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News, pg 2 Feature, pg 8 Crime rates remain stable Talking with Andrew McMahon Always Online: No major increases reported in on- and Katherine Monasterio sits down with the xavier.edu/ off-campus crime rates in 2008. Jack’s Mannequin frontman to talk life, newswire inside music, and Twilight. @ Workers’ issues to XU Alliance protests direct Chartwells ‘pro-family’ fundrasier labor negotiations ‘Focus on ALL Families’ event opposes group’s anti- gay marriage stance By Sarah Wieten Campus News Editor

In response to a fundraising banquet held at Cintas Center by Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Citizens for Community Values, Recent complaints by caf employees will be a point of interest when a group that supports traditional Chartwells begins new contract talks with unionized employees April 29. families, Xavier’s Alliance, the fo- rum for discussion of gay issues By Kathryn Rosenbaum sphere has not been improved Editor-in-Chief on campus, hosted “Focus on since employees began to vocal- ALL Families,” an event that cel- After allegations of harassment ize their concerns to the Xavier ebrated all types of families. Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners of employees, a poor working en- community, according to employ- “Focus on ALL Families,” Above, David vironment and food quality prob- ees. Contract negotiations will be held on Tuesday, April 22, was an Barton, the founder lems have surfaced, Chartwells telling as to whether Chartwells activities fair open to families of and president of Citizens for management and employees have is committed to improving com- all kinds. The event raised money taken preliminary steps to address munication and relations with em- Community Values, for groups unlikely to be sup- gives the keynote these issues. ployees, said Spell. ported by CCV, such as Xavier speech at the Employees and management Ongoing harassment allega- Alliance, Proponents for Parents fundraising event. of James Hoff Dining Center are tions and concerns over atten- and the Women’s Center. Right, members of the Xavier’s looking to the upcoming contract dance policies are being handled The event was put on specifi- negotiations, scheduled to begin through a standard grievance Alliance host cally in response to the CCV fund- “Focus on ALL April 29 between Chicago and procedure between Chartwells raiser. Senior Heather Skrzypiec Families” event in Midwest Regional Joint Board and the union. Specific grievance said, “I think it’s ridiculous that response to the Local 12 and Chartwells manage- issues were also addressed during they say that they support fami- CCV’s anti-gay ment, as a major means to address the April 16 meeting. Spell said marriage message. lies, and yet their idea of family Newswire photo by Alyssa Konermann employees’ concerns. that two terminated employees is so narrow, especially with this These issues include unre- will be able to return to work un- week being Golden Rule Week. It Alliance with assistance from many Parents, Families and Friends of solved grievances, harassment cul- der certain conditions. really makes me wonder if they groups including African Student Lesbians and Gays, who was pres- ture, attendance policy, hours of However, Spell said he asked are truly practicing what they Association, IMPACT Cincinnati, ent at the event. work, food quality and the lack of for—but has not yet received—a believe. I don’t think they would Equality Ohio, MUSE, The David Miller, vice president of communication with the workers, written apology for an incident like it if someone else prevented Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, Planned public policy for CCV, said, “As according to Don Spell, the chief between a manager and an em- them from having the family they Parenthood, The Gathering, long as they [the Alliance] don’t steward of Chartwells’ union- ployee as a result of the March desired.” Parents, Families and Friends of interfere with our event, they can ized employees and an employee Continued on page 3 The event was put on by Xavier Lesbians and Gays, Gay, Lesbian paint faces all they want.” spokesman to management. and Straight Education Network, Cintas Center hosted the an- Chartwells’ management met UC’s Out on Campus, Gender nual fundraising banquet for with union representatives and Aaron Marble wins Antonio Bloc and the Gender Queer Citizens for Community Values. Chartwells’ human-resource em- Coalition. Around 500 people were expected ployees to discuss these ongoing Johnson Scholarship Activities included a three- to attend the event, which serves issues on April 16. legged race, face painting, arts as a sort of “report to the stock As a result of this meeting, and crafts, balloon animals, game holders,” said Miller. Director of Dining Service Walt booths and prizes (including a The organization’s goal is to Silka said lines of communication zoo membership), basketball “uphold and promote the return need to be opened or augmented and a performance by men’s and of the Judeo-Christian moral ide- in order to “address problems be- women’s choirs. Over 200 people als of this country,” said Jerry fore they increase.” attended the event, even after it Lyon, vice president of operations Silka did not offer many spe- was moved to O’Conner Sports for CCV. The organization was es- cifics regarding how Chartwells Center because of rain. “It was a tablished by a group of pastors in would open the lines of com- really great turnout” said Xavier munication when he addressed Alliance Co-president AmariYah Continued on page 3 students at Student Government Israel. ©2009 Association’s Senate Meeting on “I wish the CCV people had the Xavier Newswire April 20. been able to witness this event. All rights reserved Spell said Chartwells seemed We heard that some CCV people to be listening to their complaints called Xavier with fears of harass- during this meeting. “The meeting ment. And that really just shows was just last week, so I have yet to how misinformed they are about Fax (513) 745-2898 see if they will act on our com- Newswire photo by Jake Feldhues this community. I wish we could Advertising (513) 745-3561 plaints,” he said. Marble (center) was awarded the Antonio Johnson Scholarship at the Circulation (513) 745-3130 33rd Annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Award Dinner Friday night. just reach out and change some Currently, the working atmo- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 To see more winners, see News, pg 2. hearts and minds,” said Lynn Lefebvre, Vice President of www.xavier.edu/newswire Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 April 22, 2009 News Xavier Newswire Gala honors scholarship winners By Andrew Chestnut Crime stats to Managing Editor The Black Student Association (BSA) and Office of Multicultural remain stable Affairs hosted the 33rd annual No major changes expected for Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala on Friday night, awarding campus or neighborhood crime junior Aaron Marble with the By Meghan Berneking two most serious crimes classifi- Antonio Johnson Scholarship. News Editor cations) to the state government, The award, which includes one Though the 2008 campus crime which in turn reports them to the year of full tuition, on-campus report has not yet been released, Federal Bureau of Investigation housing and textbook expenses, no major fluctuations from 2007 as part of the Uniform Crime is given each year to a junior who are predicted, said Officer Ken Reporting program. exhibits academic excellence, lead- Grossman of Campus Police. Though more accurate record- ership, involvement and service. “The crime statistics for this year keeping began in January 2009, The gala and scholarship, which are along the lines of what is tra- there have been few fluctuations is awarded by the university, were ditionally expected,” he said. in crime rates in the past couple set up to honor Antonio Johnson, photo courtesy Facebook In 2007, there were two rob- of years. a Xavier student from 1971-76. Attendees of the 33rd annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala pose with Fr. beries, six burglaries, four sex of- “Based on my experience, Johnson was president of BSA Michael Graham, S.J. Junior Aaron Marble (sixth from left) received a full tuition fenses, two motor vehicle thefts there’s no reason to think there and organized activities for Black scholarship and the runner-up, junior Katriece Carter (fourth from right), was and four arsons on campus. There would be any major changes, but awarded $10,000. History Month. He died suddenly were no homicides, aggravated as- with the economy the way it is, on Feb. 8, 1976, at the age of 22. others to appreciate the diverse overwhelmed,” said Marble. saults, non-forcible sex offenses who’s to say we’re not feeling the “This event is a culmination of population represented at Xavier. “I am very appreciative, and or hate crimes reported. effects of that too,” said Lt. Tom the efforts of the Black Student It’s our uniqueness that defines us it’s very rewarding to know that Off-campus crimes included Williams of the NPD. Association to continue the trail and adds richness to this commu- the work I’ve done has been two burglaries, two forcible sex Evanston and North Avondale, blazed by Antonio Johnson. nity,” Clay said. recognized. To be honored is a offenses, one motor vehicle theft as reported on CrimeReports. The legacy of Antonio Johnson Marble, a human resources blessing. and no homicides, aggravated as- com, show much larger statistics causes us to do a self-assessment major and theology minor, is ex- “It’s great that the university saults, robberies, non-forcible sex than those reported by Campus as members of the Xavier com- ecutive secretary of BSA, Student has continued to honor Antonio offenses, arsons or hate crimes. Police because they include all munity to measure our commit- Rights Representative for the Johnson’s legacy with this scholar- Off-campus crimes include residents, not just students. ment to diversity awareness and Student Government Association, ship. All student leaders embody those that occurred within a mile In 2008, there were 85 thefts, cultural enrichment,” said Robert Vice President of the Sigma his legacy of making an impact and a half radius of campus but 77 breaking and entering offenses, Clay, director of the Office of Gamma Gamma chapter of the on campus to benefit the student involved students and were re- two sexual assaults (both forcible Multicultural Affairs. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and is body as a whole,” he added. ported to Campus Police. rapes), 11 other sex offenses, 22 “We are living in an age where involved in the gospel choir. Hamilton County Municipal Norwood Police Department motor vehicle thefts, 45 robberies we are to live in a melting pot. Junior Katriece Carter was Court Judge Nadine Allen gave was unable to release crime statis- and 98 assaults in Evanston and I believe it is necessary to have awarded the $10,000 runner-up the keynote speech at the gala. tics for 2008 due to problems with North Avondale combined. events like the Antonio Johnson award given by Macy’s Credit and Allen became the first black wom- the record-keeping system. The Scholarship Gala, African Gala, Customer Services. an elected to county-wide office in department does, however, report Meghan Berneking, News Editor Queer Week, Midwest Masala and “I was very excited and quite Hamilton County in 1987. Phone: (513) 745-3607 part one and part two crimes (the [email protected] -Paid Advertisement-

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Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Photo Editor: danielle meiners Head Copy Editor: dan rozier Copy Editors: maggie cardosi, alyssa konermann, kara lenoir, kate phillips, ashley sroufe EDITORIAL | Chartwells We need more transparency As Chartwells management and employees begin to address issues regarding harassment claims, attendance policies, hours and food quality, more transparency is needed to encourage real change. Without this transparency, the Newswire sees Chartwells as a big corporation that is focused on corporate image rather than building personal relationships with employees at Xavier. Chartwells management is aiming to “increase lines of communication” between managers and employees, but it has not been transparent and has not listed specific ways in which it is going to accomplish this LETTERS goal besides the contract negotiation process. you have the chance for some you all are utilizing, you should Without these specific goals, issues between management and em- Go for it, real hands-on experience and expect a negative response. It’s ployees will continue to exist without resolution. sophomores get to find out relatively early in even worse when your student As Chartwells is considering how to open lines of communication, This last week I was perusing your collegiate career if you actu- newspaper tells those who dis- managers need to realize that communication must not just be reactive my copy of the Newswire when I ally want to do what you thought agree they should “die.” measures taken to discipline employees. Chartwells needs to take proac- came to the back page, entitled you wanted to. Go for it, sopho- Your mission should be to tive approaches to listen to employees. “How to be an Upperclassman.” mores. You never know what help gay and lesbian students by Many of these employees have been at Xavier for almost a decade or This was an advice column could happen. being an outlet for them to come more and understand the university. As the new corporation on campus, for upcoming sophomores, ju- Ben Schuerman | ‘10 together and share their experi- Chartwells could benefit from listening to employees that have worked niors and seniors and as I read it ences and tribulations with each here before the James Hoff Dining Center was even built. Furthermore, I found myself a tad shocked at other. it would encourage a climate of respect the employees feel is missing in what I was reading, in regards to Criticism of I’m not gay, but I imagine it’s the workplace. one section in particular. Queer Week a lot easier to live in the world as If management does not directly answer questions or present con- The advice given to sopho- You all are shoving this a straight person. Your organiza- crete examples, the Newswire can only assume that no steps are being mores relating to job searches “Queer” stuff down the throats tion is full of young people who taken to improve relations. Transparency will increase accountability as was that they should not apply for of Xavier students. If you want are still learning how to deal with well as give steps to measure progress in developing a workplace where internships because no one will to be gay and lesbian, go ahead. being homosexual. Maybe you managers and employees are respected. want to take on a sophomore. I certainly don’t care. I actually should focus on helping them Not only is this terrible advice think homosexuals should be with their struggles, rather than EDITORIAL | Focus on ALL Families to give to sophomores, but it also able to marry. inciting battles with people who happens to be untrue. I know However, what I get sick and could care less what you are or Thanks for taking a stand many people who were able to tired of is gay rights organiza- what you do with your love life. obtain an internship sophomore tions pushing their agenda on By the way, I would write this As the illustrious Andrew Chestnut wrote a few weeks ago, Xavier year, all with various companies other people and then calling same letter to those organizations students love to complain. We constantly feel the need to gripe no mat- and majors. them bigots and homophobes that use the same tactics to con- ter what the circumstances. But when we gripe, we do it in the com- While it is true that some of when they object. If you want to demn homosexuality. The bot- fortable presence of our friends or over an indifferent mountain of them did have help from fam- be gay, be gay. It’s really not a big tom line is you have the right to homework. ily and friends, that’s just how it deal to the rest of us. be gay without persecution and There are very few students who actually stand up and do something works in the real world, too. It’s It just seems like you’re going those who object to homosexual- about their complaints, especially in the face of powerful opposition. better to learn that lesson now out of your way to provoke peo- ity also have the same right. But That’s why we at the Newswire applaud the Xavier Alliance for their rally than later. ple rather than educating them. you both just need to pipe down yesterday. So here’s the real advice for Why else would you put a shirt on and get out of each other’s faces. The event, officially titled “Focus on ALL Families,” was both a rally sophomores: go ahead, try to get the statue outside Cintas Center? Those of us in the middle who and a fun-filled evening for all kinds of families in the Cincinnati area. that internship. You might not What really does this accomplish don’t give a damn are getting The event featured zoo animals, face painting, food and good family get it, but you just might. Either other than to anger students? tired of it! fun. The atmosphere was cheerful and light, but the intention was clear: way, you gain the valuable expe- I appreciate what you’re trying I wish your organization they were fighting for change, and fighting hard. rience of applying, interviewing to do. Nobody wants anyone dis- the best and hope you will put Perhaps most significant about this fight was that the Alliance held and finding out what type of job criminated against. But when you your efforts to better use in the their event at the same time that the Citizens for Community Values interests you. If you happen to draw attention to yourself using future. (CCV) organization held their annual fundraiser. The CCV is a blatantly get it, so much the better! Now the antics and in-your-face tactics Jeff Davis | ‘97 anti-gay marriage group; the Alliance’s press release noted that the CCV has channeled millions of dollars into anti-equality legislation like the Defense of Marriage Act in Ohio and Proposition 8 in California. In the face of such opposition, the Alliance (or any opposition to an organization) could have easily resorted to becoming a crowd of Hey, Xavier! protesters. They could have simply stood by and watched. They could have complained. But Xavier students with real passion know better than that. The There’s only Alliance instead held an event of their own, one highlighted by its hope- ful nature rather than its hateful rhetoric. On behalf of the rest of us ONE MORE ISSUE of the Newswire who can’t or won’t act on the things we believe in, thanks for taking a stand. Thanks for showing us that it’s possible to act positively in the face of enormous obstacles. this year! On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. This is your last chance to about what’s and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per SOUND OFF 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to The Editorials are written by a different staff Katie Rosenbaum, 513-745-3607. bugging the @%#$ out of you! member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to sentiments of the entire staff. 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—THEwith Desmond GALLAGHER Dale, Katherine Monasterio and Amy BUZZ— Windhorst “What are you doing to procrastinate?”

Matt Tatham Shiv Dadleni Michelle Veite Andrea Sullivan Class of ‘10 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘11 “Checking Twitter.” “I go to the gym, “The Coffee “Hanging out with but I’m a senior. I’m Emporium.” friends.” ready to graduate.” Now that we’ve all calmed down and collected our thoughts into a more structurally-sound and profanity-reduced mindset, I hope that we have moved past the recent coaching abandonment and are instead focused on our future with Coach Mack. We have a great opportunity here before us to re-write our script as student fans and as a community that supports Xavier Basketball. Granted, if you’re one of the students who are apathetic, that’s fine, but for the rest of us fans who actually care, this is a big deal. It’s a huge opportunity to reach out to Coach Mack and show him the support that he deserves from the get-go. As a Xavier alumnus, he knows how things work around here and we need to stand behind photos by Amy Windhorst our guy—one of our own in more than one sense—if we wish to Brady Spicer Carter Johnson Amanda Ehrman Tim Harrington keep our future looking bright. Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 We have a golden opportunity to evolve into a new level of fans “I’m moving to “I never procrasti- “Facebook. And “Eating or taking a that are actively involved and not just at nail-biting games to be seen. Florida and spend- nate. No, really, I I spend my life shower.” It is my sincerest hope that Coach Mack can become “the people’s ing all my money look at ESPN.com.” playing pool in coach” and foster a great relationship with the students so that we on fast food.” Gallagher. can be more willing and able to show excitement for our team. Maybe we can even change the lame-duck mindset that was so painfully evi- Fixing your finances dent this past season. By Wilford Durbin Mae and Freddie Mac? Their cruise or splurging in Mexico, stay Editorial Columnist cousin corporation Sallie Mae is a at home, go to the local park, cook heavy lender for FFEP, and many for yourself and enjoy the simple Who needs reminding that analysts are questioning the integ- pleasures of your community’s summer vacation looms three rity of its continued operation. hidden treasures. weeks away? We’re just three Don’t count on Xavier to give Plant a garden: Gain a little weeks until students break from you any breaks, either. Tuition will independence and satisfaction their desks and exams to the re- increase to $13,950 per semester while you save money growing laxation, partying and care-free this summer, $1,620 more than the your own produce. Plant a garden nature of summer (who knows, per semester costs in the 2007-08 at home during the summer, and I’m going to put this as nicely as possible without blaming the maybe even warmer weather). academic year. with Cincinnati’s late winter, you people involved. I just blame the circumstances for this failure; I can’t While that seems obvious, are as Also new this year is the re- can even plant fast growing or stand the construction that has been going on at Xavier in recent many students concerned about striction on sophomore hous- hardy crops like cabbage, toma- weeks. I’m certain the workers can’t do anything about their sched- how their financial situation may ing. Disproportionately affecting toes, green beans, onions, brocco- ules, but enough is enough. Not only is the end of the year rapidly worsen over the summer? Xavier’s poorest students, sopho- li, cauliflower and radishes in the approaching and I’m already sleep-deprived, but being woken up The failing economy headlines mores are no longer allowed to fall. After your vegetables ripen, at 7:30 in the morning because of the jackhammer in front of the numerous presidential speeches seek less expensive off-campus cook them yourself. It’s cheaper Commons is not cool. and exploitative business adver- housing. I stand to save nearly and healthier than the caf. The worst part is, this construction is everywhere—not just in tisements, perhaps to the point $3,000 by renting a house rather Go Junkin’: A common pas- front of the Commons, but also by the library, next to Alter and on that students lose their sensitivity than living in the Commons again time in my hometown, you can the greenspace. to the subject, untroubled within next year (utilities not included). make money while recycling. Go I’ll repeat myself: I don’t blame the workers themselves because the country-club conditions of It could also be that Xavier will around your community and back- they’ve all been friendly. The scheduling and the circumstances have Xavier University. Without sour- follow universities throughout the yard and collect all that metal junk failed. It’s not fair for anyone to be woken up due to poor timing for ing the anticipation for summer, country who look more favorably just laying around, then take it to a construction purposes. students will see a different side upon wealthier applicants capable recycling center. Prices range from of the United States when they of paying for the increased cost around 20 to 30 cents per pound are cast from the “garden” to re- of education without substan- for aluminum, up to $1.70 per turn home. Joining the reported tial financial aid (“Paying in Full pound for copper tubing (Quoted 8.5 percent of unemployed, a as the Ticket into Colleges,” New by A & A Recycling, 400 Station number sure to rise, students will York Times, March 30 2009). Ave, Cincinnati). encounter difficulty finding work Hopefully some of you are Move off-campus: Simple, find with companies already dump- beginning to ask yourself how to living accommodations which are ing workers and suspending their save money this summer. To your more competitively priced. summer hiring. reflections I would like to add Friends, our generation will be Students who are unable to some thoughts which you may not tested in the coming years. We are find reliable work this summer have considered. constantly reminded that unlike should question the availability Work: Good jobs may be hard the leathernecks and scrappy gen- Everyone involved with Workshop 2009 deserves a big shout-out of their scholarships and loans to come by, so don’t be afraid to erations of old, our entitlement after this past weekend’s production. For those of you who didn’t see in the coming years. The Nation scoop ice cream, work the night and consumer-driven generation it, you truly missed out on the constant stream of laughs. Screw the magazine reported last January shift or mow your neighbor’s is incapable of the hard work and comparisons to last year’s epic performance because Workshop 2009 that loan accessibility is down, lawn. Take any and every job that resolve needed to weather these was special, fun and awesome in its own right, and I was proud to be endowments are shrinking and you can, and hold no work too hard economic times. Let’s hope a part of it. government funded programs base because of your contemptu- that we do not see the hardships One special shout-out to all my people (both human and zombie) are showing signs of weakness. ous entitlement complex. of the “Greatest Generation,” in “The Return” cast, because it was funny as hell and I was glad to The Federal Family Education Slow down: The Economist but know that adversity is com- be the “Xavier Zombie.” This further proves that Xavier basketball Program (FFEP) which accounts may tell you to spend, but coming. The difference between re- may in fact actually kill me one day. And finally, thanks to Kelsey for the majority of student loans, mon sense should tell you to save. maining a self-absorbed, incapa- Gray for being the most BA drama buddy. including $52 billion in 2007, has Don’t forget that these are tough ble culture and rising above may lost 168 lenders since the start of times and the end is nowhere in be as simple as planting a garden, the recession. Remember Fannie sight. Rather than taking that or raising your voice. photos courtesy of goxavier.com, Google images and Facebook 6 April 22, 2009 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS Women’s tennis Doug Tifft, Editor Dust off the record books Phone: 513-745-3607 By jocelyn Taylor fourth at A-10s [email protected] Staff Writer By Ken Burton Brown puts his Over the weekend, the Xavier Staff Writer track team competed in the Ohio A 4-3 loss in the final match of name in NBA ring Championships held in Oxford, the consolation game of the Atlan- Men’s basketball redshirt-ju- Ohio, setting 10 new school re- tic 10 tournament against Charlotte nior Derrick Brown declared his cords in different events. ended the Xavier women’s tennis eligibility for the 2009 NBA Draft Sophomore Caitlin Thomas season this past weekend. on Thursday, April 16, but will not shined the brightest Sunday, quali- The Musketeers managed to hire an agent, leaving open the fying for the NCAA Regionals earn the doubles point, but only possibility of a return to XU for with a time of 10:44.72 in the earned two singles victories, ef- his final year of eligibility. 3,000 meter steeple chase. fectively drawing the season to a Brown will graduate from “As far as my accomplishment, close. Xavier on May 16 with a double I’m very proud to be the first to “We didn’t finish as champions major in entrepreneurial studies qualify to Regionals from the of the Atlantic 10 as we set out to and marketing, but retains an ex- Xavier track team,” Thomas said. do, but a fourth-place finish in a tra year of eligibility after sitting “It was my goal coming into this pretty deep conference is a pretty out the 2005-06 season as a 17- season and I worked hard on my good effort from our girls,” said year-old freshman. If he remains form and focused on being more head coach Eric Toth. in the draft he would be the first consistent in workouts so I would The Musketeers finished the player to leave early for the NBA be able to run my goal time.” season in fourth place with a 17-9 in program history. Thomas was excited for her- overall record and were 5-1 in A-10 Brown will have the opportu- self as well as her teammates, as play. The Musketeers were led by nity to work out in front of NBA she was not the only one to break its top singles players: senior Kara scouts until June 15, when he records Sunday. Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners Courtney and juniors Jill Ducro must decide whether to remain in Senior Clint Womack beat his Sophomore Caitlin Thomas’ time of 10:44.72 in the steeplechase made and Kaitlyn Zinn, who all regis- her the first athlete to qualify for NCAA Regionals in school history. the draft or return to school. If he own record in the 800 meter with tered 20 singles wins or more. is not appraised as a first round a time of 1:51.98. Also, a new member to the ners nearly qualified for Regionals In doubles, the combination pick in those workouts, Brown has Junior Derek LeBlanc in the Xavier track team, but a familiar and several others are getting of Courtney and senior Jeanette said that he will return to Xavier long jump and sophomore Jory face from the women’s basketball close. Since the track program Feider proved to be the Musketeers in 2009-10. DelCecato in the discus improved team, April Phillips, made an out- here is still fairly young, it just most effective duo. The two were their previous records as well. standing debut. shows that the program is grow- 14-9 overall, perfect in conference Ranson to join Not to be outdone, the The six-foot junior made her ing and getting better every year,” play and finished the season on an Musketeer women set new records presence known by placing sixth said Thomas. impressive 8-2 run. basketball staff of their own. in the shot put event. She smashed The Xavier track team will com- The two seniors also both ended Senior Becky Clark broke the One day after being introduced the previous Xavier school record pete in the Stan Lyons Invitational their careers in the program’s top school records that she previously as the new men’s basketball head of 37 1/2 set by Courtney Whalen in Indianapolis this Saturday. This 10 for all-time overall victories. set in both the 1,500 and 800 me- coach of Xavier University, Chris in 2006, with a 46-7 3/4” throw. will be their last event before the As a team, the Musketeers ter run, and freshman Emily Tyler Mack continued to build his staff The track team is working hard Atlantic 10 Championships on rattled off four and five-game win- produced a 15:13 time in the 100 with the hiring of Orlando “Bino” to progress to the levels of the May 2. ning streaks on the way to their best meter hurdles. Ranson as an assistant coach on NCAA. “One of our other run- team record since 2004-05. Thursday, April 16. Ranson, who spent the past season as an assistant at James Strong finish for Xavier women XU gets back on track Madison University, has deep Underclassmen shine as seniors wave goodbye to XU By Scott MUeller recruiting ties in the talent-rich Asst. Sports Editor greater-Baltimore area from his By cameron laney A four game winning streak was time as an AAU coach and founder Staff Writer just what the Xavier baseball team of Team Baltimore. The program The Xavier women’s golf team needed. has produced NBA talent such as closed their season on a promising The Musketeers had lost the last Juan Dixon (Maryland) and Donte note April 17-20 at the Colonial three Atlantic 10 series, and saw Green (Syracuse). Athletic Association Champion- their A-10 record slip to .500 on An excellent in-game tactician, ship. the season. However, a victory at Ranson will complement Mack’s Sophomore Rachel Levi led the the Joe Nuxhall Classic and a series current staff of assistant coach Musketeers to a seventh place fin- win over Fordham set Xavier back Travis Steele and director of bas- ish at the par-70 Calloway Gardens on the right track. ketball operations Brian Thornton. Golf Course in Lake View, GA. On April 14, the Musketeers Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners A final assistant position remains Levi shot rounds of 80, 75 and (20-14, 8-7 A-10) defeated cross- Junior Zac Richard was the MVP of open and is expected to be filled 83, earning her a tie for 24th place town rival Cincinnati 12-8 in the the Joe Nuxhall Classic. within the next few weeks. in the event. first game of the inaugural Joe a double header on Saturday. Levi was not alone, however, Nuxhall Classic hosted by UC. On In the first game, Xavier took as fellow Musketeers sophomore April 15, the Musketeers knocked an early 2-0 lead, before being Parrom released Audrey Fellmeth and junior Mary off Wright State 10-9 in the cham- forced to battle back with a run in Beth McKenna finished within two pionship game of the event. both the fifth and seventh innings from XU commit strokes of Levi. Junior Zac Richard won the to provide the final margin of 4-2. Kevin Parrom, Xavier men’s In the nine tournaments this tournament MVP after hitting 3-7 The victory assured Xavier of its Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners basketball’s lone recruit for the season Levi had an average score Sophomore Rachel Levi improved with three runs scored and four first A-10 series victory since a class of 2009, was granted a full of 80, with her most impressive her season scoring average to 80 RBIs, including the game winning sweep of SLU in the A-10 season release from his letter of intent score being a two over par 73 in with rounds of 80, 75 and 83. RBI in the eighth inning of the opening series. to attend the University follow- the Duramed Collegiate Tourna- with a final round 75, giving her championship game. In the nightcap, Xavier again ing a meeting with men’s basket- ment at Rio Verde. For the CAA a 28th place finish at 240 when Two days later, Xavier wel- jumped out to an early lead with ball coach Chris Mack at Parrom’s Championships, Levi averaged a coupled with previous scores of comed A-10 opponent Fordham two runs in the fourth, but saw the New York home on Fri., April 17. round of 79. 83 and 82. to Hayden Field for a three-game scored tied in the sixth. The XU Parrom had been uncertain The sophomore’s consistency Freshman Michelle Winkler was series. bullpen continued to struggle, sur- of his future following former gives head coach Tom Elfers many also impressive, tying Levi for the The Musketeers connected for rendering a pair of runs in both the men’s basketball head coach Sean reasons to look forward to her most birdies on the Xavier squad three 3-run home runs in taking the seventh and eighth innings, leading Miller’s departure to take over improvement over the next two with four on her way to rounds first game 10-7. to a 6-5 win for the Rams. the head coaching position at the seasons. of 86, 82 and 85 for a 41st place Senior Neil Lindgren started the Xavier finished out the week University of Arizona on April 6. Fellmeth recorded scores of 81, finish at 253. scoring with a three run homer in with an 11-6 loss to Eastern The 6’6” small forward figures 79 and 79 for an overall score of While the future appears bright the third inning. Fordham came Kentucky on April 21 after they to draw interest from a number of 239—one stroke behind Levi. with underclassmen like Levi, Fell- back to take a 7-4 lead, but sopho- touched up Xavier freshman Josh major conference schools, includ- Fellmeth tied for the seventh meth and Winkler, the weekend more Ben Thomas tied the game Deeg for six runs over two innings ing the University of Connecticut lowest score on par-3 holes in the also took on a somber tone, as the with a home run in the seventh of work. and St. John’s University , but says event at three over par, and led Musketeers bid farewell to senior and senior Adam Pasono gave the Xavier will play at Miami (OH) that he has not eliminated the pos- Xavier in par-4 scoring at +18 and Lindsay Cornell. Cornell recorded Musketeers the lead with a blast in Wed., April 22 at 6 p.m., and will sibility of a reunion with Xavier. total pars with 31. scores of 84, 85 and 82 resulting the eighth. return to Philadelphia this weekend McKenna tied Levi for the in a tie for 39th place in her final With the threat of rain on Sun- to take on Temple in a three-game best individual round for Xavier tournament as a Musketeer. day, the two teams decided to play series. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment April 22, 2009 7 Stuff Jack sponsored by SAC Players close up (‘Work)shop’ BY Des Dale Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Xavier The final show of the Xavier Players’ 2009 season, “Workshop,” was a presentation of plays writ- People ten, directed and acted by students. It was a community event Like representing not only the abilities Creating Unnecessary of the Xavier Players, but also Facebook Groups the personality and humor of all for Overly-Specific involved. Keeping in mind all of Situations “Workshop’s” functions, many of Newswire photo by Shane Hughes its shortcomings became easier to Jack’s Mannequin performs Monday night in Cintas Center. forgive. BY Sarah Wieten its toes with jokes about his un- “The Return,” written by ju- Campus News Editor controllable chest hair, a short niors Reid Faylor and Andrew Newswire photo by Danielle Meiners On Monday, April 20th, Xavier cover of the 80’s hit “Jessie’s Girl” Short and directed by junior Freshman Abigail Hamilton (left) and Juniors Andrew Short and Jennifer played host to a trio of perform- and a round of good-natured Kate Malone, best exemplified Roehm in “The Return.” ers in the second concert this heckling with an unruly audience the common characteristics of drag? Hugger” was a dynamic skit, but a year sponsored by the Student member. the entire show. The zombie ex- “Death on a Couch,” written focus on laughs sometimes came Activities Council (SAC). He did not disappoint musical- travaganza offered many of the by McNeil and directed by senior at the expense of all else. I didn’t Following a performance by ly either, playing several moving night’s biggest laugh-out-loud mo- Hannah Balash was consistently like how the flashbacks in the skit Ben Folds in February, Cintas songs from his new album “Some ments. However, the skit’s biggest amusing, though not as sidesplit- were done and I couldn’t get over Center was once again center stage Mad Hope,” including the familiar strength was also its weakness; ting as other skits. Many of the how dissimilar senior Connor for acts Low vs. Diamond, Matt radio hit “Come on Get Higher.” having such a tenacious focus on play’s concepts struck me as high- Lynch looked in comparison to Nathanson and Jack’s Mannequin. Last to hit the stage was Jack’s delivering the big laughs caused ly original, but their execution sophomore, Joey Vitale (who The three played a solid concert Mannequin, the California band its plot to suffer. Still, I felt it de- was not quite up to snuff. Like played Hugger). I did enjoy “The for a moderate crowd of students headed by Andrew McMahon, for- served to open or close the show. “Fishbone,” I enjoyed the skit’s Hugger,” if not as whole, then for that filled the floor of Cintas and merly of Something Corporate. “Fishbone,” written by soph- cohesiveness. On the other hand, its individual performances. spilled into the lower bleachers. The band, as might be expect- omore Bridgid Gallagher and I think it could have benefitted “War Games,” written by soph- The opening act, an L.A. band ed, performed a high number of directed by sophomore Lisa from a bigger production. omore Alex Craven and directed called Low vs. Diamond, started songs from their newest album, Margevicius, presented many of “Door to Door,” written by se- by senior Mike Sause, was my least the show off on a good note “The Glass Passenger,” includ- my favorite segments of the night. nior Daniel Campbell, sophomore favorite segment of “Workshop.” with a high energy, guitar-driven ing “Swim” and “Drop Out/The “Fishbone” was a collection of Alex Craven and junior Stuart It embodied what people expect performance. So Unknown,” but also played skits that reinterpreted several lit- McNeil and directed by freshman out of college humor: cheesy, trite Although they could have been older crowd favorites like “The erary classics. The skits exposed Zoe Teets commenced as a seem- and predictable comedy centered the world’s best lyrists, either be- Mixed Tape,” “La La Lie” and the bawdiness of many of litera- ingly run-of-the-mill comedic skit on the “bro” lifestyle. cause of the intensity of their “Bruised.” about a man’s encounter with a Overall, I came away impressed ture’s most highly regarded works. BY Felipe playing or a technical issue with The band dismissed the idea of The director and producer char- Jehovah’s Witness, but concluded with “Workshop 2009,” though I’d Garcia-Wasnich microphones, much of what was an encore and instead stayed out acters, played by juniors Lauren with a hysterical revelation. The like to see a greater variety of skits sung was utterly indecipherable. for a crowd-pleasing extra couple Brinkman and Santiago Segura, turn of the play was the best ex- next year with more of a focus on They were followed by what was songs. underscored the absurdity with ecuted of “Workshop.” provoking thought than amusing perhaps the best showmanship of humorous banter. The reinterpre- The closer, “The Hugger,” also the masses. the evening, Matt Nathanson and tations of “Wuthering Heights” written by Campbell, Craven and company. Newswire Rating: and “Jane Eyre” were my favor- McNeil, but directed by senior Newswire Rating: Nathanson kept the crowd on ites. 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New Releases Attend our Graduate Programs Fair Relay for Life (as of April 21) to learn more: From 9 a.m. on Friday, April 24 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, Depeche Mode Thursday, April 23, 2009 Xavier’s Relay for Life will kick off Sounds of the Universe 11 am–1 pm and 4 pm–6 pm with the hopes of raising money (Mute/Emi) for cancer research. Carl H. Lindner Hall, 6th Floor Pet Shop Boys UC Uptown Campus West X-shirt design Yes Hate this year’s X-shirt? Time (Astralwerks) business.uc.edu/success is running out for you to suggest what you want for next year’s X- Camera Obscura shirt. Send design ideas to Daniel My Maudlin Career Francis at [email protected] (4AD) before 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24 for consideration. Rick Ross Deeper Than Rap College of Business Catherine Stahl, Editor (Def Jam) [email protected] 8 April 22, 2009 Feature Xavier Newswire I think as the record progressed honored to work with her. and I kept writing songs for it, I kept coming back to that phrase. Do you have any advice for Even as much as it’s a self-refer- aspiring artists? ence, I felt like I was connecting Play, play, play and play in your to many people; there was this hometown. Since my first band sort of collective conscious- broke, the standard for how DearJack’s Mannequin frontman, Andrew Jack McMahon graced Cintas ness, this feeling of people being people approach a young band Center this past Monday night as he performed for hundreds of Xavier students. If you’re not fa- unsure of themselves a n d and trying to get heard has miliar with JM’s punchy music and sweet lyrics, you may know Andrew McMahon from his previous where they shifted from becoming a great gig, Something Corporate. Jack’s Mannequin is his solo project, where his singer-songwriter status has were head- live band to recording stuff in propelled him to even more fame. JM’s newest album, The Glass Passenger, is his first release after his ing. With your house and putting it on struggle with (and full recovery from) acute lymphatic leukemia. Along with touring, McMahon has this imper- MySpace. I would argue that been working with his organization, the Dear Jack Foundation, which supports leukemia research. manent life the thing that was successful for Last week, before the music, before the lights and the buzz, Andrew McMahon took a few minutes we live, it’s me was working my ass off. I to chat with the Newswire to discuss his new album, his musical history and a little about the director a positive think people of his newest music video... statement notice you to some when you By Katherine Monasterio think we started wearing on each continues to revive itself over a extent. practice Op-Ed Editor other. We’re still good friends to day, or it sometimes takes weeks like that this day. I saw us becoming that to finish a song, depending on rather Xavier Newswire: How did cliché band where we weren’t re- the song itself. t h a n you first become involved in ally working in harmony togeth- t r y - music? er, and for me, all I ever wanted Where do you get your i n g Andrew McMahon: I always to do was make music, so I de- inspiration? Stephanie t o tinkered on the piano when I cided at that point I wanted to go As I continue to write, I’ve start- Meyer, get was a kid, but when I was about on my own. I talked to the guys, ed focusing on the everyday. the author a nine years old I lost a close fam- and they felt the same way. When you’re in high school writ- of the ily member to cancer. I kind of ing songs, the obvious conflict Twilight se- gravitated towards the piano at Describe your music writing for any person in high school ries, directs that point, within a week or two process. Do you write the lyr- is whoever your girlfriend is. your new video, “The of my uncle’s passing. That was ics first? Music? Both? That’s what’s getting you going Resolution.” Have you read my real awakening. It was sort of I think the reason I like song- in high school, but as I’m get- Twilight? that moment where everything writing so much and haven’t ting older, the act of everyday I read the first one. I had a changed; I’d write up to eight tired of it is because it’s really living is a beautiful thing, but it’s friend who told me we were hours a day. I’d get home from kind of a mystery. It doesn’t re- also a struggle. included in her playlist on school then play until my par- ally originate at a lyric always or For me, I try to find the mo- her website; she has a ents made me go to bed. It’s sort a melody always, it’s just walking ments in the everyday that speak playlist for each of her of been that way ever since. down the street and something to me, that I can talk about and books and where she

comes into your head. Usually it relate to other people with, gets inspiration for cer- photo courtesy of lkblandford.wordpress.com How is Jack’s Mannequin starts with something in your gut from the relationships I have tain charac- different from Something that says you have something to to frustrations of doing what I ters. There “I think the reason I like song- Corporate (acoustically, per- say; that’s the point where I find do—being constantly away and was this sonnel-wise, etc)? myself sitting at the piano. I tend traveling. There’s a lot of inspi- situation writing so much and haven’t got- Something Corporate is my to do it all at one time. I usually ration from my travels and the [of trying ten tired of it is because it’s really high school band, the first am just sitting at the piano and people I meet along the way. to find a ...Usually it band I ever played in. We start- throwing out words and melo- And obviously being home in d i r e c t o r ] a kind of mystery ed playing shows while I was dies and phrases. Oftentimes, southern California, being close where no starts with something in your gut still a junior in high school and as the day goes on, I’ll go hop to the ocean is kind of a con- one was that says you have something were signed within a year of my in the shower and rewrite lyrics stant source of inspiration. c o m i n g ; that’s the point where I graduation. We put out records in my head. It starts as kind of a t h r o u g h . to say and toured the world, but I dance between the elements and Describe the name of your This girl find myself sitting at the piano...” new album, The Glass w r i t e s “This record was probably Passenger. Is there a sto- these books and she’s super fa- quick fix off the internet. ry behind it? mous, why don’t we bring her Listen to “Swim” [laughs]. the biggest struggle of It originated in a song on for the video (not my typical This record was probably the my life. No matter what, that has not made its reason). biggest struggle of my life. No just trying to be positive debut yet; I haven’t re- I found the book to be totally matter what, just trying to be corded it for the record. redeeming; I haven’t read the positive and finding good in and finding good in the The lyrics were “keep rest of the series, but [Meyer’s] the bad, that’s probably pretty bad, that’s probably pret- your eyes on the road, got her finger on the pulse of cliché but that’s gotten me ty cliché but that’s gotten I’m the glass passenger” something and I was definitely through the good and the bad. and I went back and me through the good and wrote that into a song. 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