Wednesday September 5, 2001

Vol. 71, No. 2 mbue student iper of Saint Xavier TJnivi *ty Features INSIDE Contact at 773.298.3380 this issue and online at sxu.edu/ or Email at [email protected] xavierite Comedy Sportz a success Mellencamp at the Tweeter Cougars begin season SXU student meets President Bush By Saul Castenada cated in Colorado, as a "little slice the preservation of national parks. Contributor of heaven." Until his recent visit, Bush believes his naming of Gale Bush only remembered hearing of Norton, from the state of Colorado, President Bush appeared be­ the national park as a child. as the head of the Department of the fore families and youth at Estes Throughout the speech, Bush Interior will make many people re­ Park Center/YMCA of the Rockies mentioned his commitment toward alize that his administration is "go­ following an introduction by SXU ing to be wise and full of common student Tessa Murphy on August sense when it comes to preserving 14, 2001. According to Murphy, the natural beauty of our country." President Bush's presence was es­ "We should not According to Bush, the lead­ Courtesy ymcarockies.com pecially meaningful because the ership of Fran Mainella, National Left: Murphy poses for picture with President Bush. Right: Bush speaks about American Estes Park Center/YMCA of the fear faith in Park Service Director, and $5 bil­ values. Rockies holds an important place lion in the budget for the next five in her heart. Murphy first visited America; we is today." lifetime membership to the YMCA years will help end maintenance the Rockies at the age of five and Bush also visited other local of the Rockies and "YMCA of the ought to welcome backlog that national parks cur­ this year she took the responsibili­ national parks and overlooked the Rockies—Spanning a Century," rently face. ties of a camp counselor, which in­ wildfire prevention project and trail which reviews history and facts of the faith-based In reference to the values in- cluded teaching children values maintenance project, both facili­ the national park. Other national, Stilled by the YMCA of the Rockies such as caring, honesty, respect and tated by the Rocky Mountain Na­ state and local dignitaries, includ­ programs that youth programs, Bush advised responsibility. tional Park and the YMCA of the ing Norton, Mainella, Colorado campers to listen to their mothers. Governor Bill Owens, Lieutenant "The week of preparation for help define our Rockies. The project, entitled Em­ Bush added, "We should not fear Governor Joe Rogers, Senator Bush was very intense. Secret Ser­ erald Mountain Hazard Fuel Re­ faith in America; we ought to wel­ Wayne Allard, Senator Ben vice meetings, background checks, country as a duction Project, aims at reducing come the faith-based programs that Nighthorse Campbell. Congress­ more background checks. It was fuel loads along national park unique land. A help define our country as a unique boundaries. It also aims at reduc­ man Bob Schaffer, Congressman an awesome experience, meeting land. A responsible society is one Tom Tancredo, Rocky Mountain Bush. He is a very personable man. responsible soci­ ing the risk of fire on park borders that we all must aim for." and restoring natural park ecosys­ National Park Superintendent Even with the Secret Service push­ Bush ended his speech with a Randy Jones, Assistant Superin­ ing him, he took time to say hello ety is one that we tems. Throughout the years, other note to the young campers: "Work projects have included fixing trails, tendent Tony Schetzsle, and Estes to all my daycampers and give them hard, study hard, respect your fam­ Park Mayor John Baudek also at­ a photograph," said Murphy. all must aim for." and conducting research and joint ily and respect your friends and our education programs. tended. Bush described the park, lo­ nation will be even greater than it Bush received an honorary Raise your awareness of sexual assault this September

By Patricia Foxx Sexual assault by a friend, ing process, but it will also be good consent to take part in intimacy. Xavierite Editor partner, date or acquaintance is the for testimony if legal action is taken "No" does not really mean "yes." most recurring expression of sexual later. Take a woman seriously and stop. One in four college women violence on college campuses. Almost 75% of women who Force is never acceptable in sexual will become victims of rape or of Fifty-two percent of female students have experienced rape do not iden­ relations. Do not assume too much. attempted rape during their college have lived through some sort of tify it as rape. Remember, the vic­ Do not expect a woman to have sex, years. In 60-80 percent of rapes, sexual victimization. Steps to take tim is not to blame even if: the at­ no matter what the circumstances, the assailant and the victim know if someone becomes a victim of tacker was an acquaintance, date, until there is a definite consent from each other, and over half of these sexual assault are: to get to a safe friend or spouse; consensual sex has her. Having sex with someone un­ rapes happen while on a date. It is place, and contact someone who can occurred with the rapist before, able to say "no" because they are estimated that only 10 percent of help-like a friend, the police (911), drinking or drugs was involved; the mentally or physically incapable rapes are reported to authorities. campus security or community victim could not say "no' and was also qualifies as rape. Be prepared September is Sexual Assault agencies. Do not shower, drink, eat, unable to defend herself; the victim to resist pressure from friends to be­ Awareness Month. Sexual assault or change clothes. Important physi­ was wearing clothes other people come involved in this criminal act. is defined as sexual relations against cal evidence, needed later on for see as seductive. Intervene if a woman is in trouble a person's will. Rape is another prosecution of the perpetrator, may One in twelve men admit to or may be in danger of sexual as­ word for sexual assault. Acquain­ be destroyed by these activities. Get having sexually abused women, but sault. tance rape occurs when the victim medical attention! Write down ev­ do not think they are rapists. Men Especially remember to give knows the attacker. Date rape oc­ erything that happened, in detail. can prevent date rape. Take time to women time to heal. Women after curs when an assailant, while on a Not only will this help with the heal­ make sure she gives her definite a rape may not want to become in- date, attacks the victim. Page 2 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5 2001

Comic Relief: Comedy Sportz comes to SXU Cougar Bites By Kristen Wajda Contributor The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Saint Xavier University stu­ dents recently got a glimpse of what Park will present Stanley Fish, who will discuss some call the most demanding act­ his book, "How Milton Works" on Wednesday, ing genre: improvisation. September 19,2001 at 8 p.m. in the Hemingway As one of many activities scheduled during Welcome Week Museum on 200 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. 2001 (August 19- September 4), Stanley Fish is the Dean of the College of Lib­ seven actors from Comedy Sportz displayed their talent on the eral Arts and Sciences at UIC. He is an author McGuire Hall stage on Monday, who has often addressed the topic of censorship. August 27. The show was spon­ His works include "There's No Such Thing as sored by the Student Activities Board, and was the suggestion of Free Speech and It's a Good Thing, Too," Keith O'Neill, Assistant Director of (1994); "Professional Correctness: Literary Student Activities. Studies and Political Change" (1995); and "The The act began with referee and producer Steph DeWaegeneer Trouble with Principle" (1999); Tickets avail­ introducing a short audience-pump­ ing exercise and a few "rules of the able at the door: ten dollars (eight dollars for Photo courtesy of Kristen Wajda members and students). game." Basically, the actors per­ Performers from Comedy Sportz sang the tune of their favorite emotion on August 27 in form skits based on ideas given to McGuire Hall. them by the audience. However, this is not as easy as it may sound. After these preliminaries, the One such skit was the "Emo­ The American Red If the actors use any crude language competition began. tional Sound Song," in which the Cross of Greater Chicago or make obscene gesture's, then they Six actors were divided into audience volunteered six different two groups of three. The two teams emotions and the actors were asked is offering nearly two receive the "Brown Bag Foul," where a brown paper bag is placed were "The Red Hot Silly Peppers" to make a song out of the sounds dozen internship opportu­ over their heads throughout the re­ and "The Chicago Bosses." The one would make when feeling that actors were asked to perform skits mainder of the skit. Also, if the ac­ emotion. Although the end result nities for the fall session, in which they were to sing, dance, tors use any lame or overused jokes was a blurred harmony of grunts and take on alter egos and basically groans, the audience found it hilari­ which starts in late Sep­ or phrases, they receive the make complete fools of themselves. ous. tember and runs through "Groaner Foul," in which the audi­ Throughout all of this they were ence must groan as if they are irri­ December. Schedules competing for which team was con­ Comedy Sportz continued tated as a result of the actors' com­ sidered the funniest by the audience. consist of 300 hours per session, which can be ments. on page 6 flexed around course work. A modest stipend is offered along with free Red Cross training Students learn more about life at Lunchtime Lessons and the opportunity to gain field experience in By Patricia Foxx serve will also be offered this year. idea Keith O' Neill, Assistant Direc­ numerous areas of the organization. For more Xavierite Editor Students will go to the Port, a shel­ tor of Student Activities and First information on available internship positions or ter that's main building is found on Year Programs, came up with. Stu­ For students who wondered 51st and Ashland, every Monday dent Services, in creating a Wel­ to apply, contact Tim Jamison at 847.949.1000 why they should do service or how night to work and play with chil­ come Week, wanted to have vari­ or [email protected]. Positions are to get involved, they could have dren. Saint Elizabeth's is another ous activities, but according to found out at the first of four Lunch- shelter for service opportunities O'Neill, they also wanted to offer also posted at www.chicagoredcross.org. time Lessons offered during Wel­ around holidays and is a part of the discussion opportunities for stu­ come Week. On August 24, 2001, God and Social Action class, in dents to get to know each other and Eileen Doherty, Director of Cam­ which students serve and report on learn. pus Ministry, discussed why people Early detection is important in the diagno­ their experiences to the class. "At Depending on the response to become involved in service and sis of breast cancer. There will be an on-cam- this point, we are trying to provide the four Lunchtime Lessons how students can become involved more regular service opportunities planned for Welcome Week, there pus screening of mammograms for the entire in service this year. for students," said Doherty. might be more offered throughout community on September 11-12 from 8:30 - 3:00 Doherty stated that service it There is no center at SXU for the year. p.m. If you have any questions, please contact is a good learning experience and service, but there are places in the After welcome week, the next also good for personal growth. local vicinity for people who do not project that O'Neill will be work­ Joy Lee or Mary Lebold, Employee Services, Doherty said some people serve out want to or cannot travel far. Christ ing on is getting the students groups Ext. 3452. of a faith basis. Hospital has a child life program, off to a smooth start, and leadership She also went on to suggest in which students will work with development. Depending on inter­ that students could perhaps use ser­ children in structured activities and est, he would like to offer traditional vice as a substitute for class also tutors can be placed in Beverly. leadership programs. To locate If you have information that you would like projects if the professor agrees. A For more information on how to get Keith O'Neill, students can go to way to become involved in service involved contact Eileen Doherty, L208. His office is located right to include in Cougar Bites please send it to is to join the Service Club, and Director of Campus Ministry, in of­ next to Alii Woods, Director of Stu­ the Xavierite office or call us at 298-3380. mentor, tutor, or work at hospitals. fice 118 at McDonough Chapel. dent Activities and First-Year Pro­ A new weekly opportunity to Lunchtime Lessons was an grams. 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SXU All-Campus Picnic a hit Danciny away the first week of school Hundreds of students show up for\a day of food and fun

By Kristen Wajda Contributor iilli, Students at Saint Xavier had 3 > i:-'^:- • - an opportunity to become more in­ volved in their school community on Thursday, August 30 when the Student Activities Board sponsored the annual All-Campus Picnic, and Student Organization Expo held in the West Quad. The picnic was held from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, while Bouncy Boxing and Bungee Run was held from 10:00 am-2:00pm The event featured informa­ tion tables that students could go to for knowledge about the various Courtesy Kristen Wojtlo clubs and other extracurricular ac­ Students come together to enjoy food, games, and pursue the opportunity to be more tivities that SXU has to offer. Stu­ active in school. dents were able to talk with club The SXU cafeteria staff bar­ cessful in terms of club sign-ups heads and representatives, and sign becued a meal of hamburgers and and student participation and turn­ up for activities that were of inter­ hot dogs, and there was also fruit out, Drama Club and Sigma Tau est. and lemonade for those who just Delta member Gina Miski shared Among the organizations rep­ wanted a snack. one negative aspect of the picnic resented at the picnic were the SAB, Jodi Czerwien expressed her saying, "I have noticed that a lot Sigma Tau Delta, the Xavierite, delight with the food saying, "It's of people sign up for clubs, but then WXAV and the Service Club. good, it's free and the cookies are don't go to meetings or participate Patricia Foxx Xavierite George Brousalis shared excellent!" in fund raisers like they should." which table was of most interest to The Bungee Run and Bouncy Yet, amid all the busy faces The welcome week was "inventive, exciting, and cre­ him saying, "The service club is al­ Boxing were brought to SXU this entering and exiting the West Quad, ative," said Jennifer Koziel. Cheryl Kuropas expressed that ways a great organization to be a year by Record-A-Hit. Tom Lin­ it was clear that the picnic had the Mega Flix and Freaky Fotos, where you can make your part of." coln, an employee from the com­ served its purpose that, as Student own music video, was "the best [activity] planned." Stella Another hot attraction this pany, expressed his enjoyment with Services employee Anne Steele Karakarsanis said of the welcome week activities, "They year was the SAB table. Member Saint Xavier saying, "We usually says, is "to bring the students to­ Emily Evans said that this was in specialize in college or corporate gether and get them more active were a nice thing to do in between classes, a good stress large part because it featured the events, but the students here are around'the school." reliever." Welcome week brought new students and old sale of tickets for "An Evening With very active. People are usually too Steele also shared that the friends together. Shown above, Kuropas and Koziel ex­ Maya Angelou," which will be fea­ shy to even set foot in the boxing SAB, which was once called the pressively dance in their own video. tured in the Convocation and Ath­ ring. It's great to see that kind of Student Government, has spon­ Besides Mega Flix, many other activities were offered letic Center on Sunday, October 7. participation." sored some sort of all-campus pic­ this welcome week. The first week before school started, Although the organization Jennifer Thompson and Linda nic for about 25 years. Although expo alone attracted many SXU stu­ Johnson, after a round of Bouncy the event has been modified over Student Activities had various activities such as a resident dents, there were also many who Boxing, said, "It's fun, but it's tir­ the years, the purpose has remained hall dinner, a Survivor game, trips downtown, and a trip to came to eat, participate in the ing!" the same. Brook Field Zoo for the resident community. Bungee Run or Bouncy Boxing, or Although the day was suc­ The second week the activities offered were: a ser­ just relax and hang out with friends. vice trip to the Port or Saint Elizabeth's, nights of welcome, in which SXU students got to visit with a few members of SXU faculty and staff, ask questions, and receive refresh­ Sexual assault continued from page 1 ments on the way to a night class. Mass started at McDonough Chapel again and will be held at 8 p.m. on volved in a relationship right away, and may just need support as a friend. They may also be distrustful Sundays during the academic year. Also, movie nights were of men in general, which is not an abnormal reaction. held, featuring "Unbreakable" and "Save the Last Dance." Over one in three women do not discuss rape with anyone. Talk about assault and express feelings; Different lunchtime activities were offered such as a choose when, where, and with whom to talk about the assault. Friends and family may be a good source caricature artist and a chance to meet the Student Activities of suuport. Use stress reduction techniques, like exercise or meditation. Reading can be a relaxing, Board for this year. The members are Paul Bear, Damon healing activity as well as other creative ventures like gardening, playing a musical instrument, and Sherman, Emily Evans, Megan Thompson, Tessa Murphy, crafts. Keep a journal to write down your thoughts and feelings about the activities. Hugging releases John Hausaman, Mike Delrose and Ana Bilijan. The SAB the body's natural painkillers. Remember, it may take a long to feel safe again, but victims of sexual assault, can and one day will, feel safe again. office is located near the cafeteria in L101. Also if you Ways to prevent rape are to be aware of surroundings, be observant, or use elevators, stairs and rest have any questions about SAB, contact Alii Woods, Direc­ rooms in well-trafficked areas. Do not go anywhere alone. Act upon instincts and be willing to call tor of Student Activities and First Year Programs in L208. attention to get help. Do not be afraid to run for help. Even if there is a chance there may be no need for Her extension in 3122. it, is better to be safe than sorry. Avoid poorly lit or desserted locations. Always keep apartments, dorm SXU and Student activities went all out this year for - rooms, or car doors locked. Secure all avenues of entry. Ride with the conductor or engineer on the El. the first two weeks of classes to make residents and com­ Always close blinds/shade/curtains at nights. Check identification of strangers before letting them in. muters students alike feel welcome. We have them to thank. Raise your awareness! Join Counseling and Career Services for n video "Rape Under the Influ­ ences," Wednesday, September 12, room L306. To learn more, look for the information table in the So, the next time a student gripes about low school spirit, -cafeteria September 10-14, or contact Yaseen Aleem -Wooten, M.S., L.P.C., Counselor, Student Success just look at the girls in the picture above. They certainly Program, Holly Gibson Hergan, M.A.,LPC. LCPC, -Director of Counseling Services, or Alii C. Wachtel, enjoyed the welcome week activities as well as many oth­ M.S., LPC, NCC, Career Counseling Services Coordinator at extension 3131. ers. Page 4 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001

Well, it's a new school year, and a new school for some of you people around here. There's quite a bit that has changed, but unfortunately, some things haven't. Book prices are getting higher. You would think that a Biology 101 book is a firsteditio n of Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer" by the amount we are asked to fork over. Single subject notebooks are priced in the three dollar range. Let's all singularily hope that these notebooks are made of weather-resistant, rip and shed free materials. Can we get a warranty with those too while we're at it? Jeepers! Parking permits, thankfully, have remained stable as far as price is concerned. Shall we wonder whose bright idea it was to make the permits the same color as they were two years ago? Great thinking! Now all of the security guards will be peering into our windshields regardless if we have a permit or not. "Does that say 2000 Call our custome or 2002 on the expiration date?" As if the security guards don't have enough to do as it is. (773) 298 - 33* Coffee in the cafeteria is still awful. Isn't it possible that in a school with so many coffee lovers, students Or fax us: and professors alike, that we could invest in a new supplier? Granted, Starbucks Coffee is located in the CAC. Let's just say that again. Starbucks coffee is located in the CAC. That's a little far to go for even those passion­ (773) 298 - 33* ately addicted to coffee, dontchathink? The other alternative to coffee in the hot beverage category is hot tea. Can we hook this university up with some cup sleeves so that the paper doesn't burn our hands as we walk to and fro on campus? And PLEASE, we're not children. The adults around here deserve to have a lid that comes fully equipped with a sip hole. Who drinks coffee from a straw? Get real... So, SXU deserves appreciation for all the Th great new innovations here on campus. Just don't forget that sometimes the right thing to do is sweat the small stuff. So 37 G Lubinator's Air & Space:

lic schools is debated when abor­ Campus Media Center. Rm CMC 101 It's on with the show tions, violence, and illicit sex seem hell-bent on destroying my genera­ By Joe Luby tion. Forgive me people, but I have Contributor a hard time taking the issue of God in the classroom seriously. Managing/Copy Editor I have traversed a treacherous Catherine Yanikoski sea of horrors to be here. Two years The how and the who is just of bar hopping, seven o' clock scenery for the public, keeps them News Editor morning meetings, and core-level guessing like some kind of parlor Patricia Foxx classes behind me. Another two game which prevents us from ask­ ing the important question- the Viewpoints Editor years of misadventures await. The doors of perception have become why? But then again, if some sort Catherine Yanikoski clouded, though. Over the summer, I'm done with business, I can go of public school massacre occurs, a I turned twenty. over in this room and tear it up." I pastor is brought in to console dis­ Features Editor have to balance out when I can de­ traught teens. Try and figure that Funny, but true story regard­ stroy everything around me to when one out. Janine Schaults ing my birthday. Twenty years ago, I have to be nice to everybody. Sports Editor cable TV was installed that morn­ So many times I have stared Things are not that cut and dry. ing in our living room. On a slightly in front of a computer screen with John Normoyle Just because I'm pursuing less dramatic note, I introduced this column in mind, thought to higher education at SeX U doesn't Advertising Manager myself to the world later that night. myself, "The world is horrible" and mean I've lost touch with reality. Tony Barone That's my legacy around the house. those feelings would depress the My eyes are open. hell out of me. How do you express I spent the summer clerking Online Manager We live in a world where it's those feelings in a positive way? at the Chicago Board of Trade. I trendy to trash God, but we then Kristen Wajda spent the summer lifting weights. I grew tired of finding the way reflect why the world's going to That pretty much encapsulates my into heaven. We've been educated Contributors hell. We live in a world where ev­ summer. I wore a tie, tied everyday. and trained in our lives to not nec­ eryone believes what's printed in Quinnlin Adamowski, S •da, Shannon Added some bracelets and rings for essarily try and understand the core newspapers, but rip apart and ques­ vanity. Sported a comb-over, too. of something relevant, but rather try Doherty, Shawn Espino; /, Kristen tion the Bible. The new me. to go for its surface. It's easy to mas­ Wajda We live in a world where ter the obvious. It's so easy to live Having worked as a suit in the someone is fired up for Christ on inside of our own lies. What a wild business world, I came to the fol­ Sunday, but are in a daze the rest of indignation. lowing unabashed conclusion: I the week. We live in a world where adore college life. All that is ex­ The world may indeed be a that same person wants to go to Director of Student Medi pected of me during the school year horrible place, but I've learned in a heaven (if you believe in that sort is to attend class and hit guys on really beautiful way. I don't have Scott Vyverman of place) provided they do not care Saturday afternoons. I revel in the braces anymore. My friends support to behave, think, or speak appropri­ lifestyle. me. I like the energy of the students ately as the Bible dictates. Originally, I was hired to be on campus. Maybe the way is The Xavierite is the Student Newspaper of Saint Xavier University. We Funny how I can be more a part of the bad boys, and we are, heaven. Maybe I had a pretty good strive to provide in-depth coverage of the events and activities which effect the lives worried about what other people summer after all. of students, faculty and staff of our campus community. The Xavierite is published but now I'm supposed to be busi­ think of me than what God thinks every two weeks on Wednesdays during the fall and spring terms. Views expressed ness-like, and respectable, and I feel I have a lot of catching of me. Those thoughts are not nec­ herein do not necessarily represent those of the University administration, staff or good. You can only be bad boys on up to do. In the meantime, enjoy the faculty. The Xavierite welcomes written responses to its articles. Letters must include essarily pro or con about theology. non-working hours. adventure. I've got millions of 'em- the author's name, signature and phone number. Responses that exceed 300 words I just get a nervous smile whenever I'll tell ya a few sometime. Over may be edited to meet space requirements. Letters should be sent to Xavierite, I'm psychotic, and that's a the pressing matter of whether or 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60655. real problem to be, like, "okay, now drinks perhaps? I'll buy. Until then, not God should be allowed in pub­ stay tuned! Page 5 »• Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001

On getting your wisdom teeth pulled: a vignette

By Catherine Yanikoski press it with. Let's get the updates from last year's issue about it mak­ Photo Poll Xavierite Editor since last semester ended, shall we? ing a person lazy. It actually is much You may all now officially safer this way. I still am cycnicai By Catherine Yanikoski The moral is this: never try to call me a loser for still smoking. I and sarcastic, so if you do not wel­ write the first article of the year still love my boyfriend, but I still come my style, pray. HARD. I while doped up on remainders of cannot quit. More on that when you might change. I really might. anethesia, Vicadin, Motrin and What is your favorite consumer see me outside lighting up. I now So, kudos to the drugs they Amoxicillin. I sit here, realizing have a car with the remote control have me on. When you see me next, that there's a lot to say, with little product, and why can't you live buttons on the steering wheel, so I I'll be back to my normal self, writ­ consciousness in my brain to ex­ am forced to retract my statement ing full page articles to create a riot. without it?

Corporate influence = Enslaved "Burger King, be­

By Quinnlin Adamowski dilemma is corporate greed on many In this "great land of equality cause I'm hungry. Special Contributor levels. Corporations have hood­ and opportunity," we have failed. Jesse Leibfried winked the population into becom­ We no longer have allegiance to While spending much of my ing mega-consumers, especially freedom and well being. We have time pondering how amazing it is corporations who depend on young allegiance to products, labels, and that the people of this country are adults for their profits. With the spending. "The world is changing so consumer-driven and will spend flagship being MTV (which I will so we have to adapt." No. Adver­ any amount of the mighty dollar on "Toothpaste, not attempt to write about for lack tising and consumerism are chang­ entertainment and comfort, I finally of patience), everyone has to have ing and we are simply adapting to because [my] teeth had a revelation: we are dumb. this and just has to have that. Why? neo-consumerism. All it would take SUV's, SRV's, $60 video games, always attract Does it really matter? Sure I like to reverse our pathetic lifestyles is TV's, $8 subs, $6 mixed drinks, $20 things, many of which are expen­ simply saying "no." people to me." "convenience" charge, $65 for a pair sive, but they are not necessities. I of GAP pants made in a sweatshop Previously, producers had to Meya Wilder would rather have everyone benefit give us what we demanded, but in at a cost of $2. These are a few ex­ and live well than have an Acura amples of what people in this coun­ the last twenty years the case has RSX. I am part of a very small mi­ been that the producers tell us what "The microwave, be­ try spend mega-dollars on, includ­ nority. ing myself for a few of them. More, we want. Instead of being born as cause it allows us to more, more is the forte. Another problem with blind humans who then become citizens reexperience the joys allegiance to consuming everything and then support ourselves with Imagine how much money of food again and is accountability of the producers, needful things (consumerism), we you spend on one outfit from the i.e. corporations. I remember when now skip the first two stages and are again." GAP. Now, imagine how much I could fill my gas tank for $10. born as consumers. What's next, Michael Vollbrecht money it would take to feed a fam­ Now, it costs around $27. That's a babies being born with a Play Sta­ ily in, let's say, Nigeria. If you buy $17 difference in three years. The tion controller already in hand? a shirt, a pair of pants and some problem is not that there is less of a People no longer have a sense socks you easily spend $80. You supply and a higher demand. The of real life, only pleasure. In June could feed a family of eight in Ni­ problem is a higher demand. of 2000, a rich suburban girl whose geria for ten days with $80. In fact, "EIGaillo. Duh." parents had given a brand new Audi 2/3 of the world's population lives A4, decided to get drunk and high Russell Adelphia on less than one dollar a day. "We no longer and then drive home. She later hit a What makes GAP clothing well-respected student and killed such a necessity? I do not under­ have allegiance to her. In the preliminary court hear­ stand it. I would be ashamed to wear ings the most important question her clothing which cost $80, knowing freedom and well parents and her had was, "can she "Moisture Therapy lo­ that it was made overseas in a deso­ still go to France this summer as she tion, because having late area where the company de­ being. We have al­ has always done?" cided it could put a sweatshop. Se­ moisturized skin is im­ When I first heard this story I riously, the clothing is rather ugly legiance to prod­ portant to seeing was in tears for two reasons. First, and teaches the population, espe­ because this is a type of tragedy peoples true colors." cially women, to be anorexic. ucts, labels, and caused by the power of money, Tiffany Richardson I thought the new Old Navy spending." spending and not caring about any­ commercial was humorous at first one but oneself. Second, because when the girl said "hips have never this is a microcosm of how pathetic looked hotter" and I said to myself Oil companies know, because the mentality of people in this coun­ "Deodorant, because "what hips? Oh, you mean that tiny they have trained us, that people will try can be: If I had just killed an­ bone sticking out of your side." without deodorant, ev­ feed their guzzling SUV's. As a re­ other person, going to France would Then I began to think about the eryone would be just sult, they increase the price and in be the last thing on my mind. This ramifications for the people's minds turn increase profits. Mobil re­ is what consumerism and want of plain funky." that the ad is encouraging to buy the corded a higher profit percentage pleasure has brought us to. Ladonna Williams sweat rags. last year than any other company So, what's the moral of all Many young girls, who are has in history. this? Simply, buy what you need not necessarily overweight but do The proverbial response I re­ and remember that you are a human not have a waist size of -5, will ceive from this statement is, "oh being first, not a consumer. Next strive to look like the girls in the well, what can I do?" I don't know, time you spend X amount of money "Krispy Kreme commercials. It is not normal to maybe not buy the gas guzzler, and remember that you are privileged doughnuts, 'cause I look that way, but we all know that in turn create less of a demand not to live in absolute poverty. This girls will try, most will fail, and most which will decrease prices? It is not does not mean too bad for them, this like them." of the "failures" will become manic that difficult. There are no swamps means "hey, maybe I should do Joe Hantak depressives. This, all over a stupid to drive through on Cicero Ave. something for someone else who is commercial and clothing that is not Ditch the SUV and buy a car that less privileged and not buy that $20 made to fit 90% of the population. serves the purpose of driving, not pair of socks." Think about it— Of course, the cause of this guzzling gas. please. Page 6 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5,2001

The Intramural Sports Program Is looking for officials for the 2001-2002 intramural season.

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was played). The previous two times Comedy Sportz continued from page 2 Mellencamp continued from page 8 I saw Mellencamp, it was like I was tuned into a radio station in his Shawn: In many ways, the The most entertaining aspect of the show was that it engaged main stage, I made my way back to hometown. I only heard radio songs. entire evening spent at the Tweeter the audience, even to the point where some members of the audience the side stage to see Will Hoge's sec­ And I left the shows very satisfied, Center for John Mellencamp seemed became actors themselves. ond set. It was as I reached the end knowing that he played more than I to be quite incomplete. My personal of the pavilion that I first realized it Carrie Szabla and Kelly Joyce volunteered to go onstage to be had hoped for. This definitely wasn't highlight was catching Will Hoge on was raining. Being so far under the supporting actresses in two of the skits, and this had the audience the case that night. While the crowd the side stage before the Wallflow­ canopy, I had assumed the good rolling. SAB member Mike Delrose said, "I had a good time. I liked was lucky enough to hear new ers' set. weather that had found its way into the idea of audience interaction." Mellencamp material, the songs The Wallflowers lost my at­ the area when we had arrived had Although the show seemed to get much laughter and ap­ didn't seem to fit John's personal­ tention a few years ago, after my stayed. After trekking over to the plause, most who attended were upset with the low audience turnout. ity. head began hurting even thinking side stage to find that Will wouldn't Only an estimated 25 people came. Matt Elwell, the Public Rela­ Many bands changing labels about a car with only one headlight. play because of the weather, I was a tions Director and actor for ComedySportz. said, "We're used to per­ are subjected to strict guidelines on But this year's Coca-Cola commer­ bit disappointed. Knowing that I forming for groups of 200. It's the audience that makes the show a how many songs they can play from cial with the chorus from "Letters wasn't going to be sitting in the rain success." their albums on other labels. I'm from the Wasteland" being played for Mellencamp's set was enough to Delrose and O'Neill agreed with Elwell's statement saying, going to have to assume that this was was enough for me to pick up their again make me content. "The show could have been even better if more people had shown the case, to try and keep a good im­ latest album, "Breach." The album After quite a long delay up." age of Mellencamp (the rock and roll is one of the better I've picked up (which seemed odd, since the ma­ It seems that the main reason the turnout was so low is due star I idolized while growing up) in recently, though their performance, jority of Mellencamp's equipment to the student body's lack of information. Student Paul Doraski com­ my head. to me, was quite disappointing. was previously set up behind the mented on why he did not attend the show saying, "[Saint Xavier] The only repetition I saw in all curtain on stage), John Mellencamp should promote the shows better." As you mentioned, Catherine, the times that I have seen the crowd wasn't a bunch of young came out to a loud roar of applause Mellencamp is the amount of energy kids who spend half their paychecks from the pavilion. He opened in a on stage. Regardless of whether or on CDs. Generally the crowd was manner similar to the Wallflowers' not the song was new or a classic, if older. I think Jakob Dylan and com­ closing, though didn't seem to gain you watched each individual on the Checkout singer- pany did exactly what they should a similar response. Mellencamp stage, you could almost see their have, and while I would've loved to threw the crowd off a bit with his own story in how they acted songwriter Josh Ritter, hear any of the new material, they cover of the Stones' "Gimme Shel­ throughout each song. Thursday, September relegated themselves to playing ev­ ter." He then immediately went into Mellencamp's songs have always ery radio song they had (and strictly a group of songs from his upcoming seemed to be easily associated with 6 on the BS show, radio songs). Unfortunately, I think album, and slowly lost the majority people's everyday lives, and that is the Wallflowers are one of those of the crowd. what seemed to be lacking the most airing from 4 p.m. to 7 bands that don't belong on a big He did get them back, ever so in his new material. stage at an outdoor venue. They temporarily, returning to his wide p.m. on the X-88.3 should be in the Metro or Riviera, I hope we happened to catch array of hits (though I'm very dis­ the legend on an "off" night, and that playing more intimate sets. appointed that neither "Cherry Courtesy Patrick Glennon fm. the evening isn't foreshadowing his After the Wallflowers left the Bomb" nor "Rain on the Scarecrow" upcoming album and future tours. Page 7 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001

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Hurts so bad: MeIIencam|) disappoints at Tweeter

By Shawn Espinosa, have the right technological skills when it Janine: My theory on the absent en­ Janine Schaults and came to turning them on during th#concei%. core is that the crowd just wasn'J^getting into « Catherine Yanikoski On to the major act... Janine, since you the show and that upset Mellencamp, so when Contributor/Xavierite Editors got drenched more than I did (as you were the time came for the final song, "Your Life terribly unprepared, hee hee) why don't you Is Now," he decided to end it right then and It was August 18, 2001, the evening of explicate just how disgusting it was outside. there. Halfway through the song he yelled the Mellencamp performance (Wallflowers out "turn on the houselights," which as I'm opening) at the Tweeter Center in Tinley Janine: Yes, it's true, I wasn't pre­ sure everyone is aware, is the universal sig­ Park, IL. Catherine and Janine are excited pared. When Saturday morning's gloominess nal for a "the show is over." I have a hunch beyond belief, having bought their tickets for dissipated into a delightfully sunny afternoon, that if the crowd had been more active and this show in April. They, along with a fellow I was certain that the worst was over. I obvi­ vocal, Mellencamp would have kept going. classmate and rock enthusiast Shawn, are ously was wrong and as the rain soaked Of course, I scrapped this theory when I was here to spill the details... through both my hooded sweatshirt and short- recently informed that during his show three sleeve top, I looked at you, Catherine, and I years ago at the World he did not do an en­ Catherine: So, Janine and I are sitting envied your plastic, rain resistant, official core either. I have no recollection of this, but on the lawn. Rather, Janine is standing "New World Music Theater" jacket. I was, after this summer's show it does seem plau­ throughout the entire show while I am relax­ however, insightful enough to wear grungy sible. What are your thoughts? Needless to Courtesy Schoeller/Rollingstone.com ing on the lawn. I didn't think it took too shoes to protect my good pair from getting say, I felt jipped and I am going to hold it long for the Wallflowers to come onstage, but destroyed by the two feet of mud that we Town," and "Pink Houses" (your favorite, against him for awhile. I think that the Wallflowers played too long sloshed through. Luckily, the absence of any Catherine). Personally, I feel that the "Au­ of a set. I know that you' re going to disagree, wind kept the rain from hitting us directly in thority Song" was the showstopper. Played Catherine: I agree with your assertion aren't you Janine? the face, but it still pounded down on our with a youthful exuberance that was missing on the lack of encore. However, I think that heads by the buckets. As if that wasn't from most of the set list, this song allowed us Mellencamp could have been a little more Janine: Ofcourselwill. Jakob Dylan enough, my wet clothes made the night sum­ to catch a glimpse of the midwestern rebel understanding. We were cold. We were wet. is a viable mer air feel like it was late September. Wet, Mellencamp once embodied. We can't re­ We were tired of waiting for the show to get musician in cold people standing in puddles of mud don^'t ally expect to hear every one of our favorite great. There was so much against him from his own make for an enthusiastic crowd. Maybe if it songs during one show when the man has at the beginning that Mellencamp would have right and it didn't take John Mellencamp 45 minutes to least twenty years of hits behind him. What had to do something fabulous to get the crowd is a shame come on stage, he would have gotten a better were some of the songs he left out that you moving. I think what really messed him up that after response from the crowd. Catherine, don't wanted to hear? was playing so many unrecognizable songs over five you think that the crowd was abnormally quiet right in the beginning. There's no way to lose years in the and subdued? Catherine: I agree that most of the the crowd's attention like forcing new mate­ music busi­ songs he played were not his type. But Janine, rial down their throats when they're not hun­ ness the Catherine: Yes, I thought the crowd even the songs he did play had some alterna­ gry for it. John Mellencamp, after decades Wallflowers was very rude, but I also agree with you that tive sound to them that just wasn't of peforming, should know a little more about are still re­ Mellencamp wasn't the gentleman by wait­ Mellencamp. I'm not sure if they were too warming up a crowd. Otherwise, it's just a duced to an ing so long to grace the stage. We had a country, or too electronic (actually, I think piece of cake, and loads of money, for him. opening act. Courtesy Breclieisen/Rollinitstoite.com group of eight sitting on a rain tarp (some that's it right there), but it just didn't sound What I think he should have done was suck They basi­ crouched under it while trying to devise it into right. I'm not one to say that every performer up his disappointment in the whole night like cally just played their hits like "One Head­ the crowd was doing, and just hand the crowd ,h a tent of sorts,) and I think I was the only one owes the crowd a live copy of their favorite light" and "6 Avenue Heartache," and did pseudo-prepared for the rain. I still got un­ album. However, I do think that some songs what they wanted. After all, we were the ones an excellent job covering the Who's "Won't comfortably damp. It did look as if it was to shouldn't be messed with too much. paying to hear him perform. Get Fooled Again." The only problem with be a beautiful night, but the rain sure was Mellencamp offered alternative versions of their set was that the screens weren't up for coming down hard. The crowd barely cheered nearly every recognizable song he played. I all of us on the lawn. I don't know what you After wondering if maybe we are just when Mellencamp came on, and I think only thought, on top of everything else, this was are complaining about, maybe it was the tor­ biased towards the experience of the lawn, some of it had to do with the uncomfortable too much. Personally, I was bothered that he rential downpour that started during the we both agree in order to be fair to John conditions. The crowd was OLD! You can didn't play "Hurts So Good." C'mon now, middle of the set that bothered you? Mellencamp, we should ask a fellow SXU stu­ always tell by the number of rented lawn that's one of his best songs! He didn't play dent what he thought of the concert from the chairs how lame a crowd will be, and this "Cherry Bomb" either. perspective of the pavilion. Shawn, can we Catherine: Well, I think you do know crowd was the worst I've ever been a part of. The last time I saw him, it was just like get your opinion on the show, Mellencamp's what I'm talking about! I'm not a huge fan Aside from the aged crowd, defunct screens I popped in his album "The Best That I Could performance and choice of songs, and your of the Wallflowers, but I do have to admit and weather conditions, I think the lack of Do" and played it randomly. This time, it was overall feeling about this fateful August that even though their equipment wasn't the enthusiasm might have been a result of like Garth Brooks meets Mellencamp. The evening? greatest, they still sounded good live. I do Mellencamp's choice in songs. Doth thou show was too flashy. It was not real, it was agree that one of the most distressing aspects agree? not heartwarming, and it wasn't kosher for a of the show was the lack of visibility. Prima­ man who prides himself on being so down to rily, the screens as you mentioned, were the Janine:. On one hand, yes I do agree. earth. Can I hear potential sellout, anyone? top pet peeve on my list for the Mellencamp Mellencamp played a bunch of new material Stick to the stuff that you're good at Johnnie! show. I mean, let's put aside that it rained. that basically sounded like crap and which is So, after ranting and feeling a bit better, I do Hard. Let's ignore that it was dark and cold. a bad omen for his upcoming album "Cuttin' have to admit the sound quality was great, Can we just emphasize enough that it was Heads." The first single, "Peaceful World," and the violinist was absolutely enthralling. awful not being able to see Jakob Dylan? In sounded like Shawn Mullins wrote it in con­ She puts Boyd Tinsley to shame (from DMB). addition, the Tweeter Center was wise enough junction with "Lullaby," complete with spo­ There was also a mini-gospel section that was to install two humongous screens above the ken word verses. On the other hand, opening pretty interesting. All in all, many aspects of stage suitable for the crowds' visibility. It was with the Stones' classic "Gimme Shelter" was the show disappointed me. And what's up Courtesy Brecheisert/Rollinxstoiiecoin funny that they had the corporate advertising apropos and let's not forget that he did play with him not encoring? on the screens, but they could not seem to "Jack and Diane," "Paper and Fire," "Small See Mellencamp page 6 Page 9 Xavierite Wednesday September 5,2001

re i e a esta u ra nt A paragon for day or night Cougar Scopes For the returning students, you will find a plethora of new and By Tony Barone they realize it or not, they are still a nice bottle of one of our fine malt innovative designs for your parking pleasure. The question re­ Xavierite Editor reaping the benefits of that wonder­ beverages to go with your burger?" mains, where do you decide to park? Is it relative to the location ful Camel in your hand. If that mental picture doesn't make of your classes or is there more of a mystical connection found in The Paragon offers exquisite The prices are extremely fair, you want to run to the Paragon, I the stars? cuisine and an elegant dining expe­ which is wonderful for all of us don't know what will. rience all for an affordable price. broke college students. They also Virgo (August 23-September 22) Next to the Campus Media Cen­ Open 'round the clock, it is a haven offer the option of paying for your ter - You know who you are. Your day will start and end in this lot,. for rebellious youths, vagabonds, meal with a credit card, insuring that * Tony's Rating * in one of these buildings, sometimes arriving early or staying quite the elderly and drunkards. I will we will all go deeper into debt. System on the basis of late. You become so familiar with the foliage and the view of the personally guarantee that you will The Paragon also offers alco­ "home by... mobile classrooms that this is quite like your home. run into a cast of characters with­ hol for those of you who are 21 Excellent: class" out character. years of age. This even heightens Good: 2 am" Libra (September 23-October 22) Behind the school - These are by The wonderful staff will the experience more. Picture this: far the largest parking spaces the school has to offer. You relish in heighten your experience. They "Excuse me sir/madam, how about Fair: midnight" knowing you don't have to give your parking neighbor numerous will be fast, attentive and will al­ Poor: 10 pm" dents, or receive them. low you to sit and enjoy your meal. You will never feel rushed like you The Paragon Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Next to the softball field - This may at other area restaurants, which 708.423.9050 Another aspect that appeals to lot is definitely meant for the student who has a small car. If you will remain nameless for now. 4510 W. 95th St. me is that you don't have to order have a large car, you must be able to handle it well or otherwise Another wonderful thing is anything to take in the essence of realize that yes, you did just back into that car and yes, you did that the smoking and non-smoking Oak Lawn, IL the Paragon. You can go in for a leave a dent, and no, you didn't leave a note. areas of the restaurant are far apart cup of coffee and just sit there with­ from each other. This affords all out being harassed. So, if you are Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Next to Regina - You are those who smoke the opportunity to Atmosphere: Good bored and have no money but still more than likely a student who happens to reside at Regina or you do so in peace. This way you, es­ Food/Spirits: Good want to do something, go get some are one of those people who kind of woke up a little late, and didn't pecially me, do not have to listen to Price: Excellent coffee at the Paragon. A bottom­ realize what time it was. Then you heard this great song on the anyone tell you how bad it is for less cup of Joe and a trip to the hos­ radio, and you just had to stay in the car, until you realized what you. You can enjoy a smoke and Overall: Good pital. What else could you ask for? time it really was . .. have the piece of mind that, whether Capricorn (December 22-January 19) By the mobile classrooms - Your car is your fortress and in order to keep it that way you want it as far away from those people who just can't seem to handle their large cars. You don't mind the hike to school because you know Taped live before a studio audience that your car is safe. By Janine Schaults The show is not filmed in Aquarius (January 20-February 18) The Nursing Wing - More than chronological order so it takes a bit Xavierite Editor likely you are a nursing student or you like the privacy (let us pro­ of effort to figure out what is going nounce that with an English accent of "privicy") of the quaint little Do you ever wonder where on, but that doesn't take away from lot overlooking the loading dock. that laughter came from when the excitement of watching it Kramer used to bumble into Jerry's played-out live. Pisces (February 19-March 20) Next to McCarthy Hall - This lot is apartment on "Seinfeld?" Well, Joan Cusack is hilarious and more than likely a mix of Regina students and McCarthy students, those chuckles are courtesy of the did every take differently. The fun­ all coming together, old and new. A camaraderie only to be found studio audience, a group of about niest moments won't be seen in the here at Saint Xavier University. Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating. 150 people that get to participate in final product though. Joan and Kyle the filming process. While they would crack up just by merely look­ Aries (March 21-April 19) The lot off of 103rd St. in front of the may remain invisible, the studio ing at each other, and a smattering CAC - Are you an early riser or do you hope that the relative close­ audience is definitely audible as you Courtesy www.abc.gox of curse words could be heard fol­ ness to the fitness center and view of people exercising will inspire can hear for yourself on most shows. lowing many mistakes. In mid-August, I got the area, giving us a great view of their you to do the same? elaborate spread of food. It is a The main aspect of filming a chance to be a part of the studio television show is the waiting. We wonder how anyone in the enter­ Taurus (April 20-May 20) In front of the bookstore - More than audience for the ABC comedy wait for the scene to be filmed, the tainment industry can remain thin likely you live in Pacelli Hall or work at the CAC during some point "What About Joan." It is the first actors wait while their makeup is with every possible food imaginable of the day, yet you may also be one of those fortunate people who sitcom to be filmed entirely in Chi­ reapplied, the cameramen wait for right at your fingertips all of the just happens to be driving by while someone is pulling out. cago and stars Joan Cusack (obvi­ the director's cue and everybody ously) as a high school teacher who time. They seated us in folding waits while the script is fine-tuned must juggle her career and a by the writers. Gemini (May 21-June 21) CAC lot adjacent to the football field - chairs in an area overlooking the You are the kind of person who just goes with the flow. "So what." newfound relationship with her dot­ Fortunately for us, a come­ different sets. "What About Joan" you think if you aren't ten feet from the main building, "it's a beau­ ing and understanding boyfriend, dian, who could have been David uses about six fully furnished main tiful day, might as well enjoy it while I can." Jake (played by the adorable Kyle Schwimmer's twin, entertained us Chandler). sets including: the title character's classroom and living room, a during the intervals between shots. The taping was long, stretch­ Cancer (June 22-July 22) In front of the school - Ah yes, you enjoy teacher's lounge, a restaurant, and He was an excellent impersonator ing from late afternoon to well past the view of the grand pillars enshrined with riveting words such as Jake's living room and bedroom. and very adept at picking out the midnight. We arrived at Chicago "logic." Parking here lets you relish in the scholarly achievements Because of the layout of the build­ amateur performers in the group. Studio City, which looks more like that you will endure for the remainder of your stay. Either that or ing, only Jake's living room and He cajoled them into telling jokes, an abandoned warehouse, and you get there earlier than the faculty and staff. bedroom and the teacher's lounge and dancing and singing their favor­ waited in line for about an hour be­ were in our direct line of viewing. ite television theme songs, which fore the pages filed us in like cattle Leo (July 23-August 22) Along the outer drive by the President's When the classroom scene was really spiced up the routine. onto the soundstage. Complimen­ office - You happen to enjoy the shaded area by the chapel and easy filmed we had to watch the action Finally, the taping ended and tary sandwiches and bottles of wa­ exit and entrance this section of parking provides for you. But be­ on monitors, but the restaurant we drove home in the middle of the ter awaited us at the entrance. It was ware, once the leaves fall, consider your car a nesting ground for scene was semi-viewable if you night relishing our mini-stay in the least they could do after traips­ the local tree fowl. By Shannon Dohern craned your neck out far enough. "Hollywood." ing us through the extras' dining Page 10 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001 MufiiC AWAREneSS * &* Race" C{Wght in pre-publicity traf> By Janine Schaults ing cows during When it comes to discov­ Xavierite Editor a hot air balloon ering new talent, Aware chase; Randy "Rat Race" is one of those (Jon Lovitz) and Records is at the forefront rare films that has a cast that reads his family inad­ like a who's who list of comedic vertently stumble Courtesy awurerecords.com By Shawn Espinosa talent, a script that is witty without into a Nazi mu­ Contributor having to incorporate bodily func­ over the fence as we speak." seum and make a tions into every punch line and an Since signing the deal with getaway in In 1993, Gregg Latterman ending that can both surprise and Columbia in 1997, Aware launched Hitler's car; Mr. founded a record label out of his satisfy an audience. apartment in Boston. Eight years two more tours, getting sponsorship Pollini (Rowan Unfortunately, those in later, Aware Records has stayed true from Levis, Nantucket Nectars, Atkinson) hitch­ charge of marketing this film don't to its rudimentary intentions: find­ Efollett.com and Liquid Audio. The hikes a ride on a seem to understand the purpose of ing the best unsigned bands in the label has continued to promote the truck transport­ a preview. country and getting them national best in new music and this year's ing a donor heart Every pivotal scene from exposure. compilation included ex-Dog's Eye Courtesy movies.yakot only to acciden­ Cuba Gooding Jr.'s encounter with Originally, this process was View singer Pete Stuart, former tally throw the Toad the Wet Sprocket Glen a busload of Lucille Ball wannabes each other for two million dollars. heart out the window; mother and done solely through compilation to a hysterical cameo by Kathy discs. The Aware Compilations Phillips, John Mayer and Riddlin' Only this race isn't for the benefit daughter team, Merrill (Lanai Bates as a crazed squirrel lover is brought attention to such acts as Kids. of a television audience; an "eccen­ Chapman) and Vera (Whoopi spoiled by the trailer. Matchbox Twenty, The Verve Pipe, The Aware/Columbia deal tric" casino owner Donald Sinclair, Goldberg) break the speed barrier, For those who haven't been Hootie and the Blowfish, Vertical was renewed in 2000, allowing played by John Cleese, organizes it while Nick (Breckin Meyer) and exposed to all of the promotional Horizon, Edwin McCain and Bet­ them to continue their assertive pur­ for fellow millionaire gamblers who Tracy (Amy Smart) take a helicop­ hoopla surrounding the film, it will ter Than Ezra. Due to the success suit of new bands. find the black jack table passe. ter for a swim. be a laugh-a-minute, shake-your- of the discs, all these acts were able 2002 will find Aware diving The contestants must travel Director Jerry Zucker is no head-in-disbelief roller coaster ride to sign to larger labels and have into the punk scene with Texas' from Las Vegas to a train station in stranger to farcical fare having been of outrageous and foolish antics. since become household names. Riddlin' Kids. The label is also New Mexico in search of a locked a part of the creative teams respon­ The rest of us will wonder why we storage locker containing the two Magic Platter, a Birmingham close to signing a deal with Boston- sible for "Airplane!" and "The Na­ paid over eight dollars for some­ million dollars. Thus begins one Alabama record store, was the first based Bleu, a band nominated for ked Gun" and it shows in the slap­ thing the majority of which was wild road trip. to sell the inaugural compilation in two Boston Music Awards and two stick heavy "Rat Race." Clever and aired for free on television. 1993 where the disc literally flew Phoenix/WFNX Music Poll Nomi­ As the focus jumps from one amusing, it is a screwball comedy Like many of the reality off the shelves. This helped get dis­ nations. The outlook is good for the scenario to another, we see the char­ the whole family can enjoy during shows invading the television net­ tribution into more stores on a na­ upcoming year, but Aware will have acters engaging in a variety of she­ the tail end of summer (that is if they works recently, "Rat Race" involves tional level. to really step up to match the suc­ nanigans. Conmen-in-training, haven't been paying attention to nine unsuspecting strangers ran­ Duane (Seth Green) and his brother, 1995 proved to be one of the cess they found in 2001. those previews). domly chosen to compete against Blaine, (Vmce Vieluf) dodge graz­ busier years for the small label. The next release in collabo­ Aware released their first full-length ration with Columbia will be John album (thanks to Gravity's "Sling­ Mayer's "Room for Squares." shot"), began running the CD store Originally released in May through Only one bright spot in disrnaf Ghost World" at John Popper's H.O.R.D.E. Festi­ Aware, the label found immediate val, released their third compilation success for the amazing 23-year-old By Janine Schaults ously try to find ways to amuse acters are too desperate and tor­ disc, and launched the initial Aware singer-songwriter. The album Xavierite Editor themselves in order to break up their mented to be endearing. They just Tour. reached number four on the Bill­ monotonous existence. The girls board Internet Sales Chart the week aren't likable. The next milestone in Aware's In the 80s we had John harass a fellow teenage convenience of its release and has been the num­ The actors' performances career came in 1997, when they re­ Hughes and Molly Ringwald to por­ store clerk (Brad Renfro) and prank ber one selling album on give the movie at least one bright leased two more compilations, tray teen angst on screen, and in the call people listed in the personal ads. spot. Thora Birch exudes misery as "Aware 5" and the "Michigan Com­ awarestore.com for the past seven 90s, a scattering of films such as months. The album will be in stores It is through these escapades she drudges around aimlessly, wal­ pilation," launched their on-line CD "Reality Bites' and "Singles" con­ that Enid meets Seymour, a pathetic lowing in self-pity as Enid. store, www.awarestore.com, and nationwide on September 18th tinued the tradition. We have seen loser, played by Steve Buscemi, As always, it is fascinating to signed a deal with Columbia thanks to Columbia. less and less of this genre in the new who finds it easier to connect with watch Steve Buscemi play another Records. This deal allowed Aware This summer has been huge century until now. old blues and jazz records than liv­ outcast. Seymour's loneliness is to remain independent, since Co­ for Aware with Train's blockbuster Based on the comic book by ing, breathing human beings. As engraved in the lines of Buscemi's lumbia owns zero percent, while sophomore album, "Drops of Jupi­ Daniel Clowes, "Ghost World" ex­ Enid and Seymour grow closer and face, while his body language de­ their compilations were distributed ter," which yielded the hit single of amines the lives of two friends as enclose themselves in his records picts the character's reluctant accep­ to a bigger market. the same name and Five For they lounge in a state of limbo be­ and room of other collectibles, the tance of his nightmarish fate. Fighting's hit singles, "Easy To­ tween high school graduation and According to Mark girls' friendship disintegrates. Seymour's life is like the hid­ night" and "Superman (It's Not the start of college. Cunningham, Director of Radio And that is about as exciting eous car wreck you just can't turn Promotions and Group Manage­ Easy)," which have gotten tremen­ We see this world through the dous radio airplay. as this movie gets. The story slowly your eyes away from and Buscemi's ment, "Aware would act like a AAA thick Buddy Holly-like spectacle plows along without a climax in performance makes it even harder Aware will continue to make baseball team ... we were the de­ wearing eyes of Enid, played by a sight and then abruptly ends. to do so. velopmental league . . . once our a name for themselves nationwide, plump Thora Birch, who is at odds "Ghost World" tries to be quirky "Ghost World" will leave you players (artists) were good enough doing it the same way they always with the world and everyone around like "American Beauty" and even as miserable as the characters. So, for the big leagues we sent them to have: by counting on the fans. With her. Accompanied by her only uses a similar unsettling musical before you walk into the theater ask Columbia and they would make nearly 700 representatives in over friend Rebecca, played by Scarlett score, but fails without an interest­ yourself, "Do you want to pay them all-stars. That worked very 450 markets, Aware's grassroots Johansson, the two girls continu­ ing plot to keep it afloat. The char­ money to feel that way?" well with Train in '98. Now Train marketing is one of the most pros­ is the Sammy Sosa of music. We perous networks in the music indus­ worked a few other records with try. Columbia (Dovetail Joint for one) The exposure brought on by and then success came along in the the reps, along with Aware's desire form of Five for Fighting. We to become the best label in the busi­ signed the band through our deal ness, will undoubtedly allow them with Columbia ... we would de­ to continually be the label to turn to velop them and Columbia would hit for the most promising undiscov­ the home run. The ball is sailing ered talent. Courtesy movies, yahoo, com Courtesy movies.yalioo. com Courtesy movies.yahho.com Page 11 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5,2001

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By John Normoyle stay in the majors by auditioning for Xavierite Editor the 2002 season. Mark Buhrle will most likely be the anchor of next Where do I begin? year's pitching staff. Dan Wright, So much has taken place in Rocky Biddle, Jon Garland, Kip the world of sports since early May. Wells, Gary Glover and Sean Lowe To cover it all in detail would re­ will be vying for the other four spots quire a novel, not a newspaper. in the starting rotation. In any case, So let's take a look at what has the Pale Hose figure to open 2002 gone down on the baseball diamond with very young arms taking their over the last few months, among turn on the hill. other things of importance. At the plate, young outfielder Courtesy cubs.mtb.cotn In baseball, the Chicago Aaron Rowand has hit well enough Slammin' Sammy Sosa has single-handedly White Sox have found a way to de­ to make Chris Singelton expend­ carried the Cubs' offense this year, but it is stroy the momentum that was built the pitching staff that has raised the playoff able. In fact, the development of hopes of North Side fans. during the 2000 season. It seemed Rowand and minor-leaguer Joe Louis and Houston. as if a fan from the North Side was Borchard could lead the Sox to ship Courtesy (hjrS.com The Cubs' strength has been using a voodoo doll to create the Singleton and Carlos Lee out of In one of the summer's most emotional moments, Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates after major injuries that derailed the their pitching staff. Kerry Wood has winning the Pepsi 400 in July.at Daytona. "Lil'E," as he is known, was making his first town in order to acquire help for the visit to Daytona since his legendary father was killed there in February. Sox's 2001 playoff push. The continued to grow into a dominant starting rotation. Joe Crede will starter. The highly underrated Jon young pitching staff that carried the most likely be called up and given race unfolds over the month of Sep­ Junior to cheat. Considering how South Siders to the American Lieber has finally received some a chance to earn the starting job at long overdue recognition as he tember. If history repeats itself as NASCAR inspections are open to League Central Division Title last third. Jeff Liefer will also get a look usual, then the Cubs can start print­ the viewing of other race teams, it season spent more time in the oper­ pitches like an ace. Kevin Tapani at that position. Behind the dish, showed that he still has some gas ing the playoff tickets. The last time would be very hard for anyone to ating room than on the mound this Mark Johnson and Josh Paul will try the Wrigley Field tenants had bend the rules in their favor. year. left in the tank and has thrown bet­ to convince General Manager ter than his record indicates. Jason "mojo" working for them like this On top of that, did everyone Ace David Wells couldn't Kenny Williams that they can Bere, whom most thought would be was during the magical wild card forget that Junior did very well dur­ fight through the back problems that handle the duties once Sandy a long reliever at best, has regained run in '98. ing the February race at Daytona? have plagued him throughout his ca­ Alomar Jr. leaves Chicago. the form that made him an Ail-Star If you don't believe in Cubbie Instead of being skeptical every time reer. Cal Eldred, the quiet leader of As I mention Williams, let me earlier in his career. Before getting mojo, ask yourself these questions: something touching happens, can the rotation, never fully healed from make one thing clear. No one himself into trouble with his mouth How can a team follow an eight- we just deal with the fact that some arm surgery late last season. I'm should criticize him for trading and his actions, Julian Tavarez was game losing streak with a twelve- things cannot be explained? not surprised, considering that it Mike Sirotka and Brian Simmons mowing down the competition. game winning streak? How did the Junior did have something in must be hard to pitch with a seven- Colorado Rockies botch a rundown his car that no other driver had dur­ to the Toronto Blue Jays to get In the 'pen, Jeff Fassero inch screw in your forearm. Fellow play in the ninth inning to allow ing the Pepsi 400-the presence of David Wells. Williams recognized morphed into a closer in April and starter Jim Parque wasn't honest what Sox fans had already figured Gutierrez to score the winning run his late father. with the team's medical staff, and it May and then assumed a setup role. in what now is referred to as the out: the club needed a bona-fide Kyle Famsworth finally harnessed led to a torn labrum that cost him number one starter with playoff ex­ "Mongo game?" How can a team • Merci­ the 2001 season. James Baldwin his potential and has used his with three catchers, two first perience that could strike fear into newfound control to become a fully, the Cade missed the start of the season while opposing lineups. Williams went basemen, one star hitter, and no left McNown era recovering from shoulder surgery. strikeout king in relief. Tom "Flash" fielders possibly lead a division out and got what he needed to help Gordon has regained his status as has ended in The bullpen was also bitten this club make it to the next level. race? Chicago. But by the injury bug with three key re­ one of the top closers in the game Royce Clayton was added to fill a today by mixing a deadly curveball Again, we must wait until he is not the lievers suffering major injuries. defensive hole at shortstop—and he with an explosive heater, and Todd October for the questions to be an­ only player to Unsung hero Bill Simas was pro­ did just that. No one could have pre­ Van Poppel has pitched well in swered. Hopefully, the Cubs will depart from the nounced out for the season during dicted his offensive struggles. Nei­ middle relief. be doing more than sitting around courtesy tijl.com "Bad News" spring training. Simas' work as a and thinking about what might have Bears. ther could anyone predict the early Sammy Sosa is making what setup man allowed the Sox to get been. Thomas Smith, Mike Wells, season injury to Frank Thomas that he did in 1999 look silly as he has save opportunities into the hands of As for the rest of the NL, an­ Bobby Engram, and Clyde Sim­ forced younger hitters to press while become one of the most complete closer Keith Foulke. Antonio archy rules. The Atlanta Braves and mons have all felt the wrath of new attempting to make up for the loss players in the game. Not only is he Osuna, who was acquired as Simas' Philadelphia Phillies are battling out GM Jerry Angelo. All Angelo has of Thomas' production. launching moon-shot homeruns, but replacement, was lost for the sea­ east. The Arizona Diamondbacks, proven is that the team's front of­ I guess the Sox should bor­ he is also playing solid defense and son shortly after he arrived. Rub­ Los Angeles Dodgers and San Fran­ fice does not care about this season, row a slogan from their Windy City showing the leadership that a team ber-armed lefty Kelly Wunsch fi­ cisco Giants are in a showdown in and would rather save money than baseball brethren and "wait 'til next needs from its best player. The ac­ nally wore down after being a work­ the wild, wild west. Oh yeah, and win games. year." quisition of Fred "better late than horse last season. Barry Bonds has been racking up Elsewhere in the AL, the Se­ never" McGriff provides protection Coach Dick Jauron is as good Add to that the arm injuries frequent flyer miles with tape-mea­ attle Mariners are the best baseball for Sosa in the lineup. Hopefully, as gone once the 2001 season wraps suffered by prospects Lorenzo sure homeruns that require flight club in the free world despite los­ Bill Mueller will recover the batting up. For some reason, he keeps say­ Barcelo and Jon Rauch, and the Sox attendants, dinner and a movie. ing Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson stroke that made him an excellent ing that the moves to release a bunch are lucky not to have the highest and Alex Rodriguez over the last hitter before he was sidelined in of veteran players are designed to earned run average in the majors. couple of years. They simply know May with a knee injury. Ricky • The NASCAR world ex­ help the team win more games this However, help is on the horizon. how to win ball games. Baseball's Gutierrez has been a clutch hitter re­ perienced one of the feel-good mo­ year. Has he been drinking Kool- Many young players have first-half surprise, the Minnesota cently for the North Siders. ments of the year when Dale Aid with the reincarnation of Jim taken advantage of their prolonged Jones? Twins, have fallen apart down the However, there are plenty of Earnhardt Jr. captured the July race stretch. Look for the Cleveland In­ questions when it comes to the at Daytona International Motor- The Bears will be lucky to go dians and New York Yankees to win Cubs'offense. Can Eric Young con­ speedway. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was 6-10 this year, but they seem to think their divisions, with the Oakland As sistently get on base? Will there be tragically killed in a last-lap wreck that they are playoff bound. As for and Boston Red Sox duking it out enough at-bats for Matt Stairs and during the Daytona 500 in Febru­ Angelo, at least someone in the for the wild card spot. Ron Coomer to stay sharp? Will ary. Ironically, Junior took the lead orginazation has a plan. The real Michael Tucker be able to hit sixth for good hear the very spot on the test will come in the off-season. • What in the Cubbie blue in the order? Will Rondell White track where his father's car slid out Will the Bears spend the salary-cap hell is happening on the North Side? ever come back? Did aliens steal of control and hit the concrete wall space that they have cleared on good The "lovable losers" have turned the real Todd Hundley and replace at an estimated 180 miles per hour. players, or will the McCaskey fam­ Courtesy whin iiinuii things around and are now hover­ him with Jeff Reed? Unfortunately, some idiots ily put the money in their pockets? Mark Buhrle [left) and Aaron Rowand Is it too early to start thinking about ing around firstplac e in the National We will have to wait and see decided to claim that the race was (right) are two of the many young players who the new coach will be in 2002? with bright futures on the South Side. League Central Division with St. what the answers are as the playoff fixed, and that NASCAR helped Page 15 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001 Payback earned as Cougars take title Athlete Profile By John Normoyle Those who did not Xavierite Editor believe in the Lady Cougars were given a second warn­ The Lady Cougars began the ing when SXU upset SAU 2001 season the same way they by a score of 1 -0 in the tour- ended the 2000 season: with a game nament championship against Mount Saint Clare (MSC) game. Senior Gennifer College. Last season, the result was Himler netted the lone goal a 2-1 loss in the National Associa­ for the Lady Cougars off a tion of Intercollegiate Athletics pass from Stark as they im­ (NAIA) Regional tournament. This proved to 2-0 on the season. time around, things were different. Rank again had six saves on The Lady Cougars upset the her way to another shutout. 27th ranked team in the NAIA with "Rank is the best a 1-0 victory at the Saint Ambrose keeper in the region," said Name: Othiniel Mahone University (SAU) tournament. head coach Derek Begich. Xavierile/Jolm Normoyle Scoring the goal for SXU was The pair of wins over Nickname: O.T. sophomore Tina Stark. Earning as­ Freshman Megan Martin prepares to battle for the higher-ranked teams should ball in the air during the Lady Cougars' 4-0 win sists on the play were fellow sopho­ garner some well-deserved over North Central College. Sport: Football mores Abby Jambor and Rachel respect and national atten­ Briggs. Junior goalkeeper Kelly tion for the Lady Cougars. left before halftime, freshman Position: Strong Safety Rank notched the shutout by mak­ "To get off to a good start is Megan Martin's shot found the Year in school: Junior ing six saves. great," said coach Begich. "We have twine. Assists were given to both The victory was sweet re­ a great group of individuals who Briggs and sophomore Cathy Kelly. Major: Elementary Education/His­ venge for a team that tasted bitter have grasped the team concept. Our With three minutes remaining defeat on the road to the NAIA na­ future is extremely bright." in the match, Kelly tapped home a tory tionals. The Lady Cougars spent the Himler got the scoring under­ lose ball to provide the final 4-0 summer gearing up for the rematch, way by heading in a beautiful cross margin of victory. Earning assists If I could get tickets to any hoping to avenge the heart-break­ off the foot of Jambor. Four min­ on the play were Martin and senior ing loss. SXU endured the doubt utes later, Himler struck again. This Shelly Kocovsky. Freshman goal­ concert, I would go see... Ali­ as pre-season polls picked MSC and time the goal was scored as a result keeper Judy Kazlauskas proved to SAU as the favorites in the race for of a well-struck corner kick by se­ be equal to the task when tested as cia Keys, because she is the hottest the NAIA Region VII title. nior Becky Wolter. With one minute she secured the shutout. singer out right now. My favorite cartoon character is... Jerry Mouse, because I always M® & \PY m cheer for the underdog. Football When I'm watching TV. 1 try ***Homecoming*** not to miss... "Soul Food," be­ 9/29 vs. University of Saint Francis @ 1 p.m. cause it reminds me of my own family. Women's Soccer 9/6 vs. Alverno College @ 4 p.m. My role model is... My mother, 9/22 vs. Robert Morris College @ 12 p.m. because of the hard work she has 9/25 vs. Cardinal Stritch University @ 4 p.m. done raising my brothers and my­ 9/28 vs. Dordt College @ 4 p.m. self. My favorite professional ath­ Men's Soccer lete is... Ray Lewis, because on 9/15 SXU Alumni Game @ 1 p.m. the field he believes that he is the 9/19 vs. University of Saint Francis @ 4p.m. best and cannot be stopped. Volleyball In ten years. I'll be... A success­ 9/11 vs. Robert Morris College @ 7:30 p.m. ful special education teacher and 9/18 yp Barat College @ 7:30 p.m. high school football coach. 9/28 vs. Indiana University-Southwest @7 p.m. People don't know that I... was 9/29 SXU Alumni Match @ 10 a.m. sort of shy all through high school when it came to talking to girls. Cougar fever... 60 My personal motto is... God will COUGARS: never put more on you than you ..catch it! can handle. Page 16 Xavierite Wednesday, September 5, 2001

Cougars look to get back on track after 36-10 loss

By John Normoyle football as they Cougars included two big special Xavierite Editor racked up 198 yards teams plays by freshmen and the on the ground. They effort of a pair of wide receivers. The sun shone down out of a also scored two touch­ Gary Young blocked the bright blue sky. The crisp Septem­ downs through the air Warhawks' first extra-point attempt ber air was a sure reminder that as they benefited from of the day. Pete Luby recovered a summer was winding down. As the missed tackles and fumble on a punt return that gave Cougars took the field against the missed opportunities momentum to the Cougars with four University of Wisconsin-White­ by the Cougars. minutes left in the first half. But an water Warhawks, fans revelled in Defensively for interception on the next play the thought that football season had the Cougars, sopho­ coupled with a touchdown on the finally arrived. more Dan Casasanto ensuing drive left the Cougars trail­ Then the game started. Both photos courtesy Xavierite/John Normoyle At left, this University of Wisconsin-Whitewater player was a one-man wreck­ ing 19-0 at halftime. Well, at least the weather was is going nowhere after being wrapped up by a pair of ing crew. He recorded Sophomore wideout Jimmy nice. If this was a drag race, the Cougars. At right, sophomore Jeremy Holzer refuses to 11 tackles (six for a Flynn caught six passes for 36 go down easily in SXU's 36-10 defeat. Cougars dropped a cylinder and loss) and a sack. Jun­ yards. Freshman Andy Ricca blew a gasket when the green light drive with a five-yard scamper. ior Othiniel Mahone hauled in four passes for 55 yards. came. SXU fell behind 29-0 before finished the game with 10 tackles. The Cougars now must head finally getting on the board in a 36- Junior Rodney Donley caught Raczka's pass for a two-point Senior Matt Ohlsen, junior John on the road to play Wheaton, Ur- 10 defeat at the hands of the Miller and junior Ken Allen all bana, and Tiffin before coming Warhawks. sidelines with a hand injury, fresh­ conversion to make the score 29-8 with about eight minutes remaining. made eight tackles apiece. Allen home to face Saint Francis on Sep­ Things started to unravel for man Tom Raczka was forced into added an interception on a circus tember 29 for Homecoming. the Cougars with about six minutes action. A safety made the score 29-10, but SXU would get no closer. catch reminiscent of Antonio The loss isn't the end of the to go before halftime. Freshman Raczka completed 13 of his Freeman's "Monday Night Foot­ world. "There's no reason we can't quarterback John Perryman threw a 33 passes for 107 yards and was The Warhawks were on the warpath when it came to rushing the ball" grab. win the conference championship pass that was intercepted. As Perry- picked off twice. Perryman was 3 Other bright spots for the this year," said coach Mike Feminis. man attempted to make the tackle of 6 for 34 yards before exiting. on the return, he sufferred an injury The Cougars staged a Vate and was unable to return. With jun­ comeback bid as sophomore Jeremy It's a whole new game for volleyball ior backup QB Casey Drown on the Holzer capped a 20 play, 86 yard By John Normoyle Coach Robert Heersema called the win Xavierite Editor "huge," noting that the new scoring system Cougars take soccer tourney will be a "season-long adjustment," and that Change is in the air as the Lady Cou­ it was important to get the first victory under By John Normoyle letic Conference (CCAC) championship is not gars take the court for the 2001 volleyball their belt. Xavierite Editor out of the question for the Cougars. They season. The defending Chicagoland Colle­ The Lady Cougars then went from In­ believe that they have the talent necessary to giate Athletic Conference (CCAC) champi­ diana to Iowa and swept MIU in three sets. The men's soccer team began the 2001 compete for the crown. ons have a few obstacles ahead of them on The scores were: 30-23, 30-20, 30-19. SXU season on the right foot as they captured the Once again, the Cougars will face a the road to defending their title. continued their tri-state tour as they journeyed Saint Ambrose University (SAU) tournament grueling schedule. SXU will play four games For starters, they lose the services of to Wisconsin for their match with CSU. The championship with victories over Mount Saint against teamsthat were in the top 10 of the the talented senior class that has graduated. venue was different, but the results were the Clare (MSC) College and the host school. National Association of Intercollegiate Ath­ Don't forget that opponents in the CCAC cer­ same as the Lady Cougars pounced on CSU The victory over MSC was quite pos­ letics (NAIA) top 25 poll at the end of last tainly remember the way that SXU dominated and recorded a 3-0 sweep. Match scores were: sibly the easiest win in SXU history. MSC year. Coach Donahue certainly believes that them in 2000, so they would figure to go af­ 30-14,30-23,30-15. ter the Lady Cougars with everything they've was unable to find enough eligible players, the strong schedule will serve as an asset. The Lady Cougars are currently trying got. As if that weren't enough, a brand-new so the Cougars were declared the victors via "It is my philosophy that to be the best, to find a consistent starting line-up. Coach scoring system has been implemented for the forfeit. you have to beat the best," he said. Heersema believes that the players will "settle 2001 season. In the championship game, goals from Last year, the strategy paid off with an into their roles" over the upcoming weeks and juniors Oje Chidinma and Richard Torres sent upset win in the CCAC playoffs for SXU. However, the Lady Cougars aren't fond be ready to peak around playoff time. Heer­ the Cougars on their way to a 2-1 triumph. Some teams shy away from tough schedules. of using excuses. None have been needed as sema pointed out that the team has a "high Earning assists were senior Trent Douglas, However, by playing one, coach Donahue and SXU has posted a 3-0 record early on in the standard to live up to," and that this season is junior Rodrigo Espinoza and sophomore the Cougars have shown that they would 2001 season. The Lady Cougars have de­ a "fresh start" for everyone involved. As for Andy Kocur. Sophomore goalkeeper Enrique rather have a great team and a mediocre record feated Bethel College (BC), Marycrest Inter­ the new scoring system, Heersema believes Orejel made five saves to earn the "W." than a great record and a mediocre team. national University (MIU), and Cardinal the Lady Cougars "have to be aggressive." Stritch University (CSU)-all on the road. Coach T.J. Donahue commented that Hopefully, SXU can get accustomed to Most importantly, Heersema feels that the victories "give us a good start" to the 2001 winning on the road. The Cougars have just SXU came back from a 2-1 match defi­ the Lady Cougars can shake off preseason campaign. one conference game at home this month, cit to knock off BC. The game scores were: predictions and do very well this season. "The Surely, a Chicagoland Collegiate Ath­ compared with four away from Cougar field. 30-27, 24-30, 34-36, 31-29, 15-12. door is wide open," he commented.

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