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2 September 3, 2008 News Xavier Newswire SGA urged to define mission , increase visibility By Kathryn Rosenbaum organizations on campus and tinuing to make their presence on News Editor created a report that highlighted campus more visible this year. As Student Government the strengths and weaknesses of The report suggested creating Association prepares for a new SGA. and maintaining “signature pro- year, it aims to consider rec- SGA President Craig Scanlon grams” that people would associ- ommendations that improve said that hiring this consultant ate with SGA. their weaknessess and high- was important because “it is good All Card access to dorms, the light strengths that were deter- to see our strengths and weak- Ride Board, a Student Readership mined by an external consultant nesses on paper from an outside Program that provides newspa- from the American Student source so that SGA can be a bet- pers for students and a Textbook Government Association. ter organization.” Exchange Board that will provide For the first time, SGA hired “This report will help us be a location for students to trade an outside consultant to come more effective in accomplishing books with each other are some in over the summer to examine goals,” said senator Chris Hale, of the signature tangible pro- the strengths and weaknesses of who was interviewed by the con- grams that SGA hopes students Xavier’s SGA. sultant. will associate with SGA. The consultant, Butch The recommendations that Per the recommendation, SGA Oxendin, talked to various ad- Oxendin made can’t all be imple- also wants to work on improving ministrators including Dean mented this year, but can serve as public relations on campus p of of Students Dr. Luther Smith, a guide for future years. With this the report so that more students Executive Director of Student report, SGA can work to “clear- are aware of what senate and the Involvement Dr. Kimberlie ly define a purpose and mission SAC are responsible for since Goldsberry and President Fr. statement to develop short and concerns have been raised that Michael Graham, S.J. He also long term goals,” said Scanlon. many students do not understand spoke to student leaders in- After reading the recommen- what SGA does. volved in SGA and other student dations, SGA is focusing on con- There are plans to create a newsletter that would be distrib- Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons uted about three times a year with All Card access to the dorms is one of SGA’s tangible signature programs that updates about senate, SAC, ex- SGA hopes will make them more visible on campus to students, including junior Nora Tighe. ecutives and various clubs. SGA members should act as “living am- with the Board of Trustees and The report highlighted the bassadors who know SGA’s mis- possibly establishing a non-voting strengths of SGA as well. Xavier sion and why students should care position on the Board of Trustees has a voter turnout of 20-25 per- what SGA does,” said Scanlon. for the SGA president, who will cent, which is greater than the 15 Scanlon also said that he wants act on behalf of the students. percent turnout that is average at SGA to focus on surveying and SGA is also considering how to other private institutions. This is gathering data from students. This hold its members more account- in part because of the large resi- will allow SGA to have concrete able. Xavier is different than most dential population. evidence and facts to back up schools in that representation is Other strengths of SGA that ideas or changes that SGA wants at-large. they can utilize to further impact when they are presenting plans to SGA may consider electing campus are a significant budget, administrators. specific class, major or residence experienced advisors and large

Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons SGA is going to continue to hall representatives so “members numbers of volunteers and mem- The SGA Ride Board was created last year to provide students with a way to find enhance administration collabora- can better identify student needs bers which make large initiatives and offer rides to other students. tion by furthering communication and problems,” said Scanlon. and projects possible.

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Xavier Newswire Campus News September 3, 2008 3 O’Connor changes among new SGA initiatives By AMY WINDHORST In addition to improving rela- Campus News Editor tions with students on campus, As the Fall 2008 semester be- SGA has also made efforts to gins in full form, returning stu- reach out to other universities. dents might begin to notice slight Over the summer, Scanlon and changes on campus, accompanied Johnson met with the presidents by stickers that read “Brought to and vice presidents of student you by… SGA.” groups at Miami University, the This summer has seen Student University of Cincinnati, and the Government Association staff and University of Dayton. president, Craig Scanlon, working Scanlon mentioned the possi- to make noticeable changes within bility of future conversation and campus life and student politics. collaboration between the four Students frequenting O’Connor schools. Sports Center may have already Southern Ohio isn’t the only witnessed some of SGA’s work. place for SGA collaboration. Extended hours and the hiring of Currently, the executive mem- two free fitness trainers are just bers are planning to represent a couple of the initiatives carried Xavier at an American Student out by Scanlon and officers during Government Association confer- the past months. ence in Washington D.C. The Sports Center is now open photo courtesy of Danielle Meiners For now, Scanlon seems enthu- 5:45 a.m.-11 p.m. on Monday- Thanks to SGA funding, O’Connor is now able to provide personal training at no extra fee. siastic about SGA’s role in the up- Thursday, 5:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on coming semester. Friday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on additional funding for a two year about these new opportunities.” dition to the previously existing In addition to having a hand in Saturday and Sunday. period that would allow us to in- “We have been proposing these locations on campus. the upcoming Spirit Celebration, This provides students with 13 crease our operational hours and changes for a while and SGA just The SGA stickers are also Club Day and Fenwick Open, and one-half hours more operat- to hire two fitness interns that helped us make them happen,” among the changes. SGA is also looking towards es- ing time. would provide personal training to said Dulle. “We placed stickers around tablishing presidential election ac- According to Leslie Dulle, the students at no cost,” said Dulle. Though the changes at OSC campus to show how SGA fund- tivities, a club summit and a text- Assistant Director of Recreational The two personal trainers are might have been the most promi- ing has helped improve the overall book exchange board to be placed Sports, OSC was initially propos- from Xavier’s own Sports Studies nent example of SGA’s summer student experience on campus,” outside the bookstore. ing a fee for students using the graduate program, both with activity, it was certainly not its said Scanlon. SGA’s first major event, the facility. Personal Training certifications. only project. The stickers mark just one ex- Spirit Celebration, begins at 4:00 “The fee proposal was de- They plan on providing a per- For example, the Student ample of SGA’s attempt at con- p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 in Cintas nied however, [and] student sonal training program that in- Readership Program has expand- necting more closely with Xavier’s Center. government offered to provide cludes both individual evaluations ed since spring. student body. The organization is also host- Recreational Sports with some and group sessions. The program, which offers the In recent days, SGA has been ing Club Day on the Mall from 10 funding to do some of the things Dulle describes the services as Cincinnati Enquirer, the New York reaching out to Xavier’s newest a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, that were being proposed,” said “comprehensive” and “just like Times and USA Today at no charge class. which showcases Xavier’s various Dulle. any health club.” to students, now has distribution During the recent Manresa ac- student organizations. “SGA offered to contribute Overall, Dulle is “very excited points in each residence hall in ad- tivities, Scanlon and fellow execu- The annual event provides new tive officers Carter Johnson and and returning students opportuni- Josh Badall spoke to the incom- ties for campus involvement. Center for a report of a possible Aug. 31, 1:50 a.m.—An of- ing students about opportunities The first SGA meeting is sched- homeless person sleeping in the ficer on routine bike patrol cited available in student government. uled to take place at 3:00 p.m. on Police building. The suspect was located a student for underage possession Those at SGA are looking to Monday, Sept. 8. on Dana Ave. off campus, issued of alcohol on the academic mall. encourage first year student in- The meeting will be held on Notes a trespass warning and advised volvement with student senate the Gallagher Student Center pa- not to return to campus. Sept. 1, 12:45 a.m.—An of- elections. tio (weather permitting). Aug. 24, 1:11 a.m.—A stu- ficer on routine bike patrol cited dent sitting in a vehicle in the Aug. 29, 12:37 a.m.—Campus a student carrying an open con- Village lot was cited for under- Police investigated two students tainer of alcohol near Bellarmine age possession of alcohol. arguing/fighting outside the- en chapel for underage consumption. trance to Brockman hall. One The student was also cited for fail- Aug. 25, 1:39 a.m.—An of- was cited for underage consump- ing to cooperate with university ficer investigating a suspicious tion; both were cautioned against officials by lying about his/her vehicle and its occupants in the further violence. identity and trying to run away. vacant Cincinnati Bell lot ar- rested a non-student with five Aug. 29, 1:08 a.m.—Three Campus Police would like to remind outstanding warrants. students were cited for smoking students, faculty and staff that there is marijuana in the driveway between no parking on Ledgewood Avenue on Aug. 25, 1:41 a.m.—Two Brockman hall and University either side of the road from Dana to students were cited for posses- Apartments. Herald Avenues(by the chapel). This sion of drug paraphanalia in is due to major construction to take place their Brockman hall room. Aug. 29, 11:51 a.m.—An em- including demolitions, new buildings, ployee reported the theft of ap- new roads, etc. This will most likely be Aug. 25, 1:56 a.m.—Campus proximately $3,000 in audio-visual a permanent ordinance. Police assisted students locating and computer equipment from their roommate who was intoxi- an office in one of the remaining cated and sleeping in the grassy houses on Ledgewood. area around the Village. Note of the Aug. 30, 12:41 p.m.—A stu- Aug. 25, 9:58 p.m.— dent reported being assaulted sev- Week Campus Police responded to eral times by four unknown males the R-1 parking lot for a vehicle as he/she walked back to cam- Sept. 1, 2:38 a.m.—A that rolled out of gear, striking pus alone through the Norwood student and a non-student another vehicle. No damage Plaza. Note: The incident oc- playing with toy guns on was found and the owner was curred around 1 a.m. that morn- Herald Avenue near Flynn notified. ing, about 12 hours before it was hall were cautioned. One reported. of the students was also Aug. 25, 11:54 p.m.—A stu- cited for underage con- dent reported receiving harrass- Aug. 31, 12:10 a.m.—An of- sumption of alcohol. ing phone calls on his/her cell ficer on routine bike patrol on phone. the academic mall cited a student for carrying an open container of Aug. 26, 7:29 a.m.—Campus alcohol. photo courtesy of Danielle Meiners Police searched the Alumni O’Connor is open 13 and one-half hours more per week this semester. 4 September 3, 2008 Campus News Xavier Newswire

TheA brief look at events Calendar for the week of September 3 - 9, 2008 3 – 3:30 p.m., Room 310 GSC Internship Information Session Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Faces of the World Lounge, 2nd Floor GSC International Coffee Hour – African Student Association September 3 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Clocktower Lounge GSC Multicultural Affairs Welcome Reception

Thursday 8 p.m., in front of Kelly Auditorium in Alter Hall Club Field Hockey Informational Meeting September 4

Friday 3 p.m., Women’s Center Critical Centers Film Series: “What’s Your Point, Honey?” September 5 7 p.m., Xavier Soccer Complex Women’s Soccer vs. Loyola-Chicago

Sunday 4 p.m., Cintas Center Spirit Celebration September 7

Monday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Xavier greenspace Club Day on the Mall September 8 3 p.m., Gallagher patio (weather permitting) First SGA Meeting

8:30 a.m., Women’s Center ProWomen: “Lifetime Learning: Opportunities and Strategies” Tuesday 4 p.m., Clocktower Lounge GSC ALS: Leadership as Influence September 9 8 p.m., O’Connor Sport Center Fitness Studio Dance Team Tryouts

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Ÿ)''/%GX`[]fiYpk_\Le`k\[JkXk\j8idp%8cci`^_kji\j\im\[% 6 September 3, 2008 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Classifieds Manager James Cave Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: rebecca conrad, monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, sarah wieten EDITORIAL | CHARTWELLS Changes need to make both a difference and a lasting impression. As far as the new food service goes, there are two things that are pretty clear: one, this food is aimed to please, and two, Chartwells is really stepping things up. It seems to be a pretty general consensus that the food in the caf this year is better. And the management’s Big Brother-style of operation certainly has improved the service, though the smell of fear occasionally wafts through the otherwise delicious aromas. While there are numerous programs that Chartwells plans on LETTERS bringing to campus, the initiative that we really want to commend is the rd Cleanplate program. Students can return their cleaned plates (get it?) to 23 World Youth Day inspires, transforms a certain station, and then they will be rewarded with a raffle ticket. This program is an excellent way to cut down on food waste, an easily-solved This past July, I had the privilege hope and unity being planted in leave to the next generation? Are problem that attracts little attention. of attending World Youth Day the midst of these difficult times. you building your lives on firm Additionally, having healthier, more balanced food options is also a 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Despite Take, for example, the young foundations, building something big plus. Now, freshmen can legitimately avoid the “freshman 15” (which the misnomer, World Youth Day Chinese pilgrims I met who that will endure? Are you living certainly aren’t induced by increased liquid-carbohydrate consumption, is actually a week-long series of illegally escaped their country in your lives in a way that opens up but derive from forced caf food). events attended by the Pope and order to congregate with their space for the Spirit in the midst of These are certainly steps forward, and the Cleanplate program is hundreds of thousands of young Catholic sisters and brothers a world that wants to forget God, particularly commendable, but the Newswire also feels that Chartwells is people from all over the globe. at World Youth Day 2008. Or or even rejects him in the name of overstating a few of the ways they are making their food service more It has become the single-largest consider Magis, an international a falsely-conceived freedom? How environmentally-sustainable. gathering of young people in the anti-poverty organization founded are you using the gifts you have Take as an example the case of cage-free eggs. While cage-free hens world. The week culminated in a by students at Australian Jesuit been given, the ‘power’ which the are treated marginally better than battery-cage hens (in that they are final Mass celebrated by the Pope universities. Even in our own Holy Spirit is even now prepared allowed slightly more space and can lay their eggs in nests), neither mode on the last day (the actual World country, the Sisters of Life have to release within you? What legacy of egg consumption can be considered “environmentally-sustainable” Youth Day). This year’s theme used their pro-women, pro-life will you leave to young people yet when chicken feed is made from increasingly expensive grain. was taken from the Acts of the activities to change the lives of to come? What difference will you And while the food’s been pretty good thus far, our inner-skeptics Apostles: “‘You will receive power young New Yorkers for decades. make? The power of the Holy wonder how much of that has to do with the novelty of a new provider when the Holy Spirit has come Woven in the fabric of all these Spirit does not only enlighten and and how hard they’re trying to make a good impression. upon you; and you will be my stories are the hopes, dreams, and console us. It also points us to the These moves can’t help us from asking “Will it last?” and “Will it do witnesses” (1:8). visions of young people like you future, to the coming of God’s any good?” Before my pilgrimage, this and I. Using Christ’s message of Kingdom.” theme seemed vague. What is salvation for sinners, freedom I can imagine if Pope Benedict EDITORIAL | SGA CONSULTANT this Holy Spirit and how do I for prisoners, and joy for the came to Xavier, he would ask become a witness to its power? sorrowful, young people are us the same questions: “What Consultant not a bad move. These questions are especially transforming our world. difference will you make? Who So the news is that SGA spent money and hired a consultant. difficult to answer in the context Pope Benedict used the will you touch this year? How Typically, you would expect the Newswire to blast them for spending their of contemporary society. It takes occasion of the 23rd World will you live the Gospel with your money so frivolously. Yet we’re actually going to give them a little bit tremendous courage to be a Youth Day to challenge young life?” of praise. Christian in this world of violence pilgrims to reflect on their own As shocking as this may be, the Newswire commends SGA for hiring a and division, social injustice and pilgrimmage throughout daily life: Christopher Jolly Hale, ‘11 consultant to give them a report on their strengths and weaknesses. We’d poverty. But at World Youth Day, “Dear young people, let me now Senator, Student Government even go so far as to say that it was a good idea (insert gasps here). I was able to witness the seeds of ask you a question: what will you Association Please don’t think that the Newswire has suddenly gone soft. We’re just satisfied that SGA has seen that there is room for improvement and is finally taking some progressive action. It’s reassuring to see that SGA Newswire lacks letters, K. Mo mourns beast wants to improve. If they didn’t, we’d be very worried. Chris Hale deserves a medal Fine. If you guys aren’t going I haven’t even owned this car One of the points that the consultant brought up was the fact that for writing us that inspirational to complain, I am. for a month, and already it looks SGA has very poor public relations skills (we seem to vaguely recall letter. But he’s the only one. Recently, I inherited a like it’s ten years old. saying this ourselves sometime last year, but that’s neither here nor Where did all of you go? Oh, wonderful, glorious car, or more I know I’m not the only there). This is a definite area of improvement andthe Newswire is anxious there is so much to talk about with accurately, a beast. A beast of one; scratch’n’runs are far too to see the steps they take to solve this problem. PLEA FOR LETTERS | C’MON, PEOPLE this campus right now. And what a vehicle. It is beautiful. It is common. Addressing these issues at least gives us hope that this year won’t be better way to get yourself heard! amazing. It is literally the first car Please, campus, please be careful as “colorful” for SGA as the previous year was. Although it sure would What a thing to show your proud I have ever had to myself. I have getting out of your cars. I am so Did Katherine convince you to write? make things boring around here. You know you want to. DO IT. parents! Here is a brief list of hardly owned it for a full month. damn heartbroken about my beast. On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire things to complain about: It’s also the first time I am able to All it takes is a little caution. If a [email protected] The Xavier Newswire is published weekly necessarily reflect those of editors or general There’s the non-existent have any vehicle at Xavier. space looks too small, don’t risk throughout the school year, except during vacation staff. And in the nine days this car parking there. If you’ve parked and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per construction. The new food in University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, semester within the USA and are prorated. the caf. Why are there no takeout has been sitting on campus, there close anyway, be careful getting OH 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to boxes anymore? I don’t even eat have been three—THREE—new out. Imagine if it was your car. The Editorials are written by a different staff John LaFollette, 513-745-3607. member each week and do not necessarily reflect Advertising inquiries should be directed at the caf and this sad fact enrages sets of scratches and marks on Your new, special, first-ever car. the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also to Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745- me. Takeout boxes were a staple my beast: one patch of paint Alas. I’m going to go mourn not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and 3561. my car. And wish for more letters. Editorials editor to write. One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed of my existence for almost every is completely gone, one set of The statements and opinions of the Xavier on campus, is free per person per week. Additional meal that wasn’t dinner. What scratches scraped across the tail Newswire are not necessarily those of the student copies are 25 cents. lights and one set I discovered in a Katherine Monasterio, ‘10 body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The Xavier University is an academic community a fantastic way to seize the food statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. you’re paying for anyway. panic this morning. Asst. Op-Ed Editor Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials September 3, 2008 7

—CAFwith Darren TALK— LaCour Xavier certainly “What do you think of the new food in the caf?” has character(s) By Madeline LaFave time here at X and knowing the Features Editor brains of the major all-too well, I gave him a confused look. He re- As I exited my “Spirituality in freshed my memory and took me Fantasy” class today following an back to my first day of class fresh- intense analytical discussion of man year, which I coincidentally the “Lord of the Rings” trilogies remember to be one of my best (in which I was unable to partake classroom experiences. Drew Langton Fr. Al Bischoff Anna Russell Brittany Wagner after failing to make it through As I entered class, the teacher Class of ‘10 Resident Jesuit Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 more than 27 minutes of the first announced that we would be par- “The eggs are “I’m on welfare, “I miss the ice “It’s a lot better movie), I realized while walking taking in one my favorite competi- edible now, but so I eat free. I’m cream, but I’m than last year.” through the hallways how unique tive pastimes for the duration of everything else is grateful.” glad there are and refreshingly odd the students the class: a game called “Catch pretty much the more vegetables. same.” My mom would be here at Xavier really are. Phrase.” My mood almost instant- proud.” The relatively unpretentious ly brightened as my preconceived school size and aesthetically novel negative notion of what my first array of people and personalities college math class might entail on campus allows those of us shifted. who may not ordinarily stand out I quickly began making friends in other schools, to do so here for and memories, bonding with the various reasons. class while dominating in the best We all know those students electronic word game of all time. that we see regularly who we may It wasn’t until near the end photos by Darren LaCour not know but always recognize: of the class when the professor Ross Bowsher Jansen Hagen Ali Kaiser Katie Heinert light-saber boy, Hanson-tattoo took roll that he, my 18 new best Class of ‘12 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘11 girl, Coffee Emporium artisans, friends and I all realized that I was Library and Welcome Desk work- not supposed to be a participating “I’ve eaten more “It enables me to “I like the food, “The ice cream ers, etc. member of this English class. salad in the past have a balanced but I’m really mad machine. Why is it week than I had diet every day.” that they don’t gone?” As I glanced about at the in- So yes, “kid in my stretch class”, in the past six have to-go boxes teresting mix of students sport- I am that girl. months.” or the ice cream ing various arrays of facial-hair, And yes, to answer another machine.” checkered vans and ‘fashion’ prominent question I’ve faced belts bound by no loops I began over a dozen times since the inci- to reflect on the imprint I may dent freshman year, I am also the have made for myself at Xavier— girl who instantly fled from the something difficult to analyze for scene solo after tripping into the Say “no” to the ‘tude oneself. flip-cup table. I know it hasn’t been in the I’m sorry for knocking over 72 By Sarah Wieten ing pizza at their meetings in an So if you are amazing-looking and Editorial Columnist attempt to get new members and ridiculously earnest this is defi- fashion department, as Facebook cups of frothy wonder and flee- you will have to figure out which nitely the season for you. regularly sends me emails letting ing with no explanation, but it was Ah, Labor day! A holiday where ones you actually promised to join. But even for the rest of us who me know that while my friends fight or flight and I was outnum- the grill is sizzling, the weather is Soon it will become apparent that might not be quite as photogenic, consider me to be the “most en- bered, party:1, so I instinctively great and absolutely no one feels you won’t ever be able to park on fall is simply a wonderful time at tertaining” and have the “best chose the latter. I ran. like working, so they don’t. A last Ledgewood, and they don’t plan to Xavier. sense of humor,” my weaknesses My point is, take a look around taste of summer, if you will. move that construction along any- Clubs get the first meeting out continue to be “smartest” and the hallways of Xavier this week. And now it’s over. time in the near future. Eventually of the way and actually begin do- “most fashionable.” As a school, we are so lucky to That whole first-week-move- you will realize that although the ing the things that made you join There are two instances, how- have so many different personali- in-get-settled-reunite-with-friends caf food has definitely improved, in the first place. The fall musical ever that have elicited the all-too- ties to bring to the table. feeling is over. The easy just-go- it’s still caf food. It’s pretty much will “wow” you and your parents embarrassing phrase of “hey! Are Everyone will be known for over-the-syllabus-and-talk-about- all downhill from here. during Parents’ Week. (Note: clean you the girl who…?” during my something different, and precon- your-summer-vacation classes are I’m calling “shenanigans” on your room by then.) Intramural time at Xavier. ceived judgments about others over. Pretty soon we are going to that attitude. sports begin—and you can cre- I will now shamelessly share will fly around and that’s okay. have more tests than there are hy- First of all, fall is gorgeous at ate a team made entirely of your these instances with you, and with Take time to get to know your phens in this paragraph. Xavier. In fact, this is the season friends. It’s a time to find your the hopes that they may only make schoolmates and chuckle at, but Soon it’s going to get cold and when all the propaganda for pro- niche in the campus. Plus, fall is up a nugatory if not meaningless also embrace their eccentricities. walking to class won’t be a good spective students in high school when you actually start to learn portion of my oh-so-significant How lucky are we that enlarged way to show off your lovely sum- will be created based on the tradi- stuff, and isn’t that the point of impact on Xavier. body parts or social ease doesn’t mer tan. Soon you will wonder why tional pictures of a kindly profes- college after all? Last week I introduced myself characterize all the “well-known” you didn’t buy that North Face sor discussing the finer points of And one last reason things start to a kid in my “Stretch” class who students here? everyone is wearing on the windy, a lecture with amazing-looking, ri- looking up at Xavier after Labor I will refer to as “kid in my stretch I don’t know about you, but icy tundra that is the greenspace. diculously earnest students against day: only 72 more days until bas- class” for anonymity purposes. I like my Xavier like I like my Soon every club will stop offer- a background of autumn foliage. ketball season! He immediately relayed to me men: laid back but well groomed, that we have indeed had class to- uniquely fashionable but not fash- gether before. Being an English ion-forward…and really, really So It Goes by Matt Kroeger major for the majority of my good at basketball. 8 September 3, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS Bearcats outshoot Xavier in men’s Crosstown Doug Tifft, Editor Phone: 745-3607 Men’s soccer team drops home opener to University of Cincinnati 1-0 [email protected] By Ken Burton Staff Writer Cross country The Crosstown Shootout be- takes two fourths tween men’s soccer rivals Xavier The Xavier Cross Country and the University of Cincinnati, teams took home fourth place fin- which was also the season opener ishes on both the men’s and wom- for both squads, was eagerly wait- en’s side on Saturday in the Flyer ed for by fans and players alike. 5K in Kettering, Ohio. The teams treated the 1,037 Returning sophomore Tommy fans in attendance last Friday night Kauffmann led the men’s side to a highly contested match which with an eighth place overall fin- would become the fourth in the ish in 15:42, followed closely by last five meetings that was decided senior Luke Beuerlein seven spots by a single goal. behind at 15:53. Unfortunately for the Senior Clinton Womack, fresh- Musketeers and its home crowd, man Keith Albrekston and junior this time that one goal was Drew Kaiser rounded out the squeaked in by the Bearcats. top five for the men’s team with Despite an otherwise stout de- 22nd, 27th and 30th place finishes fensive showing by the Musketeers respectively. and senior goalkeeper Adam The women were led by senior Sokolowski, an early goal turned Newswire photo by Dani Meiners Becky Clark, who crossed the fin- out to be the difference in the match. Senior midfielder Jimmy Cummings had two shots on goal against crosstown rival Cincinnati, yet could not find the ish line in 16th place at 19:15, just net as the Musketeers were held scoreless in a loss to open their 2008 campaign. ahead of 17th place finisher, soph- Cincinnati forward Branden omore Caitlin Thomas at 19:23 Stelmak pinpointed a perfect shot the second half. Gray also added to the 10 total The Musketeers look to rees- and 19th place finisher, freshman just under the upper right crossbar Dieng did find an opening with goal-scoring opportunities that tablish their winning ways starting Caylin Howell at 19:25. and over the diving Xavier keeper 18 minutes to go and dribbled could have tied up the match. at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 when The other two Xavier runners for the 1-0 lead at the 11:46 mark deep into the defensive third of In the end though, beating the the team hits the road against in the top 25 were junior Angela in the first half. the Bearcats. solid UC defense for the equalizer Radford. Menke in 21st at 19:27 and sopho- The Musketeers mounted an The powerful shot was denied deemed too tough of a task for The road trip continues with more Christina Schneider in 25th aggressive offensive attack for the following an extremely athletic the Musketeers as they fell 0-1. games at Virginia Tech on Sept. at 19:42. rest of the game led by sopho- diving play by Cincinnati goal- Xavier had gained some mo- 7, Northern Illinois on Sept. 12, The Musketeers will stay home more forward El-Hadji Dieng. keeper Matt Williams. mentum heading into the soccer and Northwestern on Sept. 14, this weekend, hosting the Queen Dieng managed three shots, with Jake Vollmer, Jimmy season with exhibition victories before the team returns to Victory City Invitational in Alexandria, Ky. one nearly finding the back of the Cummings, Brandon Bucher, over Rio Grande and Oakland be- Parkway for a Sept. 19th contest at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 6. net as time was wound down in Ricardo Sutherland and Ryan fore Friday’s loss. with Bradley. Musketeers lose to Volleyball team -Paid Advertisement- Mean Green coasts through opening tourney Continued from page 1 On Saturday, Xavier faced off against Toledo, winning to cap- ture the tournament title. The first set featured a matchup of streaks, Come out Saturday September 6th with Toledo taking an early 4-1 lead only to find the score evened at 10:00am or 2:00pm and ride on a free up at five. The Rockets lead by as many as six points, but once again the Musketeers tied the score at shuttle that will make stops at 3 different 24. Xavier held on to win the first set 27-25. shopping centers. In the second set Xavier got off to a fast start, taking a 3-1 photo courtesy GoXavier.com lead. However they relinquished Saturday Shuttle Service will run every Saturday!!!* Sophomore Anne Higgins. the lead at 6-5 and were never able The Xavier Musketeer women’s to recover, losing the second set soccer team has had a rough start 25-16. to the 2008 season. Once again, in the third set The Musketeers couldn’t man- Xavier showed their resilience age wins in an exhibition against that they had in the previous two Illinois or the season opener matches. Xavier never lost two against Texas Christian before los- sets consecutively in the tourna- ing again at the hands of a tough ment, nor did they lose two sets *Shuttlewillleave North Texas team. to any one opponent. In the third BellarmineCircleat The Mean Green found shots set, despite trailing for most of early and often, outshooting the contest, Xavier was able to 10:00am&2:00pm Xavier by a 16-2 margin. take the lead at 24-23. After a Despite the shot differential, Toledo timeout, the Musketeers (2nd stop Includes Target, Meijer’s, and Sam’s Club) *ReturnShuttle good defensive stands by the went on to win the set, 28-26, and Musketeers limited North Texas gain control of the match two sets pickǦupbeginsat to just one goal which decided to one. the match, a 0-1 defeat of the In the fourth set Xavier was 1:00pm&5:00pmat Musketeers. dominant. They never trailed in The Muskies will look to re- the frame and finished off the KenwoodMall,then bound at home with the start of * Saturday Shuttle will run every Saturday that match on five straight points win- Xavier University is open, including: a three-game home stand begin- CenterofCincinnati, ning the set 25-12, and the match, September 6, 13, 20, 27 January 17, 24,31 ning against Loyola (Chicago) on 3-1. The win also gave Xavier a October 4, 18, 25 February 7,14,21,28 Rookwood,and Sept. 5, followed by crosstown 3-0 record in the tournament and rival Cincinnati on Sept. 12 and the tournament victory. November 1, 8, 15 March 14, 21, 28 finallybacktoXavier. Oklahoma State two days later. Xavier will play next weekend December 6 April 4, 18, 25 *Sponsored by SGA & The match with Loyola begins in the Georgia Tech Regency Division of Student Life at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Soccer Suites Classic when they take on Complex. Georgia State. Xavier Newswire Sports September 3, 2008 9 Myles a standout in all walks of Chinese life Ex-Xavier standout experienced pro life in China; now headed for France By Doug TIFFT averaging 26.6 points per game. really famous, and I am still the Sports Editor Even with the high-scoring number one player out there. But The bustling life of Dongguan, Myles, Dongguan only managed a I would like to go to Europe for a China – home to 6,445,700 people seventh place finish at 18-12 in the better challenge. I am not saying and the world’s largest shopping 2007-08 season that was short- that China is bad, but Europe is a mall – has temporarily slowed to ened by four months because of more competitive league, and that a halt as the attention of the vil- the presence of the Olympics in could help me get into the NBA,” lagers is drawn to one figure. It Beijing, a ceremony marked by Myles said. is an imposing figure: a 6’9” 245 international controversy. Such Entering his fourth year with pound African-American man, controversy did not have a strong Dongguan, Myles has learned who seems so out of place and so effect on Myles as an American in to deal with being the oddball in enthralling that no one seems to China, however, and did not seem town, and hopes that the next be able to remove their gaze from out of step with the tradition of time that the villagers watch him him until he has disappeared over the games, in his view. “That’s the walk off into the horizon, it will the horizon. Olympics. It is going to be contro- be the horizon of the NBA. Such a scene has become com- versial regardless,” Myles said. “It monplace for Anthony Myles, the is what it is.” Xavier alums star forward and former top draft While Myles struggles to find to team up in pick of the Dongguan Leopards anonymity in Dongguan, he is of the Chinese Basketball able to experience a brief respite France Association (CBA). “In most of when the Leopards depart on road Toulon, France will be the the cities it is pretty much like you trips to larger destinations like site of a Xavier Musketeer ren- are the oddball in town,” Myles Gaungzhou, Shanghai, or Beijing dezvous during the 2008-09 sea- says. because the influx of international son as 2004 graduate Anthony After graduating from Xavier presence in those cities decreases Myles will play alongside 2008 University in 2004, Myles signed his uniqueness. graduate Drew Lavender for with Elfus-Siegel Management and Whether traveling or in Hyeres Toulon Var Basket of agents Brian S. Elfus and Michael Dongguan, Myles still struggles the French Pro A league. B. Siegel in order to aid him in his to grasp traces of American life Myles, who signed on August professional career. The agency in a foreign place. He is able to 27th with the French club after turned him on to the possibility remain in contact with American garnering All-Star accolades for of playing in the CBA and com- photo courtesy of viewimages.com family and friends through inter- the Dongguan Leopards of the Anthony Myles helped Xavier to the brink of the Final Four in 2004, with 16 peting in a pre-draft mini-camp to points and 10 rebounds in the Elite Eight against Duke. net phone calls, or with expensive Chinese Basketball Association, showcase his skills to the Chinese team-provided cell phones, but is will join Lavender, who signed teams. The Leopards were im- for a cab to come and take him to their team. Some people hate you. isolated from American news and with the team with the help of pressed by Myles’s skills enough the airport, without even inquir- Some people love you. Some peo- popular culture. Agent Chris Luchey of CGL to choose him first overall out of ing of his destination. “[American ple despise you. There is so much Even with all of the challenges Sports. the 115 players in the draft pool basketball players] are the oddballs that you have to deal with in that that Chinese basketball poses, Myles and Lavender will and make him the centerpiece of that stand out, and people tend to aspect of dealing with your team- Myles is still pleased with his deci- meet two familiar faces during their franchise. cater to that,” Myles said. mates,” Myles said. sion to go to Dongguan and sees the season as well, as two other This meant that along with be- Although most aspects of his Despite the language and so- it as a valuable step in his progres- Xavier graduates are also com- coming one of only two foreign Chinese life don’t require him to cial barriers, Myles still manages sion toward reaching his goal of peting in the Pro A. 2008 Xavier players on the Dongguan roster, learn the language, Myles expe- to function very effectively amid playing in the NBA in America graduate Josh Duncan will also Myles was also instantly the most riences some confusion on the the open-court offensive system one day. be playing for Elan Bearnais recognizable and fascinating resi- court with his Chinese-speak- that the Leopards employ, finish- “Truth be told, I enjoy China Pau-Orthez alongside former dent of Dongguan. ing teammates and coaches, only ing second in the CBA in 2007-08 and the team that I play for. I am Oklahoma State star JamesOn “As long as I have been there, slightly alleviated by the presence Curry, and 2007 graduate Justin I have kind of embraced it,” of a translator. Doellman will be suiting up Myles says of his celebrity status Myles’s relationship with his for Besancon Basket Comte in China. “But at first it was re- teammates, both in the locker Doubs. ally annoying because if I go to room and on the court, is simi- Among other Xavier alumni the grocery store they will follow larly complex and involves many heading across the Atlantic to me around the store. If I walk of the same issues that he deals play the season will be Lavender the streets then everybody just with when away from athletic and Duncan’s fellow 2008 grad- follows me like I am going to do counterparts and in everyday life uate Stanley Burrell and Myles’s something special. It’s different. It in China. “[My teammates] love fellow 2004 graduate Romain is something new that they have to be around Americans. But in Sato. Burrell will be ticketed for not seen in a while. I guess that’s many ways they feel threatened, Sarajevo, Bosnia to compete how it is.” but then again they feel better in the Bosnian Division 1 for Myles has noticed advantages than [Americans]. I don’t really Bosna Asa Bh Telecom Sarajevo. to his recognizable features as well. know how to explain it. There Sato will return to Montepaschi In order to get to the arena most are so many different personali- photo courtesy images.china.com Siena, to help defend the Serie nights, Myles merely has to walk ties when you go into someone The Dongguan Leopards were swept three games to none in the semifinals A league championship that he out to the road and wave his hand else’s country and are the star of of the 2008 CBA playoffs by eventual champions the Guandong Tigers. led the team to in 2008. Classifieds For classified orders and information, call James Cave at 513-745-3561 or email him at [email protected]

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Any interest, please call 513.600.5415. 10 September 3, 2008 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire Live Wires Inside the mind of Reid Faylor (the week of Aug. 30) BY Nora Heink all that big, but there are some er get carded for R-rated movies. Asst. Arts & like Zach Galifinakis and Patton Newswire: So what projects are you Close to Home, Entertainment Editor Oswalt who do some off-kilter working on now? 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5, Madison Bet your glossy admissions bro- stuff. I like doing the stuff that Faylor: I do a lot of improv Theater, $10. chure didn’t tell you this: Xavier is can be vaguely offensive or kind with “Don’t Tell Anna.” And I home to the funniest person in of disturbing on the right level. also draw another cartoon called 3 Doors Down, Cincinnati. Newswire: So do you consider your- “Li’l Denver Pastrami.” It’s about 6:30 p.m., Sept. 6, Riverbend, That’s right. Last month, ju- self a comedian? an anthropomorphic sausage that $25-75. Normal headline nior Reid Faylor was officially Faylor: I might have to at this lives with my brother. crowned “The Funniest Person point. There are a lot of people Newswire: Where do you get ideas Mel McDaniel, in Cincinnati” in a competition who’ve done other things like this for your jokes? 8 p.m., Sept. 6, Madison at Go Bananas Comedy Club lo- that would consider themselves Faylor: It’s mostly me stand- Theater, $25-28. cated across the river at Newport fully comedians. I do really care ing in a shower. Actually, a lot of on the Levee. about comedy—and not just jokes come to me in the shower. The stand-up standout (and stand-up. I do a lot of things. Standing there, clothes-less, under Kim Taylor, Newswire cartoonist) had already Newswire: You’ve used instruments a stream of water—it just takes 9 p.m., Sept. 6, Southgate distinguished himself as the run- in some of your routines. Do you play away any inhibitions about com- House $8-11. ner-up in the Rooftop College a lot? edy. Yeah. Comedy Competition last spring. Faylor: Well, I’m sort of mov- Newswire: Are there certain things The Newswire recently caught up ing away from using the instru- that you like to joke about? New Releases with Reid about comedy, kids and ments in performances—I kept photo courtesy myspace.com For a while it was dogs. I just beards. getting a lot of Dimitri Martin Reid Faylor sporting his beard. thought dogs were hilarious. Now Albums: Newswire: So how does it feel to be comparisons, which I got really I think that beard people trust it might be children, and I’m try- the funniest person in Cincinnati? annoyed with. beard people. Like, if I see some- ing to get away from that. There’s The Recession by Young Jeezy: Faylor: Weird. I feel like I I play guitar and I’m learning one with a beard, I relate to them something pleasing about being Def Jam should be saying clever things all violin. I sort of badly play sitar. a little. And I can start talking to hateful towards children and just That Lucky Old Sun by Brian the time or doing something fun- Oh, and I play the musical saw. them comfortably because I know not understanding what they’re Wilson: Capitol Records ny all the time. It doesn’t really Newswire: The musical saw? that we’ve made certain choices in like at all. I have one joke where Lost in the Sound of Separation work that way. I’m actually pretty Faylor: It’s a saw, and you life that have lead to our current a child is making fun of me, and by Underoath: Tooth and Nail quiet. Well, sometimes... bow it. It can sound like a whale situation. Like an inclusive soci- I can’t do anything in response Records Newswire: Do you identify with any screaming if you don’t do it right. ety...but maybe that’s just in my because I can’t swear at a kid, so LAX by The Game: Geffen particular genre of comedy? Newswire: What does it sound like mind. I end up yelling, “Hey, look over Records Faylor: I’m pretty new at this; if you do it right? I’m just so proud of the fact there, your parents are getting I just started doing stand-up with Faylor: A bad sci-fi movie. that I can grow a beard. I never divorced!” And then I run away. the [Rooftop Comedy] compe- Newswire: I once read that people thought I could. It just kind of Something about a sad child is tition. But there’s kind of like a tend to distrust men who wear beards... happened. It’s much easier than kind of funny. weird alternative comedy—it’s not is that true? not having a beard, actually. I nev-

‘Bones’No bones about it, someSeason procedural dramas 4 P betterreview than others BY Stephanie Metz BY Stephanie Metz esting. Another perpetual treat Arts & Entertainment Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor to watch is Bone’s and Booth’s Bare Bones interactions with their therapist At first glance, the Fox series Dr. Lance Sweets (John Francis “Bones” may seem like just an- Daley), who was assigned to help other “CSI,” taking up valuable them work through their issues airtime that could focus on quali- after Booth arrested Bones’ dad. ty dramas. However, viewers who Clark Edison (Eugene Byrd) is an- have watched the show from the other hard-working anthropolo- beginning will recognize that there gist at the Jeffersonian Institute is much more to this show than who might turn out to be Zack’s the mysterious crime at its center. replacement this season. Only fu- The character of Temperance ture episodes can tell. Brennan, and ultimately the prem- Catch-up ise of the show itself, is based on “Bones” offers the best of the career of real-life forensic an- both worlds in that fans can tune thropologist Kathy Reichs. Like in only occasionally and enjoy the her fictional doppelganger, Reichs photo courtesy blog.nj.com scientific and psychological - mys has also had a promising career as A hilarious moment of role-reversal between Bones and Booth from last season’s Halloween episode of “Bones.” teries from week to week, or be- a novelist. Churning out 11 mys- come a weekly viewer and revel in teries has landed Reichs on the To add another layer to the sto- partnership and in the fictional past including a former secret the intense chemistry of Booth’s New York Times bestseller list with ry, Bones is teamed with an old- Jeffersonian Institute. marriage that prevented her and and Bones’ partnership, as well as titles like “Deja Dead,” as well school FBI agent named Seeley Principal Players Hodgins from tying the knot. the character-driven B-plots that as her most recent work, “Devil Booth (David Boreanaz). Dr. Camille Saroyan (Tamara Look for more development in the writers cleverly weave into the Bones.” The Conflict Taylor): Head honcho of the lab, their relationship this season. series. Check out www.fox.com Partnership Bones and Booth have been and technically Bones’ boss. She Zack Addy (Eric Millegan): for videos of current and past ‘Bones’ a.k.a Dr. Temperance reluctant partners from the get-go. also shares a past romantic re- Sadly, last season’s controversial episodes to satisfy your appetite Brennan (Emily Deschanel) is a Bones can’t bring herself to trust lationship with Booth that has finale revealed that Zack, one of between broadcasts. forensic anthropologist who can anything that is not proven by her flared up once or twice in the not the most lovable, albeit isolated, An unprecedented two hour identify the gender, age and cause team of scientists, fondly known so distant past. nerds in the lab had been gulled season premiere will feature of death of a victim simply by as ‘squints,’ while Booth has little Dr. Jack Hodgins (T.J. Thyne): into twisting evidence to aid the Booth’s and Bones’ trip across the looking at the bare bones of a patience for facts when his hunch- As an expert on bugs and slime, cannibal serial killer Booth and pond to solve crime in London, skeleton. es point in different directions. Hodgins often finds clutch last- Bones had been tracking all sea- England, one of many mystery However, Temperance has a Their relationship symbolizes minute clues to wrap up particu- son. Although this twist seemed writers’ favorite settings for mur- much more complex back story the age-old conflict between the larly difficult cases. to signal the end of Zack’s time der and mayhem. than that of a simple, yet brilliant rational and irrational, but the Angela Montenegro (Michaela on “Bones” creator Hart Hanson The “Bones” premiere airs at scientist. Abandoned as a child, best part is that they come to ap- Conlin): A former artist, she adds hinted in a recent TVguide.com 8 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 3 on first by her parents and then by preciate what the other brings to a softer personality to the some- interview that Zack may resur- Fox. her older brother Russ, Bones each case they solve, even if they times harsh environment of the face during Season 4. Pairs well with . . . solves the cases of unidentified don’t completely understand one lab. Her specialty is doing facial Supporting Characters “Numb3rs,” another proce- skeletons and provides families another. reconstructions of victims as well Bones’ father Max (played dural drama. However, it is like with the kinds of answers she While Booth and Bones’ crimes as tracing any tattoos or jewelry to mischevious perfection by “Bones” in that it manages to longed to receive about her own may be deathly serious, each week that may be helpful for identifica- Ryan O’Neal) and brother Russ solve crime while thinking outside parents. the writers inject levity into their tion purposes. She has a colorful (Loren Dean) are always inter- the box in myriad creative ways. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment September 3, 2008 11 Inside the mind of Reid Faylor BRIEFS Stephanie Metz, Editor newswire-diversions@ New life comes to XU TV xavier.edu doesn’t,” Short explains, “And one BY Felipe Broadway in Garcia-Wasnich thing that doesn’t work is pop cul- Staff Writer ture references.” The lack of such Cincinnati references is what viewers can ex- Interested in seeing live After the “Muskie” closed pect from “Beards of Industry.” Broadway shows for a discount- down last year, changes have “We want our show to be time- ed price? You may now make been afoot at Xavier University less comedy. It should be some- reservations for the following Television Association (XUTVA). thing you can sit down with your shows: “Hairspray” (payment Students will witness the premiere grandfather and watch with both due Sept. 17); “The Wizard of of a new sketch comedy show of you laughing at the same parts. Oz” (payment due Sept. 24) and titled “Beards of Industry” as What we don’t want is something “Spamalot” (payment due Sept. well as a new incarnation of the like “Family Guy,” where 10-15 24). All performances are Sundays “Muskie.” years from now, when you make at 6:30 p.m. at the Aronoff Center “Why choose the name “Beards your son watch the DVD box set for the Arts. Contact Pam Rose of Industry”?,” junior Andrew with you, neither of you are laugh- at x3464 or [email protected] for Short contemplates with a serious ing at the jokes.” more information. grin, “it was the third quarter of Short continues to explain the moon in January and Reid had their comedic style by sharing that called me over for a cat party…” it is not necessarily college-based. Club Day on the Mall He trails on with the obscure, im- “College humor is so overdone,” Find a club or team that suits provised tale that is amusing for he mocks, taking on a fake generic your interests or just stop by to indescribable reasons. stand-up voice, “You know that grab some free food at the annual Fellow junior Reid Faylor in- worker in the cafe; he’s weird.” Club Day on the Mall. The event terjects occasionally with short Faylor agrees with his co-cre- photo courtesy xavier.edu will include all of Xavier’s clubs, quips, each one followed by a re- ator and goes on to explain how R. J. Thieneman’s “Time Well Spent” is one of XUTVA’s former shows that will now teams and ensembles from 1:30- make room for the newest version of the “Muskie” and “Beards of Industry.” tracting, “Oh wait, don’t put that the two come up with concepts 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 on the in [the Newswire].” for sketches. “Basically we just me in two words: haircut parties. Faylor replies. residential mall. Short and Faylor have much start with stringing words togeth- “Beards of Industry” will fea- “If you read at least one book to quip about. After all, they are er, and oftentimes we turn some- ture a young cast including the a year,” Short retorts, “you’ll get Women and Politics the creators of the new television thing that’s not funny into some- two creators themselves along our show.” Discussion show for the XUTVA. thing that is.” This is of course with junior Michael Jonagan, The advent of a new comedy The Women’s Center is spon- “Beards of Industry,” which followed by comments which are sophomores Matt Ackels, Lauren show is not the only thing chang- soring a viewing of the film Faylor adamantly assures is not immediately pursued by another Yadloski, Kelli Brinker and fresh- ing for XUTVA. The news show “What’s Your Point, Honey?” fol- derived from his own robust hairy “don’t put that in.” man Michael Platts. the “Muskie” will see changes lowed by a discussion. It will take chin, is set to air on Friday evenings Sketches that the two have al- Actors are also writers for the as well when it starts within two place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 after the revamped version of the ready written include one about show, a duality Faylor and Short weeks. at the Women’s Center on 1415 “Muskie.” Specific times have not a muppet dog who dies in the insist on. Writers are encouraged Senior Connor Lynch promis- Dana Ave. yet been released. The show will Hindenburg. Another sketch fea- to submit scripts as well. es the newly formatted show will be in sketch comedy format akin tures a serial killer who is ‘breaking When asked how Xavier’s cam- showcase a more crisp and pro- to the likes of “Monty Python” up’ with his victim, explaining that pus may respond to their show, fessional overall package. This in- and “Kids in the Hall.” the whole torture and killing rela- Short and Faylor are taken aback. cludes airing live within the studio. “Reid and I watched a lot of tionship is just not working out. “It is surprising to us how well Also, when the show airs, it may shows to see what works and what Yet another sketch is explained to our comedy is received by others,” do so under a new name. -Paid Advertisement- Text etiquette for the Gmj unenlightened soul =fnajgfe]flYd The first in the Newswire’s etiquette series BY Pees N. Quoos tuation. It can add remove inflec- Texts should never take the <]klafq Resident Newswire Etiquette Expert tion. 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12 September 3, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire By Andrew Chestnut knew what to order (most notably by waffle fries, a much better was that woman from “Waiting” A question for whoever decid- Food Critic Pabsts Blue Ribbon for a pars- selection. who complained about everything ed to turn on Kiss 107.1: do you hatever you choose to ley 94 cents and 25-cent buffalo For the most part, all of this is imaginable, my head might have really think that’s what the average call it (an eatery, a pub, chicken wings on Fridays). But it okay; the food at the Pub was al- exploded. Xavier student wants to hear? You an eatery and pub), felt like home. ways good, and you always knew However, my head may ex- think we like Katy Perry’s dreadful WRyan’s has been one of my fa- The funny thing is that, what you were getting. What isn’t plode anyway, because my favorite “I Kissed a Girl” between credit vorite things about Xavier since on the surface, Ryan’s has not okay is that now everything is out- item at the Pub, chicken wings, are agency commercials while eating my tour as a prospective student. changed that much since last year. rageously expensive. so expensive I couldn’t even jus- and/or drinking at Ryan’s? Really? The Pub is where I first learned I Although Chartwells claims to Between a cheese-less burger, tify ordering them for this review. I realize this may have been would be able to come to Xavier; have introduced a variety of new where I witnessed the legendary options, I only noticed about two West Virginia game in a packed new things on the menu. The Ryan’s Eatery & Pub: A Review room of berserk, screaming menus themselves, however, have onion rings, a soft drink and a 15 Not that it matters what I would harsh judgment for a transitioning friends. But most importantly, it is changed; they are much harder percent tip, my meal exceeded nine say about them, because no one is establishment under new manage- a casual place where I could hang to read. Everything is awkwardly dollars. To put it very plainly, that’s ever going to order SIX of them ment, but I already liked the Pub a out, watch sports, and eat food I spaced-out on the pages, probably just stupid and unacceptable. They for $4.99. lot to begin with, and I now have didn’t have to make myself. to create the illusion that there are even raised the price of PBRs to You can get decent sushi no desire to go back. I shudder to Did it have its faults? many, many choices. 99 cents, seemingly just to rub it in cheaper than that. You can get think of what lesser fans of Ryan’s Absolutely. The service was hit or The food itself tastes exactly our faces. And for what? I didn’t a foot-long Spicy Italian from or more demanding restaurant go- miss, the prices were good if you the same. I ate at last year’s Pub understand what I was paying for, Subway, right next door, for the ers now think of it. enough times to be extremely fa- these new square plates perhaps? same price. And forget about There is still a lot of room for miliar with the subtle nuances of The new uniforms? If Chartwells waiting until Fridays to get your improvement, and of course I will flavor in their chicken wings, on- thought Xavier students would be fix; there is no weekly wing special return soon to see if anything gets ion rings, and burgers, and trust willing to shell out more bucks anymore. better. One thing I can say for The me, the burgers have not changed for unnecessary china holding the But the service and prices Chartwells is that they do seem at all (except apparently you have same food, I would like five bucks weren’t even the worst part. The somewhat interested in what stu- to specially request cheese now, as of whatever they were smoking. element that sealed the deal on dents want. mine came with none). I will admit that my particular my decision to write a bad review As norotriously cheap col- Real One sig- service that night, which set new was the music. For the duration of lege students, I think it would be nificant ex- records for awful, may have con- my dinner, I had to listen to The safe to bet we want cheap food, ception is the tributed to my bad impression. World’s Worst Radio Station, Kiss cheap beer and decent music. And conspicuous Our server brought no popcorn, 107.1, which plays mostly top-40 we want all of this late at night, Question absence of left us to get drink refills at the R&B/dance music that belonged so extend your hours, too (we’ve cur ly-fr ies, bar, and didn’t even realize they in the Ryan’s atmosphere about as wanted that for years). having been had not given us menus until much as an unruly group of U.C. And lower the price of chicken r e p l a c e d they asked what we wanted. If I fans. wings!

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same faces of cafeteria workers The New Hoff Dining Hall: A Review behind the counters. Thank you that I would consider describing We all agreed that the food marvel of post-iPod-age technol- to Chartwells for not giving our as savory or appetizing. The qual- was considerably better, maybe ogy that looks like it belongs on friends the pink slip. Does ity was unsettlingly impressive. even worth a bulk meal plan for the International Space Station. All of these new features and I moved onto the rice, roasted commuters. However, there was a Its product is a unique blend of better food, along with a new and potatoes, long-stem broccoli and unanimous concern that this level two hydrogen atoms and one oxy- extensive online presence (www. steamed carrots that accompa- of quality would be impossible to gen atom (I recommend enjoying xavier.edu/dining) and health It nied the seafood in the back-right maintain. it on the rocks). Some psycholo- programs, again leave us very corner of the room. The starches Could we really expect meals gists even believe the blue light on skeptical. It seems that everything were—dare I say it?—good, and the comparable to herb-crusted ti- the machine makes the water taste a socially and health-conscious vegetables were crispy lapia with capers to last all year? better. Xavier student could want has Taste and fresh. Our collective attitudes are skepti- And of course there are the been delivered. As I sat with my cal, to say the least, especially in new TV’s, which are probably The caf is committed to bet- fellow Newswire staff, light of the caf ’s many new social more expensive than my car, to ter food, to extensive menus, sus- two themes emerged commitments and unnecessary display menus and current cam- tainability, healthful options, free Better?By Andrew Chestnut from our discussion amenities. pus events to patrons as they walk trade, community outreach… but Food Critic of the new food- For instance, there is a new wa- through the doors. Apparently when everything is a priority, is lat-screen TVs. “Standing stuffs. The first was the consider- ter filtering machine, an expensive white boards and markers are too anything a priority? Can it balance Reservations.” A guy wear- able degree by which quality has pedestrian for the average Xavier such a heavy load all year, and for improved, though this was prob- New Prices to note student. ing a chef ’s hat. The unlimited meal plan years to come? FThese are the first things I no- ably because we were conditioned costs $2,085 per semester, a Finally, in an apparent response It seems unlikely. The dining ticed about Chartwells’ mostly- to expect so little from the caf. $120 increase (or 5.7 percent) to what “students like us” said student body is holding its collec- revamped James E. Hoff Dining For instance, we were all de- increase from last year. they wanted in a new dining hall, tive breath, waiting for the food Hall. It smelled better and it lighted that the tortillas did not in- For commuters, I would NOT the caf has incorporated a variety quality to take a nose-dive. Soon, stantly tear upon the first contact reconmmend the 45 meals per of socially-conscious systems in- looked better than Sodexo’s loose week plan, which includes 250 we anticipate, the costs of better and often disappointing interpre- of filling, and that there was fruit dining dollars, for $715. Taking cluding sustainable seafood, cer- marketing, flat-screen TVs and tation of a cafeteria, but despite picked some time in the last lunar out the dining dollars, you are tified free-trade coffee, recycling, space-age water filters will pile up all of this fabulous new marketing cycle. paying $465 for 45 meals, waste reduction incentives, non- and food quality may be the first The new sandwich bar had averaging out at $10.33 per styrofoam to-go boxes and plas- sacrifice. remained the principal question meal. For chumps only. on my mind—and seemingly ev- more options (several breads, ticware and a community board Don’t let it happen, Chartwells. eryone else’s: Does it taste better? meats and cheeses) and tasted sig- The question for students. You have given us a vast and un- John Zenk, Regional Executive nificantly more like something I Will the caf still have chicken While it is great that the caf questionable improvement over Chef with the Compass Group would pay for at a deli, but is slow tortilla soup? is committed to perpetuating the the past, and so far it seems every- (a conglomerate that includes because diners are not able to as- Jesuit values of social responsi- one likes it. The website, the waste semble their own sandwiches, or the answer bility, it is worth noting that the Chartwells and Bon Appétit) and It’s not on the menu. reduction, all of that is great. aforementioned guy in the chef ’s even see what their sandwich op- prices of meals in the caf have We might laugh at the phoniness hat, recommended the herb- tions were. A suggestion jumped increased noticably. No of calling meal plans “Standing crusted tilapia with capers, which Vegetarian and breakfast op- Many have schools have one said free-trade coffee was less Reservations,” and say we prefer is the first item I tried. tions are also markedly upgraded significantly reduced water expensive. cage-free eggs when you ask us, with the addition of three types of usage and food waste by There are a few things in the It was the first dish I have con- removing trays from their but at the end of the day, the thing sumed at the Caf—save the ex- lettuce, more dressings and better cafeterias. If we want to be caf that have not changed, be- we want most is a quality meal. ceptional chicken tortilla soup that toppings (including Skyline-esque socially conscious, losing the sides the pizza. Specifically, we Please don’t take that away. was a staple item in years past— cheese). trays would be a positive step. were delighted to see many of the