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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE XAVIER UNIVERSITY Campus News: Shootout view-out p. 2 Op-Ed: Where’d the hype go? p. 6 EWSWIRE Sports: XU/UC lineups and stats p. 9 NPublished since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Diversions: “The Holiday” at Hollywood p. 10

92nd year, issue 15 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 www.xavier.edu/newswire Student safety concerns derail Xavier students have it their way demonstration FAMILY-OWNED BLUE GIBBON TO REPLACE BK NEXT SEMESTER DARREN LACOUR in a local family business to serve BRIAN BOWSHER Associate Senior News Editor the students with “the community PATRICK STEVENSON “The food just sits there and then helping the community,” as Barlow MATTHEW FINGER they reheat it.” puts it. A demonstration planned by “The chicken tenders were Furthermore, the Williams Col- a group of Xavier students con- soggy.” lege of Business also plans to help cerned with recent developments “I try to avoid Burger King be- the Kok family as they expand involving rape on campus was cause of the poor service and sub their business, offering students cancelled at the recommenda- par quality.” great experience for their lives after tion of university offi cials over Freshmen Katie Nierzwicki graduation. concerns for student safety. and Dan Rozier and sophomore The Kok family is still drafting The demonstration, scheduled Julio Minsal-Ruiz are just a few up architectural designs for their for the Dec. 5 men’s basketball of the many students who have new expansion and they are still game against Detroit, was to encountered these problems with working out the fi ne details, but involve students holding signs the Burger King restaurant in the the excitement about the move into reading “Xavier can stop rape” Gallagher Student Center. So when Xavier is readily apparent among during the fi rst time out of the the fast food chain’s contract ends all those involved. game. The event was planned in with the close of 2006, Xavier has NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY DARREN LACOUR Pricing promises to be afford- the wake of a number of recent decided it’s time for a change. Jim Egan (left) and Frank and Sue Kok promise the family-owned Blue able to students, with a consider- rape allegations. Next semester, Xavier will be Gibbon will provide great food and friendly service. able price cut from the main Blue Senior Jessie Fullenkamp, bringing in the Blue Gibbon, a Gibbon restaurant, and although who helped organize the demon- family owned and operated Chi- Gallagher will be a little different Jim Eagan, Kok’s son-in law, the hours are still unclear, it’s safe stration, stated that the event was nese restaurant. Located a mere than what students might expect. also stated that the Xavier store to say that the new addition will be not in response to any particular five minutes from campus, the Because the original restaurant is so will be seeking student employees. a big hit among the students. rape case. Rather, the demonstra- restaurant was established in 1983 close to campus, the majority of the He explained that the original Blue “We’re looking forward to bring- tion was intended as an effort by Frank Kok and has long been food will be cooked there and then Gibbon does not have the man pow- ing international fl avor to an inter- to help raise awareness of rape a strong favorite of faculty and shuttled over to Xavier, where the er to lose any of the current staff. national university,” said Eagan. issues on campus. staff. entrees will be kept warm via steam Kok also made it very clear that in For Tom Barlow, Director of tables to ensure freshness. All deep order to maintain his high quality Auxiliary Services, the situation fried items, such as egg rolls, will food, he needs to have an expertly presented itself at the perfect time. be cooked at the Xavier branch to trained group of employees. “I felt this would be a good op- keep things crispy. While the food at the Blue Gib- portunity to bring in a well-run, “Quality and freshness are very bon is exceptional, Barlow points well-established restaurant to create important – as a chef, I honor that,” out that this move is not just about good ties to our communities and said Kok. All the food served will the food, but it is primarily about support them.” have been prepared within the the relationship. It ties in perfectly Barlow, who is responsible for hour. with the Xavier mission of service having the restaurant brought to The menu promises a few staple to the community. campus, is hoping to have the Blue items with a rotating weekly spe- “We get to maintain our positive Gibbon moved in as close to the cial. A great benefi t to having such relationships that we have with our fi rst part of the spring semester as a big restaurant tied to campus is surrounding communities,” Barlow possible. that the Blue Gibbon will be able said. Logistically, the setup of the to cater to department functions Xavier is one of the few univer- NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY BRIAN BOWSHER Blue Gibbon expansion put in as well. sities in the U.S. that is bringing The King is dead. Students rally against rape 1-IN-4 DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS COLLEEN BOTT to wear short skirts or shorts in a said senior J.J. Gregg, Co-student also work with residence life and portunities on campus. Contributing Writer visible statement of their support. director of diversity. “It doesn’t through the EPU class seminar “Ask questions. Any offi cer will It is a startling statistic: One in Students who participate are being matter whether you’re black or on date rape. Any chance I get to answer questions about sexual as- four college women are victims of asked to wear stickers citing rape white. It’s an issue that covers program, I always try to include sault. The Women’s Center will be rape. Unfortunately, it is a statistic statistics. Stickers will be available all genders, races, religions and something,” he said. an excellent resource. Participate in that too few students are aware of. in the cafeteria and Gallagher on ethnicities. Across the board, it’s Dean of Students, Dr. Luther programs that are already given,” To this end, concerned students at Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, an injustice people suffer in every Smith, also pointed out places Grossman said. Xavier are planning 1-in-4 Day. Dec. 14. social category. We should be where students can access informa- Some students might feel that Supported by the Xavier Advo- Finally, a panel of faculty, staff working together to address these tion about rape and sexual assault. such education only applies to cates, this event, on Dec. 14, asks and students will speak about vio- issues.” “I think students should look women. students, faculty and staff to wear lence against women at 6 p.m. on Ken Grossman, a campus police into resources on this campus. The “High risk students are certainly green in support of victims of rape Thursday to encourage education offi cer who runs self-defense ses- Advocacy Program is a wonderful female, and we try to reach out to and sexual violence. To de-bunk the and dialogue. The location will be sions for women and other events resource, as are Campus Police, fi rst year students,” Grossman said. myth that revealing clothing means announced sooner to the date. on campus, spoke about resources Health and Counseling and Psycho- “But all students, both men and a woman is “asking for it” or gives “To me, rape and violence available to students. logical Services,” he said. women, need to be educated.” implied consent, students (both men against women is a diversity issue “I teach women’s self-defense. Grossman encourages students and women) are also being asked because it’s a universal injustice,” We talk about date rape, and I to take advantage of the many op- See 1-in-4, page 3

Fax (513) 745-2898 • The Spectator raps about Ali: Sports, page 8 Advertising (513) 745-3561 Circulation (513) 745-3130 • Exploring the virtues and vices of Chris Matthews: Calendar City, page 12 Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 R E S I P S A L O Q U I T U R 2 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 CAMPUS NEWS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS X-Cash to nix Muskie money Kelly Shaw, Editor COURTNEY GILLET request that a hold be placed on their News Desk: 745-3122 Asst. Campus News Editor account. [email protected] Many Xavier students have Most of the on-campus food ser- already begun to notice the signs vices, bookstore, post offi ce, laundry posted in the laundry rooms of their and Flix are now accepting X-Cash. Boutique in a residence halls that remind them Moran hopes that by the summer the to utilize all the money that they copiers and vending machines will Box have on their petty cash accounts be merged into the X-Cash system before the end of the semester. The while the Student Activities Council Are you searching for unique university will soon complete its (SAC) is pursuing off-campus local presents to get your friends implementation of the new pre-paid businesses to recognize the AllCard this Christmas? The Xavier student account system known as as a legitimate monetary account Club Sports Council invites “X-Cash.” However, many students during the course of next year. you to check out “Boutique in are still confused about the specifi cs As a note, board points will not a Box” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. of this new system which will act as be affected in any way, but if stu- on Friday in the GSC. It will a replacement for Muskie money dents’ board points run out before offer a variety of Christmas gift and petty cash. the end of the semester, their X-Cash items including jewelry, purses, William E. Moran, the Associate funds will substitute. PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTNEY GILLETT shoes, accessories and more. Director of Auxiliary Services, sug- To open an X-Cash account, One of the screens that will be seen on the new X-Cash kiosks. Prices are $10. Checks, Visa gests that the new X-Cash system students can phone into the All-Card and Mastercard will be accepted. will offer the students more benefi ts, they might have to tread through conduct their monetary transac- Offi ce at 513-745-3374 or toll free Contact Leslie Dulle at 513- and it promises to be more fl exible the snow to the two locations to tions online and view their ac- at 800 344-GOXU; to pay with Visa, 745-3209 for more information. and secure than the old petty-cash add money to their cards need not count history, but their parents and MasterCard, American Express or system. worry. Moran confirms that by family would also have the option Discover card, mail payments us- One of the benefi ts of the new early spring semester, the X-Cash of transferring money directly to ing check or credit card to Xavier pre-paid service is that students will system will offer online fi nancial them using the system’s guest log- University, All Card Center, 3800 be able to place money on their All management. Students will be able in feature. Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH Midwest Masala Card using not only cash, but also to add to and transfer funds from An online account also raises 45207-2151 (please include your MasterCard and Visa (hopefully different accounts to their All-Card the question of security. But Moran Xavier student ID number on the Tryouts by the summer) using the X-Cash in the comfort of their dorm rooms, promises that students’ X-Cash check); or students can walk in and kiosks now located in Gallagher and while in their pajamas. accounts will be thoroughly pro- make payments at the All Card Cen- If you loved the dancing at in the library. This would certainly grant stu- tected. In the event that someone ter located in the Gallagher Student the Diwali Festival last month, Students who are concerned that dents more fi nancial independence loses their All Card, their money Center, room 270. then you are invited to try out two kiosks are not enough and that as they would not only be able to will be safe as the card holder may for Xavier’s Midwest Masala Fusion Dance Team. The group fuses traditional Indian dance XU Players and singers go ‘Totally 80’s’ with modern hip-hop. Tryouts COLLEEN BOTT characters and how are from 4-6 p.m. on Friday. was diffi cult because exciting. My greatest challenge was Contributing Writer we all related to Please prepare an original 30 eventually we lost our the constant movement and energy The Xavier Players and Univer- each other. With second to one minute dance with steam. That is to say, required of a speed addict.” sity Singers went back to the eighties a solid founda- your own music. A CD player improvisation became Both Larkin and Stockhausen felt last weekend. The two clubs put on tion, it was easy will be available. Email Nilay a little boring in the fi - that the dancing from the University a production of “Totally 80s Snow- to improvise with Choksi at [email protected] nal days thankfully, the Singers added to the experience. ball,” an interactive event featuring audience mem- if you are not able to sign up or audience really helped “Totally 80’s Snowball was an crazy characters playing students at bers and castmates make it to the tryouts in time. us out by getting so amazing collaboratory effort be- Franciscan North High School. The each night. It was involved and making it tween the University Singers and Armory was set up as if it was the amazing when we such a fantastic experi- Xavier Players,” Larkin said. real home to a high school dance. fi nally had people ence,” he said. In the end, Stockhausen appreci- The actors each developed a charac- to interact with, the Larkin comment- ated the unique oppurtunity he had ter and used that to interact with the audience handled ed on the uniqueness to get to know the cast. Christmas to Cure audience in an improvisional format us well and I was of this approach to a “We were never sure how the Cancer 3 along the lines of “Tony and Tina’s pleasantly surprised show. event would actually work, or if Wedding.” Junior Abbie Larkin with how well the audience jumped “In a show like this, there isn’t it would win over the audience,” explains what this meant to her. into the action.” a script or blocking. Everything he said. “Using our characters, we Xavier’s Colleges Against “I played Kelly Thomson, vice Senior Ed Stockhausen, who stems from your character develop- got to know each other and become Cancer has received 50 copies president of student body, member played part of a rebel couple as the ment and what feels right,” she said. friends. That wouldn’t otherwise of the Christmas CD: A Christ- of every club at Franciscan North, expelled student Zachary Pierce “It was liberating once I knew who have happened, because all of us are mas to Cure Cancer 3, from and full of energy because she’s Ramonez, also felt that the audience Kelly was I knew how she’d react involved in such different organiza- the American Cancer Society. a speed addict,” she explained. “I added to the show. in any situation. The fl uidity of the tions and activities on campus.” The CD can be yours for a $15 loved building the history of our “ Practicing without an audience show kept every night fresh and donation. All donations go towards Xavier’s Relay for Life in April 2007. Don’t miss out on Police Notes 21 Christmas songs, including “Santa Baby,” “White Christ- Dec. 4, 5:25 p.m.—A student reported were cited for setting off fi reworks funds from group members and employee who loaned his vehicle mas,” “I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for a vehicle break-in on Winding Way. on the residential mall greenspace. disrupt the meeting that they were to a friend reported that their friend Christmas,” “Santa Done Got holding in Bellarmine Chapel. has refused to return their vehicle. Hip” and more. Contact Debora Dec. 5, 12:22 a.m.—An Dec. 9, 5:00 a.m.—Cincinnati Kuchey at x3714 or kuchey@ intoxicated non-student found Fire and Rescue transported an Dec. 9, 11:32 p.m.—Campus Dec. 11, 2:00 a.m.—Campus xavier.edu to reserve your copy. near Bellarmine Chapel was underage student to the hospital to Police, Residence Life and Police investigated an alarm in arrested on an outstanding warrant. be treated for alcohol poisoning. Cincinnati Fire and Rescue checked Lindner Hall. Police discovered on two intoxicated students in the that a student had played with a Dec. 5,6:55a.m.—An Dec. 9, 3:15 p.m.—Campus residence halls who were given chord on a portable audio visual employee reported a minor Police and Cincinnati Fire the permission to remain in their projector. This action activated Spend your time auto accident at Flynn Hall. investigated a grease fire in dorm for the night. Several drugs the projector’s anti-theft device. well Ryan’s Pub. It was extinguished and drug paraphernalia were Dec. 8, 10:05 a.m.—A student before the authorities’ arrival. also discovered in their room. reported being harassed Xavier University Television Police Note by an ex-acquaintance. Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m.—Four juveniles Dec. 9, 11:40 p.m.—A student Association’s show “Time Well suspected of stealing a bookbag observed urinating on the Spent” is taped at 3:30 p.m. ev- of the Week Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m.—A non- from the GSC and throwing rocks residential mall by a hall director ery Friday at the Brockman TV student sitting in Joseph Hall for into the Commons parking lot was cited for disorderly conduct. studio. All students are encour- over an hour was documented from the Dana connector road were aged to be a part of the audience. Dec. 9, 12:05 a.m.—A student who and escorted off-campus. cited and released to a guardian. Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m.—An offi cer on Each week, the show is broad- vomited on the XU shuttle bus was patrol discovered drug paraphernalia casted on Friday, Saturday and cited for underage consumption. Dec. 9, 1:00 a.m.—Two students Dec. 9, 6:10 p.m.—A non-student near the exterior of Brockman Hall Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 reported an auto accident in the R-2 lot. was cited and escorted off-campus that faces the University Apartments. p.m. and on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. after they attempted to solicit Dec. 9, 1:20 a.m.—Two students Dec. 11, 12:45 a.m.—A contract THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE CAMPUS NEWS week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 3 Crosstown Shootout Viewing Party BRIEFS KELLY SHAW given out “There has been an overwhelm- Campus News Editor at differ- ing interest in the game from fans This year, students did not see the ent times this year, and since there is also lim- Research line of tents around Cintas Center or during the ited TV broadcasting of the game, Presentations get to experience the joys of spend- night. we decided to have the viewing ing four days sleeping outside on the “It will party,” said XU Athletics representa- sidewalk as they waited for primo be a great tive Brian Hicks. The students enrolled in the tickets to the Crosstown Shootout. environ- The game will be broadcast by Psychology Research Methods Instead, the most anticipated game ment to get ESPNU, which is why it will not be and Design II course will present of the season will be played at the students available to the community through the results of their semester-long home of the bearcats; however, involved Time-Warner Cable. “…But that’s independent research projects from students will still be able to catch and sup- a whole other can of worms,” said 10-11:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. the action even if they were not one portive of Hicks. 14 at the Schiff Family Conference PHOTO COURTESY OF XAVIER.EDU of the 50 musketeers who received A previous alumni viewing party, hosted by the Xavier the Xavier Through the Xavier National Center. All are invited to attend tickets. National Alumni Association athletes, Alumni Association, there will be and engage in the discussions sur- The game will not be broadcasted which is close to 40 more viewing parties rounding research methodology. on local TV, but students and fans caf, there wasn’t very much room, the goal of X-treme fans,” said across the nation much like the one will be able to attend viewing par- so that’s why we joined forces this Rasper. here at Xavier. ties to watch the more than 70 year year,” said coordinator of the stu- In the Duff Banquet Center, “The UC-Xavier rivalry is one of long rivalry. The student party will dent viewing party, senior Alison the general public, including fans, the best in all of college basketball. be in Schmidt Fieldhouse, while Rasper. alumni and staff, will also be We want to have a place for fans the general public can watch the Along with getting in free, there rooting for the Muskies. This to watch and cheer together,” said Men 4 Others game in the Duff Banquet Center are other perks to attending the stu- viewing party is also free to at- Hicks. of Schiff Family Conference Center. dent party. The fi rst 900 students tend; however, food and beverages Dinner Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. in the will receive a 16 oz. glass with the must be purchased. Skyline and Fieldhouse, and at 6 p.m. tonight in Crosstown Shootout logo on it. LaRosa’s will once again be part the banquet center. There will also be food from of the meal. Men 4 Others invite all mem- In years past, the Student Activi- Skyline, LaRosa’s and Busken. There have been other view- bers of the Xavier community ties Council (SAC) has provided a The biggest benefi ts will be in the ing parties in the past for NCAA to their annual Christmas dinner viewing party for students in the raffl es that will take place through- games, but this is the fi rst time the at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. cafeteria. This year, X-treme fans out the entire game. Two Visa gift general public will come together 14 at the Men 4 Others house at has combined with SAC to create cards, two iPod nanos, a laptop, two to watch a Crosstown Shootout. 3728 Ledgewood. Stop by for tasty a larger audience for more fun and tickets for next year’s Shootout, and homemade food, meet friends and more school support. the use of Fr. Graham’s box seats share the holiday cheer. For more “When the party was only in the during a women’s game will be information, email men4others@ ◄ 1 in 4 day xavier.edu.

Continued from Page 1 “The offi cial version of the stu- Be Alert! Crime Prevention Tips dent handbook is always online and “We need to educate men as is updated as we make changes,” Over the holiday: well as women as to what rape is. Smith said. “It is aligned with the It’s been my experience that men harassment code, which applies to May Graduation • Over holiday breaks, off-campus burglaries occur more don’t understand what rape is.” employees. We have used the same Deadline frequently. Gregg also feels that this is just procedure for 14 years, but we are as much of an issue for men. continuously looking forward. The • The Xavier Police would like to remind all off-campus residents “As a male student, I am em- goal is to be consistent in decision The Offi ce of the Registrar re- to take home or secure with a local friend all valuables over barrassed about the situations of making. We take everything seri- minds all graduating students that the break. KELLY SHAW rape on campus. I would love to ously.” the deadline for graduation applications is Jan. 19, 2007 and that they Campus News Editor say that I’m proud to be a male Gregg encourages students to must apply through the Registrar’s • This includes all electronic equipment, computers and video graduate of Xavier but when men continue the discussion. are treating women in this way, “I think a good way to raise Offi ce. Applications are available games. it makes me less proud. I think awareness is to talk about it with in the Offi ce of the Registrar in Al- my job as a male is to hold other each other, have conversations ter Hall, room 129 or from the reg- • Campus Police also asks students to lock their doors and males accountable for how we treat about the meaning of sexuality, istration webpage at www.xu.edu/ windows before they leave for break. women, especially my friends, to what it means to them. To me that’s registrar/forms/gradapp.pdf. ensure women are treated fairly. most needed–talk. It’s an issue There is a $50 application fee • Other things to remember are stopping your mail or having it That’s an act of respect,” he said. people are not willing to confront that should be paid to the bursar. forwarded to your home residence and stopping any newspapers Smith speaks of ways he would because it’s so close. Rape is After Jan. 19, a $50 late fee will you have delivered. like to further campus-wide educa- happening in our backyard–right be added. Forms can be brought tion efforts on this issue. now–all the time,” he said. or mailed to: Offi ce of the Reg- istrar, Attn Kathy Schmitt, 3800 • You should also leave a home number with a landlord so he “I would like to incorporate Grossman feels that students something into Manresa, if pos- need to become more aware, and Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH or she can contact you for emergencies. sible. I would like to see more he anticipates that 1-in-4 Day will 45207-3131 or faxed to 513-745- formal programs. Residence Life help. 2868. If you have questions, con- does a wonderful job of educating “I hope it will raise awareness. tact the Offi ce of the Registrar at During the year, you should always: their resident assistants and stu- It’s almost apathy–students don’t 513-745-3941 or 1-800-344-4698. dents,” Smith said. “We also have think anything can happen to • Lock your doors judicial training sessions in which them,” Grossman said. Dr. Jenkins talks about what con- Smith will be a part of the panel • Report any suspicious activity to the police. stitutes sexual misconduct and rape and hopes students learn more. and Chief Couch speaks about in- “I would like to see the educa- Simulation Lab • Utilize the buddy system to walk at night. terviewing people who have been tion program. I hope students un- raped,” he said. “A group of about derstand what sexual misconduct is. Open House 30 people are involved, including Rape is holding power over another • Carry a cell phone to use in emergencies. the club sports board, the conduct person. I hope there is a clarifi cation review board, and the university of terms,” Smith said. The Department of Nursing, Xavier Campus Police: 513 745-1000 disciplinary board and we may add Gregg expresses his expecta- along with Fr. Michael Graham, Cincinnati Police Emergency: 911 more people in the future.” tions for 1-in-4 Day. S.J., will host an open house

INFORMATION COURTESY OF XAVIER POLICE Gregg also points out some of “My hope is that it is a day of for their new High Tech Patient the resources students have. education and dialogue for the Simulation Center from 3:30-5 “I think students can talk to the entire campus community, not just p.m. on Dec. 19 in the Cohen Correction: Like to write? Want Advocates Program. That’s one a couple students or faculty mem- Center. The Center functions as Colleen Bott was to try out your skills of the best resources they have. bers,” he said. “I hope to hear from a precursor to the new learning the true writer of They can also consult the student people I don’t agree with and learn commons. For more information, last week’s Dance as a journalist? Send us handbook for more information,” their perspective.” email [email protected]. Marathon article. an email at newswire- he said. Smith said, “You can never do Smith also spoke about the enough to educate about this is- Our apologies. [email protected] student handbook. sue.” 4 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 PAID ADVERTISEMENTS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE

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Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University R E S I P S A L O Q U I T U R 6 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE THE XAVIER UNIVERSITY NEWSWIRE T HE NEWSWIRE’ S Matthew Finger, EDITOR email : [email protected] Christmas List 2006 - S T A F F E D I T O R I A L - What we want Santa to Study hall or basketball? bring us I want a Brian Campbell Buffalo Sabres jersey. Noth- The Crosstown Shootout is been given a back seat. brian today. Wednesday, December 13. UC students are already fin- ing says “Merry Christmas” like the shirt off the back There’s a good chance that this is ished with exams. Therefore, bowsher of a red-haired Canadian nicknamed “Soupy.” the fi rst time you’ve heard it men- while Xavier students are busy editor in chief tioned. studying, UC students are busy What happened to all the hype goofi ng off. Granted, this is not about the Crosstown Shootout?! uncommon, but that’s beside the True love: the unspeakable union between two people john Has the absolute insanity that has point. that allows them to share their deepest, most intricate stemmed from it in years past worn Adding to the apathy surround- sensitivities; or a case of Fat Tire Amber Ale: toasty lafollette us out? Have we grown compla- ing the greatest event in Cincin- sports editor cent in our role as the better team? nati is the fact that the Crosstown malt fl avors, like biscuits fresh from the oven, coast- Or are we just too damn tired from Shootout lacks its most infamous ing in equilibrium with crisp hoppiness. Either/or. writing papers and studying that we participant: Bob Huggins. While can’t think about anything besides Huggy Bear is practiving shady kelly I want a North Face coat, so I will no longer be the getting more than three hours of recuiting techniques at Kansas only female in the Xavier bubble without one. sleep? State, we here at Xavier fi nd our- shaw Perhaps the reason the Cross- selves lacking a nemesis and a butt campus news town Shootout snuck up on most to all our jokes. There are only so editor people this year is its timing. In many times you can make fun of most years in the past, the Cross- the average UC GPA. This leads I want the complete series of “Friends,” “Sex and the into the next point. emily town Shootout has been held in City,” “Will & Grace,” “Boy Meets World,” “Scrubs” January, at the beginning of the new Our basketball team this year and every movie that Hugh Grant has ever been in on hoferer semester when students are well- is better than it’s been since David diversions rested and full of school spirit. Fur- West was here, and our reception DVD. Oh, and world peace. thermore, it’s usually held toward of the biggest basketball game editor the end of the week when students of the year does not refl ect that. are hyped for the weekend and are We have new talent that makes matt I want someone with whom I can spoon. But only if ready to go out after we win. our team more promising than in I can be the big spoon. But not like a serving spoon, Most importantly, it’s usually recent years. Drew Lavender, the finger more like a table spoon. She can be like a tea spoon appropriately scheduled at a time transfer player from Oklahoma, op/ed editor or something. I guess what I’m saying is that I want a when Xavier students are at their promises to be the point guard that best: when fi nals are over, Christ- Xavier has needed ever so badly, bean bag pillow. Or my roommate’s sister. mas shopping is done and we’re and red-shirt freshman Derrick happy to be back at school. Not Brown is turning into the next Dr. J I want Briana Hansen to leave me alone. Quit stalking ann a time when fi nals are only a few with his gravity defying dunks. me. Quit incessantly buying me gifts. Quit slapping days away, Christmas shopping But, because of our academic me on the toosh in the middle of campus and saying, tassone hasn’t begun because we’ve been calendar and the basketball sched- “Way to go pooky bear!” I want a restraining order. managing too busy studying and when all we ule’s obvious discrepancies, most editor want to do is go home and spread people have not made the Cross- Christmas cheer. town Shootout a priority. This is pat I want the Pittsburgh Pirates to trade for a power-hit- This year, it has been more diffi - a defi nite problem. ting fi rst baseman. Also, I want people to stop pur- cult for Xavier to promote the event We need your support! This is stevenson chasing Gwen Stefani albums. Seriously, stop encour- due to everyone’s busy schedules. your notifi cation. You know it’s asst. op/ed Students, faculty and administra- today, you know it’s the biggest aging her. It’s not nice. tion are all trying to cram in as event in Cincinnati, you know our editor much as they can before everyone basketball team rocks this year and I want Ann Tassone. I want her to acknowledge me leaves campus for Christmas. It’s you know that we’ve been slack- briana hard for us to get hyped for the ing in supporting them! Get your on campus since I go out of my way to see her. I want event when everyone is so busy face paint ready and let’s beat UC her to appreciate my gifts and know she’s my one hansen with school. An unfortunate result in student support and basketball. and only “pooky bear.” I want the restraining order calendar city is that the Crosstown Shootout has Go XU! dropped. Dominoes. You may think of dominoes as the boring Copyright 2006 Circulation 3,000 andrew Editor in Chief & Publisher BRIAN BOWSHER activity of spelling your name with blocks or a pizza Managing Editor ANN TASSONE crago chain, but you are wrong. Well, actually you are right, Business Manager ELYSE TOLLEFSON design but it is all that and more! It is also a slow-paced Advertising Manager LENA ABBASI manager game played by old men in parks, and I love it. Advertising Assistant ANN TASSONE Adviser PATRICK LARKIN Campus News Editors Design Manager I just want my female co-workers at the News- darren KELLY SHAW ANDREW CRAGO wire to stop playing so hard to get. I know they all COURTNEY GILLETT Distribution Manager lacour Sports Editors want this, so I don’t understand the point in all this JAY BENKERT copy editor JOHN LAFOLLETTE Calendar City run-around. Sheesh, older women. I mean, I have a JIMMY BYRNES BRIANA HANSEN Senior News Editor Copy Editors sweet goatee; I think I’m man enough. JENNIFER DOWNING DIANA BARRAN Opinions and Editorials DARREN LACOUR alexis After spending hours upon hours in the Publications MATTHEW FINGER ALEXIS MCCONNELL House, I’ve decided that I want a raise, a radio so we PATRICK STEVENSON Contributing Writers Diversions Editors KEVIN BROPHY mcconnell don’t have to listen to Yahoo! Music all the time, and EMILY HOFERER COLLEEN BOTT copy editor a vending machine so I don’t have to walk to Galla- BRANDY WILLIAMS NICK DIFRANCESCO JEFF MCMURRAY gher all the time! On the Web: http://www.xavier.edu/newswire The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not nec- I want a boyfriend or just a life-size Ken doll. 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Additional The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 7 — A Piece of Opinion — L E T T E R T O Do not pass go, do not watch TV AN ANGEL MATTHEW FINGER Time-Warner has on cable televi- since the dinosaurs walked the Op-Ed Editor sion in Cincinnati. planet (about 10 years). Neither All I want for Christmas... According to their website, wants to give, so we lose out. like board games, do you? Time-Warner provides service in 33 But the good news is those Candy Land, Mousetrap, states and has over 13 million cus- crazy kids over at the Extreme Fans I’m fairly certain that at some I point in everyone’s life, he or she Risk; they’re all a lot of fun. I even tomers. That’s a lot of people NOT secret cave headquarters have put like Monopoly, except when I’m watching the Xavier-Creighton together a viewing party for those has met someone who just blew playing with Time-Warner Cable. game. Especially here in Cincin- of us who don’t get ESPNU. them away…in all the best ways. You might be asking why that is. nati, it is hard to fi nd ANY provider There’s going to be giveaways, This person was smart, funny, Clearly you weren’t trying to watch of cable television other than Time- food, beer and most importantly relaxed, genuine…not to mention the Xavier-Creighton game if you Warner, or as I like to call it “Mr. Xavier beating UC so badly that ridiculously beautiful or hand- are. Time-Warner promised its I’m Going to Lie and Steal Your they go home and cry and have some…or so you thought. See, you customers that it would be airing Moneybags.” But that’s all in the to change their name from the didn’t actually know this person, the game, starting at 8 p.m. past. I suppose I can forgive one Bearcats to the My Little Ponies. at least not as well as you would They lied. All I found on the game that I didn’t get to see. But alas, that’s not the point. have liked. channel where basketball should I’ll just sit back in my comfy The point is that we’re being You only had brief encounters be was a poor compilation of heavy chair, sip on my juice box and hijacked by gigantic companies with them…fleeting interactions metal songs on a program called watch the Crosstown Shootout… with millions of grain silos full of that always left you sort of speech- “Steele.” This is ironic because right? Oh, Time-Warner doesn’t money. Even coach Miller com- less and wanting more. “Hey” or that’s exactly what Time-Warner have it this year? Well, why not? mented that it is a “shame” that “What’s up?” were the best con- was doing; they were stealing. Because of another monopoly! there are so many students, fans versations you could come up with Irate is really the only word to Lets face it, team; ESPN rules the and alumni in the area who can’t whenever they came near…and you describe how most Xavier fans sports world. If ever there was a watch the Shootout. A shame! We felt damn proud to get that far. I’m just asking you to take the in Cincinnati felt, not because we monopoly, this is it. have been shamed! And that is You saw this person almost ev- time…and the chance….to do hate heavy metal (even though But here we have the rare in- something normally reserved for ery day…and nothing could have something I think we’ve all failed it’s awful music) but because we stance of two monopolies going Miami Universtiy (OH). made you smile more. The kind of to do on occasion. During this were promised our game. I’m not head-to-head in a power struggle I don’t really have a solution person you went out of your way to Christmas season…a time of hope one to judge but…wait, yes I am. of epic proportions. ESPN wants to this bamboozling predicament, catch a glimpse of. and love, and everything good in Time-Warner lied to its customers. Time-Warner to pick up ESPNU unless you want to get Direct TV The only real proof you had that this world… I know that Direct TV doesn’t lie as part of the basic cable package. and just be done with it. But my angels existed…and you didn’t Here you go…in case you can’t to its customer; Direct TV comes Time-Warner said “No sir.” But suggestion is to fi nd a place that care how cheesy that sounded. This fi nd the words…in case you can’t through with their promises. Maybe ESPN has the license to broadcast does have ESPNU, be it the view- person actually made you want to fi nd the courage….. we should all switch to Direct TV. the Crosstown Shootout. ing party, a sports bar or a friend’s relive movies like “You’ve Got This Christmas…for all the But the real question you’re ask- As a result the Crosstown Shoot- and enjoy Xavier basketball with- Mail,” “Kate and Leopold” or any times I’ve seen you and said nothing is, how is this possible? Well it out is going to be aired on ESPNU, out having to pass go and pay $200 other “chick-fl ick” where the guy ing; for all the furtive glances, brings us back to Monopoly, and preventing it from being broadcast for a game you can’t see, all while and the girl end up together. stolen whenever possible; for all the seemingly unbreakable one that in the Cincinnati for the fi rst time having to watch those stupid Time- Unfortunately, you were shy… the wondering and waiting….I just and for whatever reason, you let wanted you to know…there’s no them slip through your fi ngers. And place I’d rather be than with you. it really was too bad, because you And oh yeah……Hi. Why is Anna were sure that if they ever got to know you, you’d be inseparable. -Marc Pengal Kournikova smiling? Now, older and wiser of course, Class of 2008 Find out for yourself at PHOTO COURTESY OF J-LOVE.INFO www.xavier.edu/newswire Check out the Newswire’s new online photo album. 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ACROSS DOWN 1 Muskie 2 StudentActivitiesCouncil 3 Hayden 4 Alter 7 Athenaeum 5 Schmidt 9 Soupies 6 Evanston 10 Couch 8 Posey 11 Graham 12 Atlanta 14 Crosstown 13 Matta 8 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 SPORTS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS John LaFollette, Editor Bluejays prove too fi erce as Xavier falls Sports Desk: 745-2878 JOHN LAFOLLETTE [email protected] Arena at Shoemaker Center. The Sports Editor game is the 74th meeting of the Musketeers soar Burdened by a season-low fi rst two schools; Xavier has won three half shooting performance and of the last four total, and two of the over Eagles unable to contain two outstanding last three at the Shoe. The Muskie women were able to scorers, the men’s basketball team “The game is going to be hard hold on against the Eagles of Cop- lost its fi rst true road game of the fought, and will probably come pin State thanks to an impressive 12 year, falling to the Creighton Blue- down to a player or players making blocked shots in the contest. The jays 73-67 before a record crowd a few key plays,” Xavier head coach blockade was led by sensational last Saturday night in Omaha, Sean Miller said of the upcom- freshman forward Amber Harris, Neb. ing rivalry game. “We’re coming who had seven. Harris added 11 Xavier shot a chilly 28.6 percent off a tough loss at Creighton, and points and 13 rebounds in the 49- from the fi eld in the fi rst half, in- hopefully that prepares us to play 45 victory. cluding 1-of-9 from 3-point range, better.” Also scoring in double digits and just over 40 percent for the Students without tickets to the for XU was senior guard Michele game in the loss. Junior guard Crosstown Shootout are invited to Miller, who had 11 to go along with Drew Lavender led the Musketeers a viewing party beginning at 5:30 fi ve boards. The Musketeers came with 13 points, and junior guard p.m. at Schmidt Fieldhouse, with up with a big stop with just under Stanley Burrell emerged from a free Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s Pizza two minutes to play and were able scoring slump to follow Lavender and Busken Bakery. One-dollar PHOTO COURTESY GOXAVIER.COM to take a three point lead on a pretty with 12 more. draft beer will also be available for move and lay-up by senior Joei Cly- By contrast, Creighton’s two Junior guard Stanley Burrell drives against Creighton’s Nick Porter in students aged 21 and over. burn with just 48 seconds to go. leading scorers combined for nearly Xavier’s 73-67 loss against the Bluejays on Saturday. The athletic department will On the ensuing Eagles posses- 30 shots between them and totaled teams played evenly for the rest of 24th-ranked Musketeers out of the also be hosting a viewing party sion, Xavier senior guard Suntana 32 Bluejay points. Center Anthony the game and the Musketeers were AP top-25 and even further out beginning at 6 p.m. in the James Granderson stole the ball and dished Tolliver shot 6-of-14 for 17 points, unable to cut into the lead. of the USA Today Coaches’ poll. and Caroline Duff Banquet Center to fellow senior Miranda Green and guard Nate Funk added another 15,872 people, the largest crowd Xavier received votes in both polls of Cintas Center. who was fouled. She converted the 15 off 5-of-15 shooting. to watch a basketball game in this week, but isn’t close to breach- Attendance is free and food and free-throws and effectively ended The Musketeers trailed early in Nebraska history, watched junior ing the top-25. beverage, including beer, will be any chance of a comeback for the the game before falling behind by forward Josh Duncan turn the ball The Musketeers continue this available for purchase. Eagles. 15 points after a 9-2 Creighton run over a season-high fi ve times as the road trip with the annual Skyline Food choices will include Sky- The defensive aspect of the to start the second half. Xavier Musketeers gave up 18 points off Chili Crosstown Shootout against line Chili, LaRosa’s Pizza, chicken game was terrifi c for the Muske- pulled within four with just over 17 turnovers. the Cincinnati Bearcats at 7 p.m. wings, pulled pork sandwiches and teers holding CSU to a lowly 27 nine minutes remaining, but the two The upset loss pushed the then- on Wednesday at the Fifth Third Coca-Cola products. percent shooting percentage from by John LaFollette the fl oor and defensive standout The Spectator Granderson was able to hold the Eagles star Rashid Suber to 5-23 Weekly commentary on the world of sports from the fi eld for 13 points. The offense did have some problems as they committed 21 turnovers. JOHN LAFOLLETTE In addition to the turnovers, the Sports Editor Muskie rebounders allowed Coppin It should be well-known that State to record 23 offensive boards the Spectator has a strong affi nity and win the overall rebounding for the greatest commonwealth on margin 50-38. Unfortunately, the the face of the earth: Kentucky. In excess offensive rebounds for the fact, he has yet to meet the person Eagles only resulted in a meager who, once well-acquainted, has six second chance points. been able to resist the allure of the The Musketeers are currently Bluegrass State’s fi nest products: standing at 7-3 and are back in the Kentucky Derby, bourbon and action at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 Muhammad Ali. at Cintas Center against Eastern As such, any sympathetic reader Illinois. can understand the dismay the Spectator felt upon learning that the premiere of a television special featuring the poetic genius of Mu- Freshman phenom hammad Ali confl icted with a busy recognized, again schedule of social obligations. Fortunately, the Spectator’s Freshman Amber Harris was unpaid intern, Jason, has a desire named A-10 Rookie of the Week to keep his non-paying job that is for the fourth consecutive week, in as strong as his social schedule is the wake of averaging 11 points, 11 PHOTO COURTESY ENCARTA.COM fl exible; arrangements were made rebounds and fi ve blocks per game The Greatest stood for something more than himself after standing tall over the vanquished Sonny Liston. for Jason to tape it. (For the record, last week. the special in question is ESPN’s In the overtime loss to Penn Cassius Clay, the Louisville Lip be- The Spectator is keen to note Ali threw his 1960 Olympic gold “Ali Rap,” and it usually precedes State, Harris had 10 points, nine fore he became Ali, promised victo- that it is here that comparisons of medal into the Ohio River after he a similar special called “Ali’s was refused service in a diner on boards and three blocks. Harris ries in the ring and guaranteed with brash modern athletes like Terrell Dozen,” which chronicles 12 of account of his race. “That gold added 11 points, 13 rebounds and provocative accuracy the round in Owens and Chad Johnson to Ali fall Ali’s greatest fi ghts.) medal didn’t mean a thing to me if seven blocks in a four point victory which he would deliver. apart. Not only did Ali regularly Armed with the taped special my black brothers and sisters were against Coppin State. He called Sonny Liston “that make good on his promises, he and a glass of Kentucky’s fi nest treated wrong in a country I was With 38 blocks so far this sea- big ugly bear” (“Have you seen used his gift of gab to divert the (Wild Turkey), the Spectator settled supposed to represent,” he said. son, Harris is only one block shy Liston? … Ain’t he ugly?”) when spotlight he had attracted, from in for an entertaining hour of the The Spectator has a hard time of the single season record for everyone else was calling him “the himself to bigger world issues that best brash, cocky, greatness-pro- imagining a modern athlete mak- the Musketeers with 20 games to baddest man in America.” He mattered to him. claiming words ever to be uttered ing so bold a statement about his play. called challenger Ernie Terrell an In 1964 Ali revealed that he was by a Sunni Muslim prizefighter “Uncle Tom” after Terrell refused a member of the Nation of Islam, personal views. Are they aloof? from Louisville. to address Clay by his new name of and in 1966 he declared his opposi- Are they so consumed with self- The Week Ahead As gifted as Ali was in the box- Muhammad Ali, before deliberately tion to the war in Vietnam, famously preservation that real issues don’t ing ring (56-5, 37 wins by knockout, Friday punishing Terrell for 15 rounds saying, “I ain’t got no quarrel with matter? Is the world at a loss for three heavyweight titles), his ability without knocking him out. them Vietcong,” and “No Vietcong causes with which people with pull Women’s basketball to say the outrageous with unwaver- He made predictions about his ever called me ‘nigger.’” He knew can align themselves? Do star ath- - Eastern Illinois ing and convincing sincerity gave fi ghts, usually in memorable rhyme, the risks associated with making his letes not have the sway nowadays him a larger-than-life persona and Saturday that seemed bold to everyone but beliefs public (he was jailed and that Ali did 40 years ago? made him one of the most recogniz- him. When his predictions came stripped of his heavyweight title), The Spectator is confi dent the Men’s basketball able fi gures of his time. true, people stopped wondering but felt a stronger need to be true answer to those last two questions - Arizona State Never before had such a young, whether the cocky black kid really to himself. is “no,” but he wonders about the black man exuded so much supreme was “The Greatest,” and started Always an outspoken critic of other two. Where have you gone, confi dence in himself so vocally. taking him seriously. the treatment of blacks in America, Muhammad Ali? T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE SPORTS week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 9 -2006-07 Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout Preview- Tale of the Tape Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati Bearcats 3 45 Justin John Cage Williamson

Sr. 6-6 225 Forward Jr. 6-6 225 Forward 9.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg 15.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg 15 15 Justin Cedric Doellman McGowan

Sr. 6-9 210 Forward Sr. 6-6 230 Forward 10.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg 10.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg 1 10 Josh Marcus Duncan Sikes

Jr. 6-9 235 Forward Jr. 6-8 235 Forward 12.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg 10.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg 24 33 Drew Jamual Lavender Warren

Jr. 5-7 153 Guard Jr. 6-2 195 Guard 7.2 ppg, 4.2 apg 6.9 ppg, 2.8 apg 34 5 Stanley Deonta Burrell Vaughn

Jr. 6-3 210 Guard Fr. 6-1 200 Guard 11.8 ppg, 3.0 apg 15.6 ppg, 4.9 apg

Sean Mick Miller Cronin Head coach 3rd year Head coach 1st year

3-2 vs. UC as a Xavier coach 1-3 vs. XU as a UC coach

PHOTOS COURTESY GOXAVIER.COM PHOTOS COURTESY GOBEARCATS.COM 10 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 DIVERSIONS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Totally 80s totally rocked KEVIN BROPHY band, a center stage for the perform- Contributing Writer ers, tables for the audience to sit “Totally 80s Snowball” rocked. and a corner for Santa and one of Like something straight out of his elves. As performers sang, the “Square Pegs”, this 80s parody of a high school students danced with high school formal blasted the syn- one another and asked the audience thesizers, pounded on power chords to join. The football coach would and belted out lyrics from the glory stalk around making no subtleties days of Sting and Michael. It was about being on watch for PDA; at loud, it was bright and it was packed one point he blew his whistle and with big hair and big laughs. threw fl ags at two young lovers in A group of performers covered the corner. the songs we all know and love, Between songs the students danced and would act out a didn’t stop short skit, like rocking until Totally 80s when the geek the fi nal note was discovered of “Livin’ on a Snowball to be the head Prayer.” Oth- cheerleader’s Starring: The Xavier Play- PHOTO COURTESY CATHY SPRINGFIELD ers dressed up cousin or when ers and the Xavier Singers Matthew Leck and Zach Berger pose in their suits. as high school the stiff pro- Newswire Offi cial Rating: seniors, hitting fessor and the “Hit Me with Your Best Shot.” tightly around music made for even hit the unfathomable lyrical every stereo- young, attrac- What really made “Totally 80s music videos and choreographed heights of “Take on Me.” type from the tive teacher ar- Snowball” a hit was the music. If dancing. The show was great, to say cheerleaders gued over how you like 80s pop, and you like all And what really made the show the least. It was a wonderful way to the jocks to to teach the cur- the loudness and peppery, catchy so much fun was that these classic to spend a weekend night, and it the notorious riculum. Dur- rhythms that don’t leave your head songs were performed by our very seemed like the performers enjoyed geek who snorted after everything ing one skit one of the girls, in an for days, then Totally 80s Snowball own “Xavier Singers” and was not themselves just as much. It was she said. attempt to stand up to the star quar- is for you. It was a great knock just a CD scratching through the fun, it was bright, it was loud—it The set up was a dance fl oor terback, hopped up on stage and off of everything we have come to stereo. They cranked out every was the 80s. surrounded by a stage with a live broke out into her own rendition of know about the decade, wrapped note of every melody; one singer Other Christmas Going on holiday movie EMILY HOFERER recommendations Diversions Editor What would happen if you “A Christmas Story”- per- traded places with someone for haps one of the most famous the holidays? Would you just en- lines ever uttered in a movie: joy their house and the sights and “You’ll shoot your eye out, sounds of their locations? Or, would it turn your world upside down? kid!” This is the very question posed by the two heroines in Nancy My- “Love Actually”- this movie ers’ seasonal romantic comedy stars an array of British ac- “The Holiday.” Kate Winslet plays tros, including Hugh Grant Iris, a sincere and emotional British who does a great dance to journalist who is still swimming in “Jump for My Love.” past sorrows of a love whom she can’t let go. But she reinvigorates “How the Grinch Stole her life when she goes to L.A. to Christmas”- Your heart will live in Amanda’s house. Cameron Diaz plays Amanda, no longer be three sizes too who is a powerful and beautiful small when you look into the business woman who just ended a PHOTO COURTESY COLUMBIA PICTURES eyes of the Grinch’s trusted Playing the keyboard has always been super romantic. relationship with her cheating boy- dog, Max. friend (be sure not to miss Diaz’s the picture for Iris. She befriends Across the pond, Amanda fi nds The delightful turn for Iris, car- sucker punch in Ed Norton’s face). Amanda’s elderly neighbor, Arthur herself in the arms of Iris’s good ing for this old man and realizing “Home Alone”- A great story Iris and Amanda meet one another Abbott, who turns out to be a fa- looking brother, Graham, played that she cares for Miles as well, is with plenty of grown men in the most obvious of places, the mous old Hollywood screenwriter warmly by Jude Law. What started refreshing and very modern. Their getting injured. It’s sure to Internet, and hastily switch homes (his claim to fame is putting the as a simple, physical fl ing opens up connection, and one that is not brighten any gloomy holiday and start to resuscitate their re- ‘kid’ into “Here’s looking at you, to be a deep relationship. Amanda sexual or lustful, is fulfi lling for mood. And you’ll long for pressed lives. kid”). is attracted to Graham who, by fi rst her. Myers continues to run with a the days of a drug free Macu- Of course, two men enter each Iris begins to walk on her own, impressions, is a ladies man. But, theme in her movies: that life can separate picture. Miles, played without the unhealthy presence of as they get to know each other and change so quickly just by the won- alay Culkin. hilariously and humanly by Jack her old flame Jasper in her life. learn more, she derful people Black, is a composer with a true She teaches Ed to walk without a discovers that who one “It’s a Wonderful Life”- this love for movie scores. Surprisingly cane or walker. Very poetic and Graham does meets. As a is quite possibly the best though, he is not the only man in symbolic, eh? have two other The Holiday director and Christmas movie ever made. ladies in his Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron screenwriter, That’s enough said. life; his daugh- Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black she balances ters Sophie and Rated: PG-13 the joys and “Elf”- Will Farrell is pure Olivia. Newswire Offi cial Rating: downfalls of genius as Buddy the Elf, may Amanda is life. be mesmerized by escalators soon faced with “The Hol- and spaghetti, but he is sure a choice: return iday” is no home to L.A. or award win- to make you laugh . stay in England ner, nor is it to try things out the next big “Polar Express”- This be- with the man she’s only known for blockbuster, and it includes a little loved children’s book comes two weeks. too much random, individual danc- to life all thanks to Tom Even though this romantic coming for me. But, all frivolous things Hanks. It will truly remind edy is very by-the-book and com- aside, the script is a realistic and hu- you of the spirit of Christ- plete with a happy ending, Nancy morous portrayal of single people mas. Myers has littered it with topics of and people looking for love. “The great depth; the death of a loved Holiday” is sure to fi ll your heart one, divorce, adultery, draining with all the warm happiness that we PHOTO COURTESY COLUMBIA PICTURES relationships and being your own truly need this time of year. Diaz and Law make a hideously good looking couple. person without another half. T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE DIVERSIONS week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 11 Some help for the holidays BRIEFS Emily Hoferer, Editor BRANDY WILLIAMS Diversions Desk: 745-2878 Ast. Diversions Editor [email protected] The Christmas tree is decorated Christmas Gift Ideas with lights, tinsel and ornaments. For those of you who can’t fi gure out what to get those hard to shop for people in your You’ve checked everything off your Christmas gift list and the lives or who just may need a few more gift ideas, here are a few gifts under $20 that ev- roast is warming in the oven. As eryone on your list is sure to love! Viewing Party you wait by the fi re side enjoying a tall glass of eggnog, you suddenly 1. CDs: John Legend “Once Again” $9.99 @ Target receive a call from your Aunt Suzie Didn’t get tickets for the informing you that your out-of- 2. Books: “Cross” by James Patterson $13.22 @ Walmart Crosstown Shootout? Don’t fret; town cousins are coming to spend you’ll get a much better view at the Christmas vacation with you. 3. Board Games: Risk $20 @ Target the Croostown Shootout view- You don’t have any gifts under the ing party. There will be prizes, tree for them, no Christmas music to 4. DVDs: Miami Vice $17.99 @ Target free food and a beer garden for grace their ears and nothing planned for them to do. You could panic or 5. Gift Certifi cates: Letting them decide $1-20 @ any store those with valid I.D. starting at you could use the Newswire’s guide 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. to surviving Christmas. 13 in the Schmitt Fieldhouse. Great holiday activities for everyone in Spin the Dreidel X-mas Playlist the family... Help Xavier spin the most The following tracks are sure to be a hit at your Christmas par- •Ice skating dreidels ever at a Jesuit univer- ties •Building snowmen sity and get a free Chanukah gift. Sarah McLachlan Wintersong “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” ... There will also be plenty of latke Bette Midler Cool Yule “Merry Christmas” ...Nat King Cole Christ- •Sledding bar, donuts, deridels and geltz to mas Song “Silent Night” ...Mariah Carey Merry Christmas “All I Want enjoy. The fun is from 1-3 p.m. for Christmas Is You” ...Ray Charles Spirit of Christmas “The Little •Lights at the zoo Drummer Boy” ...Frank Sinatra Christmas Songs “Jingle Bells” ...Dean on Thursday, Dec. 14 in the GSC. Martin Christmas With Dino “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” •Caroling with the church choir Late Night Movie

Take a break from studying for your exams and laugh at those who couldn’t make it collegically. with Jeff McMurray The movie “Jackass : 2” will be shown at 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday beginning Mele kalikimaka, readers. As to scientology, Xenu and lost alien on Dec. 14 in the GSC Theatre. the holiday season approaches and souls are the cause of the world’s the weather gets colder, certain problems today. I’m trying to ﬁ nd XU Players questions come to mind. What a joke here but I think the beliefs of does your favorite celebrity want scientologists are funny enough. Audition for Christmas? Do scientologists I did ﬁ nd one similar thing be- celebrate Christmas? Who is win- tween scientology and Christmas So you think you can act? ning the war on Christmas? Be- in my research. Both of these time Xavier Players will be holding cause I am a dedicated, hard hitting honored traditions celebrate money auditions for a “Midnight Sum- journalist, I have decided to answer and how much you have, so they mers Dream.” Everyone will have these questions for you. have that going for them, which a cold reading. Auditions start at First up, the celebrity wish list. is nice. 7 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. on It may seem as if the pop culture Finally, there’s the story of the icons of today have everything war on Christmas. Sadly, the war Wednesday, Dec. 13 in the GSC already, but you would be surprised on Christmas is like the war in Iraq. Theatre. to see that some of them are still No one is winning, and the talking asking Santa for a few things. heads think they have all the an- Art Exhibit Lindsay Lohan wants to be done swers. It did seem like the war on with AA. Britney Spears wants a Christmas was over when Wal-Mart Lauren Kay Jarrold and Cecille new pair of underwear as well as decided to say “merry Christmas” LeFan-Rodriquez have their art new friends. Michael Richards to its customers instead of “happy on display during normal gallery wishes he could hang people this holidays” but early Intel reports winter. Mel Gibson wishes the say that it was just a ploy to take hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13-15 in Jews didn’t run Hollywood. away interest from all of the bad the Xavier University Art Gallery. Borat wishes he didn’t have as press they have received in the last many law suits as he does. Tom year. For more information on this, Cruise and Katie Holmes want a PHOTO COURTESY GOODSHOW.NET I suggest you turn to Bill O’Reilly better looking baby. Oprah still dering what I want for Christmas, The answer to the second ques- on Fox News; mainly because it wants to be invited to Tom and I’ll tell you. I want MTV to play tion is simple; “no.” Instead, was Fox News and Mr. O’Reilly Katie’s wedding. Rip Torn and music videos instead of shows scientologists believe that they are who declared this war. Nicole Richie wish they didn’t look starring washed up stars from the immortal beings who have lived Well, time to go hit the eggnog. -PAID ADVERTISEMENT- like Nick Nolte when they got ar- Disney channel. See the show past lives. They also believe in Merry Christmas and happy new rested for DUIs. “Twenty-four-seven” if you are an alien ruler named Xenu and his year, everyone! And just incase you were won- confused. Galactic Confederacy. According

Have a very Got top test Live Wires scores? Merry Teach our evening and weekend SAT, LSAT and MCAT classes. Wednesday, December 13 Saturday, December 16 Pay starts at $15-20 per hour. Christmas Holly Spears Over-the-Rhine Apply online: @ East End Cafe @ Taft Theater princetonreview.com/ and a employment Learn more: Wednesday, December 13 Monday, December 18 [email protected] happy new Lyrical Insurrection Angels and Airwaves year! @ Greenwhich @ Madison Theater 12 week of DECEMBER 13, 2006 CALENDAR AND CLASSIFIEDS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE WEDNESDAY MONDAY December 13 December 18 Most people in college right now I don’t know if Chris Matthews are fi nishing up fi nals and heading Calendar City would be on Santa’s “naughty” or home for a relaxing, sleep-filled “nice” list. On the one hand, he is week to recover from the hard push By Briana Hansen. To place an item in the calendar, mail to [email protected]. an abrasive, arrogant jerk. On the of the past month. other, he makes hot-winded, cocky Students of Xavier University, THURSDAY SATURDAY politicians keep quiet. It’s a toss however, will still be working up. Fortunately, I’m fairly certain around the clock to fi nish up fi nal December 14 December 16 Santa has not had time to make a projects and study for exams as the Through the Thick Thicket with- If you missed Toolbox last night, list recently because he has been too weather gets crappier and the holi- out a Tick or a Ticket Thursday! you can see it tonight at the same busy with other ventures. day season rapidly approaches. What a thermometric experience. time and same place. Instead of working on toys for Rather than sleeping in, watching Thermometric is an adjective If you prefer to see real tools in little boys and girls, Santa has been some classy daytime television and commonly used to describe what action, you can see the movie “Jack- sighted running around the greens- gorging ourselves with homemade it feels like to spin a dreidel dur- ass 2” presented by the Late Night pace setting off giant fireworks Who is Santa Claus? food while using dishes someone ing Chanukah. If you’d like to Movie series in the GSC Theater named “El Diablo.” Just tell me your name! else will likely clean in the com- experience the thermometrics of at 11 p.m. Don’t believe me? Ask one of the fort of a home that someone else the thermometry of the dreidel, you I would certainly hope that would If you miss the days where offi cers in the three Campus Police keeps tidy, Xavier students will should go to the “Rock the Dreidel” be the very least you would do. peasant’s outfi ts were in fashion and vehicles that chased after Santa and be underslept and over-caffeinated Chanukah bash from 1-3 p.m. in Now, let’s say you’re within 10 everyone walked around avoiding his elf-looking helper. Christmas exhausted shells ordering in pizza the GSC. feet of a kitchen in which someone the plague, you should attend the had better not be cancelled this year because nobody has time to clean It’s just like MTV’s “Rock the is cooking food. You turn the corner Madrigal Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. just because Campus Police doesn’t the massive pile of dishes in the sink Vote,” only less Puff Daddy and and suddenly hear them scream a in the Conaton Board Room. appreciate the unconventional gifts and the only food in the apartment more Lenny Kravitz. number of profanities and cries of If you’re sick of the amount of Santa gave through “El Diablo” this is the processed sugary sweets in The Men for Others will host pain. Would you walk three steps “if’s” in this weeks column, you’ve year. Just in case, I’m publishing the “Spirit Pack” sent by Mom and a Christmas Dinner at their house back to the kitchen to see what hap- got too much time on your hands my letter to Santa so he can read it Dad last week. on Ledgewood tonight beginning pened and if you can be of service and need to be slapped in the face. wherever he may be detained. Bitter does not begin to describe at 7:30 p.m. in case they had, say, burned them- Contact me ASAP. how I feel towards schoolwork at selves pretty badly on their stomach TUESDAY the moment. FRIDAY and had trouble moving? SUNDAY Hopefully our men’s basketball Of course not. That would be December 19 team is living healthier than the December 15 ridiculous. The most you can do, if December 17 Dear Santa, rest of the population for tonight’s Riddle me this: you choose to be a martyr, is simply Ah, the last day before fi nals. I I’ve been awfully good this year. Crosstown Shootout. The event If someone fell on the stairs in ask them if they need you to call can’t think of anything I want to do I would really appreciate it if you takes place on UC’s campus this front of you and you heard them fall someone, without ever even seeing more than sit back with my old pal could bring me a giant fi rework so year, but there will be a viewing down each one and it appeared as if what the problem is. who turns 61 today, Chris Matthews. I could bring light and joy to the rest party at 5 p.m. in the Schmidt they could have injured themselves, Life lesson #2940: Never care. Last time the two of us hung out we of this campus. I know it sounds Fieldhouse. would you run after them and make The India Service-Learning pre- got along gloriously! I said some silly, but I can’t imagine why any- For those of you who have sure they’re OK? sentation will take place today at 4 moderate comment on the weather one would be upset at a silly little never set foot into O’Connor Sports Of course you would. p.m. in Kelley Auditorium. and he condescendingly told me to fi rework going off in the middle of Center, auditions for next spring’s If you were in your dorm room At 9 p.m. in the GSC Studio, “Shut the hell up!” and went on a campus. Besides, even Campus Xavier Players series will take late at night and heard a blood-cur- Toolbox will be bringing the funny worthless, superfi cial rampage about Police offi cers deserve a little spark place from 7-10 p.m. in the GSC dling scream, would you go to your with sketch and improvisational how smart he is. He’s such a politi- in their skyline. Theater....pansies. window to check up on them? comedy. cally savvy gentleman. Yours truly, Chief Couch Classifi eds For classifi ed orders and information, call Ann Tassone at 513-745-3561 or email her at Newswire-Classifi [email protected]

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