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86th year, issue 3 week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 www.xu.edu/soa/newswire/ CBA program pairs XU students with.internships Williams College ofBusiness offers students internships with local corporations BY ERIN RYAN must have earned at least 55 these co-op -positions, said Asst. Campus News credit hours· Uunior class stand McClusky, is the hands-on, real For the past:three years, the ing or above), have a minimum world experience the students Cooperative Education Progr;im. GPA of2.75 and students are en will gain. at the Williams College of Busi couraged to have completed Man "I know there are students ness (CBA) ·has been ·placing agement 301. who don't need to work to sup business students with 'companies Students will earn three credit port themselves through school, in and around the Cincinnati area. hours upon completion of the co and some who think they can · This semester, the program still op position and. will receive a make better money with jobs like has a number of co-op opportu grade for the experience, which waiting tables. And maybe they .nities available, especially for will be based on a project (related can, but at the end of it all, a students majoring in human re · to their major and completed with · pocket full of tips isn't the same
NEWSWIRE FILE PHOTO sources and accounting. the help of their co-op adviser) as a major-related experience." . There are 70 companies look and evaluations of their perfor Interested students should Next stop: The world. . ing for Xavier students- to co-op, . mance. make an appointment to visit Xavier sophomore Thrine Kane will represent the United States not to mention those which are Most of the co-op positions McClusky in CBA (her extension on the rifle team in this summer's Olympics in Sydney, Austra- · looking for more than one stu are part-time, and require .20 is x4869). She will discuss the lia. Kane, who was ranked No. 9 ·in the nation last year, will dent at a time. "I'm going to be hours of work per week. The ma~ positions sought and what posi march in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics on Sept. 15. placing students through the end jority of students who co-op also tions are available. of September," said Kathy take 15 hours of classes. In addi "Everyone who walks in here See full story, page 7. McClusky, director of the Coop tion, nearly all positions are paid. isn't necessarily guaranteed erative Education Program. "The majority of the compa placement this semester," she To be eligible, business majors nies we work with do provide the said. (including accounting, econom students with significant sala "Sometimes the companies' ics, entrepreneurial studies, fie ries,'' said McClusky. "Compa-_ and the students' needs just don't nance, genera;I business, hurpan nies are becoming quite creative align." ··resources~ informadon systems, in regards to attracting students." management and marketing) The most important"benefit to See Internships, page 2
Student wages increase BY MELISSA CURRENCE .tor for on-campus student em HOME COOKIN' ()ampus News Editor ployment. . In order to become more com Students awarded federal work petitive, the university decided to study from the Office of Finan increas~ its student emP.loyees' cial Aid. are given priority for per hour wages. With a starting campus jobs. "We want to make wage of $6.50, the student em sure that all work-study students ployee wage base has increased ;;re given the opportunity to find $1.35 from last year. campus employment" said Cainpus jobs pay according to 'v'erkamp-Collopy. varying degrees of skilled work. By mid-October, all students Now, the highest wage a student will be allowed to compete for on employee can receive is' $10. campus jobs. With each passing year, a re ''.Stu9ents who aren't federal turning student employee can ex work-study can still use [the Ca pect a 20-cent raise. ' reer Services Center] to help them "This will provide job stabil find off-campus employment," ity for students," said junior Sa said Verkamp-Collopy. rah Schwab,_ who is a third-year The Career Services Center student employee at Campus· (CSC) has job information rang Ministry. "It is nice to be recog ing from the part-time work to nized for the work we do." . more career-foc~sed internships In previous years, student em and jobs. . p Ioyees were paid. minimum The CSC also runs the Profes wage with an option of a 10-cent sional Experience Program (PEP) increase each year. geared toward sophomore, junior · NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY DEVIN MATHIS "This change will make the and senior students who are look Xavier seniors Katie Wolesky, Nate Moster, Xavier employee Cynthia Bellinger and senior Peter Xavier community more com ing to enter the job market after Neirouz (left to right) enjoy some country-style cooking and bluegrass music at the Ribfest, petitive for students looking for graduation. PEP programs will be 'held at Xavier Village last Saturday. The menu included ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, employment," said Amy starting soon, and students will watermelon, roasted corn on the cob and more. Verkamp-Collopy, the coordina- need to register at the CSC.
©2000 The Xavier Newswire All rights reserved NEWS: OP-Eb: SPORTS: DIVERSIONS: ~i~m9m.if:'l.~1!1:%:1il·i't<~I~)i,t4.$?~J:~~:. XU democrats Cafe scores big, Volleyball hosts Xavier 'Free Drinks for La.dies Advertising (513) 745-3561 support Cranley Grill looses points tourney this Friday With Nuts' ~•rQ(J.JijP.n~litY:tl1irMrii~a~~;:zn.~~~I~q · Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 PAGE 2 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 11 .•·•'1 r CAMPUS NEWS THE XAVIER· NEWSWIRE XU democrats support Cranley for- Congress >-Melissa Currence, Editor BY MELISSA CURRENCE president of XU's College Demo making them available to more stu >-News Room: 745-3122 Campus News Editor crats, was . impressed with "Cranley wants to dents." '>[email protected] . The election for Ohio's first dis "Cranley'.s poise" during the de More than half of the crowd was an is.t trict for the U.S. House of Repre bate. increase fundirig for made up of Chabot and Cranley Parking note~ sentatives is engaging political ac Cranley, who is 26 years old, is supporters wearing campaign shirts. . . The only spots in the Cohen tivism in Xavier's College Demo one of the youngest individuals student loans, According to SGA records, Center lots in which students and crats. running for Congress this year. making them Xavier's College Republicans are faculty are prohibited from park Xavier students attended the On the issue of tax cuts, The Cin currently inactive. . ing are those designated for the second of four debates between the cinnati Post quoted Chabot on Aug. available to more XU College Democrats plan on Schiff Family" Conference Cen two main contenders of this district, 30 saying he wants tax cuts "across continuing activism on the Cranley ter. These spots are labeled as John Cranley (Dem.) and incum the board, for everybody, not just a students" campaign while supporting all "Conference Center Reserved," bent Steve Chabot (Rep.). targeted few." . -Adam Calinger, Democratic candidates. The club not as "SCF" spots, as was noted The candidates answered. ques Cranley is also in favor of tax College Democrats' president also is planning a voter registra- in last week's story on parking. tions posed by a media panel and cuts for "those who most deserve . tion drive~ the audience. it," said Calinger. "[Cranley's] leadership is made The next debate between Club Day The debate was held last Tues ·-Chabot has served three terms up exclusively of young people," Cranley and Chabot will be held day in the Urban League offices in in office and was elected in 1994. said Calinger who along with on Sept. 22 at the University ofCin-. Club Day on !he Mall is on front of about 200 people. Previously, Chabot has served as a sophomore Liz Kelly are the col cinnati. A time has not been s~hed Monday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. Two minor party candidates, Hamilton County Commissioner lege coordinators for the Cranley uled. ·to 3 p.m. on the residential mall. Libertarian David Grottos and Natu and a member .of Cincinnati City campaign. College Democrats will meet. Representatives from most of ral Law Party candidate Richard Council. Calinger believes this election today at the corner of Ledgewood Xavier's organizations and clubs Stevenson, were present but were Cranley is a recent graduate of will affect college students and and Herald Avenue at 4:40 p.m. to will be manning.booths. Students not part of the debate. Harvard Law School and Harvard said that "Cranley wants to in meet with the Cranley campaign. will be given the opportunity to Adam Calinger, sophomore and Divinity School. crease funding for student-loans, All students are welcolTl.e. ask questions and sign up for more than 50 clubs. Club Day is sponsored by SGA 745-3995. Internships: an edge Time for peace DOUBLE XPOSURE Tickets for the Millennium "Kids at COSI," by Meghan Fahey. for Xavier students Peace Celebration ·are now on continued from page l · these students receive job offers sale. Tickets are free to XU stu Once the options have been upori graduation. dents and ~hildren and are $5 for discussed, McClusky will provide . "I consider these co-ops tq be· adults. The interfaith gathering students with a Web site address, three-and·-a-half-month inter takes place !lt the new Cintas login name and password. views," she said. "They give com- Center on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 This in(ormation is for Xavier's panies the opportunity to see if the p.m. For more information on 'new online databas~ program, students fit in, to determine their tickets or the events surround ·Place Pro Database. Students can knowledge and skills, and the op ing the Sunday presentation, view company information and job tion. to view them as permanent email [email protected] or call descriptions online, as well as post candidate~." Brennan Hill at 745- 2048. resumes for companies to peruse. Among the companies that are . }'he software will automatically· currently working with the Coop- Wedding bells .· :'111atch the students' majors with erative Education Prograrri or have On Saturday, Sept. 16 and the companies' needs. Companies done so fn the past are Kroger, Delta, Sunday, Sept. 17, the Xavier Play can then call the students directly Toyota; the City of Cincinnati, ers are hosting the Wedding of or contact the Cooperative Edu- Paine Webber, Firstsfarlnvestments, Tina Vitale and Tony Nunzio. The Sophomore Meghan Fahey took the picture of (left to right) cation Program if interested. Jergens, the Chamber of Commerce celebration dinner will be held Ranae, Milicia and Brandon, students of Walnut Hills Village In Cincinnati there is much and Cincinnati Bell. in the Cintas Center Ballroom School this ·summer during the school's field trip to Columbus competition for co-op positions. Students are limited to a total of and will cost$20. Pick up an in ·Ohio's Center of Science and Industry (COSI). Fahey taught fourth Every coliege fo the area, includ- two co-op positions. There is a fee vitation at the Info Desk in the graders through the Xavier University's Sumrrier Service Intern ing the University of Cincinnati, of $225, and the credit hours are Nieporte Lounge or call 745.- ship program. Northern Kentucky University and covered·under generaf full-time tu~ 3202 or 745-3578 to reserve a Thomas More College, has a pro- ition. seat. Invitations will be held un Submit photos on campus to "Double Xposure Photo Forum," gram similar to Xavier's. For more information, contact til Wednesday, Sept. 13. Seating ML 2129 or d~op them off auhe. Publications. Ho1:1se) n39 .. "I'd like to think that Xav.ier . McClusky at 745-4869, or see, the is limited, so call early. . Ledgewood Ave.~· · c • · .. • · • ~ :. ······- ·; •· ···-·· · . students:are'someohhe'best otit . Cooperative Education Program's there," said McClusky, "whjch is booth at Club Day on the Mall on BSA welcomes all why I'm so strongly encouraging Monday, Sept 11. students to give this a try." . "I'd really like to ~ncourage · Xavier's Black Student Asso Roughly 75 to 80 percent of· ·business students· to take advan ciation (BSA) will be holding students who come to McClusky's tage of these opportunities because open forum sessions on Tuesdays office will be placed in co-op po- they are incredibly valuable," at 5:30 p.m. outside the Office of sitions. McClusky said. ·· Multicultural Affairs. The forums "The majority of the students "When applying for a job, with are for both members and non do and will stay with their compa- · two candidates with identical aca members to voice their views and nies after the co-op term has demic experience, the one.with co opinions of BSA. General BSA ended," said McClusky, "and sig- operati~e work experience would meetings will also be held on nificailtly more than 50 percent of get the job," she said. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in CBA-2. Thursday, Aug. 31, between 10 Friday, Sept. 1, 2:01 a.m. - A CBAFirstar a.m. and 4 p.m. - Campus Police theft was reported on the 3700 A full-service Firs tar bank has Police Notes received three reports of theft con block of Ledgewood Avenue. PoliceN• opened on the first floor of CBA cerning cars parked in the C-2 sec Someone broke into a car parked next to the All Card Center. It will Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6:48 p.m. - tion of the Cohen lot. One car's inside a garage area. Approxi oftbeVIBl be relocated to the Gallagher A student inadvertantly left an rear window was broken, but there mately $60 worth of CDs were sto Center when. it is completed. XU wallet and l.D. in the Cafe, was no sign of forced entry on the len. Tues.,ay;Sept 5, 10:13 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thurs and when she returned the. wallet other. two cars. Stereo equipment a.m. - A 41-year-
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4 · week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 -OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS . THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE
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>Erin Nevius, Editor >email: OPEDNEWSWIRE@HOJMAILCOM A rational· and.loving action - S TA F F. E D I T 0 R I A. L - : . ' Once again the waft of contro-· is an indictment of it. To take an actio~ such as putting versy is in the air at Xavier, and The staff editorial on page four· gays and lesbians into the non•dis• .Thumbs up for new Cafe predictably The Newswire smells it of last-week's Newswire says this · crimination policy should not be a and wants blood. Well my friends, action by Xavier. hasn't chan·ged big deal, but it is to some members The time for pizza is now. For "Three Squares" g3:rnishes every. I'm here to make a donation. On anything because, "There is still of .the American Catholic Church, · those lucky fools with meal plans, plate .so elegantly you feel bad this occasion the sanguine scent, nothing in Xavier;s non-discrimina . particularly .in this region. there is no time like the present. when you most disturb the flow reeks of an ongoing issue, Xavier's tion policy that protects the rights Other Catholic universities have This year's main diriing hall to devour the entree like the fam official stance on the gay and les- of the gay and lesbian community." . included sexual orientation. into has improved itself in so many ished college kid you are. - bian community. Does anyone understan~ why their non-discrimination clauses, ways from lastyear's dingy cor Lines at the pop machines? Do not misunderstand me, I Xavier cannot do such a thing? Well, but have dealt with the distinction ner of the University Center to Ha! The strategic placement of whole-heartedly des~re that this it has a lot to do with overly obtuse·· between orientation ·and action this year's sparkling new wonder soda fountains channels the campus,-and. this world for that views that our firie university is sub much in the same manrier as land. crowds while offering a shorter matter, learn to accept if not be ject to, namely its local government Xavier's official statement. First of all, the pizza is worlds walk to get your unlimited caf grateful for sexual,· cultur~I- and and its church affiliations. Catholic In· response to why Xavier better. Gone are the pathetic serv feine fix. economic diversity.'This, however, should be a: "moral leader iri this ings of personal pan pizzas, often What visit to the new, im is an· inconceivably difficult task · city and extend its hand to every undercooked proved Cafe when individuals voice their dis~· .-. :·The fact remains · one, just as Jesus did," I say they and rarely satis------would be com- pleasure towards the wrong author have done the best they could with fying. In with plete without a · ity. Xavier has done out ostracizing that very same com the new: pizza The foo,d is rendezvous Yes, it seems sneaky and suspi- h · · · · munity, albeit an overly conserva which rivals with the dessert cious that :Xavier.did not have the somet.. tng tn tive and unbalanced one. This town thatofanyover- presented SO case? Not only gumption to release its "Statement . response ·to the . simply isn't ready for that yet, pe priced regional w_ ell, one mioht is the quality of on, Sexual Orientation" while. the. · · riod. I've had family here for al chain. For the . o· the cookies, · semester was still in session. It. is ': desires ofihe - most200-years now andit has al first time in think he or she brownies, etc. further reprehensible that:this ac~ ways been this way, siow to change .•. years, Xavier better, but they tion wasn't taken years ago. . . .·· • studen,tra#d does . The·• only question orie should students are is in a nostalgic are all dis- The fact remains Xavier: has • ·. - h be asking now is when;When will treated to slices played in a way . done something in response to t.he' . recogruze eac this 'city _be a contmunity thatis of pizza, trian- · 1950s diner..· that begs for desiresofthestudentSanddoesrec~. individu. al for_ what ready to step into acceptance and gular islands of you to indulge ognize each individual fo~ what accountability7 When will a few bliss. in the ~~mpty they are, a real soul::carrying hu- . they are ... members of the Catholic Church be Speaking of shapes, the new (yet delicious) calories~ man being, without regarding their . adult enough to step out of medi~ trapezoidal trays allow us to sit Remember that lonely window sexual orientation. eval traditions and into the 21st cen four at a table without anyone's with the conveyor belt which led I have read the statement myself, doctrine, like it or not, still proposes tury? The only way this is possible tray encroaching on our neighbors to some distant purgatory for used as well as The Newswire 's pub-·· a "love the sinner, hate the sin" atti- . · is for angered and strong~wHled in space - a work of genius. dishes and trays? Now you can lished responses.To this I say.what tude towards all forms of sexual · dividuals such as those on this cam The area-serving requisite ·wave goodbye
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-DOC TALK- Latenight cravings go unfulfilled Swapping spit risky BY LORI GOETZINGER tion and hours are also a problem. meal plans ... I wonder if the uni Dear Doc, Dear Troubled, Assistant Op/Ed Editor The "new" Grill menu lacks versity plans to refund our Musk.ie Can you get meningi Yes. Assuming his other Something is missing. It took many of our old favorites such as Money because I am willing to bet tis from sharing a smoke with testicle is functioning fine, he me a few days and sleepless nights wraps and grilled cheese sand my $ lSOthat no one uses all their someone? should have no problems. to realize just what was absent . wiches. And it closes at 7:30 p:in. points by the end of the semester, from the Xavier community this as opposed to the old 10:30 p.m. unlike lastyear when we all ran out. Dear Smoker, Dear Doc, year. It came to me one night hours. All I can 'say is the university Yes. Any shared items What would I do if Pm when I had missed dinner, needed Now.there is no where for stu better stock up on bottled water and that transmit saliva could spread really sick and the Health Center a break from studying and ·just dents to go if they missed dinner juices because the entire meal plan the disease. is closed? wanted to cha~ with some fellow at the cafe. Late night coffee population will be trying to use their students. breaks are over. And money at the last minute. Dear Doc,·· Dear Just Wondering, I jumped off the bed, grabbed There are several solutions to · How in the world can You can call Xavier my keys and starting fantasizing this problem which is hurting so a guy get Toxic Shock Syn Police and they will page the about a bagel sandwich. To my The Gril/, many Xavier students. First of all, drome? I thought it was a girl Health Center Physician, who will disappointment I then realized the Grill could resume its past busi thing! call you. If you believe you need to . f. whatwas wro'ng ... Icould not get ·perhaps the ness· hours. arid sfay operi. later ev go to the emergency room, Xavier my bagel sandwich or take a break ery night. This was not a problem Dear T.S.S. sufferer, has developed a strong relationship · from studying because ~he grill favorite place for last year and these hours were It is much more with Good Samaritan Hospital. I'd was gone. XU students; was · highly taken advantage of by the ·common in women using recommend you go there and tell With the destruction of the students as anyone could tell _wi.th tampons but it can be a compli them you're a Xavier student. University Center, our dear Mus not given priority. the long lines. catipn of a wound. A toxin keteer Inn, not that we ever called Secondly, the Grill could just be producing staphylococcal QuestiOns answered by Dr. James it that, was gone. Everything else . relocated for the time being. Even bacteria causes T.S.S. Konerman. He is the lnedical in the University Center had been with no University Center there director of the Health alld given a new home, but the Grill, we can all ju~t' forget watch!ng .seems to be plenty of space on cam Dear Doc, Collseling Center and also perhaps the favorite place for XU away games. on. the big screen pus that _could be used for some Over the summer my practices at his private office in students, was not given priority. TVs. thing the studen.ts really want and boyfriend's testicle got twisted Hyde Park. Yes, technically there is still a This Grill is not just hurting need. and it had to be removed. We Questions for Doc Talk can be Grill. Somewhere in Schott Hall residents. Many night class com We can only hope that one day are not currently talking dropped off at the Health and amidst hungry professors is the muters used the Grill to pick up a we will have our Grill again. In the marriage or anything, but can Counseling Center. Grill we used to know. It is now a S!lack before or after class or just meantime it looks like Kroger and he still have kids? crowded room that desperately to hang out and catch up on cam McDonalds will have to satisfy our lacks many essential Grill quali pus gossip. cravings. ties. In addition to space, .selec- And for all of us who have
MAKE BREAKFAST YOUR BUSINESS Xavier University. And meet the Dean. An interfaith gathering of prayer, rituals, song, dance and presentation of the international peace council ATTENTION BUSINESS STUDENTS: Highlights • Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. You are invited to join Dean Mike Webb for •MUSE Donuts, bagels, muffins and juice • lnterreligious Peace Council • NKU Preparatory Choir In Nieporte Lounge CBA Building (ground lev~l)
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GOT AN OPINION? EMAIL 'AT OUR NEW ADDRESS us '. -·· ... -: Sponsored.by the Williams College ofBusiness [email protected] ,• •'t' 6. week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 SPORTS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS Carolina not so fine for· Musketeers >Joe Angolia, Editor >Sports Desk: 715-2878 .. >[email protected] XU women go 1-3 in Carolina Classic, host tournament this ·weekend BY JOE ANGOLIA with 13 kills. Lang closed out the Xavier Tourney Sports Editor double-double trifecta. with a 16- Xavier volleyball head coach kill, 18-dig performance. There are big happenings tak Floyd Deaton had intended to test Wygant nearly joined _the group, ing place on cainpus this week his team right off the bat this year. finishing one dig short on the night, end. The volleyball team will He definitely got what he wanted with 15 kills and nine digs. give the Cintas Center its grand this past weekend. Ores registered a double-double opening when they host their The Musketeers travelled to of her own, passing out 44 assists first-ever tournament on Friday Columbia, S.C., to take part in the to go with her 14 digs. and Saturday. Carolina Classic. For their effort, . Teams from Western Michi the team was awarded three losses XAVIER DEFS. LIBERTY . gan, Virginia and Middle Tennes over the four-game trip. (15-13, 15-4, 9-15, 15-12) see State will be on hand to try Playing against strong compe The Musketeers closed out their and spoil the Cintas Center's tition, including Duke and West trip to South Carolina on a high .coming-out party. ern Michigan, who both qualified note, earning their first win of the Q102 will be present provid~ for the NCAA Tournament last year against Liberty. ing live broadcasts of the games. year, the Musketeers struggled to After taking a close first game, Those in attendance will have a find their rhythm. the XU women used the momen chance to win food and prizes "We started off slow but I kind tum to roll over the Flames in the from the Highlands Bar and · of expected that," said Deaton. "We second game. While Liberty kept it Grill. Activities will be goin~ on had been working on a new de close, the inspir~d Muskies played in the Cintas Plaza in front the of fense which we had to get used to. the role of oppressors, exti_nguish- arena. But we got better as the week went - ing Liberty's fire in four games. Tickets are free for students, on."· Bachus, who earned All-Tourna $5 for adults and $3 for children On the positive side, though, ment honors for her efforts, was 12 and under. A special discount senior Tami Ores was back into the spectacular, registering a team-high for groups of 15 or more, will lineup, accumulating 132 assists 20 kills on just 29 attacks for a .621 . lower adult tickets to $3 and o·ver 13 games. hitting percentage. Add that to her children's tickets to $1. "It was the first weekend and · team-high 15 digs and you can see Play begins Friday when Vir she was a little shaky. She was try the Flames had a bit rriore than they ginia takes on Western Michigan ing to get her timing back in the could handle. at 4 p.m., followed by the Mus pr_eseason, but it's not the same as PHOTO COURTESY OF SID Hampton posted her second keteers taking on Middle Tennes- when you are in actual game situ Junior Sara Bachus earned All-Tournament honors at the Ca.rolina double-double of the season with a . see State at 7 p.m. ations," said Deaton. · Classic this past weekend. Bachus put together a 20-kill, 15-dig 12-kill, I I-dig performance. Lang On Saturday, the Muskies performance while hitting .621 from the field in a loss to South nearly equaled the feat but fell short start off the day against Western DUKE DEFS. XAVIER Carolina. on the offensive end with nine kills Michigan at 10:30 a.m., followed . (15-4, 15-2, 15-2) Junior Jill Hampton led all play Bachus tied with Hampton for a . and 10 digs. by MTSU versus Virginia at 1 Facing the Blue Devils was go ers with seven kills followed by se team-high 10 kills, followed by Wygant played well in the J.J.m., then MTSU vs. Western ing to be tpugh no matter what the nior Gina Geraci with six. Ores Wygant and Lang with five, apiece. middle, recording six kills and 14 Michigan at 6 p.m. Xavier will Muskies did. Playing without the posted team-highs in assists with 10, . Ores dished out a team-high 31 as digs, but still has .work to do if she close out the tournament with a services ofjuniors Sara Bachus and and digs with five. sists . hopes to replace the departed Jenny . match against Virgina at 8 p.m. Amanda Lang· and sophomore· Freshman Kimberley Cockerel Defensively, the Musketeers Janszen. Katey Wygant made the task nearly posted four kills in her first colle were led by Hampton and Lang who "Katey played well this week impossible. giate match. Sophomore Anna each registered seven digs. end. She wants to get better and is," Bachus and Lang were forced Yasuhara recorded three service said Deaton. 2000 Men's to sit out after violating an NCAA aces during the match. USC DEFS. XAVIER Ores made a strong case in her rule, while Wygant sat out the (15-13,15-1,12-15,15-8) quest to regain her starting positi9n, golf schedule Duke game for violating a team TEXAS. TECH DEFS. XAVIER The host Gamecoks weren't very finishing with 47_ assists and 12 policy'. (15-11, 15-7, 15-4) hospitable in the team's third match digs, but the job is not hers yet. DATE OPPONENT After losing 15-4 in the first Though the team managed to of the tournament. While the Mus "Angela (Rohling) is still in the SEPT. game, things only got worse for the score more points in the first game keteers stayed close in the first game running for the setter. position. It's 22-24 FALCON-CROSS XU women as Duke went on to against Texas Tech then they did in and a.voided the sweep by taking the a battle for playing time,''. said CREEK INVITATIONAL win each of the next two install- · the entire match against Duke, the third game, they suffered another. Deaton. "Angela came out a bit ments 15-2. Red Raiders, who would go on to defeat. rusty in the preseason but she's not OCT. As a team, the Musketeers were win the Carolina Classic, had little The Musketeers received in out yet." . 9-10 XU PROVIDENT only able to manage a negative difficulty defeating the Musketeers spired play from several players, Though they lost three games, INVITATIONAL .035 hitting percentage for the in straight games. including the trio of Bachus, Hamp the Musketeers won't be affected 16-17 LEGENDS OF match, compared to Duke's .351. Aside from Bachus, who hit for ton and Lang who each recorded a terribly by the losses . .The most INDIANA The inability to score, along with a .412 percentage and racked up double-double. important games are the conference 29-30 GEORGETOWN HOYA · the Blue Devils committingjust 10 three service .aces,. the team again Bachus posted a team-high 19 matches (which don't begin until a INVITATIONAL errors on the night, left them at a was rather inefficient on the offen kills to go with her 15 digs. Hamp Sept. 22 game against Rhode Is distinct disadvantage. sive side. ton registered a team-high 22 digs land). SPRING2001 See Vball page 8 MARCH 3-4 WOLVERINE SOUTH INVITATIONAL · GAM'E 10-11 SILVER SPRINGS On Tan SHORES w;;~~~tt"#~i::,};:M~~~m-m~¥~W'~'t'J~~~~~~~~~®I INVITATIONAL of the Friday, Sept. 8 •Men's soccer vs. Alumni Wednesday, Sept. 13 30-31 UK JOHNNY OWENS • IVITATIONAL (Exhibition) at 7 p.m. •Volleyball vs. Middle Tenn. •Women's golf at University of WEEK XAVIER VOLLEYBALL APRIL State in Xavier Tournament Sunday, Sept. 1O Texas Pan-American Fall at7 p.m. TOURNAMENT 6-7 MARSHALL Invitational INVITATIONAL •Men's soccer vs. Wright •Women's soccer vs. Loyola Friday and Saturday State at 7 p.m. ·at Cintas Center 14-15 BALL STATE Marymount at Loyola Friday, Sept. 15 •Women's soccervs. Cal- · The volleyball team has UNIVERSITY Marymount Tournament Berkeley at Loyola the honor of h~sting the first 20-22 ATLANTIC 10 at 1 p.m. •Volleyball at Wyoming athletic event in the Cintas CHAMPIONSHIPS# Marymount Tournament at 1 Tournament p.m. Center when they welcome 28-29 BRUCE FOSSOM Tuesday, Sept. 12 three teams to town for· the SPARTAN Home soccer games take INVITATIONAL Satµrday, Sept. 9 •Men's soccer vs. Louisville place at Corcoran Field. first Xavier Tournament. at 7:30 p.m. Home volleyball games take Western Michigan, Middle # A-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS •Volleyball vs. Western •Women's golf at University of place at Cintas Center. Tennessee State and Virginia TO BE PLAYED IN Michigan in Xavier Texas pan-American Fall Home games are in bold will all be looking to take a PHILADELPHIA. Tournament at.10:30 a.m. Invitational shot at the Muskies when play begins Friday at 4 p.m. -Joe Angolia THE XAVIER N,EWSWIRE SPORTS week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 7 Kane shoots her way to Sydney Xavier sophomore rifle All-Americ;an Thrine Kane headed to 2000 Summer Olympic Games BY AMBER ROBINSON blue, black and red. And I'd wear to0 shabby considering her trials for Sports Writer bright yellow spandex and a big World Championships were When one thinks of an athlete, blue floppy hat. I was a sight to wedged between final exams. the most common thoughts turn to see. I figured if I couldn't beat any Kane credits Allan Joseph, head those of superior strength, endur one at least I could make them rifle coach at Xavier, for helping her ance and ability. Add concentra smile." through many tough times. tion and accuracy to the mix and Her determination and dedica "Whenever I've needed help you've got the foundation of a tion have helped her to win mul there has always been someone to champion marksman. tiple awards. She holds over 20 . go to for help or ashoulder to cry In the case of Thrine (pro state records and ~as the New York on. You can always. go to Al, and nounced Tree-nah) Kane, you have State and County 3P and Air Rifle Al's always good for advice." discovered the formula for an Champion every year she was en Kane will be heading to the Olympian. rnlled in high school (1996-1999). Olympic Training Center in Colo . The XU sophomore qualified for Kane has stockpiled 22 medals rado Springs, Colo., and then on to the 2000 Summer Olympic Games - an astoni~hing 20 gold, one sil Minnesota to train with the rest of and will be representing her coun-. ver and one bronze - in the Em the team. She is planning on march try in Sydney, Australia. pire State Games. ing in the Opening Ceremonies in Upon notification of her all-ex Since Thrine joined Xavier, their Australia on Sept. 15_. penses-paid trip to Sydney, Kane re position in the shooting community Kane is the perfect example of called she received good _luck has skyrocketed. But finishing in the power of dreams and hard work. wishes ranging from friends to her second place at the 2000 NCAA Good luck Thrine! seventh grade physical education Rifle Championships lai;t season al teacher. ways seems to have a positive ef "It's unbelieveable." fect on a program. Although not an aggressive or One would be led to believe that spectator sport, rifle requires ex in.between all the meets and prac treme mental toughness and deter tice sessions Kane has attended, she mination. . . PHOTO COURTESY OF SID would have little time to spend on "Shooting is 90 percent mental Sophomore Thrine Kane, who earned All-American honors last academics. This, however, is far and 10 percent physical," explained year in both air rifle and smallbore, is headed to the Olympics. from ttte truth. Kane. Aside from earning All-Ameri Rifle is a sport that requires a · away is most certainly not a past until they are between the ages of can honors in both the air rifle and · large amount of patience and self time for the meek. 11 and 13. smallbore events, she is a dual ma confidence. Competiters shoot for Kane's rifle career got off to an Although a very serious sport, jor in international affairs with a a: period of time ranging from 45- early start, beginning at a local gun Thrine remembers some humorous concentration in modern Europe 80 minutes per round. club in her hometown of Merrick, episodes from her past. and Spanish. Standing, squatting or lying N.Y., at the age of seven. She im "When I wa·s younger I used to She also has a minor in Peace prone (on the stomach) shooting at mediately loved the sport. Most chil have very bright shooting clothing. Studies and maintained a 4.0 GPA targets the size of a di"me 50 meters dren don't get involved in the sport My jacket pants used. to be green, in the spring semester last year. Not ·xu bounces b·ack on road Gr.uber scores twice again$t Panthers SERIOUSLY, BY SEAN O'BRIEN XAVIER 2, UW-MILWAUKEE 1 against UWM then against -UC, HELP US OUT. Asst. Sports Editor · Quinn's team took their first step UWM is a good team and either in the right direction in terms of team could have won, UWM hit the After losing their first two games getting comfortable on the field with post twice," said Quinn. "Winning of the season and failing to score in each other with a 2-1 vietory over on the road is never easy, so it was either game, the Xavier women's . University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee nice to see us hang in there on a GET A HEAD START ON soccer team traveled to Milwaukee, this past Sunday. humid day and get the win. They Wisc., to face the Panthers with one .. · Scoring both of Xavier's goals put ou,t a great effort out there." CLUB DAVON thing in mind - get on the wassenforforwardAnnetteGruber. scoreboard and get a victory. After struggling in the first two OUT TO CALI THE MALL~ The Musketeers were looking to games, Gruber was her old self Sun Coming off a quality win on the s nap their two-game losing streak day as she was able to find the net road, the Musketeers will travel out against the Yniversity of Wisc
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[email protected] TRY SOMETHING NE;W WITH VINEYARD CAFE'S_UNIQUE MENU; JUST BE-SURE TO HIT THE ATM.FIRST mm~~UJ&n BY JACKSON GOODNIGHT AND Playhouse MARIE LEIST lions}, fresh fruit, Be a witness to .the "Trial of Contributing Writers a gigantic tortilla the Century" as Cincinnati Play - Got some extra cash and a desire wafer and, of house in the P'ark launches its to try some unique food? Clieck out course; $mOked fifth decade with Inherit the Vineyard Cafe, right on the corner of chicken drizzled Wind, Sept. 5 - Oct. 6 in the Rob Erie and Edwards Avenues, .where witb a raspberry ert S. Marx Theatre. you can impress your date with a vinaigrette. You A pairoftowering legal minds wide selection of wine and food should definitely· and a verdict that changed choices you may not be able to pro go for this if you 're America forever take center stage nounce.· dying to see the at the Cincinnati Playhouse in The Vineyard Cafe is unlike any world's biggest the Park. other restaurant we have reviewed, Tostido©, which For tickets or more informa combining unique cuisine with a ca- ·is served standing· tion, call the Playhouse box of sual atmosphere. · · in the middle of fice at 421-3888. For single tick The menu, with a wine section the salad. ets purchased by telephone twice as larg~ as that for food, offers Things get re through the Playhouse box of a wide variety of,appetizers, ·salads, ally interesting fice, there is a $2 convenience sandwiches and entrees. when you move fee per call. Expect to try something new at • over to the entree the Vineyard Cafe, becatise you section of the won't find your average American menu. You can' try The Arts fare, like steaks or burgers. But, if anything from you ar~ brave, you won't be disap pasta to roasted - From Sept. 9 - Nov. 5 at the . - . . · ------. . _ · ..- . - --- - : _ .. . NEWSWIRE PHOT~ BY JACKSON GOO.DNIGHT pointed by what you get. For your. pork loin. _ Contemporary Arts Center~ Latin Located on 2653 Erie Ave., Vineyard Cafe offers bOth an upscale environment and menu~ If . music pulses out of. the speakers reading convenience, we will in Ifyou are a sea- . yotiareoflegalage,checkouttheeXt:ensivewinelist ltissuretomakeanywineenthusiast , as a monitor displays the Span clude a "college-level" translation food fan,they had jealous. --· . . ish lyrics translated into English. in parenthesis. several choices fo- Colombian artist Adriana Are-. For an appetizer, we tried the c I ud i ng crab· . . - . nas Ilian 's Sweet Illusions uses porta~ella bruschetta, which we dis cakes, halibut or tuna. Upon our to firid at Friday's is the roasted leg antique-style street lights for these .images of innocence to ex covered was heavy on the. portabella server's suggestion; we tried the oflamb, whiCh is served on a w~rin e".ening dining. plore the escapist ideals of young (mushrooms) and light on the tuna nicoise. - The tuna was flavor- pita and ~opped with field greens, The server wasvery business~ love. bruschetta (tasty Italian bread with ful yet mild, butthe mustardy sauce tomatoes, kalamata oliv.es and cu-: like, giving us_great service with Admission is free to members, olive oil). This appetizer, which also is wha_t made this hit home. It was cumber yogurt. T,his sandwich out becoming overbearing. - The $3.50 for general admission and contains to s e r .v ·e d · seemed expensive for· its $9 price _ servers all wore simple black and $2 for seniors and students. Ad matoes and along .with tag, but it, along with the. other white attire and seemed to have mission is free to all on Mondays. a sheet Of ;. g r e e n sandwiches, is servedwith a choice . ample knowledge of the menu. The ~ ~:> For more information, please parmesan ;· ' beans,, red of horseradish broccoli slaw, prices were high in some areas, such call 721-0390. cheese, was potatoes farfallini pasta salad or-- potato as the desserts and pizzas, but the a little over ·abd sciine · chips. - · _, · -- entr~es were priced fairly~ · ' · .. '· priced for uni dent i - · One of the more interesting piz- Although we were·_unable to Art Museum the amount fied mild zas available is -the 'verde pizza, sample, theVineyard Cafe had a served. We peppers. At garnished· with smoked bacon, huge selection. of wines which - Friday, Sept. 8, members of the both agreed $15, it was sauteed leeks, capers and arugula - could be purchased by -bottle or Cincinnati Art, Museum are in it tasted a fair deal pesto. glass .. Being the Vineyatd Cafe, the vited to a special preview to cel good, but it and is defi- There were five desserts to restaurant menu was based arourid -. ebrate the opening of the exhibi wasn't any- ' nitely rec - choos.e from: chocolate mousse the wil1e ;selection; and' discounts tion The Best Part ofWaking Up: thing to ommend- -cake, raspberry caramel crem'e -- are given on bottle purchases. - . The Folgers Coffee Silver Col write home - ed. brulee (a custard dish}, marscarpon.e · Overall; .this restaurant has a lection. Light refreshments in the about. - We also w.hite ch()colate parfait, hazelnut wonderful atmosphere and offers. - Great Hall will precede a lecture Otherap- - had -the marquis and a fruit and cheese tray. . exciting and fresh food choices that - by. Philippa Glanville. petizers roast.ed We tried the hazelnut marquis, a .. : provide a break from t~emonotony The members'- opening lasts r-a n gin g ·pork foiri, - chocolate sponge cake withalayer - the Cafe; and it's much better for -- from 5:30 to-9 p.m. · · of from $6 to which was of chocolate mousse, a layer -of ha- a date. --However, atmosphere and To become a member of the $8, some of - served with zelnut mousse, and a layer of food like. this doesn't c()me cheap. CAM, please ·call 639-2966. which we a . mush chocolate. This dessert was rich.and -- · · -- ·. · - were afraidto try, included tuna ~nd room based bread pudding. Though delicious, but was overpriced at $8, smoked scallop tartare (avacado with the description doesn't make your The atmosphere of the Vineyard _Pops lumpfish caviar and olive oil fla mouth water, the actual food did. Cafe is simple yet warm and invit- · ing. It was noisy, butwe were able Legendary jazz pianist Dave vored music paper ... yeah! That's_ The pork was tender and delicious, what we thought too!). to carry on a normal conversation Brubeck and the Dave Brubeck and the rich bread pudding comple~ with no problem. Quartet join Maestro Erich The Vineyard Cafe had some very mented its flavor very well. The The restaurant walls were actu Kunzel and the .Cincinnati Pops interesting salad choices aH for portion was very large _and is sug ally mostly windows or mirrors, Orchestra as they kick off the around $8, like the Spanakopita, a gested to anyone who enjoys the which enlarged the small restaurant Pops' 2000-2001 season and cel flaky pastry _crust with a filling of other white meat. The price is very and allowed for great view of ebrate Mr Brubeck's 80th birth: fresh spinach and feta cheese, served fair at $15. a - Hyde Park Square. Outdoor seat day, Sept. 8, 9 and 10 at Music on a salad. In addition to the entrees, there ing was also available, without any Hall. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Or, if you would prefer to order a are also some pizzas and sandwiches each evening. salad you might recognize, go for the to choose from, which are. as distinct loss in atmosphere. When outdoors, For more information, please smoked chicken salad. It had a mix as the dinner fare. diners sit in a garden setting with oversized umbrellas for shade and · call 381-3300. ture of field greens (sorry, no dande~ One sandwich you won't be able 'tli,1l~i~4"~~~T~"!i,- QlMO!l w w1nu 1'11¢1!1••---"'b XU Piano Series m·~ri .~t, New. Releases 1 ;:;:~; 1o1ofki ~~ ~;:';·~"'~ . Classical pianist Kemal Gekic will perform for the Xavier Clas The following discs are due for release on or. before Sept: 6 ... Thursday,_ Sept. 7 sical Piano Series on Sunday · Wedµesday, Sept. 6 Goudie Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Cin Sir Mix-A-Lot Various Artis.ts, Loud Rocks (Rhino) .... Various Artists, VH I: The Best w/ Qnified Theory cinnati Art Museum Theatre. @Elektra of Where Are They Now? (Rhino) -... Shirley Caeimr, You Can Make It . @TopCat's Tickets are $16 and $18. For (Epic) .:. Josie, U11ku11ve11shunal Girl (Warner Bros.) : .. Mohave 3, Ex more information please call Fr. cuses for Travelers (Beggars Banquet) ... The Mooney Suzuki, People Get Thursday, Sept. Saturday, Sept. 9 John P. Heim at 745-3161.. Ready (Touch and Go) ... Monkafust, Down for Days (Pinch Hit Records) 7 · The Kelly Richey Band ... Trans Am, Red Line (Touch and Go) ... Vandermark 5, Burn the Incline O.P.M• @Top Cat's (Touch and Go) @ Main City Bar · .. : all dates are tentative. . THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE DIVERSIONS week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 11 -· B 0 0 K R E V I E W And you thoughtyour English was bad FREE DRINKS FOR LADIES.WITH NUTS: A BOOK THAT MAKES OUR.COPY EDITORS SEEM LIKE GODS BY MIKE KOHLBECKER where one dines. Some of the menu kung· fu movies. Diversions Editor · items from the next chapter would This is apparent My, what a difficult language we send any tourist scrambling for· the from quot.es such as speak. With all the different cus closest McDonald's. Let's peruse "Beware! 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Things like eating a whole pizza jalapeno poppers, cheese sticks, Sounds good, doesn't it? Well "WWW.Sara" and "Make Be (Epitaph Records) instead of half, really tapping into wings, nachos and· the combo plat then, stop reading this crap and or lieve" grace listeners' ears with lyr- my inner eating chi. ter. der something! · , ics that perfectly match the sad and For this week's article I sent out Cold sandwiches include: confosed moods of the songs - for food at the Norwood Cafe chicken salad, turkey bacon club, Pop-punk legends; an another thing that All sometimes Kitchen; otherwise known as "The roast beef, ham and veggie. For unlegendary record executes with exception. Woods" kitchen. only 75 cents you can make it a Hardcore All fans will find more I know what you're thinking, double decker, a definite choice for Before Blink 182 invaded the value in Problematic than anyone The Woods? Has this guy lost his the Fat Man. pop culture music scene with per else. My advice is to indulge in mind! Actually, the.new menu was The hot sandwich portion has verted dialogue and s·ongs about previous classics like Mass Nerder given to me by the guy who painted everything from burgers and girls, there were the Descendents or Breaking Things instead. my house, Tony, a.k.a. "Lucky." Al chicken to grilled cheese and fish. (Current name: All). -Mike Kohlbecker, though very skeptical at first, I care One of my favorite. things is a However, Problematic, their new Diversions Editor fully read over the menu and came good philly steak. All that juicy album, falls short of that mark that. to the conclusion: "I need to eat!" meat and melted cheese ... relax, my My roommates and I picked up the ticker's working fine. Thursda}':Fnday;:;:lL'·.a,m,·:-.·10; ~~:~~:::t:cs~::~:/~~~: ~~~ ~~~~. . ~!~~fiWf'~~iE~'.::~e~;.~g~W phone and ordered away. The doc said although I'm still tying their musical talents together. The menu is brokeri down into overweight, h~ could not explain The real tragedy with Problem several sections: salads, appetiz why I · had sudden "heart atic is how mediocre it is. Several ers, cold and hot sandwiches, fibrilations" Oops, I'm talking ~~fl!lii~i~~l~[J~ of the tracks simply lack definition ·•, :: ':'.'Free.ideli very.: a\iai\able .fo: hoagies, hot spots and sides. about health issues again! and style (thanks in part to a . ~.~Y,J:WtS'V ~iy~is\~'y-:'i.#'~ :.fih~. Upon looking at the menu I im Definitely order· a philly or plethora of underdeveloped cho Not~9?p:b~~I~.~ssi.c(imi1J.u9ity;.,~i'~ mediately noticed the potato rags. chicken steak. You only live once, ..--· .... " • :;'.· • '. ·' . ' ':. ~ . ,. ',.' _J, • ' ' .·; _,_.,.,.. -· ... " •• ruses). There is not much bad to Hmm, what a peculiar name. The S() enjoy it. say about them, but there is noth potato rags are one of the cook's In the hot spot section of the ing good to say either. Put simply, .specialties and ca01e highly recom .menu orie will notice a thing called they are bland. mended.· Imagine coming home an "Indian Taco." An "Indian Taco" ! ,* •'1 r I l~ . 12 week of SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 CAMPUS CALENDAR THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE I I who can play the piano. fylost of r. ,,,,,: ·:~:: •:l\'i . us never grapuate. past l "Kumbaya." But, for those more t September 6 · fortunate, or less fortunate, de L pending on how you look at it, they f I was driving past a local church learn such masterpieces as Piano. this weekend. It was one of those By Adam Ziemkiewia To place· an item in the calendar, call 745-3122 or mail to ML 2129. Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Etude l marquee churches, where they I in C Sharp Minor, or "Rocketman." i place mild witticisms or clever turns those hearing aids up, because it's but-in-reality-is-not' Tennessee by the musings of the E.E. I don't know ifKema!Gekic will be of phrase on signs in the front of the first official senior event for the State. Geographically speaking, we Cummings of the canals. Well, you performing any pop standards, but the church. You'll see things like: Class of2001. 2 Day Panic Attack, already have the advantage. still have two opportunities to he will be playing at the Xavier "Take a Walk with the Lord, You which is not only what seniors will ·catch the women's volleyba)I team Classical Piano Series at 2:30 p.m. Could Use the Exercise," or "Don't experience when they realize they Loyalties, loyalties, loyalties. in action as the tournament rolls at the. Art Museum in .Eden Park. Cross God, You Saw What Hap have no job once they are out of When you're a kid it's a case of on today. They'll face WMU at pened to That Jesus Character." school, but also a band made up Hot Wheels over Matchbox cars. 10:30 a.m., followed by an evening Anyway, this particular church has of Xavier students, will be playing But now, forget about it. How can game against Virginia at 8 p.m. You a sign that says: "IfYou'reHeaded in front of the Cintas Center from someone possibly expect me to know, I was just thinking, it's a the Wrong Direction, God Allows 6:30 p.in. until they shut us down. choose. between Lil' Zane, Lil' shame we have Ores and Rohling September 11 U-Turns." I was contemplating There will be free food and soda, Bow Wow and Lil' Jon. It just as our setters, and not someone this as a state trooper, who obvi as well as beer for sale. This could can't be.done. And what are the with a name like MacPhearson. If I never understood why Cap ously was not The Most High, be your last chance to see those chances that so many artists we did, she could be Xavier's Irish tain Caveman was always so an pulled me over for attempting to people you've known for four named Lilian would be on the Bill Setter. gry about everything, but at the double back on I-71 this weekend ·years. Wait a minute, what am I board charts at the same time? Re same time, he was never portrayed and was calling iii my· driver's li saying, it's only September. Well, gardless, your loyalties are seri intelligently. In my childhood, I cense number, and it occurred to . Slf\mY. often pondered Captain's role in either way, go for some music, ously being called into question . . an evolving Comminist landscape me, wouldn't i_t be something if we munchies and memories. this weekend. Do you watch the September 10 could just .turn back sometimes? women as mentioned above, or do - if, in fact, his ignorance was rep" We could go back and relive all the you head down to Corcoran Field It seems 'like every couple of resentative of the developing best parts of our lives all at once, to see men's soccer battle the Raid weekends we have some created Marxist ideology, or if his vocal whenever we wanted. This way; I - FRIDAY ers of Wright State? Both ga111es holiday where we must run to the rage was a throwback to Fascism. could still be breast feeding while September 8 begin at 7 p.m. However, as luck store to show that special some To this day, I still lose sleep. In riding my big wheel on Myrtle _ would have it, you have two feet one in our life how much they _mean honor of Captain Caveman, it's Beach with my first ever girlfriend Does anyone. remember and could easily walk between the to us. I mean, there's Sweetest that time of year where all of Xavier and my uncle Randy as Richard ''Sideout," a wonderful beach/ venues to show your Xavier spirit. Day, Secretary's Day, Stevie Won wields their proverbial' clubs. It's Marx sings: "Hold On to the buddy/sports movie from a few der Look-Alike Day. There seems Club Day, "ladies and gents. Find ~ights." Alas, all we have are years back? The basic premise: a Once again Brother Pryor and to be no end. Today is no excep yourcallingfrom 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. memories and compilation albums. kid from Milwaukee goes to Cali his merry band of misfits will be tion, for the second Sunday in Sep on the residential mall. Perhaps fornia to live with Bernie (before taking over Kelley Auditorium as tember marks Grandparents' Day. oneofy'all could join the History Speaking of music, I think it's ·he was killed in "Weekend at the University Film Series begins However, this year, it is also Na Club or the Not-So-Popular Cul- time we elevate this whole coffee Bernie's"). He falls in Jove with a this week. The first film is "Dan tional Swap Ideas Day. Thus, I . . ture Club and solve my cartoon co hour to another level. Since it is girl, with volleyball and with a be gerous Beauty," about a prostitute think it only right that we combine nundrum. ("Do you really want to an International Coffee Hour, we draggled old ex-champion circuit in Venice who also happens to be the holidays into National Swap hurt me?") should start having musical guests player. Ultimately, good prevails _a poetess. I found one of her old Your Grandparents' Day." Now who would play acoustic sets over former Olympians!?! Well, odes scribbled, on a post-it note in you can trade your grandma with while we all fed our habit once a leave it to Hollywood to try and my attic: "When you come-a near your friend's grandma. Then you week. We could get such interna convince us that Bernie will ever a I I have-a no fear-a I But, if you can benefit from the cookies and September 12 tional superstars as U2, Andrea be remembered for anything but wish-a to come-a close-a I It will a $5 he always gets in the mail Bocelli or Bjork. Until then, for an being dragged around by Andrew cost you twelve lira." You can ex around other, more notable holi Since we don't have the Uni unprecedented 21st week in a row, McCarthy. You can expect some perience the movie as well as other days. That's right, say goodbye versity Center, sign crew or the Yakov Smirnoff will be performing genuine volleyball action this wonderful works of prose begin to grandpa's boring tales of the SAC office in a high traffic area more of h'is wacky Russian com weekend when Xavier volleyball ning at7:30p.m. war, and say hello to another anymore, there remains no hub of edy at 3:30 p.m. in the Romero Cen serves up afew aces in the (:intas grandpa's boring tales of the war. information on campus. Therefore, ter. Center's debut on the tournament Well, every holiday has its down very few fliers up on campus. trail. The ladies play Middle Ten side. Thus, it is entirely possible that nessee State today at 7 p.m. Just ~ill ill .~ •Jl\'4 no one knows "Billy Madison" will for reference, Murfreesboro is not I 1; bit,:;: •!NI September 9 If one were to stop and think be our drive-in movie on the resi September 7 exactly in the middle ofTennesse, about it, and one will, because I dential mall at 9 p.m. Just remem which means their name ought to . Well, let's suppose you got have nothing else to think about ber: The writer, director and star in Well, it's your turn, seniors. be Closer-to-somewhere-near caught up in the turmoil of the soc at the moment. There are thou the motion picture of your life is Grab your dentu-cream and turn what-we-deem-to-be-the-center- cer game, or you were enthralled sands upon thousands of people The Lord. Classified ads are 25 cents per word with a $6 minimum. 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