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October 29, 2008 Xavier Newswire Volume XCIV Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Issue 10

SPORTS, pg 6 A&E, pg 7 Volleyball finally falters Portrait of a President Always Online: Squad looses first conference Andrew Chestnut reviews Oliver xavier.edu/ game to ranked St. Louis Billikens Stone’s controversial film “W.” newswire inside @ Harris injures knee, out 3-4 months Departments feel Knee surgery signals trouble for team; Phillips to see expanded role months from today. chill of hiring freeze With only two years in the pro- gram the 6’6” junior has already Dr. Alison Russell, chair of the University Core scored over 1,000 points and English department, said that her holds the career record for blocks department had been accepting to face faculty at Xavier. With 598 career boards, applicants for the positions vacat- she ranks 10th in Xavier history. shortages as a ed by Drs. Christina Fisanik and Last year, while leading the team Kara Jean Northway. to the NCAA tournament, Harris result of Xavier’s Both Fisanik and Northway averaged 15.3 points and 8.9 re- taught the Rhetoric and financial woes bounds per game for Xavier. Composition courses, which are “I couldn’t be more disap- By John Lafollette components of the University Editor-in-Chief pointed for Amber,” said McGuff. Core. “She has worked extremely hard The freeze on hiring at Xavier “Between those two, we have and had put herself in position to that was enacted as a result of the lost a good part of our writing be among the best players in the university’s budget shortfall, has faculty,” Russell said. country. I am pleased that the pro- translated into tough times for Northway was also the de- cedure was a success and I look some undergraduate departments, partment’s Shakespeare special- forward to supporting Amber according to their chairs. ist. Russell said that this posi- during the rehabilitation process.” In an e-mail communiqué to tion in particular would hurt the While the loss of such a tal- all faculty members, Academic department, since a course in ented player is certainly a blow Vice President and Provost Roger Shakespeare is a requirement for to the Musketeers, all hope is not Fortin announced an indefinite undergraduate and graduate level lost for a promising season. The suspension of hiring tenure-track degrees in English. Musketeer coaching staff has as- professors. “[The hiring suspension] has a sembled a balanced team with For the English, Philosophy domino effect on everything we depth in the front court. and Math departments, three of do,” said Russell. Indubitably, last year’s Atlantic the five non-elective requirements “My mailbox is stuffed with 10 Rookie of the Year, Ta’Shia of the University Core, this freeze applications, and unfortunately we Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Phillips, will be asked to shoulder means that they will be unable won’t be able to hire any of those Junior forward Amber Harris had been picked a second team preseason All- much of the load left over from to fill positions that are currently people,” she said. American by the Sporting News. Harris’ absence. vacant. The Philosophy department News, injured her left knee. Harris Despite running into injury The History and Theology de- has also stopped accepting ap- By Ken Burton will likely be out for the duration trouble last year herself, Phillips partments, the other two Core re- plications for its two vacant po- Staff Writer of the season. was outstanding. She averaged 14 quirements, will be, at least in the sitions, according to department The Xavier women’s basketball With Amber Harris as the cen- points per game and recorded 18 short term, largely unaffected by chair Dr. Richard Polt. team suffered a monumental blow ter piece of an already deep and double-doubles, ranking first na- the freeze. On his desk is a stack of about in their first week of practice, experienced team, the Xavier tionally among freshmen. English and Math have both a dozen form letters that will be been forced to suspend the hiring when forward Amber Harris, cho- Musketeers had national pre- Phillips also averaged 11.2 re- for three faculty positions each. Continued on page 2 sen as a second team preseason season recognition pouring in. bounds per game on her way to All-American by the Sporting USA Today called the breaking Harris’ single season re- Musketeers one of the top 16 bounding mark. teams in the country. As a freshman. Phillips ranked Faculty to vote on more diverse core Athlon Magazine had them at fifth in the country with 378 By Emily Hoferer Minor Steering Committee de- number 21. Sporting News had rebounds. Managing Editor velop a proposal for enhanc- them ranked number 22. The offseason allowed the 50 The Xavier University fac- ing the current core curriculum Harris was to be called upon to percent labrum tear in Phillips’ ulty will vote on an initiative diversity requirement of one lead the Musketeers to what head shoulder to fully heal, which, to implement six credit hours credit, EPU.” coach Kevin McGuff said was go- along with the loss of Harris, of cultural diversity from two The Gender and Diversity ing to be “a special year.” means even higher expectations separate disciplines into the Studies Minor Steering All of that changed last week for the rising sophomore. university’s core curriculum. Committee, chaired by Heydt when Xavier fans were given the “I think ... now (my teammates) “This is not an expansion and Dr. Tyrone Williams, cre- bad news: “Amber Harris under- know what I can do after seeing of the number of hours,” said ated the proposal of six credit went a surgical procedure today me go through that last season,” Dr. Carol Rankin, chair for hours of diversity. on her left knee,” said Dr. Robert Phillips said. “Now, they expect the Board of Undergraduate “The proposal is an attempt Burger of Beacon Orthopedics. even more out of me.” Studies. to incorporate diverse perspec- “She had a piece of displaced car- ©2008 tilage removed and a graft put in But rather, it will be an inclu- tive within the curriculum, the Xavier Newswire sion of more diversity studies Photo courtesy of xavier.edu perspective that mirrors those place to address an osteochondral All rights reserved within the Core. Dr. Margot Heydt, co-chair of the of our growing and complex defect. It is anticipated that she Under the new proposal, six Gender and Diversity Studies Minor. world,” said Williams. will need three to four months of hours of cultural diversity will core requirements.” The steering committee sent healing time.” be required. Students will be Dr. Margot Heydt, co-direc- the proposal to the three de- McGuff says the team “will Fax (513) 745-2898 “able to complete these hours tor of the Gender and Diversity partments on campus for com- remain hopeful that Amber can Advertising (513) 745-3561 similar to the ER/S course, minor said, “a few years ago, Dr. ments, as well as the deans of impact us at some point this year.” Circulation (513) 745-3130 Roger Fortin, requested that the This seems unlikely, however, as Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 complete within the major or Continued on page 2 minor requirements or other Gender and Diversity Studies the regular season will end four www.xavier.edu/newswire Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 October 29, 2008 News Xavier Newswire Community Action Day reaches out Departments By Amy Windhorst The simplicity of the process feel chill of Campus News Editor on CAD appeals to a variety of About 300 Xavier students Xavier students. “All I had to do hiring freeze Continued from page 1 roused themselves from their was show up, pick a site that inter- beds to participate in a morning ested me and go,” said sophomore sent to those who have already of service beginning at 8:30 a.m. CAD volunteer Dan Magness. applied, indicating that the univer- on Saturday, Oct. 25 at various Students who showed up that sity is no longer hiring. sites around Cincinnati. morning chose to attend one of a And while department faculty Community Action Day, an variety of volunteer sites around will likely be stretched a little thin, event put on each semester by the Cincinnati. While on-site, Xavier Polt said there is “not a dire need” X-Action committee, is the larg- students were encouraged to en- for those positions to be filled. est student-run service day on gage with diverse sections of the “The question is more about campus. city. the long-term future of the de- This year, Xavier was able to Sophomore Ashley Taylor, who partment,” he said. work with over 30 non-profit was a first-time volunteer, worked Russell said she recognizes that organizations in the Greater as a site leader during the event. Fortin is doing his best to protect Cincinnati area. She worked alongside other Photo courtsey of Brad Seligmann current Xavier employees’ jobs Junior Amber Beery described Xavier students at Interfaith Student volunteers signed up for various volunteer sites throughout Cincinnati. but thinks that “a more strategic the day as “an event that brings Business Builders, a non-profit At their sites, students did various tasks including painting, canvassing for freeze” could have been possible. anyone and everyone together who group that helps unemployed in- political candidates and preparing Christmas care packages. Polt said that faculty were no- want to come and do service.” dividuals find work by starting in- volunteers on Saturday included greeted with a brunch catered by tified on Oct. 16, and that, as he “It is also a wonderful way for dependent businesses within the preparing Christmas care packag- First Watch, which included cof- understood it, faculty were not in- people who are unfamiliar with community. es for the elderly at the American fee, muffins and yogurt. volved in the decision to suspend doing service to get a taste of the While there, volunteers were Red Cross, landscaping, breaking Some students felt that the ad- hiring. Instead, he said, there was experience, or to work at a site that educated about the function of down computers and canvassing vertising for the event was lacking. “consultation after the fact.” is very different from any service the business and assisted the orga- for political candidates. Both Beery and Magness com- He said that there is a faculty as- or volunteer work they might have nization by painting a new office. Volunteers returned to cam- mented that more promotion was sembly scheduled for Nov. 11 that done in the past,” she said. Other activities completed by pus around 12:30 p.m. and were needed. he hopes will answer questions. -Paid Advertisement- Faculty to vote on more JK8IK:FDD8E;@E>8KKK?<98I% it to the Board of Undergraduate Studies. After revision from the Gender and Diversity Studies commit- tee, the Board of Undergraduate Studies recommended that the proposal be brought to a faculty vote last spring. The Board of Undergraduate Studies was optimistic that the vote on the proposal would be JK8IK?@>?LG% programs, such as the addition of a class, major or minor and the changes in requirements for a major or minor. 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Kathryn Rosenbaum, News Editor Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] Ÿ)''/%GX`[]fiYpk_\Le`k\[JkXk\j8idp%8cci`^_kji\j\im\[% Xavier Newswire Campus News October 29, 2008 3 Sponsored by the Student Director of Diversity Oct. 23, 8 p.m. — The owner of a local retail establishment that Police sells alcohol called Campus Police to report that four students have Cultural Corner Notes attempted to use fake IDs recently Appreciating Diversity Through Education to buy alcohol. The students were Oct. 21, 9:16 a.m. — A called in and cited for possession Residence Life employee re- of fake IDs. “I Have a Dream” ported that an unknown subject Who comes to mind when you the civil rights movement of the caused damage in Brockman Oct. 24, 9:49 a.m. — An em- 1950’s? Martin Luther King Jr., Hall the previous night. A wel- ployee reported that a stranger Malcolm X and Rosa Parks are all come banner was also stolen attempted to persuade him or well known figures. But what of during the offense. her to get into a vehicle on Dana Septima Poinsette Clark, Fannie Avenue. while waiting to board a Lou Hamer and Vivian Malone Oct. 21, 10:07 a.m. — bus on University Drive. Campus Police, Physical Plant, Jones – significant women that led the fight for racial equality? and Cincinnati Fire and Rescue Oct. 25, 10:21 a.m. — Campus There were a plethora of responded to a gas line rupture Police and Residence Life re- women who played background at the Messer construction site sponded to a fight in progress in roles, either by choice or obliga- on the east side of Ledgewood Kuhlman Hall. Investigation re- tion, since being a woman of col- Avenue. Duke Energy respond- vealed that a non-student, upset or meant facing both racism and ed and repaired the problem. about a relationship between two sexism. Somehow, they have been ing the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, came the face of the Civil Rights students, assaulted one of the left out of the mainstream recol- it is important to note that the Movement. Oct. 22, 9:55 a.m. — Campus students and fled the area. The lection of the leaders and heroes Supreme Court’s ruling toward For their unwavering commit- Police and Physical Plant re- non-student was issued a criminal of the civil rights era. Parks was one that upheld a lower ment to justice, we are all eternally sponded to a fire alarm at the trespass warning and warned not If we take a closer look at the court’s decision for four unknown grateful and thus we pay hom- sports center. An unsupervised to return to campus. three-year-old child activated a historical images of the most dra- black Montgomery women who— age to a just few of those un- matic moments of the civil rights months before Parks—refused to sung heroes by highlighting their pull down system and left the Oct. 26, 10:43 p.m. — A stu- movement—protesters blasted by comply with bus segregation. contributions: area. The system was reset. dent reported being struck by a hit fire hoses, police dogs lunging at In 1963, hundreds of thou- Septima Poinsette Clark – and run vehicle while crossing at blacks, and sit-ins—it’s clear that sands of women joined the “queen mother” of civil rights; ed- Oct. 23, 12:06 p.m. — A the corner of Ledgewood Avenue. women, young and old, were heav- March on Washington to fight for ucator; and activist in the National student parked in violation in and Herald Avenue. The student ily saturated in the movement. women’s rights. Throughout this Association for the Advancement the sports center lot and was sustained only minor injuries and During this turbulent time, national event, there was a trib- of Colored People (NAACP) de- cited for failure to comply with declined further assistance. university officials. The student women were educating customers ute to prominent women, several cades before the nation directed had 29 previous violations since Note of the on voter registration while styling songs were sung by women, and its attention to racial equality. July 2007 and continues to park hair, protesting segregated movie brief remarks by the entertainer Fannie Lou Hamer – a in violation. theaters and the six young women Josephine Baker. Mississippi sharecropper; beaten of the Little Rock Nine (see above Countless women worked and jailed in 1962 for trying to Week photo) broke the color barrier at diligently during the civil rights register to vote; co-founded the Oct. 23, 7:28 p.m. — Oct. 21, 11:20 p.m.— Campus Police searched the Campus Police and Little Rock Central High School movement and were committed Mississippi Freedom Democratic Gallagher Student Center after Residence Life investigated in 1957. to changing the way America op- Party; spoke at the 1964 Democratic receiving a report of a runaway a dispute between students Many women arranged car erated. Women meet the needs National Convention. juvenile in the food court asking at the Village. During the pools and sold cakes and pies to of a significant portion of the Vivian Malone Jones – enrolled for food. Campus Police was investigation, two AirSoft raise money for alternate trans- behind the scenes tasks, such as in the University of Alabama unable to locate the subject and assault rifles, a knife, twelve portation during the boycott of raising money, feeding volunteers, in 1963-- defying segregation- asked Cincinnati Police to search magazines for the rifles, public transportation. Though setting up and cleaning up rallies, ist Alabama Governor George the surrounding neighborhood. and a tactical vest were Rosa Parks’ monumental refusal etc. Many of these women were Wallace; worked in the civil confiscated. to give up her seat to a younger publicly shunned for their efforts rights division of the U.S. Justice white man is credited with spark- while their male counterparts be- Department. - Paid Advertisement - 4 October 29, 2008 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Classifieds Manager James Cave Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, maggie cardosi, sarah wieten, sam thomeczek EDITORIAL | VOTE Exercise your franchise We have been encouraging all of you to vote since the beginning of the school year. It’s been such a grand old time that we can’t resist our last chance to do it just once more. So, vote! Many of you have already voted, considering that a huge majority of LETTERS us are from outside the Cincinnati area and already sent in our absentee Missing debate rhetoric labeling him as a “baby- Obama, but I expected to have a ballots! Good for you! Pat yourself on the back! Some of us have just Last Thursday, Oct. 23, the killer,” a foreigner and a socialist. constructive dialogue last Thursday voted early in general, which is still a grand idea. Economics Society on campus When the moderators refo- about the differences between But all of you who are still able to vote, whether it be Tuesday or prepared a debate between College cused the discussion, we could the two tickets. Instead, I heard sooner, and just haven’t or won’t: we’re talking to you. Democrats and Republicans to only defend Obama’s stance on the same response I normally get One thing’s for sure: If you don’t vote, you’re not allowed to com- discuss each party’s nominee for the issues, hearing no support when I ask Republicans why they plain about the next president. Like the old fable, if you didn’t help bake president. Curiously, the rep- for Sen. John McCain’s. No one are voting for McCain this fall, the bread, you can’t eat any of it. Sure, your guy may not get into office, resentatives from the College wanted to explain how tax-cuts “I am afraid of Barack Obama.” but if you voted for him anyway, at least you raised your voice in the Republicans did not attend. I to the rich would suddenly inspire Whether believing that Obama most important way possible. You made your effort to get your ideas will neither demean the College the wealthy to pull the poorest of is Muslim, a foreigner, a socialist into action. Therefore, complain all you want. Republicans to suggest that they our nation into a reasonable stan- or a terrorist, most Republicans Besides, if you vote at the actual polls, you get a sticker. A STICKER. were apprehensive to debate, nor dard of living. No one cared to know more about the fabricated How amazing is that? You can wear it with pride all day long and people give them so much credit to as- describe a United States fifty years slander-smearing Obama than will know that you personally took the effort to get to the polls and sume that they orchestrated the from now that will be suffocat- they do about McCain’s policies. profess your opinion in the way our forefathers intended. absence to serve their own pur- ing from policies that allowed the Know the facts. Don’t be Speaking of our forefathers, lest we forget, 25,000 American revo- poses, but I do find the circum- market, not scientists, to deter- cowed into a vote this election by lutionaries died in battle or of disease on the warfront just so we could stances of last Thursday to sym- mine when and how to cap pol- the fear and smear tactics. Talk to (among other things) have that right to mark our ballot. Twenty-five bolize the shortcomings in this lution. (By 2050, McCain wants people; listen to their opinions, thousand. The war came at an enormous cost, especially considering how election cycle. to reduce emissions to 60 percent and debate. If you skip debating few people there were in the nation at the time. At the very least, vote Instead of debating the issues, of what they were in 1990; the and eliminate dialogue, you don’t in rememberence of those who would rather die than go without the the conservative crowd forced the world’s scientists implore a reduc- know what you believe or why you basic liberty of voting. panel (myself included) to defend tion of over 80 percent). believe it. Now for one last time, Xavier: get out there and vote. If you do, we Barack Obama against empty I already voted for Barack Will Durbin | ‘10 promise we’ll quit harrassing you about it. EDITORIAL | HIRING FREEZE —STAFF TALK— This freeze chills our mission with Katherine Monasterio For the Newswire, the hiring freeze that has been enacted at Xavier “What are YOU going to be for Halloween?” invokes a few metaphors: The presidential campaign’s “hatchet and scalpel.” The Chuckie Cheese “whack-a-mole.” Dagwood trying to patch a leak in a hose. This situation is not a good one. The university’s budget is short some $1.6 million, and instead of carefully analyzing Xavier’s spending and deciding where money could or could not be spared, an across-the- board-with-few-exceptions spending freeze was implemented. While this strategy will stop the university from losing any more Doug Tift Darren LaCour Stephanie Metz Katherine Monasterio money, it prevents Xavier from spending money on things it needs, like Sports Editor Op-Ed Editor A&E Editor Assistant Op-Ed Editor professors. Isn’t teaching and learning the focal point of a university? Shouldn’t “I was going to “My roommates and “Someone in food be Sarah Palin, I are going to go as service, because “Crazy drunk. teachers be the first thing that the university spends its money on? but it was too @#$@!%$^*...wait, that’s going to Huzzah for 21st That the professors who aren’t being hired are in Core departments expensive.” can we print that?” be the culmina- birthdays!” like Math, Philosophy and English (and certainly in others, as well) tion of my English degree.” makes the decision to freeze hiring—period—even more troubling. This puts remarkable strain on Core-teaching professors who will now, in the absence of specialized faculty, be forced to wear even more hats than they already do. Again, we find ourselves wondering, “If we can’t afford to staff our existing campus, how can we expect to staff a larger one?” On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire The Xavier Newswire is published weekly necessarily reflect those of editors or general throughout the school year, except during vacation staff. and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, semester within the USA and are prorated. photos by Katherine Monasterio OH 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to John LaFollette Amy Windhorst Kathryn Rosenbaum Madeline LeFave The Editorials are written by a different staff John LaFollette, 513-745-3607. member each week and do not necessarily reflect Advertising inquiries should be directed Editor-in-Chief Campus News Editor News Editor Head Copy Editor the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also to Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745- not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and 3561. “A flesh-eating “Sexy Abraham “Tinkerbell, “An iPod dancer.” Editorials editor to write. One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed zombie, duh.” Lincoln.” because I get The statements and opinions of the Xavier on campus, is free per person per week. Additional to wear lots of Newswire are not necessarily those of the student copies are 25 cents. glitter!” body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The Xavier University is an academic community statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. The Xavier University Decision ‘08 Newswire 2008 Election Preview Issue Economy, higher ed. are paired priorities in ‘08 By Andrew Chestnut ily hard by job loss. According to Given the souring economic Editorial Columnist the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Candidates’ plans for higher education conditions and sudden desertion Cincinnati area has seen unem- Below, platforms for change in the higher education system, taken from of educational lenders, it is not If you haven’t been paying at- each candidates’ website: tention to the economic crisis, as- ployment increase from 5 to 6.3 surprising that requests for fi- suming that it doesn’t affect you, percent in one year: an increase Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) Sen. John McCain (R-Ari.) nancial aid are up 16 percent this think again. It does. that is in-step with the national •Give most families a fully- •Increase government funding of school year alone. The housing market collapse economy. refundable tax credit making the innovative education approaches Inside Higher Ed reported first $4,000 of college education •More open access of college last spring, the subsequent credit The impact of the shrinking free. Recipients would be information for parents that “A staggering 45.8 percent market collapse last month and job market has been felt at Xavier required to complete 100 hours •Simplify higher education tax of private colleges said that at the impending deep recession are as well, where the university has of community service. benefits and federal financial aid least some of their students were already having widespread impact, temporarily issued an indefinite •Simplify the application process •Improve research by eliminating ‘stopping out of school or switch- hitting college students hard on hiring suspension. for federal financial aid by earmarks ing to part-time status,’ a finding allowing families to simply check •Fix student loans, expand lender- multiple fronts. Obviously, this information a box on federal tax forms. of-last-resort capabilities that conflicts with the widely held The Job Market does not bode well for new en- notion that students had not, by The primary challenge facing trants into the labor market. 16 percent. uates than years past. According and large, been seriously deterred today’s college students is getting According to the 2009 Job Graduates who do find work to the report, these fields include from pursuing their studies.” a job. Many economists predict Outlook Report from the might have to settle for lower sala- accounting, health care, education Paul Calme, Director of that as we slide into a recession, National Association of Colleges ries, as the report estimates that and government hires (which are Xavier’s Financial Aid Office, said the current national unemploy- and Employers, employers plan average starting salaries will be expected to increase by 19.8 per- that so far, “Xavier has not been ment rate of 6.1 percent will rise on hiring 1.3 percent more college level or decline, compared to last cent from last year). hit hard by the economic situation. to somewhere around eight to 8.5 graduates in 2009 than they hired year’s 7.6 percent increase. Sectors of the economy taking There has been a slight increase in percent and continue to rise by in this year, their lowest estimate It should be noted that certain the largest hits include agriculture, financial aid requests, but no sig- year’s end. in six years. For the class of 2008, sectors of the economy are expect- construction, energy and financial nificant change.” Ohio has been hit particular- the increase in expected hiring was ed to hire significantly more grad- services/insur- He noted that Special Election for Attorney General ance. “[So far], Xavier has although some The lack of not been hit hard by students have to available jobs is the economic situation. take out alterna- Clear contrast among A.G. candidates tive loans to af- giving graduates There has been a slight more incentive ford tuition, as to pursue alter- increase in financial they do every natives to em- aid requests, but no year, no students ployment. For significant change.” have said they many, this means – Paul Calme, would be unable graduate school Director of Financial Aid to attend Xavier is a more attrac- because of the Photos courtesy of blog.cleveland.com tive—and more present circum- Richard Cordray (D) Mike Crites (R) Robert Owens (I) competitive—option. stances or inability to find a loan. By John LaFollette Jeopardy! of Delaware’s Charter Review “From an economic stand- “We don’t want to downplay Editor-in-Chief Cordray has said that, if elect- Commission, and his website says point, a major component of the the situation or say that it isn’t a On Election Day voters in ed, he would use his authority to he is an active leader in Kiwanis. cost of pursuing a graduate degree problem. We are keeping our eyes Ohio will decide who will be the protect consumers from preda- If elected, Owens has promised is foregone earnings,” said Dr. open and maintaining contact next Attorney General for the tory credit practices. to “restore integrity to the capital” Carol Rankin, professor of eco- with lenders to make sure nothing state, but this vote comes two His chief opponent, Republican by distancing himself from special nomics, “As the economy slows, changes,” Calme said. years ahead of schedule. Mike Crites, has a long background interest groups. some students perceive that these Student Loans A special election has been in law that makes him the more The message of reform voiced costs are lower than expected in Because of the recent stalling called to permanently fill the - of legally experienced candidate, by two of the candidates has not the near term due to the reduced of the credit market, students are fice vacated by Marc Dann when though the only elected office he done significant political damage probability of finding desirable finding it increasingly difficult to he resigned in May amid a sex has held was on the Olentangy to the Cordray, the democratic jobs and lower than anticipated take out student loans. Although scandal. School Board. frontrunner. salary offers.” the government has already said it The three candidates on the Crites was the U.S. Attorney Still, it is a poignant one that re- For instance, there has already would guarantee federally-backed special ballot bring with them for Southern Ohio from 1986 to calls the need for this special elec- been a 15.3 percent increase in the loans (such as the Stafford and high political ambition, deep legal 1993, and has held various law-en- tion in the first place: impropriety number of LSAT examinations Perkins loan programs), private experience, and an outsiders’ per- forcement posts since then. by Dann, the former Attorney given since last year, according loans used by many students to spective, respectively. In 1992, he headed the U.S. General. to the Law School Admissions cover the remaining costs of atten- Democrat Richard Cordray, of delegation to an international con- Dann, a Democrat who was Council. dance are proving problematic. Grove City, is the 49-year old State ference on money laundering and elected in 2006, admitted to hav- The Graduate Management Sallie Mae, the nation’s largest Treasurer who has run for local, fraud. ing an extra-marital affair with a Admission Council also reports supplier of private student loans, state or federal office eight times. Like Cordray, Crites also taught subordinate after a state investiga- that registration for its GMAT ex- recently announced it was rais- Cordray boasts both strong at Ohio State Law. He is now in tion indicated that the Attorney amination has increased 5.1 per- ing its credit requirements and name recognition among voters private practice in a Columbus law General’s office had tolerated in- cent since last year. interest rates across the board, and a hefty campaign fund- he has firm. appropriate sexual relationships Another popular alternative with other lenders following suit. reportedly raised over $1.9 million Crites’ platform was born out among its staff, heavy drinking to the job market is volunteering Eleven large banks—including for this election. of Dann’s scandal; he has said and sexual harassment. and service. For example, Teach CitiBank and most recently Key His résumé is also impres- that he would bring reform to the After Democrats in Ohio’s for America is a program which Bank—have cancelled most of or sive. A former professor in the Attorney General’s office. House of Representatives voted places recent graduates into two- all education lending programs, Ohio State University law school, Robert Owens is an indepen- 42-3 to file articles of impeach- year teaching positions in inner- according to FinAid.org. Cordray worked in the Attorney dent political newcomer with ment against him, Dann finally city schools. The number of ap- According to Laura Stith, General’s office as State Solicitor. a scant public record. Owens resigned. plications to TFA jumped over 38 Assistant Director of Xavier’s Cordray has also argued several worked in private practice at a He had initially resisted calls percent this year, and the program Financial Aid Office, this means times before the U.S. Supreme large firm in Columbus before be- for his resignation by Governor says it will accept 25 percent more that sometimes students will have Court as a lawyer for the Justice coming a prosecutor in Sunbury, Ted Strickland and by the edito- applicants than last year. to take out loans from multiple Department, and was a five-time Ohio in 2003. rial boards of Ohio’s major daily Financial Aid banks. champion quiz champion on This year he served on the City newspapers. Continued on page 3

1st District Expert political Presidential Profiles The Newswire’s Inside: Congressional Race commentary Election quiz E-2 October 29, 2008 2008-09 Election Preview Xavier Newswire State-Wide Issues Vote Yes To: Issue: Vote No To: Firm Prevent a waste of taxpayer dollars: tatewide ssues eadlines Stop the creation of delays in new laws taking deadlines for the administration of state ballot is- #1 S I D effect: If the earlier filing deadline is not met, the law sues reduce the amount of taxpayer dollars used This amendment would change the sub- referred by the petition must wait to be put on the in advertising the issues. mission deadline for statewide issues to be ballot until next year’s election. Help maintain voter confidence in elec- filed. It would require petitions to be filed Stop expensive state issue campaigns: Getting tions: Voters in past general elections were made 125 days prior to the election and 90 days the message across to voters for a longer period of to consider issues on the ballot that were ultimate- for referendum. time uses more advertising money. ly not counted. New deadlines would prevent that waste. Promote efficient and effective elections: Clear timelines for filing and reviewing statewide issues help ensure smoother and more efficient * This issue is to be effective immediately upon elections with less voter confusion. approval. The program would Continue Clean Ohio: onservation rogram Stop authorizing the government to spend protect clean water, conserve natural habitat and #2 C P more: Ohio would be sent further into debt, con- expand recreational opportunities. This program would authorize the state tradicting the goals of the government of spending Create jobs and economic development: of Ohio to issue up to $200 million in only what is necessary in consideration of our econ- Clean Ohio is creating thousands of jobs and gener- bonds for conservation and preservation of omy today. ating millions in revenues for Ohio communities. natural areas, and enhance availability for Stop taxpayers from backing these bonds: public use. Another $200 million in bonds Issue #2 authorizes $400 million in debt to be used would go toward environmental remedia- for conservation purposes. This could be used in tion within specified limits. other beneficial ways. * This issue is to be effective immediately upon approval.

Protect the private property rights of #3 Protection of Water Properties Stop an unnecessary amendment to the Ohio Ohioans: This amendment would affirm proper- Constitution: The Supreme Court of Ohio already ty owners’ interest in the reasonable use of water This amendment would make explicit a determined those water rights of private property on, under or around one’s land. property owner’s right to reasonable use of owners. Safeguard Ohio’s natural resources: This water located on, lying beneath or flowing See an accurate picture of private property would ensure that Ohio law continues to protect through that land, however secondary to owners’ rights: Property owners do not actually own these water use rights for all Ohio citizens. the public welfare. This would not affect the water beneath their land. They have a right to rea- Protection Ohio’s jobs and economy: This the public’s use of Lake Erie or other navi- sonable use of that water, but the state has the power would maintain stability and recognize and pro- gable Ohio waters. to regulate it and take it for just compensation. tect property interests in groundwater, lakes and watercourses. *If approved, this amendment will be effective Dec. 1, 2008. Help break the cycle of debt: Payday lenders Save a valued credit choice: Many hardworking prosper by trapping Ohioans into a cycle of repeat #5 Payday Lending Referendum Ohioans need temporary help and may not be able borrowing. By putting limits on interest rates and This referendum would allow Ohio vot- to take out loans in other ways, resulting in greater giving borrowers more time to pay back loans, the ers to decide whether section 3 of the House financial hardship. cycle of repeat borrowing will be slowed. Bill 545, which calls for new provisions of Keep no limit on loans per year: This would regulating check chasing lenders, should deny consumers access to other affordable choices. go into effect. New provisions would lower Preserve thousands of jobs within financial the maximum loan amount from $800 to services sector. $500, and put into effect a 30 day repayment period. The maximum interest rate would be set at 28% annual percentage rate (APR) on all loans.

Create an abundance of new Ohio jobs: asino mendment Stop a privately owned casino monopoly in 5,000 permanent jobs would be created by the ca- #6 C A Ohio: Lakes Entertainment is an out-of-state opera- sino, plus more during the construction. This amendment would authorize one tor that would drain billions from Ohioan’s wallets. Generate $200 million from a special tax privately owned casino with a required ini- Hold developers accountable for jobs: The paid by the casino operator: The majority tial investment of $600 million to be located amendment does not guarantee even a minimum of this tax money would be distributed to each on a 94-acre site in Chester Township. The number of jobs of amenities. Ohio county government based on the county’s casino would be required to pay a tax up to Prevent Ohio from becoming a Class III gam- population. 30 percent on its gross receipts for gaming, bling state: This would make it easier for Indian ca- Allow Ohio to compete with other states: less payouts, would be used first to regulate sinos to form, which reduce or eliminate proposed The casino would stop the flow of money leav- and collect taxes from the casino, then for funds to Ohio counties. ing Ohio for gambling establishments in 38 other gambling prevention and treatment pro- Stop the creation thousands of new gambling states, and would act as an economic stimulus grams, with 10 percent of the remaining addicts. from state consumers spending in Ohio. revenue to be distributed to Clinton County and the rest to be distributed to Ohio coun- ties and used at their discretion. *If approved, the proposed amendment will be effective 30 days after the election.

Economy, higher ed. are paired priorities in ‘08 Continued from page 1 credible for paying back loans, solidation is not offered for most Educational lending experts Fewer lenders and heightened which means several banks are federally-backed loans, including agree that private loans should be a V credit requirements are making it actually in line to be preferred Great Lakes,” Stith said. Great last resort for students, to be used harder for students to get accept- lenders for Xavier students,” Stith Lakes provides federally-backed only when the maximum amount ed for private loans, leading an said. Stafford loans to Xavier students of available federal loans has been O increasing number of applicants For instance, although CitiBank Interestingly, these dire circum- exhausted. Students should also to require co-signers. However, has severed many of its educa- stances are giving rise to a new use a credit-worthy co-signer, if credit-worthy cosigners are not tional lending programs across student loan industry that special- available, in order to obtain the always available to students, and a the country, it is still a preferred izes in “peer-to-peer” lending, in lowest interest rate possible. T growing number are finding it im- lender for Xavier students. which prospective borrowers are Experts also warn students not possible to pay for school. Loan consolidation programs connected with willing co-sign- to take out several loans in a short “No [private] lenders have have also inched toward extinc- ers—sometimes complete strang- time period, as doing so damages E pulled away from Xavier yet. tion. “Borrowers cannot con- ers—at lower interest rates offered one’s credit rating by five points Xavier students are historically solidate private loans, and con- by banks. per loan. Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Election Preview October 29, 2008 E-3 Congressional Platforms for candidates in Ohio’s 1st district

Steve Chabot (R) Steve Driehaus (D) Rich Stevenson (I) Xavier Newswire: What do you believe are the Xavier Newswire: What do you believe are the Xavier Newswire: What do you believe are the most important issues to Cincinnati voters in this most important issues to Cincinnati voters in this most important issues to Cincinnati voters in this election? election? election? Chabot: The economy is the most important issue. Driehaus: Definitely the economy, and how we got Stevenson: I think in any election, the most im- We are clearly facing— if not already in a recession. into the situation we’re in. There’s a clear difference portant issue is to take the majority away from the We need someone with experience, background and a in Congressman Chabot’s plan and my plan. I’ve been Democrats and Republicans in Congress. They’ve al- record when facing tough times. We need to make sure working for six years on predatory lending and mort- lowed financial meltdowns and declared wars that are the people have more money by reducing the tax bur- gage financing. Jobs and the fiscal crisis are also clearly internationally illegal. The best place to start change is den. I’ve been called the “anti-tax crusader.” at the top. locally. We need to vote the political incumbents out XN: What are some specific changes you would XN: What are some specific changes you would of office. hope to make if elected? hope to make if elected? XN: What are some specific changes you would C: If you’re going to decrease taxes, you need to D: I would change the use of mortgage-backed se- hope to make if elected? make sure people have jobs. Seventy percent of jobs curities. There are a bunch of questionable practices S: Responsible regulations of the financial industry, are created by small businesses, and I will work to make that need to be stopped. The policies under Bush have so that people who wrote contracts would inherit the sure we have a strong small business sector. I will make not worked and the Republicans have run as an anti- wind of their contracts. We need responsible regula- sure they have capital, access to affordable healthcare, government party for too long. tions, which pretty much ended with Ronald Regan in and make sure they are not over-taxed. XN: What qualities make you stand out from 1980. Everything is interconnected; there are no iso- XN: What qualities make you stand out from the other candidates running? lated factors. We need to do away with the War Powers the other candidates running? D: I have a graduate degree in public affairs and I am Act, because Congress has the sole responsibility to de- C: I don’t want to bash the other candidates. People the only locally elected official. I pushed the governor clare war. Congress has abdicated its responsibility. know me—I have much more experience than anyone to create a foreclosure task force. Chabot has been ab- XN: What qualities make you stand out from else. I’ve been in Congress for 14 years. solutely silent on the economy until recently. In 2002, the other candidates running? XN: What is your stance on life issues, specifi- I pushed for creditory lending, but in Washington they S: I have no money. I have no strings attached. I cally abortion and the death penalty? didn’t want to pay attention. will work for public policy that serves the American C: I am pro-life. I was a principal sponsor on a bill XN: What is your stance on life issues, specifi- people. to ban partial birth abortions. I was a principal sponsor cally abortion and the death penalty? XN: What is your stance on life issues, specifi- on the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, and both of D: I am a pro-life Democrat, so I oppose abortion cally abortion and the death penalty? those bills became laws. I am a death penalty support- and I oppose the death penalty. I understand the sanc- S: Those issues are up to your religious conscience— er, not in all circumstances, but if it is warranted for tity of life and the Church’s teachings, so I stand against not the law. If you did ban abortion it wouldn’t change particularly heinous crime. I support a constitutional abortion, unjust wars and the death penalty. I believe the amount of abortions, that take place. It’s some- amendment that reverses the Supreme Court’s ruling that socially just teachings have to be embraced. thing that’s been with us for forever. When it comes to that outlaws the death penalty for the rape of a child. XN: How do you plan to help the poorer neigh- the death penalty—it has to be based on clear evidence. XN: How do you plan to help the poorer neigh- borhoods in Cincinnati? I am totally against the death penalty unless we change borhoods in Cincinnati? D: I’ve demonstrated that I understand these issues. the [certainty of a person’s] guilt. In some cases it’s C: I have consistently voted for funding for health I went into the Peace Corps right after college. I’ve good for society to have the death penalty. clinics. I have supported a whole range of programs worked at the Community Building Institute at Xavier, XN: How do you plan to help the poorer neigh- to make sure there is access to equal housing. I sup- which is all about working in low income neighbor- borhoods in Cincinnati? port job training-type programs to encourage those hoods to mobilize their strengths. That is actually what S: I think we need to share the economic wealth on welfare to work their way off welfare, and become got me interested in housing. We need a congressman with everyone in society. It needs to be more equitably self-sufficient. who understands these issues. I understand. I’ve lived shared. There are so many ways to fix the problem; I XN: Who do you support for President and it. would restructure the system. why? XN: Who do you support for President and XN: Who do you support for President and C: I support McCain. Experience is very important why? why? when we have a dangerous world, as we do. McCain D: I’m supporting Obama. I do not agree with ev- S: Ralph Nader because he’s an Independent, and has experience. Biden guarantees we’ll be tested inter- ery issue, but I think if you look at the challenges of he’s someone who would fight corruption. nationally if Obama is elected, and that’s pretty scary the country, we need to take the country in a different XN: What is your favorite book? to me. With McCain, we would be in safer hands. The direction. Obama has a steady hand with solid judg- S: Common Sense, by Thomas Payne. American people usually elect the right person, though, ment. There is little doubt which candidate will move XN: What is your favorite Cincinnati food? and I think they will be right this time, no matter who us in a new direction. S: Skyline, of course. it is. XN: What is your favorite book? Go to http:www.geocities.com/dist1oh/rich for more XN: What is your favorite book? D: Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Mikhailovich information on this candidate. What it Takes, by Richard Ben Cramer. Dostoevsky. 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While it may seem that many politicians have had this number of foreign relation challenges, there is only one candidate with the calm and same capability, it is our belief that none have connected to the American people as ef- steady judgment, knowledge and experience to inspire and lead our country to overcome fectively as this unique individual. Barack Obama is the one politician who has success- these obstacles. That person is John McCain. John McCain’s stances on the American fully reached across party lines, racial divides and religious differences to bring together economy, American social policy and American safety are what make him the best choice one America, one people and one nation. As our future President of the United States, for president. he will not only make college education more affordable to students like us, but he will John McCain believes in smaller government; because in his view, the American gov- build a stronger foundation for children to attend and graduate from college as well. So ernment should live responsibly within its means and budget itself, just as regular citizens many young people across the nation haven’t had the chance to even fathom the idea have to. Likewise, McCain supports lower taxes because it directly puts more money of getting access to any form of higher education. Barack Obama transforms that no- in the hands of consumers, and also lowers the cost of the products and services we tion into reality by making college attendance no longer just for those from privileged pay for everyday. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are most significant when it families, but a fact of life, a requirement for all. comes to the creation of jobs in the United States. With John McCain as president, the Barack Obama brings hope to many Americans who, for whatever reason, cannot very firms and businesses that are responsible for almost all of the job growth in the afford health care. He will make sure employees under businesses that provide health United States will thrive. To stimulate growth in our economy, John McCain as president insurance have access to more realistic insurance options and benefits that will effi- will work to ensure that the barriers to trade are reduced, which will allow for more free ciently cover themselves and their loved ones. and open trade, resulting in the ultimate benefit to consumers. John McCain’s advocacy Mr. Obama’s foreign policy plan better supports our troops by pushing to safely exit for diversified energy through an “all of the above” approach promotes innovation, in- Iraq and bring them home from an unjustified war. Barack Obama’s economic plan genuity, the building of capital and of course, more job creation. In turn, this opens new connects to the majority of Americans. Those individuals who have struggled for so energy markets, which provide more opportunities for businesses. long under our economic system, who feel that no matter how hard they push them- As president, you can rest assured that John McCain will fight for the liberty and selves, they are stuck and unable to break free of a system designed to keep them in the rights of all Americans, including the unborn. He is a pro-life advocate which in my circle of failure. Those people will be relieved when he removes the Bush tax cuts on opinion, means that he deeply cares for the needs of everyone in this country. Also, in the wealthy and implement a new system of financial relief to 95 percent of American the name of liberty and human rights, John McCain has pledged to appoint Supreme middle class families. Court justices that will interpret the constitution as it was written, not create new laws The eight long years that Bush has been in office has been an absolute failure; a that support other agendas. John McCain along with Sarah Palin, are advocates of the destruction to our nation’s people, economy and international standing. It is clear that disabled. John McCain, while in the U.S. senate, helped to construct the Americans with America is in dire of need of change. The American people need someone who knows Disabilities Act, and if elected, will promote and protect their interests, making the how to be the mediator, the advocate and the commander-in-chief, but who also has country a better place for everyone. enough compassion for his people to act within America’s best national interests. Barack Lastly, when it comes to the safety of the citizens of the United States, I can’t think of Obama is that someone who brings the true sense of patriotism back to the hearts of a person more qualified to lead or more experienced than John McCain. His 22 years of all Americans. service to the country in the navy, and his five years of being tortured as a POW prove That is why the Xavier College Democrats have worked arduously this semester to that he has undeniable strength and courage. Because of his long personal experience fight for the candidate who will bring the change and stability that Americans have so with war and foreign policy, he understands what it truly entails when we send our brave long been seeking. If Sen. McCain is elected as the next President of the United States, young men and women into battle. As president, John McCain will remove our depen- America will be in for a rude awakening; one that includes a suffering economy, cor- dence on foreign oil, which will take away any power that any foreign nation hoped to ruption, public dishonesty and poor international reputation. So, I ask that you stand have with us. Finally, John McCain is the best candidate for president because he has a up for justice, for improvement, for change and most importantly, for the American deep understanding of military strategy and an established record of toughness on mili- people. Help us elect the best candidate for President of the United States, Sen. Barack tary issues, tempered with a record of moderate stances on strong, logical diplomacy. Obama. So, in these tough and challenging economic times, do not second guess the moral fiber of John McCain—the selfless American hero who has fought for our country once, and will continue to fight for the people of this nation if elected—the best candidate for By EmilyAfter Hoferer Novemberrepublican in office. the president of the United States IS John McCain. Managing Editor Either way, each potential A lot of people I know are ex- president has a lot to overcome if cited about the election. They fol- they are going to deliver on what Cookies Poll Cincinnati low the campaigns closely, watch they told us during the past year. the debates, read as much as they Its challenging enough to maneu- can about anything and every- ver through the bureaucracy of thing going on in Washington and Washington as a senator, but now around the country as the candi- they will have to run an entire dates visit swing states from coast country that seems to have some to coast. growing pains and problems as of Election Day itself is also ex- late. citing. Unless you vote absentee I’m excited to see what hap- or by mail-in ballot, you will get pens next. The election is not a to physically go to a polling place climax of a story that ends with a and feel the rush of the vote. That happy ending of inauguration on night you can gather around your a cold January morning. Instead, television set as the votes come in. the election is the decision of the The whole world will be paying at- American people about which di- tention to this election and its out- rection the next four years are go- come, and that’s exciting by itself. ing. That’s the big story, the next Newswire photo by Erika Bresee licans be based on this poll? Zack, There will be a sort of buzz in the four years. That’s what we should By Sarah Wieten Obama: 6477 cookies Editorial Columnist air come November 4. I just hope really be interested in and excited the Busken employee I spoke to By now, you are probably sick at the store in Hyde Park, across it lingers until January 20 and be- about because that’s when things McCain: 3090 cookies yond that for the next four years. will actually start to happen. That’s of hearing about them. “Obama from Rookwood Mall, said that A lot of people are caught up when change can occur. The next up two points in the polls.” “Polls the poll has been going on every in the excitement of the election. four years are going to (hopefully) indicate that Senator John McCain baking and selling cookies with election year in Cincinnati, “for a Clearly it’s quite a contest; its even give us what we need. has briefly edged Senator Barack caricatures of presidential can- really long time, since like the sev- entertaining to follow, but I hope Questions about tax cuts, the Obama in Missouri.” “A new poll didates Barack Obama and John enties. And we almost always get Xavier students, and Americans environment, energy, foreign af- released reveals that women be- McCain on a blue (for democrats) [the Ohio preference] right.” As to realize that there is a world post- fairs and domestic policies will tween 140 and 145 pounds with or red (for republicans) back- the reaction of the patrons to the November 4. The election fever be answered in some way, shape brunette hair and 3.1 children ground. The idea is that patrons cookies he said, “[The customers] will break, and I’ll be interested to or form. We will finally get to fix favor McCain.” I agree, politi- will purchase the cookie featuring think they are really funny. That’s see what happens after that. the stains on this country from cal polls are starting to feel a bit the candidate or party they sup- mostly the reaction we get.” If Barack Obama is elected the previous administration. The overwhelming, not to mention port, for a mere $1.85. Busken If you would like to partici- president, we will get to see if he future is just bursting with excit- irrelevant, since it all boils down has been tallying these purchases pate in the Busken poll, you can delivers on the change that he has ing possibilities. Saturday Night to the fact that we don’t exactly and has concluded that Senator head down to your local Busken promised us. We will get to see if Live could even continue to get know who is winning. However, Obama’s cookie has been bought (the Hyde Park/Rookwood one is he takes his inspiring words and better because more political fod- the Busken local chain of bakeries 6477 times and Senator McCain’s open 24-7, perfect for a late night puts them into action. If John der than they can handle could be has discovered a way to make even cookie has been bought only 3090 study break) or you can order McCain is elected we will get to coming their way. political polling sweet. times, giving Senator Obama an cookies over the phone at 1-(888)- see if he really is a maverick, or is November 4 will be a great day, Starting in September, Busken apparent edge in the hearts, or per- 428-7536 or 1-(888)-4-BUSKEN. instead just a goose. We will get to I’m sure. But I’m excited to see has been conducting a not so sci- haps stomachs, of Cincinnatians. So do your part this election year: see if he’s a repeat of the current what comes after that too. entific political poll: each store is Just how worried should repub- eat cookies! Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Election Preview October 29, 2008 E-5

Life Choicestive passions we feel. —Fireside Chats— By Kelly Shaw with Darren LaCour Managing Editor of Special Projects For example, if our mother Most of us are not purely were heinously murdered, the nat- “What’s the most important issue in this election?” Democrats or Republicans, yet ural response might be to want the elections force us to align our- criminal to suffer the same pun- selves with one of these two ide- ishment. Yet, we can objectively ologies. Further, they oftentimes see that this response comes from force us to support something we the pain we would be feeling, not do not fully agree with, in the be- what our conscience tells us is lief that our final choice is the bet- morally correct. ter of two imperfect choices. I think we all want a country As cradle Catholic and a stu- that is based on laws that cannot Allie Thompson Nikki Lahni Jules Bryne Michael Jonegan dent of a Jesuit university, I have be influenced by “heat of the mo- Class of ‘10 Class of ‘10 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘10 been faced with this dilemma of ment” emotion. If we truly are choosing for a long time—spe- “pro-life” then we must consis- “A sense of eco- “Health care. It’s “The economy- “The crushing inef- nomic stability is important to have -people’s jobs ficacy of our edu- cifically in regards to political life tently protect life even when we the biggest thing.” competition and and the housing cation system.” issues. The only problem is this are personally affected. keep it private.” market; and how year, I actually get to vote. So, why are we faced with a we’re going to get off of this I want to vote for someone who tough decision on Election Day if recession.” is “pro-life,” yet this terminology a certain party claims to be “pro- seems to be watered down, as now life”? Because they, in fact, are most politicians seem to claim not. Neither party shows a consis- they are indeed “pro-life.” Who tent ethic of life. Voters are left to wants the alternative—death? choose what they judge to be the Well, apparently some people better of two flawed ideologies. do. Otherwise it wouldn’t be an In a way we are all forced to be issue. “pro-choice” because there is no What does “pro-life” mean, way to be completely “pro-life.” photos by Darren LaCour Mike Carducci Andrea Palka Dan Benson Lindsey Baron then? I like the phrase that Father I have no answer for how Class of ‘11 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘09 Kenneth Overberg and Pope John someone with the same mindset Paul II have used in their writing as I should vote. While these are “The economy.” “The economy... “Taxes.” “I’m gonna go Oh, wait, the with the obvious on life issues; they call the truly the issues that have most influ- environment...Oh answer and say the “pro-life” mentality a “consistent enced my vote, there are still oth- wait, the war in economy.” ethic of life.” People with a con- ers to be considered. Iraq--or is it the educational gap... sistent ethic of life understand My only piece of advice to actually, I think its that no matter what the situation, young voters like myself is this: that Election Day a human life must be most sacred, Though it may be difficult to is on my birthday.” and always protected by the law. make a decision that aligns with This means that one does not a consistent ethic of life, the idea support a life-defying policy based shouldn’t be disregarded as you on emotional reasons such as fear, make your choice. We all can at Choose the important issues discomfort, or the want for re- least use our choices to the better By Andrew Chestnut tional credibility, just to start. Developing cheaper alternative venge. If life is truly sacred, our the life of our country—and that Editorial Columnist But this is what happens when wind or solar energy would be a laws about it must be objective means caring enough to go vote. The most tragically destructive people don’t realize they aren’t just boon to the economy, creating a enough to overcome the subjec- question of this decade is, “Who voting for a man or woman, but whole new industry of green jobs would you rather have a beer a whole executive branch. How and relieving individuals and cor- with?” about voting for one person’s porations everywhere of the high Blow up your TV Eight years ago, right-wing judgment in appointing agency costs of fossil-fuel energy, not By John Lafollette conduct his campaign. pundits started proliferating this heads, judges and cabinet mem- to mention help to NOT MELT Editor-in-Chief But such is the reality of mod- query through airwaves and print bers that will help run the country, THE POLAR ICE CAPS! Another presidential election ern politics. The American con- until it saturated the mainstream, rather than an artificial persona? So why don’t we demand better has come and, almost, gone, and sumo-television culture has made suggesting that people wanted, for Anyway, I should get on to energy policies? Because some of its time to think about what we, air time an expensive commodity, some asinine reason, a President suggesting good issues to vote for us chose to believe the lies of vari- the American electorate, have and the supposed effectiveness of they could sit with and drink a before I tear the Thesaurus’ page ous malefactors in Washington, learned. television advertising has made it beer. Perhaps this was an indica- for “stupid.” May I present my that global warming may not exist, First, that the old ways don’t indispensable. tion that people wanted a leader “Three E’s”... that it would be too economically seem to work anymore. For the To afford to buy TV ads, those who seemed trustworthy, or per- The first E is education. The costly to be carbon neutral, that first time in my (relatively short) who are charged with the gover- haps they were just insulting ev- United States is practically the only green energy is too expensive. memory, a candidate’s negative, nance of the land peddle their ap- eryone’s intelligence. Western country where receiving These fools shouting “Drill, demonstrably false accusations pearance value at fund-raising lun- But were they right? In ret- a higher education is a drastic fi- baby, drill!” at rallies might as well about his opponent have back- cheons during what is supposed rospect, it is hard to tell. It is an nancial burden, which puts us at a scream, “Let’s keep avoiding alter- fired. This is a refreshing indica- to be a work week. obvious fact that people vote their tremendous global disadvantage. native energy and destroying the tion that voters are taking this se- Obama is guilty of the same identities. But no one specifically Think for a second about how planet! I like voicing ignorance!” rious election seriously. essential election crime as the voted for a hypothetical drinking colossal the cost of college is, The final E is the electoral col- Voters also seem to be learn- man he could potentially succeed: buddy until the media, in an act of and see that potential students lege. Although it isn’t a partisan or ing that the lies we’ve been fed by corporatization of the campaign. infinite calamity, put the idea into have a tremendous incentive not even political issue, I don’t know politicians and cable TV analysts Out of this are born the sins of their dangerously insipid brains. to educate themselves. Fostering how people aren’t talking about it. about our spending habits have smear tactics and coddling, of re- But this is just one of the many, such a highly restrictive, sometimes I don’t understand how everyone bled the country dry. neging and cozying up. many egregiously bad reasons prohibitive financial burden is not outside of a swing state is fine with It’s turned out that the fun- If Obama is serious about some Americans have for picking only unfair to citizens—to whom the fact that their votes don’t mat- damentals of our economy were purging Washington of lobby- a candidate. A frighteningly large the ability to learn should be an ter, or that someone can win when weak, not strong, and it’s been ism, he must eliminate the rea- chunk of enfranchised imbeciles inalienable right—but a long-term more people wanted someone else shown in recent weeks that the son lobbyists are there in the first are “value voters,” people under weakness for the country overall. to be president. People should be American people are readier for place–the need for deep campaign the chimerical delusion that ex- So why aren’t Americans de- demonstrating and rioting and set- bad news than was previously finance coffers. ecutives have any more to do with manding more out of education? ting cars on fire over the fact that thought. By demanding a period of free abortion and gay marriage than Shouldn’t we be telling the gov- their votes do not count! I mean, That said, it’s worth noting air time from the major TV net- my goldfish. ernment to stop screwing us for their votes don’t count! secondly that the more things works for the next election cycle, To the tens of thousands of wanting to go to college? But for those of us lucky change, the more they stay the thus exposing his ideas to the morons who voted for/supported The second E is energy. Our enough to vote in Ohio, our votes same. Barack Obama’s most seri- scrutiny of even the most under- George W. Bush because he was addiction to foreign oil is an do count. A lot. And since every- ous ethical fault is that he reneged funded of opponents (let alone somehow pro-life: How did that extraordinary detriment with one’s vote counts,we should think on his promise to accept public Republicans), Obama would force work out? Did he outlaw abor- appalling implications. Not only about what, not just who, we are funding for the general election, an election to be about the issues. tion for you? Because the rest of do we send billions of dollars to voting for. There is a lot more at which would have limited the In one fell swoop he could—re- us out here in the real world have other countries (many of whom, stake than abortion and gay mar- amount of money he could raise ally—change American politics. had to deal with a five-plus-year it can be argued, let it fall into the riage and character, so don’t let and spend in the race. The single best thing he could disastrous War in Iraq, a worsened hands of enemies), but we emit people convince you that’s what While he did go back on his do, though, is sign an executive education system, an enormous 22 percent of the world’s carbon- you care about. word, it is far more troubling that order mandating the compulsory setback in environmental progress, dioxide into the atmosphere, Editor’s note: the Newswire Obama felt (feels?) compelled to destruction of every TV set in the an unconstitutional law called the compounding global warming and does not advocate rioting or set- raise record amounts of money to country. Patriot Act and a loss of interna- destroying the ozone. ting cars on fire. E-6 October 29, 2008 2008-09 Election Preview Xavier Newswire John McCain, was born in Carol Shepp, in April of 1980, and Sarah Palin, the Republican Aug. 29, 1936, at the Coco Solo on May 17 of that year married his vice-presidential nominee is the Naval Air Station in the Panama current wife, Cindy Hensley. only candidate with executive ex- Canal Zone where his father was The couple has four children, perience in the 2008 election. R e p u b l i c a n stationed. In 1954, he graduated Meghan, John IV, James and Palin was born on Feb. 11, from Episcopal High School in Bridget, who was adopted two 1964, in Sandpoint, Idaho, but her Alexandria, Va. McCain took years after her birth in Bangladesh family soon moved to Skagway, up his family’s naval tradition, in 1991. Alaska. and graduated from the Naval McCain retired from the navy She graduated from Wasilla Academy at Annapolis, Md. in in 1981 to work in public relations High School in 1982, and re- 1958. for Cindy McCain’s father, a mul- ceived a Bachelor of Science de- In 1965, McCain married Carol timillionaire Anheuser-Busch beer gree in communications from the Shepp, a model from Philadelphia, distributor in Arizona. University of Idaho in 1987. She and adopted Shepp’s two sons, McCain was elected to the then worked as a sports anchor at Doug and Andy. Shepp then gave House of Representatives in 1982, an Anchorage television station birth to McCain’s first daughter was reelected in 1984 and moved before entering politics. Sidney in 1966. to the Senate in 1986. She is married to her high McCain volunteered for com- In 1987, McCain was accused school sweetheart Todd Palin, a bat duty during the Vietnam War, of wrongly speaking out on be- four-time champion of the Iron and flew attack planes on bomb- half of bank chairman Charles Dog, the world’s longest snow ing runs against North Vietnam. H. Keating Jr.’s bank, the Lincoln machine race. He is a commercial photo courtesy blog.nj.com In October 1967, his plane was Savings & Loan Association, fisherman, but currently is -care shot down over Hanoi, and he which failed in the late 1980s. taker for their children: Bristol, Senator John McCain Governor Sarah Palin broke both arms and a leg. In Although McCain was cleared of Willow, Piper, Track and Trig. 1969, McCain was taken to Hoa the charges, investigators criti- Palin’s experience in govern- Born: Aug. 29, 1936 in the Born: Feb. 11, 1964 in Loa prison. He was offered early cized his judgment in speaking out ment began in 1992, in Wasilla, U.S. Panama Canal Zone Sandpoint, Idaho release based on his father’s high- for Keating. Alaska, where she served two Family: wife Cindy, Family: husband Todd, ranking status in the Navy, but McCain ran for president in the terms on the City Council and children Douglas, Andrew, children Track, Bristol, refused. 2000 election, but did not win the two terms as mayor. She has also Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, Willow, Piper, Trig He spent five years in prison Republican nomination. served as Chair of the Alaska and Bridget Education: B.S. from camps, including three years in Later that year, McCain had Conservation Commission, which Education: Naval Academy University of Idaho solitary confinement. McCain several skin cancer lesions suc- regulates Alaska’s oil and gas. Government service: After Government service: Palin was was tortured before his release in cessfully removed from his face On Dec. 4, 2006, Palin took serving in Vietnam, McCain elected twice to the Wasilla, 1973. He was awarded the Silver and arms. McCain also had sur- office as governor of Alaska, be- continued a military career Wash., City Council, and twice Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart gery to correct an enlarged pros- coming the first female governor before being elected to the as Mayor of Wasilla. She was and Distinguished Flying Cross tate in 2001. in the state and youngest Alaskan U.S House of Representatives elected Governor of Alaska in for his service. Recently, McCain has sup- governor ever. from Arizona’s 1st District in 2006 and is in her first term. He received rehabilitation ported the war in Iraq, and he also As governor, Palin has con- 1982. He was elected to the treatment, but the injuries he suf- supported the 2007 troop surge. formed to conservative ideals, Senate in 1986, and has served fered prevented him from further McCain won the Republican such as supporting offshore drill- as chairman of the Senate advancement in the navy. In 1976, presidential nomination in March ing and opposing abortion. Commerce Committee. He McCain served as the navy’s liai- of 2008, despite being woefully Her approval rating in Alaska ran for President unsuccess- son to the Senate. behind other Republican candi- stands at 80 percent. fully in 2000. McCain divorced his first wife, dates the previous summer.

Barack Obama, the civil rights lawyer. He later taught Joe Biden, the Democratic Democratic presidential candi- constitutional law at the University vice-presidential candidate, is a date, is a first-term senator from of Chicago Law School. six-term senator from Delaware. Illinois and has also served in the He ran for state Senate in 1996 Born in Scranton, Pa., Biden D e m o c r a t Illinois State Senate. from Hyde Park, Ill. and won. He grew up with modest means. His father, Barack Obama served three terms in the Illinois A recovering stutterer, Biden Sr., was born in Kenya and his Senate between 1997 until 2004. graduated from the University of mother, Ann Dunham, grew up in (The second and third terms were Delaware with a double major in Kansas. interrupted by a failed bid for the history and political science, and Obama said in his 2004 speech U.S. House of Representatives in then from Syracuse University at the Democratic National 2000.) College of Law with a law degree. Convention that his “parents During these years, Michelle He married Neilia Hunter in shared an abiding faith in the and Obama had two daughters, 1966 and had three children, Beau, possibilities of this nation. They Malia and Sasha. Hunter and Naomi. would give me an African name, In 2004, after winning the Convinced to run against in- Barack, or ‘blessed,’ believing that Democratic primary for a U.S. cumbent Senator Cale Boggs for in a tolerant America, your name Senate seat from Illinois, Obama his seat in 1972, Biden, a serious is no barrier to success.” gave a keynote address at the longshot, won the election by a His parents separated and di- Democratic National Convention. mere 3,162 votes. vorced; his father died in a car ac- The speech, in many respects, In December of 1972, weeks cident in 1982. launched his national political after the election, Biden’s wife and photo courtesy about.com Obama spent most of his early career. three young children were in a car Senator Barack Obama Senator Joe Biden life in Hawaii with his mother and Obama won the 2004 election accident, and his wife and daugh- his maternal grandparents. to became only the third African ter were killed. Born: August 4, 1961 in Born: Nov. 20, 1942 in Obama attended Occidental American elected to the U.S. Biden contemplated resign- Honolulu, Hawaii Scranton, Pa. College in Los Angeles for two Senate since Reconstruction. ing his newly-won Senate seat, Family: wife Michelle, Family: wife Jill, years. He earned a political science He announced his candi- but decided to serve, taking the children Malia and Sasha children Beau, Hunter and degree in 1983 from Columbia dacy for president in Chicago in oath of office at his son’s hospital Education: B.A. from Ashley University in New York City. February 2007. After a brutal pri- bedside. Columbia University, Education: B.A. from He went on to become a com- mary season, Obama clinched the Five years later he married Jill J.D. from Harvard Law School University of Delaware, munity organizer for a church- nomination on June 3. Jacobs. The couple have a daugh- Government service: Obama J.D. from Syracuse University based group on Chicago’s South On Aug. 28, at the Democratic ter together, Ashley. was elected to three terms in College of Law Side, working to improve living National Convention in Denver, Biden is regarded as one of the the Illinois Senate before being Government service: Elected conditions for the poor. he accepted the Democratic nom- Senate’s elder statesmen, having elected to the U.S. Senate in to the U.S. Senate for Delaware Obama graduated from ination, becoming the first black served on the Judiciary Committee 2004. Obama has served on in 1972, Biden has served as Harvard Law School in 1991, presidential nominee of a major for 27 years, including eight as its the Senate Foreign Relations chairman of the Senate Foreign where he was the first black edi- political party. chairman, and on the Foreign Committee, the Senate Health, Relations Committee and the tor of the Harvard Law Review. In his acceptance speech, Relations Committee which he Education, Labor and Pensions Senate Judiciary Committee. He met his wife, Michelle, at a law Obama said to some 75,000 in at- has been on since the 1970s. Committee and the Senate He ran unsuccessfully for firm in 1988. The two married in tendance, “Let us keep that prom- He is perhaps most famous Veterans Affairs Committee, President twice. 1992. ise - that American promise – and, for creating the Violence Against among others. After graduation, Obama in the words of Scripture, hold Women Act. Ironically, despite joined the law firm of Miner, firmly, without wavering, to the his stuttering, he is also known for Barnhill & Galland, working as a hope that we confess.” his long-windedness. Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Election Preview October 29, 2008 E-7

Issues Grid McCain Obama

McCain’s economic plan will cut spending in the government, Obama’s economic plan would immediately grant $1000 to each conomics E namely “pork-barrel” projects and earmarks that may be suggested, family through a Windfall Profits Tax and also immediately create a to balance the budget by the end of his first term in office. He would $50 billion fund to prevent cuts in education, health, housing, heat- also freeze all spending for a year on anything other than military ing assistance and infastructure that are currently covered by the and veteran discretionary spending, and put any savings made from government. About 150 million people will receive a tax cut under Obama’s restructured tax plan, which includes a $500-$1,000 tax the Iraq War and other military operations directly into driving down credit for working families. Obama would eliminate income tax for the deficit. In addition, McCain will aid small businesses through low seniors making less than $50,000. He would also amend the NAFTA individual tax rates, minimizing health insurance and union man- and CAFTA treaties to ensure free trade. Tax breaks would be re- dates and improving research incentives to keep America in the lead pealed to companies exporting jobs, while companies keeping jobs in global innovation. in America would get relief. The plan would invest in manufactur- ing advances that would help create new jobs, as well as invest $150 billion into environmentally friendly areas, improving the areas and creating 5 million new jobs by 2018. In the long-term, the Obama plan will double the federal funding for basic research in an effort to revive the lagging American sciences, thus creating new jobs. McCain’s healthcare plan will expand the number of insurance op- Obama’s plan would create the National Health Insurance ealthcare H tions and give the uninsured opportunities for financial aid. McCain Exchange that would allow consumers to choose between multiple would increase healthcare competition by allowing healthcare to be providers, keeping prices down, and customer service and benefits. bought across state lines as opposed to only in-state as it is currently, Every large company that did not offer health insurance under the thus lowering costs and increasing customer service and benefits. Obama plan would be forced to contribute a percentage of payroll McCain aims to reform the Medicare system by promoting payment to the cost of healthcare. The plan would ensure that every person reform to reward focused care. McCain will also give a tax credit to in America received a tax credit to aid in purchasing healthcare if the healthcare provider when they make a purchase, helping to keep needed, and would require insurance to cover pre-existing condi- costs down. tions, making comprehensive benefits available to those with disabil- ities. The plan would also allow importation of drugs from overseas, which would increase competition and decrease prices. McCain’s plan is known as the “Lexington Plan,” named to sig- Obama plans to enact short term solutions, such as providing im- Energy nify America asserting energy independence in the same way that mediate energy rebates at the expense of the oil companies, reducing the country asserted independence at the Battle of Lexington in the oil prices by closing loopholes in legislation and releasing oil from Revolutionary War. The plan will expand natural gas and oil explora- the Strategic Petroleum Reserves. He also supports mid-to-long term tion domestically, give a $5,000 tax credit to any consumer purchas- solutions like reducing greenhouse emissions through implementing ing a zero emissions vehicle, and encourage the expansion of plug-in a cap-and-trade program, investing $150 billion into areas that will and fully electric vehicles with a $300 million prize to the company create “green jobs,” putting 1 million electric vehicles on the road by that develops a battery that delivers a power source at 30 percent of 2015 and giving $4 billion in tax credits to American auto manufac- the current cost. He will also commit $2 billion annually to investing turers to promote the growth of the hybrid industry. His plan will in clean coal technology, begin the construction of 45 new nuclear also mandate that oil companies develop existing oil fields, explore power plants to be completed by 2030 and give a 10 percent tax further responsible drilling of oil and natural gas, and require 10 per- credit to oil companies for the purposes of research and develop- cent of America’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2012. ment. McCain also proposes a cap-and-trade system that would set Obama does not believe that any nuclear power expansion is neces- limits on greenhouse gas emissions, and allow companies the right sary until the nuclear sector can be secured, but will give attention to to buy and sell the right to emit. Additionally, he will update the advancing the national energy grid with advancement of the Smart national energy grid. Grid Investment Matching Grant Program to reimburse one-fourth of qualifying Smart Grid Investments.

McCain believes it is “strategically and morally essential” for the Barack Obama is “fully committed to ending the war in Iraq.” ars W U.S. to support the Iraqi government and military until it is capable His plan for doing this involves a phased removal of troops that is of taking care of itself. Al Qaeda in Iraq must be defeated in order expected to take about 16 months. According to Obama, this will to have complete Iraqi security. He advocates the “surge” strategy offer enough time for Iraqi officials to take control of the country’s and believes that American troops can return home when the Iraqi military and government. As part of the plan, a force would re- government is capable of safeguarding its own people. It is also main in Iraq to counter terrorism, protect American personnel in the crucial that the Iraqi economy thrives in order to move young Iraqis country and support Iraqi leaders as necessary. Obama’s plan would away from extremist groups. also include an expansion of services to Iraqi refugees.

McCain emphasizes a strong American military to achieve both Obama supports tough diplomacy rather than a military presence, nternational I protection and peace. The U.S. faces threats not only from terrorist particularly when dealing with Iran. When diplomacy fails, econom- Relations groups, but also from “rogue states” such as Iran and North Korea, ic and political action should be taken as opposed to a military strike. and from competitors such as China and Russia. Included in his He emphasizes a willingness to meet with “foes and friends,” rath- plan for a stronger military are “effective missile defenses,” increas- er than Bush’s strategy of refusal to meet with rogue international ing the size of the military, and providing troops with the best and leaders. Obama will make it a key priority to mediate the Israeli- most modern weapons and safety equipment. McCain also address- Palestinian conflict with a goal of developing two peaceful states. es the immigration issue. The first priority in his plan would be to Obama’s plan includes expanding America’s diplomatic presence, secure the borders. Next would be to deal with American employers fighting global poverty and strengthening NATO by contributing and worker programs in such a way that “reflect(s) the labor needs troops for stabilization and security purposes. He also emphasizes of the U.S....while protecting the employment opportunities for U.S. the need to secure nuclear weapons and materials with the goal of a workers.” Finally, the plan includes dealing with undocumented im- nuclear-free world. migrants by prosecuting or deporting criminal aliens and helping others toward legal residence.

McCain believes that the Roe vs. Wade decision should be over- Obama supports stem cell research, and co-sponsored the 2007 Life Issues turned, and he will nominate judges accordingly. The reversal would Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act that would allow excess em- turn the question of abortion over to the states. The next step for bryos from in vitro fertilization clinics to be used in stem cell re- ending abortion would be to help expectant mothers. McCain search. He also believes in preserving the reproductive choice for strongly promotes adoption and believes that family is the founda- women and opposes the overturn of the Roe vs. Wade decision. His tion to society, beginning with the marriage between one man and agenda would include an expansion of services to reduce unwanted one woman. Finally, McCain opposes the “intentional creation of pregnancies, including contraceptives. It would also incorporate in- human embryos for research purposes,” as well as human cloning. creased funding for family planning services and sex education that As president, he will support funding for alternative research meth- teaches both abstinence and safe sex methods. Obama supports ods such as adult stem cell research. McCain supports the death the death penalty only in narrow circumstances for heinous crimes, penalty, and believes it should be broadened. He adamently dis- and he has pushed for reforms in the system. However, he also agreed with the recent Supreme Court ruling that banned the use of disagreed with the recent Supreme Court ruling, stating it was too the death penalty in cases of child rape. broad of a ban. E-8 October 29, 2008 2008-09 Election Preview Xavier Newswire SNL’s presidential impressions: a primer The show’s recent rediscovery of the art of impersonation is steeped in history By Nora Heink drawn some of “SNL’s” best rat- Asst. Arts & Entertainment ings in decades. Editor Whether or not presidential The political comedy that ap- candidates actually enjoy watching pears on NBC’s “Saturday Night their impersonators, all recognize Live” is perhaps the main source the importance of appearing on of the show’s longstanding ap- the program—both in person and peal, and in an age where many as a caricature. Obama, McCain Americans cite “The Daily Show” and Palin have each made cameos as a legitimate news source, watch- on “SNL.” ing “SNL’s” mixture of comedy In honor of the upcoming and politics may be the most in- election, here’s a look at some of volved many people will get in the SNL’s past and present presiden- upcoming election. tial impersonations. This year, NBC launched Dan Aykroyd as Richard three spin-off episodes entitled Nixon and Jimmy Carter: In “Weekend Update: Thursday” in the early years of SNL, Aykroyd an attempt to capitalize on the established himself as a prolific dwindling weeks of the current Nixon-impersonator and played presidential campaign season. the gruff president several times. Since the show’s first season in Aykroyd’s impression of soft- 1975, audiences have especially fa- spoken peanut farmer Jimmy vored “SNL’s” impersonations of Carter demonstrated the perform- Photo courtesy of nbc.com er’s versatility but was less success- In his classic impersonation, Will Ferrell astutely captures the bewildered squint and confused self-confidence of our political figures. country’s 43rd President. This season, Tina Fey’s recur- ful than his Nixon. ring impression of vice presi- Dana Carvey as George H. personation of George Bush Sr., acters that Ferrell had already to solid writing and a wardrobe dential nominee Sarah Palin has W. Bush: In his hyperactive im- Carvey created some hilarious mo- brought to life. full of pant suits, she has been ments, donning Bush Sr.’s glasses The well-known “strategery” able to create a recognizable and attempts at colloquialism with sketch, featured during the impersonation of the former his memorable “nawt gonna do it, 2000 presidential campaign, was Democratic hopeful. Poehler, wouldn’ be prudent” shtick. Ferrell’s funniest, and poked fun along with her impression of Phil Hartman and Darrell at the “bushisms” that would be- Clinton, will be missed when she Hammond as Bill Clinton: The come a staple for comedy writers leaves “SNL”after the election in late Hartman drew laughs in his in the years to follow. November. portrayal of Clinton during the Fred Armisen as Barack Tina Fey as Sarah Palin: early years: a Big Mac-loving jog- Obama: Armisen’s “Feauxbama” The Alaskan governor is a com- ger and darling of the media. is the only disappointing im- edy-writer’s dream, and while Hammond, boosted by the pression of this year’s campaign her hockey mom persona, folksy Lewinsky scandal, perfected season. speech, and trademark hair- Clinton, mastering some of the In an act consisting of little style aren’t difficult to carica- former president’s more nuanced more than a meditative scowl, ture, Fey makes the most of the mannerisms—the cracking voice exaggerated hand motions and impersonation. and subtle smirk. choppy speech patterns, Armisen Whether she’s lampooning Will Ferrell as George W. hasn’t yet done comedic justice to Palin the beauty queen or Palin Bush: As far as Dubya goes, the presidential hopeful. the outdoorswoman, her podium

Photo courtesy of nbc.com Ferrell’s subdued take on President Amy Poehler as Hillary stance and northern accent are Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin plays the flute in a beauty contest/VP debate. Bush wasn’t exceptional—ironic Clinton: Poehler bears little re- spot-on, gosh darnit. considering all of the wacky char- semblance to Clinton, but thanks Maverick.

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Enough small talk By Sarah Wieten would expand this war on terror Editorial Columnist into yet another country. And gas It’s been a while since I last is cheap?!?! How did that happen? wrote this column. However, I’ll let you in on a little secret, when I did, I wrote about seasonal in case you don’t watch TV, read happenings on campus and ways newspapers or look up when to deal with the stress of being a walking across campus; this is an part of all these happenings. Fine election year. Actually revise that; subjects to be sure, but, to be hon- this is a really important election est, I caught a lot of crap from my year. So here’s my campus related friends and family for the generic rant for the week: leave the people Check pages and safe nature of the column. who were/are on campus to regis- They said it was childish, unneces- ter/encourage you to vote alone. 4-5 of the sary, and limp. They called it the Regardless of how annoying, equivalent of talking about the creepy, and/or smelly they are, can Election weather; safe and available, but all we agree that their intentions are Preview issue in all a pointless formality. good? That they are likely sick and And you know what? They are tired of dealing with apathetic stu- for more right. dents who just mock them? They At a time like this, Xavier de- are attempting to convince you to political serves more from its newspaper. participate in the most direct way opinions. . . Isn’t the function of the editorial they can in our American democ- page to take the factual informa- racy in a historic election year in tion the rest of the paper printed which your vote will matter. So in a dutifully unbiased manner and regardless of their age, ugliness or get people riled up about it? awkwardness, can we be polite to comic by Heather Skrzypiec There is currently no shortage these volunteers? of reasons to get riled up. The The point is, my friends were economy is in the tank and people right to say that my column was in Washington are using our tax boring and pointless. With so X still marks the spot money to “fix it.” many important issues, on cam- By Madeline LaFave Let us consider the state of How many colleges have a What’s worse is that the com- pus and off, to discuss, what was Editorial Columnist Xavier right now: a $1.6 million Jesuit president who is known for panies that get our emergency I thinking discussing the weather? budget deficit has caused cuts in being “in-shape,” and whose stu- money are spending it on ridicu- I solemnly swear that from this With 63,000 in total and more many areas, spurring a disastrous dents chant his name at halftime lously expensive pedicures and ex- point on, there will be no mention than half of those living in the hiring freeze. The eligibility of our of every men’s basketball game? ecutive retreats. of the changing of the seasons or greater Cincinnati area, Xavier basketball stars is in question, and Open pasta dinners at Father In addition, Syria has just ac- the annoyances of the rain, wind, alumni come by the packs to men’s we just began what will be years LaRocca’s, jam-packed 10 p.m. cused the United States of attack- sleet or snow. Newswire readers de- basketball games. of campus construction projects, masses and FREE STUDENT ing the Iraq-Syrian border, which serve better from me. We sport a 29 percent alumni most of which will not be com- TICKETS to games. giving rate, ranking us 3rd in that pleted in time to benefit even half We even stood as the venue for category out of Midwest colleges of the current students. John McCain’s Town Hall Meeting and universities in 2007. So…why do we love Xavier so this summer, not to mention that Devout gatherings thrive all much? we beat out 140 Midwest schools over, with Xavier chapters in over While I can’t answer that ques- for the third year in a row, ranking 50 cities, uniting Xavier around tion directly, there are so many number two in the 2009 “America’s the globe. It is all this and more pieces of Xavier that make the Best Colleges” report. that proves Xavier is quality of life of a I guess what I’m saying is that loved by its graduates. “Xavier, even typical student hard Xavier, even through disaster, To illustrate this point through to beat: How many growth and change, will always further, just last May, the disaster... will Division I colleges be the same Xavier we’ve all day of Xavier graduation, always be the or universities have a experienced. I saw one of these gradu- same Xavier campus that can be The tradition will live on ates driving down Dana. we’ve all covered on foot, end- through budget cuts, hiring freez- With her car packed to to-end, in less than es, lack of bike racks, stolen pro- the ceiling, loaded with experienced.” seven minutes? jectors, an abundance of police four years’ worth of be- What about those notes and elections scandals; we longings, she was sobbing uncon- who live on-campus and can walk will still go on to experience yet trollably as she drove through the out the front door to see all three another winning basketball sea- “Dana Death Trap” and on past dorms, the student center, the mail son, and all will be well. Dana Gardens—possibly for the center, the caf, the chapel and best I sort of even want to buy a last time. of all, the Cintas Center? campus brick. 11/05/08 6 October 29, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS Volleyball has up and down weekend Doug Tifft, Editor Phone: 745-3607 First conference loss comes at the hands of nationally ranked SLU [email protected] By Scott MUeller were the cream of the crop, de- Women’s tennis just Asst. Sports Editor feating Xavier convincingly in After topping Duquesne straight sets. short at ITA event University on Friday, Oct.24 3-1 In the first two sets, Xavier to extend their conference win- never led and only managed to tie ning streak to seven matches, the the score twice. Xavier University volleyball team In the first set, SLU quickly dropped their first conference jumped ahead taking a command- match to the Saint Louis Billikens ing lead at 10-5. on Sunday, 3-0. They never relented, as Xavier On Friday, the Musketeers got droped the first set 25-19. off to a slow start, dropping the In the second set, SLU was first set, 25-22. even more dominant, starting with The first set featured 10 ties, a 9-2 run to open the set. more than the rest of the match Xavier would never score more combined. than two points in a row, and After the first set, Xavier re- dropped the second set 25-13. Newswire photo by Dani Meiners bounded and controlled the rest The third set opened up close- Senior Kara Courtney fell in the third of the match. ly, with Xavier holding a slim lead round of the ITA Midwest Regional. In the second set, with the at 4-3. Newswire photo by Dani Meiners The women’s tennis team fell score tied at eight, senior Megan Senior Megan Hellman led the Musketeers to a win over Duquesne on Friday However, a 7-2 run from SLU out of contention at the ITA Hellman rattled off five aces in with five straight aces in the second set. would put them ahead for good. Midwest Regional on Friday. a row to give Xavier the lead for The only time Xavier trailed for Xavier, besting the eight they SLU closed out the set, 25-16, and Senior Kara Courtney was one good, and forcing Duquesne to was at 2-1, when they would go on had against Toledo and Drake. the match, 3-0. win shy of qualifying for the main call a timeout. Xavier would go on an 11-2 run to take total control On Sunday, the Musketeers For the match SLU had 46 kills draw, but lost in the third round to to win the set 25-16. of the match. again remained on the road, this to Xavier’s 26. Michigan State’s Whitney Wilson. Xavier was challenged in the Xavier would close out the set, time playing in St. Louis. The Musketeers will look to Courtney had won two match- third set, never gaining a larger 25-20, and the match, 3-1. The Billikens, ranked 25th, are get back to winning on Thursday, es the previous day to advance to lead than three points, until the Junior Kelly Ruth had Xavier’s nationally ranked for the first time Oct. 30 when they take on Dayton the third round. Musketeers broke open a 15-13 only double-double, recording 12 in their history and have an unde- at the Cintas Center at 7:00 p.m. Sophomore Tifanie Treece was set with a 10-4 run to close out kills and 17 digs. feated A-10 record. The game will likely determine defeated in her first singles match, the set, 25-17. On the night, Xavier recorded Head Coach Floyd Deaton the positioning of the Atlantic 10 but rebounded to win a consola- In the fourth set, Xavier once 10 service aces, including the five said before the start of A-10 play, Western division as Dayton is tied tion match. again controlled the action almost in a row from Hellmann. “Saint Louis is supposed to be the with Xavier for second in the divi- In doubles action, Courtney the entire time. The 10 aces are a season high cream of the crop this year.” sion at 7-1 in the A-10 - each has a and senior Jeanette Feider fell in SLU certainly played like they loss to St. Louis on their record. the first round to a team from Butler, 8-4. Soccer splits weekend Later in the day, the doubles Club Sports Report team was able to bounce back and defeat a team from Youngstown Club Volleyball: Club Ultimate Disc: St. in a consolation match, 8-4. Played in the Ohio State Finished sixth out of 13 Tournament in Colum- The end of the tournament teams at the Dayton Au- tumn Volleyball Classic bus on October 18, finish- marked the end of action for the Next Up: ing 1-4 team until January when their dual Next Up: Will play this weekend in Will travel to Denison Uni- meet season starts. the Miami Invitational versity on Saturday, where they will try to improve Men’s golf closes out upon last year’s third place fall season strong finish Club Lacrosse: Club Football: 10-4 victory on the road Defeated Miami 20-7 and at John Carroll over the Southern Illinois 17-14 to weekend improve to 4-1 Next Up: Next Up: vs. Cincinnati at Nippert will travel to Miami on Newswire photo by Dani Meiners Stadium on Saturday, Time Saturday, followed by home Senior Midfielder Jimmy Cummings scored his first two goals of the season TBD games against Marquette in two games over the weekend. and the University of New Orleans the next two weeks By Ken Burton the Musketeers would host the Staff Writer Fordham Rams, a team they hadn’t Club Hockey: Club Soccer: Topped Middle Tennes- Lost to Iowa in a tourna- It was the Jimmy Cummings lost to in five years. see State 7-4 on Friday ment in Chicago on Oct. Show for the Xavier Musketeers A first half header from for their first win of the 18 men’s soccer team this past Fordham’s John Pardini off a cor- season Next Up: Next Up: Competitive season is over, weekend. ner kick that found the back post vs. Canisius College on Sat- but will scrimage Cincinna- Newswire photo by Dani Meiners On Friday, it was Cummings’ seemed to dash the hopes of the urday at Cincinnati Gardens ti, Kentucky and Northern Sophomore Peter O’Neill 87th minute goal that put away a suddenly confident Musketeers. Kentucky The Xavier men’s golf team pesky LaSalle Explorer team 1-0 Again, Andy Dimbi played wrapped up its fall season with a at the Xavier Soccer Complex. the role of field general as he sixth place finish at the Landfall Cummings headed a deep ball found Ricardo Sutherland who Tradition in Wilmington, N.C. kicked into the box from Andy placed a perfect ball to a streaking Women fall short in A-10 play east to face off the nationally Sophomore Peter O’Neill led Dimbi past LaSalle keeper Andrew Cummings for the score, his sec- By Ken Burton the Musketeers with a plus 8 for Bernhard. ond goal of the season. Staff Writer ranked Charlotte 49ers, a team in the three round event. O’Neill im- The late goal was the lone shot Engleman again started in goal, the midst of an eight game con- proved his score every day, shoot- to find the back of the net, de- but didn’t fare as well the second It was another tough weekend ference undefeated streak. ing rounds of 78-74-72. His score spite both teams combining for time around. While he only al- for the Xavier women’s soccer Charlotte celebrated their an- was good enough for a tenth place 30 shots in the game. lowed two goals, the second was team. nual senior night in grand fashion tie overall. Freshman keeper Ryan an 83rd minute back-breaker. The Musketeers first hit the by scoring five goals, all assisted Freshman Sebastian MacLean Engleman was inserted into the Rams’ senior Steve Woicik road to battle the Billikens of by midfielder Sam Huecker. had two rounds of 77 and a fi- starting lineup for just the second struck the game winner, keeping Saint Louis University last Friday, The 49ers dominated the nal round of 73 to finish tied for time this season, and it paid off the Rams above .500 for the sea- Oct. 24. Musketeers all night, as evidenced 17th. as he deflected three shots on his son and in conference play. Junior keeper Kelly Farrell by the 22-9 shot differential. Junior Alan Glynn had a great way to his first career shutout. The Musketeers, on the other recorded five saves but an early With the losses, the Musketeers third round of 71, one under par. El-Hadji Dieng also registered hand, fell to 2-10-3 on the season second half shot from the foot fall to 1-14-2 overall and 0-7-2 in Senior Mike Beausejour finished a game-high six shot attempts in and 1-3-2 in the A-10. of Julia Bradenberg squeaked the A-10. 22 over and tied for 45th. the Musketeers’ victory. The Musketeers will meet the through from about six yards out. Xavier will look to end the The event concludes Xavier’s The game evened the over- Hawks of St. Joseph’s on Friday, The Musketeers, who would regular season on a high note at fall season. The spring season will all records of the two teams to Oct. 31 in Philadelphia, before not register a shot on goal for the home, meeting LaSalle on Friday, begin in March. 2-9-3. heading across town to meet the game, lost 0-1. Oct. 31 and Fordham on Sunday, After the hard-fought match, Temple Owls on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Musketeers then headed Nov. 2. Xavier Newswire Arts&E ntertainment October 29, 2008 7 Stone takes on reality yet again in ‘W.’ BY Andrew Chestnut Stone attempts to remind us that Editorial Columnist common understanding does not constitute reality. If there is one thing I know By giving us a film loaded with to be absolutely true, it is this: unverifiable (though certainly not People will believe what they want impossible) events and specula- to believe. tive characterization, he shows Within this assumption, Oliver us whatever we “know” is most Stone’s film “W.” can seem nearly likely whatever we want to believe. pointless. This unexpectedly seri- Stone is right; a fact which is sim- ous pseudo-biography intermit- ply deplorable. tently interprets two strains of Remember how the Iraq War George W. Bush’s life. The first was sold to us; remember the fact stage is his early political develop- that it had to be sold in the first ment (including scenes of whis- place. Recall the administration’s key-soaked fraternity hazing at Orwellian language crafted to de- Yale, struggles with alcoholism, scribe their No Child Left Behind family fights and a coming-to- Act (which inherently leaves chil- Jesus moment); the second being dren behind) and their Clean Air his administration’s lead-up to the Act (which lowers anti-pollution Iraq War. standards). All the while, W. (Josh Brolin) If you see the movie, you can is depicted as a black sheep in Photo courtesy of iwatchstuff.com take or leave Stone’s pantomimes Josh Brolin as George W. Bush, fourty-third president of the United States, as depicted in Oliver Stone’s “W.” the Bush family, a man driven by of Bush-as-alcoholic or Bush-as- an Oedipal urge to live up to the numerous awful truths about they wanted to. to the citizens of Iraq. troubled-son, but please recognize demands of his father and family the Bush presidency, though this I doubt any undecided citizens During Stone’s depic- the power and implications of name. Stone surprisingly treats the would be totally impossible. Many will see the film and suddenly de- tion of the infamous “Mission Stone’s portrayal of Bush-as-mar- character kindly. specific events in the movie can cide they don’t approve of the Accomplished!” declaration on- keter. Is Stone’s perception of this W. is portrayed as a spoiled, so- hardly be taken as fact, given how president. However, you can ex- board an aircraft carrier, a fake president reality? Of course not; cially gifted, yet tragically misguid- opaque this administration has tract some truth and some lessons news anchor, while babbling how can it be? But we can look to ed fool used by the malevolent been and how outspokenly liberal, if you look a little deeper. about Bush’s contrived militaris- this film as a reminder that reality Dick Cheney (Richard Dreyfuss) and therefore biased, is Stone’s Throughout the movie, Stone tic mystique, accidentally utters is not contained in perception. and Karl Rove (Toby Jones) to perspective. is careful to show the frighten- the movie’s most profound line: To write this in this weekly pa- achieve an evil agenda of power Did Bush really feel he was ing and unprecedented obses- “Perception is reality.” per is probably to piss against the and Middle East domination. personally called by God to be sion with which the administra- For this administration, what wind, to row like mad in a flimsy Stone seems to portray Bush as a President? Was he really “born tion controlled its message to the the public thought was always more dinghy against an unstoppable troubled man with—gasp!—good again”? Did Dick Cheney really public. The most notable instance important than what was actu- current of wishful, blissful stupid- intentions. run the country through Bush? came when it was becoming un- ally true. Bush’s regime seemed to ity that has swept the country, and The movie is generally well Nobody in the world knows any deniably clear that no weapons of operate under the principle that the world, onto the doorstep of made, though acting and cin- of these things for sure, which mass destruction were going to be truth was defined by whatever the the apocalypse, but I don’t care, ematography are overshadowed means conjecture is largely futile. found in Iraq. majority of people believed—or I’ll say it anyway… in such a politically charged nar- Even if Stone could somehow Bush instinctively responded what they could be convinced Perception is not reality! rative. The real purpose of this know these things, and even if we by directing his cohorts to change of—rather than fact itself. movie is unclear (outside of trying could bypass his tremendous lack the message of the war. No lon- By casting Bush and Rove as to influence the outcome of the of objectivity, it wouldn’t mat- ger was it about preventing future conniving producers of artificial Newswire Rating: current election). ter, because people would only terrorist attacks; now it was about truth, as talented marketers of a Perhaps we are meant to learn choose to believe these things if spreading the gifts of democracy doomed neo-conservative agenda, Live Wires BRIEFS -Paid Advertisement- (week of Oct. 29) Stephanie Metz, Editor [email protected]

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8 October 29, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire Questions abound with basketball season set to begin By Doug TIFFT will start at point guard? Sports Editor Holloway posted nine As the Xavier University points, including a perfect men’s and women’s basket- five for five performance ball teams took the court at the free throw line, as he publically for the first time seemed to inch ahead of fel- in the 2008-09 season at the low freshman Brad Redford annual Blue/White tipoff at – who scored five points – Cintas Center, there seemed for the starting role at point to be a myriad of questions guard. surrounding both squads. “Terrell Holloway has On the men’s side, a ma- done a very good job, and jor question was how the there is no question at all eight newcomers would be about his ability to play the integrated into the system at point guard,” Miller said. Xavier. “His talent level [is high], On this issue, an an- and we are really excited swer was provided during about him. We are asking the intra-squad scrimmage him to really do a lot.” by a transfer and a pair of While Miller is concerned freshmen. with the progression of his Sophomore Jamel freshmen point guards, the McLean, a transfer from issue loses its significance in Tulsa University, utilized comparison to the key ques- his strength and athleticism tion facing the men’s team to get to the rim multiple heading into November: times, and showed a solid Will Jordan Crawford be mid-range jump shot while eligible? collecting ten points and Crawford, the 6’4” guard four rebounds. who transferred to Xavier Freshman center Kenny amid turmoil at Indiana Frease was assertive during University, is seeking imme- the scrimmage, showing off diate eligibility as a result of an array of post moves, find- the sanctions placed on the ing open teammates from Hoosier basketball program. the post and firing a funda- Crawford proved on mentally sound three point Friday how much that eli- jump shot, as he posted gibility would mean to the eight points, five rebounds Musketeers, as he knocked and four assists. down two deep threes and “The thing that I have scored 10 points, despite be- been most surprised about ing purposely limited by the Freshman Terrell Holloway (with the ball above) appears to with Kenny is that he is very coaching staff. have the edge for the starting point guard role. Fellow freshman agile - deceptively agile. He “He sometimes is better Brad Redford is a step behind. can run much better than with the ball than without has a great case. His appeal him. He is a great team- people give him credit for,” it, and just because of the is a strong appeal. It will be mate,” Miller said. “He is Xavier men’s head coach unknown element [of his interesting to see how the vocal, and he really looks af- Sean Miller said of Frease. eligibility], we have kind of NCAA rules on it, because ter the younger players. He Fellow freshman Terrell taken him away from the ball it is an appeal that warrants helps them along. More than Holloway, a 6’0” guard out a little bit to make sure that some real looking at.” any other player in our pro- of Hempstead, N.Y., served we are covered there in case Beyond some of the gram, he is the guy to put his to temporarily answer anoth- anything would go against newcomers, Xavier is getting arm around them.” er pressing question: Who him,” Miller said. “But, he answers to their leadership While the men’s team questions in senior forward was addressing some of C.J. Anderson, who scored their questions last week, four points and dished out the women’s team may have four assists on Friday. been confronted with the “C.J. Anderson is no biggest question mark in question our undisputed the recent history of Xavier team leader. He is the most women’s basketball: How respected player in our lock- do you deal with a season er room, deservedly so. He without All-American junior is the most consistent player forward Amber Harris, likely that we have right now. He lost for the season following is the oldest player, too. He a left knee surgery?

really has a good way about A shaky women’s squad All photos are Newswire photos courtesy of Erika Bresee took the floor without their Senior guard Tudy Reed (above) will need to lead the Xavier leader, and showed some women this season. discomfort. Senior guard Tudy Reed sparked some offense, with five points, and junior- for ward Maureen Hester helped with a pair of three point field goals. Harris’ fellow All- American candidate Ta’Shia Phillips seemed to suffer from the loss of her front- Sophomore guard Jordan Crawford court mate, however, as she (above) was impressive during Friday’s scrimage. ended the scrimmage with only two points and did not collect a rebound. With a reverse dunk to Both the men’s and wom- earn a score of 43 out of en’s teams will have to find 50 in the first round and answers to their questions advance to the final, junior forward Derrick Brown in the coming weeks, as they (right) executed a second prepare for their respective reverse as the clock season openers on Friday, wound down to score a 34 Nov. 14. Men’s coach Sean Miller calls senior forward C.J. Anderson and win the dunk contest. (above) “the unquestioned leader” of his team.