RECEIVED MAR 13 vierite > crj X BYRNE wiEMORiALLiBR&P STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY sumiMMk UJ Features Editorials Entertainment Sports Read an article Kevin Shannon What? Jessica Women's about the people discusses the plight Alba is naked in Basketball team who stop you from of the homeless. The Xavieritel?l wins the CCAC drinking in your Were you expecting (Actually, she is not, Tournament over dorm. a joke? You're evil. but what if...) ONU. Page 7 Page 4 Page ll Page 16 AUTHOR DISCUSSES LIFE AND DEATH AT SXU crashed into two other cars. Traffic was held By Girta Noffsinger up for miles and a Baptist preacher named Deputy Copy Editor Dick Onerecker stepped out of his car, Many people have had a life-or-death approached a police officer and asked, "Is experience, but very few can say that they there anyone here I can say a prayer for?" have actually expetienced death. Don Piper, The officer answered, "No." He then co-author of 90 Minutes in Heaven, is one of informed the man that both the driver of those people. the ttuck and the people in the other two Piper was pronounced dead after a cars he had hit were perfectly fine; however, gruesome collision with an 18-wheel truck. the man from the initial impact had died. Fifteen years after his accident, Piper found Instantly, Onetecker "heard the voice of the courage to tell his story in a critically God say to him, 'Pray for the man in the acclaimed book which has printed over red car.'" He told the officer this, who 600,000 copies and has been translated into desperately tried to dissuade him, however, 12 languages. Onerecker would not back down. He Sigma Tau Delta, the International finally was allowed to approach the barely English Honor Society of Saint Xavier recognizable form of a car and spend the University, brought Piper to the Butler next few minutes with the dead man in Reception Room on Monday, March 6* the front seat. He had to crawl through the at 7:30 p.m. to tell his story in the flesh trunk, then he sat in the back seat behind with their event, "Dead Man Talking: An the covered remains of Piper. He placed his Evening with Don Piper." hand on his shoulder and began to pray. Piper began his presentation by The officer had informed Onerecker of recalling moments he has shared with the severe damage that had occurred to the Jennifer Grisolano, Lynda Reuther, Sam Chapleau and Don Piper share 90 minutes, well-spent. readers from around the world. One of body, including brain damage (which was his touching experiences was shared with made obvious with excessive blood pouring Thousands of gorgeous melodies are "Don Piper is an sincere, genuine person. a woman from Sweden named Inga. She from the eyes, nose and ears), massive resonating at the same time and each can He is willing to do the little things, such as had lost her copy of 90 Minutes along with internal damage caused by the impalement be heard separately without the annoying speaking to the Saint Xavier community her husband from the devastating tsunami. of the steering wheel, a dislocated shouldet, clashing of tones. There is a brilliant light without any compensation, as well as the Thankfully, she found her husband, bars, and his leg and forearm no longer attached illuminating everything and the peak of the big things." She went on to tell a story alive and well, after much searching. Before to his body. Onerecker began to pray that light is focused around the "Mothet-of-Pearl about how her father's co-worker had been the storm, he was a non-believer, but aftet the dead man would live, and that he would gates" at the top of the hill. As he climbed run over by a garbage truck. She instantly his near-death experience, he decided to not suffer any kind of brain damage or toward the gates, he awoke on Eatth. thought of Piper and had sent him an e-mail give the book a chance. Inga went to a book- internal injuries. He then began to sing a It took years for Piper to be able to asking for his prayers. Within five minutes, signing to meet Piper and obtain anothet hymn entitled, "What a Friend We Have speak his story aloud, let alone develop Pipet, who receives thousands of e-mails, copy of his book, and after reading, Lars in Jesus," and as he reached the third verse, his words into a book. "I wrote this book had responded to hers and promised to believed. 90 minutes aftet having been pronounced in self-defense. I never intended to speak keep the man in his prayers. Sadly, the man He continued his presentation by giving dead, Don Piper began to sing along. of my experience, but I was convinced to had passed away; however, this goes on to details of the long process of completing his Miraculously, Piper did not suffer any write it down to benefit other people." And prove Chapleau's point, "Don Piper really book. Co-author Cecil Murphey, a writing sort of brain damage or internal injuries, his stoty has definitely made an impact on does care." teacher, was previously friends with Piper, which had definitely seemed certain, and thousands of people around the world. Through observation, staff of The and graciously gave his assistance in the after 34 major surgeries and 13 months in Piper was later informed that while he Xavierite concluded that Don Piper truly wtiting process. 90 Minutes in Heaven the hospital, he was able to walk again. was dead, the officer had called his church seemed an authentic petson after his death was published in September of 2004 and Anyone who hears his story gasps and and informed them of the accident, but experience. He ended his presentation with first ran 12,000 copies. Since then, the remarks at how lucky he is to be alive. Pipet left out the minor detail of his death. The the wotds, "I hope to see you again, but if rights have been reserved by a Hollywood responds that he would rather be in Heaven. church remained faithful and called local I don't, I'll pray to see you there." As stated company which hopes to potentially make At his death, he appeared in Heaven churches and asked for their prayers. At a previously, those Piper saw in Heaven were the story into a film in the years to come. instantly, "quicker than a snap of the book-signing, over a decade later, an Indiana the ones who affected him spiritually on The story itself is quite remarkable. fingers," and was greeted by people he had man approached Piper, whose church was Earth. Perhaps all who attended "Dead Man Piper was on his way to work as a minister known on Earth that had spiritually affected located in Texas, and told him that his Talking" have been positively influenced by- on a "cold, drizzly January morning," when him and helped bring him to heaven. He church had prayed for him that night. Don Piper and will be welcomed by him at a semi, driven by a state ptison inmate desctibes his experience as "a buffet rot After "Dead Man Talking," The the gates, one day, in Heaven. without permission to do so, "literally rolled the senses." There were magnificent colors Xavierite was able to speak with Samantha over" Piper's red Ford Escort, then gently that living humans cannot even imagine. Chapleau, President of Sigma Tau Delta. Photo: Christina Cucci SAINT XAVIER SPONSORS HEALTHY EATING WEEK By Kelly White SXU's Counseling and Career Services, hold a steady diet. Grabbing a quick snack campus. along with the Health Center, proudly before class does not substitute for all of the News Correspondent SXU would like to encourage students sponsored National Eating Disorders Au-areness nuttitions your body needs. to imptove their diets and help others with Society bases a lot of things simply off of Week. This event was held from February During this week, students wete able to more serious eating disorders. A nutritious th th looks today. Let's face it, you ate never going 26 through Match 4 . Although this may learn a lot about unhealthy eating habits by diet and exercise on a regular basis is much to look at thin as the ultra-skinny models in have sounded like an event only for people visiting the Information Table in the SXU more beneficial than starving yourself. You magazines. They are not the ideal way that a with severe eating disorders, Counseling diner. The Health Centet also provided a will also lose weight at a much faster rate, typical teenager or young adult should look. and Career Services made a point to reach wide variety of information. For students along with building body muscle. (This way, In fact, many are unhealthy. One also must out to all students with unhealthy eating just looking to catch a glance at possible you will both feel and look great). remember that a person's value should not habits. Between classes and practices, it is unhealthy eating habits, an Informational If students are curious about their own be detetmined by their shape ot size. almost impossible for college students to Bulletin Board was posted in the L Wing on "Body" continued on page 2 Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2006

«J* «J PRESIDENT DWYER ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON OPC By Nick Kerr Government Association Senate President the Executive Director of the Orland Park In reply to the third question, a Deputy News Editor Kyle Meadows. Campus, stated that, "The conversation suggestion was made to create a virtual The Orland Park Campus opened in included important observations, feedback, meeting place for students to talk about On March 2nJ, the Orland Park Campus January 2004 and replaced the previous and suggestions which will help guide classes. The idea recieved a good response hosted the first "Conversation with the campus in the southern suburbs, located our growth. The meeting was an excellent attendees. One complaint raised was that the President" of the spring semester. As the in Tinley Park. This semester there are 45 example of living our shared mission and library at the Orland Park Campus was not setting could attest, the topic of this meeting classes, 31 undergraduate and 14 graduate, core values." The biggest complaint regarding open long enough. Many students felt that had to deal with issues surrounding the at the Orland's campus. The Newman the first question was the lack of a shuttle they did not have enough time to meet up newest campus of Saint Xavier University. Architects designed campus is one floor, but service to take members of the Saint Xavier to do group study at the campus because of President Dwyer took questions from covers 31,000 square feet. The questions that community from the Orland Park campus short hours. Regarding the last question, one faculty, staff and students for an hour, brought up for discussion were as follows: 1. to Chicago campus and vice versa. That student felt that the accelerated class started and the event was moderated by Student Do you feel included in the SXU community, question was answered by Susan Piros, Vice too early and lasted too long. Another wanted and if not, what can be done to President for Business and Finance, who said more electives in the MBA program. enhance it? 2. Are you satisfied the service was provided last semester because After the session Dr. Dwyer told with the offices and services a professor requested it. It was not continued The Xavierite, "I think the meeting went that are provided on campus? 3. because no one requested its renewal. She exceptionally well. I think it is important to Are you interested in forming said it would be done again if more people hear from the students, especially the ones an Orland Park Campus? 4. Are requested that it be done. The one service on the Orland Park Campus. I especially you satisfied with the Orland that a student wanted at Orland that was appreciate the participation of the students Park campus library? 5. Are not offered was a Learning Center like the here tonight." There will be two more you satisfied with the variety of one on the Chicago campus which provides "Conversation with the President" mettings classes that are offered? students with tutoring and assistance with this semester in the Bishop Quarter Room, Those discussion their writing. In addition, the Learning which is located in the library on the second questions provided for a free Center helps students with disabilities by floor of the Warde Academic Building. At flowing discussion for changes assisting them getting the accommodations 4 p.m. on April 11th' there will be one that that could be made for the two they need for their classes. According to the pertains to issues for graduate students. The year old campus. In an e-mail members of the administration, the plan is series concludes on April 29th at 8 a.m. with sent out to those who set up the to have such a center come to Orland next a discussion for commuter students. conversion Jim Kruse, who is fall. "Body" continued from page 1 SXU would like to remind students achieving a goal. Everyone is unique and those looks, reconsider your thoughts. nutrition, they can test their eating habits to challenge themselves by looking at deserves a great amount of self-worth and Remember, that it is more important to by taking the online disorder assessment body images more positively. Someone's confidence, just for being who they are. shine from the inside. That way, (besides at Counseling and Career Services Self- appearance does not determine who they are Being super thin and pretty may allow being just eye candy for others to ogle), you Help Resources (remember to click on the as a person. Take the time to value another you to look like the models on the magazines, will have so much more to offer to the "Online-Screening" link). This assessment student's talents, or compliment them for but if you are starving yourself to achieve world. is free and anonymous. PHOTO POLL: STUDENTS TALK LIVE-INS VS. MARRIAGE What do SXU students think about 'trial marriage' of sorts. Really, this is not My parents would kill me. They come from be sure they can live together and be couples living together before marrying the case, because marriage is something a very traditional family background and compatible living together before they say their partner verses the old-fashioned ways that is meant to be permanent. If two I think they would frown upon it [living "I do". I don't think you ever truly know of marriage? people are in a relationship for a long together before marriage]. I would, but I'm a person until you've lived with them. You Then, in editorials, Christina Cucci time and considering marriage, living with scared of what my parents might do to me, need to get to know their household habits and Derek Boladz 'get frank' in sharing each other is not the best way to see if they so I won't. My parents didn't live together and tendencies; are they a slob or neat their own ideas of 'love and marriage.' are ready for marriage. The decision to and they've been pretty happily married for freak? Do you have pet peeves that drive 28 years. But I guess I'll never know what From a completely random poll of 135 get married is a big decision and can be a each other crazy enough to argue and fight? will happen in terms of living together current SXU students; 62% of that pool difficult one as well. People who decide Is living together causing you to fight? before marriage until that time comes. I said they sided with the advice about living to live together often neglect talking about Why marry someone you're going do agree with the idea that just by dating together before getting married, leaving the future intent of the relationship, which to end up fighting with over stupid crap somebody, you'll pretty much know their only 38% who do not think it is necessary can lead to problems. If two people aren't that could ruin your marriage anyway? lifestyle. Clare Edano, senior. to live together before marriage. The sure that they want to get married, then I understand the whole issue of waiting next breakdown (gender differentiation) they shouldn't live together. until marriage to live together, but I know I was relatively closer in range. Of that Since this is a Catholic University, don't want to say I do to find out later I've same pool, it was discovered that male it would be appropriate to share some married a lazy slob who needs a mommy students were more likely to choose the of the churches interesting ideas about to take care of him and clean up after live-in situation prior to getting married, cohabiting. First off, the Church is him—that's just me. while more females chose to marry before against cohabiting in any form. If two Denise Goings, freshman. moving in together. people want to get married in the Catholic The following is a preview of what Church and they have been living together, I believe people should be married college students today really think about the priest performing the ceremony will prior to living together due to the fact that this issue. usually suggest that the couple live apart I can really see this situation both many marriages end in divorce quicker "In certain cases, I think that it is for a few months. If the couple refuses to ways, but for now, I believe it is a good than people who married first before living beneficial for a couple to live together do this, the priest can (and usually does) idea to live with a boyfriend or girlfriend together. Marriage is a simple development before marriage. I would actually prefer refuse to perform the ceremony. The before getting engaged, because it helps of establishing a real relationship with each it. My boyfriend is my best friend, and Church recognizes marriage as a huge both people know what it is going to be other and getting to know the person on living together would prove that our event in a person's life, so they want them like to live with the other person. It's just a deeper mental and spiritual level, which bond is deeper than that; and that we are to approach it with a clear mind and good a really good idea for so many reasons; to has been proven. It is something that able to sustain our relationship through intentions. find out what a person is really like. cannot be done living together prior to marriage." Mike Noonan, freshman. Tina McPherson, senior. marriage. Marriage allows you to mature Gina Noffsinger, sophomore. much more do to the fact you have taken "It depends on how well and how an oath. The problems with living with long you've known the person. If you've Antwan Johnson, sophomore. someone before you are married are known each other for a long time, then it numerous; the legal difficulties especially. probably doesn't really matter, but if you Sharing rent is easier to do when two didn't know them that well, then it [living people are legally married, if one party is together before marriage] might not be a ever hurt, things like power of attorney bad idea, because you can get to know the are easier to manage with a spouse. Aside person better. from the legal and economic reasons, Jim Spencer, sophomore. living with someone is usually not the best thing for the relationship. Some people I think couples should live together view living together (or cohabiting) as a before marriage because they need to Photos & Poll: Christina Cucci Page 3 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005

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r^Xavierite IN SEARCH OF THE GREENLIGHT: THE HOMELESS By Kevin Shannon fix it. I have no such plan. I haven't the the legs of the homeless man and set them INFORMATION: Editor in Chief slightest clue how to rationally solve the on fire. It is the second homeless man to be attacked in Boston in the last year. In August It has been said that you can judge problems of 3.5 million Americans who Call of 2005, two teenagers beat a homeless a society by the way they treat their dead. can't even afford a roof to sleep under. What man to death. According to the article, 773.298.3380 There similar sayings replacing 'dead' with I do know is that if thete is any collective the number of attacks on the homeless is 'old.' And in many ways you can. But isn't secret Americans share, it is the number of Fax increasing with 73 attacked in 2005 of which the true hallmark of a great society the way in homeless in this country. I doubt anyone was 13 died. The worst account of violence 773.298.3381 which it helps the helpless? I am specifically really surprised by the above number of 1.4 against the homeless occurred one night in referencing the plight of the homeless in this million permanently homeless Americans. E-mail Fort Laudetdale, Florida when "a homeless country. In our increasing technological Anyone who has been in any downtown man was beaten to death the same night a [email protected] I society, it seems once you have fallen off of a major city sees them, in alleyways, on surveillance camera captured two people the grid, there is no going back. For the street corners begging for the change in your Write assaulting a homeless man with a baseball homeless in America, the idealism evident pocket. And sute, perhaps some of us give bat. A third homeless man was bludgeoned The Xavierite in the Declaration of Independence, the them a dollar, or we donate to organizations nearby with a golf club." Saint Xavier University Constitution and the patriotism oozing out that help the homeless. But the majotity of us, when passing a beggar on the street, How evil does one have to be to hurt 3700 W. 103rd Street of every politician concerning how great America is nothing more than a TV show rationalize not giving money because "they anothet who is so down on his luck? Chicago, IL 60655 about some fictional land. would probably just spend it on booze." I While anyone being homeless is sad, put the last part of the sentence in quotations thtee stats from the Borgen Project regarding It is estimated, by the Borgen Project, because I have said it and I am sute you have homeless are truly disturbing. Visit that there are approximately 3.5 million to. But if there are any people in the wotld Approximately 39% of all homeless ate Campus Media Center homeless in America. That numbet is who, deservedly, should get drunk, isn't it children. 33% of the homeless are vetetans about the number of people in Chicago. Room CMC 101 the guy who lives on the street? of the United States military, despite the fact The same reports state that 60% of those that only 23% of Americans are veterans. that are homeless are temporarily homeless. I write this because of a story I read 23% of single adult homeless suffer from The othet 40% are, effectively, permanently recently on CNN.com. A Boston man, who Staff: severe mental illness. homeless. That amount comes out to is homeless, was sleeping in Logan Park and th Editor in Chief 1.4 million Americans who are beyond awakened Saturday, March 4 to two men Few are more worthy of America's care Kevin Shannon poverty. kicking him in the stomach. When they and protection than children, mentally ill Copy Editor Usually in an editorial concerning a were finished kicking him, they fled, only and the veterans, who secured our right to Christina Cucci social injustice, the thifd paragraph is where to return a short time later to set the man ignore the homeless. on fire. They poured a flammable liquid on What is wrong with America? Editorial Editor the author launches into his/her plan to Will Robinson Sports Editor POINT/COUNTERPOINT: WE'RE NOT LIVING TOGETHER Tim Moran Point... and people tend to think marriage is rather puts a cettain spin to the study that might not By Christina Cucci, Copy Editor disposble now. In many ways, society has be the desired effect. If a relationship is truly Features Editor made it too easy to get hitched, then divorced. committed to, then it will last. This harkens For those who have read my survey results Meanwhile, after living together for awhile, back to the "old fashioned" days. The days Carrie Williams in News' Photo Poll this week regarding what there may or may not really be any push to get people seem to reminisce about. Those days Entertainment Editors SXU students think about couples getting bound by law in holy mattimony anyway. always seem to have an answer to the ills of married only after living together; you'll find Chris Lonergan Since my argument was written after current times. These few statements alone that I am taking the greater challenge in can be an entire topic in and of itself, but the Megan Murphy making an argument against living togethet receiving the "poll" results; I have gatheted point needs to be made. The old days are old News Editor before getting married. Most of the college that even after all advice from others, hearing Kevin Shannon students I talked to were quite unreserved the same reasons over and over just won't cut it fot me. I refuse to let go of this dream that I Advertising Manager & about their intent to live with a significant other before ever even getting engaged. I found can still do it the mote conservative, traditional Graphic Designer this notion extremely interesting, at best. way. After all, I have to remain true to myself (and keep old-fashioned) about something, Tony Gallelli While I can easily note the teasons why despite the liberal tug I've noticed pulling me. some couples choose to live together before Photographers So... if he really, really wants to marry me, then marriage, I can also make a sound argument Steve Bugarin he'll have to do it before we live under the for being an old-fashioned girl and believing same roof. I will not change for anyone, so Nicole Naone in true love conquering all. At first, I will be Who will agree to disagree.' Deputy Sports Editor entirely too idealistic for my own good. If you someone's going to have to love me enough to for a reason. The new times and new society Steve Dunn love someone enough and are willing to spend propose to me like a gentleman. Apologies in have changed the way people see relationships. the rest of your life with that person, then you advance for the loves of my life who decide to If people cannot stay committed to each other jputy News Editor will be able to put aside differences and get past remain just as stubborn. But I simply cannot, while living together and then getting married, ick Kerr all minor flaws or annoying personal habits. u'ill not put this particulat ideal aside for any then who is to say that marriage and then living Nail-biting and snoring become non-issues. one love. (Man, after this article, I'm sure you'll togethet would change it. There would just Deputy Copy Editor see me with my twenty cats in twenty years...) be more of an obligation to tty and make the Gina Noffsinger Furthetmore, if you have actually dated someone appropriately, then by default, you Counterpoint... marriage work. Obligations aten't necessarily JWS Correspondent should alteady know plenty of the pertinent By Derek Boladz, Contributor beneficial to a healthy relationship. A necessaty view of cohabitation is the ly White lifestyle information about them, such as if What better way to find out if you really tetm of it. If the couple lives together a long they're 'neatfreaks' or sloppy and how well like someone? I mean really and truly know itertainment time without definite plan for marriage, this they manage their finances (make payments if you can be with this petson? I know of one jrrespondent would tend to lead to a weak relationship, on time and if they're savers or spendthrifts). real sure method. Live with this person for which in tutn would lead to a weak marriage. If you have thoroughly communicated (active more than a week or two. The people who A relatively brief cohabitation before a fairly listening included) all throughout your have dormed in college often find this out the courtship, then there is no reason to not accept hard way. Most everyone has had to live with definite marriage concept can easily lead to a true love's finest risk and legally vow to literally someone else since birth. Yet when people great marriage. This would enable both to focus and selflessly share (everything in) your life with think about living together before marriage, on the telationship and its possible success. one another. A person cannot be thinking they see it as a negative thing. One of the main things many of the studies about how difficult it might be to 'share their do not focus on is the type of people studied. The issue of living together before toys' with their forever love... Time to grow up Are they of a religious background? Have they marriage is essentially about the success or and share now, folks. Feelings first, anyone? ever tried co-habitation befote? There are many failure of the marriage itself. There have been variables that cannot be studied or statistically It also frightens me when people use many studies done into 'co-habitation' before removed. Like the old argument goes, you can that age-old, typically masculine expression... marriage and they have come thtough with use statistics to prove anything. something about., .buying the whole cow verses some mixed results. Studies and polls have getting the milk for free? I hear it's more of a shown that the divorce rate is higher with those Overall, yes, there are some drawbacks to sexually annotated analogy, but I believe it can who live together first than those who live co-habitation, but there ate many benefits to be easily apply to living together before marriage. together aftet matriage. To fully understand had. Like most things in life, the situations are Partners should not need to 'test the waters' these studies and polls, one has to take into unique to the petson and there are no definite beforehand, because they should already know consideration the inctease of divorce rate answets. There are, however, things that can and trust their significant other enough, if and in this country. Anothet thing to considet be said to help people. Co-habitation can work only if they've dated correctly, of course. when looking at these studies' findings are for most people if they are in the right state of Sometimes, it seems people first live commitment in the relationship. mind for the relationship. One can discover so much about a person by living in the same together out of convenience and then fall Those tending to marry and then live with space as another. in love. But societal values have changed each other also tend to be more religious. This Page 5 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005 AN INSPIRING TALE OF OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES

By Jim Peltzer The coach pulled Jason to the side and told the way that Jason himself described the Autistic child's best day. Contributor him he was going to try to get Jason into the game. He said "the hoop was as big as a And to professional athletes, take notice game. J-Mac was so thrilled, he could hardly bucket that was huge and it felt like the shots of Jason. Hete is a kid that just wanted to be In my old age (22), I find myself writing contain his emotion. But the coach said he were just like shooting free throws." Jason one of the guys. He didn't say his contract more heartfelt stories than I do the stoties couldn't promise anything. would go on to shoot 7 for 13 from the field, needed to be restructured (given the fact that that I have been known for. Last week, February 15, 2006. The setting couldn't 6 of 10 from three point range. He had a high school athletes don't have contracts, but I criticized Frank Thomas, so this week I have been scripted any better It was senior team high 20 points. He did all of this in you get my point), he wasn't complaining would like to make people think about just night, the night all seniors wait fot to bid four minutes and nineteen seconds. Most about how "the team and the fans weren't how great their life is and how we should fatewell to their school and the fans that high school starters don't score twenty points giving him any love." Instead, he took the appreciate the little things in life. cheered them on. Oh, and the gym was filled in their starting roles, let alone under five small opportunity he was given and turned Imagine yourself not being able to figure to the max. Apparently, word had gotten minutes. it into one of the best displays of athleticism out facial expressions; the inability to use eye out that Jason had a chance to get some Coach Johnson, who has coached for and coutage most of us will ever see. He plays gaze, or other nonverbal communication. playing time in his last game of his career. 25 years says that he has never seen anything for the love of the game. Tty to picture yourself not being able to In response, the student cheering section like that before. Not too many of us can say This semester, I have been given a simply develop peer relationships. Try had little pictures of Jason's face printed up, we have seen something greater than that. wonderful chance to work with children with to imagine not being able to "play make like the ones that were circulating around Personally, I do not think that Kobe Autism. Now unlike Jason, many of these believe." Picture yourself sitting in your Chicago with White Sox managet Ozzie Btyant's 81 point performance against the students are not high functioning Autistic seat, flapping your hand or rocking back and Guillen's face on it during the White Sox Hornets earlier this year could top what students. Aftet working with them for five forth uncontrollably. These are just some of run last year. Jason Mc Elwain did. He overcame such weeks, I see the world differently. All of the the characteristics that make up the disotder With 4:19 left in the game and his team tremendous odds and made a believer out sudden, my power steering pump busting Autism. already up by twenty points, the coach got of his coach, who up until then only used isn't that big of a deal. Even though I'm Enter Jason "J-Mac" Mc Elwain. A up and pointed at Jason to check into the him fot a water boy. upset, at least I can tell that I am upset and senior at Greece Athena High School in game. Jason got up off the bench and ran This was the story that advocates of know what upset is. The joy that these kids Rochester, New York, Mc Elwain was the onto the court without checking in. Once he Autism needed. A story of hope. Just give me every morning cannot be measured. team manager for his school's varsity boys' did check in, the crowd gave him a standing because these kids have a disability does not As soon as I walk into the classroom, they basketball team. He had many friends. ovation with cheers aplenty. There were little mean that they should be counted out. will ask me, "How are you Jim?" They will This was nothing out of the ordinary for paper Jason heads bobbing up and down People see Autism as a limiting disability. tell me that they had a great weekend because a popular student in their prime in high throughout the gym. But not Jason, and after this game, none of theit mom or dad took them to McDonald's school. But for someone who has autism, Head Coach Jim Johnson said that he those people in attendance. Jason saw this or White Hen for a bottle of pop. I want a these characteristics are uncharacteristic. had to sit down because he couldn't stop as a chance to show people that he can Nissan Maxima, worth $32,000 off the lot Jason was diagnosed with a form of high the tears of joy that he had for Jason. With function just like anyone of his teammates. to make me happy. These kids want a 20 functioning autism at a young age. The one 3:46 left, Jason got the ball. Down in the But this was like nothing else anyone has oz. bottle of Pepsi out of the cooler at White thing that kept Jason and his peers connected corner, he launched a three-point shot. He ever seen. In fact, it was so impressive, Jason Hen to make them happy was his love for sports. air balled it about two feet too far. The crowd was interviewed by ESPN, CNN and ABC's Pepsi anyone? J-Mac tried out for the JV team when was disappointed that he didn't make it. All "Good Morning America." The smallest things in life can make he entered high school. He did not make it, everyone in the gym wanted was for Jason just It is so inspiring to see a kid that has them the happiest person. Why can't we but that did not stop him from pursing the to make one shot, just one. But that one bad been dealt a not so fair hand and just roll be more like them? Thank you, Jason Mc game that he loved, basketball. He asked shot did not discourage Jason from shooting with the punches. In a time when college Elwain for sharing your story and thank you the coach if he could be the team's manager. again. students think "the world is against me to the Andtew High School CD Program The coach saw no harm with Jason filling With 3:12 left, Jason got the ball and because I just failed my test aftet partying all students for accepting me into your day and water bottles and collecting uniforms. He tossed up a three pointer. Nothing but the night long," it puts our lives in perspective. showing me a more simple, less materialistic, was the JV managet for two years, and then bottom of the basket. The crowd erupted So the next time you want to start happiet life. You all inspire me and I thank was promoted to the Varsity managet in into a ftenzy as people jumped up and down, complaining about how bad your life is, think you. May God Bless these children and all his senior year. All senior year, Jason was screaming as though Jason just made the about Jason. When your brand new BMW the Autistic children who just want a simple collecting uniforms and making sure his game winning shot of a state championship is out of gas, or you got a C on your test, life and the ability to do things that we take teammates had their watet bottles filled to game. But it wasn't. It was just a regular think how lucky you are that you have the for granted. the top. Whatever he could do to help the game for a kid that just wanted to be seen as ability to get a C on that test, ot just the fact coach and his team, he did. one of the regular kids. that you got accepted into college. Do not E-mail: [email protected] Then it finally came; the last game of his "After I made my first shot, I kept on feel sorry for yourself because you're having high school basketball career as a manager. shooting because I was hot as a pistol," was a bad day. Your worst day his probably an BIZARRE NEWS REVIEW: WILLIAM E. ROBINSON EVERYTHING YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW BUT MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN,., AT LEAST WE HOPE SO.

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focusing on the loneliness of b) pretended to be posed 2. ii) the "choking ^ame" the human soul c) bit him 3. c) magic hooks 4. c) bit him 5. a) soda 6. J) Silicon Valley Page 6 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2006

OUT & ABOUT WITH,.* RESIDENT ASSISTANTS! By Carrie Williams According to their website, "Residence is strongly Photos: www.sxu.edu Features Editor Life of Saint Xavier University provides preferred. The purpose of Out and About is to the University student with a multitude X: Do current feature clubs, both old and new, at SXU of opportunities for personal, social, and RAs have to re­ in order to inform srudents about various intellectual growth. In an effort to enhance apply? student organizations at this campus. We the experience of community living, the KT: Current here at The Xavierite understand that not Residence Life Staff strives to create an RAs do have everyone visits the student organization environment, which facilitates healthy to reapply, website, nor does everyone attend the All- living, academic advancement, and social but they are Campus Picnic ck Student Organization interaction." exempt from Expo held at the beginning of each Fall There are currently 21 students who submitting semester. Therefore, we are here to provide make up the Resident Assistant staff for all three names of you with information about various clubs so on-campus residence halls this year. There reference. that students may find something they are will be more positions available in the X: How many interested in being a part of, but never would 2006/2007 school year, as Arthur Rubloff positions open have seen if not for reading Out and About. Hall is scheduled to open this Fall. up each year? Do you want a chance to have the old Still interested in becoming one of KT: We will "college experience?" Do you want to live the lucky twenty-something who get to live have 26 RAs on campus for free? Do you want to make a on campus for free? Well, The Xavierite got next year, so RAs in training. when we begin difference? How about becoming a Resident the exclusive with Res Life Director, Katy jams to keep you from getting to class on Assistant! Thompson on how you can do just that. our hiring, 26 positions will be open. time. You can wake up each morning only a X: Do positions open up mid-year? For few steps away from your class. You have easy The Xavierite: example, if an RA quits or has to leave for access to downtown Chicago via the CTA How does a student personal reasons, will a new one be hired or You can meet more people and visit with become an RA? will Residence Life be short one RA? them more often. You can even earn extra Katy Thompson: KT: We do hire R^s mid-year if a vacancy spending money without leaving campus! Students should occurs at semester. However, we mainly As an added bonus, as an RA, you do not attend the recruit for RAs once a year. We have left have to pay room and board, which costs information session vacancies if an RA leaves a position mid- about $6,500 per year, and you also receive and/or complete semester, but we have also filled positions a monthly stipend of $50. However, do not an application, and mid-semester. It really depends on the be fooled. Being an RA takes dedication and participate in an current situation/timing of the vacancy. hard work. It's not all fun and games, but it interview process. So why become an RA? The Res sure beats living at home during your college X: Is it a requirement Life website tells us that students who live years! to have previously on campus have higher graduation rates, Those interested in either obtaining an lived on campus: increase their participation in extracurricular application or acquiring more information KT: Being acampus activities, assume more leadership roles about becoming an RA should contact Katy resident for at and are less likely to fail a course. Still not Thompson at [email protected], or visit the least one semester convinced? There are no cars, buses or traffic Student Services office in L-208. A RIDDLE, WRAPPED IN A MYSTERY, HIDDEN

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A STUDENT YOU WOULD NOT 27TH ANNUAL SOUTH SIDE WANT TO KNOW AT SXU: IRISH PARADE THIS SUNDAY! MISTER OVER-ACHIEVER since then, have been expected to do so my By Carrie Williams Features Editor entire life. Even when I graduate next year, I must somehow come up with a straight A This particular column is much shorter, report card every six months, for the rest as you may have noticed, compared to the of my life, to show my mom... or else... I'm others I have written. Why? Well, that's grounded. But that's beside the point right because this particular personality has only now. one major flaw that is too annoying to be The point is... well... there is studying, and ignored. Who is this person? It's the Over- there is complete insanity. There's nothing at Achiever. all wrong with being an intellectual. A lot of The Over-Achiever is the person women like guys who are smart. Aside from who tries too hatd to impress both Doctor the fact that they are extremely attractive when Professor and his fellow classmates. Usually, they wear glasses, the smart boys have an heir Mr. Over-Achiever saves about them that no other boy has. his unusually intellectual Contrary to popular belief, brains comments for his papers do equal brawn. However, when and his responses to Doctor you, Mr. Over-Achiever, are telling Professor's questions. We me that you have "composed a students can usually ignore truncated abridgement of Moby- these comments because A.) Dick that you would like to parlay We don't read his essays, into a feature cinematogtaph," I'm and B.) Doctor Professor going to think you're nuts. doesn't even understand What does that mean? his comments, so he can Why do I need a dictionary to just ignore what he says and undetstand you? There is nothing either move on, or allow wrong with having an extensive us to say what we think. vocabulary, but... "truncated CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY However, a problem arises So snooty... and kind of old! abridgement" and "feature when Mr. Over-Achiever cinematograph?" Come on! By directly addresses you with his overly-academic AT THE SOUTH SIDE IRISH PARADE using 1,000 words (instead of 10) to say what jibberish. Okay, so it's not jibberish to the you mean, the only person you are impressing TH average Harvard Law Professor, but it's is yourself. The rest of us do not understand SUNDAY, MARCH 12 , AT NOON complete nonsense to you and I. you and we're too busy asking each other what Now, I'm not knocking the whole "study the heck it is you're saying. Do us a favor. Tell ON WESTERN AVENUE! hard and get good gtades" concept. I, myself, it to the judge aka Doctor Professor. Save that once achieved straight As in third grade, and, «lexicon» for your academic papers, please!

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For Hollywood's best and brightest, the closing of the 78th Academy Awards, The most coveted which aired Sunday, March 5 on ABC, must have felt like it does for children awards in Hollywood on the day after Christmas. Those who received gilded gold men for and the 78th Academy their theatrical good deeds likely vowed to remain on their best Award's lucky performance behavior under the watchful eye of the Academy, recipients: while those who left with nothing lay down that night with visions of Oscars dancing in their heads. That, or they simply parried with Elton John. The jolly Jon Stewart led this year's ceremony, and like a less bold and less brash version of Chris j Rock, did not censor his comedies ommentary about societal issues suchj as race. Yet, everything about Stewart wa8j| tasteful. He delivered his lines - both staged-! and undoubtedly improvisational - with/' confidence and ease, making it likely for viewers to see a sequel of his hosting abilitidB sometime in the future. Aside from Stewart's charm, this yearSi Oscars were also refreshing in the sensjlp that there was a pleasant mix of Academp Award winners. In fact, each "main" awarfH given (Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Actor/Actress, Best Director, Best icture) represented a different movies! This year's best picture, consideredjj an upset in the sense that it lost tor the likes of Brokeback Mountain, wasjj Best Actor: hardly upsetting; Crash took home! the gold in this category, and its cast's Phil subsequent expressions of joy were one of the night's best moments. Hoffmar George Clooney's acceptance speech for his award as best actor in a Capote / supporting role was another highlight as well. Hollywood is otten criticized for being a fantasy world of sorts - detached from reality not only in its films, but Best Actress: in its stars' representations of supposed everyday life. Clooney, however, put an Reese Witherspoo advantageous twist on this belief. Taking unabashed pride in belonging to the world Walk the Line of entertainment, he expressed his gratimde n a humble and noteworthy manner in stating: "...We are a little bit out of touch in Hollywood every once in a while, I think. It's probably a good thing...We're the ones Best Director: who talk about AIDS when it was just being whispered. And we talked about civil rights Ang Lee, when it wasn't really popular. And...this group of people gave Hattie McDaniel an Brokeback Mountain Oscar in 1939 when blacks were still sitting in the backs of theaters. I'm proud to be a part of this Academy. I'm proud to be part of this community. I'm proud to be out of Best Picture: touch. And I thank you so much for this." Now that's classy. Crash,

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By Will Robinson GR: Yeah, we're working on it right now. Editorals Editor We've been writing for the record. We've just After giving The King Left's self-titled been writing a ton of songs and demo-ing EP one listen, I knew they were going places. them. And I'd say right now we have about With an original sound that still manages 20 or 25 songs in the works and we want to reflect their influences, The King Left to choose like 11 maybe, maybe 12 for the provides the modern music scene with a record. We just want to get a collection of vibrant infusion that it desperately needs. maybe even up to 30 songs and then choose 1 interviewed The King Left's drummer, the 11 songs that fit best for the album. Graham Rotherberg. So that's the plan right now. We've been working a lot right now with our producer, The Xavierite: About your influences, who's this guy Sammy Siegler who's in a who is your favorite band, personally? band called "Nightmare of You" right now and he's just been awesome to work with. Graham Rotherberg: My favorite band personally is Radiohead. They were X: I know that indie is...an incredibly like the band that I heard in the seventh broad category. No offense, I realize it's grade when I was discovering music for the really hard to genre-ize your music..is that first time and I was like, "Oh my God! This the category you fall into, as wide as that may band is amazing!" I think I credit them and be? especially "The Bends" record, Radiohead's second album, as the record that made me GR: Yeah, it's a good question because want to play music and be a musician. If its something we've talked about and

The King Left, ironically on the left side of the photo GW: We're totally... We been looking show in the true sense of the word. around and talking to some different people lately and I think we've definitely looking X: What is, if any, the meaning behind tor something indie, not major label at this your band name? point. You know, we want somewhere where we can have complete control over what we GR: That's a really good question. do and freedom to make the records that And...we've talked about how we need to we want to make and make the decisions come up with some great answer for what that we want to make... At that (sic) point, the band name means because I think its we would never sign to a major label that an interesting band name. But I don't was gonna take that freedom away from us. really know what it means. It's kind of a So, if the right deal came alone I'm sure we collection of three words that we like the would consider it if it was a major label, but sound of, 1 guess. I think they're definitely a at this point I'm much more interested in lot of interpretations that you can make for the indie thing. it and I kinda welcome anyone to interpret it as how they want to. I think that the one X: How would you describe your live thing that we've talked about is that we shows? Like, how would you describe your think its three equal words: "The...King... performances as a live band? Left." The 'the' is very important in the name, we think of it as a sentence...It's a GW: That's one of the things that we've thought: "The King Left." I think for me its really tried to do is make sure that it is very sorta meant...sorta been about this unsure much a show, that all the songs flow into time of your life where, like, all of a sudden each other very nicely. And it works, there's the rules are gone and you're like not sure like sort of an arc to it; there's a distinct whats going on and you kinda have to fend beginning, a middle and end and they all for yourself. You have to create your own sort of make sense together. I don't think path. The hierarchy is messed up and you we've ever played a show where we just go have to figure out how to sort things out. up there and randomly played a collection So that's why I kinda why I've always liked of songs. We try to really make sure that they the name and that's what it's meant to me, all fit together and that they flow nicely. So but I don't know if it does have a singular I think that's one of our big things is that meaning for us. At different times it's been we 're tryin' to make sure that we give you a different things.

I have no idea where they are.

you had to ask me one record that changed wrestling with and we've sorta been like, your life it would definitely be "The Bends" "Where does this band fit," you know, like, by Radiohead. "What genre are we in?" And I'm not sure. I think we can kinda like work with a lot X: What venue would you most like of other different bands and work in a lot to play within your career as a musician? of other different genres but I don't think What's your goal venue? that we are pigeonholed into a certain genre. We're definitely not a band that is an GR: That's funny 'cause I was just emo band and we've definitely not a band talking to somebody about this the other that is hardcore and it's definitely not just day. I was like, "Man, we gotta play Madison straight up rock and roll. But we've always Square Garden one day." That's the goal, been like where do we fit, what is our genre right? And the venue is just giant; it holds categorization. And I think we sort of left 25,000 people or whatever...cause you know it at indie and rock and alternative to let New York City is our hometown. So, that people decide for themselves and not really would be pretty much the pinnacle,-1 think, have a preconceived notion about what they if you make it to Madison Square Garden thought this band was about... on any level. That'd be pretty exciting. X: You're not signed to a label right now. If X: When can we expect an album out you were to get signed to a label, would you from you guys? I know you have your EP prefer to be signed to an independent one out right now. When can we expect a full- where you had complete creative control or fledged, meaty album? would you rather get onto a major label?

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By Megan Murphy funny narration of a young Entertainment Editor man whose reflections on fate and societal taboos stem from his refused entry into a Arctic Monkeys nightclub. This example alone is "Whatever You Say I evidence of why this band is so Am, That's What I'm easily likeable; brutally honest Not" and void of any frills, they remind listeners of the kind of Label: Domino friends who will blatantly tell you that yes, that boyfriend/ girlfriend of yours is too clingy, + + + 1/2 and by the way, you have something stuck in your teeth. There's something innately Like a bouncier, more energetic appealing about unembellished offspring of the Strokes comes the Arctic truth, which may be why the Monkeys and their new rebelliously-titled Arctic Monkeys are worth debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, listening to. That's What I'm Not." This is apparently With song titles such as no coincidence, as the four-man band from Sheffield, England cite the Strokes as a source of their inspiration. Yet with the higher- octave vocals of lead singer and guitarist Alex Turner and their cocky, punk-inspired beats, it is tempting to more accurately relate them to the adrenaline-inducing Hives in several At Me," the tracks are proof of the aspects. Since their sound is also quite all-in-the-name-of-fun attitude of its similar to the previously reviewed We boys. Turner is backed by a clan who Are Scientists, Arctic Monkeys already respond eagerly to his guitar riffs and had a sturdy leg-up from fellow Britpop nasal-emitting lyrics, making Jamie cook bands upon their February 21st U.S. (guitar), Andy Nicolson (bass) and Matt release. Helders (drums) equally creditable for the album's boisterous and carefree feel. Comparisons, however, can only Typical of young boys at play, the take a band so far. The main indicator Arctic Monkeys rarely stop for breath. of talent, of course, is whether or They're all warm-up and no cool-off, not the Arctic Monkeys possess a making the album practically exhausting sufficient amount of originality, in and to listen to. Yet its energy is ultimately of themselves. The answer is highly its very appeal. They must be doing subjective and difficult to discern. Just something right, after all; this fast-playing when it seems that there is too much quartet had the fastest-selling debut of a reliance on the musical techniques album ever upon its January 2006 release of their alt/indie rock influences, these in Britain, making it safe to say that these cheeky little Monkeys pull a fast one, "Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong, But..." "I Bet You Look Good On the Dance spitting out tracks like "From the Ritz to and "You Probably Couldn't See For the four little Monkeys are jumping on the Floor," the Rubble" - a high-spirited, so-true-it's- Lights But You Were Staring Straight music scene. Here's hoping they don't bump their heads. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF "FIRST IMPRESSIONS"

By Michelle Mahoney January 2006 release, "First Impressions of is pumped into their already impressive After all this bouncing and bopping, talent. you will need to relax with the track "Ask Entertainment Correspondent Earth." Before I have to eat my own words, I will There is a pleasant surprise in the Me Anything." This is a refreshing, soft Strokes come out and say that there are a handful track "Heart In a Cage." The Stokes in no side that is rarely found in the Strokes' of tracks that have the signature Strokes way, shape or form would be considered a style. There is a violin that does sound a bit sound. band whose synthesized, but is none the less a violin. "First Impressions of However, music will This blending of fast and slow paces gives Earth" there are get you them the much-needed credit of straying even more on your from the safe path. Label: songs that feet and As long as we are talking about straying will shock dancing. from the path, I will bring up the track -r- + + + the music However, "Electricityscape." The first 10 seconds of lover in "Heart in this song will time warp you back to the late » When I say "The Strokes," what comes us all. The C age '60s and early '70s rock scene. The guitar to mind? Maybe absolutely nothing pops first track of has a beat riffs are vintage and immediately suck you into your head, or if you are a fan, there the album, that will into the song. Music doesn't get much could be a few instantaneous thoughts, "You Only have your better than when listening to a song that such as guitar riffs, Julian Casablancas's Live Once," shoulders makes you sit back and forget any troubles haunting voice or Fab Moretti's steady strays so far bouncing or worries you may have and just enjoy 3 drum beat. Now all of this would sound from their and your minutes of good music. quite good to any music fan, and for the so-called head To put it simply, this album has all most part, it is. The only problem comes musical bopping. the ingredients of great music. If you are in the form of repetition. The Strokes' formula mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm •mm.$MOim Don't go a seasoned Strokes fan, treat yourself to a albums have been criticized continuously that it will thinking piece of sweet music pie, and if you are a for having the same sound. The same have you that you newcomer looking to sample their sound, guitar cords, the same drums and songs rechecking the casing to make sure you have slipped into the twilight zone; it is "First Impressions of Earth" is a great place that are all sung in the same tone. Ladies popped in the right CD. This is in no the kind of dancing that would take place to start. It will convert you into a fan in no and gentlemen, I am happy to announce way a sell-out from their rock and roll at most rock concerts, not the floor of a time, and it will be a classic CD to add to that this streak has been broken with their roots; better yet, it is a fresh new life that dance club. your collection. Page 11 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005 Concert Calendar MAKING ^BLOWING CRAP UP' FUN AGAIN Wednesday 03/08 By Chris Lichosyt on-the-fly tactics involving clever use of Black's core gameplay (the "running around Contributor your fragile environment, along with some and killing fools" aspect) is simply fantastic. In the very beginning of Blaclc, desperate moves and a bit of luck. You get This game is very, very enjoyable and Mest you're walking in a small room picking plenty of ammo, but it means nothing if you memorable, so why doesn't it get a higher — House of Blues up ammunition for a handgun. On your score? Hal Ketchum way out, you're faced with one of the most "Black" Well, there's no multiplayer! No dreaded obstacles in video games. Not a online, no split screen and no co-op (not — Joes zombie, Nazi, terrorist or alien, but a door. even system linked). This is disappointing, Playstation 2 / Xbox "Oh, no!" you say. "Will I need to find but the single player is so refined that you'll Thursday 03/09 some kind of card key like in every other EA (Publisher) forgive the developers. Plus, the game is as game?" Then you notice the menacing Criterion (Developer) fun to watch as it is to play (a roomful of my assault shotgun resting next to it. You pick friends put down their poker cards to watch Charlotte Martin: Brian it up, and the on screen instructions say me play on a tiny TV.), so sharing won't be McSweeny: Kristen & "press fire to blow open door." Oh right, as dreadful as you would imagine. Courtney Bosco that's why you're playing this. That whole Also, the popular complaint is that "guns are the stars" thing... the game only lasts eight hours or so. — Double Door When describing a first-person can't outsmart, outmaneuver and outgun People are making a huge deal out of this, No Use for a Name shooter to someone uninformed, there's a your rather intelligent enemies. but some of the greatest games ever have guaranteed chance that you'll say something In the second level, for example, you been relatively short (Metal Gear Solid and -- House of Blues like, "You run around with guns and cap can blow a hole into a building of a border Castlevania: Symphony of trie Night spring LP fools and blow the crap outta everything, crossing. You run in and try to find a safe to mind). The higher difficulties are even — Schubas yo." Black is one of those games that truly spot, but enemies are slowly blowing away more intense and time-consuming, so you'll focuses on the "blowing crap up" aspect. chunks of window frames and getting ready easily get your money's worth if you beat it a Almost every object you encounter to intrude, making you more vulnerable and few times (even if you don't, you can replay Friday 03/10 can be manipulated in one way or another. exposed by the second. You have 500 AK your favorite levels at any time). The game Boxes get knocked also keeps track of around, windows some key stats and Belle & Sebastian shatter and barrels has a completion — The Riv explode (this is percentage like Ghostface Kjllah nothing new), Gran Turismo or but Black takes Crash Bandicoot, so — House of Blues destruction to a perfectionists will Of Montreal have plenty to do new level with the — Metro sheer amount of (good luck with other stuff that the Black Ops The Slip can be annihilated. difficulty because it's — Martyrs Not everything is impossible). destructible, mind Finally, the you, but that would story is just okay. Saturday 03/11 be asking a bit too It's interesting, but much from a PS2 or nothing spectacular. Smoking Popes Xbox. The inclusion Also, you can't slip of some absolutely the movies unless — Metro amazing audio you save, so make Jeremy Taylor and breathtaking sure you do! On — Fitzgeralds graphics (especially Subliminal McDonald's commercial or hot new video game? an interesting note, for the current-gen the between-level Sour Deluxe: the consoles) helps make Black unlike pretty rounds, a shotgun and a couple of hand cinemas are live action, which is a rarity in Hopefuls: Team Rockit much every other FPS out there. grenades. If you run out blasting, you'll today's games. Don't worry; it's a tad better : Sunday Runners Although it may seem gimmicky and die. This is when your creativity comes in than Sewer Shark and Night Trap. — Double Door purely cosmetic at first (since blowing a guy handy and where Black really shines. Yes, And there you have it. Black is a up would kill him, with or without the side it's comparable to the great Halo (1, not genuinely fun and unique game that is of the building detonating), it does play 2), but the incredible atmosphere here just worth at least one play through by any action Sunday 03/12 into the gameplay. When you hide behind adds to the tension and makes everything gamer. There are minor faults and the a downed, hollow tree to reload and it gets seem even cooler than that particular Xbox . multiplayer is missing, but the production chipped away, you'll begin to panic and title. values and atmosphere make up for it. It Chris Brown come to grips with how cool Black is. As mentioned before, the graphics blows most first-person shooters out of the — Jo River Center Now, many publications make Black and audio rock. All sorts of visual tricks water, so it shouldn't be ignored. The more 69 Eyes seem like a run-and-gun shooter. This is and impressive effects grace every second you play the more you'll realize how much definitely not the case (especially on the of gameplay, and the booming audio pulls of the little things the game does right, — House of Blues higher difficulties, where precision and you in more than any other war game. Of and a refined sequel should be first person cover really count). This isn't like classic course, this would mean nothing if the heaven. Until then, go and give Black a Doom or Quake. The point of Black is gameplay didn't match up. Thankfully, try. Monday 03/13

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Gllhooley's Grande Saloon THE AWARD-WINNING TEAM Page 13 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005 THE FUTURE BULL WEEK TWO: RUDY GAY By Steve Dunn assists, 0.8 steals and 1.9 blocks in 28.8 per in a 77-68 Huskie win over the Arkansas and outhustle everyone else on the court and Deputy Sports Editor game. Despite of those solid but less than Razorbacks. In the next game against the has the skills to do it. His unusually long stellar numbers, Gay began this season with Arizona Wildcats, Gay had just 6 points on 2- wingspan will help him on the defensive side Throughout the rest of this semester, most draft experts predicting him to be the 10 shooting and turned the ball over 5 times. of the ball in the NBA. every other week or so 1 will be taking a look top pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. The Huskies UConn still won the game but it was inspite at a player expected to be available when got off to a fast start, but Gay was slow out of of not because of Gay. He followed that The Cons: the Bulls make their first selection Photo: esfin.com weak showing with His ball handling is good, but it could of the 2006 NBA draft. First, 1 will a 10 point outting be better. At 6' 8", 220 lbs, Gay has the size look at the player as he has been in against the Gonzaga but not the strength needed for the NBA.. He college, then the potential pros and Bulldogs. Because of has had problems turning the ball over so far cons of him as a Bull. Finally I will his slow start, Texas' in his Huskie Career. He needs to develop his give a verdict as to what I think are LeMarcus Aldrige body more so he will not be pushed around the chances of him being selected began to replace Gay in the NBA. He is still unable to take over a by John Paxson and the Bulls. As of as the top pick in many game and he may never possess that ability. Monday night, the Bulls first pick, if Mock Drafts. Gay has At this point in his career Gay would need the lottery balls all went according to since recovered and another player to be the man, like Michael the odds, would be the 2nd overall now is once again was for Scottie. He also needs to show that pick, the one obtained from the New projected as the top he can be more consistent. York Knicks in the Eddy Curry trade. pick depending on This week the evaluations begin with the team making the The Verdict: a look at enemy number one, the best selection. Gay should have a long solid NBA free throw shooter in NCAA history, career. He will likely make a few All Star Connecticut small forward Rudy The Pros: teams along the way. He is the kind of player Gay. Gay is good that Scott Skiles' loves, a hard worker who jump shooter and ball hustles from buzzer to buzzer. He does not The Player: handler who possesses however make the Bulls better in the areas Rudy Gay grew up in Baltimore, a rare, sought after they need improving. With Luol Deng Maryland and he attended Spalding soft touch. He runs already on the roster, picking Gay would be High School in nearby Severn where the floor well and akin to the selection of Marcus Fizer after he was a consensus All-American. He has excellent leaping having taken the reigning co-Rookie of the entered his freshman year in 2004- ability that helps make Year (along with then Houton Rocket's point 2005 with many experts considering him a great finisher. guard Steve Francis) Elton Brand in the him the best freshman prospect in Gay is skilled in previous year's draft. Gay's ideal situation the nation. Before starting with the aspects of the offense maybe in Charlotte where they have a solid Connecticut Huskies, Gay played side of the ball. He point guard in Brevin Knight and he would for the U.S. National Junior Select can drive, shoot, dish not have to worry about being the man as team. Gay and the US team beat out accurate passes to long as center Emeka Okafur (an alumni the International Select team 97-77. his teammates. Gay of Connecticut and the first draft choice in In the contest Gay had 14 points, goes full speed all Bobcat's history) is around. Gay is a better game long which will NBA prospect than Redick, but like J.J. he 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and 3 Connecticut sophomore Rudy Gay could be a Bull in 2006 steals in 30 minutes of action. wear down defenders. is not the right fit for the Chicago Bulls. During his freshman year at UConn, the gate. In the Huskies second game of the He is the type of player who wants to outwork Gay averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 season, Gay scored a season high 28 points FOUR QUARTERS: FALLING FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD

By Steve Dunn as you look when you lose. When Vince of need, but because he is too good to pass are the guy who made the sign has been Young almost singlehandedly led the Texas up. fired by now. Not for making the team look Deputy Sports Editor Longhorns over the University of Southern Young has seen his stock drop so arrogant, but for misspelling the name of the As those of you who forget to stop California Trojans to win the 2006 Rose much, CBS Sportsline now lists him behind most famous franchise in American sports reading past the Entertainment section Bowl and National Championship, many Northwestern's Brett Basanez as an NFL history. know, we do our best each week to bring you, fans around the country were calling for him prospect. Thanks to an alleged six which may The situation raises an important our loyal reader (thanks Bob, we appreciate to be the top pick in the NFL draft. He was or may not have even happened, Vince has question, when did the "Yankess" become your loyalty) the important sports stories both spectacular in the biggest game of his career, seen himself go from a man who was going bigger than the game? The missing players on campus and around the country. What but it was still just one game. to revolutionize the quarterback position, are out there representing their countries and often gets lost are those stories that make you Last month at the NFL combine in to a man wondering just how far he can fall. territories, helping increase global interest in scratch your head and wonder "are people Indianapolis, NFL players were subject to the Young's situation just goes to show you how baseball. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner really that stupid?" No need to worry about Wonderlic Test, a test designed to evaluate dangerous it can be to put all your stock in allegedly had no prior knowledge of the sign. that this week as once again we bring to you a player's intelligence and how fast they can one moment. If he has a great NFL career, As though he would admit to knowing about four quarters of sports related stupidity. think. The test consists of 50 questions, those making a fuss over the Wonderlic look a sign that misspells the name of his team. The National Football League starts us much like those you find on any intelligence like fools, if he is a bust, those who were When thinking about the situation out in the first quarter with their current test, and the scoring range is from 0-50. singing his praises following the Rose Bowl one possibility arises. Perhaps the posting of labor situation. After watching the debacle According to reports, Young scored a 6 the will be the one's looking like fools. Either the sign, which has since been ordered to be that was the National Hockey League lockout first time he took the test. He retook it and way, we will get to look back on this situation removed by commissioner Bud Selig, is just a that cost the NHL the 2004-2005 season, only got a 16. After the reports surfaced his and laugh at someone's stupidity. way to make self proclaimed idiot and former the NFL should be doing everything in their agent quickly denied Young had earned such The third quarter shifts to Major Boston superstar, new Yankees' center fielder power to get a new collective bargaining embarassingly low scores. League Baseball and the New York Yankees' Johnny Damon feel a little more at home. agreement done. While they do seem to In the aftermath of the tests, Young has reaction to the World Baseball Classic. It was If you live in Chicago and are a baseball be doing that, the problem comes in with watched his stock plummet. Now the talk is bad enough when the team refused to let fan odds are you have already taken a side in the way the situation is being relayed to that he could be this year's Aaron Rodgers. catchet Jorge Posada participate in the classic, the subject of the fourth quarter. During the the media and then to the public. It seems Last year Rodgers entered the NFL Draft out but now they are taking it too far. Before a 1990s one of the best hitters in all of baseball everytime a deadline is set, it gets pushed of California, in a head to head battle with spring training game against the Cinncinnati was White Sox First Baseman/Designated back a few hours or even a few days, mocking Utah quarterback Alex Smith to be the top Reds, the Yankees displayed a sign near Hitter, Frank Thomas. Thomas helped the the concept of having a deadline in the first pick in the draft. The San Francisco 49ers the customer service booth apologizing to White Sox win the American League West. In place. took Smith with the pick and then Rodgers fans for the players who were absent due 1993 as he won the AL MVP. The next year, One of the worst offenders in this watched as he fell to the Green Bay Packers to their participation in the classic. The the strike shortened 1994 season, Thomas situation is Gene Upshaw, the NFL Players with the 24th pick. sign read. "Thank you for expressing your won his second straight MVP. Thomas had Association Executive Director. Upshaw has When looking at the teams that could concerns, We are sorry that certain players eight straight seasons in which he hit over repeatedly gone public claiming the situation use a quarterback in the coming draft, the will not be present for portions of spring .300, with at least 24 home runs, 100 RBI is hopeless. The next day, or even the next Saints, the Titans, and Jets could all take one. training. The World Baseball Classic is an and 100 BB. Lately though injuries have few hours, the sides are suddenly closer to a The first two teams will almost certainly take event sanctioned by the commissioner of slowed Thomas. deal. This is one of those stories that needs either USC's Matt Leinart, Vanderbilt's Jay Major League Baseball Players Association. This offseason the White Sox decided to go away until there is some actual news to Cutler, or Young. Right now it is expected The New York Yankess did not vote to to trade for Jim Thome in case Paul Konerko reports, either a new CBA or the start of free Young will be the odd man out. With the support this event. Any comments you have left via free agency. Konerko resigned and agency, which would mean next year will not recent reworking of Chad Pennington's regarding the World Baseball Classic should Thomas was the odd man out. After leaving have a salary cap. contract, it is possible the Jets will pass on be directed to the commissioner of Major Thomas expressed displeasure over the way The second quarter stays with football, drafting Young and instead go for Virgina League Baseball or the Major League Baseball the situation was handled. A few weeks and the recent fuss over Vince Young. In Tech offensive lineman, D'Brickashaw Players Association." ago, White Sox general manager Kenny sports, you are never as good as you look Ferguson. If this happens Young will likely No, that was not a typo, the sign really "Quarters" continued on page 15 when you win and you are never as bad fall until a team decides to draft him not out did misspell the word "Yankees." Chances Page 14 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2006 FOR BULLS, NO TRADE IS BEST CONUNDRUM^ By Richard Korczvk By Ricky O'Donnell improvement from their former first round fire at will, Artest and Miller were becoming Contributor Contributor pick to think he would become one of the all-stars. Miller turned into one of the games elite players in the NBA. So everyone was most solid centers while Artest went on to be In the past few seasons, the The NBA trade deadline passed two ecstatic,The Bulls were finally able to trade Defensive Playet of the Year twice. Two and larterback position has become sort of weeks ago, and honestly, I couldn't be some of those young assets they had been a half years after acquiring Rose, the Bulls conundrum for the Chicago Bears. happier. Everyone knows the main reason stockpiling for a proven NBA scorer. Only sent him to Canada fot basically 35 cents on For the first time in as manv vears why the Bulls are losing this season: Lack of one problem: the Bulls got killed in this a dollar in the form of Antonio Davis. a go to scorer. So it became almost a foregone deal. It's never good when you look back Now, four years later, the Bulls are in the vrystery, only by sheer luck of conclusion that the Bulls would peddle away at a trade four years later and realize your exact same predicament, caught in the tangled some of their young playets and upcoming favorite team gave up the best player in the web that is NBA mediocrity, still lacking that The 2006-07 season will mark draft picks to a team like Boston by the time deal, but Bulls did one worse than that, they go-to scoring threat. But this time, they the first time in a while that the Bears the deadline rolled around in order to fulfill Photo: eurweb.com decided to sit could start the season with two proven that need. But this time quarterbacks. they refrained. Why am tight instead With surprise rookie Kyle Orton I so happy? Couldn't of making being forced to matute at a fast pace this the Bulls use a dominant another ill- season in filling the starting quarterback perimeter scorer to go advised deal. role, the Bears will find themselves going along with their young I'm sure into the otf-season with more confidence nucleus? Well, yeah they someone like than in previous years. The return of Rex could, but I remember Paul Pierce Grossman has given the organization, and what happened the or (to a much the tans, hope that next year we will be last time they made a lesser extent) great. blockbuster deal at the Al Harrington trading deadline for was available After being out for a majority of the a "go-to scorer." We for the taking, season, and having to come into the game didn't know it at the but they would when most teams have found their comfort time, but a trade made have come at a zone and are running like clockwork, he fouryears ago would set hefty price and was able to overcome adversity and play this organization back for this time the a long time. Bulls decided His presence alone reenergized a not to make dismal offense, giving them the appearance On February 19th, the same of a playoff caliber team. 2002 the Bulls decided mistake twice. Now I'm not saying that the position to trade Ron Artest, is completely solid, because face it, in Ron Mercer and Brad Chicago anything can happen. Miller in order to quench General However, considering our options their thirst for some star Manager the past few seasons with quarterbacks power. What they got in John Paxson such as Chad Hutchinson and Kordell return was Jalen Rose. has basically Stewart as our starters, this is an immense At the time, virtually accomplished improvement. everyone was in favor of what every new GM originally Barring any catastrophic disaster to this trade: The Bulls had ^^^^^^^^^^^ Do the Bulls really miss this guy? Grossman before the regular season staffs, been stuck in a historic rut sets out to do: gave up the two best players. Just thinking Clean up the garbage that existed before next year the Bears will begin with a semi- since "His Airness" called it quits and the about it now makes me wanna [get high] proven performer. team desperately needed someone to entice he arrived, draft solid young players, and with Stephanie Tanner from "Full House." In addition, they will have Orton, a the fans. They deemed Miller expendable maintain salary cap flexibility for the future. Jalen was absolutely putrid in his two and a viable backup who will continue to learn because two new big men, Eddy Curry That's the hard part and Pax has done that half years here, breaking Latrell Spreewell's more as he clutches the clipboard on the and Tyson Chandler, were going to hold better than anyone. The Bulls young core is unofficial record for "Most Bad Shots Ever sidelines. Hopefully he does that all year. the franchise down for years to come. Ron the envy of the NBA, six players (Hinrich, Taken By One Player" (this record was later Here is where the mystery effect comes Artest was the key to the deal for the Indiana Gordon, Deng, Nocioni, broken by Allen Iverson during the 2003- back into play again though. Pacers, but the Bulls did not see enough "Bulls" continued on Page 15 2004 season). While we were watching Jalen If you are the Beats, do you still continue to look for an upgrade at the position, or do you weigh your entite organization's chances on a seemingly COUGAR SPORTS NOTEBOOK injury prone starter such as Grossman? By Tim Moran Waldorf College (IA), 5-4 in the NAIA Academy and a victory over the top ranked Now, I am a huge Grossman Region VII Tournament, the SXU Softball team in the southland, Sandburg High Sports Editor th supporter, but even I believe he is still team was rewarded with the 20 ranking in School. unproven. What scates me the most is, the NAIA Preseason Poll. Baseball ranked in NAIA Poll Basic was a member of the original we have a dominant defense and running "We are proud to be tanked among the Women's Basketball Team in 2000-2001. game coming back intact next year, is his After an incredibly successful 2005 best softball teams in the NAIA. Our goal Aftet playing two seasons under Head Coach lack of experience going to hinder out season in which they won the National this season is to take one game at a time and Bob Hallberg, Basic was added to Hallberg's chances of getting to the big game? try to increase our position in the rankings as Association of Intetcollegiate Athletics coaching staff as an assistant fot one yeat. I was at the playoff game. I watched the season progresses," remarked SXU Head (NAIA) Region VII Tournament and Basic was then offered the head coaching the defense self-desttuct, and the offense Softball Coach Myra Minuskin. advanced to the Supet Regional, the Saint position at conference "rival" Illinois eerily find its tune wdien it was needed Xavier University Baseball Team was rewarded The 2006 Softball Team will be led Institute of Technology (IIT). After a two-year with the 12th ranking in the NAIA Preseason by senior standout right handed pitchet stint at IIT, which saw her win an impressive Jessica Wilson and senior standout shortstop Poll, which was released in November. two conference games in the 2004-2005 next season and manage the offense Colleen Kilduff. The Softball Team will "We definitely have the talent to be season, Basic left for Marian Catholic. enough to return the Beats to the playoffs begin play this Friday, March 10th at SXU one of the top teams in the NAIA this year," Added to Basic's coaching staff at and find themselves competing in the "big Softball Field, as they take on Mount Mercy remarked SXU Head Baseball Coach Mike the Chicago Heights school were former one?" Can the defense play solidly all year College (IA) for a double header. The Dooley. Cougars Mary Cain and Jayme Brown. long and dominate in the playoffs? scheduled starting time of the first game is Designated as captains fot this year's Cain and Brown, who are two of the greatest These ate giant questions, and the 3 p.m. squad are two seniors and one junior. players in SXU Women's Basketball history, mystery of the answers is just as large. Senior shortstop Brendan Christy, seniot currently coach the freshman team at Marian My opinion is that he has found Former SXU players, now coaches left handed pitcher Nick Karko and junior Catholic. his learning curve and next yeat if he right handed pitchet Ryan Quigley were plays every game he can, and most likely Congratulations to the Marian Catholic given the honors. The 2006 Baseball season SXU Football adds a Mustang will, find himself in an advantageous High School Girls Basketball team for gets underway with their annual spring situation. advancing to the Elite Eight of the Illinois trip to Florida. For SXU, their first game Another linebacker has been added The Bears are set at quarterback, High School Association (IHSA) state finals. is scheduled for Saturday, March lb as they to the SXU Football program. Michael for now. The Bears have two young will take on Ohio Dominican College for an The Spartans are coached by former Saint Lally, a senior out of nearby Saint Rita competitors, and a veteran in Jeff Blake early 10 a.m. (eastern time) statt. They will Xavier University Cougar guard and assistant High School has signed a lettet of intent to who will hopefully be kept with the also play at 2 p.m. that day, against Indiana coach Annie Basic. In her first year, Basic led continue his football career at Saint Xavier organization. Wesleyan University. Marian Catholic to a 23-10 overall record and University. Lally played under Head Coach I highly doubt any quatterback a spot in the state championships. Todd Kuska at Saint Rita and was named a changes will be made this off-season. Marian's season came to an end Friday Softball ranked as well 2005 First-Team Catholic League All-Star. Using a dtaft pick on anothet rookie night as they lost to Maine South, 57-52. According to Head Coach Mike Feminis, would be a waste because we already have However, they had an incredible playoff the SXU Football Team is "very fortunate Coming off a successful 41-19 season youth at the position with Gtossman which ended with a semi-finals loss to run which included a buzzer beating shot to get him." that edged big-time favorite Joliet Catholic "Conundrum" continued on Pane 15 Page 15 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005 MEN'S BASKETBALL ALL-CCAC FIRST TEAM "Quarters" continued from page 13 Zach Birkey SR. G Olivet Nazarene lashed out at Thomas. It would be nice if more fans could Cougar Stan Chismark JR. F Olivet Nazarene follow the example of the Boston Bruins fans who pushed for Ray Bourque to be dealt to Melvin Council JR. G Robert Morris a contender at the end of his career to make Sports a run at the Stanley Cup. Bourque was dealt Eric Epps JR. G University of Saint Francis to the Colorado Avalanche and when he won that Cup, Bruins fans could not have Phil French SO. F Olivet Nazarene been happier to see it happen. They were Calendar still Bruins fans but they were also able to Reggie George JR. C Robert Morris appreciate what Bourque had done and even though his uniform changed, their loyalty to Upcoming events for Saint Xavier Jason Reiter SR. G Saint Xavier him stayed. White Sox fans should take this University's sports teams. same approach. Keep routing for the White

Jabari Saunders SR. F Saint Xavier Sox, as you know unlike the Bruins in the th NHL that year the White Sox are contenders March 9-11 - Steve Bugarin competes in Men's Indoor Track Mike Smith JR. F University of Saint Francis in MLB (seeing as they just won the World Series), but be happy for the Big Hurt when and Field Nationals in Johnson Mike Stohl SR. G Illinois Tech things go right for him this season. City, TN. Finally, my condolences to the family Freeman Taylor JR. F Robert Morris of Kirby Puckett, the former Minnesota th Twins centerfielder, a two time World Series March 10 - SXU Softball: Home opener at SXU Softball Field Kevin Thomas SO. C Purdue-Calumet Champion, 2001 Hall of Fame inductee, and the most beloved player in Twin's history, against Mount Mercy College (IA) Justin Van Dyke SR. F Indiana-South Bend who passed away Monday night. Kirby double header begins at 3 p.m. Puckett was 44 years old. Minuyard Wheeler JR. G Purdue-Calumet th E-mail: [email protected] March 11-19 -SXU Softball: Rebel Spring Games in Orlando, FL. "Champions" continued from Page 16 basket. The Tigers had another rally staged in 100-91 victory over Olivet Nazarene. them as they closed to within two points, 61- It was not only Wilson that was 59 with 14:29 to play in the game. The next instrumental in the Cougars* big victory. March 11-21"' - SXU Baseball: Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament. A minute and a half would be a ctushing blow Candis Jackson nearly had a double double win would get them automatically in, but annual season-opening Florida trip. to the Tigers' hopes as SXU put together a as she totaled 22 points and nine assists. a loss would more than likely keep them First game at 10 a.m. (eastern time) quick 11-2 run that opened up their lead to Jackson also added three blocks in the win. on the outside. The Cougars would most 72-61. The lead hovered around eight to ten Sophomore forward Jackie Heine did have vs. Ohio Dominican College. likely get in regardless, but they were a double double as she notched focused on regaining the Tournament 15 points and 11 rebounds. March 15th - Men's Basketball: championship that IUSB took from Also scoring in double figures then last year. NAIA National Tournament begins for SXU was Angie Brown, SXU knew that the Tigers were in Kansas City, MO. with 11 points, nine of them going to take a lot of three pointers in from beyond the arc. The two this game; it is what they always do. The th teams combined to connect March 15 - Women's Basketball: question was how were the Cougars on 25 three-point field goals, NAIA National Tournament begins going to match that performance from 11 of which came from SXU. beyond the arc, Sarah Wilson provided in Jackson, TN; SXU oponent Although Olivet always plays the answer. TBD. all their players for an extensive Against Olivet, Wilson came amount of time, the Cougars Broadcast: WXAV 88.3 FM one basket shy of tying two team- still managed to outscore them season records. Her 29 points against off the bench, 46-32. March 19* - SXU Softball returns the Tigers were just one behind the With the win, SXU has 30-point output Angie Brown put from Florida. assured themselves a spot in the forth earlier in the year. Wilson also NAIA National Tournament for hit seven three-pointers, one behind ,h the fourth year in a row. So far, March 24 - SXU Baseball returns Brown's record of eight. Overall, they are 0-for-3, but this looks to visit Huntington College in their Wilson shot an amazing 69 percent like the best team they have first game in the Midwest. (ll-for-16 from the field and 64 percent ever had. They should without (7-for-ll) from beyond the three-pojnt a doubt receive the highest seed arc. April 1"' - Men's Outdoor Track in their history. Seedings and SXU was hot early as they jumped season begins. opponents will not be released out to an 11-1 lead. It was the Tigers rophy as the C until later this week, but we do hot three-point shooting that continued points for the remainder of the game, which know that the team will play its first game for the entirety of the game that kept them was concluded by a pair of free throws from on Wednesday, March IS"11. in it. At halftime, the Cougars lead was 52- junior guard Dani Engleraan that gave SXU The Xavierite wishes good luck to the 40. The Tigers scored the first five points of the 100-point milestone. The Cougars had Cougars in Jackson, TN as they look to the second half but that momentum was put already won the regular season, now they are make school history. to rest when Angie Brown hit a three-point once again Tournament champions, with a

"Conundrum" "Bulls" continued from Page 14 via a trade if they have to. But the two most first round pick, the Bulls can add to their Orton, neither of which has played for important gifts come from the NBA Draft. All-Duke team (Hutray!) by taking a big dude over tour years in the NFL. Duhon, and Chandler), none of them older The Bulls have the Knicks' first round like Shelton Williams or another post player As fat as free-agency is concerned, than 24, all being solid contributors early in selection this year and the ability to flip-flop like Pitt's Aaron Gray, Connecticut's Josh although thete are plenty of prospects their careers. And there is no reason to give picks with them next year. What a trade Boone or Hilton Armstrong, or even West out there including the highly touted any of those guys away unless the perfect by Pax. Despite the fact that they have the Virginia's Kevin Pittsnogle. And honestly, if Drew Brees, at the cost of a free agent we deal comes along. Paul Pierce isn't perfect, highest payroll in the NBA, the Knicks are the Bulls land Morrison and Pittsnogle in the are likely to get more out of Orton and neithet is Al Harrington, so not making a currently tied with the Charlotte Bobcats fot same draft I might spontaneously combust trade when there aren't a lot of available the worst record in the league, which means from being so excited. I've said this before, but I will say- stars makes tons of sense. And thanks to the Bulls are virtually guaranteed of getting So maybe the Bulls didn't get instantly it again; Blake is the perfect veteran tor Isaiah Thomas making one of the most bone- a top three pick, possibly even number one. better that afternoon, but I think they'll still our team, he has the experience needed headed trades in NBA history this off-season, And that pick can go in a number of different be ok this season. They'te currently three to help mold our young passing corps the Bulls will be able to continue to add to directions. They can use it in a trade to get games out of the last playoff spot in the into a fine tuned unit capable of creating their young core. some frontcourt help, or use it to draft Eastern Conference and I think they will be In the Eddy Curry trade this off­ someone like (my guy) Adam Morrison. If the able to get into the playoffs. That is essential, season, the Bulls got back three huge gifts. Bulls could land Morrison it would be one especially for a young team, because they All 1 know tot sure is; the outlook tot Gift number one came in the form of Tim the greatest moments of my young life (sad, can always use playoff experience. Without CM year is as bright as ever. I have high Thomas' soon to be expiring $14 million but very, very true). He would bring this team a doubt, the Bulls remembered the debacle opes and expectations tor an up-and- contract. This gives the Bulls maximum salaty just what they need: Intensity, leadership, that was the Jalen Rose trade from 2002 and >ming organization looking to re-solidify cap flexibility this off-season, something that and finish-ability. Adam Morrison could decided to learn from it this time around, lemselves as a force in the NFL. maybe only eight other teams can say. The be just what the Bulls are looking for, and instead of making the same mistake twice. Even though the 2005-2006 season might Most importantly, I am confident in Bulls will be able to go hard after any free this is all possible thanks to The Great John not be a great one for Bulls fans, the future agent they want (how about Ben Wallace?) Paxson ripping off the immortally bad Isaiah of this franchise looks as bright as ever. and they'll be able to take on a big contract Thomas last summer. And with their own Page 16 The Xavierite Wednesday, March 8, 2005 JACKSON SENDS WOMEN'S MEN HOPE FOR AN AT- TEAM TO JACKSON LARGE BID Robert Morris College Eagles, the team that SXU Women's Basketball team heads Team. Also awarded was Head Coach Bob By Tim Moran defeated the Cougars in the last two CCAC Hallberg, who took home yet another Coach Sports Editor to Jackson, TN for fourth straight year Championship games. The Eagles had also of the Year award. by defeating Olivet Nazarene, 100-91 in Following a season ending 81-52 defeated the Cougats in the two games they Although Jackson was the best player victory over Indiana University-South Bend played this year. CCAC Championship Game. for SXU all season, she was not the best in (IUSB) the Men's Basketball Team at Saint Despite shooting 53 percent in the By Tim Moran the conference tournament. Averaging 23 Xavier University received some good news. game (27-of-51) and a great performance from points per game in the tournament, that Sports Editor Standout seniot forward Jabari Saunders Jabari Saunders (29 points, 14 rebounds), distinction would go to sophomore guard had been named the Player of the Year in the the Cougars were yet again defeated by the Heading into the Chicagoland Sarah Wilson. Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Eagles, this time by the score of 82-66. Jason Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) In the semi-finals matchup against (CCAC). Saunders had been previously Reiter finished the game with 11 points while Tournament, the Saint Xaviet University fifth seeded Robert Morris College (RMC), Women's Basketball Team had alteady won awarded by the conference as their Player of freshman forward Adam Gregoriou added Wilson came off the bench to score a game- nJ the regular season title and had earned a bye the Week two weeks in a row on January 22 eight. high 17 points in 25 minutes. She also ,h and January 29 . This season, he averaged The Cougars are now hoping to be in the first round of the tournament. But accounted for three of the four three-point 12.7 points pet game and 8.4 rebounds pet selected as an at-large team to the National before they had even played in their first shots made against the Eagles. Player of the game. Also being awarded in the End of Association of Intercollegiate Athletics game, the team received some good news. Year Candis Jackson also had a solid all- the Yeat awards was freshman guard Jason (NAIA) National Tournament, which is held For the fifth consecutive year, a member of around game for SXU, putting up 16 points, Genova, who edged out Olivet Nazarene's every year in Kansas City, MO. Right now, all the team would be named Player of the Year eight assists and six rebounds. Nick Livas for the conferenece's Freshman the team can do is wait and hope the NAIA in the CCAC as juniot guard Candis Jackson SXU got out of the gate telatively slow of the Year award. Genova was the Photo Monte Gerlach took home the honot in 2006. Jackson joins as they allowed the undetdog Eagles to jump only Cougat to start in all 31 games SXU legends Jacki DiMaggio (2005) and out to a 16-7 lead with 11 minutes to go in the this season. Two Cougars were also Mary Cain (2002,2003,2004) as members first half. However, SXU Photo: Steve Bugatin named to the All-CCAC First Team. got back to theit game by \Miymmmi III Senior guard Jason Reiter joined outscoting the Eagles 17-1 Saunders on that squad. Named to in the game's next seven the CCAC Honorable Mention list minutes. From there, the was Genova and sophomore guard team never looked back. Matt Marino. 57 percent (20-for-35) Earning the three seed in the shooting in the second CCAC Postseason Tournament, half went a long way in the the Cougars would play host to Cougats breaking this one sixth seeded IUSB fot the second wide open and claiming time in a week. Although this time the victoty, 72-48. The the game was a little bit tighter, the SXU defense played well Cougats had no trouble walking enough to off-set a solid away with the win. Racing out to outing from RMC junior a 35-21 halftime lead, the Cougars guard Shanice White, did not let up in the second half who led her team with 13 as they walked away with the 72-58 points. The Eagles could victory over the Titans. Saunders led not overcome 25 turnovers the team, as he has done all year in as theit season came to the win as he poured in 17 points an end at the Shannon and a game-high 14 tebounds. Also Center scoring in double figures for SXU was Now that the team knew Reitet (15 points), Marino (11 points) they were going to compete and sophomore James Hoffman Sophomore guard Matt Marino, in CCAC Championship (10 points). Hoffman was solid from decides to include three CCAC teams in Game, the only question the field, connecting on five of his six shot theit National Tournament. It is a safe bet was as to what team attempts. The SXU defense only allowed that Olivet Nazarene and Robert Motris they would be facing. It IUSB to get six points from their reserves. College will be selected, but SXU remains would either be Indiana The Titans did receive a solid performance on the bubble. Olivet should get in despite University-South Bend from Scott McNeil, who had a game-high 19 an embarassing tournament loss to the (IUSB) or Olivet Nazarene points and fout three-pointers. University of Saint Francis. The selections University. The two played After taking care of IUSB, the Cougars for the National Tournament will be released Engleman puts the finishing touches on the CCAC Championship. for the right to take on had a much more difficult opponent to deal sometime this week. SXU in Bourbonnais, IL. Despite trailing of the team who have won the awatds. with two nights later on Thursday, March If the season is ovet for the Men's Team, by six points on four separate occasions, the nd However, Jackson was not the only 2 . The Cougars would have to travel to the Lady Tigers of Olivet outlasted IUSB, 95-84. The Xavierite congratulates them on another member of the team who was awarded by Gentile Centet in Chicago, IL to take on the Hillary Disch led the way with 20 points. solid season. the confetence. Sophomore forward Jackie For Olivet, their game against SXU Heine, who had been a transfer from •••••••• would determine weathet of not they Hannibal Lagrange College in Missouri would get in the National Association of and junior guard Angie Brown, a transfer from the Illinois Institute of Technology "Champions" continued on Page 15 (IIT) joined Jackson on the All-CCAC First

CCAC WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT 1VJ ILTS fcCACMEN' S TOURNAMENT RESULTS First Round: Olivet Nazarene 106, IIT 65 First Round: Robert Morris 103, IIT 41 Indiana-South Bend 78. Purdue-Calumet 52 Saint Xavier 72, IUSB 58 Robert Morris 72, Saint Francis 59 Saint Francis 76, Purdue-Calumet 73

Second Round: Olivet Nazarene 95, Indiana-South Bend 84 Second Round: Robert Morris 82, Saint Xavier 66 Saint Xavier 72, Robert Morris 48 Saint Francis 74, Olivet Nazarene 65

Championship: Saint Xavier 100, Olivet Nazarene 91 Championship: Robert Morris 94, Saint Francis 70

Saint Xavier University: CCAC Tournament Champions. Robert Morris College: CCAC Tournament Champions.