MUSICAL DREAMS COME TRUE EOR THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION By Christina Cucci Deputy News Editor

Saint Xavier University held its 4th Annual Halloween Benefit Concert this Saturday, October 23rJ in the Old Gym of the Main Building. The charitable event is sponsored by SXU's Collegiate Music Educators National Conference. This year their goal was to top last years' donations for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The event was entirely non-profit which means that 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The CMENC worked extremely hard this year to top their previous benefit concerts. They offered family rates, as the prices are merely a donation suggestion. Also, for those who could not attend the concert are still able to make donations by calling the Music Department at 773.298.3421. Last year, the CMENC raised over $800 for Muscular Dystrophy. CMENC is in the process of Witches and princesses alike came to ney for the Make-A-Wish Foundation totaling their final amounts once the rest of recorders. come! Thank you to all those who supported the donations come in. President of CMENC, Sharesa Uher is the music department and our cause." This There were a variety of performances and a senior music major at SXU who was very year, Uher performed "Part of Your World" as other activities to keep everyone entertained. pleased with the turnout of the Halloween Ariel of The Little Mermaid fame and was most Since it was a Halloween party, it was only Benefit Concert, "There was a lot of hard work thoroughly enjoyed by at least one special little necessary that prizes be given to the best put into this concert on the behalf of faculty girl in the crowd. / costumes of all: a little bumblebee, ducky, Jojo and staff for a great cause. We had a lot of fun A returning guest with her mother was the clown from Jojo's Circus and Batman 6k compiling this children's orientated concert, five-year-old, Hailey Kmetty who said, "I liked Robin. This year also included a raffle for eight and also provided an educational aspect as all of the songs very much, but Ariel was my musical gifts; among them were a miniature well. This concert has become a tradition favorite one. I had a lot of fun today." drum kit, harmonicas, kazoos and musical and will hopefully continue for the years to "Benefit Concert" continued on page 4

MOORE'S CONTROVERSIAL FILM NEW DRESS CODE SHOWING AT SXU TONIGHT RUMORS SUGGEST CHANGE Moore vehemently disagrees, and has By Kevin Shannon By Gina Pantone since backed up his information on his Viewpoints Editor Editor in Chief website with links to sources and a verbose Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore web log. His supporters, however, remain Strategic Planning is a program is cause for debate once again—this time it's convinced—making the film the highest implemented here at Saint Xavier University personal. grossing documentary of all time. as a way of surveying the quality of the school Tonight at 6:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall, The event (co-sponsored by the Deans and finding ways to improve it. One of the there will be a special pre-election showing of Student Life and the Schools of Arts and more recent suggestions is a Dress Code for of his contentious documentary, "Fahrenheit Sciences, Education, Nursing and the Graham the staff members. In a document proposal 9/11." After the viewing, at 8:30 p.m. a panel School of Business) is intended to encourage entitled "Saint Xavier University Dress and comprised of faculty and staff will lead an involvement in next week's election, regardless Grooming Standards" staff members and all open discussion about the movie's credibility, of political stance. Organizer and panelist, employees not a part of the Administration political partisanship Dr. Michael Rabe of or Faculty, could soon be subjected to a Dress in filmmaking, the the Art Department Code that goes beyond the standard business War on Terror and the brainstormed after casual. upcoming election. viewing 'Fahrenheit' The university's current dress code is only "Fahrenheit firsthand, "I initiated one sentence, which delegates the responsibility 9/11" takes a the idea having seen of ensuring a professional environment to the contemptuous the film in the summer. Vice Presidents of specific areas of Saint Xavier. look at the Bush Having an expertise in While short, the policy seems to the norm for Administration Asian studies, I am Universities. Northern Illinois, University of through the eye of more sensitive to the Illinois at Chicago, University of Saint Francis a gadfly. Moore impact of super power and Loyola University all has similar, if not focuses on Bush's initiatives on the rest exact, dress policies. And, according to Diane actions leading up of the world. I have a Lockhart the policy makes sense. to and following great concern for these "I trust the Vice Presidents to deal the September ll'1' issues." accordingly with anyone who is not dressing attacks; pressing issues Other panelists in a manner that is acceptable. But, on as a like the family's ties include Mr. Paul whole, we have never had a problem with the to the Saudi Royals, Matthews, Major way our staff dresses or acts. They are all very FOX News and oil USMC (Ret.), Dr. professional individuals who take their job companies while Kathleen Waller, serious. I have faith in the Vice Presidents that concentrating on the Associate Professor if one or two happen to act unprofessional to war and its casualties of Religious Studies deal with it accordingly," said Lockhart, who both at home and and Dr. Peter is the Administrative Assistant for Academic overseas. It displays emotional testimonials Kirstein, Professor of History. "In planning Services in the School of Nursing and the with graphic privileged imbedded footage, as for a genuine exchange of views where all President of the Staff Council. well as Moore's trademark public antics. interested members of our community would New guidelines that the staff of Saint The film, which took home the coveted feel both welcome and find their views Xavier would have to be in compliance with Palme d'Or (Best Picture) at this year's Cannes represented, hopefully, by at least one member include the following: Females must select Film Festival in France, has been under heavy of the panel, it was essential to find a diversity dresses, skirts, or full length slacks in company scrutiny since its release last June. Moore's of participants," Rabe explained on his with a shirt, blouse or sweater. Dresses and critics have dismissed 'Fahrenheit' as liberal selection method. skirts must not be unreasonably short, tops propaganda, citing deceptive editing and false must not be too tight or low cut. accusations. "Moore" continued on page 2 "Dress code" continued on page 3 Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 NEWS LOCAL AUTHOR SPEAKS AT SXU By Sean Reynolds of his past twenty-five years with the story of community, Martin self-published his novel Deputy News Editor Anna Berezowska. in 2001. Just one year later, St. Martin's "I've lived this story so much, I don't need Press purchased the book and released a hard Last Wednesday, October 20th, the English a prepared speech," remarked Martin. Anna's cover edition in September 2003. "Along the Honors Society Sigma Tau Delta presented story first came into Martin's life when a friend way, I have felt Countess Anna's spirit on my guest lecturer and author James Conroyd of his gave him the diary of Anna, his great- shoulder. I never doubted that the story would Martin to speak at Saint Xavier University. grandmother, which he had translated from come to fruition," Martin said. Thus far the Martin, who came to discuss the writing and Polish. "1 read the diary, and it haunted me," novel has had considerable critical success and publishing of his novel Push Not the River, he said. "The events that she went through is currently set to be released in Polish and is currently a resident of South Suburban were almost unreal." To illustrate, he shared a German translations. Chicago and serves "I read the book as the English Territory when 1 was his student Department chair Any information or changes that clubs, and I loved it," remarked at Marian Catholic organizations or other event sponsors would Chapleau. "To read about High School in like to have published in the News Bites a girl my age going through Chicago Heights. column or the weekly Cougar Calendar, the experiences she had- it please e-mail Deputy News Editor, Christina Martin's Push really made an impact on Cucci at [email protected] in advance for Not the River is me...The book is filled requests. Please include dates, times, an epic historical with characters that make locations and a possible brief description novel based on the you feel. Mr. Martin has of the event. true eighteenth an amazing ability to century diary of tell a truly great story." Halloween Costume Party in Revina 17 year-old Polish The novel impacted her The Residence Hall Association and WXAV Countess Anna enough to invite Martin invite you to the annual Halloween Costume Maria Berezowska. here years later to speak Party on Friday, October 29'h at 9 p.m. in the The young woman about his work to SXU. Regina Hall Lounge. Free rood and prizes! faces the personal "It's important struggles of love, for students to have the SXU Elects Student Government Reps hatred and her opportunity to hear local During the week of November V through trie parents' deaths all writers speak like this. We 5* (Election week) you can practice executing in the face of the also want to get exposure your right to vote by voting for Saint Xavier's historic rise and fall for the university. We're very own Student Government Association of Poland's Third of such a small school, so it's representatives. There are 12 senator May Constitution- a Sigma Tau Delta's Kathleen Mesterharm and Samantha Chapleau with au thor James Conroyd gQod tQ ggt peopfc from positions (and one Public Relations) to be time in which the country faced political and few of those stories with the audience. Flipping the arts to come here," she said. elected for the entirety of the academic year. social upheaval from Russian forces as well as through the pages of the diary, Martin read Martin seemed equally pleased with the SXU students only, can vote one time each, a newly empowered peasantry. As Anna lives aloud Anna's words as she described such chance to come to SXU, saying, "Teaching at by identifying their 6-digit student I.D./ through these events she finds herself plunged events as the death of her parents and her move Marian Catholic eats up a lot of my time, so Xpress card number online, any day during into a new and harsh world of war, patriotism to her aunt Stella's, as well as their harrowing I haven't been able to speak too often. I'm SGA's Election Week, using any internet and strife through which she ultimately must attempt to cross the bridge into Krakow as the excited to be here to speak about my book and provider. An "election booth" will be set up come to love both her country and those near Russians were invading her town. also see some of my former students." at one of the computers in the SXU Diner to her with a new courage and spirit. "I knew I had to write Anna's story, it Copies of Push Not the River are on sale from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. during each week day. After being introduced by his former needed to be shared," Martin explained. After in the English Department at SXU for $ 15.00. Be checking your SXU i-mail accounts for student and Sigma Tau Delta Vice President working on the project for over two decades, James Martin is currently in the process of details; also visit: vMwu.sxu.edu/studenu/sga. Samantha Chapleau, Martin took to the Martin explored with a variety of forms and editing a sequel to his novel for St. Martin's podium in the Butler Reception Room. To narrative structures. Without raising a Press, which will be released in 2005. One Person Comedy Act in McGuire Hall those in attendance, Martin shared the story large enough interest within the publishing On Wednesday, November 3'd in McGuire Hall at 7 p.m. SAB will host "Faces of America" "Moore" continued from page 1 the one person comedy act depicting various stereotypes throughout America. KEYES AND OBAMA MEET TO DEBATE The college vote tends to be a much- overlooked group in the campaign process Cheer on SXU's Men's Basketball Team due to low poll turnout. Matthews stresses Join the season-opening exhibition game on By Nick Kerr Both candidates had the same strategy the importance of election participation, Thursday, November 4lh, at 8 p.m. Tickets "Everyone's vote is important. It is a serious News Correspondent for this debate; to paint the other man as an are $5 and available at the SXU Athletic extremist. Keyes tried to do this by giving obligation that all voting eligible Americans Department in the Shannon Center or by Republican Senate hopeful Alan Keyes examples of his voting record in the state senate should exercise. If you do not like the calling 773.298.3785. Let's kick off the new and Democratic Nominee Barack Obama that he thought were out of the mainstream, candidates then write in an appropriate one season with a big crowd and a big win! met on Thursday October 21" for a debate in while Obama tried to do this by pointing out that suits your convictions—but vote." Chicago that was sponsored by the League of some inflammatory remarks that Keyes made "Since it makes no difference whether Mr. Counseling & Career Information Expo Women Voters. on the campaign trail. Bush or Senator Kerry wins, I think the college CC Services will be sponsoring a Career The one-hour debate was aired live on This race like it could one of the vote, while rumored to be elevated this year, is h Information Expo on Monday, November 8' channel 7 and C-span closest senate races in of little consequence," Dr. Kirstein stated, "I from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Atrium from 7-8 p.m. The the country after the very much desire an increased civic mindedness of the SXU Diner. Several SXU alumni debate was moderated primaries in May. among college students, but one that rejects the and other professionals will be available by Ron Magers who Republican primary bankruptcy of the current order and refuses to for students to ask questions about their co-hosts the ABC winner Jack Ryan had to accept the mass murder being perpetrated in education, major, career development, affiliate's five and abandon his campaign the name of the United States." professional field as well as advice on how ten o'clock newscasts. after scandal marred it; The debate following 'Fahrenheit' will they landed their awesome jobs! 2002 The candidates were since then, Obama, who be open to everyone, with the aforementioned graduate, Elissa Earman, who served at the asked questions from represents the Hyde Park panelists acting as discussion leaders. Rabe Women's Hospice in Philadelphia after a panel, current area in the State Senate, emphasizes, "I want to keep the initial panelists graduation will speak of her volunteer members of the panel: has soared in the polls, statements short so that a maximum amount experience to interested students. Be Carlos Hernandez- leading most by thirty to of time can be given to fielding comments and checking your SXU i-mail accounts for Gomez, a correspondent for Chicago Public forty points. Not only did the State Senator questions from the audience." details about the Career Information Expo. Radio, Andy Shaw, the political reporter for pick up the endorsement of the Chicago People of all races, genders, political For questions or more information call ABC, and Joyce Washington, a columnist for Tribune, but they also released a new poll in beliefs, religions and ages are encouraged to 773.298.3131. the Chicago Sun-Times. the race that shows him beating Keyes by a attend. Admission is free. Unlike their first debate, which was held forty-seven point margin 66-19 percent. Visit http://english.sxu.edu/~ mrabe/f9l 1 to view Multicultural Night at SXU at the old state capitol building in Springfield, To find out where the candidates' more publicity photos for this event. SAB's "Multicultural Night" is a perfect Thursday's debate was a lively discussion. The positions in this historic election, visit each blend of food, music and entertainment. politics discussed in this debate were social of their websites. Information regarding Come celebrate the various diversities and issues such as abortion and gay Marriage, Alan Keyes can be found at www.alankeyes. ethnities express among the Saint Xavier which Keyes has made the center point of his Community. Free T-shirts will be given. com. Barack Obama' s website is www. th campaign since taking over as the Republican Event will be held on Tuesday, November 9 obamaforillinois.com. Election Day is this J in the Student Lounge at 7 p.m. candidate in August. upcoming Tuesday, November 2" . Page 3 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 "Dress code" continued from page 1 Director of Women and Gender Studies here at Saint Xavier University. V TOPS THE CHARTS ONCE AGAIN Excessive jewelry and make-up may not be Included in the dress code will be ways worn. Hosiery must be worn at all times. of punishing those that do meet the standards. For males the dress code is much shorter. "Employees that fail to meet standards may be Bv Beckv Hicks Awards in Bloomington, Illinois. Full-length slacks and a collared shirt are sent home to change into more appropriate acceptable, while a tie must only be worn when News Editor The Annual Silver Dome Awards clothing. The respective department director it is required. represent the Illinois Broadcasting may choose either to It is the dock the employee's Saint Xavier University's radio Association's (IBA) statewide competition differences in pay for the missed station, WXAV, is proud of some of the among IBA members, presented each regulations for time, allow use of achievements they have completed in the fall for accomplished work that aired in females and males accrued vacation time past few years. the previous year. Silver Dome Awards that have caused or floating holiday are given by the IBA to many people to time to cover the recognize excellence in be upset and not missed time or permit Illinois broadcasting. just people that are additional hours to Marketed as "best in the affected. be worked in the state of Illinois" honors, "The proposed same pay period to these awards recognize dress codes seem make up the missed to be implying an Illinois' finest radio and time. unprofessional staff television work, as IBA As of press, "Saint that must be dealt Xavier University members compete in a with, when it is Dress and Grooming variety of categories. the consensus that Standards," is being "This year we were the staff of Saint reviewed by an Ad beaten by Illinois State Xavier University Hoc grouped from University. However, I can is of the utmost Staff Council that will assure everyone that we professionalism. be making suggestions will do our best to remedy The problem that I to Employee Services that situation next year," would have with the and the President's dress code is that it Director of Student cabinet. It is unclear targets women with > Media Rob Quicke when any standards a laundry list of unacceptable items, implying will be set, as there are still many issues to be N \ said. the women of the staff are not intelligent worked on. enough to decide what to wear. Adding to "I feel that Strategic Planning demands ; WXAV won for Best the implied sexism of the proposal is the that we look at every facet of the university and Radio Newscast, lack of regulations for male facial hair. Also, try to make it better. But, I feel that these dress : Best News Story the phrases 'excessive jewelry,' and 'excessive codes are making rulings for the masses when and Best Radio Air make up,' set arbitrary guidelines for the staff you are dealing with a very small problem," check. to follow," said Professor Gina Rossetti, the added Diane Lockhart. In 2002, the station received a Also on Thursday, WXAV • ••••••••••••••••••• .» ••••••••••• makeover, adding a new 24-hour, seven-day and Residential Lite will be format with a brand new digital studio. The collaborating on a Halloween Costume becow^apartoftteSPOOETACOliMl j also donned the new slogan "Escape from Party in the main lounge of Regina Hall. ordinary radii)." Escape they have. Wear a costume and dance the night away m&jpaiJyffaf? : This year, once again, WXAV picked with your fellow students to celebrate Lip a few awards at the Annual Silver Dome Halloween. tiexwerite%alQo,CQb

Where photo credit is due: The Xavierite would like to thank Tom Polous, Technical Support Specialist from the Office of Admissions for his Open House photo in last week's October 20th edition.

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WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER f Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. /'Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Mass, McDonough Chapel. 12 p.m. ^ Football: Trinity International Uni- SXU's Pumpkin Painting with Senior Career Planning & the Internet, Cougar Paw Prints candy sale, last versity, home, 1 p.m. Citizens event. SXU Diner, 11 a.m.- sponsored by Counseling & Career day in SXU Diner, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Men's & Women's Soccer: CCAC Services Finals & Quarter Finals, time, loca­ Men's Soccer: University of Saint Women's Volleyball: home, IIT, 4 Black Light Night, sponsored by tion & opponent TBA Francis, 3 p.m. Unidos, in Cougar Bytes of Morris p.m. & Grand View College, 8 p.m. Women's Volleyball: home, In­ Open Forum with Dr. Dowdall, Hall, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Butler Reception Room. 8:30 a.m.- 2 diana University-Southeast, 9:30 p.m. Residential Life & Campus Media a.m. & Olivet Nazarene University, Women's Volleyball: University of Costume Party. Regina Hall, 9 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Wisconsin-Parkside. 7 p.m. Haunted House, sponsored by the Women's Soccer: CCAC Tournament- Student Activities Board Semi Finals, site & time TBA Shannon Center: Dancer's Strength Polish Film Series: Graham School & Stretch- 7 a.m. Mat Pilates- 12:30 of Management, room 203, 7 p.m. p.m. WOW- 4 p.m. Step & Strength- 5 p.m. 6 Pack Attack- 5:45 p.n

SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER \ Happy Halloween! Trick-or-treat! All Saints' Day Mass, McDonough Election Day! See you at the polls! Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Chapel ceremony for the heavenly Daylight Savings Time ends- SGA Elections (vote over internet) SGA Elections (vote over internet) departed, 12 p.m. set clocks back one hour! Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Men's Soccer: CCAC Semi Finals, SGA Elections (vote over internet) Student Mass, McDonough Chapel, Learning Center Workshop: Memo­ site & time TBA 8 p.m. Student Government Association, ry, room L-109A. 3:30- 5 p.m. Shannon Center: Shannon Center: room L-103B, 3-4 p.m. Test Anxiety, sponsored by Coun­ Step & Strength- 6:30 & 9 a.m. Shannon Center: Step & Strength- seling & Career Services WOW- 12:15 & 5 p.m. 6:30 & 9 a.m. WOW- 12:15 & 5 Women's Soccer: NAIA Region VII- p.m. Yoga- 6 p.m. Urban Dance- Quarter Finals Tournament, site & time 6:30 p.m. TBA Men's Club Volleyball informational meeting, Shannon Center. 5:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball: home. Judson College. 7 p.m. Page 4 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 songs while Mike Bielecki dressed as the Pink Panther jazzed on saxophone. Also, this year, the concert featured special LEGENDARY FILM DIRECTOR AT SXU guest appearances by Santa Claus, who was also the piano accompanist Aaron Solomon-Mills, By Christina Cucci already, but modest Vargas never once coming up in the second week in April, 2005. and an angel who was also the vibrant "MC for the show, Rachel Bromkhorst. Two little Deputy News Editor spoke of these achievements in terms of The Festival showcases more than 100 feature first-person, but rather "our" achievements and short films as well as videos that reflect jack-o-lanterns, Vicki Walters and Lin De Jesus On Wednesday, October 13th, Founder collective efforts as a Latino community. Latino culture in Latin America, Spain, entertained the audience by teaching them a and Executive Director of the International Later, however, Vargas was in fact questioned Portugal and the United States, but films simple and sweet song about jack-o-lanterns. Baseball player, Greg Miller; a fisherman, Brad Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, Jose about his own history and the personal from other countries may also be considered. Czochara; and two Harry Potter characters, "Pepe" Vargas was this year's special guest struggles he endured while attempting to The Festival presents all genres and forms of Professor McGonagall, Jessica Therriault; and lecturer for Hispanic Heritage month at Saint reach his prospective goals in all aspect's of filmmaking including narrative, animation, Hermoine, Katie Hodgetts also appeared to Xavier University. Members of the University his life, not merely film directing. documentaries, experimental, etc. play a ring-toss game with the children. community were invited to McGuire Hall "As an immigrant, it was very difficult. "Film has the power to touch people, to Freshman Lizi Konieczny, who sang the to engage in conversation on "Organizing I was often treated like a Mexican, which engage people, to move them. To make them beautiful ballad "The Rainbow Connection" a Film Festival" with the 2003 Chicagoan was being mistreated. I was, a lot of times, laugh, make them cry, and then eventually we from the motion picture "The Muppet of the Year, as deemed by the Chicago ignored like I didn't even exist. I felt like can learn something from film. With foreign Movie" as her Kermit the frog character Tribune. just a piece of laborer films it is the same, you must be prepared to told The Xavierite, "There's nothing more that would just do the be really passionate and connected to the film Junior Kristen rewarding than using my musical gifts to touch jobs. Then, I became Krivickas is a member of and then you can eventually relate and learn children's hearts. It is really important to me somebody when I began the event's sponsoring something from them." that all the money went to the Make-A-Wish writing for the Sun- group, Unidos, and Dr. Claudia Mora, Assistant Professor of Foundation." Times, because I made a shared her recap of the Sociology, who attended Vargas' presentation Diana Walters, a parent of one of the voice for myself," Vargas lecture. "The speaker, lATIN last Wednesday, later stated, "Pepe Vargas' performing seniors in the show would agree Pepe Vargas, spoke CUOIIRAL told. lecture was an inspiring tour through the that although the show was perfect for the kids about how much time Throughout organization of a film festival. Twenty years in the audience, it was truly meant for all. "All and effort it takes in CENTER his life's adventure, ago, with very few resources, he started the of the students put on a great show. I think OFCHCA0O creating a successful film Pepe Vargas didn't now famous Chicago International Latino the parents enjoyed it just as much as the kids," festival. He described reside in the 5-Star Film Festival, which drew thirty thousand Walters claimed. many aspects in film Hotels, instead he lived viewers this year. It is and example of Freshman, Jeff Hannah also participated making, advertising, wherever he could get perseverance, hard work, and resourcefulness in the show and stated, "I really enjoyed playing how the Latino film by. He traveled by many that has converted into a long-standing Captain Vontrap and singing "Edelweiss" festival started out, and that it's been in means and sometimes contribution to the community." while playing the piano. I just really love Chicago for 20 years already; people here that meant by any means he could. He met The International Latino Cultural entertaining little kids and sharing my passion should definitely take advantage of this many people and all different walks of life. Center of Chicago is located at 600 South for music with them. Also, I really enjoyed awesome opportunity. I thought Pepe's All of this is what Vargas will claim has made Michigan Avenue in Chicago. For more singing along with one of my favorite elderly speech was very informative. I gained some him who he is today and has made him information, visit www.latinoculturalcenter. fans after the program; it was like having an insight in all that is involved in the film "personally fulfilled". org or e-mail Pepe Vargas at pvargas@latino encore and it meant a lot that I could share that special moment with her." making process," she said. So after hard work and determination culturalcenter.org. Steve Maley, a friend of the community Vargas mentioned that he is engaged finally allots Vargas a renowned name for "Benefit Concert" continued from page 1 who attended the late afternoon concert, stuck in "developing a center in Chicago where himself, what's next for the 54-year-old around to share his insight with staff of The people can see our films, hear our languages, legacy? And good news. They'll definitely be back. Xavierite after the captivating performances. see our dances, taste our food and hear our Currently, the Columbian native Other musical entertainers included "This was a very special event and I'm glad music. What better way is there to reach out is working on a $50 million fundraising Samantha Chapleau as Cinderella, Kathryn I made it out to this beautiful campus today and tell who we are and that we are here, campaign in order to relocate the International Mantoan as Snow White, Beth Ott as Mary with my friends. It was wonderful to see all Latino Cultural Center of Chicago which he than to provide that through the arts; music, Poppins, Becky Hicks as Pocahontas, Rachel the children's reactions as we all witness how dance, film, and comedy." plans to break ground within four years. Boomsma as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, gracefully and completely the sound of music It was evident from his words that he Vargas also is heavily preparing for the Erin Kelleher as Dorothy from The Wizard of fills our hearts with emotion, clears our minds, st had achieved much throughout his years 21 annual Chicago Latino Film Festival Oz all sang their portrayed character's theme and impacts our lives everyday," Maley said. Page 5 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004

College Math Club President Dumps Supermodel He crunched the numbers, then crushed her heart

College sophomore Brady Burns, left, abruptly ended a six-month torrid love affair with a heartbroken Elene, right. "I loved her like a quadratic formula, but the By JAMIE MURRY off-campus lunches were killing me financially," Admitting that there was a good (9-V3)2 percent said Burns. "I felt like a real abacus for breaking chance that he made the wrong move, college things off." The fact that he was unaware of math club president Brady Burns recently called Washington Mutual's Free Checking—an account it quits with longtime supermodel with optional Deluxe services like girlfriend Elene. Burns, who claimed "/ loved her free online bill pay available at he carefully calculated the breakup, wamu.com—left Elene at a total said his alleged free checking like a quadratic loss. "He could have just gone to a account had monthly fees that just formula..." Washington Mutual Financial Center didn't add up. The whiz kid was or wamu.com," she said. "We were quick to admit that had he known about totally soul mates, but I guess he didn't see that. Washington Mutual's Free Checking Deluxe, the As far as I'm concerned, he can go jump off a relationship's longevity may have had better odds, logarithm. Whatever that is.'

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T^Xavierite CACOPHONY: BETTER THAN ENTERTICS B\ Rvan Boesc More recently, Stewart and his Stafl have Stewart can no longer play his entertainer's Contributor unwittingly crossed over into the realm of role in full amnesty, having allowed his own Call As of yet, Alec Baldwin still has not serious influence as an increasingly cynical program to he used as a public relations 773.298.3380 moved to Canada. Whoopi Goldberg viewing public turns away from traditional platform tor John Kerry. It is interesting to Fax has yet to wash her mouth out with soap televison news outlets. note that the "Daily Show," a program that and Lee Greenwood has never recanted Stewart began criticizing "Crossfire" set out, in part, to highlight the intrinsic 773.298.3381 on his famous proclamation that he is, hosts Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson humor involved in the dissolution of the E-mail in tact, "proud to he an American." It is nearly as soon as the cameras were turned line between politics and entertainment, obvious that American entertainers and on, voicing the complaints and concerns ot has, in the process, been sucked into the [email protected] entertainment have a long and storied the viewers that embrace the Daily Show's soup. Write history in politics. I like to think of it as determination to skewer programs like Nothing is wrong with an entertainer a sort of incestuous relationship, resulting "Crossfire." Carlson responded to Stewart's freely expressing a political opinion. The Xavierite in confounding choices of the electorate charges that he and co-host Begala were Similarly, nothing is wrong with a politician Saint Xavier University (Schwarzenegger in California) and even "hurting America" by performing political being entertaining. Something, however, is 3700 W. 103rd Street more confounding choices in the world of "theater" by pointing otit that Stewart wrongwith candidates in national elections entertainment (John Travolta in "Primary acquiesced to being John Kerry's "hurt having more image consultants on staff Chicago, IL 60655 Colors"). Given recent events, however, hoy" during the Democratic presidential than Cher takes on tour. Something is one cannot help hut wonder it the often nominee's August 24th appearance on wrong with cable and network political Visit blurred line between the two is finally the "Daily Show." Stewart, in oblivious coverage that viewers trust so little as to Campus Media Center dissolving, generating an unsatisfying soup concession to the theatrical leanings ot look tor an alternative in the form ot a Room CMC 101 that I have dubbed "politainment." "Crossfire," responded by calling dirty program that's on "after a show about puppets that make crank calls." Something appearance on CNN's glorified shouting The exchange just described is both is wrong with politainment. Editor in Chief match, "Crossfire," called into question painful and illustrative of the concept Perhaps ir will take presidential Gina Pantone the dissolution ot the politainment ot politainment. Well, to be accurate, it selection by Tribal Council to see that. I News Editor border. As host ot Comedy Central's is painful because it is illustrative ot the hope not. Becky Hicks "The Daily Show," Stewart regularly concept of politainment. Both Stewart and Ryan Boc.sc is the host of the improvisational Sports Editor mocks political figures anil policies in Carlson are right, of course. "Crossfire" comedy show "Radio Free Ryan" on WXAV Tim Moran what is likely the best newscast satire in can he characterized as entirely devoid of 88.3 FM Thursday 9 pm - 12 am. E-mail Ryan Features Editor the history of American newscast satires. any substantive debate. On the other hand, at [email protected] Gina Pantone Viewpoints Editor Kevin Shannon WHAT PASSES FOR ENTERTAINMENT THESE DAYS Advertising Manager & the crowd wanted. They were just men with around the corner, you would have thought Graphic Designer By Katie Eskridge bright colored suits who walked onto the they would have mentioned something Tony Gallelli Contributor stage, moving with the beat of the music. about getting out to the polls and voting! Did Deputy News Editors With good intentions on October Were they pimps? I am not sure. Some of they mention this? No! Instead, the whole Christina Cucci 16th, I attended the Homecoming Jam at the men were as old as Ronald Isley from the concert all they kept asking was, "How many Sean Reynolds Northern Illinois University, featuring Lloyd Isley Brothers. That is exactly what I wanted of ya'll smoke weed?" And "If you're a ho Deputy Features & Banks, Young Buck, Little Scrappy and to see. I wanted to see old men on stage, raise your hand!" Girls actually raised their Copy Editor Shawna. Perhaps because I had never been to flashing their gold teeth with no purpose. hands! Catherine Cooney a concert before I expected too much. I did Things started to get wild during These rappers have so much power over Deputy Copy Editor not expect to be so disgusted that my whole Lil' Scrappy's performance. His whole us. We do not like to admit this because we Brtgid Somodji outlook on rap music would change. performance consisted of him throwing think we are our own persons, young adults Deputy Sports Editor Throughout the whole concert, all I several bottles of water into the audience. who can make decisions for themselves. This Patrick Matthews kept saying to myself was, "What did they Instead of drinking the water, he used the may be true, but we still look up to these 5 Correspondent just say?" The whole concert consisted of bottles of water to get the crowd hyped. They people. We listen te their music and dance Kerr the performers (if that is what you want to got hyped, alright. A lot of these people to their beats. How can we still look at these ires Correspondents call them) screaming into a microphone. It is enjoyed water being thrown onto their nicely rappers who influence such negativity? It ;an Murphy bad enough that most rappers talk at a rate arranged and expensive outfits. I mean it may all be a way to make money, but is that lie B. Jean-Simon of 1,000 words a minute, but to be screaming probably only took them two hours to get really what we want our entertainment to be •ports Reporter into the microphone at the same time? Sure, ready. I could tell there were some disgusted based on? Do we want our entertainment to be centered on condoning weed and hos? ;ven Dunn you could probably argue that the best way people, though. I saw a few people covering *hoto Editor to project through a huge convention center their heads with their jackets. Lil' Scrappy That was the first concert I have ever not only threw water on his audience been to and probably the last. Now I have ies Ptak is to scream, hut I do not agree. I was sitting upper level to the side of the stage and I members, but he also poured a whole bottle decided that a lot of entertainment has (Ctor of Student still could not make out a word they were on the head of one of the security guards. turned into a bunch of rappers who try so lia saying. The security guard did not make much hard to show us the negativity in the world. Maybe, that was for the best. From what of a reaction. From the look on his face, They encourage the things we do not need tributor! I did hear, they hardly used their rapping though I do not think he thought it was as to see. I wouldn't say all rappers are like this. p.. .;-.•-. skills anyway. A lot of the time they were entertaining as Lil' Scrappy and the others Take for instance, P. Diddy, who sports the just yelling "Uh" and "yeah" along with the did. Sometimes I think that rappers think "Vote or Die" slogan. Even so, I am sure he tape. It was like I was listening to the radio; because they have been through a lot in the has encouraged smoking weed a couple of the only difference was the actual artists were "hood" and that because they make millions times himself. Because of this concert, I in front of my face, bobbing their heads to of dollars they can do whatever they want. have changed my opinion on rap music, but the music. This did not make for a good According to the U.S. Constitution, they this does not mean I am going to boycott all show. Lloyd Banks did free style, but that might be able to, but does that give them radios and demand my money back from was only after listening to him not rap for the right to be disrespectful? CDs 1 recently bought. Instead I have just awhile. Not only were they not on point with I think what disgusted me the most was received an outlook and understanding on their singing skills, but visually the show what was said at this concert. This concert what some rap music is all about. Next time, was a bore. There were no flashy outfits or took place at a college campus. A place where instead of me paying another 44 dollars for people flying from the ceiling. I understand there are many young adults between the a concert all about water, weed and hoes, I that it was only a college concert and things ages of 18 and 24. They all have a purpose will just listen to WGCI play the same ten like that are not cheap, but they could for going to college, to make something songs over and over again dance to the beat have given us a little excitement. They did, of themselves and to make a living. Not and ignore what these rappers really have in however, have the courtesy to bring special one time at this concert did these rappers mind. guests. We, the audience members had no mention anything about education or staying idea who they were, but to them it was what focused in school. With the election right

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Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 IN SEARCH OF THE GREEN LIGHT: SO LONG, AMERICA By Kevin Shannon that it is actually Congress that passes laws in this country? Does anyone else think that Viewpoints Editor before Americans vote, we should read the 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION? Constitution? I think that should be a rule. Finally, the presidential campaign is That, or there should be a test given to make ERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON ] coming to an end. Tuesday, November 2nd, sure you are smart enough to vote for the 49 percent of eligible voters will take to the Ptesident. ISSUES polls to vote for a president. Meanwhile, the Get ready for voter fraud! Already other 51 percent of the people who chose not there have been lawsuits filed on behalf JOHN KERRY GEORGE W. BUSH to vote will complain about whoever wins. of people who feel they have not been I could say that I will miss the campaign, or will not be counted in this election. ABORTION- SUPPORTS A WOMAN'S ABORTION- PRO-LIFE EXCEPT IN CASES with all of its political spin, mudslinging, 527 Voting polls, originally located in the inner RIGHT TO CHOOSE OF RAPE, INCEST OR TO SAVE WOMAN'S groups, web loggers, character assassination, city of Philadelphia, have been moved GAY MARRIAGE- OPPOSES GAY LIFE fear mongering and impossible campaign to better neighborhoods, supposedly for MARRIAGE, BUT BACKS BENEFITS AND GAY MARRIAGE- PROPOSES promises. But if I did that I would be lying. wheelchair accessibility. Yet, it does not take RIGHTS FOR GAY COUPLES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT Not that I am exactly opposed to lying, but a genius to realize that the neighborhoods AFFIRMATIVE ACTION- SUPPORTS WOULD BAN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE when I do lie, I would want it to make me where the polls have been moved from are CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF look intelligent and not like a schmuck. predominantly African-American. Other AFFIRMATIVE ACTION- HAS BOTH For the past six months, President Bush accusations have centered on liberal groups AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OPPOSED AND SUPPORTED AFFIRMATIVE and Senator John Kerry have told us why who are supposedly registering individuals ALTERNATIVE FUELS- PROMOTES ACTION they are so good and why their opponent is from affluent neighborhoods but are then CLEAN AND RENEWABLE FUEL SOURCES, ALTERNATIVE FUELS- HAS SUPPORTED the evil incarnate. It is to the point that no just throwing the register forms away. All of BUT ESPECIALLY ETHANOL $1.7 BILLION TO DEVELOP HYDROGEN- matter who wins, it would seem that we are this leads me to think that instead of electing MEDICARE- WANTS TO FUND HEALTH POWERED FUEL CELLS screwed. a president or even having a president at all, I, CARE BY RESCINDING BUSH TAX CUTS MEDICARE - WANTS TO OPENS IT Neither candidate has successfully Kevin Shannon, should actually be crowned AND CUTTING BUREAUCRATIC WASTE UP TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR proven to the American people that they are King Kevin. NATIONALIZED HEALTH CARE- better than the other. Bush has somehow I would fix Health Care, MediCare, COMPETITION TO REDUCE COSTS SUPPORTS NATIONALIZED HEATH maintained a lead in the polls ever since Iraq, Social Security and Education in one NATIONALIZED HEALTH CARE- CARE, FUNDED BY RESCINDING TAX the Republican National Convention, even day. Oh, do you want to know how? Well, IMPROVE CURRENT SYSTEM RATHER CUTS though the war in Iraq seems to have no end let me take a page from my "friend" John THAN GOVERNMENT-BASED SYSTEM PATRIOT ACT- BACKS LETTING THE in sight. Despite this huge albatross around Kerry and instead of telling you how, let me PATRIOT ACT- SUPPORTS PATRIOT Bush's neck, the inability of John Kerry to lay PATRIOT ACT EXPIRE WITHOUT direct you to my website: ACT out a plan for solving Iraq and, despite him www.kingkevinforamerica.com CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL PRE-EMPTIVE WAR- ANNOUNCED saying otherwise, Kerry has flip-flopped on Of course I am kidding, but if America PRE-EMPTIVE WAR- DENOUNCES POLICY OF PRE-EMPTION IN JUNE 2002 issues mid-debate. If it were not for his own wanted me to be their king, I would because THREAT OF PRE-EMPTION AND WOULD shortcomings in this race, John Kerry could MIDDLE EAST- CO-SPONSORED A I love my country and my country loves me SEEK GLOBAL CONSENSUS have wrapped up the election. "ROAD MAP" PLAN FOR PEACE (unless I get drafted, then I am running to MIDDLE EAST- WOULD TRY TO It seems like a million years ago Al- GUN CONTROL- SUPPORTS 2ND Canada and never coming back). IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States The most ridiculous moment of AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS IN THE AMENDMENT AND PROTECTING GUN of America. In three years, our country has this campaign season has been the draft MAKERS FROM LAWSUITS gone from being as we were in World War II MIDDLE EAST rumors. John Kerry has been insinuating EDUCATION REFORM- SIGNED NO to being as divided as it was during Vietnam. that President Bush wants to re-institute the GUN CONTROL- CLOSE GUN SHOW CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT BUT And, this electoin has aided in that division draft. In reality, the draft proposal that was LOOPHOLE AND REQUIRE ALL GUNS TO FEDERAL BUDGET HAS NOT FULLY greatly. I am just sick of all of this. voted upon in the House of Representatives HAVE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS I am tired of the animosity. I am was sponsored by two Democrats. The draft EDUCATION POLICY- BAR VOUCHERS FUNDED POLICY tired of the scare tactics implored by both was defeated, 402-2. What makes this so PLUS WOULD FULLY FUND NCLB SUPREME COURT- HAS CITED sides. Who are they to try to scare me terrible, is that it plays on the same fears SUPREME COURT- APPOINT JUDGES CLARENCE THOMAS AND ANTONTN into making a decision? While I support that plagued the baby-boomer generation. THAT WOULD PROTECT LAW, CIVIL SCALIA AS MODEL JUSTICES President Bush, I do not believe everything After going through the horror of Vietnam, AND ABORTION RIGHTS SOCLU SECURITY- SUPPORTS he says and I barely believe anything that the baby-boomers are now parents and the SOCIAL SECURITY- AGAINST INVESTING SOME SOCIAL SECURITY comes out of John Kerry's mouth. That is Democrats are playing on their fears of PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES IN STOCKS one of the major problems of any campaign having their children drafted. TAX CUTS- SUPPORTS REPEAL OF TAX TAX CUTS- HAS SIGNED TWO TAX season. The candidates are forced to pander That is it. I am running off to Canada to the stupid, who want to hear that in the where there is free health care, open air CUTS FOR WEALTHY, WOULD INCREASE CUT BILLS SO FAR; MORE TAX CUTS next four years, all of the problems in this and all the moose I can illegally shoot. Bye CHILD TAX CREDIT UNLIKELY country will be solved. Don't people realize America! FINAL TAKE ON 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION By Nick Kerr between the lines suggestion in her remarks think of that the next time you see your pay to oust Saddam. These are the "global test," News Correspondent from USA Today interview, that working check and a portion of it was taken for social countries that the Senator would subject our women are better than stay-at-home moms. security, money you will never see again, if national security to see if the actions we need This is the final column I will write It just shows what an elitist snob she is. privatization does not happen. Kerry has to keep us safe meet with their approval. nd before the November 2 election. As being This coming from the wife of the candidate also promised everything from free health Are really going to be safe doing this? By such, it took a long time for me to decide who represents the political party that cares care, higher pay for teachers and so on; the way, what did Russia get for their pact what to write about this week, with so much so much about the children, you think she well how exactly would he pay for these with the terrorist? The answer is an attack that I want to convey before the country goes would appreciate the job that stay at home expenditures? A. Selling a couple of his on a elementary school where terrorists shot to the polls on Tuesday. This column will be moms do. (A pretty real job in my opinion, yachts? B. Renting out a few rooms in one of kids in the back as they were fleeing after a buffet of ideas that need to be raised before taking care of our children.) his mansions? C. Become a polygamist and Russian Special Ops stormed the school to the election. I was thinking a couple of days ago has his tich wives pay it off or D. Raising rescue the hostages. This proves we cannot Last week I talked about the controversy that it is kind of funny that Kerry, who as your taxes big time? The answer to that hide or make deals with the terrorists. The of John Kerry's remarks about Mary Cheney the Democratic Nominee is the standard question is D, that or he is lying to you when only way to deal with them is to go after during the last debate. My assessment of the bearer of the party, has been doing nothing he makes his promises. But because no one them and take them out before they can situation was the senator failed the "global but campaigning on fear and obsessive is voting for him, but rather voting against attack us. The peace activists need to get off test" for decency with his conduct. Well, less pandering. He often talks about Bush Bush, he is stuck playing the politics of fear their fantasy island and realize that peace is than a week later, there has been a bigger reinstating the draft, even though it has been and pandering to get votes. not the absence of the war, but rather, the failure of that test. This time the culprit proven that it is not going to happen. Now Senator Kerry keeps talking about the absence of evil. And every time they talk was the senator's wife, Teresa Heinz-Kerry, he's starting to talk about how the President allies fighting bravely by our side in Iraq as a about this war costing thousands of lives, I who said something that all you Education is going to privatize Social Security and take "coalition of the bribed and coerced". When would like to mention the fact that Saddam majors might want to pay attention to. She away the checks of the elderly. Any kind of the Dalfour report came out a few weeks ago killed a couple hundred thousand people said that Laura Bush has never had "a real privatization of Social Security would only the Senator loved to bring up the fact it said and more people would have died in the job." She later apologized for her remarks, affect people under 40 and only 2% of there were no WMD's in Iraq. What he did year and a half since the war if we had not because she forgot the first lady has been a taxes taken out for Social Security would not tell you is that it detailed the abuses gone in. teacher and a librarian. First of all, even if be put into personal accounts for people to of the UN oil for food program. It would What he will also not tell you, and someone only gets their election news from reinvest it, so the people currently receiving appear the real "coalition of the bribed and quite frankly I do not understand why the MTV and "The Daily Show," they should money from the program will still get money. coerced" was China, Germany, Russia and President did not bring this up in the debate, know that Mrs. Bush was a teacher, so I The best way to kill Social Security is the even the Senator's favorite country, France. is the 9/11 commissions findings doubt Mrs. Kerry had a memory lapse. The Senator's plan of doing nothing to reform All of them were taking bribes for Saddam: thing she should have apologized for are the the program. So, my fellow students, just cheap oil in exchange for blocking our efforts "FINAL TAKE" CONTINUED PAGE 9 Page 9 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS: NO NEO-CON HERE

By Patrick Matthews that discussed the man as a "working-class than opening open it. been against the war from the beginning Deputy Sports Editor hero." First of all, he's no "working class" There is something fundamentally because now you think the government individual, with all the money he's raked in wrong with this argument, in that if and its officials were always truthful when Recently I have fielded criticisms of off his last two films, in my opinion, Moore O'Malley had his way, former Governor Bill Clinton was president. Ha-ha! That's being "too conservative" or "a neo-con," has lost his edge with his last production Edgar would not be allowed to speak, a complete oxymoron. even though I have maintained my stance of by betraying the near-truth seeking ways because it is wrong for a Catholic institution As for your good old' boy conservative having no pattisan commitments. I think of "Bowling for Columbine" (a movie I to allow someone who has an opinion that extremists who believe the United States it's just that both sides of the University applauded him for) and trading it for a differs from the church speak. I'm sorry, should stop spending money on social have become much too polarized and slanted garbage film. but when you don't let both sides speak welfare programs and give tax relief, don't would rather be critical of anything the What I am trying to do with my then you are closing the door on debate. you understand that your president is not opposition stands for and not even try weekly column is opened up debate on For those of you who think I am a fiscally conservative and is spending like to understand why they feel that way. I certain individuals or belief systems that "Bush supporter" because I am "overtly" a mad man? For all the money we are would just like to state that no, I do not can be debated, even if Pattick O'Malley critical of the Democratic Presidential dumping into defense we, the young men agree with a neo-conservative ideology wants to make the democratic rights Candidate John Kerry you are wrong. I and women of America, are going to be yet nor do I agree with a liberal ideology of Saint Xavier students and programs am as sickened by Bush administration paying out the Yin-Yang for the rest of our either. I would also like to state that I disappear under the authoritarian rule policies as the next man but I am not going lives. You neo-cons need to understand will FOREVER remain critical of such of the mysterious "Board of Trustees." to rush over to the Kerry wagon with arms that people are going to be poor and the polarized individuals that entirely, agree In case those of you didn't know, Patrick wide-open when I have NEVER trusted true "Christian action" is to help them as with a certain ideology because they wish O'Malley, a member of the SXU board Democrats just like the way I have NEVER you would wish to be helped. themselves to be liberal or conservative. trusted Republicans. of trustees and former Republican State I hope everyone understands that I must say the criticisms began with Senator, had been furious that a pro-choice The problem with extreme liberals, I am attempting to be unbiased with my rampage on Michael Moore, where ex-Governor named Jim Edgar had been and I would know because I used to be one, my editorials and not trying to conform supposedly I made "no real points." All allowed to speak at Saint Xavier University. is that they claim to seek the "truth" and to a certain American ideology. I am I was trying to prove is that the man is O'Malley was so infuriated he wanted to that they despise corporate slants added attempting to create debate over the completely biased and has progressively have all speakers that want to talk to Saint to such news networks as FOX, etc. Yet, truth, whether you agree with me or not, gained more weight with the more Xavier University and the surrounding what they are inherently saying is that the because I am not saying everything I say popularity he receives. This I discovered communities approved by the Board of truth is the "liberal" truth. I say this in that is inarguable but rather, it is all open to through the liberal buns-kissing toilet Trustees. He claimed that not allowing they say Bush purposefully lied and sent us debate. magazine known as Rolling Stone Magazine approval by the board closed debate rather to war. Unfortunately, you should have

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provides not only an excellent account of By Colleen M. Sullivan constantly threatened and argued by people Bravo! (particularly men) who have no idea. the feminist movement but of the "abortion What would making abottion an Xavierite Reader I found it interesting that there was movement." Abortion was a criminal act up illegal, criminal act again result in? A no disclaimer on the article for situations until the feminists took to the cause in the thrust back 31 years in history-back I think it is safe to assume that Kevin of rape or incest, leading me to believe 1970s. Until the 1970s, abortion was illegal alleys, crooked doctors and even more Shannon wrote his article in the hopes of that the theme of the article was flat-out and, like in many countries today where deaths. At least making it legal allows for getting excitement from the community. I ABORTION IS WRONG. Let me paint abortion is still illegal, women had to find regulations and safer procedures. Medical was embarrassed to find that such an ill- a picture for you: Think of the female dangerous means to have the procedure. schools cutting gynecological programs and informed article was written for our paper. who is the closest to you, someone who There is truth to the back alley, coat hanger classes in the areas of abortion are causing While you are entitled to your opinion, I you care about more than anything in the abortions, but there were also other risks of problems that we can only speculate on firmly believe that if you are intending to world. Now I invite you to imagine the doing it. Girls bleeding to death in motel for the future while pro-life extremists are print something, you should at least have most btutal, violent rape a human can rooms from botched operations, money chuckling gleefully. Many groups make it some backing within it. So, Kevin, here is physically survive. Look deep into the eyes or sexual payments being extorted among their prerogative to protest abortion and your response. of the woman you love so much and look other things are what women have dealt that is their right. I feel very passionately Genocide, as defined by Merriam- into her damaged, pained and intensely with by the millions each year. that many pro-life people I have spoken Webster, is "the deliberate and systemic violated soul, knowing that she is carrying Many lives were lost, babies as well as to (and articles I have read) do not reflect destruction of a racial, political or cultural her rapist's baby. You are honestly telling women, as a result of these intense risks. on all the facts nor do their homework. group". According to Alan Keyes, Kevin me that you would look at her and call Unless you were rich and were able to travel I would like to reflect on the extremists Shannon and many others, abortion is her a murderer if she decided to have an to countries where this procedure was legal, that are bombing abortions clinics while genocide. I could continue this article abortion, something that is a difficult and all you had were the few and dangerous swearing and attacking women who are by looking up each of those words and weighty decision? options. I will not go into further detail going into the clinics. Women still worry about their lives because abortion is still a constructing another argument, but I will Would you give her the same hole- of pre-Roe V. Wade procedures, though I risk, although regulated a bit better than it choose to run straight to my point. While filled arguments that you gave the Saint would like to commend Kevin Shannon was 31 years ago. It is still a woman's issue the only somewhat pro-choice/abortion Xavier community in your "viewpoints on taking the time to research fetus as much as it is a human rights' issue. argument presented in last week's article piece?" I would like to note that abortion development and abortion procedures. was: "It is a woman's body and no one can clinics (like Planned Parenthood) take you tell her what to do with it," that even was through an extensive process to be sure that "Final Take" continued from page 8 we killed or captured 75 percent of senior a bit problematic. There is a reason why you are making the right decision, and that of the Bin Laden-Saddam connections. leaders of al-Qaeda do you think the othet Kevin's "aforementioned arguments do you are aware of it's weight. You are not While its findings fall short of a firm 25 percent of the remaining leadership and not hold water" and that would be because taken straight to the back room to have your connection between Iraq and 9/11, page the rest of the group were going to pull a no one actually makes those arguments vagina vacuumed out. 66 of the report talks extensively about Sammy Sosa, quit and go home? No, they (particularly that ridiculous "sack of cells" It seemed that absolutely no research the meetings between the two in 1998 and were fanatics and nothing was going to stop argument). was done, so I took the time to find 1999. Including the "similar meetings them. So the logical question was, where I would like to note that there is some articles from the "other side" of his between Iraqi officials and Bin Laden are they going next? My guess would be they a small part of the feminist movement argument. Some of these articles and ideas or his aides may have occurred in 1999 were going to take Saddam up on his offer lobbying to legalize prostitution, and it may should probably have been consulted (not during a period of time of some reported This is a GLOBAL war on Terror. We must be safe to say that none of them are drug in depth, but at least consulted) before strains with the Taliban. According to the deprive them of their state sponsors, and addicts or suicidal. I do wonder why my writing an article on such a weighty topic reporting, Iraqi officials offered Bin Laden Saddam was one. right to control my body, a right that was for a newspaper. "In Our Time: A Memoir a safe haven in Iraq." Now after the great You can contact Nick by sending an e-mail so hard fought on dangerous ground, is of a Revolution" by Susan Brownmiller victory we had in Afghanistan, where to [email protected] Page 10 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Dear, Just Ask...The Two of Us, friend. My advice would be to just start First off, that is a terrible moniker. Halloween parry over at Heffs house; I 1 know this sounds elicited but / think thai accusing the both ot them on the spot. Seeing as you are doctor, you should be think that you have heard of his mansion. in\ boyfriend is cheating on me uith my best Because, it you are correct then they will have more clever than that. Anyway, I say that you Inevitably I will be thrown and forced to friend! we have been dating foT about three no time to think of a lie, but it you are wrong should dump El Pooro and go find yourself my other Halloween tradition: scaring years while I have been friends with her for close then they will never talk to you again. But, another rich doctor. There is nothing better children! I love watching their little faces to ten years. Recently they have been IMing you sound like a winner who has no problem than waking up one day 20 years from start to cry as after I haw scared them with each other almost everyday. / do not know u'hat making friends, so take the chance. regretting everyday of your married life. Your my scary Dracula mask. Oh and 1 carry to do and need your help! What .should / ilo.7 -The Masculine Perspective only other option is marry someone poor a machete! Thanks for asking and have Signed, and who wants to do that. The poor smell, a Happy Halloween! Look out for the Screwed Over in Ohio. Dear Just Asfe...The Tuo of Us, are ugly and usually have stupid children. machete carrying vampire! For the last three months / have been lying Now, if you want dumb, ugly children that -The Masculine Perspective Dear Screwed Over in Ohio, to my parents. / got engaged about six months ago haw massive unibrows phis they smell like Well I think the best way to go about and still have not told my family. Obviously, I wet socks, please he my guest and marry the this is to ask one of them or both. Maybe it knoic that / should tell them they should be happy schlub. Dear, Just Ask...The Two of Us, would he easier to speak with your friend, right? Well I don't think they will be because I -The Masculine Perspective So apparently my parents are moving ma hopefully her loyalty lies with you and she am marrying someone from a low er economic class. of the house tl will be honest it confronted. Tilk to your My parents have always been strict about who I Dear Just Ask...The Two of Us, am in college now, it was always comforting to boyfriend and tell him how you are feeling, date especially if it is someone of a lower class. I What are your plans for Halloween? go home. I asked them to reconsider, but they maybe this is just an honest mistake that know it sounds messed up but that is just the way Sincerely, told1 me to just grow up! What should I do? can be easily taken care of. But if your they are. / am afraid that they will stop paying foe Signed, suspicions are true, she is nor a true friend for my school tuition. What do I do! Dear Joe, Homesick in Hawaii and you definitely don't need anything to Sincerely, Well since you ask I do have some do with him. Good Luck and I hope their Dr. Love Confused indefinite plans. Friday there is a costume Dear Homesick, friendship is , tor your sake. patty at my favorite club in the city and I have to agree with your parents it is The Feminine Perspective Dear Dr. Love Confused, Saturday my friend is throwing a Halloween time for you to grow up. That house may Don't cheat yourself or your fiance by Bash at his house. I love Halloween because bring you comfort but did you really plan Deat Screwed Over in Ohio, making your love less special than it is. This it is the only day you can be whatever you on moving hack with your parents after This might sound crazy, but maybe is suppose to he the love of your life and you want to be. It's great. This year I want to be graduation? Didn't think so. Don't worry you might want to DUMP your boyfriend. can't even tell your family. This engagement something really outrageous! Hope everyone How about that numskull? Would it should not he something to be ashamed of. has a safe and fun Halloween. I am sure after house to find comfort in. he so horrible to not have a boyfriend If you can't tell your parents ask yourself the weekend you will all have questions so The Feminine Perspective to mask yout self-esteem issues? The what this relationship really means to you. Just Ask... the two of us! other alternative is of course to tell your Economic class should have no part in your The Feminine Perspective Dear Homesick, boyfriend that you are pregnant. That is love life and it your parents think ir should 1 think that maybe, in the end, havinj. a foolproof plan to win your boyfriend's their wrong. Ask yourself are you marrying Dear Joe, heart! I hope that you are happy living in for love or for money. Remember this is the By, the way, love the moniker. Are you help in your maturation process. That, the trailer park with your semi-employed person that yon will spend the rest of yout actually asking what 1 am doing? Usually or you will just go Menendez-brothers on boyfriend and your best friend, who will life with. people just throw their problems down on them. I am not advocating the murder of undoubtedly move in with you. The Feminine Perspective me, expect me to make them feel better your parents, but they seem to be acting Of course you could be wrong and and then leave without ever asking me how like jerks! Time to get the tire iron! he is not cheating on you with your best Dear Dr. Love Confused, I feel. 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By Jessica Heierling hand turn onto Lock is absolutely terrifying. The building seems like it was gorgeous Contributor decades ago,, but it is pretty rundown now. Lock Street looks like an alley, so pay close Wirh Halloween approaching, many minds attention after passing McDermott. It is are turning towards supernatural sites. SXU not very much to see. I would recommend ottered a tour of Haunted Chicagi i, but I was stopping by it you are already in the area—it just too cheap to buy the tickets. I figured I is not worth a special trip. could find most of the sites on my own since I grew up in Chicago. There are several hooks that deal with supposedly haunted places in The Biograph Theatre the city. Most of them are quite interesting, Lake Shore Dme to Belmont, fi it to Lincoln but many of the sites mentioned are next and turn right to impossible to find. I took a weekend to [explore some of the areas with my friends. The Biograph is where John Dillingersaw his This is what we came up with: last movie. He was shot in the alley behind the theatre. This was probably my favorite stop i The Kaiser Hall on our mini tour. We had to park around the corner, which gave us the opportunity to Lock Street off of Archer Avenue, one block walk down the alley. The Biograph is really past McDermott cool, although we couldn't go in because it is currently under restoration. It is a working There is a local legend that the devil movie theatre, and my friends and I eagerly himself attended a parry at this hall. await its reopening. The managers ot the The Totem Pole There are many different versions, Biograph have Dillinger's sear reserved Lake Shore Drive but apparently he danced with the tor him. People say they occasionally see prettiest girl and they disappeared Dillinger's shadow in the alley reenacting his The Totem Pole was very disappointing. The into a puff of smoke. I can't tell you employed a ghost to keep murder, and sometimes he catches a movie. images on the pole are supposed to change it this is even remotely true. What I the shelves stocked and recommended This is worth rhe journey once the theatre into photographs. 1 took a tew pictures and can tell you is that making the left a different restaurant for us to eat at. came up with nothing. The park that it is in is nice. It just wasn't what I came for. Hull House 800 S. Halsted Street Saint Rita Church 1 63' Street, two Mocks East of California I have always thought Hnil House was Avenue creepy. A woman who lived in Hull House inspired the book and movie "Rosemary's I love this site. I grew up two blocks away Baby." We were unable to take the tour ot (on Fairfield). The story behind St. Rita's is the house, but we got a good look at the that on All Saint's Day in 1960, the ghosts of exterior. I have a picture of the inside stairs several monks locked the parishioners in the that my grandmother thinks is supernatural. church tor several hours. These ghosts always Janet Heierling would be the authority' on fascinated the kids in my neighborhood. A that. She watches "Unsolved Mysteries" , few people claim to see them during High everyday—that has to count tor something. Holy Days. It you do see them, it will only Co see Hnil House during business be from the ankles tip because they allegedly hours so that you can actually take the walk on the old church floor from before it tour. It is better than trying to take a was remodeled. The church itself is worth picture through a window. seeing—as it is very beautiful. A tew of LIS are considering attending the All Saints' Day B .J! *^ mass incase the monks really appear. Bachelors Grove Cemetery i.>' :•'•••• Off of the Midlothian Turnpike i St. Valentine's Day Garage The corner of Belmont and Clark I saved the best for last. * Bachelors drove is locally The garage where the St. Valentine's Day famous. There is a very small )ky greener) at Bachelors Grove; Bottom: Haunted Hull House staircase Massacre occurred is now a parking lot. We were actually surprised to find it where it disgusting swamp. One was because we had walked past it the night would think this was jtist before. This parking lot is also one of the like any other cemetery- cheaper lots in the neighborhood. That is important since parking space is a hot wrong (That was a cheap one, commodity. People have reported hearing and I apologize). This place ' moaning coming from the parking lot. I can't scared the bejeezus out ot me. I confirm that, because there was a very loud went in the afternoon, because a truck about five feet to my left. Dogs are also wry unsavory crowd frequents the supposed to bark at the lot and act strangely. cemetery after sundown. The police I can't prow this because I was not trawling also patrol it pretty heavily. If you wan with a dog. This is a site where you come for the history and stay tor the parking. to park in rhe Rubio Woods parking lot and cross the street. There is a small hike to get to The Triple Crown Restaurant the cemetery. 211 West 22' Place ot diseases so don't do anything stupid. This Chinatown restaurant employs a ghost in its kitchen. The ghost helps do dishes We had a lot more fun than we expected. during peak times. We all thought this was We didn't see any ghosts, so that was a little so intriguing, that we made it our lunch disappointing. It nothing else, it is a tun way destination. There is just one tiny problem. to see the city. 1 also foundcl a wwa; y to save There is a grocery store at 211 West 22"'' my $20 because my aunt drove us Place. This store has been here tor the last around. Not a bad way 15 years. The owner says that he has never Page 13 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 THE GRUDGE': DO YOU NEED ONE?

By Catherine Cooney this movie to be one of limited imagination, be the film for you.) but much to my surprise, "The Grudge" Deputy Features/Copy Editor "The Grudge" has an interesting plot delivers an artistic terror right in time for because it seems to be made of different the holiday. mini plots, each complete with rising Sarah Michelle Gellar (Karen) returns action and a climax. They do become "The Grudge" to the big screen with her first lead role in predictable, as scenes seem to be repeated Directed by: Takashi some time. Karen is an American student with each character experiencing the same Shimizu studying in Tokyo with her boyfriend Doug similar terrors. There is no need for some Starring: Sarah Michelle (Jason Behr) when she receives an interesting stupid incident that so wonderfully wraps Gellar, Jason Behr, assignment from the Care Station where up the film with no effort or creativity William Mapother she works. She is sent to a house which is shown by the writers, but the film does end + + 1/2 possessed by an evil force, brought about disappointingly—as it ends suddenly without from a murder-suicide years before. closure and wide open for a sequel. "The Grudge" takes a step out of the The acting performances were decent As Halloween quickly box, and director Takashi Shimizu gives (notably Sarah Michelle Gellar)—but there ipproaches, theaters us a different perspective to the ordinary were no Academy Awards to be given. I around the country pack horror flick. True, ar times it has subtle thought an actor with only minimal screen their screens with all of undertones of a 'Ring-ish' movie, probably time gave the best performance. Yoko Maki's the new horror flicks because Shimizu directed both. Some of the (Yoko) facial expressions precisely capture the right in time for the unoriginal effects are reminiscent of "The terror her character is experiencing. Her look season. Some scare us Ring," but this film progresses so quickly is truly frightening. Another captivating role with the loud bangs and covers so much storyline it cannot be was portrayed by the youngest cast member, and quick screen compared to any other movie. Yuya Ozeki (Toshio Saeki ). Who sends changes. Orhers The movie is a refreshing break from chills down your spine as he manifests the make us laugh with the systematic horror films we are used to. grudge. predictable plots. "The Grudge" really highlights the director's "The Grudge" provides more of an The Grudge" artistic ability in the way the story is told. artistic element than the ordinary horror does not seem There are many characters that come in flick, but still falls into some of the same to fit into contact with the house; the film captures predicrability that has been seen before. If either of these each character's experience after their you are a horror-genre connoisseur, you must categories. encounter. With so many stories to be told, see this film if for nothing but the addition to After seeing the movie never really slows down and the your repertoire. Overall, "The Grudge" is a the trailer action and tense moments last throughout. good date movie for the upcoming weekend, Sarah Michelle Gellar: "Was that just my career? I thought (If you like to jump out of your seat, this may but nothing too extraordinary.

'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' UP THE SCREEN By Megan Murphy film is based on the true story of the 1988 The father of Don Billingsley, a 1988 praise and encouragement (which better Permian Panther, Charles lives his bitter life resemble threats) so they do not want to Features Correspondent Odessa Permian High Panthers (several of whom were recently interviewed by the through his son's, criticizing every wrong leave. Like Billingsley's attitude towards his queen of endorsement, Oprah). It is directed move that Don makes and using his state son, the people of Odessa depicted in the by Peter Berg, and is also inspired by the championship ring as a way to both mock film similarly live their lives through the "Friday Night Lights" book by H.G. Bissenger, who happens to be and inspire his son. members of Permian High's football team, Berg's cousin. In its aim to depict real-life Throughout the majority of the film holding onto the hope that through their Directed by: Peter Berg occurrences, the movie could even disguise Billingsley's actions are largely predictable, team's success, they too can rise above the Starring: Billy Bob Thorton, itself as a documentary, minus the narration but the complexity of this character shines confined state of their town, if only for a Lucas Black, Tim McGraw accounts that are necessary in accompanying through at the film's end in an emotional fleeting moment of pride. such a genre of film. Its creative camera work breakthrough that depicts the intricacies of A bit slow movjng at the onset of the and intensive editing provide audiences love and shows how broken dreams can unite film, "Friday Night Lights" takes its sweet with a feel for reality, and make for an dreamers. Based on McGraw's performance, time in introducing the lives of its many imaginative presentation that should have I'm happy to predict that this cowboy is characters to audiences. Its intense ending, critics smirking at, and applauding, the irony bound to receive more calls from movie however, redeems all sluggish scenes with We've all heard it before: high school of a football movie actually appearing artsy. executives. action-packed, rough-and-tumble moves football, to America's south, is more of a If high school football is looked at The town of Odessa, whose inhabitants on the field (as all sports movies tend to lifestyle than a hobby, more of a religion as a religion in small southern towns, it's live for the triumph and glory their town do). Despite the commonness of such an than an extracurricular activity. The likes of apparent who its god is: the coach. Existing as _ptherwise lacks, ending among similar-themed movies, the "Remember the Titans" and "Varsiry Blues" the bridge between a community's heavenly seems a dreary and film's conclusion strays have already depicted the devotion that small­ bliss of winning and its devastation of loss, \ suffocating setting. from any sugarcoated town southerners have for the glory-getters of the coach is expected to mold a team into It cages its high deception. It tells it their local high school, ranging from the free perfection, carrying the weight of a town's school football like it is—really, food that such players are offered by diner exceedingly high expectations upon his back players, but it tells it like it owners to the adoring female spectators who the entire way. pampers them flock to the esteemed quarterback's presence. enough in After such similar presentations - however Coach Gaines (Billy Bob Thornton) enjoyable - of subject matter, it's hard to of "Friday Night Lights" is no different, believe that "Friday Night Lights," the new spending his free time reviewing play-by-plays film depicting the struggle of a Texas high and being chewed out by reporters of the local school football team to rise to state champ media when a game goes sour. Thornton's status, could provide an original look at an performance of such a responsibility-clad already tried-and-true theme. Sometimes, character is deserving of the praise he has however, seeing truly is believing; "Friday earned. He ultimately takes a stereotypical Night Lights" is anything but ordinary. role and brings it more deprh, encompassing the multiple personas of leader, family Set in the town of Odessa, Texas, the man and mentor with humble, unruffled confidence. The creditable performance by THE XAVIERITE RATING SYSTEM ACCORDING TO HORROR FILM Thornton, a veteran actor in most senses, is followed by an equally impressive 'THE EXORCIST" performance by a rookie of the movie 'THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS" industry (though he's no stranger to the world of entertainment). Country singer "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD" Tim McGraw, in his breakthrough-acting gig, takes on the role of Charles Billingsley, a washed-up high school football legend whose "BRIDE OICHI ( KV" torpid life of drunkenness and self-delusion seemed to begin once his glory days ended. Coach Billy Bob: "No, you cannot quit football for ballet!"

J__ Page 14 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY

By Marlie B. Jean-Simon The professional Paulina is no fool. wouldn't be Features Correspondent She knows better than to mix business with fun, but I will pleasure, so she maintains her composure, ruin it for you but how long does that last? Not too long. and tell you that "Shall We Dance" She puts up a good fight, but her curiosity on Paulina does meet why John captivates her mind is a personal John's wife, Beverly Directed by: Peter Chelsom battle that she puts her guard down for. It's (Susan Sarandon). Starring: Richard Gere, Jennifer interesting and humorous to see a man with a You probably didn't Lopez, Susan Sarandon fairly decent marriage and career dedicate so want to know that, much time and effort into discovering a new sorry! Ladies, by the love through dancing. John is overwhelmed end you will wish you by the different array of people he comes into picked a career in acting Finally, a change in pace where the contact with like Chic (Bobby Cannavale), just so dancing with Richard woman isn't despetately aftet the man. If Vern (Omar Benson Miller), Bonnie (Lisa Gere could be a possibility. this isn't a chick flick, I don't know what Ann Walker) and Link (Stanley Tucci). And for you young men out is. The beautiful Jennifer Lopez and oh-so- These aren't your average bunch. there, you'll probably watch sexy Richard Gere dance their way onto the the film simply to see Jennifer big screen in "Shall We Dance?" Paulina, The film gets funnier and more erotic Lopez dance and totally played by Lopez, contr ols the battles of with every performance. Paulina knows miss the whole plot of the professionalism and her personal life as she her dancing. Wirh the way she describes movie. teaches a rumba dance class. John Clark the erotic motions of rumba {o her class (Richard Gere) doesn't make it any easier for you'll never think of dancing the same way. Overall, the her as he dances the rumba into the dance The way Paulina and John own the dance performances by the studio, owned by Miss Mitzi (Anita Gillette), floor; you feel rhem defining the language actors were good. Not in hopes of winning her heart. Please don't of movement with every sensual tug-of-war great, but still good. It forget that this charming John Clark isn't step. may not be worth the as single as he seems in his dances. As he As interesting as it is to see the sky-rocketing price of spends his time at the studio, he leaves at performances, you can't help but want a $9 at the movies, but home a wife, child and his practice of law. surprise ending. Chick flick lovers, face it, definitively worth the you know what is going to happen as you $3.50 at Blockbuster Don't be fooled, he's not one of those ask the boy at the popcorn stand for more as you sit at home devious guys that are into dancing his way butter before finding your seat. If you're a with the girls, into a one-night stand. He actually loves real expert, you probably predict the ending wishing you were his wife, but can't seem to figure out what of films like these as you watch the previews Paulina. could possibly make him happier. That was on television. when he saw Paulina. It puzzled him to see just why this dance instructor took over his Want to know the ending? Of course every thought. you do...but I'm not going to tell. That THE UN-COL^ By Dave Hamilton Contributor

Cola (a very important part of any true American's diet), from a beverage with your meal "Instrumedly" (a big mishmash of material to something to accompany your Corn Flakes, is By Chris Lichosyt from nearly every DT album). It's all very one of the best things to drink throughout the Contributor entertaining, so it's a great value. DREAMTHE/groi day with a busy schedule. So, with the launch The actual show is incredible. Each of a new competitor to the market in 1991, The musician is a master ot his instrument and Xavierite has decided that the time has come to Dream Theater they bring their A-game. Almost everything afford it some recognition. But the big question remains, is it really a doctor? "Live at Budokan" DVD is played note tor note, with some added "America sucks" seems to be the message • + + + 1/2 goodies thrown in (like rhe jam session emanating from the Dr. Pepper company this during "Beyond This Lite" or the great summer as it continues to produce it's so called new solo towards the end of "Hollow cola dtink 'Dr. Pepper'. Upon being a long time The members ot Dream Theater have Years"). Labrie works the crowd and does a Coke & Diet Pepsi drinker, some people have outdone themselves once again. With "Live great job singing (sadly, "Honor Thy Father" been repulsed by the taste of the new-fangled at Budokan", they've brought us what is isn't plawd, so we don't get to see him rap). drink, but not this writer, obviously. No one likes arguably their best home video release yet. A wide range of material is performed, a soda that tries too hard. with something from every album making "Grease lightening, bah, bah, bah!" is the careers, and any tan slum an appearance ("Awake" and "Change ot general feeling one feels when drinking the Seasons" only make small cameos during slippery substance as it quite literally falls down Dream Theater consists ot Mike "Instrumedly"). They play all sorts ot songs, the esophagus akin to drinking oil, and not tasting much better—this writer has tried both at a young Portnoy (drums, backup vocals), John from the heavy ("Endless Sacrifice"), to the age and is in a position to know. Petrucci (guitar, backup weals), John Mvung soothing ("Solitary Shell"), to the depressing t X V n + a u it a H n N The general taste is as though it is one of (Bass and a nifty little contraption called the ("Disappear"), although there is a definite drinking medicine; as can be evidenced by a Chapman Stick), Jordan Rudess (keyboards) emphasis on rhe rockin' tunes. It really has and you get footage from several different person's face after drinking which is that screwed and James Lahrie (vocals). They are a something for everyone, it you are a tan or shows, music videos, lots ot inrerviews and up look you get. Similar to the way you might progressive metal band formed by graduates audio commentary (which is always tun react as if a close relative has died...or you fail an of the Berklee School of Music in Boston The production ot this DVD is from these guys). exam. over 15 years ago. They haw been making outstanding. They haw come a long way Both of these DVD's are excellent This may be where the 'Doctor' in the name amazing albums ever since (except for since their first home video. Everything is buys, bur keep in mind that Dream Theater comes from, as there is little evidence to suggest Rudess, who has been wirh the band since crystal clear, and it's shot like a well-made is not for everyone. Many of their tunes run the cola has undergone any medical exams and is [999 s "Scenes From a Memory"). They are thus a fraud. music video. It feels like you're watching tor owr ten minutes, so some people may some ot the most talented musicians in the It is with great regret that Dr. Pepper a movie. There's also cool lighting and just get bored. They have been criticized world, but they haw never achieved much fails in every conceivable way great camera work. There are a lot of close for showing oft rather than writing good commercial success in the United States. to perform strongly as an tips on the instruments, so you can see the songs, and Labrie's vocals are also an alternative to the supreme Hopefully, this DVD won't be overlooked. crazy stuff the band can do firsthand. The acquired taste. But for anyone with drink that is Pepsi, and the Live at Budokan" was filmed at the downside is that with the default stereo an open mind and a long attention true failure: it doesn't even legendary venue in Tokyo during Dream option, some things are tough to heat. With span, this DVD (and band) is highly taste better than water. Theater's latest tour. It's a two-disc set with recommended, especially if you play an It is on rare over 4 hours ot footage. Disc I consists of is perfect. instrument. occasion that Trie Xavierite the whole Budokan show. Disc 2 is full would try and discourage When the credits begin to roll, DT Current DT fans should buy this ot bonus material. You get the Japanese or encourage the use of a tans could very well yell out "Best... DVD... now and love it dearly, [fyou aren't a tan, tour documentary "Riding the Train certain product but it has Ever!" This may be true, even it there isn't borrow one ot Dream Theater's albums c 'VH § had to take the unusual step as much variety as their previous DVD (or request them on the X) and see it of banning the product to and Rudess abiuit their live rigs, a drum release, rhe recent double feature that you like the music. It you do, buy "Live it's readership. solo by Portnoy, "The Dream Theater included "Images in Tokyo" and "5 years at Budokan" and prepare to be blown in a Liwtime". It's got a similar price tau. Rating: 1/2 • Page 15 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 LONDON CALLING IMPROV IN THE FACE By Gina Pantone heavily contribute to the constant singing. OF MEDIOCRITY Editor in Chief/Features Editor The tracks often abruptly cut out, exposing bouncing melodic underbellies that ate By Jason McCabe Medeski Marrin &. Wood have laid down more than just ornamentation. Contributor the soundtrack to Armageddon. The Futureheads The record's only ballad, "Danger Opening with the eerie "Anonymous "The Futureheads" of the Water," illustrates this perfectly. Medeski Martin Skulls," John Medeski shows his versatility + + + 1/2 They belt out consistent harmonies and &Wood in creating images through sound. Entirely obbligatos that, it all the instruments were "End of the World * reminiscent of a Tim Burton movie, the omitted, would undoubtedly stand alone. Party (Just in Case)" song serves its purpose in producing a Some might say that the current The song is in the style of 'doo-wop,' visual of the destruction of life as we know with Hyde changing tone to a beautiful + + + + generation of rock musicians creates it. The real showstopper here is the bottom falsetto. nothing but regurgitated nostalgia. Over end sound of "Bloody Oil." Chris Wood The Futureheads have made no secret the last ten years, it seems that neatly In the summer of 1991, three hits the strings of his bass so perfectly that it everyone has run out of original ideas. of their muses. In fact, they even included a promising young musicians came together is hard to imagine what doom could come All criticisms aside, the scene is tar Kate Bush cover, "Hounds Lit Low," which in Brooklyn for one purpose—to jam. What from the impending apocalypse. Wood from dormant. There has been a slight prows to be one ot the best tracks on the came out of those sessions was pure magic. carries us into "New Planet" and shows that evolution—glued together by remnants of album. The trio quickly found a formula that this new world will be even funkier than forefathers Chuck Berry, David Bowie and: The record fits right in to the latest worked—that formula was improvisational the last. Sounding like something only the Beatles. While the original source of dance-rock British invasion, which is its jazz fusion. Like Miles Davis in the 1960's, inspiration is blatantly apparent (and often slight downfall. Their catchy riffs and George Clinton could conceive, "Cuttis" unavoidable), certain bands can make this motifs will win over the listener, but their the trio defied traditional jazz notions and shows off the multi-talented Billy Martin common musical juxtaposition work. creative future may be difficult to determine stuck with what worked. on drums and percussion. Thus is the story of the Futureheads. due to kitschy lyrics and mild redundancies. Thirteen years later, those three The real gem of the album comes The quartet from Sunderland, England, Linlike their peers Fran: Ferdinand, that musicians—keyboardist John Medeski, in the production work. Having worked has taken their love for the Clash, Devo, lack of sincerity may hurt them. drummer/percussionist Billy Martin and with renowned hip-hop producer Scotty Queen and Fugazi to a genre that could However, the Futureheads' definitive bassist Chris Wood—are still making magic Hard (Tricky, Crooklyn Dub) for their he branded "barbershop punk." Their elements transfer flawlessly into their with their own blend of jazz, funk, rock, last album, "Uninvisible," MMW chose American self-titled debut gets everything live shows. They just wrapped up a tout pop and even electronic. On rheir latest the acclaimed John King of the Dust right, littered wirh lush vocal arrangements supporting Franz Ferdinand, and will be album, "End of the World Party (Just in Brothers to turn the knobs for this one. and contagious melodies that are impossible headlining this winter. Check them out in Case)," the fusion collective known as King is known for his production on the to shake. Chicago at the Empty Bottle on November Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique" and Beck's The album opens with an a capella "Odelay" albums, and was praised for his call-and-answer session in "Le Garage. part in the Dust Brothers' work on the Singer/guitarist Barry Hyde enters over "Fight Club" soundtrack. his personal chorus sounding like Robert While most of the songs on this Smith in heat. The music kicks in— record do not have the atonality of theit instantly proclaiming the Clash's relevance previous efforts, "End of the World Party" on rhe young lads ot England. is worth the listen. In a world where so The record is saturated with vintage- much mediocrity and imitation in the punk anthems, back when it was less form of music is thrown in our faces, it is rebellious and more frivolous. "Carnival Kids" and "He Knows" send visions of a pleasant surprise to find something that slam dancing and studded jackets, while remembers the lost art of improvisation. If "Stupid and Shallow" and "Trying Not to more musicians took note of MMW, the Think About Love" pays homage to their world just might not end. new waw heroes. The defining quality of the Futureheads is the spotless vocals. The 'SUBURBAN CURSE' TURNS rest of the members: bassist Jaff, drummer Dave Hyde and guitarist Ross Millard all TO URBAN DELIGHT After leaving the crowd anticipating song before the bands moshed onstage Halloween By Chris Lonergan another great set, the Plain White T's throughout the extended outro. The final Concert Calendar Contributor dropped the ball with their first song. The cymbal crash left a good taste in the mouth band started to play, but came to a dramatic of each and every audience member. "Suburban Curse Tour" stop—as none of the musicians were playing in Sun 10.31.04 time. After vocalist Tom Higgenson ridiculed Lucky Boys Confusion, Plain White T's, his band, the group tried Clinic The Amy of Freshmen, 15 Minutes Late Abbey 10.14.04, House of Blues their opening song Midnight Movies I— puu once again, playing in Sons and DaughterVs f unison this time. At this, rs| the audience lost the momentum that was so Wilco Auditorium r- Theatre On Thursday, October 14th, the "Suburban well built up by Army Curse Tour" rolled into town featuring two of Freshmen. In the middle of the Plain White Jet House of Chicago favorites, an up-and-coming local group, The Donnas and a band out of California. Respectively T's set, a member of the mosh h Blues pit started to chant for Lucky Boys they are known as Lucky Boys Confusion, Plain White T's, 15 Minutes Late and Army of Confusion to play, and, too, was Local H J_ Double Door Freshmen. The four bands sold out the House quickly scolded by Higgenson, as of Blues tor an excellent show. they "were not finished with their Ordinary Peoples' 1 5 Minutes Late, a simple rock/emo set." I was expecting more from the Metro Hexum Brothers quartet, played a good set—especially for being Chicago favorite, but an early-start 3- instrumentalist put a damper on the the first opener band of the night. Army of Freshmen, the second opener, was amazing, performance. Liquid Soull— Martyrs' playing a set better than that of the more After much anticipation, prominent Plain White T's. 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League Championship Series, and St. Louis need pitching badly. Look instead for the pay for his clients so teams that will have The one wild card could be the Yankees. winning the National League, they are Yankees to make a big push to get Randy extra cash, but meeting in the World Series to see who the Johnson. They will try to pry Johnson out not the success of Arizona with a package of to lure a big name Javier Vasquez, a good young tree agent like the pitcher who struggled in Mariners, Orioles his first season as a Yankee, and Tigers, who Kenny Lofton, the former were able to land University of Arizona point I-rod, a fellow guard could help the D-backs Boras client, sell tickets. As for Beltran the after paying a real big bidders will be the 10- million a year Astros, Cubs and Red Sox. that most teams The Yankees will enter the would not pay. bidding if they can void Jason Giambi's contract or if they Prediction: fall short on the Big Unit, Padres, 4 years and have to settle for guys like $60 Million Brad Radke and Matt Morris to fill their rotation. J.D. Drew 2004 Champion of Major League Baseball. 3. J.D. Drew: This talented Outfielder There were reports that the D-backs wanted I hope it is Boston for rwo reasons. First they Prediction: Red Sox, 7-years $140 million spent more time on the DL than on the field Jorge Posada in exchange for Johnson. were my co-pick along with the Cubs to win during his time with the Cardinals. In the After watching his team crumble because it all in April, and if they do win, people can off-season the red birds rraded him to the they lacked an ace, Steinbrenner might just no longer use the curse excuse on why my 2. Adrian Beltre: This 25-year old was Atlanta Braves. In Atlanta Drew finally stayed package him and Vasquez to the snakes, and Cubs struggled. They can focus on the real considered a bust until this season when he on the field, and lived up to his potential then try to rip a dagger into Red Sox Nation problems of no closer and being 11* in the with a 31 home run by stealing Varitek from them. NL in on-base percentage. and 93 RBI season, not Two weeks after the World Series GM to mention an OBP Prediction: Red Sox, 5 years $50 million Jim Hendry can start fixing these problems of over .400. Atlanta as the Hot Stove League Starrs in free agents GM John Shurhultz has can start talking with teams, and non-waiver said keeping Drew his 5. Magglio Ordonez- It looked like this trades can happen again. Looking at this first priority. However popular White Sox player was going to cash year's group of free agents, they can be put the teams that miss in all of his success on the south side to the into two categories those represented by out on Beltran will be tune of 15 million a year. Then he had a super agent Scott Boras and those who are looking to make him bad collision with Willie Harris in a game not. In this column, I will look at the top five their consolation prize. in Cleveland that ended his season. This left Boras clients. Other teams that have him with a leg injury that has some teams money to spend such as scared to make a bid on him. He will most the Mariners, Orioles, likely have to sign a one-year deal somewhere 1. Carlos Beltran: This five-tool center Rangers and Rockies to reassure clubs of his help, and then sign fielder may be the best player to hit free could also enter the that big contract somewhere else this time agency since A-rod in 2000. The bidding Adrian Beltre Drew sweepstakes. next year. The Mets, Orioles and Rangers for his services will probably start at 7-years hit a major league high of 48 home runs. This will probably his biggest pursuers; his interest $ 100 million. They only doubt about Beltran combined with his great defense make him Prediction: Cubs, 4 years $50 million in Chicago might make the Cubs an option. going into the season was because he played a very highly sought player in the free agenr Good teams that do not always spend money his whole carrier for the lowly Kansas Ciry market. His does have some injury issue with 4. Jason Varitek: He is everything you like the As, Marlins and Twins might give Royals how would react to the pressure of the his ankles that he injured this year. Some would want in a catcher. He can Switch-hit, him a 1-year deal at the right price, and then big stage. Beltran had a successful October, people believed this might have contributed call a good game and is a very good clubhouse let him sign a big deal with a big market club hitting eight home runs tying Barry Bonds to his breakout at the dish because it leader. He is the heart and soul of the Red next year. record of 2002, despite not being able to play forced him to be a more patient hitter. His Sox so expect them to do everything they Prediction: Marlins, 1 year $8 million

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By Tim Moran other rhan Vince Carter, this team does not the team to sign with the Utah have many scoring options. Jazz. James is expected to lead Sports Editor Cleveland back to the playoffs Atlantic Division Central Division tor the first time since 1998.

1. Boston Celtics - Paul Pierce has 1. Detroit Pistons - Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks - Mi become an NBA superstar and because ot Pistons ended the Western Conference's run Redd returns as the Bucks leading the weakness of this division, new Head of five consecutive NBA titles as they stunned scorer and Terry Porter is coming Coach Doc Rivers will have the oft a successful first season as Celts hack in the playoffs as the head coach. The Bucks will be conference's third seed. one of the teams on the playoff j§ bubble this season. New York Knicks - id a great ion last season 5. Chicago Bulls - The Bulls as he led the helpless Knicks to the hope they struck gold in the playoffs attet acquiring star point NBA Draft by selecting Duke's guard Stephon Marhury. Marbury Luol Deng and UCONN's Ben will continue to make a name for M^P Gordon. The team lacks veteran himself and backup Jamal Crawford leadership and will continue to will be a good contribution.

3. Philadelphia 76ers - New C Shaquille ()'Xcal, now with the I [eat high schooler Dwight Howard, who hopes Head Coach Jim O'Brien is the next the favored Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Southeast Division to live up to his hype. man to attempt to control out-of-line The Pistons have all the talent to repeat, superstar Allen Iverson. Iverson has the keeping all last year's top players except for 1. Miami Heat - The Heatshould have no 3. Washington Wizards - Eddie Jordon best second option that he has ever had in center Mehmet Okur. Larry Brown has done problem winning this division as the other hopes to improve this struggling franchise "Rig Hog" Glenn Robinson. However, it is a ttemenclous job and Detroit should win the four teams are consistent strugglers. Shaquille and to help him do that the Wizards GM questionable whether or not Iverson will East again. O'Neal arrived in the off-season, which traded tor forward Antawn Jamison from play the whole season and how he will get makes Miami an instant contender in the Dallas. along with the coach. Another feud, and 2. Indiana Pacers - Last season, the Pacers Eastern Conference. Dwayne Wade had an Kelson could he traded out of town. held the NBAs best record but lost in the outstanding rookie season and will continue 4. Atlanta Hawks - The Hawks return Eastern Conference Finals to the Pistons. his pursuit to be an NBA superstar. Him and only two players from last seasons roster but 4. New Jersey Nets - The loss of free This season, they will challenge the Pistons Shaq will make the best 1-2 combination in will still have little hope this season. Antoine agent Kenyon Martin to the Nuggets will tor the Central but come up just short. the NBA. Walker has been brought in from Dallas to greatly injure the Nets inside game. Star Still, Indiana is the second best team in the be the teams' number one scorer. point guard Jason Kidd will also be out Eastern Conference. Jermaine O'Neal and 2. Orlando Magic - The Magic finished until January with an injury. This team is Rem Artest are the key players in the Pacers' last season with the NBAs worst record 5. Charlotte Bobcats - Bernie Bikerstaff clearly not the same team as the Nets that possible championship run. and traded away scoring champion Tracy coaches this first-year expansion team who made back-to-back finals in 2002 and 2003. McGrady. Rut, they should be an improved has acquired in a draft-clay trade former Richard Jefferson will lead this team. 3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Expect LeBron team as coming from Houston in the trade Connecticut center Emeka Okafor. Okafor James to get even better in his second season tor McGrady was star point guard Steve will be the cornerstone for this franchise tor 5. Toronto Raptors - Sam Mitchell in the NBA. The Cavs took a huge blow Francis and Cuttino Mobley. With the first years to come but they will undoubtedly makes his NBA debut as head coach but in the off-season when Carlos Boozer left pick in the NBA Draft, the Magic selected strueele in their first season. Page 23 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 COUGAR VOLLEYBALL UPDATE THE SPORTS LIST By Patrick Matthews Saturday continued at Joliet, IL. The Deputy Spotts Editor Cougats dropped both matches, going 0-2 TOP 5 HEISMAN RUNNER-UPS and 0-6 tor the second straight day. Their 3v Steve Dunn After opting to stay tor his senior season, the first opponent of the day was Iowa Wesleyan award was his to win. His numbers would The Saint Xavier University Volleyball College. Despite heroics from sophomore haw warranted the trophy, but the play of team has a total of five home games remaining Paige Pedigo with eight kills, the Cougars John Elway(1982) Mulligan DB/WR Charles Woodson and in the 2004 season. The Cougars have not dropped three straight games with a 20-30, a loss to Flotilla cost Peyton his shut at the fared well lately, going 1-11 in their last 15-30 and 23-30 scores. Freshman Eileen Heisman. Manning threw for },819 yards twelve games as of October 23rd. The team's Carls recorded 11 digs in the match. and 37 TDs, including a Volunteer record current record is 7-29 overall and 2-5 in In a rematch from the day before, the 52 3-yard effort against Kentucky. The loss CCAC play. Cougars faced the Big Guns Classic host, did not hurt him much though; he was still Last Friday the Cougars competed in University of Saint Francis (IL). The Cougars picked number one by the Colts in the 1998 the University of Saint Francis (IL) Big Guns ended up dropping another three games to NFL Draft. Classic Friday in Joliet, IL. The volleyball lose the match. Saint Xavier University, team first took on the host of the event, the however, had a stirring performance from Paige Pedigo who led the team in both kills University of Saint Francis. The Cougars fell 4. Steve Young (1983) in three games to lose the match. The scores and digs. Pedigo racked up 9 kills and 13 digs were 18-30, 20-30 and 19-30. in the match. It was not enough, surprisingly, Before succeeding Joe Montana and Sophomore Jessica Buchmeier and with scores of 18-30, 26-30 and 23-30. junior Carrie Mockovak each finished The upcoming Cougar women's Arguably the greatest NFL Quarterback of with ten kills for the Cougars. Anorher volleyball schedule for the week has Saint All Time, Elway neatly won the trophy in contributor was sophomore Amber Hynek Xavier University facing the Universiry of a year when his team was not even howl who had a ream-high 16 digs. However, Wisconsin-Parkside at the Shannon Center eligible. His team, Stanford was seconds none of rhese heroics were able to defeat the at 7 p.m. today. away from being bowl eligible but a fluke This Friday the volleyball team will host University of Saint Francis. play against rival California cost them their the Saint Xavier University Tournament that Later that day Saint Xavier University eligibility, Elway, a consensus All American will take place in the Shannon Center as well. had its second match of the Big Guns Classic finished runner up to Georgia RB Herschel The first opponent for the Cougars will be Friday with Cornerstone University (MI). Walker. He led the Stanford Cardinals to rhe Illinois Institute of Technology at 4 p.m. The Cougars fell in three games again. The an upset ot number 1 Washington. When collecting a Super Bowl ring ot his own with Grand View College (IA) will then play the scores of each game were 13-30, 24-30 and his career was done, he held the NCAA 49ers, Young, a descendant ot Bringham Cougats at 8 p.m. 10-30. This gave the Cougars a disappointing records tor attempts, 1,246, completions, Young, started for BYU. In 1983 Young was a 0-6 day in games played and a 0-2 addition The tournament will continue into and 200 yard passing games, 30. He finished consensus All-American when he completed to their record. Satutday, where Indiana University Southeast his career with 9,349 passing yards and 77 306-429 passes for 3,902 yards, 33 THs and In the second match the Cougars will match-up against the home-defending TP passes. a 71.3 completion percentage, the highest in received 11 kills offensively from freshman Cougats at 9:30 a.m. Later that day Saint NCAA history at that time. Nebraska QB, Kate Eckoff. Junior Stephanie Huppenthall Xavier University will take on Olivet Nazarene Mike Rozier, beat out Young tor the award. picked it up defensively with 15 digs nearly University (IL) at 1:30 p.m. (1944,1945) BYU went 11-1, with a Holiday Bowl win tying the team-high, which was set earlier by The Tuesday following the tournament over the Tiyers of Missouri. Amber Hynek. will see Saint Xavier hosting Judson College Mr. Outside finished runner up in both the (IL) in the Shannon Center at 7 p.m. The next day, the Big Guns Classic 1944 and 1945 balloting, before winning in 1946. Davis, along with "Doc" Blanchard 5. OJ Simpson (1967) Listen tc Cougar Sports Weekly made up Army's famous duo of "Mr. Inside" and "Mr. Outside", tormented defenses for With Tim Moran, Tat Payne, Nick lakusz and Kevin Shannon three years. In an era where running was the game, Davis took it to new levels. He averaged a touchdown nearly every nine Frid ys 12-3 WXAV 88. ^ V\\ carries. Davis finished runner-up to Ohio State QB/HB Les Horvath in 1944, and to NCAA FOOTBALL RANKINGS Blanchard the next season.

3. Peyton Manning (1997) Final Conference Points Pr >l<813j7|i «# 11-14 1. USC (5) 2. Oklahoma (1 3. Auburn Prior to winning the 1968 award, "the Juice" 4. Miami (FL) finished runner up to UCLA quarterback, 5. Wisconsin Gary Beban in the 1967 vote. Simpson led 6. Florida State- ACC the Trojans to the National Title as a junior, Mountain W< but could not win the Heisman, losing out S. California Pac-10 5-1 109 10 to his Pac-10 rival. That year, Simpson ran 9. Texas Big 12 6-1 101 9 for 1,543 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. 10. Tennessee SEC 6-1 OS 11 The next year Simpson left no doubt in the 11. Georgia SEC: 6-1 94 8 voters minds with 1,880 yard, 23-touehdown 12. Michigan Big Ten 7-1 85 12 campaign, winning rhe award by a record 1 3. West Virgini a Big East 6-1 83 16 14. Virginia ACC 6-1 71 15 15. Boise Statt WAC 7-0 68 14 16. Louisville C-USA 5-1 62 17 17. LSI SEC 5-2 50 is STANDINGS 18. Texas A&M 46 MSFA Big 12 6-1 19 Conference Record 19. Oklahoma St. Big 12 6-1 34 21 Overall Record 20. Virginia T :ch ACC 5-2 54 22 Midwest League Wins Losses Wins Losses 21. Arizona St ate Pac-10 6-1 31 23 22. Purdue Big Ten 5-2 30 13 1. McKendree 4 0 6 1 23. k.wa Big Ten 5-2 17 24 24. Minnesota Big Ten 6-2 16 NR 2. Sainr Ambrose 3 1 6 1 25. Boston C< illeg. Big East 5-2 6 NR 3. Trinity International 3 1 6 1 Other teams re ceivi tig votes: UAB 5, No •the rn Illinois 3, Sout h Carolina 3, Notre l )ame 2, and Souther iM ss 1. 4. COUGARS 3 1 5 3

lM 5. Olivet Nazarene 2 2 4 4 vSjL' *^ypwg^BP *W>% 4 •I 1 3 2 1'• ' ; :• Hi 6. William Penn 6 Wm - 1 7. Iowa Wesleyan 0 4 1 7

3. Saint Francis 0 4 1 7 Page 24 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 27, 2004 COUGARS STUN 4TH RANKED SAINT AMBROSE, 27-23

By Tim Moran a 22-yard touchdown pass from Cougar remaining in regulation. On the ensuing Kooistra recovered a fumbled SAU snap, Sports Editor quarterback John Perryman to freshman Cougar offensive drive, John Perryman which gave rhe Cougars offense a chance running back Chris Rodriguez. Although the rushed for his second touchdown of the for a victory. The first offensive play on that Quarterback John Perryman has led two-point conversion attempt failed, Saint game, an 11- yard run, which cut the SAU drive was a 27-yard touchdown pass from the Saint Xavier University Cougars football Xavier cut the SAU lead to 16-14. lead to 23-20 after the extra point attempt John Perryman to Chris Rodriguez, which team to their third come-from-behind victoty Early in the fourth quarter, Saint was blocked. gave the Cougars their first lead of the in four weeks, as the Cougars game, 27-23. That would be the stunned the fourth ranked second touchdown reception Fighting Bees of Saint Ambrose of the game by Rodriguez. The 27-23 on Saturday at Brady Street score sealed the victory for the Stadium in Davenport, Iowa. Cougars. Saint Xavier entered this Quarterback John game as huge underdogs. Saint Perryman had a great game for Ambrose was ranked fourth in the Cougars, finishing the game the NA1A poll and held a record 13-for-29 in complerions for 174 of 6-0 on the season. The Cougars yards and four touchdowns, two were coming off a 20-17 victory passing and two rushing. The over conference rival Olivet Cougar rushing attack was led Nazarene. by Luke Schillo, who returned The game started off as a from an injury with 97 yards on struggle for the Cougars. Saint 17 carries. Also renaming from Ambrose kicked off the scoring injury was Jarrod Nowman, who with a one-yard touchdown run had rhree catches for 77 yards. by running back Jeff Kietzman to The huge victory improved make the score 6-0. SAU added to the Cougars overall record to 5- their lead in the second quarter 3 on the season and 3-1 in the with a nine-yard rush by running MSFA. Saint Ambrose fell to 6-1 back Joe Schimmel, followed by a and 3-1 in the MSFA. With the 22-yard field goal by kicker Matt Bees' loss, the current leader in Webster, which made the score the MSFA is McKendree College, 16-0. However, Saint Xavier was who holds a conference record of able to get on the scoreboard 4-0. before halftime. John Perryman Saint Xavier returns home scored on a one-yard quarterback on October 30th to take on sneak and then converted on Trinity International University the two-point conversion with a The Cougars offense in their final home game of pass to sophomore wide out Eric Bryant. By Ambrose added to their lead with their third With under a minute to go in regulation, the season. Game time is scheduled for 1 halftime, the Cougars cur the Bees lead in rushing touchdown of the game, a one-yard it looked as if SAU would seal the victory p.m. The Cougars end their regular season half, 16-8. run by Larry Williams. Williams' score put as they had the ball on their own 27-yard schedule with two away games, at Iowa The first score of the second half was SAU up by nine, 23-14 with 14 minutes line. However, senior defensive end Chris Wesleyan and Saint Francis.

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