Wednesday May 2,2001
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Formal a success Grin's no joke Lady Cougars win big SXU students travel to Cuba By Patricia Foxx The Asociacion de Pedagogos Xavierite Editor Cubanos obtained visas for the group. The ESL and Bilingual Ap Unfortunately the group was proval Program, from the School of unable to attend a teaching of a high Education, prepares both future and school classroom or observe an ac certified teachers to deliver instruc tual 2nd language instruction in the tion for ESL students and students classroom. The students did inter who are culturally diverse. view professors in Cuba. As part of the course work, They were also able to talk to Sharon Adelman Reyes, Ph.D. and high school students and visit el three students Alicia Sanchez, ementary schools, and day care cen Veronica Zapata and Susan Wagner ters. traveled to Cuba, in the Havana Grades one through six are and the Pinar,del Rio considered primaria (elementary) in Province to study 2nd language in the Cuban school system. struction, which is English, in Cu Secundaria (middle school) classes ban school systems. is seven through nine and ten The trip was an extension of through twelve is preuniversitario the Cross-Cultural Studies in a Bi (high school). lingual Program class. SXU students talked to high The Center for Educational school students from the Math and Practice sponsored the student por Science Academy in the Havana tion of the trip, and the Dean of the School of Education sponsored Reyes' portion of the trip. Cuba continued on Courtesy of students that traveled to Cuba to study page 3 Example of a classroom in Cuba.
SXU raises awareness of drug abuse Survivors share experiences By Patricia Foxx of drinking and driving Xavierite Editor April was alcohol awareness By Amanda Trinkle bons and others shared their month. An information table and Contributor knowledge and experiences with billboards were posted warning stu DUIs (driving under the influ On Monday, April 23, ence). dents of the dangers of alcohol and 2001, SXU students and visitors drug abuse. Attorney Michael Johnson were informed on the tragic ef educated the audience on the At the information table sat fects of drinking and driving. Ronald A. Rufo, certified scary consequences brought on The discussion, coordinated by by DUIs. Students were G.R.E.A.T (Gang Resistance Edu Yasmeen, took place in the cation and Training) instructor from lounge of Regina Hall. the Chicago Police. He was there Guest speakers Michael Survivors continued to answer students' questions and Johnson, Judge Berry, Nell Gib give out information. Goggles were on page 3 available for the students to wear, so they could experience first hand Bulletin board raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol. what being drunk feels like. The goggles served this purpose by blur could see what various drugs looked drugs is like jumping off the roof, ring the students' vision and then he/ like, as well as what tools people no good can come of it," said Rufo. she was given a mock sobriety test. would use to achieve a high. GHB, slang term "ruffies," is Part of the test consisted of giving According to Rufo, heroin is Rufo a high five, (most missed). the most highly addictive drug. A Drug paraphenalia, in a glass person only needs to take the drug Drug continued on case, was set up on the table. People once to become addicted. "Taking page 3 Page 2 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Cougar Bites Mind and the age
Join the Munroe By Patricia Foxx Jordan and his colleagues Park Theatre Guild and Xavierite Editor then had their subjects used left and right buttons to move dots and keep Hale Park Theatre Co., On April 19, PsyChi held its them from touching the screen as they present "Jesus last monthly brown bag lunch, walls. "Mind and the Information Age," At some point in the experi Christ Superstar" play- presented by Doctor Scott Jordan. ment they joined the subjects to |ing until May 5, 2001 Doctor Jordan first presented work together to keep the dot from at the Ridge Park Auditorium. For more infor information then opened the floor touching the screen wall. for discussion. The subjects could only see mation about the Chicago Park District, call Jordan said according to Jo the screen, not their partner's com 321.742.PLAY or 312.747.200l(TTY) or visit seph Campbell, and his book "The puter or the partner themselves. The Power of Myth," we need a new dot then disappeared at one point in www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. myth in this new age. Jordan also the trial. referred to S.I. HaYakawa's book The subjects said the point of All lines directly quoted from. "Language in Thought and Action," disappearance was farther then it to explain myth. disappeared, and it was even farther President George Dubya: Through the book and Dr. then initial trials when they were Jordan's own thoughts, he formed just tracking the dot by themselves. the definition of myth as being not The point of this seemed to "I think we all agree the past is over." a state of not knowing, but as an prove that the human mind is not "This is still a dangerous world." agreed upon way of dealing with meant to be about the individual, but each other. In "dealing with each "It's a world of madmen and uncertainty about others. other," he meant an agreed upon Humans created a further Courtesy ofachsnault.org and potential mental losses." way of thinking about, and what we vanishing point when working with expect from, each other. age started the- day a human took "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children someone else, because they had less an idea and put it back into the Part of the definition of this world. He also says that the new learning?" myth is reflected in "Pinnochio" food chain i» iiifvn incitl^ii. "Will the highways of the Internet become when Pinnochio saves his father Words such as inferiority without thinking of saving himself. more few?" "People are cre complex (Adler), narcissistic He sacrifices his life for his father, (Freud), and positive reinforcement "How many hands have I shaked?" and thus is given the gift of being ative in different (B.F. Skinner), were words society "They misunderestimate me." made into a human little boy. did not know in the past, but hu The message is that we are ways. Not everyone mans know now. "I am a pitbull on the pantleg of opportunity." most human when we are not think "Do you want to be the one "I know that the human being and the fish ing about ourselves, said Jordan. can be creative in creating the ideas? Where do you He went on to explain that this can coexist." want to be on the information food is a common myth in religion, the same way in chain?" Jordan asked the group. "Families is where our nation finds hope, stressing not whether God exists or one mind. We need Discussion revolved around where our wings take dream." not, but just the belief that we exist this rise of information and more for others. to embrace that di efficient ways to obtain it. The In "Put food on your family!" He also went on to explain ternet or computers, he says are a "Knock down the tollbooth!" that the mind is ultimately not a reg versity. That's what good thing. istering mechanism, but creative. It "Vulcanize Society!" People seem to be less cog does not register events that happen, got us out of the nitive of each other in the present. but creates what happens. "The swamp." That the the rise of information and Saint Xavier's new residence hall will be mind doesn't wait to register the chat rooms takes humans out of the world, the mind goes out and kicks world was one of the ideas circu named McCarthy Hall in honor of Mother the world's butt," said Jordan. lated around. Mary Huberta McCarthy, R.S.M., Saint Xavier Jordan went on to demon control over the dot. When the sub Humans seem to be going strate this theory through a study he University's President from 1945-1960. Mother jects were alone, they expect great back to their initial savagery, but in and his colleagues completed. control,. When working with oth a different way. Savagery is seen Huberta's nephew, John McCarthy, is now Jordan and his colleagues had ers they had less control, so the dot in the competition over information. Chair of the SXU's Board of Trustees. subjects stare at a dot that moved vanished at a farther point. The question whether the rise across a computer screen and then "I cannot cooperate with you in information was bad or good say where it disappeared. The sub unless I can think of what it is like could not be answered. There was "Opus 2001" is now available in the Art jects said the dot disappeared far to be you," said Jordan. also discussion whether the former ther then it did in the actual scenario. Gallery, Student Services, and the English Jordan then went on to say, could even be a legitimate question. In the experiment, subjects "What you are doing when you are One thought Doctor Jordan Department. were then not allowed to move their cooperating is not about you, it's came to the conclusion on was that eye to track the dot. When thier eye about us. We." "People are creative in different could not move, they said the dot The basis of the argument is ways. Not every one can be cre If you have information that you would like disappeared where it actually did. that humans are cognitive of other ative in the same way in one mind. The conclusion of this experi human beings, but are we less cog We need to embrace that diversity, to include in Cougar Bites, please send it to ment was that when people are al nitive now than we were in the past That's what got us out of the the Xavierite office or call us at 298-3380. lowed to control relationships they because of the information age? swamp." create events. Jordan argues the information Page 3 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2,2001 A night at the Knickerbocker: Formal a success
By Kristen Wajda Between the romantic decor, tion. Contributor lighting and music, SXU Formal SAB member Ree Badwan On Friday, April 6, Saint 2001 lived up to its theme, "Crazy and Director of Social Programs, Xavier hosted its annual Formal at Love." Ranell Cunningham, reflected the Knickerbocker Approximately 200 Saint Woods' enthusiasm over this year's Hotel,downtown. Xavier students showed up for the formal saying, "It was awesome! The dance was sponsored by dance this year. The dinner was great!" the Student Activities Board, and Alii Woods, director of the Another aspect of SAB spon was a huge success. While some stu Student Activities Board, was sored activities that some students dents were a little less than pleased pleased with the hotel choice this may not be aware of is that neither with the appetizers and the music, year in comparison to last year. the school nor the SAB receives any most raved about the dinner, the "We wanted to have [the for profit from the ticket sales. welcoming feeling of the hotel, and mal] at the Knickerbocker last year, Ticket prices for "Crazy especially about the lighted dance but you have to have the reserva Love" started at $20 the first week floor and the cathedral-sized recep tions about a year in advance be of sales, while the actual price of tion room. cause of prom season. We had to the tickets was about $60! Janet Czaplewski said, "The plan early for this one" commented Next year, Saint Xavier will way the dance floor was lit, it al Woods. Many people are advocat have virtually an entirely new group most looked as if we were dancing ing that the Knickerbocker be the of SAB students, so there are a va over water." choice of next year's Formal loca riety of possible new and exciting Courtesy of Kristen Wajda activities in the works. Students dance the night away at the Knickerboker Hotel, for the 2001 Formal.
Cuba continued from page 1 Survivors continued from page 1 shocked to hear that an out of state DUI, multiple DUIs, and get Province. ting convicted of a first DUI can all result in losing an Illinois driver's Students from that Math and Science Academy stay at the school Monday through Friday and go license, along with the inconvenience, expensive fees and fines home on the weekends. accompany a DUI. A first offense DUI can cost almost $10,000, They do all the maintenance around the school, though not all high schools in Cuba are run the same while the second can result in fees of $50,000. way. Most high school students do go home at the end of the day. Judge Berry spoke about the sentencing one may face when Education, including college, is free in Cuba. Unfortunately, teachers are not paid competitive found guilty of the crime. The sentencing of a drunk driver can salaries. Tourism pays more, and teachers with English skills will leave to work in the tourism field. consist of permanent loss of a driver's license, time in prison, and "Cuba is a poor nation, no doubt about that, but it is not an impoverished nation," said Reyes. community service. A literacy campaign was established in Cuba. Educated urban people went to rural areas to teach Nell Gibbons shared how others who drink and drive effected people to read and write. As a result of those efforts and continuing efforts, Cuba now has the highest their lives. On Christmas Eve 1986, a drunk driver killed Nell Gib literacy rate in Latin America. bons' mother and left her daughter confined to a wheel chair. The For more information on the ESL and Bilingual Approval Program, contact Sharon Adelman Reyes, tragedies that these two ladies experienced were described as, Ph.D, 773.298.3210. "something that they would not wish on their own enemies." This description helped the audience to identify with the heartache ex perienced after losing a loved one from drunk driving. Everyone is at risk when people drive while under the influ ence. Michael Johnson says, "Those who don't drink and drive Drug abuse continued from page 1 still have a responsibility to detect impaired judgement of those who are intoxicated." Information on alcoholism and how to de moving up to the number four years ago. It is a gateway drug to person's body and mind works. tect an intoxicated person was available in the back of the lounge. preferred drug over heroin. GHB other serious drugs such as cocaine Usually the altering affects are The stories and information that were shared in this discus is dangerous because it has no dangerous; more than one half of sion will hopefully make everyone think twice about getting be distinctive odor or taste. The all teen suicides are drug related. hind the wheel after drinking drug affects the serotonin, a People use drug as a means of chemical that makes'people "// you think escape from their problems, peer sleep, in a person's brain . Thus pressure, or because they are cu GHB makes it hard for people to [PCP] will knock rious. physically function, thus it has People first use drugs to Nature... been used as a rape drug. out an elephant, feel good; they are addicted PCP is also moving up as when they have to use drugs to a preferred drug. It has a pun what do you think feel normal. The person's body gent order and "does more harm it will do to you ?" builds up a tolerance, then the then good," said Rufo. He says person needs more and more of PCP is hallucinogenic. People the drug to get the same feeling. will jump off buildings because The body and brain must have they think they are a bird or will and LSD. The drug carries health the drug to work. If the person bite people because they think risks such as impairment of stops using the drug, they go into they are a dog. "If you think it memory, perception, motor skills withdrawal. Withdrawal can be will knock out an elephant, what anxiety and depression. mild or even fatal. do you think it will do to you?" Repeated use by teenagers is There are many places to says Rufo. linked to higher rates of delin get help and information on The top used drugs are still quency, arrests and failure in drugs. Your parents, family phy alcohol, cocaine and marijuana. school. Parents and peers do have sician, adult friends, school Marijuana is the most commonly an influence. Teens cited friends counselors or teachers, school used substance among Illinois and family as top influence of their nurse, County Health Services, teenagers and in the U.S. Mari decision to stop drugs. Poison Control center, Alcohol Patricia Fo.xx/Xa\ierite juana is three times more potent Drugs are chemical sub ics Anonymous, and Narcotics A bird nests in a tree, reminding us that spring has arrived, and also that we can in the present than it was twenty stances that alter the way that a Anonymous are available. thank the Creator of this bird that in less than two weeks, school will be over. Page 4 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Apathetic to the end
This past week Saint Xavier hosted a concert in the CAC, and for those who attended, it was a fantastic evening. For those who did not attend, you'll never know what you missed, and more importantly, there may ^ ^r— not be another concert for you to ignore. A million excuses can be made for missing a FREE concert at your own school. But in the end, it comes to down to a common theme at SXU: apathy. That word gets thrown around quite a bit at SXU, but it's an accurate way of describing the interest level of most of the students that attend Saint Xavier University. Yes, the concert fell just a few days before finals week, and yes, the group may not be your all-time favorite, and yes, it's possible that you had something really important to do on Wednesday, April Gill our customer set 25, 2001. However, since many lights were on in the residence halls during the show, it's more likely that most 770 OOO OOQA chose not to attend. For our part, we had posters up all over the campus and surrounding businesses, we sent out six thousand fliers, and ads appeared on 101.9 FM The Mix, The X, and in the Tribune, Southtown, Reader, and Beverly Review. But on the night of the show, roughly 300 students out of a possible 4,500 showed up. If that's not apathy, I don't know what is. How many schools do you know of that host FREE concerts with major recording acts? Oh, that's right, not many. SXU did, and most of you didn't attend. Those of us in Student Services and the other staff members who contributed to the concert are very disappointed that we spent so much time, effort, and money on something that no one seemed to care about. It's fair to say that there may not be another concert anytime soon, which is a direct result of lack of student support, and since the only reason SXU held the concert in the first place was for the students... you have no one to blame but yourselves. Have a great summer! Scott Vyverman, Director of Student Media Air & Space: Hey, it could happen ...
Campus Media Center Rm CMC 101 By Joe Luby for league minimum, suit up imme Contributor diately for Cards. 9:52 - Throw nine innings of The second week of May is no-hit ball against hated Bronx our last week of school. Rejoice! Bombers, crush game winning But wait, that also means final ex homer. ams run all week long. Rats. 10:27 - Dinner of baby back It's a time to stay focused. ribs, nachos, and cheesecake. Stay strong because, remember, 70:54 - Receive notice that summer school is bummer school. fully loaded Porsche LX. Flamingly Flex Magazine names myself "Out The grind of taking test after test hot redhead caddie rides shotgun. standing Male Physique of the takes its toll on us students. It's all 72:75 - Exhilarating drive to Year." pretty depressing. Ain't no way I'm airport on highway patrol's National 77:08 - Meet up with The gonna let that happen to me. Give A Warning Day. Rock in Times Square for post game Someone asked of my plans 12:30 - Board plane, seated relaxation. for the week, I said, "The perfect between George Lucas and Rick 77:09 - The Rock graciously day." McCallum who discuss possible allows me to throw first roughneck 6:00 a.m. - Alarm rings. endings in Star Wars: Episode II & through plate-glass window. 6.07 - Smash alarm with 72:75 a.m. - Pick up a guitar, trusty baseball bat. m. start ripping through acoustic ver 9:37 - Wake up on own. 7:78 - Parachute out. sion of "Stairway To Heaven" on 9:43 - Jennifer Love Hewitt 7:55 - N'Sync cancelled. first try ever. serves breakfast in bed - wearing 7:54 - 98 Degrees cancelled. 72:55 - Close friend Axl Rose tfors only front page of the Sun Times. 2:00 - Lunch of baby back happens to stop by, ending seven ie, Melissa Berni, Shannon Doherty, 9:44 - Open front page. ribs, nachos, and cheesecake. year public dormancy, sing a duet 10:44 - Read front page, see 2:20 - Awarded complimen :, Joe Luby, John Markley, Michelle version of "Sweet Child O' Mine." that George W. Bush and Marilyn tary pass to Augusta National. 72:47 - Newly reconfigured Nicholas Short, Amanda Trinkle, Reza Manson hospitalized after freak re 2:35 - A certain Tiger Woods Guns N Roses lineup announces volving door accident. pays up on long-driving contest. , Kristen Warda world tour. World domination for 70:55 - Enjoy hearty break 5:00 - Sign for a satisfying 64, the band inevitable. fast of baby back ribs, nachos, and highlighted by aces on the tricky 7:00 - Swimsuit model Heidi cheesecake. Forget to eat anything 15th and 16th. Score qualifies for Klum begins foot massage in par 5- healthy. PGA Tour. Director of Student Media length limo; suggests strip poker. 77:04 - Wipe face on guest 5:75 - Plane departs. Fred She's not holding any cards. Scott Vyverman towels. Durst sucked into engine upon 2:25 - Watch highlights of 77:05 - Forget to do sit-ups. liftoff. Ricky Martin going bald in single Forget to shave. Take one-hour 5:30 - On flight back, caddie gives relaxing casaba-oil massage; day. The Xavierite is the student newspaper of Saint Xavier University. We strive shower. then a power nap. 2:43 - Forget to floss. to provide in-depth coverage of the events and activities which effect the lives of 72:05 p.m. - Slip into favor students, faculty and staff of our campus community. The Xavierite is published 7:00 - Arrive refreshed in 2:45 - Having fixed the mu ite ratty IOU sweatshirt and prized every two weeks on Wednesdays during the fall and spring terms. Views expressed New York City for Yankees - Car sic industry into proper order, return Chicago White Sox World Series herein do not necessarily represent those of the University administration, staff or dinals game. to dorm room. faculty. The Xavierite welcomes written responses to its articles. Letters must include Champions hat. 7:45 - Any lame boy band left 4:75 - Take a well-deserved the author s name, signature and phone number. Responses that exceed 300 words 72:08 - Backstreet Boys can may be edited to meet space requirements. Letters should be sent to Xavierite, ... cancelled. breather. Studying can wait for an celled. 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60655. 8:07 - Have lucky seat, sign other day. 72:70 - Dealer arrives with Page 5 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001 A few inspirational sayings from the wise
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Congratulations To All of This Year's Scholarship and Award Winners! Gerald S. O'Sullivaji Art Peparttnf at Kristy Marmix School of Arts and Sciences SXU Smith Scholarship Christine Poynter Julie Alex- Outstanding Communication Major Award Pamela G. Roll Brenda Moore- Guadalupe Barrera •Diane Nickless- Maureen: Geiger- Outstanding English Major Award Michelle Billotte . Jennifer A. Sams Kelly Randonis- Outstanding History Jk Social Science Major Kia-Rai Pittman .Colleen Carroll AliaShehadi Gina PelPriore- Outstanding Political Science Major Award Kristine Poniianowski Sacresha Gilliam Kathryn T. Shields Christopher Rodrlpez- Sister Margaret Grant, CSJ, Award Donna Ran j bar Ann M. Komer Amanda Trinkie Andriana Romero- Outstanding Biologist Award Christine Slattery Venessa Vfeg Barbara Weber William Stroud- Cancer Federation Award Sonia Z iad Jennifer Stevenson Jessica Zang- Cancer Federation Award Came Therrien Who's Who Students Men's Basketball Christine Kubiak- Sylvia M. Schiunk Award Vanessa Veg iermaine Benjamin- Chemical Rubber Company Award Manal Abdel-Jalil Theodosia Valavanidis Lori Scheibe- Dr. K. Lucille McCtuskey Award Patricia Anderson Player of the Year Karina Laszez» Margaret E. Yates Organic Chemistry Award Beth Armstrong CC.A.C. (Best in Confer School of izabela Gawronska- JoAnne Fleming Warner Award Stephen Banasiak ence) Education Troy Boardman 2** Team All American Saint Xavier University Awards Mariusx Bozek N AIA-DIV 1 International Reading Excellence in Writing Award: JoAnn Berkowitz Edward Bryant Best EX shooting % fat AssociationmembeiB Patricia Wiseman Stme ofUUn^s Lincoln Ac-ademy Award: lanell Cunningham Diana Canino SXU history Deborah Bahu Saint Catherine Medal : Kathryn Duffy Vickie Carr #22 retired 3/14/01 Jacqueline Bartolotta Colleen Cook Sister Mary Josetta Butter Award: Tammy Ochoa Juan Pulgertcto- Irmcey Bkkharii JohnCcsgrove Outstanding Arts&Stiettces GradStudent Award: Todd Marchcschi All Conference C.C:,A.;€. Kimberly Brown Je«ffline Dreehsler Outstanding Arts&Sciences Undergrad Student Award: Honorable Mention Patti Bums Timothy Grivois Kimberfy Yoksas All Americaii 2nd straight Carolyn Catijray Elizabeth Hanno Sister Iremeus Chekouras Outstanding Grad Student Award: Susan year Maria Coklas-Campas Glim Sarah Johnson Irene Ciciora Sister Mary Dominic Merwick Outstanding Undergrad Student Award: Karina Laszc2 Best EG. % Shooter in Jeanne Shaughnessy- Patricia Kovacs Julie Multon SXU history Graham School of Management Outstanding Grad Shtdml Award: #55 retired 3/14/01 Joanna Nemeh Judi I Mberkom Mick Mikai- Chri^ine Dewey Ellen Fergus Graham School of Management Outstanding Undergrad Student Aneee<§ Rafiq AI1 Conference C.CA,C. Carolyn Jaseckas and Kcll ie Murphy Lorraine Hotels DeetiaShaar Honorable Mention Outstanding School of Nursing Grad Student Award: Eileen Fioeraa Joyce Javier Crystal Voiakakis Ponell Ausley- Outstanding School of Nursing Undergrad Student Award: Desi Vtullaume C.C.A.C. All Conference Laura Hohnson Cecilia Villar Patricia Kovacs Ren ata Walkosz Science Department SSP Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards Karen Leise Thomas Wazto Mabel Aguilar Sarah Doyle DaiyiinMr^iin^k. Darlene Lunette Timothy O'Neill Cedrie Williams Lisa Augusryniak Jennifer Drakieki Fellowship Recipients AmeeraOdeb Jennifer Makos Valerie Aurel DeatraDunn Diana Canino Stephanie Patton Amanda Marino Patricia Began Carolyn Fincber Gabriela Gracia Patrick Pletcher Department of Kathleen McFadden N atasha Broussard Vanessa (}ranato Virginia Ramos Adriana Romero Dorothy Monahan Marilyn Burgos Michael Groark English and Foreign Lisa Rinaldi Nancy Murray Christina Butler Lisa Johnsen Languages Gianni Castaneda Azelea Sema Psychology Tammy Paris Alina Khouri Saul Castaneda Trisha Siehelski Department Kimberly Peristei Rosemary Mancari Angelica Burgess Vanessa Castaneda Ciaudene Simpson Amy Pickett Debbie Skowroaski John Markley Sarah Donnelly Psi Chi Inductees Latisha Collins Kathleen Regan Sherie Solomon John Normoyle Mary K. Farrell Andrea Allen Roberta Conn Paulina Pytka Jill Santiago Steven Stimac Carrie Fischer Catherine Aparo JodiCzerwien Denise Smim Ml Doran Carlton Taylor Brian Gabryel Eileen Callaghan Leigh Anne Smith Arleiie Badillo Lisa Dudek Ttinesia lowers Sherri Gibson Micneie Clark Karin Stine I^aura Carpenter Elena Forroan Candice Viero Ranell Cunningham Patricia Sullivan Lourdcs Chipres Gabriels Gracla Sabina Gajda Derrick Watson Robin Synoga Natalie Franco Sarah E. Kaminski Michelle Dykema Izabeta Gawronska lerel Watson Maura Tovar Efetathia Gravanis Stella Karakatsanis Anita Earley Samaritha Goosb>f Kelly Wiesenthal Patricia Hergenrother Leanne P. Kerning J ean Edgemon Laura Trch Christina Griswold l.uciana Williams Lisa Johnson Cheryl Kurepas • Kristi Finn Michelle Wantroba- Edward Hargus M^k Wotdarski Laina Krisik Mary L. McMahon Eve Jankowski Ferrer Paallloliock U Wong Saleem Muhammad Carol Medrano Sarah Kaxzubski Rosalie White Angelica Jorge Christine Wozniak Amanda Lubben Lisa Rowley Eileen Mssterharm BozenaLaba Kimberly Yokas Yesnin Zayed Tabatha Lumpp Glen Rylko Donna Montro Lateki Lewis James Zerlentes Barbara Maniat is Malgorzsia Bachula Natalie Salazar Michelle Morrone Diane Luckhard Sandra Simmons Jennifer Moust Mary Marren Antonietta Claudio Michelle Machen Dora Martinez Rebecca Deiacerda Jennifer Stevenson •Marie E. Newton WiUtem Zerinikas Page 8 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Cougar Grin keeps 'em smiling Droppings By Janine Schaults fore their regular gig. Brown says what comes Xavierite Editor out at rehearsals "usually manifests itself at these shows on Thursday. We work on it here We remember Grin, the South Side band formally in front of people because we play better in Joey Ramone known as The Flapjacks, likes to pretend they front of an audience and create better in front are just a bunch of regular guys. They are of them too, whether they know it or not." 1951-2001 affably modest and look like any other band Hudy interjects that also sometimes a band playing the bar circuit dressed down in kha member will come in with a song already pre kis or jeans, but upon seeing them live, it's pared and after the rest of the band has a feel evident that they have more talent than the for the song they will start "tweaking" it. average bear. This residency at O'Malley's, a small Bassist Glenn Hudy and drummer Xavierite/Janine Schaults bar located on 119th and Pulaski, has proved Michael Brown co-founded the band in the Dave Gans speaks to Grin s faithful followers. invaluable. Brown says it is an excellent set early 90s. Lead guitarist Dave Gans joined ting. He describes the bar's dark interior as a in 1994 but it wasn't until the addition of gui their unique blend of music, calling it "blank palate" that enables the music to speak tarist/vocalist (and SXU alum) Tom Dignan , "ethnicousta." The word covers all of the for itself. in the winter of 1996 that the band felt they various facets that make up their sound, which The band has released two albums as had something special. include ethnic rhythms, polka, ska and even The Flapjacks, "Pass the Poison" and a live Courtesy www.officialramones.com All members were engaging and inter a little "swamp" a la CCR. "We do a song album "Viva! Los Flapjacks." Although great esting to talk with. Unassuming and sincere, that's like a swampy New Orleans funk that documents of the band's growth, nothing "Music is within me and they are truly dedicated to their craft and fans. then turns into a gospel homily at the end ... compares to seeing them live. They perform always has been. It's like The band has been known as The Flap and it usually twists the audience up and it's with such energy and vitality it is easy to get jacks until recently when they changed their fun that way," said Brown. sucked into their groove. Their instantly a gift, so there's no getting name to Grin, a decision that has been in the While Grin's "all over the map" style catchy songs will have you humming melo away from it." making for some time. Dignan wanted to dies all the way home. Every song has a re change the name as soon as he joined and ally strong chorus that is accessible enough Gans said that they have been "appalled" by "We do a song so even newcomers can get the hang of them it for years. When asked about the reasons quickly and sing along with the rest of the The List behind the new name, Hudy said, "The other that's like a swampy audience. Ramones' Discography name was hokey. We were looking for a name Grin plays at O'Malley's Thursday that kind of fit our music." New Orleans funk nights where they showcase new material like 1. "Ramones," 1976 This music, which Hudy describes as that then turns into the lovely country tinged "Embrace" and "happy, uplifting and not depressing" stems some older, livelier gems such as "Vive" and from an array of influences. With three lead "All Around the World." It is an easy going 2. "Leave Home," 1977 a gospel homily at singers in the group, the focus is placed on affair filled with faithful fans that the band intricate harmonies that run in the same vein the end... and it likes to now call "Grinners." 3. "Rocket to Russia," 1977 as Crosby, Stills and Nash. A new album is tentatively scheduled The band doesn't define themselves by usually twists the for a July release. For more information on one genre of music. They are a pop band, a 4. "Road to Ruin," 1978 this band visit their website: rock band, a country band and a blues band audience up and it's www.theflapjacks.com. Also stop on by at all in one. They have made up a name for O'Malley's to see the band in action. 5. "It's Alive," 1979 fun that way."
6. "Rock and Roll High may be exciting to listeners, it is a challenge School," 1979 for the record labels that have shown interest in the group. Today's labels are more apt to 7. "End of the Century," look at bands that can be categorized into a neat package that will sell tie-in products like lunchboxes and make the labels a ton of 1980 money. For this reason, Grin relies on a grassroots approach to get the word out about 8. "Pleasant Dreams," 1981 their music, because as Brown says, "We're not a lunch box band." They are inspired by 9. "Subterranean Jungle," bands like Train, that believed in themselves and toured extensively, beginning at clubs and 1983 slowly progressed to bigger venues. 10. "Too Tough to Die," Grin's songwriting process is a collec 1984 tive one and many times the songs will come out of jam sessions. Dignan will just start singing random words to see if anything sub 11. "Animal Boy," 1986 stantial comes from them. Gans carries his trusty tape recorder in case they "stumble onto 12. "Adios Amigos," 1995 something." This usually happens at their Xavierite/Janine Schaults Thursday night rehearsals at O'Malley's be Xavierite/Janine Schaults Tom Dignan plays acoustic guitar and sings harmony. Dignan joins Glenn Hudy on an extended jam. Page 9 Xqyierite Wednesday May 2, 2001
IHOP lacks good food, good service and originality Cougar Scopes By Tony Barone The food (besides the pan Contributor cakes, which were good only be Just put the words "Change of in front of each of these cause of the butter pecan syrup that inevitabilites that many a senior are about to face. IHOP, for the few of you that was on them) was less than pleas do not know, stands for I HOP back ant. The eggs were not cooked the Taurus (April 20-May 20) and forth to the bathroom after eat way that they were ordered. The Weather: This, of course, applies to everyone. Soon days will be ing each meal. It is a franchise fa bacon was not crisp, but extremely come longer, the sunlight will shine stronger and all life will reap mous for their pancakes. All of their greasy. The coffee was really bad. pear in nature. restaurants are set up in exactly the Although, they did put a carafe of same manner. The atmosphere is coffee on the table which was nice. Gemini (May 21-June 21) not much to speak of so I won't At least we got large quantities of Scenery: Many of us are getting ready to leave the four walls of this mention it. I think their staff needs crappy coffee. higher institution whether it be for one summer, just a couple of a few words said about them. As From what I understand, the days or the rest of our lives. For many of us, even the south side of for their food, well it speaks for it women's bathroom is very unpleas Chicago will be nothing but a memory. self. Xavierite/Calherine Yanikoski Our reviewer, Tony "Maverick" Barone ant. According to a close friend of IHOP lacks greatly in the mine, they were dirty to say the Cancer (June 22-July 22) originality department. Every one each one slightly different. It's the least. She told me that there was Job: Say good-bye to the mall, the bank or wherever your place of same thing with a lot of other res toilet paper all over the floor (yet employment has been for the past several years. Your career, the taurant chains too. not in the holders) and crap, liter- goal you have been working towards for these past years, is at your IHOP This brings me to my next fingertips. (Strategically located point, which is they need something throughout the different about them because the Tony's Rating Leo (July 23-August 22) staff is not desirable either. During School: Is it time for a change in the place of your education? Head Chicagoland area) my visit to IHOP, in Orland Park, System on the basis of ing to another school or choosing a graduate or professional school IL, I believe that our waitress may "home by... to finish your education may be just what you need. Rating: IHOP have visited our table three times. Excellent: class" Atmosphere: Poor One of these times was to deliver Good: 2 am" Virgo (August 23-September 21) Price: Fair our food and another was because I Fair: midnight" Style: Take out those crazy earrings and dyed stripes out of your called her over. I called her over hair, you are now a professional. Be ready to style, your attitude, Food: Poor because my friend wanted to order Poor: 10 pm" and outlook too. Your attitude and how you present yourself will do Overall: Less than some toast. She got her toast about nothing but show who you really are. poor fifteen minutes later. Now come on, how hard it is to stick two pieces of ally, all over the toilet seats. The Libra (September 23-October 23) bread into a toaster, put them on a bathrooms smelled as if they had not Pace: Many of us believe that our lives are going to slow down of their restaurants is exactly the plate and bring them to the table? been cleaned in weeks, and there after graduation, or the lazy days of summer are about to take over. same. This isn't McDonalds where Furthermore, the waitress did not' was no one around to assist her. Hopefully, you won't be in for a big surprise when life starts mov you expect and want it to be the even ask what kind of toast she The butter pecan syrup is the ing even faster. same every time. It's IHOP-it is a wanted. She just assumed that my only reason to go to IHOP. Every sit down restaurant- they can do a friend wanted two pieces of thing else in that place needs dras Scorpio (October 24-November 21) little with the atmosphere to make browned Wonder Bread. tic help. Clothes: Okay, now you must be considered an adult, and will prob ably spend most of the money you earn in your first few paychecks on "work" clothes, "work" haircuts, "work" shoes and the like. Save the jeans for the weekend unless you are one of those lucky stiffs Despite success, Gray fails in charisma department who gets to wear comfy clothes to work. By Janine Schaults and an ear splitting bass took cen Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) ter stage. Xavierite Editor Friends: Like The Beatles sing "In my life I've loved them all..." It is a shame that Gray These friends you made in school might not always be across the Dressed head-to-toe in denim, couldn't muster up enough gump hall or in your class, but they will always be a part of your life in David Gray stepped onto the stage tion to command the audience's at some way. at the Riviera Theater two weeks tention for more than a few mo ago and gave an overall perfor ments at a time. He just stood there Capricorn (December 22-January 19) mance that was as flat and listless and played faithful renditions of his Transportation: That beautiful shiny car that you have spent money as a day old beer. And boy, the beer recorded songs. He sounded ex and time taking care of and filling up with gas is soon to be replaced was flowing so freely one had to Courtesy www.davidgray.com actly like his album and that is how by what all young adults fear: public transportation. If you are wonder if it was due to the unbear people treated him. They talked This is evident in the singer's first going downtown, PT is the only way to go ably hot temperature inside the the over loud songs and through soft single, "Babylon," which is cur ater or if this was the audience's fu ones. rently taking radio by storm. Here, Aquarius (January 20-February 18) tile attempt to get the party going This U.S. tour is an opportu Gray was actually engaging and Health: The time you have spent eating the food in the caf, the when Gray couldn't. nity to show us Americans why reveled in the audience's positive money you have spent eating take-out so you wouldn't have to eat His incessant head bobbing English critics and audiences alike response. As with most of the tracks the food in the caf, and not working out could soon catch up with accented Gray's minimal stage pres can't seem to get enough of him and on this breakthrough album, Gray you. It's time to take control. ence. His head frenetically bounced that he has more than just one hit laces his folk sensibilities with up and down and rolled from side single in his repertoire. While suc dance beats. to side. Besides looking odd, it de ceeding in the latter, he desperately Pisces (February 19-March 20) tracted from the airy songs that have Gray periodically abandoned failed in the charisma department. Address: This one is pretty simple. You may realize that dorm life his acoustic guitar and headed over was really great but not as great as a place by yourself or with your made the United Kingdom, most A flicker of personality sur to a grand piano. Around the middle friends somewhere else. notably Ireland, mad about him. faced during the extended encore. of the show, he plucked out "Please Luckily, the strength of these "Late Night Radio" from 1996s Forgive Me," one of the more up Aries (March 21-April 19) songs rescued Gray from being te "Sell Sell Sell" actually had bite and beat songs of the night, and was able Mind: So maybe after all of this you might not do what you set out dious. Mostly taken from his 1999 Gray ended the show by putting a to turn the tepid mood around. The to do when you were just a teenager. Maybe you might feel a little album, "White Ladder," they are new spin on a Zeplin classic. A pi Riviera was transformed into a rave, uneasy. Maybe you aren't ready for the change! But then, how else infused with a bittersweet melan ano-driven "Whole Lotta Love" fi at least during the tail end of the could you measure your growth? choly that seems to run in the veins nally gave the crowd incentive to ballad, as thumping techno grooves of rain drenched British musicians. cry out for more. Page 10 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2,2001
An apple a day Artistically Inclined Professor Pat Berry Name: Stacy Biology Department Gardner
Place of residence: Year: Senior Native of Evergreen Park. Her daughter at tended Mother McAuley and son attended Major: Art Marist.
Academic Expertise: Hobbies: "Anything She started out by getting a bachelor's degree in biology then received several that has to do with graduate credits from DePaul University and St. Xavier University. In 1995, she birds." (Bird watching, painting birds, etc.) decided to complete her Master's Degree in Exercise and Physiology. Teacher that has inspired her: Carol Brown Applying her practical expertise: Her extensive technical expertise includes Professor Berry as a certified Health Art medium: Studio art (painting and design and Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. She also ing) and graphic art. works as the exercise/physiology component to a bariatric team which performs surgery on morbidly obese people who are 100 pounds or more overweight. There, Wanted to be an artist: "Ever since I can re she works on a team with a psychologist, nutritionist and a dietician. Her primary member." job is treating people with chronic medical conditions at a medically based hospi tal fitness center. Awards: "Best of Show" at Marine Valley High Her Best Nutritional Advice: School invitational, "Best of Show" at SXU (Art "Eat a well-balanced diet using the food pyramid, watch fat intake and eat plenty has been in the SXU Opus). fruits and vegetables." She stresses the importance of 30 minutes of continuous exercise three times a week. Plans for the future: Will graduate in May and return to pursue a master's degree in education. On her teaching philosophy: "I see myself as a vehicle for helping students to understand the material. My job Advice to students: "Take criticism the right is to figure out ways to understand material in the book and to use it in a practical way. Your teachers are here to help you, not put manner." you down. There is no 'wrong art'."
Addressing the growing rate of obese children: Compiled by Nicholas Short "Parents are car-pooling their kids all over. They should get a chance to walk. We need to get kids involved and active in sports to try to increase their activity level."
In her free time: Her days begin at 5:30 a.m. She tries to exercise every morning for 20 minutes. Bob Dylan's secret life Later in the day, she tries to find ten minutes of "alone time" to think and decide By Janine Schaults information. Unfortunaetly, Sounes what she wants to accomplish for the day. Xavierite Editor doesn't have much to tell. The woman Dylan supposedly married, Bob Dylan's expansive career Carolyn Dennis, wouldn't speak to Latest book read: has gone through its ups and downs the author so he had to rely on pub "On my vacation last week I read "Dwight Oleander." If I had the time, I would just as his life has had its share of lic documents and other outside in triumphs and turmoil. Through it formants. love to belong to a book club." all, fans and the press alike have The pages devoted to this kept close tabs on the enigmatic star. juicy tidbit are minimal and the only After years of fame, Dylan is Staying informed on the latest nutrition/exercise trends: reason its included is to give the probably an expert on how to keep book an edge over the other numer "I tend to read professional journals to keep up to date on the new trends for his private life private. Yet some ous Dylan biographies on the mar exercising muscles. I also attend seminars once every two months on exercise one has punctured the seemingly ket. unpenetratable bubble that sur and nutrition." Sounces is very thorough on rounds Dylan's private affairs. his subject, but at this point how Author Howard Sounes has Favorite pig-out food: many times can someone describe discovered through extensive and the hullaballo that accompanied "I love bread especially when it's soft in the center and crusty on the outside. No laborious research that Dylan se Dylan's "electric" performances? cretly married one of his backup margarine or butter." This book is the only one that singers in the late 80s and had child reports on the recent events in with her. Dylan's life including his illness and Compiled by Laina Krisik In the new biography "Down 1997 Grammy win, but is already The Highway: The Life of Bob dated by his Oscar win last month. Dylan," Sounes examines this new Page 11 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2,2001
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By John Normoyle will be asked to protect whomever mistaken, I believe that the Hawks cause of a heart condition. Then Whether it is due to terrific Xavierite Editor the Bears use at QB. Anthony Tho will need tickets to be in a stadium Smith said that Alpo would be ready decision-making or dumb luck, the mas needs to provide the power-run where there is playoff hockey go to return to work soon, but he Pale Hose have plenty of guys who Ah, Chicago, the Windy City. ning threat that the Bears have been ing on. The United Center is as couldn't have his job back. Smith are capable of whacking the ball out It has been my home for all of my missing. If the Bears decide to save empty as Boris Mironov's head also said that there is "somewhat a of the yard. However, as they are 19 years. During this time, money and cut Milburn, draft pick once playoff time rolls around. sense of urgency" in trying to re finding out this season, being ca Chicago's major professional sports John Capel possesses the lightning- The Hawks have a history of build the team. Sure Smitty, no pable of doing something and actu teams have won a total of seven quick speed that a returner needs to self-destructing every time they try rush. It's only been 40 years since ally doing something are two com championships. One of those titles have. However, his football smarts to build a team. Owner Bill Wirtz' Hawks' fans had a Stanley Cup pletely different things. belongs to "Da Bears." The other are questionable. "good-ol'-boy" network has never Championship to celebrate. I can The offense has struggled so six titles belong to Michael Jordan Defensively, they're pretty known how to do things right. Sup almost hear him saying, "Hey, we far, and injuries to the pitching staff and the Bulls. darn good. Brian Urlacher is the posedly, new General Manager aren't even halfway towards our aren't making things any easier. It is hard to believe that in 19 real deal. Opposing quarterbacks Mike Smith is an outsider who can goal of being like the Cubs. Let's Frank Thomas needs to put this years, a city as passionate about will soon be wetting their pants ev restore the luster to the Indian head. wait until all the players from our team on his back and carry the Sox sports as Chicago would only get a ery time they see Urlacher coming I beg to differ. last championship team are dead until the other young hitters find chance to cheer seven champion on a blitz. It's amazing that this kid both their swings and their confi ships. Look at it this way. With five played so well last year despite not dence. David Wells has done just major sports teams (Bears, Bulls, knowing what he was supposed to that with the pitching staff, or at Blackhawks, Cubs, and White Sox), do on every play. It's also amazing "Let's wait until all the players from least it seemed that way after he the city has had a possibility for 95 that Bears' Vice President of Player threw a complete game against the championships over the past 19 Personnel Mark Hatley wanted to our last championship team are dead Detroit Tigers in which he fired only years. pick wide receiver/draft bust Plax- before we try to win another one." one hundred pitches—81 for strikes. Dang, seven out of 95? ico Burress instead of Urlacher. If the rotation can come to Sounds like Royce Clayton's batting Free-agent acquisitions Ted gether and the bullpen can solidify statistics. Washington and Keith Traylor pro Smith wasn't responsible for before we try to win another one." itself, the Sox will come around What can our teams possibly vide beef on the defensive line. past decisions, but he made an enor The Hawks have some talent, sooner rather than later. One thing do to consistently bring champion However, the secondary is decent at mous mistake last year at the trad but they are a few years away from that would expedite the problem ships to the best sports town in the best. If the Bears cannot stop the ing deadline. He sent the Hawks' doing any damage in a tough West falls squarely on the shoulders of world? Well, read on and I'll tell pass, then the Soldier Field faithful captain, Doug Gilmour, to the Buf ern Conference. The have to build manager Jerry Manuel. you what they can do to improve would be better served to skip the falo Sabres along with three million around the likes of Tony Amonte, The skipper needs to get in themselves and give the fans in this game and simply tailgate in the dollars (half of Gilmour's salary for Steve Sullivan, and Steve McCarthy. some kind of groove with the lineup. great city what they deserve. parking lot. Hey, burning your this season) and young winger Jean- • Cubs: This is not going to I know he wants to keep everyone • Bears: They have to hope bratwurst is a lot better than watch Pierre Dumont. Gilmour has pro be the year that Cubs fans have been fresh, but this is ridiculous. Guys that Cade McNown develops into a ing opposing receivers char the vided leadership and offense to a "waiting 'til." A so-so lineup with are playing in different positions on good quarterback quickly. There is Bears' defensive backs. Sabre team that sorely needed both. a patchwork pitching staff is not a the field and hitting in different no way the Bears are going to be So if you ignore the seven, Dumont always had a knack for fill recipe for success. spots in the order. doing anything on Super Sunday- eight, or nine glaring holes on this ing the net, but I guess the Hawks The Cubs are all about Now let me make it clear that other than watching the big game team, the Bears are playoff-bound! figured they didn't need someone Sammy Sosa. However, I want to I agree that it is a good idea to keep at the local watering hole—if they • Bulls: Pray. Hard. who might actually be good. point out that Sammy only hits four everyone fresh like the Manuel did cannot find an answer at QB. Let's Seriously, the horriBulls need I bet you're wondering what or fives times each game-and he last year. However, there was some face it, Jim Miller and Shane a bigger face-lift than the one Joan the Hawks got in return for Gilmour, can't pitch either. The guys around semblance of normalcy last season. Matthews are short-term answers. Rivers gets every year before the Dumont, and the cash. The answer him are going to have to pick up the This year, it appears as though the We have to see if Cade is any good, Oscars in order to come anywhere is winger Michael Grosek. Smith slack. Todd Hundley looks like he lineup is being picked out of a hat. and we have to know soon. near resembling a National Basket said he scores playoff-type goals by should be a member of the club Consistency should help the play Offense is the most glaring ball Association franchise. Elton standing in front of the net and house staff, yet he is being counted ers focus on their jobs-not on the weakness on this team. Other than Brand must feel like he was on a banging in loose pucks. I'll have to on to join Sammy in "home run merry-go-round system that keeps the QB spot, the Bears biggest need better team back at Duke. There are take his word for it since Grosek derby." Cubs fans like the longball, them guessing as to when and where is a game-breaking running back. a lot of college teams that feel they only lasted a few months here, and but who cares how many times they will play next. Every team that succeeds in the could beat the Bulls, and they may the Hawks don't have a clue what Sammy has gone yard if the team is The most promising thing for National Football League can run be right. the playoffs are like considering 25 games behind the division leader White Sox fans is that new General the ball. The Bears knew that Curtis This team will take a few they've missed them in each of the before August rolls around? Manager Kenny Williams has Enis had more personalities than shown that he is willing to trade years just to reach a point where last four seasons. I think the Cubs will be all skills over the past few seasons. away some of his young talent in they can compete for a playoff berth. Grosek was traded to the right, but their current lineup James Allen has shown flashes of return for players that he feels can They are going to have to do some New York Rangers before the 2001 doesn't bode well for the future. being a good running back, but he help the club to win the World Se thing drastic to improve their level season in a crazy deal that saw the The Cubs have lots of talent down is not going to strike fear into op ries. Williams needed an ace, and of talent. If Bulls' General Man Hawks claim Ranger defenseman on the farm, but the collection of posing defenses. he stole one by duping Toronto Blue ager Jerry Krause is as adept at Stephane Quintal with an eye to has-been and never-will-be players The Bears also have to shore Jays' General Manager Gord Ash drafting players as he is at destroy ward saving millions of dollars. It that they seem to pick up every year up their offensive line, find a place into practically giving him David ing dynasties, the Bulls will be just is just like the Hawks to care more simply will not cut it. You have to for a good tight end in their offen Wells. Assuming Antonio Osuna fine. However, top-level free-agents about money than talent. Senior wonder how long it will be before sive scheme, and solidify the receiv regains his form, the White Sox will are avoiding Krause and the Bulls Vice President/Wirtz cronie Bob the Cubs call up Corey Patterson, ing corps. On special teams, they have a hard-throwing right-hander like the plague. Pulford promised the Hawks' fans Hee-Seop Choi, Carlos Zambrano need to hope that Paul Edinger de in the 'pen to replace the injured Bill Coach Tim Floyd is still alive that the team would be in the play and other possible blue-chips. velops into a dependable kicker and Simas. Williams will probably pull after going through so many long offs this year. So much for that idea. If the Cubs can add real tal that punter Brad Maynard doesn't the trigger on a deal or two before stretches of futility. Fan enthusiasm Keep in mind that the Hawks ent through trades and free agency turn out as bad as last year's answer the trading deadline. Ijusthopehe for this team is on life-support have traded Ed Belfour, Dominik to the young guns that they already to the punting question, Brent doesn't feel pressured into making though. The Bulls have a long way Hasek, and Jeremy Roenick in re have, manager Don Baylor may Bartholomew. Kick-returner Glyn a deal if the Sox continue to floun to go before returning to Grant Park cent seasons and only have Eric possess a squad that he can win with Milburn needs to use his breakaway der. In that situation, he could wind for a championship rally. Daze and Alexi Zhamnov to show a few years down the road. speed to put some points on the up giving away prospects just for the • Blackhawks: Where do I for it. They have proven quite adept board. • White Sox: They are a sake of bringing someone new in. begin? I wrote this team off long at turning a stagecoach into a pump Chicago fan's best hope. The White Hopefully, some of the needs Any way you look at it, the ago, but people told me I was kin. Sox organization did their home can be taken care of by this year's Sox are the only major sports team wrong. They said to me, "You're Smith needs to decide on a work years ago and they now own a list of draft picks. First-round in the city of Chicago that can make going to look so stupid at the end of head coach after the disastrous dis ballclub built around a young choice David Terrell will be looked a title run within the next few sea the season because the Hawks are missal of Alpo Suhonen. Smith said nucleus that could carry them to di to for big plays. Offensive linemen sons. Hopefully for us sports fans, going to the playoffs." If I am not that Suhonen had to go home to Fin vision titles for years to come. Mike Gandy and Bernard Robertson land and take it easy for a year be- it will be a successful title run. Page 15 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001 Continued from Baseball page 16 ATHLETE PROFILE However, the stiff competition overall on the season. SXU occu runners in scoring position. should prove to aid SXU as they pies second place in the CCAC with Fahey is hitting .350 in 2001 prepare for the CCAC playoffs. a record of 10-2. The top two teams with a remarkable .618 slugging In the 3-1 loss, the Cougars in the CCAC receive automatic percentage. His numbers include 34 struggled to mount an offensive at berths in the National Association runs scored, 32 RBI, 14 doubles, tack to go with the pitching of of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) five homers, and five sacrifice flies. sophomore Tom McLaughlin. The Region VII Tournament. He is batting .405 with runners in 9-4 defeat saw more offense, but the Head coach Mike Dooley be scoring position and has 11 two-out same result. Schmeski had two hits lieves the Cougars haven't played RBI to his credit. and a pair of RBI. Fivelson and their best games yet. "I'm pleased Schmeski has been doing freshman Ryan Howell each had with where we're at right now," he major damage to Cougar opponents two hits and a RBI. said. "I think we're ready to make this season. He is SXU's leading The 8-5 loss included a val a run." run producer with 43 RBI. He also iant comeback effort by the Cougars The weather isn't the only has a .343 batting average, 13 that fell short. Tondini registered thing heating up on the South Side doubles, and five home runs. With two hits and drove home three while of Chicago. The Cougar offense has runners in scoring position, he is Name: Ken Tondini Higgins contributed two hits and a experienced a resurgence, and hitting at a team-leading .450 clip. RBI. clutch hitting has been the key for Fivelson owns a .355 average Sport: Baseball SXU got back to their win SXU and tops the Cougars with three Position: Shortstop ning ways by crushing PNC on As a team, the Cougars hit triples. Howell is batting .322 and April 23 by a score of 14-3. The .313. With runners in scoring posi leads SXU with seven homers. Year in school: Senior Cougar offense pounded out 19 hits tion, that number jumps to .344. Tony Bubacz has a .336 average and and Mossuto held his own on the The Cougars' ability to produce runs has clocked five home runs. Major: Business Administration hill. Schmeski led the way for SXU when the pressure is on is a good Flannagan hits .300 and has drawn by launching a pair of two-run hom sign as the playoffs approach. a team-high 21 walks. If I could get tickets to any con ers. Senior Chris Barry collected Higgins leads the Cougars On the mound for the Cou cert. I would go see... Barry White three hits and crossed the plate three with a .370 batting average. He has gars, Mossuto, Degliomini, and times. also smacked five homers, driven in sophomore Erik Weiler each have because he knows how to set the mood. Tony Bubacz had three hits 36 runs, and bats .444 with runners four victories this season. and scored a pair of runs. Fivelson in scoring position. Tondini paces The Cougars are looking to My favorite cartoon character is... finished with a pair each of hits and the SXU attack with 51 hits and 34 stay healthy as they head into the "Millhouse" because he reminds me of runs. The trio of Fahey, Syska, and runs scored. He is a .300 hitter, has NAIA playoffs. Hot bats, healthy junior Brian Flannagan chipped in turned in a dozen doubles, has pos arms, and keen concentration on de my roomate Jay. two hits apiece. ted 27 RBI (13 of them with two fense will aid SXU against the com The Cougars are now 22-10 outs), and owns a .339 average with petition on the road to nationals. When I'm watching TV. I try not to miss... "The Sopranos." Continued from Softball page 16 The last good book 1 read was... runs, and a RBI. Zintak contributed scored the game's only run with two scores of 2-0 and 6-0. I haven't read a good book lately, but two hits, a run, and a RBI. Wegrzyn outs in the bottom of the seventh. Raftery fired a two-hit shut came away with a pair of both hits The Lady Cougars then out and Eschmann hurled a five-hit Chris Barry recommends "Rich Dad, and runs. headed to Joliet to take part in the shutout as the Lady Cougars im Poor Dad." The Lady Cougars only USF Tournament. For the first time proved to 13-1 intheCCACand 12- scored three runs in their next on the U.S. mainland, the Lady 0 at home in 2001. In game one, My role model is... my father, "The double-header with Indiana Cougars dropped two games in a Natalie Podlasek had two hits and Wesleyan University (IWU), but row. Lewis University defeated knocked in both of the SXU runs. Big Rondini," because he is an all- they still came away with a pair of SXU by a final of 2-0. Zintak and Wegrzyn crossed the around good guy. victories. The Lady Cougars came out plate for the Lady Cougars. In the Raftery fired a two-hitter as swinging in their next match-up and nightcap, Wegrzyn drove in one run In ten years. I'll be... working for the Lady Cougars took game one by knocked off Mount Mercy College and scored another. Hollar contrib a score of 1-0. Bouffard knocked by a score of 7-0. Zintak led the uted two hits and a pair of RBI. some company and hopefully supporting in Hollar for the game's only run. attack with three hits. Evans and Lesley Podlasek recorded two hits, The nightcap saw Eschmann lead Hollar both contributed a pair of hits one run, and one RBI. my family. the way with her arm and Hollar and RBI. Eschmann was her usual The Lady Cougars have used follow with her bat. Eschmann gave stellar self, hurling another com tremendous pitching and a hard up just four hits and Hollar scored plete-game shutout. working defense to post a 25-13 Minuskin points out that the Lady HR. Bouffard-19 RS, 15 walks. one run and drove in the other. CCAC rival RMC was next overall record during the 2001 sea Cougars "take a lot of pride in their Wilk-18 RBI. Lesley Podlasek-18 Based on their performances on the SXU hit list. RMC couldn't son. Eschmann has posted a 13-5 defense," and credits a "veteran in RS, 12 RBI. against ONU, RMC, and IWU, muster any offense against Raftery record to go with a minuscule 1.33 field" for making big plays. According to coach Minu Hollar and Raftery were named as she notched the Lady Cougars Earned Run Average (ERA) and However, one should not skin, SXU is full of offensive threats CCAC Player and Pitcher of the second consecutive complete-game seven shutouts. Opponents are bat overlook the offense when discuss "up and down the lineup." She also Week, respectively. shutout. Hollar popped a solo ting just .214 against her this sea ing SXU's strengths. states that the Lady Cougars are SXU earned its 20th victory homer and had two RBI as SXU son. Raftery has gone 11-6 with an Wegrzyn leads the Lady Cou "balanced in all facets of the game." of the season with a 3-0 win over coasted to a 4-0 victory. The Lady ERA of 1.58 while earning six shut gar attack with a .375 batting aver The Lady Cougars will host CCAC rival University of Saint Cougars then sought revenge outs. Opponents must wish they age (BA), 29 runs scored (RS), a the CCAC Tournament May 2-4. Francis (USF). Raftery was once against another CCAC rival, USF. could use a boat oar instead of a bat .492 slugging percentage, and a .437 The double-elimination format will again dominant, firing a one-hit "Ace" Eschmann earned the win against Raferty because they are on-base percentage. see the Lady Cougars in action at shutout. Evans and Natalie and "ace" Raftery earned the save only hitting .200 against her. Here are some other offensive either 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. on May 2. Podlasek both scored a run and had as SXU posted a 6-1 triumph. As for having two terrific stats for the 2001 season: Hollar- Check the SXU website at a RBI. Zintak scored a run, and The Lady Cougars then pitchers, coach Minuskin said that .372 BA, team-leading 48 hits, 23 www.sxu.edu for more information Wilk recorded a RBI. hosted Trinity Christian College "It is really a pleasure." RBI, 16 RS, three home runs (HR). on the tournament. USF dealt the Lady Cougars (TCC) with a chance to lock up at The same can be said for the Natalie Podlasek-.341 BA, 23 RBI, SXU's chances are looking their first loss in 12 CCAC games least a share of the CCAC Regular Lady Cougar defense. As a team, 16 RS. Zintak-.273 BA, 25 RS, pretty good. As coach Minuskin this season in game two. Eschmann Season Championship. SXU got the Lady Cougars have a .976 field team-leading 16 walks, 10 doubles said, "It is going to be hard to beat was the hard-luck loser as USF the job done and swept TCC by ing percentage in 2001. Coach and four triples. Evans-.281 B A, 3 us twice." Page 16 Xavierite Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Cougars come together Lady Cougars earn a at just the right time spot in NAIA top 25 By John Normoyle Xavierite Editor A few weeks ago, it appeared as though the Cougars were sput tering. After a 6-4 loss to Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) on April 11, the Cougars were just 12- 18 overall on the season and 2-2 in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) action. How ever, a seven-game winning streak has catapulted the Cougars back into contention. Xavierire/John Normoyle It looked bleak leading up to In a familiar scene, the Lady Cougars celebrate after a recent home victory. SXU is the winning streak. Northern Illi 12-0 at home this year and iscurrently ranked 23rd in the NAIA top 25 poll. nois University handed the Cougars ing SXU by a score of 4-1. SXU out-hit their 7-1 and 11-1 losses on April 7. The Xavierile/John Normoyle Cougars now find themselves ranked 23rd in opponents 14-9, but it was not enough. Cougars followed that up with a 5- Junior Rocco Mossuto takes a big cut during a recent SXU home the National Association of Intercollegiate Wegrzyn had a pair of hits and drove in the 4 loss to ONU on April 9._ SXU game. The Cougars are now 20-22 overall and 10-2 in CCAC play. Athletics (NAIA) top 25 poll. Lady Cougars' lone run. Junior Lesley rebounded with great pitching by In the tournament opener, SXU de Podlasek and Wilk each rapped a pair of hits. juniors Tim Bubacz and Ryan Bonnamy in a of RBI. Higgins blasted a grand slam and feated the host school by a score of 1-0. While it is never fun to lose, the Lady 2-1 victory over Robert Morris College Schmeski was three-for-three with two runs McKendree came into the game ranked 20th Cougars' 3-1 record in the tournament was (RMC), but their second loss in three days to and four RBI. Junior Rocco Mossuto had in the NAIA. Freshman pitcher Stacie good enough for first place. ONU cast a dark shadow on the remainder of three hits, two runs, and four RBI. Tondini Eschmann allowed only two hits. SXU then resumed CCAC action and the season. and fellow senior Tony Bubacz did TCC in As a result of the masterful performance kicked off a seven-game winning streak with There were many questions, but no with their bats. Tondini recorded three hits, in the McKendree game and earlier shutout 2-0 and 5-1 victories over Olivet Nazarene immediate answers. Fortunately, the Cougars runs and RBI. Bubacz knocked out three hits victories over Lake Forest College and Car University (ONU). Junior Stephanie Bouffard let their play respond to the doubters. and drove in three runs. dinal Stritch University, Eschmann picked up The Cougars reached the elusive .500 and Wegrzyn scored the runs, with freshman The bats that had produced just 12 runs a trio of awards. She was chosen as the Chi mark and upped their CCAC record to 8-2 Shannon Evans and sophomore Amber in the previous five games came to life in a cagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference with an 8-6 win over the University of Saint Stevens providing the RBI. Raftery earned 25-15 victory over the Illinois Institute of (CCAC), National Association of Intercolle Francis. Syska came through in the clutch another victory on the hill. Technology. Senior Ken Tondini led the way giate Athletics (NAIA) Region VII, and NAIA again, providing the final margin of victory In game two, Natalie Podlasek had two for the Cougars with fivehits , fiverun s scored, National Pitcher of the Week. with a two-run single. Schmeski got the Cou hits and scored a run. Evans contributed two and two RBI. Junior Mike Higgins collected "She's not really a secret anymore," gars on the board early with a three-run blast. hits, a run, and a RBI. Eschmann picked up a trio of hits—including a three-run double— said Lady Cougar head coach Myra Minuskin. For the first time in over one month, the "W" with another terrific effort. on his way to a four-run, five-RBI perfor In their next contest, the Lady Cougars SXU moved over the break-even point and Robert Morris College (RMC) entered mance. Senior Pat Fahey had three hits, runs, edged Missouri Baptist 1-0 in a 16-inning earned their 19th win of the season in a 14-5 a double-header with the Lady Cougars and RBI. Senior Ray Schmeski contributed thriller. Senior Jennifer Raftery scattered nine squashing of RMC. The Cougars' offensive ranked 29th in the nation. SXU treated the a pair each of hits, runs, and RBI. hits while striking out 10 and walking only onslaught featured seven home runs in the visitors rudely while sweeping the double- SXU then squared off in a double- one in a gutty complete-game effort. Seniors contest. Higgins left the yard twice while header with 2-1 and 9-3 triumphs. The vic header versus CCAC opponent Judson Col Natalie Podlasek and Lynne Wegrzyn led off Tondini, Schmeski, Fahey, Syska, and Tony tories were key because SXU ran their con lege. The Cougars won the first game 8-7 in the 16th with singles. After two outs, junior Bubacz all went deep once. ference record to 10-0 while beating one of 10 innings on sophomore Tom Syska's solo Anna Wilk hit a RBI single to account for the The Cougars then headed south to Nor the CCAC's top teams twice. home run. In the nightcap, senior Derek lone run. mal, Illinois, to face Illinois State University Sophomore Tara Hollar scored a run Fivelson's three hits and six RBI provided The next game featured more offense, (ISU). It was a big step up in competition for and drove in Natalie Podlasek during the first more than enough offense as the Cougars but the same result as SXU knocked off 30th- SXU. ISU handed the Cougars their worst game. Wilk knocked in the other Lady Cou coasted to a 12-2 victory. ranked William Woods College by a score of loss of the season with 17-0 drubbing. In gar run. Raftery notched yet another win. The offense kept running on all cylin 5-4 in 11 innings. Junior Leanne Zintak stead of quitting, the Cougars battled with ISU Eschmann picked up another victory in ders during an 18-3 triumph over Purdue- singled to start the final frame. Natalie for the remaining three games. the nightcap on the strength of SXU's 13-hit North Central (PNC) and a 14-1 whitewash Podlasek laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Unfortunately, the Cougars came out on attack. Bouffard had two hits, a run, and a of Trinity Christian College (TCC). Zintak into scoring position. - Wegrzyn the short end of 3-1, 9-4, and 8-5 scores. pair of RBI. Hollar chipped in two hits, two Freshman Ryan Howell put a hurting knocked her in with a RBI single. on PNC by pounding out four hits—includ Mount Mercy College ended the Lady ing a homer—to go with four runs and a pair see Baseball page 16 Cougars' 13-game winning streak by defeat- see Softball page 15
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