UJ Editorials Entertainment Sports "Attack on Iran" Who should you Derek Begich wins highlights problem turn to when there CCAC Coach of the U)2 with Iran and are goblins and Year for Soccer. ghosts outside? (ft America, what a Cougars stun Saint Batman, of course. Mr. Bush faces tough game. Ambrose. week over Harriet Miers Page 6 Page 14 Page 24 CHICAGO WHITE SOX TAKE A LEAD OVER HOUSTON ASTROS IN WORLD SERIES. KONERKO, PODSEDNIK AND CREDE LEAD WAY. FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS SXU POLICE FORCE RIGHT ON SCHEDULE By Kevin Shannon and experience on the job. I have always Upon finding qualified candidates, "The creation of a police division Editor in Chief/News Editor considered it as an honor to be entrusted two will be selected to attend the Police within the department was a thoughtful As reported by the March 2"J edition with the responsibility of leadership, and Academy, which starts in January. The product of the Strategic Planning process. of The Xavierite, the University is in the final to serve as a mentor and coach. My hope graduation date for the Academy is April Beginning in January of 2004, I was stages of establishing a Police Department is to instill and nurture their dedication to 1". Only having two police officers to fortunate to serve on the Strategic Planning here on campus. Already, 52 applications duty, the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, start is an example of the long-term plan Study Group for Campuses, Facilities, have been filed for the position of Deputy and the Mission and Core Values of our for the department. Over a course of four Human Resources, Infrastructure and Director of Public Safety and Captain of University. These are the foundation stones to five years, the Saint Xavier University Finance. I had an opportunity to look Police. The first swearing-in of officers will of sound judgment and good decisions." Police Department will take shape, each at many peer and aspirant institutions take place in the winter, the officers will Finding candidates to fill the ranks year adding more officers. When the of higher education. I believe it to be not yet be certified by the state but their of the police force started by looking at department is fully operational, there will a wise decision and a highlight to our training will take place in January at the current Campus Security Officers. This be at least one full-time Police Officer commitment to the highest quality of Police Academy. internal search began in June and will per 8-hour shift and three part-time or protective services in order to maintain Heading up the new Police finish up in November. After looking reserve officers. The reserve officers will be and improve our unique educational Department will be Director of Public internally, Kolessar and the University will employed, according to Kolessar, to assist environment and quality of life. Having Safety, Paul Kolessar. A former police open up to outside applicants. in special events on campus and fill in for our own sworn and fully equipped police chief in Highwood, Illinois Kolessar is "In December, we expect to begin sick or vacationing full-timers. officers, not only sends a message and experienced in all levels of police work, advertising in the community and have The idea to create a full-time Police serves as a visual deterrent, but it will give from patrolman to commander. When a ranked eligibility list established by Department on campus was not in response us the ability to immediately and effectively asked about the role he will play in leading February. The eligibility list will stand for to any increase in crimes on campus. respond and better protect the members of the new police force, Kolessar responded two years and qualified candidates will be Strategic Planning, the long-term master our campus community," Kolessar said. "learning the tradecraft of effective drawn from this list as positions become plan for the University, is where the idea community policing comes with time available." for a campus Police Force arose. "Police Force" continued on page 2 SUSTEIN TO SPEAK AT 7TH ANNUAL HONORS PROGRAM GUEST LECTURE Sustein's speech, based on his book law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice, nominees, John G. Roberts Jr. and Harriet By Carrie Williams Republic.com, addresses the potential Thurgood Marshall. This being said, he Miers on several national news programs, Deputy News Editor hazards of selective media use in a is an expert on constitutional law and including ABC's Nightline and National On Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 democratic society. His concern is based the structures of government. Sunstein Public Radio's Fresh Air from WHYY-FM. p.m., Saint Xavier will present its seventh on the belief that in order for a democracy has written books and articles on human Commentators sought his opinions on how annual Honors Program Guest Lecture in to be successful, its citizens must both rights and the responsibilities of citizens these two nominations could affect future the Butler Reception Room of the Warde frequently engage in unplanned encounters and of government in a democracy. His court decisions. Academic Center. to expose themselves to differing viewpoints most recent books include Radicals in This SXU event is free and open to the The lecture, titled "Mobs and Blogs: and share common experiences with one Robes: Why Extreme Right Wing Courts public. The lecture is sponsored by Saint Red States, Blue States and Democracy's another. A question-and-answer session are Wrong for America and The Second Xavier University's Honors Program and Echo Chambers," will be delivered by and reception will immediately follow his Bill of Rights: FDR's Constitutional Vision co-sponsored by the Department of History guest speaker Cass Sunstein, the Karl N. lecture. and Why We Need it More Than Ever. and Political Science and the Center for Llewellyn Distinguished Service Professor Sunstein graduated with a law degree Sunstein is frequently consulted as a Religion and Public Discourse. of Jurisprudence in the Law School and from Harvard Law School and has taught legal expert by the media for his views on All interested should contact the Department of Political Science at the at the Univetsity of Chicago for more constitutional issues. Recently, he has been Director of the Honors Program, Dr. Judith University of Chicago. than 20 years. Prior to teaching, he was a widely interviewed about Supreme Court Hiltnerat 773.298.3230 or [email protected]. Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 /

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Security Patrol Officers Police Academy (Commuter): $1,533.00 Center (NCIC) assigned Saint Xavier and Police Training Institute (Resident): University Police its Originating Agency THE X. il 2ERfTE*S COPY F.DITOR, Residence Haft Security Officers CHRISTINA Cl'CCI, apologizes for providing $3,910.00. Identifier (ORI). The assignment of Auxiliary Security Officers non up-to-date Cougar Bites and Cougar Calendar To be the Chief of Police at Saint an NCIC ORI acknowledges that our sections in last week's edition of the newspaper. Department meets the criteria of a Last minute changes to our first 24-page issue "Police Force" continued from page 1 Xavier University, Paul Kolessar had to be of this year, last week left the newspaper sworn-in by President Dwyer and complete 'criminal justice agency' and grants access with a number of errors. Very sorry for any The cost of creating a full-time police requirements to be recertified as an Illinois to Illinois and FBI Criminal History inconveniences this may have caused my (one Peace Officer and Master Police Firearms Record Information. This will also or two) dedicated readers. Thank you for your force on campus is difficult to pin down, understanding. Hope to do better next time. In the since the finances are being spread over Instructor. allow for processing of fingerprint card meantime, here are some things that have or will four to five yearly budgets. But there are Over the summer months, the submissions and eventually name-based happen on campus soon! Please feel free to e-mail some hard numbers that will appear in University was given credentials from criminal history records checks." me at [email protected] for updated events you want published for free. this year's budget: Written Examination: national agencies to be a criminal justice The creation of the SXU Police $22.50; Physical Fitness Assess: $32.00; agency. Kolessar said, "On July 13th, 2005, Force is another step in the direction of Disability Awareness 101 Personality Assessment: $375.00; Chicago the FBI, National Crime Information the completion of Strategic Planning. On Mouthy, October 24'\ from 4-4:50 p.m. in room G-315, there was a celebration of diversity and the recognition of DisabiEty Awareness Month. Students in the psychology department will be presenting information on disability awareness. Keep an eye out in the SXU Diner for more information and relevant events, stop by SXU OFFERS CLASS TO 7TH GRADERS Counseling and Career Services in room L-108 or call 773.298.3131. By Carrie Williams is funding the program and providing the 95th percentile in mathematics on the

SGA has dined and discussed at Gilbooley's Deputy News Editor students with textbooks calculators. "This SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The The Student Government Association met to Saint Xavier University has teamed is their first exposure to algebra. They're students and their parents or guardians dine and discuss at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon, up with Chicago Public Schools to offer quite astute. They're fun to work with. are responsible for transportation to and in its Heritage Room on Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. AE SXU students were welcomed to bring honors algebra classes to gifted seventh It's clear these children have a thirst for from SXU, and students are expected to their concerns to Senate meetings. Also, all SXU graders. knowledge and are eager to learn," Hardy make up any class work and homework students may join the association in room L103-B Michael Hardy is an assistant said. they miss. "There's been a lot of parental in the Warde Academic Center from 7:30-9 p.m. Twenty students attend the class every support. There was at least one parent every Monday while school is in session for their professor and the director of the regular Senate meetings. mathematics education program at Friday morning from area Chicago public or guardian here for each student at Saint Xavier. After being contacted this schools including Addams, Ariel, Caldwell, orientation on the first day of class," Time is Running Out-Study Abroad Now past summer by the Office of Academic Cullen, Earhart, Finkl, Grimes, Hale, Hardy said. If you are interested in studying abroad this coming Spring, now is the time to act. Don't miss Enhancement tor the Chicago Public Hoyne, Lee, Peck, Pershing, Sawyer, Seward, The Chicago Public Schools system out on the experience of a Efetime! In addition Schools, Hardy set up the class to teach Sutherland and Woodson. The class will has had similar gifted programs at area to offering semester, summer and academic year ninth grade honors-level algebra to continue to meet weekly throughout the universities tor many years, but this is the abroad, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) is school year. now offering students the opportunity to study mathematically gifted seventh graders. first such partnership with Saint Xavier abroad this January before the spring semester Although Hardy designed the program To participate in the program, the University. begins. Earn credit and see another part of the and curriculum, Chicago Public Schools students had to score at or above the worid-what could be better? CEA has designed 3 uniqueJ-Term programs which aUow art, history, science and business students alike to study abroad. In addition, they've chosen locations which help bring the subject matter to life and allow you to "experience" the subject first-hand. J-Term programs are available in the foUowing locations: CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER PARKS DIES AT 92 France, Costa Rica and Mexico. J-Term Programs close November 1st. For more information, please By Kevin Shannon stemmed from Mrs. Parks' refusal to (NCAAP), where she was a secretary in the contact the CIE Office at [email protected] or call us at 773.298.3780. The CIE office is located in room Editor in Chief/News Editor relinquish her seat, found the segregation early 1940s. Mrs. Parks was also involved E-108 in the School of Nursing. of Alabama's public transportation lines to in the voter registration movement. Rosa Parks, the famed Civil Rights be unconstitutional. This ruling came just In 1996, she received the Presidential lk« Fim Sifter of Mercy Activist, passed away on Monday, of what a year after Brown V Board of Education, Medal of Freedom from President Bill On Tuesday, November A"*, Saint Xavier will be holding conversations on the book, Tender her lawyer called "natural causes." With which desegregated public schools. Clinton as well as the Congressional Gold Courage: A brief Sketch of the First Sister of one act in 1955, refusing to give up a seat on Called an "apostle of the nonviolence Medal in 1999. Mercy. Two sessions wiE be held each day. The a Montgomery, Alabama bus, Rosa Parks movement," Rosa Parks found it difficult to Her role in politics and Civil Rights first session is from 12-1 p.m. in the Bishop Quarter Room. Lunch wiU be provided. The lit a fire under the Civil Rights Movement find work in Montgomery because of her continued throughout her life. In the early second will be at GUhooley's from 4:45-5:45 pan. and caused a 381-day boycott of public activism and she moved to Detroit, where 1960s, she took a job which helped John Refreshments wiU be provided. For reservations, transportation in Montgomery. Out of her she died at the age of 92. Conyers become elected to the House of please caE Kathy Mareska at 773.298.3981. This event is open to faculty, staff, students and friends. shadow came the great Reverend Martin Her activism did not begin with Representatives. Even into her 80s, Rosa Luther King Jr., who was responsible for her arrest in 1955. For years, she had Parks still championed the cause of Civil Its All Greek To Me organizing the bus boycott. been a part of the National Association Rights by being active on the lecture circuit Saint Xavier has a new club that began this for the Advancement of Colored People and speaking to civil rights groups. semester-The Greek Club! Students are invited to A Supreme Court ruling, which attend their meetings every Wednesday, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Student Organization Center, room L-103-B. Contact Renee Davros at r.dai)ros@sxu. edu. Be prepared to discuss plans for the upcoming Multicultural Night, an annual SXU event, sponsored by the Student Activities Board.

Drama Club Needs Some Good Men SXU's Drama Club is to perform one of Shakespeare's major plays, Much Ado About Nothing. Alas, for the show to go on, which is must do, the Drama Club first needs some talented (and fun-loving) gentlemen players to take the roles of Dogberry, et al. Contact Usa Lodico at [email protected]. Rosa Parks being arrested for not giving up her seat to a white man; she was later booked. Mrs. Parks receiving a medal from former President Clinton Page 3 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 TOUGH WEEK AHEAD FOR PRESIDENT BUSH

By Nick Kerr and Karl Rove might get indicted in the she is unqualified by saying "She is the World News Correspondent CIA leak case. only one whose entire career is in private Ever since the nomination of Harriet practice," Hutchison said, in contrast to Second terms have rarely been kind Miers was announced on October 3rJ she the current justices. I can't imagine not to the Presidents that have had the honor has drawn criticism from both sides of the having someone with practical real-world of being re-elected. Either they have been political spectrum. Those on the right argue experience." The conformation hearings filled with illness or scandal. This week that she is not the kind of justice that the are set to start on Monday November 7th. might be the worst week of the President's President said he would appoint and the It was hoped that she would be confirmed staggering second term. On one had the left sees her as another Bush crony getting by Thanksgiving but with the hassle nomination of Harriet Miers could end in a cushy job. The senior Senator from over documents it could take as long as a withdrawal of that nomination and two New York Chuck Schumer told reporters Christmas until she gets a floor vote. key White House advisors Scooter Libby that "If you held the vote today, she would The other bad news is that Special not get a majority either in the Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald investigation Judiciary Committee or the floor. into the leaking of a CIA agents name There are one or two (senators on to several reporters is coming to an end the judiciary committee} who said on Friday. If Fitzgerald's name sounds they'd support her as of now." familiar it is because he is the US district However the chairman of the attorney for Northern Illinois and that committee Arlen Specter tried office is handling the prosecution of Scooter Libby to down play Senator Schumer's former Governor George Ryan and several Miers nomination and the legal issues remarks when he said "There are Chicago city employees. The rumor has surrounding Libby and Rove. "There no votes one way or another." been that Scooter Libby, who is the Chief is some background noise here, a lot of A bipartisan group of senators of Staff for Vice President Cheney, and chatter, a lot of speculation and opining, want to see memos she wrote Karl Rove, the President's political guru, but the American people expect me to in various White House jobs, might get indicted. The charges would be do my job and I'm going to." However but the administration does for perjury and not having to deal with Democrats what more answers than that. not want to citing separation of leaking the identity of Valerie Plame a CIA Senator Schumer wrote the President a powers between the executive agent whose husband is administration letter and gave him this advice "I urge you and legislative branches which is critic Joe Wilson who has said they lied to immediately and publicly clear up the called executive privilege. Senator on some WMD info before the Iraq War. record." Longtime congressman and top Kay Bailey Hutchinson, a Texas During a press conference with Palestinian democrat on the judiciary committee in Republican, defended Miers from Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas the the house simply wants to know "When her critics on both sides who say President said about the matters of the was the President told?" DON'T FORGET TO READ ASK JACK ON PAGE 4

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WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER Stress Relief Day, Student Success SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 3 p.m.) Program Office, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Hui chu Ying, "Peace Prayer Hui chu Ying, "Peace Prayer Hui chi Ying, "Peace Prayer Women's Soccer: CCAC Tournament- Installation" Installation" Semi Finals. Location & Time TBA Installation" Football: McKendree College. SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) Due date for the Student Research Mass, McDonough Chapel and Creative Projects Grant for the Lebanon. 1 p.m. Service Club meets in SOC. 4 p.m. 05-06 academic year ITBS Mock Test Tutoring. 8 a.m. Developmental^ Disabilities "Are You Ready for an Intern- 12:20 p.m., room TBA Awareness Month continues... ship?"-sponsored by Counseling Xavier Classics Concert, McGuir & Career Services, location TBA. Hall, sponsored by the Music Dept Men's Soccer: Calumet College of 3 p.m. Saint Joseph. Whiting, time TBA Women's & Men's Cross-Country: Benedictine University & South­ ern IL University (Eagle & Saluki Invites). Lisle Community Park & Carbondale. 3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Woman's Soccer: Trinity Christian I College, Palos Heights, 3 p.m.

SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER MONDAY 31 OCTOBER TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER f ITBS Mock Test Review: room TBA, Mass, McDonough Chapel, 8 p.m. I\ Men's Soccer: CCAC Semi Finals. Mass, McDonough Chapel. 12 p.m 5 p.m.-9 p.m. All community members welcome! Location and Time TBA Final day to change a class from Knowledge Workshop: Part Two National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness credit to audit or Pass/Fail SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) ,h Powerpoint, presented by the Week! (October 4"'-10 ) Hui chu Ying, "Peace Prayer SGA: Senate meeting, room L-103. Learning Center, room L- 109A. Xavierite copy-editing night. Installation" 7:30-9 p.m. 3:30- 5 p.m. Undecided Upper Classmen (6- Mass, McDonough Chapel. 12 p.m. week Workshop), sponsored by SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Counseling & Career services, Hui chu Ying. "Peace Prayer room TBA, 3-4 p.m. Installation" Xavierite press night tonight! Men's Soccer: Cardinal Stritch Uni­ versity, Milwaukee, WI, time TBA Women's Volleyball: Olivet Na/arene University.k Burbonnais, 7 p.m. Page 4 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Ask Jack is a syndicated column appearing in over 2,000 / newspapers across three continents, lack Aubrey, the author ' of the column, is a man of whom little is known. Besides being named Cuba's Sexiest Political Dissenter, there is not

-N^ much we can find about his life. But here at The Xavierite, ^^ we are ok with that and I think you should be too. Just don t v -* ask him about being a sexy political dissenter, he punched our yS* Editor in Chief in the face for asking, just so you know.

v>V f* Dear Jack, )v Jack, I am in serious trouble. I am a college student in charge of a student organization

• vv- and am finding it difficult to deal with the other staff members. To the man, I hate everyone on the newspaper, which is a problem because I need to deal with these people. They refuse to do the simplest of tasks at my behest. They continually turn in below than average work. If they were any more incompetent, they would be less effective than 3rd graders. I would fire them all, if given a chance. My question is what is the best way to fire people. Sincerely, Kevin Shannon, Editor in Chief of The Xavierite

Dear Kevin, You know it is funny that you write this week, because so did most of your staff. And, I must admit, they give a wildly different view of you and the goings on of The Xavierite. Your Editorials Editor, Sean Reynolds who you are friends with outside of the newspaper, says that while at bars together you make him do push-ups or else you will fire him. Your Copy Editor, Tina Cucci wrote that you purposely write in Pig Latin just to make her job more difficult. Your two Entertainment Editors, Chris Lonergan and Chris Lichosyt, are so insulted by your constant ethnic slurs that one is going to quit. Your Deputy News Editor, Carrie Williams, leaves The Xavierite office, goes home and cries for hours over your personal attacks on her and her family. So, to answer your question, my favorite way to fire people is to throw them all a party with cake and ice cream. Only, instead of regular cake and ice cream, it is all made of arsenic. As long as you can elude capture by the police, The Xavierite staff will get the picture that you want them gone. Sincerely, Jack Aubrey (who is not Kevin Shannon) Dear Jack, Look, I want you to keep it down at night with your late night raunchy pool parties. Don't make me call the cops. Sincerely, Your Neighbor Dear My Neighbor, I'm sorry. 1 will try to keep it down at night with my raunchy pool parties. I know that lately there has been some wild times had, but I would feel bad if I knew you were being kept awake at night. Sincerely, JA P.S.- Can your wife still come over?

Dear Jack, HELP! I am trapped under a boulder. Sincerely, Guy Trapped Under a Boulder Dear Guy Trapped Under a Boulder, Nooooooooo! Ok, everyone stay calm, I know exactly what to do. Lassie, come here girl, go find Guy Trapped Under a Boulder. Good girl, yes go find him- wait, where are you going? No, I don't want to play ball. Yes, I know you love your ball, but there is a guy under a boulder and he is trapped! What? No, I won't scratch your belly. Seriously, you are Lassie, go find the guy trapped under the boulder and rescue him or I will hit you with a rolled-up newspaper. That's it, no more Mr. Nice Guy with you dog, you can't sleep in my bed anymore and it's the cold hardwood floor for you. Now, don't give me those big puppy dog eyes, I invented that tactic. Sincerely, JA P.S.-1 will send flowers.

Dear Jack, How are you enjoying the White Sox playing in the World Series? From Pete in Aurora. Dear Pete, I couldn't be any happier with the White Sox. I have been a fan since I was a young advice columnist. I can remember sitting on the lap of my grandfather, Pappy Ask Jack as we called him and watching the Go Go White Sox. It still makes me tear up that he can't be here right now. The White Sox going to the World Series is more than just a baseball team succeeding, it is the collective hope and dream of South Siders being realized. Wistfully, JA Page 5 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 College Math Club President Dumps Supermodel He crunched the numbers, then crushed her heart

College sophomore Brady Burns, left, abruptly ended a six-month torrid love affair with a heartbroken Elene, right.

"I loved her like a quadratic formula, but the By JAMIE MURRY off-campus lunches were killing me financially," Admitting that there was a good (9-V3)2 percent said Burns. "I felt like a real abacus for breaking chance that he made the wrong move, college things off." The fact that he was unaware of math club president Brady Burns recently called Washington Mutual's Free Checking—an account it quits with longtime supermodel with optional Deluxe services like girlfriend Elene. Burns, who claimed "/ loved her free online bill pay available at he carefully calculated the breakup, wamu.com—left Elene at a total said his alleged free checking like a quadratic loss. "He could have just gone to a account had monthly fees that just formula..." Washington Mutual Financial Center didn't add up. The whiz kid was or wamu.com," she said. "We were quick to admit that had he known about totally soul mates, but I guess he didn't see that. Washington Mutual's Free Checking Deluxe, the As far as I'm concerned, he can go jump off a relationship's longevity may have had better odds, logarithm. Whatever that is.'

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••aw* M , r^Xavierite WAR VIDEO GAME A DANGER TO BOTH SIDES INFORMATION: By Kevin Shannon the game and a firestorm in Iran. selects the Editor of the Kayhan Daily and Call Recently, Iran and Washington have therein lies the difference between Iran and Editor in Chief 773.298.3380 been at odds over Washington's assertion the U.S. Fax So there I am, holding my M-4 assault that Iran is building nuclear facilities to As Americans, we have the right to rifle, leading my team of Special Ops in a gain nuclear warheads. Iran, of course, create a first-person shooter game about 773.298.3381 nuclear power plant in Iran. Our goal: to denies these allegations and has asked in real life events and market it on the web, E-mail destroy all personnel in the compound and the past for a guarantee that Iran will not no matter how insensitive it might be to any [email protected] then strategically blow up the core reactor. be invaded by America. In typical Bush future conflicts in Iran or the one currently I send two soldiers down the left corridor, Administration fashion, they have not ruled happening in Iraq. Our information isn't Write two down the right corridor and I go down out an invasion, but have responded with subject to approval of an editor hand-picked The Xavierite the middle corridor. Just as I open a door the moronic comment that an invasion of by the leader of our government. We don't on my left, I hear a click behind me. I know Iran is "not on the agenda." need to ask permission to express our ideas Saint Xavier University that I am dead and make my peace with The problem, other than the one I "Americans have a deep craving 3700 W. 103rd Street God. The Iranian guard fires three shots have with the idea that we need another first and GAME OVER! person shooter game, is that this game has for an attack against Iran, but Chicago, IL 60655 I get up from my computer chair and go been downloaded by citizens of Iran, causing they are going to have to settle Visit get some Hot Pockets from the freezer. It can the government there to call for a permanent be quite draining defending freedom and shelving of "America attacks Iran." for this make-believe assault," Campus Media Center the only recourse is Hot Pockets. I return "Americans have a deep craving for Room CMC 101 to my seat to continue playing the computer an attack against Iran, but they are going -The Kayhan Daily game "America attacks Iran." Kuma Reality to have to settle for this make-believe Games, an American firm who specializes assault," wrote the Kayhan Daily, an Iranian or ourselves. Staff: in creating close to life war games, created newspaper. The Supreme Leader of Iran The citizens of Iran have downloaded the game over a 1,000 times. Many people Editor in Chief have then e-mailed the creators of the game, Kevin Shannon with the subjects ranging from outrage to Copy Editor inquiry about how to download the game Christina Cucci faster. I would like to know what frightens Editorial Editor the Iranian government more, the threat Sean Reynolds of some overweight Nebraskan teenager Sports Editor playing "America attacks Iran" or yet another Tim Moran example of how stifling a government they Entertainment Editors have? We, in America, take for granted the Chris Lonergan little freedoms that would mean so much to Chris Lichosyt individuals of other countries. News Editor I have one other problem with this Kevin Shannon game, though. The fear is growing that Advertising Manager & Americans are viewing the military more and more as a bi-proxy organization, even Graphic Designer with over 1,500 dead soldiers in Iraq. Tony Galleili The feared end result here is that in Business Manager Mark Dobbs "Video Game" continued on page 7

Deputy News Editor America attacks Iran" Carrie Williams Deputy Sports Editor Steve Dunn BUY YOUR CANDY AND HELP FIGHT CANCER World News Correspondent By Chris Lonergan screening and treatment of the disease while Nick Kerr Entertainment Editor also spreading the news of other breast Sports Correspondent cancer fundraisers. Becky Rosenthal Waiting to check out at a store in the York Peppermint Patties has created Director of Student local mall, a vibrant pink display caught my a special pink center patty for this season, and is donating a total of $125,000 to the Media eye. The light-colored cardboard stand-up advertised special Tic-Tac mints in pink Young Survival Coalition. YSC especially >b Quick© containers in an attempt to raise breast helps with spreading the awareness of breast lontributors cancer awareness. In this season of breast cancer in those under the age of 40. The :ky O'Donnell, Derek cancer awareness, many companies are three founders of the YSC are survivors of ladz. Will Robinson doing their part to make sure the message breast cancer, all of whom were diagnosed is spread. Among the others, many candy before reaching 35. companies are helping the cause. "Marshall Field's is selling pink The first candy I discovered was the Everyone wins, except the migrant cocoa farmers Tic Tac mints company, which is donating Frango Mints and donating selling pink Frango Mint in one-pound "a portion of the proceeds" to CancerCare one dollar per box to the Breast and one-third-pound boxes and donating for the sale of the specially-marked pink $1 and $0.50 cents, respectively, per box. packages. CancerCare specializes in Cancer Research Foundation." These donations will be given to the Breast supporting those women with breast cancer Candy giants Fannie May are also Cancer Research Foundation. and their children with many programs, helping raise breast cancer awareness and While Halloween is just around the such as counseling, education, financial support with three new candies. One-pound corner, many people are thinking about assistance and other practical help. boxes of pink "Mint Meltaways" are being buying candy for all of the youngsters The M&Ms is donating $0.35 per sold, as well as one-ounce and 1.3-ounce who will be scurrying about next Monday. each 14-ounce package and $0.50 per each chocolate lollipops. 10% of the Fannie May When you're out, make sure to pick up 21.3-ounce bag as well. The M&M proceeds proceeds on these products will be donated some candy for yourself and support breast are donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast to support Breast Cancer Awareness, and cancer awareness in any way you can. Even Cancer Foundation. M&Ms will donate at an additional 10% is being matched by if you simply pick up a little box of Tic-Tacs least $250,000 to this foundation, which Illinois's Coleman Foundation. to throw in your purse or pockets, we can primarily works towards research, education, Marshall Fields is doing their part, all support the cause in this very easy way. Page 7 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005

ARE THE TRUE SOX FANS BEING PRO-LIFE SIDE NEEDS TO MAKE A PRICED OUT OF A WORLD SERIES? STANCE ON PRENATAL TESTING

By Carrie Williams of eBay. I am what you would call "eBay By Nick Kerr thousands of couples in this country having Deputy News Editor savvy," so I attempted to beat the system World News Correspondent difficulties conceiving a child, yet there are known as Ttcketmaster.com and bid on Game people having abortions because, in the With prices for great seats ranging 2's tickets last week. With less than one Ramesh Ponnuru recently wrote an case of Down's Syndrome, the child has an from $2,000-$ 10,000, only "die hard" fans day left on a pair of Game 2's lower reserve article for National Review Online about extta chromosome. This is the sort of ethnic with deep pockets have a shot at attending tickets starting at $43.00,1 was ecstatic. the abortion debate and the recent Supreme cleansing we condemn around the world. a World Series Game. After roughly three Then, I came back to reality realizing Court openings. His conclusion was that The other problem I have with this million people fought over some 2,000 seats that by the time bidding was over, the tickets when the debate focuses on Roe v. Wade, kind of testing is that it can lead to "designer at U.S. Cellular Field for games one, two, six would sell for, I don't know, maybe $5,000 then the pro-choice side does better. When babies." Parents will able to create a kid and seven of the 2005 World Series, many or $6,000 dollars? I was right. They sold for the debate focuses on side issues, then "pro- just like someone fluffs a teddy bear from Sox fans were left to either curl up on the $6,050.00 and I was left sad and ticketless. lifers" do better. "Build-a-Bear." And knowing how shallow couch with sports commentator Jeannie Now I had two options. I could have This got me inquiring about where the some people are, this will lead to abortions Zalasko (decked out in a fur coat and sparkly been mad at "the man" for charging an pro-life movement should go to find a new because "Oh my God, how can this child earrings) or gather at the Souths ide party arm and a leg, maybe even a first born, for issue to help bolster our cause. live with curly hair" or some physical feature street known as Western Avenue. World Series tickets, or I could have been Last week, I was reading one of my that they do not want their kid to have. Not being able to get World Series happy to watch the games with my family favorite blogs, The Corner on National There are cases in which if a doctor tickets myself, I would personally prefer and friends on my big TV on my comfy and, Review Online, and I found a link to an believed that the child had a condition that the latter. Though being 20-years-old, I was most importantly, dry couch. article by Patricia Bauer about prenatal would make it impossible for the child to forced to endure Zalasko's commentary as testing in the Washington Post. Then it came live on its own and would lead to suffering she looked as though she were attending "While certain VIPs are able to to me that banning this kind of testing and pain fot both the child and their family. the Golden Globes rather than working at attend the World Series, most (except for some cases) should be that cause. That truly is a case where they are just trying a World Series game. In this article, I discuss why prenatal testing to stop suffering and not trying to avoid While certain VIPs and Richie-Riches fans of baseball, and especially should be banned and I will share, as well, the responsibility of raising a child with a are able to attend the World Series, most the White Sox, are your average a very personal story I have on this issue. disability. fans of baseball, and the White Sox for that These prenatal tests are done to As I mentioned earlier, and if you matter, are your average Joe/Jane middle ]oe/]ane middle class people." determine if the unborn child has any have ever read my column in the past, you class people. These are the people you see possible health problems. The obvious know that I have a disability. I have a mild at Cork and Kerry's, McDuffy's or shooting Though I did find myself upset at not problem with this is that if the test comes form of Cerebral Palsy. When I was born, off fireworks and banging pots and pans in being able to get one of those snazzy White back indicating the likely possibility of I had the equivalent of a stroke leaving me their backyards after an exciting White Sox Sox ponchos everyone was so fashionably a disability, it incteases the chances that with brain damage on the right side of my win. These are not typically the people who sporting on Sunday, I managed to hold back the pregnancy will end in an act of a legal brain and limited use of the left side of my get World Series tickets. the tears and survive a minor heart attack murder of the innocent child. In Ms. body. If you were to look on StubHub.com or as my boy Scotty Podsednik and the White Bauer's article, she talks about studies that There were doctors who believed that eBay, you would find that these once $125- Sox went on to win Game 2. show the abortion rate for pregnancies my brain would stop developing at the age $185 tickets are now ridiculously priced I know that attending a World Series that have been diagnosed with Down's of eight and that a drooling problem I had anywhere between $745-$ 10,000 a seat! game is a once in a lifetime opportunity, Syndrome is eighty to ninety percent. when I was little would never go away. Well, Working at a collectible shop, I frequently but I also know that there is no one I would She mentions a dinner party that she thanks to my mom and countless times of list items on eBay. rather see a White Sox World Series game attended that I could not believe. "At a asking, "Nick is chin wet or is it dry" the The wonderful world of eBay allows with than my friends and family. Though, if dinner party not long ago, I was seated next drooling is no longer a problem. Plus, people to buy and sell a multitude of goods given the chance, sure I would go to a World to the director of an Ivy League's ethics judging by the fact that I am a successful and sometimes services. Some sellers on Series game. program. In answer to another guest's college student my brain is just fine (in fact, eBay may have been season ticket holders I obviously would not be able to take question, he said he believes that prospective I have an above average IQ). looking to make a buck, but if they claim all of the people who I love to good ol' parents have a moral obligation to undergo What I am trying to say is that doctors to be such huge Sox fans, why not go to all Comiskey -yes, I still call it Comiskey- but I prenatal testing and to terminate their are not always right and even if a child is the games? would be thinking of them fondly the entire pregnancy to avoid btinging forth a child born with a disability, their life is not a case As I said before, I am a frequent user time, wishing they were with me. with a disability, because it was immoral to of "suffering" like that bloated-egotistical Ivy subject a child to the kind of suffering he League director said. Yes, there are things or she would have to endure." that I wish I could do, such as drive a car First of all, who is he to decide what or tie my shoes, but this is who I am and if WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR suffering is, and second, has this man ever I did not have this disability, I would be a seen someone with a disability? different person. There are plenty of people in this As a society, we need to talk about OPINIONS/ WRITE AN EDITORIAL country, including me, who have disabilities this and make sure that unborn children and get along fine in life. What really are not being killed just because they have FOR THE XAVIERITE. ALL worries me about this is that there are a disability. "Video Game" continued from page 6 military shooter games won't help us realize the future, Americans could be so cavalier that our army is not one single entity, but UNDERGRADUATES ARE WELCOMEDabou t sending our troops oversees, because rather, 1.4 million individual parts. The we think of the military as not being made games are a reflection of our feelings, not up of flesh and blood soldiers, but instead the cause. TO SUBMIT. PLEASE SEND TO consisting of faceless robot killers destined The only solution I see to this to give their lives for American Freedom. problem is reversing the stance of the Bush THEXAVIERITE@YAHOO. COM Getting rid of the game, "America Administration that keeps cameras away attacks Iran" won't solve our attitudes about Andrews Air Force base, where soldiers Etur soldiers. Restricting all first-person return in body bags. Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 CELL PHONE CULTURE SPREADS INTO NEW GROUND

have used our imagination, socialized in By Sean Reynolds groups of strangers and created something Editorial Editor out of nothing. However, the cell phone market is This may be unfair, but it certainly reaching deeper and deeper into the depths seems as though at least twice in every class of childhood. Telecom corporations have I attend, a cell phone rings. No, I cannot finally come to head with their largest recall sitting through a complete lecture untapped marketplace and they're taking without the intermittent accompaniment of action. They are partnering with candy and a digital Bacchanale or Badineri. Sometimes toy companies to introduce "kiddy phones," the professor ignores it, or stops and stares, but this stage doesn't last long—thtee to five or they seizes the moment to note how years of age maybe. Disney is reaming up a situation like this "never would have occurred ten years ago." "Play has changed. Boys and Indeed our University has an astounding populace walking the campus on their cell girls the age of six are asking phones. As soon as we're out of class, into the cafeteria, out of the building, inside our their parents for iPods, cell cars, we are talking. We are talking to people phones or laptops." who aten't around. The people around us—those who sit wirh Sprint to market and provide teal cell They seem to enjoy each other's company. next to us in class, ot on the bus, or the phones to kids after that. Mattel toys is than a kid making something out of a box, wirh globalization? Play, and thus childhood, train—we no longer have to acknowledge. introducing a Barbie-themed cell phone for we have a video game making something has fundamentally changed. They are not our friends and that is fine. We girls. out of the child. The active and the passive Toys are no longer meant to prepare kids don't need them. With cell phones, all one To be sure, studies show that the days of roles have reversed. Thus, the kid does not for adulthood; they are there to introduce needs is a couple of friends to occupy one's children's toys as we know it may be coming know his or her physical or ontological place kids to adulthood. And adulthood, as time and need for interaction. On the train, 1 to an end. Boys and girls, at the age of six or capacity through interaction with other we know, may no longer be a place for can say, "I'm twenty minutes away," and "I'm are already asking their parents for iPods, cell bodies of the world. development. As we see around us, it has ten minutes away, what are you doing?" So phones or Blackberrys. A child who lives an active imaginaty become a place for sustainment. can the man next to me. As toys change, so does play. As the life develops the faculty for adroit reasoning Soon we may find recess grounds at This is really nothing too bad for us at maturity and technology of toys advance, the in new situations and, more importantly, the Saint Barnabas about as active as the Saint this point. Mostly, we have already learned less authentic imagination a child needs. The ability to be sympathetic to viewpoints other Xavier campus. the natural limitations to out agency. We toy fills in where the child leaves off. Rather than their own. Why has intolerance grown READERS STILL CRAVE THE OLD-FASHIONED BOOK

By Derek Boladz been many advances in the technological Internet, home consoles and the like, have push for more portability of E-books. Contributor field, in terms of putting text into electronic all pointed to the notion that people don't The book will always be a book though. form. E-Books, as they are commonly called, read. That is only the surface of the issue, If the scientists are developing paper on Ever walk into a library and wonder have emerged onto the scene. They are but one can dig deeper and see the truth. which text can be changed on at will, "Where in the hell did all these books come digital print versions of books. They can The truth is, people still read good old paper that shows that people want a book. The from?" I have wondered this myself. be displayed on a computer or a handheld books. Harry Potter, the devil himself, as feeling of a book in your hand, reading it, The answer, of course, is that some reader. Even with the portability of the inspired many a kid and adult to pick up engrossing yourself in the fantasy, can never one wrote them all. But think about it. All reader, E-Books have not caught on. a story and lose oneself in an immersive be replaced. those books in the libtary, all those books Why is it that a paper and ink can universe. That movie that is started by the author in that store and even all those overrated overcome such technology? Isn't this As I mentioned before, those darned and played out by the reader will never die. romance novels are written and published consume! market hungry for such novelties? romance novels will sell and seemingly will It can only transform, like life often does. by someone. Apparently, the people have spoken by their always be selling anywhere a book can be So next time you gaze out across the expanse Still, in this day and age, books slow uptake of such breakthtoughs. One sold. Someone has to be reading them of books laid out before you, pick one up, are being published at a feverish pace. can wonder whether the novel is dead or because 1 see new titles in the checkout line open it, read it. Textbooks, graphic novels, romances, not. I began to think so and many things all the time. The deeper question is not if You can never know what lurks between mysteries, adventure, etc. are all being lead to this conclusion. the book is dead, but where and what will those two simple covers. The universe is at consumed by the population. There have The popularity of TV, the rise of the the book be. New electronic paper will help your fingertips.

BIZARRE NEWS REVIEW: BY SEAN REYNOLDS YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW THE NEWS OF THE WEEK UNTIL YOU CAN ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

1. Scientists at Rice University have 3. Who recently came under public 4. The police department at Mohegan Answers: 1: c) "Using the parts inside a constructed the world's smallest scrutiny by Major League Baseball Lake established a special hotline single molecule, scientists have constructed the world's smallest car. It has a chassis, axles functioning what, measuring only tor advertisements that indirectly to dea and a pivoting suspension. The wheels are 4 nanometers (1/20,000th of the referred to the steroid scandal? spree? buckyballs, spheres of pure carbon containing thickness of a human hair)? 60 atoms apiece." Yahoo.com. 2: b) "Catholic a) Dannon a) Yard gnome theft Chutch records and the White House both refute what has become a boilerplate part of a) Oil refinery b) The Mennonite Church b) TP-ing discussions about Miers, the White House b) Radio c) Subway c) Hood ornament theft general counsel and nominee for the Supreme c) Car d) California milk producers d) Jet ski accidents Court." CatholicNcus.com. 3; d) ESPN.com. 4: d) Internet-ready computer a) JournalNews.com. 5: b) "Instead of getting competitive bids or buying directly from 5. According to its purchasing manufacturers like it used to, the Pentagon is 2. The White House, prompted by using middlemen who set their own prices." tment, the Pentagon paid $20 Mcall.com. reporters, finally revealed that what apiece this year for what that a few about Harriet Miers' past is not years ago cost it only 85 cents? actually true?

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It's actually quite similar to the first "Resident Evil" movie, but this isn't necessatily a bad Director: Andrzej thing ("Resident Evil" was one of the few Bartowiak video game movies that worked). There are also some "Alien" influences, focusing Starring: Dwayne "The on a claustrophobic setting with ferocious Rock" Johnson, Karl Urban monsters running about. This is also good Snazzy lighting, news. and Rosamund Pike and sister duo, which gives a hint of warmth price, be my guest. As an action film, it After the first half, where it seems to an otherwise brutal movie. The Rock pulls fulfills all the standard requirements to somewhat blah, things pick up. The set up of a believable tough military guy named satisfy your craving, but if you'd like to have 90% of video game movies suck. This portion is over, the action is abundant and Sarge. He's really coming into his own as an a fun movie night with your friends, you may is a proven fact, evidenced by such duds there are plenty of memorable moments. actor, and there's no reference To his eyebrow want to consider renting "Resident Evil" or as "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," "Street Eventually, you're Treated to a first person or wrestling past for once, which is nice. "Event Horizon" for a similar (and cheaper) Fighter," "Super Mario Brothers" and sequence (the camera becomes the viewpoint The rest of the cast is also terrific, giving the experience. "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation." It's an odd of a character, and you watch as he goes supporting characters plenty of personality. It's a decent flick, but if you plan you're phenomenon. Studios can do books justice around shooting up the place) that seems The performances are a welcome surprise, whole evening around seeing it ("Yeah, we're or expand on a television series, but they to be straight out of the game. It's sort of given that they don't have too much to work going to see Doom! I waited ten years for constantly blow it when it comes to video gimmicky, but it's a fun, unique experience. with. this, alright!"), you maybe disappointed. It's games. Luckily, "Doom" isn't half bad. It ends with some interesting twists, kung fu So the question beckons: should you go not bad and not great, but it is a video game The "Doom" franchise helped spark action and a big explosion. What more could see "Doom?" That depends. Ifyouwantto movie that doesn't embarrass the industry, the whole video game violence controversy you ask for? spend a weekend afternoon seeing a cool, if so that earns it extra points. over a decade ago. Nonstop violence, blood, Hardcore fans will enjoy some references forgettable, movie for a discounted matinee gore and demons were a far cry from jumping and nods to the games, but aside from the plumbers and "Space Invaders," but the Mars setting and the BFG, this isn't what controversy helped raise the series' popularity Doom is all about. There are no flying tenfold. With the recent release of "Doom flaming heads, descents into unholy regions III" on the PC and Microsoft's Xbox game or evil imps from hell. Plus, the story also console, the series has once again gotten focuses on genetics and mutations instead some spotlight, which is why there's a big of the bad demonic stuff. Disappointing? screen version of "Doom" in rhe first place. Yes. Forgivable? Sure. The "Doom" games were mindless shooters with a hint of story thrown in anyway, so quit complaining, fanboys! One thing worth mentioning is the performance of the actors. The two lead characters, Reaper (Karl Urban) and Samantha (Rosamund Pike), come off as a loving brother Sample Dialogue: "We're screwed, aren't we?" "Yep." "Ready to take down generic looking zombie monsters?" "Ooh-Rah!"

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By Chris Lonergan however, it seems that such injuries are on Thankfully, "BlackBerry Thumb" is not applying ice, and not typing with only one's Entertainment Editor thumbs for 18 hours a day. In extreme cases, cortisone shots may be given to alleviate Geeks can finally claim another injury pain. aside from carpal tunnel syndrome. While Chris Claypool of Post Falls, Idaho exercise is good, most technologically used his BlackBerry so frequently for his dependent people haven't been doing their business work that Chris had to switch pre-texting stretches and warm-ups. typing fingers to avoid the pain. The What is rapidly becoming known as tepetitive motion injury got so bad that "BlackBerry Thumb" is not an affliction Chris couldn't even press buttons on his caught while picking the previously named remote control without experiencing pain. fruit. Instead, this term refers to the pain John Otminski of Pontiac, Michigan, who that occurs after using technology that uses his BlackBetry to organize his client requires typing on a small keyboard or information and schedule, tecently began number pad. The use of two fingers in physical therapy and electrical stimulation highly repeated activity makes one prone for his sore thumb. to soreness and pain. Overall, the way to prevent this vicious According to Dr. Sruarr Hirsch, an disease is to use common sense. It's advised orthopedisr at St. Joseph's Hospital and to take breaks if one must use a mobile Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, Thankfully, "The Fonz" never had this problem. I would email my doctor about this, but... device for long periods of time and also to these repetitive motion injuries haven't use a pillow to support one's arms when been studied in terms of national statistics; the rise in the United States. fatal and is easily treated by wearing a splint, typing.

initials put together spell "death") are each The movie was shot on location it confronted with in the Louisville, ghosts, one ghost Kentucky nut house "TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE haunting each floor. and is presumably The group must stay based on a true story. By Chris Lonergan forum, is an independent film that was inside for five hours According to an picked up by Sony Pictures. and the only way out excerpt of "Haunting Entertainment Editor The premise of the movie is that five is to exit through the Louisville" by Keith It makes me almost depressed for the college girls attempting to complete some "death tunnel," the Age and Jay Gravatte, movie industry to tell you about this horrid college or sorority initiation are placed onto tunnel which all of many of rhe rumors film that is five different the asylum's dead of hauntings are true. bound to be floors of passed through. The Sanatorium stinking up the Waverly Shockingly was, at one time, the theatres Hills Sana- enough, "Death considered the most soon. The Dax t o r i u m , Tunnel" uses the advanced tuberculosis Productions a true-to- provocative clothing hospital in the country. However, and Twinralk life insane or a lack thereof to the experimental Enter- asylum in sell the flick. College procedures were t a i n m e n r Louisville, girls appear to be ghastly. The "death "masterpiece" Kentucky. scantily clad at the tunnel" does exist at entitled The unlucky parry before the night the facility as well, "Death girls are in question, and the and was truly used Tunnel" was Devon pteview shows some (Melanie to transport the an attraction of the five girls in "...And what does that spell? 'DEATH "drained" bodies of at the Los Oops..I lost my shirt. Tee-hee. Lewis) revealing clothing. the victims of Tuberculosis. Fox Television Angeles Screamfest on October 17th. "Death Elizabeth (Yolanda Pecoraro), Ashley (Kristin Aside from that, the girls must fight their Tunnel," which is supposed hit theatres in Novak), Tori (Annie Burgstede) and Heather way through the hellhole, risking life and December according to the movie's web (Steffany Huckaby). The girls (whose limb and lingerie the night through. 'Tunnel" continued on page 15

THE DECEMBERISTS TWICE AS NICE AT TWO SHOWS

By Will Robinson back of the Metro. The mean concerrgoers every glance. If Elliott Smith and Lou Reed didn't seem to bug him. Indeed, he remained had a love child with severe depression The Decemberists Contributor ar a steady level of depression, The very look who wirnessed Elliott's dearh in Echo You know you've made it big when your of his face almosT forcing one To tears at Park, he may, in fact, be Cass McCombs, @ The Metro fans come to both in sound and 10.18 and 10.19 your show and in looks. talk over your By the time The •+• + + + soft-spoken Decemberists were opening ready to come out, and "The Mariner's Revenge Song." The band. If that is the crowd was ready crowd participation was fairly astounding indeed the way ro burn effigies of as a good fourth of rhe crowd sang along To to know that Cass McCombs, every single tune. Between Colin Maloy's you've made bur also ready to creatively nasal lyricism, Petra's haunting, yet it big and not rock. Afrer Petra sweet, vocals and Chris Funk's stage-crossing something Haden's "Chicago: whale mimicking, the nighr finished feeling I just made Where Disco Lives like we learned somerhing, aside from The up, then The Forever!" line, half dozen vocabulary inrroductions or thar Decemberists any non-rockers fake bird you may or may nor have stolen have made remaining in the from the stage. it big. Cass room were either M c C o m b s converted or quickly ^ was the ushered out in utter 11II: X II //.

tunes were theit albums with - + + \ SO-SO SONG AND DANCE apparenrly highlights including CATCHY. BUT KITSCH disappoinring "Los Angeles, I'm TO the rude Yours," "The - INTOI ERABLECR1 1 in The Decemberists flying the red flag of...Red-land?...Red-topia?...Maybe? fans near the Chimbley Sweep" *— Page 12 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 BATMAN BEGINS ON YOUR T.V.

By Chris Lichosyt Entertainment Editor movie, including the Batcave, the Narrows (a bad parr of Town) Batman Begins: and a village in the Deluxe Edition mounrains. The first DVD two were built inside a huge hangar, while f + T T 1/2 the village was built on location near a Director: Christopher Nolan glacier in Iceland. The scope of the projects is almost Starring: Christian Bale, overwhelming and Liam Neeson and Katie shows what you can For once, Morgan Freeman isn't the baddest guy in the room, do if you have a decent Holmes telling, action, setting and performances budget. are remarkable, and hopefully the renewed franchise carries on for many more movies. "The Tumbler" is about the development After a lengrhy hiarus, Barman returned It's one of the best Batman movies yet, of the Batmobile, from its clay-model origin TO the big screen earlier this year with tivaled only by the animated "Batman: Mask all the way to the final product. This "Batman Begins." Now, his latest adventure of the Phantasm" from 1993 (which was isn't the creation of some silly car, but of is available in DVD form, either as a coincidentally an origin story as well). a fully-equipped armored tank machine. standalone movie or a pricier two disc Deluxe The second disc of rhe Deluxe Edition is The tumbler was engineered and built as Edition. This review is based on the latter, worth shelling out a few extra dollars for. There a working vehicle, with everyrhing built but the cheaper alternative is recommended, are no less than six full length featutettes, to specific specs of a high performance too. with plenty of hidden goodies strewn automobile. Anyone who has seen the movie hope this matches.. The movie is excellent. It's one of about. Most are interesting and give deep knows that the new Batmobile rules, but this insight into short documentary makes you appreciare ir So just how bad were the last the makings even more. two Batman movies? We take and concept "Saving Gorham City" mainly focuses a look at some of the more... of the film, on a sequence ar rhe end of rhe movie, which shameful moments of Batman s showcasing we won'r ger into here To avoid spoilers. IT a n Talks abour miniatures and computer effects, illustrious movie career. incredible and shows the meticulous work and detail level of involved with many parrs of the movie. Batman Forever; detail that "Shaping Mind and Body" is about Bale's Dick Grayson: I need a name! Batboy, you may miss change into his Batman physique and also Nightwing, I dunno. What's a good if you just focuses on the Keysi fighting method, which sidekick name? watch the is prevalent in the movie. Keysi is very cool, Bruce Wayne: How about Dick Grayson, movie once but the camera work in the film during fighr college student? or twice. sequences doesn'r give you a good luck ar how Dick Grayson: Screw you! To really ir works (one of the movie's shortcomings). appreciare Fortunately, this section makes up for it. Robin: Holey rusted metal, Batman! rhe film, There are "Easter Eggs" as you navigate Batman: Huh? you have To rhe menus of rhe Special Fearures DVD Robin: The ground,, it's all metal. It's full warch rhe (which works like flipping through a comic of holes. You know, holey. "Crap, that's a long way down." , r book). If you find them all, you can learn Batman: Oh. r & the best of the year, and one of the greatest ' contents of about the gadgets, villains and allies of the comic book realizations yet. Christian Bale's the second disc. film, among other things. They help flesh [While trying to sink Robin's boat) portrayal of Batman and Bruce Wayne is top "The Journey Begins" contains out the story and definitely amplify the Two Face: B12! interviews with director Christopher Nolan notch, giving the character a depth that no immersion factor. The Riddlen Hit! And my favorite vitamin and several cast members. Ir shows the former Barman (Michael KeaTon, Val Kilmer Overall, any Batman fan should pick up might I add. or George Clooney) has achieved. Somehow, beginnings of the film, from original the Deluxe Edition. If you are a casual fan the cast and crew give us a believable tale concepts to the writing process to the secrecy who enjoyed the movie and wants to learn Batman and Robin: of Batman's origins. Everything follows surrounding everything. It's fascinating to more, it's also recommended. For those that see how simple foundations could lead to a Mr. Freeze: A laundry service that delivers. some kind of logic, so it doesn't seem like don't care about what happens behind the blockbuster such as this. Wow! some random kook running around in a scenes (feeling it'll ruin the experience or "Gotham City Rises" is a spectacular Poison Ivy: (watching Freeze suit up] What bat costume in the second act. The story something), then you should at least pick up look at the creation of the sets of the are you, a fifty big and tall? the single disc version. Better than the one at Six Flags. Much better... Mr. Freeze: No. I always go a size smaller. The video and audio is Makes me look slimmer. (Keep in mind, jaw-dropping, and the this was Arnold Schwarzenneger!) quality of the actual movie is wonderful. Poison Ivy: There's just something about If you've yet to see an anatomically correct rubber suit that "Batman Begins," puts fire in a girl's lips. what are you waiting Batman: Why is it that all the beautiful for? It's a grear film ones are homicidal maniacs? Is it me? recommended To almosr everyone, Robin: I want a car, chicks dig the car. and ir's rhe besr live Batman: This is why Superman works action Barman flick. alone. If you refuse to accept that fact, go spend Barbara Wilson: Partners? $80 on "Batman Dick Grayson: Partners. - The Motion Picture Bruce Wayne: Partners. Anthology 1989-1997" Alfred: We're going to need a bigger and watch Arnold cave. Schwarzenneger, Danny Deviro and Quotes Jim Carrey Terrorize compiled with Gorham City to see help from how things have imdb.com progressed since then. There's a reason they hadn't made a Batman movie in eight years...

geparty.com Page 13 The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 REVEREND RUN RETURNS TO RAPPING Concert Calendar Wednesday 10/26 By Chris Lonergan but the loss of a friend and good citizen: Rev Run Entertainment Editor "Always helping, never selfish, that was my man Jay / We ain't lose 'em or choose 'em he "Distortion" Opeth After stepping out the spotlight for a was God's idea / And since home is where -- House of Blues few years, the one and only Rev Run makes rhe heart is, homie he's still here." Island Def Jam | his valiant return to the music scene. The Another grear sample comes from Rev Nickel Creek Rev recalls when rappers didn'r wear bling Run borrowing a guitar riff from Kiss's "God + + + 4 -- The Vic and ride in Escalades To be prestigious of Thunder" in "The Way." The song is a and reminds us of rhar wirh his plain, yer laundry list of whom Rev Run is praying of a woman's vocals, rhe Track sounds like commanding appears. Armed wirh cape and for and preaching TO in rhe world. Rev a great club hit. The chorus is incredibly Thursday 10/27 cane, Rev Run's laresr release, Distortion, Talks abour praying for everyone, from drug catching and the swooping electronic is the in-your-face raps sounds and drumbears Switchfoot with sampled beats that r Photo: wrKbticexbm/i hypnotize the listener many fans have been so that one doesn't even -- The Vic missing. Rev Run appears realize that he ot she is on the album cover to already dancing. This Ben Folds be moonlighting as the rrack summarizes rhe — Chicago Theatre new age, beat-dropping Reverend's re-entry into Batman, with the city in the mainstream: "And desrruction and rhe "RR" I'm back y'all / With Friday 10/28 Bar-signal-like lighr in rhe a collar and a cape / sky, calling the rapper out Like a superhero armed of hiding to save the music with an old school tape Insane Clown Posse industry from normalcy / And to the beat y'all — Riviera once again. / It's a banger for the Gwen Stefani Rev starrs off the clubs / You ain't never album with "I Used to seen a reverend that — Allstate Arena Think I Was Run," a song sittin' on dubs..." hyping himself and talking "Don't Stop Saturday 10/29 about the highs and lows Y'all" seamlessly of his career back in the transitions into the next day. Rev takes some beats song, the first single Guster from band Funkadelic of the album. "Mind while rapping about his On The Road" is old ~ Riviera battles with other rappers school hip-hop at its LocalH and his timeless appeal to best. Rev Run sounds — McCools (Valparaiso) all: "Had a beef with every comfortable back upon rapper I could see 'em his throne in this "Walk for miles / And when I This Way"-esque tune, Rev Run rapping and doing his best impression of Gilbert Gottfried Sunday 10/30 saw 'em had To floor 'em, infusing grear raps wirh leave 'em laying in piles...IT'S your momma's addicts, strippers, parents and idolaters to the guiiar and drum beats and breaks. Listening favorite tapper." poor, drug dealers, young single morhers and to track will make diehard hip-hop fans swear Jamiroquai One of the most well known samples yes, even you. The song is abour all of these That Run-DMC still lives today. — Congress Theatre on this record is Rev Run's sample of people Trying to cope and ultimately going This album is a great comeback for Rev Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." crazy over all of the problems in their lives. Run. Though rhe Ten-track disc is less rhan In "Home Sweet Home," Rev Run's tribute "Don't Stop Y'all" is the most half an hour long, the CD is definitely worth Monday 10/31 to former Run-DMC partner Jam Master Jay, mainstream sounding song Rev Run has picking up for rhose looking to diversify rheir the Rev calls Jay "the baddest...um, um, um put on the record. Hopefully, this track will music library. This old-school hip-hop revival in rhe U. S. of A." In this dedication, Run be the album's nexr single. Feaiuring a grear provides a unique sound that the world has American Head Charge vinyl scraTching inrroduction and sample raps about the loss of not only the musician, been missing out on for a long Time. — Metro five college girls to put butts in the "Tunnel" continued from page 13 Institute seats turns me off of this movie. If — House of Blues used the facility for a show that took five 1 see this at all, it will most likely young women (sound familiar?) inside the be on video and not the big screen. old asylum for a realiry show concerning The documentary companion to Tuesday 11/01 "scary places." Waverly has been open To "Death Tunnel" is "Spooked," the public atound the time of Halloween which contains teal phenomena for haunted touts for the last few years, and footage at the building. "Spooked" Ryan Cabrera appeals to me much more than the the movie will, no doubt, draw more visitors — Rosemont Theatre To rhe spot. feature film, though it will most While the legend of the building itself likely have a much more limited Wilco's Katrina Benefit release than "Death Tunnel." is quite scaty, the use of ^»,«A. "You got punked!" — Auditorium Theatre

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By Chris Lonergan on guitar, Joseph James playing bass and voiceover Talks of the narratot's realization Joe Fogarty on drums. When one removes of being "inhuman" and what is seemingly Entertainment Editor rhe CD from its case, it exposes some of a description of some sort of hell. This week, I rub Inhuman's nose into the album art, which reads "Individuality The album is not bad, though a little their own mess to show them what they've Not A Sheep Mentality." While cliche now, repetitive, even as far as hardcore goes. The done wrong. The release in question, maybe then the quote was more of a slogan of drum line is nearly the same the entire Rebellion, was recorded in June of 1999 rebellion than it is a Hot Topic slogan now. album, which makes it easy for the drummer under rhe flag Exit Recotds, an independent The album opens up with what sounds bur is not vety fun to listen to. While Exit DOKMR label. like a mafia movie clip and rages onward into Records has folded, two of the original band The band consisted of Michael C. a heavy guitat line and pounding drums. members, Michael Scondotto and Joseph Scondotto on vocals, Walter Cardenas This track, "Rebellion," is a short 1:43, bur James, have picked up two new members in a very intense Track. "Invisible" also opens the version of the band. Inhuman celebrated Inhuman up wirh a great guitar/drum combination their tenth year in existence this Octobet, "Rebellion" with the bass playing in rhythm with the though I won't be celebrating this album for guitar. This song is more punk than metal, very much longer than I have to. with music hearkening to early Offspring Exit Records songs off of Ignition or rheir self-titled disc. Want to hear to the Dollar Bin Artist of trie Week? (1999) The tenth track, "This is Not An Exit," is Listen to Chris Lonergan on WXAV 88.3 FM in approximately five minutes of hatdcore and Chicago or www.wxav.com. Listen up Tuesdays, four minutes of creepy voiceover. The spooky noon to 3 p.m. for Dollar Bin artists. Counseling and Career Services Presents the Major of the Month for November: BUSINESS

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If this move is so upsetting to in the stands holding up a sign that read lead entering the top of the ninth, Manager know, we do our best each week to bring Jackson, I would be more than happy to "Is This Heaven?" After White Sox closer, Ozzie Guillen handed the ball over to rookie you, our loyal reader, the important sports wear suits without jewelry for a few million Bobby Jenks, gave up a two-run double to closer Bobby Jenks. Jenks shut the Astros stories both on campus and around the dollars a year. Jose Vizcaino to knot the game up at six down in Game One, picking up his first country. What often gets lost are those Then again maybe he is right. This in the top of the ninth, I began wondering World Series save, while hitting 100 MPH stories that make you scratch your head could all just be a part of David Stern's evil if this game was gonna turn out to be hell. on the radar gun. (Random Side Note: How and wonder, are people really that stupid? plot. Remember, Stern is also pushing for But the Sox fought back, like they have all cool would it be if Jenks' entrance music was Well not this week, as we bring you, in a higher age minimum for players entering year, showing the heart of a champion as "Wild Thing" and he came out with Rick the spirit of sport, four quarters of sports the league. This is horrible; first he tries they captured Game Two with the most Vaughn-style thick rimmed, black glasses. related idiocy. to give these kids more time for getting an unlikeliest of circumstances. How can I get this to happen?). Things didn't We begin of course with the first education, in case basketball does not work Game Two will go down in Chicago go as well for Mr. Jenks this time around. quarter. Earlier this year, Randy Moss out. Now, he is trying to force his players to sports history as one of the finest of all- Eighty-seven year old Jose Vizcaino came made headlines when he told reporters he look professional. If Stern has his way we time. The game was so pivotal for both through for Houston by unleashing a two had smoked marijuana in the past and still could be facing a real crisis, a league full of teams. Houston was down 1-0 after Game run RBI double to tie the game going into would once in a blue moon. This came as well dressed, educated, role models for the One and desperately needed to keep the the bottom of the ninth (This never would news to nobody. We were left to wonder, youth in America. Apparently, in the eyes Southsiders from taking an early two game have happened if Jenks was wearing thick could this story be topped in the "tell me of players like Jackson, that is something we advantage, and the White Sox knew Astros rimmed black glasses), and Sox were going something I don't know" factor? The answer just do not need. ace Roy Oswalt would be on the mound for to have to pull out another tough game in we found out, was yes. Bill Romanowski, The third quarter takes us to the judicial Houston in Game Three. With the White their final at-bats. the former NFL linebacker, admitted system. It was not just the athletes getting in Sox coming out victorious, Game Two Juan Uribe led off the inning by flying using steroids in his NFL career. The man on the action either. A felon by the name of should live in infamy for all who root for out and Left Fielder Scott Podsednik was next who once spit on San Francisco 49ers Eric James Torpy was set to be sentenced to wide receiver, JJ Stokes on national TV, The Good Guys. up to bat. Podsednik hit 12 home runs for 30 years in prison for shooting with intent had cheated. Who could possibly believe I don't even know where to begin. The the Milwaukee Brewers last season, but was to kill, and robbery. The prosecution had that the psychopath who punched then Astros struck first via a Morgan Ensberg unable to take one deep for the Sox during agreed to it, the defense had agreed to it. teammate, tight end Marcus Williams, in home run off Mark Buehrle on the first pitch the regular season this year. His first home Torpy however, was not ok with spending the face during a 2003 practice drill, ending of the second inning. The Sox battled back, run of the year came during Game One of the next thirty years of his life behind bars. Williams' career, would be capable of such scoring two runs themselves in the bottom ALDS versus Boston, and I really don't think He wanted to be in there for thirty-three, a heinous act? This is about as surprising half of the frame, when Mr. October aka Joe anyone expected an encore performance in in honor of Celtics legend, Larry Bird. as a rock star admitting they have been Crede delivered again with an RBI single. this pressure packed situation. When he Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliot drunk before. The other run that inning came when Craig walked up to the plate I told my brother he complied with the request. It is just too bad Biggio dropped a Juan Uribe shallow fly ball had to get on base someway so they had a The shocking revelation was part of Torpy was not a Wayne Gretzky fan. I doubt which lead to A.J. Pierzynski scoring. Brad chance to get Konerko up during the inning. CBS' 60 Minutes program on Sunday, the outside world would really miss a man th Ausmus delivered for Houston a few innings What happened next was indescribable. October 17 . They must really have been who adds three years of incarceration to his later with a two run single that put the game Podsednik smashed a walk off solo home low on story ideas. I mean what next, a own sentence, for ninety-nine years. at 4-2 in favor of the Astros. When Jermaine run against Brad Lidge, one of the premier story where the greatest basketball player The fourth quarter brings us to America's Dye was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, closers in baseball, nevertheless, to win the of all time shows remorse in regards to his pastime as Major League Baseball caps our it set the stage for one of the most memorable game for the White Sox. Who could have gambling habits? Oh that is right, they ran list with their reaction to the latest "Got home runs in White Sox history. predicted a walk off Scott Podsednik home that Michael Jordan interview this past Milk?" advertisement. In the spot by the Bases Loaded. Two Outs. Paul Konerko run, I honestly haven't been this happy since Sunday. Now for those of you who may California Milk Processor Board, a player versus Chad Quails. With the game hanging Rocky knocked-out Drago! Just an unreal wonder just why Romonowski made this is pulled from a game for testing positive in the balance Paulie unloaded on the first ending to an unreal game. admission, it is for the same reason that for a performance enhancing substance. Jose Canseco admitted his steroid use, or pitch of the at bat, a grand slam over the Moments like this, seasons like this, just The next scene shows one of the team's Pete Rose finally owned up to having bet left field fence. Wow. Easily the highlight of don't happen in Chicago. Could it finally be coaches pulling a carton of milk out the on baseball. Bill has a book to sell. A book the game followed the homer when the Fox our year when we catch all breaks and come player's locker. whose named will not be mentioned here, cameras showed Aaron Rowand and Brian up with clutch performances when it matters Officials in Major League Baseball have so as not to be a shill for this man. Anderson celebrating by executing a perfect most? All I know is that Game Three can't found the spot to be quite upsetting. It seems Awkward Man Hug. I haven't seen one this come soon enough. We move to the National Basketball they take steroids very seriously. That is why good since Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed Association for the second quarter. For they reacted so quickly in dealing with the those of you who like basketball, you may issue. A decade is a speedy reaction, right? have heard about the new dress code for This is why the original policy was so strict, players. While the dress code itself is not as players missed a whopping 10 days, or just all that amusing, the Pacers' Stephen over six percent of the year. Steroid abuse is NC AA 1ro i ? 25 Jackson still found a way to make this list. a serious subject for baseball. It must have It seems he never met Jason Williams, the been pure coincidence that it took a federal Team Conference Record Points former University of Florida standout. investigation of the BALCO Company for Jackson spoke out not against the entire baseball to do anything about it. If Major l.USC Pac-Ten 7-0 50 dress code, but only the part that did not League Baseball is upset over this parody all 2. Texas Big 12 7-0 48 allow the wearing of large necklaces and 1 can say is "moo." 3. Virginia Tech ACC 7-0 46 chains outside of the player's suits, calling E-mail: [email protected] 4. Georgia SEC 7-0 44 5. Alabama SEC 7-0 41 6. Miami (FL) ACC 5-1 40 7. UCLA Pac-Ten 7-0 38 MSFA STANDINGS S. Florida State ACC 6-1 35 Team Conference Overall 9. ISU SEC 5-1 33 10. Notre Dame Independent 5-2 32 1. Saint Ambrose 3-1 6-1 11. Penn State Big Ten 7-1 29 12. Boston College ACC 6-1 29 2. COUGARS 3-1 6-2 1 3. Ohio State Big Ten 5-2 26 14. Oregon Pac-Ten 7-1 22 3. McKendree 3-1 5-2 15. Wisconsin Big Ten 7-1 21 16. Texas Tech Big 12 6-1 20 4. Olivet Nazarene 2-2 4-4 17. West Virginia Big East 6-1 19 18. Auburn SEC 5-2 17 5. William Penn 2-2 4-4 19. TCU Mountain West 7-1 16 20. Florida SEC 5-2 10 6. Trinity International 2-2 3-4 21. Fresno State WAC 5-1 7 22. Michigan Big Ten 5-3 6 7. Iowa Wesleyan 1-3 2-6 23. Tennessee SEC 3-3 5 24. Texas A&.M Big 12 5-2 4 8. Saint Francis 0-4 2-6 25. Northwestern Big Ten 5-2 4 This week's games: Saint Xavier at Trinity International; William Penn at Saint Ambrose; Others receiving votes: California 3, Toledo 2, Louisvill e 1. Saint Francis at Iowa Wesleyan; McKendree at Olivet Nazarene The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 NBA PICKS

By Tim Moran and Steve Dunn Sports Editors Western Conference

Southwest Division

1. San Antonio Spurs (1) 2. Houston Rockets (5) 3. Dallas Mavericks (6) 4. Memphis Grizzlies 5. New Orleans Hornets

Northwest Division

1. Utah Jazz (3) 2. Denver Nuggets (4) 3. Minnesota Timberwolves (8) 4. Seattle Supersonics 5. Portland Trail Blazers

Pacific Division

1. Phoenix Suns (2) 2. Sacramento Kings (7) 3. Los Angeles Lakers 4. Golden State Warriors 5. Los Angeles Clippers

Western Conference Finals: Spurs over Suns (4-2)

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

1. New Jersey Nets (3) 2. Philadelphia 76ers 3. Boston Celtics 4. Toronto Raptors 5. New York Knicks

Central Division

1. Detroit Pistons (2) 2. Cleveland Cavaliers (4) 3. Chicago Bulls (7) 4. Indiana Pacers (8) 5. Milwaukee Bucks

Southeast Division

1. Miami Heat(l) 2. Orlando Magic (5) 3. Washington Wizards (6) 4. Atlanta Hawks 5. Charlotte Bobcats

Eastern Conference Finals: THE PROS AND CONS OF TRADING CURRY Heat over Pistons (4-1) NBA Finals: By Nick Kerr same production level last year would have numbers whether it was in 14 minutes or Spurs over Heat (4-3) World News Correspondent done and he played as much as Curry you forty minutes. would come up with 12.3 points and 7.9 Also lost amongst supporters of the NBA MVP: LeBron James (G, Cle.) Pro: rebounds a game compared to Curry 16.1 trade is that Sweetney is not and will not The Curry trade was a must from a points and 5.4 boards a game. So given if be an elite player. Curry is one of only a "Soccer" continued from pa^c 20 business standpoint. Curry wanted a deal they played the same amount of minutes the handful of true centers left in the game. He and eventually got from the Knicks a similar points and rebounds a game Curry would has already dominated the game at times, contract to what Tyson Chandler got a few only generate 1.3 more points and rebounds four years into his career. Besides, the Bulls points this season. Sophomore forward months ago which was six years at ten million a game. Add in fact that Sweetney is a much already have a Sweetney type in Tyson Lissa Coby was also named to the First dollars a year. better interior defender than Curry and will Chandler. Sure Sweeney call pull down Team after leading the Cougars in points There were some reports that Curry be way cheaper and they are even as players. rebounds, but the Bulls need an interior with 45. Defender Cassie Runipt and had failed a physical with the Knicks before The second player we got in the deal Tim presence. They need a man who can score goalkeeper Melissa Painter were also Knick and NBA doctors finally cleared him. Thomas is a Toni Kuckoc clone. He will in the post. named to the team. Painter totaled 98 Even if there were nothing wrong with Curry give you double digit points a game and a Tim Thomas is a decent role player, but saves and nine shutouts during the tegular one would have to wonder that by getting tall athletic swing man but will provide no he can not play defense. His scoring touch season in which she started every game. his big payday whether or not the lazy Eddy defense. is not so great as to negate his inability to Named to the CCAC Honorable Mention squad were forward Angie Curry of his first three NBA seasons would By Steve Dunn defend. Thomas is a player that can give you reemerge. fifteen points a game, but he needs thirty Holmes, midfielder Aleks Sudar and Deputy Sports Editor This trade from an on the court minutes to do it. That is thirty minutes with freshman defender Britney Kendzora. standpoint would have made it a great Con: a defensive liability on the floor. Jermaine The Soccer Team started the C X At' trade without the business stuff I stated in While a trade had to happen, this one Jackson, well let us just say he will not be Tournament with a 2-0 victory over IIT the previous paragraph. The best player the hurts the Bulls. For those of you who will getting any statues erected in his honor thanks to two goals from Sudar. Painter Bulls got in the trade was Michael Sweetney. look at Michael Sweetney's production and anytime soon. Last year as a reserve for New York in 19.6 think he is Curry's equal, I would like to The one bright spot of the deal are the in the win. Sudar's two goals were scored minutes a game he averaged 8.4 points and remind you of one name, Luke Walton. A draft picks that come along with it. While olt assists from Belmonte and Alena 5.4 rebounds (which is the same number few seasons ago, Luke put up some stellar the details are a bit complex, the Bulls will LoPresti. Curry had per game with the added benefit numbers in a very limited amount of time. get the chance to take the higher of the draft The team continues rhe CCAC of nine extra minutes a game to do it). If We he got the chance to be a starter he choice between New York and Chicago in the Postseason Tournament today as they take you were to calculate what Sweetney at the showed that he would put up the same 2006 draft. They also get New York's second The Xavierite Wednesday, October 26, 2005 SXU UPSETS UNDEFEATED BEES IN THRILLER By Tim Moran Saint Ambrose added to their lead were on offense first and needed only two The victory also propeled the Cougars early in the second quarter on an 11-yard plays to score the go ahead touchdown Sports Editor back into the top 10 of the NAIA. Currently, rush from sophomore halfback Tyler on a 25-yard pass play from Perryman to the Cougars sit at the number nine spot It seems that every year's meeting Driscoll. Following a Shane Longest field sophomore wide out Jim Doherty. The while Saint Ambrose fell to tenth. between the Saint Ambrose Fighting Bees goal, the Cougars were able to take the Cougars took the lead, 38-31. When SAU The Cougars victory has put them and the Saint Xavier Cougars is a thrilling lead before halftime. On the final play of got the ball, the Cougars received a big lift back in position to qualify for the playoffs. one in which the outcome is not decided the first half, Cougar quarterback John defensively from sophomore Sean Kenney, The team has a road game this weekend in until the final play. From 2001 to 2004, Perryman connected with wide out Andy who recorded a huge sack. The game ended Deerfield, IL against Trinity International the road team has won each of the annual Ricca 29 yards for the go ahead touchdown. on a fourth and three for Saint Ambrose. University. Last season, TIU dealt SXU a meetings. In 2004, the Cougars recovered a The halftime score was SXU 17, Saint The Bees could not get another first devastating home loss that cost the Cougars late fumble, which led to the winning score Ambrose 14. down thanks to Cougar free safety Jeremiah a playoff spot. The regular season winds in Davenport, IA. The 2005 meeting would The third quarter went scoreless for Scott, who made the game saving tackle. up with two home games against Iowa turn out to be an even bigger thriller. the first 14 minutes but with 21 seconds For the second consecutive year, the Wesleyan University and the University of Heading into this season's meeting, left, SAU quarterback Jeff Kietzman Cougars have given the Bees their first loss Saint Francis. the Cougars were coming off a tough connected with junior Brandon Smith of the season. conference loss to Olivet Nazarene for a 13-yard touchdown. After an SXU Head Coach Mike Feminis was University that dropped their national fumble, the Be es needed just one play on thrilled about the come from behind ranking to 14. The Bees, meanwhile were their next offensive drive to add to their victory. "Two great teams left it all out on undefeated and owned the number four lead as Kietzman again connected with the field today and I'm just ecstatic that we ranking in the NAIA. For the Cougars, Smith for a 29-yard play. The Bees added came out with the win." Photo: Media Services a field goal with 6:37 to play to make it a John Perryman passed for over 400 two touchdown game. yards for the second straight week he If the Cougars wanted to mount a threw for 415 yards to go along with three comeback, they would have to act quickly. touchdowns. Andy Ricca led the Cougar The offense did just that, as on the next receivers with 171 yards on 11 catches. drive they wasted only 55 seconds in scoring Jarrod Nowman had seven receptions for a touchdown as Perryman connected with 92 yards and Jim Doherty had six for 74 wide out Jarrod Nowman for a 31-yard yards. score. This Nowman score narrowed the Following the thrilling victory, two Bees lead to a touchdown, but the Cougar Cougars were recognized for their stellar Jim Doherty scored the winning TD. defense needed to step up if the offense was performances by the MSFA. Senior a loss would almost definitely eliminate going to have any chance to tie the score. line backer Rick King was named the them from playoff contention. With a quick three and out, the conference's Defensive Player of the Week The Cougars got off to a fast start as Cougars got the ball back with 3:31 to after a stellar performance that included freshman runningbackjuaquin Rodriguez play in regulation. On this drive, Perryman 13 tackles (10 unassisted ones) to go along found the end zone at the 9:44 mark of the had a key 20-yard rush that set up a first with a tackle for a loss of three yards. first quarter on a 37-yard rush. However, and goal situation from the Bees' one-yard Sophomore kicker Shane Longest was the Bees were quick to bounce back. At line. Junior runningback Luke Schillo then named the conference's Special Teams the 5:45 mark, junior runningback Adam rushed for the tying score that set up an Player of the Week after hitting all five of Norland tied the score on a three-yard overtime period. his extra points as well as hitting a 30-yard rush. In the overtime period, the Cougars field goal.

SXU CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN'S SOCCER UPDATE By Tim Moran The CCAC also recognized other BY Becky Rosenthal two weeks off as they prepare for the Sports Editor Cougars. Saint Xavier had at least one player to make the All-CCAC First Team from every Sports Reporter NAIA Region VII Meet on Saturday After posting a 13-3-1 regular season major position. In all, four Cougars would November 5 . Men's Cross Country record, Saint Xavier University Women's be named to the first team. Those four are Soccer Head Coach Derek Begich has The Saint Xavier I 'niversity Men's Women's Cross Country er Team competed in Kenosha, in on October 17'". The The Saint Xavier University • ars had a strong showing, coming Women's Cross Country Team placed h a 12th place finish. The 17th overall last Monday. Freshman i he finish line transfer Marianne Lope: was the first was sophomore Steven Bugarin, who Cougar to cross the line for the fourth finished in 45th place with a time meet in a row; clocking in at 21:26 with 1:08. Following Burgarin was 143rd place. Lope: was followed by freshman Maciej Demaj who finished Jessica Mossiito in 14orh place at 21:28, Number 3d clocking 27:24. Nine Susie Bansley in 196th place at 22:42, • ds and twelve places behind senior Christine Schmidt in 193rd I was freshman Ronald Lavaire. place at 2 3:03, Alison Schultz in 194th Brining up the rear were freshmen at 23:05, Bobbie Jo Bawcum in 210th Amirs Bareikis and Alex Walker. at 24:07, Michelle Sofakos in 217th at \fter the meet at the I W-Parkside 25:16, ami Diana Flerick in 222nd at Invitation McAllister was 27:20. quoted as saving, "We have filled a Flead Coach Karen Clifton stated, very difficult schedule against only the "The efforts were good, but I think the \ \ schools that we could find. Jen Belmone of the All-CCAC First Team. I teel that we have made enormous The Women's Cross Country Team been named the Coach of the Year in the led by senior midfielder Jen Belmonte, who strides throughout this season and that is preparing lor rhe NAIA Region VII Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference is making her third appearance on the All- we will he well-prepared to face NAIA Meet hosted by Mount Mercy College (CCAC). Begich's Cougars have earned CCAC Team. Belmonte has scored 28 is ar our regional and conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, the 12th ranking nationally and await the championships." November 5' . The start time tor the CCAC Tournament, in which they are the niss t ounrrv Team has top seeded team. "Soccer" continued on page 19