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There will be a "Split the National Association of Intercollegiate "I think that people need to realize players on our team than say, basketball, the Pot" raffle, a raffle for the autographed Athletes (NAIA) hosting a home playoff where this program came from and where our traveling expenses can be quiet Cougar football helmet and another raffle game in football costs roughly $22,000. it is now, having the chance to host a home high. And the distance that we must go for a pair of Bears tickets to the December th Because of the high price tag, the football playoff is really important. We have gone excludes traveling by bus. The past three 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons. A team is seeking to raise $25,000. from winning eight games in six years to Championships have been won by Carroll, Bean Bag toss contest will also help to raise "Hosting a home playoff game at now, not only participating in the playoffs a university in Montana," said Coach money, with the two winning teams each Saint Xavier University would be a great but having a real chance to go far," said Feminis. getting two pairs of playoff tickets. accomplishment for our program, it would Feminis. In the football team's budget, money To help support the team, attend this mean a lot to the players and coaches. But Teams have to make a bid to earn a is allocated for a playoff birth, but because Saturday's last home game, which is also I believe it would also be exciting for the home playoff game with the minimum of the high expense of travel, coupled Senior's Night. Playoff tickets will also be surrounding community. The South Side bid for a first round playoff game being with possible future home games this post available to buy at that game. is dominated by high school football, but I $22,000. If the teams are ranked in the season, the football team would like to raise For more information about the think that it would be mean something to top 8 in the country, which Saint Xavier the $25,000. Cougars' playoff run, listen to WSCR the local area," said Head Football Coach University is, all the team needs to do is The home playoff game will be held 670 The Score, where Head Coach Mike th Mike Feminis. just make the minimum bid. Saturday, November 19 . On Sunday, Feminis will be interviewed in the 11 th The football program has been in The cost is due to high traveling cost. November 13 , the football team will host o'clock hour. existence since the 1993 season, but Saint The host team effectively pays for the a "Selection Sunday Celebration" which SXU, MOTHER MCAULEY AND BROTHER RICE CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY mission and highlights 50 years of faith and facilities, Saint Xavier became coeducational By Carrie Williams of the SXU, McAuley and Rice community education on this campus in service to the in 1969. By 1992, McAuley built its Little were invited to celebrate this momentous Deputy News Editor Church and the civic community. All three School Pre-School, theatre and music wing, occasion by attending a mass held at 3 p.m. The stretch of land bounded by Pulaski institutions opened or began operations on auditorium and additional classrooms, at Mother McAuley on Sunday, November rd Road on the west, 103 Street on the south, the southwest Chicago site in August or Brother Rice added its swimming pool, 6th. Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop th 99 street on the north and Central Park September 1956 and all three continue to band room and Pilon Learning Resource of Chicago, presided while Bishop Gustavo Avenue on the east is home to the only share the mission of Catholic education." Center and Saint Xavier College became Garcia-Siller, auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, three-school campus of the Archdiocese The origins of the campus date back Saint Xavier University. was the homilist. A reception followed in of Chicago. For fifty years, Saint Xavier to 1846 when Catherine McAuley, founder Mother McAuley and Brother Rice the Shannon Center at SXU. University, Mother McAuley High School of the Sisters of Mercy, came to Chicago work together to offer classes to students at Together, Saint Xavier, Mother and Brother Rice High School have and established Saint Francis Xavier both institutions ranging from computers McAuley and Brother Rice celebrate 50 years provided a quality education within the Female Academy, the forerunner to Saint to theatre. Both schools also offer tuition of academic excellence, faith formation, context of faith and service. Consequently, Xavier University and Mother McAuley breaks for multiple students enrolled at athletic achievement and social efficacy. the theme for the 2005-2006 anniversary Liberal Arts High School. After suffering one or both institutions. SXU plans to Those interested in learning more about year is "Together in Faith, Education &. damaging blows from the Great Chicago capitalize on its increasing enrollment by the 50th anniversary celebration continuing Service." Fire and enduring several location changes, adding a new dorm next fall. Though all throughout the 2005-2006 academic year According to Father Francis Tebbe, Saint Xavier College, Mother McAuley and three institutions fondly remember and are invited to call 773-429.4306 or visit O.F.M., "The institutions seek to launch Brother Rice opened on the Southwest celebrate past achievements, they are also www. 50yearstogether.org. rhis golden anniversary year in a way that Side of Chicago in 1956. While McAuley looking towatds the future. honors their shared Catholic identity and and Rice remained single sex educational Faculty, staff, students and all members Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 / WEW / SAB GOES MEDIEVAL By Christina Cucci long they've been training with horses, showcased how the death penalty was Copy Editor guests were surprised to learn that most employed during the Middle Ages was a have been riding for only 2 or 3 years, certain eye-opener to many. Last Thursday, the Student Activities The most difficult parts to memorize Students were fascinated by the Board at SXU had their annual trip to (and probably the most impressive parts entertaining atmosphere and felt that the Medieval Times in Schaumburg, IL. The to witness) are actually the scripted plans whole medieval experience of dinner and a trip consisted of about 50 students total for each performance. There are romantic tournament was well worth the $ 10 trip. who seemed to have a blast. How to get your claws on 'Cougar Bites' Territory At Medieval Times, Any information or changes that ciubs, everyone in the audience organizations or other event sponsors receives a paper crown, would like to have published in the News color-coded to match Bites column or the weekly Cougar the costumes worn by Calendar, please e-mail Copy Editor, the performing knights. Christina Cucci at [email protected] in advance After a brief play-like for requests. Please include dates, times, presentation from the locations and a possible brief description of Master of Ceremonies, the event. King and princess, How to Really Travel the World the 'kingdom' offers The Study Abroad Office will be hosting a beautifully peaceful an information Session on study abroad demonstration of programs in Australia, Greece, Italy and stallions running Scotland on Monday, November 14th from through their paces. 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. and from 3 p.m.-4:30 From there, the feast p.m. in the Study Abroad Office, which of garlic bread, Dragon is located in room E-108 in the School of Breath (vegetable) soup, Nursing. If you cannot make either time, a chicken roast, spare please call the Study Abroad Office at rib, herb-basted potato 773.298.3780 or e-mail at [email protected] to set up an appointment with the Study Abroad and pastry of the castle Advisor. was served to the guests of honor (SXU) and Attention to all SXU Student the jousting finally Organizations from vour SGA commenced. The budgets for your organization will The rules are need to be turned into the mailbox on the simple, no one is allowed student Government Association's room to take off their crown, --103C no later than Friday, November nor use any feasting !1'\ no exceptions. The budget proposals A knight to remember. Thanks Student Activities! nust have all of the pertinent information utensils other than their or them to be thoroughly reviewed by the own hands. The battles start off in a tame and chivalric plot-twists, winners and Junior Sheri Lucas, who is also the SGA members who will be present at the manner, but later escalates to a fight to the losers, villains and heroes to open one's Vice President of Finance of SAB said, "I Budget Allocation Commitee meeting. finish (and often ends in death) as mock imagination; therein lies the mystery. have never experienced so much fun and \ny organization may appeal a Budget knights engage in a match with swords, This year, once again, the Medieval merriment. It was quite a feast!" \llocation Committee decision. javelins, maces and axes. According to Times proved to be not only a thrilling Junior Derek Boladz, "There was one of the knights himself, "sparks fly, but adventure, but also a learning experience succulent food, a thick fog and ravishing Saint Xavier University Drama nobody gets hurt." for those University students who chose Club Presents:: Shakespeare's men in suits of armor handling horses Much Ado About Nothing Other colleges whose mere sight made me The Drama Club at Saint Xavier were in attendance tremble in my own shoes. No, Jniversity will present performances at Medieval Times but on a serious note, I had a )f Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado that evening, but really good time even though I'm \bout Nothing on Friday, November ll'\ it was Saint Xavier allergic to horses; the entertainers th :he 12 and the 14*, at 7:30 p.m. and University that, made it all really worth it." rtl m Sunday November 13 at 2 p.m. in when announced Also, this evening, from vlcGuire Hall. The comedy, directed by by the MC, cheered 6-8:30 p.m. is SAB's 4th annual Saint Xavier students Lisa Lodico and the loudest, showing ennifer Grisolano, is set in Messina, Italy, Multicultural Night. This much- our school pride luring the 16th century. The play tells the anticipated event will be held itory of two sets of lovers, Claudio and and excitement as in the SXU Diner Atrium. -lero, played by Chris Corrie and Jennifer always. Students of diverse cultures will kelson, and Benedick and Beatrice, played After the show, provide art collections, projects, ay Gary Johnson and Jessica Touhy, and the King, princess photos, clothing and flags from :he problems they encounter in their and all six youthful various countries around the 'elationships. Assistant Director Jennifer knights in shining world. Stop by for free t-shirts, jrisolano is really looking forward to armor stayed to he three performances, "The actors and SAB members preparing to cheer on the red and yellow knight. a delicious variety of ethnic food ictresses are really dedicated to making this autograph crowns, and to join in ethnic dancing. >erformance a success because it will be mingle and take pictures with Saint Xavier to check out the 'rated R' (for violent For more information, contact SAB he first Drama Club production in ovet guests. Some of these gentlemen were scenes) dark dungeon. The horrifying at 773.298.3138, by e-mail at [email protected] wo years. We are all just really excited to as young as age 23 and when asked how visual samples and instruments which or visit them in room L-101. je a part of it." The play is open to the mbiic and tickets for the performances can 5e purchased at the door. Admission is $5 THE XAVIERITE IS LOOKING FOR DEDICATED AND INTELLIGENT STUDENTS or the evening performances on Friday, November 11th, the 12th and the 14th, WHO ARE INTERESTED JOURNALISM, IF YOU FIT THE BILL, THEN STOP Hid $3 fot the matinee performance on Sunday, November 13th. All proceeds from BY THE STUDENT ORGANIZATION CENTER, ROOM L403B, DIRECTLY he November 12'1' show will benefit the /ictims of Hurricane Katrina. For more ADJACENT TO THE SXU DLNER/STUDENT LOUNGE ON nformation, please contact Lisa Lodico at [email protected] or 773. 298.4155. WEDNESDAYS AT 3:30 P.M. FOR A QUICK MEETING. Page 3 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 MlERS WITHDRAWS; ALITO NEW COURT PICK

By Nick Kerr about my service in the White House to proper role of judges in our society. World News Correspondent demonstrate my experience and judicial He understands that judges are to philosophy." The President who had interpret the laws, not to impose In the past two weeks, White House defended his high court pick and personal their preferences or priorities Council Harriet Miers withdrew her friend since he announced the pick on the people" In accepting the nomination to replace Sandra Day on October 3rd put out in a statement, nomination Judge Alito said of O'Connor as an Associate Justice of the "It is clear that senators would not be the court he might sit on "The United States Supreme Court and was satisfied until they gained access to internal Supreme Court is an institution replaced with 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals documents concerning advice provided that I have long held in reverence. Judge Sam Alito. Miers withdrew due to a during her tenure at the White House During my 29 years as a public flap over documents that the White House disclosures that would undermine a servant, I've had the opportunity did not want to give the Senate. president's ability to receive candid to view the Supreme Court from a Miers stated in her resignation counsel." variety of perspectives as an attorney letter to the President that "As you know, There were some who felt that the real in the Solicitor General's Office, members of the Senate have indicated reason for Ms. Miers' withdrawal was not arguing and briefing cases before their intention to seek documents about documents, but rather because of strong the Supreme Court, as a federal my service in the White House in order disapproval of conservatives. The Senate's prosecutor, and most recently for to judge whether to support me. I have top Democrat Harry Reid sees this way the last 15 years as a judge of the been informed repeatedly that in lieu of and said, "Apparently, Ms. Miers did not Court of Appeals." records, I would be expected to testify satisfy those who want to pack the Supreme Alito's nomination put the Court with rigid ideologues. In choosing a abortion issue back on the table replacement for Ms. Miers, President Bush as he was the only dissenter on should not reward the bad behavior of his the third circuit in the 1991 Case} right-wing base." However his top assistant V. Planned Parenthood in which the Senator Durbin seemed to disagree saying, Supreme Court by a 54 margin held President Bush and Samuel Alito "Among moderates and those on the left, up the legal right for an abortion. she wasn't winning any friends, either." New York Senator Chuck Schumer would make the court less diverse and far It took all of four days for President expressed his concern of Alito moving more conservative, will get very careful Bush to make his third pick for Justice the court to the right by saying, "It is sad scrutiny from the Senate and from the O'Connor's seat on the court by selecting that the President felt he had to pick a American people." The Senate will begin Judge Sam Alito of the 3rd Circuit Court nominee likely to divide America instead the hearings forjudge Alito on January 9th of Appeals that is based in Philadelphia. of choosing a nominee in the mold of and the final vote on his nomination in In selecting Alito the President said of Sandra Day O'Connor, who would unify mid January. Former Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers him "He has a deep understanding of the us. This controversial nominee, who Photos: cnn.com DON'T FORGET TO READ ASK JACK ON PAGE 4

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WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER Sociological Lecture, sponsored by f SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 3 p.m.) \ Sociology Club, Fourth Floor Board "College Life" Play, sponsored by SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) Room, 7 p.m. SXU's (National Collegiate Honors John Weber John Weber Society, NSCS). Room & Time Graduate & Professional School Fail- "I'll Do It Tomorrow"-Overcom- TBA SXU Football: University of Saint sponsored by Counseling & Career ing Procrastination, sponsored by Services, Butler Reception Room. 11 Mass. McDonough Chapel Counseling & Career Services, Women's Volleyball:CCAC Playoffs, SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) room TBA, noon-1 p.m.. SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Location TBA, 7:30 p.m. John Weber Xavier Classics Concert, McGuire Service Club meets in SOC. 4 p.m. "Are You Ready for an Intern­ Hall, sponsored by the Music Dept. en's Soccer: Calumet College of Multicultural Night, an open cultural lint Joseph. Whitin«. time TBA ship?", co-sponsored by Coun­ Men's & Women's Basketball is Men's Basketball: Saint Ambrose, 3 event for one and all, sponsored by seling & Career Services & today! (Saint Ambrose & away) SAB, free t-shirts, food and dancing, p.m. Jim Bruton's Birthday! Throw The SXU Diner Atrium, 6-8:30 p.m. the Student Success Program, Shakespeare's Much Ado Xavierite in the air if you know Jim! About Nothing, McGuire Hall, CCS' Careers with a Degree in Busi­ Location TBA still, 11 a.m. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Noth­ ness, usually a good 6 - 9 heard it. 7:30 p.m. ing. McGuire Hall. 7:30 p.m. # ^ SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER f Names available for Adopt-a-Child Mass, McDonough Chapel, 8 p.m. Mass. McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Food Drive continues... Christmas gifts, SXU Diner. 11 All community members welcome! Names available for Adopt-a-Child a.m.- 1 p.m. SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Orchestra. R/P Space, sponsored by the Christmas gifts, SXU Diner, 11 John Weber Knowledge Workshop: Part Two Music Department a.m.- 1 p.m. Powerpoint, presented by the Names available for Adopt-a-Child Shakespeare's Much Ado About SGA: Senate meeting, room L-103, Learning Center, room L-I09A. Christima gifts, SXU Diner, 11 Nothing, McGuire Hall, 2 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. a.m.- 1 p.m. Xavierite copy-editing night. Undecided Upper Classmen (6- Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Registration for Spring classes: week Workshop), sponsored by open forum to all students yet. SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) Counseling & Career services, Panel of Professionals sponsored John Weber room TBA, 3-4 p.m. by Counseling & Career Services. Men's Soccer: Cardinal Stritch Uni­ Butler in the Recepion Room Study Abroad Informational Ses­ versity, Milwaukee, WI, time TBA sion or now, room E-108. 11:30 Shakespeare's Much Ado About a.m.- I p.m. & 3-4:30 p.m. Nothing. McGuire Hall. 7:30 p.m. Registration for Spring classes: open to all students The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Ask Jack is a syndicated column appearing in over 2,000 / newspapers across three continents. Jack Aubrey, the author ' of the column, is a man of whom little is known. Besides ^V being named Cuba's Sexiest Political Dissenter, there is not ^sT^ much we can find about his life. But here at The Xavierite, s$\y we are ok with that and I think you should be too. just don't ^P ask him about being a sexy political dissenter, he punched Q\>.VF^ our Editor in Chief in the face for asking, just so you know. -AG^ Send Jack an e-mail at [email protected]. •^ Is- Dear Jack, - '"CJ^V NOOOOOOOO! OH GOD NOOOOOOOOOOO! WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY, , ,<\A^ WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Jim Hear Jim, I am guessing that you are either being eaten alive by a Black Bear or you are a Cubs fan. The pain level for someone being eaten alive by a hear or being a fan of the baseball team that didn't win the World Series is probably on par and horriblele.. It you are being eaten, then at least the pain will soon be over. The bear will soon be munching on your trachea that will, effectively, end your life. If you are a Cubs fan, the future is much bleaker. The whole winter you will have to deal with White Sox tans shoving their World Series trophy in your face. The Cubs will undoubtedly bumble their off-season plans and wind up re-signing Sammy Sosa. Then, the 2006 baseball season will begin and the Cubs will limp to an 81-81 record, once again out of the playoffs. So to recap, hopefully you are just being eaten alive by a Black Bear, for that would be much less painful than being a Cubs fan. Enjoy, Jack Aubrey P.S.-GO WHITE SOX!

Dear Jack, My dog won't eat the food we leave him anymore because he has become accustomed to table scraps. What is the best way to convince my dog that he should eat his Alpo? Sincerely, Dog Gone Dear Moron, I am sorry that your pet has become used to table scraps, gee, I wonder how that happened? Either it is YOUR fault or your Golden Retriever has learned how to use the electric try pan. And, 1 am guessing that while your dog is undoubtedly the "smartest dog, like, ever" he probably can't use kitchen appliances. Note, I put that previous passage in quotes because according to every dog owner I have ever come across, their dog is the smartest dog EVER, despite the dog's persistent desire to eat its own feces. This idea also applies to owners of cats, but in that case the cat is not touted as being smart, but rather, friendly. Look, no dogs are smart and no cats are friendly, get over it. Back to your problem. Stop feeding your dog people food and at some point, out of hunger, your little precious mutt will eat bis Alpo again. As Always, JA

Love you, love your column. 1 was wondering whom you thought is the better superhero: Batman or Superman.' Thanks, Bruce and Clark Dear Bruce and Clark, Love you, love your question. Seriously, finally a question I can finally sink my teeth into. This is the kind of debate that will rage for generations to come; like Catholic vs. Protestants, Liberals vs. Conservatives etc. Now, this question could come down to semantics. Does being a true superhero depend on actually being "super.'" Because it it does, then obviously than it is Superman, as he actually has super human powers. Batman has no super powers, unless you consider being insane a super power. Superman has super strength, vision, hearing, speed, can tly and has he.it vision. Batman has a utility belt and a chemical imbalance in his brain. I am partial to Batman because he is more of an everyman than Superman, even though he is clearly like no one in the whole world. In a world where there are many super heroes with super powers, Batman uses the one that no one else does: his ability to be crazier than the criminal. L sually, the villain is the one that is a little bit off his rocker with the superhero being grounded in his powers and righteousness. Batman has no super (towers, but srill battles criminals that carry machine guns and rocket launchers with only a belt that has "bat" grenades and "bat" throwing stars. He is just a human who went oft the deep end and now fights crime in tights and a cape with no power other than intimidation. I hope that answers your question. Go Batman! Sincerely, SuperJA Dear Jack. It a tree fell in the forest, but no one was around would it still make a noise.' Why is it that we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? 1 low many lii ks docs it take to get to the center of Tootsie Roll Pop.' Sincerely, An annoying 16-year-old Dear Annoying 16-year-old, The tree would still cause the vibrations that flow into our ears and cause us to hear sound. I don't know why we call them parkways and driveways. And, of course, it takes three licks and one crunch to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop, stupid. As Always, JA P.S.- If Progress is good, then what is the opposite ot Progress.' Or did 1 just blow your freaking mind.'

The Previous \ Page 5 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 A STUDENT YOU SHOULD XAVIERITE POETRY By William Matchinis KNOW AT SAINT XAVIER Contributor TRIX

UNIVERSITY Waking through countless nights.

By Jake Benke Resident Assistant, Supervisor for Public Nights of dreams and nightmares Contributor Safety, Peer Mentor, Focus Leader, Vice empowering to the embracing soul... President of Kikon Club and I am the through the cold sleepless hours Hello SXU students, today I bring founder of the Judo club." you a new article selection you might find in The Xavierite: A Student You Wow, that's an impressive resume. If But slowly dreams fade as will time. Should Know At Saint Xavier. When I you had to pick a favorite activity what And the thoughts remain... sat down to figure out the first senior I would it be? would bring to The Xavierite, I could not flooding your head short and ARC, find someone better then Efrain Vargas, "I'd have to say being a RA, although it while you struggle to swim. nick-named "Rain." As I sat down with is hard work and I want to hang myself Rain and fired the questions away, this sometimes, the rewards outweigh the is what he had to say. work." High tides with rolling waves, bashing you every way but up. Could you please tell me and the Favorite Food? You scramble for your life preserve, SXU student body a little bit about yourself? "Anything Italian, I love Italian." made of powder, plant, or liquid.

"I am 22 years old; I was born April 21" Favorite Band? But still down it drags you. 1983. I reside in Colorado. I currently am a senior and I expect to graduate in "Coheed and Cambria." No more bullshit, no more apologies., 2006 as a Criminal Justice major." and you wonder... Favorite quote? what happened to your TRIX? Criminal Justice, interesting. What made you make the decision on "The five second rule. Although it is becoming a Criminal Justice major? not a quote, I use it often because I am always looking to eat things that have LIFE AND DEATH "I grew up in a police happy environment. fallen on the floor." My uncle has his own security firm. I defiantly had some family influence." Do you have a "best quality" you find The curtains fell today... in yourself? ahead of schedule stopping the play Why was your overall decision to attend SXU? " I guess it would be my perseverance. It halfway through scene two, and it's over now. is hard to move some place by yourself My god what a waste. "Funny story. I was originally enrolled on a limb; you feel like you're going to to go to DePaul. The girl I was going to lose everything and come out where I am DePaul for, well we stopped seeing each now. I will not admit I am wrong, I was Everyone has worked so hard other and our relationship ended. So I too bull-headed to admit to my mom I so this story could go down. applied to all the other colleges in the was wrong about moving to Chicago, but But it's been in vain... area and SXU replied the quickest. I everything has worked out nicely because ended up here out of desperation." of my perseverance." the curtains fell too soon.

Can you offer some advice to any SXU Rain is a great man. I had fun sitting It's growing colder now... student in general? down to interview him. He is very outspoken and very smart. He currently in this theater of memories. "I say the main thing is to take advantage holds a 3.3 GPA and that is impressive The lights have all but faded, of the new environment. In college you for the kind of lifestyle he lives. He is a and now only I remain. have a whole new slate. You can start to busy man, but I am more than certain become the person you really want to in that he is willing to sit down and talk to college." anyone. I encourage anyone looking to Maybe tomorrow they'll draw again. meet someone fun and enjoyable to talk Fresh start for some other new star. Are you active in any clubs or with Efrain Vargas, A.K.A "Rain." If you activities? have any suggestions or questions, please But now they're just waiting e-mail me at][email protected], I am always ...to be born. "I am currently involved on campus as a looking for new ideas.

IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR A FEATURES ARTICLE, SUCH AS AN INTERESTING PERSONAL STORY, FUNNY STORIES ETC. PLEASE E- MAIL THE XAVIERITE AT [email protected]. ALSO E- MAIL THIS YAHOO ACCOUNT IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF A STUDENT ORGANIZATION AND WOULD LIKE TO PUBLICIZE YOUR GROUP (PLEASE TYPE "OUT AND ABOUT" IN THE SUBJECT BOX). "OUT AND ABOUT" IS A COLUMN DEDICATED TO TELLING THE STORIES OF SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. Page 6 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 College Math Club President Dumps Supermodel He crunched the numbers, then crushed her heart

College sophomore Brady Burns, left, abruptly ended a six-month torrid love affair with a heartbroken Elene, right.

"I loved her like a quadratic formula, but the By JAMIE MURRY off-campus lunches were killing me financially," Admitting that there was a good (9-V3)2 percent said Burns. "I felt like a real abacus for breaking chance that he made the wrong move, college things off." The fact that he was unaware of math club president Brady Burns recently called Washington Mutual's Free Checking—an account it quits with longtime supermodel with optional Deluxe services like girlfriend Elene. Burns, who claimed UI loved her free online bill pay available at he carefully calculated the breakup, wamu.com—left Elene at a total said his alleged free checking like a quadratic loss. "He could have just gone to a account had monthly fees that just formula..." Washington Mutual Financial Center didn't add up. The whiz kid was or wamu.com," she said. "We were quick to admit that had he known about totally soul mates, but I guess he didn't see that. Washington Mutual's Free Checking Deluxe, the As far as I'm concerned, he can go jump off a relationship's longevity may have had better odds, logarithm. Whatever that is."

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The Roberts' nomination Sean Reynolds an Appellate Judge, he has acted with took around 70 days to complete and that Sports Editor Two weeks ago, the very brilliant accordance to the precedents of the high was with Rehnquist's death holding up the Tim Moran writer who is employed by this newspaper court. process for a week. as the World News Correspondent mentioned I am tired of the "we need to keep Unfortunately, Judge Alito will have Entertainment Editors the Harriet Miers nomination was in the balance on the court" argument from to wait until January 9th for a hearing which Chris Lonergan trouble. She has currently withdrawn the Democrats. There was no way Kerry means he'll have to wait a longer period of Chris Lichosyt her nomination and was replaced with would have put Chief Justice Roberts on time to get a hearing than it took for Chief News Editor 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sam the court to replace William Rehnquist or Justice Roberts to get on the court. Kevin Shannon Alito. a squishy moderate to replace Sandra Day Can the media stop harassing his 90- O'Connor. He would have given us either Advertising Manager & While I think the treatment of year-old mother as some media outlets are Miss Miers was unfair, any conservative a whacko law professor or a more whacko reporting is going on. He has one of the Graphic Designer can easily see this situation as the ends ACLU attorney. No one should complain best resumes of a Supreme Court nominee Tony Gallelli justifying the means. Miers might have about a woman not being nominated to since FDR was President. There has to be Business Manager been a good justice, but it looked looked this seat. something in there they can attack him on. irk Dobbs less and less likely after a questionnaire My personal favorites for the If they have to stoop to that level, there is tputy News Editor from the Senate Judiciary Committee position—Edith Jones and Janice Rogers obviously nothing that puts him outside that was so badly done the Senate asked Brown—were both put on a "filibuster list" the mainstream, so we could have the irrie Williams her to re-do it. Also, a 1993 speech was by the Democrats, so that eliminated them hearings in a month just like they were set •eputy Sports Editor discovered where she sounded more like This whole process is another example for Miers. She was nominated on October Steve Dunn Gloria Steinham than somebody I would of why I cannot stand the Senate. If ever 3 and her hearings were to start this past World News want sitting on the Supreme Court. there is an action to delay, you can count Monday. Using the five-week timeframe for Correspondent With Alito, I know he will be a great on this snail of a body to do it. It took 58 Alito, his hearings should have begun on ;k Kerr conservative justice on the court. He has days for President Clinton's nominees to December 5* and easily could have had a a proven track record from nearly 250 get Senate approval. Doing the math under final vote before their Christmas break? iports Correspondent opinions on the third circuit that he is this standard, Alito should have been on Gee, that was stupid, now the ACLU th Becky Rosenthal the kind of judge who follows what the the court on December 27 . I do not care is probably going to sue me for saying Director of Student Constitution says and not what he wants it if it is two days after Christmas because "Christmas." Media >b Quicke mtributors ike Benke, Jim Peltze WILL WE END UP TOOTHLESS? 'illiam Matchinis, Win By Becky Rosenthal Sports Reporter Machiavelli writes that power corrupts, shame that those in power loose sight of It is frightening to think of the things and absolute power corrupts absolutely. it. But perhaps it is not thought that is in nature that, when combined, have Corruption is the first of this trio, and lost, it is ability. Ah ha! Ineptitude! Take enough force to shake the foundations of perhaps the most common and least for example the CEO's whose bonuses society. Take coca-cola for example, put dangerous. Perhaps a little more precarious increase as their companies slowly crumble water, sugar, and carbonation together, is the frail human mind. Insanity is beneath their feet. along with some miscellaneous chemicals, relative, and King George was relatively Now that the three forces have been and you have not only a fun bubbly insane, yet he managed to hold England united the question is, how long can society beverage, but a Draino substitute that together; if you exclude a few of those endure and what will the aftereffects be? cleans and whitens teeth! Then there are mangy Separatists, but most of the civilized The prevention of a cavity is much easier the three forces that were recently united world ignores them anyhow. Finally, there and less painful than its treatment. Can which eat away at societies enamel. is the human capacity for thought. It is a society recover or will it be left toothless? Like what you see? Don't like what you see? Then send in your own editorial to The Xaveirite. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 WAL-MART HAS NO AMERICAN VALUES By Sean Reynolds countries including Honduras, Guatemala, Editorial Editor Vietnam and most especially, China. What is amazing about Wal-Mart is The southwest side has a new neighbor that it has the power to go into a country on the way. It has taken a while, but like China—which has the lowest labor steadily the construction of our new standards in the world—and actually lower Wal-Mart has neared completion on 95th them for the entire country. For example, street in Evergreen Park. With the largest China's minimum wage is 31 cents per and most storied corporation entering hour, which doesn't even come close to our community, I would like to review providing basic sustenance for a human the negative aspects of this corporation being, Wal-Mart pays the employees at and its practices. Certainly, this has the their Chinese factories 13 cents an hour. possibility of being the most significant and This happens in every country it enters; in detrimental event this area has experienced Honduras, it set minimum wage at around in decades. 9 cents. This article is the first of two that I The vast majority of the employees at will devote to Wal-Mart. The first, here, these factories are young women ages 15 will scrutinize Wal-Mart's practices globally, to 25. These women are forced (at times specifically in its rampant outsourcing and under the threat of firing and at others with sweatshop labor. The second, coming in no conditions at all) to work 14-16 hour the last issue, will try to stress the domestic days, seven days a week. They typically live effects of the corporation—its anti-union in small Wal-Mart housing shacks outside No short supply of costumers at Wal-Mart work and destruction of local economies the factory, which are 7 by 7 ft rooms, also has over 65,000 companies that are its about 80% of all its merchandise. Were and communities. shared between a dozen women. These suppliers. What Wal-Mart does with these Wal-Mart to have a nation attached to Bringing in over 220 billion dollars rooms are, of course also under sound suppliers is it tells them, that if they want its name, it would most aptly be China. a year, Wal-Mart is now the largest recording in case anyone wants to start to sell their product in Wal-Mart stores, Eighty percent of the 60,000 factories in its corporation in the world. Starting in discussing working conditions. which any major manufacturer would need supplier database are run there. However, small-town Arkansas, the retailer has ridden These working conditions include to do now to stay profitable, they have to when national disaster struck America and a simple image—Americans out to serve the indoor temperatures above the 100s, locked meet a certain price level. Now these price patriotism was at a high, Wal-Mart was sure average people by doing everything they can bathrooms, and forced pregnancy tests. If levels that Wal-Mart demand are so cheap to make money from it. to offer low prices—to the top of the world. they are pregnant, they are fired. that it forces suppliers out of the country This is the corporation that Evergreen Behind this, Wal-Mart churns out enough All of this is done in secrecy. Both to find labor that will work for wages that Park mayor, James Sexton, has welcomed in money to its owners to make it the most the factory and the housing are often allow them to still make a profit. Hence, we to the "Village of Churches." The store will profitable entities ever in the world. In surrounded by prison-esque, guarded get the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs open, and with the low-prices, people will the rankings of the ten richest persons on walls and are completely without marking. and increase in sweatshop labor that has come and take in a lot of money. At this the planet, five are from the Walton family, Workers don't come out. occurred in the past ten to fifteen years. point, there is very little we can do about it. the owners of Wal-Mart, with S. Robinson Their Wal-Mart housing is not free, Hypocritically, Wal-Mart continues Nevertheless, it is my belief that we need to Walton replacing Bill Gates as the richest of course, and neither is their food: the to promote itself as a business that reflects make the personal moral choice of whether single human on earth, having a personal water-thin gruel and rice. The fees for wealth of $65 billion. these are directly taken out of their wages, With a reach, size and wealth leaving them with almost nothing. Thus unparalleled in history, Wal-Mart has they essentially are working for inhumane the largest authority and responsibility in housing and food. Thus one Jesuit priest labor rights and the standards of global in Honduras remarked on Wal-Mart manufacturing of any single corporation. factories saying, "Once the women start In this position, they are an unimaginable working in the [factory] they often fall into debt. No one can survive on the wages." Most slave labor has cost more than these women. And we in America like to think are economy is no longer dependent on unpaid labor. The work is repetitive, sickening and, at times, deadly. The employees are fired at age 25, with the reason that their Low prices, low wages bodies can no longer handle it. Health failure, the cause of misery, poverty, protection would only be what Wal-Mart's death. spokesperson called an "unnecessary It turns out, the amazingly low prices, cost" that will drive up the prices for us South Side meet your new neighbor for which Wal-Mart is so praised, are that consumers. Reports continue to leak way for a good reason, and its not generosity. of employees being found dead in the small-town, American values and favors to support Wal-Mart with our money, Over the past twenty years Wal-Mart has led morning. Sometimes they have toxic American-made products. Following 9- giving it our consent and encouragement the movement to the economic bottom at poisoning, but most often their bodies just 11, it ran a "buy American" campaign in to continue its practices. the expense of American jobs and basic shut down from overwork. its advertisements, while simultaneously human rights. The corporation itself has While these are the practices Wal-Mart running a "buy Mexican" one in Mexico. E-mail: [email protected] cheap-labor, sweatshop factories in multiple uses in its own factories, the retail store The truth is that the retail giant imports IN SEARCH OF THE GREENLIGHT: GOOD JOB, HOUSE

By Kevin Shannon growth. The majority opinion written by government from using "eminent domain" legislation to help the economically Editor in Chief Justice Stevens, while agreeing it was legal, powers for economic development. The disadvantaged. There isn't another group How often have you heard that noted that seizing private properties posed Senate has passed similar legislation and of Americans who would be affected Congress doesn't care about poor people? unsettling future concerns. accompanying legislation is waiting for by eminent domain. Obviously, where Well, recently, the House of Representatives Many different groups panned the when the House bill goes over to the the rich live, there isn't a lot of need for stepped up to the plate and hit a homerun June decision across the country and Senate. spurring economic development. The for the less fortunate of America. In political spectrum. Civil Rights groups and When I first was aware of the Supreme middle and lower-middle classes are the an overwhelming margin of 376-38, the Religious groups were in accordance when Court's decision, I felt like I had been backbone of our economy, which leads House voted to counter a ruling by the they said that seizing private properties punched in the stomach. The idea that me to believe that businesses are close by. Supreme Court allowing for state and local was an unabashed abuse of the Fifth my government could take my house The working class, or working poor or governments to seize private properties. Amendment's "taking clause." and home because they wanted it for a whatever euphemism rich, white people The right to seize private property is called The House bill would cut off, for two strip mall or something, seems to be at use to describe the millions of Americans "Eminent Domain." The Court's ruling years, all federal economic development odds with "Life, Liberty and Pursuit of who can't afford enough food for their stated that it was legal for state and local funds to state and local governments that Happiness." families, are the only ones who would be governments to take private property use economic development as a reason I applaud the House of Representatives in order to use the land for economic for seizures. It also would bar the federal for coming down with such far-reaching "Eminent Domain" continued on page 9 Page 9 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005

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"Eminent Domain" continued from page 8 It would be their houses that would be There is some encouraging news that defense of millions of Americans. I have spoken with many people about this taken; their homes demolished for a Wal- came out of this debacle. Despite the Also, this issue was politicized in issue. Liberals, conservatives, moderates, Mart; their lives disrupted for "economic ruling coming from a Republican Supreme that it was one ideology against another. Libertarians and pot-smoking hippies all development;" their rights trampled on in Court, the Republican Congress had no Individuals and groups from both sides of agree that the government shouldn't be favor of having one more Starbucks. problem stepping up and coming to the the political spectrum agreed on an issue, allowed to take private property.

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It's a seemingly simple instrument his most recent album, "Is There Love in which has more uses than a decent pair of Space?" Satriani's expressive playing shines jeans. It's appropriate in countless styles of here and on the next song, the subdued music, from rock to jazz to pop to classical. "Searching." He closes with another With technological advances and the rocker, "War," and completes a fantastic creativity of various artists, its evolution is set. Satch rarely disappoints at his shows, continuous with no signs of slowing down. and this G3 performance is no different. You'll first read a review of the newestsG3 He's an experienced live performer and it DVD, "Live in Tokyo," which features the shows through here. His style can also be guitar in all its glory. After that, you'll get considered the most "mainstream" of the an overview of some of the most talented three guys on the bill, so that makes his set players in the instrument's storied history. very enjoyable for everyone. It can best be Hopefully, you'll leave with a deeper described as a big, fun rock show. appreciation of one of the most admired The jam with all three players follows stringed instruments in the world. Satriani's set. They start off with Hendrix's Enjoy! "Foxey Lady," go into ZZ Top's "La Grange" - Lichosyt and end with Deep Purple's "Smoke on the My rig, my toys. More fun than a barrel of drunken monkey butlers, seriously. Water." The way it works is predetermined breaks during songs where the players trade off licks. Everything goes rather smoothly and it's a joy to watch. 90 MINUTES OF SHRED, YIKES Petrucci sticks to his trademark style of playing, including his precise speed-picked around for 10 years or so) give three guitarists does nothing to tarnish Petrucci's reputation runs. Vai loves his tapping and whammy By Chris Lichosyt a chance to play their own material separately. as one of the greatest guitarists alive. The bar manipularion, while Satriani stays in Entertainment Editor Afterwards, they cover a few songs with brilliant playing and songwriting are a the pocket with solid pentatonics and some extended solo sections during the "G3 Jam." testament to that. of his patented legato moves thrown in G3: Live in Tokyo Satriani and Vai are mainstays, with Petrucci for good measure. Of course, each player w/ Joe Satriani,~ being the special guest this time around. does a little bit of everything. Watching Steve Vai and John Petrucci is best known for his them interact and build off each other John Petrucci work as the axeslinger with prog metal giants on the fly is a real treat, and the classic Dream Theater. Earlier this year, he quietly songs themselves aren't too shabby, either. released his first solo album, "Suspended The stage is filled with up to six people at + + + + Animation," one of the best instrumental once, but the atmosphere is very loose and records of 2005. On "Live in Tokyo," he comfortable for everyone. This is what guitar players do for fun, and it shows. It Epic Music Video plays perfect renditions of two songs off the album. The playing is incredible and may be at a grander scale, but it still has the his backing band, consisting of bassist Dave whole "rockin' out in the basement" feel. This review is based on the DVD. Live in Larue and Dream Theater drummer Mike The audience loves it and it's a great way to Tokyo is also aimlabk as an audio CD. (The Portnoy, does a great job, but there are two end the show, as always. DVD is better.) main weaknesses to his set. Most notable As for DVD extras, there aren't too Petrucci tears it up. "Guitar solos are coming back" is a is the absence of a rhythm guitar player. If many. You get the soundcheck before the funny statement. Many people are under you've heard "Suspended Animation" (and If the opening act is a dignified show with some interesting footage. There the assumption that over a decade after who hasn't), you'll immediately notice that progressive show, then the next one could are also three separate commentaries for it, Nirvana and Korn changed the landscape the songs feel a little lacking, especially be described as an absolutely crazy hardcore/ one from each guitarist. It would have been of popular guitar, bands are finally starting during "Glasgow Kiss." If Petrucci ever goes punk show because of the relentless energy nice to get a running commentary of the to use the guitar as a melodic instrument on a lengthy solo our, he'll either have to pur forth, at least for the first two songs. actual show, but this is better than nothing instead of focusing on just riffs and clone himself or hire another player. Steve Vai's set shows many aspects of his and it still gives you some insight about G3 rhythms. That couldn't be further from the Another problem is Petrucci's rather playing and is an excellent introduction to and that particular night. truth. Solos have never disappeared and unexciting stage presence. Sure, his technical his unorthodox guitar work. "Live in Tokyo" is a recommended buy they never will. Talented players from all playing requires intense concentration at Vai and his band hit the ground running over the world are pushing the instrument times, but he could do a little more to get the with the fast-paced rocker, "The Audience is forward a • crowd into it. There are signs of life midway Listening." This song grabs the crowd and Thi' i why skilled guitar through "Damage Control," but people doesn't let go. Vai's style of playing is one ie Satriani, Steve have said that he's "as exciting to watch as a of complete comfort. His mastery of the These virtuoso cardboard box." That's a little harsh, but he's instrument allows him plenty of room for •untless guitarists definitely the least outgoing of the players putting on a great show. Constant motion, They on the bill. Guitarists and musicians won't cool guitar tricks and spot-on playing makes mind, but casual observers will get bored, a Vai performance something to remember. especially since his songwriting is from the Unlike Petrucci's disciplined approach, Vai's essive school of thought. His lengthy is controlled chaos. "Building the Church" us are complex enough to satisfy is the second song and slows things down >, but his show is not nearly as just a notch. It opens with a flurry of notes - as Satriani's or Vai's. Thankfully, it during phenomenal tapping lick, then it Satriani, Petrucci and Vai jamming out at G3 '01. shows Vai's melodic gift through some nice, restrained lead lines. His last song, "K' m-Pee-Du-Wee," completely changes gears. It's a slow, quiet number that is the complete opposite of the first two. The last two songs are off his 2005 for any music enthusiast. The musicianship album, "Real Illusions: Reflections," so and atmosphere of the show is awesome, the performance is a good indicator of but it's obviously not for everyone. If where Vai is at this point in his eventful you like watching virtuoso guitar players career. do what they do best, then this one's for Up next is Satriani. He's deeply you. Vai, Petrucci and Satriani are all tooted in bluesy rock and idolizes doing wonderful things for the instrument, limi Hendrix, but his playing also and this G3 show proves that there is an ments of space sounds audience for this sort of thing. People do i music, whichever made- still enjoy great guitar work, even if solos rm you prefer). He actually are only now becoming popular again. Page 13 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005

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By Chris Lichosyt and smashed his guitar after performing and sometimes not. 1 Entertainment Editor "Wild Thing" at the Monterey Pop Festival tend to think of them in 1967, he only continued to solidify his as semi-prog since their As an obsessed music fan, it is my legendary status. Due to a premature death, songs are deep and goal to keep track of as many genres and the world was denied a chance to spend multitaceted, but not eras as possible. When I picked up the decades with Jimi. Who knows what he overly intimidating to guitar about three years ago, I was dead could have done if he were to continue. a casual listener. The set on writing simple, aggressive song with Jimi Hendrix was a marvelous player, and playing of Adam Jones enough teen angst to rile up my high school his influence will remain with us forever. influences many novice- peers. Eventually, I discovered Tool and After Hendrix and the other bands guitarists because of learned that there's more to music than mentioned above, the '70s became a golden its apparent simplicity. three-minute angry songs. After discovering age of guitar. Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Joe He focuses on heavy Dream Theater, I realized how much more a Perry (Aerosmith) and even Ace Freely (KISS) rhythm work that's guitar could really do. My eyes were opened began to hit the scene. Songs like Page's so tight and creative and I began to appreciate music from every "Stairway to Heaven" or Perry's "Walk This that he deserves a genre from all over the world, which is why Way" were extremely popular. The guitar was mention here. Tool's The Xavierite has been full of weird bands now an established instrument, accessible best album is arguably from Sweden or Norway as of late. This and versatile enough to capture the hearts 200l's Lateralus, and new outlook on music has led me to discover of America's youth. it highlights the some absolutely incredible guitar players, At the end of the seventies, Eddie Van best parts of Jones' and I will share some of my findings. I hope Halen (of Van Halen) was the king of rock playing and the bands to motivate you to either pick up your own guitar. His incredible playing and flair for songwriting. Also, it guitar or check out some of these players and showmanship made him popular amongst just so happens to be their respective bands. There's a lot to cover, people of all ages, male or female. When David Gi mour, back in the day. my favQrite album of so be patient with me. Unfortunately, this his "Eruption" solo was released, people were soloing and classical acoustic virtuosity all time. week I'll only go over the world of rock and jumping out of windows, since Van Halen is (among other styles) to his band's complex Speaking of my favorite albums, make roll, progressive music and metal. These are one of the greatest guitarists of all time (or so songwriting on albums like Fragie" and sure to check out the art rock of Dredg (this the genres I'm most familiar with currently, I'm told). If I didn't have a grudge against Relayer. is the third time I'm advertising them in The and I'm a bit short on time because the his band, I would love him to death. AC\ Frank Zappa is an unconventional Xavierite, but with good reason). Leitmotif is end of the semester is nearing. This means DCs Angus and Malcolm Young were also player that I don't know much about. What simplicity perfected, E! Cielo was a concept projects, tests and an absurd amount of work, enjoying success. Who knew that in a few I've heard is very unique and somewhat album masterpiece and Catch Without Arms in school and out. Maybe one day there'll short years, rock guitarists would be recruited strange, but there must be a reason why he's is a simpler Dredg album that is still deep be a follow up focusing on jazz, blues and in hair metal bands that focused on hair still recognized over a decade after his death. enough to warrant many, many listens. Since acoustic. For now, this will have to do. spray and Shut Up and Play Your Guitar is a compilation this is the "progressive" section of the article, We'll start off with the world of rock make up of nothing but live guitar solos, and albums I'll speak of guitarist Mark Engles' playing and roll. more than like Apostrophe, Grand Wazzo and Zoot Allures on El Cielo (the most adventurous album the actual are said to be some of his best stuff. Again, of their young career). His work here is an Rock music I'm stupid and uninformed when it comes excellent example of "serving the song." The Elvis Presley is often considered one itself. to Zappa, but millions of listeners can't be whole band blends together as one entity, of the first rock stars. His no-nonsense In the wrong. but his grooves, lead lines and creative use of attitude and charismatic playing paved early '90s, David Gilmour is one of the most effects make him stand out. It's surprising the way for much of the popular music of Slash of celebrated players of the genre because of how expansive the guitar can seem because the past 40 odd years. Bands like Cream Guns n' his work with Pink Floyd, and for good he's the only guitarist in the band, but (featuring guitarist Eric Clapton), The Who Roses was reason. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were that's just because of the great songwriting (with Pete Townshend), The Rolling Stones one of Here and The Wall are incredible albums, on the album (Keith Richards) and The Doors (with Robert the best. and Gilmour's guitar work is absolutely and fantastic Krieger) took his work further and set out With his perfect on them. Follow this simple rule: if musicianship to make the guitar a force to be reckoned. top hat on David Gilmour has worked on it, it is good of the other The Beatles were also one of the pioneers of his head stuff. "Shine on You Crazy Diamond," members. Also, classic rock, making it a popular genre at the Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and a Les "Comfortably Numb," "Another Brick in as of November th time. Paul guitar in his hands, he showcased an the Wall" and "Money" feature some of his 7 , you can Jimi Hendrix was one of the most aggressive style of rock playing that had much most admired and well-known playing. pick up a live important and celebrated guitarists from that to do with the demise of the hair/glam bands In the '80s, harder edged progressive concert DVD of era. By the end of the '60s, his innovative of the 80's. However, grunge and metal were bands like Dream Theater (featuring John them for $0.01 and exciting playing made the world take leaders of the popular music scene Petrucci) and Queensryche (various players) (you know, one cent. A penny!) notice. The cliche thing to say is that the Today, bands like the White Stripes, Jet grew to prominence. Petrucci's work in at any Best Buy guitar was a part of him, used as a channel and The Darkness (a guilty pleasure of mine) particular was the most impressive because location. If to deliver his passion to the world. When have made rock guitar popular again, but of his diversity and skillful song writing (not you miss out he performed a striking version of "The Star the quality of the '60s and '70s will probably to mention his ability to play really, really fast on Dredg after Spangled Banner" at Woodstock or burned never be equalecL " ~- without sacrificing memorable melodies). Check out Scenes from a Memory if you want this article, I will Adam Jones imi Hendrix: The master at work. Progressive some truly inspirational guitar work from return again to plug them again somehow in For a more expert Petrucci. Chances are that you won't be the future. You can bet on it. opinion on the world disappointed. You may even be impressed! Progressive music takes a long time to of progressive rock Progressive music continues now with really get sucked into, but once you do, you and metal, see Brian many bands, and it's even started to develop can't go back. The constant change of the Herman's articles a wider fan base with bands like the Mars progressive genre keeps it from growing stale, on the subjects in Volta, Porcupine Tree and arguably Tool. so a long term commitment is not a foolish previous issues of The Xaiiierite. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of the Volta endeavor at all. The progressive breaks the rules of traditional guitar playing, rock scene really employing hundreds of effects pedals and a Metal hit its stride when tendency to work oft jagged rhythms and The world of metal is some of the most King Crimson seemingly random lead lines that all make guitar-driven music you'll ever hear. This is released In trie Court sense somehow. It's challenging music, but one of the reasons why many metal guitarists of the Crimson King very worthwhile. achieve levels of technical proficiency that in 1969. Robert Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree can many musicians are floored by. Lately, Fripp and company almost be considered the David Gilmour of metal has become more popular than it were starting a today. His accessible yet adventurous style has in years, so gaining a rudimentary new revolution of playing and writing owes much to Pink understanding of its roots won't be a waste that intrigued Floyd. Porcupine Tree is a highly underrated of time. people with its band that deserves more recognition here in Black Sabbath are considered the crazy time changes the States. From ambient music, pop, avant godfathers of metal. Tony Iommi's wicked and ambitious garde, rock and even metal, they can do it riffs and excellent solos are cited by nearly songwriting. all. Add in Wilson's talent as a producer and every metal guitarist out there when they are effects wiz and you have some truly inspiring Steve Howe of asked about their influences. Paranoid and music just waiting to be discovered. Yes was a leader, Master of Reality are two of their most contributing bluesy Tool is sometimes considered progressive "Guitar" continued on page 16 Page 14 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 COMING ALT-FOLK'S FINEST FOUR COMING By Will Robinson sets that didn't really match up with Okkervil River's profile. When Okkervil River first Contributor took the stage, the crowd literally burst. SOON Let's take a trip down metaphor lane, After the third song, "So Come Back, I SOON metaphorically speaking. Your parents have Am Waiting," it became clear that Okkervil been mentioning a winter trip for months River's production sound and live sound did and months. You're so excited you could, not match up in any sense of the term and and often do, twitch. You whittle away that the audience intended on continuing

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Deer over the Okkervil River. the minutes of the days of the weeks of the that weird hopping thing that seemed to months before winter break and during this leave the scene about two years ago. The Born to Run (30th Anniversary Set) Kicking Televison: Live in Chicago period of time, your train of thought never difference in sound wasn't in quality, they Bruce Springsteen Wilco veers from your winter break ski trip. Ski trip. played a stellar set loaded with great songs Winter break rolls around and your parents finally tell you about the cruise you're taking Okkervil River to Hawaii, and you're crushed. Hawaii's w/ Catfish Haven M*»aetoui*>trumpet player attempting to dance while 8U FFEli singer Will Robinson Sheff s voice, cracking playing, Travis Nelson drumming through a with a degree of emotion rarely attained in newly fractured wrist. The fact remains that indie rock and never in mainstream media. it was a phenomenal concert and that both Arriving at the concert with the friends I their latest album, "Black Sheep Boy" (2005) dragged along, all of us prepared for a night and then directly preceding, "Down the of songs about murder, loss, revenge and River of Golden Dreams"(2001), are great unrequited love, we began to notice the albums for a person nursing a broken heart, but believe me when I say that you'll enjoy The Collection crowd was not what we expected. The first Live at Fenway Park surfing a lot more if you weren't expecting Alanis Morissette two opening bands, Catfish Haven and Jimmy Buffett Minus story, played admirable but uninspired skiing. All photos: amazon.com All photos: amazon.com GEEK CORNER: TWO IPODS AND A MICROPHONE

By Chris Lonergan appearance. CD or record player with RCA plugs. is a cool new toy for the iGeneration. The Another Entertainment Editor The iDJ mimics the iPod in more simplistic than just color. As the iPods are plugged design Numark recently released a new into the unit, the buttons and scroll wheel coupled mixer made specifically for Apple iPods. located on the mixer itself become the main along with The new toy accepts two iPods, which controls. The Numark iDJ accepts all iPods profe­ are loaded into the tilted docks of the past Generation 2 with the exception of the ssional iDJ. This two-channel mixer has all iPod Shuffles, but, just to be sure, Numark capacity the bells and whistles of a mobile disc has included a special adaptor to ensure that may draw jockey basic mixer, including all post Generation 2 iPod will fit snuggly amateur a microphone input and in the unit. house headphone control. The The iDJ does not have built-in speakers, party disc crossfader as well as volume as it is meant for podcasting and professional jockeys and faders are a light gray with mobile disc jockey use. Aside from the may help the entire mixer in a musical purpose of the tool, it turn the pure white. This color also charges your mobile music everyday scheme corresponds A player. Along with a USB i P o d with the iPods I connection, the Numark iDJ fanatatic themselves, which is a great new toy. One doesn't into the gives the Numark need to have two iPods to operate iUJ like a pro. iDJ a sleek, sophisticated the mixer, as one can connect another . All in all, the new Numark iDJ next big thing, at least in his or her living room. Page 15 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 Concert Calendar "SCREWED CHOPPED" DJ AND VICTIM Wednesday 11/09 By Chris Lonergan hit the shelves in June. This version is Rancid, and Tim Armstrong, also of Rancid Avenged Sevenfold aptly named "Haunted Cities: Screwed and fame, are dropped down to a near demonic Entertainment Editor — House of Blues Chopped by DJ Paul Wall," with DJ Paul register. The occasional record scratch, vocal Going the way of Linkin Park's Wall referring to your wallet, not the album, stutter and filter sweep is the extent of Paul Shout Out Louds Reanimation, Ttansplants with the "help" as screwed. Wall musical musings. For some tracks, DJ — Double Door of DJ Paul Paul Wall does Wall recently a good job of released what mixing out of Thursday 11/10 may possibly one song and Blake Jarrell be the worst into the next, but CD I've had his work overall " Metro Smart Bar to pay for in a is not worth Kottonmouth Kings while. While the money. By — House of Blues the Linkin slowing down Park remix the entire album, CD featured Travis Barker's Friday 11/11 artists you've drum work loses heard of its flavor. While Jimmy Eat World the slow, low before — Metro who had sound works redeeming for some of the Smoking Popes musical tunes, tracks — Metro aspects such such as "Pay Any as "talent," Price" makes the DJ Paul Wall listener wonder Saturday 11/12 arose from if his or her the horizon. CD player is Black Label Society Like some defective. — Congress Theatre sort of satanic Overall, the stork, DJ Paul Kanye West album is worth Wall swooped the plastic it's — NIU Convocation Center down to your burned onto. I doorstep with would not be what was surprised if DJ presumably The Transplants edition of "Pimp My Ride." Paul Wall did Children of Bodom this entire album in one take. It sounds like going to be a little bundle of joy, a new In all reality, DJ Paul Wall probably — House of Blues addition to your CD collection that would wasn't referring to your wallet when he called the disc jockey barely did any work to this be cherished for years. Instead, DJ Paul Wall the album "screwed and chopped." As I have album. Even the album art is exactly the Better Than Ezra left a flaming bag of excrement at the door, learned, the art of "screwing and chopping" same, with the exception of the "Screwed — Park West is dropping the pitch of the track, layering vocal lines over other vocal lines. This "art" however, sounds like playing the Transplants Monday 11/14 record at about half of the original speed Front 242 Transplants — The Vic "Haunted Cities: The Roots Screwed and Chopped by — House of Blues DJ Paul Wall" "pfipw^s Tuesday 11/15 Dropkick Murphys — The Riv

npnn "jftgartfc Darkmoor, Traindodge, Apparently, he hu$tle$. Not a bling watch, but its functional. Dropsonic, Dialogue and occasionally bumping into the turntable and Roma 79 and I, unfortunately, was the boot in this so the record would skip. If "screwing and and Chopped" stamp and the new purple album gone terribly wrong. chopping" is the next big thing, I may have tint, everything is just as the Transplants left — Double Door The flaming bag of excrement in a future in the art of remixing. Sadly, that is it. As a matter of fact, it probably would have question is a remix of Transplant's "Haunted how most of the album sounds. The vocals been better if DJ Paul Wall left it that way, Cities," which originally /s^^^ of Rob Aston, former roadie for AFI and too.

Past the forgotten "Macarena" singles, past "Who Let the Dogs Out" and past the EPs of the monumental amount of long-lost boy bands lies the abyss, the unknown, the remnants of broken dreams, the black hole of music: the Dollar Bin.

By Chris Lonergan Records release. feels great joy. This short song is quite the Entertainment Editor As we dust the near decade's worth odd piece, vocally, but is great, musically. of dust on this old album, we see that the The tune "Vile of Blue" sounds like some Standing up in front of the whole band is true to their name. The album cover early Live work, while the following track, class wearing only their underwear is features approximately 1000 Mona Lisas, "Wet," slows down the album to a melodic 1000 Mona Lisas and their release "New but I haven't counted them all my self, so rock tempo a little too fast for ballad, but Disease." As cheery as the title sounds, the they may have missed one or two. While the just shy of head rocking. One of the better band is actually a pretty good rock band. A thought of 1000 Mona Lisas staring back at songs on the album is "In the Red," which few nonsensical lyrics here and there are you is a little creepy, even more creepy is the features some more nonsensical lyrics with forgiven and their great overall sound is album art under the CD, which displays the instruments and vocals reminiscent of Local DoiMm applauded. The rock sound is divided up same picture with the faces of all the Mona H. The song "I'd Rather Die Than Have To into Weezer size tracks on this 1996 RCA Lisas blurred. Despite the creepy chill, I still Touch You" is, well, the title says it all. decided to give the record a whirl. The band 1000 Mona Lisas and their 1000 Mona Lisas The first song on the album is "Dog," release "New Disease" are quite tolerable, which features a running bass line that especially in comparison to other Dollar Bin "New Disease" makes one feel like he or she is moving. The artists. The band has apparently gone into following track, "Maybe It's All Forgotten" hiding, as I can't find anything about their features some of the most odd lyrics on whereabouts today. The band doesn't even 3ta 3S» :i$sl$ "^ album. The vocalist talks about finding a name their members, which is odd as well. ' T, W Ts M. picture of someone's sister and feeling angry, It's really too bad, as this Dollar Bin artist which is later balanced by finding a picture actually had a chance, albeit a small one, for RCA(1996) of the same person's mother, at which he survival in today's music scene. Page 16 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005

"Guitar" continued from page 13 the best rhythm guitarists in metal and his Randy Rhodes' mastery of theory and great technical death metal band Death and their respected works. They are a great band and new summer music festival, Gigantout, has compositional skills made him a metal stunning guitar work. For a Polish death the reunion show with Ozzy at last year's given Megadeth a new pulse. In fact, they're icon, but an early death stopped him just as metal band, check out Vader or Behemoth. Ozzfestwas incredible, even if they are getting starting pre-production on their new album he was hitting As stated before, metal is undergoing a little older. next week. his stride. Zakk some kind of a renaissance. It's no longer Deep Purple also got tons of acclaim, Slayer had the heaviest and fastest riffs Wylde filled in shameful for a metal band to be played especially due to Richie Blackmore's stunning of any thrash bands. They are pure aggression after Rhodes on the radio. The guys from Shadows guitar work. Unfortunately, I really don't and gained prominence with albums like and continues Fall, Avenged Sevenfold, Dragonforce, Jeff know too much about them, except that Reign in Blood and Season in trie Abyss. It's not to inspire Loomis of Nevermore and Michael Romeo they're most popular song, "Smoke on the very wholesome, family-friendly music, but guitarists with of Symphon X are doing excellent things for Water," is one of their simplest and features the band's influence is undeniable. his brand of the metal scene. Hopefully, metal guitar will one of the most recognizable riffs of all time. Around the time thrash came out, the hard rock and continue to evolve and thrive. As bands push Blackmore is also a huge influence on Yngwie hair metal mentioned before started to get a lightning fast Malmsteen, the neoclassical super shredder big. Bands like Poison, Quiet Riot and Ratt pentatonic- The Wrap-Up were making money and gathering groupies based soloing So there you have it, a quick guide to who takes as much from Mozart and Paganini The Innovator: Tufnel as he does from classic metal. left and right, but some of their guitar work style. some great guitar players. There are plenty Later on, bands like Judas Priest (with is halfway respectable. One of Wylde's best friends was more out there, but it's impossible to cover Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing) and Iron British rockers Spinal Tap were already Dimebag Darrel, lead guitarist of Pantera them all. Your best bet is going out and Maiden (featuring Dave Murray and Adrian legends during the '80s, even if they were and later, Damageplan. He wrote some of researching on the internet. Chances are Smith) put out some aggressive albums. already on their fifth drummer. Throughout the greatest and heaviest riffs of all time, you'll find a guitar player doing something Maiden were one of the most admired speed the years, songs like "(Listen To The) Flower and his lead work was jaw-dropping. He was in your realm of curiosity, especially since metal bands of that era. People," "Silent But Deadly" and "Tonite I'm murdered last year by a crazed gunman, but some of the best and most unique players In the early '80s, thrash metal started to Gonna Rock You Tonight" are all highlights his legacy will always live on. are virtually unknown. rear its head. Metallica is the most popular of their career. Nigel Tufnel is one of the In the land of Sweden, the "Gothenburg" My former guitar teacher, Dave Kohut of of these bands, featuting the legendary most proficient and creative members of the scene has played host to some awesome local band Disonic, is pretty much a virtuoso rhythm work of James Hetfield and the band, with the world still awaiting the release melodic death metal with incredible guitar from what I've seen in the practice room. infectious leads of Kirk Hammett. Megadeth of his "Trilogy in D-minor," featuring "Lick players. Most notable are Jesper Stromblad My Myspace friend, Joseph Martinez of is the band Dave Mustaine formed after My Love Pump." They were featured in an and Bjorn Gelotte of In Flames, who have California, is one of the best Latin guitarists being booted from Metallica. He's one of episode of "The Simpsons" around the time worked together since 1996s The jester Race. I've ever heard, reminding me of AI Dimeola Hetfii hi. of their 1992 album, Break Amazing solos and incredible interaction and Jimmy Page at the same time. Even Like the Wind. More insight between the two has made In Flames the guitarist Drew Frontier of local band Fatal can be found in the 1984 most prominent Gotherburg band, edging Impact impresses me with his metal playing documentary "This is Spinal out At the Gates and Dark Tranquility. every time I hear him, and he's younger than Tap," which also features My favorite band to come out of me! Really, if you want quality musicianship a brief glimpse of "Jazz Sweden is Opeth, the kind-of-death-metal- you have to get out there and find these Odyssey" being performed but-not-really group. Their influences come players, because the radio and MTV just after Nigel Tufnel left the from everywhere, and their albums feature aren't cutting it most of the time. band before coming back heavy riffing, incredible soloing, beautiful If you have any comments, questions triumphantly. The Tap acoustic guitars and everything in between in or recommendations regarding this article, can reunite at a moment's awesome, progressive minded compositions. email me at [email protected] or visit notice, so don't ever count Mikael Akerfeldt and Peter Lindgren are the my page at www.myspace.com/csl316. I'm them out. guitarists, with Akerfeldt also handling vocals always open to new music or ideas, and I'll After Ozzy Osbourne and much of the song writing. For a proper gladly share more information with anyone left Black Sabbath, he overview of Opeth, check out my profile of who seeks it. If you've read this whole article, surrounded himself by some them a few issues back. pat yourself on the back. I hope you enjoyed remarkable guitar players. If heavy music is your deal, check out my rambling.

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Please call for additional information: 298-3113 - book receiver 298-3859 - web receiver Page 21 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY HEADS TO NATIONALS By Tim Moran team had to win a postseason race between SXU came in with a team score of 54, edging Team. Without a doubt, this was their finest their conference rival by five points. Sports Editor 11 teams who compete in the CCAC and race of the year. Arturs Bareikis and Ronald one additional conference. In this meet, In the 8,000 meter race, Bugarin Lavaire finished ninth and 11* in the race, In only their second year of existence, SXU dominated, finishing first among all finished second overall with a time of 27:10. respectively. With the score of 54, the dream the Saint Xavier University Men's Cross 11 teams. The favorites to win the race was Freshman Maciej Damaj finished in fifth finally came true. place with a time of 27:22. Both Damaj and Country Team has qualified for the NAIA Olivet Nazarene University, who was ranked "Going to nationals has always been Bugarin were named to the NAIA All-Region National Tournament. Led by sophomore among the top teams in the NAIA. However, our goal. At times, it seemed like a distant SXU Athletics Steven Bugarin, this group of four freshmen Photo: goal but as the season progressed (going to and one sophomore have defied the odds, nationals) seemed more realistic," McAllister reaching their goal so early. In recognition of said. this early success, the Chicagoland Collegiate The NAIA National Tournament will Athletic Conference (CCAC) has named be held on Saturday, November 19'1' in SXU Head Coach Ed McAllister their Coach Louisville, KY. In the race, there will be 28 of the Year. teams. In total there will be approximately Since the program just started two 280 runners. Five of them will be from SXU. years ago, it have been tough to convince top Those five are Steven Bugarin, Maciej Damaj, caliber runners to Saint Xavier because of it Arturs Bareikis, Ronald Lavaire and Alex being a new program. "It has been tough to Walker. recruit high quality athletes but we have done Coach McAllister realistically hopes for a tremendous job so far," commented Head a top 15 finish in the meet, but he sets no Coach Ed McAllister. limits as to what his team could do. "Making All season long it has been tough for the nationals is another step in the development Cougars but they always got the job done. of this team, but we've got a job to do, and it's The young team benefited from not suffering going to be tough," commented McAllister. through one injury in the 12 week season. The Xavierite congratulates the Men's As Ed McAllister put it, "luck was on our Cross Country Team on a successful season side." and wishes them luck in the National In order to qualify for the Nationals, the Tournament. 2005 Men's Cross Country Team WXAV CELEBRATES WHITE SOX WORLD SERIES SWEEP

GILHOOLEY'S broadcasted from the studio at the The crew set up in the corner of the Campus Media Center on Friday bar. Gilhooley's and Sox paraphernalia WELCOMES "THE afternoons. Along with Campus Media sat on the table and Angelo, Nick and Director Rob Quicke, the DJ's decided Matt took their seats behind the set up SPORTS BAR" to move the show to Wednesday nights around 8:30 p.m. They broadcasted live from 9 p.m. to midnight at Gilhooley's from the middle to the end of the game By Carrie Williams starting on the night of Game 4 of the and long into the night. 2005 World Series. Deputy News Editor As the White Sox won the World When asked how WXAV was able When the Chicago White Sox Series in Game 4, WXAV was there to broadcast live from Gilhooley's, DJ won the World Series on Wednesday, to capture a piece of radio history th Matt Lorenzo said, "We had a remote October 26 , WXAV 88.3 FM DJ's as they documented the thunderous panel set up at the bar and we plugged Angelo Bonadonna, Nick Jakusz and applause and emotional cries of the fans the board into an ISDN phone line to Matt Lorenzo were broadcasting their throughout the bar. Angelo said, "I'm a dial in to the studio back at the media sports show, "The Sports Bar," live from Cubs fan, not a Sox fan, but there was, center. Carolyn Nelson was in there Gilhooley's Grande Saloon. to use a cliche, electricity in the air. I'll running the board, monitoring our never forget this experience for the rest Originally called "Cougar Sports levels and [thanks to a 10 second delay] of my life." Weekly," WXAV's sports show was WXAV Dl Nick lakusz dumping anything inappropriate." Page 22 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 MLB AWARDS MEN'S BASKETBALL KICKS OFF SEASON By Steve Dunn team that has traveled quite far. Their first SXL/'s Men's Basketball Team opponent would be Memorial University 54 percent from the field during the game. defeats Memorial University of of Newfoundland (Canada). The MUN MUN was led in scoring by Robert Seahawks were taking on SXU in a string of Hickey, who netted 18 points. Sophomore ~Newfoundland(Canada) 102-50 games they had in the Chicago area, which forward Leonel Saintil also had a strong game in their season opener. included a matchup against SXU's top rival, with 13 points and nine rebounds. MUN Robert Morris College. MUN had already suffered largely because of 24 turnovers, played games in the season while the Cougars which led to 35 Cougar points. By Tim Moran were playing in theit opener. MUN came in The large margain of victory allowed Sports Editor to the contest with a record of 6-3. some first-year Cougars to get on the court The Cougars started their season on for their first action of their careers. Those Last season, the Saint Xavier University the right foot as they never trailed in the newcomers include Jason Genova, Darin Men's Basketball Team advanced to the Elite matchup. A 9-0 lead to start the game was all Riddle, Paris VonShae Davis, Nick Wirth, Eight of the NAIA National Tournament, the spark the team needed as they romped Adam Gregoriou and Tim Waller. something they have never done before in MUN 102-50. The Cougars were led in the team's history. Last season's success The 1-0 Cougars would now get a taste scoring by Reiter, who scored a game-high means high expectations for the program of what competition is like on the highest tying 18 points. In his first start as a Cougar, in 2005-2006. The team has been ranked level as they would take on Steve Fisher's 16,h in the Preseason NAIA poll. Although sophomore forward Dan Bolger scored 14 San Diego State Aztecs, an NCAA Division some key contributors from last year's team points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field. I squad that is favored to win the Mountain have graduated, SXU returns many of their Jabari Saunders started his senior West Conference this season. Although the talented players that helped lead them to the season off with a double double, recording game was an exhibition match, the Cougars quarterfinals last year. can take much away from it. The Cougars were a strong foe for One of those SDSU even though they lost by a score of returnees is senior forward 60-50. The game's leading scorer came from Jabari Saunders. Saunders SXU as Jason Reiter contributed 13 points. is coming off an incredibly Reiter has come up big in games against impressive junior season. NCAA teams. Last season against DePaul, In 2005, Saunders was Reiter scored a game-high 19 points. Against second in the NAIA in SDSU, Dan Bolger also finished in double scoring percentage and was figures for SXU as he put up 11 points. The recognized nationally in Cougars struggled in this game from poor Sports lllustrated's "Faces in shooting (34 percent) and 26 turnovers. the Crowd" section. Also returning for Saint Xavier Despite the shooting and turnovers, is their leading scoring SXU had a strong game considering the from the playoffs last competition. The tough non-conference season, Jason Reiter. Reiter schedule for SXU will only benefit them also had an incredibly come conference season when they will successful 2005 season battle Roberr Morris College for the CCAC after being injured in the Championship. previous year. The Cougars stayed in California to take Some of the key on San Diego Christian College on Saturday, conttibutors that the November 5th. The Cougars could not come Cougars lost to graduation out with a victory in that game as they lost were seniors Phillip 69-64, despite a strong performance from Watson, Rick Romeli, Reiter, who had 13 points. Eric Regan and Michael The Cougars have returned to Illinois Rojas. All five of them were and tonight they will take on Trinity Christian starters at one point in the College in an away match. Following that, season and Watson was the the Cougars will travel to Davenport, IA team's leading scorer in the on November 11th and 12th to compete in regular season. the Saint Ambrose University Tournament. The next home game for the Cougars will The men kicked ^^^^^^^^^ be Tuesday, November 22ml as they host off their 2005-2006 13 points and a game-high 17 rebounds. Led Calumet College of Saint Joseph's (IN). campaign with a home battle against a by Saunders, the Cougars shot an impressive

'Hodgepodge" continued from Page 23 And while the award doesn't count ottense, snubbed. Want more proof.' On The Crede's defense was better than Chavez. Best Damn Sporrs Show Period, Hunter of this week because by this week, they While I'm not saying Uribe should was ridiculed by Pierzynski for being given would be old news and no one would care. have won this hands down, Yankees' SS the award undeservingly. Huntet agreed As much as the media says that no one Derek Jetet didn't deserve it. There were oulcl have won it and lie cares, the audience would love it. Being better qualified recipients than that party iglr games to win filmed in New York, the Yankees' fans animal, man whore. Los Angeles Angels of the award. would kiss the White Sox teet for sweeping Anaheim Orange County California Linked But guess what, I don't need this the Red Sox. Because the Sox had already States SS Orland Cabrera should have won country loving the White Sox. They are made plans for this week, Letterman told that over Jeter. But again, these voters just missing out on something great. We don't the White Sox to get lost. As it I didn't pick the favorites. It's like a student council need them to cheer. That just gives me a presidency vote, the popular one wins. better chance to get tickets to my games. hate the guy. He and his dorky band guy A.J. Pierzynski should have had a berter I don't need SI or Leno or Letterman Paul Schaffer. Letterman needs to fix those chance than Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek or Gold Glove Awards. The boys from snaggy teeth and Paul needs to not look like to win this position's award. Afte rail, A.J. Bridgeport have a shiny gold World Series such a creep anymore. And please stop that had the best fielding percentage in all ot trophy saying they are the best. There's "Will it Float.'" segment. It's stupid and I baseball, more innings caught, more put outs, enough gold on that trophy to make Gold can do that in my own bathtub, thank you and less errors than Vatitek. Even worse, Glove awards for the entire time. And the very much. Varitek was awful in the three short games his Sox had more people at their rally parade The Gold Glove award is given to team played in. Why did he win again.' Oh, to celebrate their victory than Leno and the best fielding players at their respective because he is part of the big name baseball Lettenuan have watch their show combined position. Usually, the awards are given teams in the MLB. each night. The bandwagon has broken to the favorites, not necessarily the best And the best argument to overturn down and is kicking people oft. Go back qualified. More evidence ot that this year an award is in centerfield. Aaron Rowand to your original teams because we don't and ir screwed some White Sox players. outplayed the Twins' Torii Hunter. Hunter want you here anymore. Cheaters! Joe Crede was beaten by Oakland's Eric played in only 9} games and had three l Ihavez tor the award at third base. Crede errors. Rowand played in 157 games and Ot course, that's mv opinion, I could had five less errors and a better fielding committed those same three errors, which percentage than Chavez. And it this award equals the second best fielding percentage had a category tor best plays made, Crede tor an AL centerfielder (Blue Jays' Vernon E-mail: [email protected] would have left (.'have: in the dust. And Wells was perfect). Rowand had more put don't even start with me on Crede's clutch outs, more innings played, and better range playing, both offensively and defensively- according to espn.com. Rowand was clearly Page 23 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 2005 SAINT XAVIER FALL SPORTS RECAP "World Series" continued from Page 24

By Becky Rosenthal taken and Saint Xavier lost its footing. coached by Karen Clifton who will be leaving He was a terrible defensive player, who The Cougars still have a chance to the coaching staff after this year. Coach just so happened to play the fields most Sports Reporter earn an at large bid to the NAIA National Clifton has helped the Cougars immensely in important position. So Kenny Williams made finding a new shortstop his top Men's Soccer Tournament in Kansas City, Kansas, so the attaining their goals and growing as a team. season is not over yet. off-season priority. The team went hard alter former Cleveland Indians shortstop Three of the Saint Xaviet Men's Women's Volleyball Omar Visquel, but lost out on him to the Soccer Team players earned all Chicagoland Women's Cross Country Giants in an ll'1, hour deal. So Williams Collegiate Athletic Conference Recognition. The Women's Volleyball team started and Guillen decided that Juan Uribe, who Senior Forward Paul Herbst and Senior out the season strong with a lot of energy The Saint Xavier Women's Cross played all over the infield in his first season defender Chris Bartley both earned first and never turned down the intensity. The country team finished in a strong sixth with the White Sox, would have to do. team honors. Freshman midfielder Agustin Team is ranked third in the region and third place at the NAIA Region VII meet, ending Herrerea was named to the honorable in the conference. The Cougars went 21 - 18 Since the White Sox last division title their season. The season overall has been a overall, 7 - 2 in conference play. mention team for 2005 and the 2005 CCAC in 2000, right fielder Magglio Ordonez had successful one. The cougars had a total of Freshman of the Year for his incredible The Volleyball team recently defeated been the ream's most productive player. eight meet, and at each meet a distance of 4 But the Sox failed at previous attempts success with the Saint Xavier Soccer team. Cardinal Stritch University to snag the ti> sign Magglio and knew they needed to The soccer seventh win go in a different direction. So the team team is currently in the CCAC. signed former Oakland As star Jermaine awaiting the results Junior Jessica Buchmeier Dye. Dye had been a steady performer of an at-large bid to played an since his days with the Kansas City Royals participate in the aggressive in the late I990's, but his past tew seasons 2005 NAIA Region game ending were decimated by injuries. Dye knew that VII Men's Soccer the night with he would have big shoes to till, knowing Tournament that 15 kills and he was responsible tor driving in the table begins on November sophomore setters. setter Traci After landing Dye, Williams quickly Looby managed turned his attention to finding a fifth Women's Soccer a massive 35 starter. The spot was a nightmare in 2004 assists. With tor the White Sox, so they knew they would The Women's a strong team have to find a quality veteran starter tor a soccer team played unity nothing reasonable asking price. The Sox turned to with energy and could keep Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, the ex- determination last the Cougars Yankee, whose resume was tilled with past Tuesday against from defeating playoff success. The signing of Hernandez Trinity Christian Cardinal reunited him with his ex-teammate and College. The game Stritch. fellow countryman Jose Contreas. Afrer was tied at one The 2005 Cougar Volleyball Team acquiring Contreas from New York at throughout the or 5K was run. The Women's cross country the trading deadline last year, the Sox second half and the game was taken into Tomorrow the Cougars will compete in the team never gave up the fight and continued saw the big right-handed Cuban struggle overtime and went into overtime. Both CCAC quarterfinals against Illinois Institute to improve throughout the season. to find consistency, and they figured overtime periods also left the score at a tie. of Technology at 6:30 in the Shannon that Hernandez might be able to better At the end of these periods penalty kicks were The Women's Cross Country team is Center.

the United States. After trading Gather Miguel Olivo in the 2004 for Starring pitcher Freddie CHICAGO SPORTS HODGEPODGE Garcia,rhe Sox knew they would need a top­ By Jim Peltzer die happy. Of course, there were some die­ article they got in SI was only three pages flight catcher to handle the rebuilt pitching Contributor hard Cub fans who would have nothing to do longer. So after that, you can bet that I staff, so they went after A.J. Pierzynski. with this celebration. True story: a Cubs fan am canceling my SI subscription. I cannot Pierzynski, who spent the 2004 season Well, today marks the two week was interviewed when the Sox were playing read a magazine that does not know how to in San Francisco, was known around the anniversary of the White Sox winning the in the ALCS. The lady said that if the Sox prioritize sporting news. Week 8 regular league as a malcontent, the kind ot guy World Series. It was a special night on that win the World Series, she would die. As it season NFL game with two pretty boys in that killed team chemistry. Williams made magical Wednesday evening. The White turns out, she wasn't kidding. The day after spandex on the cover or a franchise who numerous inquiries around the league to Sox beat the Houston Astros 1-0. Jermaine the Sox won, she passed on to Heaven, where has won their first World Series in almost learn more about A.J.'s supposedly surly Dye's RBI single scored Willie Harris and God was still overcome with joy. So that lady a century, what a tough decision. What a personality, bur discovered that he was Freddy Garcia pitched seven great innings could very well be on her way to hell because crock! more misunderstood than anything. The as the South Siders won their first World God didn't appreciate her attitude. But the The White Sox were going to receive signing of Pierzynski seemed to make the Series in 88 years, going all the way back to rest of the city was alive and kicking. some great media attention on television White Sox transformation complete, but the 1917 champs. The city of Chicago was People said this wouldn't last. The as well. Scott Podsednik was scheduled to little did they know a single videotape glowing with pride. Bridgeport was complete excitement would be over in weeks. While be on Saturday Night Live for a Weekend would help them land the one type of chaos. Between 103rd and 111th on Western Chicago still has White Sox Souvenir stands Update segment, which was pretty funny. He player they were missing, and the one Ave in Beverly, the police had it blocked off. on every other corner, the rest of the country was funnier and more believable than Lance Guillen coveted most. What looked like rioting was simply drunken has already seemingly forgotten. Armstrong. Lance, don't quit your day job. After rhe signing of Pierzynski, the White Sox fans cheering for something that Wait a minute, he did. Then just stay retited For as long as I can remember, the White Sox budget was stretched to its was thought to be impossible during anyone's and do nothing because you suck at acting! World Series champs have graced the cover limit. They had seemingly filled every life time. A.J. Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye, and Ozzie of Sports Illusttated. The entire cover hole, and were content that their roster In Mt. Greenwood, IIIth Street was Guillen were supposed to be guests on The and nothing else was on it. The Red Sox, would make them very competitive in the filled with toilet paper and high school and Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Unfortunately, Yankees, Blue Jays, Twins, Braves, Marlins, upcoming season. Then Kenny Williams college aged kids in the middle of the street Ozzie was supposed to be a city hall that and all the rest of the teams that won the received a videotape ot a Japanese player high fiving the passing cats that had slowed morning and couldn't make the taping as the World Series in the past 20 years have been who displayed solid defensive skills, down just to scream and high five the kids. Tonight Show is also taped in the morning. on there. And seeing the White Sox hadn't speed, and even a little bit ot power. That The CPD couldn't control the "rowdy" kids, And for some reason, Dye couldn't make won in 88 years, which was two years more ballplayer was Tadihito Iguchi. Without so they sent out a distress call to the Cook it either. So all that was left was the main than what all the Red Sox fans were whining every seeing him play in person, Williams County Shetiffs SWAT team. After the piece of controversy and entertainment of about their "curse," one would think that begged Owner lerry Reinsdort tor a tew SWAT team stood there, they said out loud, they would have a 12 page article on theit the playoffs, A.J.. But for some reason, the "This isn't victory. Not only do they not get Tonight Show didn't want "just A.J." because Asian Man. Reinsdort obliged, and the worth our time, the cover of SI, they get a tiny picture it wouldn't be the same. Just A.J.? What Sox signed Iguchi to a two-year deal to play we're going in the top left hand corner of the kind of asinine comment is that? That guy second base. to Bourbon magazine. Apparently, the Patriots was responsible for half the battery almost While Williams was acquiring all Street to drink versus Colts match up from Monday every game of the year and was in charge this new talent did he know that he was and have a Night Football was more important. of making the games more interesting by constructing a champion? Probably not, celebration of For the record, Tom Brady is a pretty playing out a dropped third strike, catcher's the White Sox clearly had a vision in 2005 our own." boy pansy and Peyton Manning is a interference, and a tag that nevet happened. and it turned out to be a good one. The For a quarterback who just doesn't have This guy should have his own show. So to 2005 Chicago White Sox will go down week after what it takes to be a big game player hell with the Tonight Show, Letterman still as the greatest Chicago baseball team of that, people like Brady. So why did they get the wants us, right? all-time, and much ot the credit should were writing cover? Oh, that's right, the White WRONG! The Late Show asked the be given to General Manager Kenny- editorials to Sox aren't a big name team like the White Sox if they could tape last week instead Williams. Without him, we could be going newspapers Yankees or Red Sox, so why should across the city they get the press? Because they "Hodgepodge" continued on on year fW. saying how happy they were and they could deserved it. And to add insult to injury, the Page 22 SPORTS Page 24 The Xavierite Wednesday, November 9, 2005 COUGARS UP MARK TO 8-2 SOX WIN WORLD SERIES By Tim Moran back Casey Weidenbacher. Weidenbacher By Ricky O'Donnell manager was plague by injuries and finished the game with 13 tackles including Sports Editor Contributor controversy. The Sox boasted some of the 12 unassisted ones to go along with an best power hitters in the league with Frank interception. Weidenbacher was later Following a thrilling overtime victory For the first time in 88 years, Chicago Thomas, Magglio Ordonez, Carlos Lee, Paul honored by the Mid-States Football over Saint Ambrose University, the Saint can finally say that it has the greatest baseball Konerko, and Jose Valentine all expected to Association (MSFA) as the Midwest League's Xavier Cougars Football Team jumped team in the world. Maybe they weren't the knock the ball out of the park about 30 times Defensive Player of the Week. back into the top 10 of the NAIA as they fastest, the strongest, or the best hitters, apiece. The team was playing well holding a were ranked ninth. They were also hoping The victory kept the Cougars in a three- but the 2005 Chicago White Sox were slim lead over the Minnesota Twins for most to avenge a key late season loss last year to way tie for first in the MSFA as the team came the embodiment of a true team, 25 guys of the season, until the injuries started plying Trinity International University. This year, if home to take on an Iowa Wesleyan team who all striving for the same goal-to finally give up. The Sox were reeling after Frank Thomas they wanted to get that revenge that would had just earned their second victory of the Chicago a world championship. And two went down and then, in June, Ordonez, who have to win an away contest in Deerfield, IL. conference season. men deserve much of the praise, General had been the teams best player the past four A victory would keep the Cougats postseason Against Iowa Wesleyan, the Cougars gave Manager Kenny Williams and Manager Ozzie seasons, was injured when he collided with hopes alive. up a field goal on the Tigers' opening drive Guillen. Williams and Guillen drastically second baseman Willie Harris. The Ordonez injury really crippled any chance of a division The Cougars came out firing in the but that was all the points the Saint Xavier transformed this team from a ball club title in Ozzie's first year, as the Sox finish first half of the contest as they scored the defense would give up all day. Trailing 3-0, that smacked home runs and lost close second to the hated Minnesota Twins for games first 41 points. The scoring began as Shane Longest kicked two field goals before games to one that played "smart-ball" and the third consecutive season, compiling an senior quarterback John Perryman connected the end of the first quarter, making the score relied on terrific starting pitching. But the 83-79 record. with junior 6-3 in favor of the transformation didn't happen over night. Cougars. The wide out At the all-star break of the 2003 season, Heading into the off-season, Williams Cougars offense Andy Ricca Kenny Williams teceived a phone call from and Guillen knew that there would have woke up in the for a 70-yard former White Sox manager Jeff Torborg. to be huge changes if this ball club was second quarter touchdown. Torborg knew that current manager Jerry ever going to compete for a championship. as Perryman Sophomore Manuel would not be the teams skipper Ozzie didn't like the big boppers that were connected kicker Shane next season so he called Williams with a currently on the roster, so he told Kenny to with Gerritsen Longest, who suggestion. Torborg, at the time managing get him different types of players, guys that for a 26-yard was recently the Florida Marlins, told Williams that his were solid fundamentally and would be able touchdown that named the third base coach, Ozzie Guillen, had what to grind out victories night in and night out. put the Cougars N A I A' s it takes to become a strong manager in the On December 13, 2004 the Sox sent Carlos up by 10 at the Special near future. Williams was skeptical at first, Lee north to Milwaukee for left fielder Scott half. Teams he knew Ozzie was a southside icon since Podsednik, and reliever Jose Viscaino. This Playet of the The second Photo: Week added half began with to SXU's the Cougars lead on a making a big career best play defensively. 52-yard field Junior defensive goal. With back Rocky just under A n g o n e a minute to intercepted an play in the Iowa Wesleyan first quarter, pass that set Ricca scored up a 10-yard his second touchdown run touchdown from junior of the game, Luke Schillo takes the handoff runningback this one came on a 26-yard rush. The SXU Luke Schillo that gave the Cougars a 20-3 defense was then able to put the game lead. Schillo completed the game's scoring essentially out of reach as sophomore on their next possession as he rushed for a linebacker Sean Kenney intercepted a TIU seven yard score. In the game, Schillo rushed White Sox Players celebrate their first World Series since 1917 pass and then retutned it 25 yatds for a for 44 yards. The 27-3 victory improves the trade was absolutely puzzling to most, Lee his rookie of the year season in 1985, but touchdown. Cougars overall record to 8-2 and are 5-1 in he wasn't sure if Guillen high-strung nature hit .301 with 31 homer runs and 99 RBI in the MSFA. Saint Xavier added to their lead in the would be received well by the players. After 2004, but Williams knew that Podsednik's With 327 total points, the Cougars second quarter as Perryman connected with firing Manuel that off-season, Williams speed would be a key to the team's new have moved up one spot in the NAIA Poll junior wide receiver Greg Gerritsen for a narrowed down his coaching search to two philosophy, based on manufacturing runs. to number seven. The team is currently tied six-yard touchdown. A one-yard touchdown men, Guillen and former Blue Jays manager The 2004 White Sox stole only 78 bases as with McKendree College for first place in the tun by freshman Juaquin Rodriguez followed Cito Gaston. But after interviewing Ozzie a team all season, and Podsednik swiped 70 Mid-States Football Association (MSFA). The by another Longest field goal made the score only one time, Williams knew that Guillen bags in Milwaukee all by himself. Cougars defeated McKendree earlier in the 41-0 in favor of the Cougars at halftime. would bring the kind of passion that his The next decision they made was not season, 21-14. A victory over Saint Francis The TIU rushing game was responsible team despetately needed. Williams hoped to resign shortstop Jose Valentine. Valentine would most likely give the Cougars a spot in for all the Trojan points of the day as junior that passion would help the Sox finally get symbolized everything that was wrong the playooffs. runningback Perry Wilson rushed for three past their archrival, the Minnesota Twins, second half touchdowns. One of the Cougar The 2005 regular season ends for the who had won the Central Division the past th "World Series" continued on Page 23 second half scores came on a blocked punt Cougars on Saturday, November 12 as they two seasons. take on their archrival from Joliet, the Saints and the other on a touchdown run from Guillen's first season as the team's freshman runningback Matt Btiggs. Briggs of the University of Saint Francis. Although led the Cougars running game in the contest the Saints have never beaten the Cougars, Come see SXU Men's and Women s Basketball as he rushed for 37 yards. Wilson's final score they would like nothing more than to upset for TIU made the final score SXU 55, Trinity them and end their playoff hopes. Prior to the start of the game, SXU will honor all of International 21. The Cougars avenged last Women's Basketball: yeat's loss in a big way. the seniors who are on the football roster. Ricca had an outstanding game Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m. at SXU offensively for SXU, as he caught seven Stadium. Tuesday, November 15th at 7 p.m. against Trinity Internal Perryman passes for 103 yards to go along The game will also be a reunion of with the two touchdowns. Ricca continued sorts for Saint Xavier Assistant Coach Mike University at the Shannon Center his impressive season following two years in Slovick. Slovick is the former Head Coach of the Saints and before this season, had which he was injured. Ricca currently leads Men's Basketball: the entire NAIA in Receptions per game. appeared on the sidelines for every game in Greg Gerritsen also had a strong day the history of the Saints. receiving as he caught five passes for 70 yards Also with ties to the Saints are Head Tuesday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. against Calumet College of and a touchdown. Coach Mike Feminis, who played at USF The Cougars received a key defensive and then coached under Slovick as well as Saint Joseph's (IN) at the Shannon Center performance from freshman defensive Defensive Coordinator Werner Emmrich, who also coached under Slovick at USF.