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THIS WEEK... REGISTRATION BARES ITS CLAWS By Sean Reynolds the internet, but it's the CLAWS server that unique, and related to the growing pains of News and Copy Editor can't handle the load," she said. configuring the new version," she said. "Students who can't get in at their time Despite the logjam of students trying to Editorials Registration for Spring '07 was not slot are then trying to get in during later enter the server, the Registrar's office claims without its "growing pains," as week one slots and it pushes everything back," Wahl that the amount of successful registrations of online-only registration flooded the added. was impressive. university's new CLAWS server. With This registration term was the first live "Considering we had over 730 students in-person registration unavailable until test of a newly installed server. Although registered before Tuesday morning, and the second week, many students found test were done to simulate peak activity, over 1900 students registered by the fourth themselves unable to access CLAWS during day before lunchtime, we consider CLAWS their registration time slots. registration a great success!" On Wednesday afternoon, students "Students keep on comingup and The Office of Records and Registration lined around the carousel of computers in decided to delay in-person registration due saying that there is something Page 3 Byrne Memorial Library waiting for SXU's to an apparent lack of demand. As of the CLAWS server to allow them to log in. wrong with the internet, hut it's first implementation of online registration, "Basically, we are just sitting here all "very few" students have used in-person trying to log in and looking at each other's the CLAWS server..." registration, according to the Registrar's screen to see who will be the first to get in. office. It's a waste of time. I walk by the Registrar's -Library Aide Sutton commented, "As our population office and there's not even a line," said one grew, we needed to increase the number of frustrated student. available time slots. Since so few students Features Library aide Judith Wahl confirmed Barbara Sutton, Associate Registrar, said registered in person, the decision was made that students had been complaining all week that many of the kinks experienced were an to delay in-person registration until the that they could not register online. inevitable outcome of the servers first live second week. We feel very strongly that Carrie studies "Students keep on coming up and run. electronic registration is the most equitable abroad while saying that there is something wrong with "Our problems this term were method for all students." studying abroad. Detail inside. THE MASTER PLAN TO BUILD UP SXU

Page 5 By Nicholas Kerr News Editor Throughout this year, Saint Xavier University has had a lot to be excited about between the 160th anniversary, the US News rankings, and renovations making the recently dedicated Bruce R. Deaton Entertainment Memorial field a state-of-the-art facility for small colleges. While this could lead to f*» contentment among some, the university Arrgh! administration has developed a long-range plan to improve the university. That was 'Pirate The campus master plan is a $250 million renovation project the university Talk' for check out hopes to be completed in the next 10 to 20 "The Pirate Queen' years. The design of the campus master plan came about with the help of Boston-based Dober, Lidsky, and Associates. Other clients Page of the campus building firm include Harvard, University of Chicago, and Yale. While many students might fear that such bold renovations to the campus would lead to tuition hikes Vice President for Business and Finance Susan Piros told the Sports Xavierite this will not be the case. A sample of the master plan. She said, "the majority of the money Because of fundraising concerns, among would include a space for bibliographic that will come through the campus master other reasons, there are no immediate plans instruction to go along with the service desk plan will be by fundraising and will also to add anything to Rubloff Hall as buildings for references in circulation. lead to a higher amount of undergraduate SXU Football completed under the campus master plan. The new library would also house students at the Chicago campus." When asked what would be the most desired offices for the Learning Center and Media makes first The next addition to the campus addition, Piros spoke of a library. The new Services. Also the Learning Center will have playoff win! according to Assistant Vice President Paul library would be located where the parking the tutoring lab and a space for studying Matthews is an extension of Lake Marion. lot is across the street from the Warde and testing. Media services would have a The extension would be .78 acres with the Academic Center. distribution center, a video-editing suite and main purpose of helping drain the campus The 30 million dollar library would library. There will also be a place in the new after a rainstorm. This, along with newly Page 12 be three stories and take up 83,000 gross library for information services. The new added rain gardens, will hopefully help curb square feet. The library would have five library would also house an auditorium, an the flooding problems on campus. components. atrium and a cafe. Green technologies, or otherwise The academic part of the new library To help alleviate the parking that will referred to as sustaining technologies, would focus on rooms for group study and be lost due to the construction of the library, is going to be a feature that is used in improve certain services for students in the university will try to construct a parking constructing master plan projects. Matthews regard to research. When it comes to group lot located at practice field behind McCarthy told The Xavierite "We want to have green study, each floor of the library will have a hall. The parking lot will be able to fit 250 technologies as part of our new buildings. room where a group of eight students can cars. Facilities Management is designing the Will they be as green as Rubloff? We cannot meet, and an additional room where three plans so that they can begin construction as tell. We hope to use what we learned in to four students can study. Rubloff in future designs." As for improving research, the library "Master Plan" continued on page 2 Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 22, 2006 «.-* 5 -^r ^-v »

^Q c The Xavierite "Master Plan" continued from page 2 SXU CHARITY CHANCES soon as they get the approval to build it. Call By Theresa Kurzeja Participants receive the name of a There is also a hydration test under way to see if a parking lot on the site would be 773.298.3380 News Correspondent child along with their age and interests and possible. The university hopes to eventually Fax are asked to purchase and wrap a relevant build a parking garage on site. The garage The spirit of giving is alive and well on present for the child. 773.298.3381 would be able to house 125 cars per floor. the SXU Campus as community members Participants are asked to spend between E-mail have enthusiastically shown their support Another feature of the campus master $ 10-15 on their gift to help make the holidays for charitable causes. plan is a walking trail that would stretch thexavierite@yahoo. com special for these less-fortunate children. from the Softball field to the Pulaski Center, Write First, Donations for the annual Names are still available, and all Thanksgiving Food Drive were taken all which under the campus master plan would presents should be turned in on Dec. 4 and The Xavierite of last week in several locations across the be turned into a renovated Graham School, 5 to the Mercy Ministry Center. main campus as well as the Orland Park that would be called the "Heritage Walk." Saint Xavier University For more information, contact Margaret Campus. Vice President for University Advancement Schroeder in the Mercy Ministry Center at 3700 W. 103rd Street The items collected in the food drive Stephen Murphy said of the Heritage Walk, (773) 298-3900. Chicago, IL 60655 will be donated to the Catholic Charities "in everything they build we want to be Visit South Suburban Food Pantry at St. Blase state-of-the-art. We also want to include Church in Summit. our heritage: past, present, and future. The Campus Media Center The food drive aimed to collect non- walkway would include Mary's Circle and Room CMC 101 perishable food items for the less fortunate the Mercy Bell." in the South suburban areas of Chicago. Other features of the campus master Staff: Secondly, many community members plan would include a new building for the Editor in Chief have been taking part in the Adopt-a-Child art education and science departments. A Chris Lonergan program being run by Campus Ministry new art gallery, which would be located next Copy Editor and supported by the Student Success to the proposed library is also a proposed change for the SXU campus as well as a Sean Reynolds Program. three- story Campus Center that will house, News Co-Editors This program aims to provide children of low-income households with gifts for the among other things, meeting rooms for Sean Reynolds Campus Ministry helps those in need. holidays. student organizations. Nicholas Kerr Editorials Editor Will Robinson Entertainment Co-Editors FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS SET Chris Lonergan By Nicholas Kerr the day's activities said of the importance of Xavier, the Ignatian missionary, Founders' Megan Murphy News Editor the day, "Honoring Mother Frances Xavier Day celebrates the Mercy heritage of prayer, Features Editor It is that time of year again to celebrate Warde, the American founder of the Sisters service, and the liberal arts and sciences at Carrie Williams Founder's Day. Founder's Day will be held of Mercy and her patron Saint Francis Saint Xavier University." Sports Editor on Dec. 1 and will be celebrated with song, Tim Moran prayer and reflection. •77 The day will start off at McDonough Deputy Editor in Chief Chapel with an Eucharistic celebration Sean Reynolds where top faculty, staff, and students will be Deputy Sports Editor honored and there will also be a reception to congratulate the Founder's Day award Steve Dunn winners in the Butler Reception Room at Deputy Copy Editor 2 p.m. Theresa Kurzeja The day's main event will be a presentation entitled "A Call to the News Correspondent Liberal Arts and Sciences" at 3 p.m. in Kelly White the McDonough Chapel. It will have Theresa Kurzeja presentations from Vice President for Editorials Correspondent University Advancement Steven Murphy, Mike Noonan Math professor Abdul Wazwaz and some Entertainment very talented SXU musicians. Correspondent Murphy's contribution to the A College Diploma...a little presentation will be "Carvings and Michelle Mahoney Contemplation." It will be an exhibit of piece of paper that comes Sports Correspondent woodcarvings he created depicted wild John Wyskiel birds. Murphy described his art by saying at a big price. "I have observed birds in the wild since Advertising Manager & childhood, but could never get close enough Graphic Designer to look. By carving them from a block of Tony Gallelli wood, my birds sit still so we can ponder A college education doesn't come cheap, and UPS knows that. fEEara n . their beauty, their fragility, and the places That's why they came up with the Earn and Learn® Program. Business Manager • and they visit between heaven and earth." Crlstal Arrieta As a student working part-time at UPS, I can get as much as Learn Wazwaz's portion of the ceremony Photographer $23,000 toward my tuition and other education expenses. will be a lecture called "Spirituality and Get as much as Steve Bugarin Research". The goal of the lecture is how $23,000* Contributors his study of mathematics has been directed Part-Time Package Handlers in College Financial by God. He described the lecture by saying, Kevin Harnedy • Earn $8.50-$9.50 per hour, with increases of 50C after 90 days Assistance "Anything I have learned or discovered has and 50C after one year been because it has been directed by God. • Consistent Wtork Schedule Director of Student Media It is a gift." • Paid Vacations Rob Quicke Senior Aaron Solomon-Mills, who taught himself piano, three solo works • Weekly Paychecks of music called "The Music of Dreams". • Weekends & Holidays Off Solomon-Mills is such a talented musician • Excellent Benefits (Medical/Life & 401K) that he has been picked the last two years to be in the Music Departments Honot Learn more about Part-Time Package Handler opportunities at the recital. UPS Hodgkins Facility (I-55 & I-294 • South Suburbs) and the UPS The last act will be from the SXU's Earn and Learn® Program offered through St. Xavier University ICPA Women of Distinction Choral ensemble which will perform hymns from Gustav today! Call: 708-656-8000 x877 or visit: Hoist's Rig Veda, Opus 26, No. 3. www.upsjobs.com/chicago • Access Code: 3352 UPS is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. Sister Sue Sanders who is organizing •Program guidelines apply Wednesday, November 22, 2006 The Xavierite Page 3 _ PtH i 1" cur i sd*^^

THE SPIN ZONE: A VIRTUAL PLETHORA OF TOPICS

By Mike Noonan few more years in the Senate and, given he picture. In a world where our civil liberties Moving on, my local paper The Times gets some things done, he would have my are being taken away already (not by the (out of Northwest Indiana) is often an Editorials Correspondent vote for sure. terrorists) we do not need someone to do inspiration for The Spin Zone. Not because I am sure all of my avid readers (if any) The only reason I would like to see him it more. Should little children play Grand it is so eloquently written, or informative, but have noticed by now that The Spin Zone run is so that Hillary Clinton will not. As Theft Auto? Probably not. Should Rockstar because it brings to light some of the most usually tackles one large issue, argument, or most of you probably know by now due to Games be able to make and sell it? Without ridiculous stories, and puts them on the idea a week. This week I thought I would my random jokes, I am not a big supporter a doubt. front page. For example: a big hullabaloo change it up a bit. This issue, I am going to of Hillary Clinton. The reasons are probably Keeping video games in mind, I'm sure started over a few local metal bands allegedly write a little bit about a few different things. It not as large as one would think, but there everyone is well aware of the PS3 and Wii planning to kill a turkey onstage at their is not something are reasons launches, by show at Lansing I do often, but nonetheless, Sony and dive, JJ Kelly's, it should be because I am Nintendo, on Thanksgiving. interesting to not a part of respectively. Although it was a see how it works that group Now as just a hoax, people out. that likes to a gamer were offended. There is a hate Hillary myself, I can Animal rights good amount Clinton for somewhat groups had to of hype around no reason at understand exert effort to get Senator Barack all. The main waiting in the whole thing Obama and thing that line f o r a stopped. How whether or not makes me console. hypocritical is he will make a nervous about These things this? Even though bid for president Hillary is her have been millions of in 2008. I like policy on hyped for turkeys are killed Barack Obama, videogames. years, and every year around and I would I am a gamer, development Thanksgiving, probably vote not so much is very much people get all for him, but I as I was in a public up in arms am really not my prime, affair, so the over someone sure why. I do but I still try anticipation wanting to kill not know many to follow the can get to one. Apparently, of his positions culture, and you. But it is okay to eat and I do not Hillar comes in the case turkey, but if you The Good .. . y the Bad . . . and the Ugly. think a large up a lot among of waiting a see the steps that number of people who are excited about him gamers. Hillary and other Democrats have week for a PS3, you've got to be kidding. I lead to it getting on your plate, it is terrible do either. While his book "The Audacity of been fighting a little war against video can see maybe waiting for a day, or for an and wrong. If we had a few less animal rights Hope" is on my reading list, I would like to games for a few years now, and I can see evening, but a whole week is a bit much. groups and a few more human rights groups see how he performs in the Senate before I through it like a glass of cheap beer. This People must have some disposable time and the world would be in better shape. Sure, make any decisions in the voting department. little crusade is the attempt of Clinton and income to stand in line for a week and spend there may be human beings suffering under As for a presidential bid, I would rather not other Democrats to feign some moral care $600 on what is essentially a toy (granted a tyrannical leaders forced to live in abhorable see him run for president, just because I to voters. Now, video games may be a small nice toy). Imagine if people took off work conditions, but you better not kill a turkey, think it is too early in his career to do so. A reason to oppose a person, but look at the big and waited in line for a week to vote. mister! MINE'S NOT A HIGH HORSE: THE SXU GRIEVANCES

By Will Robinson insulted and appalled by the overall lack of school libraries? I realize we are a private library's scarce operating hours does not academic ambition the university shows. This school, but I find it hard to believe that in believe that a university can be so callow. Editorials Editor university does not put scholarship first. I the thousands of dollars paid by each of us Friday night, after the library closed, I could As a student of Saint Xavier, and a here list three major grievances this university to this university each year something as find nowhere to do school work. I realize resident of Pacelli Hall, I know the pain of the has committed. I do not expect nor do I important as our library gets ignored. I- that most people do not need to do work 140 degree showers, the uncomfortable beds, hold hope for any sort of retort from this Share is inadequate, any student here will tell on a Friday night, but the school should at the unheated university. you that. I least provide or over heated I am not do not fault a space for rooms, the tiny that naive. the good those that are living space, I know people of the academically the terrible that this library, with minded on quality of the university's the exception even the water pipes, the response of one most holy of abnormal smell to most particular party nights. that permeates complaints librarian I realize this the hallways, is stoic and whom no is a suitcase and the sheer stubborn one cares college and embarrassment silence, for and who that no one provided by almost to continues in their right the overall the point to have an mind subjects abhorrent where they absolutely themselves to quality of the should be vicious life on campus dorm itself. I respected attitude during the accept this. As for it. towards weekends a resident, I The first students if they can am also forced grievance I and student avoid it, but to endure the file with the organization, should not hardly edible people of the people the school Will Robinson is back . and he's taking on SXU. cafeteria food this campus are very nice at least that cuts 15 pounds from my weight, gives is our library. This is perhaps our most and helpful. It is akin to putting Super pretend that they are serious about having no end to stomach troubles and offers little deficient amenity as a university. I have Plus gasoline into your 1982 Honda Civic residents? in the way of an appetizing meal. I have yet to see a community college that has a with 400,000 miles on it. The library, and The second grievance I list is the quality to deal with the complete disappointment library smaller or more poorly stocked than campus life as a whole, would be a lot more of some professors. I myself have had that is Cougar Bytes and Coffee Cats, the ours. I realize that we are not DePaul, or acceptable if the library was open Friday outstanding luck with professors, and many lack of Coke and the utter absence of good Loyola, or Marquette, or even College of nights, Saturday mornings and evenings, of them have permanently changed my life coffee. I begrudgingly accept all these things. Dupage, but shouldn't we at least be able and Sunday before 4 PM. Anyone from any "Grievances" continued on page 4 However, as a student of this university, I am to claim proficiency over public or high other school that I have spoken to about our Page 4 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 22, 2006 "Grievances" continued from page 3 are truly terrible, those not fit to teach. for the better. With the good, apparently, My third grievance is what I believe to O] SIMPSON, OR FUN WITH THE we are also subjected to the bad. There keep most academically-minded individuals are a thankful minority of professors here away from our school. Never mind my issues whose behavior should not be accepted with the "Scholarship Calculator" on our ESSENTIAL LOOPHOLES IN LITIGATION under any circumstances, tenure or no. website and all of the terrible implications By Chris Lonergan Inappropriate statements and requests made that holds, or with the terrible assortment of of female students are insulting and are languages, this grievance is with the lack of Editor-in-Chief debaucheries which should not be permitted a diversity of majors. Primarily, as I am the Perhaps one of the most despicable of at any university, much less a Catholic one. Editorials editor of the school newspaper, all books that was slated to hit the shelves in Lackluster does not begin to define the the lack of a journalism major weighs 2006 was "If I Did It." There are those who sheer apathy expressed by these professors, heavily on my conscious. We have a great would find these words as earmarked as a a select group of 2 or 3 do not even qualify communications department with some now-legendary obscenity-filled "Snakes On as decent human truly talented A Plane" line. While it may be a horrible beings. Consistent professors, why concept, an insult to those killed and an complaints from do we continue to overall disgrace, it perfectly demonstrates an exponentially lack in this area? that the line between genius and insanity is growing number of Another point an awfully thin one. students have shown of contention is that the university the general lack truly is deaf to the of a pre-law. If "The Juice is Loose." cries of suffering this school person cannot be tried for the same crime students. This is is to become twice. Thus, once the trial was officially over a truly terrifying competitive and the case closed, O.J. could have fled from prospect. academically, the courthouse screaming, "I killed them! it will need to Simply I killed them!" Instead of doing it directly address both of look at www. following the courthouse, he waited for years these issues in the ratemyprofessors. and decided to do it in book and special near future. television program form. com and I'm sure Let's face it, things could be MUCH better. It seems prudent you will find plenty The book and television special would to state that, in closing, I am not looking to supposedly detail the steps that O.J. took... of comments that read like these examples anger anyone in the university with this I'm sorry, the steps O.J. would have taken if from the professors that commit these editorial. I do not write for vengeance, but he was guilty of murder. According to his said offenses. Comments such as "Let's only for change. It is not my lack of faith publisher, Judith Regan, and her statement be honest...this [professor] cannot teach." in this university that spurs my anger and What was Starburst's old slogan? in a New York Times article by Edward Others read, "[He/she] knows [he/she] rancor, but rather the potential I see in this Wyatt, "The book is a confession. I would too." Even more say, "... I did minimal The Juice beat the system. In it's university for becoming what it claims to have had no interest in publishing anything work, paid no attention in class and I got time, the O.J. Simpson trial was a cultural already be; a true university providing a place but that." an A.'" When students are complaining phenomenon sparking television network of higher education to thousands. Saint about doing too little work, there must be reenactments and SNL skits. After being Thankfully, common sense kicked Xavier University is frustratingly close to a problem. It is hard to believe that these found not guilty (winning) in his criminal in somewhere along the process and the becoming a formidable force in the realm of professors got their jobs in the first place, trial and being found liable (losing) the book and television special were cancelled. Midwest education. Just like my articles on but they are tenured. criminal trial, O.J. was a free man, with a However, the scary thought remains. This atheism, I do not hope to destroy anything; slightly lighter checkbook. killer still roams the streets. And he also That fact alone speaks volumes for how I only wish to cause people to think about As a quick recap of United States legal almost wrote a book and made money off of little those higher-ups in the university care themselves and their surroundings, because I terms, "double jeopardy" refers to how a it to boot. about the academics of this school. Once believe that this school and the minds that it again, I must declare that I am not attacking houses can be better prepared for the world the teaching staff as a whole, we do have outside "Via Veritas Vita," and perhaps some amazing professors, and especially in even a vain hope that this place can help the honors program I feel that I have been people live better and more fulfilling lives. introduced and have matriculated under Or maybe I just like complaining. some of the best; I find fault in the few that

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LIVING IN LONDON GETTING OUT OF LONDON

England and I had been told that there are Tales," which has been recognized as the some amazing places outside of London. first book of poetry written in the English By Carrie Williams So I took it upon myself to visit Oxford, language. Features Editor Canterbury, Bath and Stonehenge. The tale tells of 29 pilgrims who Photo: The Xavierite I am sure many of you have heard of journey from London to Canterbury in Now by no means do I want my readers the famous University of Oxford. The town search of the shrine to the martyred Saint to think, that based on the title of this article, of Oxford is very much centered around of Christianity, Sir Thomas a Becket. What I hate London and have a need to get out the University. What you might not know is most intriguing about the city today is of the city. All I am saying is that there is is that Oxford is actually made up of many that you can actually visit the Cathedral so much more to see in England besides colleges. For example, Christ Church College of Canterbury and see this famous shrine, I London. So why not travel to another city in is one of 39 colleges in the Oxford University which has supposedly been in the Cathedral the country? community. So, if someone told you, "1 go to since 1170. The city has much more to offer, I have been in London for a little over Oxford University," what they actually mean of course, with its markets, shops, museums two months now, and I have traveled to Italy, is that they go to a college in the University of and churches. But the city is most known Truly a sight to see. Spain, Ireland and Wales. However, I figured Oxford. This seems to be an ongoing theme for Chaucer's work. been capable to build such a structure so long it would be a little cheaper to travel within in Britain, seeing as how I attend Goldsmith's My most recent trip outside of London ago. It truly is a mystery. College which was to Bath and Stonehenge this past As you can see, there is much to do in is part of the weekend. Bath is the sight of the famous England. For example, if you study in Cork, University of Roman Baths and remains as it was a Roman Ireland there are still many other cities to London. city in the time of King Edgar in the 10th check out like Galway and Dublin. No matter For century. It was also the home of author Jane where you study, always remember that the those of you who, Austin for a short time. Although Jane hated country you are living in is rich in history like me, are huge the city, she did live there for five years, and set and has many places for you to experience. fans of Geoffrey her novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion So don't focus solely on traveling to other Chaucer, you in Bath. countries, because it gets tiring and, worst of would know that And what can I say about Stonehenge? all, expensive. Canterbury is a Right now, it is one of the 21 on the list of very special place potential "Wonders of the World," and I really in England. It is think it deserves to be on that list. There are the main setting theories of its existence, but how can someone For more Features, for his famous really know about the people who made it work "The and the way they did it? Seeing the stones in check out to page 8! Carrie really gets into her readings. Canterbury person, I have no idea how anyone could have

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IRISH YOU WOULD SEE "PIRATE QUEEN"

By Megan Murphy the newest vessel of her just and wise father, marriage with Donal O'Flaherty, the heir to a suffering gives way to a breakdown of social Entertainment Editor Chieftain Dubhdara O'Malley. A spirited powerful neighboring clan. Though meant to barriers between the two women, who motivator with the determination and strengthen the nation of Ireland by bonding sacrifice their pride for the sake of their temper to suit her blazing red hair, Grania two of their strongest clans, Grania and people. It is during this scene that Queen Boublil & Schonberg's blends in seamlessly with the rough and Donal's marriage proves to be a disastrous Elizabeth's character breaks away from being a two-dimensional villain and truly leaves "The Pirate Queen" rowdy crewmen and ultimately proves her union, one which eventually disrupts their worth as a pirate of the seas when she pulls very intention of political strength. her mark; the progression of her maturity through during a disastrous attack against The events that follow Crania's eventual throughout the play makes her character Starring: Stephanie development an interesting and unexpected Block, Hadley Fraser, aside to a plot that threatens to shed its Linda Balgord, Marcus "enemies" in a static, unchanging light. Chait, Jeff McCarthy Based on such a description, it should come as no surprise that "The Pirate Queen" is finely attuned to the strength of the female Cadillac Palace spirit. However, it is much more than theatric feminism—as initially alluded to, "The Pirate + + + + Queen" is a piece of visual beauty that no amount of computerized special effects could improve upon. Its use of costumes and lighting make its production a visually It is only natural that continual advances appealing experience, whereby the scenes in special effects of today's films are met with upon its stage look to be more like painted a gradual decrease in appreciation for its murals. beauty. The desire for things that are bigger and better is an unconscious demand from Scenes illustrating England's royal viewers who find favor in scenes that "ooh" splendor, for instance, often melt into and "aah," yet forget its impressive effects the depictions of the rugged Irish countryside, moment something new and more elaborate whose lack of glitz and glamour make it allures them. Much like young children all the more majestic. Irish dancing makes who become bored with toys of increasingly a fine cameo in the production as well, elaborate constructions, many viewers are adding charm to music that is otherwise guilty of finding inadequacy in the simplicity unadorned—unless, of course, it is being sung of visual beauty. "The Pirate Queen" brings by Stephanie Block, the actress who plays it back. Grania; her voice is flawless in its delivery Ahoy! Queen of the Seas! Set in 16th century Ireland upon the and richer than Queen Elizabeth herself. waters of Clew Bay, "The Pirate Queen"—the the ship. imprisonment results in the female cheiftain's Chicago should consider itself lucky new musical based on the novel "Grania—She As Clan O'Malley continues to pirate renewed sense of determination in the fight for hosting "Pirate Queen" just prior to its King of the Irish Seas" by Alain Boublil and the seas of the Atlantic, destroying rival for her country, which is now in a pitiful state Broadway release. What its plot lacks in Claude-Michel Schonberg—tells the story English ships in the process, Grania becomes full of injustice and hunger. ingenuity it makes up for in visual splendor. of Grace "Grania" O'Malley, the real-life idealized by Ireland, and subsequently feared What ensues is a face-to-face Thus, save the eye patches for the pirates; heroine who was instrumental in freeing by Queen Elizabeth I, who demands the confrontation between two strong and "The Pirate Queen" is eye candy one should Clew Bay from English rule during a tense destruction of her fellow female rival. English stubborn women—Grania and the Queen- never cover up. period of political turmoil. oppression soon grows, and though Grania that is softened by both women's eventual In a time when women were thought loves Tiernan—a childhood friend among realizations that pride is merely prohibitory "The Pirate Queen" will remain in Chicago to bring bad luck when aboard a ship, Chieftain Dubhdara's crew who has always of peace. Somewhere among the hushed only until Nov. 26th, after which it departs for Grania O'Malley fights for her respect as supported Grania in her risky undertakings- whispers of their private peace offerings, Broadway. Access broadwayinchicago.com to 1 both a woman and a crew member aboard she finds herself nudged by obligation into a an emerging sense of the human spirit's reserve tickets before it's too late .

SOUNDS OF YESTERYEAR: SXU AT THE BAC

By Michelle Mahoney mastered their instruments, but had an wish you were walking on a warm beach even more impressive how well these talented Entertainment Correspondent obvious love for the music. The entertaining with that special someone. One such piece musicians meshed together. performance included a medley from "West was "Sunset Glow"; the name does sum The jazz concert was a perfect night Side Story" that could have brought anyone it up quite well. As if this was not enough for a group of music loving friends or for Saint Xavier University back to the streets of the Jets and the Sharks. there was even a small interesting history a date night with that special someone. Another stand-out performance was a Louis lesson within the piece "Fables of Faubus," Luckily this concert was just one in a series Jazz Band Concert Armstrong piece called "Potato Head Blues" which was written as a protest piece against that is being presented by the SXU music that featured an incredibly impressive solo the 1960's era governor of Arkansas, Orville department. For more information stop by Friday, Nov. 17 number by Jon David Provitt. This piece also Faubus. He refused to integrate the public the department and pick up a brochure. You had an appearance by the banjo, masterfully schools in Arkansas even though federal laws will be guaranteed a good musical time. played by Jared Home. How often do Beverly Arts Center mandated it. The tune Chicagoans get to hear a banjo? had a comical sound, but Another first that I, as a newcomer to you could almost picture + + 4- + jazz, experienced was all of the little gadgets the man, everf if you had that are used to create a unique sound. The never seen him, from the trumpet players used a circular thing that impressive sound. As looked like a miniature beach ball. It was talented as a composer I can always remember stories from my also a bitter sweet night for three seniors who may be, if the band does grandmother about the old time jazz clubs were playing in their last SXU performance, not play well together she use to frequent when she was a young Mike Bielecki, Mike Maksym and LaTrece and does not bring the woman back in the 50's. I always admired Stewart. All of these musicians will be sorely music to life, it doesn't the stories for their glamorous flair. missed by the ensemble. This, however, did work. The SXU Jazz Band Luckily I had my own encounter with not keep the sound from being upbeat, with not only plays amazingly classy jazz when, on Friday Nov. 17, The SXU pieces such as "Big Noise from Winnetka" well together, they know Jazz Band brought an amazing performance and "Samba del Gringo." "Samba del Gringo how to make the music to the Beverly Arts Center. The energetic and featured and amazing guitar solo by relative come to life with passion. talented conductor Dr. Erik Nikolas Janners newcomer Carmelo Guarnera. Even though there were presented a group of students who not only There were also pieces that made you impressive solos, it was «potato Head Blues a Louis Armstrong tribune, was one of the band's best. Wednesday, November 22, 2006 The Xavierite Page 7 BLINK182 - TOM DELONGE = (+44) "To SEE By Chris Lonergan originally meant for +44 to be an electronic otherwise happy, up-tempo tunes. The Editorrin-Chief band. After some summer recording mix works well for the album, offering a sessions, the two gained the guitar expertise little bit of sweet-and-sour for the listener. OR NOT The newest rage in pop-punk land is of Shane Gallagher and Craig Fairbaugh and Tracks like the singles "When Your Heart the other offshoot of Blink-182. Named +44 decided to travel the route of punk rock once Stops Beating" and "No It Isn't" excellently after the international dialing code from the again. demonstrate the near bipolar musical » United Kingdom, Mark Hoppus and Travis The twelve-track disc combines the musings of +44. "When Your Heart Stops TO SEE Barker, the bassist and drummer from Blink- old-school party Blink-182 intertwined Beating" offers a bass-thumping beat with 182, respectively, recently released "When with a somber, guitar-heavy flow, a hard-hitting guitar and traditional Mark- By Chris Lonergan Your Heart Stops Beating." As the answet The album occasionally on-Mark vocal harmonies, representing the Editor-in-Chief to previous Blink guitarist Tom follows traditional rock trying fun-loving side of +44. "No It Isn't," on Delonge's "Angels and to be serious model, the other hand, shows how +44 can start Continuing on the "Based on a off slow and mellow. At the same time, the Airwaves," Hoppus using deeper, more true story" genre of movies, "Zodiac" combination of the throbbing guitar, bass, and Barker depressing lyrics follows the unsolved murder mystery with what and crashing cymbals absolutely crush you that is the Zodiac killer. The murderer by the end of the song. who committed a spree of killings in Overall, the disc is an interesting California, was known for his cryptic production from two guys who previously letters to police and press. The letters released an album called, "Take Off Your taunted law officials. As noted in the Pants and Jacket." The album encapsulates movie, the Zodiac killer becomes so full the stronger points of the controversially- of himself that he demands placement serious sounding Blink-182 self-titled album on the front page of a local paper. If along with the fun, happy-go-lucky Blink. such press demands were not met, the Mixed with a little bit of electronics killer claimed he would go on weekend and processing, the album produces long killing excursions. Along with an out-of-the-ordinary, yet worthwhile iyi sound. HQWJo +44 "When Your Heart Stops Beating"

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Nothing on the PS3 or the Nintendo Wii? Check back next issue for more The simple, yet scary poster. these threats, the Zodiac would include encoded letters which, supposedly, BISHOP ALLEN AT THE BEAT KITCHEN would determine the killer's identity if decoded. By Will Robinson of these sorts of fluff songs, Bishop Allen Bishop Allen provides much deeper lyrics in some of their The movie follows detectives as Editorials Editor songs, including heavy imagery and more they attempt to solve the puzzle of the As far as venues go, the Beat Kitchen is @ The Beat Kitchen than their fair share of historical references. murderer who called him or herself the one of my least favorites. The bouncers are Zodiac. The four main detectives on the 11.19.06 On top of all these accolades, Bishop Allen is jerks, the atmosphere is that of a run-down one of the rare bands that is better live than case work day and night trying to solve bar, the patrons are less-than-charming, and they are in studio. Overall, the concert was a the mystery surrounding the killer, but worst of all the stage is in a neglected and very pleasant experience with a very laid back to no avail. Instead of moving forward in poorly ventilated room with a sound system atmosphere. Bishop Allen is definitely one the case, the detectives burnt themselves comparable to a Sony 480 Boombox. Of course, out on the seemingly endless trail of clues. However, this was a concert opened with two of the better live bands I've ever seen; check none of these things The movie, hitting theaters in March of unmentionably bad acts, and I was without out their stuff for free at www. matter the privileged forward-standing positions. bishopallen. when you Despite all of these set backs and com. are right admonishments, this concert was not to up front be missed, especially at the low price of to see a $10. Bishop Allen is a four-piece band out of Brooklyn, NY, composed of drummer Jack Delamitraux, bassist Christian "You talkin' to me?" Owens, guitarist 2007, features Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Justin Rice, and Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. guitarist Christian After already knowing a little bit Rudder. While they about the Zodiac case, I'm definitely may appear to be your interested in checking out the movie. average four-piece rock Supposedly, at least according to the band, Bishop Allen provides oh- movie trailer, one of the last letters the so much more. Their songs are Zodiac ever sent to the police and press some of the best you will hear this read something to the effect of, "When side of Pavement or Blur's reign over they make my movie, what actot will independent rock. portray me?" I suppose we'll have to wait It is hard to imagine instruments, and see. For all we know, it could be the vocals, and lyricism coming together in a Zodiac, himself, in the role. Overall, my more perfect form. The most comparable prior knowledge on the issue was more sound to Bishop Allen is most likely Paul influential than the trailer. However, the McCartney's solo collection, but with a trailer definitely sparked my interest in the fuller sound and more than just silly love topic again, so I'll definitely be finding a songs (yes, there is such a thing as too many seat at the theaters this March. silly love songs). While there is no shortage Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 22, 2006 IT IS THAIME TO EAT By Kevin Harnedy English and Japanese. Also there is room Contributor specifically designed for a large group of Something new has graced the diners called the Totami Room, which seats Southside suburb of Oak Lawn with its a maximum of 10 people. Upon entering presence—a sushi restaurant, with a modern, this room, everyone is required to take downtown feel. Sushi Thaime, located at off their shoes, as you would do in typical 4959 W. 95th Street, is the brainchild of Japanese culture. The guests in that room Bei Li Wang (pronounced BAY-LEE), who also have the luxury of having their own co-owned Sesame Inn (located in Evergreen private flatscreen TV. Even the restrooms NEW MINOR IN RADIO Park, where they both live) with husband are top-notch, quoted by The Southtown as Bruce. As an entrepreneur, Bei Li has having the "coolest bathrooms." & ELECTRONIC MEDIA! always dreamed about opening up her own Although it is a Sushi themed restaurant and her wish came true when restaurant, Sushi Thaime also has soups, The Minor in Radio and Electronic Media is aimed at students who Sushi Thaime opened in June 2006. appetizers, and non-sushi dishes. Appetizers are majoring in other disciplines but are interested in radio and "Owning this restaurant is tiring range from $1.95 to $8.95; the more and busy," she says. Besides managing the expensive appetizers are meant for a other electronic media, including television. For more information upkeep of the restaurant, she also serves as bigger group of people. Top dinner dishes about the classes required please visit the Communication one of the cooks. "I like this job, even when include Orange Chicken, Pad Thai, and department homepage (http://www.sxu.edu/communication/ there are long days and nights." Basil Chicken; top sushi dishes include program_descriptions.asp). What makes this even a bigger juggling Philadelphia Roll, Godzilla Roll, and spicy act is that her seven-year-old daughter, Salmon. The minor requires those students taking it to spend time Jennifer, is often at her place or with Bruce, If you have been a frequent visitor of learning about radio by being involved with WXAV 88.3 FM. at Sesame Inn. "Even though Bruce and I Sesame Inn, you may notice some familiar work, we still make time for [Jennifer]," she faces, as many of the workers split their time Required Courses: (12-14 hours) notes of splitting her daughter's time from from both restaurants. Also, like Sesame Inn, it is truly a family affair with Bei Li, as both restaurants. Even though Jennifer COMM103, COMM215, COMM 220, COMM262, COMM 365. has busy parents, running their respective her sister helps her with the bar and serving restaurants, they still make time to take her the customers; while her nephew helps in Elective Courses: (6 hours) to her many after school activities. the kitchen. When one first walks into Sushi I highly recommend Sushi Thaime Two of the following seven courses: COMM 301, Thaime, there is a definite neat, upscale because of the great sushi, friendly staff, COMM 304, COMM 307, COMM 321, COMM 325, ambiance to this restaurant. It is a city and the modern feel. It also has free feeling with a bit of Japanese culture mixed wireless internet access to laptops with the COMM 333*, COMM 373. in. Upon walking in, one sees a two-in- capability. This place screams downtown, one sushi bar and regular bar, along with but it isn't—it's on the Southside! Oh, *Topic must be approved as appropriate for this minor by the student's advisor. many tables. The music selection consists and on a side note—Bei Li makes the best of mainstream Japanese music—both in Mai Thais.

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considerations. "Ricca" continued from page 12 The team has had a number of highlights W. SOCCER FALLS IN TOURNEY tackle are the most important positions on this season including a 13-10 victory on the o-line. He will be an All-American some the road against McKendree College and By Steve Dunn Region VII First Team was the second of her day," said Yanule. Saturday's 42-28 road victory against NAIA Deputy Sports Editor career. She anchored a Cougar defense that Junior wide receiver Jim Doherty, powerhouse Georgetown College (KY). The most successful season in Saint gave up only 14 goals in 23 games and also junior defensive end Brett Farmer, Both the Cougars' losses came on days Xavier University women's soccer history picked up a pair of assists on the season. sophomore defensive end Scott Kooistra, where their full starting lineup was not entact. came to an unfortunate end Friday, Nov. Wagner, a former member University of senior linebacker John Klupshas and senior Yeo was out for an early season game against 17 in Olathe, Kansas as the tenth seeded Illinois women's soccer team, dazzled in her defensive back Tom Regnier were the five Malone and a number of players missed the Cougars fell 2-0 to seventh seeded Point Loma first season with Saint Xavier as she started Cougars selected as Honorable Mention mid-season loss to Saint Ambrose. Nazarene (California) in the second round 20 of the team's 23 games. She finished of the 23rd annual National Association of the year with 104 saves, a .60 goals against Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Women's average and tied the school record with 10 Soccer National Championship. shutouts on the season. SXU COURTSIDE The Cougars stayed with Point Loma In 22 games, Bingham helped to lead through the first half as the SXU defense the defense and also chipped in offensively helped keep the game scoreless. with a pair of goals and assists in earning MEN WIN THREE IN A ROW Three minutes into the second half all-region honors for the first time in het By John Wyskiel career with the Cougars. the Sea Lions's Amanda Rowen took an changes. Despite allowing BCs sophomore Head Coach Derek Begich was Sports Correspondent assist from Caitlan Footit and beat Cougar center William Walker to score 20 points on honored for the team's successes as well as goalkeeper Danielle Wagner for the first Sophomore guard Paris VonShae a very efficient 9 of 13 from the field, the he was named the 2006 NAIA Region VII goal of the game. Footit helped to seal the Davis hit three straight 3-pointers in the Cougars outscored the Pilots 90-79. Scott Coach of the Year. game for Point Loma ten minutes later as second half and helped increase the Cougar lead the way with 17 points, nine rebounds, she scored a goal off a helper from lead to double-digits. Led by Davis's 19 five assists, and five steals while shooting Christine Grover to put the Sea points, the Saint Xavier Men's Basketball 8-for-ll from the field. Lions up 2-0. team defeated Trinity Christian College (111.) Sophomore forward Adam Gregoriou With the loss, the Cougars 79-66 on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The Cougars had a breakout game coming off of injury, finish their season with a record of defense completely disrupted the Trolls, providing a double-double with 16 points, 194, including the team's first ever forcing 29 turnovers and 14 steals as a team 10 rebounds, and two blocks. The Cougars NAIA Region VII Championship. while crashing the boards, out rebounding played very productive, mistake-free On Monday, Nov. 20, four Trinity Christan 43-30. basketball, only turning over the ball 15 Cougars were named to the All- Senior Chris McCormick played times, while shooting 54.4% from the field Region VII team. Junior forward outstanding on both sides of the court, as a team. Lissa Coby, junior defender Cassie scoring 15 points, five rebounds and four The Cougars also out rebounded the Rumpf and freshman Danielle assists while contributing a remarkable six Pilots 42-27. SXU Men's basketball will host Wagner were named to the All- steals. Junior forward Dan Bolger provided Illinois Wesleyan University on Nov. 28. Region VII first team, while senior 15 rebounds, and freshman Julian Scott The Cougars stand at 3-2 currently overall, defender Kate Bingham received had yet another great overall performance winning three in a row, and have yet to play second team honors. with 16 points: seven rebounds, three assists, a conference game. Coby was also named the one block and three steals. The Cougars will open up their 2006 NAIA Region VII Player of The only bright spot for TCC was the conference season on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 the Year, after finishing the season 19 points by junior forward Kurt Gruppen, on the road against rival Olivet Nazarene with team highs in goals (18) and including 5-for-8 from three point range. University. assists (18) totaling to 36 points. SXU improved their winning streak "Winning is very important for the This is the first time that Coby has to three, defeating Bethel College in a confidence of a young and inexperienced received Region VII Player of the very close contest last Saturday, Nov. 18. team. We believe this is a start," said SXU Year honors and the third time she The game featured 11 ties and seven lead Head Coach Tom O'Malley. has received Region VII First Team honors. Rumpf's selection to the 2006 Region VII Player of the Year Lissa Coby.

"Playoff win" continued from page 12 WOMEN STAY UNDEFEATED seen them on film because they are all the run this Saturday, Nov. 25 as they head to way in Montana, but I am expecting a well By Tim Moran game was key, and the Cougars soon led 44- Helena, MT to take on the fourth ranked coached, fast, strong team and they are the Sports Editor 25 at the half. and four-time defending NAIA champion best in the business. I can't wait to go there Also scoring in double figures for On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Saint Xavier Caroll College. Carroll defeated Montana and play against the best and beat them and SXU were junior guard Candis Jackson University Women's Basketball team State-Northern last week - 20-7. come back and play in the semifinals," said (11 points), junior forward Jackie Heine improved their record to 2-0 overall with Yanule. (11 points), senior guard Angie Brown (10 Carroll is seeking to become the first a convincing 80-62 victory over Trinity points) and freshman guard Angie Bush (10 team at any collegiate level to win five Yanule added, "I would like to thank International University in Deerfield, IL. The points). consecutive national championships. The all the people walking around campus saying team was led by junior guard Sarah Wilson, The 17 th ranked Cougars then took only other team to win four consecutive titles 'Congratulations'...Our guys deserve all the who had 19 points. She also hit 50 percent the court at home against NAIA opponent was Augustana College (IL) at the NCAA credit because you win with people. All the of her shot attempts. A 10-2 run to start the coaches do is call the plays. When you have McKendree College. Early in the second the players we do and the dedication they half of that game, the teams were knotted "I can't wait to go there and play have, it is well deserved. They earned all the at 32, but a 26-9 run by the Cougars at that against the best and beat them credit and accolades and everything that goes point proved to be the difference as SXU along with it. The players and coach Fern topped McKendree, 76-69. Jackson led the and come back and play in the deserve all the credit." effort with 16 points, eight rebounds and semifinals." At this point, the Cougars are the lone eight assists. For the second game in a team representing the MSFA Midwest League row, turnovers were the key as McKendree in the playoffs. The third ranked fighting committed 20 miscues, while the Cougars -Assistant Coach Mark Yanule. Bees of Saint Ambrose fell victim to 13th only committed 10. ranked Morningside College (IA) in the first The Cougars continued their non- round for the second year in a row. This year's conference slate on Nov. 21 with another Division III level. final was 38-31. home game against the Trinity Christian Although Carroll has not been beaten This Saturday's game will begin at 1 College Trolls. Two years ago, the Trolls in the playoffs in the last five years, Coach p.m. Central Standard Time at Nelson Field marched into the Shannon Center and Yanule seemed pretty confident obout his in Helena, MT. It can be heard over the walked away with an early season upset team's chances. airwaves on WXAV 88.3 FM and over the victory. Results of the game will be published "Carroll is a great program and I haven't internet at www.wxav.com in two weeks. As of Monday, Nov. 20, the Cougars stood at 3-0 overall. LISTEN TO THE COUGARS' PLAYOFF GAME AGAINST The team will head up north on Saturday, Nov. 25 to take on the University of CARROLL COLLEGE (MT) ON WXAV 883 FM, Wisconsin-Parkside. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The next time to see the Cougars "THE VOICE OF COUGAR SPORTS." THIS SATURDAY, 1 P.M. at home will be Friday, Dec. 1 when they take Senior guard Candis Jackson. on Central College (IA) at 3 p.m. Page 10 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 22, 2006 SXU FOOTBALL THE COUGAR SPORTS NOTEBOOK EYE ON THE By Tim Moran Despite the defeat, the team had a One hour before that, freshman Amy OPPONENT succesful season as they finished with a Poull would represent the SXU Women's Sports Editor 23-20 record overall and were 7-2 in the Cross Country team in the at Nationals, but Carroll College (MT) SXU Volleyball season ends Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference in a 5K race. Poull finished in 159th place *Located in Helena, MT. Est. 1910. (CCAC). out of approximatly 265 runners. Her time The sixth seeded Saint Xavier University Prior to the loss to the Bees, Looby and for the race was determined to be 19:59. *Their nickname is the Fighting Volleyball team saw its successful 2006 Breshock were both named to the All-CCAC Saints. season come to an end on Wednesday night, First Team and Buchmeier was named as an Nov. 15 as they fell in three games to third Honorable Mention. Softball lands a number of recruits Their head coach is Mike Van seeded Saint Ambrse University (IA) in the Diest, who is 89-17 in eight seasons first round of the National Association of Since former second baseman Colleen at Carroll. Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Region VII Bugarin, Poull compete at Nationals Kilduff was named NAIA Player of the Tournament in Davenport, IA. Sophomore Year, a number of Softball players have They play in the Frontier right side Laura Gullickson led the way for Junior runner Steven Bugarin finished agreed to join the SXU Cougars as either Conference and they are 11-1 SXU in the defeat with 12 kills. In game one, 91st overall in a field of 265 runners on transfers or recruits out of high school. overall. the Cougars fell 26-30, in game two, they Saturday, Nov. 18 at E.P. Tom Sawyer They include, Gianna Pavone, a catcher were stung 32-34 and then the Bees closed State Park in Louisville, KY in the NAIA and third baseman transferring from St. This will be the third time in it out with a 18-30 victory in game three. National Championships. The conditions Joseph's College (IN); Megan Paradzinski, 2006 in which an SXU sports Junior middle blocker Tara Breshock were wet for this 8K race. Bugarin, SXU's an outfielder from Munster High School in team faces Carroll in the NAIA also had a solid match as she totaled 11 kills only men's representative finished the race Indiana; Rachel Krabbe, a shortstop and playoffs. The Men's Basketball and six total blocks. Senior outside hitter in 26 minutes and 25 seconds. second baseman from Beecher High School; team lost to Carroll in the first Jessica Buchmeier closed out her Cougar "The poor footing on the course had Amy Kennedy, a catcher from Pontiac High round of the national tournament, career with 30 digs in the match. Junior an effect on slowing down times overall," School in Michigan; and Lisa Gryczewski, while the Women's team defeated setter Traci Looby finished with 37 assists remarked Men's Cross Country Head Coach an outfielder at Lincoln-Way East High Carroll in the same round. and 20 digs. Ed McAllister. School. They are the four-time defending NAIA champions.

TROY SMITH, OSU BEATS MICH-AGAIN *Game time: Saturday, Nov. 15 By Steve Dunn 1952. stretched the lead to 42-31. 12 p.m. MT and 1 p.m. CST at Deputy Sports Editor His coaching career began at Henne marched the Wolverines down Nelson Stadium. Presbyterian College in 1954 and he moved the field on their next position on a drive The number one Ohio State Buckeyes on to Bowling Green the next year. In that culminated with a 16-yard touchdown versus the number two Michigan Wolverines 1958, Schembechler joined Northwestern pass to Tyler Eckert to cut the lead to 42-37. game last Saturday, a game won by the before returning to Ohio State to work as Breaston caught a two point coversion from Buckeyes 42-39, was hyped as the game of an assistant coach under Hayes. Henne to bring Michigan within a field goal, the century. At this point we have lost count In 1963, Schembechler returned to but the Wolverines' offense would never get of just how many games of the century there Miami of Ohio as their head coach and the ball back. have been since this particular century would guide them to a pair of Mid-American began. An estimated 21.77 viewers tuned in Conference titles six years. Then, in 1969, to the game which garnered a 13.4 rating for Bo took the head coaching job at Michigan, ABC, the highest for a regular season college a position he would hold for 21 seasons. football game in 13 years. During his time at Michigan, Schembechler's NAIA PLAYOFF UPDATE Before the game got underway, both squads won 13 Big Ten Conference titles 1st Round results: schools were struck by tragedy when either shared or outright in going 194- This weekend's games: 48-5, including (1) University of Saint Francis (IN) 42, (16) All on Saturday. a 5-4-1 record Walsh University (OH) 3. against Hayes and Ohio State. (6) Northwestern (IA) 17, (12) Black Hills Bethel at Saint Francis, Altogether State(SD)ia noon EST. Schembechler went 234-65- (9) Saint Xavier 42, (7) Georgetown College 8 as a head (KY)28- Morningside at Sioux Falls, coach, never once suffering (4) Carroll (MT) 20, (11) MSU-Northern 7. noon CST. through a losing season. (2) Sioux Falls (SD) 48, (15) Jamestown (ND) 10. Whether or Saint Xavier at Carroll, not Bo's death noon MT. (13) Morningside(IA) 38, (3) Saint Ambrose had any effect (IA) 31. on the efforts of the Michigan Michigan could not catch up (8) Bether (TN) 35, (10) Friends (KS) 10. Northwestern (IA) at Missouri players may legendary coach Bo Schembechler passed never be known, but one thing that had an Valley, 1:30 CST. (5) Missouri Valley 31, (14) Bethel (KS) 14. away two hours after collapsing inside undisputable effect on the game's outcome the studios of WXYZ-TV in Southfield, was the sod on the field in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan. Schembechler began his career in Facing a fourth and eleven from the Ohio college football playing for Woody Hayes at State 34 yardline, Michigan quarterback Miami of Ohio where he graduated in 1951. Chad Henne completed a six yard pass to NFL POWER RANKINGS Bo earned his master's from Ohio State in wideout Steve Breaston who looked to make By Tim Moran a move on a pair of Buckeye defenders and pickup the remaining five yards for the first down buy when Breaston went to make his 1. Indianapolis Colts 17. Atlanta Falcons move the sod underneath him gave way and 2. Chicago Bears 18. Philadelphia Eagles he fell over ending the play and turning the 3. San Diego Chargers 19. Miami Dolphins ball over on downs. 4. Baltimore Ravens 20. Green Bay Packers 5. Denver Broncos Michigan also suffered a major blow 21. Pittsburgh Steelers 6. New England Patriots when they had Ohio State facing third and 22. Buffalo Bills 7. Carolina Panthers 15, after a delay of game penalty was called 23. St. Louis Rams 8. Dallas Cowboys on Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith, from 24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9. New York Giants the Michigan 38 with about six minutes left 25. Minnesota Vikings 10. Seattle Seahawks in the game. Smith threw an incomplete 26. Tennessee Titans 11. Jacksonville Jaguars pass and Michigan would have gotten the 27. Cleveland Browns 12. Kansas City Chiefs ball back down 35-31, but Shawn Crable 28. Washington Redskins 13. New Orleans Saints was called for a personal foul for a helmet 29. Houston Texaris 14. Cincinnati Bengals to helmet hit on Smith on the play resulting 30. Oakland Raiders 15. New York Jets in an automatic first down. Three plays and 31. Arizona Cardinals Troy Smith threw for 316 yards and 4 TDs. 16. San Francisco 49ers an extra point later and Ohio State had 32. Detroit Lions Wednesday, November 22, 2006 The Xavierite Page 11 THE OBSTRUCTED VIEW: WHY WE LOVE ORAL Roberts Univ. more than the Univ. of Kansas By Steve Dunn TOIMEGATSWTWWRBTSPFOFAAH- Deputy Sports Editor WFRTAMOPPIAOOTCALSOBLAIT- GAWAUMOIMOAOL (delusion second The Kansas Jayhawks were supposed baseman who refuse to play the outfield in to contend for a spot in the Final Four this meaningless exhibition games and then sign season. Last Wednesday night, Nov. 15, with teams who would rather blame their the Jayhawks invited a group of 12, though seemingly perpetual failues on farm animals only 8 took the floor once arriving, from and headphone wearing fans rather then a a religious institution in Tulsa, Oklahoma mix of poor play in and out of the clutch, into their home in Lawrence. In attempt­ a long string of bad luck and injuries to ing to shutdown the visiting squad, Kansas go along with an unmistakable mixture of refused to allow any penetration, but a light incompetent management, ownership, and touch from the outside meant thete was still other leadership). plenty of scoring going on. In the end, it was Remember to check your local retail the mighty Jayhawks who wound up going stores to pick up your very own DSBWRTP- down. TOIMEGATSWTWWRBTSPFOFAAH- Yes, last week's 78-71 victory was likely WFRTAMOPPIAOOTCALSOBLAITGA- the biggest in the history of colleges named WAUMOIMOAOL t-shirt in time for the holi­ after televangilists who have egos so big and day season. DSBWRTPTOIMEGATSWTW- pocketbooks so thick they not only found a WRBTSPFOFAAHWFRTAMOPPIAOOT- university, they also name after themselves. CALSOBLAITGAWAUMOIMOAOL Now that is not a slight at Oral Roberts or t-shirts make great gifts as well. Be the envy Oral Roberts University, the team that beat of all your friends when you show up in your Kansas, incase you missed that, because as very own DSBWRTPTOIMEGATSWTW- you should know, we here at TOV love Oral WRBTSPFOFAAHWFRTAMOPPIAOOT-

University last Friday night. on Oct. 28, Wolfe ran for just 66 yards and After going four straight games rushing one touchdown and had three receptions for under 70 yards, Wolfe ran right through for 28 yards in the Huskies 24-10 loss to the Chippewa defense for 203 yards and the Hawkeyes. Iowa is in eighth place in the three touchdowns on 31 carries. Wolfe also Big Ten with a 2-6 conference record, 6-6 had one catch for nine yards in the win. overall. Simple logic proves that Wolfe's 203 While we bet some of you are thinking yard performance against Central Michigan that Wolfe's numbers were inflated against an was nothing short of epic. In fact if you inferior opponent, we also bet that an equal cover up the Central part, it becomes even number of you, like say, those who think more impressive, until you remember that that, are horribly wrong. Central Michigan Michigan has no chance to win the Big Ten entered the game with a 6-0 record in the Championship this year as their 42-39 loss Midwestern Athletic Conference (MAC) to to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday The Golden Eagles stood tall vs the heavily favored Jayhawks lead the MAC West. sealed the Conference Championship for Roberts University. CALSOBLAITGAWAUMOIMOAOL Now we know that does not really put Ohio State. Go ahead and take your finger Oral Roberts University's Marchello t-shirt, and enjoy the look on the faces of things into perspective, but this will. Garret off Central then. Vealy said the team came in to the game family and friends this holiday season when Wolfe ran for 203 yards against a team Yes, when you truly look into the wanting "to come out and shock the world they open their gift from you to find their this is first place in their division of their numbers, there is only one man to vote for for tonight." They did just that, as after fans very own DSBWRTPTOIMEGATSWTW- contest. In the Huskie's game against Iowa the 2006 Heisman Trophy, Garrett Wolfe. across the country stopped laughing at Kan­ WRBTSPFOFAAHWFRTAMOPPIAOOT- sas for going down to a team named after CALSOBLAITGAWAUMOIMOAOL t-shirt Photo: airhrushnow.com.au (text added by The Xavierite) a televangilist. Yeah you totally thought we inside. were going to go a different direction there, Of course, the news was not all good possibly something involving the first name last week. The Cincinnati Bearcats ruined of this particular televangilist, but that is what TOV's dream BCS match-up by defeating the happens when you assume. Sometimes you Rutgers Scarlet Knights. We had out fingers are wrong about your assumption. See we got crossed hoping Rutgers and Boise State would DSSWRTPT you again there; we are on a roll. Speaking of have each remained unbeated and then met rolls and amazing fans around the country, in the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, anyone who took a look at Vealy's line for Fiesta Bowl or "The Obstructed View's OlMEGATSW the game and saw how he hit seven of eight National Championship." We know it is a from behind the arc, or how the Golden clever and catchy name and we thank you for Eagles collectively drained 11-19 three point noticing. We sat without fingers crossed the TWWR5TSPF- attempts in the game had to be impressed. entire game hoping Rutgers would some how Oral Roberts win was not the only thing manage to comeback and pull out a victory we enjoyed about the past week in sports. For but it was not to be as they fell 30-11. OFAAHWFR those of you who are regular readers of The We would not advise anyone follow our Xavierite and more specifically TOV, you example by crossing your fingers in hopes might recall that in the Sept. 27 issue this that it will help bring victory for your time. TAMOPPIAO year, we talked about a potential club that It is not the fact it failed for us that we are could be founded in the offseason of Major not advocating the move, but seriously, you League Baseball. sit there for a few hours with your fingers OTCALS05 After passing his physical and signing crossed, it starts to hurt and it still feels weird a contract with the Chicago Cubs worth for a long time after you uncross them and a reported $136 million over eight years, well we do not want that to happen to you. LAiTGAWAU Alfonso Soriano can finally make the club a We do not want to end this on a sour reality and just in time for the holidays. note and luckily there is even more good The first man to ever hit 40 homeruns, news. Garrett Wolfe, who TOV still fully MOIMOAOL 40 doubles, and steal 40 bases in a season is supports for the Heisman Trophy using the joining the North Siders. same logic described in this week's edition Now he not only will be trying to help of "Hopeless For Heisman 2006" featuring brng the Cubs their first World Series since Boise State runningback Ian Johnson, .... finally got back on track in Northern Illinois the days of "Tinker to Evers to Chance," This is not a real shirt, yet. he can also finally found the DSBWRTP- University's 31-10 win over Central Michigan * SPORTS ( Page 12 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 22, 2006 SXU FOOTBALL WINS FIRST EVER PLAYOFF GAME

Senior Donnie Selby with the carry. QB Billy Yeo ran for three TD's. Jason Banning rushed for over 100 yards. Four-time champion Carroll (MT) next for eager Cougars By Tim Moran great all day. In the second half we made Penland for a 24-yard touchdown. However, who rushed 11 times for 109 yards and a Sports Editor the plays but in the first half we didn't," SXU ruined any chance of a comeback as Yeo touchdown as well. Ricca also had a solid remarked SXU Offensive Corrdinator Mark found the end zone on yet another running game for the offense, with five catches for For the first time in their 14-year Yanule. touchdown, the third coming from 66 yards 113 yards and a score. history, the Saint Xavier University Cougars The Cougars struck first in a second out. "Jason exploded out of there; he has the Football team has won a game in the National half that would prove to be a scoring fest on a While the tough Cougar defense was speed and the distance. He is special and has Association of Intercollegiate Athletics three-yard touchdown run from the versatile in prevent mode, Smith found Penland for been great all year," quipped Yanule. (NAIA) Postseason. The victory came on Yeo. another score, from 42 yards. That score The Defensive Player of the Game Saturday, Nov. 18 at Toyota Stadium in Georgetown tied the score up on a rounded out the many put on the board in was sophomore linebacker Joe Miller, who Georgetown, KY as they defeated the host 15-yard drive that resulted in a quarterback the fourth quarter as the Cougars advanced finished the game with nine total tackles Georgetown College Tigers, 42-28. keeper of theit own, one-yard out from senior past the host Tigers, 42-28. and five solos. He also had two sacks for After a defensive struggle in the Jeff Smith. 15 yards and broke up three passes. Junior first quarter that produced a scoreless This tie did not last for long, however, Saint Xavier 42 linebacker Sean Kenney also had a solid tie, Georgetown kicked off the game's as Cougar sophomore running back Jason game, defensively, with 13 total tackles (five scoring with a 71-yard punt return from Banning rushed for a 73-yard touchdown Georgetown 28 total) and a sack. junior defensive back Clay Hamblen. The on the second play of the next SXU drive. At "The score does not show it, b ut the Cougars were able to knot the game up this point, the Cougars led 21-14 with 1:35 Named as the Offensive Player of the defense was unbelievable. The 28 points is prior to halftime on an 80-yard touchdown to play in the third quarter. Game by the NAIA, Billy Yeo completed misleading because they scored 28 points connection from sophomore quarterback Early in the fourth quarter, the Cougars 11 of his 27 passes for 204 yards and two late in the game, when they were trying to Billy Yeo to the feigning Mid-States Football began to break away with a 25-yard touchdown touchdown passes in addition to his three not give up big plays. They won that game Association (MSFA) Midwest League Player pass from Yeo to freshman wide receiver Bill touchdowns that he scored on the ground. as much as anybody. It was 7-7 at halftime of the Year Andy Ricca. A missed 23-yard McKeon. Two minutes later, the Cougars "We didn't like the 11 for 27 passing, and Georgetown scored on a punt return. So field goal by Georgetown before halftime added to their lead even further as Yeo but Billy did run the ball well. We missed they shutout the number one scoring team in kept the score evened at seven at the break. scrambled for his second touchdown of the some open guys in the first half but him the country well into the third quarter. Our "We missed some long balls in the first game, this one from 31 yards out. running the ball did help us out," said defense is playing great," remarked Yanule. half that were there. There were some open With less than five minutes to play, Yanule. The team will continue their playoff guys and we missed them so we knew the Georgetown's Smith cut into the Cougar Also running the ball well for the plays were there. Our style of protection was lead as he found senior wide receiver David Cougars was sophomore Jason Banning, "Playoff win" continued on page 9 RICCA NAMED MSFA POY, 17 COUGARS EARN ALL CONFERENCE

By Tim Moran to help anybody," replied SXU Offensive and scored six touchdowns. Ricca joined converted center. I don't think there is a Corrdinator Mark Yanule. sophomore quarterback Billy Yeo on the better o-line in the country. To me, we have Sports Editor Ricca led the Cougars receiving corps First Team. Yeo, who missed a game due to five all-pros on the o-line," commented Saint Xavier University Football senior in 2006 with 63 catches for 679 yards. He an injury earlier in the year, passed for 2,017 Yanule. wide receiver Andy Ricca was named the averaged 92.6 all-purpose yards a game yards this season on 188 completions and 19 Senior punter Sean Collins, junior Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) touchdowns. He was also a threat running kicker Shane Longest and junior linebacker Midwest League Player of the Year when the football. Sean Kenney rounded out the first team the league announced its annual postseason "This is a quarterback league; he is selections for SXU. The Cougars always awards on Thursday, Nov. 16. Ricca led seven the leader out there. Billy is the best in benefit from solid special teams as Longest Cougars on the First Team, while five were the conference, by far. We just played a had a league-best 13 field goals made and named to the second team and five were Georgetown team that was supposed to Collins had the best punt average in the named Honorable Mentions. have the best quarterback in the country. MSFA Midwest League with 39.3 yards per This is Ricca's sixth year with the SXU He was good, but in my opinion, Billy was punt. Kenney led the team on defense with Football program as he was redshirted due to better," said Yanule. 91 total tackles. an injury for two seasons. Prior to starring at Senior offensive tackle Charlie Russ The five Cougars that were named to the SXU, Ricca was catching passes for Michigan and wide receiver Greg Gerritsen were MSFA Midwest League Second Team were City High School in Michigan City, IN. the third and fourth members of the SXU sophomore running back Jason Banning, "Andy is just a great kid. If we had offense to be named to the First Team. sophomore center Kevin Zientak, junior 90 Andy Ricca's we would win a national Russ has been a starter on the Cougars' defensive lineman Justin Tuffs, sophomore championship every year. It's a great honor offensive line for thtee seasons. linebacker Joe Miller and junior defensive and well deserved. He has been here for "Greg is one of the most unselfish back Mike Wilkinson. forever and a day with injuries. He is the players. He is one of the greatest all-around "Kevin is going to be an All-American best receiver in the conference, maybe in receivers we have had. He blocks, catches, center. We converted him from guard. He the country and we are going to miss him runs, he breaks tackles. You cannot replace does it all and he is smart. Center and left when he is gone. He is a three-year captain a Greg Gerritsen, he will be missed just and a team player. He does whatever it takes as much as Andy will be. Charlie is a "Ricca" continued on page 9 Midwest League Player of the Year Andy Ricca.