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SENATOR CLINTON ADDRESSES ADI SUMMIT By Nick Kerr William McNary. He took the occasion to some national news and was the lead region. She also spoke a little bit about Deputy News Editor talk about what civil rights issues needed story on the popular Fox News Channel education and healthcare, then finished to be addressed by today's leaders. show "The O'Reilly Factor" the following her remarks by talking about Iraq. She d On December 3 , 2005 the American The honor of introducing the New Monday. Before getting into the policy stated her position as "I disagree with Democracy Institute (ADI) held their York Senator, who is the honorary chair aspects of her remarks, she took time out those who believe we should immediately 2005 Midwest regional summit in the of ADI's National Youth Incentive, was to thank those in attendance who were in pull out and I disagree with those who Auditorium Theatre of given to Roosevelt University student some way were participating in the political say we should stay there forever." She in . The event featured many Bridget Jones. Mrs. Clinton came out to process and her own activities as a teenager cited the Iraqi elections that were held on speakers including Governor Blagojevich December 15th. Those elections were for and the keynote speaker for the event, a new parliament and the election went Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. off without any major terrorist activity and The President of Roosevelt University increased participation among the Sunnis Chuck Middleton started the event off who, because of boycotts by many in the by welcoming those in attendance to his ethnic group, were underrepresented in University. John Hart, the CEO and the last parliament. President of the American Democracy After the speeches, there was a brief Institute, gave the audience a synopsis of news conference given by Mr. Hart and the group's goals. Governor Blagojevich ADI advisors Jessica Lee and Alexis McGill took the stage and talked about his to members of student media organizations ascension from a child growing up in a that covered the event. The American working class neighborhood to being the Democracy Institute is a "progressive" Governor of . He also expressed think tank whose main goal is to get young disappointment with the state Supreme people involved in politics. A think tank is Court who, just the day before struck down a organization that formulates policies and a law he was advocating that would make it strategies to enact their goals. ADI will illegal to sell violent videogames to minors. have a similar meeting in Philadelphia on He made it clear he would continue his a warm reception, but was interrupted a growing up in the northern suburb of Park February 6th, 2006 where Senator Clinton efforts to get the law on the books. The few times at the beginning of her speech Ridge. Senator Clinton started talking will again be the keynote speaker. For more next speaker was the President of People's by protestors critical of her views on the about current events issues by speaking out information on Senator Clinton you can and North Shore Gas Desiree Rogers Iraq War. Senator Clinton was politely against the genocide going in the Darfur visit http://clinton.senate.gov and for more who spoke about how the companies she stern with the protestors when she told region of Sudan. She wants the UN and information on ADI you can go to hup:// heads helps underprivileged families. The them "Give me a chance and I'll address other international organizations to play a www.americandemocracyinstitute.org. final speaker before Senator Clinton was that if you'll then be quiet." This made bigger role in peacekeeping efforts in the DON'T FORGET TO READ THE NEWEST SECTION IN THE XAVIERITE: FEATURES! PAGE 4 Page 2 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006 NEWS "^r**. -r>_ *«s»^5-**>***" **< "' j>y,-«***i <_ CAMPUS RENEW BRIDGES PATH TO GOD By Kelly White of Pacelli, Gretchen Baumgardt, took last week of January. The Invitational News Correspondent time to reflect on Campus RENEW and portion of the workshop consisted mainly what it personally means to them. Group of gaining ways to get more students Campus RENEW, a nation wide member, Mary Noel, stated, "Campus involved with the program. The group, faith-sharing program for college students, RENEW gives me the ability to put school who presented themselves in a very held a training session on Sunday, January aside and focus on God." Group member, professional manner, came up with great 15* from 1-6 p.m. Amber, agreed, "Campus RENEW is my ideas for the new semester and upcoming The session, Campus RENEW link to God." group meetings. Invitational Workshop, took place in Campus RENEW student leaders Campus RENEW is looking forward the Mercy Ministry and involved had been preparing all last semester to to encouraging other students to step the co-directors of the national program. lead their own groups on various topics. outside of their comfort zone to discuss The workshop was divided into two major Some of the topics include: race issues, faith. Campus RENEW will become a \nv information or changes that clubs, sections: Invitation and Scripture. The spirituality, faith, and embracing life. The route to meet new people, while at the organizations or other event sponsors would like to have published in the News Bites column students, including the Hall Chaplain groups will begin taking place during the same time, getting closer to God. or the weekly Cougar Calendar, please e-mail Copy Editor, Christina Cucci at [email protected] in advance for requests. Please include dates, times, locations and a possible brief description of the event.

Transitions; a weekend retreatf'/r senhn Calling all May graduates! Spend a weekend reflecting on the upcoming changes in your life after graduation at a weekend retreat which begins at 5:31) p.m. Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford on January 27"' and ends at 3 p.m. January 2'J^. A retreat team of current seniors plus Student Services staff will lead you through sessions on life choices, anxiety and stress and new beginnings. This spiritually based retreat will help you get rooted before graduation. The cost for the weekend is $30 and covers meals, housing, and transportation. Applications are available in the Mercy Ministry Center. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Don't miss the 4th annual F.tiamtte Dinner Learn the art of dining as part of an interview, business meeting or social setting. Or enhance the skills you need to achieve your personal and FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR: BY KEVIN SHANNON professional goals in a productive and enjoyable atmosphere. All this and more will be covered Hello, and welcome back to school. I hear students debating the Patriot Act So, it should be an interesting section at the 4th annual SXU Etiquette Dinner on I hope the entire Saint Xavier community or the death penalty. Well, if you are this semester. It's a little serious, a little Thursday, February 9", from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Butler had a lovely winter break. The Xavierite one of those students, then I implore fun and a little silly. Reception Room. Interact with a variety of career professionals from the education, nursing, and is looking forward to an exciting year you to write for The Xavierite. I couldn't The Xavierite will be losing one business fields while gaining a basic understanding of covering the University and our take it if another Editorial Editor quit. of its legends at the end of this school of acceptable etiquette from Gloria Petersen of surrounding world. Our goal is to People, you would be saving a life, here. Global Protocol, an expert in etiquette and image year. Our Copy Editor Tina Cucci is training. A $10 student fee includes a five-course inform the student body of the events Um... I might have been overstating the graduating, leaving a hole no one can dinner. Business attire is required. Contact Kate on campus and to contextualize the importance of you writing, but seriously, fill here at The Xavierite. I have been on Walbert in Student Services, room L-208 or call events of our world. Two sections in 773.298.3123 to participate. it is not difficult and don't you want to staff with Tina since the fall of 2003, particular deal directly with our stated see your name in print? when she succeeded me as Deputy News Tickets available for llrd annual SnoufLtks Rail goals: Editorials and Features. Of course, if there is another section Editor. After a rocky start, I have become The Beverly Area Planning Association will hold Once again this semester, we hand you would prefer to write for then by all a big fan of Tina. Yes, she is comically its 33rd Annual Snowflake Ball at 's Shannon Center on Saturday, February the reins of the Editorials section off means, please! Sports, Entertainment, out of touch sometimes and wildly 11"', from 8 p.m.-l a.m. Complimentary hors to another person. This semester, Will News or Features would love to have inappropriate sometimes- even though J'oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar will serve Robinson, a very talented freshman some new blood. Ah, speaking of she doesn't know, but she is a very good partygoers throughout the evening. As well as serving as host, Saint Xavier University is the from Glen Ellen, IL, will be in charge Features. person and completely irreplaceable here Grand Snowflake Sponsor and Gilhooley's Grande of Editorials. Without any formal Last semester, in a violently boring at The Xavierite. Saloon is the Presenting Sponsor. Performing newspaper experience, Will has been an the main stage will be Lynne Jordan and the moment, I decided to bring back the I would like to a second to thank shivers, an 18-piece band, and the SXU ):\/y thrust into a very difficult job. But I am Features section. I brought it back for the entire Registrar Office. The women Band. The Snowflake Hxpress will once again sure that he is up to the task. the sole reason of having the column Ask (and guy) who work there are some of the affer complimentary trolley service that will pick p guests at local restaurants and area sponsors' The way that you, the SXU student, Jack. But, after some positive feedback, I most helpful people here at Saint Xavier larking lots between 7:45 and 10 p.m.to transport can help young Will out is by sending in felt it in the best interest of The Xavierite University. The day we got back into :hem to the Shannon Center and provide return an editorial of your own. Every student to have a full time editor of the Features school, I needed to redo my schedule, service to participating businesses. BAPA is offering a special discount to SXU employees of of Saint Xavier is encourage to get their section. That is where Carrie Williams which took me two hours to do. The 525 in advance, a $10 savings off the cost at the views into The Xavierite. Some will say comes in. The former Deputy News entire time I was making my schedule door. For more information or to purchase tickets, that this student body doesn't care about Editor, Carrie is going to be a huge I was in the Registrar's Office, getting contact Maureen Connor Kelly at 773.298.3449 or [email protected]. much- that the average college student success in Features. Some items that their help and advice. So, thank you to only cares about himself or herself. you can expect in Features this semester: the entire Registrar Office. Get "In the Mood" Bullplop! Ask Jack, A Student You Should Know, A Enjoy the 2006 version of The Oct in the mood for BAPA's Snowflake Ball with I know that are many politically and Student You Don't Want to Know, Out a special evening of complimentary dance lessons Xavierite and take care! for the popular Glenn Miller hit, "In the Mood," socially aware individuals on this campus. and About... :m Thursday, February 2"d at 7 p.m. at Dance Gallery, ocited at 10628 S. Western Ave. in Chicago. Dance Gallery instructors John and Maria Bell will teach participants dance steps to 'In the Mood' SO when the band plavs this old favorite at the Snowflake Ball on Saturday they can swing along with one of the greatest songs of the past century. JOIN THE XAVIERITE. 'We'll spend the lesson concentrating on this particular 1940s popular hit song and music style," said Marylee Sinopoli, owner of Dance Gallery. 'And the evening gives people a chance to have CONTACT US AT [email protected] fun, relax and learn something new." Couples are encouraged, but singles are welcome. The lesson s free and no advance registration is required. For more information on the free dance lesson, call OR 773.298.3380 Dance Gallery. 773.445.8910. Page 3 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006

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THURSDAY, JAN. 19th FRIDAY, JAN. 20th SATURDAY, JAN. 21st SUNDAY; JAN. 22nd SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Xavier Classics Concert. McGuire Mass, McDonough Chapel, 8 Men's & Women's Basketball: Hall, sponsored by the Music p.m. All community members Robert Morris College, time TBA Sign-up for Semester Review, Department at Saint Xavier welcome! sponsored by SSP University, at Noon Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Instructor's signature needed to Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. sign up for a class u u Campus Bookstore book returns! Sign up for Spring Service Trips in Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. the Mercy Ministry Center Taize Prayer, McDonough Cabinet meeting. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Chapel, 7 p.m. To attend choir The Xavierite copy-editing night: al contributors are welcome too. Haddad Conference Room (Li­ rehearsal, arrive at 5:45 p.m. brary)

MONDAY, JAN. 23rd TUESDAY, JAN. 24th WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25th THURSDAY, JAN. 26th C Xavierite meeting, Student Organi- Last day to return Spring 2006 Mass. McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Women's Basketball: Palm Beach textbooks to the SXU Bookstore! zation Center, L-103B, 3:30 p.m. Atlantic University, West Palm Sign-up for Semester Review, New members welcome! Beach, FL, 7 p.m. sponsored by SSP Men's Basketball: University Sign-up for Semester Review, Sign-up for Semester Review, Instructor's signature needed to of Saint Francis, Joliet, sponsored by the Student Success sponsored by SSP sign up for a class time TBA Program Instructor's signature needed to Women's Basketball: University of Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. sign up for a class Saint Francis, Joliet, 7 p.m. Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m.

Student Government Association: Beginning today a dropped class Senate meeting tonight. 7:30-9 p.m.. Last day to receive a refund for a will be indicated by a "W" on Student Organization Center. All SXU dropped class record: tuition nonrefundable students are welcome. Senators, please check your e-mail regularly. Xavierite press night; editors only. Page 4 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006

HILLARY CLINTON FEATURED AT ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY By Carrie Williams citizens in a national conversation in order was then showcased as the Gallery 37 Dance Features Editor to discover a new relevancy for democracy Company gave a short performance. The in the 21st century." The members of ADI featured speaker of the Summit was the Early last month, one of rhe most are dedicated to improving democracy in President of USA Action and Co-Executive influential female politicians of our time America by increasing the participation Director of Citizen Action/Illinois, William spoke at an auditorium just minutes away of citizens and by recognizing, developing McNary. from Saint Xavier University. Former First and supporting the next generation of civic Lady and current Senator of New York ADI states that McNary has been leaders. Hillary Rodham Clinton served as honorary called one of the most "electrifying and chair of the American Democracy Institute's President and CEO John Hart and inspirational speakers of our time." He spoke youth initiative and gave the keynote address staff travel across the country every year with great force about many issues regarding at their 2005 Midwestern Regional Summit conducting regional summits as part of democracy and politics. In particular, at the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt ADI's national youth initiative. Their McNary took a shot at the President when he University. Members of The Xavierite staff, efforts to strengthen the number of mentioned a recent overruling of a criticism myself included, attended the Summit eager young adults participating in the national in Georgia of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to be involved in the youth initiative and conversation concerning democracy is saying, "President Bush finally got something excited to hear a speech from someone so achieved through speeches, conference right." McNary finished his booming prestigious as Senator Clinton. workshops and panels. speech receiving thunderous applause and a Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton settling the protests. standing ovation from many people. Park Ridge, Illinois. As she described her According to its website, the American Besides myself, the other members youth, she turned the focus of her speech Democratic Institute is a nonpartisan of The Xavierite staff who attended the Roosevelt University junior Bridget onto today's youth in America. Clinton said, educational and research center that "engages Summit were Kevin Shannon (Editor In Jones had the honor of introducing Senator Chief), Christina Cucci (Copy Editor), Clinton. Upon doing so, Senator Clinton "Many people in politics think young people Tim Moran (Sports Editor) and Nick Kerr appeared on stage receiving both applause are too preoccupied to deal with politics." As (Deputy News Editor). We arrived at the and criticisms. A number of protestors the honorary chair for ADI's youth initiative, Auditorium Theatre and were warmly inside the auditorium shouted remarks at Senator Clinton tried to make a connection welcomed by a protester holding a sign her, mostly about the war in Iraq. Unable to with today's youth and she said she is well calling Clinton a "chicken hawk" that is continue the opening of her speech, Clinton aware that the highest increase in voting has "dressed to kill more children than Bush." addressed the protesters more than once come from the 18 to 24 age bracket. After Once inside, we received our press passes saying that she would address their issues if appealing to the young people in attendance, and headed into the auditorium awaiting they would let her. However, the protesters Senator Clinton continued addressing the Summit to begin. continued with their comments even louder political issues such as health care, education, The Columbia College R&.B and Senator Clinton responded, "No one genocide in Sudan, the electoral system, Ensemble entertained us for a short time here cares what you have to say." She then foreign oil sources and the war in Iraq. before we were welcomed by Dr. Charles received much applause for her final response Senator Clinton said that she does not Middleton, the President of Roosevelt as the protesters were physically taken out by agree with people who think the United University, Governor Rod Blagojevich security. States should stay in Iraq, yet she does not and President and CEO of ADI, John Before Senator Clinton spoke about agree with those who think we should leave. Hart. Chief Executive Officer of the her political ideals concerning democracy, She said, "I do not believe there is a quick and United Neighborhood Organization, Juan she took time to thank those in attendance easy solution to the war in Iraq." However, Rangel and President of Peoples Gas and who contributed to the political process and Clinton does believe that the United States North Shore Gas, Desiree Rogers, also said she described her own political experiences should find alternative forms of energy remarks. One last bit of entertainment growing up on the Northside of Chicago in within the country and that repudiating A RIDDLE, WRAPPED IN A A STUDENT YOU SHOULD KNOW AT MYSTERY, HIDDEN INSIDE SAINT XAVIER: MARIA ZABAWA By Jake Benke I chose SXU mainly because it was close to Contributor my house, and when I auditioned here for the AN JC/NIGMA* • • Fill in the grid with digits A student you should know at SXU is music program, it felt like a family and I really in such a manner that every row, every column, and freshman student Maria Zabawa. For those liked that as a quality. I had VanderCook of you unfamiliar with her, this will give you College of Music as another choice, but it every 3X3 box accommodates the digits 1 to 9, without insight to what Maria has to offer. was definitely further away, and I liked it better here. repeating a digit. The solution to each issue's puzzle What is your area of study and why did you will be published the following week, along with the choose it? Place of birth? Even as a little girl I had the patience and Jaslo, Poland. next puzzle. Each puzzle has only one solution. thirst for teaching others. As I got older I fell in love with music- its sound, its feeling Purse or Wallet? behind it. Then in high school, I was inspired Purse. 5 6 8 3 to put the two passions together and become a music teacher. Least favorite household chore? Dusting. 3 7 What aspect of music is your favorite and why? Favorite food? I love the way music can touch you and make Pizza 6k spaghetti. 8 1 you want to be a different, perhaps better person. This is something no one can take Favorite actor? 1 5 4 away from you. Music doesn't judge you. It Sylvester Stallone. doesn't hurt you. It helps you get through tough times and inspires you to do fabulous How has the SXU experience been for you 2 6 3 5 things. so far? It's been great. I've met a bunch of cool Where do you see yourself 10 years from people and had some awesome professors. 4 9 2 now? In 10 years... I'll be 29... wow! Hopefully I'll Maria Zabawa is a nice girl with a passion 1 4 be working at a school I like teaching kids for music. Born in Poland, she now lives all about music. Maybe I'll be married with in the United States. If you should come some kids too. across Maria in one of your classes, or if you 9 6 happen to meet her in the cafeteria, get to Why did you choose SXU? Did you have know her. She is most definitely a student 7 5 6 8 any other schools in mind? you should know! The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006

Ask Jack is a syndicated column appearing in over 2,000 newspapers across three continents. Jack Aubrey, the author of the column, is a man of whom little is known. Other than a journal found detailing his time spent as Angelina Jolie's pool boy. Two words: Ex-plicitl But here at The Xavierite, we are ok with that and I think you should be too. Just don't ask him about being a sexy political dissenter, he punched our Editor in Chief in the face for asking, just so you know. Send Jack an e-mail at [email protected].

Dear Jack, What did you do for the Holidays.' Sincerely, The Baby Jesus Dear The Baby Jesus, Well, I celebrated your birthday, Jesus. It was a wonderful time. I was able to see relatives I hadn't seen in years. I received many *reat presents from my parents and my two kids. My estranged wife reduced the restraining order to 500 yards, which is great! Uh, jeez, I had a really fun New Year's Eve, where I went to a friends house and got really really dm- uh, pious. Yeah, we all got really really pious

Dear Jack, Oh my dad, it is ok to say you got really drunk on New Year's Eve. I mean, do you think that I never drank before. Roaming the country-side with a band of 1 3 dudes, do you think all we did was pray and perform miracles- No Way! We were young and without families, we had a nice time. Now, remember I still never sinned, but I still had a few nights where I got a little hammered. What was my first miracle.' Yeah, while at same lame-o wedding I turned water into wine, duh! I am glad you had a good holiday season. (A note from Jesus: I say 'holiday season' because I am referring to both Christmas and New Year's Eve. Saying 'holiday season' or 'happy holidays' doesn't make you hate me, the Baby Jesus. The whole Religious Right took this argument WAY too tar this year. Happy Holidays my children-1 love all of you.) Rye Jack. Sincerely, The Baby Jesus

Waif, what just happened.' I was writing my response to some guy named The Baby Jesus and the nest thing I know 1 am her question comes out ot now where. Oh my God, Jesus' How did he do that? He is magical.' Jesus is Magic! Sarah Silverman was right! Sincerely, Jack Aubrey P.S.- Love vou too, lesus.

I was wondering what was your favorite t esent that you received? Sincerely

Good question. It I were you I too would be interested in what a Jack Aubrey likes as a Christmas present and then I would try to emulate that. Anyway, my favorite present was my World Series Commemorative 2005 White Sox bat. It is numbered and Laser engraved. (Wait, does the word 'Laser' need to be capitalized.' How about Internet? Internet or internet.') My second favorite present, as it is every year was...A HUMAN SKULL! MUHHAAHAHAHAA!

Jack Aubrey (Evil edition) Dear Jack. I in, how do you get the test go where I want it to.' I can't figure out why this box isn't showing up.' Why won't the cursor move? Oh, one other thing, why can't I change this photo from colored to gray.' Oh wait, where did the photo caption go.' It was there just a second ago. Sincerely, The Staff ot The Xavierite Dear The Staff of The Xavierite. No, no, no. You want to direct your questions to your Editor in Chief, Kevin Shannon. I believe he is huddled in the corner crying. Yep, there he is right now, just waiting to answer your questions. Urn, why is he shaking.' Yours Truly, Jack Aubrey P.S.- God Sixwl Kevin.

Dear lacl isreard, sonny.' We are in you soon! We are popping in tor a surprise visit tomorrow! By Sincerely,

Dear My Parents, sit. I ill, uh, yeah, the thing is e home. Yeah, I have to go on a business trip and 1 need to leave let me know and I could ha ve n -arranged this trip. But, yeah, it was great to hes ir from you and look forward to seeing you at Christmas! As Always, Your loving Son Dear Jack. Losersaywhat? Sincerely, Joe Dear Mr. Aubrey, I regret to inti >rm you that you are not in compliance with Code 25, Articl i 8 Seel ion P of the United States Tax Code. You are to come with me sir. Sincerely, Agent Marks Dear Agent Marks Uh.oh, hey-yeah no i -iroh lem. Let me just get my coat and my scarf, it is si ipposei 1 to be chilly outside. Oh darn it, 1 left my back door open, 1 just ne;d< to go close it. Sucker! 'Thwap' (The international sound of a door closing.) 'Vroom, Vrooni' (The int ernatio nal sound of a getaway car.) 'Vroosh' (The international sound ot a Boeing 747 heading tor the Cayman Island s.)

That is all tor now, folks. C jOtti i love no extradition! Page 6 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006

T^Xavierite SOME '06 OUR MISSING MIDDLE INFORMATION: By Will Robinson of modern America. A rapidly decreasing Call number of Americans refer to themselves Editorial Editor 773.298.3380 PREDICTS as moderates and even fewer act the part. U2 sucks. If this statement immediately There is a virtual multitude of problems Fax By Nick Kerr offended you then there is a bigger issue at that arise from this, not the least of which 773.298.3381 Deputy News Editor hand than your horrible taste in music. The being the end of civil discourse between problem lies in that there is no middle ground E-mail parties about issues that matter. With A new year is a great time to make us anywhere anymore. If being at one extreme more people voting for parties and fewer [email protected] think about what the future holds for all is Nazi Germany while the other extreme is and fewer voting for the issues, the major Write of our lives. So in this my first editorial of the USSR, then the middle ground is most issues will fade and eventually disappear 2006, I will look ahead at what the next certainly 1941 Poland. An issue originally entirely. Already, looking back at the past brought to the foreground of our societal The Xavierite twelve months might have in store for us. elections, democrats are looking more like scope in the 2000 presidential election and Everyone's big fear entering the year republicans and republicans more like Saint Xavier University stressed even further in the 2004 presidential was the bird flu. The recent outbreak of the democrats. What about the third party? No 3700 W. 103rd Street election, the continuously shrinking middle disease in Turkey has led to another round ground leaves most people with what would Chicago, IL 60655 of panic attacks by many. My prediction once be considered very extreme views on is that the bird flu will join the Y2K bug things that. . . don't really matter. Visit and SARS in the "big fuss about nothing Whereas people once got up in arms club". Global bird flu deaths will be under Campus Media Center about the big issues, we now have people a million, and while that might sound like Room CMC 101 who, for all intensive purposes, are sweating a lot remember that many of the paranoid buckets over the small stuff. At this point, scientists were saying bird flu deaths in anyone who knows me is probably thinking Staff: this country would be 2.5 million. This something along the lines of "Will, you're Editor in Chief good news will lead to Ted Kennedy saying such a hypocrite and you still owe me something like this in a summer press money." Well, let me tell you first of all that Kevin Shannon conference "George Bush and his friends the check is in the mail, and as to that whole Copy Editor in the pharmaceutical industry made up hypocrite deal, I never claimed to be part Kermit the Frog doing his rendition of Jacque Chirac. Christina Cucci threats of a killer disease for profit". In of the solution, nor did I say that I wasn't Editorial Editor fact, the only mention of bird flu on this part of the problem. In fact, it is quite clear one cares about the third party. Of course, to me that I am a fair contributor to the Will Robinson campus will be me asking our workaholic there is the other extreme; a political state Copy Editor, Tina Cucci if she has it after problem at hand, which, oddly enough, led where over 24 different political parties all Sports Editor the endless hours she puts into this paper me to the discovery. To put it in Alcoholics vie for control. That place is France and it Anonymous terms, I have a problem. That Tim Moran which leads her to catch a cold after a lack has become a place where one can win with problem is having a very strong opinion on Entertainment Editors of sleep. as little as 7% of the vote, assuring the 93% music, and assuming that if I don't like it, of the population who didn't vote for him, Chris Lonergan 2006 will be the year things get better it is indeed crap. Though this may be true a number of miserable years under a leader in Iraq. The last parliamentary elections Megan Murphy on occasion, (see above U2 comment) it they don't support. This is, of course, a will result in a more equitable share in the Features Editor has come to my attention that I'm a snob worst-case scenario. It hasn't happened yet, government among the country's three Carrie Williams about some bands. This is most certainly a but it is a complete possibility. A landslide ethnic groups. Thus, with the Sunnis bad thing. If you like to listen/cry to Bright News Editor victory for Jacques Chirac percentage-wise having more political power, they will start Eyes or beat your head into the wall whilst would be a complete failure in America. Kevin Shannon to shun the insurgents and work with us. "enjoying" Twisted Sister, that's your own Obviously, neither situation is preferable, but Advertising Manager & By the end of the year, troop levels in the deal and I should stay out of it. we simply cannot go on as we are; growing Graphic Designer country will be cut in half. The President's More than my own personal opinions further polarized towards each extreme. So Tony Gallelli approval rating will rise to 57% by the end about my own personal . . . opinions, there perhaps, next time somebody expresses a neutral or positive stance on a band that Deputy Sports Editor of the year. is something larger behind this. Music is The Congressional elections will be not the real problem, just a good example you'd rather hear working in a steel mill than Steve Dunn a tie. The Democrats will probably pick of what's happening elsewhere; this includes making music, try and at least keep an open Deputy News Editor up a few seats in the house because the the previously mentioned political landscape mind for the sake of a middle ground. Nick Kerr Republicans have maxed out on seats they News Correspondent could win, based on numbers from the 435 Kelly White house districts. Giuliani and John McCain announce they of Texas and Josh Boone of Uconn to Director of Student The Republicans will pick up a few will not run. improve their frontcourt. The Cubs will more senate seats because some vulnerable In the sports world, the Bears will finally get Miguel Tejada, as on July 23rd Media democratic seats are up this election. make a major addition to their offense they will acquire him from Baltimore in Rob Quicke The net of all of this will be a win for the that will propel them to represent the NFC exchange for Ronny Cedeno, Rich Hill Contributors President as he judiciously trades some in Super Bowl XLI in Miami. The Bulls and Felix Pie. The League Championship Jake Benke, Kevin house seats for senate seats which will will not make the playoffs, but their Eddy Series in both leagues will be Chicago v. Harnedy Ricky help stop any filibusters that the senate Curry trade will earn them two lottery New York. democrats want to do. picks. They will take Lamarcus Aldridge O'Donnel A third seats on the Supreme Court will open-up as Ruth Bader Ginsburg will retire after the election. The President will then nominate 7th circuit court of appeals judge Diane Sykes to replace her. After the mid-term election is the time when many presidential hopefuls announce their candidacy; the following democrats will announce their bids: Joe Biden, John Edwards, John Kerry, Tom Vilsick, and Mark Warner also the following Republicans will announce their candidacy before the end of the year: Sam Brownback, Bill Frist and Newt Gingrich. Hillary will announce she will make up her mind in the summer of 2007 to try to create some suspense for what will prove to be inevitable. In contrast to these obvious Predictions for 2006 look bright, but unfortuantely, still no flying cars in sight! political movements, the Republican field will be sent for a shock when both Rudy Page 7 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006

initially a huge comfort to meet a group NUIG's school newspaper, I walked along of Americans upon arriving in Galway. the infamous Galway Bay on a near daily GROWING UP GALWAY Having come on my own and knowing basis, I was mistaken as a native by Irish no one, there was something reassuring people on several occasions (it's the red about sharing the awe of living in Europe hair), I ate authentic Indian food, I rode toast to taking your change from the clerk By Megan Murphy and about having comrades to help you a gondola in Venice, I sat by moonlight at the local shop. 4. The Irish find "Lucky Entertainment Editor good-naturedly describe how something in front of the Coliseum in Rome while Charms" laughable. Maybe that's why they It was sophomore year. It was the is done "in the states." In the handbook playing the "questions game" with a close don't sell them there. 5. After a week with Study Abroad Fair in SXU's Study Lounge, of tips I received from the CIE (Center friend, I attended my first ballet on the an Irish cell phone, anyone can become where I tagged along with a friend so she of International Education) office before arm of a very special Irishman and rubbed a text message master. 6. It's not all bogs, could browse the abundance of pamphlets I left, it suggested that a student refrain elbows with the mayor of Galway, I began potatoes, and sheep. But I'll give you the about the options of studying in a foreign from forming friendships only with fellow to know bus schedules by heart, I bonded rain. country. It was then that my traveling Americans, implying that in doing so, with people from all over the world, I grew Adding to my list of lessons was my instinct knocked me upside the head and a student makes their experience less closer than I ever have been to the family surprise at not sticking out like the sore told me to recognize a blatant sign when I authentic. Though I agree with this members I have in Ireland, I said things thumb that I thought I'd be. Expecting saw one. That evening, I arrived home in a statement and admit that it could have like "lovely" and "sound" without thinking to be plopped down amidst a sea of Irish feverishly excited state, announcing to my been very easy to form this barrier, I am so twice, and somewhere along all of this, I students who would regard me as "the parents that I wanted to study abroad in grateful that I did not heed this advice too grew up. I learned things about myself that American," I quickly learned how big of Ireland. My slightly overprotective, Irish literally; some of the greatest friendships I I could never here put into words, and I am a melting pot the National University of born-and-raised father, already in a state of have ever formed are with Americans that more confident and assured of myself than I Ireland, Galway - called NUIG by natives - panic, started to object before I blurted out I met in Galway. have ever been. I know much of what I now actually is. I was one of countless American my statement of defense; "It's either Ireland want from my life, and yet I am oblivious students, and though already knowing the While certainly a blessing, forming or Italy." It was settled. Ireland it was. as to what truly lies ahead. Never has an language and already having been to Ireland such wonderful relationships with those A-year-and-a-half later, I packed half of a couple of times were two of the advantages that I met - both Americans and otherwise uncertain future sounded so appealing to my life into two and a half suitcases and flew I was sure that I had, I encountered such an - was also an affliction in disguise. If there me, and to that, I say...cheers. off to Galway, Ireland, where I would live eclectic mix of other nationalities during my is one curse that is put upon every visiting on my own for four months. It was exciting stay, that oftentimes I felt like an outsider student, it is their eventual departure from and surreal and absolutely terrifying, and because I spoke English. Half of the friends the people they have met yet it felt right; my gut told me that this that I met were from Italy, including my and the new lives they have experience was something I needed to do, roommate, and listing off the rest reads formed. For me, having to and I will forever trust my gut because of like a seating arrangement for the United leave Galway was one of the its advice. Simply put, my four months in Nations: Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, hardest things I've ever had Ireland were undoubtedly the best four Austria, Spain, England, Australia, South to do. I said goodbye to some consecutive months of my life. It sounds so Africa, Holland and India (where my other friends that I realistically typical and schmaltzy and I'm sure means roommate was from). On one occasion I knew I would never see again, nothing to anyone but me, but it's a truth had dinner with six friends, all seven of but luckily said "so long for that encourages me to join the ranks of all us representing a different country. While now" to those I could never satisfied "study abroaders" in advertising any stereotypical notions I once had of truly leave. support for the Study Abroad program that these very nationalities were mild and While I have never been is so passionately encouraged at SXU, and unintentional, they were swiftly broken among the very adventurous rightfully so. down after having even one conversation or spontaneous of types, my Trying to record all the lessons I have with someone from that country. Such four months of adventure learned while abroad would be a near strange and humbling experiences have and spontaneity felt utterly impossibility; there are simply too many. thus convinced me that at least once in their natural and fantastic. I did However, a shortened version of merely life, every person should experience what things I thought I'd never some of the things I have learned include: it feels like to be a minority. Until then, it do: I danced at a club in 1. It rains in Galway. A lot. An umbrella is only natural - although quite mistaken Dublin and walked its streets rarely comes in handy unless it is made of - to regard one's culture as the norm. afterwards in fits of laughter steel. 2. Of course the Irish drink tea, but with my friends, I attended Not that I limited myself to mingling they also make a mean cup of cappuccino. mass in London's Westminster only with foreigners; I developed close 3. Tell an Irish native "slainte," and they Abbey, I rallied for a group of friendships with many Americans as well. will probably stare at you blankly. A simple wrongfully imprisoned Irish Though it may sound cliquish, it was "cheers" will do, with everything from a men, I learned (some) Italian, I wrote for BIZARRE NEWS REVIEW: WILLIAM E. ROBINSON YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW THE NEWS OF THE WEEK UNTIL YOU CAN ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

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By Christina Cucci of Hillary Rodham Clinton overdrawn cynical about so much in the world. It soon as he approached the podium, and Copy Editor with harsh labels, etc. It was awesome, and almost takes away from them formulating strived to relate to his youthful audience luckily Carrie had her digital camera and their own opinions in the world anyway, by offering quotations of Britney Spears Don't worry, Kevin, I'm not going took a picture (see her Features article). He because they are so extremely fervent and others, I knew we were all in for some to talk about Senator Hillary Clinton too was my first real protestor. And he was so about disagreeing with the government. I expressive use of language. When he much in this article (for we already have two nice too. I couldn't wait to see what awaited also enjoyed listening to our Governor's was dissatisfied with the audience's pale others in this issue alone). Alas, you have us inside the auditorium. stories. He opened with a light-hearted response to his Saturday morning, 10 a.m. the next worst thing, Tina's own revelation It wasn't long before I had my first story about how one day he rolled down greeting, he urged us all to repeat ourselves on the political world as she now knows complaint of the event. Kevin, Carrie, his car window while approaching a stop boisterously. When he was finally quite it, thanks to one heck of an opportunity, Nick, Tim and I were able to get in almost sign and had noticed a 12-year-old African content, he put a spin to the cliche "I know granted to me, via Saint Xavier University too easily. Not only did no one check any American girl standing there. She looked it's early, but you don't really know how late networking. of our ID's (only our tickets, which were at him, he looked at her and then, without it is," a bittersweet comment in reference to On December 3rd, 2005, my colleagues free to begin with) but furthermore, not hesitation, the girl yelled "Oh my gosh, getting youth involved in politics early on from The Xavierite and I finally got our a single purse, nor bag was checked. And Mayor Daley!" A cute and corny story; the (just in case you didn't catch on). Thank you chance at being official reporters for the although cameras were allowed, recording obvious theme was that young people don't also, Mr. McNary for a brilliant enumeration 2005 Midwest Regional Summit held devices were not, but guess what... we'll just know their politicians (haha), but my only on the three types of people today, "there by the American Democracy Institute say that at least one of us snuck a recorder question was why on earth was Governor are those who make things happen, those (ADI) this year in Roosevelt University's in. This means that not only could food Blagojevich checking out an a little black who watch things happen and those who overwhelmingly gorgeous Auditorium and beverages be brought in, but drugs girl standing on the side of the road? Did I don't know what's happening." His speech Theatre in downtown Chicago. (Thank and/or weapons as well. And from the miss some sort of explanation here? Because would get even more passionate, deafening, you to Debbie Keane from SXU's Office way that some individuals acted toward the he actually told it, almst verbatim the way I redundant and even poetic (or as some of Academic Affairs, and her daughter speakers, especially Senator Clinton, I did did. Oh well. In other ways, our Governor might say, obnoxious) at times, as he cleared Sheila Keane, the Junior Account his speech with a grand, "We're in it to Executive for Jasculca/Terman & win it!" All too-common traits of yet Associates, for allowing my colleagues another fantastic public speaker. and I to take part in the Youth So, I basically learned how to criticize Summit.) I was more than happy to public speakers and not believe everything gather a group of students, somewhat they say they're going to do. When last minute, from both Student Governor Blagojevich told his wholesome Government and The Xavierite to story about his own concerned mother attend such an informative event. and the three promises she made her son For the first time, I truly felt like a vow as he was elected Governor of Illinois, real professional reporter. Given this I gave him credit toward his attempt to opportunity, I feel that improvements gain the trust of his constituents. First, can be made for the next Regional he had to promise to always be honest. Summit. ADI's focus is to get youth Second, he had to promise to never take involved in not necessarily politics, bribes. Third, she inquired whether or but rather, to them in having a not he could use his position to "get voice in America. Because of this, the your aunt's son-in-law a job." Yet another Institute had invited all area college short and sweet personal story; he was students to participate in the plenary being so honest that one could almost portion of the Youth Summit. This see the holes in his teeth that he was part would be beneficial to all college lying through. It was a good one though, youth who were interested in hearing no matter how authentic or not, for he politicians deliver speeches relevant to wanted his constituents to know that getting involved in politics. However, he will always "be for the people," (yet there was more to it for student another quote from mommy). Student reporters Carrie, Kevin, Tina &. Nick spent a crisp morning downtown. (Tim, at right, scared of CTA tracks.) reporters. The ADI distributed very "The Chicago summit will be the first of official Student Media passes to all who not feel safe. Knowing that the person next was truly on target. Putting my own a series of summits expected to take place registered as reporters prior to the event to me (no, not you Nick) could have had a skepticism in his cheap way to seemingly across the country in 2006. Each summit as well as allowing them a possible press dangerous object (gun, knife, bomb) had use the ADI as a way to bring up his pitiful will allow young people nationwide to come conference with specific politicians at the me somewhat uneasy. Essentially anyone story regarding his pending bill that was together and address and debate important end of the event. could have had access to see the politicians not passed (to prevent excessively violent issues in their communities. ADI will When I organized and registered my and just be there that day, in Chicago, no and pornographic videogames from being provide ongoing activities such as access fellow reporters with for the ADI's first less. Is it completely naive of me to wonder sold to those under the age of 17 without to an online forum for peer networking Youth Summit, we were all very excited at if people in the audience could possibly have the consent of a legal guardian), I felt myself and discussion for summit participants the possibility of meeting and interviewing it out for Hillary and/or former President agreeing with him. If tobacco, alcohol and in an effort to sustain civic engagement Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who Bill Clinton? I think that it is completely pornography can wait until the legal age among young people," offered a November delivered the keynote address at the plenary. possible. I am very surprised and somewhat of 18, then I also feel that "It is wrong and 21st, 2005 press release for the American We were so honored, in fact, that many embarrassed with the lack of security at outrageous to [try and] make money at the Democracy Institute] of us attendees requested to write on it Roosevelt University that day. I don't expense of our kids," in Blagojevich's own The only considerable frustration I understand how I can't even go to a Blue for our student newspaper (see Carrie's terms. I also found myself intrigued by the suffered that morning was that even though Man Group performance without having Features story or Nick's News story for more way Blagojevich, although he was outright the ADI expressed how promising youth security give me a pat-down, but when I information). Attending this year from The offended that he didn't get his way from the in America can be and how much they go to see someone who has the potential Xavierite staff included Editor in Chief Kevin Senate, was able to admit that democracy needed to get involved; no matter how to make law altering and groundbreaking Shannon, former Deputy News Editor/ just works that way. "[It adds] exquisite much each speaker told us how we are the decisions that I could potentially disagree current Features Editor Carrie Williams, frustration to this political process... and future and should be reaching for every with, I can feel free to bahave my worst. (I former World News Correspondent/ that's a good thing," he told. And it is... opportunity available to us, the student mean, I know that the men in blue are way current Deputy News Editor/Senator for slow moving, often backtracking and media were prohibited from attending the cooler than any public official any day, but Student Government Association Nick democracy, but necessary indeed. I found press conference afterward to ask Senator still, I'm glad I'm not of the criminal mind Kerr, Sports Editor Tim Moran, and myself, Governor Rod Blagojevich to be a great Clinton our well thought out questions. Not for their sake.) the Copy Editor, Executive Vice President of speaker; fluent and easy to listen to, easy to only was it unfair that the "real reporters" SGA and unofficial coordinator for getting After that disappointment, one of follow all throughout. This would lead me had a chance to meet the New York Senator, my people to take me downtown to talk the most motivating speeches of the day to my one true discovery about all politicians but it was also a failure on part of the ADI politics. It was something I will definitely was delivered, in my opinion, by Governor that day. Politicians are fantastic at, not to say everything they had said and yet take remember for a good, long time. Thanks Rod Blagojevich, a personal surprise of necessarily creating their own speeches, away something which could have been very to all for joining me. I hope everyone got the day. What I mean is, nothing was ever because we all know how that is done, but beneficial, especially for those of us who will as much out of it as I did. I am currently mentioned beforehand about Blagojevich rather, at delivering their speeches. Are they be journalists somewhere down the road. a great advocate in getting people my age speaking that day during the plenary; all really sound candidates for the community? There was no reason why student media involved in government. the attention was paid to Clinton. I liked Can these people really get things done in couldn't get the job done just as well as There were some things that really stood his speech because it related to me. He said government that the people want, for the professional reporters. In fact, I think even out in my mind during my first experience that we were all too young to be so cynical, people's needs? Probably not so much, but Hillary herself would have looked forward at hearing public activists speak live. I was that our ideology is critical and that we they are fantastic public speakers and darn to hearing our concerns for our country. haven't lived long enough to believe those in awe of the whole situation before even good at revving up an audience. Still, the whole experience was who say you can't do something. I believe in arriving at the summit. Obstinately placed Of course, we also had to have our educational and fun; especially because my a majority of these statements. It is almost before the entrance to Roosevelt University, adjective junkie. William McNary was one, fellow Xavierite staff members took a trip to disturbing that the youth who are actually stood a man who held a controversial sign of of just two public speakers who had received Chicago and exchanged some dialogue (and involved in knowing about politics are quite a downright scary caricature, or distortion a standing ovation from the audience. As only some disappointment) afterwards. Page 9 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006 Are you interested in discussing how contemporary issues impact your lite and spirituality?

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By Megan Murphy her little sister (Mena Suvari). Even with her concerns all conveniently connect to the once seduced and the supposed "graduate" Entertainment Editor sweetly level-headed fiance (Mark Ruffalo) family secret she soon believes to uncover, himself, but it is easy to see that her comical in tow, Sarah still finds a way to sweat the however: her family is the supposed displays of frustration are really the result small stuff. For one, she looks nothing like inspiration behind the 1960s cinematic hit, of having realized that she has passed her 'Rumor Has It' her father, nor does she drive like him. She "The Graduate." prime. Her criticisms do little to discourage senses no bond between she and her bubbly It is while Sarah panics about her Sarah, who begins to search for Beau after Starring: Jennifer sister, she feels out of place when around her unquestionable discovery that viewers get to convincing herself that her familial differences offer only one explanation: Aniston, Kevin Costner, family, and she know the "real" Mrs. Robinson - Sarah's sassy, tell-it-like-it-is, chain-smoking that she is actually the daughter of Mr. Shirley Maclaine, Mark grandmother, Burroughs. Ruffalo Katharine While Sarah's theory about her paternal Richelieu (played line is quite questionable, the result of her by a convincing visit is predictable from the moment Beau oogle-eyes Sarah, and the sick triangle of lust - presented as the comedic romance It's amazing how Hollywood still it is - makes "Rumor Has It" more like manages to function today. With recycled a 95 minute, sugar-coated episode of plot after recycled plot filling the big Jerry Springer. However, while the screens, it's a challenge to sift through premise of the film is morally wrong the heaps of unoriginality in order to on all levels, the dialogue among its find an ounce of creativity hidden within characters - especially those that involve tired scripts. Now that nearly every movie Ruffalo - are significantly less sweetened, made within the past five years has its offering a rather accurate depiction of own sequel, "Rumor Has It" - the new a man who's been cheated upon and film starring Jennifer Aniston and Kevin who sensibly voices the irritation of Costner - has discovered the newest way all viewers fed up with Sarah's whiney to milk older movies of their sustenance: excuses of experiencing a twisted identity a movie about the premise of an actual crisis. movie. The idea sounds so ridiculous While die-hard fans of "The Graduate" that it would nearly make hesitant viewers debates about may want to leave this film untouched, want it to fail, but "Rumor Has It" pulls a the marital those who believe themselves to be fast one; its moments of fresh and endearing happiness - or less susceptible to the daggers that dialogue give it a quality of its own, making lack thereof - Shirley "Rumor Has It" innocently throws at it easier to forget that its entire imaginative of her mother Maclaine, the credibility of the 1960s classic will foundation is borrowed. before she Katharine, likely find a light-hearted comedy that The premise of the film is this: a passed away. having once been the seductress of ultimately means well. Though its lack of flustered Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) Strange and her daughter's former fling, is the sole creativity softens its attempt at being taken flies home to Pasadena, California from her random keeper of this scandalous secret until too seriously in the world of cinema, its aim semi-structured life in New York City in thoughts? Sarah catches on. She denounces at entertainment is pleasing enough for those order to join the pre-marriage festivities of Indeed. These Beau Burroughs, the young man she easy to please.

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"Rent" make ends meet. Mark is still pining for his movie adaptation is to live your life to the ex-girlfriend Maureen, a fiery protester played fullest as if each day were your last. /; X II WRITk MOVIH Starring: , by Idina Menzel, who is now dating a lawyer The film uses many of the same actors RATING SYSTEM named Joanne (Tracie Thorns). Roger also that appeared in the original Broadway finds himself in love with Mimi (Rosario production in 1996, adding Rosario Dawson Dawson), a dancer coping with AIDS. and Tracie Thorns to the mix. As Columbus

Director: Chris Columbus Other key characters include Benny the and co-writer Stephen Chbosky were turning XOCKl.AI SHAKES landlord, played by Taye Diggs, Tom Collins, the musical into a film, some songs were the intellectual played by Jesse L. Martin, completely left out and others were changed and Angel (Wilson Jermaine Heredia), the into dialogue. This had to happen in order INTOl.l-RAM.IiCRl" By Carrie Williams Features Editor

It's always difficult to take a hit displays heartfelt emotion. Mimi is dying Broadway musical and turn it into a major from HIV, and the only person that has motion picture. There is a certain heir, a cared for her in long time just moved across presence, seen on stage that is difficult to the country. With this song being omitted portray in the movie version of a musical. from the movie version, Mimi's character Directors of "West Side Story," the "Sound loses a lot of emotion. People who have not of Music" and "Chicago" were successful in seen the play will never truly understand the creating blockbuster hits. However, though depth of Mimi's character simply due to the big time movie director Chris Columbus omission of that one song alone. made an excellent attempt at adapting There is an audience for the movie Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony award- version of "Rent." Although fans of the winning musical, "Rent," the movie's success musical are given a chance to see the at the box office was less than desirable. characters and actors again in this movie, "Rent" is a modern adaptation of they are not in their true original form. Puccini's opera "La Boheme." Larson Therefore, huge fans of the movie tend to moved the setting from Paris to New York's be people who have never experienced the East Village and gave most of Puccini's show and are witnessing Larson's ideas from characters a hint of himself, for example, Columbus's perspective. "Rent" is not a bad by changing Marcello the artist into Mark movie, but it is not the original Broadway the documentary filmmaker and Rodolfo show. Those who love the movie and have the poet into Roger the musician. The play optimistic drag queen who is also infected to make the movie their own, but the play never seen the stage show will sense that is loosely based on Larson's life and the with the AIDS virus. lost crucial elements by omitting some of they are missing something, and they are. characters represent his friends. "Rent" deals with serious issues such as the songs. For example, a song from the The show is still being performed in New The musical and movie follow two homelessness, drugs and AIDS. However, musical called "Goodbye, Love" sung by York City at the Nederlander Theatre, and roommates, Mark (Anthony Rapp) and the message of both the musical and the Mimi about Roger after he left for Santa Fe the movie will be released on DVD Tuesday, Roger (Adam Pascal), as they struggle to February 21st.

"Hostel"

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By Kevin Harnedy beautiful women. The three of them movie reaches its plateau; it is a mixture •r- + + Contributor are told of a place in Slovakia where they of emotions for the viewer. All in all, can go to have intimate relationships "Hostel" was an intense ride with all the parts in the movie that were laugh out The trailer for "Hostel" made everyone with beautiful women. Jay Hernandez right ingredients; there were definitely loud funny. think that this movie was going to be one and Derek Richardson do a good job of of the most grotesque movies that they portraying two college buddies who are have seen in awhile. Even the trailer had trying to have one last good time before a viewer discretion, saying that during pre- they have to grow up. However, the screenings people actually had to leave the character of Oli proves that some people, theater because the violence and gore was although older, still try and act like a so intense. The truth is that there was college student. The three women that some gore and violence, but it was far from couple up with Josh, Paxton and Oli act nauseating. It was given the R rating due flirtatious, but it appears that they are to two factors—the blood and guts, and the putting on a facade. fact that the first half of the movie had a After a night of partying, Paxton and good amount of nudity in it. Josh awake not being able to find Oli. The story follows two college friends After searching for him high and low, named Paxton (Jay Hernandez) and Josh Josh begins to feel that something isn't (Derek Richardson) who came to Europe right. After being persuaded by Paxton to to lust, party and just wind down before stay and party, Josh agrees to stay another their final step in their college career. In night with Paxton and the ladies. The next Europe, they meet another tourist named morning, Josh is nowhere to be found and Oli, (Eythor Gudjonsson) who joins them Paxton begins to figure out that something on their lustful journey to find and bed isn't right. This is the point where the

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Get back to "smash-mouth" completion of the Bears game on Sunday, I complete a Hail Mary to James Allen to force the or not they considered this a successful football by proving you can run on anyone was like the guy who was just dumped by his game into overtime, before Brown duplicated his season. This season has without a doubt in the league with a strong offensive line girlfriend. Everyone knows how that guy acts. overtime heroics from the previous week. And been a success. After Grossman went and a over-achieving running back, Check. He sits in his room and listens to The Cure those are only the ones I can recall ott the top down against the Rams in the pre-season, Prove you can beat the teams in your division, nonstop for a week and a half. He refused to of my head. I'm sure there were more. no one gave this team any chance of Check. Protect your home field, Check. hang out with any of his buddies, preferring This team is completely different. Mainly making the playoffs let alone winning When the Bears go to Bourbonnais in 2006, to watch old reruns of "Full House" and because of the age and contract statuses of their division, but they did. Maybe this they won't be starting from scratch, their "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" all by himself. He their best players. Take a look at the core of the group didn't dominate like the one twenty foundation is strong and the all the arrows hasn't showered in over twelve days and he 2005 Chicago Bears. Brian Urlacher, Adawale years ago, but they definitely have set are pointing up. hasn't shaved in so long that he's starting Ogunleye, Rex Grossman, Thomas Jones, themselves up for success in the future. I With that being said there are still to grow a Kyle Orton-esque chinstrap. For areas where this team can improve. I'm a couple hours after the game ended, I was not sure if Charles Tillman is Walt Harris just like that guy, completely downtrodden, reincarnated or if Steve Smith is Fred almost looking like his life was unsalvageable. Biletnikoff reincarnated, but the Bears need But then I realized something, this isn't so to add another cornerback in the offseason. bad, in fact, it's good. I know that finding a good cornerback in the The loss to the Panthers on Sunday was NFL is like finding a good heavyweight fight nothing. Really, it wasn't. Most intelligent on basic cable, but still the Bears need to Bears fans knew that they weren't watching address the position with either an upgrade the best team in football, and almost felt or simply just depth. The defense could also like the Bears weren't a good team yet, they use depth at linebacker because I'm just were just slightly better than the one they not comfortable knowing that my favorite were playing 11 times out of 16. And there's football team is one play away from the nothing wrong with that. This is only the Leon Joe Era. The offense is clearly far from beginning of something much bigger. complete. They could use another veteran This most recent home playoff loss wide receiver. I love , he was (Note: The Bears haven't won at home my pick for breakout player of the year prior since 1991) was a breeze compared to the to the season, but an upgrade is still in order. devastating loss to the Eagles in 2001. Antwan Randle-El is a free agent and would That's because the makeup of the 05' Bears be a great number 2 or 3 wide receiver and is completely different. In 2001, you had a could also help out by returning punts and veteran laden team. Ted Washington, Keith kickoffs. I know Desmond Clark is a Pro Traylor, Jim Miller, James Allen, Big Cat Bowl alternate, but come on, he's Desmond Williams, and Phillip Daniels were your Clark for God sakes! Look for the Bears to use core. All of those guys were past their prime their first round draft pick on one of three (with the shocking exception of Daniels who amazing tight end prospects (Maryland's somehow turned into Deacon Jones on the Vernon Davis, Georgia's Leonard Pope, Redskins this past season) and really were not UCLA's Mercedes Lewis), which should give that good in the first place. Everyone knows Grossman a good young weapon who he can that team was lucky. We were scared to say it use as a safety net. (Note: I hope they take then, but after looking back on the '01 season Leonard Pope just so I can make jokes like now, it is undeniable. Just look at how they "Our Tight End is infallible!") won some of those games. There was the Here is my point: The 2005 Chicago Tampa Bay game when Martin Gramatica The Bears defense hard at work. Bears were a good football team. The 2006 (the best kicker in football at the time) and 2007 Chicago Bears could be great missed multiple field goals including one in , , and Lance look at this season and the way it ended football teams. I know any playoff loss the fourth quarter that would have given the Briggs. All of those guys are either in their like reaching a checkpoint in "Halo". No is tough to shallow, especially when the Bucs a victory. There was the game in San prime right now (Urlacher, Jones, Ogunleye) way can anyone possibly go through an quarterback for your last playoff victory Francisco where Terrell Owens (not "TO." or their pre-prime (Grossman, Vasher, Harris, entire level in "Halo" without dying (at was Steve Walsh, but Bears fans should be quite yet, but getting there) inexplicably Briggs). All of those guys besides for Briggs have least I can't). So how do you beat the nothing but excited. I want to end this article dropped a pass that hit him between his long-term contracts that will keep them with the level? You rely on checkpoints, so when by making a simple prediction: The Chicago numbers and somehow bounced into the Bears for a long time. It means that this is only you die, you don't start at the beginning Bears will win the Super Bowl next season. hands of Mike Brown for a game ending the beginning of something excellent. It means of the level, you come in somewhere in Just a hunch. the lidule with of vour o hiectivf 18 points and 12 rebounds. 'Men's Basketball" continued from base 20 The conference season began with TOP 5 DISAPPOINTMENTS a tough loss on Wednesday January II'1', as the Cougars could not take down he had performed well in the regular season. Tournament, SXU held Aquinas By Tim Moran & Steve Dunn Purdue University-Calumet (PUC) in Against Washington, Flutie had no chance College (MI) to 54 points as freshman Sports Editors their Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic and was beaten up. Dexter Manley and the Jason Genova hit five-three pointers in Although you might be upset about Redskins held the Bears to 13 points and held the Cougars 69-54 win. lason Reiter Sunday's Bears' playoff loss to Carolina, Genova led the Cougars with 21 points on to win, 17-13, crushing the Bears hopes of a the team still had a phenomenal year, took over in the championship game in the 77-71 loss in overtime. repeat Super Bowl Championship. Until Sunday exceeding all expectations. In light of as he scored 18 points and pulled when Indianapolis lost to Pittsburgh, the '86 down eight rebounds in the Cougars' i he Cougars hit the court again last Sunday's disappointment, we have built a Bears were the only 14-2 team to fail to advance 92-80 victory over the University of night as they faced the Illinois Institute list of the five biggest disappointments in to the Conference Championship. of Technology (IIT) in their first CCA(' Chicago over the last quarter century. Saint Francis (IN). Reiter was named the tournament's Most Valuable home game. 2. 2003 blow 3 games to 1 lead 1. 1986 Chicago Bears playoff collapse : Games - They were the defending champions, the in NLCS.- Back in 2003, the Chicago Cubs he new war hegan, won the National League Central division for o Austin, TX to take youngest team ever to win a Super Bowl and 1/21 at Robert Morris the clear favorites to repeat as champions. the first time ever. They topped the Atlanta The 1986 Bears defense was statistically better Braves in five games for their first playoff series their own, Saint Edwards I Iniversity, 1/25 vs. Saint Francis than the great'85 defense that everyone talks win since beating the Detroit Tigers in the 1908 an NCAA Division II foe. SXU was about as being the greatest ever. The 1986 World Series. After disposing of the Braves, the held to just 12 percent shooting in this 1/28 vs. Olivet Naza Bears held the record for least points given up Cubs dropped game one of the NLCS. They contest and committed 25 turnovers as in a sixteen game season until it was broken then took the next three and were one game Saint Edward's won the game 69-50. sity- South bend by the 2000 Baltimore Ravens. According to from their first World Series since 1945. With ]ason Genova played well in the loss, the trio of Carlos Zambrano, Mark Prior, and 6 p.m. their record, the team was nearly as good as contributing 1 1 points. Kerry Wood scheduled to start games 5, 6 and in 1985 as they finished 14-2, falling only to The Cougars' shooting problem 7, it was thought to be a foregone conclusion 4 vs. Purdue University-C the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota. They quickly came to an end at home in their that the Cubs would finally get back to the fall were clear favorites to defeat Jay Schroeder next game against Trinity Christian classic. Zambrano lost game 5. The Cubs had and the wild-card Washington Redskins in College (TCC) SXU shot 51 percent a 3-0 lead with one out in the 8th inning, Juan 2/11 at IIT the Divisional Playoff round at . (32-for-63) from the field. Coming oii Pierre followed off a pitch from Prior to the Doug Flutie was starting at quarterback the bench with a double double was in place of an injured Jim McMahon, but "Disappointments" continued on page 19 Page 19 The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006 THE TOP 10 NATIONAL SPORTS STORIES OF 2005

By Steve Dunn Federation has threatened to Dinsmore passed out in a hotel lobby in months later, Sanchez was let go by Tampa Deputy Sports Editor withdraw its sanctioning of the tournament Manchester during a tour of England. Bay. The San Francisco Giants signed him. if Cuba is not allowed to play. Dinsmore admitted to having taken Soma He played just 19 games for the Giants A new year is upon us and it has already and was sent by the company to be evaluated before he was designated for assignment. given us great moments in sports. But first 6. Penn State and Alabama enjoy resurgent at a drug rehabilitation center. Later in the season, Rafael Palmiero, who we take a look back at 2005. Here now are seasons. pointed at Congress while vehementely the top ten national stories of 2005, that had The 2005 college football season gave 3. Hurricane Katrina's effect on sports. denying allegations by former teammate Jose nothing to do with Illinois, and one that may us several great stories. At the top were the Hurricanes devastated the southeast in Canseco that he had used steroids, became not be considered a sports story, but was still returns of two of college football's most 2005, none had more impact on sports than the biggest name to test positive. Palmiero covered by national sports networks. storied programs. Joe Paterno, who was asked Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane caused denied knowing how the drugs entered his to resign following a 4-7 2004 season, won severe damage to the Superdome, forcing body and suggested they could have been the 10. The Terrell Owens and Drew Rausenhaus the Coach's Association the New Orleans Saints to play home games result of a B-12 shot he got from teammate saga. Coach of the year as he led the Nittany in New York, San Antonio, and on LSU's Miquel Tejada. The incident alienated "Next Question." Lions to an 11-1 season, a share of the Big campus. The NBAs New Orleans Hornets Palmiero from the rest of his team and it is Ten Championship, and a spot in the BCS. became the Oklahoma City/New Orleans questionable whether he will ever play again. 9. Baylor Women's Basketball The Alabama Crimson Tide had lost 15 of Hornets for the 05-06 season. Tulane football A far cry from the man who should have been Two years ago, the Waco, Texas school there last 25 games over the past two seasons. suffered through a 2-9 campaign in what on this list for becoming just the fourth man was hit with the tragic shooting death of They started off the 2005 campaign with nine was dubbed "The Season From Hell." The in baseball history with 3,000 hits and 500 men's basketball player, Patrick Dennehy. straight wins, finally falling 16-13 to LSU. school, who normally calls the Super Dome homeruns. Dennehy's former teammate Carlton Dotson The school would miss out on the BCS when home, had to play all 11 games on the road. is charged in the shooting. In the fallout from they lost the SEC Title Game to the Georgia The closest they came was the homecoming 1. NHL returns. the tragedy, Men's Basketball Coach Dave Bulldogs. Still Mike Shula's program showed game against SE Louisiana in Baton Rouge. After becoming the first major sport to Bliss, and Athletic Director Tom Stanton the nation that Alabama football was back. The team won 28-21 in one of the few bright lose an entire season due to a labor dispute, resigned when serious NCAA violations spots. Still the reactions of athletes, and the NHL made its return in 2005. It all started were revealed. In 2005, the Baylor's women's 5. USC wins their second National there willingness to help others, some even in the summer when the NHLPA and owners basketball team gave the country a reason to Championship, Matt Leinart returns. agreed on a new Collective Photo: ottawasenators.com care about Baylor, and the students a reason The University of Southern California Bargaining Agreement. The to be proud. The team beat three number one Trojans crushed the Oklahoma Sooners deal was significant worse seeds, including Michigan State 84-62 in the in the Orange Bowl 55-19 to win their for the players then the one final game, to win the school's first National second straight National Championship. they originally rejected that Championship in women's basketball. Quarterback Matt Leinart, who set an started the lockout. The Orange Bowl record by throwing five OLN TV network agreed 8. Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collier touchdown passes and won the 2004 to a deal with the league passes away. Heisman Trophy, made headlines when and at 6 p.m. central time th Throughout the last NBA season he decided to come back for his senior on October 5 , the puck there were fears that a young center's heart season. He would later make more news dropped on the New York problems could prove fatal. The fears were when it was revealed he was only taking Ball Rangers and Philadelphia about former Bull and current New York Room Dancing in his final semester at the Flyers before a national Knick, , but it was Collier who university. audience. The NHL was died as the result of an enlarged heart. The back in action. For the former Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket's center, 4. Wrestler Eddie Guerrero passes away. first time in league history the seven foot Collier died in an ambulance The wrestling world was shocked shootouts are being used to after collapsing on an early Saturday morning and saddened on Sunday, November 13* determine a winner if the in his home. Jason Collier was 28 years when former WWE Champion, Eddie game is still tied after 60 The Ottawa Senators are on top of the new NHL. old. Guerrero, died in the bathroom of his minutes of regulation and hotel room in Minneapolis. Guerrero, who sharing their homes to those left homeless five minutes of overtime. Ten teams are filling 7. Cuba is denied entry into the World had a history of drug abuse had been sober by Katrina, were a heartwarming reminder of stadiums to at least 100% of listed capacity Baseball Classic. for four years when he died. He was found the power of the human spirit in the wake of compared to just five in the 2003-2004 The World Baseball Classic hit a serious by his nephew, fellow WWE superstar, a tragedy. season. The stellar play of rookies Alexander roadblock when it was announced that the Chavo Guerrero. Adding to the tragedy Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby give hockey US Treasury Department would not let Cuba was the fact Guerrero was scheduled to 2. Alex Sanchez tests positive for performance fans a reason to believe there is a great future send players to the inaugural edition of the be in a triple-threat match for the World enhancing drugs. for this sport. tournament. The Department cited the Heavyweight Championship against Randy Former Detroit Tigers Outfielder Alex Coming next issue, the top ten stories in embargo on the Communist island nation. Orton and the reigning champion, Dave Sanchez is the first baseball player to test Illinois sports. (So no, I did not forget about Cuba has now offered to donate all money Batista later that night. Batista was suffering positive for steroids. Detroit released the that whole World Series thing.) they receive as the result of the classic to an injury and it was expected Eddie would be outfielder in mid-March and he was quickly Hurricane Katrina relief. The International winning the belt. Days later, Nick "Eugene" signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Two E-mail: [email protected] EBEL NAMED NEW WOMEN'S CROSS SXU FOOTBALL NEWS COUNTRY COACH „ „. , . quarterback Billv Yeo agreed to transfer By Tun Moran ' . . .. . , By Tim Moran r~. to bain t vXavier Universit y rfrom westerv/ n was the captain ot the Women's Cross Sportports Editonuirur Michigan University. Yeo had been a "'""" '"""" Country Team there. From 1998-1999, After breaking all major receiving walk-on at WMU Other transfers that The Saint Xavier University Women's Ebei competed on the (.JOSS Country records in 2005iC , senior wide out Andy haw signed with SXl! include defensive Cross Country Team has named former Team at Saint Xavier I Iniversity. Her only Ricca was awarded by NALA FOOTBALL, lineman Jim Jenks (Eastern Illinois), assistant coach Lisa Ebel their new Head head coaching experience came at Grissom NET as he was named to the First All- Kevin Piatt (BemidjiState-MN), Joe Welch Coach for the 2006 season. Ebel, who was Middle School, where she coached a America Team. Ricca was one of only (Merrimack-MA), offensive linemanjohn the team's assistant coach in 2000 and 2002 conference championship team. She has three receivers to be named to the team. Scudella (Quiney-IL) and Jason O'Neal will also be an assistant coach on the newly also qualified for the Boston Marathon, Ricca had also been named the MSFA's (College of DuPage). formed Men's and Women's Track and "We are wry excited to add Lisa to Player of the Year. With 100 receptions The Cougars finished the 2005 Field Team. She replaces Karen Clifton, our Athletic Department staff," said SXL' and 1,275 yards. Ricca broke two SXL! 9.3 overall record and a who was the 1 lead Coach tor nine seasons Athletic Director Bob Hallberg. season witn a receiving records. 51-28 loss to the University of Sioux ar SXl ] and won Coach of the Year in the In 2005, the Women's Cross Country CCAC i n 1998. Team finished their season with a sixth The SXL' Football Team received Falls (SD) in the first round home playoff Kb •1's runnin > experit•ne e bet •an at place t inish out if nine reams at the NA1A some more good news when former game. 1 linsdal • Central 1 iuh Sch< >ol, whe re she Regio i YUCha mpionships. Rich South High School standout "Disappointments" continued from page 18 extra time to think about the decision they 1992, coach Mike Keenan led the team first world series in 77 years. With a 6-746 rightfield seats. Moises Alou gave chase and had to make. In the end, they opted to let Phil to a 36-29-15 record, third best in the record the were on pace to win 96 games. It leaped into the stands. A fan made contact Jackson and Michael Jordan retire, traded Conference. The team entered rhe Stanley would be another six years before they made with the ball and the Cubs gave up eight Scottie Pippen, Luc Longley, and Steve Kerr, Cup Finals against the it back to the post season. Five years after runs in the inning. Kerry Wood lost game 7 and let Dennis Rodman go. In the lockout riding an eleven game winning streak. They that, they finally won their third World Series to complete the collapse. shortened 50 game 1999 NBA season, the were swept in four games. Championship. Bulls won just 13 games, finishing last in the 3. The break up of the Bulls- After winning Eastern Conference. 5. The 1994 - This one Honorable Mention: The 2001 Chicago their sixth Championship in eight seasons, was not the White Sox's fault. A strike, with Enforcers fail to win the only XFL there were questions if the Bulls would keep 4.1992 -The Blackhawks 49 games left in the Sox season, wiped out Championship, losing to the Los Angeles the team intact. A lockout bought the team had not won the since 1961. In any chance for the White Sox to win their Xtreme 33-16 in the first round. The Xavierite Thursday, January 19, 2006 COUGARS PULL A STUNNER, BEAT UIC FLAMES, 74-73

By Tim Moran mentally," with 10 boards and seven assists. The Sports Editor remarked Cougars put up an amazing 129 points UIC Head on the scoreboard in the 129-93 victory. rd Sophomore forward Dan Bolger also had a On November 23 , 2005, Saint Coach double double for SXU, with 21 points and Xavier University's Men's Basketball Team Jimmy 18 rebounds. Freshman Jason Genova hit pulled off what may have been the biggest Collins. six three-pointers to highlight the victory. upset in the school's history. Although it The was an exhibition game for the University team SXU improved its record to 8-2 the of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Flames, it was would add following day with a victory over Huntington still a huge victory for the Cougars as the to the big University. Against Huntington, Jason defeated UIC 74-73. What was even more win with Genova hit eight three pointers in the 87-82 remarkeable is that the team won the game a strong victory. Dan Bolger also recorded his second without their star player, Jabari Saunders for showing at consecutive double double (10 points, 13 much of the game. home in rebounds). th The difference in the game proved the SXU The 16 ranked Cougars were to be a lay-up by senior guard Jason Reiter Classic outmatched in their next game as they with 22 seconds to play. Reiter finished the held at the took on the top ranked team in NCAA game 7-11 from the field and contributed Shannon Division III, Illinois Wesleyan University 19 points. Freshman guard Jason Genova Center in Bloomington, IL. IWU's Keelan led all scores in the game with 20. SXU led from Amelianovich led the way with 26 points to throughout the entire first half and most November deal the Cougars a 81-61 loss. ,h th of the second half. Two three-pointers by 25 to 26 . The next four games of the season, the Genova gave the Cougars a quick 6-0 lead. In their Cougars would alternate losses and wins. UIC forced SXU to turn the ball over late in first game Against the University of Illinois-Springfield the contest but it wasn't enough as Reiter's against (UIS), SXU lost 79-68. That contest was lay-up sealed the upset for SXU. Although East-West followed by a 79-57 win over Purdue-North most outsiders would see this as an upset, University, Central and a tough 68-59 loss to Calumet that's not how the team sees it. senior College of Saint Joseph's in which freshman guard Jason Adam Gregoriou finished the game 7-for-9 "Many people would see this score and Reiter in shooting and had a career high 17 points. think it's an upset, but our guys knew going finished The Cougars had followed that by defeating into the game that they could play with with a Trinity International University, 81-76 prior UIC and they kept their composure and game-high to the SXU Midwest Tournament. got the job done," said Tom 30 points O'Malley. "Men's Basketball" continued on page 18 to go along "We were just off physically and Jason Reiter was named MVP of the SXU Tournar JACKSON LEADS LADY COUGARS TO 12-5 RECORD

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