Come Home for Glory Days the Musketeers Will Take on by KARA BENKEN Western Kentucky University at the XAVIER NEWSWIRE 3:30 P.M
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" . ,.. ~ .. issue 12" Come home for glory days The Musketeers will take on BY KARA BENKEN Western Kentucky University at THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE 3:30 p.m. in this year's Homecoming game at the Xavier's Homecoming 1996 Cincinnati Gardens. promises to be the biggest week of The Homecoming Dance at events this school year, the Convention Center from 9 culminating in one of the largest p.m. to I a.m. has the largest expected Homecoming dances in expected attendance in Xavier's Xavier's history. history. The theme "Glory Days" Some changes will be made represents Xavier's right to in terms of transportation to the celebrate all of the school's recent event because of the large number accomplishments, and various of students in attendance. events planned for the week First, a total of ten buses embody, not only the current pride will be leaving from the bottom of students have in their university, Thursday will find students The picture is hanging in the SAC the residential mall by Buenger but also the pride alumni have in in the Musketeer Inn for a Happy office, and I can't wait to see him Hall between 8:45 p.m. and 12 their alma mater. Hour celebration from 4-7 p.m. live," she said. a.m. Homecoming Chair junior Denny Dent and his Two· Saturday, homecoming Second, because of the Kate Tragesser believes Bruce Fisted Art Attack will take over festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. greater number of people riding Springsteen's "Glory Days" will the O'Connor Gym Friday night, with a pancake breakfast at the buses, a security guard from remind stu_dents of why Xavier when afew carefully selected. O'Connor and continue at 11 :05 Ogden Services will ride back.and pride is important. ·pieces of music will terminate in a a.m. with the Homecoming forth on.each bus from Xavier to· ·She said, "Xavier is six foot painting of a famous rock Parade, led by the 5K runners and the Convention Center. becoming a big name now. From and roll artist. sponsored by the National Alumni Sheldt said, "This is to help the new malls, to our basketball Previous Dent visits ended Association and the Student make the bus ride down a safe and team, to our plans for the future, in astounding portrayals of Jimmy Alumni Association (SAA). pleasant environment for Xavier is something to be proud Hendrix and Albert Einstein. An informal cookout will everyone." of, especially now~" . Dent has also painteq ,. foll()~ the,parade on the The music at the dance will Sponsored by Sttideitt President Bill Clinton at the 1993 residential mall, where alternate with deejay Solid Gold Activities Council (SAC), Inauguration Ceremonies and distinctions for the parade banners and cover band Forehead. Homecoming events began Pope John }'aul II when he visited and the race will be awarded. Tickets for the dance are Monday night. Denver for the World Youth Day Senior and SAA Publicity $10 and will be available at the Tonight a free limo ride to Conference. team captain Maura Witsken SAC office until 7 p.m. Friday the Homecoming Dance will be Co-chair of the Art Attack encourages attendance at all of the night and at the door Saturday raffled off at the showing of "The junior Amie Sheldt is especially events. evening. Nutty Professor" in Kelley looking forward to this event. She said, "All of the The first 750 people to Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. "I missed Denny Dent two Homecoming Weekend events are purchase tickets will receive a free Admission is $2, but food and years ago when he did Hendrix, for everyone: students, faculty, Homecoming glass. prizes are free. but I've heard it was unbelievable. staff and alumni." Hoopsters tip-off The Bearcats lead the series BY PETE HoLTERMANN 43-20, including a win in last THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE year's meeting at the Gardens, 99- For many, it has been long 90. Adding fuel to the fire of the awaited. For some, it is long rivalry is UC's No. 1 ranking in overdue. the country. Xavier basketball finally Cincinnati is led by the "3- tips-off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday D" attack. The "D's" are Darnell when the Muskies battle with Burton, Damon Flint and All Western Kentucky at the America Danny Fortson. The trio Cincinnati Gardens as part of averaged double figures in scoring Xavier's Homecoming festivities. last year, while Fortson grabbed The Hilltoppers come in to nearly 10 rebounds per game as renew a series that was last visited well. by the two schools during the The dreadlocked Devin 1961-62 season. Western finished Davis will lead the Miami 13-14 last season, and third in the Redskins into the Gardens on Sun Belt Conference. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Davis The Toppers are returning led Miami last year with 17 .8 eight players from last year's points and 9.9 rebounds per game. squad, but only two starters. They The Skins took the lead in the will be led by forward Tony series 42-41, with last year's 85- Lovan, who averaged 13.3 points 71 win in Millet Hall. per outing last year. Florida A&M will travel to Next up for Xavier is the the Gardens to take to the floor Crosstown Shootout against the with Xavier on Monday, Dec. 2 in University of Cincinnati at the a 7:30 p.m. contest. The Rattlers Shoemaker Center on Tuesday at finished last season at 8-19, and 3- 8 p.m.. The Shootout is one of the 13 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic most heated rivalries in sports. Conference. EWS Holiday· shuttle SGA and the Department of Safety and Security will be sponsoring service.ofthe Xavier Shuttles to and from the Cincin nati Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 1. An application must be filled out prior to the holiday to be eligible for this service. Applications are available at the inf~rmation desk in the University Center and must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Friday. If your flight plans change, please call 745-4230. Back to Jesuit values Christmas party semester to implement Jesuit Whitehead said that Xavier BY VIRGINIA SUTCLIFFE Volunteers are needed for the College Friends Christmas traditions on campus. already aknowledges some Jesuit Party on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. in the.O'Connor Sports THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE . "Students don't r~ally know· traditions, but they need to be · Center., Clubs are being asked to sponsor activity booths for the that Xavier is a Jesuit university more recognized. kids. Each booth should provide their own supplies and/or prizes and when they come here. they "The tradition of men and for the children. For more information or questions, contact Carrie Xavier was among the 16 don't know what it mean& to get a women for others is something we at 985-$936; Jesuit universities in attendance Jesuit education,'; said Whitehead. already do through community at the sixth annual JUSTICE The task force will work service. But we really don't know" Conference (Jesuit University with the Jesuits ~o plan events for why we do these service projects," Students Concerned with · the campus. _ said Whitehead. Open house Empowerment), at the · Whit~head said that the first Another tradition the task University. of San Fran~isco. event will be more of a social force wants to:begin implementing . All Jesuit universities is 0 Ad majorum de glorium," · . The Department of Modern Languages will hold an ope~· gathering at either the Jesuit are invited yearly to discuss which is 'Latin for the'"greater . house on Friday from 3-4 p.m. in the Schott first floor language residence or one of the chapels, making Jesuit values and glory of God.'.' WhiteheaCI. said area. Current and prospective students majoring or minoring in where students can interayt with . traditions more visible on that through this tradition, French,' German, Spanish and Latin-American studies' are invited to .Jes.ui~s and realize that they are on · · college campuses. ·campus. everything Xavier does.should attend .. Refreshments.will.be served. ·· 1 included senior Matt Whitehead, . that alot ofother schools ~e in. goals .. ',and freshmen Lynn Grunzinger, The iesuit presence isn't~eally . · The task force also. plans on ; ;Kristin Barker and David · realized_oncampus,"'said: · . · ·._ '. working'with the Jesuits on .. 'Bender... whitehead. ' . weekly biographies that cari be OtherJesuit universities in One of the major goals of . ·given to students about Jesuits and · Smoked. out. attendance included .Boston the taskforce Is to even~ually get a their traditions. JUSTICE chapter on Xavier's · "We want to do everything, The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the Wellness · College, John Carron University campus. we can tcfmaice people aware this Team, Students Taking Action Today and the Pre-Med Society, and the University of Scranton.