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Midwest Masala Blogging from the dugout Aly Cabrera brings you the Sports Editor Scott Mueller chats with Always Online: full color and flair of Midwest Xavier baseball player Drew Schmidt Masala. about his insider blog. xavier.edu/ FEATURE, pg 12 SPORTS, pg 8 newswire inside @ SAC books concert WCB moves up by john schroeck Features Editor in MBA rankings Although the 2010 Spring Concert, featuring hip-hop duo by doug tifft cruiting,” Assistant Dean for Reflection Eternal, is arriving Editor-in-Chief MBA Programs Jennifer Bush late in the semester, the Student said. “Most people think about an Activities Council has been work- Flanked by names such as MBA for two years before com- ing for nearly a year to bring high- Harvard, MIT and Wharton, the ing to school, so getting prospec- caliber talent to Xavier’s campus. Williams College of Business tive students to recognize our “Concert co-chairs junior MBA program was placed in the programs and think of them so Megan Belden, sophomore Hattie top-25 in four different degree highly is very important.” DeLisle and the rest of the con- programs in the 2010 U.S. News Since the U.S. News and World cert committee have put in a great and World Report‘s annual rank- Report and other popular rank- deal of effort this year to make a ings of America’s best business ing systems focus on peer evalu- concert possible,” SAC Chair ju- schools. ations along with raw data such nior Emily Dougherty said. “I am The rankings, re- as average GPA, grateful for their passion to bring Photo courtesy of defpenradio718.com leased on Thursday, post-graduate sala- a concert to campus.” Reflection Eternal will perform at 6 p.m. on the greenspace Thursday, April April 15, placed ries and number of Reflection Eternal is composed 22. the WCB 17th in applicants, the WCB of Brooklyn emcee Talib Kweli Eternal returns to Hi-Tek’s home- Unlike SAC-sponsored con- the executive MBA has focused on pro- and Cincinnati rapper/producer town to perform a collection of certs over the past several years, category, 20th in moting its brand to Hi-Tek. songs at Xavier in support of its the event will take place on the management, 23rd other universities at “These artists are highly re- second album “Revolutions Per greenspace. in finance and 24th conferences, presen- spected in the hip-hop commu- Minute,” with an expected release “SAC used to hold music festi- in international tations and through nity,” Dougherty said. “Their live date of May 18. vals on the greenspace and it was business. scholarly journals. performances are energetic and Opening for Reflection Eternal extremely popular for students,” It was the first Since Malekzadeh engaging. Their music simultane- is up-and-coming talent J. Cole, a Dougherty said. “It is an area year that Xavier has assumed his current ously educates and entertains.” rapper/producer best known for that allows for a free show, which been mentioned position as dean in Kweli’s 2007 solo album becoming the first artist to sign is something we wanted to do. It in the four categories, as previ- 2003, the WCB has also begun an Eardrum debuted at No. 2 on the with Grammy Award-winning was also a great addition to our ous rankings had only ranked the executive mentor program, which Billoard charts, and Hi-Tek has rapper Jay-Z’s music label Roc Spring Week.” WCB’s part-time MBA program, has grown to include around 200 worked with well-known rap art- Nation. He was also featured on Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek and J. Cole not the entirity of the graduate professionals from the global ists such as 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg the track “A Star is Born” from will perform at 6 p.m. on Thursday, degrees offered. business community. and Mos Def. Jay-Z’s most recent album “The April 22 on the Greenspace. In a statement, Ali Malekzadeh, “We have a number of profes- On Thursday, Reflection Blueprint 3.” Admission is free for all students. dean of the WCB, said that he was sionals who serve as speakers or gratified to be honored among the mentors, and really help us pro- nation’s elite business school. mote our program,” Bush said. With the MBA programs be- “That group that Dr. Malekzadeh Women’s basketball duo ing mentioned in the widely-pub- has built up has been influential licized U.S. News and World Report in helping us grow into where we for the fifth consecutive year, are now, and hopefully will con- teams up on the sidelines Xavier’s recruitment efforts have tinue [once we move into the new seen a boom. Williams College of Business in by JOCELYN TAYLOR “The long-term impact of August].” Asst. Sports Editor these types of rankings is in re- Just weeks after facing off with Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala All-Americans in an NBA arena in front of millions of viewers on ESPN, a pair of Xavier women’s basketball players have found a new challenge to test their mettle: a group of 12-year-old girls. Senior April Phillips and ju- nior Special Jennings, two starters on the XU team that reached the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament, have joined forces to coach the Lady Toreros, a team in Photo courtesy of ladytoreros.com the 12-and-under age group of the Junior Special Jennings (far left) and senior April Phillips (far right) are in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). their second year as coach of the Lady Toreros. The pair strides the sidelines, make the game, the parents of of coaching careers prior to 2009. encouraging the young dribblers the players begged Jennings and “I’ve been interested in coach- and berating referees—all the re- Phillips to coach the team. They ing since I was young,” Jennings Photo courtesy of Facebook sponsibilities of a young, intrepid did, and the team won. A pair of said. “It’s why I’m majoring in Junior Thailer A. Buari ©2010 coaching duo. coaching careers were born, as the sports management.” with the Antonio the Xavier Newswire Phillips and Jennings stumbled Lady Toreros retained the pair, Practices are a learning experi- Johnson Scholarship All rights reserved into the coaching ranks after at- only losing once the rest of the ence for the kids, but Phillips and Award and Alexis tending a Lady Toreros game in summer. Jennings also focus on creating a Ponder with the the spring of 2009 because the “We had a great season last fun atmosphere. Macy’s Multicultural team regularly attended Xavier year,” Phillips said. “And this time “We don’t just focus on post Runner-up Award Fax (513) 745-2898 head coach Kevin McGuff ’s sum- we get [the team] earlier.” play and guard play,” Phillips said, at the 34th Annual Advertising (513) 745-3561 mer camp. While the debut may have been describing some of the drills from Antonio Johnson Circulation (513) 745-3130 After learning that the Lady unexpected, Phillips and Jennings McGuff ’s practices at Xavier that Scholarship Gala. See Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 Toreros’ coach was not going had been holding fledgling ideas Continued on page 9 more on pg. 4 www.xavier.edu/newswire Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 April 21, 2010 News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Students voice concern about Relay for Life thunders on indoors. ceremony, which was set up on campus safety “I think the rain has definitely the greenspace at night to pay kept people away” Kate Nelson, tribute to a specific person who By Jake Heath member of the education club died from cancer. News Editor team, said. “The luminaria [ceremony] is Xavier’s Clocktower Lounge “It’s sad because not many my favorite part of Relay,” Neal was the hub for Campus Police, people are walking on the greens- said. Norwood police, executive direc- pace [around the booths] due to “It represents the whole point tors and students on Thursday, the rain and that’s a big way to of why we Relay. The rest of the April 15, all with one common make money” fellow member day is fun, but the luminaria cer- topic to discuss: campus safety. Christina Strayer said. emony is when you get to remem- The Xavier safety team held its However, many people thought ber the people who have really first forum to talk with students the rain was not a factor in the fought against cancer,” he said. and a variety of on- and off-cam- event. Along with the luminaria cer- pus representatives about Xavier’s “Relay is as big as it was last emony, Relay for Life hosted sev- current safety situation. year without the rain” noted eral other events during the night Participants included Chief Nathan Locklear, future tri-chair that incorporated its “Wish Upon of Campus Police Michael Photo courtesy of coleraintwp.org of Relay. a Cure” theme, which was based Regardless of rainy weather, Relay for Life fundraised more money than in More important than fund- on Disney stories and characters. Couch, Executive Director for 2009. Parent Relations Dianne Fisk raising, though, was Relay for Disney-themed events includ- and Director of Administrative For each contest, whoever sent Life’s main goal of honoring can- ed Disney character charades, a Services Daniel Schloemer—who By Kari Peglar out the most fundraising e-mails cer survivors and remembering “Pirates of the Caribbean” sword Staff Writer declared that Xavier is a consis- was awarded prizes, such as two- those who have lost their battle to fight and a “Find Nemo” scaven- tently safe campus. Despite the rain, more than 300 day passes to Coco Key Water cancer. ger hunt. In response to the recent in- students participated in Xavier’s Resort or a $45 gift certificate to Several participants say their There were also themed laps cidents involving guns on or Relay for Life last weekend in or- Bonefish Grill. reason for participating in Relay where a particular lap was sup- near campus, a safety team was der to raise money and awareness Social networking sites were because someone close to them posed to include elements of a designed to deal with multiple for the fight against cancer. used as well. Many participants set was affected by cancer. Disney classic. scenarios. A total of 37 teams were in- their Facebook statuses to include “I Relay for my grandpa who One such lap was the In the six weeks that the safety volved with Relay, which took links to the Relay for Life web- passed away from multiple myelo- “Cinderella” lap, where partici- team has been in operation, it has place from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. on site where people could donate ma” Alex Goodrich said. pants walked around the Relay for focused on improving the use of April 16-17 on the greenspace. money. Kayla Neal, one of the Relay’s Life track with only one shoe on. technology and communication to By the end of the event, Relay Stacey Broerman, a Relay par- committee members, said she Kristin Niemiller, tri-chair of deal with student concerns more for Life raised $26,059.52 for the ticipant, said she raised $60 by uti- does Relay for Life to honor her XU Relay for Life, said that Relay effectively. American Cancer Society, accord- lizing Facebook. father who passed away from lung will still be accepting donations At the meeting, students ing to the Relay for Life Facebook Teams were also asked to run cancer that spread to his spine and until Aug. 31. voiced concerns with the lack of page. This was $5,000 more than fundraising booths during Relay. back. Donations can be made on the use of XU AlertMe on multiple the previous year. At these booths, passersby on There are several events within XU Relay for Life website at www. occasions. “We were afraid that The increase was due to a the greenspace could pay a small Relay that pay tribute to cancer relayforlife.org/xu or mailed to students might move toward the big “fundraising push,” Alison amount to play a game or enter a victims as well as survivors. the American Cancer Society, at- action,” Schloemer said. McEmber, online coordinator for raffle to win a prize. Cancer survivors ceremoni- tention Xavier University Relay Many of the safety officials XU Relay for Life, said. Some of these booths included ously take a lap around the Relay for Life. discussed having trouble deciding Relay’s highest individual fund- a dunking station, a raffle for a for Life “track” after a speech Students that wish to become what occasions warranted the use raiser was Jen Coogan, who raised free parking pass and bake sales. from a local survivor, are provid- Relay for Life committee mem- of the text message system. $1,325.80, while the men’s basket- Normally, these booths make a ed a catered dinner and are given bers are asked to contact any of Student responses to the issue ball team raised the most for an large amount of money for Relay handmade gifts that celebrate their the tri-chairs for open positions. varied, with some asking for an in- organization with $2,991. for Life. triumph against the disease. To support this fundraising Unfortunately, sporadic rain People who have passed crease in the number of text mes- Jake Heath, News Editor sages and others asking that the push, Relay tried new techniques showers and cold temperatures away from cancer were honored Phone: 745-3607 system be reserved for only the like sponsoring e-mail contests. forced some people to take refuge through the popular luminaria [email protected] most pressing needs. The Xavier safety team also at- -Paid Advertisement- tempted to bring out requests for improved technological resources on issues of campus safety. A community webpage is being built, with the hope of completion by the start of priority registration experience program (PREP) this summer. Its goal is to create a better form of communication regardng student awareness of campus safety as opposed to the MyXU webpage. There has also been talk about improving the text message sys- tem, as well as taking advantage of other forms of student-friend- ly technology such as Twitter or Facebook. Students presented ideas about texting campus po- lice concerning rumored situa- tions to create a more efficient means of dealing with on-campus problems. The safety forum also cov- ered prevention of crime, with students asserting that the yellow security boxes around campus are concealed and small. The safety team noted that blue towers are due to replace the yel- low boxes in the near future. Others suggested improve- ments included taxi services, night escorts and self-defense training. While you were graduating...
Xavier Newswire News April 21, 2010 3 Students plan to Inmate discussion fosters protest Campus Police a new outlook for students
N ewswire file photo Disgruntled Xavier students plan a protest against Campus Police on May 1.
By ANDREW LEYDEN many on campus, she has not ar- Staff Writer ranged a meeting with Campus Protesters will fill the sidewalk Police. “We have not been con- in front of Flynn Hall on Saturday, tacted; we have seen the flyers May 1 in an attempt to demon- but we do not know who the au- strate the alleged misconduct of thor is,” Chief of Police Michael Campus Police. Allegations against Couch said. Campus Police include, but are While Couch has not met with not limited to, lying in police re- Goyette or other members of ports, profiling, unlawful searches the protest, they are prepared. and unjustified citations. “We would be happy to sit down The head of the protest, fresh- and talk with them,” Couch said. man Rose Goyette, has compiled “Anytime they want to come in Photo courtesy of Dr. Jeff Monroe a petition with more than 200 and talk with us, we are willing to Xavier students and inmates from Lebanon Correctional Institution discuss politics and justice. signatures in accordance with the sit down with them.” inmates and allows the partici- justice system works from those allegations. Goyette believes that However, Goyette has no in- By MOLLY BOES pants to interact with each oth- who have truly experienced it, she would have more signatures tention of showing the petition to Assistant News Editor er to establish a good learning while others may just wish to get if it weren’t for fear of being Campus Police, but instead hopes The Inside-Out prison ex- environment. a new outlook on a situation they reprimanded. to sit down to speak with Father change class that has been occur- The class is set up so that the may otherwise not encounter. “If the Campus Police weren’t Graham. ing for four years offers Xavier participants sit inmate-student-in- “I want to go into film–I want hovering over everybody’s shoul- While SGA has not comment- students a unique look at the jus- mate in a circle and to be a story-tell- der, more people would sign,” ed directly on the protest, they tice system. have open discus- er. This gives me Goyette said. were debating whether to support The class, instructed by Dr. sions about anything the opportunity Goyette believes the way Campus Police or the protesters “It is a Jeff Monroe, takes place in the from why they are to hear stories I Campus Police deal with students during their meeting on Monday, Lebanon Correctional Institution. there to what can wouldn’t normal- needs to be improved. “Police April 19. perfect The LECI is inhabited mostly prevent crime in ly hear,” Farrell always pride themselves on serv- As for the actual protest, by level-three security inmates. general. said. ing and protecting,” Goyette said. Goyette will have buttons and fit for The security scale ranges from “We talked for I n s i d e - O u t “Campus Police aren’t serving and possibly musical guests in sup- one to five, with one being mini- half an hour about Xavier. It is a unique pro- protecting, they’re just making port of the cause. The protest is mum security, five being adminis- how the bathroom gram that allows things worse.” scheduled for May 1. However, trative security and three falling at situation works,” a embodies students to gain Although Goyette aims to this creates problems since no close security. current student, se- a new perspec- change the way Campus Police campus events are permitted past The I-O was established four nior Kelly Farrell, the Jesuit tive on an idea deal with students, she is also April 30. years ago when Dr. Monroe was said. “It gives that people often- striving to change the punishment Campus Police said they want mission.” discussing prison programs with a you a whole new times hear about, system that the campus uses for to respect the rights of the stu- graduate student and got the idea perspective.” – but may never re- its students. dents, but also make sure the pro- Dr. Jeff to start a program at Xavier. The students ally understand or “Fining people 100 dol- test is done in the right way. Monroe “It is a perfect fit for Xavier. who take this course experience. The lars for their first ticket is “Protests are a freedom of It embodies the Jesuit mission,” come from different class challenges ridiculous,”Goyette said. “The expression, they have a right. We Monroe said. backgrounds and have different what people think they know, and first ticket should be an education have no problem with that as long The class takes an equal num- reasons for taking I-O. Some stu- allows them to compare theoretical course, and citations after can be as they follow the protocol out- ber of Xavier students and LECI dents wish to learn about how the situations with actual experiences. fines.” lined in the student handbook,” Although Goyette has reached Couch said. Prominent women speak at commencement table women to speak at both She is a teacher and active vol- By LizzIE Glaser ceremonies in celebration and ac- unteer in personal transformation Campus News Editor knowledgement of the history of and spirituality, as well as the co- women at Xavier,” media relations In celebration of the 40th an- founder of the Adult Spirituality coordinator Laurel Bauer said. niversary of Xavier’s decision to Institute at the Athenaeum of This May will mark the 172nd admit women, the University has Ohio. commencement ceremony at selected two outstanding women Tew also co-founded an orga- Xavier, with noteworthy past from its community to speak at nization called Good Samaritans, speakers such as A.G. Lafley, both the undergraduate and grad- which raises funds for education the former CEO of Proctor & uate commencement ceremonies. and research at Good Samaritan Gamble, Scott Simon, a promi- Barbara Howard will speak Hospital. nent reporter for National Public at 9:00 a.m. to the undergradu- Both women were chosen by Radio and Xavier’s own Rabbi ate ceremony on Saturday, May the commencement committee Abie Ingber. 15. Susan Tew will follow, speak- headed by Vice President Roger Each speaker will address the ing at 2:00 p.m. to the graduate Fortin. audience for approximately 15 ceremony. Nominations were made minutes with the hope of provid- Howard is a 1976 Xavier grad- through the portal in the early fall ing the graduates with some wise uate and serves on the Board of and throughout the year. Then words. Trustees for the University. She is the committee met and reviewed “It’s mainly to show, ‘I came an attorney practicing family law the nominations, looking for a from here too, and look at all the and the current president of the candidate that exemplified the great things you can achieve with Ohio State Bar Association. Ignatian gifts of mission, reflec- the education you’ve gotten here. Tew is a member of Bellarmine tion, discernment, solidarity, kin- Keep thinking of how you can Chapel where she serves on the ship and service rooted in justice Photo courtesy of Laurel Bauer serve humanity and really uphold bereavement committee and as a and love. the Jesuit mission of Xavier in Susan Tew is to give commencement speech for 2010 graduation. Eucharistic minister. “The idea was to choose no- your life and future,’” Bauer said. 4 April 21, 2010 Campus News Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Professor profile:Fr. Cyril Whitaker and high school, and I have been Xavier and after Xavier, both as a By David Maxwell Staff Writer crazy enough to do so. teacher and as a student—Greek, I did get certification to teach Latin, Hebrew and French. I While classics professor Fr. from Xavier, but only after I had have also studied Spanish, which Cyril Whitaker will insist that been teaching full time for seven I taught for two years to high he is not an interesting person, years at All Saints. I loved my stud- school students before I studied many students who have taken ies and have kept up with them all it when I was a novice in Peru. I his classes or gotten to know him these years. have also taken classes in German will claim otherwise. The Newswire and Italian. And I know a little recently was fortunate enough to XN: What do you enjoy doing when English, too. talk to Fr. Whitaker about his very you are off-campus? interesting life. FW: I love to read, to travel, to XN: You were ordained a Jesuit perform my sacramental duties priest on June, 13, 2009. What was Xavier Newswire: Can you tell us now that I am a priest at St. Xavier that day like for you? where you are from and what your area Parish in downtown Cincinnati, FW: I celebrated my first of study is? to eat in nice restaurants, and to Mass as a priest on the Feast of Father Whitaker: I am from fish. Corpus Christi, June 14, 2009. I Cincinnati—St. Michael Church. remember thinking I am so happy I majored in classics and philoso- Newsiwire photo by Alexa von Bargen XN: What draws you to Xavier in my first Mass will be on Corpus phy at Xavier and graduated first Fr. Cyril Whitaker, S.J. has taken a life-long interest in the classics. particular? Christi. Probably the thing I re- in 1978 and again in 1986. FW: Xavier University is the member most about the day was greatest school in the world. I re- the bishop’s eyes. Twice during XN: Tell us a little about your to teach at all. I was hired a few does. I think he should be a Jesuit. ceived such a wonderful education the ceremony I knelt before him family. weeks later at All Saints School in Perhaps later.” here. I had so many wonderful and he looked straight into my FW: I grew up in my dad and Kenwood, and taught there two I have also taught at Lima teachers who cared about me and eyes, perhaps into my very soul, mom’s home on East Kemper different times—for thirteen years Central Catholic High School taught me so many things. I loved and pronounced the words of Road in Sharonville. My mother all together. Sr. Mary de Lellis, the in Lima, Ohio for a year, at the classics, modern language, the- ordination. I was so moved when is still with us, but my dad died incoming principal, said to me Archbishop Moeller High School ology and philosophy professors I he handed me the sacred vessels. just a few weeks before I gradu- when I walked in for my job inter- for six years, at Loyola Academy had. They gave me such good ex- I had met him the day before or- ated from XU in 1978. I have a view at All Saints, “Mr. Whitaker, in Chicago for one year—that was ample. I just loved the place, and dination and he had made me tell sister, who is 18 months younger are you against abortion?” I said, my candidacy year for the Society I still do very, very much. him what I understand a priest to than I am. My maternal grand- “Yes, Sister.” She pulled out a of Jesus—and two years at Xavier has grown so much be. He seemed moved by it. When mother lived with us until her chair and said, “You may have a Xavier. Xavier was my regency for and changed so much since I was the ceremony was over, he said to death in 1979. seat.” She called Fr. John Felten, the Society of Jesus. I have also an undergraduate student. It is me, “Tu es sacerdos in aeternum” who then was teaching in the clas- taught in Lithuania and Vietnam, so beautiful. The campus is just (You are sacred for eternity). I al- XN: What are some of your sics department at Xavier. Sister where my French served me well, spectacular. most burst wide open with hap- qualifications to teach in the Classics said she called him to ask if he though I am far from fluent. I piness. I was so grateful that day department? thought I could teach seventh and have always thought it was inter- XN: There are rumors that you for those Jesuits who had taught FW: I have no qualifications, eighth grade. He said, “Sister, how esting that a liberal arts education can speak more languages than just the me at XU, especially, Fr. Felten. which has been a real grace. would I know. He just graduated has served me so well that I have French that you mentioned. Is this true? Fr. Felton used to say to me when I graduated from XU in May from college. Give him a chance been asked to teach almost every FW: I have studied six lan- I was a kid, “Cyril, why don’t you of 1978 with no qualifications and see. Let me know how he subject in both elementary school guages. Four of the languages at join us?” SGA Recap Panel selects Antonio Johnson By Mike Glynn By Sarah WIeten Asst. Campus News Editor Managing Editor scholarship for the 2010-11 school The Student Government Against the backdrop of one year. Association, comprised of Senate of the most anticipated events of The evening was emceed by se- and the Students Activities the year, junior Thailer A. Buari niors Charles Dickson and Leon Council, continues to evolve as was named this year’s Antonio Hampton. the spring 2010 semester draws to Johnson Scholarship winner, as Entertainment was provided a close. the student most in line with this by the Gregg Bacon quartet which The Senate has seen drastic year’s gala theme, “Dare to Dream, serenaded the guests with low-key changes in recent weeks, inaugu- Strive to Succeed.” jazz ambiance throughout the rating new executives and senators, Buari received the award named evening. selecting a new senate coordinator in honor of a past president of Tony Anderson gave the night’s and approving the appointment the Black Student Association, keynote address. of committee chairs. who died in 1976 at age 22. Anderson, a Xavier graduate, is New Association Affairs The award includes full tuition, considered to be one of the fore- Committee Chair freshman Jimmy room and board, books and fees most thinkers in the field of hip- Geiser, Club Relations Chair fresh- and is presented to an African hop culture. man Victoria Masny, Community American junior student for his Anderson’s after-school pro- Photos courtesy of Facebook.com Affairs Committee Chair fresh- Antonio Johnson Scholarship winner or her academic excellence, lead- gram Bassline, which engages Macy’s Multicultural Award runner up man Brock McMorran, Financial junior Thailer Buari. junior Alexis Ponder. ership, contribution to the Black students resistant to usual teach- Affairs Committee Chair sopho- Student Association and commu- ing methods in education through more Ryan Alleman and Student nity service. music, has produced three albums Life Committee Chair freshman “Mr. Johnson provided an ex- and shared stages with artists like Andrea Goodrich were all ap- ample of hard work and dedication P. Diddy, Mary J. Blidge and Russel proved in the senate meeting on to the Black Student Association,” Monday, April 19. Simmons. In addition, sophomore Taryn President of BSA Katriece Carter His remarks focused on the said. Buckley was named the new differences made in the lives of Student Rights Representative, ju- “He believed and strove for the troubled students through music values of independence, strength nior William Washington became and his confidence that the - stu the new Jesuit, Catholic Identity and development for minority dents in attendence would work communities.” Representative, sophomore Kezia to make similar differences in the Southern was named Student Buari had a long list of people lives of others through service to thank for his success including Director of Diversity and junior and scholarship. Tala Ali was named Lecture Series his family friends, senior Aaron The gala was sponsered by Marble, whom he calls his men- Chair. BSA under the leadership of On the SAC side, sophomore tor, and his collegues in Residence Carter, and the co-chairs of the Life. Hattie Deslisle took over the posi- Antonio Johnson Scholarship tion of SAC Chair. She was joined Junior Alexis Ponder was Gala Planning Committee, sopho- awarded the Macy’s Multicultural by a board of new and returning more Lauren Bobbitt and senior Photo courtesy of Facebook.com Runner-Up Award, a $10,000 members. Melinda Jennings. Father Graham poses with a portion of the Gala’s planning committee. From Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor left to right: Lundon S. Brown, Melinda E. Jennings, Fr. Graham, Katriece Carter, Phone: (513) 745-3607 Amanda Tooley, and Chynna Stubbs. [email protected] Xavier Newswire Campus News April 21, 2010 5
one threw chili on the walls April 17, 10:39p.m. - Lt. Choi speaks of the downstairs kitchen and Campus Police responded to Police lobby of Brockman Hall. a report of two intoxicated, underage students in the C2 during Queer Week April 14, 12:29 p.m. - lot. The students were located, By Sarah Wieten Notes Campus Police, Cincinnati Fire transported home and cited Managing Editor Department and physical plant for underage consumption of As part of Alliance’s Queer - Week April 12-16, Lieutenant April 12, 9:03 a.m. - A su- responded to a fire alarm in alcohol. pervisor reported the theft of Schott Hall. Investigation re- Dan Choi, an advocate against food from Cintas Center by vealed a smoke detector in the April 18, 12:58 a.m.- the United States military’s policy two employees. The manager elevator room on the 11th floor Campus Police assisted “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”(DADT), was notified and matters will was activated for unknown Norwood Police in breaking up spoke on campus about his expe- be handled internally. reasons. a loud party on the 1900 block riences with lesbian, gay, bisexual, of Wayland Avenue. Two resi- transgendered and queer(LGBTQ) April 15, 12:59 a.m. - A dents were warned about host- employment discrimination. April 13, 3:24 a.m. - An Lt. Choi was discharged from officer on patrol discovered a student who knocked a trash ing a loud party and underage can over near Kuhlman Hall consumption. The party was the army in 2009 after announcing window broken at the rear of he was gay on the Rachel Maddow the Armory. The building w a s and ran from officers was cited ended. for underage consumption, show. The army currently lists “ho- searched and appeared fine. mosexual acts” as grounds for dis- disorderly conduct and failure April 18, 2:21 a.m. - An of- to cooperate with University ficer on patrol separated three missal. In the process of fighting April 13, 2:48 p.m. - A officials the dismissal, he became an advo- student reported $50 worth subjects arguing in the lobby of Brockman Hall. Two of the cate for the repeal of DADT. His of damage to his or her bike case is still unresolved. He spoke April 15, 10:15 a.m. - A subjects were non-students Photo courtesy of Facebook.com parked in the bike rack outside about his experiences at 7 p.m. student reported the theft of visiting a current student. The Lt. Dan Choi has taken an active role of Husman Hall. on April 14th in the James and a radar detector valued at $300 non-students were cited for against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Caroline Duff Banquet Center of from his or her vehicle parked underage possession and sent of the discussion was his personal Cintas Center. April 13, 4:42 p.m. - An in the R2 lot for over a week. back to the student’s room. coming out story--about his re- employee acting erratically at “Lt. Choi was brought to cam- lationship with his family. I was Cintas and smelling of alcohol pus to bring awareness to the April 16, 2:45 a.m. - Two hoping for more information for was arrested with two out- non-students, ages 29 and 40, inequalities LGBT people face the legal process behind DADT standing warrants and advised came to campus on the bus even in highly respected positions, and how that affects LGBTQ in- not to return to work. from the Lodge Bar down- such as the U.S. military. Lt. Choi dividuals in the military,” Alliance town. The two were arguing Note of the also holds various idenitites as a co-president Carlos Garcia said. April 13, 10:43 p.m.- with the driver and officers and Korean-American, a West Point Although President Obama has Campus Police assisted were issued criminal trespass- graduate, an Arab linguist, son of said that he wants to repeal the Residence Life with a room ing notifications. a Southern Baptist minister and DADT policy, few changes have search on the first floor of Week now the most recognizable advo- been made during his administra- Kuhlman Hall. A small amount cate for the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, A con- tion. of marijuana and drug para- April 17, 3:46 a.m. - A April 12, 12:44 p.m. - Don’t Tell,’” Senior Advisor to tract employee reported the theft Other activities for Queer Week phernalia were confiscated. student observed smoking Alliance AmariYah Israel said. of 5,000 feet of telephone wire included a display of flags on the marijuana near the exterior of However, not all Alliance mem- valued at $1,500 from the Hoff academic mall commemorating Brockman Hall was cited for bers were satisfied with the pre- Quad construction site. the victims of hate crimes in 2009, drug abuse. sentation. “ I felt the event did not April 14, 9:07 a.m. - a carpool to a local drag show and Residence Life reported some- fufill my expectations in that most a “day of silence” protest. - SGA Advertisement - 6 April 21, 2010 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2009 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Doug Tifft Managing Editor Sarah Wieten Business Manager Wilson Harmon Advertising and Classifieds Manager Nathan Sergio Distribution Manager Ed Sadowski Advisor Patrick Larkin Online Editor Chris Anderson
Op-Ed Editor: peter fricke Photo Editor: alexa von bargen Photographers: kelsey edson, alex klein, Alyssa Konerman Head Copy Editors: matt ackels, alyssa konermann, kara lenoir, ashley sroufe Copy Editors: bridget gavaghan, Caitrin Reilly EDITORIAL | XUCP Protest Protesters need to provide details It’s almost reassuring, in an odd sort of way, to know that however uncertain the wider world is, college students can still be relied upon to reach the limits of indignance in response to the slightest hint of au- thority. On May 1, while most students study for finals (or contemplate doing so), a determined few plan to stage a sit-in outside Flynn Hall, the headquarters of Xavier’s Campus Police. In addition to the flyers copiously adorning the public bulletin boards around campus, the students organizing the protest have cre- ated a Facebook group, as well as an online petition. As evidenced by that petition (only 982 names short of its goal!), the preponderance of students are as baffled by the ambiguity of the group’s allegations as is the Newswire. Perhaps they may yet attract a few more sympathizers, but until they offer any details concerning their allegations, they cannot hope to con- vince the Xavier community that they represent anything more than the standard line decrying those police forces as “repressive” which meticu- lously enforce the law. The Newswire supports all expressions of free speech, particularly those which occur in print, and we are in no way suggesting that the protest should be cancelled. Rather, we would like to see the concerned students exercise their speech even more forcefully by explaining their allegations clearly. A good starting point might be to address their con- cerns to Campus Police directly. Once they do, we will suspend our skepticism and treat their complaints seriously.
EDITORIAL | Spring Concert Concert uninspiring, as usual Well SAC, here we are again. As the school year winds down, the Newswire began crafting snarky remarks and jabs at how SAC had failed to book a spring concert in 2010. With the lack of headline art- rooms on Monday afternoon, students to engage in out of the ists over the past few years—there are some vague memories of Dane LETTERS Monday was supposed to be the classroom learning. Xavier, as an Cook and Jack’s Mannequin, but not so much for the freshman class—it E/RS response Celebration of Student Research. “educational community,” should appeared as though SAC may have been stockpiling funds to throw An editorial in last week’s The Celebration of Student encourage students to not only Woodstock 3 in the fall. Newswire estimated that only Research is an annual event on present their research but also to But no. There was word of a concert after all. And while Talib Kweli, about 10% of the audience at Xavier’s campus where students celebrate the research of their DJ Hi Tek and J.Cole are passable choices for the final moments of the the April 11 Ethics/Religion and have an opportunity to present peers by listening to their papers events calendar, allow us to raise a few points of concern. Society event were students, most the results of research they had and asking questions or checking First of all, with the event being held on the Greenspace in the al- of whom attended because of a spent the last year working on out the poster boards and talking ways-unpredictable Cincinnati climate, what happens if it rains? SAC course requirement rather than with professors or in classes. about the research that members chair Emily Dougherty acknowledged that SAC does not have a con- an intrinsic interest in the topic. Most of the presentations were of our community have been tingency plan in case its signature spring event goes awry because of In response, we write to note in the form of poster boards but working on. Mother Nature. that the E/RS program has solic- several students had papers they The university seems to have Secondly, the fact that the event is free would seem to encourage a ited speaker recommendations in had written and presented their done everything it can to discour- wider array of attendees (particularly students, according to Dougherty), evaluation forms at past lectures findings in the form of either age extracurricular learning op- a point the Newswire commends. But with only a few days to plan for and that we welcome suggestions a PowerPoint presentation or a portunities such as the Celebration the event, and no longstanding physical reminders around campus, only on an ongoing basis. Students can brief talk. This event is open to of Student Research. diehard fans, passersby on the greenspace and nearby Kuhlman and submit ideas for themes, topics, the public and is a great chance to The majority of students here Husman residents shaken by the noise will attend the show. or speakers to [email protected]. see and celebrate what students at are completely oblivious to the Which leads to the third point: Talib Kweli, DJ Hi Tek and J.Cole are Planning for the 2011-12 series Xavier are doing when they aren’t work their peers have been do- names that won’t get students excited about on-campus concerts. While will begin early next fall, so this at Dana’s. ing because the University has not hip-hop enthusiasts may be planning their Thursday around the event, is a good time to contribute to This leads me to my question: made it a priority to celebrate the most Xavier students had to do a Google search to get the basic facts on the discussion. Our term with the Where was the party and why hard work of students in the vari- the triumvirate. And while the group is noted for its energy, one would program concludes in May, but we wasn’t anyone invited? I presented ous sciences and humanities who imagine that their enthusiasm might be tempered, given that the group will give your comments to the E/ a summary of my senior honors presented on Monday. is performing later Thursday night in Covington—likely for a larger RS committee and new program thesis on sexual ethics in the let- This obliviousness is so de- audience and for more money. chair. ters of St. Paul to two people, the cisive that the oblivion is lost in So while we commend SAC for pulling together a concert this spring, Thank you, proctor of the room and a class- oblivion: people don’t even know the Newswire still holds out a faint hope for improvements for future Elizabeth Groppe and mate who was also presenting in what they are missing. concerts. Kathleen Smythe that room. There is so little appreciation Co-Chairs, E/RS This is depressing because not for learning and actual scholarly On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire only did I spend the bulk of this work among the powers that be at 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. past year researching and writing Xavier that it may not be possible and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per this paper but I also hoped to field to even see the loss for the ap- 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to Academic focus? tough questions on the topic and preciation of the liberal arts that The Editorials are written by a different staff Doug Tifft, 513-745-3607. 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Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials April 21, 2010 7 Thank you, Xavier Boring? hardly. By Amy Windhorst By Meghan Berneking outside of Edgecliff, caf sitting, Features Editor News Editor nights out, nights in, “fondling As I prepare to say my final In my past two years on the werbs” (trans.lation: “playing with goodbyes to the Newswire and Newswire staff, I’ve stuck mainly words”) with Amy Windhorst—I my undergraduate career, I have a to news stories, writing the facts could go on. confession to make: I love Xavier. in a way that was (hopefully) ac- But besides getting nostalgic I do. cessible to our readers. But now, about the things I enjoyed here, in To qualify that bold statement, for my last Newswire hurrah, I these last few weeks I have often I must give you some background. finally get to use the first person found myself musing about all the In high school, my three best and attempt to sway opinions. missed opportunities I let slip by. friends were a girl who couldn’t And there’s no way I could pos- I think about the dozens of truly name the seven continents, anoth- sibly misquote anyone. So get ex- amazing professors I’ve had, most er who talked about her breasts cited all you avid byline readers! of whose offices I never bothered the way most people talk about You finally get to hear what your to stop by and discuss my paper, their sleeping habits, and a super devoted news writer really thinks the book we were reading or just spy named Sydney Bristow who about this Cincinnati oasis we call life in general. I think of all my – shame if you don’t know – was home. “sort of ” friends—the people the main character in the 2001-06 Often the most difficult part I know and like but never really television series “Alias.” of being a news writer is wait- took the time to stay with. The Back then I was, quite obvi- get this—other people who really, So, hello. Allow me to intro- ing for news to happen. And in study abroad trips I didn’t go on, ously, an enormous nerd and a really like “Lost.” I unexpectedly duce myself. I’m Amy, a graduat- a university as small as Xavier, the nights I stayed in to sleep in- total misfit. In a class of 87 girls, found myself watching “The Daily ing English major who still doesn’t one might be waiting quite a long stead of going to PRC, the exams I was “the smart one” who was Show” in the Buenger lobby every know what she wants to be when time. I read portal announce- I could have aced and the things perpetually fraught with anxiety night with a few acquaintances and she grows up. I love science fic- ments, eavesdropped in class and I could have learned if I had paid over school work, couldn’t play a box of Cheez-Its. Then, just as tion, inside jokes, roller coasters, drove around Norwood, itching just a little bit more attention to sports to save her life and had a suddenly, I was singing Christmas fandom, my old stuffed animals for anything out of the ordinary. what was going on around me. new geeky obsession every three carols in between bouts of “Super and female singer/songwriters. Everyone else’s worst nightmares But even if I spent the next months. Smash Bros. Melee” with a group I can talk about television lon- made my day. I would daydream three weeks taking in every mo- So when I started college, I was of friends who were just as nerdy ger than most people can talk about the chances of a protest riot ment of every day and living each prepared to grow out of myself. as I was. about their parents. I’m not as so- breaking out, a U.S. Bank heist out second with the passion and ener- It was time to be “normal” and Everything went downhill cially awkward as I always thought of Gallagher Student Center or a gy of a 3-year-old, I don’t think it “adult.” If I was going to memo- from there. I learned how to I was, though I love making inap- D’Artagnon/Blue Blob sex tape would be enough. In fact, I think rize the algorithm for selection play “Settlers of Catan”. I made a propriate comments and have fre- scandal. even if I had spent all four years sorting, then I should probably speech in class on the mythology quent fits of immaturity. But Xavier isn’t that kind of of my college experience with the stop memorizing the episode ti- of the “Legend of Zelda” series. I have an artsy streak that man- place. intensity I wish I would have, it still tles of “Arrested Development.” I joined the staff of the Writing ifests itself in unexpected ways. Xavier is the kind of place would not be enough. Not that I If I was going to debate autho- Center. I cut my hair. I was intro- Freshman year, I wrote my name where all of your best intentions think college is just so sweet and rial intent in GeoffryChaucer’s duced to shows such as “Firefly” with my best friend (see right) on for studying go out the window in totally awesome and the pinnacle “The Canterbury Tales”, then I and “Battlestar Galactica” (bet a column outside Buenger, where exchange for an impromptu vol- of my life. It is simply my human should probably cease debating you regret that now, don’t you it still rests until this day. leyball game. It’s the kind of place condition to always want more, the supremacy of the British “The guys?). I discovered an insatiable I’m part of the Newswire be- where you get in a heated debate no matter how thankful I am for Office” over its American -coun thirst for “Halo 3” online multi- cause Katie Rosenbaum failed to with that pompous d-bag in your what I’ve already been given. terpart. And if I was going to read player. I tried (and loved) sushi. I mention that I arrived to my in- English class, only to befriend him So what do I do with this di- the great works of Descartes and took time out of finals week to go terview at the wrong time. And I over coffee in the library when lemma? My education here at Plato, then I should probably stop see “Star Trek” at midnight. And think I’ve been a nerd since the you’re both pulling all-nighters. Xavier has taught me to take my reading Harry Potter fan fiction. eventually, I embraced myself day I was born. Much to my journalistic dismay, insatiable desire for more experi- Probably. enough to change my major to For that lesson alone, I say the exciting buzz on campus is ences—more life—and run with I thought that if I could di- something I was 110% passionate thank you, Xavier. Thank you to more likely to be about last night’s it. I want to leave here and ex- rect my nerdiness into a future- about—English—but was trying every friend, every co-worker, overtime basketball victory than plore everything, learn everything, thinking, lucrative major such as ever so diligently to deny. It was every administrator and every the embezzlement of millions of see everything. And even if life Computer Science, then I would the best decision I ever made. professor who helped me learn dollars (er, pennies) at FLiX. And doesn’t take me into the middle finally make something of myself All of this led me to my ten- to love myself and to love what I I think I’m finally coming to terms of the world’s major news stories, in a way that mattered: money. ure at the Newswire, where I’m love to do. I leave here a better, with that. there is a life to be lived, at times To put it simply, I was in total still surrounded by nerds (no mat- happier person because of you. Here’s a list of the things I beautiful and at other times very denial. ter how much they try to deny it) On that note, goodbye, and will miss most about my Xavier ugly. But at all times (and the more It took about a month until the who have, for some unknown rea- don’t hurt yourself, Xavier. So say years: walking to the Norwood I have learned both in and out of strangest things started happen- son, loved me just as much as I’ve we all. Creamy Whip on a warm spring class, the more I see that this is ing. I discovered that there were— loved them. evening, beautiful crabapple trees true), I stand in complete wonder A Penny for Your Thoughts…* (* No Actual Pennies will be Awarded) If you have an opinion on a story, or want to bring It’s your last attention to an issue the Newswire has not covered, chance to submit submit your letter in time for the final Newswire a letter to the edition of the year. editor! Simply send your letter as the text of an email to: [email protected]
+ = 8 April 21, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Scott Mueller, Editor Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] Men’s tennis captures A-10 tourney Women’s golf Third straight championship secures NCAA Tournament bid By Steve rosenbaum The A-10 tournament be- finishes fifth Staff Writer gan Friday, April 16, when The number three basically the Musketeers defeated St. in conference summed up the men’s tennis Bonaventure 4-3. team’s trip to Monroeville, Pa., on While Xavier lost the doubles By Shane Mulvihill April 16-18. Over the course of point by losing two of its three Staff Writer three days, against three different matches, strong singles play pro- The Xavier women’s golf team opponents, junior Bobby Deye pelled the Musketeers past the closed out its season this past clinched three separate matches, Bonnies. weekend with a fifth place finish in as the Musketeers won their third Despite losing his first set, the Colonial Athletic Association consecutive A-10 Championship. Deye came back to win at the Conference Championship. With their third straight confer- No. 4 spot. Freshman Brandon The Muskies faced tough com- ence tournament championship, MacDonald, senior J.T. Torbeck petition during the three day event the men also clinched a bid to the and senior Chris Herrlinger also but persevered to finish strong. NCAA Tournament this year. came out victorious. The team finished the three-round “What a first day of play,” event at 90-over par 954. head coach Eric Toth said. “Every Photo courtesy of goxavier.com The men’s tennis team celebrates after a third straight Atlantic 10 title. Head Coach Tom Elfers was quarterfinal match was very tight. happy with how his team per- Ours was certainly no exception. appearance on the line, the up another NCAA Tournament formed under adverse conditions. Any time you run into the Bonnies Musketeers defeated George appearance. “[The team] played well in dif- late in the season, especially at this Washington 4-3 on Sunday, April “All six guys in singles played ficult conditions with winds of 30- tournament, you are in for one 18, despite losing senior Anthony their hearts out whether in vic- 40 mph in the first two rounds,” heck of a battle.” Palmenter to injury during tory or defeat,” Toth said. “J.T. Elfers said. The men continued their suc- warm-ups. Torbeck and Brandon MacDonald Because the Atlantic 10 does cess on Saturday, when they beat Sophomore Marc Pretorius stepped up huge to win in straight not have women’s golf, the Xavier Duquesne 4-1. stepped into Palmenter’s place, sets to really put the pressure on women compete in the CAA. The Unlike the match against St. eventually leading the Musketeers GW. Bobby Deye clinched the team was, however, able to top Bonaventure, the Musketeers to the doubles point. championship battling and com- traditional A-10 foe Dayton, who earned a quick edge by winning the After earning the doubles point, peting like the champion he is.” finished in eighth place, at 142- doubles point. Deye and Torbeck the men then struggled against the “It was a total team effort as over par 1006. won 8-2 and sophomore Patrick top of George Washington’s line- it has been all year,” Toth said. Both teams watched Georgia Bandy and Herrlinger teamed up up in singles play. “We are honored to represent State take the medalist honors for for an 8-5 victory. Ultimately, depth from the the Atlantic 10 once again in the the second straight year by shoot- Herrlinger, Deye and Torbeck back end of the lineup helped NCAA Tournament.” ing 59-over par 923. also won their singles matches Photo courtesy of goxavier.com the Musketeers overcome the The men are now playing the Leading the way for the to clinch the match against the struggles. Deye, Torbeck and waiting game to see who their op- Junior Bobby Deye clinched all three Musketeers was senior Mary Beth matches en route to the Atlantic 10 Dukes. MacDonald all won from the four, ponent in the NCAA Tournament McKenna and freshman Breanna championship. With an NCAA Tournament five and six singles spots, wrapping will be and where they will play. Patz who both finished in a tie for 11th place. They had an identical score of 237 to finish the tourna- Baseball sweeps Dukes, fourth in A-10 ment at 21 over par. McKenna eagled the third hole of her third round, putting her Muskies have won five of last six, record first series sweep three-under par after three holes By Scott MUeller The Muskies won the final and setting up a great final round. Sports Editor game of the series 14-5. Finishing right behind The Xavier baseball team “When you’re putting pressure McKenna and Patz was junior picked up its first series sweep of on the other team by scoring runs Audrey Fellmeth who finished in the year with a 14-5 victory over and getting guys on base, it does a tie for 13th place by shooting Duquesne on Sunday, April 18. a lot,” Googins said. “I’m very 22-over par 238. The win improved the Muskies to happy about this weekend.” “We had a very successful year 12-25 overall, and two games over Xavier’s offense was the key to with seven top-five finishes out of .500 in the Atlantic 10 at 7-5. its success as the Muskies scored 10 including a win at Winthrop,” The Musketeers have won four 36 runs and smacked nine home Elfers said. “I am very proud of A-10 games in a row and five of runs. Entering the series they had our players in how they represent- the six overall, moving them into 14 home runs total. ed Xavier both on the course and a tie for fourth in the A-10. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, April in the classroom.” For the Duquesne series, head 21, the Musketeers will travel With the close of the season, coach Scott Googins switched up to Miami (Ohio) in a midweek the team bids farewell to two golf- the starting rotation. Junior Tom matchup at 6 p.m. The Redhawks ers, McKenna and fellow senior Shirley, who had been primar- defeated Xavier 12-11 in the Joe Lindsay Steiner. ily the No. 2 or Saturday starter, Nuxhall Classic, on April 13, by “[They] will be missed,” Elfers started the first game of the series scoring eight runs in the bottom said. “Lindsay Steiner played in on Friday, April 16. Photo courtesy of goxavier.com of the eighth. 27 events over 4 years and was an Shirley pitched seven innings, In the weekend series with Duquesne, senior Bobby Freking hit two homeruns “I think we’re a different team Academic All-American.” giving up four runs on six hits. and recorded seven RBIs. now,” Googins said. “Hopefully “Mary Beth Mckenna played All four runs came in the sixth nings, only giving up two earned said. “Once you start hitting the we won’t be in a situation where in every event for 4 years and led inning. runs. He was relieved by his broth- ball and scoring some runs, it gets we give up a lead like that. It was us on and off the course,” Elfers Entering the bottom of the er, senior Zac Richard, who closed exciting. It gets contagious.” devastating.” said. “She set many records in- eighth tied at five, the Musketeers out the final four innings, allowing The Musketeers defeated the Despite the heartbreaking loss cluding winning the Lampkin exploded for seven runs on three four earned runs. Dukes 10-7 in the second game. to Miami, the Musketeers were Grip/ Cal-Poly tournament in the hits. Duquesne scored an unearned On Sunday, the Musketeers able to beat Wright State the next fall of 2009. She was also chosen Junior Phil Bauer’s two-out run in the first, but the Muskies continued to hit the ball well. In day 12-3. on the First Team once and the grand slam capped off the inning. responded quickly with four runs the third inning, the Muskies re- This weekend the Musketeers Second Team twice in the CAA The slam secured the victory for in the bottom half of the first, corded 11 runs on 11 hits. will travel to Rhode Island for a Conference.” the Musketeers 12-6. three in the second and another in On the day, Freking went 4-4 three game series with the Rams. The team is looking forward “Our pitching has been pret- the third. with four RBIs, including a team- URI currently has the same A-10 to improving for the start of the ty solid all year, and our offense Senior Bobby Freking and Zac leading fifth home run of the record as the Muskies at 7-5. 2010-2011 season in September. has been OK,” Googins said. “It Richard both hit home runs in the year. He also scored twice and was “It’s going to be a tough series,” looks like, hopefully, now our bats first. Junior Ben Thomas clubbed walked once. Googins said. “They always pitch are awake and we’re swinging it.” one in the third and senior Neil The 11 runs would be more well. They always swing the bats, On Saturday, freshman Jon Lindgren added one of his own in than enough support for sopho- and they are always fundamentally Richard, who has been used as the the seventh. more starter Josh Deeg. Deeg sound.” Sunday starter most of the year, “When you’re hitting the ball, went 5.1 innings, and allowed five The first game is at 3 p.m. on got the start. Richard went five in- it creates excitement,” Googins runs. Friday, April 23, at Rhode Island. Xavier Newswire Sports April 21, 2010 9 Drew Schmidt: Blogging from the dugout By Scott Mueller baseball and his older brother, Ripken a little bit right now, an 8, the Musketeers have averaged management major, would like Sports Editor Zach, is an assistant coach for the iron man,” head coach Scott 10 runs per game. to work with one of his friends What do Xavier baseball, com- XU baseball team. Googins said. “He’s a coach on “He’ll get on guys if they’re to start a business that manages munist Russia and the Industrial “Sometimes it’s tough [with the field.” not doing things right,” Googins sporting events and tournaments. Revolution have in common? your brother as a coach], but the In his four years, the baseball said. “His leadership has been “He has had a great career for They can all be found on senior good parts make the tough parts team has played 215 games and phenomenal this year.” us,” Googins said. “You know Drew Schmidt’s blog. not so bad,” Schmidt said. “Last Schmidt has started 196 of them After graduation, Schmidt what you’re going to get when you “When things are bothering year, when we won that champi- and has appeared in 204. plans to stay involved with base- get Drew out there. He’s going to me, or when things are on my onship, being able to celebrate it “He’s a ballplayer,” Googins ball in some capacity. This sum- give it 100 percent. He’s going to mind, I like to go there,” Schmidt with my teammates and then hav- said. “He knows the game. He’s a mer, Schmidt will be an umpire play hard.” said. “It’s kind of a nice place to ing my brother to celebrate it with, student of the game. He plays the again, something he started doing Schmidt’s blog can be found at ping- vent a little bit too.” it’s an unbelievable feeling.” game hard every day. He plays in- last year. baseball.com or accessed through gox- The majority of the blog is ded- Schmidt was a key part of the jured. He does everything that you Eventually, Schmidt, a business avier.com. icated to Xavier baseball. Schmidt 2009 team, the best team in pro- want out of a ballplayer uses the blog as a way to give fans gram history. The 2009 team set This season, Schmidt was inside information. a school record for wins, won looked to as the leader for a rela- Schmidt, a Cincinnati native, is its first ever Atlantic 10 title, ap- tively young team, as one of only an infielder for the baseball team peared in its first ever NCAA four seniors. and has been a key contributor his Tournament and won its first ever “You feel like your teammates entire four-year career at Xavier. NCAA Tournament game. are looking up to you to succeed Schmidt has been a Xavier fan Schmidt played in all 60 games and lead them in the right direc- all his life. In fact, one of Schmidt’s last season, starting 58 of them. tion,” Schmidt said. vents was about Xavier’s mid-ma- “Last year’s team was the most On April 8, Schmidt blogged jor complex. “I talk about what’s unique team I’ve been on. I don’t about how the Muskies were go- on my mind,” Schmidt said. even know how to explain it,” ing to be a new team going for- Schmidt is a Xavier man Schmidt said. “There was just that ward and would start playing more through and through. His grand- feeling that there was no team that inspired baseball. father and both parents attended had a chance to beat us.” “It seemed like none of us Xavier. His father played college “He’s kind of like our Cal were having fun,” Schmidt said. “It’s obvious you’re not going to have as much fun as you would if you were winning a lot of games. XU duo teams up on sidelines We knew we needed a little bit Continued from page 1 more excitement, a little bit more have helped the Lady Toreros. wouldn’t call it. energy and [to be] having a little “We work on the fundamentals “So I went and asked him about bit more fun, and just be a college of basketball—offense, defense, it, and he told me to sit down,” baseball team.” shooting. We work on their whole Jennings said. “I don’t think he So far, they have delivered on game.” was used to being questioned. I that promise. Since April 8, the While the Toreros may run turned and said something to the Musketeers have played much bet- some of the same plays as the parents behind us and [the dis- ter. They are 5-3 since then and Musketeers, that does not mean gruntled ref] gave me a tech.” recently picked up their first series Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Phillips and Jennings’ coaching Phillips’ technical foul history sweep. Furthermore, since April Senior Drew Schmidt has started 196 games in his four-year career. style is identical to McGuff’s. is storied in its own right, as she “I think I’m more like assis- charged the court when a Lady tant coach Amy Waugh,” Phillips Torero was injured after being -Paid Advertisement- said. “I like to joke around but I undercut shooting a three point teach the players as well. I’m more shot—without a foul being called. like a soothing, calming spirit, but “April storms out onto the Special is more intense. She does court and freaks out at the man most of the yelling.” asking why he didn’t call a foul,” Still, the message of any Jennings said. “And you know coach—regardless of the age she’s scary, right? You’ve seen bracket—is the same. how she gets those defensive re- “The important thing is to bounds? Yeah, that’s how it was get the kids to believe in you and that day. And she got T’d up.” what you’re saying,” Jennings said. The two players enjoy working “That what you’re doing will help with the girls as well as with each them. That’s how we get them to other. pay attention.” “Coaching with April is pretty Phillips and Jennings are not easy,” Jennings said. “We both typical coaches—they spend their have knowledge of the game and free time in Cintas Center, per- we share our knowledge with the fecting their own jump shot or players.” post move. With the unique per- Along with teaching kids the spective, they have a different ap- game, Phillips has been invited to proach than most coaches, espe- show her own skills at the New cially on the AAU circuit. York Liberty training camp later “Watching them reflects on this month. what we’ve done as players,” “I didn’t think I would have Jennings said. “We know how it an opportunity to play in the feels to be yelled at and punished, WNBA,” Phillips said. “I went to so it’s easier to talk to them when a college coaching workshop held they mess up.” during the Final Four. I networked Although Phillips and Jennings with the scouts there, and when I claim to have a different style than got back home I got the call.” McGuff, they may have unknow- So while Phillips may get her ingly inherited his theatrics on the chance to walk out onto the court sidelines. Phillips and Jennings in Madison Square Garden in a were each assessed a techni- matter of months, surrounded by cal foul during their first year of Olympians and characters out of coaching. television commercials, for now “First of all, I did not deserve she and Jennings can be found that technical,” Jennings said with amid of sea of bouncing 12-year- a smile. “The ref would only run olds. It is a spot that may set them half way down the court—he had up for a future guiding young ath- a bad back—and our girls were letes—and maybe picking up a getting beat up down low and he few T’s along the way. BY Amy Windhorst Feature Editor
10 April 21, 2010 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Dance Team ends season by 1. placing fifth at Nationals BY Rachael Harris Making Strides Against Breast What is The National Asst. A&E Editor Cancer Walk. Dance Alliance? For the past six years, Xavier’s For anyone interested in joining dance team has been competing the team, tryouts will be held from The National Dance in the National Dance Alliance’s 8:00-10:00 p.m. Thursday, April Alliance, or NDA, was 1. (NDA) Collegiate National 29, in O’Connor Sports Center. started in 1976, and Championships. Both men and women are wel- has been addressing This year the competition was come to tryout. Dancers will try- the needs of danc- held April 7-11 in Daytona Beach, out in pairs, and the new team will ers everywhere ever Fla, and XU’s dance team placed be announced by the end of the since. fifth overall. night. Besides hosting the This is a history-making Attire for both men and wom- Collegiate National achievement for XUDT, which en should consist of black, form- Championships, the has never before made it to the fitting bottoms, a solid color tank NDA also hosts cheer finals. top and dance shoes. and dance camps, The road to the finals was long If unable to attend, please along with competi- and hard, but no doubt worth- contact Valarie Jacobsen at 513- tions for dancers of while. In the summer of 2009, 745-4877 to set up an individual all ages. XUDT won a partially-paid bid tryout. The NDA has an to nationals at the NDA’s dance To help support the dance unwavering commit- camp, which covered half of the team or for more information, ment to the develop- cost. visit their website at www.xavier. ment of excellence in At the championship they edu/clubs/danceteam. all its dancers. passed preliminaries and won first place in the Challenge Cup, advancing them into the final round. Xavier competed against other teams from all over the country, including Wright State, Weber State, Illinois State and Buffalo. The winner of Xavier’s division, Division I, was Sam Houston State. Newswire photo by Alexa Von Bargen Currently ranked seventh in Xavier Dance Team performing at Midwest Masala. the nation, the XUDT consists of “I’m so proud of every girl on improve.” 14 members, two coaches (Steve the team, and our hard work and Besides performing, XUDT Chapla and Erica Carey) and one dedication really paid off after we works to raise funds for uniforms advisor (Valarie Jacobsen). made it to finals,” says freshman and travel expenses. They are also XUDT has competed nation- Victoria Masny. “I’m really ex- committed to serving the com- ally since 2003 and performs at cited for the next three years and munity in many different ways, campus events, including basket- Photo Courtesy of Victoria Masny I know we will only continue to including Relay for Life and the ball games and Muskie Madness. The team Celebrating its first place win in Challenge Cup.
“Mamma Who Bore Me” was sung a cappella by the women in the cast of “Frame of Mind”. ‘The Hills are Alive’ with the sound of Xavier students through his NKU connections. BY Catherine Stahl Staff Writer Buzza has taught music his- tory and conducting for the KIIS Salzburg, Austria, was the program for several years in ad- birthplace of Mozart. And this dition to directing the program’s summer, through a competitive ensembles. music program, four Xavier mu- The program is unique because sic majors will be given the op- “students do intense class work portunity to–for a short time–call toward their majors in the morn- Salzburg home. ing until mid-day and then have Music history will come alive afternoons and evenings free for this summer for juniors Leah study, practice, attending concerts, Primmer and Steve Boller and recitals and master classes, etc,” Reivax Records brings seniors Sarah Dudek and Joel Buzza said. Valentino as they study in Salzburg The Salzburg program lasts guest artist to Cincinnati which is home to the Mozarteum, four and a half weeks and stu- one of Europe’s oldest and most dents earn six credits toward their prestigious conservatories. majors by spending 30 hours of Studying in Salzburg is possible class time in each course they take. through the Kentucky Institute of Most students take two classes International Studies (KIIS) pro- and do private study during this gram, which the students were program. each accepted into after filling In the small classroom setting out a competitive application that students are forced to read and included essays, letters of recom- pull their weight which is a unique mendation and transcripts. opportunity Buzza said. The KIIS program is a consor- “Besides being Mozart’s birth- tium of American colleges and place and home to one of the old- universities that provides a variety Photo courtesy of away.com est conservatories in Europe and of study abroad programs in 22 The Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, where students can attend concerts and take masters classes. home to Europe’s oldest opera different disciplines around the four students from Xavier to be faculty from the Mozarteum. The houses, [studying in Salzburg is world. Cantorum, Xavier’s eight-person accepted. The acceptance ratio student-teacher ratio for the pro- great] because it’s within a couple Primmer, Boller, Dudek and voice ensemble, of which Dudek in the last calendar year was one in gram is about four students for hours travel of other European Valentino will be the first Xavier and Valentino are members. seven students. every one teacher. cities. Students can travel on their students to be a part of the Buzza, who is also a full time In Salzburg, Primmer, Boller, There will be one familiar face own to places like Vienna, Munich, Salzburg music program, which faculty member at Northern Dudek and Valentino will take among the faculty: Scot Buzza, Prague, Venice and Paris,” Buzza has existed for about 25 years. Kentucky University and the classes from American professors who is director of music for said. Only about 15-18 students total University of Cincinnati’s College in English and also have the op- Xavier University and Bellarmine are accepted into the program, so Conservatory of Music, was invit- portunity for private study with Chapel. Buzza also directs Schola it is quite an accomplishment for ed to teach for the KIIS institute Academy Awards in question
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‘All in the Timing’ BRIEFS Blue Wisp Band with Adrian Belew Dance Team ends season by Charity Art Auction Mary Ellen Tanner The concert will kick off clocks in... 2010 The concert will begin at 3:00 pm at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, From 4:30-8:00 pm, on Thurs- on Sunday, April 25 in Gallagher April 24 at the Community Student Center Theater. Tickets placing fifth at Nationals day, April 22, there will be an art Arts Center (Fairfield, OH). auction to raise proceeds for the can be ordered by calling Helen Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Huber at 513-745-3161. Call 513-867-5348 for ticket (HAS). The event will begin with information. a viewing of art and a mixer, followed by the live auction with New Releases Auctioneer Chief Michael Couch. Live Wires (as of April 21) (week of April 21 ) Take Back the Night Glee From 4:00-9:00 pm, on Friday, Carrie Underwood The Power of Madonna April 23 “Take Back the Night,” The concert will begin at (Twentieth Century Fox an internationally-held march and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April Television) vigil, will help raise awareness 25 at US Bank Arena (100 and take a stand against sexual Broadway 45202). Tickets Shelby Lynne violence. The event will kick off Tears, Lies, and Alibis at the Women’s Center (1415 are $45.00 each and can (Everso Records) Dana Ave.). be purchased from www. ticketmaster.com Sevendust Newswire photo by Alexa Von Bargen Freshman Emily Schuster and sophomore Ollie Birckhead in a conversa- Survivors of sexual Cold Day Memory tion. assault The Heyday (Asylum Records) From April 27-30, art work The show will begin at BY Rachael Harris “Communication Cord,” was created by survivors of sexual Asst. A&E Editor 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, The Game originally set to show this week- assault will be showcased in Gal- April 21 at Xavier “The R.E.D Album” Chimps rewriting “Hamlet,” a end. It is an Irish farce by Brian lagher Student Center. The event University’s soccer stadium. (Geffen/Interscope) mountain-climber dying multiple Friel. Xavier was to be the U.S. is sponsored by the Women’s Tickets are free. times, musical parodies and in- premiere; however, a last minute Center and Xavier Students vented languages—what a com- change in scheduling brought Against Sexual Assault. bination! This weekend, Xavier “All in the Timing” to the stage Players will be presenting “All instead. in the Timing,” a collection of Need a reason to see the six comedic one-acts written by show? “People should definitely “Active Minds” Shares Secrets David Ives. come and see it because it in- Winner of the John Gassner cludes so many different types Playwriting Award, “All in the of humor that reaches out to every person,” freshman Jackie Timing” uses wordplay and crazy BY Felipe Hart, a cast member for three of antics to tell six different stories. Garcia-Wasnich The show will be performed the six one-acts said. starting at 7:30 p.m. April 22-25, The cast consists of only in the Gallagher Student Center. It seven people, many of whom is the final show in the Main Stage have acted on Xavier’s stage Series. before. Each production runs Published in 1994, the show about 15-20 minutes. The show has been frequently performed by is expected to be about 90 min- college and high school students. utes long plus a 15-20 minute The original publication includes intermission. all six of the one-acts Xavier Tickets are being sold to stu- ‘The Hills are Alive’ with the sound of Xavier students is performing: “Sure Thing,” dents, staff members and senior “Words, Words, Words,” “The citizens for $5 in advance and $7 Universal Language,” “Philip at the door. All other adult tick- Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread,” “The ets are on sale for $15. To pre- Newswire photo by Rachael Harris Philadelphia” and “Variations of order, call the GSC box office From April 12-19, Xavier’s Active Minds club hosted “XU Secret,” an event where students could anony- the Death of Trotsky.” The pub- at 513-745-3939 or go online to mously reveal secrets on postcards. Active Minds is a mental health awarness ogranization. On April 20, all lication now includes eight more www.xavier.edu/players. cards recieved by Active Minds were posted on the second floor of Gallagher. This project was based on a plays, bringing the total to 14. community art project by Frank Warren and can be viewed at www.postsecret.blogspot.com Classifieds Available for 2010 school fully equipped kitchens, plenty 1604 Potter bathroom. year. 5 houses two blocks from of parking, clean and well A wonderful, newly acquired Has a great backyard with a from your apartment in min- campus. 2, 3, and 4 full size equiped. house minutes away from private deck. House includes utes. The complex includes two bedrooms. Large houses, walk to 513-616-3798 or email doug. campus and very close to the a Flat Screen TV. Also includes 4 bedrooms apartments, each campus, other student housing [email protected] for information expansion of campus available a free washer and dryer in with 2 bathrooms. Comes with immediately next door. 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bers dancing in their seats along with the performers. Behind each dance routine was a theme chosen by the groups. Creative videos preceding the dancing introduced the groups, and each story was continued through the dance performances. These themes ranged from the seven deadly sins, to a Bollywood- style love story, to a Pink Panther diamond heist, to the search for the elusive Carmen Sandiego. Photos courtesy of Alexa von Bargen Xavier’s Muskie Masti team performed a jailbreak-themed dance last At the end of the night, it Saturday at the Midwest Masala. was the defending champions, Illionois-Chicago’s Dhamaal, with By Aly Cabrera After a meal catered by Amol their Disney Princesses theme, Staff Writer India (located just eight minutes that won first prize. In second Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary from Xavier’s campus for anyone place was Miami’s Miami Milaap defines “masala” as “a blend of looking for great Indian food), the with the theme Rupee Rickshaw spices used in Indian cuisine.” performances began. (a clever twist on Discovery And, living up to its name, Midwest The Indian fusion dancing Channel’s “Cash Cab”). Finally, Masala V was definitely the spiciest was extremely exciting to watch. third place was awarded to Ohio event on campus last Saturday. They were accompanied by flash- State’s Genesis, the all-male team South Asian Society’s aim with ing lights, background videos and whose theme focused on athletics this year’s Midwest Masala was to brilliantly colored costumes. The and competition. promote Indian culture. It was a dance routines were extremely in- Although the XU team, Muskie dance competition drawing on a tricate and high-energy. Masti, was not competing, the fusion of traditional Indian and The performances were a seam- group (featuring seniors Brigid modern dances. less combination of traditional Cafferty, Tasneem Kaleem, Lan It was also a non-profit event, Indian and modern dance. Nguyen and Amanda Radice; ju- with proceeds benefitting the K- The traditional dances included: nior Leeza Stephen; sophomores 12 Saraswati Secondary School in Raas, which utilizes the clapping or Meredith Kremer, Taylor Mauro Nepal. Funds raised will aid the beating of sticks and a high step; and Laura Wallace; and freshmen school in building a library. Bhangra, often described as the Maggie Behan and Alex Flores) This year’s competition was most exciting dance with heavier gave a remarkable performance. billed as a “Final Showdown” as it steps and energetic stunts; Folk The theme of the routine, an at- may very well be the final competi- dance, a smoother, more elegant tempted jailbreak by a group of tion of its kind at Xavier. Several dance with specific placement notorious female criminals eventu- elite dance groups from universi- and positioning of the hands; ally thwarted by their male guards, ties across the nation came out to and Fusion, which combines the definitely held its own among the compete. previous forms with hip-hop and competing groups. They kept the Teams included Miami Milaap of Western-style dancing. energy high with fast-paced moves, Miami University, Buckeye Fusion Just as with the dance, the music a flawless mix of eastern and west- (all-female) and Genesis (all-male) consisted of an exhilarating blend ern music, and sequined jumpsuits of The Ohio State University, of East-meets-West. worn by the prisoners. Dhadak of the University of Corresponding with their fast- Although this year’s Midwest Cincinnati, Dhamaal of the paced, seven to eight minute long Masala was advertised as the “Final University of Illinois-Chicago, routines, the dance groups chose a Showdown,” many who spoke dur- Sharaara of the University of variety of mixes, including many ing the event seemed to hope that Virginia, Wisconsin Surma of the Indian songs in addition to current this would not be the case, includ- University of Wisconsin-Madison American pop hits such as “Tik ing Dr. Hem Raj Joshi, the faculty and WashU Masti of Washington Tok” by Kesha, “Bad Romance” advisor for SAS. Even if Midwest University in St. Louis. by Lady GaGa and “Imma Be” by Masala does not return to Xavier The event also featured two the Black Eyed Peas. next year, it definitely made its exit guest performances by dance Regardless of the music’s ori- on a high note with an unforget- teams from Ursuline Academy and gin and language, the energy was table night of culture, competition Xavier. infectious and had audience mem- and crowd-pleasing peformances.