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CHR1srr.j· ' .SUPERSTAR'• • .• "'JESUS' ' i.', ' XUwinsA-10 ·Women's soccer in NCAA tourney BY MATT MADGES Assistant Sports Editor "I did the same thing I The referee handed junior Stacey Kuhl the ball as the crowd always do. I put the ball of more than 900 people looked on down and wait for the. at the A-10 tournament finals. Day­ ton senior goalkeeper · Amy keeper to get planted. . Kem~er paced back and· forth in Then I look .her in the eyes the goal preparing for the shot. A and tell her that I am goal by Kuhl would earn third­ seeded Xavier its first-ever.A-IO going to score on her. " Tournament Championship, while ·-Junior Stacey Kuhl a miss would extend the shootout. "I did the same thing I always advantage in penalty kicks which do," said Kuhl. "I put the ball down resulted in a final 2-1 victory over and wait for the keeper to· get top-seeded Dayton. planted. Then I look her in the·eyes With the victory, the team not and tell her that I am going to score only captured its first-ever A-10 on her." Tournament Championship, but This one shot would decide the also claimed an automatic bid into championship after 90 minutes of the 48-team field of the NCAA regulation, '30 miriutes of overtime Tournament. and 13 previous penalty kicks. This is the first time that any The shot is away. It's just passed Xavier soccer team, men's or the outstretched ·arms of Kemmer women's, will participate in the and into the right top corner of the to'urnament. The victory also net. Kuhl is bombarded by her marked Xavier's first A~ 10 cham­ teammates, as the Lady Flyers drop pionship in any women's sport their heads in disbeliefanc:I disap- since joining the conference in . pointment. 199.5,. "~";:'-:>The goal gave the team.a 4-3 See.-Women~s Soccer, Page 9 ,.," ..·N··.·.· ... ··· tanagoan ·~· . .:·. \ ", -~:;. . ·,' ...... a1· ··_.· ·d·· ·. ·

The.Xavier f>lciyers presents the controversial "Jesus Christ Superstar".beginning Thursday in Students; community raise ·money, the Unhiersity. Center Theatre. A talented cast and a stirring '70s theme promise to make this rock:opera a milestone for Xavier drama.. See Superstar, Page 12 supplies for hurricane victims BY AMY ZYWICKI produced torrential rains which Campus News Editor · caused catastrophic floods and In response to Hurricane Mitch's landslides throughout the region. ~avier on top in academics devastating effect on Central "It's importantto note that this America, students from Xavier are · is mii'ch worse than the hurricane Tterl natio]Jt1lly for highest grad rate for athletes raising funds to support the relief that struck there in the '70s," said effort. Rev. Ben Urmston, S.J., director of BY MATT BARB.ER her as a part of out from Xavier by May "Right now, most of the people Xavier's peace and justice pro­ Sports Editor team," said Rev. James 1998. involved in the relief effort are stu- grams, ;':J::li~thurricane took years The MVP of:the'·men's basket­ Hoff, S.J., Xavier Uni­ Howard graduated dents who had the opportunity to to re~liti4~~J.tlt the amount of dam­ ball team last seas~nwi~ their aca­ versity president. 24 students, while North study in Nicaragua," said senior age s'ustained' from this hurricane, dem.iC: counselor, :sr: 'R.ose Ann Xavier's graduation Caroli na-A.~hevi I le Jenny Deines. it may take 20 to 30 years for them Fleming. According to the NCAA; rate for student-athletes graduated six. "This is important to us because to recover." Sr. Heming should be named the last year was 83 percent, · Student-athletes who we have made a personal connec- On Nov.6, President Clinton or­ MVP OfXavier University. which ranked first in transfer to another insti­ tion to those in Nicaragua," said dered $30 million in equipment and XUrallked first in the nation in Ohio. tution and then graduate Deines. "Our families and friends services from the Department of Sr. Rose Ann Fleming the NCAA Graduation Rates Re­ This year's rating of are counted against their are down there suffering. Most of Defense and' $36 million in food, port with a 100 percent graduation 100 percent tied Xavier with original institution. the crops for this year are ruined and fuel and other relief be supplied to rate for Musketeer student-athletes. Howard University and the Univer­ Students who transfer into an in­ now they are desperately in need of Honduras, Nicaragua, El. Salvador Sr: Flerriing organizes the aca­ sity of North Carolina at Asheville stitution after their freshman year our help." and Guatemala. ' · ··:' ~ demic couseling for all of Xavier's for the top spot in the nation. are not counted for that institution. Nationwide intensive efforts are Throughout the Central Ameri- nearly 225 student~athletes,' work­ The NCAA computes the rating Xavier Athletic· Director Mike underway to meet the immediate can region~ officials estimated more ing closely with them; their advis­ by counting the number of incom­ Babinski was happy with the rat­ needs of victims affected by what than :2.8 ~i.llion displaced people, ers and coaches. ing freshmen at an institution who ing. has been labeled as one of the stron- including almost two million in She has served at Xavier Uni­ received athletic financial aid. "Academic success is one area gest and mQst damaging hurricanes Honduras, 800,000 in Nicaragua versity for 17 years. These students must graduate from of which Xavier should be justifi­ to ever hit the Caribbean and Cen- and 93,000 in Guatemala. "Sr. Rose Ann's services to that institution within six years. ably proud, especially given the tral America. · "It's time we stop and look at the Xavier's student-athletes islegerid­ · All 30 of XU's freshman stu- tremendous success our teams have At its height, the hurricane had whole situation. These people are ary and we are privileged to have dent-athletes in 1991 graduated also enjoyed," he said. sustained winds of 180 mph _and · See Relief, Page 2

© 1998 ·The Xavier New~wire All rights reserved . Q·P-ED: SPORTS: DIVERSIONS: il?'l~~i5~~!)1 ~DR!YJl!!~~\?Jtt... 7-*~.....,~~~J,'*j Record number ofbusiness U.S. failure to ratify two Volleyball 'Climbs to .top 'Superstar' shines in Advertising (513) 745-3561 . majOrs' in freshman class U.N treaties· unjustified ofAtlantic 10 Xavier's theatre -~~W#lff,'S\'1~ ' u •. " ,•. ~{W.Jj_UJJ""!I~1!.m.2·1~?ai.RM1 Editor~in-Chief . (513) 745~3607 PAGE 3 PAGE 6 PAGE 8. PAGE 12 .~· • 1. f 2 weekofNOVEMBER 11, 1998 CAM.PUS N·EWS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE - ~elief: Aiding.•. l\i'Utch' s victims Continued from page 1 . · · · · ·· .··· . . · >-News Room:745-3f22 >-E-mail: [email protected] in desperate need. They have no food, no water, no roads, nothing," . said Urmstori. "ltake it from a re­

4 · • . . li,:.~ ~r:i· ·l ; ~ :· :-~~ :.' ligious point of view. We have an Phil Jones, director for the Cintas Center,'Jazz Festival on Wednesday from 9- · much more this year. in the program. at Xavier," said Stockwell. week-long Homecoming Chal­ 11 p.m. Xavier student Dan Root For further information on ac­ They have added the co-op pro­ "They .need to be prepared and lenge. and his ,band will provide the mu­ tivities or events taking place dur­ gram and are now offering the study open to their future that I can't pre­ Teams of four will compete for sic. ing Homecoming week, contact the abroad program in The Netherlands dict. We only hope we have pre­ prizes by participating in various Thursday night is the debut of National Alumni Association at to business majors only. This sum­ pared them well enough for their activities like a scavenger hunt, hot the Xavier Players production of 745-3232 or the Student Activities mer, 25 business st.udents will be careers,'' she said. wheeling to class and dressing in "Jesus Christ Superstar." Council office at 745-3534. participating in the program. '70s apparel. The show begins at 8 p.m. in the Stockwell explained students at

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All Award Materials are Award Descriptions/Applications are available in the I due by 12:00 NOON, following locations November 11-25, 1998: l Wednesday, Student Services hallway December 9, .1998 I Multicultural Affairs ' ,, Return to Student Loyola House I Services, University Recreational Sports l Center, ML 2122 University Center Information Desk International Student Services l Office of Residence Life I ~··· Dorothy Day House l Faculty Services i Xavier University· J Leadership and X-tra copies of forms will be in the Student Services hallway ' Involvement Awards Questions should be directed to Kimberlie Goldsberry, Director of Leadership and Orientation @ 745-3202 4 weeko/NOVEMBER.11, 1998 NEWS FEATURE THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Xavier A.ction exp.ands service KELLY CICHY Dorothy Day House.at 9:30 p;m. on Fealure Writer Wednesdays .. All. involved in any In the past three years, Xavier type of service are welcome to Action ha5 grown info a powerful come and ~hare their experiences. community service network. Xavier Action hasalso under­ With a new name, a service gone some changes in the'past year. hotline, shuttle transportation and "During the beginning of this year more than 20 agency contacts, the we have seen .considerable growth," group provides a link between .stu­ said Tressler.' The most significant dents and volunteer agencies in the growth was in the utilization of the community. Xavier Shuttle. "We're now using "We are.a resource for students, it six days a week," sa~J Tressler. faculty, and staff to promote and Students interested in service facilitate committed service,'' said opportunities or agencies in need of founder senior David Tressler. volunteers can call the service Although the group is operating hotline at 745-4343. "They call that in its third year, it was only recently number and we either have some­ given the official name of Xavier one with office hours, or they can Action. Prior to last year, the group leave a voice mail. Someone then was known as Community Action. gets back to themright away," said "We want to be Xavier's re­ Tressler. ' source for service," said Tressler. "We are more than happy to be As a service resource, Xavier Ac­ the intermediary between organiza­ tion provides a variety of service NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY BILL TERRY tions and the service agencies," said Able. opportunities. Freshmen Elizabeth Manasek (left) and Carrie Benway (right) play a trivia game with residents of The service contacts are made One such opportunity involves the Victory Park Nursing Home as part of Xavier Action service. weekend service activities in which through relationships with 25 to 30 students sign up to spend their Sat­ ment in the Over the Rhine music ing their message of service into the able include: urban in crisis, edu­ agencies or projects in the area. urday mornings helping the com­ ·carnival, and painting and organiz­ classroom. cation, health and development, and Relationships are developed and munity. ing food at the Free Store Food An in-class service learning the environment. maintained through four service ''They (;Over a wide range of ar­ Bank. workshop is being offered for fac- Another opportunity to see how coordinators. eas," said weekend service coordi­ With the holidays approaching, ulty who want to implement a ser- Xavier Action operates is during "We feel it is important if we are nator sophomore Katie Able. students will have the opportunity vice aspect in their classroom. ·Community Action Day. Once a to develop relationships and have ''They (weekend service activi­ to spread their holiday cheer. "We've had everything from theol- semester, students go out to differ­ an impact that we don't spread the ties) are an opportunity for students "We are going to Mercy Connec­ ogy to accounting,"Tresslersaid. ent areas of the community to do students too thin," said Tressler. to help serve the community or a . tion to assemble food packages for · One of the main focuses of these whatever is needed. . The intention is to help a relatively project without making a weekly Thanksgiving," said Able. Students workshops is to realize, "s~rvice is Xavier Acti~n is also contacting small number of agencies in a big • commitment," said Tr~ssler. ·· will be packaging food on Saturday, not just connected to theology, but RAs. as part of an effort. to bring way. The mission behind Xavier Ac­ Nov~ 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to every subject,'' said Tressler. ~is consistent, committed service info Although it is a service ·organi­ tion is to encourage consistent, Sign-ups will be outside the cafete­ program attempts;to reachstud_ents . the ~~idence halls. "We're contact­ zation, Xavier Action .is also inter­ 1 commited service to the commu­ ria later this week. · who may not have· been awru;e of ing r,esident:assistants anci Hall.Di- e~t~d in-planning scic_ial gatherings nity. "Our goal is to have something Xavier Action and its mission. . reetcirs. We'd like to workiridividu~ for its' members. A' variety of ac~ "Maybe it's just once a month, every other weekend with at least "We're hoping to broade.n the ally wit~ the wings,''. said Tressler... tivities are available both on and off but it's consistent, committed ser­ 20 to 30 people," said Able. students we reach,'.' said Tressler. Besides doing. community ser- campus. vice we're interested in," said Above and beyond the weekend As of now, this workshop has .vice, Xavier Action also encourages "These activities provide stu­ Tressler. service activities, Xavier Action been used in over ten classes. These reflection. They offer informal re­ dents with exposure to a variety of Although weekend events do also volunteers with Re-STOC, a programs are both taught and de- flection times in which students different needs in the community not have to lead to a committment, housing rehabilitation center down­ veloped by the students themselves. gather to discuss service-oriented which they can get involved with "they encourage people to start town. Xavier Action is buying two Oi:i Club Day on the Mall, stu- activities. in a more committed and consistent long-term service placements,'' said apartments for students to renovate. dents filled out surveys indicating "We·· define service very way in the future," said Tressler. Able. By the end of this year, the apart­ service opportunities that interested broadly,'' said Tressler. This reflec­ "Through all the different ser­ Past weekend service activities ments will provide housing for them and the coordinators con- tion time gives students an oppor­ vice projects, we're trying to give have involved helping with main­ needy families. tacted them with possible service tunity to see. how. their service re­ students with different schedules a tenance at Bethany House (a bat­ Besides service within the com­ projects. lates to other parts of their lives. chance to serve," he said. tered womens' shelter), involve- munity, Xavier Action is also bring- Four. main areas of service avail- Periods . of reflection .are held at the E very strugg I 1ng writer wanted LAUREN MOSICO "We did a lot of peer tutoring, they have set for the center this year. Diversions Editor but more journaling and discussion. They intend to conduct a survey to Regardless of whether you are It was a pretty intensive study," he discover what students specifically an aspiring poet 01 a physics major said. need and want from the center. with a wicked ten:: paper that keeps The prerequisite of this tutoring Plans for a web page with links you awake at night, the James A. course is one aspect which differ­ to quick-access writing resources Glenn Writing Center is equipped entiates employees of the writing have been discussed. The staff also to meet.all your needs in a way un­ center from other campus tutors. hopes to better promote the writing like any' oth~r academic service on Another unique facet is the ap­ . center as a cross-discipline re­ campus. proach to learning the staff imple­ source, complementary to other A returning staff of two'gradu­ ments. academic services on campus. ate and eight undergraduate advis­ Generally, 50-minute appoint­ "Our focus now is to make our­ ers, as well as five receptionists, are ments with a personal tutor are selves known on campus. We want employed by the center under the scheduled (although walk-in stu­ to do more than just send mailings new direction of Dr. Alison Russell dents are welcome), and help can. to incoming freshmen," said gradu­ of the English Department. be solicited at any stage in the writ­ ate assistant Nicole Lewandowski. Tutors from all colleges are em­ ing process. "We've discussed attending the ployed, and each employee com­ The writing center staff doesn't first wing meetings, since freshmen pleted a semester-long training proofread their clients' writings, feel obligated to go, so our brochure , . . . NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY BILL TERRY course entitled "Composition Tu­ instead they teach writers to edit The writing center offers 12 PCs and 16 staffers to assist writers. isn~tjust one of 45 that they might toring" (ENGL 315/515). their own work and become better . . ' get," she said. The course entails a study of dif­ evaluators of their own work. teach the writer proficiency in writ­ three new personal computers,. for The. James A. Glenn Writing ferent theories of composition tu­ In fact,. tutors are trained to ask ten expression. a total of 12 PCs available for stu­ Center is located in room .B-12 in toring. "We practiced with a 101 a client questions about his or her In addition to one-on-one ser­ dent use. the basement of Alter Hall. Call composition class that was paired writing rather than simply answer­ vices, the writing center.also offers In order to better serve· the 745-2875 for more information. with ours," said junior tutor Ron ing grammatical or spelling ques­ &quiet, supportive place to write pa­ Xavier community, Russell and her Bryson. tions. This approach is intended to pers. The center is furnished with staff hope to accomplish afew goals THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE WORLD NEWS weeko/NOVEMBER 11, 1998 5 WORLD BRIEFS Glenn meets the press >Compiled by: Sarah Kelley >Source: College Press Wire BY LYNNE BUMPUS-HOOPER U.S. airlifts aid lished front cpmpanies in Sudan K11ight-Ridder Newspapers to hurricane victims to provide income and bough.t CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - weapons. and explosives. John Glenn, bright-eyed, enthusi­ WASHINGTON (AFP) - Schiliro said the investigation · astic and quipping away, met the The United States began airlift­ by a jointterrorism task force, press Sunday morning with his fel­ ing food and other relief supplies . including 10 federal, and state low crew members. into Central America this past agencies, was ongoing. Shuttle Comm'ander Curt weekend to help countries cope ''The investigation has been Brown's overview of Discovery's with the ravages of Hurricane given the highest priority," he picture-perfect Saturday landing Mitch, officials said Thursday. said. was quick and to the point. Then The relief effort, which began ''This indictment sends a very Glenn took center stage. Saturday, will be part of a $20 clear message that terrorists will The second question, by Morton million assistance package, a be held· accountable no matter Dean of CBS, began with a run­ State Department official said. where they commit their acts," down of Glenn's accomplishments According to the official, the said New York police commis­ as a pilot, politician and astronaut. United States began this effort sioner Howard Safir. When the veteran reporter paused, by airlifting $5 million worth of There is already an interna- · Glenn interjected "Keep talking." food over the weekend. tional arrest warrant out for the . Glenn said he was slow regain­ Mitch's week-long rampage Islamic militant in connection ing his land legs after Discovery WASHINGTON POST PHOTO BY ROBERT A. REEDER across Central America and with a general terrorism cam­ touched down at Kennedy Space John Glenn and some crew mates at the Johnson Space Center. southern Mexico has left more paign against U.S. interests. Center, but described hi'nu!elf as relieved to see her husband walk off with different goals, both resulting than 10,000 people dead, 1,400 recovered by Sunday. the shuttle because she knew how in great satisfaction. missing and more than two mil­ Yeltsin denied right "It was a little difficult, I was much that meant to him. In complimenting his fellow . lion homeless, according to of­ to serve another term walking spraddle-legged to keep The families of the astronauts crew members, Glenn quipped that ficial figures available early my balance.... I'm probably 95 to met with them Saturday n~ght at he told Brown on Saturday night Thursday. MOSCOW (AFP) 98 percent back to normal now, and crew headquarters and flew with "he was almost as good a com­ The operation will mark the Russia's courts slammed the although I'm not flipping my head them to Johnson Space Center in mander as I had on my first flight." first time the U.S. Agency for door shut Thursday on Boris around, I feel great," he said. Houston on Sunday. As for whether he might fly International Development Yeltsin's rightto re-election, and Glenn used words such as Glenn said his first shower after again, Glenn said not according to (USAID) has carried out an air­ launched a potentially bruising "woozy" and "alligator head" to de­ nine days of sponge baths was great his wife. lift of food into a disaster area.. campaign to succeed the scribe the sensation of returning to and that he slept "like a log" Satur­ "She's pretty firm on it. We've· "This is the worst disaster in country's first and only demo­ gravity after nine days without it, day night. been· married 55 'years, and I owe terms of magnitude that we have cratically elected president. and he said he "didn't feel so hot" He will undergo a series of medi­ her a little consideration," Glenn faced in this hemisphere," said The Constitutional Court; af­ upon landing. cal tests in the coming days· and said. the official, who asked not to be ter deliberating for three weeks, "I wanted to get out with the rest weeks. Data from the tests will be ·Glenn did not run for re-election named. ruled that Yeltsin was serving his of the crew and do the walk around, used in planning future space travel to the U.S. Senate, where he has second term as president of Rus­ and I was going to do it, even if I and in medical research. served for the past 24 years, but he's Osama bin Laden sia. The seemingly-indisputable was on my hands and knees," he Glenn, the first American to or­ not headed for a couch after the indicted for bombing finding plugs the last potential said. bit the Earth, compared that 1962 NASA experiments. He plans to opening the. Kremlin could have Glenn's daughter, Lyn, said Sat­ flight to his shuttle flight by'saying contiriue his public service speak­ ·:'.'" ..,iIBw'fbJ.ll<(XFP).'' ':'fh~ u~ed· 1:6 put' up Yeltsin;s c!indi-!i, urday that AnnietUlenn had been they were two different 'missions fog' to'eoifoge students. ' United States indicted· Saudi­ dacy for a third term in 2000. born multi-millionaire Osama "Both pefore and after the bin Laden last Wednesday for last election, voters all knew that Gingrich resigns as speaker the Aug. 7 bombings of Ameri~ the given candidate was running can embassies in Kenya and Tan­ for a second term. There is noth­ for sake of Republican party zania; ing higher than the will of the In a 238-count indictment, voter," declared Constitutional BY DAN BALZ Newt, Newt" as he stood before . bin Laden and his military com­ Court Chairman Marat Baglai. The Washi11gton Post '7 had to ask what them, and he appeared not to want mander, Muhammad Atef, are "It is absolutely clear that a WASHINGTON - House the applause to die down. charged with "plotting and car­ new person will become presi­ Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., in ts right for my parry, But the night was not as emo­ rying out the most heinous acts dent," he said. ·a valedictory address before many tional as some had predicted it of international terrorism and Yeltsin won his first term as of his most loyal supporters, said what is right for my would be. Gingrich kept his com­ murder ever committed against president in 1991. Russia was Monday night he decided to resign country, and only ·. posure and plunged forward with a American diplomatic posts." then a Soviet republic, and its as speaker to spare his party two speech aides said he had spent The U.S. State Department 1993 constitution limiting presi­ years of "divisiveness and faction­ then what was right much of the afternoon drafting. posted a $5 million reward for dents to two successive terms in alism" and encouraged Republicans Earlier in the day, however, at a pri­ any information leading to the office had not yet been written. to rally behind his successor to help for myself" vate lunch with current and former arrest of the two men, whose al­ Kremlin legal aides .thus ar­ move the party forward. -Newt Gingrich staff members, he was more emo- . leged actions. killed 224 people gued Yeltsin was only elected Speaking at a GOPAC dinner, tional about his departure from of­ and injured thousands. president ofan independent Rus­ Gingrich said the challenge to his Citing the importance of the fice, according to those present. "The announcement of this sia just once - in 1996. leadership last week forced him to elections in 2000, Gingrich added, "It was bittersweet,'' said Dan indictment demonstrates the re­ choose between his own interest "The image of a President Al Gore Meyer, a former chief of staff to the solve and determination ... to Clinton undecided and his party's. and a Democratic Congress should speaker. "He's very comfortable bring to justice all of those re­ in· dealing with Iraq "On. Friday, it became clear to be more than enough to unify us in with the decision. He doesn't fault sponsible for the murder of in­ me that if I were to stay in the two years of very diligent hard Livingston in the least. He told me nocent Americans, Kenyans and WASHINGTON (AFP) - House, I would become an excuse work." he had a real .good conversation Tanzanians on Aug. 7 of this President Clinton· did not reach for divisiveness and factionalism," Gingrich offered few clues about with Livingston (Sunday) night and year," said. Lewis Schiliro, As- . a decision on resolving the cri­ he said. ''The ideas are too big, the his future, other than to assure his invited him" to the GOPAC dinner. sistant Director of the FBI's New sis with Iraqfollowing a meet­ issues are too important for one Republican friends he would re­ Meyer said Gingrich bore no ill York office. ing Tuesday with his military person to put their office above the main active. "I believe that both in will toward Livingston in part be­ Bin Laden and Atef - also and political advisers, spokes­ good of the party and the cpuntry." the House and as a party, we need cause he had come to the conclu­ known as Abu Hafs - were also man Joe Lockhart said~ Gingrich called on Republicans new energy, new teamwork and a sion that Livingston was right to indicted for conspiring to assas­ ''They had a broad discussion to put aside their divisions, and in a willingness to work together," he challenge him for the speaker's sinate Americans outside the of the options that we've dis­ public display of unity, embraced said. "As for me, public office is not post. United States. cussed, both diplomatic and the man whose challenge led to his the same as public service. There Gingrich, he said, had realized The indictment states bin military, that remain on the decision to leave an office he had are many avenues for public life that. continuing as speaker would Laden is a founding member and table," he· said. ''T~is is a pro­ sought for much of his adult. life. beyond the speakership." mean more turmoil within the party, leader of the worldwide terror­ cess that's. ongoing ... no deci- . Gingrich and Rep. Bob Livingston, The retiring speaker received a which could have sapped Republi- . ist network Al Qaeda arid that he sions h~ve been made.'.' R-La., their arms around each hero's welcome from the GOPAC can energies and made winning the is on the group~s council which Washington is prepared to other's shoulders, shook hands, audience and was intemipted fre­ elections of 2000 more difficult. planned terrorist activities .. , launch an .airstrike against Iraq, posed for the cameras and smiled quently by applause and standing Gingrich alluded to those The indictment also states which on Oct. 31 broke off all broadly, acting as allies rather than ovations. For a few brief moments, choices several times Monday Laden conspired to kill U.S. sol­ cooperation with U.N. ·inspec- adversaries' it was almost exactly the way it ~as night. "It was easy to make Friday's diers in Somalia and Saudi ._tors sent to Baghdad to seekout "If every Republican will pull four years ago, in the weeks after decision,'' he said. "I had to ask Arabia in the early 1990s, ran weapons of mass destriiction at together for Bob Livingston, these the Republicans took control of the what is right for my party, what is terrorist. training camps, estab- all weapon sites. big ideas will continue to move us House for the first time in 40 years. right for my country, and only then forward,". Gingrich. said. The crowd chli.nted "Newt, Newt, what was right for myself." .~ .,., ,. 6 week of NOVEMBER 11, 1998 OPINIONS AND EDIT.ORIALS TI;IE XAVIER NEWSWIRE

COPYRIGHT 1998 CIRCULATION 3,500 CALENDAR COMMENTARY Drink up write this with a beef in So, when I mention alcohol ~-...,-~,~ hand. Recently, several related activities, it doesn't ~ I people have co!llmented mean that anyone is inspired to -.. about the number of references drink. to alcohol in Calendar City, You cannot take everything in claiming it encourages underage the world seriously, especially drinking. Calendar City. If it was written The Newswire is not written like an appointment book, then exclusively for people under the what place would humor have in age 'of 21, nor is the content this world? Look on the bright geared toward any side; I could be particular segment making references of the population. Despite the to crime, because -ifC .. The humor of negative press that is a reality on Calendar City is and around campus. appropriate for against college Alcohol is much everyone. more pleasant. It - I NT E RN AT I 0 N.A L P E RS P E CT IVE - Calendar City drinking, it is brings people lampoons the reality humanly pos­ together. It is the of what happens on driving force behind Ratify treaties to protect rights our campus. sible to drink most of our creativ­ Drinking is a part ity (well, at least U.S. lacks commitment to women and children of college life, responsibly some of mine). whether you and have fun If you have ever BY TONYA RAWE tion of children from abuse and likely make a reservation on this participate in it or written for a Guest Columnist neglect and the right of the child to article. not. Despite the with it. newspaper, you On Oct. 6, Amnesty lntern.a­ an adequate standard of living and Some may argue the United negative press would find you have tional launched a campaign focus­ education. It also protects children States doesn't need treaties guaran­ ing on human rights abuses in the from involvement in pornography teeing basic rights and the equality against college drinking, .it is a certain amount of space to fill. United States. One of the work­ and prevents the "abduction, sale of specific groups of people~ Even humanly possible to drink There is not always enough shops at Amnesty's recent Midwest and trafficking of children." · if you hold this belief, however, responsibly and have fun witti it information to fill that space, regional conference.focused on the Why shouldn't we ratify these there is no harm in ratifying these (which I ·encourage). And as ' therefore you need to get United States' failure to ratify two conventions? Opponents of CRC treaties. The CRC and CEDAW are much as nondrinkers need fo be ..• creative; international tr~iities: the United say it is athreat to parental author­ designed to protect specific.groups ••••• •! respected for theit'choice, •If you have something better Nations' Convention on the Rights ity. But the convention 'is desig'ned of peop.le without creating special drinkers deserve the same to.put in those dead spaces, feel of the Child (CRC) and the U.N. to protect children, not to tear apart rights for them. Why wouldn't we respect. free to call with your sugges­ Convention to Eliminate All Forms families. It specifically requires want to provide· for the protection Just because I mention tions. Until then, it will be filled of Discrimination Against Women states to "respect the rights of par­ of women and children? As one of International Coffee Hour does with alcohol references, because (CEDAW). There is no reason why ents or guardians." In addition, an the most powerful countries in the. not mean people go (though you that is what I know about and the United States should not ratify individual cannot use the conven­ world, the United States can make. 'should go at least once), and just enjoy! these treaties, as they will serve sim­ tion against his or her parent(s) .. an important symbolic gesture of . ply to protect children and end dis­ The convention is pro-child and our commitment to human .rights because I mention plays being So, grab a friend and head to crimination against women. pro-family. and equality by ratifying these con­ performed downtown doesn't Dana's. Cheers. CEDAW was adopted in 1979 and Many think these treaties limit the ventions. mean students attend the plays:· -calendar Girl has been ratified by 162 countries. sovereignty of the United States, but Despite all the arguments in their The United States is among the 29 in reality, any change in laws or prac­ favor, the United States still hasn't >Opinions Desk: 745-3122 >E-mail: [email protected] countries that have not ratified it. tices as a result of the conventions ratified either convention. It doesn't. .. The convention guarantees women still has to go through our own legis­ make sense. As constituents, we Editor-in-Chief & Publisher CHAD ENGELLAND such basic rights as the right to vote lative and judicial processes. Ratifi­ can tell our senators we want both . Managing Editor KARA BENKEN and to hold public office. It also cation will not automatic_ally place CRC andCEDAW ratified. Contrary Business Manager NICOLE BANDO guarantees women's rights to non­ any laws on the bpoks, and enforce­ to what many may believe, human Advertising Manager JAMIE SANDER discrimination in employment, edu­ ment of conventions is left up to the rights abuses do exist in the United Adviser MIKE KAISER cation and social activities, target­ ratifying governments. In addition, States. The United -States was ing cultural patterns that limit the if a government objects to a specific founded on the ideals of equality, Campus News Photography public arena to men and restrict convention article, they can make and we need to show an interna­ AMYZYWICKI BILL TERRY women to the domestic sphere. reservations on that article. tional commitment to human rights., News Features DoNRALEIGH The CRC was adopted in 1985 For example, the CRC provides To learn more about human LORAINE CROUCH ERIN MOONEY and has since been ratified by all for the protection of children from rights abuses both in the United World News Calendar countries except two: Somalia and capital punishment. Several U.S. States and abroad, and how to stop SARAH KELLEY KATIE CONKEY the United States. The c.onvention states still allow for the execution them, come to Amnesty Interna­ Opinions and Editorials Online Editor guarantees a child's right to life and of juveniles; and since this decision tional meetings, every Monday at MARK McDONALD BRIAN GERAGHTY to "know and be cared. for by par­ falls within the states' jurisdiction, 1:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Day Sports Copy Editors ents." The CRC affirms the protec- the federal government would House. MATT BARBER FRANK CARNICOM MATTMADGES JOSH BRUBAKER LETTER TO THE EDITOR- Diversions Cartoonist LAUREN MOSKO RICKY LEWIS Cam.pus police organized, effective. JONATHAN MOSKO Accounts Receivable Contributors SARA BEELER n Brian Ertzinger's article in the Xavier's Judicial Review Board in officers, 15 shuttle drivers, 15 park­ BILL HUGHES Distribution I Oct. 28 edition of The Newswire, dealing with alcohol problems on ing monitors, and seven dispatch­ TODD PARKHURST STEVE NOGA he claimed: "Campus police do ab­ campus. IfErtzinger believes cam­ ers. All of these people have as­ LYNN SHANAHAN RICHARD SCHILLING solutely nothing about the under­ pus police are passive, the 140 ci­ signed duties, responsibilities, and KELLy MATTINGLY age drinking." In 1997, campus tations for underage consumption follow a chain of command, As.far police sponsored 28 crime preven­ and 16 for open containers (includ­ as patrols, each officer on duty cov­ HTTP://www.xu.edu/soa/Newswire/ >On the Web: tion programs and .. 23 orientation ing of-age drinkers) in the last three ers an assigned area and the entire

The Xavier New>wlre is published weekly tltrough· inquiries should he directt:d to Nicllle 8w1do, Business programs. These events provided years seems to demonstrate other­ campus is divided into beats. Cam­ out the school yeur, ·except during vncution nnd final Mw1nger, 513 745-3130. information about alcohol, drug wise. pus police are organized and have exams, by the students of Xnvier University, 3800 Vic· Advertising Inquiries should be directed to Jwnie lory Parkway, Cincim1nti, OH 45207-2129. Swider, Advertising Mw1ager, 513 745-3561. awareness and other related issues. Ertizinger also commented on taken steps to protect and serve our The stntements m1d opinionS: of The Xavier News· One copy of The Xuvltr NtWlwire, distributed on wire are not necessarily those of the student body, fllc· cwnpus, is frcc: per person p::r week. Additionul copies Campus police work with BACCHUS '.'the lack of organization· of the campus.· uJty or· udministration of Xavier. · TI1e statements and are 25 cent"· .and Health and Counseling to pro­ campus police." In fact, campus -Michael Nguyen opinions of a coluI1lllist do not necessnrily reflect those Xuvier University is Wt ucuLfemic community com· of edicors or general staff. mitted to ttjuul opportunity for alt pe:rsons regardless of vi~e support for alcohol awareness police are well organized. There are Sophomore Subseription rates are $30 per year or SIS per SO· uge, sex. race, religion, hnndicur or muionul origin. mester within ~le USA and nn: prorated. Subs

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"Smashing "I would say the "Korn, because "Dave Matthews "Wu Tang Clan "Everyone I like is ~'Big ~d Voodoo "Bare Naked Pumpkins because Beatles, but I'll · they're cool." Band because we because they're the dead. I'd bring Daddy because I Ladies, because they're the best settle for U2." never have anyone best rap group out. Alice in Chains like swing." I'm so excited band on the planet -Mike Kelley new." They're innova- though." they're going to be at this time." -Lea Minniti Freshman tive." -Christie Loehrke in town." Freshman -Liz Pauritsch -Julie Witsken Sophomore -Shauna Pope Sophomore -Devin Tubbs Freshman -Katie Owen Senior Sophomore Freshnian

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR- -NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE- 'Lighten up' about underage drinking When ·time is priceless BY JAMIE CURRAN pointment available. Two weeks Campus police do a fine job on important issues Guest Columnist is a very long time ... Imagine: you are holding a Patients who call their doctors or the past two weeks, I have. ing or not? Is it that big of an in­ winning lottery ticket that's worth are likely to be in a vulnerable Fpicked up my copy of The News­ Why should we care ifa convenience for the two minutes a million bucks. Now hold that state. They're either sick or wor­ wire only to read how some students you may ride on the elevator with image for two weeks because Ed ried about being sick. Neither· are appalled by the presence of al­ fteshman gets busted for him or her, or the three seconds McMahon is booked solid. You'll condition leaves them with the pa­ cohol and lack of enforcement by underage drinking? Cam~ when you look out your window simply have to wait to cash it. . tience or strength to play phone . campus police. At first I felt indif­ and see him or her stumbling home? Convert that level of excite­ tag with someone who can't carry ferent about the subject until I ac­ . pus police do a fine job, As for the the issue with the ment to fear, and live with the on a conversation about their con­ tually gave it some thought. · campus police simply ignoring the anxiety grinding your stomach. cerns without first consulting a Brian Ertzinger has brought up and I'd rather they prevent problem, I want to congratulate the That's what-my mind and body doctor. a valid point and it certainly de­ serious crime than hunt campus officers on a job well done. endured last month. (Well, not the Promptness is invaluable and mands attention. I think students Crime on campus is down to all lottery part.) needs to be incorporated into the who partake in illegal activities new lows, petty vandalism is drop­ for underagers taking the.. . Recently, I experienced som~ me~ical profession. An actual should be expelled from Xaviec. . ' ' - ·- . _. ' .. ' '" . ~ ~ .. ' . . ' ' ' . pingi and the ring'of'car break-ins symptoms. that. resulted in :nml­ doctor should return urgent phone ' After au; this is a school with a· walk ofshame. ·· is being deterred. '" tiple trips to .the doctor, along with calls, not an assistant. All calls very strict approach to underage When I come home from work . several frantic phone calls. Imag­ should be returned within an hour drinking. Not only should these · scended into a personal forum for at one in the morning I feel safe ining the worst, I or so, not six, and students be expelled, but every cam­ aggression not at the breaking of a walking from Cohen because I conjured up patients should be pus officer who has neglected to - school policy, but at the campus know that usually a campus officer many painful Six hours is too able to schedule an rake these students over the coals police staff, and the lack of a cer­ car is on patrol. I believe campus procedures I long a time to appointment should be canned as well. · Let's tain club. I'm not sure if Ertzinger police do a fine job, and I'd rather might undergo, within a few days, even go all the way up to Mike is aware of BACCHUS, the club run they prevent serious crime than and even consid­ ponder what not two weeks. Couch, Chief of Campus Police. by campus police which is alcohol hunt for underagers taking the walk ered the idea of 'Unfortunately, He should be held primarily respon­ free. While this is not a criminal of shame. cancer. I could could be wrong I'm once again sible. justice club, it would certainly help To sum up my ranting, I would not eat, sleep or waiting two weeks Hopefully everyone realizes Ertzinger unleash some of his fury like to say I have nothing personal think clearly. with me. I ask before I can get · how ludicrous these suggestions toward those students who partake against Ertzinger or his views, and I desperately fature doctors to some tests run. are, and they only reflect how ludi­ in illegal weekend activities. I am simply tired of the pissing and wanted to speak My new specialist, crous Ertzinger's claim is as well. Unlike my counterparts, I will moaning that has took place over with my doctor, remember your however, has as­ The fact is, wedon'tlive in a per­ offer a solution to the problem the past two weeks. but my concerns sured me that I'm fect world, and people break the which seems to be rocking the Please be reminded that college were brushed off patients are likely to be a rules. If Ertzinger has made ·a con­ Xavier campus as of late. Lighten is about doing things that are irre­ by his entire healthy woman ... scious choice concerning alcohol, up. This is college. sponsible. Sometimes "knocking medical staff. I vulnerable and but we're taking then more power to him. It takes People make their own deci­ back a few" falls within in that cat­ made several scared when it precautionary great will to do so, and I would be sions, and if drinking at a party hap­ egory, and if people can't handle it, calls in tears to measures .. . yada, the first to congratulate him. I don't pens to be that decision, then let then perhaps they should stay in his office, and comes to their yada, yada. want to solely criticize Ertzinger or them deal with the consequences. their dorm room on the weekends . spent hours upon Nonethe\ess, I his ideas, except that while he posed Simply put, mind your own busi­ hours sitting health. don't mind the a legitimate problem, he offered no ness. -Jamie Jamison around my apart- waiting as much solution. Why should we care if a fresh­ Freshman ment waiting for a return call. Six because my new doctor took the As his editorial went on, it tran- man gets busted for underage drink- hours later, I received a call from time to consult with me. By sim­ a cheery receptionist who knew ply taking some time, he.has made nothing about my condition arid an immeasurable difference. Cloning cartoons 'very offensive' couldn't answer any of my ques­ I often wonder why my doctor tions. She told me I needed to was so busy that he couldn't take s I perused the Oct. 21 edition to anti-cloning arguments. supermodels should be Cloned, im­ contact a specialist. five minutes to call me himself, let. Aof The Newswire, I was drawn The bottom cartoon illustrated ply the super status society places "Who? Anyone in particular? me know that I needed .to see a to the editorials debating the ethics Cindy Crawford, as well as two on these women is justified. . Now? Is this· an emergency? specialist and that I shouldn't of human cloning. I found both · other models, Niki, and Tyra, as a By highlighting stereotypical, What could it be?" I asked ques­ worry because I probably have guest columnists to be informative young baby in a crib.. Ballooning · unacceptable characteristics of men tion after question and she just such-and-such ailment. and insightful. over their heads was, "Do we look and women (men are obsessed ~ith didn't know. I ask future doctors to remem­ However, after I read the article, fat?" The "babies" are combing war and sex, while women are ob­ "We'll have to call you back ber your patients are vulnerable I focused on Rieky Lewis's car­ their hair. This cartoon is aligned sessed by appearances), these car­ with your answers," she'd re­ and scared when it conies to their toons. The top cartoon illustrated nextto pro-ctOning argumen.ts. toons .remove credibility from a spond. Six hours later ... health. The money you receive Bill Clinton, Saddani Hussein and It doesn't take a genius to un­ very interesting set of editorials. I What she and my doctor don't from each patient might beg for a Fidel Castro as babies in a crib. . derstand why I found these cartoons felt nauseous as I put down The. understand is that six hours is too full schedule, but leaving time Each man had a comment balloon­ to be very offensive.· As an en light- Newswire. long to ponder what might be open each day for distressed pa­ ing over his head (Fidel's said "Pow . ened student at Xavier, I have be­ I had hoped for better discretion wrong. In fact, the anx.iety cre­ tients is imperative. Sometimes Pow Boom!"). Saddam and Fidel ~ome· very· aware of the harmful and enlightened thinking from iny ated even more symptoms. you just can't wait. Your time and are holding nuclear weapons and way women are portrayed in soci­ peers. I eventually scheduled an ap­ concern in these situations are Bill is holding a Monica Lewinsky ety. -Jessica Pfeiffer pointment with a specialist for two priceless. doll.· This cartoon was aligned next These cartoons, by .suggesting Senior weeks later. It was the first ap- 8 weekofNOVEMBER 11, 1998 SPORTS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE SPORTS BRIEFS >Sports Desk: 745-2878 >E-mail: [email protected] Xavier first -in A-10· Wins over· UD and SB U move Muskies into. a .first-pla.ce tie

XU swimlllers sunk BY JOE ANGOLIA The Musketeers had four play­ cient as the Lady Musketeer's start­ Sports Writer ers score kills in double digits. ers played to a 15~6 win. The next The Xavier University volleyball Freshman Jill Hampton led the team two games c·ame to the_saine quick by U of L Cardinals team saw an opportunity to grab a with 16 kills followed by junior e.nds even with the XU reserves Jenny Janszen with 14. The men's and women's swim teams were in action at home share of first place in the Atlantic playing against St. Bonaventure. Junfor Beth Osterday and againstthe University of Louisville last Friday. lO Conference this past week if they fresh~ Game two end~ with a 15-7 Xavier man Sara Bachus both came away The XU men struggled in· the meet, losing by a final score of 67 could win their two matches against advantage. The Bonnies were put with a double-double. Osterday had to 19. The squad was without freshman standout Scott Webster the conference bookends. away in game three, 15-9. 12 kills to go with a team-high 13 due to an illness. Webster· has won the 200-meter backstroke in First-place Dayton, who. they Leading the way in the XU win digs, while Bachus had 12 kills and each-O'fth~ previous meets and his absence was alsofelt i~ the 200- faced on Wednesday, put its 10- was senior Jolie Camella and 11 digs. meter freestyle reJay. match winning streak on the line, sophomore Gina Geraci. Camella Front line play, and the passing Freshman Geoff Brown won the 200-meter freestyle with his while last-place St. Bonaventure, led the team in kills with 10, fol­ of senior Cara Espelage (51 assists), best.time this season, a 1:47 .28. Sophomore Louis Dissel also had where XU traveled to on Saturday, lowed by Geraci with 8. Freshman contributed to the XU win. The a stellar performance with his first-place finish in the 50-meter was winless in the conference. Angela Rohling led the team in as­ Xavier frontline out-blocked the freestyle and his time,of22.72. With the University of Dayton sists with 20, followed by Espelage Flyers 12-4. The XU women also fell short against the strong Louisville team standing in their way, the Lady whose 18 came in just one· game. Musketeers would have their work "They did a good job p~eparing . Osterday led the team in digs with by a score of 50to 27. ·Freshman Kelly Wilson continued her win~ for the Dayton game. They were nine despite playing in only the first ning ways with two first-place finishes. Wilson had a time of 4:41.15 cut out for them. The XU women, prepared beth emotionally and in the 400-meter individual medley and 2:31.98 in the 200-meter however, again showed the ability game. physically. They read the scouting The Lady Musketeers came into breaststroke to lead the ladies. Sophomore Rachel Reilly placed and excellence they displayed the game expect­ second in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 25.89, and Junior through the month ing towalk away Jan Feichtner won·both of her events for Xavier. Feichtner had a of October in with a win. How- time of 2: 16.51 in the 200-meter butterfly and 5:23.30 in the 500- which the Lady .. ever,· the Xavier meter freestyle. Musketeers went 9-1, and defeated women had no The swimmers will next be in action this Saturday at 11 a.m. at idea that the the O'Connor Sports Center, their last home meet of the year. The the top team in the A-10. match would be Musketeers will face St. Louis University in what will be senior St. Bohaventure's appreciation day for the graduating swimmers on each team. The match against St. last voHeyball · -Bill Hughes Bonaventure led game ever. to the same result, Shortly after the Xavier women in WNIT a11.d gave the XU game, St. The w~men's basketball team was successful in its two preseason women a road trip Bona venture contests, defeating the Hoosier Lady All-stars 92-60, and the Finn­ sweep and a five­ University can­ ish National Team 81~.56 over the weekend. They open play at match winning .celed. the rest of Toledo this Friday night iri first round WNIT action. The winner of streak. the women's vol- that game will facethe.winner of the Rutgers-St. Francis; Pa., game . . . leyball team's on Sunday. · The Muskl?teer.s' home. <;>pen!;!r_is Tu(;lsdayr;nigh.t at 7. . , , XIW'~~ .D~F.~1 : "' • .,sea1s~n 1 ~~d dis- . ts h 'dt F ldh · w · ht s · DAYTON ...... NEWSWIRE PHOTO B¥·BILLTERRY continued the . p.m. a c mt te.' ouse ~gamst, pg. ;.. tAt~ .. '-:-M~tt Barber .1.5-5, 150:13;n·: .. Junior outside hitter Jenny Janszen''was 'n'amedthe·Ailantic'fb women'~ volley- 15-12 Player of the Week for her outstanding play this past weekend. bali progr~m as a Basketball in action tonight . On Nov. 4, the ·xu women trav~ . ~eports arid readiedthemselves to whole, forfeiting their final four eled to Dayton to take on the Fiy- play a tough team. Dayton was the matches of the year. The Xavier men's basketball team will face Athletes in Action er·s. Do entered the game perched . number one team, an.d they are lead "It's sad. They had good play- tonight in its last exhibition game of the season. The game begins . atop the A-IO conference with a12- by Pete Hoyer, who is a great coach. ers and a good coach, and'fr•s just at7 p.m. at the CinCinnati Gardens, 2 record, with the Lady Musketeers You have to prepare to play these sad when an administratic;m just The men· will use the game as a final tune-up before the real following close behind at 11-3. kind ofteams," said Coach Floyd gives up on a prograni'Iike that," action begins next Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Musketeers will travel Earlier in the season, it was. the Deaton of his players. said Deaton. "Ifthe administration to Indianapolis to face Butler in the first game of the season. The Lady Muskies who handed the Fly- Though the XU women would havefocused on the program game at Butler also begins at 7 p.m. ers one of their two losses, and struggled early in non-conference and made the commitment with -Matt Madges Xavier entered the game looking to matches, they have come together scholarships, they never would have sweep the season series. to out~play most of their Atlantic 10 found themselves in that position." The first game quickly turned in opponents. The rising Lady Musketeers the Lady Muskies' favor, and ended "They have got some confi- have reached crunch time. With On Tap in a 15-5 slaughter by the XU dence now," said Deaton. "They games remaining against Virginia women. Dayton was ready to de- prnctice hard every day and like Tech, Duquesne, Massachusetts and •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• fend their conference standing each other, which makes for a great Rhode Island, the XU women are WEDNESDAY, NOV. ~ 1 •MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. ATHLETES IN ACTION AT 7 P.M. though, and came out in game two team." in a must-win siti.Jation. In the ear- . •WOMEN'S SOCCER AT MICHIGAN AT 2 P.M. IN NCAA prepared for battle. The game 'was lier season matches against these TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND FRIDAY, NOV. 1J •VOLLEYBALL AT VIRGINIA TECH AT 7 P.M. close, but ended in an eventual 15- XAVIER DEF. teams, the Lady Muskies went 3-1. •WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT TOLEDO IN WNIT FIRST ROUND AT 13 Xavier win. ST. BONAVENTURE "Virginia Tech i.s tied with us for 7P.M. Down 0-2, the Flyers were 15-6, 15-7, 15-9 first in the conference, Duquesne •RIFLE IN WALSH RIFLE MATCH AT 8 A.M. SATURDAY, NOV. 14 •VOLLEYBALL AT DUQUESNE AT 7 P.M. backed into a corner, as the Lady OnNovember7, the Lady Mus- always plays well at home, and •RIFLE IN WALSH RIFLE MATCH AT 8 AM. Musketeers moved in for the kill. keteers headed to St. Bonaventure, Rhode Island and UMass will be •MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING VS. ST. LOUIS AT 11 Number ones never go down easy, N.Y., to take on the Bonnies. The tough home games,''_ said Deaton. A.M. SUNDAY, NDV 15 •RIFLE IN WALSH RIFLE MATCH M 8 A.M. though, and Dayton fought off the XU women had defeated the "The way I see it, two wins will get TUESDAY, NOV. 11 •MEN'S BASKETBALL AT BUTLER IN INDIANAPOLIS AT 7 P.M. Musketeer attack as best they could. · Bonnies earlier in the year, playing us into the tournament. Virginia •WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. WRIGHT STATE AT 7 P.M. The XU women were too much for thei.r back-ups, and expected much Tech on Friday is a must-win game.

All HOME GAMES ARE IN BOLD . the Flyers, and finished off Dayt~n of the same this time around. They will be tough, but the girls will 0 HOME MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES ARE HELD ATTHE CINCINNATI GARDENS in the third game 15-12. Game one was quick. and effi- be prepared." HOME SWIMMING MEETS ARE HELD IN THE O'CONNOR SPORTS CENTER HOME RIFLE MATCHES ARE HELD IN THE ARMORY

Swimming vs. St. Louis 11 a.m. Saturday in the O'Connor Sports Center

The men's and women's swim teams will host their last home meet of the season this Saturday. The seniors will be recognized before the meet for their commitment to the team and to Xavier. Set your alarms early Saturday morning and head over to the sports center to cheer on our Musketeers. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE SPORTS week of NOVEMBER 11, 1998 9 Women's path to first A-10 crown BY MATT .MADGES advantage, head coach Ron Quinn cross. The assist came from senior Assistant Sports Editor made two key substitutions as Kuhl Beth Bushman. The Xavier women's soccer.. and freshman midfielder Katie The goal was the first Hubbard team only lost two A-10 games this Hubbard entered the game with had allowed in the last four games season. The losses came at the about 10 minutes left in the half. and gave Dayton a 1-0 lead. hands ofDayto~ and Gecirge Wash- .· The substituti~ns worked per- · Xavier came right back with an ington. fectly for Quinn when, in the 42nd offensive attack trying to even the In winning its first-ever A-10 minute, Kuhl scored her first goal score before the halfended, but they Tournament championship, the. of the season on a cross from 10 were unable to score. The game en­ women avenged both .of their eaF · yards out. tered the second half with Dayton lier losses, which made the cham- "I think it just has to do with · clinging to a l"O lead . . pionship all the more sweet. being in the right place at the right The second half exhibited more As a result of the championship, time," said Kuhl. "When the ball of the same up-and-down action this season's team ·\Viii go down in was there I just focused and never with both teams failing to capital­ history as oneofthebestever. Here gave up the thought that it was go- ize on scoring opportunities. Day­ is a breakdownofthewomen'.s path ing in the net." ton retained its slim lead for much to the top of the conference. .The assist came from Hubbard, · of the second half. · which was her first assist of the sea- With about five minutes to go in XAVIER 2, G. WASHINGTON 0 son. The goal gave the women a 1- the game, XU realized it needed to ATLANTIC 10 SEMI-FINAL 0 lead. put something together or the sea- Entering Friday's match up with "When you 're not a starting son was over.· The Lady Muske- second-seededGeorge Washington, player, you still have to be ready to teers turned their play up a notch Xavier was searching for more than play all the time," said Hubbard. and started to pressure the Flyers. just a spot in th.e;A~lO champion- There was no more scoring in The pressure continued into the ship game; they were looking for the first half and the Lady Muske- . last minute of play. With about 30 revenge. GW has had tremendous teers entered halftime with.the slim seconds remaining in the game, success against the women in recent· lead. XU out-shot GW 9-5 in, the Reinshagen received a pass at the years. half. top of the Dayton box. Before she The Colonials endedXU's sea- . Xavier came out even stronger . could turn and shoot, however, she son last year with a 2-1 overtime. in the second half, looking to build was knocked down and the referee victory in the tournainent semi-ti- on its lead and put the game out of whistled the foul. nal. Earlier this season, GW also reach. With the clock winding down, won a close contest on a late goal, The women had ·numerous op- ~his was the team's last chance to defeating the Lady Musketeers ·1- portunities to do this; however, they prolong their season. Sophomore 0. Since moving to the A-10 in were unable to capitalize until the forward Annette Gruber placed the PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION 1995, Xavier had not yet defeated 78th minute. It was then that jun~ bali about 10 yards out fo.take the Junior Stacey Kuhl (14) scored the game-winning goal against the Col~nials, losing six straight to ior forward Cpristie Reinshagen free kick. both George Washington and Dayton in the A-1 O Tournament. them. . scoreci lier .ninth goalofthe season .. · . Gruber took the shot but it de- . Both teams were sl,ow: and lef!~. ·.··off a header. Sophomor~ forw~rcf;··~f fleet¢ to Reinshagen, who stopped ers took over as Hubbard stopped a .·.:said Hubbard. "So I knew I had to tative. at the startofthe ~arrie, and; ~· Efiri Coiey assisfod:on.the{goal;.her;f~'the' ball and. sbot )t. hit.o 'the right '·Dayton shot· ··Senior Amy Lemon - · -do it in the shootout." - - : · 5!; 1 1 1 1 1 for 'the ¥ifst i~~ millut~~ d~~fteanr fift~ _assist .of.the season:. ' .... ; i;:.; .bottom comerofthe net: 89:55 into also ha~ _her shotiiurne~··hViiiy :oii '' :wif':k'uti1 and· :Hubbard wete both _;' . ' . . ·. ' .. •. --- ...... ' . •. . . . ,. . .. '··) ,.- . . . •.. · ·• . . . . appeared to be feeling the other out. .The Xavier defense co!ltinued its:: ,the game. · .. ail outstanding save by Kemmer. mobbed by their teammates as the The' Colonials made the first . stifling play for the last 12 minutes . "Annette usually goes high and Dayton .. tied the score in the Dayton players fell to their knees move when in fourth minute a GW of the game, preserving the. 2-0 vie- . 'to the corner," said Rein,shagen. fourth round as Bush~an scored. in disappointr.ient. forward blasted a shot heading for tory.. 'This time, however,.she went low Kemmer came up big for the Fly- "In order to win a championship the top left corner of the goal. Se- The defense was once again led and hard and the ball came right to ers once again in making an.incred- it takes a whple team," said Quinn. nior goalkeeper Ann Marie by .Arin Marie Hubbard, who re- me.. I saw an empty corner and ible save on a shot by senior Col- ''This is wha~ we worked for, hoped Hubbard, however, was able fo corded five saves in the victory. The didn't even think about it." leen Savage. . . for and prayed for. It was our day knock the shot away and preventthe shutout raised :Hubbard's total to :Extensive celebration followed The shootout remained tied at and out time." early goal. 6.5 shutouts on the season. the gi;lal for Xavier, while Dayton two after the fifth round as neither · Pandemonium followed with the "Anytime thatAnn Marie makes "The second half was just su- stood motionless and stunned. The team was able to score. many dedicated Xavier fans and a great save, we realize w·e have to perb," said_ Quinn. "To shut out goal tied the game at one with only With the shootout tied, the game parents joining in the celebration. step it up a notch," said:Kuhl. .-George Washington .is no small five seconds remaining in regula- entered the next stage, which was "Everyone on the team played . It was almost instantly apparent task." tion. sudden death. great," said Christie Reinshagen, almost instantly th~t Hubbard's . With the victory, the team earned After one last-ditch effort by.the Dayton scored on its shot in the the tournament's MVP. "I don't ·:'' .save had sparked her teammates as a spot- in the conference finals Flyers, regulation ended and the sixth round, which put the pressure . think one person should be picked the team dramatically picked up its against top-seeded Dayton. Day- game headed to two full 15 minute on XU. Junior Amy Reinshagen out from the team, because it was a pfay. Throughout the remainder of ton defeated defending A-10 cham- overtime periods. Neither team was stepped to the forefront needing a total team effort." the first half, Xavier was in control, pion Massachusetts 1-0 in Friday's able to score during the periods. goal to extend the shootout-a miss Oth·er Lady Musketeers on the dominating play on both sides of firstsemi-final game. With the game still knotted at would mean .UD would win the A-10 All-Tournament team in­ the field. one, the game headed to penalty championship. cluded Gruber, Hubbard and fresh­ It was obvious the game's up- XAVIER 2, DAYTON 1 (OT) kicks to decide the conference Reinshagen scored as her shot man defender Liz Singer. tempo style was starting to affect ATLANTIC 10 FINAL champion. ricocheted offKemmer's ~ands and With the victory, the women ex­ both teams, as many players ap- Xavier and Dayton both entered In the penalty kick shootout, into the net. tended their season by earning an peared to be tired. Trying to take Sunday's conference final on a roll. each.team would have five players The shootout moved on to the automatic bid to the NCAA Tour­ The Lady Musketeers had lost shoot one penalty .kick each. The seventh round. UD freshman Jenny nament. only once in their last 12 matches, team scoring the most after the five Lucas sent her shot to the right side posting an impressive 10-1-1 rounds would be the winner: If of the goal, setting up a golden op­ THE NCAA TQURNAMENT record. there was a tie afte_r the five rounds', portunity for the Lady Musketeers. TODAY AT MICHIGAN Dayton entered the contest the shootout would move into con­ If Kuhl connected on the next Xavier plays at Michigan in .,.i., riding a six-game unbeaten streak tinuous sudden death rounds until shot, Xavier would win the cham­ today's NCAA first round game. and was 10-1-2 over its last 13 a champion was crowned. pionship. Kuhl did not let the pres­ No. 24 ranked Michigan made the· games. "I felt better with penalty kicks sure get to her and blasted the ball tournament as an at-large selection The game was broadcast on A- than I did through most of the past Kemmer and into the net. after a 3-1 loss to Penn State in the 10 television, but neither team came game," said Quinn. "I felt Ann The goal gave Xavier a 4-3 ad­ semi-finals of the Big Ten Tourna­ out camera-shy. From the onset, the Marie was the better goalkeeper and vantage in penalty shots and a 2-1 ment. ANNETIE GRUBER game was a fast-paced, end-to-end that we had better shooters." victory over the Flyers. "We know they are going to be ~, -Sophomore forward contest with both teams having nu- Xavier won the coin toss ai:id One of the reasons the women tough," said Christie Reinshagen. merous scoring chances. chose to have the Flyers kick first. were able to win the penalty kicks "Although we are happy to be in the ANN MARIE HUBBARD Both goalkeepers, Hubbard and XU held a 1-0 advantage after was due to the goaltending of tournament, we are not satisfied -Senior goalkeeper UD senior Amy Kemmer, turned the first round as Hubbard stopped Hubbard. She recorded three saves with just being there." away numerous ~hots and kept the Dayton's first shot and Reinshagen out of the seven shots she faced and Xavier and Michigan have never CHRISTIE REINSHAGEN game knotted at zero through most scored for Xavier. only allowed three goals. T.his was met on the soccer field. The game -Juniorforward of the first half. UD junior Danielle Gillespie the first time since high school is today' at 2 p.m. in Ann Arbor, Tournament MVP T.here was. nothing Hubbard and Coley both scored in the sec­ Hubbard had faced the penalty kick Mich. The winner will face No. 4 could do, however, when, in the ond round; the Lady Musketeers shootout situation. Notre Dame this weekend in the '· ~· LIZ SINGER 39th minute, UD sophomore Mel- kept the lead at 2-1. "I just knew that my team did it second round of the tournament. -Freshman defender issa Buck scored on a header off a In the third round, the goalkeep- in the last five seconds of the game," !' ~''· r

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, NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY BILL TERRY Senior Frank Carnicom (standing), seen here at the Last Supper, plays the role of Jesus in the Student recitals Xavier Players' production of "Jesus Christ Superstar:' The Xavier University Music department will be holding its stu­ dent recitals on Friday, Nov; 13 and Friday, Nov. 20. All performances will be held in the Cash Room of Logan Hall. 'Superstar' set to shine Recitals for music minors will take place on Nov. 13 and recita.ls for all other non-major music students will take place on Nov. 20. BY AARON BREFORD 10) "Jesus Christ Superstar" 4) The production is theatrically Diversions Writer was. written by college students . .provocative. Set designer Nigel The Xavier Players are set to (this was the first collaborative ef­ Scott promises a visually irispiring continue their season with "Jesus fort of Andrew Lloyd Webber and experience. I understand they used Christ Superstar" which opens this Tim Rice). every light in their arsenal. weekend in the University Theatre. 9) It contains brilliantly written 3) You should support .the The C·harts Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim music. This quintessential rock­ ·Xavier.theater program. A liberal .. Rice, two of Broadway's most cel­ .opera serves as a prototype for com­ arts school should have a thriving ebrated composers, wrote this mu­ bining these two genres. arts atmosphere. Now is the time This week's top 10 from the This week's top 10 albums sical as college students in the early 8) The script is controversial. for you to cast your economic vote Billboard "Hot 100" Singles: from the Billboard 200: '70s. This proves once and for all This show's treatment of the age­ for the future of theater at Xavier. · 1) "Doo Wop (That Thing)" 1) Jay-Z, Vol. 2 ... Hard that college students can. produce old gospel story has always been 2) The price is reasonable. With Lauryn Hill Knock Life truly great theater. .. explosive. This controversy en~ studerit tickets priced at $5 and 2) "Lately" Divine 2)Dru Hill, Enter the Dru · The '70s were a turbufonttime gages the audience members, Chris­ adult. tickets at $12, it is tough to 3) "The First Night" Monica 3) R:E.M., Up in American history, just~s 'the first tian ot not, and fuels the fire of an conceive a more economicaLnight 4) ·~one Week" Barenaked 4) Lauryn Hill, The century was a tumult11ous ·time fo amazing artistic experienc:e. of entertainment. For your infor­ . Miseducation OfLauryn Hill Ladies 7) Springfield's interpretatfon is mation,. our friends in ·.Clifton 5) "Because of You" 98 ' •S) Sh~ni~ TW~in, Com~ on .wor:Jd history. ·. :a; • ...... Dfre:ctor Cathy Spfingfield has noteworthy. Springfield, a prqduct charge·$·i8-$24f~t;their·ti~ld~ts. : Degrees · · Over··· · · made a very boid chblde to bridge of the '70s and present at the "Ath­ 1) Melvin Tunstall III plays Ju­ 6) "How Deep Is Your Love" 6) Faith Evans, Keep The the millenia by setting this produc­ ens Massacre," is very passionate das. Springfield reeled in this Dru Hill Featuring Redman Faith tion of "Superstar" in America in about this interpretation and her Broadway~bound CCM grad to. 7) "Crush" Jennifer Paige 7) 'N Sync, 'N Sync the 1970s. passion will hopefully carry over to play the vocally challenging part of 8) "Nobody's Supposed To 8) Phish, The Story of the · Jesus, a Vietnam war veteran, re~ the play. Judas. When I saw Tunstall per­ Be Here-;; Deborah Cox Ghost turns home to the civil and politi­ 6) The story is socially engag­ form the role two years ago, he blew 9) "This Kiss" Faith Hill 9) Soundtrack, Rush Hour cal upheaval thrust upon society as ing. The play itself makes bold me away. 10) "I'll Be" Edwin McCain 10) Backstreet Boys: a result of the war. Jesus tries to statements about society and Chris­ Next week's Newswire will fea­ '! Backstreet Boys help people make sense out of the tianityO This production should ture the review of Xavier's produc-. controversy and create harmony in bring yet another dimension to the tion of "Jesus Christ Superstar." In a time defined by discord. tale. the meantime, get over to th_e the­ This "Hair"-esque version of 5) Senior Frank Carnicom plays atre and see the show. "Superstar" should be a sight to see. Jesus. This Xavier student has ac- · The show opens this Thursday, New Releases After an interview with Spring­ cepted the challenge of playing Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. and plays both field, I have come up with the top . Jesus. I haven't seen him perform, this weekend and next weekend . The following were due for release on Nov. 10 ... 10 reasons you should see this pro­ but according to Springfield, he has Tickets are on sale at the Xavier. duction: lost himself in the role. .Box Office. Soundtrack, Armageddon [original score] ... Soundtrack, The Avengers [original score] (Compass III) ... 'N Sync, Home for Christmas (RCA) ... Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Live Mon­ CRITIC'S CHOICE sters (Giant Reprise) ... Bouncing Souls, Tie One On! (Epitaph) ... Citizen Fish, Habit (Lookout!) ... Crumbs, Low and Behold (Look- out!) ... Hive, Devious Methods (Phase 4/London) ... R. Kelly, R. This is what radio is meant to be (Jive) ... Barry Manilow, Sings Sinatra (Arista) ... Portishead, PNYC (Go!Beat/London) ... Rush, Different Stages (Atlantic) ... The Rare on Air series (Mam­ cals. Lyrically, the song is just as Rusted Root, Rusted Root (Mercury) ... TQ, They Never Saw Me moth Records) takes performances mysterious as Sandoval's voice. Coming (Epic) ... from the popular weekday morning "They say every man goes blind in show "Morning Becomes Eclectic" his heart I They say everybody ... all dates are tentative. broadcast in Los Angeles on steals somebody's heart away I and KCRW-FM, a National Public flag­ I've got nothing more t() say about ship station in Southern California. . it I nothing more than you and me Volume four features well~ ... " The background addition of an Live Wires known acts such as Radiohead, Sa~ acoustic guitar and a violin round rah McLachlan, Joan Osborne~ out this song· perfectly. Mazzy Star, Ani DiFranco, Gus Honestly, the only song that Thursday, Nov. 12 Friday, Nov. 13 Gus, Soul Coughing and Je(f doesn't belong on this disc is an Garbage :.·1 . B.B. King Buckley. guitar give this song a desperate, acoustic version of Marcy w/ John Hammond @Bogart's The opening track, "Cut Chem­ highly emotional feel. .·. Playground's "Sex and Candy." @ The Aronoff Center ist Suite," by Ozomatli is an ener­ Likewise, Radiohead's "Subter- This song was inane two years ago and Saturday, Nov. 14 getic hip hop groove with a horn ranean Homesick Aiien" is a mel~ and one million radio spins didn't · Cigar Store Indians Phish section background. The smooth ancholy acoustic ballad, but an ex- change a thing. Skip track eight and @ Swing Lounge @Crown lyrical flow layered over the stan­ cellent addition to this compilation, · everything will be alright. . and dard DJ mixing and horns make it nonetheless. · This compilation presen'ts a Scrump Tuesday, Nov. 17 impossible to sit still for _this song. My favorite song on the compi- well-rounded sound that not many w/ Horselover SNFU Next comes Ani DiFranco's lation is Mazzy Star's "Fl.owers in efforts of its kind achieve. @ Sycamore Gardens . w/ Ganggreen sparse acoustic classic, "Gravel." December.,; The sharp, soulful har­ @ SudsyMalone's I5iFranco's fierce yet sulfry vocals monica contrasts sweetly with - Lauren Mosko, and unparalleled mastery of the Hope Sandoval's whispering vo- Diversions Editor THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE DIVERSIONS weekofNOVEMBER 11, 1998 13 FILM REVIEW Sandler'slatest comedy 'watered' down

BY JENNAH DURANT Since. this story takes place in whole array Diversions Writer Lo-uisiana, Bobby must logically of interesting All right kids, it's. time to get out live .on th.e bayou, since that's where characters, your copy of the "Saturday Night everyone from Louisiana iives. from his biol­ Live: Chris Farley Special." Fast Bobby_ gets home and breaks the ogy profes­

forward. . ' until' almost. the. end, to l?ad news to mama, who couldn't sor, who for "The Herlihy Boy" skit. Now, in- be happier that her little boy will some reason stead of, "Please let me sleep in finally be spending time at home looks like your bed," imagine Adam Sandler , where he belongs. Despite her pro­ Colonel saying, "Please let me be your wa­ tests, Bobby gets another waterboy Sanders, to ter boy," with a bad Louisiana ac­ job at South Central Louisiana State his jail bird cent. Now you have the gist of his University. love: interest new movie, "The Waterboy." Bobby finds that things are not to. the team's Adam Sandler's latest venture much different here, as he contin­ oefensive co­ onto the big screen could easily go ues to be harassed, both verbally ordinator. under the working title of "Forrest and physically, by the members of Remem­ Gump Lite." the team. (Who knew water boys ber, this is The movie starts out with Sandler's were such a persecuted group?) Louisiana, so character, Bobby Boucher, making One team member pushes things of course he PHOTO COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE PICTURES sure that the fictional University of a little too far, and Bobby puts all talks IikeJus­ Louisiana's football team has his years of frustration into one tin Wilson Sandler plays a. shy, socially inept waterboy who, after being fired from one team, is hired as a powerful tackler by another. "high-quality H 20" during prac­ monster hit. The head coach, and wears tice. played by Henry "The Fonz" overalls with a floppy straw hat. out-loud moments during the film. Boucher. Too much of the alleged. We soon find out, however, that Winkler, is so -impressed with And, yes, Bobby does help his team One of the most memorable comes comedy, however, comes from ste­ Bobby spends more time being ha­ Bobby's ability that he signs him do a complete tum-around during courtesy of a cameo by Lawrence reotypes and contrived scenarios. rassed by the team than attending up for classes and gives him a spot the course of their once woeful sea­ Taylor, who reminds some young Anyone who is a Sandler fan to his beloved duties. After years on the struggling Mud Dog football son. Along the way, the team meets boys .at his football camp not to should find this movie enjoyable, ofloyal service, Bobby is fired from team. up with the expected adversaries, smoke crack. Most of the other but if you don't think people biting his job and proceeds home to his Well, you can just imagine the such as the evil coach from the enjoyable segments come from the heads off of chargrilled baby mama, played by Kathy Bates, on sort of hijinks that ensue from this University of Louisiana: Sandler himself, who is convindng alligators funny, then save this one a riding lawn mower. · scenario. Bobby meets up with a There are some definite laugh- as the idi'otic, yet endearing, for the $2 theater.

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blessed powers that be / love keep struments, but they're also not bad · cheesy, power-chord driven indus- us together." Each song creates a in the songwriting department, . trial techno. It's a very busy-sound­ · different portrait of the effectS of the ma~aging to include meaningful ing mishmash of trippy sounds and · dreams·that people cling to.or live · and comical.elements into their lyr­ electronic feedback. I guess more out. ics. distractions equal less emphasis on ·· Martin Sexton's voice makes This thought isfrcim ir'ack num­ lyrics and delivery. '· 0 this'a oeautifiii, unusual ai6um: He ber s ix,=~'Plane Cfash/;-~-~~~g about His vocal style has now become easily balances falsetto with gut­ a man's fear of flying: '.'Fear is a influenced by reggae and, of course, tural growls, often using several good thing I it teaches us humility I "hard core hip hop." Former pop vocal levels in one song. and it keeps us sane_/ so I fly high music icon Sno.w delivered a much On a couple of tracks, his voice if I have to I If I could I'd take a more convincing white reggae trill. takes on the quality of a musical train." On top of that, the Ice just isn't instrument: a muted. horn and an Listening to moe. is like a breath hard core; he'sjust about as "tough" Martin Sexton electric guitar. It is hard to believe moe. of fresh air. Moe. doesn't pretend as Donnie Wahlberg. The American the control Sexton has over his Tin Cans and Car Tires to be anything other than what they Hard to Swallow is like a trip to (Atlantic) voice. (550 Music) are-a bunch of guys playing good the psychiatrist with the Iceman...... Regardless of one's precon­ music and having fun. With imagi­ It's as though you are laying right Popular American culture ceived notions of yodeling, he hits The whole philosophy of moe. native lyrics, talented musicians, beside him on that big, comfy emerges on the songs of Martin a perfect yodel pitch on "Way I might possibly be summed up in a and an overall sense of genuineness leather couch. The entire album is Sexton's major-label debut, The Am,'' reminiscent of an Irish folk line from the third track of Tin Cans and fun, moe. creates a treasure out painfully autobiographical, discuss­ American. ballad. and Car Tires. "I don't know jack of Tin Cans and Car Tires. ing up-beat topics such as over­ Throughout the album, Sexton He also recorded all the back­ but I stay sincere," sings vocalist - Jonathan Mosko, doses, deceit, drug addiction, fa­ explores a variety of musical styl­ ground vocals himself, including Rob Derhak. Asst. Diversions Editor therhood and a life gone astray. ing while revealing the symbols of the voices of a church choir. in "My Chosen last fall by Rolling Stone I , like millions of other people a new American spirituality. He Maria,'' and a three-part prairie har­ magazine as one of the bands out there, usually find this type of focuses on such cultural icons as mony on the title track. dubbed "generation next," this little thing enthralling; maybe that is thrift stores, "big beef jerky," the The most stunning are the testi­ band brings honesty and a desire to what the Iceman was thinking when disappearing railroad and prostitu­ fying vocals of"The Beast in Me." laugh at oneself to the table in their he cut this d_ope new record. tion. This song looks at a society that newest CD. Fifteen million albums strong, The irony and humor are appar­ accepts iis many faults as perfec­ This latest release from moe., swimming in the dough his entire ent, but never overstated. Through­ tion. With the refrain of "the beast Tin Cans and Car Tires, is their fifth adult life, smoking a pound of grass out, the songs establish diverse con­ in me is the best in me,'' Sexton _album since 1992, but only the sec­ a day ... must be pretty rough. Poor nections between the American ide­ emulates a gospel choir. ond release from Sony's 550 Mu­ Vanilla. als of faith and sex. Sexton never stops _bringing sic, after their 1996 release of No Granted, Ice did become the butt The greatest contrast between something new to enjoy, and it Doy. of more than a few jokes when he these two themes exist_s in "My makes you sit back and wonder how The CD liner notes, written by fell into the "washed-up" category Maria," a questioning look at the he thought to do that. various members of the band, re­ back in the early '90s. This album decline of the importance of the vir­ Sexton's music would be diffi­ vealed that Tin Cans and Car Tires Vanilla Ice is an attempt to redeem himself and gin Mary. · "How you stood for cult to categorize. It covers a vari­ was the result of a lot of creative Hard to Swallow his artistic credibility. strength and sanity I now is there ety of genres, from soul, rock, folk work and turmoil, and it shows (Universal Records) It's kind of sad, in a way. Nice someone poking holes in thee?" and it bossa~nova beat to a smooth through in the richly-textured try, Vanilla, but this isn't at all con­ Sexton wonders if society has re­ jazz number, "Diggin' Me," at sounds on the album. It looks as though "Ice is back vincing. I do appreciate the hard placed faith with sex as a primary which yqu can't help but smile. The creative style of moe. ranges with a brand new invention." This core remake of "Ice Ice Baby,'' belief. It is difficult to imagine that a from a tongue-in-cheek ballad with time, ·however, things sound though. Ii has a Weird Al ;;, The next track, "Candy,'.' tells of pleasur~ble balance could be cre­ "Queen of the Rodeo,'' to disco­ slightly different. Yankovich feel to it. Sexton's love for a woman of.the . ated with so many styles mixing. style funk with "Big World," to a Korn producer Ross Robinson Good lookin' out, Iceman. I night, "a woman who just can't say Martin Sexton achieves this, bal­ self-described "simple country has given the Ice a lesson on be­ would suggest you find a different no." Yet, it seems throughoutthe ance with his voice, and his lyrical song" in "Letter Home." coming hard core. That's right. way to pay the bills instead of ex­ song Sexton never loses his own understanding of a changing Ameri­ They even manage to work. in There will be no more MC Ham­ ploiting the latest trend. You've faith. can landscape. some horns with "Spaz Medicine" mer-style love ballads to bust done that already, remember? "Love Keep Us Together" ·re~.. - Adam Ziemkie1Vicz, without sounding like a second-rate rhymes over. -Jim Buelow, veals his hope for a relationship af­ · Diversions Writer ska knockoff,.which is hard to do The Ice has decided to tap into Diversions Writer ter his girlfriend gets pregnant: "I these days. his dark side for this one. say this prayer I take hold of me I Not only canmoe. play their in- Hard to. Swallow is filled with 14 week of NOVEMBER 14, 1998 THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE

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Veteran's Day is for those who Pull the covers over your head are proud to be Americans, where and sleep in. Doesn't really mat­ at least they know they are free. >By Katie Conkey ·>To place.an item in the calendar, call 745-3122 or mail to ML2129; ter because you are going to be up And they don't forget the men who all night doing homework anyway - died and gave them that right. Ii :111;fi11;\'I ERIDAY - because you were too busy doing . other rion~academic ·stuff this Don't forget to register for November 12 November 13 November 14 weekend. . . your classes (for next semester) if you are scheduled to register for This is the first day of the rest Friday the 13th is today (in If you are looking at this page Jesus Christ Superi>tar, for the classes today. And don't take it of your life. Especially if you care case you couldn't figure that out for ideas of what to do today, it last time this weekend, is at 8 p.m. out on the Registar's staff. They about the future because that is on your own). You better watch means you survived the 13th. in the University Center Theatre. don't care.· where you plan to spend the rest your back, watch where you walk, Congratulations. You must have of your life. don't break any mirrors and don't more luck than some hoped you Kemal Gekic is performii:tg as The women's soccer team are stay home alone tonight. It is not did. part of the Classical Piano Series >.- the A-10 champions for the 1998 Don't forget to register for you advised to test your luck today. at the University Center Theatre. season. Congratulations! This is classes (for next semester) if you MainStrasse Village (in This culturally enriching event, a huge accomplishment and we are are scheduled to register for Don't forget to register for Covington, Ky.) is having their which begins promptly at 2:30 all proud of them for achieving it. classes today. Do you feel like you your classes (for next semester) if Christmas Open House all week­ p.m., will cost you $15, because It has also given them the honor have read that before? you are scheduled to. register for end long. Isn't it a little early for like last time, it is really, really of playing in the first round of the classes today. It is irritating when all of this Christmas· stuff? We good. NCAA tournament at 2 p.m. at The opening performance of people repeat themselves. More haven't even given thanks for what the University of Michigan. Jesus Christ Superstar begins at so when it is to help you remem­ we have, and we are already ask­ A one-liner on a Sunday? Sorry we can't all be there, but 8 p.m. (How many performances ber and you still forget. ing for more? good luck. really start at the exact time they are scheduled to begin?) in the Experience foods and cultures Attention all Phish followers: Guess what is going on today? University Center Theatre. coming together in one setting at You probably know this because -No v, em b er 16 How did you know it was Inter­ Tickets are $5 for students. And the International Dinner in the you got your tickets a long time national Coffee Hour at 3:30 seniors, don't forget to sit with the Downunder at 6:30 p.m. It will ago, but Phish is playing at the p.m. in the Romero Center? ·senior class if you got your cool only cost you $5, unless you are Crown at 7 p.m. If you are plan- · Go io the Senate meeting at 3 Someone must have told you be­ senior tickets at· the discounted talented enough (and have the ning on altering your senses, p.m.in the Terrace Room and see fore you read this. Guess that price. proper equipment) to make a spec­ please be careful, but at the same your fellow students (whom you means you are going. ,. · tacular dish that you are willing to time, have a damn good time elected) in action. It's guaranteed The Know Theatre· Tribe is . have other people eat knowing that bouncing around the room. you will get some interesting opin­ Dana's is a great place to be performing Faces Defined, The you made it. This is not the time ions on campus issues. before basketball games. Good Poetry Tour, at Borders bookstore to experiment. If you do not have Yadda, yadda, yadda. Yadda, food and great beer. It's even more in Tri-County at 8 p.m. This per­ complete confidence in yourself, yadda, yadda. Yadda. Yadda. The Birds are playing at the . fun after the game. formance is free, but the gas get­ get a back up. - Aronoff Center. Not the ones that ting out there might cost you a few Jesus Christ Superstar at 8 hang o_ut on the trees and wake you The men's basketball team is cents. Find a new hobby. Change is p.m. for $5 (as if you didn't know up when you are trying to sleep in ---,---· playing another scrimmage '. good in college. that by pow). No excuses, the (well, at least when it is warmer against Athletes in Action. -The Thursday night television money is hiding in your sock outside). game, which begins at 7 p.m., shows are fairly good these days To all those Jeavi_ng for the Ap­ drawer.. Hell, spend the money should be really exciting. Not just on NBC. Not a bad idea to sit proach Retreat: go, have fun, re­ you were going to the bar with. Four weeks left of the semes- because it is at the Gardens, but back, relax and watch a little tele­ flect, be open-minded and come Someone will appreciate that de­ . ter. Get your butt in gear and get because our'boys are good this vision. back feeling like you have never cision. And if you still go to the your grades up. You have f!O time year, and the other team is sup­ felt before. And don't plan on ·bar afterwards, chances are some­ to spare. posed to not be so bad. So, that B.B. King is playing at the sleeping too much. one will buy you a drink anyway. would equate to a pretty exciting Aronoff Center at 8 p.m. This is game if both teams play to their not just for the older generation. Thanksgiving Eve is being BSA is having Bingo _Night. fullest potential. This is music at its best, and Gen­ performed at the Taft Theatre at Feel free to bring all of your lucky November 17 Xers should be exposed to it. 7:30 p.m. It's not really Thanks­ trolls, your big voodoo daddy, Don't forget to tape Party of giving tomorrow (in case you candles and whatever it is you rub For th_ose who are Irish, or at Five if you are going to the game, Today is the first day of the didn't know, it is on a Thursday). for good luck. Then compare the least want to be for a day: 130 . or if you will be at the library. lg­ weekend. There shall be no men­ It is just being performed for a few experience to the bingo halls in days until the leprechaun comes ,,,_ nore this paragraph if you are not tion of what this means to a select nights. Norwood. Write a review about it and brings you the luck of the interested in the show. few (that would be 31 percent of and you might get published. Irish. · the undergraduate students regis­ Jesus Christ Superstar is at 8 Moe. is playing at Bogart's at tered at Xavier). p.m. Same price as it was last Three guys named Jim, Jack Men's basketball is opening about that concert time. It's the night if you are a student with your and Johnny were good friends, their season against Butler, at type of music you just have to go You can't understand every­ ID. Warning: you must see this always playing smooth together. Butler. Game starts at approxi­ and experience. Describing it to thing you read. Not everything is musical at least once. No need to One day, side by side, they went mately 7 p.m. · you would take half the fun out of targeted toward you. If you don't worry if you can't go this week­ down and neyer came back up. listening to it. And the written understand it, ignore it. If you end, it will be performed again The captain was_n't with them Are you looking at this on word would do it no justice. don't like it, ignore it. riext weekend. when it all happened. Wednesday and planning ahead?

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