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2010-11 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S Always Online: xavier.edu/ BASKETBALL PREVIEW EDITION newswire inside @ Applications up 24 percent Solidarity Day on campus commodate prospective students by revising and increasing the number of campus tours and establishing relationships with counselors at significant feeder high schools. The Division of Student Enrollment has also been includ- ing alumni and parents in the re- cruiting process and has affiliated with University Communication and University Relations to en- hance Xavier’s marketing strategy. Xavier has seen interest in- crease in cities and areas that have not traditionally produced many applicants, such as Boston,

Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen Denver and Chicago. A more aggressive recruiting campaign at local feeder high schools has Meis said Conaton Learning contributed to a 24 percent increase in undergraduate applications. Commons, Smith Hall and the By molly boes tributed to a number of factors. new residence hall set to open Asst. News Editor “All of our Admission recruit- in the fall of 2011 could also be ment staff have done a great job contributing to the increase in Newswire photo by Jade Sanders The Xavier Undergraduate of building relationships with applications. Freshman Mychiana Banks was a part of the campus-wide effort to support Solidarity Day by wearing purple. Admission office has seen a 24 prospective students earlier in the “Certainly the addition of percent increase in applications recruitment process than we have Smith Hall and CLC, as well as the By sarah wieten cide awareness resources, pick compared to last year at this time, in the past, in person and on the construction of the new residence Managing Editor up purple and rainbow ribbons an escalation Aaron Meis, Dean phone,” Meis said. hall are getting attention and sig- to show support and fill the vigil of Undergraduate Admission, at- With Xavier seeing two of the nifying that Xavier is an exciting Based on positive student feed- backpacks with reflections and largest classes in school history and growing place. Students want back and attendance, planners prayers. ©2010 the past two years, Meis noted the to be a part of that,” Meis said. were pleased with Wednesday’s Active Minds President, senior the Xavier Newswire spread of the University’s name Xavier is currently in the early Solidarity Day — a day of aware- Luke Beischel, considered the All rights reserved by word of mouth. stages of the recruitment process ness for the recent upsurge in event a success based on feedback The Division of Student and the current number of appli- highly publicized suicides in he received about one student in Enrollment and the continued ad- cants might not accurately reflect young people apparently caused particular. dition of new majors and minors the actual size of next year’s first by LGBTQ bullying. “Because of the events on Advertising (513) 745-3561 has also helped increase under- year class. More than 350 people stopped campus on the 20th, this stu- Circulation (513) 745-3130 graduate applications. “It may only reflect the fact by the Solidarity Day booth in dent had the courage to ask for Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 The Division of Student that students are applying earlier Gallagher Student Center to pe- www.xavier.edu/newswire Enrollment has attempted to ac- to Xavier this year,” Meis said. ruse LGBTQ resources and sui- Continued on page 2 XU welcomes new Cincinnati Catholic Superintendent By lizzie glaser In collaboration with the Campus News Editor Archdiocese of Cincinnati, CCE has created the Initiative for As the largest Catholic edu- Catholic Schools, a professional cational institution in Cincinnati, development program for Catholic Xavier was among the first to educators in the Cincinnati/ welcome new Superintendent of Northern Kentucky region. the Archdiocese of Cincinnati The program provides a year- Catholic Schools, Dr. James Rigg, long series of workshops related on Friday evening. to a specific theme, with participa- Xavier’s Center for Catholic tion open to any Catholic school Education and School of team in the area. Education jointly sponsored a re- The topic for this year’s pro- ception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday gram is Creating Professional in the Schiff Family Conference Learning Communities — com- Center to introduce Rigg. munities focused on learning rath- Rigg, formerly the Diocesan er than teaching and holding the Director of Curriculum for the professional accountable for the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Newswire photo by ANdrew Matsushita results. Springs, was appointed the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools Dr. James Rigg (center) met with Xavier President In addition to the Initiative Superintendent of Catholic Fr. Michael Graham (right), Dr. Michael Flick (left) and Xavier other Xavier employees on Friday. for Catholic Schools, Xavier has Schools for the Archdiocese of Dr. Michael Flick, director of programs and the community out- programs while the Archdiocese is assisted the Archdiocese for the Cincinnati in early April, and his the center for Catholic educa- reach mission of our University.” able to utilize the services of our past ten years with a parent sat- position went into effect in July. tion, coordinated with the School Xavier University has a large Center for Catholic Education.” isfaction survey, which identified In April, Rigg told Fox News of Education to bring Rigg to teacher licensure and training At the reception, Rigg was able that the three main reasons that that he was enthusiastic about the campus. program that serves more than to meet key faculty, staff and ad- parents choose Catholic schools position because he was impressed “It was important that Rigg 2,000 graduate and undergraduate ministrators that will be working are: strong academics, a safe en- by the quality of schools within come to Xavier because we are students. closely with his office in the years vironment and a faith-based the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. the Catholic Jesuit University in “Both partners have benefit- to come. atmosphere. The meet-and-greet was held this region,” Flick said. “We have ted from the…partnership,” Flick “Xavier University is proud to The Archdiocese of Cincinnati for approximately 50 Xavier fac- always worked very closely with said. “We have top schools for partner with a strong school sys- covers 19 counties, and the schools ulty, staff, and administrators to the Archdiocese School Office field experiences for the students tem like that of the Archdiocese have a total enrollment of 44,922 meet Rigg. because of our teacher training in our teacher licensure and degree of Cincinnati,” Flick said. students. Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 October 27, 2010 News Xavier Newswire UC student Sustainability Day highlights attacked Xavier’s growth as a green campus on Dana By doug tifft Sustainability Week Editor-in-Chief In the second crime involving Monday, Oct. 25 a college student on Dana Avenue • 1:30-1:45 – Sustainability in two months, a 23-year-old Committee Presentation University of Cincinnati student said he was assaulted by a group • 1:45-2:30 – Keynote Speaker: of children Sunday night — in- William McDonough cluding one he estimated to be 7 years old. • 2:30-2:50 – Questions for After leaving the United Dairy Sustainability Committee and Farmers at the corner of Dana William McDonough Avenue and Montgomery Road, Pharanyoo Choompol was walk- • 2:50-3:05 – Coffee Break ing at approximately 7 p.m. on photo courtesy goldschmidt.info, xavier.edu and harrywalker.com the 1700 block of Dana Avenue Dr. Kathleen Smthe (left), co-chair of Xavier’s Sustainability Committee, and William McDonough (right), author of “Cradle • 3:05-3:30 – Father Michael J. when a group of children between to Cradle”, strive to make Sustainability Week effective. Graham the ages of 7 and 16 approached By kari peglar proposed to the University and the Way We Make Things” and him. Staff Writer Resource Council as well as the winner of the nation’s high- • 3:30-4:30 – Community The attackers yelled at Talk of carbon emissions and establishment of a new major fo- est environmental honor, the Discussions Choompol, kicked him and green initiatives filled Conaton cusing on sustainability now avail- Presidential Award for Sustainable reached into his pockets, alleg- Learning Commons as Xavier able to undergraduates. Development. Wednesday, Oct. 27 edly looking for money or a cell hosted Sustainability Day this “Clearly, we are a more sus- In his speech, McDonough re- • 3:30 – Leave Xavier for a 4:15 phone. Monday, Oct 25. tainable campus than we were marked how there is a “fierce need tour of Rumpke landfill "I think they tried to steal my Sustainability Day was packed last year,” co-chair of Xavier’s for people to be careful about the money,” Choompol told WLWT with events, including a presen- Sustainability Committeee, Dr. words they use and the strategies Thursday, Oct. 28 on Monday. “They grabbed me. tation on the University’s cur- Kathleen Smythe said. “There is a they take on” in regard to sustain- • 12:00-1:00 – Faculty brown They told me I was stupid." rent green initiatives, community lot of enthusiasm being harnessed ability in the business environ- bag discussion of William When the attackers found discussions on future sustainable to taking us further, faster in the ment and in personal endeavors McDonough’s book Cradle to Choompol’s pockets empty, they efforts and the welcoming of coming years.” as well as how the design of sus- Cradle, Center for Teaching fled on foot. William McDonough, a renowned In previous years, Xavier has tainable activities should be driven Excellence, with cookies and cof- The attack comes after three expert in green architecture, as its traditionally cancelled classes on by individual core principles, not fee provided located in the CLC Xavier freshmen were robbed at keynote speaker for the day. Academic Day, which many stu- monetary gains. Faculty Lounge gunpoint of a cell phone, credit Xavier and the Sustainability dents believed was replaced with “It’s critical we support the nat- • 4:00 – Garden Service cards, cash, wallet and purse at ap- Committee emphasized the Sustainability Day last year. ural world. We are not here to rape • 9:00 – Thoughtful Consumption proximately 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 23 University’s significant steps This year, however, all classes it, efficiently,” McDonough said. concert in GSC near Smith Hall on Dana Avenue. towards a more eco-friendly were in session. “The value in sustainability is do- • 10:00 – Late Night Snack campus. “This was a decision that [the ing the right thing, not managing In addition to the creation Sustainability Committee] did our natural capital efficiently. “ and approval of the Campus not have a say in,” junior Laura Throughout the rest of the Corrections Sustainability Plan, several student Wallace, one of Xavier’s three week, Xavier is hosting other In last week’s Professor Profile, initiatives were highlighted as suc- sustainability interns, said. “Fr. sustainability events, including a the Chair of the Department of cesses on Xavier’s campus. Graham made the decision that tour of Rumpke landfill, a -fac Social Work was misidentified as Dr. Stephanie Brzuzy. Dr. Margo Heydt Initiatives included the devel- the traditional day off, Academic ulty brown bag discussion of is the Chair of the Department of opment of the “Caught Green Day, on which Sustainability Day McDonough’s Sustainability Day Social Work. Handed” student sustainability re- fell last year, was not a productive lecture and book, a garden service, In last week’s SGA ad, an Involuntary green fee resolution was discussed. wards program, an expanded shut- day for the University.” the “Thoughtful Consumption This should have said voluntary green tle schedule, double the amount Even though classes were still Concert” in Gallagher Student fee resolution. of bike racks available to students held, students were encouraged Center and a late night snack. In last week’s “Chess club starts on campus” article, the Chess Club was Photo courtesy of WLWT.com and the introduction of reusable to attend the Sustainability Day Further information regarding the University of Cincinnati student, inaccurately called an SGA approved Hoff cafeteria to-go boxes. events, especially the keynote dates and time for these events and recognized club. The Chess Club Pharanyoo Choompol was attacked by has met with SGA but has yet to be a group of children Sunday night. Additionally, a voluntary green speech by McDonough, author can be found at www.xavier.edu/ fee, supported by SGA, has been of “Cradle to Cradle: Remaking green. approved. Solidarity Day on campus -Paid Advertisement- and students to build a more in- Continued from page 1 clusive and safe environment, help and their friend took them based on our shared Jesuit values,” to McGrath to see a counselor,” Christopher Bridges, acting direc- Beischel said. “It almost gives af- tor for student involvement and firmation to what we did. If one assistant director of the Dorothy life was saved it was worth all the Day Center for Faith and Justice, work.” Campus advocates do not said. In addition, more than 100 plan to stop there, however. names, gathered at the event, “It is my hope that the good are being added to the “You are work that has begun will be just a Welcome” letter on the Alliance beginning to future efforts related website. to suicide prevention and the ac- Besides attending the events ceptance of all people,” Luther and learning about issues sur- Smith, dean of students and se- rounding LGBTQ bullying and nior student affairs advocate, said. suicide prevention, students are A number of other entities encouraged to modify their daily around campus also used the actions. event as a rallying point. “I would encourage interested “Psychological Services are students to check in with those continuing their discussion groups groups, and more importantly, to for all students, the Dorothy Day speak up when they see others be- Center for Faith and Justice is ing harassed or bullied,” Bridges hosting a weekly spiritual meet- said. “We can all commit to treat- ing for the LGBTQ community ing others with respect, but recent members, the Alliance is meeting events indicate it is even more weekly and we are continuing as important to speak up for others a working group of faculty, staff than to simply remain silent.” Xavier Newswire Campus News October 27, 2010 3 Student researches at Children’s BRIEFS Freshman investigates the effects of posture on surgeons Safety website Police By rebecca bayens By david maxwell Staff Writer Staff Writer Dr. Leon Chartrand, profes- Notes sor of theology and environmen- Freshman biology major Trisha In efforts to take a more active Oct. 21, 3:28 a.m. – A stu- tal ethics, completed his doctoral Reddy, who wants to become a spe- role in students’ security, Xavier’s dent reported his or her bed- work in environmental ethics and cialized pediatric surgeon, already Office of Environmental Health and room door being kicked open in has also recieved two doctoral has medical research under her Safety has created a new website pro- the Commons Apartments. $50 certificates: one degree in large belt. Earlier this month, she and moting safety. Launched in August, was removed from the bedroom. mammal conservation from the a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital xavier.edu/safety was recommended There are no suspects. University of Toronto and a de- Medical Center (CCHMC) re- by the safety committee, created with gree in theology and ecology from search team won second place at the help of Xavier’s media relations Oct 21, 10:21 a.m. – Xavier St. Michael’s University. the Section of Urology Meeting and edited by Steve Owens, director Police immobilized a vehicle in Dr. Chartrand is a visiting pro- of the American Academy of of environmental health and safety, the C2 parking lot with a stolen fessor at Xavier. The Newswire re- Pediatrics for their presenta- and Ken Grossman, crime preven- or fake employee parking permit. cently had the opportunity to talk tion concerning the effect of the tion sergeant. The student was cited for posses- with Dr. Chartrand about his ex- Alexander Technique on surgeon The formation of the safety sion of false documents. periences as a professor both on posture. committee was spurred by a growing campus and in the wilderness. The Alexander Technique, de- perception from parents, prospective Oct. 22, 12:34 p.m. – A stu- veloped by F.M. Alexander in the students and others in the communi- dent reported a suspicious indi- XN: How long did you work 19th century, deals with improv- ty that Xavier is not a safe place. vidual had followed him or her in the Jackson Hole area? What ing posture in order to positively “Crime was becoming associated from the United Dairy Farmers at were your jobs there? affect human performance. As a with Xavier,” said Owens. “We want- the intersection of Dana Avenue. LC: I worked in the Jackson violin player, Reddy learned about ed to get the word out about safety at and Montgomery Road on two Hole area for seven years as a this technique because of its ap- Xavier and have a place where safety occasions. The student was ad- regional bear biologist and a plication to musical performance. information can be found.” vised to contact Xavier Police if bear management officer for “Many family dinner conver- Newswire photo by Jade Sanders The website provides tips and the situation arose again. the Wyoming Game and Fish sations were centered around the After learning the Alexander Technique, a posture improvement skill, Trisha Reddy worked facts, along with a ticker of updates aches and pains my dad (Pramod with Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center to research effect on surgical trainees. about issues around campus and an Department. Oct. 22, 11:46 p.m. – Xavier “In addition to improving pos- porated the lessons learned from e-mail box allowing instant reporting I was responsible for bear man- Reddy, M.D., director of Pediatric Police and Norwood Police re- ture, we also noted an improve- the Alexander Technique into of a safety issue to a police officer. agement in all the area outside of Urology at CCHMC) would sponded to a large house party ment in the ability of the sur- their personal and professional The goal behind the website is to and around Yellowstone National experience after a long day of on the 1800 block of Mentor geons to perform specific surgical activities, both in and outside the provide a thorough, up-to-date and Park. laproscopic surgery,” Reddy said. Avenue. There were approximate- tasks,” Reddy said about the re- OR,” she said. accessible resource for students and The Reddys connected the ly 400 people in attendance. Two sults of the study. “The Alexander The pilot study at CCHMC, parents. XN: What is your favorite posture issues addressed both in students were cited for overseeing Technique seems to improve the which featured the work of Reddy, The website also includes tips on thing about the Yellowstone area? musical and surgical performance, a disorderly house and two other surgeons’ ability for precise surgi- Alexander Technique teachers keeping valuables safe. According to LC: I feel a deep connection to and decided to conduct a study students were cited for public cal movements.” Jennifer Roig-Francoli and Lois the site, 95 percent of crimes at Xavier the Yellowstone and Grand Teton dealing with the effects of the indecency. technique on laproscopic surgery. The research team’s paper and Cone, and CCHMC researchers are classified as opportunity crimes “During laproscopic surgery, presentation on the effects of the Paul Noh, M.D. and W. Robert which are usually preventable. the surgeon is operating without Alexander Technique was selected DeFoor, M.D., M.P.H., is only the The new site has been promoted Oct. 23, 1:40 p.m. – A stu- any support for his arms, similar from more than 200 other studies beginning for Reddy. She is also through a poster campaign that can dent reported being assaulted by to the biomechanics of a violin at the Section for Urology meet- helping to design two more stud- be seen in most of Xavier’s build- several students asking for money player,” Reddy said. ing for best clinical research. ies next year at CCHMC and wants ings. There is also an effort to make on Cleneay Avenue. the previ- According to Reddy, the study Reddy is pleased that their re- to expand her current study to the the site part of required hall pro- ous night. Norwood Police were consisted of assessing the pos- search is already being applied to work of other specialty doctors. gramming through residence life. So notified. ture and performance abilities of daily activities for those who par- far, user feedback on the website has ticipated in the study. “Each of been positive, and the website has Oct. 23, 10:39 p.m. – Xavier seven surgical trainess at CCHMC Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor before and after they learned the the surgical trainees has already Phone: (513) 745-3607 seen more than 2,500 hits since its Police, Cincinnati Police and Alexander Technique. informed us that they have incor- [email protected] creation. Residence Life responded to a fire alarm on the the third floor ly exists with a heavy focus on of Brockman Hall. The fire alarm economics. - Paid Advertisement - - Paid Advertisement - was activated by a student using “The Environmental Studies hairspray too close to the detec- major will give students the op- tor. The system was reset. portunity to engage with the en- vironment intelligently and with practical implications for a future Oct. 23, 11:59 p.m. – Xavier career,” said Laura Wallace, sus- Police and Norwood Police re- tainability intern. sponded to a house party on the The Campus Action Plan was 3900 block of Regent Avenue. acknowledged and supported There were about 300 people in by the Student Government attendance. Three residents of Association this past Monday in a the house were cited for a disor- written resolution. The resolution derly house. was passed supporting the main goals of the Campus Action Plan Oct. 24, 1:09 a.m. – A student unanimously by Senate, most no- urinating in the bushes outside of tably the “green fee.” Bellarmine Chapel was cited for “This resolution supports the Oct. 24, 7:53 a.m. – A student green fee which will help further reported someone stacked furni- the mission and objectives of the ture in the ground floor south Campus Sustainability Plan,” said hallway of Brockman Hall. Senator Chris Hale. For students interested in get- ting involved with sustainabil- ity efforts around campus, the Note of the Student Sustainability Club has gotten underway this year. A sec- tion for an individual pledge ex- Week Oct. 19, 11:01 p.m.–

ists on the Xavier website where Xavier Police, Cincinnati, Fire students make promises such as Department and Residence turning off lights when not in use, Life responded to a student using both sides of paper for note suffering from possible alcohol taking, thinking before purchasing poisoning near Kuhlman Hall. products and leading by example. The student was checked on by

medics and determined to be Ok. The student was advised to sleep it off. October 27, 2010 4 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2010 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Do u g Ti f f t Managing Editor Sa r a h Wi e t e n Business Manager Me g a n McDe r m o tt Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ja k e Ge r r i t y Distribution Manager Ed Sa d o ws k i Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Online Editor Ch r i s An d e r s o n Op-Ed Editor: p e t e r f r i c k e Photo Editor: a l e x a v o n b a r g e n Photographers: k e l s e y e d s o n , a l e x k l e i n Head Copy Editors: m a t t a c k e l s , a l y s s a k o n e r m a n n , k a r a l e n o i r , a s h l e y s r o u f e Copy Editors: b r i d g e t g a v a g h a n , Ca i t r i n Re i l l y , Al e x a n d r a Ko t c h , Le e Ki n d i g , Es t h e r Cl e a r y EDITORIAL | Election 2010 Inform yourself and vote With just days to go until the mid-term election, the hallowed Newswire office has recently been filled with political banter for hours on end recently. One can’t type a single word without hearing a discus- sion of Giannoulias or Paladino or O’Donnell or Murkowski. All of this political burden is getting to be too much….Or, um, maybe not. With mid-terms of a different sort hanging over campus, and clubs and social gatherings coloring the calendar, the Newswire realizes the majority of college students do not take the time to pour over the po- litical headlines each morning. Heck, we doubt more than a handful of readers will be able to identify the four names in the paragraph above as more than funny looking collections of consonants and vowels. But that should not be the case. Regardless of political standing, college—with its inherent sharing of ideas and exposure to a broader culture—should be the time to cultivate a political awareness. Many readers of this newspaper are residents of Ohio or Kentucky—two states with major political battles on both the state and national level. While the names on the ballot might not be as catchy as two years ago, the issues are still wholly pertinent to college students. From potential changes to the country’s healthcare system, to the simple amount of money taken out of that first paycheck each college student will receive Letters to the editor after graduation, the elections on Nov. 2 will affect college students’ lives. Even if they do not know it is occurring. Well, we’ve stop demonizing common sense tough. EDITORIAL | Admissions numbers proposals to support Americans’ Building community is the de- been asking for quality of life, and stop ridiculing liberate act of one person reach- How will Xavier react? the people who present them. ing out to another with a genuine, criticism... Donald Young | ‘13 open hand to understand each Once again, Xavier is seeing its present haunted by its past. First, other’s similarities and differ- news that the endowment had grown to $100 million was overshadowed I wish to respond to Peter. ...and you sure ences and a desire to connect and by the fact that this meant merely that Xavier broke even for the decade. Fricke’s editorial from last week. I be better for the connection. I Now, the report of a 24 percent increase in applications for undergrad- will seem radical to true students gave it to us! think that when students live for uate admission is greeted, not with the universal acclaim it would engen- of fiscal policy such as Mr. Fricke, their first time away from home der at most schools, but with a skepticism crystallized in the crucible of and declare my support of the Living in a community where and out of the dorms they have Xavier’s overbearing housing policies of the past two years. Certainly, crazy liberal views expressed by everyone knows your name, where a lot to learn. We owe Norwood such a large increase in applications should be good news for students Richard Troy. your neighbors take care of one a great debt for giving them the and administrators alike, since a crucial element of a school’s prestige is Taxation levels are indeed other, celebrate each other’s suc- space to learn what it means to measured by its rejection rate; but recent history gives no indication that recklessly low, and Republicans cesses and share in their sorrows live in a community. Our students Xavier is at all interested in rejecting applicants. intend to keep them so. How can is the kind of place where most need to take that responsibility Now, in all likelihood the surge in applications stems from a num- Republicans justify further reduc- of us would like to live. It would and engage the community with ber of factors, from the basketball program to Xavier’s recruitment ef- ing revenue, when government at seem that Doug Tifft is looking an open, genuine hand. forts. The one which probably jumps to the minds of most students, all levels is cutting jobs in the midst for just such a place and indicating We thank you Norwood and of course, is the recent campus expansion. Already this year, Residence of a recession? It is irresponsible that many Xavier students came appreciate your patience with our Life announced that it was taking steps to ensure that the new dormi- and illogical. The low taxes of the from suburban communities that learners. tory currently under construction would not result in the elimination of Bush years did nothing to prevent did not have that kind of commu- Liz Blume, forced triples. What’s more, the school’s demonstrated inability to cope the worst recession in nearly 80 nity support. Doug, looking out Executive Director with the recent economic downturn, which has resulted in significant years. How delusional must we from his front porch saw people Community Building Institute over-enrollment, does little to evoke confidence in its restraint this time be to think the same policy of tax different from him, and lamented around. The Newswire’s biggest worry is that if the University continues cuts will lift America out of that the lack of community. He has no to allow enrollment growth to outpace the capacity of new construc- recession? idea how close he is to the kind of Well, thank you tion, campus expansion will eventually cease to be a strategic choice, Mr. Fricke mentions that al- place he is describing. and become a logistical necessity. though President Bush did much Doug’s lament as to why he very much Obviously, the Newswire believes that Xavier should continue to grow to raise the deficit, President does not see the kind of commu- and mature as an educational institution, and inevitably that means that Obama has increased the federal nity he envisions is unfortunately First off I would like to rec- future students will one day struggle to imagine how barren Xavier must deficit to record levels. This reli- answered in the rest of his piece. ognize the under-appreciation have looked when it had fewer than 5,000 students. We also believe, able Conservative talking point When we encounter each other articles like Doug Tifft’s column however, that growth should come gradually and on our own terms, is a bogus comparison. Mr. Bush with the blinders of indifference, from Oct. 20 get! I must confess which should imply minimal interference with the functioning of the drove up the deficits with war and prejudice and ignorance we create I hardly pick up a newspaper any- school. Happily, it is still early in the application season, so school of- tax cuts during a time of prosper- barriers, stereotypes and the worst more but today as I waited for my ficials have ample time to either announce their intention to hold the ity; Obama’s spending has proved kind of expectations we all have computer to boot up, I found my- number of acceptances steady, or else defend yet another increase in barely adequate to pull the econo- for each other. We perpetuate the self glancing through the papers enrollment to a student body whose patience is dwindling. my back from the brink. A reces- kind of “us and them” mentality of the Xavier Newswire and the On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire sion is no time for austerity. that has characterized the student article caught my eye. I would just The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not When the private sector is un- and resident relationship for de- like to commend you on what a throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. able even to dent the huge unem- cades. (By the way students, you great article this was, it was beau- and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per are “them,” the outsiders here). tifully written and its subject mat- 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. ployment rate, government has 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to the responsibility to create jobs by Doug’s musings from the porch ter is something that I think we The Editorials are written by a different staff Doug Tifft, 513-745-3607. injecting money into the econo- illustrate every kind of negative, have all thought about but never member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Casey Selzer, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. my. What is “Government for the insensitive and misguided percep- really had the guts to speak about. sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed People” that refuses to provide tion of Norwood. That kind of Thank you for this article. Job well editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. Americans a dignified means to introduction makes a good “hel- done. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community provide for their families? We must lo” with your neighbors kind of Lacy Murphy | ‘13 body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials October 27, 2010 5 Op-Ed Special Feature: Election 2010 A vote for a Democrat is a Spending more is not a vote for essential services cure for over-spending You should consider voting for a some level of education. Education for the Fiscal conservatism can save this coun- (and replace), will force Americans to buy Democrat in the 2010 elections if: common man is a key component of our try, if voters will give it a chance. Fiscal con- health insurance or face a penalty. The fed- You voted Democratic in 2008 and can rise “anyone-can-pull-themselves-up-by-their- servatives think that if there is no money eral government believes they can mandate above instant gratification: bootstraps” national identity. Government available to purchase something new, then this through the commerce clause of the I know, our culture is based on it, but we also helps the country by creating guide- the country shouldn’t be spending money Constitution, which allows federal inter- shouldn’t vote based on it. lines for companies who decide to pollute it does not have. However, that is not the vention in interstate commerce. However, Maybe you leaned Democrat in 2008 be- the environment we all share. case in America today. Failed stimulus pack- one aspect of the healthcare industry that cause you disagreed with the way our wars We all will deal with the repercussions ages, following flawed Keynesian economic has yet to be reformed is the intense state in Iraq and Afganistan were handled. Maybe of this kind of behavior and thinking that principles, have only made our current eco- regulation which effectively divides sections you sympathized with the Democrats be- these companies can self-monitor is fool- nomic situations worse. of each state into mini-monopolies with cause you were unhappy with the way the ish. At the end of the day companies are Fiscal conservatives embrace capital- only one or two healthcare providers. As a United States was portrayed in the inter- concerned about profit, as they must be in a ism and Reaganomics. Both Clinton and result, very little commerce in health insur- national community. Maybe you voted capitalist society to compete, so we must be Bush cut the capital gains tax, which in- ance ever actually takes place across state Democrat because you thought what was concerned about the environment. creased revenue generated from the tax. lines. going on in Guantanamo Bay was torture Standards for meat, dairy and other in- The capital gains tax, unlike the income Finally, government is incapable of run- and should be stopped. Maybe dustries also come from the tax, does not necessarily follow ning social programs, which is you voted Democrat because government. I don’t know the Laffer curve, since it does why fiscal conservatives believe you wanted the Don’t Ask Don’t about you, but I like know- not rely on incentives to boost responsibility for their funding Tell policy repealed. ing what I am eating. And the growth. Since the capital gains and administration should be You wanted these things and most obvious example, inter- tax applies to returns made on left to the states, or even bet- you wanted them now. state highways. Just imagine investments, increasing it un- ter, private charity. Medicare None of these issues have the waste, redundancies, and der any conditions is certain to and Medicaid already ration been completely resolved yet, confused GPSs that would fol- reduce aggregate investment, medical care for the elderly, which is frustrating, but all have low if each state or each private and in turn the amount of and social security is rapidly gained some momentum in the company built its own roads. capital available to American running out of funds. If the past two years. arah All these initiatives, in addi- companies federal government continues We prize our government’s S tion to providing services we Cutting taxes in general, with these social programs, we system of checks and balances Wieten use everyday, provide jobs for which fiscal conservatives - en Adam are less than ten years behind because it defends us from a Managing countless Americans. dorse, helps spur economic the riots and debacle found tyrannical majority, just as the Many of these initiatives growth because it allows the Frazier currently in France. Fiscal con- founders designed. Editor benefited from the stimulus businesses and private citizens Staff Writer servatives believe that we do And just as the founders de- package. Without Democratic in the private sector receiving not need to rely on the govern- signed, this system of checks and balances voter turnout, all may see drastic cuts or these tax breaks to reinvest that money, gen- ment to take care of us. Sure there needs creates a system of government that is slow elimination. erating both taxable income and new jobs. to be a safety net, but paying people not to moving — painfully slow moving. With And yes, there are problems with each This allows the companies to open new work will ensure that they never want to re- this in mind, it becomes clear that it is ir- of these systems (No Child Left Behind, franchises, which has positive impacts on turn to the workforce. Instead of a catch-all rational to expect everything you voted the bad eggs in local econ- federal program, conservatives believe that Democrats into power for to get done in Iowa, and Editor’s note: With the mid-term elections omies be- each state should be free to tailor emer- two years, but your vote is still needed to many oth- cause it gency relief programs to fit their individual keep these issues on the table. ers). But looming on Nov. 2, we asked our colum- create both needs and limitations, or even devolve re- You did not vote Democratic in 2008 but you that doesn’t nists this week to weigh in on the upcom- temporary sponsibility to individual localities. In fact, drive a car, went to a public school, or enjoy eating mean that ing election, setting one ground rule: no construc- if states had full control over entitlement meat that isn’t full of parasites. we ought to tion jobs, programs, the federal government could I hear lots of talk about the horrors of shout “Hell blatant attacks against the other side. but also even afford to help fund them with waste, “big government” these days and how we No!” at ev- long time corruption, and abuse minimized by local might just be better off as a country with- ery program that has tax money tied to it. retail positions within the community. scrutiny. out all of these government programs bog- Yes, these initiatives cost money; your Fiscal conservatives also support the 10th Vote for a conservative this November ging us down. And while I have to admit all taxes. To pretend otherwise is foolish. Amendment of the Constitution, which — embrace the rational thought of fiscal this talk about being “free from the oppres- Cutting taxes might sound like a good idea, states that “all powers not delegated to the responsibility, believe in the free market sys- sive, tyrannical hand of government” can but it takes money from these programs. [federal government] by the Constitution, tem’s ability to recover without government be seductive, there are some things that it So while I know it’s not the trendy thing nor prohibited by it to the states, are re- intervention, and finally, vote for politicians just makes sense to do as a nation. to admit, “Welfare queens” and “anchor ba- served to the states respectively, or to the who believe that the private sector and the Things like supporting our national de- bies” aren’t the only ones who benefit from people.” This is the defense against the new American citizenry is the answer to our fense. I am sure the Republicans would government programs; you, your parents healthcare bill. That piece of legislation, economic problems, not big government. agree with that one at least. Or providing and your roommate do too. which fiscal conservatives vow to repeal This is your brain...... and this is your brain on college The human brain is a miraculous organ. man brain! preservation. If while attending a baseball the limits on which and how many chemi- If it were not for the human brain, there Now for the bad news: the human brain game you’ve ever been faced with a line cals we can introduce to our brains, keep- would be no Great Pyramid of Giza, no is not indestructible, and we are only allowed drive gone astray, you know what I’m talk- ing ourselves amused with the results. Now Sistine Chapel and no Beethoven’s Ninth one. Our ability to perceive the world, enjoy ing about – your brain does not hesitate to I’m not saying that a little casual drinking Symphony. Indeed, with- the fruits therein and – sacrifice your arms and hands for its own here and there – or even the occasional out the human brain, ev- getting more to the point protection. And if these sacrificial append- experimentation with other mind-altering erything ever written by – survive, are all entirely ages don’t make it there in time, we even substances – is a bad thing. What I am say- Kurt Vonnegut would dependent on the health have a quarter inch of skull to protect our ing is that it is far too easy to go overboard never have come into and continuation of our ever important brains. and we must be cognizant of the fact that existence. one and only brain. And So my question is: Knowing how crucial we, and our brains, are not invincible. Fortunately for all of in the 75-or-so years we our brains are to us, knowing how vulner- Keep in mind that the frontal lobe, the us, after nearly 14 billion can expect to live in the able they are and how lucky we are to have part of the brain that responds to com- years of the universe’s un- Western world, a lot can the safeguards that we have, why, upon en- plex problems and can truly grasp causal- folding, the human brain go wrong. tering college, do we insist on turning our ity, is just beginning to develop when you came into being, and the Before I go any fur- brains into chemistry experiments? Unlike enter college, and isn’t fully developed until byproducts mentioned ther, allow me to insert with the home chemistry kits we used to roughly the age of 25. The last thing you above were made possible. a due amount of opti- get for Christmas, we can’t just send in want is for this part of your brain to move And better yet, each one of mism. The human brain our brain for a replacement after it’s been in, look around and regretfully exclaim – us alive today is the proud Lee Kindig is extremely resilient wrecked. “You expect me to live in this dump?” owner of our very own hu- Staff Writer and well adept at self- But still, we consistently tend to push 6 October 27, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Men suffers setback in A-10 play Musketeers drop games to St. Bonaventure, Duquesne at home By Shane Mulvihill The team also took a tumble in Staff Writer the Atlantic-10 conference stand- ings. It charged into the weekend The Xavier men’s soccer team in second place and limped out in continued their conference season ninth. this past Friday and Sunday in a This leaves a significant amount disappointing weekend for the up- of work to be done in the team’s and-coming program. remaining three games. The team lost its match on The Musketeers face Dayton Friday by a score of 2-1 against St. on Saturday in the final home Bonaventure and on Sunday by a game of the season. score of 2-0 against Duquesne. This game will go a long way Coming into the first game in deciding how Xavier will fare against St. Bonaventure the team when the final standings come was riding a three game win streak out. and was showing signs of im- A win could put the Musketeers proved offensive performance. right back in the hunt, but a The Musketeers suffered from loss could take them out of a sluggish start as only two of the contention. team’s 14 shots for the game came The team will be expecting an in the first half. electric atmosphere for this heat- The first goal came in the 12th ed rivalry game. minute when St. Bonaventure As the game against Dayton is found the net on a pass through Photo courtesy of goxavier.com the final home game of the- sea the right side of the box. Unable Sophomore goalkeeper Justin Marshall and the usually stong Xavier defense allowed four goals in two home games son, it is the night when senior to mount a comeback, Xavier this week. athletes are honored. went into the locker room at half- making the score 2-0. fore time expired. The team allowed two goals on Seniors Brandon Bucher, El- time down 1-0. Xavier was only able to con- The team played a surpris- the 24 Duquesne shots. Hadji Dieng, Andy Dimbi, James Coming out in the second half, nect on one of its scoring chances ing game against Duquesne on Xavier still has one of the best Getzen, Andrew Boisvert and the team was much more profi- in the second half when sopho- Sunday, losing 2-0 to a team that defensive teams in the country, Bryan Kanu will play their fi- cient on the scoring end. more Luke Spencer and freshman came into the game with a 1-4-0 but has fallen to 24th in the coun- nal game at the Xavier Soccer They had plenty of chances Matt Walker assisted senior James record in the conference. try in goals against average after Complex. to pull even but before it had the Getzen on a breakaway in the 83rd The Musketeers again strug- being ranked as high as fifth ear- It will be a bittersweet game chance to, the Bonnies scored minute. gled to find the net on the offen- lier in the season. as the six seniors’ Xavier careers again in the 72nd minute. This proved to be too little, too sive end. Xavier was outshot 9-2 The loss to Duquesne drops come to a close, but they will likely This time the goal came on a late for the Musketeers, who were in the first half and 24-10 on the Xavier’s conference record to be focused on taking down their pass in the left side of the box not able to get the equalizer be- game. 3-3-0 and 6-5-3 overall. conference foe Dayton. Women’s soccer falls to eigth in A-10 Volleyball takes two; in 2nd The Muskies closed out the By Jocelyn Taylor By Scott Mueller set 27-25 on consecutive kills Asst. Sports Editor Sports Editor from junior Kathryn Traut. The Xavier women’s soccer The Xavier volleyball team “In the first part of the GW team fell to 7-10 on the season, and went 2-0 over the weekend, using game, we just made a couple of 3-5 in the Atlantic 10, after con- the victories as preparation for the errors,” Johnson said. “We’ve secutive losses to St. Bonaventure upcoming weekend — the biggest talked a lot about composure and and Duquesne, dropping XU to of the regular season. about resilience, and so I was just eighth in the conference. The Musketeers defeated so proud of them. The way they Xavier lost 2-0 to St. Charlotte 3-1 on Friday and kept their heads and they realized Bonaventure, even as sophomore swept George Washington 3-0 on if they just made subtle changes, goalkeeper Jennifer Perri picked Saturday. Tuesday night’s match they could battle back slowly, and up nine saves. against Wright State was cancelled they did.” The Bonnies thrashed the because of inclement weather. The Musketeers were much Musketeers on offense, outshoot- In the first set against Charlotte, more dominant in the next two ing XU 14-2 and not allowing a the Musketeers pulled away with a sets. The last point at which the corner kick. 9-3 run to close out the set. Musketeers trailed in the match The Musketeers battled with The 49ers won the second was 4-3 in the second set. Duquesne to force overtime, and set, but in the final two sets, the Campbell once again led the were headed for double overtime Musketeers never trailed en route Muskies with 12 kills, while Traut when a Duquesne player slipped to the 3-1 victory. and freshman Sarah Brown each the ball into the net from 2 yards “Charlotte was a very physical had 11. out. team,” head coach Mike Johnson Xavier and George Washington The Dukes outshot Xavier 6-3 said. “The key to that was just try- entered the match tied for second and did not give up a corner kick ing to continue to put pressure on in the A-10, both with records of in the contest. them.” 6-2 in conference play. The win XU senior Jenny Rosen made Senior Chelsea Campbell led put the Muskie in sole possession five saves. the team with 14 kills, and also of second, behind only undefeat- “We had a great opportunity to contributed 13 digs. ed Dayton. earn three points today but unfor- On Saturday, the Muskies swept The Musketeers will take on Newswire photo by Jack VanderToll tunately we didn’t do enough with George Washington. Dayton at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. Senior Shannon Voors leads the team in kills, averaging 3.61 per set. She some very good chances,” Xavier The Musketeers started slowly 29 at Dayton. The last meeting is second in the Atlantic 10 in kills. head coach Woody Sherwood in the first set and appeared snake- of the two schools went five sets, match of the season 3-1, but we’ve improved. Since we played said. “Give Duquesne credit, they bitten by George Washington’s in which no set was decided by Johnson is confident his team has Saint Louis last, we’ve really got- capitalized on a defensive miscue intensity. more than two points. improved and gained the compo- ten better, because that match by us. We are looking forward to The Colonials held a seven At 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 sure needed to come away with a was maybe a month ago. I’m just taking on Dayton this Friday.” point lead as late as 17-10, but the in Cintas Center, the Musketeers victory. excited to see what happens, to Friday, the Musketeers will host Muskies did not give up on the set will host Saint Louis on senior “It’s a huge weekend for us,” see if we’ve improved enough, Senior Day as they take on Dayton and fought back to force the set night. Johnson said. “We’ve gotten bet- to see if we can carry out the at home. into extra-points. The Billikens won the first ter since we’ve played [Dayton], win.” Academy Awards in question

Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 27, 2010 7 “Ragtime” brings a “Age of Adz”a success superior performance BY Brent Edwards ing vandalized. BY John Stevens Arts & Entertainment Editor This enrages Coalhouse and Staff Writer The Xavier Players’ produc- Sarah. She goes to a presidential The music of Sufjan (pro- tion of “Ragtime” a musical set rally in an attempt to make the jus- nounced “SOOF-yahn”) Stevens, in 1920s America, was a great tice system serve her. Her enthusi- known for his haunting lyricism success. astic actions are instead interpret- and his contribution to the “50 This engaging musical begins ed as a threat toward the president States Project” (including the suc- with the profiles of three families. and she is beaten to death. cesful “Illinoise” album), has been The first is a rich white fam- The second act begins with heard in “Little Miss Sunshine” ily with Father (Nate Fischer), Coalhouse terrorizing the firemen, and “Friday Night Lights.” Mother (Bethy Jarus), Grandfather and anyone who gets in his way. Earlier this year, Stevens (Dave Radtke) and Son (Michael The newspapers are filled with dropped a new EP called “All Van Schoik). accounts of people being shot Delighted People,” an album cen- The second is a black couple, from the darkness, and Mother tered around the apocalypse. Coalhouse (Christopher Razor) and Son try to console Coalhouse With his new album, “The Age and his lover Sarah (Jessica Baskin), while recognizing the grave injus- of Adz,” his first in nearly five who attempt to deal with the rac- tice done to him. years, Stevens continues the apoc- ism they encounter in America. Father rethinks his place in alyptic theme. Finally, there is Tateh (Patrick the family when he comes back Stevens strays away from his Phillips) and his daughter (Spencer to a new son after his trip to trademark ability to weave togeth- Peppet), who are Jewish immi- Antartica. er songs on acoustic guitar and/ grants struggling to make a living. Tateh and his daughter have or banjo. The story begins with Sarah found success and are making “The Age of Adz” is predomi- Photo Courtesy of steroegum.com leaving her newborn on the steps themselves a true model of the nantly electronics supplement- “Age of Adz” proves to be a good listen for those who like electronic music. of the white family’s house, un- American dream. ing dark lyrics with the backing mented with eerie lyrics. beknownst to her estranged lover In an amazing finale, the choirs. But for someone who expects Tracks from Stevens’ previous to hear Steven’s stripped down Coalhouse. Players present several messages Stevens has a knack for pro- albums, “Ilinoise” and “Greetings Mother decides to take the of tolerance, acceptance and the ducing rather lengthy tunes. tunes, this is certainly a step away. from Michigan,” showcased his In fact, even for fans of Steven’s child in, and this throws the fam- American dream. The closing song of the album, ability to keep things simple with ily order into disarray. The finale, coupled with out- “Impossible Soul,” clocks in at 25 and this style of experimental mu- an acoustic guitar while still creat- sic, this music may be lost. When Coalhouse learns of the standing singing, spot-on per- minutes and 35 seconds of music. ing a rich musical environment. child’s birth, he attempts to woo formances and well put together While the piece is quite ex- The album certainly is dark, A simple acoustic guitar and with its ever-present apocalyptic Sarah back with constant visits, costuming makes this an unforget- traordinary, it is a contrast to the Steven’s melodies would be an but he is refused. table Players production. This may album’s beginning. theme. impressive album. “The Age of It boils down to how much the Eventually, they reconcile with even be one of the best Players “Futile Devices,” the closest Adz,” however, injects many ele- the prospect of a life together. productions in recent years. track on the album to an acoustic themes and experimental aspects ments that will likely turn off loyal outweigh the musical genius of Meanwhile, Tateh has been The standing ovations given at piece, opens the album on a much listeners. trying to make a living selling his the end were a testament to how softer, more simplistic note. Stevens. BY Felipe Most of the music is “blips” of Garcia-Wasnich three cent illustrations while deal- dedicated the actors were to doing One track, “I Want to Be Well,” Though it looks like a close electronicly-produced sound, with draw, in the end, the good man- ing with strangers attempting to their characters justice. has an upbeat, almost pop-rocky occasional strange flute and trum- buy his young daughter. Altogether this was a superior tone. ages to far outweigh the bad on pet infusions. “The Age of Adz.” Coalhouse and Sarah are on a performance. The song preceding it, “Age of This album isn’t so much exper- Adz,” sounds much like a futuris- drive in Coalhouse’s newly pur- Newswire Rating: imental as it is just “out there.” Newswire Rating: chased roadster when they en- tic, haunting blues ballad. Does that discredit the music? counter some racist firemen. This “Vesuvius” becomes what No. confrontation leads to the car be- might be a rock ballad, supple- Classifieds

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1 A New Senioritis Why do seniors feel so “old?” An opinion column by an actual “old” senior

There is nothing old about ing like one. That feeling lasted with have had very similar ex- While it can be partially attrib- quite simply, we do not belong me. I am in great physical and nearly three years. periences, admitting that they uted to the fact that each year’s here for much longer. Our time mental health. I go to the gym at Even as I entered my senior too have been feeling “old,” es- freshman class seems to look as undergraduates is almost up. least three times a week. On most year, I did not feel as old or pecially in recent weeks. It turns younger than the last, causing Sure, there are still some things to days, I am filled with life, energy mature as my senior friends of out that that I was not the creepy seniors taking Psychology 101 be learned, some mistakes to be and optimism toward the future. years past. It was not until this old guy at the party. Not yet, at to feel like geriatrics in a kinder- made, some parties to be thrown I am even among the population past weekend that I truly felt that least. garten class, it is certainly not the and some basketball games to be of seniors that still have a few I was no longer the kid at the sole factor. We feel “old” be- attended, but for the most part it months left to boast the envied party. cause we are on a natural pro- is time for us to move on. It may age of 21 years. I am quite liter- I found myself at a party gression toward that day near be hard for some to accept, but ally at the physical peak of my being held at a friend’s house the middle of May that every it is true. We feel “old” because youth. Despite being young in on Friday, which was eventu- senior seems to dread. We feel we are “old.” every sense of the word, I, like ally overrun with a number “old” because we have to. Feeling “old” is not a nega- many seniors, feel “old.” of underclassmen. While I While most of us might tive thing as most conversations Some may see this as a com- had almost always felt like the cringe whenever the topic of on the topic might lead you to plaint stemming from a reluc- young kid at the party up until graduation is mentioned, we believe; rather, it is merely an tance to accept the responsi- this point in my college expe- are all still preparing ourselves, acceptance of a certain level of bilities associated with growing rience, some of these people whether consciously or not, maturity associated with being a older. This is not a complaint; were noticeably two-to-three for the day when we are finally senior. rather it is a statement that I years younger than me. I im- cast out into the real world. It is not that we actually feel know many of my fellow seniors mediately shifted from feel- One of the first preparatory old in a physical sense, we merely can relate to. I believe this ap- ing like a normal guy hanging steps is the realization that we feel older than underclassmen, parently irrational feeling “old” out at a friend’s party, to feel- John are no longer merely striving as we should considering we are to be a significant and integral ing like some creepy old dude to seem like we are not kids. older than them. aspect of the college experience. crashing a party filled with un- sCHROECK We are not kids anymore; we We are not old; we are seniors. Let me explain. derage college kids. It was un- Features Editor have switched roles. Now we It turns out that what it means I spent the majority of my comfortable to say the least. are the seniors that we once to feel “old” is synonymous to college career trying to not seem I know I am not alone in feel- The fact of the matter is that hoped would not perceive us as what it means to feel like a col- like a kid. Regardless of how my ing “old.” In discussions follow- none of us are old by any stretch kids. lege senior. Like it or not, this is efforts affected the perception ing this realization, I found that of the imagination and yet, for This feeling that we are “old” how it feels to be a senior. of others, I still ended up feel- the majority of seniors I spoke some reason, we feel like we are. is directly tied to the fact that, Is it what you expected? Paid Advertisement 2010-11 Xavier Newswire Basketball Preview Issue

Inside: •The Muskies’ drive for five •How far can the women go? •Predictions from our experts •Long road home for Holmes •A look at former Xavier players in the NBA • Men’s and women’s A-10 previews B-2 October 27, 2010 2010-11 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire 2010-11 ROSTER Questions abound for Muskies By Scott MUeller 2 Jordan Latham Sports Editor One week ago the biggest ques- tion for the Musketeers was if the 6-8 Forward Fresh. big men on the team could finally put it all together mentally and play at a consistently high level. 10 Mark Lyons While that question has not been answered, there is now a 6-1 Guard Soph. more glaring question: How are the Muskies going to handle the lack of depth, particularly at the 11 Jay Canty guard position? Only a week into practice and 6-6 Guard/Forward Fresh. before any game has been played, the Musketeers have lost two play- ers for the season. Junior three- point specialist Brad Redford tore 12 Brad Redford his left ACL during practice and will miss the entire season. 6-0 Guard Junior Redford was second in the Atlantic 10 in three-point shoot- ing and helped the Muskies lead the conference in three-point field 13 Kevin Feeny Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita goals. Junior Tu Holloway led the Atlantic 10 in free throw percentage. He was In addition to Redford, the named to the preseason Second Team All-Conference. 6-3 Guard Senior Muskies also lost highly-touted freshman Justin Martin. Martin for the challenge.” ity even more important. has been ruled ineligible as a par- The main challenge for “We were a top 40 team in the 14 Johnny Mazza tial academic qualifier. Holloway will be finding ways to country on the defensive end [last The two losses leave Xavier not only increase his own scoring, year],” Mack said. “[When] you with only 10 eligible scholarship but also his teammates’ opportu- lose somebody special like Jordan, 6-0 Guard Senior players on the team and only three nities. Holloway was sixth in the we can’t expect somebody to true guards. A-10 with 3.9 apg last season, but come in in a superman cape. We 15 Andrew Taylor Already expecting to see his with only two players who fin- have to make sure on the defense scoring increase because of the ished higher than him returning end, we’re even better than we loss of Jordan Crawford to the and Xavier’s pressing need for an were last year.” 6-8 Forward Senior NBA, Xavier will need junior point increase, it would not be outland- Senior Danté Jackson will lead guard Tu Holloway to emerge as ish for Holloway to lead the con- the way defensively. Jackson was the leader they think he can be. ference in assists this season. named to the preseason A-10 All- 20 Justin Martin “I think he is one of the best With the departure of Crawford Conference Defensive team. It point guards in the nation,” head and Jason Love and the Redford speaks volumes to Jackson’s repu- 6-7 Forward Fresh. coach Chris Mack said. “For us to injury, Xavier has lost more than tation as a top-tier defender that be as good as we want to be, he 40 percent of its offense from last he was the only player named to has to embrace the responsibility season. the defensive team and not also 21 Jeff Robinson and work that comes with those The potential lack of offense named to the A-10 first team. expectations. I know he is ready this season makes defensive stabil- According to Mack, no player has ever bought into and em- 6-9 Forward Soph. braced the Xavier system of de- fense more so than Jackson. Even if Holloway increases his 22 Jamel McLean production significantly and the defense is stifling, the question of front-court consistency still 6-8 Forward Senior remains. Both senior Jamel McLean and 25 Danté Jackson junior Kenny Frease had flashes of brilliance last season. “[McLean] is as good as he’s 6-5 Guard Senior ever been,” Mack said. “He’s got to be one of the strongest players in college basketball.” 31 Travis Taylor “I think he’s going to be one of the best rebounders in our con- ference,” Mack said. “I’m really 6-7 Forward Junior expecting Jamel to have a great year.” Although McLean’s contribu- 32 Kenny Frease tions will be necessary, Frease will

Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita be directly replacing Jason Love. 7-0 Center Junior Senior Jamel McLean (shooting) and junior Kenny Frease (32) will both need Xavier will be looking for more to increase their scoring and rebounding this season. consistency out of Frease, who has shown the potential to dominate 33 Joe Hughes games, but does not always take 2010-11 Coaching Staff advantage of his 7-foot height. Frease could be the catalyst for 6-6 Forward Senior success for the Musketeers. Chris Mack Freshmen Jordan Latham and Jay Canty will aid McLean and 44 Griffin McKenzie Head Coach Second Season Frease in the front-court. Both should see significant minutes this 6-9 Forward Fresh. Pat Kelsey - Associate Head Coach year, especially with the loss of Redford and Martin. Travis Steele - Asst. Coach If the depth at the guard posi- 52 Tu Holloway tion holds up and the front-court Rasheen Davis - Asst. Coach plays like they are capable of, the Mario Mercurio - Dir. Basketball Administation Musketeers should compete for 6-0 Guard Junior their fifth straight A-10 regular Brian Thornton - Dir. Basketball Operations season championship. Xavier Newswire 2010-11 Basketball Preview October 27, 2010 B-3 Production increase needed: projected stats year’s regular season and NCAA forward By Steve rosenbaum Tournament, McLean will surface 09-10 Statistics: 17 ppg, 9 Staff Writer as a big presence down low, help- rpg, 3 bpg (at City College High, With Jordan Crawford’s depar- ing to replace Jason Love. Baltimore). ture for the NBA and Jason Love’s Expect McLean to shoot more 10-11 Outlook: Latham, graduation, the Musketeers lost 40 this season, from 5.5 to 7.5 field Xavier’s third forward in the rota- percent of their scoring from last goal attempts per game, increas- tion, will pick up some of the pro- season, leaving this year’s squad ing his ppg to 10. McLean will also duction that the Musketeers lost with a lot of scoring to replace. snag 9 rpg this season. with Love. With a big power for- Here’s a look at the kind of Jay Canty, fresh. forward ward frame, Latham will muscle numbers you can expect from the 09-10 Statistics: 20 ppg, 9.4 his way to 6 ppg and 4 rpg. team if they can perform at close rpg, 3.0 apg (at Ragsdale High Jeff Robinson, soph. to the same level as last season. School, Jamestown, N.C.). forward Tu Holloway, junior guard 10-11 Outlook: The Musketeers 09-10 Statistics: 1.9 PPG, 1.3 09-10 Statistics: 12.1 ppg, 3.9 have thrived because of athletic rpg. apg, 2:1 assist to turnover ratio, wings that can slash, rebound 10-11 Outlook: Robinson 32.2 percent from three, 84.6 per- and shoot — Canty’s exact style spent a great deal of the offseason cent from the free throw line. of play. Canty obviously won’t bulking up, which will also bulk up 10-11 Outlook: Without the produce at the rate he did in high his stats by a few points and a few presence of Crawford, Holloway Newswire photo by Jack VanderToll school, but he will throw up 9 rebounds a game — 4 ppg, 3 rpg. Sophomore guard Mark Lyons is poised to become an integral part of the ppg and 4 rpg by grabbing some will take on the role as the Musketeers’ offense this season. Griffin McKenzie, fresh. Muskies’ primary scorer. Look for tough offensive rebounds while forward Holloway’s scoring average to in- will boost his scoring output to because of his size, defensive capa- backing up Jackson from the wing 09-10 Statistics: 11.2 ppg, crease to 16-17 ppg and his asisst 10 ppg, simply because he will bility and ability to shoot at a high position. 7.1 rpg, 2.5 bpg (at Moeller High to turnover ratio to remain around get more shots. With one season percentage. While Jackson shot at Kenny Frease, junior center School, Cincinnati). 2:1. Expect Holloway to shoot at a under his belt, Lyons should also an impressive clip last season, he 09-10 Statistics: 5.1 ppg, 4.3 10-11 Outlook: McKenzie still higher clip from three point range settle down and turn the ball over was nowhere to be found in some rpg, 50.7 percent from the field. might be a couple of years away and maintain his Atlantic 10 lead- less. Expect an asisst to turnover games due to foul trouble. 10-11 Outlook: Frease is the from making a huge impact for ing free throw percentage as he ratio of around 1.5 from Lyons. With freshman Justin Martin biggest question mark coming the Muskies, but he will average lived in the gym for the second With junior Brad Redford out for out for the season Jackson’s scor- into this season. Will he live up four points and one board per straight summer. at least most of the season, Lyons ing will increase even more than it to his Top 50 recruit status — as game. Mark Lyons, soph. guard should get more looks from three- would have. Expect 11 ppg, but he proven against Butler and Florida Andrew Taylor, senior 09-10 Statistics: 7.8 ppg, 2.5 point range. must cut down on his 2.7 fouls per last season — or he will fizzle like forward apg, 1.2 asisst to turnover ratio, Danté Jackson, senior guard game so he remains on the court. he did against Kansas State? 09-10 Statistics: 2.1 ppg, 2 rpg, 39.8 percent from the field, and 09-10 Statistics: 6.5 ppg, 3.2 Jamel McLean, senior Expect some struggles from the 52.9 percent from the field. 34.4 percent from three. rpg, 2.2 apg, 39.6 percent from the forward only true center the Musketeers 10-11 Outlook: Taylor will take 10-11 Outlook: Lyons will see field, 40.1 percent from three. 09-10 Statistics: 8.5 ppg, 7.5 have, but expect to see some im- on the same role as he did last year more minutes because he is now 10-11 Outlook: Jackson was re- rpg, 52.1 percent from the field. pressive 8 foot jumpers from the — a scrapper who will play about the number two guard in Xavier’s cently named one of the nation’s 10-11 Outlook: After battling field — 8 ppg, 6.5 rpg. 10 minutes a game. Expect him to rotation. This increase in minutes 16 most versatile players by ESPN with consistency issues during last Jordan Latham, fresh. score 4 ppg and 3 rpg. Schedule could propel Muskies to NCAA bid conference wins but have new conference game will be against y ohn ilmhoff B j W hope for the program after hir- Massachusetts on Jan. 12. The Staff Writer ing head coach Fran McCaffery, Minutemen lost leading scorer The Musketeers’ 2010-11 who took Siena to the 2009 Sweet Ricky Harris, but sophomore schedule speaks volumes of how 16 with wins over Vanderbilt and Terrell Vinson, who averaged al- far Xavier has come as a program Ohio State. most 10 ppg last season, will be and the national respect they’ve On Dec. 1, Xavier will travel looking to establish himself as an received. Many high profile pro- to Oxford, Ohio, for its first true elite player in conference. grams will play Xavier on their road game to challenge the always On Jan. 15, the Muskies host home court this season. tough Miami RedHawks. It took Dayton in the first of two match- XU will welcome two teams four Jordan Crawford free throws ups this season. Dayton lost sev- that have played in the Final Four in the final 23 seconds to secure a en seniors from last year’s team, in the last five years, Butler and 70-67 victory last season. but perhaps a change is what the Florida, to Cintas Center. The next three games mark the Flyers need, as they have under- The Musketeers face a total of beginning of one of the tough- achieved the past three seasons. four teams ranked in the initial est stretches of non-conference The Flyers have not won in ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll. games in the country. Cincinnati in over 25 years. “We are at an exciting time for In a span of 13 days, Xavier The Dayton game at UD our program,” head coach Chris will face Butler, Wake Forest and Photo courtesy of 1070thefan.com Arena will be televised by ESPN Mack said. “If you want to be the Gonzaga. The Musketeers will get a rematch with National Runner-up Butler on Dec. on Sunday, February 27. best, you have to play the best. Our ESPN named the much antici- 9 in Cintas Center. On Jan. 22, Xavier will take on non-conference schedule answers pated Butler game one of the top the A-10 preseason favorite and that challenge. When the NCAA 20 non-conference games in the picked to finish last in the Atlantic This season’s Crosstown No. 22 Temple Owls. Potential Selection Committee begins to de- country. Coast Conference with only four Shootout will be at Fifth Third A-10 Player of the Year Lavoy termine who has earned the right It will be a rematch of last returning players. Arena on UC’s campus on Jan. 6. Allen had 11.5 ppg and 10.7 rpg to ink their name on their bracket, season’s controversial game at Just four days after playing Wake The crosstown rival Bearcats are last season. our schedule helps us hand the Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in Forest, Xavier will fly to Spokane, picked to finish 12th in the Big On Feb. 8 XU will travel to committee a pen.” which a timekeeper’s error re- Wash., for a late evening match-up East in 2011. UC only returns one Athens, GA to face a top-25 Fans’ first chance to see sulted in a wild finish and a 69-68 with the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs. starter who averaged in double Georgia team. the Muskies is Nov. 2 in a pre- Butler victory. The Bulldogs return four starters figures, Cincinnati native Yancy Xavier will close out the regular season matchup with Northern While Butler lost star guard from last year’s 27-win West Coast Gates, but you can always expect a season at Saint Louis on March 5. Kentucky. Gordon Hayward to the NBA Conference Championship team, battle when Xavier plays its cross- The Billikens suffered a huge loss The regular season opens at Draft, they return second leading including three players who aver- town rival. when the team’s two leading scor- home against Western Michigan scorer junior Shelvin Mack and aged double figures in scoring. Xavier has won 10 of the last ers from last season, Kwamain on Nov. 12. are ranked No. 18. The Muskies will face the No. 14 meetings but nine of the 10 Mitchell and Willie Reed, were The Musketeers will face an On Dec. 18, Wake Forest 11 Florida Gators at home on Xavier victories have been de- suspended from the university. early season challenge when comes into town for the second- New Year’s Eve. cided by 10 points or less. Two of Although it is certainly the they travel to the U.S. Virgin annual Skip Prosser Classic. The Florida returns every player Xavier’s last four wins over UC Musketeers’ goal to win the Islands for the 2010 Paradise Jam first game in the 10 year series on their roster from last year’s have gone into overtime, includ- A-10 tournament, if they can get Tournament, Nov. 19-22. didn’t disappoint as Wake Forest 21 win NCAA Tournament ing last year’s 83-79 double OT enough regular season victories, Xavier opens up the tourna- ended up on top 96-92 in double- team and some are picking the victory at Cintas Center. they should be able to fall back ment against a rebuilding Iowa overtime. Gators to knock off Kentucky Atlantic 10 play begins Jan. 9 at on their strength of schedule to team. The Hawkeyes were 10-22 The Demon Deacons have lost for the South Eastern Conference Rhode Island. earn an at-large bid to their sixth a year ago with only four Big Ten a lot of talent, however, and are Championship. The Musketeer’s first home straight NCAA Tournament. B-4 October 27, 2010 2010-11 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire — A-10 sports writers roundtable — The following are excerpts of pre- for the combined efforts of se- to get my teammates involved this James (13.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg) returns views collected from sports writers around nior Danté Jackson, junior Tu year.” to lead a squad that lost starting the Atlantic 10. The schools included Holloway and sophomore Mark Aside from replacing Gonzalvez wings Lamonte Ulmer (12.1 ppg, are those picked in the top half of the Lyons to compensate for the loss and shooter Ryan Butler, the big- 7.1 rpg) and Keith Cothran (14.3 A-10 preseason coaches’ poll. of Jordan Crawford. gest question will be how well the ppg, 3.4rpg) to graduation. URI Temple — Although the Junior Kenny Frease and se- team plays against big men. got even thinner this fall, when Owls certainly have the person- nior Jamel McLean combined to In last year’s NCAA backup point guard Stevie Mejia nel to win a fourth straight A-10 average around 12 rpg last season, Tournament game, St. Mary’s transferred to Hofstra and backup Tournament title, under fifth-year a number that needs to increase Omar Samhan, a 6-foot-11 center, center Orion Outerbridge was head coach Fran Dunphy Temple in order for the Muskies to be dominated against Richmond’s ruled academically ineligible for has lost in the first round of the competitive. smaller lineup. A lot of that pres- the first semester. NCAA Tournament in each of To be aggressive on the boards, sure will fall to freshman Derrick Overall, Jim Baron’s team will the last three seasons. 6-foot-8 freshman Jordan Latham Williams and senior Dan Geriot, lean on James and sophomore Dunphy returns three start- needs to be effective immediately. who was an all-conference player sharpshooter Akeem Richmond Photo courtesy ofowlified.com ers — junior point guard Juan Scott Mueller, Xavier Newswire as a sophomore before tearing his to carry the scoring load, with se- Senior Lavoy Allen was named to Fernandez, junior center Micheal Richmond — Despite losing ACL two years ago. niors Marquis Jones, Will Martell the preseason A-10 first-team. Eric and senior forward Lavoy two starters from last year’s NCAA With a non-conference sched- and Ben Eaves chipping in as role contests against defending national Allen — from last season’s squad first-round team, Richmond (26-9, ule that includes either road or players. The Rams hope junior col- champion Duke and Southeastern that went 29-6 overall, 14-2 in 13-3 A-10) is poised to duplicate neutral-site games against Georgia lege transfer Daniel West—a for- Conference contender Georgia, conference play and finished No. that success. Tech, Arizona State, Seton Hall mer commit to Tennessee—will as well as an appearance in the 12 in the final AP Poll. Spider head coach Chris and a possible game against be able to provide scoring punch Cancun Governor’s Cup. The 6-foot-9 Allen, who aver- Mooney returns for his sixth year Purdue, the Spiders will be tested off the bench. Derrick Neuner, The University aged 11.5 ppg and 10.7 rpg last leading a program that was in early in the season. But with the Andrew Greene, News season, is one of the better post shambles when he first got the returning talent, another 20-win CollegeChalktalk.com Charlotte — Four start- players in the nation. Fernandez job. season and NCAA berth is ex- Saint Louis — Saint Louis ers from an 18-5 team are back averaged 12.6 ppg, 3.6 apg and pected in Richmond. University’s hopes of competing for new head coach Alan Major. shot 45.3 percent from three- Andrew Prezioso, The Collegian for the A-10 title diminished with 6-foot-6 senior forward Shamari point range. Dayton — Returning from a the loss of star players Kwamain Spears (16.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg) leads Fernandez, a crafty passer and National Invitational Tournament Mitchell and Willie Reed last week, the Charlotte attack alongside ball handler, will see more time at title a season ago, the young Flyers leaving head coach Rick Majerus 6-foot-9 sophomore forward the point. are hoping to soar to the NCAA to fill the voids with members of Chris Braswell (9.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg). Eric is an athletic and devel- Tournament in 2010-11 despite the most dynamic recruiting class Braswell was named to the A-10 oping 6-foot-11 center whose of- losing seven seniors. in school history as well as return- All-Rookie team after recording fense is starting to catch up to his “It’s interesting,” head coach ing players. eight double-doubles. defense. Brian Gregory said. “We did lose Mitchell and Reed were sus- “I think the big thing with Junior guard Ramone Moore, a lot and we lost a lot of experi- pended from SLU on Oct. 13 by those guys is that we want them a smooth, 6-foot-4 wing player ence, a lot of wins, and a lot of the student conduct board amid to play with unbelievable energy,” who can slash to the basket, aver- guts of guys that had to fight allegations that they sexually as- Major said. “If you have four guys aged 7.6 points in 18 minutes per Photo courtesy of collegehoopsnet.com through some tough times, but we saulted a female student last May. that are playing at their max effort, game as a sophomore and could Richmond senior Kevin Anderson is still do have a lot of guys coming Majerus will now look to ju- you hope that it’s going to wear be poised for a breakout season. the reigning A-10 Player of the Year. back too.” niors Kyle Cassity, Paul Eckerle down the other front line at some The Owls should be deep off Senior forward Chris Wright and Brian Conklin to lead on both point.” the bench, as Dunphy has said he 2010 A-10 Player of the Year se- and junior forward Chris Johnson offense and defense. The rest of Charlotte has one of the best wants to go nine or even 10 deep nior Kevin Anderson returns after lead the charge for the Flyers. The the Billikens’ lineup will consist front courts in the A-10 and should this season. withdrawing from the NBA Draft. two led UD in both scoring and of preseason Third-Team All- be bolstered by Major’s long time John Di Carlo, OwlScoop.com For the first time in Anderson’s rebounds last season, and will have Confernece selection and sopho- experience with big men. Xavier — Every men’s bas- career, he will be without fellow to be leaders for the newcomers. more Cody Ellis, sophomore The backcourt is a question, ketball player on Xavier can say guard David Gonzalvez, who was The Flyers welcome a new Christian Salecich, and preseason however, with high scoring sopho- they have won the A-10 regular second on the team in scoring be- backcourt of highly touted fresh- All-Rookie selection and fresh- more Jamar Briscoe joining junior season title each year they have fore graduating. man point guard Juwan Staten and man Rob Loe. sharpshooter Derrio Green in a been on the team. In order for “[Gonzalvez] could do a lot of junior Drake transfer Josh Parker. Loe leads a pack of six fresh- thin position. the Musketeers to capture their things I could do, but since he’s Jacob Rosen, Flyer News men and a sophomore transfer Now with four returning fifth straight title, second-year bigger than me, the best defender Rhode Island — The Rams have been added to the Billikens’ starters and a new coach, expect head coach Chris Mack will have was usually on him,” Anderson ended last season with disappoint- roster, a group that will be count- Charlotte to achieve around 19 to keep his team from becoming said. “So now they’re probably ment on the outside of the NCAA ed on with the attrition. wins, possibly 20 wins. complacent. going to be on me so it’s going to bubble, and may be flirting with the The Billikens’ 30-game slate Josh Carpenter, The University The Musketeers will look be tougher to score and find ways same fate this year. Senior Delroy is highlighted by non-conference News - Picks from the esteemed Newswire panel of experts - Scott Mueller - Sports Editor Doug Tifft - Editor-in-Chief Shane Mulvilhill - Staff Writer Steve Rosenbaum - Staff Writer Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 1. Richmond Player of the Year: 1. Temple Player of the Year: 1. Xavier Player of the Year: 1. Xavier Player of the Year: 2. Temple Kevin Anderson 2. Richmond Lavoy Allen (Temple) 2. Temple Lavoy Allen (Temple) 2 Temple Lavoy Allen (Temple) 3. Xavier (Richmond) 3. Dayton Rookie of the Year: 3. Dayton Rookie of the Year: 3. Richmond Rookie of the Year: 4. Dayton Rookie of the Year: 4. Xavier Juwan Staten (Dayton) 4. Richmond Jordan Latham (XU) 4. Rhode Island C.J. Aiken (St. Joe’s) 5. Saint Louis Juwan Staten (Dayton) 5. Charlotte Coach of the Year: 5. Charlotte Coach of the Year: 5. Dayton Coach of the Year: 6. Rhode Island Coach of the Year: 6. La Salle John Giannini (La Salle) 6. Rhode Island Alan Major (Charlotte) 6. Charlotte Chris Mack (XU) 7. Duquesne Chris Mack (XU) 7. GW Def. Player of the Year: 7. Saint Louis Def. Player of the Year: 7. Saint Louis Def. Player of the Year: 8. Charlotte Def. Player of the Year: 8. Rhode Island Demian Saunders (Duq.) 8. Massachusetts Danté Jackson (XU) 8. Saint Joseph’s Demian Saunders (Duq.) 9. La Salle Andrew Nicholson 9. Massachusetts 9. Duquesne 9. Massachusetts 10. Massachusetts (SBU) 10. Saint Louis 10. La Salle 10. La Salle 11. Saint Joseph’s 11. Saint Joseph’s 11. George Washington 11. George Washington 12. George Washington 12. Duquesne 12. Saint Joseph’s 12. Duquesne 13. Fordham 13. St. Bonaventure 13. St. Bonaventure 13. St. Bonaventure 14. St. Bonaventure 14. Fordham 14. Fordham 14. Fordham NCAA NCAA NCAA NCAA - Sweet 16 - - Sweet 16 - - Sweet 16 - - Sweet 16 - 1. Baylor 9. Kansas State 1. Duke 9. Pittsburgh 1. Baylor 9. Missouri 1. BYU 9. North Carolina 2. Butler 10. Michigan State 2. Florida 10. San Diego State 2. BYU 10. North Carolina 2. Duke 10. Ohio State 3. BYU 11. Missouri 3. Gonzaga 11. Syracuse 3. Duke 11. Ohio State 3. Florida 11. Pittsburgh 4. Duke 12. Pittsburgh 4. Illinois 12. Temple 4. Florida State 12. Pittsburgh 4. Georgetown 12. San Diego State 5. Florida 13. San Diego State 5. Kansas State 13. Villanova 5. Kansas 13. Purdue 5. Kansas 13. VCU 6. Georgetown 14. Temple 6. Michigan State 14. Virginia Tech 6. Kansas State 14. Syracuse 6. Kansas State 14. Villanova 7. Gonzaga 15. Washington 7. Missouri 15. Washington 7. Kentucky 15. Wisconsin 7. Memphis 15. Virginia Tech 8. Illinois 16. Xavier 8. Ohio State 16. Wisconsin 8. Michigan State 16. Xavier 8. Mishigan State 16. Xavier Player of the Year: National Champion: Player of the Year: National Champion: Player of the Year: National Champion: Player of the Year: National Champion: Jacob Pullen (Kansas St.) Duke Kalin Lucas (Mich. St.) Michigan State Harrison Barnes (UNC) Michigan State Kyle Singler (Duke) Kansas State Xavier Newswire 2010-10 Basketball PreviewOctober 27, 2010 B-5 Commissioner McGlade chimes in on season By Scott MUeller BM: We have. We have a televi- BM: I think that says that the Sports Editor sion contract, a partnership, with Atlantic 10 can be, and is, a des- Atlantic 10 commissioner both ESPN and CBS College. The tination conference in coaching Bernadette McGlade is in her games that they selected are really because you can build a nation- third season with the conference. some of the premier games in the ally recognized program, gradu- The Newswire recently had a country. ate your student-athletes and have chance to talk with her about the Then we’ve got a few of our multiple opportunities to earn a upcoming season. teams that have some non-confer- seed in the post-season NCAA Xavier Newswire: When you ence games scheduled that will also play. look at the conference as a whole, what be nationally televised. Late in the I think [those things are] criti- constitutes a successful season for you? season ... we’ve got Temple going cally, in the sport of men’s and What are the goals at the start of the down to play Duke in Cameron women’s basketball, what a coach season? [Indoor Stadium]. analyzes when they are making Bernadette McGlade: As a You have the combination of decisions about their next career league, obviously, I think everyone high profile games that some of move. has really made a commitment to our teams will have in the multi- XN: What is your position on the their non-conference scheduling. team events early in the year. possible elimination of the summer re- Everyone being successful, as Then you have a couple cruiting period? you and I know, it translates into sprinkled deep in the season. BM: As a league, we do not wins in the non-conference sea- Again Xavier, I think you all have support eliminating the July re- son. That always is a great spring- Georgia. cruiting for men’s basketball. board for the Atlantic 10 getting Those exposures are excep- Photo courtesy of nnpstv.com We feel like it is a valuable re- into conference play. tionally good, specifically for the Atlantic 10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade does not support the cruiting opportunity, not only for If you can start your regular teams that are in them, and sec- elimination of the July recruiting period for men’s basketball. the coaches, but also for all of conference games come that first ondarily for the league. those student-athletes and pros- week of January having garnered XN: It seems like there is less par- We have some truly outstand- gets in and wins the first round pects that have the opportunity some great non-conference wins, ity in women’s basketball on a nation- ing coaches across the board. game. to be seen, to earn a scholarship. then you certainly start to get rec- al scale. What can you say about the If you look at our success the Success does breed success, We don’t support the elimination ognized around the country for it. growth of women’s basketball in the last two years, we’ve had eight of and I think that’s what we’re ex- of it. People start watching individual A-10 despite this? 14 teams go to postseason play on periencing right now in women’s However, we do support that teams and the league as a whole. BM: It is really a sign of the the women’s side of the ledger. basketball in the Atlantic 10. if the environment is not as Those are all good things. commitment our individual in- As we all know, we were one XN: What does it say about the healthy as it should be, then cer- XN: Has the A-10 increased its stitutions’ athletic directors have shot away from a team in the Final conference that so many coaches have tainly it should be studied, and we number of nationally televised games made toward their individual Four with Xavier last year. Other been in the same position for numerous all should collectively across the this year? women’s programs. teams went to the NCAA. Dayton years now? country work to make it better. Four former Musketeers standout in NBA with the Pacers. By john Wilmhoff Staff Writer On October 19, however, Posey showed that he might Xavier is celebrating the ap- still have some gas left in him as proaching 2010-11 men’s bas- he scored 16 points against the ketball season with a “Decade Timberwolves. of Dominance” program. In the Posey was traded from the past 10 years, the Musketeers have Hornets in a four team, five player had nine NCAA Tournament ap- deal this offseason, while David pearances, nine 20-win seasons, West remained in New Orleans. two Elite Eights, four Sweet West has sat out in much of the Sixteens, and are currently com- New Orleans Hornets’ preseason ing off four straight Atlantic 10 games with a wrist injury, but he is Championships. expected to be back 100-percent Xavier has had great teams and on the court by opening night. has also developed great players in He is coming off of a season the past decade and beyond, four in which he did not miss a single of whom are currently playing in game played. the NBA. West played a career-high 81 Among the four Muskies in the games in the 2009-10 season aver- NBA are 2003 AP National Player aging a team-high 19.0 points and of the Year David West, Derrick 7.5 rebounds. Brown and James Posey. Joining West shot 50.1 percent from the group this season in the NBA the field and 87 percent on the is rookie Jordan Crawford, the free throw line last season. 27th overall pick of the 2010 West was able to achieve ca- NBA Draft. Photos courtesy of blog.nola.com, projects.ajc.com reer numbers last year despite the Crawford was originally draft- Jordan Crawford (left) scored 14.6 ppg with the Atlanta Hawks this summer. David West (right) has appeared in two absence of Hornets’ star point- NBA All-Star games with the New Orleans Hornets. ed by New Jersey but was sent to guard Chris Paul. Atlanta in a trade on draft night. and is third on the team in scoring to earn more playing time and an basketball career with a long list The seven-year NBA veteran Crawford led the Musketeers to average with 14.6 ppg. increased role with the team. of honors, including winning the and two-time All-Star completed a Sweet 16 finish last season with a Crawford is enjoying the privi- So far, he has proven himself 1998 A-10 Championship “Most his degree in communications at team and conference leading 20.5 lege of being coached by another in the preseason with 11.6 ppg, in- Outstanding Player” award and Xavier. ppg. He was named Third Team former Musketeer, current Hawks’ cluding 18 points on eight of nine winning the “Sixth Man of the As a Xavier graduate, he has All-American and Atlantic 10 assistant coach Tyrone Hill, who shooting in 22 minutes of play Year” award twice in the A-10. represented his Alma Mater Player of the Year by the Sporting graduated in 1990. against the much-hyped Miami He perfected that same role as very well, both on and off the News following his sophomore Crawford is the second Heat. the sixth man of the Miami Heat court. West has been active in year at Xavier. So far, his success Musketeer to make it into the Brown seems to be playing in 2006 as he became the first the Catholic Charities programs at Xavier has carried over into the NBA in consecutive years after himself into the Bobcats’ rotation Xavier graduate to win an NBA of New Orleans, has sponsored NBA. Derrick Brown completed his for regular playing time in his sec- Championship. He won a second a New Orleans youth basketball In his rookie season, Crawford rookie season a year ago. ond NBA season. Championship with the Boston team and has provided Hornets is out to prove that he’s more After leading Xavier to an Elite The two current NBA veter- Celtics in 2008. tickets to underprivileged youth than just a YouTube legend from 8 finish and joining XU’s 1,000 ans that played their college ball at The last two seasons, Posey had with his player ticket group, the dunking on Lebron James last point club in the 2009 season, Xavier are James Posey and David played with fellow Xavier graduate “Team D-West.” summer. Brown started his NBA career West. David West in New Orleans. Xavier fans can see David West This summer, he averaged a with the Charlotte Bobcats. Posey graduated from Xavier in He enters his 12th NBA sea- when he returns to campus on team high 16.2 ppg for the Hawks’ He played in 53 games and 1999 and was drafted 18th overall son with a new team: the Indiana December 18th as he is inducted NBA Summer League Team. In averaged 3.3 ppg. Brown also ap- in the NBA Draft by the Denver Pacers. into the Xavier Hall of Fame pri- five exhibition games this fall, peared in two playoff games for Nuggets. The veteran Posey has aver- or to the Musketeers’ home game Crawford has started two games Charlotte. This year he is looking Posey finished his collegiate aged only 5.5 ppg in the preseason against Wake Forest. B-6 October 27, 2010 2010-11 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire 2010-11 ROSTER Strong frontcourt fuels XU 0 Tyeasha Moss

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Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita 11 Amber Harris Senior Ta’Shia Phillips (shooting) is on several National Player of the Year watch lists. By jocelyn taylor season to perfect the roster. This turns as the three-point specialist Asst. Sports Editor year’s team boasts a beefed up for the team. She made 85 of 210 6-5 Forward Senior The 2010 Xavier women’s bas- frontcourt with more forwards three-pointers last year, good for ketball team was the most success- that will allow the Muskies to be third in the A-10 in three-point ful in program history. Guided more versatile on the wings. percentage. 12 Jessica Pachko by an imposing frontcourt, the “I am incredibly excited to Freshman Ashley Wanninger, Musketeers worked their way to welcome six outstanding young who decided to stay close to 6-2 Forward Junior the Elite Eight of the NCAA women to our program,” McGuff home after finishing her career at tournament. said. “My staff did an amazing Colerain High School, can knock Now the Muskies are back and job identifying student-athletes down shots from behind the arc 13 Ashley Wanninger possibly stronger than they were that will positively impact our and is capable of handling the last year. Many polls have already University both on and off the ball. 5-10 Guard Fresh. predicted that the team will be court. This class is extremely tal- Two other local Cincinnati stars ranked amongst the top five teams ented and I have confidence this have returned home as well, trans- in the country, primarily on the group can help maintain our sta- fers Amber Gray (sophmore from 22 Sabrina Johnson strength of seniors Amber Harris tus as an elite program.” Tennessee) and Jessica Pachko and Ta’Shia Phillips. Three-point shooting will not (junior from Marquette). Junior Head coach Kevin McGuff be a weakness on the team either. Taja Wilson, a Pittsburgh native, 6-0 Guard Junior made strong moves in the off- Sophomore Katie Rutan re- also joins the team after leaving Michigan State. The incoming freshman class 23 Megan Askew includes: Lakeisha Crouch, Shatyra Hawkes, Lynette Holmes, Latisha 6-0 Guard Senior Walker, and Wanninger. With the exception of Hawkes, each fresh- man provides a significant amount 25 Taja Wilson of height to the lineup. What the Musketeers’ op- 6-1 Forward Junior ponents will be most concerned about are the returning players: seniors Amber Harris, Special 34 Latisha Walker Jennings and Ta’Shia Phillips. Harris and Phillips were both named to the Wooden Award 6-2 Center Fresh. Preseason Top 30 list. Harris led the team last season in scoring 35 Amber Gray with 16.1 ppg and Phillips owned the boards with 11.7 rpg. Jennings has been running the 6-1 Forward Soph. point guard position since arriving at Xavier. She was hesitant with her pass- 40 Katie Rutan Photo courtesy of goxavier.com es and showed little confidence Sophomore Katie Rutan made 85 three-pointers last season and provided in her shot during her freshman 5-8 Guard Soph. a spark off the bench. and sophomore years. However, Jennings has blossomed into a true floor general, and has established 42 Lakeisha Crouch Heavy at the top herself as a three-point threat, Last season the A-10 had eight teams make the shooting 37 percent from beyond 6-0 Forward Fresh. postseason, including three making the NCAA the arc. She also dished out 4.4 as- tournament. This season, the conference will be sists a game while maintaining a looking to duplicate that accomplishment. Here 1.7 assists-to-turnover ratio. 53 Ta’Shia Phillips is a look at how the top teams in the conference “Even though we lost five se- stack up. Points allowed/ Postseason niors, we have great leadership on this team,” Phillips said. “I have Team Record PPG game tournament 6-6 Center Senior confidence that we will be able to Xavier 30-4 71.9 57.4 NCAA show the freshmen the best way to Coaching Staff Dayton 25-8 71.2 59.9 NCAA go about doing things and Coach Temple 25-9 61.4 55.9 NCAA has a lot of things put into place that will ensure we are as success- Kevin McGuff St. Bona. 23-10 64.9 54.1 NIT ful, and hopefully more successful Head Coach Ninth Season Duquesne 20-12 64.2 63.2 NIT than last year.” Charlotte 18-14 63.3 60.3 NIT Mike Neighbors - Asst. Coach Saint Joe’s 17-15 63.3 60.9 NIT Scott Mueller, Editor Phone: 745-3607 Carla D. Morrow - Asst. Coach Richmond 20-13 62.1 59.1 NIT [email protected] Amy Waugh - Asst. Coach Xavier Newswire 2010-11 Basketball Preview October 27, 2010 B-7 Xavier at the top of strong A-10 conference By shane Mulvilhill one bad bounce away from a Final where they left off last season and Staff Writer Four appearance. will challenge Xavier for the con- The Musketeers will be able to ference championship. The Atlantic 10 had eight keep most of their freshmen on 3. Dayton — Dayton returns teams play in the post-season last the bench and groom them for four starters from a team that ap- year, including three in the NCAA the future while the backbone of peared in the NCAA tournament tournament. This year the A-10 upperclassmen carry the team. last season and only graduated will be looking to cement itself as The Musketeers are a lock atop one player. Senior captain Kristin one of the top conferences in the the A-10 this season and are na- Daugherty leads the Flyers with country. tional championship contenders. three all-conference seasons un- Here’s how the conference 2. Temple — The Owls are der her belt. The team is on the stacks up with the teams listed in a strong team with lots of ex- rise as they had a program high 25 order of predicted finish. perience. The Owls met the wins last season. 1. Xavier­­ — The Muskies are Musketeers in the A-10 tour- 4. Charlotte — Charlotte will the cream of the crop in the A-10. nament final last season and it be a bit inexperienced this season The Musketeers look to repeat took the Musketeers overtime to after losing seven players to grad- their perfect conference season put Temple away. Junior Kristen uation, but they do retain three from last year. Xavier returns four McCarthy will lead the team this of five starters including their of five starters, including National season. She averaged 14.8 ppg last leading scorer from last season, Player of the Year candidates se- season and scored a school re- senior Shannon McCallum (14.2 niors Amber Harris and Ta’Shia cord 42 points against Charlotte. ppg). They look to improve and Photo courtesy of daylife.com Phillips. Temple returns two other starters rise in the conference and make Dayton senior Kristin Daugherty has been an all-conference player each of XU returns six of its top seven and junior transfer Shey Peddy a strong run in the conference the last three seasons. scorers as well. Xavier is bringing is now eligible after sitting out a tournament. will once again have a strong team. 9. Massachusetts — UMass back nearly intact a team that was year so the team will likely pick up 5. Richmond — Richmond They will be returning the league’s does not have a lot of their scor- leading scorer senior Brittani ing from last season returning. Shells, who averaged 16.7 ppg last Their inexperienced players will season. They will also have expe- have to step up and fill roles this rience to make a run as they return season. They may struggle at the four starters this season. beginning of the season. 6. Duquesne — Duquesne will 10. Rhode Island — They be looking to build on their suc- return their leading scorer this cess from last season and continue season but they will need to play to compete at a high level. They better on the road if they want to finished fourth in the conference improve on their standing from last season, but will likely slide last season. down a little bit due to the talent 11. Saint Louis — Senior elsewhere in the conference. Lauren Woods had 14.1 PPG last 7. Saint Joseph’s — Saint season, but the Billikens do not Joe’s will be looking to gain some have much of a supporting cast. experience this season. They have 12. George Washington — eight players that are freshmen or The Colonials had the lowest field sophomores. They will likely fin- goal percentage in the A-10 last ish in the middle of the pack this season. season. 13. LaSalle — The Explorers 8. St. Bonaventure — Like finished 2-12 in A-10 play last sea- Saint Joe’s, St. Bonaventure will son while only scoring 51.8 points be looking to gain experience this a game. Photos courtesy of whybeslow.com,daylife.com season. They have a freshman 14. Fordham — No real rea- Temple Junior Kristen McCarthy (left) and Charlotte senior Shannon McCallum will try to unseat Xavier as the class of five that will be looking to son to expect the Rams to climb Atlantic 10 regular seasson and Tournament champions. learn how to compete. out of the cellar this year. ­—Women’s National Player of the Year Watch— By shane Mulvilhill Maya Moore — Brittany Griner — Staff Writer 2009-10 stats: 18.9 ppg, 2009-10 stats: 18.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg –— Connecticut 8.5 rpg — Baylor soph- Two of Xavier’s women players are generating National Player senior Maya Moore is omore Brittany Griner of the Year talk as the season starts. Both have been named to a proven winner. The may be the most im- the Wooden Award Preseason Watch list. Here is a look at them two-time National posing player in college and other possible Player of the Year Candidates from around the Player of the Year is part basketball. At 6-foot-8, country. of the most dominant she even towers over Ta’Shia Phillips­ — team in women’s basket- Ta’Shia Phillips. Last 2009-10 stats: 13.9 ppg, ball. The Huskies have season, as a freshman, 11.7 rpg — Xavier senior won 78 games in a row Griner received head- Ta’Shia Phillips is a tall post and are the defending lines for striking an op- presence for the Musketeers champions in women’s ponent in a game. This who averaged a double- college basketball after controversy may have double last season and was last year’s perfect season. Photo courtesy of siliconangle.com overshadowed her on- fourth in the nation in re- Moore will continue her Photo courtesy of uhaweb.hartford.edu court brilliance. This season she has the potential to lead bounding. She plays both brilliance this season and will be difficult to unseat. the NCAA in scoring. ends of the floor well and Tiffany Hayes — 2009-10 stats: 10.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg Nnemkadi Ogwumike — 2009-10 stats: 18.5 ppg, is an integral part of the Photo courtesy of goxavier.com — Connecticut junior 9.9 rpg — Stanford team’s half-court offense. Look for Phillips to bump up Tiffany Hayes, like Maya junior Nnemkadi her stats slightly and become one of the most dominant Moore, roams around in Ogwumike’s stat line post players in the NCAA. the UConn backcourt and may be the only thing Amber Harris — 2009- has never lost a game in longer than her name. 10 stats: 16.1 ppg, 8.9 rpg — her collegiate career. Like Xavier fans may re- Xavier senior Amber Harris Amber Harris, Hayes may member her from is the other part of Xavier’s benefit from opposing the Stanford Cardinal dynamic duo. Harris is an defenses having to fo- team that knocked the inside out threat who can cus on a teammate. She Musketeers out of last knock down an open jumper should see significant in- season’s NCAA tour- (she shot 42 percent from creases in her stats this nament. She will lead three point range last season) season and become a team the Cardinal far in the or take you in the post. She Photo courtesy of goxavier.com leader as UConn makes a tournament again this will be aided when defenses have to double team Phillips, Photo courtesy of sports.espn.go.com run at another National Photo courtesy of bleacherreport.com year and will likely im- leaving her open for a shot or free to slash into the lane. Championship. prove her already impressive stats. B-8 October 27, 2010 2010-11 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire The long journey Holmes XU freshman weathers Katrina, family strife, homelessness By Doug Tifft Editor-in-Chief “She came to me cry- ing as I was teaching. So I Lynette Holmes can calmed her down and told tell the whole story with a her she wouldn’t have to straight face — except for leave — she could live with the look. me,” Lipton said. “For the After dozens of rendi- first time since her father tions, the mental images died, she actually found a of rooftop rescues, drug- home in living with me. So addicted parents and dire I think that gave her a sense homelessness no longer re- of security and peace. She quire a Kleenex box. relaxed a lot and enjoyed But the look still trips life a lot more.” her up. The stability at home It came from her fa- helped Holmes reverse a ther, the man who believed report card full of F’s to a she had the ability to play 3.9 GPA by graduation, af- Division I basketball, taught ter which she could choose her to attack the rim as hard nearly any school in the as any of the boys and de- country as a four-star re- lighted when she became a cruit. After entertaining household name for college thoughts of a return to basketball coaches from her roots, Holmes spurned Connecticut to California. Louisiana State for the com- It came on her 13th birth- fortable feel at Xavier. day, after she had returned “She is a big addition for from the Winn-Dixie on us,” XU head coach Kevin Claiborne Avenue in New McGuff said. “Having Orleans Parish, avoiding the gone through that, there fallen power lines and police is a certain toughness to dogs thwarting looters. you. She has probably lived It came three days before more than she should have. she would be pulled from I think because of that it her father’s rooftop grasp has created a real desire to and loaded on to a helicop- succeed.” ter with other women and Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita And that is where children, destined for three Freshman Lynette Holmes lost her home in Hurricane Katrina on her 13th birthday, but became one of the most highly sought- Lynette Holmes ends her nomadic, parentless months after recruits in the country. tale, with a happy ending in Houston. his whereabouts until the dropped it — couldn’t hold 6-foot power forward with was no longer welcome and a sparkling future, as It came when her father, captain bellowed, “Welcome it,” Holmes said. “So I start- a rising reputation — took in the home that night. she leans back in a chair Tommy Bray, first realized to Illinois.” ed crying and asked him refuge in basketball, moving Desperately seeking a way wearing a crisp new sweat- his home would be washed Holmes and her four sib- what was going on. He said, in with Sabrina Mettles, her to avoid returning to New suit, seated below a 60-inch away in Hurricane Katrina, lings were soon on a plane ‘I’m dying.’ I started crying former coach at Carnegie Orleans, where she would plasma screen. forcing him to gather up for Illinois, to live in a retire- and he came back and said, Elementary School. likely have to drop out of Yet, as she finishes, she birth certificates and wade ment home until a Section ‘I promise I won’t leave un- Yet, within a week school and abandon her still must wipe her face. through two-feet of rising 8 apartment opened on the til you go to college.’” Holmes was back at the basketball career, Holmes There is a small remnant of water to reach a two-story South Side of Chicago. Two days later a doctor hospital, this time standing received a lifeline from the moment when her levy apartment building — the With her mother, Azrean told Bray he had liver can- over her brother, who had Bogan head coach Molly broke. A reminder of the building he would wither in Bray, released from a cer. He was dead before the seen his career at Chicago’s Lipton. look. for 12 days with a handful Louisiana prison after serv- end of Holmes’ sophomore Hyde Park High School cut of friends, watching neigh- ing six months for drug-re- year of high school. short when he was shot in bors jump to death into al- lated charges, Holmes soon “I had no feeling,” the leg as part of the ongo- ligator-filled water and light settled in as a promising for- Holmes said. “I did not cry. ing violence between the themselves on fire. ward at Bogan High School, My body just went numb. local Mo’s Disciples and “He was such a strong and life began to make sense No thoughts or anything in Gangsta Disciples gangs. man, so when I saw him for her once again. my mind. I could not move. “Boy, that was a tough get a little scared — like he “It was just so good It was hurtful because he time,” Xaver Walter, saw a ghost or something because we got to spend was my best friend. No Holmes’ AAU coach, said. — I knew something was Christmas together,” matter what, he was always “Losing a powerful person wrong,” Holmes said. “I’ll Holmes said. “I was just there.” like her dad was tough. But never forget that look he relieved. It was a new start. After attending the fu- when you add in her mom had. It was the first time I I was thinking, ‘everything neral, scoring 29 points in leaving like she did, she has ever saw him look scared.” happens for a reason.’ All her first Amateur Athletic lived through more hard- The look was the indeli- that stuff.” Union game after the death ships than most adults do in ble image on Holmes’ mind But then the look came and crying herself to sleep their lives.” as she lived with neighbors back. for a week, Holmes had Trouble persisted for in a FEMA-provided apart- Glancing out the front to make a choice. She had Holmes, as a quarrel with ment in Houston until she window in early spring of promised her father she Mettles’ daughter forced located her father shortly 2008, Holmes saw her father would never move back to Holmes to move in with after Christmas. He had fall out of taxi — a strange New Orleans, but Azrean a former teammate six been one of the final men occurrence for a proud man Bray’s prison record pre- months later. It was the rescued, pulled from the who had shunned signs of cluded the family from second of four times in 19 rooftop after nine days of weakness. Section 8 housing, necessi- months that Holmes would flag-waving, blindly thrown “I brought him water in tating a move south. be forced to spontaneously on a plane and not told of a Styrofoam cup and he just Holmes — by then a pack her belongings and find a place to sleep before “She has lived through more nightfall. The cycle finally ended hardships than most adults do in one December afternoon in 2009 when Holmes’ lat- their lives.” est guardian, Mettles’ 22- Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita year-old daughter, called Freshman Lynette Holmes is expected to contribute off the - Xaver Walton, AAU coach bench for the No. 5 Xavier women’s basketball team this year. to inform Holmes that she