Editorials Entertainment Sports Should the United When Emiley isn't Too old to be this States refocus its having a good day, good? Think not. efforts in the War she really isn't Not all players fade on Terrorism? having a good day. after 30. Roberts tapped to replace Rehnquist Page 8 Page 10 Page 18 UNIVERSITY, STUDENTS AT ODDS OVER PARKING ByjCarrie^Wjlliams Deputy News Editor University ponders decision to assign parking spots for residents cars. As part of the Strategic Plan at Saint Xavier University, the school would like to increase the enrollment of undergraduates. Succeeding, the University has seen the largest increase in first year students. SXU has welcomed 425 new freshman, 304 transfer students and 237 adults. Having a record number of students this fall at Saint Xavier, there have recently been more cries than ever from students for more parking. Many students have offered their opinions to The Xavierite as well as to the Director and Chief of Police Paul Kolessar regarding this issue. In one word, parking has been deemed "horrible" by freshman Jill Jurlow. Her mother Marilyn Students receive parking tickets Jurlow, who works in Accounting, agrees dependent on the number of registered Center and Shannon Center parking lots frustration trying to find an empty parking with her daughter saying, "I get here pretty students, staff and faculty who wish to occurs between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. when space. This being said, Kolessar encourages early when there are not many people here, park on campus," he says. Due to the most students attend classes. Senior Julie students to park at Lot 14 at the Pulaski but it is hard to find a spot when you leave varying schedules of students, those at Loven says, "There are too many students Center. and come back." When 966 new students public safety anticipate the flow of students and not enough parking spots. Instead of a "While it may be difficult to believe," have been admitted to the University, this to continuously change throughout the new dorm, they [the University] should be Kolessar says, "at this time we have not increases the number of srudents who need course of the day. However, based on views building a parking garage." Students drive fallen below 80 available parking spaces to park on campus. from the students, it seems that most of around the parking lots near the Warde Kolessar says that there are 2,208 the congestion near the Warde Academic Academic Center and Shannon Center in "Parking" continued on page 2 parking permits issued. This number "is INDIAN DANCER STIMULATES ALL SENSATIONS complemented by traditional movements By Christina Cucci Rachel's extremely well-defined facial said. and poetry. A flowing and colorful expressions. She never lifted her eyes Copy Editor Monica Majundar, fellow dancer costume, a constant bright wide smile upon the gaze they were meant to have and friend of Rachel mentioned, "Seeing Last Saturday, an Indian dance and just the right shining make-up, was all for a particular movement. There was an Rachel dance tonight makes me so happy recital was held at Saint Xavier University. Rachel would need to carry her carefully innocence in her eyes and much spirit in for her. Seeing her mature and do such a A Bharata Natyam Arangetram was planned steps ahead of her and stun her feet; her whole body did the telling of good job, especially as a peer and dancer performed by Rachel Rabe, daughter of her audience. And the red paint on her a sacred love story. A dedicated disciple of myself allows me to appreciate it so much Dr. Michael Rabe, Associate Professor fingertips and toes would only accentuate Mrs. Hema Rajagopalan, her guru and the more." of Humanities at SXU. McGuire Hall, Rachel's quick, yet delicate hand gestures artistic director of Natya Dance Theatre, The recital can be summed up best normally ridiculed for its poor acoustics and foot movements throughout her it is Rachel's love and passion for the arts by the proud father (with good reason) of and lack of "atmosphere" by some, quickly poised dances. which has allowed her to excel in Bharata the fascinating performer, Dr. Rabe who developed into an actual theatre for the first Rachel Rabe has been dancing since Natyam. told staff of The Xavierite how he felt to time in a long time, as a very professional she was six year old. Nearly 12 years ago, One visitor who thoroughly enjoyed watch Rachel, front row, "I kept thinking orchestra and dancer hit the stage. The Rachel explained, it was her father who her evening at Saint Xavier, Jessi Karnia, to myself, 'Is that really her?' It was like a ambiance from the well-directed lighting, introduced her to the culture of India, offered Trie Xavierite her thoughts on metamorphosis moment for me, like seeing the colorful Indian decorations, and of which he is very much into, as one might the performance. "Rachel Rabe dances her turn into this beautiful butterfly." course, the aroma of incense burning be able to tell by his current art exhibit in gracefully on stage. She uses facial Dr. Rabe is also looking forward to heavy in the air, and all throughout the the SXU Art Gallery, "Synesthesia Raj." expressions very well, especially in her eyes, seeing more of his daughter's growrh next performance it lingered, as the entire scene Rachel told that she was very proud of which I think is the key to the magic of fall, as she is hoping to attend Saint Xavier all fell into place, into one traditional story her father's personal art collection as well her performance. Still yet, what stamina, University. She is thinking about majoring and came to life for its audience. as her own performance at Saint Xavier. poise, charisma, endurance and agility she in history and political science. Bharata Natyam, with its names origin "I was really excited tonight, I have been has through the very tips of her fingers. Senior student Frankie Monreal said thousands of years old, is one of the many training like crazy for a very long time for Perhaps it's her practices that do it of the recital, "Talk about cultural regional dance forms of India. It has been this," Rachel expressed. for her too. She has a maturity beyond her referred to as a slide review of great art, One feature noticed by many was years and I wish the best for her," Karnia "Rachel" continued on page 2 Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 Y

NEWS JV M^ J One student described the parking situation as "horrible" "Parking" continued from page 1 during our most congested periods on Mondays and Wednesdays during the first week of class." Most of these spots are located in Lot 14 at the Pulaski Center. The shuttle from the Pulaski Center leaves every 10 and 40 minutes after the hour, yet many students feel that this is not frequent enough. Senior Pat Matthews says, "I don't want to walk all the way from the corner of 103rd and Pulaski because I might be as much as fifteen minutes late WOT'"/» oc/ war f/a«'.f rw '(T>«:W Bfef' Territory for class." For those who do not get to Lot Any information or changes that clubs, 14 in time to catch the shuttle, parking at organizations or other event sponsors would the Pulaski Center is not ideal. Ptessed like to have published in the News Bites for time, students attempt to find parking column or the weekly Cougar Calendar, please e-mail Copy Editor, Christina Cucci at closer to their classes near the dorms at [email protected] in advance for requests. Please the back of the campus. include dates, times, locations and a possible Currently, over 600 students are brief description of the event. living on campus. About one third safety to assign parking spaces near the along the Warde Academic Center and of these students keep their cars here McDonough Chapel. It is more practical Become part of the "Major of the Month" Club residence halls to on-campus residents, overnight. This means that during the Note: Not really a "club" persay. Counseling leaving spaces near other buildings open to keep the visitor spaces closer to the & Career Services is excited to introduce day when commuter students are driving for commuters. Kolessar said, "This will main building, especially when those new a new program this year called "Major of around searching for a space, there are be one recommendation that we will be to SXU may not be able to locate certain the Month" which highlights a different 270 vehicles that are always already on looking at over the next several months." offices. major every month, hence the name... Join campus, according to a recent count by Aside from available parking spots, many When all is said and done, the Counseling & Career Services from 9-11 public safety. With the new dorm coming students have noticed that the numbers of a.m. for refreshments and information about University firmly believes that there in August 2006, Kolessar anticipates this your career field. We will provide you with visitor parking spots have increased. is ample parking for faculty, staff and information regarding potential occupations, number to increase by about 35 vehicles. Kolessar says, "Actually, the number of students. However, students continually j internships, alumni mentoring opportunities, Possibly having over 300 vehicles already visitor parking spaces were not increased." express their concern on the matter, resume writing skills and job placement. For occupying parking spaces before the Spaces designated for visitors have actually claiming that the school should add more more information, please contact Counseling rush of commuters comes in next fall, been moved from the Shannon Center parking spaces rather than buildings and & Career Services, 773.298.3131. The month suggestions have been made to public students. of September {beginning today) focuses on and Old Gym parking lots to the roadway 'Careers with a Degree in Psychology!" Parking Photos: The Xavierite

Save tk Data; Study Abroad B?/r. Very Near The 3rd Annual Study Abroad Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 28"' from UPDATE ON RESPONSE TEAM 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the SXU Diner Atrium. Representatives will be at the fair on behalf By Kevin Shannon meal cards during this program which drive on Wednesday, September 7th. A af study abroad organizations that the CIE Editor in Chief/News Editor raised our total collection to nearly $500! total of 80 members of the Saint Xavier affice works with. Saint Xavier University The University's response to Chartwells, the company that supplies faculty members will also be present at the fair community signed up for the blood drive. to answer questions about short term travel/ Hurricane Katrina, entering its third week, Saint Xavier University with food and Over 60 people were able to meet required study trips being offered next year to Ghana, is progressing on schedule. Occurring in beverages, has been running a water bottle standards to give blood. Paris and Florence. On Thursday, September the past week include the new Hurricane donation for the victims of Hurricane Student organizations are also getting 29*, a representative from the University of Katrina website, the Residential Life Bean Katrina. Since the inception of the into the act of helping victims. Starting Notre Dame in Fremanfle, Australia will be Bag Tournament, Chartwell's water bottle program, over 400 packages of water last week and continuing until Friday, visiting Saint Xavier University. Check out donation program, SGA/SAB donation bottles have been donated by students. th the CIE website at iimmi.sxu.edu/cie for more September 16 , there has been a special details! table in the cafeteria and a blood drive. The number of actual water bottles being donations table, staffed by a number of The bean bag tournament hosted sent to the gulf region, as of Monday, student organization members. Donations th SXU to Hold 'Taste of Central Europe' by Residential Life was held on September 12 , was over 9,600. from Saint Xavier students themselves have th The Center for International Education Wednesday, September 7 . In total, 24 Students, faculty and staff can donate so exceeded expectations that the table it Saint Xavier University and the Polish students participated in the tournament until Wednesday, September 14th by will continue taking donations all this Highlanders of North America will host the which was held in the Schmidt Quad. the end of the business day. And since week. Other events planned by student Taste of Central Europe on Sunday afternoon, The event was scheduled to raise funds September 18*, at the University's Shannon Chartwells supplies Gilhooley's, donations organizations will include a bake sale to Center. The cultural event will include a for the Robichaux Family's effort to assist will be accepted until midnight. raise more monetary funds and supplies variety of ethnic food and entertainment victims of Hurricane Katrina. While the After Chartwells receives a final tally, drives. More information about student from the nations of Central Europe, as goal was to raise money, there were plenty they will put in the requisite order to efforts to help the victims of Hurricane (veil as information on Saint Xaviet's new of participants playing to win. The student Pepsi, Inc, their supplier of water. Semi- Katrina can be found in upcoming editions Central and East European Studies Program. winners of the tournament include: Trucks, provided by Chartwells' regional Admission is free and open to the public of The Xavierite. The day will begin with an 11:30 a.m. Polish First Place to Bredan Christy and Luke office will transport the bottles down to Day to day updates on the Saint mass at McDonough Chapel. Cultural Gregerson, following in Second were the Louisiana State University. Once at LSU, Xavier response can be found at www.sxu. festivities will immediately follow at 12:30 pair of joe Erby-Staine and Elonzo Monger Federal Emergency Management Agency edu/katrina. The new website features a p.m. in the Shannon Center and run until 6 and rounding out the winners, were third representatives will be able to distribute letter from President Judith A. Dwyer, p.m. The event will feature live ethnic music place finishers Jory Bodi and Nikki Brown! the water to individuals in need. md dancing, as well as food and spirits from information on SXU efforts and local Prizes were donated by Gilhooley's and the several local restaurants including Biala Izba. In possibly the most important help going to the survivors. The website Musical acts scheduled to appear will include Book Store. In addition to cash donations step taken to help victims of Hurricane will provide easy access to information and the Hungarian group Toborzo, the Czech at the bean bag tournament, 35 residents Katrina, the Student Nursing Association answers to common questions about the group Vanderlaci, the Lithuanian group made monetary contributions from their of Saint Xavier University operated a blood Universit Spindoulous, the Polish Highlander group Hyrni and the Slovakian group Veselica. 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cultural celebration will continue after 6 p.m. enlightenment! played the cymbals, T.S. Sankaran played (>) c:hi,au,;s Fullerton Hall on £ at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon. The dedication, time, talent that the flute, G. Vijayaraghavan played the April S'1 ~>00h it II a m K young Rachel possesses mimics sheer mridangamandkanjeerapercussion,while Raiagopalan as well is other b Need a Break, from the nooks? loin in Intramurals! artistic excellence. I lor dance tells a .story Suseela Ramaswamy sang throughout dancers of the Natva Dance The Kickball Tournament-nt SXU's Softball field with ce I neat re wi unlike any ever told in this auditorium. Rachel's recital. The narrator, Krirhika performing "Out of India- ( 10 players on a team, register now! De She will he a great asset to SXU next Rajjagopalan did an excellent job of j Avatars of Vishnur" to Bean Bag Tournament-z 2-on-2 competition, an to honor talL recited tlu winners keep playing, at SXU's Schmidt " ' traditional poetry, soft and Ganesha, the elephant-headdee d deity Quad on Thursday, September 29"' at 7 p.m. The Natya Dance Theatre Orchestra sweet enough tor Rachel to tell the story anj llntok, the exdtinj, cpjsoJc old the exciting episodes ot the Registration will begin on Monday, September truly astounded the audience in McGuire through her creative expression and body ofVishnu to inform and ,1 avatars ot Vishnu to 19* at the Shannon Center front desk. Prizes flail, tor the place has never heard such language. .,,, i; ,„ ,- u • A ,„,: ,.• ovill be awarded! 1 ft 6 audienceaudience,, hollowinhollowing ththee artistic t there will he a gallery walk. lively music. The orchestra consisted For those interested in seeing the ri, ,,.,, -n i ., ,.,n .,.,.,, ,,n The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 REHNQUIST PASSES AWAY, ROBERTS TAPPED AS CHIEF

By Nick Kerr Rehnquist himself. Secondly, the distinct similarities between him and O'Connor: World News Correspondent both were graduates of Stanford's 1952 law school class and both were heavily involved It's an old expression: "If a tree falls in in Republican Party politics in the State of a forest, does it make a sound?" One could Arizona. Rehnquist will be known for two examine this week's news and come up cases in particular during his 33 years on with the answer yes. In the aftermath of the high court; one early in his career on Hurricane Katrina, the attention paid to the court and the second at the end of his the death of the late Chief Justice William career. Rehnquist was on the short end of Rehnquist and the nomination of his former a 7-2 decision on Roe V. Wade that legalized law clerk John Roberts has been pretty much abortion, while in Bush v. Gore, he had the overlooked. majority of a 5-4 decision, which ruled the Last Saturday, the 80-year-old leader Florida recount to be unconstitutional. of the Supreme Court died in his Virginia home after succumbing to a yearlong battle Rehnquist was added to the court with thyroid cancer. It created a second in 1972 after serving in the Department opening on the court, the first being of Justice in the Nixon administration, Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor eventually becoming the sixteenth Chief announcing her retirement at the end Justice of the United States in 1986. of the previous court term this summer. "If you valued your money, you would This resulted in two bits of irony; first, be careful about betting with the Chief. He William Rehnquist lies in State the last time there were two vacancies on usually won. I think the Chief bet he could the high court, one of the appointees was live out another term despite his illness. He On Labor Day morning, President is even more important." Nominating lost that bet, as did all of us, but he won all Bush announced John Roberts should Roberts to be the Chief Justice reopens the the prizes for a life well lived," O'Connor be the Seventeenth Chief Justice of the O'Connor seat on the court. Mrs. O'Connor said at his funeral. United States. The President said, "For the will stay on the court until a new justice "It is a rare man who can hold a past two months, members of the United can get through the Senate. If the President prominent position in Washington for States Senate and the American people picks a woman he has three choices from the more than 30 years and leave behind only have learned about the career and character fifth circuit court of appeals (based in New good feelings and admiration. That's what of Judge Roberts. They like what they Orleans): Edith Clement, Edith Jones and William Rehnquist did," President Bush said see." After the President spoke, Roberts Priscilla Owens. If he picks the first Hispanic of Rehnquist. Rehnquist's granddaughter, added that "I am very much aware that if justice, possible nominees include Miguel Natalie Ann Rehnquist Lynch, added a I am confirmed, I would succeed a man I Estrada, circuit court judge Emilio Garza little insight into her grandfather's eating deeply respect and admire, a man who has and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. habits when she remarked that he "enjoyed been very kind to me for 25 years." Other candidates include circuit judges bologna, lettuce and tomato sandwiches Top Senate Democrat Harry Reid Michael Luttig and Michael O'Connell. topped with jelly and mayonnaise and for commented that the "stakes are higher and dessert, pineapple upside-down cake." the Senate's advice and consent responsibility Photos: uivw.cnn.com

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WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER ( SXU Gallery: ( > a.m.- 5 p.n Student Leadership Kick-Off Conf'er- ""Week Without Rape"-sponsored Taize* Prayer, McDonough Chapel, "Synesthesia Raj: A (iarlant ence, 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Or- by Counseling & Career Services, 7 p.m. To attend choir rehearsal, Sensual Delights" land Park campus (bus to leave from Paint a T-Shirt for the Clothesline arrive at 5:45 p.m. Mass McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Project. Dining Hall Atrium. 7 p.m. Chicago campus at 9:15 a.m.) Men & Women's Cross-Country: Women's Soccer: Olivet Nazarene Football. Women's Soccer & \ollc\b Mass, McDonough Chapel National Catholic Invite Univer­ 1 Iniversity, Boubonnais, IL, 4 p.m. ITBS Mock Test Review: room TBA, Campus Bookstore book buy back sity of Notre Dame Invitational, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Xavierite meeting, Student Organi­ (one day event) Burke Memorial Golf Course. zation Center, L-103B, 3:30 p.m. South Bend, IN. 4 p.m. Women's Volleyball: Hastings Col­ lege Tournament, Hastings, opp & time TBA Eucharist Liturgy, McDonough Cha­ pel, 4 p.m. Student Activities Board's anni Boat Cruise on lake Michigan (Tickets arc $20, $25-guests, b beforehand in the SXU Diner) SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER f ITBS Mock Test Review: room TBA, Men's Soccer: Aquinas College, Grand Mass. McDonoug Men's Soccer: University of Saint Rapids, MI, 2 p.m. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Francis, Joliet, 4 p.m. "Week without Rape" sponsored Knowledge Workshop: Sonic Good "Week without Rape" (CCS). SXU by Counseling & Career Services, English Stuff, presented by the Diner Atrium, 7 p.m. Mass, McDonough Chapel, 8 p.m. SXU Diner Atrium, 7 p.m. All community members welcome! Learning Center, room L-109A, Women's Volleyball: Saint Joseph's 3:30-5 p.m. College, Rensselaer, IN, 7 p.m. shows" arc due m Registrar's office Mass, McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Take Back the Night March (CCS) Xavierite copy-editing night "Week without Rape" (CCS). SXU Fall I (5 week) course Mary's Circle, 6 p.m. (any and all Diner Atrium, 7 p.m. Xavierite meeting, in room L-103B, respectful individuals are welcome) Women's Soccer: University of Saint 3:30 p.m. New members welcome! SGA: Senate meeting, room L-103 Francis. Joliet. 4 o.m. Mass. McDonough Chapel, 12 p.m. Women's Vbllevb Xavierite press night Deerfield, The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005

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r^Xavierite SXU NEEDS MORE RED, WHITE AND BLUE INFORMATION: By Christina Cucci players were already in the dugout or jogging Call Copy Editor around the field. However, I must express my gratitude to 773.298.3380 I've never been an overly patriotic the only player I noticed who had remained Fax person, although my all-time favorite song standing, seemingly with solemn mind, hand 773.298.3381 does happen to be The Star-Spangled Banner, held to his heart; White Sox center fielder, and I did recite "The Pledge" each Monday #33, Aaron Rowand. After the game, as E-mail morning back in the day (thanks to my 2nd he signed my team ball, I made sure to [email protected] grade teacher, Mrs. Kohs for correcting me... compliment this player on his ability, or it's not that I pledge "of allegiance, but courage, or patience, or whatever it took for Write rather, "I pledge allegiance"). Still, (imagery him to stand on that field for two minutes Christina Cucci has found a cause. The Xavierite to follow) something like the chills that run longer, until the entire Chicago Navy had down your spine when you hear nails on a exited. if you will, to remind us of our country, shall Saint Xavier University chalkboard overcame me one day last week And yet, Detroit's Magglio Ordonez, I remind them that Saint Xavier provides a 3700 W. 103rd Street while sitting in a Saint Xavier classroom. my all-time favorite former Sox power hitter, Christian cross in each and every room for With our room's windows wide open, and the whole reason why I had attended all to see (regardless of anyone's religious Chicago, IL 60655 somewhere in the distance echoed the sound that particular game, disappointed me preference or lack thereof) on the basis, Visit of our Anthem—instrumental, if my memory excruciatingly as he was already stretching and rightfully so, that we are a Catholic serves me correctly. But that's not what gave out and running like a joke through the field University. Campus Media Center me the chills. Rather, it was because, for the while the Navy oath was still being delivered. Therefore, an American flag should be Room CMC 101 first time in the full three years I've attended (Mags later disappointed his female fans implemented as well (regardless of anyone's this University, I noticed that nowhere to be when he only signed for little boys, by order nationality, ethnicity-or lack thereof?) on the seen was an American flag, so that I may lift of his wife-"No chicas!") basis that we are an institution in America. Staff: my eyes briefly up toward it during this awe- This story is relevant because Aaron Since professors and students alike are inspiring song of liberty. Rowand not only had respect for the tradition "allowed" to speak of and about religion and Editor-in-Chief I wondered simply why. Or rather, why of our sacred song being sung before a Major politics at this University, granting me the Kevin Shannon not? Why not have our flag in each classroom League game, he not only showed right to write "God" in this article, then I Copy Editor like they do in grade schools? (Never fear, respect for the American flag, but he also should be able to see the splendor of stars Christina Cucci I'm not about to suggest by any means that respected what the flag stands for. The flag and stripes when I need to. Editorial Editor we recite "The Pledge" every morning.) We counts for that which the people, the great Seeing that a cross hangs in every sing about the flag and to the flag prior to all soldiets, the men of our nation's past fought room, I think it is fair to humbly urge Sean Reynolds ball games, so why not provide the classrooms and died for, and what these new soldiers will the Administration to respond to this by Sports Editor with a little something patriotic to peer at be fighting, possibly dying for. whatever means possible. (And no, I am not Tirn Moran when we need to revisit the feelings we have This story is again relevant because we, looking to add on to the endless work that Entertainment Editors for our country. as an American people, need to always make Saint Xavier's Maintenance Department has Short story: On Tuesday, July 19th, I a conscious effort to keep a focus on the to do, for nothing too elaborate needs to be Chris Lonergan graced U.S. Cellular Field (cough...Comiskey "flag"—the symbol of freedom this country done here. A few drills, nuts and bolts, reds, Chris Lichosyt Park) with my presence as the White Sox still has, at least in comparison to other whites and blues and I'm satisfied.) News Editor squared off against the Detroit Tigers. It was countries (if in doubt, I encourage traveling). While the cross represents a symbol of Kevin Shannon a day I would not soon forget, as the infamous This truly is the land of milk and honey, the the faithful and sacrifice and religion and Beach Boys surprised me by singing some of land of opportunity, it is America... and In salvation, a love for Christ (and I do realize, Advertising Manager & their hits before the first pitch of the game. God we Trust. so much more), the flag represents our Graphic Designer The pre-game was also enthralling as the My inquiry here is concerning our Nation's people and sacrifice and patriotism Tony Gallelli entire Chicago Navy recruitment was University's take on having an American and freedom, a love for our country. The Business Manager officially sworn in to their duties (they left flag in every classroom. Is it because we are United States flag is an illustrious symbol Mark Dobbs in the sixth inning for boot camp in Great a private institution that we do not have of America the Beautiful, so I imagine we Lakes that evening where they will remain a flag in our American classrooms? I'm should fly it high and hang it proud. Photo Editor for yet another few weeks). simply making sure that we aren't forgetting Oh, there's one more thing, all Candice Johnson Our National Anthem was sung and our patriotic colors and that we are in classrooms need more dry-erase markers, the Deputy News Editor the crowd was specifically asked to remain America, despite not always agreeing on green ones just aren't happening. Thanks. Carrie Williams standing for the oath of our new recruits. how our country conducts itself, and despite E-mail [email protected] ...or not. I'm not Much to my surprise, after everything oftentimes speaking out in political rebellion really up for confrontation at the moment, Deputy Sports Editor happening in our nation today, although or conformity. For those who may argue that especially if you're partial to the color Steve Dunn the crowd was relatively attentive, the baseball people should not actually need a visual aid, green. Deputy Copy Editor Brigid Somodji World News U-PASS: IT'S TIME TO TAKE THIS IDEA FOR A RIDE Correspondent By Carrie Williams weekends. If you are still living at home as I Pass Program allows students at participating Nick Kerr Deputy News Editot am, I think that visiting friends at school is universities to pay a flat fee for a pass to ride Sports Correspondei part of the "college experience." This means the CTA any time they want. According to Becky Rosenthal Do you like to travel? I'm not talking that since I don't get to experience living on the web site, in order to obtain a U-pass, a campus on a daily basis, I can still see what Director of Student cross-country or even across the state. The student has to be full-time. With this U-Pass kind of traveling I am speaking of is from a it is like by visiting my friends who do live at students can ride any CTA bus, any "L" train Media CTA bus stop or "L" stop to any destination school. Being just an "L" ride away, it is so and any PACE bus any time throughout the Rob Quicke in the greatest city in the world, Chicago. much easier to get to fellow Chicago schools semester. You suburbanites should know Contributor Living in or near this city, there is so much as opposed to the University of Illinois or what that means! With the U-Pass, you can to be a part of and so much to do. Yet, being Eastern. Some of my friends and classmates ride the PACE bus to class and save yourself a poor college student, I cannot always afford also share this opinion. gas money and the anxiety of searching to ttanspott myself downtown. Saint Xavier prides itself on being endlessly for a parking spot. Now, living in a subutb fifteen minutes located in Chicago. Famous landmarks The only drawback to this program is that away from campus, I do own a car and I did such as the Sears Tower, the Art Institute it needs one hundred percent participation pay for a parking pass, so, for example, when and Buckingham Fountain are seen in our from the University. This means that every it comes to that $ 1.75 fee to ride the "L" one brochures and on the school website. If student pays $75.00 for a U-pass. According way, I just don't have it. Gas is expensive part of SXU's appeal to prospective students to the figures provided by Vice President for these days, not to mention other expenses I is that the school is located in Chicago, Student Services John Pelrine, as it stands have. I know that the fee may not seem like shouldn't the University do everything it can 10% or less of SXU students are using the much, but because I go downtown a lot and to provide the students with the tools they CTA on a regular basis. Makes you wonder, I am a frequent user of public transportation, need to experience all that is Chicago? is it because, like me, students don't have this $1.75 fare adds up. With all this being said, and knowing the money to spend to make these frequent I have many friends at University I am not alone, I wonder why Saint Xavier trips? Would students take advantage of of Chicago, UIC, DePaul, Loyola and doesn't participate in the U-Pass program. using the bus rather than driving to school Northwestern whom I'd like to go and see on The U-Pass program, or University Transit "U-Pass" continued on page 7 Page 7 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 So WILL IT BE PIZZA HUT OR BARRACO'S?

By Sean Reynolds first action was to tear down the existing Editotial Editor structures and build a ready-made strip mall entitely composed of corporate-owned I have read in local newspapers and chains with, in my view, no connection, heard in conversation that much of the architecturally or otherwise, to the culture Chicago's southwest side is experiencing of the community. a "commercial revitalization." With the The intersection at 95th street and entrance of well-known, respectable corporate Kedzie at one time had four corner- chains it would appear as though our area is storefronts with a distinctive and novel style set to thrive socially and economically. There that worked, one off of another, cohesively. is, of course, another, less obvious side to this It was a scene that one wasn't likely to have progress that demands our consideration. found duplicated in the South, or Pacific A sense of place, community and Northwest or wherever. Because of this, tradition on the southwest side makes it an it was an identity-former—when you see exception in this world (more so than you this scene, you know you're here. Now, in may know if you have never made another contrast, the intersection is muted over with place your home). It is the reason people a CVS across from a newly constructed strip come here, stay here and show care for their mall. neighborhood more than any area to our east Spots such as the former 95th and Kedzie Is this San Jose, Omaha or Chicago's new southwest side? or west. and many others in our neighborhoods, are Arkansas, the individual store located in our close to a independently-owned competitor. Much of the rest of our country—urban, where space ends and place begins; in their neighborhood sends money there, where Walgreen's faces Brady's Pharmacy; The suburban and the rural—rightfully continue break of the homogeneous they create focal they will either keep it or use it to create True-Value stands sentinel over Mount to bemoan their loss of "community" and points that can orient a neighborhood another chain elsewhere. This is a large part Greenwood Hardware. The chains are the atomized, insipid culture that has arisen and steady a community. When all place of the reason America has developed such located there directly so that they can more in its place. The familiar national chains becomes a standardized expanse of what an uneven distribution of wealth. easily put them out of business. The choice that come to dominate the commercial was in the next town or next state, one To keep money in our community and is made easy for the consumer. If we don't and physical landscape are often seen as community cannot hold to itself. It is keep it thriving, I believe we must make the make the right one, there soon will no longer indicative of this new way of life. It appears variable and nearly without presence and choice to spend our money at locally-owned be one. to me, however, that this phenomenon ready to fall apart. shops and restaurants. While politicians Please respond at [email protected] should be treated much more as the root of When a cityscape becomes distinctive may itch to create change while they are in community's demise than its fruit. enough to form the identity of a community, office, they will respond to where our money 4U-Pass" continued from page 6 Recently, local leaders such as Evergreen the community cares for it, and what goes Park mayor, James Sexton, and 19th ward surrounds it, with a sense of personal pride. However, the presence of chains—along to save them the aggravation of finding Alderman Virginia Rugai seemingly look to We see this pride in the southwest side. with their attractions of comfort, ease and low a parking spot? Would students use the leave their mark on our neighborhoods by Where it is not, the neighborhood physically prices that brings in the customers—makes U-pass to save money on the sky-rocketing enticing in the national chains, destroying displays its neglect. These complementary the future these shops shaky. Corporations, gas prices? This University will never know the old shops quite easily and building up assertions are proven over and again. We of course, know and thrive off this. until they ask. So rather than assuming that the U-pass program would benefit new ones. The most noticeable and current need not look very far. One of the greatest commercial strips only a small number of students at SXU, example of this was the demolition of Drury Aside from identity, corporate-owned our area has to offer, 111th street in Mount I think that the University should ask the Lane on 95th street to make way for a Wal- chains take away from our community in a Greenwood, is a stunning demonstration students what they want. It is our dollar, Mart, the consummate community-slayer. more practical sense. They filter substantial of this struggle. Driving down the street, isn't it? Or should I say, our $1.75? A year or two ago, the commercial strip sums of money out of town. Since a chain one cannot help but notice each national, in Beverly was sold to Zifkin realty; their has its headquarters, say, somewhere in company-owned chain placed strategically

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1. Last week, new Saudi King 3. At 167 mph, a South African 4. Who said the following about 6. Which MLB team makes up Abdullah banned citizens from became the world's fastest what? New Orleans in the wake of the most steroid penalties issued performing what display of 1 lurricane Katrina.' in 2005, at 33%? reverence? a) Blind driver "It makes no sense to spend a) Tampa Bay Devil Rays b) Human cannonball billions tit dollars to rebuild a city b) Colorado Rockies a) Releasing doves c) Electric car driver that's sewn feet under sea level....It c) Seattle Mariners b) Giving him gifts of food d) Segway-ist looks like a lot of that place could d) be bulldozed." c) Kissing his hand swers: I: c) "Kissing hands is sometl J) Winking a) Celine Dion ee and honest souls," he said. .\l!( 'com b) Speaker of the House Dennis 1lastert \ii( RV/>ur>lic.com i: ;i) "After crossing tin. 2. Besides hi ic college c) Former Hirst Lady Barb Bush airfield, he told reporters he wanted to d* agency d) President George W. Bush head, Joseph Allbaugh, current aircraft ror his next record attempt. Reuters FEMA director, Mike Brown, com. 4: b) Suntimcs.com. 5: b) AP.com. fy. c ESPN.com. holds what experience among his 5. A restaurant in northeastern qualifications.' China that advertised illegal tiger a) Nine years as Res. Life Director meat dishes was found instead to at Boh Jones University be selling what? h) Five years as electrician for Houston's Streets and San a) Ape meat c) One year as a Wisconsin mink- b) Donkey meat, breeder Hirer urine d) Eleven years as overseer for c) Patties from McDonald's Arabian horse shows McGriddle sandwiches d) Vienna Beet hot dogs Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 U.S. NEEDS TO REFOCUS ITS WAR ON TERROR

By Kevin Shannon with aggression that derives from religious States invaded Afghanistan, the country drilling in ANWAR. A renewable energy that Editot in Chief and ideological differences, bombs and where Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda is made in the U.S. would allow us to cut off I, like everyone else, described how soldiers cannot be the only weapons used. called home. Instead of overrunning the ties with the Middle East and be able to deal they felt on September, 11th with the same We, as a country, have lost the idea that we country with U.S. troops, President Bush's with the region rationally. adjectives: numb, sad, angry, confused, lost cannot simply bomb this problem away. I am strategy was to use a smaller, high-tech force. The U.S. needs to step up its aid etc. But now all I feel is lost. With the focus not referring to the propensity of out current This decision has led to the escape of bin packages for Third World countries. Instead of the War on Terror shifted from attacking administration to invade countries, but to Laden. of letting millions of young men grow up in Al-Qaeda to attacking countries that harbor the psychological penchant of Americans to What we face now, due to past mistakes poverty-tavaged nations hating the U.S. only them, I feel out country is lost, completely. believe that all of our problems can be dealt and a quagmire in Iraq is a burgeoning to turn to extremist Islam, Ametica can help I supported the Iraq War from the with in a timely fashion. feeling of war fatigue not seen since the latter relieve the debt of Third World nations and beginning, which was quite btave of me, The War on Terror will not be won by days of Vietnam and a Catch-22. If we exit change the culture of subsistence farming. especially since I am not in the armed services the next mid-term elections or by the next Iraq, we will ease the tension on our military. This strategy of winning the War on and never plan on joining. I still believe in Presidential election; in fact, I believe that But, we will leave our country so perilously Terror is based on what the goal should be. the theory behind the U.S. going to war in my children will live in an America where weak it sutely will be over run by terrorists, I believe most Americans think that the goal Iraq. Saddam Hussein, whethet in league the War on Terror will be a reality. Facing causing another need to invade Itaq. But of the War on Terror should be to kill all with terrorists or not, was a danger to the the prospects of a war that could last even if we "stay the course" in the current the terrorists. But that is an unattainable world community. The complete lack of longet than the Cold War, the greatest threat environment, by the time Iraq is rebuilt and goal. There is no way to completely eradicate what can only be called "cajones" on the to American security could be war fatigue. our soldiers return home, our country will hatred of the U.S. I believe that out goal part of the UN allowed a dangerous and How we have come to this point in be so intolerant of war America will not be should be to end the murder of Americans. murderous regime to continue brutalizing American history is by trying to take a able to tackle any real threats to national This goal can be reached through improving innocent civilians for far too long. Yet, shortcut in dealing with terrorism. During security. So what can the United States do? the image of America in poor countries in a perfect world, the removal of Saddam the Clinton Administration, the U.S. didn't We must refocus our efforts. Begin to battle without causing an extreme number of Hussein wouldn't have been a reaction to take advantage of sound intelligence as to the the terrorists not with our military but with American casualties. 9/11, but an action all rational nations would whereabouts of Osama bin Laden. Instead our ingenuity and our supreme ability to The United States of America needs to have demanded. of attacking with troops, President Clinton make the world a better place. refocus its attention of the War on Terrorism. If there is one fact about the War on opted to use missile strikes against bin The first "win" in the war against terror If we don't, a fate much worse than losing Terror everyone will agree upon, it is that it Laden's camps and bases. In direct response would be to develop a new enetgy source, awaits us down the road: the never-ending will not be won or lost aftet 5 yeats. To deal to the September 11th attacks, the United one that is homegrown. This doesn't mean fight against terrorism. WHY SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAVE THE DAY?

By Nick Kerr Brown and Department of Homeland watching television the weekend before the they had any conscience, they would resign, World News Correspondent Security Secretary Michael Chertoff need storm hit and the hosts of this show were because it is pretty obvious they can't handle to go and the Department of Homeland talking about how New Orleans officials were their jobs. On January 20r\ 1981, the day Ronald Security needs to be demolished. Louisiana not going to order a mandatory evacuation, The general American public's reaction Reagan was elected to the Presidency, took officials initially failed in maintaining the as there were people who didn't want to leave to the President's handling of Hurricane the occasion to tell the American public that levee systems themselves; they did nothing the city and it would be a waste of their time Katrina is unfair. President Bush could not "at this present crisis, government is not themselves to protect them, depending to have one. Did anyone see that photo of take over the State of Louisiana; he could the solution to our problem; government is instead on Washington to do it. In an ideal the flooded parking lot with what looked to only help as much as state officials wanted the problem." Reagan was referring to the world, Congress would put the important be at least twenty school buses on it? What him to. Can he help it if Ms. Blanco appears economic and military crisis caused by Jimmy concern of maintaining a levee ahead of a the Governor should have done was set up a to be a control freak? They did not break any Carter. The Reagan legacy was looking to pork project in Cincinnati. However, in a hotline for anyone who wanted to leave but federal laws or constitutional principles, so he bring government back from the New Deal democracy, immediate wants are going to win could not to call and have somebody use could not send in Federal troops unilaterally and Great Society programs to the limited out over long-term needs. New Orleans has those buses to pick those people up. The like Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy approach that out founding fathers wanted. been a city since 1718 and in 287 years, New President declared a state of emergency for did to desegtegate schools in the south in Today, in contrast to this, I am seeing a trend Orleans has not been flooded on a level even the state on Saturday, August 27th. At that the fifties and sixties. Additionally, left wing back to the general public wanting the federal remotely comparable of this. The officials in point, Louisiana had carte blanche on any wackos are blaming him for the Hurricane. government to come in and fix every mess Louisiana should have gone out and found request they wanted. Officials could have It stems from him not signing the Kyoto that comes up. Local and state governments an engineering firm to handle the levees and used the Army or the National Guard to treaty, which would have cut greenhouse gas in Louisiana are baring a bigger share of not have depended on the Army Corps of secure the city; they could have gotten FEMA emissions. What they fail to say is the treaty the blame than they are getting and the Engineers. or the Red Cross to provide nourishment excluded China and India, who are worse President's critics are choosing once again to The media speculation on the hurricane for those who would have been stuck in offenders because of their lax environmental pass judgment on him during a crisis. concerned how it was more likely than not the Superdome or the Convention Center. laws. Why can't the American public realize The federal government is not blameless to breach the levees. If this was the case, why But instead, the city was filled with crime there is a time to assign blame and it's not in the ordeal; both Federal Emergency didn't Governor Blanco and Mayor Nagin and hunger due to the gross incompetence now when we are trying to restore the city of Management Agency (FEMA) head Mike do anything to evacuate the city? I remember of Governor Blanco and Mayor Nagin. If New Orleans and save lives? KATRINA MEDIA COVERAGE ONLY TELLS ONE STORY

By Lance Shepard online gamer community to assist in any destroyed 10 to 20 block areas of homes. the controller to a tool into assist in efforts Conttibutot way they can. In the city of Bay St. Louis, rescue crews after the devastation caused by Hurricane The United States is also receiving put paint marks on homes that contained Katrina. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, offers of help from unexpected places. Iran, bodies, because there weren't enough This is stuff we need to know, but various people from across the world a country President Bush once included in refrigerated trucks to remove the corpses. In somehow these stories never make it into have rallied together to help. It is truly his "Axis of Evil" is offering the U.S. 20 Biloxi, part of the city's sea wall was washed the mainstream media. It's time the media unfortunate that some of these stories million barrels of crude oil to assist with away and almost every building downtown stops telling the same shock stories and give never reach the mainstream news. They the consequences of Hurricane Katrina. had extensive damage to its first level. us what we need to know. Human suffering are ignored to make room for more The only catch is that the U.S. has to lift My point is that every story about is human suffering, death is death. controversial stories. When I turn on sanctions against Iran. The surprising part Hurricane Katrina doesn't have to be about The way the media focuses on New the news, all I see are stories about the about this is that the U.S. and Itan have had looting, murders, or the devastation to New Orleans is, in essence, taking a stance that devastation in New Orleans, gang activity, no diplomatic relations for several decades. Orleans. Hurricane Katrina has affected makes the suffering there take precedence looting, or murders. The U.S. did assist Iran when an earthquake other areas of the country and has affected over the suffering elsewhere. Please don't People from all walks of life have hit the city of Bam in 2003. Apart from that, us all as Americans. When New Orleans get me wrong, I send my heartfelt sympathy pledged to help with the wide scale we've had no real contact with Iran, be it dominates the news, it does a disservice and condolences to those who have lost destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. diplomatic ot humanitarian. to all those who have died or lost loved- loved-ones. I simply believe that you can't Players of the Sony online game Evetquest Other places were also hit by Hurricane ones in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. focus on the devastation and loss in one II are being encouraged to make in-game Kattina. In Mississippi, the death toll is Though Iran is offering aid with a catch, it's place when the devastation and loss exists donations to the Red Cross. A command relatively small compared to the deaths in the first contact we've had with them that elsewhere. Yes, New Orleans suffered has been added to the game to encourage New Orleans. Governor Haley Barbour could somehow lead to a relationship in the most, but that does not negate what people who do not live in the areas affected would not give a confitmed death toll, the future. It's a step forward. Gamers have happened in other places. It doesn't negate by Katrina to assist those who are in need. but stated that is was likely to be larger long been regarded as nerds or geeks who the injustice that we will probably never Bungie, the maker of the popular Xbox than previous estimates of about 80 dead. are always attached to a controller. I find hear about it in the mainstream media. It game Halo 2, is also encouraging their Barbour also went on to say that Katrina it commendable that gamers are changing isn't right. Page 9 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005

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already died. The movie is actually about the trial of Father Moore, played by Tom NOT TO SEE Wilkinson. Father Moore, the priest who conducted the exorcism of and was ultimately By Chris Lonergan responsible for Emily Rose, is being charged Entertainment Editor for the negligent homicide of the possessed woman. All of the scenes from the previews Inspiration is a funny thing. for the movie and all of the scenes involving Sometimes, inspiration quietly slips the exorcism itself are actually all flashbacks. into your ear at night, whispering Father Moore's defense lawyer is Erin Bruner to you in your dreams. Other times, (Laura Linney). Bruner begins the trial as inspiration catches with a left jab an agnostic who slowly begins to realize and a right hook. This was the case the possibility of demons, not only because with the preview of "The Fog," which of the evidence from the case, but because played before "The Exorcism of Emily of the "dark forces" she feels immediately after taking the case. The prosecutor of Rose." The preview was so bland, so the case, Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott), lame and so... je ne sais quoi that it while considered a religious man, is only inspired this journalist to write about concerned with the facts. At times it is hard how terrible it was. to tell whether or not Thomas is acting like a tough guy or if he, himself, was somehow influenced by the devil. This film introduces some concepts concerning demons and how they work, some of which may keep you up at night or make you hope you don't wake up in the middle of the night. "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" follows 19-year-old Emily Rose as she goes off to college, becomes affected by the demons, undergoes medical treatment don't see it. That's not to say the movie is all and ultimately abandons her medicine to The Exorcism of Emily Rose drama. "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" does search for a spiritual solution. Starring: Laura Linney, Tom feature a few unsettling scenes that may have While this movie is not a scare-a-minute Wilkinson you frozen in your bed at 3 a.m. This movie, thriller, it is still a pretty decent movie. Seeing + + + 1/2 overall, is a drama, contrary to what the as I'm still thinking about the movie, some trailers for the film would have liked you to of the concepts have left quite an impact on By Chris Lonergan think. While one doesn't have to be a genius me. That could just be me. The only way to Entertainment Editor to comprehend this movie, an open mind is really decide if you'll like the movie is to go necessary to really enjoy some of the deeper see it. If you want to be scared, wait for it to "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" is not aspects of it. come out on DVD. If you want to actually a horror movie. If you plan on seeing this Instead of directly following the life of think while you watch a flick, try on "The movie to be scared witless at every film cut, Emily Rose, the film begins after Emily has Exorcism of Emily Rose." Weathermen predict very bad fog.Ver y bad.

"The Fog," which will unfortunately hit theaters on October 14th, is a remake GEEK CORNER: THE NEW IPOD NANO of a 1980's movie of the same name. In both stories, a shipload of disgruntled By Chris Lonergan shy of the previous iPod generation (15 compact size creates a cool look, it seems ghost sailors, whose vessel was wrecked Entertainment Editor hours and 5 hours), but the older iPods are almost comically small. I'd be afraid of in an ominous fog, gain their land legs also nearly four times the weight of the iPod breaking the screen putting it my pocket to take revenge on the local town. The What appears to be the last step in nano. The iPod nano requires only three or sitting on the iPod nano and crushing catchphrase, "There's something in the Apple's ultimate plan to implant an iPod hours for a full charge, one hour less than the miniature music box. Cool concept? fog," is mind-numbingly ridiculous. into your head, the company announced the iPod Shuffle and two hours less than the Yes. Practical concept? I think not. In the Reminiscent of "The Blob," this movie last Wednesday the case of the seemingly will be concerned with newest member iPod nano, all running away from the weather in its of the Apple line. the kids will mad attempt to destroy every living The iPod nano is be picking thing in sight. This weatherman predicts an amazing slim, up this new a storm of terrible reviews. yet power-packed item for the music and media price of only tool. Weighing in at $199 for the only 1.5 ounces, the two-gigabyte same as a handful version or and a half of nuts, $249 for the the newest toy on power-packed the market is twice four-gigabyte the weight of the style. The iPod shuffle, but iPod nano has more than four seems to be times the storage a neato new space. Also, unlike toy for the the iPod Shuffle, season. The the iPod nano has iPod nano the same image also seems to capabilities as its older iPod brothers. The original iPod. The iPod nano also features a be a reasonable balance between price and new iPods still can't compete with the larger 1.5 inch color LCD, LED backlit screen. functionality. If you don't intend to really model in terms of musical storage; the most While the iPod nano is a great load up your iPod with more than 1,000 powerful iPod nano can be loaded with innovation for Apple, I'm not sure if I songs, the iPod nano would be the way 1,000 songs, while the older style is capable would purchase this product. Although the to go. If you're an audiophile who plans of holding 15,000 songs. The iPod nano capacity of these new iPod nanos is amazing, to have mp3s up the ying-yang, it's worth also features music playback and music I don't think I could do anything with this the extra $50 for the extra 16 gigabytes of slideshow times of 14 hours and 4 hours, incredibly compact product without fear memory. The iPod nano boasts a great respectively. These times are just an hour of breaking the thing. Even though the combination of fashion and function. ^ Page 11 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 REEL BIG FISH REELY ROCK

By Chris Lonergan Entertainment Editor Joseph Largen. The African-American trio Reel Big Fish first entered the stage and broke into a rap with Whole Wheat Bread, A about "not hating" on the band because Wilhelm Scream and Catch 22 of their race. Seemingly out of mid-air, the two frontmen grabbed their guitar and @ House of Blues bass and, with the help of their beefed 09.04.05 out drummer, began to rock out like none other. If old-school Blink-182 and Outkast + + 4 + hooked up, their love child would be Whole Before this concert review begins, it is Wheat Bread, if one could make such a vital that we go over basic concert etiquette. comparison. The stereotypical demographic As soon as the last opening act takes the of punk is generally all white, so to see this floor, please rush the stage with all of your band play one of the most amazing punk might, as if your useless pushing toward sets seen in a while was absolutely mind the front will actually allow you to be closer -blowing. The band is doing their part to to the band. This ensures the people who fight stereotyping race with music. While have waited in line for three hours and are the gold-toothed, fro-ed-out, jersey-wearing now in the front row have as little room as Nicholas Largen originally started in the possible for jumping, moshing and most industry as a rapper, he did not lose his rap importantly, breathing. Between the last look for the punk scene. One thing I loved opening act and the main act, be sure to about this band is how the guitarist and the guitarist was able to solo with the best ska fiends on guitar and the microphone continually sway back and forth, as if a band bassist traded instruments in the middle of them. Vocalist Nuno Pereira, wearing as the crowd erupted. Besides the guitar, were still onstage. This ensures the ribs of of the band's set, just to demonstrate their his trendy Fall Out Boy hat, switched up Barrett also wore his pork chop sideburns those closest to the stage are duly cracked musical abilities. Guitarist Aaron Abraham between melodic sounds and screaming in quite well. Reel Big Fish interacted with • typical metal hardcore fashion. The band the crowd much more than A Wilhelm played quite well, sweat flying off their Scream and Catch 22, often adding a foreheads as they rocked out. The guitarists few antics and shenanigans between and of the band were especially good, occasional sometimes during, songs. Reel Big Fish shredding a few metal guitar duets. The only mixed up the songs, pulling tunes from their downfall of the band was the eerie silence most recent release "We're Not Happy 'Til between songs. The vocalist would walk in You're Not Happy" and older such circles looking at the ground, occasionally as "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" One of running out of things to say while his the most unique songs played during the guitarists were changing tunings. Although evening was their cover of Tracy Chapman's I would have placed A Wilhelm Scream "Talkin' Bout a Revolution." Another first,with Whole Wheat Bread second, the interesting musical nugget was trumpet band still put on a good set. player/guitarist/pianist/vocalist Scott Taking the stage after A Wilhelm Klopfestein's twist on the end of Reel Big Scream was the one and only Catch 22. Fish's classic "Where Have You Been?" Scott The band was originally not scheduled to channeled Axel Rose for the final fadeout tour with fellow ska band Reel Big Fish, lyrics to the tune. Reel Big Fish continued but filled in during the tour for a band to keep a nice ebb and flow of high-power that dropped out at the last minute. Catch horn blasts to mellowed-out movements.

in twain. Also, if you throw your arms up was really into the music, crowd-diving near to pump your rock horns and find yourself the end of the set. The band attacked the being pushed about, quickly secure yourself stage; the sound was explosive right out of by placing your elbows firmly into the spine the gate and didn't stop until it was forced or lower back of the concertgoer in front to come to a screeching halt at the end of of you. Finally, if you feel the need to body their set. Armed with lyrics such as "19- surf, be sure to use those in the front row years-old and broke as [expletive]," I am as a means to break your own fall without definitely going to catch this band the next the concern of breaking anyone else's neck. time they're in town. If you don't understand anything that was The shorter, muscular drummer of just said, please look up "sarcasm" in a Whole Wheat Bread was an odd contrast dictionary at your earliest convenience. to the tall, lanky drummer of A Wilhelm After waiting three hours at the Scream, the next act of the night. It was notorious little side door at the House of almost comical to watch the tall drummer A Wilhelm Scream on the set of their video: "Soft Cell." Blues in downtown Chicago, the crowd was play on a kit that seemed way too small for The band mocked themselves and their finally allowed to enter the Reel Big Fish his size. A Wilhelm Scream, out of New 22 featured a full ska line consisting of repetitious lyrics before playing one of venue. In most cases, the first opening act Bedford, Massachusetts, is metal hardcore, trumpet, trombone and saxophone players. their most popular tunes, "Beer." The band of any band is generally the worst band you which seemed like an odd choice for the The bright, happy sound of the brass was closed out the show with the occasional have ever heard in your entire life. This punk/ska venue. Just as much as the band a welcome relief from A Wilhelm Scream's choreographed kick with the horns section was definitely not the case with Whole seemingly did not match the venue, Trevor metalcore performance. Band members a la The Rocketts while playing "Sellout." Wheat Bread. Out of Jacksonville, Florida, Reilly, the second guitarist/vocalist, wore a Ryan Eldred and Kevin Gunther switched After leaving the venue, I couldn't help but Whole Wheat Bread is the combination of nice button-down shirt that did not match between theit horns and vocals for the leave with a smile on my face. Ska music guitarist/vocalist Aaron Abraham, bassist/ the band. Once again, I was duped into evening. Another mood-enhancing aspect almost forces you to forget about your vocalist Nicholas Largen and drummer trying to read the book by its cover, as of Catch 22 is how bassist Pat Kays spent the entire evening playing his instruments worries. So, if you're feeling down, chew on on roller skates. No, Kays did not sport some Whole Wheat Bread and have some rollerblades, but rathet old-school roller ska and call the office in the morning. skates. The band rocked hard, but the veteran ska band, which originally formed in 1 1996, was physically showing signs of aging. / II X II II Rill < < >N< I.RT 1ATINGS ^ SUM Regardless of their years, the band rocked + + + + i QU1NTESSI VI AL 1 Al<( ANm like they were still in high school. I would love to tell you more about this band, but I If + 4 + .11 SI SNORT O PI Id 1 CTION

spent most of my time ducking under and -t -V 4 A SO-SO SON( AND DANCE dodging crowd-surfers. + ( ATCHY. BIJT KITSCH At last, headliners Reel Big Fish took the stage and started off their set with one INTOI Hi Mil 1 <'KIT i n of their few radio play singles in "The Set Catch 22 at summer camp. === Up (You Need This)." Aaron Barrett led the *— Page 12 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 honest music that touches the soul. their compositions run over ten minutes "We are They recently signed with Roadrunner long, there's a chance this could happen Records, meaning they'll finally get more during just one song. However, Opeth of Stockholm, exposure and recognition by an audience requires patience, an open mind and a time Sweden." that craves something new. The band has commitment, so they are definitely not for ven called evi to everyone. progressive to bluesy acoustic pop. In truth, Ahead, you'll find a review of When Mikael Akerfeldt they are a bit of each of those and much their newest release, "," recites these words at his more, drawing influences from anything followed by several short outlines of their band's shows, there's a that catches their ears and forging it all into other works. For a full hand history and reason the crowd always a sound all their own. discography (including session notes tofor responds with a roaring Within a few minutes, you may each disc by Akerfeldt himself), plus tour ovation. Opeth is one of be relaxing to an atmospheric passage, dates and all sorts of other information, those rare bands that comes hit with the force of a freight train and visitwww.Opeth.com. enuinely moved to tears. Since many ot

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By Chris Lichosyt on the band members first, followed by a They can manage everything from extreme track by track overview. death grinds to sad acoustic progressions Entertainment Editor Mikael Akerfeldt's singing here is top to uplifting lead lines with exciting results. notch. His clean vocals have improved With Ghost. Reveries, they've expanded again, with even more styles and tones used their palette to include sine doom metal Opeth throughout. He does much more clean influence, machine-like rhythms a la singing for this album, making the point that Meshuggah and even some straight up "Ghost Opeth aren't anything close to a rock and roll. band anymore, though this has been true for The drumming of has Reveries' years. When he does growl and shout, he reverted back to a more supportive roll this demonstrates outstanding clarity and control time around, but he still handles a variety despite his rage. Opeth's music just wouldn't of tasks without missing a beat. He's not be the same without his aggressive side. It as "up front" as on the previous album, makes some parts so powerful that it will Deliverance, but his pummeling double leave you stunned. Of course, not everyone bass, complex rolls, tribal beats and soft enjoys this aggressive style of singing. It's well reserved navigation of his kit during quiet known that Opeth have converted new fans moments make him a perfect companion Ghost Reveries is an amazing album. who had an extreme loathing of it before. to the demanding guitars. It's a shame Those worried about a streamlined Opeth Their progressive side makes them much he's been forced to take a temporary hiatus due to their signing by a major label can rest more than "some death metal band with from touring in order to tend to a health shift-- from chaotic growling to mournful easy. This record defies categorization and is acoustics," as some people are quick to say. issue. crooning. At this point in the band's career, worthy of any album of the year title that may Akerfeld's guitar work, along with Martin Mendez still provides solid bass Mendez fits like a glove. eventually be thrown its way. The superb fellow axe slinger Peter Lindgren, is top playing for his fifth album with the band. He The big news with Ghost Reveries is songwriting, excellent instrumentation and notch. Their riffs, acoustic playing, clean complements the guitars and drums greatly, the addition of on keyboards. extraordinary creativity is remarkable. For and distorted solos, diversity and general moving from speedy, technical sections to the sake of simplicity, this review will focus interaction with each other are all impressive. slow, calm bass lines as easily as Akerfeldt "Ghost Reveries" continued on page 13

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"Ghost of Perdition," goes through several It starts off with an irr< Concert Calendar phases and is probably one of the best songs rift before moving into a dramatic the band has ever written. They throw away sequence ot variations on a single Wednesday 09/14 any conventional verse-chorus-verse sttucture theme. It goes into a quiet, evil-sot and constantly build up the song during its intetlude before erupting in death gji ost Reveries" continued from page 12 many peaks and valleys. This sets the tone and a flurry of aggressive rhythm work I Bloc Party, The Kills, Opeth have expetimented with keys in the for the rest of the album. past, but a full-time participant lends the The band incorporates Noisettes band even more depth than before. He's new ideas and Wiberg's "- Congress Theater doesn't take the lead such as someone keyboard experiments Gaelic Storm like Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, but with admirable results. Wibetg's role gives him opportunities for "The Baying of the — House of Blues many tasteful contributions. He lends Hounds" sounds like aggressive sections a new level of drama, something off Deliverance Thursday 09/15 but he really shines during the quietet or . It's moments. Throughout the softet parts of full of gteat riffs and the album, he plays a big part in setting an solos with plenty of quiet John Brown's Body, atmospheric mood the band couldn't have yet tense parts in between Chicago Afrobeat accomplished without him. Along with occasional outbursts of Project the synthesizer sounds, he also integrates fury. A fine song, but the mellotron and acoustic piano in nothing revolutionary -- Empty Bottle several songs with results best described as for Opeth. magical. After that track, In the lyrics department, Akerfeldt Ghost Reveries is unlike Lindgren (left) preparing to explode, Friday 09/16 still sticks to lines such as "Nocturnally any other Opeth album. "Beneath the nearly every member of the band. The song helpless/And weak in the light/Depending Mite" incorporates some peculiar, almost moves between the two moods for about ten John Butler Trio on a prayer," meaning that he uses his ancient-Egyptian sounding keyboards over minutes, but thete's enough change to keep — Park West wotds as an imagery tool rather than vague jagged guitars and a bouncy drum beat in it interesting. At about the six minute mark, poetry up for interpretation. The lyrics are the intro before a heavy middle section and a Akerfeldt scream "The grand conjuration" Femme Fatality during one of the heaviest moments in much darker than in the past, but they are calm outro, which bleeds into the next track, — Hoghead McDunna's employed in an artistic manner to seemingly "Atonement." Opeth history. It can literally make your tell the story of possession, destruction and Here is a song that pushes new ground head explode. escape. There's debate on the internet for the band. Some slow, almost joyful lines, This song is the basis for the band's first Saturday 09/17 rathet or not this is the case, but it appears guitat lines backed by lush soundscapes and video. Unfortunately, it's creepy, confusing to be so. It's interesting stuff, so it's wotth acoustics, give way to Akerfeldt's effect-laden and half as long as the full song. You're teading along to the album if you have vocals. It is a unique tune that is a nice, better off listening to the album version Burning Spear trouble deciphering what is being said. mellow departure you can relax to. After a and making up your own "video" using your — House of Blues The songs themselves are some of the brief intro into the next track, you are treated imagination. Aaron Carter best the band has ever written. The opener, to the longest song on the CD. The final song is "Isolation Years," "Reverie/Harlequin Forest" gets by another subdued song. It deals with the ~ CDurty Nellie's on excellent riffs and some of Akerfeldt's separation of two lovers. It's a simple and Bob Schneider best vocal melodies on the album. It stays beautiful song that is a good way to regain relatively calm most of the time, even though your composure after the mayhem of the — Double Door there is lots of distortion throughout half pteceding track. the song. It doesn't get heavy until the last There you have it. This quick summary quarter, ending in an odd rhythmic pattern of "Ghost Reveries" does the album no Sunday 09/18 where the guitats, bass and dtums stay justice. You'te better off using the teview as togethet like a machine, similar to the end of a guide, since any progressive fan or metal Farm Aid the song "Deliverance" from albums past. head should definitely add this to his or her — Tweeter Center Aftet that epic, we get "Hours of library. This album should influence some Wealth." The first half is a build up of modern bands to evolve theit sound. This My Chemical Romance, clean guitats, piano and synthesizers. Then was the band's first test as a mass-marketed Alkaline Trio r 'iff&tti& everything stops and Akerfeldt gives his most group in America and they pass with exptessive singing to date ovet sparse piano flying colors while losing none of — UIC Pavilion chords, followed by a tranquil blues solo. If their edge. Martin Lopez eats a cymbal. Apocalyptica, Eyes of you start to teat up, it's best to take a break Opeth are here to stay. before moving on. Otherwise, "The Grand Fire Conjuration" will rip you to pieces. — Metro

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Liue Broadcasting from Gilhooley's Grande Saloon THE AWARD-WINNING TEAM ROCKS ON! Page 18 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 TRIO ARE OVERWHELMING AND OVER FORTY By Steve Dunn more years. Hopefully none of the rumors stance is one of the most unorthodox in the the Giants' post season hopes and dreams Deputy Sports Editor that have surfaced over possible steroid use history of game, as he holds the bat over his are still alive. by Clemens will prove to be true. His story, head. The stance appeared so awkward back During the last off-season, Bonds' grand of the supposedly "over the hill" man who then that it seemed like something that could jury testimony in the BALCO case leaked. The first man was supposed to have goes back home to be a star, is too good to end his career early. It was only logical that In the leaked testimony, Bonds admitted to had his swan song two years ago. Another have it stained by cheating. the extra motion each swing would take its having used supplements that he alleged he is older than nine of the men who have When Julio Franco broke into the big toll and wear down his body and force him later found out matched the descriptions served as managers in at least one game since leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982, into an early retirement. of the steroids commonly known as the 2004. The last just resumed his chase of the six of his current Atlanta Brave teammates The swing has always been the type to Cream and the Clear. While not outright sport's most famous record. At age 43, 47 were yet to be born. In his first full season garner the same reaction as a Kerry Wood admitting intentional steroids use, his claim and 41 respectively, conventional wisdom in 1983 Franco played in 149 games, batted or Mark Prior pitch. Each time you see it, of possible accidental use, caused quite a stir says Roger Clemens, Julio Franco and Barry .273, slugged eight homeruns and totaled you cringe and silently say a prayer in hopes in the baseball world. When coupled with the Bonds have no business being on a baseball 80 RBI. As of the games played through he will not be hurt. For twenty-one seasons introduction of steroids testing for the first diamond. For much of the year, Barry's knee Photo: onlineathens.com Franco has time in Major League Baseball history, the agreed. In the cases of Franco and Clemens utilized his announcement that Bonds would miss the however, conventional wisdom was made to stance and start of the year caused speculation to grow look foolish. it is yet to louder. Fans and experts wondered aloud if At the age of 43, Roger Clemens has an do him in. Bonds was waiting for the steroids to leave his ERA of 1.78, fifteen points lower than his For once the system to avoid a positive test. As the season previous career best, set back in 1990. What worry was progressed with Bonds still on the sideline, is even more amazing is Roger briefly retired thankfully all many of those same individuals wondered two years ago. When he hung up his cleats for naught. when or if Bonds would ever play again. for the first time, he was already a sure-fire And do not Now those fans and experts have their first ballot Hall of Famer. He was already expect to stop answer. Bonds did indeed play again, taking assured of being part of the conversation in seeing the the field Monday night as the Giants hosted regards to the best hurler in the history of the bat overhead the Padres. Bonds returns to the game with game. Now Roger is not just a part of that stance tremendous pressure on him. Bonds is one conversation, in the eyes of many fans and anytime of the least popular players in the game. Any experts, he is at the front of it. soon. Franco struggles will only serve to validate the belief If the Astros had not been shut out has said he that he can only be as good as he has been in eight of his starts through September wishes to play by cheating. However, if he can comeback at 10*, Clemens would be running away with when he is the level we last saw him at, Bonds has the the Cy Young award. Instead, he will have fifty years old. chance to cement himself in the eyes of many to watch Cardinals' stud Chris Carpenter At the rate as the greatest to ever play the game. Unlikely battle it out with Marlins' sensation and he is going, as the postseason may seem, if there is one former Cub, Dontrelle Willis for the honor. the idea is man who can lead the Giants past the Padres Because of those shutouts his record is less not hard to in just three weeks, it is Barry Bonds. than impressive at 11-7. Had he received run believe in. Roger Clemens, Julio Franco and support he could just as easily be 19-7 or 47-year-old Julio Franco When the Barry Bonds are proof there is baseball life better. Looking at the rest of his numbers, the 2005 season after forty. The Rocket is enjoying one of 1.78 ERA, including an unbelievable 1.00 on September 11th, Franco had appeared in began, Barry Bonds was supposed to continue baseball's most improbable seasons. Franco is the road, a 0.96 WHIP (walks and hits per 95 games in the 2005 season. In those 95 his chase of Ruth's 715 and Aaron's 755. continuing to defy logic, as he remains a solid innings pitched) and 171 , it is easy games Franco has hit at a .284 clip, with 9 When the year started, Bonds had 703 career contributor on a World Series contender, at to see that his record is not reflective of his homeruns and 42 RBI. All while playing for home runs. Since 2000 he has averaged 51.6 an age at which no non has played dominating performance. a team with a hitting coach, former Braves' per year. At that pace, Bonds should have regularly. Bonds is returning to a career Clemens' season has been nothing short third baseman Terry Pendleton, who is two 748 home runs at this point in the reason. that when all is said and done, could be the of remarkable. Of course, Rafael Palmeiro years younger than Franco. Instead, knee troubles had him stuck on greatest this sport has ever witnessed. Then has taught us all to remain at least a little bit In other words, the seemingly ageless 703, 141 games into the Giants' season. of course there is tennis great Andre Agassi skeptical. Unlike Palmeiro, if in the end it wonder is not just a publicity stunt designed Without Bonds, the Giants have struggled who, while he does not play baseball, at 35 does turn out the Rocket's latest dominance to draw fans to a minor league ballpark, like to an abysmal 64-77 record. Even with the became the oldest man since 1974 to reach a has received some outside assistance, it likely McCoy Stadium, Durham Bulls Athletic Park poor record, Bonds still returns to a Giants Grand Slam final when he advanced to the will not tarnish his past performances. In or Tropicana Field. He is still a legitimate team in the midst of a pennant race. The finals of the U.S. Open and inspired this the case of Raffy, his positive test, coupled contributor on a playoff team. For those who team is just seven games behind the National piece. In fact, he would have been the focus, with Jose Canseco's accusations, created a saw him play around 15 years ago, Franco League West leading San Diego Padres in if not for the fact he plays tennis. cloud over his entire career. In the case of might have been the last man they would Major League Baseball's weakest division. Clemens, it would likely be seen as just a still expect to see playing today. His batting With six games remaining against the Padres, E-mail: [email protected] way to extend his Hall of Fame career a few SXU VOLLEYBALL OFF TO QUICK START respectively. The first game of this five-game game of the tournament. The Cougars played By Tim Moran series was so close that it took the Cougars well in their final game of the tournament Photo: Monte Gerlach Sports Editor to score 36 points to earn the opening-match against Illinois Institute of Technology The Saint Xavier University Volleyball victory, 36-34. The next two games did not (IIT), but ended up losing in five games, team began their conference season on the go as well for the Cougars, as they lost 30-19 despite another impressive performance by right foot as they defeated CCAC foe Judson and 30-26. However, a huge comeback would Jessica Buchmeier. The four losses in the College in four sets to get the conference give the Cougars a thrilling victory and even tournament dropped the Cougars overall opening victory. The Cougars won the first up their regular season record at 4-4. After record to 4-8. The team continued their game 30-25, but lost the second by the same soundly defeating Tiffin in game four, 30- CCAC slate yesterday on the road against margain. The final two games did go the 14, the Cougars took the winner-take-all IIT, but the results were unavailable at the Cougars way as they defeated Judson College, game five 15-10. In addition to Buchmeier, time of this publication. 30-26 and 30-21. Pacing the Cougars against other Cougars had a fantastic day. Carrie Judson was junior Paige Pedigo, who had a Mockovak had 12 digs for the team while Upcoming Volleyball games: team high of 16 digs to go along with 10 kills. freshman Laura Gullickson had 11 digs and Leading the team in kills in the series was six kills. 9/16-9/17: Hastings College Tourn. junior Jessica Buchmeier, who notched 11. The next matches on the Cougar (NB) Sophomore Eileen Carls had a fine day too, schedule would take place at home, in the notching seven digs. Senior Carrie Mockovak SXU Cougar Invitational. In the first match, 9/20: vs. Trinity International led the team in blocks with eight. They away against Trinity International University, win improved the Cougars overall record Buchmeir led the team in kills and digs with 9/21: at St. Joseph's (IN) to 3-4 and were a perfect 1-0 on the CCAC 10 and 13, respectively but the Cougars could season. not get past Trinity, falling in three matches. 9/27: vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph's The Lady Cougars continued their Buchmeier also had a team high of 19 digs in hot streak on Thursday, September 8th as the second match against Taylor University 10/4: vs. Robert Morris they faced tough Tiffin University (OH) at (IN), but the Cougars fell in four games. home. The star of this series was without Despite winning the first game against rival 10/5: at Wisc.-Parkside a doubt Jessica Buchmeier, who led the Saint Francis, the Cougars could not pick up Junior Jessica Buchmeier Cougars in both kills and digs with 13 and 17, another win in that series, and lost their third 10/7-10/11: Cornerstone Tournament Page 19 The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 CHICAGO SPORTS HODGEPODGE By Jim Peltzer Hutchinson was not the answer to their Ozzie. Over the summer, the White Sox picked Contributor woeful passing game. So why didn't they First of all, stop criticizing the fans. up Geoff Blum from the San Diego Padres. get out the checkbook and find a decent They booed him when Ozzie pulled Bobby In turn, the Sox gave up minor league pitcher Last week was one of the worst weeks in QB. Kurt Warner (yes, I would be willing Jenks, who was having a great performance, Ryan Meuax, who no one had heard off. recent memory for Chicago sports. I cringe to deal with his annoying wife if he could and put in Damaso Marte. Ozzie said in reply Now, most people think that the Sox made when I watched the Bears game. I can barely throw touchdowns) or Tim Couch would to the boos, "That's why they are in the seats out like bandits in this deal. But I have a even bring myself to watch the White Sox as have been better than Hutchinson or Orton. and I am down here on the field." It's stupid problem with this. His batting average is of late. But hey, there's always high school I don't mean to be critical of the rookie, but comments like that that make people not .203. He has one home run and three RBIs, and college football, right? he did sign a professional football contract. like you. We are the paying customer. If we all from that one homer. He has almost as Sunday was not a horrible game. After Aside from learning how to get rid of the don't like what we see, we reserve the right many strikeouts (14) as he does hits (16). In three seasons of losing Bears football, 1 have ball into a receiver's hand, he needs to learn to boo whoever the hell we want to. And as fact, Meaux actually has more wins (6) than grown accustomed to it. The offense was time management better. Several times, they it turned out, the fans were right. Marte hit Blum does RBIs. Understandably, Blum non-existent because of yet another problem either had to call a timeout or get flagged the first two batters he faced. Right after is no Cal Ripken Jr., but the guy is a major at quarterback. However, the defense showed for a delay of game because the play clock the second one, Ozzie pulled him, sending league player and needs to step up to the a lot of promise. The Bears had three sacks had expired. They said he had a problem Marte off to more boos. The Sox need to plate. I could have a higher batting average against the horrid Redskins' quarterbacks with this in college. As Dan Patrick would cut ties with Marte. He never developed into than this guy. He is a lifetime .260 hitter, Mark Brunnell and Patrick Ramsey. They say, "Welcome to the big show!" This is but I'm just not buying that statistic. Instead did an outstanding job of keeping the 'Skins the NFL; this is something that should of Blum, they could use Pablo Ozuna or out of the end zone. However, they did have have been worked out at training camp or Juan Uribe at third base. And Willie Harris a little problem defending the run, including in college. If you can't get a play off in 40 could take Uribe's place at shortstop. And star runningback Clinton Portis. Portis ran seconds or less, there is something wrong for Pete's sake, keep Blum off of first base. for 171 yards on 36 carries. But again, they with you. And this year, unlike last year, Paul Konerko is doing fine over there. Blum kept him out of the end zone. And what the you really can't blame the o-line. They are has played nine games and already has three Bears couldn't defend on the ground, they actually stronger and they are not getting errors, which is bad enough to be eighth dominated in the air. The Redskins' aerial steamrolled by the defense in an attempt to worst on the team. The guys ahead of him game could only be found in the hands of smother our quarterback. Orton needs to have played an average of 92 games. So Blum the Bears secondary, as the Bears had three get his game up to par otherwise we could needs to stop trying to do his best impression take aways on the day. The first fumble for have another Cade McNown on our hands. of Bill Buckner. It's not cute and funny. And the Redskins had Lance Briggs knocking And we all remember what happened last Boston fans do not even take offense to it Ramsey out, which would force him to leave time that happened. McNown cried himself anymore. Blum might ride the bench in the because of a concussion. off into the sunset of Has Been Ville and has not been heard from in years. postseason. Crede is back and needs to step If only the Bears could get into the it up. Even though his bat is inconsistent, end zone more than once a game. If this Other than the offense, the game his glove is almost flawless. We welcome you season is going to be reflected in this game, was very strong. With one of the tougher back with open arms Joe! for the Bears to score touchdowns, the defenses in the league last year, not much has defense will have to force a turnover and changed for this year. Some would consider Of course, that's my opinion, I could give it to the offense within 30 yards of the this game a success and a step in the right be wrong. goal line. That's not going to happen when direction. And while I have complained your defense is out on the field for almost about this game, I could have complained a And finally, I would like to thank the ten minutes longer than the offense is. lot more. almost year long thoughts and prayers that For a while, it seemed as though the Bears The White Sox are in the midst of a my family and my mom have received from were going to go three and out all day. But last minute downward spiral that has many the student body and the faculty. As of eventually they completed some passes and Sox fans reaching for the remote to change CF Aaron Rowand August, my mom was free of all cancer in ran and threw for some first downs. But even the channel. Some say it resembles what her body. Along with her strong will and those were few and far between. the Cubs do at the end of every year. Our what they wanted him to and every time he determination, all of your prayers guided I don't know if Jerry Angelo knows aces have been anything but that in the comes from the bullpen, Sox fans have chest her toward the road to recovery. While I this, but Muhsin Mohammad was a stellar past month and a half. And the two guys pains because they know just how bad this cannot put a price tag on what all of that wide out because he had a better than that were a flaw in our system are now our guy is. After this year, let him go. Maybe means to me, if the school wouldn't take all average quarterback. When you bring a star shining stars. Jose Contreras and Brandon the Mets will pick him up like they picked my money for tuition, I would take all of you receiver like that to a team that has not had McCarthy have been on a tear the past up Shingo. out to dinner. Hopefully, you can all take a a stable, successful quarterback in almost month. McCarthy's last three games have This next paragraph was omitted heartfelt thank you. two decades, the blame lies almost entirely been against potent offenses (Red Sox, from last week's article to make room for the on the WR for the lack of production. I Angels, and the Rangers). In those three NCAA Super 25 listings (which I swear are E-mail: [email protected] understand that Kyle Orton is a rookie and games, he has given up a combined total of not mine). Here it is because you all have wasn't expected to be in this position. But two runs against them. So given the funk the right to see what I think about White Sox he is and the organization knew that Chad the pitching staff is in, I have a solution for baseball. NAIA.ORG TOP 25 NCAA TOP 25 Record Tmm Conference Record Points 1. Carroll (MT) I. USC (2) Pac-10 1-0 50 2. Saint Francis (IN) 2. Texas Big-12 2-0 48 5. Sioux Falls (SD) 3. LSU SEC 1-0 46 4. I ieorgetown (KY) 4. Virginia Tech ACC 2-0 43 5. MidAmerii .i Nazarene 5. Tennessee SEC 1-0 43 6. McKendree (11 I 6. Florida SEC 2-0 40 i. Mi irningside (IA) 7. Florida State ACC 2-0 35 8. Montana Tei h 8. Georgia SEC 2-0 35 l). < iimk rl.ihiK (KY) 9. Louisville Big East 2-0 34 10. Dickinson State (ND) 10. California Pac-10 2-0 30 11, Notre Dame Independent 2-0 29 12. Boston College ACC 2-0 23 1 •>. henedit tine (KS) 2-0 177 13. Ohio State Big-10 1-1 22 14. Saint Xavier 1-1 [68 14. Utah Mountain West 2-0 20 1 5.Northwestern I Oklahoma 0-1 158 15. Miami ACC 0-1 20 16. (leneva (PA) 2-0 137 16. Purdue Big-10 1-0 18 17. Pikeville (KY) 137 oo 17. Wisconsin Big-10 2-0 16 18. Saint Ambrose 1-0 131 18. Fresno State WAC 1-0 1.5 19. labor (KS) 1-0 128 19. Michigan Big-10 1-1 14 20. Azusa Pacific (CA) 0-2 121 20. West Virginia Big East 2-0 13 21. Hastings (NB) 1-1 106 21, Georgia Tech ACC 2-0 9 22. Nebraska Wesleyan 1-0 84 22, Oklahoma Big 12 1-1 9 2 V Olivet Nazarene 1-0 84 23. Texas Tech Big 12 2-0 9 24. Walsh (OH) 1-1 56 24- Alabama SEC 2-0 8 25. Valley City State (ND) 2-0 SO 25, Iowa Big-10 1-1 7 #*"*•£-^ '• - The Xavierite Wednesday, September 14, 2005 COUGARS RALLY, BUT FALL SHORT IN WHITEWATER

By Tim Moran rush, which put them up 17-0. Whitewater a one-play 26-yard drive, which resulted in in sight for the Cougars. A Warhawk field wide receiver Derek Stanley caught a 62- a touchdown pass from Perryman to junior goal one minute later made it a 34-20 game, Sports Editor yard touchdown to make the score 24-0. wide receiver Andy Ricca. However, the with the Cougars trailing by two touchdowns. With less than four minutes to play, the Despite an ugly first half for the Just as time expired in the first half, UW- two-point conversion failed, making the Cougars were in Warhawk territory but Cougars, the team came on strong in the Whitewater quarterback Justin Jacobs led the score 31-13 in favor of the Warhawks. A big an interception thrown by Perryman cost second half, scoring three touchdowns Warhawks 39 yards downfield to give them a interception by sophomore Mike Wilkinson while falling to NCAA Division III the Cougars the game as UW- school, the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater was able to run out Whitewater, 34-20 on the road. the clock. The final score was UW-Whitewater 34, Saint Xavier The Cougars opened their 20. The loss dropped the Cougars season up with a bang at home overall record to 1-1 on the year. against eighth ranked Northwestern Despite the loss, Head Coach Mike Oklahoma State University. The 17th ranked Cougars had a great Feminis had to feel good about the game, holding NWOSU to only one Cougars first two games against touchdown, winning the game 21-7. quality opponents. The team finally takes on a lesser opponent Following the huge win, this week as they head to Canton, two Cougars were awarded as the OH (the home of the Pro Football Offensive and Defensive Players Hall of Fame), to take on Mid- of the Week for the conference. Defensively, the Cougars were led by States Football Association (MSFA) sophomore linebacker Sean Kenney Mideast team Malone College. who notched 10 tackles, including Last season, the Cougars took nine unassisted ones. He was then on Malone at home and soundly named the Defensive Player of the defeated them 34-17. However, the Week. Quarterback John Perryman game was not as close as the score threw three touchdown passes, all may have indicated. SXU took a to different wide receivers as he was 34-3 lead before Malone scored two named the conference's Offensive touchdowns near the end of the Player of the Week. Perryman finished game against the Cougars second the game 26 of 31 for 218 yards. team defense. The Cougars leave the field at halftime The first score of the game came The next home game for early, as UW-Whitewater scored a 21-yard commanding 31-0 lead at halftime. put the Cougars in scoring position yet the Cougars will also be their homecoming touchdown to go up 7-0. The Warhawks The Cougars did salvage some of the again. game as they take on Geneva College (PA), added to that tally later in the first quarter game, for in the third quarter they scored Two plays later, Perryman connected on from the MSFA Mideast League in another with a field goal, taking a 10-0 lead. The a huge touchdown on an 86-yard pass from his third touchdown pass of the game as he crossover game. The game will be played on th second quarter would prove to be a disaster quarterback John Perryman to wide receiver hit sophomore Jim Doherty in the endzone Saturday, September 17 at 1 p.m. at the SXU for the Cougars. First, UW-Whitewater Jarrod Nowman. Thanks to a dropped for 18 yards. This score cut the Warhawk lead Stadium. Last season, the Cougars defeated scored a touchdown, this time on a 32-yard punt, the Cougar offense scored again on to 11 points, 31-20, which made a comeback Geneva on the road, 34-26. SXU SOCCER ENJOYS SOLID WEEK By Becky Rosenthal Coby, assisted by Belmonte. The Cougars By Becky Rosenthal making the score two to one. The Cougars faced St. Ambrose on Sports Reporter found the net for a third time when freshman Sports Reporter Morgan Campell scored off an assist from Saturday. It was a tough game, the Cougars out shot their opponents fourteen to three Women's Soccer Cashel. Men's Soccer and ultimately dominated the game, however In a tournament this past weekend, In the second game of the tournament, The week opened with a bang for the they were unable to put the ball in the net. the Saint Xavier Women's Soccer team the Cougars played Malone College and Cougar Men's Soccer team as they cruised St. Ambrose scored in the 68th minute off of went one and one. On Friday, the Cougars came away with a victory. Coby scored her to an eight to one victory over Moody Bible a direct free kick. The goal was answered by played the host of the tournament, Mount second goal of the tournament winning Institute. Chris Bartley and Paul Herbst had first year transfer Sinisa Machovich's perfectly Vernon Nazarene University. The Cougars the game for SXU with the help of Cougar great games, Bartley with three goals and one

were unable to score during the first half goalkeeper, Melissa Painter, who notched assist and Herbst with two goals and one timed header to tie the game. Anthony of the game, but turned up the heat and her second shutout of the season. The win assist. Coppello set up the goal with a brilliant cross. scored three in the second half. Senior Jen improved the Cougar's overall record to 3-1-1. On Thursday the Cougars defeated The game was pushed into overtime with St. Belmonte put in the first goal off an assist The ladies open up their CCAC schedule at Davenport on their home field. At halftime Ambrose scoring in the eighth minute of the from freshman midfielder Breanna Cashel. home today when they host Olivet Nazarene the Cougars were ahead two goals. With two extra period. The loss dropped the Cougars' Another goal was scored by sophomore Lissa University at 4 p.m. minutes to go Davenport snuck in a goal, overall record to 3-2.