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Volume 74, Number 14 Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 Wednesday, December 7, 1988 Students spe8k out on campus racial concems · Nijo also proposes that BSA members tration on how to help the general well- · and more resources for Minority Affairs. by Kevin Ke"lley elect black· senators within the BSA being of black students, equal opportu­ All the panelists seemed to agree on staff reporter elections. BSA-elected black senators nity for black and white students to de­ one major issue: that the public discus­ would serve on ·the senate with· other velop their leadership skills, an award sion of race issues was the first step to Does racism exist at Xavier Univer­ senators elected through SGA elections. to be given to a student of any race solving any racial problems on Xavier's sity? Do professOrs treat black and "There should automatically be a black who. strives to create racial harmony, campus. other minority students differently than senator:' Nijo said, "and this doesn't white students? Are minorities ade- . mean that they11 be deadbeats like the quately represented in student govern­ other senators are. A black student on ment? Last Friday, in Kelley Audito­ the senate would have a symbolic pres­ rium, a panel of seven campus leaders ence:' BSA conference examines sought answers to these questions at.·.an Nijo stressed SAC and senate propos­ Open Student Forum sponsored by Xav­ als· are not quotas· because they are not ier senate and the Black Students Asso­ based on percentages. His proposals ask role of black students ciation (BSA). for an adequate number - Nijo sug­ structure, and into the Jesuit mission. by Kevin Kelley gests. six •~ of. blacks and· minorities be Students and administration repre­ Panelists seemed to agree ·there is a included on each SGA body. He staff reporter racial .problem on Xavier's· campus~ but· . sentatives examined university pro­ 'claimed groups outside the mainstream, Last Friday's Open Student Forum grams, such as Minority Affairs, Af­ it mainly is due. to patterns whieh have like .the BSA; are not represented developed over time. ''Yes, there is ra"'. on racism was held in the midst of firmative Action, Student enough on campus. the Black Students Association's Development, and their significance cism on campus:' said Matthew Nijo, SGA President Dave Noll and Legisla• president of the BSA, ''but it isn't any"'. (BSA) Third Annual Black Student to black students. tive Vice President Tim McLaughlin re­ Leadership Conference, held on cam­ Nijo said President Rev. Albert J. thing deliberate. It is structural and ·his­ jected Nijo's ideas, saying minority par­ toric. (Blacks] do go through a lot of pus November 28 through December DiUlio, S.J. addressed students at the ticipation in student government can be 3. According to Matthew Nijo, the conference positively. DiUlio said the racial experiences on campus:' achieved under the present system. objt!ctive of this year's conference was university is committed to helping ''Every, position for student government Matthew Nijo offered six proposals "to educate African-American stu­ blacks and would like to know about designed to deal with the racism issue .is wide open to all students;' Noll said. dents here on the essence of Xavier any problems black students have. . ''We simply don't have minorities apply- at Xavier. Two proposals involve the University and on how they fit into Students who attended the confer­ ing to SAC or running for senate:' Noll process of selecting Student· Activities it:' Forums in the conference focused ence als0 celebrated the 20th anniver­ Council (SAC) and 5enate mambers. admitted SGA officers, including him­ on, university, policy,· structure and sary of the 'BSA, which was' estab- Nijo .proposed the president of.the BSA self, need to do. more to. make minori- .. . '.,·irii5sion,. while"tonference"speakers .• - . .· lished 'in-:-:1966·:buroffitially ·registered:, ties Eeer-we1come. irl:. stiidenf government;· noirtinate black stiidenhdor SAC and . concentrated·. on leadership, scholar­ with the univel'Sity in 1968. "BSA is but said he wants SGA elections to re- · senate members. Nijo also suggested the ship and self-esteem. Black students here to promote, sustain; and educate main· at large. president of the .BSA nominate black examined 'how they fit into the basic others about the black culture;' said Other suggestions from Nijo on how students for SAC positions in order to scheme on university policy and Nijo. ensure an adequate number of blacks on to deal with racism include sensitizing the SAC. and training faculty, staff and adminis- Trash· for cash: recycling program. cleans up dent Susan Menkhaus. "Each of the by Jennifer Stark wings are collecting goods in boxes - News editor · especially aluminum cans. A recycling Getting trashed takes on a whole new agent will be on campus December 9 to meaning when it means streets covered collect each wing's boxes," said Menk­ with garbage. Hundreds of aluminum haus. A small group of students operat- · cans, waste papers and styrofoam con­ ing through the Dorothy Day House is tainers have been blowing into street also working with WVXU in the com­ comers around Xavier, Norwood and munity project. throughout Cincinnati for years. Newspapers are the tried and true re­ WVXU's Development Director Frances cyclables, but the list· continues. Corru­ Keogh and area volunteers are helping gated cardboard and high grade paper to attack this problem, and· time's a'was­ also can be used - but not paper with tin'. food residues, carbon paper, cellophane, · According to statistics printed in self-stick adhesives, wax, plastic, or foil WVXU's program guide this fall, coatings. Glass· separated into green, "Americans produce 150 million tons. of brown and clear·color sections, alumi­ solid waste each year ... an· average of num cans,· aluminum foil, TV dinner 10 landfills close each week in'the U.S. trays are other possibilities.· More possi­ [due to overflow]:' H this continues, bilities include old clothing, motor oil, half of the country's landfills ·will be organic wastes,· some tin cans and some filled to capacity by 1990, To make sure plastics. · the problem doesn't get any worse, . Future plans of WVXU and it,~ recy­ WVXU is launching a· major infonriatio~»t,*} cling program include a contirluation of campaign on recycling. Keogh; cooi:di:>·i;-', ,,; the community outreach system, with Sabra Ha)"S ~o nator of the campaign, says lack of re- · presentations to organizations, increased cycling "is a critical, critical problem'- have pitclled in as well: Ohio Public In- combination of environmental updates volunteer help and education· packages worse than people have even begun to terest Campaign; Xavier University, ·. · and recycling how-to's. Some of· these for schools. Eventually, Keogh hopes to think:' Ohio Bureau of Natural .Resources; Cin- . suggestions include setting up an "in• "package this program up and send it I

The rumblings of the '60s "Free Speech Hour" for students seem to be returning to college to air their views on certain is- campuses everywhere ... except sues. Valparaiso University has Xavier University. The nation is a similar forum with ''Tell it to shaking once again under the an Administrator" night. Obvi- feet of protestors, with the ously, these institutions and voice of dissenters, ·the crash of others all over the country find tear gas cans hitting the ground a need to listen to the growing and the violence of opposing voice of dissent on their cam- factions coming into conflict. pus. Yet in this whirlwind of re- Of course, Xavier does have newed excitement and enthusi- its Open Student Forums from asm Xavier remains under the time to time but these are blue sky of the eye of a grow- hardly well-attended or exciting. ing storm. Certainly the letters and articles From working on Xavier's we receive at The Xavier News- only student newspaper it is wire do not reflect any com- obvious that our student body mon cause or point of concern. never gets. riled about anything. . generally championed by the In the last few years, Xavier, as student body. Although mem- an institution, has undergone hers of our staff continuously Music creates artificial barriers and is undergoing tremendous hear complaints from students, form of music can mean a way as punk, has a very metal change in all aspects. Its philos- rarely· is there enough motiva- by Anthony Kovalik of life, it is easy to use catego­ sound. Though they looked ophy, its curriculum, even its tion for these students to do Perspectives editor ries of music as broad generali­ punk they sounded very much physical plant has undergone anything to instigate change ex- With fluorescent serpent tap­ zations of people. Today, peo­ like a metal band such as Guns continuous flux and yet stu- cept for maybe going to Dana's ple can even use music to and Roses. The rhythm and dents seem to be noticeably ab- to forget about any concerns estries hanging from opposite corners of the stage, hypnotic divide themselves in division of lead guitars were loud and sent from any discussion that they have. black and white, country and screechy, replete with high may affect their college of There are numerous issues for lights and a lead singer who looked more like a priest at an urban, even metal (i.e., Bon pitched metal riffs and solos. choice. There are not even na- us, as. Xavier students, to be Jovi, AC DC) and punk (i.e., The lead singer's voice was tional or world events that concerned about. There was the altar than a performer at a key­ board, the concert, billed as al­ Sisters of Mercy, The Cure). wailing in the manner of a seem to stir up the student tripling of Brockman, the sale Robert Plant or a John Bon body. Sure, there are indivi- of Edgecliff, the price hikes in ternative/progressive/punker had all the trimmings of a , , .• Jovi. The drums were bon~rat­ -duals on our campus who have tuition, the move of commence­ tling and ponderous, very rock. certain concerns and ·voice their ment ceremonies to Riverfront snake cult ritual. Today, ·people can even perspectives harmlessly in small Coliseum. Today, there are even If you were at the Red Math use music to divide What.. I'm saying is, the band concert a few weeks ago, you'd has a very metal sound and yet groups, but where is the excite- more issues on which Xavier themselves be it in plays and has a following with ment that has infected college students could voice their opi- know what I am talking about. If you cannot imagine what a division of black and a progressive audience. Ironi- campuses everywhere else? nions and with which to be- _ cally, the Metallica concert was Whenever has· our student body come enthusiastically involved. snake cult might do on a Fri­ day evening, though, imagine white, country and happening the same night effectively or even emotionally Xavier is considering changing urban, even metal (i.e., across town at the Gardens and come. together on a certain is- its core curriculum. There are an audience dressed in black, hair coiffed and shaved on the Bon Jovi, AC DC) and despite the fact that the Red sue7 physical changes students Math show sounded like they What's happened on other should have thoughts and con- sides, apparently artistic and truly bohemian, punk or pro­ punk (i.e., Sisters of belonged there instead of Bo- campuses7 At the University of cerns about. There is the issue Mercy, The Cure). gart's, I heard many of those Texas, 11 of 16 protestors were of Xavier becoming a dry cam­ gressive watching a metal band and liking it. watching Red Math making convicted on charges· of disrup- pus and the issue of pervasive snide remarks about the bands tive activity when they briefly underaged drinking supported If you still don't understand, People can criticize a certain let me put it this way. Many form of music to criticize a cer­ and people at the Metallica took over the school president's and enhanced by local Nor­ concert. office, barricaded the doors and wood bars. There is even the adolescents (meaning college tain group of people. You hear presented a ·letter demanding di- issue concerning the safety of students as well) like to con­ it all the time: "Oh, nice The Red Math concert dem­ vestiture from companies deal- Xavier students because of the form themselves to a certain screeching guitars!" (said in a onstrates how artificial some of ing with South Africa. Simi- dangerous community in which . trend - be it "punk;' be it sarcastic tone, of course) ''What society divisions are, especially "metal;' be it "rock and roll;' larly, a large group of students our school is located. Then morbid punker trash!" Yet never those built around music. It's be it "soul:' You will note that took over the president's office there are all the issues that did these social divisions cut on obviously not the music that my stereotypes on the surface a musical edge appear so artifi­ at Uni~rsity of Dayton last cause common ferment on ·all separates segments of society pertain more. to music than to spring to protest CIA recruiting campuses: AIDS, racism, birth cial as at the. Red Math con­ but the way the music is per­ people but in a society where a on its campus. control sale on campus, sexual cert. This band, though billed ceived, marketed and billed. At Boston University, nearly harassment, gay rights, etc. 1,000 students gathered to pro- Perhaps it's not a bad thing The comments and state- test a neW policy which im- that Xavier students don't get . ments expressed on this page THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE posed what Xavier students excited. Yet it would certainly are solely the opinions of con­ The XR1Jier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school )'l!ar, except know as visitation hours. Stu-. make our newspaper more ex­ tributing columnists. They do during vacation and exams, by the students oE Xavier University, 3800 Victory dents displayed their opposition citing if they did. Perhaps it's . not necessarily reflect those of Pkwy., Cincinnati, Ohio 45207. in the printing of T-shirts, the the Jesuit education or the pres­ The statements and opinions of The XRvier Newswire are not necessarily those the editors of The Xavier News­ oE the student body, faculty or administration of XaVier. Statements and opinions writing of editorials in the stu- ence of Dana Gardens and the wire staff. oE columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the editors. dent newspaper· and the dress- Norwood Cafe just up the If you wish to submit an ar­ Subscription rates are $15.00/)'l!ar within the USA. Subscription inquiries should ing· up of dorm windows with street. that makes our student ticle or letter to the editor in be directed to business manager (513-745-3561). Advertising inquiries will be anti-curfew slogans. "By the . body so mellow. Yet maybe, . handled by Kent George, advertising manager (513-745-3607). response to these or other is­ Entered as third class matter al the U.S. Post Office under pennit number 1275. time the national press hopped just maybe, Xavier students · sues, please do so by $ending it Reprinting of articles or cartoons without permission of the author and/or The on the story, it was big news don't educate themselves or care to The Xavier Newswire clo Xavier Newswire is strictly prohibited. indeed, raising all kinds of enough to make the. effort to Anthony Kovalik, Perspectives Xavier University is an academic community committed to equal opportunity questions thought to be laid to stand up for something, to get editor, Brockman Hall, or· call for all persons regardless of age, sex, race, religion, handicap or national origin. rest in the 1960s;' according to excited about anything. the office at 745-3561. Editor in chief ...... Kimberly Grote an article in College Woman. · News editors ...... Brian Sullivan, Jennifer Stark Boston University· even has a -Staff editorial Perspectives editor ...... Anthony Kovalik Sports editors ...... Mike Pfiester. David Stubenrauch Limits of our hearing. - One hears only those questions for which one is Diversions editors ...... Missy Balcer, Kent George Calendar /Special Projects editor ...... Anita Klausing able to find answers. ·.. , · · . h h Photography editors ...... Sabra Hayes, Laura Chapnick Advertising manager ...... • • • ...... • ...... Kent George -Friedric Nietzsc e Business manager ...... Marty Angell The Gay Science Advisor ...... George Gordon SPORTS Wednesday, December· 7, 1988 Page 4 The Xavier Newswire He's weird, he's wacky, he's DICK VITALE . tion;' says Vitale. He also idol- Jar person;' says Vitale, "but · ~-· t • by David. Stubenrauch ized many people growing up, I'm wacky and I like it:' ~ , _:N· I l\ E Sports editor which helped influence him to- As are many people in the · 1' ~ · · Hes 49 years old although ward sports. These include public eye, he finds himself be- - he sa s he acts like, he is 12. baseball great Joe DiMaggio, ing stereo~ as ~ 24 ~our . . • ~ ... He st~ds six feet tall yet he's college basketball coach John "sports nut, but Vitale 1s a true ,c ..,.t. . · · · ~e brought many 7-foote~ to their Wooden :ind the late V~ce. f~mil~ man. !'fe currently~ 'l't" . ~ '' knees. He is the reason a Jay- Lomb~. On Loll'!bard1, Vitale s1~es. ~ Bra~on, Fl., with ~:}l. . . . up on TV is just as exciting as says, I really admired and re- his wife Loramne and two . ~...... ~. a slam dunk in person. He is spected him:' daughters, Terri (16) and Shei;i \ ' ~ . Richard John Vitale, better When basketball is not prime (15). ~n asJa;rl t~ proverbial . .~~ ~ known to you and me as Dick on his list, conventions are. Newswire questio~, ~t d~ \ \....-c =--' Vitale. The Newswire caught up with you want for Christmas? Vi- · . For those who have no idea him in a Florida airport be- tale ansWered, "A healthy and who I am talking about, I sug- tween a National Hardware happy family gathered together:' gest you go back and read your Convention and a seminar at He :itso noted t~~ many ~pie Readers Digest and leave. this The Ohio State University. He don t know ~e is a real sen- newspaper alone. For the rest of also spent some time writing ous, ~p th~r when the mo- you, I hope you find the· next his first book entitled, Vitale, ment is there. . "XNI" (Xavier Newswire Inter- written by Dick Vitale and . When asked about Xavier view) with this "PTC" (Prime- Curry Kirkpatrick, published by basketball, who Vitale put as a Time Commentator) as interest- Simon-Schuster. Now that it is · "dark horse" in last year's ing as a game of "Thomas Edi- basketball season, he finds him- NCAA tournament, he said, sons" (basketball players who self traveling all over the coun- ''They have a good nucleus but make things happen). try as a sports color commenta- will miss (Byron) Larkin:' He .Oick Vita:le, as his accent tor for ESPN (10th season) and also spoke of Xavier coach Pete would dictate, was born in Pas- ABC (third season) college bas- Gillen saying, "I'm a really big Dick Vitale lights up basketball for prime time. saic, NJ. He really loved his ketball. What separates him fan of his, a real up and com- parents as they guided him to- from all the other commenta- ing star. He will be hard to has been· a commentator, he has "All-Rambo Defensive Teams" ward one of the most successful tors is the different "colors" he keep (at Xavier)." been undefeated, "never losing a and "All-Rolls Royce Teams," he jobs in America. "They were uses in his color-commentating. As the interview rolled to an game once:' There is no doubt will continue his winning ways. probably my biggest inspira- "I've always tried to be a regu- end, he noted that ever since he that Coach Vitale, ~ith his Musketeers belt Miami Redskins in first bout Clark. This was Maloney's first and tiring him out. Final deci­ he still scored well against his Ritter's effective countering kept by Mike Erb fight, and although 49 seconds sion, Westbrook. opponent, making Berhenne Mac from coming inside. In a staff reporter doesn't seeII\ like a long time, it The middlweight class bout frustrated as he failed to score ·close· decision,· Ritter was . , was all he needed to gain an featured the debut of Xavier's inside. Gennette's domination awarded the victory. Over 150 people gathered at RSC (referee stop contest) deci­ Patrick Coyne who fought Mia­ won him the match. In other matches, Bob Wal­ the Xavier Armory Friday night sion. mi's Kevin Wester. According to lace, who works out with the to witness Xavier's Boxing Club Xavier co-captain Rick Roche, The main event on the card XU team, defeated Muskie John opener. With a first place finish The light heavyweight class "Pat worked really hard and was from the super middle­ Gamer in an official bout, even last yearin the region (the mid­ bout pitted Fran Westbrook of lost 10 pounds during his con­ weight class. Chris ''Mac" Mc­ though Miami had no represen­ westem United States), the Xavier and Scott Shepherd of ditioning:' This enabled him to inerney of Xavier fought Tom tative in this weight class. Also, Muskies started the 1988-89 sea­ Miami. This bout went the dis­ make this weight class. The fi­ Ritter of Miami in the fourth Xavier freshmen John Murphy son by taking three of five tance. The first round was a nal decision was 2 to 1 split, in meeting between the two. Mac and Jim Louis met in an exhibi­ bouts against the Miami Red­ difficult one for Westbrook who favor of Coyne. had beaten Ritter all three tion match. Head coach Rollie skins. found difficulty with the long The second light heavyweight times. For the fjrst two rounds, Schwartz has a· great team on The lightweight class bout arms of Shepherd. But in the bout had Tom Gennette of Mi­ both fighters went after each hand as the Xavier Musketeers lasted only 49 seconds in which final two rounds, Westbrook ami and Xavier's Tim Berhenne. other with everything they had. started the season with a fan­ Brennan Ma:loney of Xavier de­ found an edge by scoring well Gennette wore a full leg brace In the final round, Mac began tastic match against the Red- . ranged Miami opponent Ralph on the inside of the opponent which slowed his mobility, but to tire more than his opponent. skins. RESERVE OF.FICERS' TRAINING CORPS Work The

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THE PETE GILLEN SHOW eXcuseme Live from WVXU: here's·. . Petel Every Tuesday Night" from· • 8 to 9 p.m. by David Stubenrauch by ·David Stubenrauch Sports Director Neil Konerman You may be saying, "So Date Location Sports editor hosts the show from many es- Sports editor what do I ask him7" I'm sure December Barleycorn's - tablishments around the city. many of you have some ques- 13 . Montgomery 'Tis the week before ex­ The star of the show, Gillen, tion for Pete, and he would December Longworth's ams, and all of you have vi­ You have more than likely' . will have different guests with love to hear it. Maybe you 20 sions of sugar plums dancing seen him sweating away, court- him each week. Previous guests want to know about an upcom- December (Taped)* and presents under your side at the Cincinnati Gardens. included assistant coach Skip ing game. Maybe you want to 27 Christmas trees back home. You may have had the chance January 3 (Taped) Prosser and Assistant Athletic know what he eats for dinner Seeing as how I have b'een to see him over at the O'Con- January 10 Pavilion Director Steve Cobb. before each game. Chances are, giving all of you loyal read­ nor Sports Center. Even a select January 17 (Taped)* whatever you ask him, he will ers something all year, {ew of you may ha\re had the But the show needs you. Pre- January 24 Cl"QS!ey's answer your question and give whether that be entertaining chance to talk basketball with vious shows have· produced January 31 Sorrento's another one of his funny "Gil- February 7 Longworth's articles or migrane head­ . him. He is Xavier coach Pete very small crowds. If: you ever len quips:' February Flanagan's aches, I felt it was time you Gillen .. Although .he is probably wanted to ask Pete a question, the. most talked about person being there is your best bet. 14 gave something to me, your February Pavilion opinion. on this campus, when basket- Not only can you ask your · So whether you want. to. lis- ten to ''Don Quixote" or 21 So far this year, I have ball season rolls around, he is question on the air, the always February Laura O'Bryon's "Ghandi" oi' talk to presented iny opinion on also the· hardest person to get personal .coach· Gillen enjoys ''Harve}t 28 such ·topics as the cruel de­ to talk to. talking with the crowd before Sweatsocks" or "Joe Bag of Do- March 7 Crosley's nuts;' WVXU has your personal struction of Xavier Stadium, But now, you can talk one- and ·after the show. Konerman March 14 Flanagan's press pass for access to the the presidential election and on-one with coach Gillen. "The said he would enjoy having big- March 21 ·TBA coach's comments. As coach beer companies as college · Pete Gillen Show" can be heard ger crowds, especially when· the March 28 TBA Gillen says, "Fire away if you April 4 TBA sports sponsors. You have every Tuesday evening, 8-9 restaurant that the show is at is got a question:' • 7-8 pm. •6:30-7:30 p.m. presented your opinion on p.m., on WVXU-91.7 FM. near campus. nothing. Let's go folks, put the pencil to the paper. But that is not the topic Lady Muskies fall to UC's grasp, 67-48 for the week. The fact of the en route to a 67-48 victory at matter is, just knowing that . by Mike Pfiester UC's Armory Fieldhouse on No­ you read my storie5 is pleas­ Sports editor vember 30. UC (2-1) held the ure enough. As my Christ­ lead from start to finish as mas to you, I decided to Wins have been tough to Xavier's· record drops to 0-2. give all of you a copy of the come by for the Lady Muske­ ''When you run a motion of­ Xavier , better· teers basketball program these fense like. we do;' said head known as "College Song, days, but many coaches will coach Mark Ehlen, "you have Xavier for Aye:' That's right, tell you that winning is the re­ to get· the ball to the perimeter I'm presenting to you the of­ sult of a little luck and a lot of players, who are the strength of ficial words to that familiar breaks along the way. our team. UC did a good job song that so many of us Unfortunately, Xavier has not sealing off our perimeter players hear when we attend the been blessed with either and (sophomore Kim Blanton and basketball games. Everybody were victimized by a three-point senior Kelli Benintendi] and pre­ can hum it, some can even prayer with two seconds re­ vented us from getting the ball dum-de-dum it, but how 'maining to give the Lady Rock­ to them enough for us to win:'. many,can sing.it. I know of ets of Toledo a 65-64 victory in · · Both Xavier and UC have just two, my father and my Xavier's home opener at the contrasting game styles. Xavier's aunt, alumni of Xavier and Schmidt Memorial Fieldhouse strength lies in pushing the ball Edgecliff, respectively. I'm November 26. to their perimeter players for Eric Wiobkenberg photo sure more than these two Then came another tough outside shots while UC likes to know the words, but ·to me, break - in only their second pound the ball inside to their Senior guard Kelli Benintendi looks to pass the ball back out to the these are the only two that game of the season, the Lady big players. The Lady Bearcats perimeter. matter. They are relatives, Musketeers had to travel across feature a front line of 6 '0 • sen­ people who you will eat din­ town to face the Lady Bearcats ior forward Trinette Wright, ner with, wrap presents for of the University of Cincinnati 6, o· junior forward Karen Muskies with 18 points. 'We Xavier's Julie CampbeJJ, a 1 and unwrap presents from (UC) in hopes of claiming the Roell and 6 '3 • All-American stayed with them for a while, 6 0· sophomore forward, bat­ . with that happy feeling that city's bragging rights for the candidate Bev Obringer. The but we didn't execute our of­ tled UC's inside attack and con­ the family is once again to- first time. Yet, Xavier. would senior center scored a game­ fense. We need to work on set­ tributed 13 points. Blanton · gether. have to battle a team riding high 24 points to lead UC past ting screens which we were un­ scored 8 points for the Lady So if some of your rela­ high on the emotion of its 59- the Lady Muskies, and with able to do against UC:' Muskies, including 2-3 from the tives are alumni of this fine 57 upset winover UCLA and that she became the fifth all­ The Lady Muskies turned the three-paint area. institution, they could just near defeat of the third-ranked time leading scorer for the Lady ball over 29 times as UC's .. "We played as hard as we ask you to sing the Xavier Lady Bulldogs .of Georgia. Bearcats. quickness also hurt Xavier. De­ could have played;' said Blan­ fight song. Don't laugh, it Despite a gallant effort, the "Coach Ehlen said that UC spite· the height disadvantage, ton. "They were big and they happened to me. So rather Lady Bearcats wore down the · · would be one of the toughest Xavier held their ground under­ disrupted ·our offense. We just than look like all you do at Lady Musketeers with theii' teams we'll play all year," said neath ·the basket as both teams need to be more aggressive:' Xavier is party, eat and height advantage and quickness Benintendi, who paced the Lady collected 31 rebounds. sometimes attend classes, you can seem somewhat intelli­ gent and recite these·· Jines: Sing a song and sing it loud Restaurant and long Sugar 'n' ·Spice Let it be our pledge today; Our Alma Mater, proud and strong OPEN EVERY DAY 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. Old XaiJier for Aye! Daily Luncheon Specials ..... Than 15 Minutes.from Xavier I think there are only two Authentic Mlllkle Wear and Other Great Mefthancll• lnclucllng: good things I can say about Including Vegetables • Starter Jackets • \Naslebaskets • Magnets this song. First of all, it's • Caps • Coaches Shirts • Boxer Shorts • Pennants • Shot Glasses • Swealers good to know that .there is Nationally known for its wispy thin pancakes, • Posters • Cllp..()ns • T-Shirls no way a cheese company • Mugs and Sleins • Pens • Umbrellas will ever want to use this fluffy three-egg omelettes, creative sandwiches, • Authentic Game Jerseys song as a commercial. Sec- . homemade. cheesecake, ~1~YL __M.uoGIOM!..IL __ l.l!.:1-. ondly, it's good to know that and much, much more! I• . •I the only time we will ever I • . I have to' hear other people R~ce1ve .. sing this song is when we 1 1 · are standing in the River­ 4381 Reading Rd. (between Tennessee Ave. & Victory Parkway J 10% OFF front Coliseum receiving our Across from Natorp's · 1 diplomas. I don't think I will Cincinnati Magazine's 1984 Best Breakfast Award. 1 Any ·Purchase 1 mind it as much on that day. .. . Minutes from Xavier. University, Reasonable prices! 1$ . with this coupon $1 Merry. Christmas, Old 242·3521 lJ_-....;.. ______~ Xavier for Ayel1 DIVERSIONS Page 6 The Xavier Newswire Wednesday, December 7, 1988 Attention last-minute Santas: a few shopping hints Try creative gifts, by Missy Baker use your. imagination Diversions editor Parents love to look at baby One of the best parts of pictures. Pull those pies out of Christmas is giving and receiv­ the closet and arrange them in ing gifts. Finals are around the a collage and frame it. Frames comer, and the last shopping are inexpensive and can be pur­ days are running out. Kris chased at any department or Kringles don't need to be disap­ discount store. pointed just because you are Friends and relatives enjoy unable to squeeze in the "mall­ personalized gifts, especially ing" opportunities. Here are a those created just for them. Try few last-minute gift ideas: writing a poem, short story or character sketch. Buy an inex­ In the Bookstore pensive, cloth-covered journal Just for the holidays, the and write or draw something Bookstore has Xavier-ized humorous or inspirational on Christmas ornaments, Christ­ the first page. A good gift for mas cards and even Christmas anyone, writer or not. boxer shorts, all at reasonable prices. Goodies for gifts Looking for something inex­ Home-baked treats may be pensive? There are several gifts · out of the question, but the fur under $5, from ornament idea is still a good one. A box earrings to Far Side collections of cookies could be the answer and desk-top calendars. to one's prayers during a late­ For sports fans or aspiring night study session during ex­ basketball stars, there is a Xav­ Muskie greetings and furry finds in the Xavier Bookstore. Kimberly Grot1' photo ams. ier "Mini-Hoopster" backboard It may not seem like much, which fits over the door. t-shirts and sweats. New arri­ 'Tum Up the Tempo:' The bas­ shirts. Get these fast, the "It's but even a chocolate-covered Favorite gifts for all the fam­ vals in the bookstore are the ketball logo and theme are A War" shirts sold out last marshmallow Santa will be ily and friends back home are basketball season theme shirts, printed on both tees and sweat- year. greatly appreciated. WVXU recreates a Christmas standard Carol:' This presentation will personnel have all volunteered "A Christmas Carol" will and directed by Keogh and Da­ by Missy Baker be taped before a live audience their help in order to offer this mark the first time that this vid Edwards. David Ashbrock Diversions editor at the Emery Theatre on radio-television event. sort of non-profit joint radio-tele­ of WXIX is producing and di­ Wednesday, Dec. 14. It will be In addition to the on-stage vision venture has occured in recting the television presenta­ In a unique cooperative ven­ simulcast on WVXU and WXIX production, there is a lot being Cincinnati. Though it will fol­ tion. This return to the ture, WVXU, the public radio (channel 19) Christmas Eve at 7 done in the studio so that this low the legendary theme, a few "Golden Age" of radio is prom­ service of Xavier University, p.m. and again on Christmas will also be a perfect radio­ of the traditional male roles are ising to become a Cincinnati and WXIX-Tv, a Cincinnati in­ Day at 4 p.m. drama. 'We're doing it the old­ being recast. Frances Keogh, co­ tradition. dependent television station, reaturing David Edwards as fashioned way;'. said Jan Tora­ director of the presentation, will Tickets to the December 14 will be presenting the timeless Scrooge, Greg Procaccino son, promotion director for also play the part of Christmas taping are $4 for adults and $2 Christmas classic, "A Christmas ('Tanner '88," "Diner") the en­ WVXU. Dr. James King, Past and Susan Parks will as­ for children and are available tire cast of performers and crew George Zahn and Jim Spring­ sume the role of Tiny Tim. through Ticketron. The show -----.------of audio technicians, sound ef­ field are currently in the studio The play for radio is being will be at 8 p. m. in the Emery fects specialists and television producing the sound effects. produced by Dr. James C. King Theatre.

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If interested contact: begin the first week .AIR-iiii...... __ of January ~ Kent George - 745-3561 I 522-8934 Lo-~~~~~~~~__, L.--.L::===---fCMlCE..,--- ..... __. Wednesday, December 7, 1988 The ~avier Newswire Pag8 7 Undercurrents event is open nightly A present from the Play- by Kent George through January 3. Admis- Diversions editor house to the community, "A sion is $3.50. Christmas Garland" com- On the twelfth day of finals, my professor gave to Good afternoon Christmas Christmas Nativity bines songs, carols, poems fans, and you too Mr. Scene and holiday tales old and • twelve quotes from Plato Christmas Yet-to-Come. We new to celebrate the season all know the Christmas sea- Sponsored by the Com- and the bit of childhood we • eleven problem sets son brings event .promoters boni Missionaries, the Nativ- all cling to. • ten chewed off fingernails out of the woodwork, but ity Scene is located at 8108 The production opens De- does that mean that every Beechmont Ave. Hours: cember 11, and will run at • nine migraine headaches event is the best thing to Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and various times through De- • eight cups of coffee come along since pre-made Sunday 3-9 p.m. through cember 22. Admission is $3. bows? Of course not, but December 30. For more information, call • seven multiple guess many of this month's activi- Christmas in 421-3888. • six sleepless nights ties deserve special considera- Pioneer Village tion. CAGE Gallery • five true and false If you're a tradition- See Christmas the way Located at 344 W. 4th St., • four lower Cs minded Christmas maniac, they did it in the old days. the Cincinnati Artist's Group then you've got enough to This look book in time takes Effort is sponsoring an • three take-home tests place Saturdays 4-8 p.m. at keep you busy for years to "Xmas Bizarre" through De- • two incompletes come. Here are just a few of the Governor Bebb Preserve, cember 24. A great place to the highlights: State Route. 126, Okeana. pick up a unique gift for And I missed the withdraw without fail! Admission is free. that special someone. Winterfest '88 Cincinnati Gas and If you want a break from This annual event at that Christmas spirit, Decem- King's Island features arts, Electric Holiday her offers a bit of that also. crafts, ice skating and one of Train Show . the most popular displays in This is a must see! CG&E· "Hooray for Hollywood" SAMI/Btuke the city. does it right with their an- Musical revue, running A Control Data Company Winterfest is open week- nual train display. Great for through January 15 at La- days 4-10 p.m., Saturday 10 children of all ages. Open: Comedia dinner theater in a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 10 Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 Springboro, OH. Call 721- DECEMBER GRADS: a.m.-10 p.m., through De- p.m. through December 31. 0203 for more information. cember 31. Admission is $5.95. A Christmas Garland "Candide" GET OFF TO The members of Cincin- Musical adaptation 'of Vol- Festival of Lights nati Playhouse intern com- taire's satire, through Decem- A GREAT START! Located at the Cincinnati pany InterAct are featured in ber 18, Cincinnati Playhouse. Zoo, the Festival of Lights is the production, "A Christ- Call 421-3888 for more infor- a sight to see. This annual mas Garland:' mation. 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All announcements must be The Xavier tact Willlam E. Parsons, Schol· Minority Career. Day sent to The Xavier Newswire - Players and Miscellaneous arship Chairman at 421·2210. office in Brockman Hall by Fri­ 9 11 Xavier Singers Minority and international day at 3 p.m. Please direct all announce auditions for "Baby:' Storywrlter Needed students should mark their cal­ mail to Anita Klausing, editor, Auditions will be at Cohen International IWatfonl endars f'ot Saturday, Feb. ll, Calendar. Also include name Center - ground floor, from 7- The Accounting Society award from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the and phone number. 10 p.m. on Dec. 9, 1-4 p.m. on needs a journalist interested in Minority Career Day. Inter­ Dec. 10, and 1 p.m. callbacks ' doing a Christmas story about The Oifford S. Besee, S.J. In­ viewing opportunities for full­ on Dec. ll. Please have one the Toys for Tots organization dustrial Relations Award II of­ time, part·tlme, summer and in­ ballad and one up-beat song and the Benefit Bash. If you fered to a grlduating ltftior tern positions will be available. DECEMBER prepared. For more ·information, are interested, please contact · who, in achieving KademJc IUC• Students should develop or up­ please call 745-3578. Debbie +lorton at 528-1564 or cess, exhibits the sphit of Chris­ date their resume and prepare Peace and Justice, in com­ at 579-5653. tian humanism towards people to Interview with the many or­ at work, a came 10 chancterit­ memoration of Interna­ The Accounting Soci­ Get art smart ganizations that will be on 7tional Human Rights Day, ety in coordination tic of Fr. en.. The redpltnt campus that day. For more in­ is sponsoring the lecture, "Hu­ with the US Marine The Art Directors· Club of has been Judaed to exhibit ID· formation, contact George Gor­ Rights in the Phillippines:' Corpslo is sponsoring the Toys Cincinnati is offering six scho­ demic strenath In the 11udy of man don In the Career Planning and The guest speaker is Aida Jor­ for Tots Benefit Bash from 9 larships totaling $4400. Four Human Raourc:e Manqement Plamnent Office. dan from the Columbus chapter p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Down­ $600 scholarships and two and Industrial Relations, to evl­ of Amnesty International. The Under. Admission is 1 new un­ $1,000 scholarships are to be dmce sustained lntertll In ap­ lecture is at 7 p.m. in the Ter­ wrapped toy for a child 0-12 awarded based on merit. Each plications In the field, and to race Room. All. are welcome to years old. For more informa­ $600 scholarship will be ~­ demonstrate a recopltlon and attend. tion, please call Debbie Horton ited toward senior tuition. For respect for the dignity ol people c. t 528-1564. . more information, please con- at work. The Xavier Players will have their meeting at 3 8p.m. in the OIr wmn~ numh~:rs. IMPORTANT ArNANTAGES • Hi1h wai"s, bontti plan, oprorrunity for ac.fvamC'mc"nt. And 1hc as ... ur;1m.\• lh:u • lnrn a valuab~ 5kdl; no sales invt~\'r

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