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1996-11-13

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 'B2n-d Year- ,. ·. . ". . . ' Week of November 13,· 1996 .._ . . ' " :" 'Issue ·1·1 :: All purpose All Card be located right on the card. Students will have the opportunity to view their bank accounts and pay bills in their BY VIRGINA SUTCLIFFE own residence halls through THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE computers. "Offering free PC banking services to all students, faculty and staff is an important benefit As of the· first of the year, provided to Xavier from this Xavier will move into the elec­ service," said Barlow. tronic cashless society with the Account-to-Card machines new All Card. will replace the existing cash- to­ The new All Card will card machines offering a total of provide A TM options and new 10 machines. · long distance calling service, in The new All Card will also additon to existing services such be used as a long distance phone as putting cash on the card, card. vending machine use and photo­ MCI will replace AT&T as copying. the provider of long distance Director of Auxiliary services for the university. Services Thomas Barlow said that Barlow said MCI was this card is customer oriented to chosen because they had lower assist students as well as faculty rates and they agreed to extend and staff. their services to all students "This card is user friendly whether they lived.in .•.. and creates a safe environment for th~ resi::.,~ dence halls or not, which is all students as well as faculty and something AT&T would not do. staff. And it is designed to treat "Historically Xavier always everyone at a fair and equitable had an agreement to provide long i=:==== level," said Barlow. distance service to those living in photo by Deena Delfosse Barlow said the idea began reside11ce halls; now we are Students.faculty and staff will have even more convenience when it approximately four years ago extending the service to those comes to the All Card beginning Jan. 1. when Xavier began looking at who live off campus as well," programs related to card technol­ said Barlow. ogy as a way of improving distance and the pin number to Barlow said that present When users receive their service. access the money machines, progress will remain in terms of new card they will be able to As a result, the All Card which only the user has. So there using the card on campus but activate it through an authoriza­ system was implemented. The is no need for worry in that they will continue to seek tion code on the card. cash-to-card machine system has respect," said Barlow. improvements. All users will receive 10 allowed funds to be transferred To reissue all of the cards, There are also plans to use minutes of free calls upon and carried in a sort of "electronic Barlow said that they are pre­ the All Card as an access service activating their card. wallet or purse," as Barlow called pared, but asks that people be to buildings such as the In terms of security, it. patient with them. O'Connor Spotts Center. Barlow believes that this is the Starting Jan. 1, 1997, the ."We .worked diligently to They are looking at using safest and most convenient way new account-to-card program will prevent any mistakes by getting a the card for the Health Center, of carrying funds. allow students to transfer funds management agency to assist with campus voting elections and Since the All Card program from a bank account onto the All the process, as well as hiring access to the residence halls as has been operating, vandalism to Card for petty cash transfer additional staff, but people may well. vending machines has been despite the individual's own still have to wait," said Barlow. Barlow said that the card is reduced to one situation in four financial institution through the A schedule has been made designed to improve itself and years. account-to-card machine. regarding the distribution in an they plan on utilizing the Barlow said that they are Administrative personnel attempt to reduce waiting time. technology to enhance service. reluctant to put the machines in were·involved in a four month Auxiliary Services is asking "Our objective is to more convenient places like study searching for the financial users to check their schedule for eventually automate all services dorms because of security institution which could provide the appropriate time to get their throughout campus," said reasons. the best support for the requested new card. Barlow. "Up to $2,000 can be in service applications. If a user cannot go at their Barlow also said that he is one of those machines at one Barlow said that Xavier assigned time they may go at a very proud of the new system time. Putting the machines in the established a bid program request­ time that is convenient for them. and that it is a prime example of dorms may offer opportunities for ing all financial institutions to bid Barlow is also asking people Xavier's continuing mission into thieves to take action," said on providing the appropriate to be patient because· a new color the future. Barlow. technology and function to service photo will need to be taken of "This represents the quality In terms of personal the entire Xavier community. everyone and these images take a of Xavier's education and security with the All Card itself, "Through an extensive bid little longer to process than black services and truly looks like Barlow assures that there is no program, Star Bank proved to and white. Xavier is moving into the year reason to worry about the have more state of the art technol­ Auxiliary Services will 2000," said Barlow. personal information located on ogy and lower cost applications extend their hours until 6:30 p.m. the card falling into the wrong than any other bank," said Barlow. during the week and will be open hands. An A TM/financial services on Saturdays as well. "Only the account number number allowing users to utilize "We are prepared to stay is located on the card. You still the financial benefits from Star until all the carding is done for the Bank including PC banking, will day," said Barl()w. ~~~~111 Club Profile II~~~~ EWS Keeping conscious BY· KARA BENKEN THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE "A night of drinking to Adopt a family .·Xavier students .involved in BACCHUS are trying to excess doesn't make sense in Commuter Services is sponsoring the Adopt a Family Program. make a point. . · · They are asking students, faculty and staff to become involved by Contrary to popular a world of drunk driving and sponsoring a family. The families are obtained through the Children's opinion, the message they are Services Department of the Hamilton County Department of Human sending is not one of anti­ AIDS." Services. Three different size families are available to sponsor: three alcohol overtones. · or more family members, four to six family members or six or more Instead, it stresses family members. Forms can be picked up at the Commuter Informa­ responsible decision making -Sara Timmons, sophomore tion Center and need to.be returned no later than Thursday, Nov. 21. regarding the consumption of All families will be assigned to their sponsor by Nov. 26. For more alcohol and about other lifestyle information, contact 745-3824. choices. BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol ConsciousnessCon­ Sara Timmons, a club crews responded to the scene of cerning the Health of University member, stresses that students the accident as they would Writers harvest· Students) is a national organiza"' should feel free to make that respond to any other. The Share Our Strength's fifth annual Writers Harvest will take tion devoted to peer education in choice to either drink or not drink The "victims" were treated place on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in Kelley Auditorium. Local writers encouraging a choice in respon­ every time. appropriately: one was pro­ like Xavier's own Norman Finkelstein, Tyronne Williams and Joseph sible decision-making. She said, "The purpose of nounced dead on arrival, one was Wessling ainong others will join in a national effort to fight hunger by President of Xavier's BACCHUS is to promote respon­ transported by University of reading from their works along with 2,000 authors at other locations chapter senior Tara Burke said, sible drinking and responsible Cincinnati Air Care to University across the country. The National Reading is the nation's largest "There is a common misconcep­ lifestyles. Hospital, and others were cared literary benefit to fight hunger and poverty. The local reading is tion that BACCHUS is an ariti­ "A night of drinking to for at the scene. sponsored by the Xavier Bookstore. Suggested donations are$10 for alcohol group. Instead, we excess doesn't make sense in a Burke was the victim taken adults and $5 for students. · · · stress that people should be world of drunk driving and to University Hospital in the Air offered a choice to drink either AIDS." Care helicopter which landed at alcoholic or non-alcoholic . . Although each chapter of O'Connor Sports Center. · drinks on any given day." . BACCHUS concentrates on She said, "I was thanking tress mangement Xavier's chapter of . ·different themes, Xavier's chapter. God every minute it was fake. BACCHUS was revitalized two doesn't focus on the act of "It was a terrifying experi­ The Cincinnati chapter of Women In Communications will host years ago and was given the drinking. ence, and what made it so terrify­ a stress management workshop on Thursday, Nov-: 2lat 6 p.ni. at the distinction of Club of the Year "We don't preach about ing was that it really does hap­ Union Institute located at 440 East McMillan. A reception with last year to honor its accom- drinking," said Burke. "We just pen." refreshments will ta~e place before the worksp;op. ,The. cost is $6 for plishments, . want students to recognize that The accident was meant to " .. ~'·. ·-' . ,. ; )\ members and studen~s. and $8 for non-membe~s. To.RSVP, call ·' On~ of the most distin- " things like deaths due to drunk serve as an example of the Women In Communications at 684-1321 by Monday. guishing features of BACCHUS driving, date-rape or alcohol possibilities involving drinking. is its famed traveling Mock1:ail poisoning can be avoided." "When kids drink every ' Bar, which is requested by One of the events weekend, they aren't thinking of various clubs to co-sponsor BACCHUS co-sponsored with those consequences," said Burke. All Card winners events across campus. Safety & Security to promote this "Injuries don't have to happen on When asked to be present awareness was the Mock DUI college campuses." The following people were the winners of the All Card competi­ at Xavier functions, BACCHUS accident at the end of short Herald Timmons said, "Sometimes tion and will receive gift certificates to Kenwood Towne Center: bartenders bring the Mocktail a few weeks ago. drinking responsibly means not Gregory Carroll, Christiana Matthews and Dwuan Watson. Bar, fully equipped for drinks Two cars were towed from a drinking at all, and sometimes it like virgin strawberry daiquiris junkyard (one was actually means drinking moderately. You and pifia coladas, to offer an involved in a drunk driving should always respect a friend's alternative drink to students. accident earlier) to Herald, and right to not drink." Correction: XU News, Xavier's news program, will premiere "Our drinks are a fun student volunteers acted as victims "Our point," she added, "is on Wednesday, Nov. 20. alternative to alcohol. They are by climbing into the vehicles if drinking is on the agenda, it -compiled by Virginia Sutcliffe certainly not the only choice, but cove.red in fake blood. should be done responsibly." they are a choice," said Burke. Cincinnati police and rescue Security Notes Comm Arts to offer minor in '97

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2:00 a.m. BY LEAH MONTGOMERY Daily, of the Communication Arts Department. Two students reported their wallets were stolen from an unlocked THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE The Communication Arts minor curriculum room on the second floor of Husman. One was reportedly taken from consists of the following classes: Survey of Commu­ the top of a dresser and the other from a bookbag. nication Studies, Human Communication, Survey of Xavier is now offering a Communication Mass Media, Intercultural Communication, Presenta­ Wednesday, Nov. 6, p.m. 12:50 Arts minor open to all students. tional Speaking and at least one Communication A student was issued a misdemeanor citation for causing damage to a A minor in Communication Arts is an 18 elective. door in a University Apartment. hour academic program of study for non-commu­ A 2.000 cumulative average must be main­ nication arts majors which emphasizes both tained in the Communication Arts courses. Monday, Nov.11, 3:30 p.m. theoretical and applied training in human commu­ "Any student can benefit by minoring in A student reported her bookbag was stolen from the second floor of nication (public, interpersonal, group, intercultural Communication Arts simply because it provides McDonald Library. The keys in her bag were recovered. and mass). students with knowledge skills and competencies The Communication Arts Department they will be able to use both in their personal and stresses that this minor can be beneficial to the professional lives," said Department Chair Dr. Security Note of the Week student on a professional level as well as a Miriam Finch. personal one. If you have any questions concerning this Saturday, Nov. 9,'1:45 a.m. "Developing communication skills is a life minor call the Communication Arts Department at Two resident students were allegedly assaulted while attending an long process. The ability to communicate effec­ 745-3087. off-campus party on the 900-block of Dana A venue. Both tively is critical to one's personal and professional students received minor injuries. growth. The formation and maintenance of relationships iri both personal and professional -compiled by Kara Benken settings is central to success in life," said Dr. Bill Kenwood Towne Center 794-1225 More banks charge Students acting up students.for ATM use New performance studies minor BY AMY ZYWICKI THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Evanston, Ill.-A $20 bill now can cost $21, or even more. Six months ago, Cirrus and other automated-teller machine owners lifted their ban on surcharging ATM customers, opening the Two weeks ago Xavier's door to extra costs for A TM users. · board of undergraduate studies Under the new policy, banks still can charge A TM users for approved Xavier's newest minor, using someone else's ATM. performance studies. · But ATM users now also may be charged by the bank that It is an 18 hour minor which owns the machine. will require students to take six That means ATM users can be charged twice by two different classes: Introduction to Theater, banks for one transaction. Acting 1, Acting 2, Directing for In a survey of 20 states released in Oct., the U.S. Public the Stage, Performance Studies, Interest Research Group (PIRG) disclosed that 23 percent of the 458 · Performing Text, and Performance ATMs surveyed already are·assessing surcharges to non-account Studies Staging Text which will holders-just six months after the ban was lifted on Apr.' 1. require students to adapt literature photo by Deena Delfosse The machine must notify the user of the charge, which ranged and other kinds of texts for group from 25 cents to $3.90, but the average is $1, according to the presentation on the stage. Students will have the opportunity to learn performance techniques by survey. According to Dr. Linda minoring in performance studies. In Illinois, only 11 percent of the machines assessed charges, Welker, assistant professor of the the survey stated. Communication Arts Department, Welker is a performance show students how to perform. In But the Illinois branch of the PIRG says that doesn't mean to classify this new minor as a studies scholar with an extensive the process, students will study some· state residents aren't losing money. theater minor would be incorrect. background in theater. acting techniques, as well as "If you're going to one of those machines that charges all the "Performance studies "There is much about our performance skills which will time, then you're getting charged 100 percent of the time," said scholars view performance on a life that is performance, that we broaden their knowledge of Gloria Beach of the PIRG's Illinois branch. wider continuum. It is a discipline need to frame and study as theater and communication," said . At Northwestern University, First Chicago owns most of the that encompasses theater but can performance which will enable us Welker. Anyone wishing to ATMs on or near campus. also include sacred rituals (for to later enact on stage," said declare the performance studies Even students using ATM cards from other financial institu­ example a Bar mitzvah), secular Welker. minor can contact Welker. tions are not charged at these machines, as First Chicago has yet to rituals like parades, as well as, While theater is primarily On Monday, Nov. 18, an begin levying a surcharge for machine use. sports and social drama like concerned with dramatic texts informational meeting about the · The banks that do charge are facing the wrath of consumer elections, murder or a hostage suc4 as dramas and plays,. Welker minor will be held from 1:30- groups and national legislation to halt the practice of surcharging. . crisis," said Welker,· who was in said the performance studies 2:30 p.m. in Kelley Auditorium. "It's just greed," said U.S. PIRG representative Rick Trilsch. charge of developing and coordi­ ininor will do more than that. "They're saying, 'We just want to line our pockets with consumer's nating the minor. "Performance studies will money."' .Sen. Alfonse D' Amato (R-N.Y.) and othef'legislators have introduced bills to stop the practice, but Congress adjourned before· "~ · any action was taken. Until the government takes action, Ruth Susswein of Bankcard Holders o(America said consumers, especially students, should take action. "Always try to use your bank's ATM," she said. "Also try to figure exactly how much cash you're going to need so you don't Qualified individual needed to fill the have to keep going back."

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XU exhibition leaves fans SP@RTS Hungary for more ToMDECoRTE Swimmers sweep Cardinals THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Using a suffocating full The men's and women's swim teams roughed up the waters this court press and a balanced scoring past weekend for opponent Wheeling Jesuit as both Xavier squads attack, the men's hoopsters won cruised to victories over the Cardinals. their first exhibition game of the On the men's side, senior Jamie Christman and junior Dan season 75-59 against the Hungar­ Casey led the Muskie charge. Each won two individual events as the ian club team BC Tagaz Musketeers went on to capture first place in eight of the 11 events Debrecen. competed. "With a tough schedule out Xavier opened up the meet with a close win in the 400 medley of the gate, we'll have to be a relay. The Muskies edged out the Cardinals by .78 of a second, better team than we are right swimming a time of3:47.00. now," said Xavier head coach Christman then captured the 50 free in 21.69, coming back later Skip Prosser. to win the 100 free in 47.94, two full seconds ahead of his opponents. The Musketeers used their In th(;'. .400 individual medley Casey took control of things obvious quickness to force winning in 4:20.32, more than 19 seconds ahead of his Cardinal Debrecen to 25 turnovers. opponents. including 14 in the first half. Casey added his second individual victory of the meet in the 200 The Muskies were sloppy back, finishing in 2:01.25. offensively, stammering out to an The Muskies closed out the meet with a 20 second victory over eight point halftime lead. Wheeling in the 400 free relay. Xavier finished in 3:19.25 to the However, the better condi­ Cardinal's time of 3 :39 .12. tioning and depth of the Muske­ Joe Liebold in the 200 free, and Paul Wilcheck in the 200 breast, teers buried the Hungarians in the completed Xavier's domination as they also won their individual second half, where Xavier events. outscored Debrecen 29-13 in the Xavier's 62-33 victory over the Cardinals was their first of the first 12 minutes. young season, and it improves their record to 1-3. Point guard Gary Lumpkin The Musketeer women captured seven first place finishes to put paced Xavier's defensive effort away the outmatched Wheeling Jesuit squad. with four steals, with fellow After losing the 400 medley relay to open the meet the Lady backcourters Lenny Brown and Muskies looked to freshman Erica Breitbeil to get things rolling. Sherwin Anqersm1 getting two . Breitbeil responded with a victory in the 1000 free, winning in- a picks apiece. · time of 11:12.06. Breitbeil's win pulled the Muskies within two "Our pressure is a function points of Wheeling. Sophomore James Posey goes up strong against .a BC Tagaz Debrecen of our relative quickness in Therese Strickland gave Xavier the lead for good after winning player in Xavier's exhibition win Monday night. Posey had 11 points respect to the other team," said the 400 individual medley in 4:59.75. and 5 rebounds in his debut in a Musketeer uniform. Prosser. The women wrapped up the meet earning four first and five "Our press is part of what second place finishes in the last six events. bench for seven points and a Boris Maljkovic who tallied 25 we do on defense, but if.we can't Both the men and the. women trttvel to, Cleveland this Satur:qa);,, · · .blocked shot. .- points on 8-16 shooting from the gumd in the half court ~~ts,- it's not when they battle Cleveland State and Bowling Green in a tri-meet. · However, it was the field. very effective," Prosser said. newcomers that had the light Forward Karoly Walke The Musketeer press forced Cincinnati Gardens' crowd added nine for Debrecen. Kickers earn A-10 hardware IO Debrecen turnovers that led to buzzing with their energetic play. Overall, Prosser was Three Xavier soccer players were honored last week by the several lay-ups for XU. Sophomore James Posey, satisfied with his team's perfor­ Atlantic IO as the conference announced its postseason awards. Xavier also dominated on who sat out last season due to mance, but sees much room for Freshman defender Maringo Vlijter was named 1996 the boards, outrebounding Proposition 48, scored from inside improvement. Atlantic IO Rookie of the Year in balloting done by the Debrecen 38-26. The Muskies and outside in his 11 point Prosser said, "I think there conference's coaches. Vlijter, who came to Xavier from the had a 19-8 edge on the offensive performance. were things that I was pleased Netherlands, played a key role in the Musketeer defense, and glass. He also showed aggressive­ with, but when we watch the tape helped offensively in earning 10 points by netting three shots The offensive was also led ness on the glass, grabbing four I'm sure there will be things we and assisting in 4 other goals. Vlijter was also named to the A- by Lumpkin, who scored IO in the offensive rebounds. can improve on." 10 All-Conference Team. second half to finish with 14 Prosser said, "I think that he "It really wasn't a crisp Joining Vlijter on the All-Conference Team was his Dutch points. has good raw ability. He gets his atmosphere; it'll be a different teammate, Vladimir Ciric. The senior forward led Xavier in T.J. Johnson used his hand on a lot of loose basketballs story on the 23rd against Western scoring with 10 goals and five assists, for a total of 25 po,ints. considerable bulk to muscle the and is aggressive on the offensive Kentucky when we have a big Ciric will graduate having tallied 24 goals and six assists in his Hungarians, scoring 12 to go boards." crowd," said Prosser. career as a Musketeer. along with six rebounds. Junior college transfer Prosser said that there were Junior Amanda Gruber was Xavier's lone representative He also showed an im­ center Torraye Braggs led the times when the point guards didn't on the women's All-Conference Team. The forward's 15 goals proved foul shooting touch, Musketeers with 11 rebounds and make the most of three on two or and three assists gave her 33 points on the season, the most in netting six of seven attempts from added nine points. two on one situations. the A-10. Gruber also tied for first in the country with her 19 the charity stripe. "I thought he really horsed He also felt there were a game' winning goals. G~uber became the third Musketeer to "We need him to play well; the boards for us," said Prosser, few missed lay-ups on second break the 100 point barrier for her career. Her 101 points leave he's our most experienced guy," "He's really a warrior." chance opportunities. her 11 shy of Xavier's career points i:ecord, and she is five goals said Prosser, "He needs a break­ Also making their Xavier "I think we were unselfish away from setting the career record for goals. Marla Schuerman through season." debuts last night were freshman offensively but we threw the ball set both records during her career from 1988-91. Anderson showed consider­ forward Nate Turner who grabbed to the other team too much," able passing skills, setting up five two rebounds, and junior walk-on Prosser said. assists for the Muskies. Matt Terpening. "These games are sort of Sophomore sixth man Leading the way for like a dress rehearsal for our ComingUpf!J Darnell Williams came off the Debrecen was shooting guard team," he said. Thursday, Nov. 14 •Men's Basketball vs. DC All-Stars; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. I 5 •Rifle hosts Walsh Tournament •Volleyball at Rhode Island; 7 p.m. Satllrday, Nov. 16 •Rifle hosts Walsh Tournament •Rifle vs Tennessee Martin; 8 a.m. •Swimming vs. Cleveland State and Bowling Green in Cleveland; I p.m. •Volleyball at Massachusetts; 7 p.m. •Cross Country at the District IV Championships at the University of Illinois Sunday, Nov. 17 •Rifle hosts Walsh Tournament Monday, Nov. 18 •Women's Basketball vs. Finland; 7 p.m.

All home games are in bold Home women's basketball games are played at Schmidt Fieldhouse Home men's basketball games are played at the Cincinnati Gardens . ,' .. . ' '' ' ,THE·. XAVIER ·NEWSWIRE • WEEK OF NOVEMB'ER 13; 1. 9'96 - P~GE 6 ".. ' .. : ' . '.. '. .- . ' ~ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' r A NewswireSports Commentary It's not just the NBA that's robbing the cradle BY KIPP HANLEY Yet, whose names come up yearly as GUEST COLUMNIST American League Cy Young Award According to nearly everyone in candidates? A pair of Stanford buddies in ba8ketball, something must be done about Jack McDowell of the Cleveland Indians college players leaving the NCAA for the and Mike Mussina of the Baltimore Orioles. National Basketball Association too early. immediately become stars and have to Oh, and let's not forget Roger Many camps have reason to worry. produce for elite hoops programs like Clemens of the Boston Red Sox, who wore The NCAA does not want to lose its talent Kentucky and UCLA. out his arm so badly at the University of pool. The NBA does not want a bidding And they can, simply based on sheer Texas that he struck out 20 batters in a frenzy every June on unproven talent. The numbers. game this year. Not too shabby for fans just want good basketball on both When we see guys like Iverson someone who is supposed to be over the levels. dribble circles arourid seniors as freshmen, hill because he entered the majors in 1983. So what is going on? it's partly because there are only nine other In fact, Xavier has a homegrown The media spends its time speculating players on the court with him at the same example of just how important a degree can on whether high school phenomenons like these kids, and I do emphasize kids, time. be. Former Musketeer baseball standout Kobe Bryant will be able to shoot and score literally cannot hack it. That's not to Unlike Houston Oilers rookie running James Gruber was an American Legion with the Big Boys. discourage our fine athletes of today from back Eddie George, who formerly played at Player of the Year and played minor league David Stem, NBA Commissioner, aspiring to become the next Derek Jeter or (and graduated from) Ohio State, Iverson ball for the Boston Red Sox. With Ted wants to examine the issue of a minimum Andruw Jones. It is simply a fact of life can take much more credit for his success Williams as his hitting coach, Gruber age for the pros. that their chances are slim. because there are not six humongous looked poised to make it to the big leagues. Meanwhile, Georgetown head coach ·The National Football League draft, lineman pushing his defenders out of the He ascended to the Triple-A level, but a John Thompson, like so many other NCAA while not as impressive in numbers.as paint. knee injury he suffered early in his pro coaches, tried in vain to keep his star baseball, takes in its fair share of under­ If George doesn't have good offen­ career kept him from The Show. player, 'dynamic sophomore guard Allen classmen as well. The Cincinnati Bengals sive linemen blocking for him, he won't However, because he gradl'ated from Iverson from heading to the pros. drafted Wilkinson after Big Daddy just rush for 100 yards, and he probably doesn't college, Gruber was able to move on from Is all of this for naught, the efforts of completed his second year of college. In win the H.eisman Trophy. baseball. The Xavier Hall-of-Farner went people like this trying to keep these just three seasons, he has begun to show On the other hand, iflverson scores on to become an advertiser here in Cincin­ youngsters from turning pro? Maybe. that he is a legitimate NFL stud. 30 points a game for an average college nati, all because he stuck around long Are other sports ignored when Curtis Martin of the New England team, he is considered one of the sport's enough to get his degree. virtually the same thing occurs? Definitely: Patriots left early from the University of best. All he needs is the rock. Yet all we do today is whine and say, The collective press keeps scratching Pittsburgh and won the American Football In baseball, the traps of not making "He's not ready for the NBA. He's too their heads about the next "Diaper Dandy" Conference Rookie of the Year award in his right away are softened by the club's farm young and immature." to leave prematurely for the NBA, but first season with the team. system which is supposed to ease the high Well, maybe he is. But if you want to nobody seems to care much about whether But make no mistake about it. These school players into the professional ranks. play the role of Kobe Bryant's parent, then or not the next Ken Griffey Jr. or Dan are anomalies. Freaks of nature. There just Yet, what many of these youngsters don't be a father figure across the board. Let's Wilkinson decides to forgo his college aren't many 300-pound plus football realize is not only are most of their peers not use the excuse that "A mind is a terrible education. players that can move as gracefully and going to school, but they are competing in thing to waste," and apply to only one Every year there is a baseball draft quickly as Wilkinson. school. Once you suit'up for the Durham group 'of athletes. that selects countless 18-year-old wonder The reason for media overexposure in Bulls, there's no going back to Wichita An education should not be taken boys to come play for Major League basketball as opposed to baseball and State. Either you make it, or you don't . lightly by anyone. Even if you are the next Baseball organizations. They promise big football are obvious, but that does not make Another reason why draftees in Ken Griffey Jr. bucks, signing bonuses and a chance to play them right. baseball get unnoticed is the stereotype that Hanley is a 1995 Xavier graduate, and a in the show if you are good enough. First of all, more and more freshmen the minor league system can keep a player former sports editor oftlze Newswire. He is presently But the problem here is that most of come into college and are expected to healthier than the top college programs can. working as a reporter for the Portsmouth Daily Times. Spikers pumped for playoff run

Camella led Xavier with six blocks BY SOREN BAKER ''We know how against George Washington. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Each of XU' s last three regular season matches are against conference Xavier's womens volleyball team to play. We just rivals. The Musketeers travel to Rhode drastically improved its postseason standing Island on Friday and play a pivotal road with home victories over. Atlantic 10 rivals went out and match with Massachusetts on Saturday. Virginia Tech and George Washington last Regular season play concludes on the weekend. road against Dayton on Friday, Nov. 22. The Musketeers are 21-11 overall and did it. If we "Hopefully we'll just go out there and 11-6 in the A-10. do what we've got to do," Andrews said. Xavier defeated the Hokies 15-13, play like we did "It doesn't really matter what the other 15-11, 10-15, 15-12 before downing the team does. We've played them before and Colonials 15-7, 15-2, 5-15, 15-0. we won't be surprised by anything they XU defeated Virginia Tech for the this weekend, do." second time this season. At press time, Xavier is in fifth place "Everybody knew it was a big game, we can beat in the A-10. The Musketeers trail fourth and they were our last two home games," place Massachusetts by a half game. The said senior outside hitter Katie Andrews, top four A-10 teams earn a spot in the year­ who tallied 18 kills and 13 digs for Xavier anybody.'' end tournament. against Virginia Tech. "We wanted to go "It all depends on this weekend," out of here on a good note. Everybody -Katie Andrews Andrews said. "We have to win two out of pulled together. It's one of our best games play like we did last weekend, we'll win the next three games to make it. It depends this year." [each of the] games." on us, and I think it's very attainable." Senior outside hitter Sally Schulte led Against George Washington, Though they are confident of their Xavier with 21 kills, and senior setter Susie Xavier's winning ways continued as they abilities and their chances for a birth in the Checkett added 66 assists. Freshman · defeated the Colonials. Schulte again led postseason tournament, the Musketeers outside hitter Beth Osterday led Xavier's XU's attack with 16 kills. She also added a know that there is little room for error. · defensive effort with 30 digs. team high 23 digs. "There's definitely pressure there to "Coach didn't really _talk too much "After beating George Washington on win," Camella said. "But more or less, we about [these games]," Andrews said. "We Saturday it set the pace for us because it's need to feel confident as a team and take it practice. We know how to play. We just one step closer for us to reach our goal," as just an A-10 match. But in the back of went out and did it. If we play like we did sophomore middle hitter Jolie Camella said. our minds we know it comes down to these this weekend, we can beat anybody. If we "Our momentum is so high right now." three· matches."

Mia Hamm: Soccer's Michael Jordan

BY PETE HoLTERMANN Xavier's individual career records "Some of the created a buzz word demographic are 4 7 goals, 20 assists and 112 of "One million soccer moms" THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE points. (media) that Candidate Dole mentioned Nevermind the fact that Mia Hamm became widely during the second debate. Hamm is one of the best soccer recognized during the Olympics coverage is just Even marketers are taking talents in the world. this past summer when she played notice of soccer's rise. Hamm's Nevermind the fact that she on the gold medal winning US so negative, and visit to Cincinnati was for a clinic has been on NCAA championship Team in Atlanta. for grade schoolers sponsored by teams four times at North Caro­ This team's style closely I don't think P&G's Pert Plus, for whom lina, a World Championship team resembled Hamm's own. They Hamm is doing an ad campaign. and an Olympic Gold Medal team. played, as she described it, a those people This is in addition to tht:l work she Nevermind that Mia Hamm disciplined and sophisticated style has already done with Nike. was just named US Soccer's of attacking soccer. "All our have been to a Hamm sees a bright future Female Athlete of the Year for the offensive schemes came out of a for soccer in the US. "I'm pretty third straight year. defensive system. We had to pick game." optimistic. I think so highly of Every time she sits down the times to go after them. We this game, and think it has so with a journalist, 50 percent of the Mia Hamm didn't score as much as usual, but -Mia Hamm much to offer. Especially the interview is invariably spent doing was a forward on the US National we didn't give away goals." need to be the best athlete." more sophisticated we become as public relations for soccer rather Team, becoming the youngest But for Hamm, systems only The Olympics did a lot to a country in terms of the players than talking about playing the woman to ever play on that squad. do so much. It is her athletic . bolster many sports, especially that we produce and the skill sport she loves. At 19, Hamm was the youngest ability that has elevated her to the women's. Soccer may have been level, it's just going to get more Soccer has always been a player on the US Team that won top of the soccer world. "I look at the biggest winner, not only exciting. huge portion ofHamm's life. Her the World Championship. the times I think I play well, and because of the Olympics, but also "As long as we keep getting father spent time in Italy, where Her tenure at UNC made her I'm not thinking about what I need the success of the inaugural year positive media coverage. Some of he developed "a passion" for the a legend. The Tar Heels won to do next. It's instinctual ... it of Major League Soccer. the coverage is just so negative, game. When he returned to the National Championships in just happens." Said Hamm, "I think the one and] don't think those people States, he got very involved in women's soccer every year from Hamm feels soccer can thing the Olympics did was open have been to a game." coaching and officiating soccer. 1989-93, thanks in large part to come naturally to nearly anyone, the eyes to the non-soccer As if there isn't enough .When Mia was growing up, Hamm. On the UNC campus, she and that contributes to the sport's community. I think that's who the pressure on her when she is Saturdays in the Hamm household was dubbed "Jordan" for her gain in popularity. "Soccer games were most embraced by. known around the world as one of consisted of "piling into the resemblance in athletic excellence, doesn't discriminate. You don't Granted, you would've loved to the finest players in the game, Volkswagon van and being taken sportsmanship, determination and have to be 4'5''. and 100 pounds. have had more coverage, but the Hamm must continually defend out to the soccer field." commitment to another Tar Heel, You don't have to be 6'6" to even coverage we did get I think a lot her sport when she comes home. For. Hamm, playing soccer Michael Jordan. start at guard. You can be any of people saw." But Hamm is up to it, and almost came naturally. Her college stats are shape or size and still contribu,te. Somehow, as Hamm the soccer world is glad to have The athletic and agile awesome. She scored 103 goals With 11 different positions on the pointed out, soccer has permeated her speaking out for them and youngster quickly developed into and had 72 assists to tally 278 field, you can put someone the media, and even the just being a role model for thousands a soccer great. By age 15, Hamm career points. For perspective, anywhf"re, imi:t they don't even completed elections. The media of soccer playing youth. Musketeer hoopsters crui~e past Crusaders

BY STEVE SMITH added seven rebounds of her own. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Flint went down late in the game after aggrevating an ankle Adults and adolescents with disabilities seek In it to win it. That is the injury she had suffered earlier in slogan for this year's men's and the week during practice. Her women's basketball teams- at committed individuals to support them in status was unknown at the time of Xavier and they mean it. publication. After the men tipped off tfieir homes and in the community. Homes It has been a long month for their season on Monday the Lady Musketeers. After kicking off the Muskies took to the floor last in various locations in, the Cincinnati area pre-season at Midnight Madness night in an exhibition match on Oct. 15, the Muskies have gone against the Kentucky Crusaders. need high school graduates who have through a month of intense, The Musketeer's started off physical.practices and were slow and trailed Kentucky at anxious to see a new opponent. experience assisting people with MR/DD. halftime, 30-29, but re-grouped "We've spent the last month during the break to bury the going hard at the same peopl.e Driver's license and good driving record Crusaders in the second half. everyday. After that you just want Junior guard Kies)'la Brown to see a new opponent. You want required. Full-time and part-time positions came off the bench to lead the to put what you've practiced into a Muskies. Brown dished out five game situation," said women's available with flexible afternoon/evening/ assists to go along with her game head coach Melanie Balcomb. high 20 points. "We'll take this game and weekend hours. $6.50/hr. Excellent The Musketeers also look at it very closely. It's a great received strong performances opportunity to see where you are, opportunity for students who want to learn from three freshmen. what areas you need to improve K.T. Palmer looked good for on and the strides you've made in the Muskies as she added nine while working. EOE. Apply in person M-F the last nionth," said Balcomb. points and five assists. Xavier will have one more Kim Hotz was strong for 9 A.M.-4P.M. or mail/fax resume to: opportunity to gain game Xavier underneath scoring 14 experience before opening up the points and pulling down six regular season at Northern Illinois boards. Tina Greer led Xavier on Nov. 22. with six assists, and added seven The Muskies will welcome points to the Musketeer total. the Finnish National Team to XU also dominated the Schmidt Fieldhouse on Monday. boards as they'out-rebounded the Stromberg, an Espoo, Finland Crusaders 51-34 with a 33-18 native, played with team this edge on the defensive end .. summer. Tip-off is scheduled for Senior Sheila Flint led the 7:00p.m. Muskies with eight boards and sophoinore Susanna Stromberg

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Equal Opportunity Employer • Ask about Microsoft Programmer's Dream Pack . After seating ourselves, he retu~ned from icing was superb. The edges tasted a bit I like the clieJ Five opinionated, his stairwell smoke and took our order stale as if the piece had been cut long "It!s great. sitting down. The combination of his before our arrival. of place. We would soon discover that a unqualified and under-paid laid back nature and quick service was Other dessert pretty scary building protects a delightful • refreshing. "I really like the colors in options included establishment. reviewers spent a here," Chris confided about his place of muffins, apple pie The Atmosphere: The room we good portion· of one evening employment. "The brown, tan and red and chocolate cake. entered featured a black leather couch coordination really makes me feel The Restrooms: and free-standing bicycle seats facing the their comfortable." His countenance revealed A furtive peak into counter, creating a minimalist, industrial obliterating that he needed the coffee more than we the ladies' room environment. W c braved our way into did. revealed a festive the back room where agroup of people senses with caffeine, decor. The men's were having an informal get-together. room, however, They laughed at us when we hesitated to calories and other Highland Coffee House was painted in drab enter, but in the name of the press we 2839 Highland Ave., Caryville• 861-4151 colors. It's chief delved further into the room. consumables. Their The drawing of a naked Bill Clinton article of decora­ We were struck by the family-room on the register effectively summarizes tion was a discol- atmosphere where guests lounged on story & findings follow. Highland: an experience not worth . ored "Out of Order" sign on the urinal. couches and .even lay on the hard wood having. While Highland's did have real paper floor talking with their friends. Our Sitwell's Coffee House The Atmosphere: Highland had a towels, the soap consisted of a hunk of table was cluttered with plates, broken 404LudlowAve., Clifton• 281-7487 Making our wa;y down the rain­ slicked cement steps to Sitwell's, we encountered our waiter slouched outside smoking. As he scooted over to let us ' pass, we began to appreciate Sitwell's casual, unpretentious atmosphere. The Atmosphere: Sitwell's was a fairly roomy coffee house with plenty of character. Definitely a neighborhood ~Sed establishment, Sitwell's had unique wall decorations, water coolers and featured an "X-files" night. The crowd was full of peroxide miracles and generation X'ers. • Sitwell's also had an honor-system lending library, a notebook for music suggestions, a large selection of board games and a Speak and Say. • Ka: The Coffee: The house blend was Where to get it. smooth and served at moderate tempera­ ture. It would make a good after-dinner coffee and went well with the carrot cake. Where it's good. The cappuccino had a pungent whole bean flavor. Despite the thick cream, the flavor was bitter and less than satisfying. For the amount of cream I had just thrown-together, smoky, somewhat well-lathered bar soap breeding bacteria in glass and ashes which were eventually consumed, it was a cluttered atmosphere. Hand-painted its saucer. Despite these deficiencies, cleared by the owner. very unsettling tabletops, wooden chairs and a piano Highland's sported quilted toilet paper. One of the female guests flashed us all. experience. added to the unique feelirig. Daily The Service: Our server, Jay, was The people were friendly and asked us all The Dessert: The specials were posted on chalkboards. slightly incredulous that we placed such a kinds of questions carr~t cake was The crowd seemed a little more small order for such a large group. about what we were chunky, with raisins wholesome than that at Sitwell's. Despite Though he saw his tip shrinking before eating, how much and nuts remini~cent their alternative appearance (I was jealous his eyes, he was friendly enough. Our some of our posses­ of my own recipe. of th.is one guy's spiked hair) the people poet-in-a-black-T-shirt also took our sions cost, etc. All It was a little on the at the table next to us were actually order sitting down. Jay was frank about we could think dry side, but the quizzing each other on the Kreb's Cycle. Highland's, saying, "It's a great place to about was the safety cream cheese The Coffee: The house blend was hang out, but I wouldn't want.to work of our transporta­ frosting topped it off well. Dessert served lukew~rm and full-bodied with a here." He was so busy doing so little that tion out on the selection varies daily. Though pricey slightly coarse aftertaste. The adequate we never actually got our check. We put street. compared to Little Debbie snacks, the cappuccino came dusted with cinnamon. money on the table and left. The Coffee: The cake was still a good value. Though it appeared to be a weighty glass house blend was The Restrooms: I found a cheerful mug, the cappuccino was actually served Angst Coffee House 8e delectably flavored. little room well-stocked with extra rolls of in a cheap plastic container. I exerted The cheerful and single-ply toilet paper, a giant roll of real considerable force when lifting the mug . . Art Space chipped red smiley paper towels and a healthy supply of and almost spilled the frothy 1801 Highland Ave., face mug attenuated lemon-yellow hand soap. Unfortunately, cappuccino all over the Newswire review Liberty Hill • my senses to the complex flavoring. The the sink was plagued by an incessant team. Highland's may be susceptible to 621-9523 coffee was exceptionally smooth with faucet drip, which slowly spread an a McDonald's style lawsuit if they don't The imposing what might be characterized as a unsightly brown stain. label their mugs with a "chintzy plastic" thick and s~iny rosewater base .. Unusually refreshing, the The Service: Our waiter, Chris, warning. aluminum door of house coffee combines the best aspects of seemed to be perpetually in the state The Dessert: At Highland's the the Angst coffee a thirst-quencher and a bohemian pick­ which we first found him - on break. carrot cake was slightly smaller, but the house seemed a sure me-up in an exquisite beverage. The sign that we were not welcome. Even cappuccino was perfect: rich and power­ "You know, this used to be a crackhouse?" after Sitwell's and Highland's, we felt out fully caffeinated. Order a large; the icing was superb. The edges tasted a bit stale as if the piece had been cut long "It!s great. I like the clientele and they don't care if I have tattoos." before our arrival. of place. We would soon discover that a regular size was minuscule and was cream and tart cherries were smooth and Other dessert pretty scary building protects a delightful rapidly consumed. Despite the thick delightful. Kaldi's food menu was by far options included establishment. thudding of my overly-caffeinated·heart, I the most diverse, including salads, muffins, apple pie The Atmosphere: The room we couldn't resist sandwiches, vegetarian entrees and and chocolate cake. entered featured a black leather couch finishing both desserts. The Restrooms: and free-standing bicycle seats facing the coffees. The Restrooms: The greatest excite­ A furtive peak into counter, creating a minimalist, industrial The Dessert: We ment in this area stemmed not from the the ladies' room environment. W c braved our way into decided to expand standard wall-mounted paper towel and revealed a festive the back room where agroup of people ' our horizons and soap dispensers, but from the innovative decor. The men's were having an informal get-together. try a slab of toilet paper dispenser unit. A testament room, however, They laughed at us. when we hesitated to chocolate amoretto to the creative spirit of humankind, the was painted in drab enter, but in the name of the press we cake. It was very unit dispensed individual double panel colors. It's chief delved further into the room. rich, greatly sheets instead of a continuous roll. article of decora­ We were struck by the family-room benefiting from the The Service: Our waitress at Kaldi's tion was a discol- atmosphere where guests lounged on liqueur. Definitely better than my (who shall remain nameless) was friendly . ored "Out of Order" sign on the urinal. couches and.even lay on the hard wood everyday Betty Crocker. box cake. Other but somewhat condescending. I cal!lght a While Highland's did have real paper floor talking with their friends. Our cheesecakes and carrot cake were also glimpse of her eyes towels, the soap consisted of a hunk of table was cluttered with plates, broken available. rolling as she left our The Restrooms: Graffiti· covered the table. Despite these walls and provided a delightful, lightly initial negative vibes, philosophical diversion during my brief she was more than stay in the facilities. Lines like "I suggest upbeat about her you think quickly for long life is never a place of employment. ' guarantee ... " brought some color into the "It's great. I like the stark room, which included a hand soap clientele and they pump, single-ply toilet paper and a wall­ don't care if I have mounted paper towel dispenser. tattoos." The Service: We ordered at the ~Sed counter from the owner himself. Ron, a Yale graduate relocated from the West coast, was friendly and eager to talk about The Newswire Review his business. "I started this coffee. house Team • because I wanted to bring a little bit of Cassie Gundrum listened attentively to home to the Midwest ... you know, this an intuitive inner voice as it guided her used to be a crack house?" evaluation of the ambiance. "The inner voice never ~es," Cassi~ proclaimed. A very • superficial person, Cassie interpreted the ~e to get it. :K"..aldi's Coffee House atmosphere by the appearances of the facil­ 8e Bookstore ity and staff. 1204 Main St., Over the Rhine• 241-3070 Where it's good. Located in the heart of the Main Mark McDonald, who fancies himself a Street Entertainment District in Over the connoisseur of coffee and the hedonistic life­ Rhine, Kaldi's is a unique and popular style, lists caffeine addiction as one of his gathering place. Grievously, our greatest more socially acceptable vices. Tired of the well-lathered bar soap breeding bacteria in glass and ashes which were eventually disappointments came from this oft­ soapy cafeteria coffee, Mark was happy to its saucer. Despite these deficiencies, cleared by the owner. frequented establishment. personally consume all eight coffees re­ Highland's sported quilted toilet paper. One of the female guests flashed us all. The Atmosphere: Kaldi's was very viewed and pontificate on their unique The Service: Our server, Jay, was The people were friendly and asked us all clean. The walls were lined with count­ qualities during the next 72 hours he was slightly incredulous that we placed such a kinds of questions less books that could be read while aw~e. small order for such a large group. about what we were relaxing here and were also available for Though he saw his tip shrinking before eating, how much purchase. Casually mismatched chairs at Liz Weigand, a commuter, reviewed des­ his eyes, he was friendly enough. Our some of our posses­ every table, and hardwood and marble serts. Liz, who eats lots of Twinkies, is a poet-in-a-black-T-shirt also took our sions cost, etc. All floors gave a classy feel. true connoisseur of fine desserts. She de­ order sitting down. Jay was frank about we could think On the other side of the coffee room scribes her evaluation thus: "I was looking Highland's, saying, "It's a great place to about was the safety was the "jazz room" where musicians, for good taste. Was it fresh, was it home­ hang out, but I wouldn't want.to work of our transporta­ poets and performers come to entertain made, was it reasonably priced?" Freudian here." He was so busy doing so little that tion out on the the guests. analysis of her review is not appreciated. we never actually got our check. We put street. The Coffee: A tasting of Kaldi's house money on the table and left. The Coffee: The blend revealed the brew to be very thin. Chad Engelland, who hoards toilet pa­ house blend was This tan fluid wouldn't pass for coffee by per, looked for standard amenities and fa­ delectably flavored. the most vulgar standards. The cility cleanliness. Chad was the only se­ Angst Coffee House & The cheerful and cappuccino came with a generous layer of date member of the review party after four . Art Space chipped red smiley fluffy cream well powdered with choco­ coffee house visits and had to drive us all 1801 Highland Ave., face mug attenuated late and cinnamon. It had an alluring back to Xavier, except for Liz, who is a com­ Liberty Hill • my senses to the complex flavoring. The aroma and a distinctive grainy or hoppy muter. 621-9523 coffee was exceptionally smooth with flavor. After a thorough palette cleansing The imposing what might be characterized as a with the gratis water, the cappuccino Ka.tie Bergman, often mistaken as an thick and s~in y rosewater base .. Unusually refreshing, the tasted even more wheaty. Watching it Austrian tourist, interrogated the coffee aluminum door of house coffee combines the best aspects of agglutinate in the mug, I regretted ever servers, probing their personalJives for re­ the Angst coffee a thirst-quencher and a bohemian pick­ having tried it. pressed feelings about their place of work house seemed a sure me-up in an exquisite beverage. The The Dessert: Warm cherry cobbler and the cli~ntele. Her photojournalism sign that we were not welcome. Even cappuccino was perfect: rich and power­ was a splendid finale to the evening's roused the locals and is believed to be a fac­ after Sitwell's and Highland's, we felt out fully caffeinated. Order a large; the epicurean escapades. Puffs of whipped tor in the flashing incident. EditOiials

Remember Veterans This past Monday, sometimes years at a time. Veteran's Day came and went They are sent out to sea without much notice. It's a and to foreign lands with just a shame that the people who days notice. It takes a strong Vacancy at the Gardens fought and died for this country person to have the power to don't get the recognition they overcome the mental pain of BY STEVE SMITH isn't planned to be finished until supported by their peers. deserve. being seperated from their loved the year 2000. Every effort has been, and A select group from each ones for a length of time. Then THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE If this is the cas~. it looks as will continue to be made to generation takes on the awesome ifthat weren't enough, they are though we are going to have to encourage students to attend responsibility of defending our sent into the nightmares of war. wait until then for students to start basketball games. Student country. Some never see action, But they do it with honor, Basketball seasons have attending home games. Services provides no hassle busing ho.wever many do and are dignity and courage. come and gone here at Xavier The time is now for Xavier to games. Free court side seats are eternally scarred by it. Some From World War I to our since 1919, but it has never been basketball. given to students. come home heroes, in one case mission in Bosnia,. American more exciting than it is now. Yet, The years of success under Campus organizations, like practically villains, some are soldiers have been relentless in it is like pulling teeth to get Pete Gillan in the MCC were great· the recently founded X-factor, marred for life and some don't their pursuit of making this students into the stands. but not satisfying. There was dedicate literally all their effort to even come home at all. planet more peaceful on which A school with such proud never that drive to take X to the attracting students to games. The men and women of to live. So to all who have tradition and superb alumni next level. Coaches and athletes spend the United States Armed Forces served in any branch of the support should not have such an When Skip Prosser came time in dorms and other campus are somewhat taken for granted. United States military, we salute apathetic student following. , . back to Xavier two years ago, areas inviting students to come Many people just think of you and thank you from the ·· Xavier, a team with such ' · things changed. and support the team. · Veteran's Day as a day off from bottom of our hearts. And we unlimited potential and an exciting He brought a new motiva­ I can remember listening to work or school, or a day that will will be eternally grateful to style of play has to rely on teams tion, a new attitude and a new Coach Prosser speak during my bring no' mail. We should those who lost their lives like UC and UMass to visit the direction. Prosser brought a freshman year about how crucial it remember that America's defending this great land. You Gardens to draw student support. frenzied hunger to be the best. is that the team has student fari soldiers are sent all around the will never be forgotten. God It's time that the students on Praise will be given to the support. world to fight for democracy or bless the U.S.A. and the brave this campus wake up and realize praiseworthy, but he will never Jet He also talked about how American interest and are tom men and women who have exactly what is in their grasp. his players or his program be the team feeds off the crowd's away from their families for served it. We have one of the most completely satisfied with what energy and how the crowd makes -J.R.D. powerful basketball programs in they accomplish. the difference in how the team the country. Xavier basketball has plays. Xavier basketball and always been strong, but in the last Xavier basketball has all the Opinions and Editorials athletics in general are on the two years it has made great makings of becoming a national Jeff Davis verge of exploding into the strides. All aspects of the team power. Sports national spotlight, but it cannot have been improved.· It's now up to you when all Pete Holtermann and will not get there until it has The competition is better, that potential will be reached. A STUDENTS' JOURNAL Steve Smith the support it so desperately the players are better, the coaching See ya' at the Gardens. Diversions needs. is better and ©Copydght 1996 Soren Baker There are not many schools alumni support Circulation 3,000 Shauna Pope that can speak as highly as x can is growing. E-Mail: Photography of its alumni support. Facilities [email protected] Deena Delfosse Season tickets are hard to are improving Staff Writer EDITOR-IN-CHIEF get a hold of and the stands are and childhood Tom Decorte PATRICK AYERS always filled to capacity with the daydreams are Calendar/ Fun Page Xavier faithful. becoming more MANAGING EDITOR Jay Kalagayan Last year saw attendance for and more real. BECKY RANALLO Features Xavier basketball games at the There's BUSINESS MANAGER Chad Engelland Cincinnati Gardens reach an all only one piece Layout/ Graphics M. ANDREW WADE time high with a total attendance missing, the Kip T. Noschese ADVERTISING MANAGER of 124,191. most crucial Copy Editors That equalled an average of piece: stu­ JOHN P. GLYNN Valerie Phillips 8,871 fans per game. Yet 1,500 dents. ADVISER Kelly Hixson remained empty-all in the The most MIKE KAISER Distribution student sections. supportive News Jake Johnson Some say that when the new students of Virginia Sutcliffe On-Line Editor Convocation Center is built the athletic teams Kara Benken Krista Sigler students will come. at Xavier are The Xavier Newswire is published throughout the school year, except during vacation and final It will be more accessible other Xavier exams, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-2129. and much easier for the students to student The statements and opinions of The Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those of the student body. get to. faculty, or administration of Xavier. Statements and opinions of columnist do not necessarily athletes. This reflect those of editors or general staff. Subscription rates are $30/year or $15/semester within the All could be very well true, says something USA and are pro-rated. 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I tive action and to do away still not equal. There is still take away jobs from other should not matter. :Everyone don't agree. They shouldn't with it completely is just room for improvement. There races that would be qualified should be treated equally and dismantle the whole program ignorant. It is very important needs to be a basis for for the jobs." nobody should be singled out." entirely. People are hired and necessary today. It opens companies and race relations because of their skills and doors that weren't open to still need improvement." people fail to realize that." minorities before. There are a Brian Huneke Kathleen Schmidt lot of misconceptions. You senior senior Carmen Quishpe Edwina Barnard can't get to a certain point if Cincinnati Chicago junior junior you aren't qualified." Atlanta Cincinnati Tony Anderson sophomore Columbus

Or, should we consider adopting a opinions cannot be justified and player was being escorted off the assume you, as Editor-in-Chief, Bring back new mascot? Perhaps something are full of uncertainty. You field in an ambulance, the WVU would have researched the topic politically correct. No Redskins doubted yourself, saying "I think," fans rocked the ambulance in an and discovered that there are D' Artagnan or Rebels here. Perhaps the Paver on the country in which the deaths attempt to tip it. Now that's only five professional soccer Block. occured. You were also uncertain school spirit. These are only two leagues in this country. These The Class of 2000 was John Kerr about the movie Alive (which was examples from one game during include two indoor leagues,.the greeted with red and black spirit Xavier Class of '96 about a rugby team). To add to it, one Saturday of college football CISL and the NPSL (which to flags and a generous dose of Villa Hills, Ky you don't even know how many where fans got "worked up." mention has a team in Cincin- "Xavier Fever," but no D' cards it takes to get ejected from a Does this make college football a nati, the Silverbacks), and three Artagnan. He was removed for game (two yellows or one red). terrible sport and all college outdoor leagues, the USISL, the academic mall renovations last Soccer column Suggestion: know the facts before football fans evil? Of course not. A-League and the MLS. spring with the promise that his you judge. Next topic - your opinion You might ask, "Are they absence would be temporary. needed more You continue to speak about that nothing happens (or most of successful?" Is 34,000 plus fans Temporary has now the violence which occurs once in the game and nothing effects the at the championship game of the become a "consideration of a research awhile at soccer matches through- outcome of the game. That's a Major League of Soccer a bronze replacement" for the out the world, which I agree is a foolish thing to think. Every pass, success? Also, the N.Y./N.J. proposed, but unfunded Convo- As a member of Xavier's problem. You attempted to shot, throw' tackle, run, service Metro Stars outdrew the Mets cation Center. men's soccer team and a big fan defend your point by stating, "I and save affect the game. Com- by about 3,000 people per Dr. Richard Hirte (Xavier of the great sport of soccer, I am can't see the citizens of the United pare it to baseball. Does a batter game. financial vice-president) stated writing to you in response to your States getting so worked up about who hits four balls, battles the In conclusion, for soccer that our statuesque friend has editorial entitled "Soccer fans: a sporting event." pitcher to a full count and then players and fans who have lost the "strong chiseled look." The quest for survival," by Patrick Well, U.S. fans did get strikes out, affect the game? Of helped make the sport what it is, I would submit that many Ayers. While reading the article, I "worked up" a few weeks ago. course it does. I am not saying I thank you. And for you, Mr. of our illustrious alumni have kept asking myself "What are On Saturday, October 26, at an that part of baseball is terribly Ayers, I think that y,9u, as lost the "strong and chiseled Patrick's intentions behind this NCAA football match-up between exciting (my opinion), even a few Editor-in-Chief of our respect- look" they displayed during article?" Was it written solely to the University of Miami and West soccer matches are boring (my able university newspaper, their years on Xavier's campus, get a rise out of soccer players and Virginia University, there was opinion), but for you to say that should research the topics that yet their cash contributions are fans? Or could it be that he just evidence of "masochistic, men- nothing happens (your accusation) you choose to discuss before still solicited and welcomed wanted to show how ignorant tally unstable" football fans. is ignorant.; you make any more ignorant (even if the check writers are not some journalist can be? I choose While the WVU fans were I also want to address your judgements about a sport which as aesthetically pleasing as they door number two. tailgating before the game, they erroneous point about professional a lot of people live and die for. used to be). The first point I would like spotted an intruder wearing enemy soccer in the U.S. "Where is it?" 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'Carol' begins Bogart's is the place to be this Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will be presenting The venue is hosting a Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" from Dec. 6-29. concert that promises to be top­ A preview performance will be held on Saturday, notch: the band Sense Field will Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. open for The Mighty Mighty Ticket prices range from $24-$36 for adults, and Boss tones. $21 for the public preview. All seats for all shows are The Bosstones have gone far $13 for children 12 and under. beyond their original objective. . . Any unreserved seats are half-price when pur­ "We all grew up together in chased at the Playhouse box office between noon and 2 the Boston music commupity," p.m. on the day of the show. Children's tickets cannot said Bosstones lead singer Dicky be discounted. Barrett during a recent phone A holiday buffet dinner hosted by Regency interview from Chicago. "We Caterers by Hyatt will be offered before each evening devised a way·to get in clubs for performance. Reservations are required at least 24 hours free and that was to form a band. in advance. The all-inclusive price is $20 for adults and That was our aspiration." $10 for children 12 and under. Since then, Barrett and his Public performances of "A Christmas Carol" are seven bandmates (Ben Carr, Joe scheduled for every day of the week except Mondays Gittleman, Tim Burton, Nate and December 3, 4, and 5. Those dates will be for Albert, Dennis Brockenborough, student matinees. Joe Sirois and Kevin Lenear) have The Dickens tale is the world's most popular become more successful than they holiday fable. ever thought possible. Tickets for "A Christmas Carol" can be purchased "If we'd thought about it, by calling 421-3888. we probably wouldn't have become as successful as we have," This ensemble is known as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. They play Barrett said. "We were just Bogart's on Friday at 8:30 p.m. enjoying ourselves the whole way and not worrying about becoming famous." World On Ice While fame and success "It's fun," Barrett said. bands in the 80s," said Jonathan 111ay not have been. the. Bos stones' "We're best friends and we love Bunch, the band's lead singer, Walt Disney's World On Ice-Toy Story will ultimate goals when they started each other and get along really during a recent phone interview. be performed at Riverfront Coliseum Dec. 10-15. out, they certainly have advanced well. It's like a very big dysfunc­ "There's an element of punk in Tickets for the event are on sale for $16.50, their musical career. tional family." our music, but we're basically a $14.50 and $11.50. Their four full-length As for the source of the rock and roll band." The show will feature characters from the film albums, several EPs and singles, Bosstones' tireless on-stage Many of the songs on "Toy Story," including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. constant successful tours (includ­ energy, Barrett said, "We get our "Building" reflect the band's punk Potato Head, Bo Peep, Hamm, the Green Army Men, ing a spot on Lollapalooza in 1995 energy from the people that come roots. Rex and Slinky Dog. and on last summer's Warped to our shows." Songs like "Overstand," The story begins with a birthday party for Andy. Tour) and their appearance in the In the near future, the band "Fiesta" and the title cut have a Buzz Lightyear arrives and challenges Woody's status movie "Clueless" attest to their will continue touring. distinctly punk feel to them. as favorite toy. popularity. Also, their fifth full-length Other songs, such as "No However, the cowboy and the space hero soon Much of the Bosstones album will hit stores in February. Man's Land" and the slower, become friends. Together, they face the world at success is due to their unique style Barrett thinks the album is almost trancelike "In the Light of large, life at the Pizza Planet and Sid, Sc.ud and the and their boundless energy. the band's best complete effort to Things" give credence to Bunch's Mutant Toys. Their music is usually date. · claim that the group is "basically a The show was choreographed by British labeled "ska" or "punk," but the "It's 100 percent pure, rock and roll band." Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins. Bosstones style is more complex unadulterated Bosstones' magic," Still other songs, like The toys are played by international figure than either of these categories can he said. "Everyone I See" are an effective skating champions. encompass. While The Mighty Mighty blend of the two musical styles. Tickets can be obtained through the Riverfront "We have great respect for BosstoneS- are Friday night's main Of the band's influences and Coliseum Box Offlce ~nd all Select-A-Seat locations punk and ska," Barrett said. "But attraction, their opening band, inspiration, Bunch said, "Every by calling 721-1000. I like to think we're coming up Sense Field, should definitely not day we're listening to new music with something original .and be overlooked. or different music. There are also unique." The band is comprised of books, movies and TV. So there The Bosstones' music is lead singer Jonathan Bunch, are a lot of influences." definitely original. guitarist Chris Evenson, drummer As for the near future, 'Priest' viewing In addition to the traditional Scott McPherson, guitarist/ Bunch said that Sense Field "has bass, guitar and percussion vocalist Rodney Sellars and John · been constantly on the road" but The Theology Club is sponsoring the viewing of employed by most bands, the Stockberger (aka The Berger or will finish up their tour and then "Priest" at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Honors group lists saxophones and a Slow Johnny). . head home to Los Angeles for House. A discussion, pizza and refreshments will follow. trombone as part of their en­ Although Sense Field has Christmas. Issues ranging from celibacy and the Catholic Church. semble. been around for quite some time, Also, they have just finished to homosexuality are presented in the film "Priest." The way the Bosstones dress they have just released their first the video for the single "Different "Priest" is the story of a homosexual Catholic priest is also rather unique. More often album on a major record label. · Times," and they are awaiting its who breaks the vow of celibacy. His homosexuality is than not, the band's members "Building" was released in premier. made public following an incident. sport suits for their live perfor­ September by Warn~r Bros. With The Mighty Mighty The film then examines the reactions of the Catholic mances. It is actually a re-release of Bosstones and Sense Field taking Church and the priest's parish. "It's just one of those things the album, which was originally the stage, Friday night's show While in the priest's confessional, a young girl we started a long time ago," put out by Revelation, a smaller should prove to be an entertaining confides t)1at she has been abused by her father. Barrett said. "It was my mother's label. one. The priest then struggles with the issue and the idea. She said, 'You're in the Previous to "Building, " the The show starts at 8:30 p.m. confidentiality he must keep. entertainment business. Wear band released two EPs, "Sense and will also feature the band For more information, please. call Ben Yee at something nice."' Field" and "Premonitions," as Repeat.

574-7475 or Pete Simcoe at 321-7865. Even the band's size is well as their debut album, "Killed L Tickets are $12.50. - by Mary McSwiggin unique; eight members is much for Less." For more information, call larger than most bands. "We all came from punk Bogart's at 281-8400. 'Ride' addS insight to history

BY CeAllLEs FIELDS the bus is the tale of a father and son. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE The son, ironically nick­ named Smooth, is a small-time ''Get on the bus!" thief who had recently been We have all heard this apprehended by the Los Angeles before and we were usually late police and put into his father's getting to our 8:45 pick-up stop custody. for the long ride to school. The custody agreement These are also the first lines required that the son be chained to heard in Spike Lee's newest film his father for a seven day period. appropriately titled "Get On the The two characters are the Bus." most touching because throughout The movie features a host of the bus ride, they learn that being notable actors, including Charles chained together is better than Dutton of "ROC'' fame, Andre being apart. Brugher from the hit NBC show Director Spike Lee does a "Homicide" and legendary talent masterful job of not overdirecting Ossie Davis. the scenes and letting the natural­ The performances of all the ness of the bus constituents come actors are excellent, but this is not through. what makes this film truly great. The script was masterfully The film is about the written by Reggie Bythewood. journey from Los Angeles to The focus is on the partici­ Washington D.C. pants of the Million Man March, The ~ovie portrays a trek and not on the celebrity speakers by a bus load of African-Ameri­ Legendary actor Ossie Davis stars as repentant old-timer Jeremiah in or the attendance count. can men on their way to the . the Spike Lee directed "Get On The Bus." It is about African-Ameri­ Million Man March. can men taking responsibility for All of the main characters arduous ride, each man finds out The one thing the men have their Jives and living up to greater who are on the bus have very that there is a lot of soul searching in common is the desire to get to potentials. different backgrounds, from the that can be done on a four day !?us the Million Man March and ari · Lee has made a career of right wing conservatives to the voyage. unending questioning of what the being controversial, but in "Get unemployed actor to the old-timer The main characters all march will mean to their lives .. On the Bus,'' he.takes a small step to the homosexual couple to the tackle their inner demons and All of the stories are back to take a momentous step ex-gangster. come up with some very interest­ compelling, but the one that forward. Throughout the long and ing solutions. typifies the growth experienced on Spencef 's musical· explosion

BY CHRIS PEsTI THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE

. "Now I Got Worry," the new Jon Spencer Blues Explosion album, has a rockibilly sound that is reminiscent of an early Elvis and of the bluesy sounds simllar to many of the delta blues singers during the '30s and '40s. But don't think that the . members of this group grew up in some back water town in the south; they were raised in New York City. The Explosion, which is made up of Jon Spencer, Judah Bauer and Russell Simins, has been together since 1990. The trio has been going back to the roots of rock and roll, working with Mississippi Blues great R.L. Burnsides to create a sound like the one that was heard ' when rock and roll was young. i "Now I Got Worry" · · continues their tradition of rock and roll and blues. The songs are loud and fast. There is not a lot of differ­ ence in the songs, but that does not work against the band. The o.verall album is n1)t The members of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion wear suits when they clean like many of today's pop play their rock 'n' roll. artists and the band won't get too much air time on the radio, but not only stay with a blues sound Spencer's past efforts with punk "Now I Got Worry" is worthy of because drummer Russell Simins rockers Pussy Galore, his influ- being called one of the best indi adds funky beats that give the . ence definitely gives The Jon rock albums out there. group a modern sound. Spencer Blues Explosion a sound The Jon Spencer band does And with singer Jon that is unique. Foreign piano sounds

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Classical pianists Zdenka Kolarova and Martin Hrsel will perform as part of the Xavier Classical Piano Series on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the University Center Theatre. Tickets for the event are $16 or $14, depending on seat loca­ tion. Zelenka Kolarova and Martin Hrsel, both from the Czech Republic, bf?gan playing together in 1989. The musicians studied piano at the Prague Conservatoire and the Prague Academy of Perform­ ing Arts under Ivan Moravec. Kolarova also studied under 'Zdenka. Kolarova (left) and Manin Hrsel play Xavier's University Vladimir Topinka, Jan Panenka Center Theatre on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and Pavel Stepan. Hrsel completed additional Hrsel's talent has also been play both two-handed and four­ studies under Valentina recognized in various competi­ handed works. Kamenikova, Jan Panenka and tions. He earned first prize in the They have taken part in the Josef Palenicek. "Concertina Praga" competition "Young Musicians International He also attended the as well as in the 1976 international Tribune" in Prague as well as the international master classes in Smetana competition. He also prestigious Czech musical "Young Leipzig in 1984 and in Weimar in performed in Prague with the Platform" in Karlovy Vary. 1985 under Bernard Ringeissen Radio Symphony Orchestra in The duo plays with orches­ and Rudolf Kerer. 1988 and 1990. tras and has made many record­ Both Kolarova and Hrsel Both pianists teach their ings on Czech radio and televi- achieved individual success before trade at the Conserv'atciire in sion. they united their talents. Pardubice (located in East At Sunday's P.efformance, They both played indepen­ Bohemia). Kolarova and Hrsel will be dent solo recitals in Czechoslova­ Kolarova and Hrsel have perfo~ming Franz Schubert's kia and elsewhere. Additionally, also experienced success as a duo. "Fantasy in F Minor Op 103" and both musicians received awards They were finalists at the 1989 Maurice Ravel's "Introduction and honors in recognition of their International Piano Duo Competi­ and-'Allegro." skill. tion in Jesenik (located in the There will then be an Kolarova won first prize in Czech Republic). intell11ission, after which the duo the "Mozart's Bertramka" and In 1990, they attended will perform "Les Preludes" and "Concertina Praga" competitions. international classes under Peter "Concerto Pathetique" by Franz She also took second prize at the Toperczer and Marian Lapsansky Liszt. 1976 international Smetana in 'Piestany (in Slovakia). Persons seeking more competition. Kolarova and Hrsel mainly information may call 745-3161.

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THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER* 20TH 8:00 P.M. GET TIX NOW! AVAILABLE ATALL TICKETMASTER LOC4TJONS OR CALL * 562-4949 OR AT THE DOOR THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW friday •Thane Maynard & Jimmy •The 1997 BSA Plays will Gerardi will be promoting Cooking have fon:atR auditions from.4-6 p.m. November 15 on the Wild Side, a cookbook cre- in the Terrace Room of the Uni verity •Those crazy commuters are ated by Cincinnati Zoo volunteers. Center. No experience is necessary ALENDAR and EVERYONE is welcome! For having a Canned Food Drive in con- Don't worry, monkey-meat pie will junction with FOOD WEEK '96. notbeonthemenu. Nozoo animals more information, call Jay at 861- Another beautiful day in ... City TODAYIS THELASTDAY! Don't were sacrificed in the making ofthis 7356 or Shauna Pope at 985-8609. worry, the food isn't for the hiber- · book, except for that smelly bear. Does the C-Man have to say it all natingcommuterintheDownunder.. Event runs from 1-2:30 p.m. at the again!.@#$@ If you can appreciate Collection will go to the local food Joseph-Beth Rookwood Pavilion. student written, supported & pro­ WSo~!~r~~ay duced theatre, then this is your last •Is your roommate pukin' pantries of Cincinnati, because no •The 1997 BSA Plays will •Welcome to another fantas­ chance to come up to the promised some orange substance with the one in the Queen City should go have auditions from 4-6 p.m. in the tic tour of Calendar City, the home hungry. · Terrace Room ofthe Uni verity Ceri- land! of the largest chicken nugget in the consistancy of oatmeal? Is your •My boys from Boston are ter. No experience is necessary and •After the filill.mil try-outs for world!!! Whatever that means ... roommate swivelling his/her head a back!!! The Mighty Mighty EVERYONEiswelcoine! Doesthe the 1997 BSA Plays, the Xavier •Those fine folks from Pales­ full 360 degrees? 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Tickets are $17 general admission •FOOD WEEK '96 will have For more information, call 562- BSA Plays, the Xavier Players those hibernating commuters. 4949. present Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, & ten bucks for students ($7 with a •The C-Man doesn't know if an Organic Bake Sale in front of the •The Xavier Players present an interactive Italian wedding, fea­ meal plan). Showtime begins at 7 it's the stinky, sour sauerkraut or University Grill. If you really want Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding, an inter- turing the antics, adult situations, p.m. Come see this exciting show those special looking hot dogs but to annoy them, haggle the prices active Italian wedding, featuring the drunkeness and romance as seen in featuring the best ofthe Xavier Play­ the residents of the Queen City love with them in Arabic! antics, adult situations, drunkeness any matrimonial ceremony! Tick­ ers (Maria Stamatakos) acting like to play euchre! Hence, those crazy •Residence Life is sponsor­ and romance as seen in any matri- ets are $17 general admission & ten an. innocent person. The C-Man commuters have come out of hiber­ ing an Organ Donor Awareness monial ceremony! Tickets are $17 bucks for students ($7 with a meal knows it's not acting. If you're nation to have a euchre tournament Forum in Albers 103 from 6:30- general admission & ten bucks for plan). Showtime begins at 7 p.m. fortunate enough, you might see the from p.m. in the Downunder of 7:30 p.m. A special panel of trans­ 4-8 students ($7 with ameal plan). Come Come see this exciting show featur­ elusive Christopher P. Dake! Good the University Center. Snacks pro­ plant recipiants will lead the discus­ see this exciting show featuring the ing the best of the Xavier Players luck to the cast of Tony 'n' Tina's vided for all and lessons will be sion. Door prizes are available too!! best of the Xavier Players (Sarah (Sara Elizabeth Timmons) acting Wedding!!! 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