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Campus News, pg 3 Sports, pg 6 Cincinnati Guide Top five XU sporting events Always Online: All the information you need for when Scott Mueller atempts to bring novices up re-runs to the caf and Gallagher Student to speed on the campus sensation that is the xavier.edu/ Center just are not cutting it. Xavier basketball programs. newswire inside @ Xavier campus expansion opens Resources, said the goal behind the By david maxwell learning commons was to “create Staff Writer a scholarly and social learning en- Xavier underclassmen, upper- vironment for students.” classmen and staff alike should “In comparison, Gallagher has notice a number of physical become a more social area or stu- changes around campus as they dent union,” Cotter said. “Where arrive for the new school year. the Learning Commons is aimed Stephen and Dolores Smith at becoming a more open, yet aca- Hall—housing the Williams demic area.” College of Business—the These additions and changes Conaton Learning Commons and have come as Xavier is forced to a new utility plant at the corner accommodate more students than of Dana Avenue and Ledgewood ever before. Avenue were completed during The two most recent fresh- the summer months. man classes each contain more Construction on Xavier’s new than 1,000 students, the first two residence hall and cafeteria con- classes since 1946 to exceed 900 tinued to progress since students students. were last on campus, and will be Construction of the Hoff completed in time for the Fall Academic Quad was completed 2011 semester. in June and some staff members The piles of dirt and build- were able to move into new of- ing material that were present fices in the buildings at the begin- for most of the school year have ning of August. transformed into fully landscaped, Cotter moved in to his new fully furnished and fully func- Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen office in the Learning Commons tional buildings open for staff and Students like junior Kara Silagy will be able to use the Hoff Academic Quad to begin the 2010-11 school year. and said the new “open-door sys- student use. Cox said. “And I am so glad to be verted to run in between the necting Xavier’s two newest build- tem where all staff and students Incoming freshman who got able to use them my first year at William’s College of Business ings, collectively known as the work together” was “challenging, a look at the campus in May and Xavier.” and the new residence hall at the Hoff Academic Quad. yet exciting.” June for PREP should also rec- A new traffic circle and addi- corner of Ledgewood and Herald Smith Hall was constructed to According to Hoff Quad ognize the continued campus tional greenspace has been added Avenue. provide a spacious and cutting- Twitter updates on August 4th, makeover. to the area between Dana Avenue The area around the new build- edge home for Xavier’s renowned classrooms in the Conaton “The new buildings add such and Bellarmine Chapel along ings has been landscaped, which William’s College of Business. Learning Commons were com- aesthetic value to the campus,” Ledgewood Avenue. has created a smaller green space Bob Cotter, Associate Vice plete, furnished, and awaiting stu- incoming freshman Courtney Ledgewood has also been di- and network of sidewalks con- President for Information dent arrival. New programs, same old Smaller freshman class eases student services enthusiasm at Manresa By doug tifft By Sarah Wieten submitted. Managing Editor Editor-in-Chief Meis credited the increase to Despite accepting 23 percent the Admissions Department’s ef- First year students who ar- more students for the class of forts with individual recruiters rive at Xavier on Friday morning 2014 than had been accepted in in Denver, Chicago and Boston, will be greeted by a changed, but the class of 2013, the Admissions as well as a number of beneficial still characteristically enthusiastic, Department believes the size of factors outside the Admissions Manresa program. the first year student class will Department’s control. Manresa, Xavier’s welcome drop from 1,174 to 1,050 for the “We have expanded our num- program for first year students, is 2010-11 school year. bers in the Tri-State and Cincinnati this year themed “History in the Aaron Meis, Dean of area this year by expanding our making” with each small group Admissions, said 1,062 students outreach,” Meis said. “And of representing a history-changing had placed a deposit as of Friday, course the success of the basket- individual. Aug. 13. Meis expects the final ball team contributes on some “I think we choose this theme number to be roughly 1,050 if stu- level.” because for Manresa it’s impor- dents with financial difficulties and Even with the increased num- tant that people see that college is extenuating circumstances choose ber of applications, the class history in the making. What you not to attend the University. size will shrink compared to the do here will shape who you are The University had set a mini- class of 2013, which posed lo- for the rest of your life.” Emily Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen mum goal of 975 students to be gistical issues such as forced tri- Gilbride, New Student Program Moving in, like sophomore Nick Sagorsky, is the first step of orientation for all first-year students. able to cover necessary costs, and Coordinator, said. a maximum goal of 1,150 students Continued on page 7 Among the changes made by “We are also excited to of- gram is a new concentration on based on experience with previous ©2010 this year’s core to previous year’s fer a late night movie on Friday the needs of commuter students. classes and the University’s ability the Xavier Newswire programming is the elimination night in conjunction with SGA, Commuter students will be invited to accommodate each student’s All rights reserved of the “Playfair” activity, and its something we haven’t done be- with their families to a cook-out needs. replacement with an “Athletic fore,” Bill Eichenberger, Special on the patio of the new Conaton The 6,500 acceptances, 1,495 Kick-Off ” program on Friday, Programs Coordinator, said. The Learning Commons on Friday, students more than in the class of August 21st, at 9pm. The program undisclosed movie will be shown and have a new option to shower 2013, came out of a pool of 9,300 Advertising (513) 745-3561 will feature welcomes and infor- Friday, August 21st, at 10:30pm in the O’ Conner Sports Center applicants—the largest number Circulation (513) 745-3130 mation about the different athletic on the residential greenspace. instead of going home before in school history, and 30 per- Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 seasons from various coaches. Another change to the pro- Sunday’s semi-formal dance. cent more than the class of 2013 www.xavier.edu/newswire

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Don’t remember everything getting from the tour? Fear not. This map shows all the harder-to- By Around find places at Xavier. Doug Tifft 1 Friday/Saturday c The Caf Smith Hall N Physical Plant CNighta Shuttle mpusI (9 p.m.-2 a.m.) d Elet Hall O Learning Commons J Stones Lanes 1 Weekday Morning E The Armory p Brueggeman Center Shuttle (8a.m.-2p.m.) Schmidt Memorial K Q F McGrath Health Fieldhouse Bellarmine Circle Gallagher Student Center 4 delaware ave. A Center L The Village R Greenspace G Cohen Hall Apartments ClintoN springs reading rd. B O’Connor Sports S Betta’s Italian Oven Center H Intramural Fields M Alumni Center legend T United Dairy Famers

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ledgewood dr. R-1 T dana ave. N P G

ivanhoe ave wayland ave. E cintas winding way regent ave. C center Saturday Shopping K 2 Shuttle A hudson ave. 3 Departs from the Caf at R 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. D B Q and 4 p.m. herald ave. F 1 4 6 Brings students to 3 2 cleneay ave. 5 1 6 9 Rookwood Commons, 8 S The Center of Cincinnati (Target, Meijer and Sam’s Club) and the Kenwood victory pkwy J Mall. academic mall I Returns to Xavier at 11 L 7 O a.m., 1 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. dana ave. montgomery rd. For more information, e- M mail [email protected] or N T call 513.745.3748

ledgewood dr. This map shows the most popular off- campus destinations getting for Xavier students, for when you feel the need to Around to columbus to dayton escape the cincinnati “Xavier 12 \Bubble.”

I-71 I-75

kenwood rd. 5

562 Montgomery rd. to indianapolis mitchell ave. 7 smith ave I-74 sherman ave. 11 reading rd. 3

1 ridge ave 2 legend 1 Kroger Xavier university cleneay pkwy. 13 madison rd. 2 Chipotle dana ave. paxton rd. 4 wasson rd. 3 Fast food: Taco Bell/KFC, Wendy’s, McDonalds, victory Skyline Chili, Cici’s Pizza 6

edwards 4 The Esquire Theater, in Clifton observatory ave. 5 Pleasant Ridge Chili (also known as PRC) 6 Hyde Park (Graeter’s) 14 I-75 7 Walgreens I-71 8 Newport on the Levee (mall, movie theaters) 9 Downtown Cincinnati

10 Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine

10 11 Meijer, Target, Sam’s Club, IHOP 12 Kenwood Towne Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods

13 Rookwood Commons: Buffalo Wild Wings, PF Chang’s, Buca De Beppo, Don Pablo’s, more... 9 I-471 N 14 Bogart’s (concert venue) 8 to Louisville/lexington//CVG to I-275 Xavier Newswire Campus News August 18, 2010 3 A flip through the Cincinnati Guide By Lizzie glaser As the closest mall to Xavier, Center—6295 Kellogg Ave., Campus News Editor Kenwood Towne Center provides Bogart’s—2621 Vine St., Mad that mall atmosphere that, some- Frog—1 East McMillan St. and So you’ve moved into your times, you just crave. Uncle Woody’s—339 Calhoun St. room in the basement of Surrey Square is the closest So whether you’re living in Brockman and have already made shopping center to Xavier. It is Brockman, Buenger, Husman or a mess of the space. You’ve been home to Kroger, late night restau- Kuhlman, sometimes it’s good to to class, the caf and the library rants such as KFC, Taco Bell and just get out. I hope you can take (once). And you’ve rushed to eat McDonald’s, other dining spots advantage of the wonderful plac- at Subway late at night before they such as Chipotle, Skyline Chili es Cincinnati has to offer, even if close on a Friday. And now you’re and Daata India, and also has Lee you do it in the least expensive way bored. Well, my friend, let me give Nails, a walk-in salon. possible. But either way, welcome you the TV Guide version of the If you get sick of frequent- to the ‘Nati. Feel free to continue other channels in Cincinnati. ing Kroger, check out Findlay channel surfing. Market. This farmer’s market-type Top Chef: You can be the of shopping experience features Not feeling the adventure (or the cash) judge of these four fabulous food fresh fruits and veggies, pastas, it takes to travel around Cincinnati? Photo courtesy cincinnatichamber.com finds and pick your favorite: ice deli meats and even homemade Check out some hot spots at Xavier, cream from Greater’s, chili from Playhouse in the Park is only one of the many off-campus entertainment options Cincinnati has to offer. jewelry and soaps. or at least within walking distance of Skyline, pizza from LaRosa’s and campus: ribs from Montgomery Inn. All sy side you’re looking to expand Shop til you drop at: Rookwood Stones Lanes: Everyone loves a good local traditions, you can’t live in in your four years of college, Broadway Bound: Aronoff Pavilion—2692 Madison Rd., game of bowling. Located right off Cincinnati without having tried Cincinnati has a thriving arts scene Center—650 Walnut St., Know Kenwood Towne Center— Montgomery Rd.. each one at least once. You should that can be found all over the city. Theatre—1120 Jackson St., 7875 Montgomery Rd., Surrey Coffee Emporium: Need a shot of also taste test Pleasant Ridge Chili Check out the latest Broadway Ensemble Theatre—1127 Vine Square—Montgomery Rd. and caffeine before that 8:30 a.m. class? and Quatman Café. Why not hit show at the Aronoff Center St., Cincinnati Art Museum—953 Findlay Market—801 Race St. Drop by the entirely student-staffed them all in the same night with downtown, or if you’re looking for Eden Park Dr. and Playhouse in Coffee Emporium in Gallagher Student some friends? Might be hard on something less mainstream, catch the Park—962 Mt. Adam’s Circle. American Idol: Care to test Center or at its new café location in the the wallet but your stomach will a show at the Know Theatre or that beautiful voice of yours by Williams College of Business. love you. Ensemble Theatre in the historic Shopping Network: Once singing along with some bands Gallagher Student Center Atrium: arts district of Over-the-Rhine. you’ve bought all your books, your at a concert? Yeah, your parents If you’re craving a sandwich, buffalo Chow down at these near- Eden Park houses the Cincinnati first “party dress” and a couple of will be surprised at what college wrap, or sweet and sour chicken, stop by locations: Greater’s—2704 Art Museum and Playhouse in the Fresh Fusions salads, if you’re taught you. Tickets are usually by Subway, Ryan’s or Blue Gibbon, Erie Ave. in Hyde Park Square., Park, where you can browse visual lucky enough to have money left relatively cheap at popular venues and enjoy your meal during a game of Skyline Chili—4588 Montgomery arts or opt to see a theatre produc- to spend on shopping send it my such as Riverbend Music Center, billiards. Rd., LaRosa’s Pizzeria—4702 tion. And if all this isn’t enough, way. Bogart’s and the Mad Frog. And Schott Hall Balcony: Possibly the Montgomery Rd., Montgomery enjoy the Final Friday walk, the If you’re not so inclined, be if you don’t get stage fright, check best view of campus. Take the elevator Inn Boathouse--925 Riverside last Friday of every month in sure to hit up these spots: out a karaoke bar (18 and up, of to the 10th floor, head up there around Drive., Pleasant Ridge Chili—6032 Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton, Rookwood Pavilion is home course), such as Uncle Woody’s. 7:00 p.m.; chances are no one will be Montgomery Rd. and Quatman where independent galleries and to Old Navy, Gap, White House there. Bring an ipod and a cold Coke Café—2434 Quatman Ave. boutiques stay open late to allow Black Market and plenty of other Sing your way away from blue at and watch the sun set on another day the community to see and pur- similar stores. Hyde Park Plaza is these addresses: Riverbend Music at Xavier. Work of Art: If it’s your art- chase their amazing products. right down the road. - Paid Advertisement - 4 August 18, 2010 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2010 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Doug Tifft Managing Editor Sarah Wieten Business Manager Wilson Harmon Advertising and Classifieds Manager Nathan Sergio Distribution Manager Ed Sadowski Advisor Patrick Larkin Online Editor Chris Anderson

Op-Ed Editor: peter fricke Photo Editor: alexa von bargen Photographers: kelsey edson, alex klein, Alyssa Konerman Head Copy Editors: matt ackels, alyssa konermann, kara lenoir, ashley sroufe Copy Editors: bridget gavaghan, Caitrin Reilly EDITORIAL | Freshman class size Enjoy small classes while they last After a year of being banished to distant, unseen corners of campus for class because the mammoth freshman class had taken every square inch of Alter, and countless weekends seeing innumerable hoards of freshman wandering up and down Montgomery Avenue on a Saturday evening, it is refreshing to hear that the University has mastered the mad science of admissions. Hitting 1,050 students seems about right for a University in the midst of transforming from a clandestine community of a few thousand stu- dents who all took classes in the same dusty brick building with stained carpets, into a midsize Jesuit institution in the mold of Georgetown, Saint Louis University or Marquette. With 1,049 other people to meet, it is plausible that the incoming freshman will be able to recognize every face walking across the Cintas stage in May of 2014—something most of their successors will likely not be able to claim. And it is much easier to be able to run for student government, grab the reins in a student club, dive headlong into a service trip or even just grab a patch of grass on the Greenspace with more than 150 fewer people to contend with. I guess the only downside of the equation may be that with only 19 Letters to the editor policy people in that history lecture it will be harder to catch a nap at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sorry freshman. This section of the Editorial concern for withholding his or offer a unique point of view. But for most of the students at Xavier, the choice to forgo the state page is the most important part her name. • If you are a student sub- schools or the glitz of a huge private college had a lot to do with the of our newspaper. It’s where the • Please also include contact mitting a letter for publication, class size and the general comfort that comes from a small community. Newswire becomes the commu- information. Your contact infor- please include your class year. It is nice to be able to walk five minutes across campus and greet 15 nity forum it’s intended to be. mation will not be printed, but If you are an alumnus, please people along the way—something that does not happen many places, Here in this section, we will helps us ensure the validity of include your graduation year. and may be a dying aspect of an expanding University. print letters from non-Newswire the letters we receive. Other parties wishing to write So enjoy the elbow room, freshman, because may be the last to enjoy staff members. • The Newswire reserves the a letter to the Newswire must in- such a comfort on this campus. If you have an idea for an right to edit letters for length clude their affiliation with the Oh yeah, and be careful on those walks down Montgomery. improvement on campus, wish and clarity. university. to voice a complaint or raise • We are not obligated to • If you wish to submit a lon- EDITORIAL | Sage wisdom your fellow students’ attention print all the letters we receive, ger piece in the form of a col- to a global, national or local is- but we will ensure that all points umn (no more than 500 words), Advice for the freshman class sue, write in to the Newswire and of view expressed in the letters you are more than welcome to do As the Newswire welcomes another freshman class to Xavier, we are we will publish your piece here. we receive are represented. so, but contact the editor first. reminded of our own time as underclassmen, and would like to impart If you want to blast the • Letters are more likely to • Please, no poetry. There are the wisdom of our experience for the benefit of our new classmates. Newswire, go right ahead. We’ll be published if they are succinct other outlets on campus for cre- First and foremost, the primary element of your college experience print criticism, just to show our and coherent, especially if they ative writing. should be academic; after all, the point of going to school is to leave commitment to the free expres- with a degree, not just a weakened liver. So don’t concern yourself too sion of ideas. much with picking classes based on the professor’s reputation. No mat- Now, before you go off and ter how many precautions you take, you will inevitably encounter pro- running to write to your heart’s fessors you just can’t stand. The best way to deal with professors, even content, please note that we those you don’t like, is to “get in their face” by going to office hours. have a few guidelines and rules Even if you have no questions for them, simply taking 15 minutes to for aspiring letter writers: chat with them about the subject will improve their perception of you, • To submit a letter for not to mention your grasp of the material. publication, send the letter as Academics, of course, are only one aspect of the education college the main text of an email to provides. Outside the classroom, it is important to get involved socially [email protected]. (which is not merely a euphemism for “get drunk”). Xavier offers a Alternatively, if you visit our wide range of student clubs and organizations designed to appeal to website at xavier.edu/newswire, almost every interest, and you can always create a new one if you want you can follow the link to con- to. Becoming active in the social aspects of Xavier will not only help tact Peter Fricke, the Op-Ed you to meet new people, but will also give you a better idea of where editor, and fill out the form on your skills and interests truly lie. that page. And, should you choose to socialize off campus, we can give you • Letters must be submitted some tips on that front, as well. First, beware of weekday parties, both by the Monday prior to pub- for academic reasons and out of basic self-respect. And on those eve- lication. Letters received on nings you do go out, try to incorporate a little geographic variety, lest Tuesday are unlikely to be pub- we all endure another year of watching swarms of freshmen heading lished that issue, as we publish toward Dana Avenue in much-too-large groups, resembling nothing so the paper on Wednesday. much as bugs gravitating toward a streetlight. • Letters should be kept to a maximum of 250 words. Our On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire reasons are simple: We can fit The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. more people’s opinions, and it is and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per hopefully more enticing to you 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to to keep things short. Especially The Editorials are written by a different staff Doug Tifft, 513-745-3607. when you have papers you could member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Nathan Sergio, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. work on... sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed • Letters must be signed; we editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional will not print anonymous letters The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community unless the writer has a legitimate body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Xavier Newswire Paid Advertisement August 18, 2010 5 6 August 18, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Fall Sports: A good opportunity for freshmen Three new head coaches look to turn programs around By Jocelyn Taylor Staff Writer Leslie Boersma and Brett Sweeny lines this past month signing wide to show continued improvement. receiver Terrell Owens to a one- In the minds of many New head coach Woody year contract. He should provide Cincinnatians and members of Sherwood’s Muskies’ first home help for the receiving core, one of the Xavier bubble, Xavier is a bas- game will also be against Butler, the weaker parts of a very talented ketball school. on Wednesday Aug. 25. team that won the AFC North last The men and women who take New volleyball head coach season. up residence in Cintas during the Mike Johnson will have big shoes Combined with Chad Ocho- winter are well deserving of the to fill as former head coach Floyd Cinco, Owens and the Bengals attention, but XU has more to Deaton resigned after last season. should carry a playful attitude all offer. Deaton recorded the most vic- season, as long as the wins keep This is a guide for die-hard tories as head coach in Xavier his- coming. sports fans, casual sports fans, tory while leading the Musketeers Some non-sports fans might be and even non-sports fans of all for 20 years. thinking, “What does this have to varieties. Consistently one of the top do with me?” Here’s the answer: The Xavier men’s team grabbed teams in the A-10, the Musketeers You may not like sports, but if double overtime victory over the have been picked to finish fourth you come to games around cam- University of Cincinnati in last in the A-10 this season. pus you have the opportunity to year’s Crosstown Shootout be- Xavier will host the second win big and show off your school coming an ESPN Classic, and the Xavier Invitational on Friday Sept. spirit. women’s team made their first ap- 3 and Saturday Sept.4 at Cintas X-Treme Fans give away pizza pearance in the Elite Eight since Center. before games, and cheerleaders 2001. Any game by either team If you for some reason can- throw t-shirts and toy balls into will be exciting to attend. not bring yourself to go to Xavier the crowd. But if you’re not a basketball sporting events this fall, there are Cheering loudly at sporting fan these next few paragraphs are Photo courtesy of goxavier.com also professional sporting events events is a great way to show off for you. Junior Chelsea Burns will look to lead a group of young players as the in Cincinnati that should provide your school spirit. Volleyball and both soccer women’s soccer team tries to turn the program around. entertainment. So take this guide as a starting teams have experienced changes Men’s head coach Andy Fleming game is Wednesday Sept. 1 at The Cincinnati Reds are cur- point to get involved in Xavier in their coaching staff during the has a strong freshmen class com- Marshall. The first home game is rently in a battle for the National athletics. If you have the time, try offseason. ing in this season, highlighted by Saturday Sept. 4 against Butler. League Central division and look to make it a priority to attend at Both new soccer coaches have midfielder Gino Depaoli. Depaoli The women’s team showed to advance to post-season play for least one event for each sport. inherited struggling programs and is a current member of US U-20 some improvement last year, win- the first time since 1995. Having a strong student fan look to turn the teams around. team and has been named to the ning three games, two more than If comedy is your forte, the base at each game is a great way Last year, the men’s and wom- Preseason Atlantic 10 All-Rookie in 2008. Cincinnati Bengals should provide to show support for the university en’s teams combined for five wins team. The women’s team will look plenty of antics and laughs this and city and a good place to meet and only 21 goals in 35 games. The men’s first regular season for the strong sophomore class of season. The Bengals made head- new people.

TheBy Scott MUeller Stateprogram played some of role in 2008. Xavier Basketball Sports Editor many students’ decision to at- The Musketeers have won Almost every year, someone tend Xavier. Although the start of four straight A-10 regular season will write a letter to the editor basketball season may seem ages championships. claiming the sports section only away, the thrill of a Crosstown Last season, the Muskies’ run cares about the basketball teams. Shootout or a run for an Atlantic ended in one of the best games This is not true, but at times it 10 championship will be upon us of the 2010 NCAA tournament, may feel like basketball grabs all sooner than we know it. a thrilling double-overtime loss to the headlines. Until Muskie Madness, this Kansas State. The basketball teams are ar- brief history of the past couple Jordan Crawford led the way guably the most visible part of years and a look to the future will against Kansas State and all sea- Xavier University. Both the men’s have to suffice. If nothing else, son long. Crawford, along with and women’s teams have become this piece should allow freshmen senior Jason Love, is one of two regular staples of the NCAA to speak with some understanding big losses for the Musketeers, af- tournament. Many people who of the Xavier basketball tradition. ter being drafted in the first round cannot say the school’s name cor- Last season the men’s team of the NBA draft. Love graduated Photo courtesy of examiner.com rectly throughout the country advanced to the Sweet 16 for the last spring and may play profes- Seniors Amber Harris (left) and Ta’Shia Phillips (right) should both garner only know the school is located in third consecutive year. Michigan sionally after recovering from a National Player of the Year consideration. Ohio because the school appears State is the only other school in torn ACL. the women’s basketball team Stanford narrowly edged Xavier. as “Xavier (OH)” on the NCAA the country to lay claim to such a Crawford is the 11th Musketeer without mentioning the dual post Senior Special Jennings will be bracket. feat. Xavier also made deep runs to be drafted. Three former threat of Ta’Shia Phillips and at the helm for the women’s team. Undoubtedly, the basketball to the Elite Eight in 2004 and Musketeer draft picks are still on Amber Harris. Both have been Last season, the point guard aver- NBA rosters, including Derrick named to the Wade Watch, a list aged 4.4 assists per game, more Brown, ’09, David West, ’03, and of 25 National Player of the Year than double of anybody else on James Posey, ’99. contenders. the team. The loss of the dynamic Last season, Phillips and Harris Last season the Musketeers Crawford will hurt. Fortunately combined to average 30 points completed the A-10 sweep, cap- for the Muskies junior Terrell and 20.6 rebounds a game for the turing the A-10 regular season and Holloway has established himself Muskies. tournament championships. as an elite point guard in the A- If Phillips and Harris can both Hopefully freshman and any 10 and one of the best free throw put up big years, the women’s new comers to the Xavier campus shooters in the country. team could build on last season’s now have a sense of the winning With six seniors on the team, Elite Eight run. Last year was the tradition of the Xavier basketball this is one of the more experi- furthest the women’s team has ad- program and are looking forward enced squads Xavier has fielded in vanced since 2001, when they also to the coming seasons. a while. However, it is the contri- made the Elite Eight. If you feel the need to write butions of the juniors and under- Just as Butler University came a letter saying this article only classmen that will ultimately de- within an inch of being crowned proves that basketball is the only termine if second year head coach men’s National Champions last thing covered, letters can be sent Chris Mack can lead his team deep season, the Xavier women came to [email protected]. Photo courtesy of life.com into the tournament of if he will just as close to advancing to the Scott Mueller, Editor Junior Terrell Holloway will look to lead the Musketeers to a fifth consecutive have a sophomore slump. school’s first Final Four. But two Phone: 745-3607 [email protected] Atlantic 10 regular season championship. It is impossible to talk about last second layups failed to fall and Xavier Newswire News August 18, 2010 7 Smaller freshman class eases student services Continued from page 1 the students.” of the freshman (335 students) in Freshman at a glance ples in Brockman, Husman and Schiess also cited the reduction expanded occupancy had request- Kuhlman Halls, and a reconfigu- in expanded occupancy rooms ed to be placed there because Valedictorians: 13 ration of the meal options offered from 80 percent of the fresh- of the reduced cost, leaving 250 Average GPA: 3.53 by Chartwell’s. man class last year to 55 percent students in expanded occupancy Average SAT range: 1033-1218 The small class size will also (582 students) this year as a likely without having requested it. likely improve students’ quality contributing factor to increasing Despite having fewer students, States represented: 38 of life on campus, according to retention rates, a point Residence the class of 2014 will have a larger Countries represented: 12 Executive Director of Student Life has worked to improve. contingent of African-American, Most popular major: Business Undecided Academic Support Services “More students means more Hispanic and Asian students. The Adrian Schiess. demands, so we faced some room- minority classification comprises Percent male: 47 “Less freshmen means better, mate relations issues last year,” 20 percent of the incoming class, Percent female: 53 faster service from our depart- Director of Residence Life Lori up from 13 percent last year. Percent minority: 20 ment and the facilities that they go Lambert said. “But I think every- Twenty-one percent of the to,” Schiess said. “They don’t have one is breathing a sigh of relief class of 2014 will be the first per- Most popular girl’s name: Megan to wait in line at the math lab or this year. We look and see 1,064 son in their family to attend col- Most popular boy’s name: Michael the writing center or the cafeteria. and say, ‘We can do that.’” lege, and increase from 19 percent Most popular HS: St. Xavier (26) It improves the services offered to Lambert said that 31.5 percent last year. -Paid Advertisement- Cincinnati Bell’s 3G network. Everything. Faster.

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