of the week cat" and "Don't be a fair weather fan:' As a student, you are given a seat on the floor for free-not to mention free transportation to and from the Gardens. Xavier has one of the finest teams in the nation. Let's Milce Pflester photo also have the best fans in the The Xavier Musketeer crCYWd and cheerleaders celebrate the victory. nation. , STUDY IN EUROPE The University of Louvain (eat. 1425), Leuven, Betguim offers Complete programmes In Philosophy for the degrees of B.A.. M.A., and Ph.D plus a junior year abroad programme All courses are iil English Tuition is 14,500 Belgium Franks (: S250l Write to: Secretary Englian Programmes Karuinut Mercaerplein 2. B-3000 Lauven. Belgium K.U. Leuven Sabra Hayes photo Kelly Benintendi ride to TAXI'S Sport: BASKETBALL Position: guard Year: junior Height: 5'9" JANUARY SALE Hometown: Georgetown, Weight: 140 lbs. ,., Ohio Junior Kelly Benintendi leads the Lady Musketeers in sev eral offensive and defensive categories. She is first on the ·now team in scoring with U.2 points per game and 147 total points through U games. Benintendi is also first with 3.9 assists per game and a total of 43 assists through 11 games. Defensively, she is first with 13 steals, third with 5.1 re UP TO 70°/o OFF bounds per game and 56 total rebounds through 11 games. According to coach Mark Ehlen, Benintendi has been the GREAT SPORTSWEAR from C.P. Shades, Guess; Putumayo, ID#, Girbeau, most consistent player so far for the Lady Musketeers. "I've PEPE, Urban Outfitters, SARAH ARIZONA, Esprit and MORE! really been pleased with the way Kelly has come on for us," said Ehlen. "She is becoming more relaxed on the floor, and she is defintely a key to our success:' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Benintendi attended Georgetown High School and played OPEN: basketball all four years. She helped lead Georgetown to M·Th 10-7 three District titles and one Regional Semifinal title. F&Sat 1-6 As a Lady Musketeer, Benintendi hopes to help Xavier place in the top three in the Midwestern Collegiate Confer ence and help guide the team to a winning record in the future. "My main goal is also to have fun;' added Benintendi. As a math major, her career ambition is to teach math on the high school level. · CALENDAR Page 8 The Xavier Newswire Wednesday, January 20, 1988 All announcements must be Plainfield Road in Blue Ash, the March" will be presented .at 23 Winter training classes 26"Interview Tech- sent to The Xavier Newswire and will include a light dinner 7 p.m. in the University Center for the CONTACT- niques;' a workshop office in Brockman Hall by Fri- catered by Izzy's from 6:30 to Theatre. Queen City Volunteer sponsored by the Ca- day at J p.m. Please direct 7:30 p.m. For more informa- Training Program begin today reer Planning and Placement of- mail to Kimberly Grote, editor, tion, call 867-6482. 21The women's basket- and continue through March fice, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Calendar. Also include name ball team will take on 12. All classes are on Saturdays in the Kentucky /Indiana Room. and phone number. 20The Xavier Leadership Marquette University, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The · Series continues with 7 p.m., in the Schmidt training program is a prerequi- 2-~eniors interested in "The Club Budgeting Fieldhouse. site for caring and dedicated planning the Baccalau- Process" presented by Noelle volunteers for its telephone reate Mass should January Jordan, Student Government 22The Office of Minor- helpline, providing crisis inter- meet at 7 p.m. in the Regis Budget Committee chairperson, ity Affairs will host vention, counseling/listening Room of the University Center. and Dina Mansour-Cole, direc- "The Dream Contin- and referral services. For addi- Needed are creative and enthu- 20Applications for stu- dent director of tor of Student Activities, at ues" DJ dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., tional information and an appli- siastic ministers and people to MANRESA 1988 are 6:30 p.m. in the OKI Room of in the Main Dining Hall. Ad- cation, call 791-4673. participate in the procession, available at the Information the University Center. mission is $1 with a student and artists interested in design- Desk and the Student Develop- ID, $2 without. All proceeds 23 Programs for Peace ing programs, banners or ment office in the University 20''Civil R;ght., Ye.ter- will go to the Martin Luther and Justice need vol- church decorations. Center. Position requirements day, Today, and To- King Jr. Center in Atlanta. unteers to work at the and responsibilities are de- morrow;' a forum Parish Soup Kitchen from 10 2 7The English Club will scribed. For additional informa- with panelists Judge Nadine AI- 22The English Club is a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To sign up, sponsor the showing tion, contact Sally Watson at len, TVS-News reporter Clyde going to The Movies call 745-3046. of "The Bell Jar" at 7 745-3204. Gray, Edwin Rigaud, Business Repertory Cinema p.m. in the Hearth Room. This Unit Manager at Procter & . downtown at 5:30 p.m. to see 25Tune in to WVXU - is the first of four films this se- Gamble, and others, will be "Annie Hall;' the 1977 Acad- 91.7 FM at 10 a.m. 20"Desktop Publishing;' mester dealing with mental ill- an overview of today's held at 7 p.m. in the University emy Award winner for Best for "Food and Justice ness in literature and the computer technology, Center Terrace Room. The Picture. If interested, sign up in Cuba" with Dr. Joseph Col- movies. will be presented by the event is sponsored by Xavier on Dr. Lynda Hart's office door lins of Food First. Women In Communications Inc. University's Office of Minority (220 Hinkle Hall) or at the In- (WICI). Featuring demonstra- Affairs. formation Desk of the Univer- 25The Career Planning tions of IBM and Macintosh sity Center by Thursday, Jan. and Placement office systems and. various software 20The Public Relations 21. Carpools will leave from is hosting a workshop packages, this program will of- Student Society of the University Center at S p.m. on "Resume Writing" at 1:30 fer sound advi~e from computer America (PRSSA) will Tickets cost $3. p.m. in the Regis Room: representatives and independent meet at 5:30 p.m. in the computer consultants on choos- Hearth Room. 23 Get into the swim of 26"Art as Imitation" will ing the right hardware and ac- things as Xavier's be the topic of a talk cessories for one's home and 21In honor of the Rev. men's and women's and discussion pre- business. Dr. Martin Luther swimming/ diving teams com- sented by. Dr. Timothy Quinn The program will be held at King Jr. Celebration pete against Centre College at 1 of the philosophy department at Raymond Walters College, 9555 Week, the movie ''The Man & p.m. at the O'Connor Sports 8 p.m. at Marion Hall. Center. Sug·ar 'n' Spice Restaurant OPEN EVERY DAY 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. 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