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Friday, April 18,1997 The student newspaper af Saint Xavier University Vol. 65, No. 12 Mass Comm opens a new door for their students to explore By Brian Hotzfield have no adverse effects on gradua­ dents who want to focus on Commu­ StaffWriter tion requirements for current Mass nication as a major, but don't want to Exciting new changes have Communication students. focus only on mass communica­ been implemented in the Walker believes that students tions," said McAvoy. reconfigurationoftheDepartmentof will benefit from the change by the McAvoy said that one of the Mass Communications into the new "increase in the variety of faculty" in greatest benefits of the new Com­ Department of Communication. the department He also stated that munication department will be the The Department of Commu­ students will have the opportunity to ability of students to take a larger nication will be fully in effect start­ take credited courses in organiza­ variety of courses, giving them a ing the Fall semester of 1997. tional communication, speech writ­ stronger backround in the communi­ The department will offer ing and courses focusing on the flow cation discipline. She said this stron­ tracks in Electronic Media and Jour­ of information. ger backround "would be extremely nalism (presently found in the Mass The new track in Organiza­ marketable" to the students and their Communications department), and a tional Communications stems from future employers. History captures the new track in Organizational Com­ the Speech Communication depart­ McAvoy believes the upcom­ munication. ment which presently consists of ing success of the Department of The new Department of Com­ Speech Communication and Speech Communication is reflected in the spirit of the university munication will consist of James Pathology. Speech Communication excellence of its faculty which is Walker, Don Pukala, and Joel will be consolidated into the Organi­ both knowledgeable and experi­ Five Sisters of Mercy landed on the shores of Lake Michigan over 150 Sternberg, professors in the former zational Communication track, and enced. years ago. They were to face the Great Chicago fire....to build a school on Mass Communications department Speech Pathology will form its own "We are taking three very tal­ pennies, survive the great depression, and to grapple with issues of race and and Genie McAvoy, Julie McNellis, department called the Department of ented faculty membersof the Speech gender. The stress, the struggles, the sweet successes...this is the story of.... and Ron Mark from the former De- Communication, Sciences and Dis­ Communications program, and we First in Chicago: A History of Saint Xavier University .written partmentof Speech Communication. orders. are hooking them up with three very by SXU historian and Chicago author Joy Clough, R.S.M., was released last Dr. James Walker, Chair of Genie McAvoy, professor in talented members of our Mass Com­ month as the first comprehensive history of the 150 year old school. A the Department of Mass Communi­ the Speech Communication depart­ munications department I am ex­ hardback volume of 387 pages with over 100 photographs, First in Chicago cations, stated that St. Xavier wanted ment, said the Organizational Com­ cited about the change and what we spans the life of the University, and chronicles its relationshipswit h person­ to create a department incorporating munication track will focus on the are going to be able to offer to the alities of the city, the archdiocese and state for over fifteen decades. mediated and non-mediated situa­ analysis of people and their commu­ students," McAvoy said. Written from a journalistic point of view, the book reflects the tions in communication. According nication, and the use of this informa­ The Department of Commu- story of higher education in the United States. It includes a wealth of to Walker, the change will help tion in non-mediated fields such as nication graduation requirements will historically significant facts, as well as a number of personal and institutional update the St Xavier communica­ human relations, public relations, consistof 11 hoursof common course anecdotes. tions department because Commu­ convention planning and speech requirements, 18 hours of study in "It is these personal stories that truly reflect the character of Saint nications is a "common configura­ writing. the desired track, and 12 hours of Xavier at various times in its history," said Sister Joy. "And it becomes very tion of most universities". "We are expanding the oppor- additional elective courses in the de- evident that Saint Xavier has a feisty ability to riseabov e the difficulties of The department change will tunnies in communication for stu- partment particular eras in order to continue its mission of Catholic education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy." The release of First in Chicago coincides with Saint Xavier's Party sprouted to celebrate Earth Day sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary. The University's anniversary theme Eileen Brunner There will also be free food Sr. Denis O'Grady. "150 Years of Firsts," sprang from research showing that Saint Xavier was StqffReporter including hamburgers, hot dogs, "The club is trying to make the first Catholic academy for girls in Chicago, was established by the first On April 19th, the Environ­ gardenburgers, and drinks. Earth Earth Day an annual event for the St sisters in Chicago, became the first Catholic women's college in the city, and mental Club is sponsoring a picnic in Day t-shirts will be on sale for $10. Xavier community," said club presi­ launched the firstintegra l collegiate nursing program in Illinois. honor of Earth Day. The picnic will These will be soldat the picnic andin dent Angela Mullins. "We're trying "Since these pioneer sisters were repeatedlymove d into untried be held this Saturday from 12-3 p.m. the cafeteria next week. topromoteenvironmental awareness waters, it's no wonder there are so many stories, both triumphs and and will take place by the lake. The highlight of the afternoon on campus." tribulations, for this book," added Clough. "Think of it, Chicago became a Music will be provided by The will be the tree planting ceremony. The club has made alternative city in 1837; and nine years later, Saint Xavier began educating the children Arrivals and Lance Ayers who will Alumni have donated a white pine plans for bad weather. The picnic of its citizens. Chicago became a Roman Catholic diocese in 1843; and three be performing on the patio of Regina for the club to plant by the pond. will be in the cafeteria if there is rain years later, Saint Xavier began instructing the daughters of its faithful. The Hall. This tree will be dedicated to or cold weather. first to provide such educational service, Saint Xavier has a wonderful legacy to write about." Sister Joy herself is a Sister of Mercy, and an alumna of SXU. After completing a master's degree in journalism at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, she made the gradual transition from high school teacher to public relations practitioner and author. She has also written In Service to Chicago:The History of Mercy Hospital and has authored a series of articles on the history of the Sisters of Mercy in Chicago. Currently she serves as secretary to the corporation and assistant to the president of the University. "First in Chicago really highlights the persistence of Saint Xavier's founding characteristics — attention of individuals, emphasis on 5\t.$- ~ m * W~ 9--'' faith and service, and an academic commitment to both the liberal arts and professional programs," said Clough. "Researching this project introduced me to fascinating people, including quite a few strong and insightful women. I hope the readers of First in Chicago will have the delight of similar HK IP % ^V (h^^ discoveries." First in Chicago can be purchased by sending a $30 check or money order to the Saint Xavier University Bookstore at 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655. Or, for more information, please call (773) 298- 3115. See the Spring Formal Blow out on Page S ;**:.'."::r:...... Viewpoints Page 2 Nothing for something Senseless people's acts plague society By Dewey Lee, Jr. Older cars often looked better, were Jennifer StaffWriter strong enough to take on a train, guzzled less We live in a world today where a movie gas, and were a lot larger with solid speed. I.ulum cost seven dollars, a can of pop runs for sixty- Did I mention they were cheaper? Now I'm Imagine you're sitting in class listening not everyone has experienced it. It's even five cents, a loaf of bread goes for more than not sure, but I believe metal is much harder to to a lecture and taking notes. Then all of the harder to imagine for those people who a buck, and a phone call demands thirty-five produce thanplastic. Especially when it's the sudden, outside across the street, gun shots have never even traveled through an unsafe cents for just five minutes of conversation. kind of plastic you can push in with your ring out. As if it is second nature, the teacher area. That's what...literally about a three hundred thumb. ushers the class out into the hallway away A lot of us sit up in our comfortable, percent increase from what it was ten or So why does this take place? What from the windows. safe homes watching the news and shaking twenty years ago. Now where's the punch causes prices to springboard through the roof? Sounds pretty terrible doesn't it? Well our heads. Look at ER. last Thursday. All line to this joke? It's a concept known as inflation, which was the sad part about it is that kids who go to the those gun shot victims seemed surreal, didn't Fact is, these things, like most of every­ created by our precious dirt sucking govern­ Jenner school in Cabrini Green experience they? thing else, is no more valuable now than it ment, and it has more gaps in it than the Grand this regularly. We weren't the victim. We weren't was then. Of course, that's in terms of qual­ Canyon. Students are afraid to walk to or from the doctor trying to save a life. We weren't ity. Take the telephone for instance. There According to Captain B u tthead, I mean school, parents ore afraid to let their kids out even a witness to the shooting. So what do was a time when installing a phone was a big Uncle Sam, inflation means a three to four of the door. It's pretty horrible that children we care? Why should we care? thing. Notevery home was lucky to have one percent increase in the annual economy. That fear going to school. They should be able to I'll teB you why. No matter what sex and pay booths were fewer and farer between means foods, products, and services are all get a good education in a safe and friendly a person is, what color, what race, ethnicity, then and now. Only a nickel or dime was targeted items. But where does that leave the environment. what weight, size, height, needed to complete your connection. The general public in the money realm? Lost But unfortu­ where they come from, nineties see greater levels of technology than beyond recognition. nately it seems like just As a society, we where they live, or where ever before. Phones can be put in at about five Minimum wage just recendy pushed about every environ­ tend to hate they're going to, we are all minutes flat and cross country lines are laid in slighdy over the five dollar an hour mark, and ment has had it's safety human beings. at the blink of an eye. At the rate things are it had been more than a few years since the threatened as of late. people for all We tend to hate going calls costing fifty cents are well within last law enforced growth. Though did every­ Although Girl X didn't people for all the wrong rea­ sight. So let me get this straight: easier work thing else move at this same as nails pace? Of live in the greatest of the wrong sons. People hate each other deserves higher pay. Wellwhatdoyouknow. course not If It did, the government couldn't places, she still should for what they have, don't Let's take a look at our good friendth e continue to keep you down the way they do. have had the luxury to reasons. have, what they look like or food industry. How can bread be harder to Do the math. The growth is obviously well feel safe. That is what don't look like. bake now in an age where a country has the below meager. makes the difference between a home and a Truthfully,ifyou'reg6ingtohatesome- tools to bake an entire hemisphere? Oh I'm I rememberendurin g two Chicago Pub­ house. one, hate them for the person they are. sorry, it's because of our international short­ lic School strikes and many other labor de­ What about Leonard Qark who got Hate them because they are selfish, they lie, age of yeast, right? bates during my four years of high school, beotupinBridgeview? People like and want or because they are arrogant, stubborn or Then there's a can of Coke. Does it and it was always about the teachers needing to feel safe, so naturally they go to places rude. taste so much better now than it did when you more money. All they asked for was the that give them that sense. Sure we all have some of these nasty could pay a dime for a bottle with more in it? financial respect of someone who spends Maybe this kid's neighborhood wasn't characteristics and we all probably have Not when Coke has to start producing "clas­ their days trying to educate a group of unruly a great place to play, so he decided to travel someone who isn't very fond of us. But that sic" style in order to attract people with its and lackadaisical students. All their efforts the extra blocks to feel safe and able to play. is where being tolerant of others and ac­ "old fashion" taste. Hey, how about some and they simply got a closed door in then- Not much of a reason to get the living snot cepting that absolutely no one is 100 per­ "old fashion" prices, jerks? And that applies faces. beat outta you, is it? cent perfect comes in. to all you soda pop jockeys. The result of their batdes was a one Let's look at the overwhelming amount As a society we are extremely shal­ Then there's everybodys favorite...the percent increase in salary. Oooohhh! And of children and babies who are killed by low people. How else can you explain the fast food establishment. When I was growing the same was given to the other fightingcit y stray bullets. You see family/ friends, and conditions we |ive in? We are so concerned up McDonald's burgers were mouth water­ employees, such as the police and fire depart­ neighbors of the tiny victims crying on televi­ with only the things we can see that every­ ing. They were a lot cheaper and the meat ments, and they risk their lives every single sion and blaming the gang bangers who drive day someone somewhere is murdered. would flop over the edges of the bun. Now I day. Someone has to be kidding. But unfor­ by shooting at anything and everything that Neighborhoods have gone to the dogs have to save up just to have enough to eat out tunately they're not You see, this isn't a moves. because people are more concerned with one afternoon. Plus now that you have to add joke, or a running gag, it's the way society is It's terrible to hear about three year what group a person belongs to than what the cost of funding an expedition to search for today. olds losing their lives because same punks type of person someone is. the now invisible meat it all gets pretty Funny, but government officials never feel territory and drugs are so much more We can try to ignore it all we want, expensive. fail to give themselves raises, whether it's by important than lives, young or old. but the world we live in is getting more and Andl hope the Burger King fans don't way of salary, or some other little precious New mothers are afraid to take their more crowded. People are becoming less feel like they have the right to smile or laugh perk. Again they use a cry of being broke, but babies out for walks on nice spring days. and less tolerant of others. We have very because the King isn't doing much better for their crap isn't going to keep us going in Parents don't want ther kids out to play in short and fiery tempers. their customers either. Billion dollar indus­ financial matters. And when you're down on the sunshine and little children ore afraid to If the human race is going to prosper tries that are represented around the world, as your luck because you've fallen too far be­ stand in the windows of their homes. No one we have to stop killing ourselves. This planet a result of our loyalty, and this is the thanks hind in bills, they don't care because they've knows who is next. we call home is getting smaller and smaller. we get. Once again, it's lower quality at already drained you of everything you're It has gotten so bad that clergy and We seriously need to look beyond the obvi­ higher costs. worth. other people in the public eye wont to medi­ ous and search for what we have become How about those wonderful cars that There wouldn't be a need to request ate talks between rival gangs in hopes of too lazy to seek out. Otherwise this little you have to practically mortgage your life to raises if all prices just stayed the same. I coming to some type of truce. planet is going to continue to go to hell, the own? Slick, shiny, incredible dynamics, you mean, if everything remained constant one It's hard to imagine all this stuff when ride will Just be sped up. can't help but to be impressed. But don't get price wouldn't have to grow as a result of in an accident because you'll discover why another. Quality needs to make a comeback. The Xavierite Staff this small piece of fiber glass loaded with Forget this private industry mess, someone styrofoam is now crushed like an accordion. has to start regulatingthi s widespread imbal­ Managing Editor: Kevin Plienis Like The manufacturers say they're faster. But ance of the cost of living and salaries earned. Senior Editor: Keisiia C Reed who cares, the speed limits keeps going down Amazingly, Uncle Dope wonders why people Advertising Manager: Christopher J. Walsii and with today's pot holes, you can forget it. keep turning to crime. What a sap! to Featnre Editors: Dan Enter and Rachel Serbins Viewpoints Editor: Jennifer Luhan write? Write us Photo Editor: Glen Rylko Cartoonist: Christopher 1. Walsh Join... ies responses i :ies. Letters Staff Reporters/Writers: Eileen Brunner, Joel Castellanos, Ramon Esparza, Kimbriell Granderson, Brian The Xavierite must iru i name, signal )bone mim- Hotzfteld, Dewey Lee Jr., Maryanne Terpslra, Melissa Terpstra. ber. Resj d 100 words n The student produced newspaper of SXU Ited to meet The Xavierite is published every other week on Fridays is looking for writers, photographers and during the fall and spring semesters. Views expressed graphic artists to join our staff. All of our space re herein do not represent tnose of the SXU administration, staff or faculty, unless otherwise indicated. paid positions for the coming academic year will be open to any student taking at Advisor: Stan Iwaszkiewicz least six semester hours credit If you are Member interested in finding out more about how ICPA you can become part of a winning team call Illinois College Press Association (773) 298-3380/81 and leave a message. V. :->.;'" '• ••• .. : •••: " '" :' " " "' V ' •":;•••••••: ' • . : "• Friday, April 18,1997 The Xavierite Page 3 Letters to the Editor Communication: the key to clarity To Christopher Walsh, Advertising Manager: By the Editorial Board This letter is to refute "Politeness no longer a perk" containing viewpoints, I consider not only naive, but also egotistical. You did not specify what service you wanted to have performed, but when the teller informed you she could not do what you asked, did it occur Hopefully everyone has registered for the burden. Peoplehelpmgintheofficesshouldn'tact to you that the bank didn't provide that service any longer? Maybe they still provided it, fall semester. Does anyone notice that no one rudely when their assistance is requested. but was unable to do it because their computer network was down. Did that occur to you? seems to know what's going on? It's a pretty Why should anyone have to repeat over Whatever the reason, you then asked to speak with a supervisor. You said the interesting experience, to get financial clearance and over again toeveryon e who enters an office supervisor gave you the same answer with no explanation. Well, let me inform you that and register for the upcoming semester. that they have to go to anomerofBce first? Why people who work for a living do not have the time or any obligation to explain in detail to We all have to get financial clearance, should students feel like they are being jerked a customer what a particular problem entails. They both told you they could not provide right? So we go to the Business office to get our around andteing treated unfairly becauseof other the service you requested. If they took the time to give an explanation to every customer schedules stamped. Thefunnythingisthough,the people's miscommunications? who walks through the door, no business would ever be transacted. How can you make the people working in the office say "Go to the Maybe the people who work in the Busi­ assumption that when the teller and her supervisor told you that they couldn't do what you Registrars office for the fall semester. We're only ness office and the Registrars office need some asked, they really meant, "I don tfeel like it?" Did you ever think that they were telling you clearing for summer classes" or something to that suggestions on how to make the registering pro­ the truth? It sounds to me that you took this as a personal affront. effect cess run a bit more smoothly. I think the real reason customer satisfaction is dropping is because of customers like Okay, down the hall to the Registrars Of­ First, a meeting could be arranged about a you who make unreasonable demands and expect the store clerks and bank tellers to drop fice. You get your little card and make sure that week before the registering rush. The proper everything and cater to you. Then people like you take it personally when they don't and everything on it is correct. The next thing you proceduresfcr everything can be reviewed by the make it look like it's their fault. Let me see you go into a checkout register at a supermarket know the lady behind the desk is telling you tog o people in charge. This way the superiors are able with a long line and ask every customer where they would like their receipt placed or how to the Business office to get financial clearance. to get straight what their office is supposed to do. you would like your change handed to you. I guarantee you, you wouldn t be working there "Hmmm, that's funny they just sent me Also the people taking care of the students know what they are designated to do and not If any long if you did that. Sure, their job is to serve, but only up to a point. The customer's job here," you think. So you stroll back down the questions arise then is the time to ask. is to be flexible and adapt!! Mr.Walsh, you need to seriously rethink your attitude. I think hallway totheBusinessoffice.Waitinginlineyo u once you and others like you get past the fact that the world doesn't revolve around you, horjeyoudcfl'tupsetmepeoplebehind the counter Another possible way to clear up all the you' 11 find your experiences with service personnel a lot more pleasant. too much, they did just send you away. confusion could be to designate one week for Fred Tomasek Jr. Waiting patiently in line you hear someone studentstogetfinancialclearance. Thefollowing say, "We're only clearing for summer here. The week caildrjetheweekforstricdyregistering for Dear Fred: Perhaps you were unable to understand the logic of my article. For RegistrarsofficecanclearyoufortheFall." Deja- classes. Thiswoddelimiiiatetheconrusionof the clarity sake I will review it in circular logic, and then possibly you will find a point. vu. So someone in the line speaks up and says that students and there would be no miscommunica­ Maybe I am wrong, but in my line of work my customers are always right. I disagree everyone was sent back here. tions between either office. with your point about the bank not owing customers explanations. I'm sorry, when you are Upon hearing this the ladies working in the There are probably a couple more ways to talking about money (and banks do deal with money) then they definitely owe you an office seem to be offended that they'll actually solve this problem. Ttebottomlineisconimuni- explanation. In fact, since you {the customer) bring your money into the bank, they owe you have to help out a long line of lowly students. So cation. as many explanations as you would like. Second, I have a more than adequate understand­ you walk up to the open seat and ask nicely for Everyone wants tohaveanattitude with the ing of computer programing and computer repair. So don't think of me as ignorant and clearance using the magic word please. students, when really we haven'tthe slightest idea don't thinkldid not consider alternatives. Yet, it must be my fault that I only wanted to get But you detectaslight attitude despite your of what is going on. If the employees of both a check cashed on a day the bank couldn't cash it (he had already cashed 12 infrontofmine, efforts. You get clearance and graciously thank offices could arrange some type of schedule or and 13 might breaka record). The other point is towards your reference of those who work the person who helped you. system everyone wouldbebetleroff. Employees for a living and do not have time to give explanations. You so meticulously pointed out my On your walk back to the Registrars office would not get aggravated and students would not title of Advertising Manger. That title means I work withpeople (and their money) and since you know it wasn't worm the aggravation for feel confused. All it takes is cooperation and their money pays my salary, I owe them anything they ask for whether it is reasonable or anyone. Registering for classes shouldn't be a communication. not. The day I don't have time to give any customers as elaborate of an answer as they want, is the day I am no longer qualified to do my job. That is what customer satisfaction is and should be about. - Christopher J. Walsh How do you feel about the registration process? By Glen Rylko SXU holds promises for Photo Editor both students and staff By Loretta M. Kucharczyk ness of the university community (student, Answer: Learning Disabilities Specialist faculty, and staff) on disabilities issues. A I don't think it's fair that athletes In various ways, SXU has played a second goal is developing university policy get to register before everyone else. I am major role in my life for a number of years. and procedures for disabilities topics. In just as important as they are. My first experiences at the university were as order to facilitate the goals, a Disability Ac­ a student. I transferred to SXU and earned a cess Committee (faculty and staff) was Gina Smith baccalaureate degree (class of '84) in speech formed. Committee work is well underway. Junior, Biology pathology. After some career twists and For me, the highlight of my experience turns, I returned to SXU and earned a master's at SXU has been students. Always the stu­ degree (class of '90) in learning disabilities. dents. Particular students, both current and Answer: In January of 1991,1 again returned, past, provide a reminder that working at the The only suggestion I have for the but this time as a student I was here working university can be an interesting and joyful Registration process, when registering as as learning disabilities specialist. Many of experience. Assisting students refine and students, there should be some way of my current duties focus on disabilities issues develop their learning process provides skills looking up eligibility for a class, instead of and services. Activities to complete job re­ and strategies that not only can facilitate letting students register for classes they sponsibilities are rich and varied. Sometimes work in academic environment, but also in don't belong in. I meet with students to provide reading, math­ the workplace. Given the current conditions ematics, writing, or study skill assistance. At and economic factors in the workplace that other times, I work with the Learning Assis­ are predicted to continue into the next cen­ Scott Miskevics tance Center to directly or indirectly provide tury, the ability to be able to learn, train, or Senior, Psychology academic accommodations and services for retain has become almost a requirement. students with disabilities. Based on a rich wealth of experiences Answer: As of the beginning of the current aca­ since coming to SXU, little matches the feel­ Rememberances of my past demic year, a temporary change occured in ing that occurs when students report the posi­ experiences with the Registrar's office my job responsibilities. I have been assigned tive impact our combined efforts have made reminds me of last years horror of the blue limited academic advising as well as teaching within their lives. While some of the gains arrows. responsibilities in the School of Education as are academic, some of the most important a portion of full time faculty member. gains occur in areas of personal development, Heather Burns Working for a smaller university, like like self-confidence, understanding their par­ Senior, Psychology Saint Xavier, provides a constant source of ticular learning strengths and weaknesses, or experiences and challenges. Since coming to the ability to speak up for themselves and to the university, I have taught several courses articulate particular learning needs. (Reading 099, Transitions, Survey of the One other bond I share with students is Answer: Exceptional Child, and Language Develop­ that I am also again a student myself. Cur­ I really didn't have a problem with ment and Disorders). For the past three years, rently, I am a doctoral student in Public registration this year like I have in the past. I have also been involved with the co-curricu- Policy Administration at the University of I was in and out in five minutes. lar sessions on study skill topics for Transi­ Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The focus I have tions. chosen for the program is higher education. Amanda Wampole A current project in which I am in­ Soon I will be completing the course work for Junior, Elementary Education volved relates to disabilities. One important the program. The finalendeavo r to complete goal of the project includes increasing aware- will be the research component. Friday, April 18, 1997 Page 4 ri may, /A|JI 11 to, iyy i ^News ^ - Regina ready for remodeling What's Happening By Christopher J. Walsh The conditions on the floors is ex­ conditioners and showers in both Advertising Manager cellent, clean and tidy. dorms. Some of the plan is already Around Campus Regina Hall is the oldest In addition, the noise level in underway, with the window re­ dorm on campus at SXU. Two Regina is much lower than that of placements for Regina Hall to be issues ago, I took an in-depth look Pacelli. In fact, the only noticeable completedbyJune30. Thereason Announcements at the conditions behind the walls difference between Regina and why the windows are being re­ Pacelli is the presence of the of Pacelli Hall. The reason why: placed is because they are old and The Learning Assistance Center's featured Software of because for quite a while com­ Alumni Inn located in Regina's the new windows are more effi­ plaints had been voiced by those building and the fact the co-ed floor cient. After the window phase of the Week program is 'currently presenting" Algebra Con­ who had to make Pacelli their home. is located on the first floor in Regina the upgrade plans, both the show­ cepts," a college level algebra tutorial. This program provides However, the number of complaints and not the second. ers and air conditioners will be an introduction to the terminology and key concepts that are voiced from the dorms have de­ However, just because stu­ improved. essential for success in algebra. Here are some of the topics dents stop complaining, that does clined. The reason why: the num­ In the next issue of the covered: variables and expressions, real numbers and their ber of complaints have dropped not mean that their is nothing left Xavierite, a different aspect of the properites, solving equations, polynomials and factoring poly­ due to the fact that their really are to investigate in the dorms. dorms will come under observa­ no terrible conditions in the dorms Currently, the university is tion. Although the Xavierite has nomials. Come to Room LI 11 and find out more. and that the students were com­ in the process of making some topics already chosen, if you think If you have an event you would like people to know about or plaining just for the sake of com­ major upgrades to both of the you have a aspect of dorm life that an announcement you would like to make, send it to the Mail plaining. dorms. should be looked at call us at x3380/ A quick look at Regina shows The entire upgrading process 81 and leave your idea on the voice room entitled, The Xavierite : "Whafs Happening Around it to be very similar to thatofPaceUi. includes replacing windows, air mail. Campus." WXAV - 88.3 FM Presents... Here's Proof That A David Diaz with special guest. College Degree „.. , Subdued Free Admission! Saturday May 3rd, 7. p.m. Can Really Pay Off. Moraine Valley Community Church 8601 West 107th Street, Palos Hills Right Now Recent College Graduates Get 4UU Off For more info call...(708) 598-4434 Every New Dodge. 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(Above)News hound Ramon Esparza takes time off from his busy investigative reporting to crack a smile. (Top left) Karen Litzau and her friends pose for a glamorous picture. (Bottomleft)RachelSerbins and her boyfriend take time out from dancing to say CHEEZ! (BottomRight) It's the Spice Girls ladies and gentlemen! Just kidding. Students (left to right) Sayaka Ishibashi, Marina Blinova and Maria Camacho show their stuff. Friday, April 18,1997 The Xavierite Page 6

Hapkido means the at 3722 W. 79th Street, students don't enter way of harmony and students are taught self competitions, instead force, or the art of coor- defense. they learn how to de- dinated power. At the Since Hapkido isn't fend themselves against Hapkido school located a competitive sport, the any defender. Self defense taught Hapkido style

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In the above photo: kicks are practiced as part of the Hapkido style. Bottom: Throw moves are practiced. Right: In the Hapikdo style, people go through the moves step by step.

Xavierite Photos by Keisha C. Reed Friday, April 18,1997 Entertainment Your Ma's Music Inventing your own reality By Rachel Serbins Features Editor Jim Cloonan's father, Pat Cloonan, has played with the band called the Chieftans. Jim has played wtoltekyScagg'sBlueGjassBand. You don't believe me? You wilt Pat Cloonan spent his child­ hood on the West Coast of Ireland, whereeveryone wasCdtic speaking. HeeventuaEycametoAmericabutBi 1972, Dennis Dennehy of Dennehy Dancing School, took him back to Ireland. Once in Ireland, he competed with other topmusicians and won. He found himself playing for die now- famousMicbaeiFlatelyofRiverdance and Lord of the Rings in competi­ tions. Jim inherited his father's fe- mous talent Whenhe was young, he played rock and roll music on his guitar, just like every other kid with Is it me or do Billy Crudup, Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler look constipated? bright lights in their eyes. This went on for a few years until something happened to change his mind By Joel Castellanos Jacey is the older, more re­ including Alice (Joanna Go­ and is an accurate portrayal of Anoidlady wholivedon63rd Staff Writer bellious youth who is preparing to ing), who is married with a the decade's fashion and tech­ streethadanokl button accordian like What happens when you leave Haley, 111. and attend the child, and the youngest girl, nology. his dad used toplay . Hecharmingry cross two families—one rich, University of Pennsylvania. Pamela (Liv Tyler), for whom Inventing the Abbotts convincedhertosellittohim and then one middle class—weave in He frequently "lectures" to Doug has strong feelings. cannot be credited for display­ proceeded to rr^etre instrument his some sibling conflict and add his naive brother, Doug, on proper An older Doug narrates ing masterful cinematic quali­ own. a fifties nostalgia theme? A social behavior and other matters the film, commenting on his ties, but it is a charming movie That was over ten years ago film formula that has been concerning adolescent existence. relationships with his family with a fine cast and its own This past January, he made his first played out ad infinitum. Of course, Jacey is often em­ and the Abbotts. That Doug is merits. tape in his friend's basement It's Inventing the Abbotts barrassed by Doug's actions, such the voice-over analyst of the Liv Tylor's name might Reds, Reds, Reels, A Rake ofIris h involves two teenage boys liv­ as the time when Doug attends an movie is intriguing because sound familiar to you. She Reels andifs been distributed in the ing with their widowed mother Abbott party with painted Elvis he is the least sophisticated of was featured in our last issue. United States and Ireland If you'd in a small Illinois town in the sideburns. the film's characters. Liv has appeared in Stealing nice torjurchaseacopy, try oneof the late 1950s. Yet, the two siblings have However, Inventing the Beauty, That Thing You Do, Irish import stores in the neighbor­ They are a modest, well- moments when they value each Abbotts provides little in­ and now Inventing the hood meaning family who tries to other's friendship. sight into teenage turmoil be­ Abbotts. In addition, she is He wasn't sure of the exact cope with their individual Through the course of the yond Doug's scattered re­ the daughter of Steven Tyler names of the reels so he has renamed problems as well as their per­ film, they enjoy a challenging marks throughout the story. of Aerosmith. diem, '^namedthereelsafterthewild ceived inferiority to their rich game of ping-pong and a car ride Because the "poor boy/rich The film is full of the and crazy people I know," he said I neighbors, the Abbotts. in the open fields. girl" theme is a stale formula, rich and famous. Joaquin know this was obvious to me, some The neighbors throw Two years later, Doug fol­ it is difficult to inject much Pheonix is the younger, tal­ are named afterpriestsatOldSt. Pat's elaborate parties "every time lows Jacey to Pennsylvania, where wisdom into the narrative. ented brother of the late River and John Fisher. an Abbott girl gets her pe­ he finds his niche in stage design. The film's credibility is Pheonix. Joaquin was also in Really, he named the reels in riod." Since Jacey cannot rid himself of minimal, as well. Inventing To Die For with Tom Cruise's honor of the people the music re­ While it is not proper for his family—and his mundane the Abbotts ' plot may not be wife, Nicole Kidman. minded him of. For example, he the three Abbott daughters to midwestern heritage—he clearly absurd, but it lacks the believ- Based on Sue Miller's namedone in honor of his daughter, associate with the two broth­ explains that he will not watch out ability necessary to make the short story, "The Good Maureen. She's always liked danc­ ers, Jacey (Billy Crudup) and for his brother. movie a noteworthy drama. Mother," the film shows that ing to the particular piece. Others Doug (Joaquin Phoenix), they Unfortunately, Jacey has the On the positive side, the screenwriters still see poten­ have been named for his parents, predictably sneak visits be­ sensitivity of a rock. He has an film captures small-town liv­ tial in a formula relentlessly friends and an uncle. hind the wealthy parents' affair with each of the Abbott girls, ing in the mid-20th century, used. I guess you're wondering, the back. Chieftans and Scagg'sband? A few years ago, after Milwaukee's Irish Fest,many of the musicians went to a Get up and shake local club in the area Jim and his fatefburdthemsdvesjarnmingwim How safe these famous musicians. That must your booty baby definitely besomethingtheyTl never forget. By Rachel Serbins I wasn't the only one that morning Features Editor and I believe people do it every are you? Bathing suit season is day. By Rachel Serbins frightened. Greg is easily frustrated coming! Are you dreading it 2. Anyone who has ever wor­ Features Editor because of the inconvenience her as much as I am? Worse, it ried about their abs know what Safe, starring Julianne Moore illness is to his life. Roryisonry 10 seems like there's no time for stomach crunches are. You hold as Carol Morgan, is a freaky movie. and just figures Carol needs arest exercise between work and your abdominal muscles in for ten In fact, if you fancy yourself a come­ Environmental illness is an studying. seconds and then out for five. Sit­ dian, you're going to find a lot to auto-immune disease. So is Lupus, However, here I come ting at a desk, you can continu­ make fun of in this film. some forms of arthritis and AIDS. to save the day. I have some ously do reps and no one will know The scary thing is, it's not a It is an upsetting reality for an great tips for you that might unless you tell them. joke, it's deadly and it's for real increasing number of people. help you stay fit and trim dur­ 3. Unlike some, our cafeteria Carol has environmental ill­ They live with oxygen tanks ing our last month of school. has a fresh salad bar and sand­ ness. She is allergic to chemicals. and hospital masks. Everyday is a 1. Walk around cam­ wiches. You don't have to eat Shesuffocates from car fumes test pus. The day of the bomb fries and pizza everyday. and goes into convulsions when in As the movie shows, through scare I walked around the Finally, our school does have the presence of pesticides. the example of Carol Morgan, this main building twice. Good a weight lifting room. The hours Her husband, Gred (Zander disease fctr^theafflictedtogive up exercise and I got to see ev­ vary and it is located in the athletic Berilet) doesn't understand and her everything material, including their eryone who was outside, center. Whatever you do, you'll stepson,Rory(ChauncyLeopanli)is homes and the comforts of life. which was basically everyone. feel good if you just do something. Friday, April 18,1997 Page 9 singles, an EP, and, Poole: Sweet, Brisk, tracks on a couple of compila­ Moderately Trippy tions in­ By Christopher J. Walsh saying "The songs are sweet, brisk, cluding Advertising Manger andmodesdy trippy." Other sources Coolidge "Breathless, unabashed, glo­ such as the Chicago Tribune said Record's; rious pop with a capital 'P"\ as "3 and 1/2 stars: If this combo Homage: least that is what the Big Takeover dredged up any sweeter boy-meets- Lots of has been saying about them. girl-tries-to- impress-girl-love Bands Do­ With a remark like that from songs, they would make Willy ing De­ a name review are you thinking of Wonka's Chocolate Factory look scendants R.E.M.? Counting Crows? No, the like the Center for Science and Pub­ Songs. honors of this statement go to the lic Interest." A s Washington D.C. group, Poole. Yet that was two years ago, for this al­ "Who?" you may be asking so what has happened to the band bum it is ten yourself. Who did you say got such since then? more ex­ a rave review? Well the group is They have grown leaps and amples of Poole and they have been around bounds playing around their home­ Poole's for a couple of years. town, and touring with many bands genre style They started off back in the such as Super Drag, Live, Elastic, music, spring of 1995. When they started and many others. songsabout Harry Evans, Pall Master,Jeff Booth, Brian Bamhart, and Harv Evans they were a quartet of musicians In addition to keeping up with love and romance. spinning. In other words, it is hip If you are looking to catch an which consisted of the brothers the fast paced tempo of the music The group, with the help of and gets you going when you are ear-full of their music in person, Evans (Harry on guitar and lead world, they have also added a fifth Tim Bradshaw (guitarist for Dog's feeling down. you will get your chance if you go to vocals and his brother Harv on lead member Paul Master (bass)andhave Eye View), finished their latest al­ When will their newest al­ the Cabaret Metro on Tuesday, guitar) with Brian Barnhart(drums) just finished working on their latest bum earlier this year. bum be available? May 6, where they will be preform­ and Jeff Boom (guitar and vocals.) album: The Late Engagement How can Poole's music be Well, before their newest al­ ing live. Together, they produced their first This album takes it's place described? Well, thebestway would bum is going to be released, Poole If you are looking for more hit album, Alaska Days. among Poole's other accomplish­ be to say you are going to find it is going to be touring the country in information on Poole, call Jill or This album received rave re­ ments such as their debut full length hard to resist the urge to get up and order to give their new album an Suzanne at One Barn Publicity views from the Washington Post album: Alaska Days, several 7" pogo wildly, while the music is appropriate kickoff. 201.795.9424. Kissed-a dark, obsessive film dealing with death

ByGlenRylko associate with; we all know some­ death, particularly regarding the Photo Editor one who is or has been obsessed subject of necrophilia with a woman Kissed is by far the most un­ with something, especially those being the focal point My ideas of usual film that I have ever seen and people who are in love relation­ the portrayal of necrophiles in film I am saying this in a positive way. ships. The unique aspect of Kissed are taken from B horror films or B The story is about obsessive love is the passion of Sandra Larson comedy films. which is a fairly common movie (Molly Parker) and her sexual inter­ I was originally discouraged topic. est in death. to see this movie. I expected some Most films that involve ob­ I have never seen a serious sort of creepy, ghoulish and lousy sessions are easy for viewers to movie about an obsession with production. I typically associate death in movies with violent ac­ tions films, suspense filled murder mysteries or cheaply produced '50's Molly Parker and Peter Outerbridge, intensely invoh ed in their conversation. zombie stories. A woman who loves obsessed with. Sandra is so ob­ conclusions". Look out and desires the dead? Yuck! sessed thatshe finds work in funeral Stopkewich's describes her Death and necrophilia are ta­ parlor. effortsasalaboroflove. Shemaxed boo subjects with me as I assume Mattfalls in love with Sandra. out her credit cards, and received they are with many of you. Death is Matt is the only person whom with help from family and friends. The so common in our lives, yet so mis­ Sandra has exposed her desires to. film debuted at the Toronto Film Hollywood understood and so feared. He wants to be as close as possible Festival. Lynn added," I was terri­ By Jeanne Detane§f that keeps the audience think­ Necrophilia is a sick obsession with with her. In one scene, he wears a fied to tell my parents about the Staff Writer ing. Dwight Yoakam is very cold flesh. Billy Bob Thornton, a convincing as the exception­ suite and lies in bed like a corpse. In subject of the film. All of the back­ I have said enough about all another scene, he tightens up his ers saw the script except for my native of Arkansas has finally ally creepy boyfriend. Karl of my preconceived notions and gotten a "big break", with his has a lot of brief funny lines, face with makeup as an undertaker parents who received a one page biases with the death aspect of the would with a subject synopsis." latest film Sling Blade. The but the audience needs to pay fdm. This story was adapted from Before the film festival, Lynn movie received only three and attention, so they do not miss Kissed is a love story. As I a half stars from Roger Ebert, them. a short story, We So Seldom Look made a phone call to her mom and watched the movie I anticipated the On Love, written by Barbara her dad, "It's finally time totel l you but I believe it deserved four. Thornton won an Acad­ premise as being a gimmick to get Sling Blade stars emy Award for Sling Blade, Gowdy who is one of Canada's about this film." Her parents asked, my attention. Maybe in a way, it most striking contemporary "Is it different from the synopsis?" Thornton as Karl Childers. As in the best adapted screenplay was. But instead, it caught my writer's. Lynn replied, "no." She was a child, Karl kills bis mother category. He made the film curiosity in an unexpected way. I Kissed was directed, co-pro­ explaining the film to her folks, because of a misinterpreta­ for $1 million and it was sold was sympathetic with Sandra and duced and co-written by a talented actually sweating when she, "Dad, tion. Karl is put in a mental to Miramax for $10 million. her seemingly lonely life. I was independent Canadian filmmaker, she falls in love with corpses". institution for twenty-five Thornton also signed a multi- pleased that she fell in love with LynnStopkewich. Lynn mentioned During the screening at the years and is thought to be re­ picture writing and directing Matt (Peter Outerbridge) who is a that Barbara Gowdy was pleased festival, Stopkewich paced outside tarded. contract. lonely, intense medical student with the film, since the original of the theater. After the film, Bar­ Upon his release, a Before hitting it big, Sandra has a deep love and mother (Natalie Canerday) Thornton starred in some not- work was a short story; Barbara bara Gowdy and Lynn's parents all respect for the dead. She believes gave Lynn positive feedback. hugged her and were proud of the and her son (Lucas Black) so-big projects, such as Chop­ that there is still a bright light that takes him in. per Chicks in Zombietown Stopkewich found her work a very film. She added, "They hope that I exists in the dead. She does not humbling experience. Lynn stud­ make a nice family film next time." DwightYoakam stars as and a few Matlock episodes. want to see any harm or disrespect an abusive boyfriend and John He was also married four ied fdm in college; she has a Mas­ Lynn is very appreciative to given to the dead which is evident ters and a Bachelors degree in film. famUy and friends who helped with Ritter plays a homosexual times. in a few cases where we hear other boss/friend. Karl and the The next film for She saw Gowdy's short story from Kissed. The closing credits of the actors say, "they won't feel any­ the perspective of film and visual­ film mention everyone who partici­ young boy instantly become Thornton is called A Thou­ thing; they're dead." friends. Karl wants to shield sand Miles, a story of three ized the films ending first pated in the film. We see these in two examples the boy from violence and let brothers that are chased out Lynn told our audience after While the subject may be a where a biology teacher is dissect­ him have a happy life. of a Texas town. I do not the screening," I hope that you see bitdifferentdoasLynn Stopkewich ing a frog and when a mortician know what Roger Ebert will the filmwit h someone and after the suggests. See the filman d come to The film brings out sev­ (Jay Brazeau) is about to demon­ rate the upcoming film, but film, ask the person thatyou're with, your own conclusions. It is also a eral emotions for the viewer. strate his work on a corpse. Sandra my guess is that it will be What did you think of that? This good idea to see the film and sup­ Laughter arid crying is what I realizes that in some way there is another four star rating on my story is non-judgemental, not right port independent work. expressed as I watched. life in a dead corpse which she scale. or wrong. I hope that people are Kissed opens at Piper's Al­ The movie has a moral desires to experience and becomes challenged and come to their own ley Theater on April 25th. Prices so low we're practically giving items away! April 21 through April 25 8:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M in the SXU Cafe QEFlUE SUPPLIES* SXU MERCHANDISE,

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For further information please contact Dr. Clott immediately at 773-298-3612 phone, 773-298-3610 fax and E-mail, [email protected] Friday, April 18, 1997 Page 12 Hiclav, April 18, ivv/ Xavierit«^^ # # e £-Sport^ s Double trouble for Grace both teams holding the other score­ Mastering the less. But, led by the Cougar dugout antics, cheering each other on, the team was able to stay in the game. Keisha pressure ahead In the bottom of the 6th, Dugan helped her team yet again Reed with a leadoff, solo shot over the On one level when Tiger Woods won the Masters, it meant he was left-centerfield fence. at the top of his game. However, in the bigger picture the win set off a Dugan leads SXU with a .429 sigh of relief among minorities. batting average and a slugging per­ Minorities throughout the world felt as if the win was a win for all centage over .600. minorities. In some aspects it was a win for all minorities. Because we The game winning fireworks live in a society were racism exist no matter how often we turn a blind came in the bottom of the7th. After eye. the Cougar defense held Grace I'm not saying golf is a racist sport Golf is just colored with shades scoreless in the 6th, SXU's Dimitra of pink. Since the world is slowly evolving, now is the time for minority Nassis started the inning with a line golfers to make a mark. Luckily Woods decided early on that golf needed shot single down the third base line. a spice of brown as well as any other color to even out the tapestry, The next two Cougar batters, because he peeked at the right time. Chris Michels and Theresa Woods' win meant that if someone has what it takes, then success Capizzano, reached first safely on is possible no matter what you look like. And could there be a better sport bunt singles. to demonstrate the principle? Golf is an individual sport. You're either The stage was then set for on your game or it's time to hope someone else is off their game. LorieWojnarowski. With the bases It was refreshing to see the support Woods received from the fans, loaded and no outs, Wojnarowski especially the younger ones. They applauded Woods' every move on the sent ablastover the centerfieldfence golf course. It was as if they enjoyed Woods' victory as much as he did. for the game winning grand slam. However, I never thought I would see the day when people would The Cougars won the first put so much faith in one person to change the world. I always thought game, with the help of some late individuals would change the world themselves rather than waiting for inning heroics, 7-3. someone to come along and do it. SXU went on to blowout We all have to remember that no matter how successful a person Xavierite/KJieed Grace College in the second game gets, there will alwaysbe people ready toknoc k you down. With Woods' Kris Dugan and her teammates celebrate her homerun in the bottm cf the 6th 9-1, led by starting pitcher Andrea win, people don't seem too eager to knock him down, they want to climb inning on April 10. Medinger. up to his level. 'y Brian Hotzfield in the bottom of the second, scoring Dugan and Medinger also re­ Woods seems ready to accept his task of rewriting golf. When he toff Reporter two runs on RBI singles. corded 8-0 and 6-1 wins for SXU won, Woods raised his fist to the sky in what seemed to be a symbol of On April 10th, St. Starting SXU pitcher, Kris against St Mary of the Woods Col­ victory and racial equality. Woods is aware of the pressure placed upon avier University's soft- Dugan helped her own cause when lege on Sunday. him. At first he didn't want the role everyone wanted him to have. iall team batded Grace she scored on a no out single surg­ If the late inning theatrics and I was happy when I heard Woods had won the Masters, but not College and Mother Nature in a ing the Cougars to a 2-1 lead. blowout victories are indicative of because he's a minority. I was pleased because racist individuals would non-conference doubleheader in 35 Grace College answered in the style of play of the Cougars, I have to figure out some reason why a minority was superior than degree, blustery weather. the top of the third with a two out, encourage everyone to come out to Caucasians in the field. In the first game, Grace two run homer to regain the lead, 3- a game. Simply put, I'm for anyone who goes after a goal regardless of how jumped to an early lead in the top of 2. My only advice is dress others feel. Woods went after want he wanted and will continue to the second inning. SXU came back Three innings went by with warmly! because he knows it's not easy making the world a better place. New era in basketball ByKeishaReed welcome change to not be structured Senior Editor into the period times and the hourly Evergreen Park High School times that classrooms do." boy's basketball coach, Thomas The change means O'Malley O'Malley, lakes over as SL Xavier will have toeducat e himself about his University's head new team. He's basketball coach fol­ seen a couple of lowing the resigna­ die team's games tion of coach Mike and watched prac­ Keasler. tice sessions, and O'Malley O'Malley knows comes to St. Xavier there are some with 32 years of ex­ things that need perience ranging work. from coaching bas­ "I think ketball camps to there's some abil­ coaching at the high ity. I think there school level. aresomeneedswe Thoughts of have to look at coaching at the col­ Wehavetogetour Jim O'Donnell, B.G. Hunter and Dace Cunningham take in a baseball game from a Regina Hall skybox. Xavierite/KJieed legiate level have team a little bit come up in his past, more cohesive. but O'Malley de- Thomas O'Malley ~~ And try to bring Welcome to the tenth inning lounge cided against pursuing those options outthe abilities they do have as best we By Keisha Reed is equivalent to Comiskey Park's the opposition feel safe. until now. can," explained O'Malley. Senior Editor sky boxes or Wrigley Field's roof­ Apparendy the lounge mem­ 'We'Uearliertimesinmycareer While making the team more Some people favor taking in a top club. St Xavier has its own bers are getting into the heads of the when I had the opportunity, I justfelt it cohesive, O'Malley will have to face baseball game from the stands. Oth­ version of baseball viewing suites, opposition. Inarecentgameagainst was not the right thing to do for my new territory inrecruitingforSXU. He ers enjoy watching games on televi­ more precisely called the tenth in­ Robert Morris College, the lounge family," said O'Malley. 'Tobetravel- admits that the college level is different sion. However, at St. Xavier Uni­ ning lounge. had Robert Morris bench players ingasmuchasit'snecessaryforcollege than whathe'suseto,butO'Malley has versity there's a growing breed who Like any lounge, it's a place shouting back up to the lounge. It coaches to do." confidence that he'll get the job done. enjoy baseball from what can best for taking in a game, being with didn't stop there. Some Robert However, now that his children With his experience as a high be called Regina Hall sky boxes. friends and engaging in a tittle fun. Morris fans or players reportedly are grown, O'Malley see's coaching at schoolcoach.O'Malley's familiarwith Good seats, great drinks, ex­ Perched a few stories above came back that night after the game St. Xavier as the perfect opportunity. the area talent who would augment pensive view and all the amenities the outfielders, lounge patrons, ac­ to seek revenge on the lounge, but Accepting the coaching job has what's missing in the current basket­ of home are convenientiy located cording to some, torment the op­ Robert Morris' attempts fell short. itsdrawbacks,butO'Malley welcomes ball roster. above Ferrell Memorial Field's right posing team's outfielders. Talking So the next time you see a the change of pace. It's too eariy totel l how the team field. to a few lounge regulars, they don't baseball game, remember the tenth "Theonly thinglreally willmiss willfair next season, but if all the pieces The lounge is the best way to consider what they do to be tor­ inning lounge is always in service is teaching - teaching in the classroom, fall into place, the basketball team is take in a baseball game. Not famil­ menting. Instead they are showing waiting to cheer on the Cougars in but at the same time, I think it will be a expected to do well next season. iarwith the lounge? Well, the lounge loyalty toth e Cougars by not letting unique tenth inning lounge fashion.