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Sports, pg 9 Campus News, pg 4 Inside the huddle Breaking away Always Online: Steve Rosenbaum goes in-depth with Get the latest on bikes on and around the the Xavier Club Football team. xavier.edu/ Xavier campus. newswire inside @ Fire damages Avondale Endowment stagnant 1,500 Endowment (in hundred thousands) 1,340,700 1,300 1,100 900 832,924 700 645,800 500 285,500 300 131,424 113,497 102,000 100 UC BC ‘SLU Butler Xavier Marquette John Carroll

By sarah wieten recently as 1994, the endowment Managing Editor held steady at around $20 million. After a rough previous two Fortin attributed this growth Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen years, the University’s endowment partly to Hoff ’s charisma and per- Firefighters fought a blaze in North Avondale Monday night. The fire damaged three homes and forced many seems to be stabilizing, though sonality. “What Father Hoff said students to evacuate their homes, but did not cause any injuries. it continues to lag behind other he was going to do when he came from Creighton University and ac- By doug tifft Dakota Avenue called 9-1-1, in- the flames from above and send- comparable universities. Editor-in-Chief cluding multiple Xavier students ing firemen toward the house with According to National cepted the presidency here was to A three-alarm fire destroyed who saw the flames from the hoses. A CFD spokesman said the Association of College and learn to love the university. That parts of three North Avondale Gallagher Student Center. setting of the fire was disadvanta- University Business Officers and idea was really just contagious,” homes just west of the Xavier Firefighters arrived and evacu- geous to the approaching firemen, Commonfund Institute, in 2009 Fortin said. campus Monday evening, causing ated residents along Marion and exasperating the impact. Xavier University had the 365th Still Xavier lags behind other roughly $500,000 in damage but Dakota Avenues, along with a “There are several issues here,” largest endowment in the country. universities of similar size and no serious injuries. number of Xavier students in Cincinnati Fire Department In 2009, Xavier’s Endowment Jesuit affiliation in this measure of At approximately 11:30 p.m., rental properties on Winding Way. spokesman Michael A. Washington was listed at $89.9 million, down financial stability. residents along Marion Avenue— Neighbors soon confirmed that said. “One is water supply—we 27.8% from $124 million in 2008. “Of 28 Jesuit colleges, we are located off Winding Way, just no one was left inside after all five are moving thousands of gallons According to Dr. Roger Fortin, in bottom quartile as far as en- east of the Xavier University children of the White family were of water per minute. [There was] academic vice president and pro- dowment size,” Fortin said. Armory—reported hearing two accounted for, along with the a residential main [nearby], so the vost, the endowment is at roughly The endowment is controlled loud noises and seeing the ga- residents of a neighboring home initial fire companies had to bring $102 million as of this week, sig- by the Financial Committee of rage behind the home of Vanessa along Dakota Avenue. in water from a little distance away. nificantly less than in 2008, before the Board of Trustees. and Byron White at 1007 Marion “This is a pretty close street so The type of construction [was also the economic downturn lowered Students may recognize the Avenue engulfed in flames. it makes it even more terrible,” an issue]. This is an ordinary-type the endowment’s worth. name of one of the most promi- “I heard two loud explosions,” said Dr. Stephen Yerian, an as- building construction with void “Pretty much every institution nent members; investment banker said John Jones, who quickly evac- sociate professor in the Physics spaces, and the fire was able to get is experiencing this kind of loss– Steve Smith, for whom, along with uated with his mother from the Department who lives across the up into the void spaces.” it is not unique to Xavier,” Fortin his wife, the new Williams College home next-door before the fire street from the site of the fire. Neighbors estimated the value said. of Business building is named. spread. “I think it probably started The Cincinnati Fire of the homes at nearly $250,000 However, the current endow- According to xavier.edu/trea- on the eves of the garage.” Department used at least 12 fire each and the cumulative damage ment shows exponential growth in surer, the endowment provides Multiple witnesses along trucks to attack the blaze, shooting from fire and smoke damage to be the last 15 years, much of it under Marion Avenue and neighboring water from an extended ladder at $500,000. former president Jim Hoff, S.J. As Continued on page 3 Former student grabbing political headlines By doug tifft contract with Walker. Xavier students to an off-campus Editor-in-Chief “We have pulled it down off party and served the women alco- A former Xavier student with of YouTube, it is not on the web- hol on Oct. 12, 2006. One woman ties to the campaign of Christine site,” Eric Odom, project director reported waking up the next day O’Donnell, a Tea Party candi- for Liberty.com, said. “We have naked and unable to recall the date in the Sept. 14 Delaware moved on to the other content events of the previous night. The Republican senatorial primary, that we have and are looking for- other woman met Walker the next caused an Internet buzz last week ward from here. It is not the most night and reported being attacked when he added to accusations that stellar of situations, but that is again. O’Donnell’s opponent was en- where we are now.” After discussing the situation, gaging in extramarital affairs—an The incident made Walker—a the two women went to Cincinnati allegation that contributed to his veteran of the 82nd Airborne di- Police, who issued a warrant for dismissal from a conservative po- vision of the United States Army Walker’s arrest on Nov. 9, arrested litical website. before arriving at Xavier—a po- Walker on Nov. 13 and released Michael “Yates” Walker, who litical talking point on blogs and him on $250,000 bail on Nov. 14. left Xavier in 2006 in the wake websites in the ensuing days, in- In October 2009, after the of an indictment on sexual cluding discussion of Walker’s Newswire refused to remove the misconduct charges, served as 2006 indictment on sexual mis- Continued on page 2 Photo courtesy of Twitter.com O’Donnell’s spokesman before conduct charges while attending ©2010 becoming a contract consultant A veteran of the 82nd Airborne division of the United States Army, Michael Xavier. the Xavier Newswire at Las Vegas-based political firm “Yates” Walker (right), left Xavier in 2006 after being indicted on three counts On Nov. 9, 2006, Walker was of sexual misconduct and two charges of rape. He was later acquited. All rights reserved Liberty.com in mid-August. indicted on three counts of sexual Walker produced a video for Walker then made a statement Liberty.com later released a misconduct and two charges of Liberty.com on its launch-date, to Politico.com reporter Ben press release apologizing that rape, but was later acquitted of all Wed., Sept. 1, featuring an em- Smith, saying the alleged affair was administrators “weren’t able to charges. Advertising (513) 745-3561 ployee asking, “Isn’t [O’Donnell “common knowledge,” and that keep a close eye on all aspects of According to archived editions Circulation (513) 745-3130 opponent, Rep.] Mike Castle Liberty.com “asked the question, the content,” and noting that the of the Newswire, Walker, then 27 Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 cheating on his wife with a man?” [but] didn’t specifically say it.” company had terminated their years old, invited two freshmen www.xavier.edu/newswire Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 September 8, 2010 News Xavier Newswire Xavier employee named Chief Future printing Financial Officer of the Year stations in the Village By Jake heath Amyot helps Xavier plows News Editor Jump- starting Student through economic crisis with a Government Association President Kevin Contreras's plat- positive attitude form for the 2010-2011 school year, the Village apartments will By david maxwell Staff Writer be test driving a 24-hour print station much like those previously Maribeth Amyot, Xavier’s vice Commons and Smith Hall and located on the second floor of the president for financial admin- see the students, faculty and staff Gallagher Student Center. istration and chief financial of- making use of these first-class Unlike the computer labs of Photo courtesy of Alexa Von Bargen ficer, was recently honored as a facilities.” GSC or the McDonald Library, Information Resources in the Conaton Cincinnati-area Chief Financial Amyot has 25 years of expe- this station plans to be for print- Learning Commons helps pay for the new printing stations in the Village. Officer of the Year by Business rience in higher education after ing exclusively. Courier. working at Western Connecticut Photo courtesy of xavier.edu SGA and Information term position," Contrera said. SGA plans to have the printing Amyot was one of six CFOs State University, the University Maribeth Amyot was named Chief Resources plan to split the bill for honored at the event held at Music of Connecticut and West Virginia Financial Officer of the year. these initial costs. stations up and running some- Hall in Over-the-Rhine. She was University. "The SGA paid for the print- time within the fall semester and the winner for the category of She has served Xavier in a time With Amyot’s leadership, ers and we paid for the addition- depending on the success of the large non-profits. of difficult circumstances for the Xavier’s campus is growing and al costs including toner, paper project, plans to expand during According to the Xavier web- University and for nonprofits in becoming more student-friendly and any yearly maintenance af- the spring semester. site, Amyot has worked with general. and technologically sophisticated ter their installation," Associate "Expansion really falls on how Xavier since May 2008, a critical The economic downturn of when other schools are making Vice President of Information well students are able to make this time in the planning stages of the the past two years has caused major cuts. Resources Bob Cotter said. happen," Contrera said. Hoff Academic Quad project. many institutions to abandon con- “I believe that to be successful SGA fees also included the The project still has some hur- Amyot is quick to cite the group struction projects, but Xavier has in such an environment requires wiring and installation, most of dles to rise above. effort that this award reflects. pushed forward with plans for the a combination of traits. These which were salvaged from recy- Issues with Residence Life “Although this is a CFO award, Hoff Academic Quad. The new include experience, leadership, cled parts. forced the printing stations to be many individuals worked together dormitory/cafeteria is on sched- creativity, tenacity, the resolve to According to Contrera, SGA unsupervised and at the responsi- to contribute to the University’s ule and within the budget. make hard decisions, willingness spent approximately $2,500 on bility of the students. success, and I hope they all feel “The challenges that Xavier re- to take well-considered risks and the Village station. Following the next semesters, part of the award,” Amyot said. cently encountered, together with plenty of hard work – not on the Even before the relocation of SGA and Information Resources Since her arrival, Amyot has universities across the nation, ex- part of just one person, but by the the computer labs in Gallagher, can look at the value the printing overseen both phases of the Hoff tended beyond campus construc- team,” said Amyot. Cotter says previous presidents stations had for students and pos- Acadmic Quad project including tion,” Amyot said. “They involved If Amyot’s success with the and their staffs have attempted to sibly plan to spread them out to the continued construction of a enrollment, student affordability, Hoff Academic Quad project is implement similar projects around other residences around campus. new dormitory and cafeteria. financial aid, budget pressures, de- any indication, Xavier can expect the campus. They will also be looking at “The new buildings are ter- clining endowment values, frozen continued financial success and "I remember speaking with how these remote printing sta- rific,” Amyot said. “It’s great to capital markets and contracting expansion on par or ahead of any presidents from years past about tions may conserve paper costs walk through Conaton Learning complexities.” major university. the same kind of idea, but on a for the school. much larger scale. It made it dif- "Students may be more likely ficult to find a middle ground," to postpone multiple prints when -Paid Advertisement- Cotter said. they have access to a local sta- Contrera and Cotter plan for tion near their residence hall," this small scale case study to be an Contrera said. inexpensive way of opening sev- In combination with double- eral building grounds for future sided print technology and com- SGA platforms. puter lab printing stations, resi- "In previous years, major set- dence hall printing stations plan backs have occurred due to such a to decrease the $6,000 expense on long-term investment and limited paper each year. Former student grabbing political headlines Continued from page 1 com recognizes that Walker was the arrest, Walker successfully not found guilty of the charges, appealed to the Xavier Office of his failure to inform the website the Academic Vice President and of the charges before beginning Provost and University attorneys work with the company contrib- to remove the content. uted to his dismissal. Walker was acquitted of the “We decided that, because charges on April 5, 2007, in a three- of some of the things that have day trial that involved subpoenas flown around, and the way that for “several Xavier University some of the things were handled, students, two medical records we would just part ways,” Odom custodians, the McGrath Health said. “[The charges were] rather and Counseling center, Xavier surprising. He has not been found University Residence Life, [the] guilty on anything, so we certainly Norwood Police Department, the consider him innocent of those Facebook, Inc. and [the] Xavier charges. But we were not aware of University Dean of Students,” ac- that beforehand.” cording to the April 5, 2007, edi- Walker, who has no known tion of the Newswire. employer, worked for a number The acquittals led Walker to of political public relations agen- respond to many of the Internet cies in Washington, D.C. before blogs writing about the incident. contributing to Republican politi- “I was falsely accused,” Walker cal campaigns in the last two years, told ThinkProgress.org on Sept. 2. including New York congres- “Most of the charges were thrown sional candidate Doug Hoffman, out of court and I was found not Alabama congressional candidate guilty on the rest.” Rick Barber and O’Connell. Odom said that while Liberty. Xavier Newswire September 8, 2010 3 Endowment Hoff Marketplace offers a wider selection stagnant Xavier dining starts the year with nutrious, local foods By molly boes Director, the cafeteria also intro- that offers yogurt and fruit. The Engagement and Auxiliary Assist. News Editor duced a new program, POD. The Baker’s Crust allows students and Services to continue the “Different The Hoff Marketplace offers goal of POD is to offer students faculty to personalize sandwiches Foods, Different Faiths, One students and faculty an assortment and faculty a non-repetitive menu and wraps. Community” program. of foods throughout the day. The throughout the semester, made to The Fresh Market serves as Originally developed by cafeteria has experienced changes order meals and more vegan and a salad bar and offers soups of Rabbi Abie Ingber of Interfaith this year, including a new Senior vegetarian options. the day. Xhibition offers made Community Engagement, the Director, as well as the recent in- “Our mission is to create the to order meals for less than 600 program allows different local im- stallation of the Pulse on Dining, ultimate dining experience that calories. migrant families who own local or POD, program, which was de- stimulates the senses and mirrors Along with POD, the cafete- restaurants to come in and display signed to improve the quality of today’s best restaurants,” Ross ria offers local products. “During their foods. the cafeteria. said. peak growing seasons, we are able A short documentary also This year the Xavier Dining The cafeteria offers five dif- to serve local produce within a shows the family’s history as well Team welcomes Michael Ross as ferent dining stations for POD, 200 mile radius of Cincinnati,” as its food and culture. the senior director of dining ser- namely the Kitchen, My Pantry, said Ross. This program is offered as a vice. Before coming to work at the Baker’s Crust, the Fresh Currently available local prod- chance for the Xavier commu- Xavier, Ross served as a food ser- Market and Xhibition. Each sta- ucts include cilantro, cucumbers, nity to be exposed to food and Photo courtesy of xavier.edu Roger Fortin is optomistic about the vice consultant, a District Manager tion provides a unique style of radish, romaine lettuce, corn, culture they may not otherwise future of Xavier’s endowment. for seven different colleges as well cooking. green beans, zucchini and yellow encounter. as the Food Service Director for The Kitchen provides home- squash from farms within Ohio. These changes to the cafeteria Continued from page 1 Savannah College of Art and style cooking, cuisines from other For the third year in a row, reflect an effort to improve the treasurer, the endowment provides Design and Wheaton College. cultures and popular grill foods. the cafeteria will work with the quality of both the service and approximately $5 million a year in Other than a new Senior My Pantry is a self-serve area Office of Interfaith Community food presented in the cafeteria. funding for student scholarship -Paid Advertisement- and university operating support. The website also mentions that the university’s long-term debt used to finance campus construction is greater than $200 million. The strength of the endowment also has an impact on the university’s ability to borrow money. A lettered ranking system is used to determine the credit strength of institutions. Currently Xavier has a grade of A; The highest grade is AAA, restricting the amount of money that Xavier can borrow for future products. Still, Fortin is optimistic about a future donation campaign that will be focused largely on boost- ing the size of the endowment, rather than on specific construction needs. “In the next 15 years our endowment will probably triple,” Fortin said. “I would bet money that we are going to do another campaign this decade.” According to Fortin, campaigns have what is called a “silent pe- riod,” like the current one, when the university researches what are reasonable expectations regarding the total amount expected from upcoming giving. These expectations appear to be high. “More and more alumni and friends of the university believe in Xavier’s future,” Fortin said.

Corrections In the August 25 edition, the Newswire incorrectly identified the band Tupelo Honey. They are a girl band native to Kentucky. In the September 1 edition, the Newswire incorrectly stated the location of the LSD incident. The correct resident hall was Kuhlman Hall. In the September 1 edition, the Newswire incorrectly stated the title of Ryan Alleman. His correct title is FAC Committee Chair.

Jake Heath, News Editor Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] 4 September 8, 2010 Campus News Xavier Newswire Bikes more popular in city and on campus By Lizzie Glaser Campus News Editor The number of bicycle racks dotting Xavier’s campus has sig- nificantly increased in the past three years, but Xavier is not the only place making strides toward becoming more bicycle-friendly. On June 29, Cincinnati City Council unanimously approved a plan to reform bike policy throughout the city, including installing more bike racks, creating bike lanes and establishing a 445-mile network of bike routes across the city, as part of the Green Cincinnati Plan. According to Soapboxmedia.com, the $55- Photo courtesty artworks.com million plan is “expected to dra- Cyclists utilize this decorated bike rack outside of Coffee Emporium in Over-the- matically change the landscape for Rhine as part of Artworks “Art Racks” initiative. one of the fastest-growing forms when it is stolen, it really affects atively to increase biking on cam- of transportation in Cincinnati.” them,” said Mike Long, a full time pus, offering weekly raffles with Although the Bicycle Master bike patrol officer for the Xavier prizes such as u-shaped bike locks, Plan will take nearly 15 years to Police. With already three reports bike lights and pepper spray. The complete, the city has already of stolen bicycles this semester, city also offers biking rewards. made progress toward its overall Long urges students to properly On Sunday, Sept. 12, Reds tickets goals. They have added new bike secure their bicycles. will be half price for anyone who racks in Clifton, Northside and In addition to being properly bikes to the game. Even some lo- Over-the-Rhine, and installed secured, bicycles also need to be cal shops, such as Park and Vine, “share the road” signs through- properly registered with Xavier occasionally offer discounts to out the city. Two bike lanes were Police and properly maintained. cyclists. added on Dana Avenue between Fast Wheels, a bicycle shop on By offering incentives for bike Madison Road and Griggs Avenue Montgomery Road, offers dis- transit, the city hopes to increase to make the route safer for cy- count routine maintenance to the amount of cycling within the clists. Artworks, a local non-profit Xavier students. Xavier Police region, which, in addition to its arts organization, initiated Queen Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen also provides a free air pump for environmental benefits such as re- City Art Racks, a program in Students must properly secure and lock their bicycles to racks on campus. flat tires. “An air pump is great,” ducing greenhouse gas emissions, which local artists decorate bike Donnelly said, “but I would sug- is a healthy way to ease traffic and racks, which are then placed at lo- as a sustainable and easy way of cling. First of all, cyclists must gest maybe offering lights and decrease motor vehicle expenses. cations around the city. Even the transportation. “I don’t have a obey all the same traffic laws as locks for students too. It’s impor- And for students as well, it’s all bus system is accessible to cyclists, car, and I like biking a lot,” senior drivers, including signaling, stop- tant at night, especially because about ease. “For your body, for as every Metro has a conveniently David Donnelly said. “I’ve seen ping and pedestrian right-of-way. the lights in the Norwood Plaza your mind, for your community, front-mounted bike rack for pas- more and more bikes around— Secondly, at Xavier, bikes on uni- usually aren’t on. It makes things for your wallet, for the planet; senger use. people trying to save money and versity property must be properly safer for students.” there are really more reasons to And as bike racks spring up be green.” parked at a campus bike rack— As biking popularity increases bike than not to. It just makes around campus and student bike As the number of bikers on (not around a tree or bench)— throughout the city, Xavier Police sense,” junior Scott Holzman traffic increases, it is clear that and off campus increases, it is with a lock securely attached. “To and the Student Government said. the city is not the only one uti- important that students learn the many students a bike is a prima- Association are working collabor- lizing and encouraging bicycling proper rules to follow when cy- ry means of transportation, so - Paid Advertisement - CLC construction smooth By jake heath has been renamed the Overriding News Editor Office of Student Academic The Conaton Learning Support Services, and Adrian Commons has been a refuge for Schiess has been named the studying students looking for a Executive Director of the floor. quiet place to complete papers “The communication planning and homework assignments, but was great for this building, but it its organizational function for was equally smart to appoint an Xavier’s Student Success Offices office director to put all these ser- has set a precedent for future ar- vices under one person,” Schiess chitecture design around campus. said. “It was very great planning Photo courtesty facebook.com According to Schiess, the tran- Students frequent the new Conaton to create better communica- sition ran much smoother than Learning Commons to study, eat, and tion among the numerous stu- originally planned. socialize. dent services that were originally Most of these services moved on these areas is expected to last spread around campus,” Adrian with few problems and began op- a couple of months, and still re- Schiess, Executive Director of erating on the first day of school. mains light. the Overriding Office of Student “It was as smooth a move as “It’s very cosmetic and minor,” Academic Support Services, said. could be,” Schiess said. Schiess said. “Instead of replacing The 5th floor of the CLC has Despite the frictionless transi- wiring, we’re just moving them. become the hub for all services di- tion, the Career Services Center The only real construction will be rected toward advising and aiding still resides on the third floor of a couple of new walls and a cou- students. Gallagher Student Center and ple of new doors.” These services include the Academic Advising still resides in Financial costs are uncertain, Office of Student Success and Alter Hall. but expect to be minimal at most. Retention, the Office of Athletic The original floor layout was After construction is com- Advising, the TRIO Office, and the recently revised to make way for plete, the CSC and Academic Office of Learning Assistance. these two services to contain more Advising will be moved into their Prior to the construction private sectors for their students, new homes on the fifth floor of of the CLC, these services were rather than multiple cubicles. the CLC. They plan to move in spread along different floors of According to Schiess, these pri- around the same time. Alter Hall, Gallagher Student vate rooms provide a better scene Center and Cintas Center. of confidentiality for students Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor Phone: (513) 745-3607 The fifth floor of the CLC and their parents. Construction [email protected]

Cultural Corner Xavier Newswire Campus News September 8, 2010 5 Sept. 4, 11:13 p.m. – Cincinnati Bookstore supports workers’ rights Police and Xavier Police responded to the report of a Police large student party on the 1600 block of Potter Place. There were approximately 150-200 Notes students in attendance. One underage and intoxicated Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m.– Xavier student was observed being Police assisted Cincinnati Police carried by other students. The with a vehicle pursuit that ended intoxicated student was checked in a crash at the intersection of by medics for alcohol poisoning. Dana and Ledgewood avenues. The residents of the house Two suspects struck a vehicle were advised to end the party. driven by a student. Suspects fled on foot from the crash and were Sept. 5, 12:15 a.m.– A non- arrested in the surrounding area student found vomiting in a by Cincinnati and Xavier Police. trash can in the first floor lobby The student was not injured. of Husman Hall was cited for underage consumption and Sept. 1, 2:33 p.m.–Xavier released to the resident with Police received a complaint whom he or she was staying. from an unknown source of a non-student speaking to Sept. 6 11:54 a.m.– X a v i e r students and making them Po l i c e a s s i s t e d Residence feel uncomfortable at the Life with a room search in bus stop near Dana Avenue Kuhlman hall. Two small bags Newsiwire photo by Alexa von Bargen and University Drive. The of marijuana and other drug Alta Gracia, an apparel brand approved by the Workers Rights Consortium, will be available for student purchase at Follett non-student was given a memorabilia were confiscated. Bookstore and online later this month. field investigation report The resident student involved and sent on his or her way. was cited for drug abuse. Residence Life is following up. By rebecca bayens new brand of T-shirts, sweatshirts, Officer of Knights Apparel (Alta Sept. 2, 2:01 p.m. - Three Staff Writer and hoodies made for the very Gracia’s parent company), said in non-students asking for The Xavier University first time in a factory that pays its a tele-press conference last week. donations were given a field Bookstore is taking another step workers enough to enable them to Susan Griffin, Xavier investigation report and advised Note of the to support fair working condi- provide adequate food, clothing, University bookstore director, to stay off Xavier property tions in the factories that provide shelter, health care and education commented on what she believes Sept. 2, 2:41 p.m. – A clothes to Xavier students, alumni for themselves and their families is a positive addition to the book- bookstore employee reported Week and fans. The bookstore is launch- —a ‘living wage,’ while respecting store’s line of apparel. the theft of an anatomy and August 31, 6:27 p.m. – Xavier ing a new line of apparel made by all of their rights and ensuring a “Alta Gracia is one of the physiology book valued at $230 Police and Residence Life Alta Gracia, a brand approved by safe and healthy workplace.” first companies to not only pay a by a non-student earlier that day. responded 2>. B@ B to the Village !:83.,<*7*0.: for two 89.<4* A*7 52.7< $ $:26 B@B #<=-28:<2;< /:..5*7,. *0.7<* the Workers Rights Consortium In Villa Altagracia, Dominican fair wage, but a living wage,” she - =6+.: 5..- B@Bstudents fighting over,,8=7<*7*0.: a cell phone. (.558? 7.;207 # ! !Both received minor :<2:.,<8: injuries 5*,4 (WRC). For years, the bookstore Republic, Alta Gracia factory said. “That’s what they should be Sept. 3, 12:35 *<. ! p.m. – Xavier !:27<.- 87. 89A':2<.: has been associated with the workers are paid three dollars per making. We’re lucky to be one of Police responded !*0. 8/ to a report of during the dispute and !:.>28=;%;.: declined *<.*;87 !=+52,*<287; 8,=6.7

the minimum wage.” The press of Altagracia,” Donnie Hodge, - Paid Advertisement# B - release also stated Alta Gracia is a President and Chief Operating Contestants vie to win X-LAB By Mike Glynn Assistant Campus News Editor Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Well, for one of the finalists in the Xavier Launch-a-Business Competition, this dream will become a reality. ere Are No The Xavier Launch-a-Business Th Competition, X-LAB, is a contest credits built to find the most creative entre- college preneurs with a concrete business plan no matter what their stage of for ruining planning. More than 160 people submitted business ideas but now Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen The Xavier Lauch-a-Business winner will be announced on Sept. 16 in the atrium r Credit. only five remain, with plans rang- of Smith Hall. 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Upon approval Cultural Corner September 8, 2010 6 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2010 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Do u g Ti f f t Managing Editor Sa r a h Wi e t e n Business Manager Me g a n McDe r m o tt Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ca s e y Se l z e r Distribution Manager Ed Sa d o ws k i Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Online Editor Ch r i s An d e r s o n Op-Ed Editor: p e t e r f r i c k e Photo Editor: a l e x a v o n b a r g e n Photographers: k e l s e y e d s o n , a l e x k l e i n , Al y s s a Ko n e r m a n n Head Copy Editors: m a t t a c k e l s , a l y s s a k o n e r m a n n , k a r a l e n o i r , a s h l e y s r o u f e Copy Editors: b r i d g e t g a v a g h a n , Ca i t r i n Re i l l y , Al e x a n d r a Ko t c h , Le e Ki n d i g , Es t h e r Cl e a r y EDITORIAL | Mishap at the CLC Xavier gives students the shaft Walking through the new Conaton Learning Commons it is hard not to be awed by the splendor of the place. One will find plenty of pleasant plastic furniture surrounding an eat- ery, ostentatious staircases leading up to unseen floors, giant windows overlooking a wide vista and even a high-tech medal detector. Really, when one considers its three-letter acronym, the building certainly rivals any contemporary airport construction. All kidding aside, it would be difficult to find a student with any qualms about the aesthetics of CLC. Yet, it seems that the architects of the building may have put style above substance in creating the design, leaving some essential student needs–tutoring and advising, to name two–in initially uncomfortable or disadvantageous positions in the new building. While it would have been difficult to foresee issues with the space Letters to the editor prior to its full usage, the Newswire finds it disconcerting that less than a month into school the space is already having to be renovated to ac- Correction: flyer is simply an opportunity for So as you’re thinking of what commodate issues raised by the Academic Advising staff. It appears progress. As we move forward, re- clubs and activities to join this year, that the space denoted for the advising staff–a sizable portion of the The first two letters, from member the ideals that drive us. please seriously consider sending fifth floor–did not involve enough space for students to receive assis- Kevin Contrera and Lauren in an application to be a part of tance in a private setting, away from the grand windows with their peers' Martin, are being re-printed from Kevin Contrera| ‘11 Alternative Breaks. Participant ap- eyes on the other side. last week’s edition due to a print- President, plications are due Sept. 20 to GSC Surely it is advantageous to have identified the issues with the advising error. The Newswire apologizes Student Government 332. Site leader applications are ing area before the occupation of the building was completed, but the to writers and readers alike for the Association due Sept. 14 to the same room. Newswire wonders whether hiccups such as this could have been avoided inconvenience. We are accepting faculty and staff with better planning and communication in the architectural process. Best decision of statements of interest through The added time for construction also delays the movement of oth- In defiance of my life Oct. 12. er essential services, possibly forcing them to move at a less conve- hatred Right now, the Xavier campus Lauren Martin| ‘12 nient juncture during the school year. And should this fate befall the When I first learned of the is abuzz with excitement—a new Newswire, the reader can rest assured that a certain sulfuric inferno will inflammatory fliers posted by the school year is starting, and with Better late than be elevated. National Alliance on Aug. 25, my that comes a variety of opportu- never It is still early in the game, but until more flight changes–er, altera- response was that of sheer dis- nities to try new things. We have Your last issue from last year tions–are made, it seems the CLC will remain a beautiful building with gust. Truly, the occurrence was Club Day, where many of us will printed a summary of the major developing content. hurtful regardless of gender, race, put our names on e-mail lists for stories of the year. Under the sto- EDITORIAL | Endowment report religion, or sexual preference. things that sound exciting and ry about sustainability, you men- The event served as a chilling maybe even dare to show up to a tioned Xavier ticketing improper Xavier not well endowed reminder of the hatred that still meeting or two. bike parking. I worked closely last It would be easy to fill this space with plaudits to the Xavier admin- resides in the world. I have heard I’m going to bring you back year with Officers Mike Long and istration for increasing the endowment by a little more than 10 percent. it said that our “Xavier bubble” to the best decision I ever made, Robert Young, the certified bike But an even easier solution still, and one far more deserving of the hon- was breached when the incident which happened two years ago officers, as a student sustainabil- or, is to take the opportunity afforded by that announcement to ques- was observed last week. I would during my freshman Club Day ity intern. While it is important tion the fluctuations in Xavier’s endowment over the past eight years. argue to the contrary; this univer- on the Mall. I decided to take an to park your bike only at desig- According to the National Association of College and University sity is rooted in its community. application to go on Alternative nated spots, the reality is, Campus Budget Officers (NACUBO), which publishes an annual report on the Indeed, the Xavier University Breaks (and then remembered to Police have never ticketed a bike, endowments of most universities, last year’s growth was far less excep- Mission Statement calls us to apply). Participating on and lead- and Xavier is working on getting tional than that of fiscal year 2008-’09. Prior to the recent recession, the seek “a world view that is ori- ing an AB trip has been one of the more bike racks. The bike reg- yearly growth of Xavier’s endowment painted a picture of conservative ented to responsible action and most enriching things I have ever istration process is primarily for investment, with Xavier’s growth falling consistently below average in recognizes the intrinsic value of done. Granted, there were frustra- the protection of the bike owner, positive years, but falling less dramatically in negative years. In fiscal year the natural and human values.” tions and moments where I would much like the process of car reg- 2009, however, Xavier’s endowment plunged 27.8 percent, shattering It would be a dishonor to not have rather been somewhere else istration. If your bike is stolen, the national average of 18.7 percent. While the NACUBO report is not embellish this dynamic principle (waking up at 4 a.m. to milk a cow Campus Police already has all of yet available for 2010, the growth reported by Xavier does not seem set forth by the teachings of St. when my friends on spring break the necessary information on file, likely to exceed the average based on past experience. Ignatius of Loyola. Moreover, were just stumbling back to their including the serial number; if What really concerns us about that statistic is not the loss itself, which bigotry opposes our identity as hotel, for instance). But overall, police in any state happen to run was predictable given the economic turmoil, but the magnitude of it. Americans. Since preschool, each AB has been the most enriching the serial number, it can be traced According to Xavier’s own budget office, our endowment is dwarfed by of us has pledged “liberty and experience I’ve had at Xavier. to you and your bike could be re- most of the schools we compete with, and if we are to be satisfied with justice for all.” I can’t really say what it is about turned. Perhaps more importantly, the mediocre gains we have witnessed over the past decade, it hardly I am continuously inspired by AB that has me addicted, but I can if your bike is registered and there seems too much to ask that our losses be smaller, as well. the cross-cultural alliances and say a couple things about my ex- is a provision in your parents’ in- It may seem ungrateful to offer criticism in response to what is, after coalition building that brought us periences. I can say that I have had surance policy or your renters’ all, good news. But thanks to the omnipotence of our editorial staff, we to this day. Just this week, more experiences and insights brought insurance policy, your bike could at the Newswire already know that another recession is coming. We just than 25 students and administra- to me that I would definitely not be covered if stolen. In addition, hope that Xavier will not revert to bad habits when it does. tors composing the multicultural have had if I had continued to live SGA has put forth a new raffle On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire council MOSAIC sacrificed their my life as an upper-middle-class program to encourage biking and The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. Sunday to work towards greater female. I can say I’ve met people bike registration. 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Continued on page 7 Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials September 8, 2010 7 (Still more) letters Perspectives gained to the editor under the lights and registering it with Campus we got a little laugh out of this, By Tommy Kauffmann sledding down the Village hill. But sometime during the fire- Police. I want to move on to the serious Editorial Columnist 9:03 p.m. – Obnoxiously yelled works, between the waterfall and I moved off campus this year, part of this letter. I am sorry to for Ohio while sitting on the the smiley faces, I realized that I and I have found that it is nor- have seen this type of behavior on Sunday, Sept. 5, 12:53 p.m. – Kentucky side. Received plenty kind of really like it here. In col- mally quicker for me to bike to my Xavier’s campus. It is unfortunate Remembered I had a Newswire col- of unhappy looks. lege. At Xavier. In Cincinnati. classes than it would be to drive a to see outside organizations, like umn this week. No idea what to 9:06 p.m. – I think the sky Sometimes we students (especially car, park in C-2, and walk to my the white supremacy sect National write about. Panicked. exploded. at the Newswire) like to give Xavier classes. I highly encourage you Alliance, come to our campus and 12:54 p.m. – Figured what the 9:36 p.m. – Began the walk a bad rap. Caf food is terrible. to consider biking to campus. In try to create a division within the heck, I’ll just keep track of my day back to the car, trying not to get Student Activities Council doesn’t terms of sustainability, transpor- student body based on race, but and hope something cool happens. trampled. give us enough concerts. We hate tation emissions accounted for it is worse to see students on our It is fireworks night, after all. 11:34 p.m. – Finally home. It Xavier and Norwood Police be- 29 percent of total greenhouse own campus displaying derroga- 1:30 p.m. – Started the day by only took two hours. It probably cause they bust our parties. gas emissions in the U.S. in 2006 tory and stereotypical images of watching The Patriot on TNT. Is would have been faster to walk Despite all the complaining– (U.S. EPA). In addition, biking or other cultures as happened on there anything more American back to Xavier. Seriously, traffic and to be honest, sometimes there carpooling is cheaper than driving Sunday. than an angry Mel Gibson fol- in Kentucky is as bad as it is in is a lot to complain about–I love because you don’t have to pay for As president of the Student lowed by a night of bombs burst- China. Xavier. I can’t think of any other the car, gas, insurance, or a park- Organization of Latinos, I can say ing in air? 12:03 a.m. – Too tired. Decided place I’d rather have spent the last ing pass. that we will not allow the wrongful 3:43 p.m. – Took a quick bev- to procrastinate on finishing this three years (except maybe Bora Emily TeKolste| ‘11 portrayal of any Latin American erage run to Thornton’s, got a 44 column until tomorrow morn- Bora). culture or any other culture on ounce fountain drink for only 89 ing. Well, technically that’s this The weird thing is, I can’t ex- campus, because it is unaccept- cents. 89 cents! morning. actly put a finger on why Xavier’s Racial able. As a Xavier student, I hope 6:07 p.m. – A few friends and This is my fourth year at Xavier been so great these three years, insensitivity our campus can become more I left the house to drive down to and my fourth time going to the and will be even greater this com- continues accepting and more respectful to- the fireworks. We decided to skip Labor Day fireworks. It was my ing year. The community atmo- wards different diversities. And as Xavier’s busing; we’ve done it be- third time skipping Xavier bus- sphere? Small class size? Great My name is Ricardo Martinez a person, I just feel disrespected fore, but this time we wanted to sing, my second time with this basketball team? Those are all part and I am writing because I cannot and ashamed to know that people do our own thing. group of friends, and my first of it (those are also what everyone believe that it is not Halloween yet are still willing to step on some- 6:22 p.m. – Dinner at Skyline. time from the Kentucky side (it’s tells prospective students), but and I already saw fake Mexicans one else’s pride and heritage. It’s a very Cincinnati night. definitely better in Ohio). And for that is not the whole of it. around campus! When I was wait- It is hard enough to hear 6:58 to 7:12 p.m. – Waited all I know, this could be my last Whatever it is, I wouldn’t trade ing to board one of the buses to people trying to come up with on the exit ramp off of I-471 in time in Cincinnati for the show. it. This is going to be one hectic, the fireworks on Sunday, I saw jokes about crossing the border; Newport. We’re watching from I know I’m a senior and I’m stressful, fast, wild, chaotic, whirl- two….Mexicans? Let me share not only are they not funny, but the Kentucky side this year. supposed to know what I’m go- wind, awesome and exciting final a little description of what they they are the same every time! All 7:26 p.m. – Miraculously found ing to do after college, but gradu- year of college. Yet amid the ex- looked like: tall, blonde hair but I ask with this letter is for people a parking spot on the street…for ation is in nine months and I have hilaratingly concussive blasting black mustache that really was to be conscious of what they do. free! no idea what I’ll do when real life and blinding colors I noticed I’ve black pen, and of course they were THINK before you represent 7:51 p.m. – Frantically searched comes around. I’ve been fretting never felt more relaxed. wearing sombreros. I am Mexican, something or someone who is not for a restroom. 44 ounces of pop about this since commencement And after Xavier? Who knows. and last time I checked, my facial you because you don’t know who may have been a mistake. last May. That’s when it really hit But because of everything about hair was the same color as my eye- you are disrespecting. 8:21 p.m. – Watched people sled me across the face: “Holy crap. this place, I think I’ll be ok. brows and my hair, and I was not Ricardo Martinez| ‘11 on cardboard down the Levee. It That’s going to be us in a year. wearing a sombrero… Now that looked almost as fun as caf tray Then what?” Clash of the Columns: An Olympic debate over Greek life at Xavier The (well) hidden Greek to him By Doug Tifft there is a solitary bar for all of the upside to Greek life Editor-in-Chief university. And it does not matter By Peter Fricke than fraternities and sororities that a guarantee of attractive so- Editorial Columnist might in a school this size. When I was choosing schools rority girls–or “smoke shows” in Then, there are the social ben- more than three years ago, I began the fraternity parlance–is replaced Perhaps we view the situation efits to consider. Inevitably, a seg- to whittle down my search fairly by having to actually hold a con- from different perspectives, but ment of the student body will be quickly by striking off the schools versation with females. Doug and I seem to have formed made up of individuals who are so with active Greek life on campus, To me, Xavier’s social scene radically disparate impressions of personally abrasive or socially in- knowing that kind of party scene can be summed up on late sum- Greek life. From my experience competent that they cannot simply was simply not for me. Looking mer evenings, sitting on the front visiting friends at other schools, be allowed to roam freely among (though one would hardly know it around in my three subsequent porch with two friends, shuf- I believe Greek life has much to the general public. Greek life of- to hear Doug’s spin), in that they years at Xavier, I hardly think I am fling through impossible queries offer students here at Xavier. fers a perfect solution, as it pro- would gain valuable experience alone in that decision. posed by the immortal Chuck Not only would it enrich the col- vides those individuals with others learning how to keep those darn Still, it was not until this past Klosterman. It can be summed lege experience for students, but like them around whom to form handcuffs from poking them in weekend, when I took advantage up by the hundreds of students Xavier already experiences many a network of mutual dependency the back when they sit in a car. of three free days by visiting my that arrive at Gallagher on a of the supposed side-effects of strengthened by compulsion. As you can see, lifting the ban friend at a state school in the cold winter morning to partici- Greek life. Greek life would also make on Greek life would only benefit South, that my distaste for Greek pate in Community Action Day. First, allow me to dispel any law enforcement more efficient Xavier. Any rational person must life was confirmed. And it can be summed up by the fantasies that the reader might in the area around campus. As it concede that Xavier has its share After 48 hours filled with repe- weekend afternoons wasted with have regarding the cleanliness of is, “party houses” typically change of annoying, obnoxious, thought- titious rounds of YouTube quotes, friends, playing cornhole, watch- Xavier students. They are just as yearly, moving with the students less, airheaded, and/or just gener- Natural Light, outdated rap music, ing a movie or eating dangerous messy as students at any other col- who reside in them and forcing ally repulsive students. So how can arguments with law enforcement Mexican food. lege, and the furniture of the more police to re-acclimate each fall. If we justify our refusal to tolerate a and lounging on furniture broken After four years, I am happy festive among us bears the same there was Greek life at Xavier, the solution which would allow those to varying degrees, I called my to disagree with Peter and choose battle scars one would expect to police could easily target the same students, of their own volition, roommate for a quick chat. that latter lifestyle. Even if there find in any fraternity at a state houses each year, which prob- to take their superficial concerns, “God, I could not be more are fewer smoke shows. school. Moreover, many students, ably wouldn’t be hard because self-satisfied attitudes, and mind- ready to leave,” I said. The Newswire is aware that Xavier if not most, tend to gravitate to each house would be denoted numbing refusal to stop talking And it was true. It does not does technically have Greek student or- their favorite houses, effectively by a set of large, obvious letters. when they run out of thoughts, matter that there are less than five ganizations. This debate pertains to dividing student housing into Fraternity and sorority mem- and “go stop bothering people”, kegs tapped at Xavier on a given Greek life as embodied by houses, kegs, quadrants, not much differently bers would also benefit from this as Jimmy Stewart would say? weekend. It does not matter that and “Animal House”. 8 September 8, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Volleyball hosts XU Invit. Men’s soccer Musketeers go 1-2 on weekend y cott ueller records its B S M season. Sports Editor “There are some good teams Despite playing in its home coming here,” Johnson said. opener and hosting the tourna- “They may not have the name rec- first shutout ment, the Xavier volleyball team ognition that, say, the University By Shane Mulvihill the match’s only goal in the 60th prepared for the matches the same of Tennessee does, but they are Staff Writer minute on a header in the box as way as always. every bit as good.” The Xavier men’s soccer team the Musketeers fell with a final “It’s nice to be at home, just The next day, Xavier came out kicked off their 2010 campaign score of 1-0. that it’s more comfortable,” head looking to continue its home-court this past week with a pair of Marshall was in goal again for coach Mike Johnson said. “We dominance. The Musketeers took matches against formidable op- XU, and collected 11 more saves get to sleep in our own bed. We the first set against Northeastern, ponents. On Wednesday the team in the losing effort. don’t have to be in hotels. It’s nice 25-19. traveled to Huntington, W. Va. The team’s offensive struggles and it’s comfortable. We have fans The Muskies could not build for their season opener against continued as they were again out- cheering for us, rather than against on the momentum, however, and the Thundering Herd of Marshall shot, this time by a margin of us, but beyond that we approach dropped the next three sets. The University. 24-5. the match the same way.” third set was particularly close, The Musketeers battled the Fleming suggested that the Xavier’s first game of the with seven lead changes and 10 Herd for 110 minutes of action- game was a learning experience for tournament was against Indiana ties. Xavier dropped the third set packed soccer, but neither team his team. “[Butler was] a strong University-Purdue University Fort 32-30. Newswire photo by Kelsey Edson was able to find the net and the team yet I think afterwards our Wayne on Friday, Sept. 3. The Looking to rebound from the Junior Michelle Matia leads the match ended in a 0-0 draw. players realized that with a few ad- Musketeers swept the Mastodons, loss to Northeastern, Xavier took team in blocks with 17. The star of the night was Xavier justments and a more aggressive 3-0. on Western Kentucky in the final crowned tournament champion. sophomore goalkeeper Justin mentality on the offensive side Senior Shannon Voors led the match of the tournament. Xavier Voors was named to the All- Marshall. The defense was able to of the ball, we can not only be team with 19 kills. Sophomore dropped the first two sets 25-18, Tournament team. She led the prevent the Herd from scoring de- competitive with strong teams but Kaela Jo Freppon continued to and despite winning the third, fell Musketeers in kills in all three spite being outshot 21-3. certainly get our share of results shine in what could be her break- in the fourth set. matches, recording at least 18 kills Marshall was able to stop all down the road,” Fleming said. out season. Freppon was second Johnson told his team, “There’s in each match. the shots that came his way and As Fleming tries to turn the on the team with 10 digs and third a lot of comfort in knowing that Senior Claire Paszkiewicz con- collected five saves in the draw. Xavier program around, he con- with eight kills. we’re going to play Xavier vol- tinued to pace the Musketeers in With the draw in the season tinues to be impressed with his IPFW went winless on the leyball. We’re going to play to our assists, recording at least 41 in opener, the team has already team’s performance. “Based on weekend, despite entering the standards regardless if our oppo- each match. Paszkiewicz currently equaled the number of shutouts the combination of opponents tournament 2-1, with a win over nent is No. 1 in the nation or 300. has 89 percent of Xavier’s assists. from last season and recorded as and our rash of recent injuries, I Saint Louis University last week- We’re going to approach it the Xavier’s next match will be many points on the road as they expected the opening four game end. The Billikens were picked to same way.” at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 did all of last season. The draw was stanza to be the most challenging finish second in the Atlantic-10 Western Kentucky went unde- against Army in Indianapolis in a good result for the Musketeers of our entire schedule,” Fleming and were nationally ranked last feated over the weekend and was the Butler Invitational. against a Marshall team that went said. 7-1 at home last season. “I pride myself in developing Head coach Andy Fleming was spirited, defensively sound teams XC strong at Duqunesne happy with the team’s result. “I and we have shown that thus far. think we showed tremendous re- I think our ability to hold oppo- solve and heart in getting a good nents to one goal or less will pay Kauffmann captures first overall road tie at Marshall,” Fleming said. dividends as the season goes on, “In particular, I thought the back- which is when I see our attack By john Wilmhoff outstanding and the men finishing line and Sean Ryan played a rug- starting to hit its stride.” Staff Writer second place only to Duquense ged, courageous game. Although As the season is still less than The Musketeer men’s and was great, but we have eight more we dodged several bullets, we did a week old, Fleming has tried to women’s Cross Country teams weeks to get better,” Flaute said. put ourselves in a position to win keep his team grounded and give officially opened up a new- sea On the women’s side, Flaute the game late and created our own them a sense of perspective for the son last Saturday in Pittsburgh. believes that he has a “very young luck, which is a sign of a solid weeks ahead. “This is a marathon First year head coach Dan Flaute’s and talented team with a lot of team.” that we are part of and the play- teams finished second in men’s and room for improvement and po- The Musketeers home opener ers have to continue to try and go fifth in women’s in the Duquesne tential to grow.” Three freshmen was last Saturday when the team 1-0 and pick up weekly and daily Invitational. and two sophomores finished in squared off against the Butler victories, which will all accumulate The meet featured some of the top seven for the Muskies this University Bulldogs. later in the year,” Fleming said. the best runners from five differ- week. “I think we all have a sour taste The next men’s soccer home ent schools in the Atlantic 10 and Ashley Vincent was among the in our mouths from the Butler match is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, also served as a preview of the freshmen ladies that impressed game,” Fleming said. Sept. 11 in the Xavier Soccer same course that the Musketeers the most this weekend. Vincent The team received another Complex against Wright State. The will be running in the Atlantic 10 placed first for the women’s team strong performance from the Xooligans will be out in full force Championship on Oct. 30. with a 14th place finish and a time defense, but they were unable to for the match as they attempt to “It went really well,” said Flaute. of 18:54. hold back the Bulldogs. set the attendance record for the “It was an important meet for us so Newswire file photo Vincent has lots of potential Kyle Pateros of Butler netted Xavier Soccer Complex. that we could preview the course Senior Tommy Kauffmann won his as a college runner, as it was her for the A-10 Championship.” fourth career race on Saturday. first ever competitive 5K race. She Flaute comes to Xavier as a the race victorious for the fourth came to Xavier from Keller High graduate of Bowling Green State time in his collegiate cross country School in Texas, where the high University where he was named career. school cross country distance is team captain for the 1999 season Kauffman finished first with only two miles. and was a member of the All-Mid- a time of 25:15 in the 8K race. Xavier’s next best finish was by American Conference Team in Kauffmann was named the A-10 Senior Caitlin Thomas, who placed 1998. He previously served as the co-performer of the week for his 17th. Thomas is coming off of a Cross Country Coach at Wyoming effort. junior year campaign in which she High School. Kauffmann’s individual goals was named to the All-Conference “It’s been a great transition. are to win the A-10 and qualify team and finished fifth in the A-10 I’m really impressed with the ded- for nationals. Championships. ication of this group,” Flaute said. As for team goals, “We would The best chance to see the “The two main differences of like to win the A-10 and get top Musketeer cross country teams coaching at the college and high 10 in the NCAA Regionals. Those this season will be this weekend at school levels are a much higher are pretty lofty goals but they are their only home meet of the year. caliber of talent as well as kids that doable,” Kauffman said. Xavier will host the Queen City are much more self-motivated.” Junior Keith Alberktson, a ju- Invitational Saturday, Sept. 11, at Leading the way for the nior from Louisville, also placed 10 a.m. The event will be held at Muskies this weekend was senior in the top 10. Voice of America Park in West Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Tommy Kauffmann, who finished “Kauffman finishing first was Chester. Sophomore goalkeeper Justin Marshall did not allow a goal and made five saves in the draw against Marshall. Xavier Newswire Sports September 8, 2010 9 Club football fights for respect Annoying little phrase provides fuel for “No ordinary club” By Steve rosenbaum tensity and dedication far exceeds at the thought of your own team flag-football game with all the in- Staff Writer the club level.” going after the guy in red, but the terested members. “Undefeated Since 1973.” The team’s first full-contact coaching staff only provided a ba- Powers added a bit of structure A phrase that is printed across practice was full of hard-nose sic reminder that red means “DO to the flag-football match-up and T-shirts and joked about by Xavier tackling and smack talk between NOT HIT.” ran the scrimmage like a practice. fans across the country. A phrase the offense and defense, but one After all, if the defense contin- Impressed by Powers’ coaching that is synonymous with football play in particular revealed the ues fighting through the line and during the scrimmage, SGA hired at Xavier. A phrase that is also team’s true level of intensity. harassing the quarterback like that Powers as the first coach of Xavier used as fuel that drives the current After junior quarterback Jon all season long, the team’s quest club football. Xavier football team. Deters dropped back to pass, the for a Midwestern Club Football Once hired, Powers moved Xavier has not played a var- defense—led by juniors Wyatt Conference championshiip looks into a small area in the SGA office sity football game since the fall Link and Andrew Bodziony, along bright. and started recruiting students of 1973 when the Musketeers with senior David Pergolini— This will not be a new adven- around campus. He received in- defeated the Toledo Rockets to broke through the line of scrim- ture for the program, though. terest from 104 Musketeers, 52 of finish the season 5-5-1. From a mage and broke up an intended During the team’s first four whom would start the new Xavier technical standpoint, the phrase pass play. years, the Muskies have compiled a football tradition. “Undefeated Since 1973” is accu- While this play may seem like 16-10 record and won two confer- From a wins and losses stand- rate, but the members of the cur- a routine occurrence, the defense ence championships, an impres- point, coach Powers and the pro- Photo courtesy of Club Football rent football team, a club sport at went after Deters like he was an sive feat considering the program gram have been fairly successful. Junior wide receiver Eric Miles scans Xavier, have something else to say Ohio State rag doll. To compound started as a Student Government But Powers is more proud of the downfield. about that. the seriousness of this all-out as- Association campaign plan in men who have put on the Xavier rience along with a solid core of “We can’t stand that phrase,” sault on the quarterback, Deters 2006. uniform. former Xavier football players. exclaimed junior wide receiver was wearing the protection of the In order to create more buzz “Members of the football team The team will try to prove that Nick Sexton. “While we are offi- red quarterback jersey. around campus, then SGA mem- put in a lot of work and dedica- football at Xavier is no longer a cially a club sport, our level of in- Most coaches and fans cringe ber Joe Moorman and his excutive tion. They are students first but thing of the past when they play party advocated the creation of a make the sacrifices and effort of its first game of the season at7 football program at Xavier. also committing to a time-con- p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Walnut The student body embraced suming team,” Powers said. “This Hills High School against Hanover the idea of a football program is no ordinary club.” College. at Xavier and voted Moorman’s Unfortunately, Xavier fans “We want to be more than an- campaign into office. have lost interest in the program other club on campus,” Bodziony. Once elected, Moorman gauged over the last couple of years. said “We want to establish our- the interest of potential members Additionally, Coach Powers selves as a program that stu- and placed advertisements for a had to step down to fulfill his re- dents and Xavier fans get excited coach in the Newswire. sponsibilities at Horizon Science about.” Immediately after the adver- Academy Cincinnati, where he “If we want to get to the next tisement was placed, Tom Powers was recently hired. level, we need the support of the stepped in. Power’s right hand man, James fans,” Pergolini said. A coach for over twenty years, Carty, a young and fiery coach, While the phrase “Undefeated Powers was extremely anxious to took over the team and will at- Since 1973” is still being joked interview for the job. He almost tempt to continue the success of about on campus, the phrase is skipped his graduate school class the program. also fueling Xavier football to the just so he could respond to the Carty and the rest of the cur- point where it is beyond that ir- advertisement. rent coaching staff are poised to ritating phrase. After interviewing board mem- use their talents to improve the Scott Mueller, Editor Photo courtesy of Club Football ber Michael Conaton and SGA, blossoming program. They bring Phone: 745-3607 Senior wide receiver Dan Deters stiff arms his opponent. Powers volunteered to referee a together Division I playing expe- [email protected] Women’s soccer falls in overtime By Jocelyn Taylor for the Musketeers. They came half of the game.” the Charleston player that pushed to the team that we are going to Asst. Sports Editor out aggressive and ready to play. The team drove the ball down her. The referee had to intercept be in a lot of one-goal games The Xavier women’s soccer “We did a nice job of matching the field and received a free kick her and calm her down. this year, now that we are more team fell 2-1 to the College of Charleston’s physical play,” head after a Charleston foul. The ball Then, while waiting for the ball competitive,” Sherwood said. Charleston in an action-packed coach Woody Sherwood said. “We was kicked by freshman Lauren to be thrown in, Brooks received “One-goal games are often de- overtime game. felt that we played some of our Heap, but a Charleston defender a yellow card after yelling at the cided by set plays and free kicks. The first half looked positive best soccer this season in the first deflected the ball with her head officials while jockeying for posi- Unfortunately, this proved true into the goal to give Xavier the tion. In all, there were 26 fouls tal- as Charleston won the game on lead. However, Heap was attrib- lied in the game, with even more a corner kick, which we poorly uted with the goal. Heap now has plays that could have been called defended.” three goals on the season. fouls. The team travels to North Then things began to get phys- The second half proved to be Carolina to take on Mercer at 5 ical. Elbows flew and a Xavier very different for the Muskies. p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 in the player received a cleat to the head. They were outshot by Charleston Western Carolina Tournament. Freshman Mariah Whitaker re- 10-4. Charleston senior Morgan -Paid Advertisement- ceived an elbow to the nose and Benz connected with the back of had to be taken out of the game. the net on a penalty kick, tying the “Mariah came out after getting game at 1-1. elbowed in the nose and they had “Unfortunately, we didn’t deal trouble stopping the bleeding. She with Charleston’s pressure in the came back in for the second half second half and were unable to and was fine,” Sherwood said. hold the lead,” said Sherwood. Charleston’s Maryam Buazza, a The Muskies were unable to key player in some of the scuffles, get a shot on goal, and the game got tangled up with junior Jessica went into overtime. Brooks. The two tumbled down Brooks had two opportunities and Buazza was assessed with a at the goal in overtime, but was foul, but the drama did not end denied on both attempts. there. Charleston regrouped and sent Freshman Rachel Mason was the ball back down the field. The Newswire photo by Kelsey Edson shoved hard to the ground while Cougars scored the winning goal Freshman Simone Sterling has started all five games and is a driving force defending a Charleston player. She off a header from a corner kick. behind Xavier’s improved defense. got back up and angrily reacted to “After the game we reiterated BY Amy Windhorst Feature Editor

10 September 8, 2010 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Bibles and planets and dinosaurs…oh my! 1. BY Rachael Harris dome, with a round projec- smaller than we’ve imagined — Asst. A&E Editor tor ceiling and chairs that lean the size of a small horse, to be Editor’s note: This article is based back for stargazing. exact. on pesonal experience and opinion The show is roughly a half Also, according to Genesis 1: and does not reflect the opinion of the hour long, and explains the 24-31, both Adam and Eve and Newswire or its staff. vast constellations, galaxies, land animals were created on Day For many, the creation of the stars and planets that are in Six of creation, so humans and di- world is an ongoing debate. our solar system. It all sets nosaurs probably walked and lived 1. Did we evolve from apes? the stage for what is to come together, according to the view of Does the Big Bang Theory next. the Creation Museum. Get “Closer” to hold any water? The views presented are Creationalists also believe that How did the dinosaurs be- mind boggling, and you may smaller dinosaurs were probably Xavier Theater come extinct? not believe me if I told you– taken on Noah’s ark during the Is the world billions of years so go check this presentation great flood, and therefore may old or only thousands? out for yourself. You won’t have roamed the earth post-flood. Should the Bible be taken lit- regret it, even those of a dif- The multi-dimensional creation erally or viewed instead as a book ferent faith would enjoy it. exhibit is actually just a small part of wisdom? The dinosaur exhibit is of the museum. To this day, people everywhere small but fascinating. Did A walk through Noah’s ark, disagree on the answers to these you know that in recent tanks with live cave fish (that are questions. years, dinosaur tracks and re- blind!), movies and interactive One museum allegedly show- mains were allegedly found in games are just a few of the many cases reasons why the Bible could Pennsylvania? things to be found. be taken as it is word for word. The museum also states Although much of the creation This museum, located in that based on the dates found exhibit is geared toward a young- Petersburg, Ky., is the Creation throughout the Bible, the er audience, adults will enjoy the Museum. earth is only about 6,000 years walls of information, timelines, Rooted in Evangelical beliefs, old, not billions of years. photos, videos and more. the 70,000 square foot museum This goes against the be- You may be thinking “there is features more than 160 exhib- liefs of Darwinists, evolution- no way I would enjoy this muse- its and includes its own theater, ists and others throughout um or agree with anything inside planetarium, garden, nature trails the world. it,” and that may be true. and petting zoo. If this is true, then di- Before you completely dis- It also has multiple cafes, a nosaurs roamed the earth agree, however, check out the mu- only thousands of years ago, seum for yourself. speaker series and a large gift Photo courtesy of YouTube.com shop called the “Dragon Hall Jesus loves the little...er...dinosaurs? which may come as a shock Maybe it will be an eye-open- Bookstore.” you that you will get your money’s trays it, the dinosaur exhibit and to many. ing experience; maybe it will be a Although it costs a whopping worth. the planetarium. This exhibit also contained complete disappointment. $21.95 per person for a one day There were three highlights Of those, I found the other bits of information pre- Either way, the Creation ticket (or $28.95 for those who to my visit: the actual museum, “Stargazer’s Planetarium” to be viously unknown to me. Museum makes a great day trip. choose to see the planetarium which showcases creation as a lit- the most fascinating. For starters, the average as well), the museum staff tells eral reading of how the Bible por- The planetarium room is a dinosaur may have been a lot T:10” -Paid Advertisement-S:9”

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Xavier Newswire September 8, 201011 LiveWires The Weepies bring original thrills The Mantras The charm behind the Weepies manage to string together a good The band will perform at 9 lies in their intentionally simplistic album, while venturing outside of p.m. on Sept. 10 at The Mad Frog style. their comfort zone in many ways. (1 E. McMillian St.). Tickets are Their songs often feature lit- They are able to maintain their $5 and can be purchased the night tle beyond acoustic guitars, key- classic appeal while still branching of the concert. Only those 18 boards and backing drums with out into new directions. years and older will be admitted. the chilling, mid-range vocals of Despite the more upbeat tones, Deb Talan, and the folk vocals of the haunting tracks are still pres- Mike Posner Steve Tannen. ent, such as the lead off “Please The performance will begin However, as with all musi- Speak Well of Me.” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Bogarts cians in today’s age, the group In this track, Deb croons (2621 Vine St.). Tickets range must grow as the state of music “Don’t say words/that you don’t from $23.50 to $73.50 and can be changes. mean/when I’m gone/please purchased online at www.ticket- So the question is, following speak well of me” amidst snaps master.com. two impressive, acclaimed releas- and a catchy acoustic riff. es, could the Weepies follow it up My personal favorite is “Add Eighth Street Design with another great effort? My Effort,” a very pop-laden track Concert Series For those who are familiar with that may be the perfect song for The concert will be from 12 the duo from Cambridge, Mass., taking in the sights of autumn. p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, 17 a quick listen through the album While the songs themselves and 24 on the corner of 8th St. shows that the sound is a bit less are usually fine, the album is set and Broadway. The concert fea- dreary. up oddly since the breaks between tures local artists and admission But really, what else would you the upbeat and the slower acoustic is free. Photo Courtesy of Google Images expect from a band named the tracks are strange. Doesn’t this piggy look thrilled? We thought so too. Weepies? The album almost drifts off in BY John Stevens “Be My Thrill,” “Red Red its ending, seeming unfinished. New Releases Staff Writer Rose” and “Hard to Please” are However, that’s not to discount (as of 9/7) Ah, the singer-songwriter mines the quality of the albums, all more progressive and upbeat the album for what it is. genre. considering the myriad of others than the band’s typical style. The Weepies put on a fine al- Sara Bareilles Music rarely manages to create that fit into that same genre. In fact, there seems to be a lot bum that fits nicely into anyone’s Kaleidoscope Heart such a large genre that isn’t called They have been playing to criti- of influence from alternative rock fall playlist. (Epic) pop. cal reception, even seeing their scattered throughout the album. Deb Talan and Steve Tannen sophomore album, “Say I Am Some of these tracks seem as Interpol make up pop-folk rock group You,” climb the iTunes charts. though they might fit on albums Interpol the Weepies, who often find their Their third release, “Hideaway,” for Deerhunter, Broken Social Newswire Rating: (Matador) haunting tunes falling into the broke into the Billboard chart in Scene and the like. BY Felipe 2008. Is this change for the better? The Thermals category of singer-songwriter Garcia-Wasnich ballads. This clearly shows they’ve done Whereas some bands tend to Personal Life The problem with the label something right to step away from miss the boat in their attempts to (Kill Rock Stars) singer-songwriter is that it under- the pack. evolve their sound, the Weepies -Paid Advertisement- 12September 8, 2010 Paid Advertisement Xavier Newswire