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Following the Oct. 1 indictment Norwood. Oct. 22. This motion for discov- of Xavier freshman Kevin Burns Kilby said that alcohol was in- ery hearing will also set a date for on two felonious assault charges, volved in the case. Kilby said that a trial. Burns also faces a misdemeanor Norwood police have the broken Bond in the assault case was set charge in an unrelated case. beer mug, photos of Wynveen af- at $25,000, with a 10 percent cash Burns was initially charged with ter he was assaulted and photos of deposit required. assault after reportedly hitting blood splatters at the assault scene Burns was arrested and posted sophomore Nate Wynveen in the as evidence in the case. bail on Sept. 23, according to the head with a beer mug at the cor- Prior to Burn’s arrest and in- Hamilton County Clerk of Courts ner of Montgomery and Cleneay dictment in the assault case, he website. Avenues on Sept. 21, 2008, ac- did not have a criminal record, A felonious assault charge may cording to the police report filed said Kilby. result in a maximum sentence of in Norwood. However, Burns now also faces two to eight years in prison and/or This assault resulted in a gash another misdemeanor charge in an a fine. Instead of facing jail time, in Wynveen’s forehead that need- unrelated case that occurred after the offender may face probation, ed 60 stitches, said Wynveen. the assault case. said Kilby. Burns was charged with anoth- Burns was charged with pos- Felonious assault is a second er count of assault after attempt- session of illegal drug parapher- degree felony, which is defined as ing to hit witness Patrick Foley nalia after he was arrested on Oct. “cause or attempt to cause physi- with the beer mug. 9 in Cincinnati, according to the cal harm to another or to anoth- Foley chased Burns as he ran Hamilton County Clerk of Courts er’s unborn by means of a deadly away after hitting Wynveen. Burns website. weapon or dangerous ordinance,” Photo courtsey of facebook.com then tried to hit Foley with the Currently, the assault case is set according to Ohio law. Xavier student Kevin Burns faces two felonious assault charges after reportedly hitting Nate Wynveen in the face with a beer mug. 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Kennedy Jr. visited as poor health and social and psy- rally outside the Cintas Corporate Xavier to deliver a lecture on the chological ills that are increasingly Headquarters in Mason, Ohio, environment on Thursday, Oct. 2. born by those in lower socioeco- advocating workers’ rights and Due to high demand, the free nomic classes. Good environmen- safety. event had to be relocated from the tal policy could potentially reverse In the past few years, the Schiff Conference Center to the this trend.” Cintas Corporation has been un- main floor of Cintas Center. The lecture was also markedly der scrutiny due to several reports Kennedy’s lecture, entitled political. Kennedy called the Bush of unsafe working conditions, “Our Environmental Destiny,” administration “the worst in our unfair wages and citations for was the first installment of this history for the environment,” evi- safety violations from the Federal year’s Ethics/Religion and Society dencing Bush’s compliance to cor- Occupational Safety and Health Lecture Series and briefly cov- porate lobbyists and appointment Administration. ered several topics relating to the of “polluters” to heads of envi- The campaign against the Newswire photo by Meghan Berneking environment. ronmental regulatory agencies. corporation has grown in light Protestors gathered outside of Cintas Corporate Headquarters on Tuesday. Kennedy currently serves as He also lambasted the national of the 2007 death of Eleazar the death, “Cintas continues to ences of unsafe equipment, harsh senior attorney for the Natural media for “letting this happen,” Torres-Gomez in Tulsa, Okla., be fundamentally unsafe,” said chemicals, and painful working Resources Defense Council prioritizing the entertainment of who was killed after being caught Beasley. conditions. and president of Waterkeeper viewers over the factual reporting in a conveyor and dragged into a Next on stage was senior Chris Finally, Bruce Raynor, the Alliance, among other positions of news. 300-degree industrial dryer while Calme, president of Students General President of UNITE of environmental influence. “I would hope that those who attempting to free a jam from one Against Sweatshops at Xavier. HERE began the closing rally. Drawing from experience and po- heard his lecture, no matter their of the machines. “As a club, we strive to edu- “[Service men and women] litical background, he argued sev- political persuasion, realized the Cintas was fined $2.78 million cate ourselves and our community work for a company that doesn’t eral points to the attending Xavier critical role that our government for the incident. about the realities of the labor care about the people who make community. plays in terms of our relationship As the rally began, picket signs world and strive to better the con- that company work,” he said. Most notably, Kennedy empha- to the environment,” said Smythe. around the protesters’ necks read ditions of workers everywhere,” According to Raynor, the death sized that energy efficiency is not “Students and others who care “Make Cintas safe,” or depicted she said. of Gomez has not changed the only good for the earth, but good about the future health of our killed or injured workers. She also referred to the fact company because they were cited for the economy—that investing planet and ecosystems need to be The crowd grew to around 200 that many Xavier students only last month for the same violation in alternative energy and moving engaged personally, institutionally people, many sporting red T-shirts know the Cintas Corporation by that caused the death. Almost ev- towards carbon neutrality cuts and in terms of policy.” for “Service Workers Rising.” name, but do not question if one ery Cintas laundry worker earns energy costs, bolsters growth and Kennedy concluded by discuss- Noel Beasley, an Executive of the university’s biggest donors less than the poverty level in the relieves our reliance on foreign ing the ethical aspect of environ- Vice President of UNITE HERE upholds the Jesuit values held by United States, he said. oil. “Good environmental policy mental perseverance, emphasizing and the emcee for the rally, was the Xavier. As the Cintas Corporation equals good economic policy,” he the recreational and spiritual value first to take the stage. He began “If so few of us know the truth faces both reputed and confirmed said. of the earth. by saying that an attack on work- of a company that has become reports of health and safety viola- According to Kennedy, pollut- “I do think of climate change ers’ rights affects all of us, and such a large part of our lives, then tions, students have taken action. ers are not forced to bear most of as an ethical issue and do wonder referred to the painful and unsafe surely we are failing ourselves and As Calme stated to the crowd the external costs of production, how my generation will explain to conditions faced by the workers. our communities when we say that of indignant workers, “We are including climate change, more my children’s generation our rela- Though not all Cintas workers are we are people for others,” she said here today because we, like all of extreme weather conditions and tive lack of inaction in the face of injured on the job, “an injury to to the crowd. you, believe that we are called to contaminated air and water. such clear evidence that action one is an injury to all,” he said. Later in the rally, members of be and to do more. We are called Dr. Kathleen Smythe, Co- was necessary,” said Smythe. He referred to the death of the Coalition of Injured Cintas to take a stand to make Cintas Chair of Xavier’s Climate and Torres-Gomez, saying that the Workers took the stage to a safe for workers. We are called to Sustainability Committee and company knew the conditions soundtrack of the Twisted Sister make Cintas a place where work- Chair of the ER/S program, said, Amy Windhorst, Campus News Editor Phone: 745-3607 were dangerous, but did not do song “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” ers want to work, not just a place “Our current system of external- [email protected] enough to stop it. In spite of The members shared their experi- they happen to work.” izing the costs of clean air, clean - Paid Advertisement - Oct. 3, 9:50 p.m. — A stu- ing subjects. A follow-up was dent reported receiving an un- handled by Res Life. Police usual/harassing phone call from a professor. Oct. 12, 3:25 p.m. — A visi- ÉL@=DGJ<?G<LGGC Notes tor attending a soccer game at Oct. 4, 2:05 a.m. — Campus Corcoran Field reported that he L@=E9F9F<HML@AE Oct. 1, 9:32 p.m. — Campus Police assisted Norwood Police or she was assaulted by another AFL@=?9J<=FG>=<=F Police investigated the report who arrested a student for disor- visitor during an argument over of smoke in the Gallagher food derly conduct while intoxicated a call by a referee. Investigation LGLADDAL9F<C==HALÊ court. The investigation revealed in the Domino’s parking lot on is pending. ?=F*2)-! that cooking equipment left on Montgomery Road. overnight caused the smoke. 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Newswire ad—downing.doc 6 October 15, 2008 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Classifieds Manager James Cave Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, sarah wieten, sam thomeczek EDITORIAL | ACADEMIC DAY Changes will stop the waste After becoming the president of Xavier, Fr. Michael Graham, S.J. established Academic Day, most anticipated Tuesday of the year. But while many students sleep off their Monday nights deep into Tuesday, the faculty, staff and administrators at Xavier are expected to “explore and critically discuss issues and themes relevant to academic cartoon by Matt Kroeger excellence at Xavier,” according to Xavier’s website. LETTERS Unfortunately, it seems that the growing sentiment among profes- Xavier’s position on supporting stage and speaking and managing sors is that the discussion is rather lacking. One professor remarked that Tactful politics the political process while it re- a small town and a small state. instead of talking to each other, “We are talked to.” From the perspective of the mains non-partisan. That was a About midway through the What’s more, the recent focus of Academic Day has been on the College Democrats Executive relief, since the view on campus is debate, my partner turned to me impending reaccreditation of the university, which sounds a little dull. Board, election time is one of the quite different. and said, “I am proud of the Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that attendance at Academic Day is most exciting times of the year. We As a part-time MBA student, Democrats.” I smiled and realized lacking. One professor called it “a waste of a day if no one shows up.” are excited to foster democracy on who has to “work for a living,” that in my 26 years, I have rarely Another advised students instead to meet for a group project that day. campus and support our political and “pay taxes,” among other heard anyone say they were proud There are a couple of ways to address this problem of absence. party. We look forward to working adult “responsibilities,” I come of a politician, let alone a politi- One would be to make Academic Day mandatory, but the Newswire very hard over the next five weeks to campus three nights a week cal party. Joe Biden gave America feels that this solution would only make attendees bitter and even more to promote activism among this for class, and I don’t enjoy being an opportunity to be proud, Sarah disinterested, and is frighteningly impractical. very important demographic and constantly confronted with the Palin gave America the opportu- Another option is to cancel it, and address the principally administra- to encourage Xavier students to HopeNChange-y sentiment at ev- nity to stop being embarrassed. tive issues of the event during meetings when classes do not meet. be informed voters. ery turn. Adam Gerhardstein | ‘04 The only true course of action, though, is to open up the discussions As a club, we are supporting I understand undergrads are and to pick more interesting topics. We are much more interested in the the campaign of Senators Obama excited about their role in the specialized research of our favorite members of Xavier’s faculty than and Biden wholeheartedly, and we civic process, and I understand Sports kerfuffle we are in the tedium of higher education accreditation. A conversation hope to do this in an inclusive and that academia is overwhelmingly I was very surprised to learn between experts in a given field would likely pique our interest as well. professional manner, conduct- democratic. I’m not complaining that our club football team beat What better way to address the academic issues of our university ing ourselves at all times as rep- about seeing the buttons on stu- the Cincinnati Skyhawks semi- than allowing open discussion of values, ideas and direction for the uni- resentatives of Xavier University, dent backpacks or the stickers on pro team (“State of the Union: versity? If the themes were things faculty and staff wanted to discuss, as well as the young democratic the professors’ cars. Everyone’s Cincinnati Sports,” Oct. 1 2008). I there would undoubtedly be more interest. population. entitled to that, and O’s aura is am on the team and did not hear a And let’s face it, if the university isn’t on track to getting its accredi- That being said, we would certainly charismatic and easy to thing about even scheduling them, tation renewed, a bunch of talking heads urging a change won’t make like to encourage all students in- get swept away by. so you can imagine how shocked I much of a difference. volved with College Democrats, I’m complaining that the or- was to find out we had beat them or any other student organization, ganized and sponsored events are without even playing a down. EDITORIAL | BETTA’S to continue to be professional in Obama exclusive: demonstrations How much of a bright spot can their discussion of the campaign, on the grass near GSC, a giant it be when we beat a team from X’s shadow won’t dim Norwood as well as acknowledge that any banner on the table as soon as I Cincinnati, which apparently is While some of the students over 21 may be lamenting the death of advertisements and fliers on cam- walk into GSC. home only to bad teams? karaoke night at Randy’s now that it has closed, the transfer of the li- pus are reflective of the Xavier I just want to eat my dinner and I also find problems with Mr. quor license to Betta’s is a wonderful thing. Not only can we enjoy wine community. go to class. Tifft listing the arrests and injuries with our pasta and beer with our pizza, but a local business can finally As a Jesuit Institution, we are Xavier has a strong College to UC players as bad things. We spread its wings in the shadow of an ever-growing university. called to be men and women for Republican group, but where are go to XAVIER. In case he did not Betta’s expansion is good for the DeLuca family (who got shafted others, and to engage in smear they? Where is my hope when I know, Xavier and UC are rivals, after losing, predictably, a bidding war with Xavier for the Norwood campaigns and negative advertis- walk through campus? Where is so bad things happening to them Café) and for Norwood as well, because a thriving business is good for ing is not representative of the the change I can believe in when serves our best interest. I am not any community. fundamental ideal that all Xavier I eat dinner? wishing actual harm on them, but It also means that people like Will DeLuca are not letting Xavier take University clubs and students Jeff Stewart | MBA student I do like it when they lose every over and push out the locals. While we’re all for the university making should strive to uphold. In our possible game, and if this is how expansions and improvements (even though we’re sad not to be around personal discussions with class- it happens, then so be it. when they are finished), those changes should not cripple Norwood. mates, we can feel free to say what- Party pride I am very disappointed in the After all, what Xavier experience is complete without off-campus ever we’d like about our opposing If the vice-presidential debate Newswire’s sports coverage. The parties, walks to the UDF or visiting the new Chipotle? None. Norwood candidates. However, whenever was like playing hockey, then Joe club football team has won seven has a symbiotic relationship with Xavier, but we’re glad to see it thriving we hang something on Xavier’s Biden won the Stanley Cup and straight games dating back to last on its own too. And yes, we are going to continue to urge Xavier to fol- campus, it should be appropriate Sarah Palin lifted the spirits of year, the schedule is online, most low that whole “love thy neighbor” thing that’s published in some im- and respectful. her die hard fans by winning the of the games are nearby, we still portant book somewhere because, to put it simply, we love Norwood. When this is all said and done, last game of the worst season her get almost no coverage, and when I hope that the political organiza- team has ever played. Let us be we are mentioned, and you get the On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire The Xavier Newswire is published weekly necessarily reflect those of editors or general tions on campus will be able to honest, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin name of the team we play wrong. throughout the school year, except during vacation staff. look back and be proud of the did not play in the same game be- What kind of newspaper doesn’t and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per manner in which we conducted cause they are in completely dif- cover its own school’s sports and University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, semester within the USA and are prorated. OH 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to ourselves. ferent leagues. pities on the shortcomings of your The Editorials are written by a different staff John LaFollette, 513-745-3607. Caitlin Richter | ‘09 Joe Biden proved that he is ca- rival school? This is very sad. member each week and do not necessarily reflect Advertising inquiries should be directed the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also to Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745- pable of understanding complex Jon Bokar | ‘10 not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and 3561. issues, handling power responsi- Editorials editor to write. One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed bly and changing the standing of The statements and opinions of the Xavier on campus, is free per person per week. Additional Absence of red Write us at: Newswire are not necessarily those of the student copies are 25 cents. Now that there is an “Election America in the world. Sarah Palin body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The Xavier University is an academic community 2008” tab on the Xavier portal, I proved she is capable of exercis- [email protected] statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. have had the opportunity to read ing common sense, standing on a Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials October 15, 2008 7 —STAFF TALK— with Katherine Monasterio It’s a mad world “If you could pick anyone to be president, who would it be?” By Andrew Chestnut try (and the rest of the world) is Editorial Columnist in a hyper-realized transitional period between the incumbent- The world is completely insane less election and the turbulent fi- right now, which you probably nancial situation. Whether Barack know already, but let’s take a sec- Obama wins the election or not, ond to recap: change will happen. This sweep- This has been the strangest ing evolution is extremely critical presidential election in recent his- and opaque, which demands that I tory. The fact that Sarah Palin basi- draw some general themes out of cally got plucked from the obscu- its complexion: Andrew Chestnut Doug Tifft Amy Windhorst Sam Thomeczek Design Editor Sports Editor Campus News Editor Copy Editor rity of Alaskan governorship and All of this could go really well could be one of John McCain’s 72- or really poorly. It seems both year-old heartbeats away from sit- candidates have a chance to affect “ME, B****ES!!!!” “Anyone who will “Anyone who will “I want Bill Clinton cancel Frank TV.” un-cancel Arrested back.” ting on the button is bewildering. positive change or totally drop the Development.” The fact that Tina Fey is arguably ball. Starting some time around one of the most powerful women Jan. 20, 2009, someone will have in the country is perplexing. The to start actually doing something fact that “Saturday Night Live” is about climate change, fixing health important again—and funny—is care, paying off the cataclysmic nothing short of bizarre. national debt and getting money The fact that hardly anybody together for the next few decades outside of Fox News is talking of Social Security. about Barack Obama’s ethnicity Whatever happens in the com- is surprising. Many of us assumed ing weeks—especially with the photos by Katherine Monasterio his blackness would become the banking bail-out and the elec- John LaFollette Katherine Monasterio Kathryn Rosenbaum Emily Hoferer number one issue of the whole tion—will have a tremendous Editor-in-Chief Assistant Opinions & News Editor Managing Editor election, but it’s not even in the impact on the next few decades. Editorials Editor top 20. People seem to realize this, at least The fact that our economy as it is reflected by the national “Josiah Bartlett, “Washington, “Tim Gunn. He “Tina Fey, as with Jimmy Carter Washington. 12 knows how to long as she isn’t could soon be in the biggest reces- media. Nobody seems to be talk- as Vice President.” stories high, made make it work.” channeling Sarah sion since the Great Depression ing about which candidate is cuter Palin.” of radiation.” or on its way to recovery (and no or with whom it would be more one has any idea)—dependent on fun to have a beer; more people a bail-out strategy that has literally than normal seem to prefer talk never happened before in histo- of the chaotic economy to the lat- ry—is, obviously, a little unprece- est installments of Britney Spears’ dented. The Dow Jones average is hilarious tragedy of a life. Whose faith is it anyway? getting to be more temperamental Even the presidential debates and unreliable than Time Warner’s were rational and dignified, break- certain individuals? per se... You really need to give it By Darren LACour internet service. ing the trend of senseless, crap- Opinions & Editorials Editor How can someone be expected back, because people need your Even the Tampa Rays are le- laden spectacles from elections to keep religion completely out- help.” I don’t know about you, but gitimately looking at winning the past. Like many Americans, I con- side of politics when devout faith I consider my hard earned money World Series. When that hap- Hopefully this collective in- sider myself to be pretty reli- demands that religion seep into to be one of the few things that I pens, you know that the times are tellectual ascent continues long gious. And boy, am I a target for every facet of that person’s life? actually consider to belong to me, changing. enough to elect executives and politicians. Doesn’t a politician whose sup- especially if we’re coming from a As complex and unpredictable congressional leaders who will An interesting phenomenon has posed convictions do not influ- secular worldview. as everything is, things will only address these issues in the inter- swept our incompetent and debili- ence his decisions strike you as a Of course on the other side get weirder, and I am left wonder- est of citizens rather than lobby tating two-party system, causing politician who isn’t committed to of the fence, it’s just as silly to ing a number of things. groups, who will bring compe- Republicans and Democrats to anything? assume that even though people Is it worth the stress and con- tence and effectiveness into office believe that anyone who identifies Why are politicians so preoccu- can’t make moral decisions unless fusion of paying attention when rather than the corruption and him or herself as “religious” must pied with preventing terrorism and they are restricted by laws, they’ll everything is so mercurial, conten- short-sightedness that we have think a certain way. using scare tactics to create anxi- help those in need without any tious and depressing? been conditioned to expect. For some reason, a lot of ety in the minds of the American prodding. Are things always like this? Is Hopefully, we will have reason us common folk have been people when “be not afraid” was And that, interestingly enough, everything always changing and to exchange the rampant, universal convinced. Jesus’ most-uttered phrase? What leads me to my last question. Does evolving so rapidly, and does it just cynicism that will come to define So while the Republicans are are we really afraid of? criminalizing sin change people’s seem like it now because every- this decade for the optimism that busy pandering the “Religious Why should morality be hearts? In the New Testament, I one is paying attention and forc- characterized the ‘90s. Hopefully, Right” and the Democrats are scrapped from government and seem to recall that Jesus and Paul ing so much information through if we have something better to desperately trying to show how law when all we hear about is how had a bit of beef with the Law be- their heads at once? I don’t think look at, we might want to keep irreligious the Republicans really our corrupt lawmakers and greedy cause the people observing it had it just seems this way. This coun- paying attention. are, I’ve been seriously thinking business executives are sending completely forgotten the point, about how both of these parties this country straight to Hell? which was that devotion to the try to tie faith into their cam- If God appointed us as stew- Law would bring them closer to paigns. And the questions just ards of the Earth, why is it a bad God. Granted, I am Catholic, so keep on coming. idea to take care of it? Sure it may I may be way off base with what’s Who’s to say whose lives are be expensive, and it might cre- actually in the Bible, right? But more important? Why should we ate jobs and innovation, but isn’t still, it seems like sending people value the unborn over those al- it even better for us if the air is to jail because they aren’t living ready born? Enemy civilians over cleaner? up to God’s commandments isn’t the elderly? The poor over the And while all these questions the way to God. Following God rich? Others over ourselves? have been racing through my comes from making the choice to Why does religious tolerance mind, there have been two that follow Him, and outlawing the al- amount to religious silence? If I really vex me, that make me want ternative outlaws the choice. believe something wholeheartedly, to figure out what’s really behind So who’s got it right? Well, no- wouldn’t I be compelled to share all this double-speak and these body. Unfortunately, those of us it with others, even if they hold phony images. who are “religious” have to make different views? How can a party that empha- a choice between platforms that How can someone champion sizes personal choice force me get half the stuff right. So whose the right to life from conception to give my money to the needy? side am I on? That’s an easy one, to natural death while simultane- Seems like an interesting twist to so perhaps a more pertinent ques- ously championing war and the me: “Make your own personal de- tion would be “Whose side is HE execution of criminals? Are we cisions, do what makes you happy. on?” That’s another easy one, claiming that bullets and lethal in- We can’t tell you how to live. But though. jections are the “natural ends” for your money? That’s not really yours, He’s on ours. 11/05/08 8 October 15, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS Outlook brightens for men’s soccer team Doug Tifft, Editor Phone: 745-3607 Struggles continue for women as they drop four straight, three in A-10 [email protected] By Ken Burton By Ken Burton Men’s golf places Staff Writer Staff Writer Coach Dave Schureck and his The Xavier women’s soccer 14th at host event Xavier men’s soccer team have team, like the men’s team, features struggled to find consistency and 18 underclassmen. cohesiveness this season, but have Unlike the men’s team howev- turned it around of late with a er, the Xavier women have yet to victory over the University of find their stride in what has been a Kentucky Wildcats and two ties trying and tumultuous season. to open play in the Atlantic 10 It is indubitable the 1-11-1 Conference. Musketeers have shown flashes of Until recently, the team, which promise here and there. is comprised of 18 underclassmen However, aside from the Ohio and only three returning starters win and some stellar individual from an 8-10-1 squad a year ago, efforts the Musketeers have been suffered growing pains that all but largely disappointing. crippled the green team. The last two weeks marked It wasn’t until the Musketeers the beginning of conference play, secured their first tie of the year, which would be vital to the team’s a scoreless stalemate against overall conference success. Newswire photo by Dani Meiners the Indiana University-Purdue The Musketeers fell to Butler Sophomore Peter O’Neil led Xavier University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University (0-2), rival Dayton with a final round 70 in the Xavier Jaguars, that things started to look university (0-3), the University Invitational. promising. of Massachusetts (0-1) and the The Xavier University men’s Despite not scoring for the University of Rhode Island (0-1) golf team tied for 14th in the fifth game of the season, the Newswire photo by Dani Meiners in that two week stretch. Xavier Invitational on Tuesday at Musketeers had turned a corner in Senior goalkeeper Adam Sokolowski helped Xavier to two ties against In 13 games, the Musketeers the Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, the match. George Washington and Richmond with six saves in the two contests. have been beat 11 times and out- Ohio. The game was the first the a 9-20 shot deficit, but were fortu- their last four games. scored by a 30-7 margin. Eastern Kentucky won the 20- Musketeers hadn’t lost proving nate to have senior leader and net The Musketeers will look to The Musketeers will need a team, 54-hole tournament. that they can hold on at the end minder, Adam Sokolowski record continue that trend in their last quick turnaround to preserve the Xavier’s best indiviual perfor- of a match - the mark of a matur- a shut-out, nonetheless. seven games of the season before season; there are only six games mance came from sophomore ing team. Co-scoring leader Andy Dimbi the Atlantic 10 conference tourna- remaining until the conference Peter O’Neil, who shot a 70 in the Surely enough, the Musketeers netted the game-winner into the ment in Pittsburgh, Penn. starting tournament. final round. O’Neil finished tied would find the win column in their back right of the net off a pass Nov. 13. Next up for the Musketeers are for 10th. next game against the University from freshman Ryan Gray. It took some time for the the Duquesne Dukes at the Xavier Sophomore Chris Burger, fin- of Kentucky Wildcats. Two double overtime ties lat- young squad to find its collective Soccer Complex on Friday Oct. 17 ished tied for 31st, and senior The Wildcats were previously er—a 0-0 match versus George stride, but it finally seems like the at 7 p.m. Xavier will also play the Mike Beausejour tied for 38th. unbeaten at home and were in Washington featuring five saves Musketeers are on track just in St. Bonaventure Bonnies at home The best invidual performance the midst of a five-game winning from Sokolowski and a 1-1 match time for the heart of conference that weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 19 of the tournament came from streak before the Musketeers came versus Richmond that includ- play. at 1 p.m. Mike Van Sickle of Marquette to town. ed junior Ricardo Sutherland’s University. Van Sickle finished The Musketeers were again third goal of the season — the - Paid Advertisement - with a three day total of 199, lead- outshot for the game, registering Musketeers are now unbeaten in ing Marquette to a second place finish. 2OCHESTER)NSTITUTEOF4ECHNOLOGY Xavier finished 14th, ahead NCAA: Freshman Lyons must sit of rival Cincinnati and A-10 foe Continued from page 1 George Washington. [about his partial ineligibility],” Lack of divers hurts Miller said. With the graduation of se- swim team in opener nior guards Drew Lavender and The Xavier University men’s Stanley Burrell, Lyons was being and women’s swim teams opened discussed as being in competition their seasons this past weekend for a starting role in the backcourt at Marshall University against on this Musketeer team. West Virgina, East Carolina and Miller will now have to rely Marshall. even more heavily on fellow fresh- Graduate Study At RIT The meet was swimming and men Terrell Holloway and Brad diving, and without a dive team, Redford. Career-focused. Specialized. Technologically based. the Musketeers finished last. “It is extremely unfortunate. I The Muskteers had several would almost categorize it as, you s!RT $ESIGN #RAFTS sGRADUATEDEGREES INCLUDING good performances, including a know that we experience injuries fourth place finish from senior Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com 0HOTOGRAPHY &ILM -3-"!-&!0H$PROGRAMS as a team, to me we have had a Freshman guard Mark Lyons was 'RAPHIC!RTS Matt Marcus, sophomores John season-ending injury with him be- deemed to be a partial academic s4ALENTEDANDDIVERSEFACULTYWITH Nolan and Terence Mahon and ing that we expected him to play qualifier by NCAA standards, forcing s%NGINEERING INDUSTRYCONNECTIONS freshman Austin Gulledge in the him to have to sit out a year. and Technology and he can’t,” Miller said. s3CHOLARSHIPSANDASSISTANCEAVAILABLE men’s 200 Medley relay. Mahon NCAA rules state that Lyons league. s"USINESS -ANAGEMENT also recorded an individual fourth retains only three years of eligibil- “The thing that I feel best AND(UMAN3ERVICES s CORPORATEANDGOVERNMENTPARTNERSHIPS place in the 400 Back. ity, with a fourth year being award- about is when you look at our s%DUCATION 0SYCHOLOGY s/NE YEARMASTERSDEGREESAND On the women’s side, sopho- ed to him if he is to graduate by past, Lionel Chalmers experienced AND(UMAN2ESOURCES ONLINEPROGRAMS more Sarah Weichelt finished May of 2012. an identical, almost eerily similar, s#OMPUTINGAND fourth in the 100 Free and fellow “In terms of what it costs case,” Miller said. “He was a par- sRESEARCHCENTERSSUPPORTINGAPPLIED sophomore Bethanie Griffin had a )NFORMATION3CIENCES RESEARCH CONSULTINGANDINNOVATION him, it just puts his career on de- tial qualifier in the first year, when and Technology fourth place finish in the 100 Fly. lay,” Miller said. “Like any young he just practiced. Then he trans- s ALUMNIWORLDWIDE The relay team of senior person, he can take advantage of lated that into a fifth year, which s-ULTIDISCIPLINARY Addie Ellspermann, junior Alison all of the resources that we have Mark can have, as long as he pro- 'ENERAL3TUDIES Johnson, sophomores Holly in terms of getting his degree, as gresses towards his degree –which s3CIENCE -ATHEMATICS ContactContac us at: t us at: Hoover and Griffin finished well as getting stronger, learning I have no doubt that he will.” 3TATISTICS AND www/rit.edu/gradstudy/4www/ ads tudy rit.edu/ / 4 gr fourth in the 2000 yard Medley. our system.” Although his career at Xavier )MAGING3CIENCE 1-866-260-3950 The next meet for Xavier will There may be a silver lining for seems to have gotten off on the VisitVi Uss AAnytimenyt i. i t m U e at Valparaiso University on Friday, Lyons, as Sean Miller illustrated wrong foot, the athleticism and Oct. 17. by pointing to 2004 Xavier gradu- scoring ability that Lyons brings Attend a webinar on graduate study at RIT The Newswire misidentified the club ate Lionel Chalmers, now a pro- to the table will help him make football team’s opponent in the fessional with Universitrt-Yugra the most of his time in the Xavier October 21 at 7:00 p.m. October 1 issue. The team defeated Tri-State Sharks 20-9. Surgut of the Russian Super Musketeer program. Xavier Newswire Sports October 15, 2008 9 A-10 play offers solace for XU volleyball By Scott Mueller able to get off to a strong start, As had been the case all night Asst. Sports Editor taking an early 8-5 lead, and cush- the fifth set was closely contested, The Xavier University volley- ioning that with a 5-0 run, winning going into extra points before ball team is off to a fast start in the set 25-22. Xavier would take the victory the Atlantic 10 Conference as the The third set was close, includ- 16-14. Musketeers are 4-0 with wins over ing seven ties before Xavier took The win kept Xavier as one of Charlotte, George Washington, La a commanding lead at 21-16 and three perfect teams in A-10 play Salle and Temple. held on to win, 25-21. so far, along with Saint Louis and Xavier opened A-10 play on For the second straight match, Dayton. the road at Charlotte on Oct. 3, the Musketeers did not allow their Senior Jenn Welsh was named with several players coming up big opponent to lead or even tie in the the A-10 Co-player of the week for the Musketeers. fourth set. for last week. In the match against Junior Lauren Kaminsky posted Already leading 11-9, Xavier Temple, Welsh had 60 assists and 17 kills and 12 digs in the match, would finish the match on a 14-6 10 digs. and fellow junior Kelly Ruth also run. On Tuesday night the had 16 kills and 15 digs. The next week, Xavier played Musketeers ventured outside of Xavier dropped the first set 25- the first A-10 home match of the the conference once more, drop- 21, as they never led in the frame. season against La Salle (now 5-17 ping a 3-1 decision to Indiana However, Xavier was able to overall and 1-6 in the A-10), on University-Purdue University at recoup and respond brilliantly by Friday, Oct. 10, winning the match Fort Wayne. taking a back and forth second set in straight sets, never allowing Welsh again had a big night, that featured 10 ties and five lead La Salle to record more than 18 posting 52 assists and 10 kills to changes, 25-22. points in a set. compliment Ruth’s career-high 27 Xavier finished out the match In the first frame, Xavier took Newswire photo by Dani Meiners kills and 12 digs. with decisive wins in both the a dominating 11-4 lead, and went Senior Jenn Welsh was named the A-10 co-Player of the Week this past Their efforts were not enough, week after averaging 12.86 assists per set in victories over A-10 foes La third and fourth sets, taking each on to win the set 25-14. Salle and Temple. however, to save the Musketeers 25-19 and leading all throughout Xavier took a 11-4 lead in the from falling to 11-8 after the loss the fourth set. first set before going on to win Xavier led for most of the first the frame 25-22, and claimed a 2-1 to the Mastadons, who got 25 kills The following Sunday, Oct. 5, the frame 25-14, and repeating the set, including a 22-20 lead that advantage in the match. from junior middle hitter Rebekah Xavier again was on the road, this feat in the second set. forced Temple to call a timeout. Xavier looked dominant once Roehm and 57 assists from junior time at George Washington. In the third set, Xavier found After the timeout, Temple would more in the fourth set, using a 9- Shannon Reuter. For the second straight match, itself down 7-3 early, but would go on a 4-1 run to close out the 0 run to propel them to a 25-14 Xavier will return to A-10 play Xavier dropped the first set, but fight back to tie the score at eight. frame, 25-23. set victory, and even the match at on Friday, Oct. 17 when they take again rallied to take the match, After trading points, Xavier would In the second frame, Xavier two. on Fordham at home at 7 p.m. 3-1. finally take the lead for good at stretched an early 7-2 lead into a Xavier was able to take an 11- 17-16, and hang on to win 25-18. 15-6 advantage, before going on 9 lead in the first set, but George The following day, Xavier re- to win the set 25-19. Club Sports Report Washington would go on an 11-5 mained at home to take on the The third set was closely con- Club Volleyball: Club Ultimate Disc: run to take the lead for good. Temple Owls (11-9, 4-3 A-10) at tested, featuring 17 ties and six 2-1 wins over University Won their first tourna- In the second set, Xavier was Cintas Center. lead changes before the Owls took of Kentucky and Eastern ment in the six year Kentucky at the Ken- history of the program at tucky Playdate. the Wright State Invita- Next Up: tional on Sunday. After Dayton Invitational on Oct. earning the top seed in Xavier tennis strong over break 25 the event with four wins Club Football: on Saturday, the team By tyler grote 2-1 on season after 56-7 finished off the victory Staff Writer loss at Lincoln Univer- with three wins on Sun- The Xavier mens tennis team sity, a Division II oppo- day. nent. Next Up: kept themselves busy over fall Next Up: at Ohio State Tournament break. vs. Miami (OH.) Sat., Oct. on Sat., Oct. 18 18 at Withrow High School While most of us were kicking Women’s Club Rugby: back watching football and not Club Soccer: Improved to 4-1 with a studying for the upcoming mid- 2-0 victory over Cincin- 39-5 win over Ashland nati on Tuesday night. University on Oct. 4 terms, the tennis team was trying Next Up: Next Up: to recreate the success they found vs. Northwstern and Iowa in at Wright State on Sat., Oct. at Indiana, where the Musketeers Chicago on Saturday 25 made their presence felt in Indiana University’s Hoosier Invitational, - Paid Advertisement - producing a trio of top-three Need Help Deciding on a Major or Career? performances. Xavier was able to carry the momentum into two tournaments Set SAIL for YOUR Future… over the break, posting a pair of With These Upcoming Events!! strong finishes. The Musketeers traveled to Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com So You’re Undecided on a Major or Career… Muncie, Indiana on Oct. 3 where Junior J.T. Torbeck teamed up with senior Ra’ees Ismail brought home a Now What? they competed in the Ball State quarterfinal victory in the “B” Bracket of the Ball State Invitational. Thurs., Oct. 16th 1 - 2:00 p.m. Invitational. “C” Flight semifinal quarterfinal Flight doubles bracket. University Library, Learning Studio (CTE Classroom) Senior Mike Dieciuc’s runner- match to add to Xavier’s success Brian Starr also fell short in the up finish in the “B” Flight conso- and ultimately get them to a finals finals when he finished as runner- “Careers in…” Government Employer Panel lation bracket led the Musketeers match. up in the “C” Flight consolation Thurs., Oct. 16th 4 - 5:30 p.m. as he fell to Lorenz Ilg of Illinois Canelas had to stay busy in bracket after losing his tiebreaker GSC Clock Tower Lounge State in the finals. order to keep hopes of winning match. Head coach Eric Toth Dieciuc also competed with alive as he won twice on Saturday remained optimistic about the re- Career & Majors Exploration Fair freshman Brennan Rooney in the to secure his spot in the semifinals sults of Xavier’s busy weekend. Mon., Oct. 20th 2-4:00 p.m. Cintas Center “D” Flight consolation bracket in the “B” Flight bracket. “I think this was a really great (Academic Forum for new freshmen and transfer where they reached the semifinals. He remained the only weekend for us,” said Toth, “es- students from 1:30-2 p.m. in various locations) No final was played due to a walk- Musketeer left in the top two pecially in helping us prepare for over on behalf of an injury. flights. Sophomore Brian Starr at- the upcoming ITA Fall Indoor “Careers in…” Nonprofit Employer Panel The Musketeers returned to ac- tempted to capture the “C” Flight Championship. We faced very Thurs., Oct. 30th 4 - 5:30 p.m. tion on Oct. 10 when they compet- bracket after he also won twice on strong competition this weekend GSC Clock Tower Lounge ed in the Louisville Invitational. Saturday to ultimately lead him to and hopefully that will help us The Musketeers again found a finals match. pick up a few wins in singles and “Careers in…” Healthcare Employer Panel success when junior J.T. Torbeck Unfortunately, the Louisville doubles in next weekend’s main Wed., Nov. 5th 4 - 5:30 p.m. and senior Ra’ees Ismail won Invitational concluded on Sunday draw.” GSC Clock Tower Lounge their quarterfinal in the “B” Flight after a couple of heart-breaking The Musketeers will travel bracket. losses for Xavier. to Columbus to compete in the Sponsored by the Career and Major Exploration Committee: Academic Advising Center » Career Services Center » Student Success and Retention Freshmen Richard Canelas Canales and Pretorious lost the ITA Fall Championship starting and Marc Pretorious won their tiebreaker in the finals of the “C” Thursday, Oct. 16. 10 October 15, 2008 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire The Front Porch Live Wires BY Andrew Chestnut Coffehouse Join the Newswire’s (week of Oct. 12) 5245 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 Metro Station www.fropo.com Independent 4 p.m.,10/16, Madison Housed inside a suburban Theatre, $10

home in Western Price Hill, Front Porch Coffeehouse has Coffeehouse Tour Little Brother 8 p.m,10/16, Bogart’s, nurtured a community of cof- During the weekdays the Coffee Emporium fee lovers. Front Porch is not terribly busy, $15.50 entry level of Gallagher The Front Porch retains the although there can be a lunch Student Center comfort of a lived-in house, crowd because they also serve The Seedy Seeds, www.coffee-emporium.com 9 p.m., 10/17, Southgate while adding the atmosphere of soups, salads and sandwiches. photo courtesy of coffee-emporium.com a place where people can study, After lunch things are usually Xavier’s Coffee Emporium ostentatious, mix of cinnamon House, $10 BY Stephanie Metz Arts & Entertainment Editor meet up with friends or just en- quiet, so this would be a good consistently provides students, and hazelnut with espresso, of joy some freshly brewed coffee. time for studying, introspection faculty and employees alike with course. TV on the Radio Prices at the Front Porch are or communing with your cup o’ daily supplies of caffeine and Coffee Emporium also has 8 p.m., 10/18, Bogart’s, similar to most other coffee- joe. sweets. an appropriately-sized drink for $20.50 houses. It offers Fair Trade cof- On weekends, the crowd Like most coffeehouses, any coffee emergency. An aver- fee for $1.50 with 50 cent refills. tends to be younger and more the Xavier outpost of Coffee age morning wake-up call may New The menu also has a variety of boisterous. Perhaps this is due to Emporium has multitudinous only require a grande. However, unique Front Porch lattes. A 12 the many local music groups that offerings of coffee, espresso, the final weeks of the semester, Releases oz. latte, chai tea or a FroPoccino play at the Front Porch. Check lattes, teas and more. 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These beverages encom- Thursdays, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Their prices are typically no The atmosphere at Xavier’s Unmistakable: Curb pass the perfect blend of flavors, Friday 6:30a.m.-12 a.m. and more or less than other coffee- Coffee Emporium is usually Records from quality espresso to sweeter Saturday 8 a.m.-12 a.m. The Front house competitors. A regular lively, with studiers sprinkled ingredients such as caramel or Porch is closed on Sundays. cup of coffe runs $1.65 for a around tables and around the Ashanti chocolate. —Stephanie Metz grande (16 oz.). Lattes and spe- fireplace, as well as groups of The Vault: AJM Records On this particular visit I chose cialty drinks will cost you about friends hanging out at GSC. a Peanut Butter FroPoccino. I three dollars for a small. Serious studiers may want to Kinetic Stereokids tend to find frappuccinos a lit- Hot tea is a little over a dollar. take their work over to the li- Have a Nice Day: tle too sweet. They often taste There are enough tea choices for brary. Anyone with light read- Overdraft Recordings more like a milk shake than a a variety of flavors, but not so ing, or work they really do not coffee infused drink. However, many that you cannot pick one. want to do, might welcome the Sheryl Crow this drink left me pleasantly I recommend the plum flavored distractions of GSC. Home for Christmas: surprised. tea. Coffee Emporium is open Interscope Records My FroPoccino was expertly Another perk about the ex- Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.- blended and had the creaminess tensive menu is that it offers 11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 photo courtesy of fropo.com Billy Currington of peanut butter, the sweetness The Front Porch Coffeehouse and seasonal drinks. My current p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Little Bit of Everything: of chocolate and a slight kick of its own front porch! favorite on the fall menu is the Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mercury Nashville coffee in the background. Autumn latte: a spicy, but not —Stephanie Metz On ‘Dear Science,’ TV On The Radio thumps and grinds, as ever BY John LaFollette number that mirrors and bears Editor-in-Chief witness both to the quick-chang- ing times in which we find our- When they made their ma- selves and the promise of hope jor-label debut with “Return to that seems to be almost in our Cookie Mountain” in 2006, TV sights. “Now we’re all allowed On The Radio left many of their to breathe/ Walls dissolve with fans wondering if the group the hunger and the greed,” sings was capable of producing its Adebimpe. brand of gritty, cerebral rock if The electronic percussion and it shared the Interscope imprint the samples imitate the clapping with acts like Soulja Boy and the the song exhorts. Adebimpe All-American Rejects. continues, “Oh and here it After all, the album, unlike comes and it’s not so far!” TVOTR’s other work, was re- There is an overlap between leased to critical and popular the dark and the bright in TV acclaim. On The Radio’s sound. “Dear Science” (released by The grey area they choose to Interscope last month) proves photo courtesy of interscope.com/tvontherradio inhabit is made a little narrower that TVOTR can, at the very TV On The Radio have managed to combine the funding and mainstream promotion of a major record label with the original offbeat style of music that fans orignally loved. on “Dear Science,” which makes least, survive in a non-indie (dare for slightly smoother listening we call it mainstream?) working wings of a rusty propeller plane. reviewer’s favorite for its pa- It begins as hauntingly beau- (though this phrase should prob- environment. As is their wont, TVOTR tiently deliberate, melodic verses) tiful, but the listener who can ably be qualified with “at least as In fact, if the lyrics cohered a harps on a set of themes through- lines of poetry echo each other continue without becoming dis- much as TVOTR can be”). little better, their latest work could out the record. This time, the throughout, but with slight and tressed is an optimist indeed. TVOTR’s “Dear Science” is almost be called transcendent. band criticizes the self-aggran- clever variations. “Fortune strives to fill the easily the band’s least obscure re- TVOTR has made an album dizing nature of the news media, Halfway in comes the peak of vacuum that it feeds,” sings cording to date, and, were it not evoking the potential for cheer and, in turn, the masses for their the album: a two-and-a-half-min- Adebimpe in a snagging falsetto. for the streamlined genius of that exists deep inside every mu- sheepish submission. ute guitar/drum hurricane that “But this is beginning to feel like “Return to Cookie Mountain,” it sic-loving gloom-and-doomer, There are sparing jabs at the continues to the end of the song, the dog’s lost her lead/ This is would also be their best. while remaining devoted to the rich, the powerful and the po- and that, at a loud volume, chills beginning to feel like the long- abrasive ethos that brought the litical elite, but the tone of these the spine. winded blues of the never.” Newswire Rating band to this place. lyrics suggest an admission that The album’s penultimate track, “Golden Age,” the album’s “Dear Science” takes the lis- swine will be swine. “DLZ,” is the darkest of the 11 signature track, but not it’s first tener to clear blue skies on the On “Shout Me Out,” (this songs. single, is a funky, thumping «««« Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 15, 2008 11 ‘Joseph’ promises solid performances BRIEFS Stephanie Metz, Editor BY Felipe promises to be stunning in the [email protected] Garcia-Wasnich title role— overly enthusiastic to Staff Writer the point of annoyance. He is all Italian Film Series the right things most of the time, Housed inside a suburban The Italian Film Series pres- cycling from creepy, to cocky to home in Western Price Hill, The rock opera has been a ents “Cinema Paradiso” at 6:30 irritating, to occasionally affable. Front Porch Coffeehouse has prevalent fixture of music cul- p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Unfortunately, his charisma does nurtured a community of cof- ture and theatre for several de- the World Views Lounge on the not show enough. fee lovers. cades. “Joseph and the Amazing 10th floor of Schott Hall. The Platts counterpart, junior The Front Porch retains the Technicolor Dreamcoat” is award-winning film, a story of Michelle Anguiano is sure to comfort of a lived-in house, among these pop-culture phe- friendship, love, loss and the deliver an above-average per- while adding the atmosphere of noms that have entered our na- magic of cinema, is in Italian formance as the narrator of the a place where people can study, Xavier’s Coffee Emporium tional domain. with subtitles. Biblical story. meet up with friends or just en- consistently provides students, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has Other solos should prove to joy some freshly brewed coffee. faculty and employees alike with made a career out of rock op- be entertaining to say the least, Prices at the Front Porch are daily supplies of caffeine and eras like “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Autumn Evensong including senior RJ Thieneman’s similar to most other coffee- sweets. and “Starlight Express,” not to At 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 rockabilly performance as the houses. It offers Fair Trade cof- Like most coffeehouses, mention “Joseph.” He has writ- in Bellarmine Chapel, Harmonia Pharaoh. Webber is said to have fee for $1.50 with 50 cent refills. the Xavier outpost of Coffee ten 13 musicals total, including Sacra Xavieriana will host an Broadway and West End block- based the Pharoah’s character on The menu also has a variety of Emporium has multitudinous photo courtesy of telegraph.co.uk hour-long service of scripture, Elvis, of whom he was apparent- unique Front Porch lattes. A 12 offerings of coffee, espresso, busters like “Phantom of the The cast of a recent West End production of “Joseph.” The lead was cast song and silence. The 12-voice on the British reality show, “Any Dream Will Do.” ly a huge fan. Senior Mike Sause’s oz. latte, chai tea or a FroPoccino lattes, teas and more. In fact, Opera,” “Cats” and “Evita.” professional ensemble will per- turn as a comical John Waynesque (FroPo is the locals’ nickname the menu can be a tad bit over- Andrew Lloyd Webber collab- form works by Bach, Casals and an actual sport. by senior Preston Gabay, who soloist also looks promising. for the Front Porch) all run a whelming on your first visit, orated with Tim Rice on “Joseph” Rossi. The event is free and Still, Webber’s take on the doesn’t hold back when it comes This weekend, the Xavier little over three dollars. but baristas tend to be knowl- when he was 20. The two had open to the public. Joseph story upholds the posi- to flamboyance. Players will present “Joseph For latte lovers, I recommend edgable and willing to make already written “Jesus Christ tive aspect of an amateur work. There are even moments that and the Amazing Technicolor both the Milky Way and Turtle recommendations. Superstar,” and the Broadway Xavier’s production of the show suggest a deeper, more mean- Dreamcoat.” Performances will lattes. These beverages encom- Their prices are typically no production of “Joseph” was maintains the rawness and pas- ingful level behind the glitz and take place at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. Math Club Game pass the perfect blend of flavors, more or less than other coffee- billed as “Superstar’s” sequel. sion that Webber seems to have glamour of “Joseph.” Sadly there 16-19, with a matinee at 1 p.m. from quality espresso to sweeter house competitors. A regular In many ways his inexperience Night is not enough evidence to sup- on Saturday, Oct. 18 in the GSC ingredients such as caramel or cup of coffe runs $1.65 for a shows. intended. The Math Club invites you port this theory. However, the Theatre. chocolate. grande (16 oz.). Lattes and spe- The emasculated and secu- Under the direction of Danny to an evening of math-themed fault falls more in the hands of Tickets may be purchased On this particular visit I chose cialty drinks will cost you about larized take on a classic Old Manning, Xavier’s “Joseph” takes games at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the creators, then anyone asso- at the GSC Theatre box of- a Peanut Butter FroPoccino. I three dollars for a small. Testament tale is shallow, safe few liberties in running away Oct. 15. Come to the Clock ciated with Xavier’s production, fice, or online at the Xavier tend to find frappuccinos a lit- Hot tea is a little over a dollar. and unoriginal. It is void of the from the script, save a sparse few Tower Lounge for games such as who do what they can with what Players website, www.xavier. tle too sweet. They often taste There are enough tea choices for deep traditions affiliated with the moments of brilliance. Set, Scratch and Bridge. Other they have. edu/student_life/players/. more like a milk shake than a a variety of flavors, but not so story, and is as far from a true Touches of genius will be games are welcome. Drinks, Freshman Michael Platt coffee infused drink. However, many that you cannot pick one. piece of art as NASCAR is from seen in the portrayal of Potiphar chips and pizza will be served. this drink left me pleasantly I recommend the plum flavored surprised. tea. My FroPoccino was expertly Another perk about the ex- ‘Duchess’ plunges into horrible marriage, blended and had the creaminess tensive menu is that it offers of peanut butter, the sweetness seasonal drinks. My current of chocolate and a slight kick of favorite on the fall menu is the coffee in the background. Autumn latte: a spicy, but not historical scandals without any apologies BY Stephanie metz than-thrilled viewer occupied for Arts & Entertainment Editor much of the two hour showing time. Tailor-made for fans of styl- Knightley was impeccable On ‘Dear Science,’ TV On The ized costume dramas and celeb- as usual. During the movie’s rity scandal, “The Duchess” de- initial moments I worried she livers enough eighteenth-century would be unable to differenti- intrigue to make modern gossip ate this performance from simi- Radio thumps and grinds, as ever girls pale in comparison to the lar period roles in “Pirates of Duchess of Devonshire. the Caribbean” and “Pride & “The Duchess” is based on Prejudice.” I was happily proven historian Amanda Foreman’s bi- wrong. Knightley clearly excels ography, “Georgiana: Duchess in this type of film. This perfor- of Devonshire.” mance was still interesting and The movie details Georgiana’s enjoyable, not a mere repeat of public and private travails during her other roles. Her character her disastrous marriage to the emerges fully formed onto the Duke of Devonshire. Although screen and captures the charm considered a perfect match be- and despair of this historical cause of the Duke’s wealth and figure. title, the actual marriage left much photo courtesy of snitchseeker.com Ralph Fiennes is also admi- to be desired. Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes as the famously unhappy Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. rable as the Duke, although the The Duke (Ralph Fiennes) character never becomes more loves his hounds more than his The Duke permanently installs their marriages. Dibb’s last film, “Bullet Boy,” than the hated villain. He executes wife and cannot understand why Elizabeth as his live-in mistress, While the film’s dialogue is a depicts British gang culture and the role well, but does not make Georgiana (Keira Knightley) has despite Georgiana’s protests. mix of both period and modern could not be more different the audience sympathize with such difficulty producing a son, a Her own dalliance with fu- speech, the soundtrack is much from “The Duchess.” However, him in any way. Fiennes also gets crucial agreement of their mar- ture prime minister Charles Grey more staid. Filmmakers chose he seems right at home with this under your skin as Voldemort, riage contract. Georgiana at- (Dominic Cooper) is promptly instrumentals to evoke the pe- genre. Dibb injects realism into the Dark Lord of Harry Potter’s tempts to divert herself from curtailed when the Duke gives riod, rather than trying to entice a film that could have easily de- universe. Coincidence? I think her marriage with trendsetting Georgiana a Hobson’s ‘choice’ audiences with pop music laid scended into melodrama. not. clothes, powerful friends and a of either continuing her affair over historical scenes. The Duchess was known for Despite the weighty subject blossoming interest in politics; or never seeing her own children In general, “The Duchess” her outlandish fashion and ad- matter of “The Duchess,” su- she campaigned for the Whig again. was much darker than antici- mits to the Duke that it is her sole perb performances, gorgeous Party although she could not History buffs have pointed pated, and although interesting, way of expressing herself. cinematography and elaborate vote. out the comparisons between there were several disturbing As expected from a costume costumes make for a rich experi- To further strain the marriage, the Duchess of Devonshire and moments. Despite the film’s fo- drama, each character is expertly ence, leaving viewers with a taste the Duke’s illegitimate daughter, her descendant, the late Princess cus on an eighteenth-century ‘it’ rendered down to the most mi- of life lived in the fast lane, eigh- Charlotte, is brought to reside Diana. girl, it is by no means fluffy. nor details— no small feat con- teenth-century style. with the couple and raised by Both public figures were Beatifully staged and shot, sidering the elaborate wigs and Georgiana alongside her own loved by the British people and it captures the emotional and dresses which were different in children. The Duchess also takes devoted to their children, but physical violence of a desper- nearly every scene. Knightley Newswire Rating: in Lady Elizabeth Foster (Hayley had tenuous relationships with ately unhappy marriage and a life alone had thirty costume changes Atwell), who, estranged from her their husbands and were plagued lived in the public eye. throughout the film. The film’s husband, has no place to live. by other people intruding into Interestingly, director Saul eye candy alone could keep a less- «««« 12 October 15, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire Teaching for America By Kelly Shaw Many recent Xavier alumni are finding an alternative to the Senior News Writer As this year’s seniors work force or grad school in Teach for America, a program prepare for graduation, American culture seems to that places new graduates in inner-city teaching positions give new college graduates two options: (1) Get a job, [ ] or (2) Go to graduate school to prolong getting a job. Some of Xavier’s recent alumni, however, have cho- sen a different path. Teach for America, a program where outstanding college graduates become teachers in inner-city schools throughout the country, has become another option for seniors contemplating fu- ture plans. Using some of the nation’s top young lead- ers, TFA’s goal is to allevi- ate what it claims to be the nation’s greatest injustice— educational inequity. Teachers in the TFA corps are put through ex- tensive preparation and then are placed in one of 29 urban and rural cities for two years. All corps mem- bers are paid full teacher’s salaries, but must also earn their full teacher certifica- tion over the course of the Photo provided by Joe Moorman Joe Moorman, a 2007 Xavier graduate, teaches eighth graders reading and language arts in Philadelphia, Penn. through the Teach for America program. two year commitment. In some regions, corps mem- LeSaint. “It was a way to experience and knowledge room, taking them on field we do as teachers is that cants are the benefits after bers also have the oppor- combine my interest in that Xavier students have,” trips, and coaching the run- much more important,” the two years spent in the tunity to apply to a master’s community service with a said Moorman. ning club. said Moorman. corps. One of TFA’s main program and earn a gradu- challenging and meaningful Moorman is currently “Honestly, though, there Despite the frustra- purposes is to influence its ate degree along with a full job.” teaching eighth grade read- were some times when the tions that both LeSaint and teachers who become pro- teacher certification. A 2007 Xavier gradu- ing and language arts in obstacles felt insurmount- Moorman have felt through fessionals in careers other TFA began as a project ate, Joe Moorman, had North Philadelphia. able and I just had to ride it their experience, they both than education. started by one college se- similar reasons for joining Both LeSaint and out,” said LeSaint. believe that their time at TFA believes the experi- nior, Wendy Kopp. After the corps, and believes that Moorman speak of the dif- Moorman has also TFA has been invaluable. ence gives corps members college, Kopp raised $2.5 “Being in charge a special set of leadership million to start her proj- “I think TFA is a great option for Xavier students who want to con- of the education skills that will allow them to ect, which began with 500 tinue their work in social justice and service learning. So many stu- of 90 children can succeed in whatever profes- teachers in six low-income dents have a passion for service and take advantage of the oppor- be an intimidating sion they choose, and it also communities. There are tunities that Xavier provides to engage with the community and task. But when gives them a unique under- now 6,200 teachers in the make a difference worldwide. TFA is looking for students with the you see the impact standing of educational program. passion, experience and knowledge that Xavier students have.” that you can make inequity. Not surprisingly, some —Joe Moorman in their lives, it all “Its tough at 21 or 22 Xavier students are among makes sense and it years old to know exactly the 14,000 Teach for [many Xavier students prob- ficulties in the classroom found obstacles in teach- ]is worthwhile, no doubt,” what you want to do for a ca- America alumni, and other ably feel the same way. due to the lack of funding ing, especially because his said Moorman. reer. The program gives you Xavier students are being “I think TFA is a great and poor school manage- school does not even have Making an impact is time to figure that out and recruited or applying for option for Xavier students ment as well as the typical the funds to provide all stu- what many TFA applicants, also provides the resources this year’s corps. who want to continue their struggles of behavior con- dents with textbooks, let including senior John Kane, to pursue those goals after Greg LeSaint, a 2004 work in social justice and trol, but they developed alone many performing arts find appealing about the your commitment, be they Xavier graduate, participat- service learning. So many ways to stay positive. or athletic activities. program. in education or otherwise,” ed in the program for four students have a passion for “It’s a job. No meaning- “For many of the stu- “TFA is a great oppor- said Kane. years, first in New York and service and take advantage ful job is ever easy and it’s dents at my school (and in tunity to make a difference For more informa- then in Hawaii. He is now of the opportunities that difficult to make an impact Philadelphia in general), in the lives of others while tion about applying, go to in his first year at Harvard Xavier provides to engage in anything without work- school is the safest place at the same time gain a fo- www.teachforamerica.org. Law School. with the community and ing hard,” said LeSaint, who they know. Teachers are cus for what you really want TFA representatives will “I wanted to be a teacher make a difference world- dealt with his frustrations the only consistent posi- to do with your life,” said be on Xavier’s campus for and I wanted to see a new wide. TFA is looking for by trying to better engage tive presence in their lives. 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