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T H'E XAVIER UNIV.ERSITY 85th year, issue 12 week of NOVEMBER 17, 1999 , www.xu.edu/soa/newswire/ A Celebration of Hope Day shuttle runs next semester BY SARAH KELLEY Visitors are also welcome to use Senior News Editor the service while attending semi Xavier's office of Student Devel nars, conferences and events such opment and the department of Cam as Manresa and X-perience days. pus Police have announced the ex Students expressed interest in pansion of. the university shuttle the creation of a daytime shuttle to service. Starting Jan. 10, a 24-pas Rev. James E. Hoff, SJ., president senger shuttle will provide on-cam of the university, at an X-Talk pus transportation from 7:30 a.m. lunch, sponsored by Xavier's Stu to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday dent Senate. Two weeks after the during the fall and spring sem~ster. meeting, student suggestions be · The shuttle will only run or{ days came reality. when classes are in sessiori. "I think having a shuttle during The primary reason cited for the the day is a great idea,'' said junior new shuttle service is the decrease . Jen KensilL "The Cohen parking in available parking near campus. lot is pretty far away, and having a "This has been an ongoing re shuttle will be a lot more conve quest for over a year," said Cam- nient." . pus Police Chief Mike Couch. The new shuttle will be paid for "When we lost parking on campus, by the university's general fund, not we got a lot of complaints. We by Senate, which funds the exist needed to accommodate students ing shuttle service. and faculty to make up for the 200 , The daytime shuttle service will spaces we lost." be provided by Washington Limou The shuttle will run on a fixed sine Service, a private company PHOTO BY ERIN MOONEY route, with three primary stops in hired by Xavier. This company will cluding Joseph Hall, Cohen Center provide a driver and will be respon l The Xavier community gathered Monday night to remember the Oth anniversary of the and the Ledgewood circle in front sible for the upkeep and mainte deaths of-six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter in El Salvador. A candle of Bellarmine chapel. The route nance of the shuttle. light vigil (pictured above), followed by Mass an.d a celebration of the bravery. of the willbe repeated approximately ev "The university has always had martyrs were all part of the evening. · • · . ery IO minutes. .a shortage of parking," said Couch. .Students who are ill will also be "This is the university's way of ac able to ride the shuttle to the Health knowledging the problem, and Counseling Center on Herald through coming up with a plan that Student protest denied funding Avenue, one of several exceptions will benefit the students and staff." Civil.disobedience cpncerns stop Senate ftom grantingfinancial aid request to the regular route. BY SARAH KELLEY "Last year they promised they · Because this year's group was Senior News Editor would not cross the line, but they expecting financial support from Members of the Xavier commu- did anyway." Senate, they were not prepared to nity are traveling to Fort Benning, Amnesty's request for funding fund the trip on their own. Xavier's Ga., this weekend to take part in the this year was defeated in a 14-4 vote Peace and Justice program and annual protest _against the govern- in Senate. Campus Ministry have made finan ment-sponsored School of the "I completely respect the fact cial contributions to help pay for the Americas. Xavier's Amnesty Inter- that they [Senate] are not comfort trip. Amnesty has also held national group is funding the trip, a able funding something where stu fundraising activities to acquire the decision made by Senate. · dents could possibly be breaking necessary funds. This is the third year Xavier stu- the law," said Amnesty member se "People are pitching in indivi.du dents have participated in the pro- . nior. Jessica Ballew. "But Senate ally and stepping up to show- their Whatis going on this week? test. In the past, Xavier's Student shouldn't deny all the students support for the School of Americas Senate has funded the trip. At the funding just hr.cause some ofus are protest and to show their disagree Get your hair cut and nails done for free. Senate meeting on Monday, how- willing to stand up for what we be ment with the views of Senate," said Come on Thursday to the University Center lobby ever, Amnesty International was lieve, even if that means breaking Staubach. from noon to 4 p.m. informed this year they will not re- the law." Junior Jason Blindauer, member Friday's activities start with "Don't Tell Anna,'' ceive funding. At last year's protest, none of the ofROfC, atterided the Senate meet Xavier's improv comedy troupe. Join them for an ~ "I think Senate was concerned 45 Xavier students in attendance ing on Monday to show his support :~, hour of laughs starting at 6 p.m. in Kelley that there might be civil disobedi- were arrested, despite the fact many for the School of the Americas and. Auditorium. Then go see "42nd Street" ence involved in the protest," said of them chose to cross the line. defend its purpose. in the Theatre at 8 p.m. President of Amnesty International Rather than arresting the protestors "Based on my personal experi Homecoming game Angela Staubach. who.did this, police loaded them ence at the School of the Americas, The will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Gardens. ·Our Muskies will take In the past, protestors have been onto a bus and drove them one mile I contend that the information pro on Maryland-Eastern Shore. arrested for crossing the line onto away from the school where they vided by the school's critics is sim the grounds of the School of Ameri- were released. ply not true," said Blindauer. The Homecoming dance will take place Saturday cas. "Student Government does not "A Senate meeting isn't a good night from 9 p.m. to l a.m. at the Sharonville . "We have requested in the past believe we should-fund something place for debate on the School of Convention Center. Busses will leave campus that students be respectful," said where a federal offense could take Americas," said Staubach. "Xavier beginning at 8:30 p.m. Senate Coordinator Jeff Pugh. place," said Pugh. See Protest, page 2 © 1999 The Xavier Newswire All rights reserved NEWS: OP-ED: SPORTS: DIVERSIONS: "'W1i.'fi'lifl.'12BJ.'J'~~~~ Hlm1~~aUlltimtu:r££1t~ Dorms to stay open Senate stifles Basketball preview Players bring Advertising (513) 745-3561 for Shootout student action issue inside "42nd Street" to XU llYJB-1~ Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 PAGE 2 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 12 ·' '~ ' 2 weeko/NOVEMBER 17, 1999 CAMPUS NEWS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS ·PilgriIDage 1 1 al! ss 33temmms1 i1:t,11i~!?Si!!t! ~11~m 1 >-Bryan Riechman, Editor .XAVIER REMEMBERS MARTYRS >-News Room: 745-3122 • >[email protected] pr0In1ses 1 mmi iamwn:~ 1 1 ;:mr.ll 1rn umemae~ • Service learning experience The deadline for the Urban Service Learning Semester has BY BRYAN RIECHMAN Campus News Editor been extended. There are sev eral spots still available.for spring Xavier students are invited to semester. This is a great way to join Rev. Matthew Gamber, S.J., on combine service with academic a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and life through an exciting and in Rome May 14-19, 2000. tense learning situation that can- The trip is spurred by the dawn . not be duplicated. For more in ing of the new millennium . formation, contact Susan Namei "It will be a wonderful opportu at 745-3042 or [email protected]. nity for Xavier students to enhance their education wHh a chance to walk in the footsteps of Christ and Schott special go to Rome, which is the center of The Xavier Wellness Team the faith;" Gamber said. and Xavier's Food Services have The trip's itinerary, prepared by invited nationally recognized Gamber, includes stops at the Gar Chef Jimmy Gherardi of J's Sea den of Gethsemane, the tomb of food Restaurant to demonstrate, David on Mt. Zion, the Vatican prepare and serve the "Special of museum, the Sea of Galilee and St. the Day" at Schott Dining Hall Peter's Basilica, where participants on Thursday, Nov. 18. will celebrate Mass. The special will include white Among the cities to be visited sturgeon confit with shrimp are Jerusalem, Assisi, Bethlehem, merlot glaze, vegetable and Jericho, Nazareth and Florence. mushroom creamy grit torte and Rev. James Hoff, S.J., president of Xavier, spoke at a Mass last Monday dedicated to the 1Oth The Israel portion of the tour will a fall salad. All this is offered for anniversary of the martyrs of the University of Central America.