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Campus News, pg 4 Sports, pg 12 Man of many hats Overtime Thriller Always Online: The Newswire has a chat with profes- The men’s basketball team survived two close xavier.edu/ sor/guitarist/runner/motor scooter ad- games this week, including an overtime win vocate/philanthropist Doug Olberding. against IPFW on Tuesday night. newswire inside @

My hane ulvihillen’s soccer takes placeA in which-10 the Musketeers B s m Staff Writer could have been seeded. “Being the underdog deflects This past Monday, instead of pressure from our guys while also waiting for the clock to strike keeping a proverbial carrot in front midnight, Cinderella was wait- of them,” Fleming said. “For us, ing for the clock to strike 4:30. the A-10 Championship was our At 4:30, the Xavier men’s soccer NCAA Tournament and we had team continued its Cinderella sto- nothing to prove, nothing to lose. ry when its gathered together in We were playing with ‘house mon- the Cintas Center Media Room to ey’ and the only ones with high ex- see where they would be seeded in pectations were ourselves.” the NCAA tournament. The sixth seeded Musketeers The team has found them- opened the tournament against selves in a place only they could the No. 3 seed, Temple. Having have envisioned themselves at the already beaten Temple earlier in beginning of the season. the season, the team wanted a Like any great rags-to-riches repeat performance. Sophomore story, the story begins with hard- Photo courtesy of Colin Waters Luke Spencer scored in the 12th ship and struggle. At the conclu- The men’s soccer team celebrated with coach Andy Flemming after winning the Atlantic 10 Tournament. minute. sion of last season, the Musketeers Musketeers’ fairy godmother, tak- tion’s toughest defensive squads. from-behind victory to beat Following the goal, the team found themselves coachless, near ing an underachieving bunch and Xavier’s Cinderella run began in Fordham 2-1. The late game hero- practiced what got them there in the bottom of the Atlantic 10 helping them to unlock its true, earnest two weeks ago during the ics on the part of senior El-Hadji the first place: defense. Xavier standings and owners of just five hidden potential. He has preached team’s final regular season game. Dieng allowed the Musketeers to goalkeeper, sophomore Justin wins in two years. a step-by-step, game-by-game ap- Needing a win to advance to the sneak into the tournament as the Marshall made five saves and Enter new head coach Andy proach that has allowed the team A-10 tournament, the Musketeers sixth and final seed. Fleming. Fleming has been the to blossom into one of the na- engineered a second half, come- This may have been the best Continued on page 12 Pro-student changes in GSC SGA advocates for By doug tifft LGBTQ advisor Editor-in-Chief By sarah wieten done might be different than what After nearly nine years of op- Managing Editor can be done on a Jesuit campus. eration Gallagher Student Center We have to understand that line,” is about to get a makeover. In the wake of a series of sui- Steven Yandell, Alliance club advi- A series of moves will begin on cides by young LGBTQ people, sor, said. Monday, Nov. 22, resulting in the senior senators Chris Hale and Contrera said he anticipated relocation of 10 departments or Joshua Arthur and freshman some similar sentiments from the student organizations across cam- senator Ricky Narsinghani co- board of trustees, who must ap- pus — almost all of whom are re- sponsored a resolution to suggest prove the new position, due to the lated to tenants moving into and the creation of a “professional frequently conservative nature of out of GSC. staff position to provide holistic that body. “I believe we are going to be support for lesbian, gay, bisexu- Yandell said that even finding doing some stuff that is really ben- al, transgender and questioning space for this position is going to eficial to the students,” GSC man- students.” The resolution passed be difficult with the relocations ager Joe Christman said. “I think 20-0 on Monday. currently occurring on campus. sometimes this feels more like However, because the resolu- “Anything that is going to sup- an administrative building than a tion comes after deadlines for fil- port our student body, includ- student center. I want students to ing paperwork for new positions ing LGBTQ members, is great,” feel comfortable in this building for the year have passed, Student Yandell said. “The question [is], and feel ownership. I think a lot Government Association is faced ‘What is the best way to go about of the stuff we are doing is really with the decision of funding the that?’” focused on students.” position themselves or delaying its Newswire photo by Alexa von Bargen “As a faculty member I have The process will begin with The GSC second floor computer lab is only one of many relocations on creation until next year. to say that putting more money the International Students Society campus this year. The duties of the position into administration when budgets temporarily moving from GSC 230 would include “providing sup- are so tight is risky,” Yandell said. to Alter 103 — the space previ- ments of new wall coverings Project Search, currently port, counseling and advocacy on “I think we need to make sure that ously occupied by Student Success and the replacement of old fur- housed in GSC 250, will move campus for LGBTQ students,” we do not have these kind of re- and Retention before it moved to niture, ISS will move back into to the third floor meeting room, Kevin Contrera, SGA executive sources elsewhere first.” the fifth floor of the Conaton the space in early January as part GSC 330. Christman said a num- president, said. Learning Commons at the begin- of an expanded program of the ber of groups who had requested The suggestion for such a posi- ©2010 ning of the fall semester. Romero Center for International the space had to reschedule as a tion came out of series of meet- the Xavier Newswire With ISS out of its space on Education under the directorship result of Project Search’s occu- ings Contrera attended last year All rights reserved the second floor of the student of Ismael Betencourt. pancy of the area. with different clubs, including center, Christman will be able to “We could not be happier to Eventually, likely in January, Xavier Alliance, while running for work with Physical Plant to bring have a great student service like Project Search will move to executive office to gather sugges- in contractors to overhaul the the Romero Center in the build- GSC 350, the area next to the tions for campus improvement. Advertising (513) 745-3561 space. ing,” Christman said. Clocktower Lounge currently oc- However, pushback is expected Circulation (513) 745-3130 After renovations such as de- As ISS is moving, other parts cupied by the Dorothy Day Center from some campus constituents. Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 molition to redefine the space, of the second floor will also get a “I understand that the kind of www.xavier.edu/newswire carpet replacements, install- new look. Continued on page 2 work that these individuals want Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum 2 November 17, 2010 News Xavier Newswire Pro-student changes in GSC Continued from page 1 be converted into a commuter Clocktower Lounge currently oc- lounge. cupied by the Dorothy Day Center Also, the former computer lab, for Faith and Justice. GSC 230, will be converted into The temporary swing space in a club resource space. With the GSC 330 is required, however, encouragement of the SGA, clubs because the Center for Faith and will be able to create banners and Justice — which includes Dorothy use computers. Day and Campus Ministry — is “That is one of the most ex- awaiting the completion of con- citing parts for me,” Christman struction on the fifth floor of the said. “Between the changes on Conaton Learning Commons. the second floor and commuter Once the CLC construction is lounge that we have been work- complete around the end of the ing on for a while now, it really calendar year, the Career Services expands the space for students in photo courtesy xavier.edu Center will move from GSC Gallagher Student Center will undergo an extensive relocation of offices as soon as the Conaton Learning Commons the building.” 310 to the fifth floor of CLC. construction has been completed. While the rest of the GSC ten- Academic Advising, currently lo- Faith and Justice — including its series of moves at the begin- The Newswire’s move to the ants will remain in their current cated in Alter 104, will also move seven exterior offices, cubicles ning of the spring semester it will third floor will likely not occur locations for now — including to the fifth floor of the Learning and some meeting space — Faith open space in GSC 332, currently until February. Flix, who will remain in the base- Commons. and Justice will move back to GSC being used as a Faith and Justice There are also a number of ment of Gallagher for the imme- “At this point the construc- from Alter 104. resource room. changes on the second floor at the diate future — there will be some tion on the Learning Commons is That move is tentatively sched- After minor renovations, beginning of the Spring Semester. minor disturbances. sort of the final piece to get this uled for late January or early the area will become the new The Office of Student Christman said the basement whole chain reaction moving,” February, a date Christman is ea- Publications area and house the Involvement, currently located in doors of the student center will Christman said. gerly awaiting. Xavier Newswire. GSC 320, will move down to the have to be replaced with larger Faith and Justice will tempo- “It will be great to have Faith “A lot of our changes have second floor of Gallagher in the ones to allow a large lift to enter rarily move to a swing space in and Justice brought together in been aimed at getting more stu- area currently occupied by Project the building. Alter 104 while GSC 310 and the one central location,” Christman dent-services into the student Search, centralizing the depart- The lift will be used to replace adjoining interview rooms in GSC said. “At best, they are scattered all center,” Christman said. “So as ment by placing it next to the two of the three lights in the ceil- 318 are renovated in January. over this place. So bringing them a student organization and a stu- Student Government Association ing of GSC that have burned After the old Career Services together will allow them to func- dent voice, we are really excited to and Student Activities Council. out, partially darkening the GSC space on the third floor of tion more effectively.” have [the Newswire] coming into With Student Involvement atrium. Gallagher is renovated to suit As Faith and Justice completes the building.” vacating GSC 320, the area will Chicago Bears co-owner preaches faith and football media, of personal hobby and in- light hors d’oeuvres, McCaskey stories about Super Bowl celebra- founded as a testament to his By Kris Reilly ternational phenomenon. From launched into a comical football tions and legendary players with beliefs. Staff Writer this perch, the owner, coach and draft of Christ’s 12 apostles. tales of familial love and the im- “[The group is] a Chicago- Spend just a few minutes re- father said he tries to serve as an Placing Peter at star quarter- portance of faith. based initiative dedicated to in- viewing the sports headlines and example of personal back and Bartholomew Addressing his strong Catholic spiring and transforming our cul- you may come to a sad realization; integrity. at offensive line, the ex- background, McCaskey spoke of ture through the world of sports. the sports world is riddled with The event, titled ecutive warmed up more his desire to honor the purity of It will utilize the best of new and controversy, slander, missteps and “Faith and Sports: An of a comedy routine than sport through a vibrant Christian traditional media to feature and disappointment. Evening with Patrick a management lecture. faith. For generations, his family encourage the powerful personal From Tiger Wood’s marital McCaskey,” provided As the grandson of has toiled to build a respectable, testimonies of outstanding ath- woes to Barry Bond’s steroids to the seventh annual in- George Halas, founder honest and victorious organiza- letes at all levels who are living out Brett Favre’s amateur photogra- stallment of the Ann of the Chicago Bears and tion, he said. their faith on and off the field,” phy, many major figures in mod- Buenger Catholic a part of in the creation As an example of this commit- McCaskey said. ern sports can’t seem to stay out Speaker Series. of the NFL, McCaskey ment, Bears players are offered Instead of a didactic lecture, of trouble. Presented by is no stranger to football the option of attending Mass and McCaskey offered his personal But this past Thursday, Patrick Xavier University and or fame. After receiv- chapel before every game. journey. He and his wife Gretchen McCaskey attempted to stand up the Archdiocese of ing a B.A. from Indiana McCaskey currently serves as have three sons and reside in Lake as a source of hope for the fun- Cincinnati, the pro- photo courtesy University and a M.A. in Special Projects Director for the Forest, Ill. In his closing remarks, loving, hard-hitting, sibling-wres- gram drew more than Sportsfaithinternational.com Interdisciplinary Studies organization, is a member of the McCaskey addressed his middle tling kid in all of us. 600 listeners, includ- Patrick McCaskey, co- from DePaul University, Bears board and stays involved child Tom, a Xavier senior, by As the co-owner of the Chicago ing educators, Xavier owner of the Chicago McCaskey went into the reading a letter instilled with an Bears, came to Xavier to in several service organizations Bears, McCaskey said his office students and Bears discuss faith and sports. family business along including the Chicago Fellowship faith in God, family and football. sits at the crossroads of sport fanatics. with several of his sib- of Christian Athletes and Sports Matt Ackels also contributed to this and business, of competition and As his audience settled in after lings. In his speech, he combined Faith International, which he artcle. First ever Xavier men’s BRIEFS acappella group makes debut week and performs a variety of A nearly naked By Rachael Harris Assit. A&E Editor songs, including original songs mile at Xavier written by group members. Shortly after starting this year, They have performed a recital Students can register for Harmon-X, the first all-male a at the Late Night Snack benefiting the Nearly Naked Mile in cappella group to exist at Xavier, sustainability. Gallagher Student Center be- has been taking the campus by They have also been asked to tween 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. storm. perform at other Xavier events, in- from Nov. 11-18, between 5 “Harmon-X was started at the cluding Relay for Life and Xavier to 7 p.m. from Nov. 16-17 in beginning of this school year,” Christmas. the Hoff Marketplace and sophomore Sean Minion, presi- “[The group] really wasn't one between 7 to 8 on Nov. 18 dent and founder of Harmon-X, source of inspiration, it was more at Bellarmine Circle. said. “I asked around Concert that a lot of people involved with Registration and T-shirts Choir and Men’s Choir if anyone music had been wanting one for this year will cost $15. would be interested in forming a awhile, and this year we decided to photo courtesy youtube.com The proceeds go towards male a cappella group last year, make it happen,” Minion said. From left to right: sophomore Brian Hanley, junior Mike Franzosa, sophomore Xavier’s Interfaith Medical and about a dozen people signed Songs from their performance Evan Herbert, sophomore Alex Flores and freshman David Naida sing at their Mission trip to Haiti. up.” can be found at youtube.com/ first Harmon-X concert at the Late Night Snack in Gallagher Student Center. The group rehearses twice a user/thereivaxrecords#p/u. Xavier Newswire News November 17, 2010 3 Forum fills gap between XU students and faculty By Kari Peglar Students are encouraged to According to Kevin Tighe, with questions and concerns. “We emailed several student Staff Writer come to the event with questions sophomore and member of the “With increased class sizes, dif- clubs around campus about the With help from the Office of prepared for several Xavier offi- Peer Leadership Team, the need ferent budget delegations and end- event and received multiple posi- Student Involvement, the Peer cials including Dr. Luther Smith, for creating this Student Forum less expansions resulting in count- tive responses.” Tighe explained. Leadership Team will host the dean of students, Dr. Kathleen has greatly increased in recent less relocations, there has been an “Additionally, every single ad- first ever Student Forum, where Simons, associate provost, se- years due to the vast expansion of increase in questions and confu- ministrator that we have talked to students, faculty and staff come nior Kevin Contrera, SGA presi- campus. sion among the student body,” have been both enthusiastic and together to discuss pressing con- dent, and junior Ryan Alleman, Despite Xavier’s open-door Tighe said. “The Peer Leadership supportive of this event. They cerns involving Xavier’s campus SGA senator, financial affairs policy that encourages students to Team feels the obligation to find encourage as many questions to from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 in chair and representative of the go directly to officials with their alternative ways to voice the is- be asked so that they can answer Shiff Family Conference Center. University Planning and Resource concerns, many students have not sues and rumors that are scattered successfully what may have lead to The purpose of the Student Committee. taken advantage of this opportu- throughout campus and believes confusion.” Forum, which is open to all stu- After the conclusion of the nity and have many unanswered the student forum to be the per- Students interested in attend- dents, is to enhance the communi- Student Forum, an overview of questions about Xavier’s pres- fect way to do that.” ing the event should contact the cation between the Xavier admin- the discussion and resulting action ent and future endeavors. With This community-based student Peer Leadership Team with their istration and students regarding will be published and made avail- an open forum set up, the board forum has received strong interest potential questions at xuplt@xavi- key issues at Xavier. able to the entire student body. hopes students will be more open from both students and faculty. er.edu or call 513-745-3662. XU runs for “Most Vegan-friendly” PETA recognizes school’s attempt at creating a healthy ified for the “sweet sixteen” in the salad and hominy squash stew. By Pamela Brault Staff Writer category of small U.S. schools for Students can find out which items the title of “Most Vegan-Friendly are vegan by accessing Balanced People for the Ethical College in the U.S.” U, a labeling system on the on- Treatment of Animals, recently PETA informed Xavier of line menu at www.dineoncampus. looked at universities throughout its nomination in October say- com/xu and by viewing the cards the United States to gauge the ing “perhaps it should come as that sit beside each dish iden- photo courtesy Andrew Matsushita variety of vegan options offered no surprise that one of the most tifying it and giving nutritional XU has been nominated for “Most Vegan-Friendly College in the U.S.” for their diverse menu and its abundant vegan choices. by colleges and determined that influential Catholic universities in information. Xavier was among the friendliest the U.S. extends its message of The size of the vegan popu- their eating style. on the diversity we provide in our for vegans. compassion and mercy to animals lation on Xavier’s campus is un- “[Xavier’s Executive Chef food selection. From homemade Nominated because the Xavier by offering some of the most known. Resident Director of Thomas Turnbull,] does his best soups to sauces, we try to create Dining menu is planned with few enticing meatless cuisine in the Dining Services Ed Devoid, an- to make sure the meals offered as many with vegan ingredients repeated items, numerous vegan country.” nounced that this is the first year are nutritious and well-balanced,” so that even those limited with options and a “meatless Monday” Xavier’s vegan menu items no one has approached him say- Michael Ross, senior director of dietary restrictions can enjoy op- campaign, Xavier was chosen over include five-bean and butternut ing that the options in the Hoff dining services said. “We are a di- tions in the Hoff Marketplace.” hundreds of universities and qual- squash chili, Mediterranean chop Marketplace are not suitable for verse campus and pride ourselves

-Paid Advertisement- Social Work professor leaving XU this spring By Molly Boes counting for a social science uni- Assistant News Editor versity core class. “I admit, I am disappointed Associate Professor of Social that the LGBTQ Studies course Work Stephanie Brzuzy will be was canceled so quickly,” said leaving Xavier University at the Brzuzy. “As part of the the core end of the fall semester having Gender and Diversity Studies mi- THIS MOMENT BEGAN accepted a position as the direc- nor courses, I believe it provides tor of Social Work at another added value to the University cur- WITH A CHOICE. university. riculum and our “This is a signifi- “I have enjoyed students.” cant promotion for my time here LGBTQ studies me, and I am look- focused on helping ing forward to the and I will carry students understand challenges and op- fond memories sexual identity is- portunities ahead,” of the students, sues, including the said Brzuzy. staff and faculty development of Two of Brzuzy’s whom I have sexual identity, the classes for the spring encountered politics of identity, 2011 semester were these past various LGBTQ canceled, one be- years.” movements seen in ing a class originally history and issues required for social -Dr. Stephanie facing members work majors that Brzuzy, of the LGBTQ the department of professor of community today. social work decided Social Work Students were in- to remove from the troduced to these curriculum and – different topics Brzuzy’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, through a variety of medians, from He chose to make a difference. Chose to get a degree. To learn new Transsexual and Queer (LGBTQ) literature to television shows. skills. And it was all made possible by the National Guard. studies class. “I have enjoyed my time here The Department of Social and I will carry fond memories Work decided to remove the first of the students, staff and faculty %$5#!4)/."%.%&)43s3+),,342!).).'s0!24 4)-%3%26)#% class from the curriculum in order whom I have encountered these to replace it with a course they felt past years. Xavier is a great place Contact SFC Jimmy Gribben at 513-288-3983 or would “better serve our majors,” and I hope I have made some last- Brzuzy said. ing contributions,” said Brzuzy. CPT Brandon Godsey at 614-376-5047 The LGBTQ class had count- Jake Heath, News Editor 1-800-GO-GUARD ed as a credit toward a Gender and Phone: 745-3607 Diversity Studies Minor as well as [email protected]

10BW-04_6.15x7_Gribben_Godsey.indd 1 10/19/10 3:35:44 PM 4 November 17, 2010 Campus News Xavier Newswire Professor Profile: Dr. Doug Olberding By scott mueller Board for the Flying Pig Marathon. they build that toward performanc- My son was a year and a half Sports Editor At the most recent race, we wanted es to help build self-esteem. old. I was going to be working late Dr. Leon Chartrand, profes- Doug Olberding is the head of to expand the Pig. We have the We actually had a group of these that night. So my wife said, “We’ll sor of theology and environmen- the Sports Management depart- weekend of events, but we wanted students in Melodic Connections order pizza and bring it to your tal ethics, completed his doctoral ment. He has been at Xavier for 11 to find some other date on the cal- open up for us Saturday night, so office, and we’ll eat in your of- work in environmental ethics and years and is actively involved in the endar. We have a good relationship it was pretty cool. fice. So we ate pizza in [Schmidt has also recieved two doctoral running community, athletics and with the Marvin Lewis Foundation, Fieldhouse] and then we walked certificates: one degree in large charity programs. so we called their executive direc- XN: Who is your favorite musical outside through Schmidt. mammal conservation from the tor and proposed the Who Dey artist? My son had his little basketball University of Toronto and a de- Xavier Newswire: What did you do 5K and Flying Pigskin Party. It was DO: There are two people that and we were just walking across gree in theology and ecology from before coming to Xavier? put on by the Flying Pig Marathon have influenced me most on the the top of the arena. The basket- St. Michael’s University. Doug Olberding: I was a state staff, but the money benefitted the guitar. First is probably Stevie ball team was doing a fast break Dr. Chartrand is a visiting pro- budget and tax policy analyst. That Marvin Lewis Foundation. We had Ray Vaughn. The other guy is a drill. Skip Prosser was the coach fessor at Xavier. The Newswire re- was the job I had in the years be- about 1,600 or 1,700 runners down guy that nobody is going to know, and my son was sitting there cently had the opportunity to talk fore I came to Xavier, but I had there. Photo courtesy of Doug Olberding but I just love his style. His name watching and he just threw his ball with Dr. Chartrand about his ex- always been involved in athletics, Dr. Olberding organizes the Reggae Run. is Billy Zoom, and he plays for a and it went right into the middle periences as a professor both on sports and recreation in one way XN: What about the Reggae Run? that we’ve raised is over a million band called X. of practice. campus and in the wilderness. or another. DO: The Reggae Run is the one dollars. As a matter of fact, the guitar I thought all you need is David I decided to make a change my family puts on. I serve as the I play is completely modeled after West to twist his ankle or something when I was living in Lexington, like that. They stopped [the practice] XN: How long did you work director of that, so I do everything. XN: I know you play in a band. Billy Zoom. KY. My sister was a runner, and and I had to go down there and get in the Jackson Hole area? What Fall is a busy time of the year for What kind of music do you guys play? she was murdered while running. the ball from Skip. were your jobs there? me. This year we had about 4,500 DO: I play guitar. Our tagline XN: Was it custom made? When she died, we put together He couldn’t have been nicer LC: I worked in the Jackson runners. We generated probably is “Everything from Mo-Town to DO: It’s almost a completely the Reggae Run. That was the about the whole thing. Actually, that Hole area for seven years as a about $180,000 in gross revenues, Modern Rock and everything in custom-made guitar. I also do my thing that sort of said, “life’s too year with the Reggae Run, the girl regional bear biologist and a and we probably netted about between.” So we can do a set of own amps. I have a little amp and short.” that was the Make-A-Wish kid had bear management officer for $80,000 or $90,000. music from every era. We have guitar workshop in my basement. So I decided to take a leap of the dream to meet Skip Prosser and the Wyoming Game and Fish about 15 people who are members My kids call it my mad-scientist faith and jump into sports manage- the Xavier basketball team. They got Department. XN: Where does that money go? of the band. All the money that we lab. ment. The University of Kentucky her season tickets to the Gardens. I was responsible for bear man- DO: All the money that we raise in that band goes to charity. had just started a sports manage- agement in all the area outside of generate there benefits the Make- We played twice this week- XN: Do you have any stories about ment program, so I got in the doc- and around Yellowstone National A-Wish Foundation. On Make-A- end. The beneficiary of our gigs Xavier basketball and Skip Prosser from XN: What is the best part of the toral program. That was when I Park. Wish’s 20th anniversary, my mom this weekend was an organization being in Schmidt Fieldhouse? job? sort of redirected my career. and dad were recognized because called Melodic Connections. They DO: The first semester that I DO: I think the best thing XN: What is your favorite of the money that we’ve donated. basically use music to help develop was here, the fall of 1999, was be- about the job, and I know that ev- thing about the Yellowstone area? XN: Can you talk about some of the We’re the largest non-corporate mentally-disabled individuals. They fore Cintas was finished. The men’s ery faculty member probably says LC: I feel a deep connection to running events you are involved with? donor to Make-A-Wish. teach people with developmental and women’s basketball teams prac- this, or I hope they do, definitely the Yellowstone and Grand Teton DO: I am the Chairman of the I think this year the total money disabilities piano and guitar. Then ticed in Schmidt [Fieldhouse]. is working with students. - Paid Advertisement - evening at Conaton Learning Commons.

Police Nov. 11, 5:05 p.m. - A stu- dent reported the theft of a bicycle locked to the bike rack Notes outside Alter Hall. Nov. 8, 3:59 p.m. - A stu- dent reported the theft of a Nov. 12, 11:55 p.m. - Xavier bicycle valued at approximate- Police assisted Norwood Police ly $500-600 from a bike rack with a report of a neighbor- ly exists with a heavy focus on outside Alter Hall. hood disturbance or loud noise economics. in the 2200 block of Cleneay Avenue. Two underage students “The Environmental Studies Nov. 8, 4:59 p.m. - A stu- were cited by Norwood Police major will give students the op- dent reported the theft of a for urinating in public. portunity to engage with the en- camera valued at approximate- vironment intelligently and with ly $415, which was left in an practical implications for a future apartment in the Village over Nov. 13, 2:12 a.m. - An of- career,” said Laura Wallace, sus- the weekend. ficer on patrol cited a student tainability intern. for underage consumption who The Campus Action Plan was was observed walking through Nov. 9, 9:13 a.m. - An of- acknowledged and supported the ground floor of Brockman ficer on patrol discovered the by the Student Government Hall with an open container in sign on the stairway leading Association this past Monday in a hand. to the Our Lady of Victory written resolution. The resolution Xavier hopes to reduce its carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. monument missing. was passed supporting the main Nov. 13, 6:16 p.m. - Officers goals of the Campus Action Plan responding to an intrusion alarm Nov. 9, 4:25 p.m. - A unanimously by Senate, most no- at the Bursar’s office discovered bookstore employee reported tably the “green fee.” a broken water pipe and dam- the theft of webcam and mp3 “This resolution supports the age throughout the office. green fee which will help further player from the bookstore. the mission and objectives of the Two possible suspects were caught on surveillance tape. Nov. 14, 2:00 a.m. - Xavier Campus Sustainability Plan,” said Police and the Cincinnati Fire Senator Chris Hale. Department responded to a Nov. 9, 6:35 p.m. - Xavier For students interested in get- fire alarm in Gallagher Student Police cited a student for pos- ting involved with sustainabil- Center. Investigation revealed session of a fictitious I.D. when ity efforts around campus, the someone intentionally activat- his or her wallet was turned in Student Sustainability Club has ed a pull down station on the to the lost and found at Flynn gotten underway this year. A sec- ground floor. tion for an individual pledge ex- Hall with the I.D. inside. ists on the Xavier website where students make promises such as Nov. 9, 9:56 p.m. - Two turning off lights when not in use, students smoking marijuana Note of the using both sides of paper for note on the patio outside of Albers taking, thinking before purchasing Hall were cited for drug

products and leading by example. abuse. Week, Nov. 8, 1:23 p.m. - A student reported someone Nov. 9, 11:52 p.m. - An em- threw burnt toilet paper into ployee reported a dispute with the second floor hallway of another employee early in the Kuhlman Hall. Xavier Newswire Campus News November 17, 2010 5 XU Senate passes resolution supporting 3C Rail Plan BRIEFS By lizzie glaser and tax revenue in Ohio. It also Ohio Governor-elect John rail program that would give us Campus News Editor provides a mode of transporta- Kasich now plans to cancel the easier access to the rest of the Thanksgiving Dr. Leon Chartrand, profes- On Nov. 8, the Xavier tion for Xavier’s students that rail plan and allot the $400 mil- state,” McDermott said. sor of theology and environmen- University Senate passed a reso- live along the 3C Corridor, the lion in federal funding to other The resolution was drafted Dinner at the tal ethics, completed his doctoral lution supporting the continu- proposed route that would con- infrastructure needs, as he be- through the Community Affairs work in environmental ethics and ance of the 3C Corridor Ohio nect Cincinnati, Columbus and lieves that it will be too costly to Committee, then proposed on Honors Villa Passenger Rail Program with a Cleveland. reactivate the freight lines, and the Senate floor, debated and has also recieved two doctoral On Saturday, Nov. 20, Xavier majority roll call vote, 11 to 7. Before the 2010 midterm that they will be too slow and un- passed with a roll call vote, in certificates: one degree in large University’s Honors Council will The resolution, primar- elections, the XU Senate was derused. Although the Student which each Senator responds mammal conservation from the host a homemade Thanksgiving ily authored by Senator Kyle approached by Scott Varner Government Association is “yea” or “nay” when his or her University of Toronto and a de- meal open to everyone. The din- McDermott, urges the state of of the Ohio Department of generally apolitical, focus- name is called. The aim of the gree in theology and ecology from ner will be served in the Honors Ohio to begin and complete the Transportation (ODOT), who ing more on on-campus issues resolution is to form and articu- St. Michael’s University. Villa from 6-8 p.m. All the food program as soon as possible asked them to pledge their sup- than the larger political agenda late an opinion that represents Dr. Chartrand is a visiting pro- is prepared throughout the day for the benefits it will bring to port for the rail project, regard- of the state of Ohio, the XU that of the Senate and the rest fessor at Xavier. The Newswire re- by students and professors. Xavier students. The Senate less of who the next governor Senate drafted the resolution at of the student body. After pass- cently had the opportunity to talk Come enjoy the homey atmo- resolution supports the rail would be. Varner’s request. ing the resolution, the Senate with Dr. Chartrand about his ex- sphere of the Villa in its last project because of the acces- “Transportation is not and “[The resolution] shows the sent it to Varner who will now periences as a professor both on Thanksgiving dinner. There will sibility to shopping and tourist should never be a partisan issue,” state of Ohio that we, as college forward it to legislatures within campus and in the wilderness. be no shortage of food. destinations it could provide to Varner said. “Transportation and students and Xavier University the state of Ohio in hopes of the economy are inseparable.” students, are interested in a gaining support for the rail plan. XN: How long did you work students, thus increasing jobs in the Jackson Hole area? What Campus Watch: were your jobs there? LC: I worked in the Jackson First year retention high Beware of Hole area for seven years as a By jake heath the minority student population gradu- News Editor regional bear biologist and a ated, better than the 36 percent of the bicycle theft bear management officer for Adrian Schiess, executive director of nation. Scheiss reported that Xavier Xavier Police would like to the Wyoming Game and Fish student success and retention, recently hopes this statistic will increase within advise students to securely lock Department. compiled and reported information the next few years. their bicycles to a bike rack I was responsible for bear man- regarding the Xavier student popula- Scheiss also said that the amount on campus whenever the bike agement in all the area outside of tion during the Student Government of transfer students has been steadily is left unattended. In the past and around Yellowstone National Association meeting on Monday. decreasing over the past two to three week alone there were two bi- Park. According to Schiess, first year years. cycle thefts from the bike rack students have retained 85 percent of Some of the reasons given for this outside of Alter Hall, both shortage of transfer students and their XN: What is your favorite their student body, which is well above from students who claimed to decreased retention rates were finan- thing about the Yellowstone area? the national average of 75 percent. have purchased the most secure LC: I feel a deep connection to Sophomores and juniors have retained cial trouble, difficult majors or medical and recommended lock. Xavier the Yellowstone and Grand Teton 80 percent, which is more than the na- complications. Police is asking students to re- tional average of 75 percent. Scheiss also said that it is possible port any suspicious behavior to Xavier has also kept a graduation that juniors are taking courses that are the crime hotline at 745-STOP. rate of 71 percent among four-year col- more challenging than freshmen-level lege graduates and 76 percent among courses, and speculated that many stu- Photo Courtesy of Gregory Rust Lizzie Glaser, Campus News Editor five-year college graduates. dents are not academically prepared Dr. Franklin McCain spoke to Xavier students on Nov. 10. McCain was a part of the Phone: (513) 745-3607 With these graduates, 66 percent of for their course loads. Greensboro Four, four students who sat at a “whites only” restaurant counter in 1960. [email protected] - Paid Advertisement -

ly exists with a heavy focus on economics. “The Environmental Studies major will give students the op- portunity to engage with the en- vironment intelligently and with practical implications for a future career,” said Laura Wallace, sus- tainability intern. The Campus Action Plan was acknowledged and supported by the Student Government Association this past Monday in a written resolution. The resolution was passed supporting the main goals of the Campus Action Plan unanimously by Senate, most no- tably the “green fee.” “This resolution supports the green fee which will help further the mission and objectives of the Campus Sustainability Plan,” said Senator Chris Hale. For students interested in get- ting involved with sustainabil- ity efforts around campus, the Student Sustainability Club has gotten underway this year. A sec- tion for an individual pledge ex- ists on the Xavier website where students make promises such as turning off lights when not in use, Note of the using both sides of paper for note taking, thinking before purchasing

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November 17, 2010 6 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2010 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher Do u g Ti f f t Managing Editor Sa r a h Wi e t e n Business Manager Me g a n McDe r m o tt Advertising and Classifieds Manager Ja k e Ge r r i t y Distribution Manager Ed Sa d o ws k i Advisor Pa t r i c k La r k i n Online Editor Ch r i s An d e r s o n Op-Ed Editor: p e t e r f r i c k e Photo Editor: a l e x a v o n b a r g e n Photographers: k e l s e y e d s o n , a l e x k l e i n , Al y s s a Ko n e r m a n n Head Copy Editors: m a t t a c k e l s , a l y s s a k o n e r m a n n , k a r a l e n o i r , a s h l e y s r o u f e Copy Editors: b r i d g e t g a v a g h a n , Ca i t r i n Re i l l y , Al e x a n d r a Ko t c h , Le e Ki n d i g , Es t h e r Cl e a r y , Ro b e r Li s i e c k i EDITORIAL | LGBTQ advisor The ends of diversity at Xavier Diversity: a laudable goal, to be certain—but why? This is precisely the question we at the Newswire were struck by as we prepared to ap- plaud Xavier’s continuing efforts to accommodate LGBTQ students, most recently through the proposed creation of a permanent advisor position to represent that community. Yet no sooner did we articulate our position then we were forced to concede the intellectual immaturity of arguing that diversity, or any other concept, is desirable for its own sake. This is not to say that diversity is undesirable, merely that any opin- ion worth defending should stand up on its own merits. Perhaps rote rehearsal and blind faith are appropriate for instilling values in toddlers, but if college students are old enough to be trusted with the vote, then surely they deserve a more substantive argument than is offered on Sesame Street. Besides, unsubstantiated claims are the first targets of adolescent rebellion. What, then, of the current initiative? We expect that the position being considered is one that already exists at many, perhaps even most, public colleges in the country, so it seems unlikely that it will transform Xavier into a regional bastion of the LGBTQ community. Far from distorting the composition of the student body, in fact, the measure will Letters to the editor primarily serve to prevent LGBTQ prospective students from deeming Xavier a hostile environment. that’s where you should sit. If you to the fact that we are sore losers. If we maintain academic standards in order to ensure that the in- Mr. Kauffmann, want a better seat, get there earlier. I really don’t think we want that competent do not displace the competent, it only stands to reason that I don’t care how it was before, be- broadcasted across the country on we should in turn make ourselves as welcoming as possible to every pardon me but cause that’s how it is now. People ESPN. But if you really want to student who meets or exceeds that definition of competence. And that you have it all stand outside in line an hour or so Mr. Kauffmann, you personally is why the Newswire supports the effort to hire an LGBTQ advisor; we before the doors open just to get can wear a clock. Go for it. didn’t even consult Barney once. wrong front row tickets. Any fan should I’ve said my piece now. Let’s I don’t know how many of respect that kind of dedication. keep our reputation of being one EDITORIAL | Men’s soccer A-10 champions you actually read the article in last If that means showing up a little of the toughest places to play, but weeks Newswire titled “Fan eti- bit before the doors open to get let’s be classy and show some re- A phoenix rises from the ashes quette for beginners,” but I hate in line, then do it. Let’s fill the stu- spect for ourselves and for our Could that be? The men’s soccer team won the Atlantic 10 to break it to you Mr. Kauffmann, dent section before tip off, or at players and coaches. Conference? The ragtag bunch that has for years been the A-10 soccer you have it all wrong. least more than twenty minutes version of the Fordham basketball program? First, you need to correct your before tip off. It’ll make the en- Kaylin Earnest|‘13 We don’t think we were the only ones on campus to have that reac- first sentence to, “It’s finally men’s vironment better. That alone will tion this week upon hearing that the men’s soccer team had stolen a basketball season again!” because intimidate our opponent. A call to pens scene from a Disney movie and won four consecutive upset victories you only talked about the men’s “Technically, sportsmanship to make the school’s first NCAA Tournament berth. There are plenty team, and there is a women’s team only applies to those playing the Before anybody writes to me of stories to celebrate here: the resiliency of the team to overcome a here at Xavier too, in case you actual sport.” That is the biggest complaining that the previous let- prediction of finishing 13th in the conference, goalie Justin Marshall’s were unaware. They happen to line of B.S. I have ever heard in my ter did not conform to the 250- heartfelt pledge to play for his father in the conference tournament or be ranked No. 5/6 in the nation. entire life. Clearly Mr. Kauffmann, word limit, let me speak in my de- the senior class’ ability to see the program turn from a laughingstock to Second, the student section does you have never been to a game fense by shifting the blame onto a success in their four years. have a name. Last year it was re- early enough (and I mean like ten you, dear readers. Ms. Earnest Yet, there is one person that appears to deserve the bulk of the credit named “D’Artagnan’s Inferno.” minutes before tip-off) to see and submitted her letter early, and for the operation: Andy Flemming. The charismatic coach took on a But do (sic) to lack of response watch the video played regard- was gracious enough to comply program in dire straits in a difficult recruiting area with a bevy of under- in both coming up with names ing sportsmanship. In this video, with my request that she submit a classmen on the field, and turned out the best season in school history and students voting for those the actual players, the people shorter version to leave space for on his first attempt. names, it wasn’t taken seriously. you come to watch, talk about other letter-writers. Flemming and the soccer program’s success has reverberations So if the student section really sportsmanship, and how it ap- But much to my chagrin, none across campus, up to Cintas Center, where Mike Bobinski and the wants a name, the students should plies to fans too, and how saying came! Now, not only has one Athletic Department hired Flemming — and women’s soccer coach participate more and give some degrading things can and will get letter-writer been unnecessarily Woody Sherwood — to lead drastic turnarounds in the program in their feedback. you “removed from the place of inconvenienced, but even the un- first years. As the Xavier athletic program reaches an era of uncertainty I have a serious problem with competition.” Being witty is one abridged version is not enough to with many major basketball conferences realigning in recent years, the the way you worded some of the thing; being degrading is some- fill the letters section without turn- newfound stability and prosperity on the west side of Victory Parkway other things you talked about. thing completely different. I, as ing Hagrid into the Thin Man. makes Xavier an increasingly attractive entity. When someone fouls, the proper a fan, would appreciate it if you For some of you, perhaps, the But those are the long-term ramifications. In the short term the thing to say is “you fouled.” I’d didn’t tell new fans to be degrad- desire to spare others from need- Newswire, like many others around campus, is simply sitting back and like to think as fans we have class. ing. You can come up with witty less effort in the future might be enjoying the success of yet another Xavier athletic program. Using the words “proper” and sayings that aren’t degrading. sufficient incentive to get your sta- On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire “technically wrong” in the same My last point is regarding your tionary out. For the rest of you, The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not sentence don’t exactly fit together. comment on wearing “Flavor Flav I urge you to consider the trav- throughout the school year, except during vacation necessarily reflect those of editors or general staff. So for all of those reading, say clocks during the Butler game.” If esty of allowing some other stu- and final exams, by the students of Xavier University, Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per dent to blather on for paragraphs 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207- semester within the USA and are prorated. “you fouled,” or you’ll get an ear- you bring a clock, I will person- 2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to full from the ushers. ally help you throw it away. Let’s while your estimable opinion goes The Editorials are written by a different staff Doug Tifft, 513-745-3607. not be sore losers. Yes, that loss to unprinted. Far worse, I should member each week and do not necessarily reflect the Advertising inquiries should be directed to Next I’d like to talk about the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also not the Casey Selzer, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. tickets. There actually is assigned Butler last year was crap, but that think, is to leave me space for sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed seating. If you look at your ticket, was last year. How about we ma- these exhortations. editor to write. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. it doesn’t say general admission. It ture a little and let it go. By wear- Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community has a section, row, and seat, and ing clocks, we would be admitting Peter Fricke|‘11 body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials November 17, 2010 7 Notes A good cause, close to home Xavier University Children’s Phelan-McDermid Syndrome would not give up a spring break Charities Club is at it again. This Foundation. full of partying for a spring break & is its second year in existence, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome full of service. Average college previously partnering with the is the result of losing genes at students would not create a club St. Baldrick’s Foundation whose the tip of the 22nd chromosome. which focuses solely on Children’s mission statement reads, “The St. This gene plays a pivotal role in Charities. Asides Baldrick’s Foundation is a volun- development of the human ner- When reading that it is only A collection of comments, observations, and general remarks teer-driven charity committed to vous system, including the brain. diagnosed in 600 cases globally, from your friendly editorial staff, intended for your edification and funding the most promising re- Loss of this genetic component I knew there had to be a catch. amusement search to find cures for childhood prevents proper nervous system Enter Dane Dulaney. Dane cancers and give construc- Dulaney is 11 years old and has • The tenth level of Hell, too horrific for even survivors long and tion during been diagnosed with Phelan- Dante to describe, is reserved for those who drive to healthy lives.” fetal devel- McDermid Syndrome. He is Xavier basketball games. I had the privi- o p m e n t . the son of Professor Cynthia lege of helping the According to Dulaney, a faculty member of the • Xavier was recently named one of the most club in its first year the Xavier Psychology department. I have vegan-friendly schools in the country. Is that an award — not only raising U n ive r s i t y not had Professor Dulaney for or a censure? money but also be- C h i l d r e n’s any of my classes here at Xavier, ing a shavee. For Charity Club nor have I met her son Dane. I • Disturbingly, if not entirely surprisingly, the those not familiar F a c e b o o k have, however, seen the stress and surge in bicycle usage at Xavier has led to an increase with St. Baldrick’s, page, Phelan- hardships that families go through in bike thefts. Ordinarily, the tendency is to place after the fundrais- McDer mid when their children are diagnosed ing period is over, Syndrome is with rare illnesses. It does not help blame on the less-than-stealthy criminal element in the the fundraisers Adam only docu- their situation when their child’s community. Unfortunately, the acuity of Xavier Police have their heads Frazier mented in condition is rare, which leads to in handling non-student trespassers means that the shaved to show 600 people the average person thinking that solidarity with the Staff Writer globally. their donation might be better uti- most likely culprit(s) are not strangers to campus. And children suffering At first lized for a different cause. unless anyone is prepared to suggest that the faculty is from cancer. glance, donating to a cause that Xavier students aren’t average. responsible, we are forced to confront the possibility This year, the club has part- has only been documented in 600 This fundraiser is for one of our nered with a local organization, people may seem foolish and the own. You, like me, may have never that we cannot trust our classmates. The Down Syndrome Association average college student may think met Dr. Dulaney or knew of her • On a lighter note, Xavier Police also reported of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC). that money might be better raised existence as a member of Xavier’s the arrest of two suspects who were smoking marijua- However, the members and of- for another cause that could im- faculty, but now you are aware of ficers of the club also wished pact more people. her and her son. I encourage you na on the patio in front of Albers Hall. Leaving aside to reach out to a member of Xavier students are not average to donate to this worthy cause be- their pathetic attempt to find a furtive location to break the Xavier University commu- people. Average college students cause most importantly it helps the law, the offense occurred at 10 p.m. on a weeknight nity, to help someone from their would not volunteer to visit Over- one of our own, but secondly do own organization. This led to the-Rhine for Community Action you want to be considered just — which is better than broad daylight in the same way the additional fundraiser for the Day. Average college students average? that Stalin was better than Hitler. • “The Peer Leadership Team will host the first ever Student Forum where students, faculty, and staff Individuality or seclusion? will be able to discuss together pressing concerns sur- The things strangers apparent- because radio signals only travel least partly the case if I am honest rounding Xavier’s campus.” Ah, bask in the warmth of ly love amaze me. By this I mean so far. This station must have with myself. Thus, I condescend movies, music, TV shows, politi- been tapping into an audience openly to Nickelback fans. We can idealism; but do so soon, for it cools quickly. cians, etc. For instance, I turned that is not distant from me, but all then perhaps learn two things by • Although the official support extended by the on the radio the other day and a around me. I am walking amongst means of analogy. SGA Senate for the 3C Rail Program does not enjoy Nickelback song was on. I thought a society of Nickelback fans. First, if we work from the as- to myself, “someone out there ac- We now have a problem. sumption that my tendency to the political neutrality originally expected of it, given tually likes this?” Someone out Everyone I talk to seems to enjoy feeling different from other Governor-elect Kasich’s opposition to the plan, we there must be saying, “Nickelback, agree, and fairly resolutely, that people is something Nickelback doubt it will ruffle any feathers, either. While recent you know me.” Whoever they are, Nickelback is god-awful. To be fair, fans are also guilty of, we can say I don’t know them. it’s genuinely a challenge to think that Nickelback fans probably experience inclines us to condemn special interests, we Sometimes I of a band that identify Nickelback as a band that should remember that the blame for bias rests with the have to remind Nickelback has not “sold out.” This indicates elected official; our responsibility is to provide him or myself of my fans could that they must believe in the ex- own minority sta- j u s t i f i a b l y istence of a majority beyond her with every argument which supports our position. tus when it comes criticize for themselves. • A large number of students and administrators to pop culture. lacking cre- Second, that I too am part of a eagerly anticipate the completion of renovations to People actually ativity. With “majority.” That someone else out believe the words Nickelback there probably condescends to Gallagher, scheduled to precede the end of Christmas coming out of fans as my tastes in the same way I con- break. We recommend that horses be held and pants Glenn Beck’s the major- descend to the Nickelback fan for kept securely fastened, however, because we doubt mouth. People ity, what his. I, like the Nickelback fan, am seriously relate to outside ma- someone else’s poser. that contractors work any faster during the Christmas Kenny Chesney. jority would Sadly, the regression never season. These facts of Nickelback stops. The minorities simply get • Last week, the Newswire staff shamed its for- life represent the sell out to? smaller as the majorities they de- cost of the world The common spise also get smaller. Layer after mer math professors when we calculated that a $50 fee being real, and very Phil view that a layer of condescension occurs from each of 8,000 students comes to $4,000. The cor- much out of my Chevalier single “majori- until, we can logically assume, a rect number, of course, is $400,000. Bravo to Maggie control. Staff Writer ty” actually ex- single grumpy snob sits at the end C o n c e r n i n g ists now seems of the line playing a song on the Kelly for alerting us of the error. matters of entertainment, it would questionable. world’s smallest violin that not a • Although it often seems as though we are seem that I am wrong almost all Here is what I think: Nickelback single other human being has ever gradually losing vacation days here at Xavier, as any the time in the eyes of the world. fans carry around the false idea even heard of. But I haven’t actually located that that an audience—bigger, more Really, though, that is all abso- student who spent this past Sustainability Day in a world or the people inside it yet; I simple-minded, less in touch with lutely ridiculous. That man does desk can attest, there are reasons for hope. Without am merely left to assume the ex- their emotions — exists in con- not really exist. No one even lis- fanfare or self-congratulation, the Xavier Academic istence of such a place after be- flict with them. I foster the same tens to FM radio anymore. But the ing confronted by the observation illusion; I believe we all do. point is that by pitting ourselves Plannerseems to have quietly added that day to the end that Nickelback fans, and not I, The things I choose to like, I against a fabricated majority, each of Thanksgiving break. We applaud this decision, and were the targeted demographic for choose because I think “other of us could potentially become look forward to the rare opportunity to attend Sunday this “alternative” radio station. people” have not chosen them. that sad, contrary violinist with Do they exist somewhere in Part of their appeal lies in the obscure tastes. We should run mass with our parents, rather than having to return to droves, hiding from me deep in fact that they are untainted by the from that future; after all, nobody school. the breadbasket of America? No, support of the masses. This is at likes the fool on the hill. 8 November 17, 2010 Arts&Entertainment Xavier Newswire A day to remember, Harry Potter fans await premiere an album to forget BY Molly Boes Y ohn tevens tracks. Asst. News Editor B J S Staff Writer The line up of their previous Are black wire-rimmed glasses, This year, many anticipated album “Homesick” was confus- lightning bolt scars and British album releases met expectations, ing but “What separates Me From accents slowly penetrating your while others flopped and are You” manages to open with three thoughts? bound to be FYE bargain-bin ma- perfect songs, including “Sticks Are you finding yourself whis- terial before year’s end. and Bricks,” “All I Want” and “It’s pering “Alohomora” whenever So when I heard that “A Day Complicated.” you unlock your door? You are not To Remember,” (ADTR, for Though the album has nu- alone or without good reason. short), was releasing a new album merous catchy tracks, the end This Friday at midnight, the just before the year’s end, I was comes off lazy and rehashed from first installment ofHarry “ Potter concerned. “Homesick.” and the Deathly Hallows” is being The Floridian metalcore- “A Day To Remember” seems released in theatres. pop-punk-amalgam of a band to be experiencing an identity cri- In other words, thousands of broke ground on the Warped sis with the variety of styles they people of all ages will be swarm- Tour scene. They put out what present on the album. ing their local theatres brandishing may have been the only tolerable “What Separates Me From wands and doning robes, eager to “screamo” record ever in 2009, You” is a decent album, and fans see what other kind of trouble Photo Courtesy of class-acts.com titled “Homesick.” of the band and the genre will be Harry Potter and friends could The Quidditch World Cup occurred this past weekend in New York City. “What Separates Me From pleased. Even still, I wish there possibly get themselves into. World Cup from 6-8:30 p.m. on peas. For dessert we will be hav- You” certainly doesn’t fall short was something a bit…more. It The movie made its first pre- Thursday on the Greenspace for ing tea and scones. Two forms of of what fans will expect. certainly isn’t as bad as it might meire on Monday in New York. teams of seven individuals who Butterbeer (non-alcoholic), both Unlike previous albums with have turned out. Matthew Broderick, Sarah have signed up in the SAC office. hot and cold, will also be avail- overbearing screaming from vo- Jessica Parker and Melissa Joan Some students who find run- able,” says Reineke. calists Jeremy McKinnon, Kevin Hart all made appearances at the ning around on a broom stick “After dinner we will be going Skaff and Neil Westfall, A Day event. throwing slightly deflated volley- to watch the Quidditch tourna- to Remember excels with great Preparation for this premiere balls simply not enough to satiate ment that Xavier has wonderfully melodies backing solid and catchy can be seen throughout the United their yearning for a taste of the put together, hopefully provid- music. States. magical world have found other ing some Luna Lovegood com- The stand-out, and my personal Warners Bros. and the EA activities to keep their yearning at mentary, and then it will be off to nomination for “Best Name-of-a- Play Label released a video game bay. Newport for us!” Song-This-Year,” is “You Be Tails, for the movie on Tuesday for “We made ‘Weasley is our SAC also sold tickets to stu- I’ll Be Sonic,” which is one of the computers and various gaming King’ T-shirts that are of course in dents for the midnight premiere heaviest tracks on the album, but systems. Gryffindor scarlet and gold, which at the Great Escape Cinema in also has the catchiest chorus. This past weekend, the we will be wearing to the event. I Wilder, Ky. Then what’s the problem? Quidditch World Cup was held in also made wands for everyone in The first day these tickets went Well, ATDR is not going to New York City, featuring 46 teams my group because one cannot be on sale, SAC sold out, prompting create a huge new fanbase with Photo Courtesy of mp3crank.com from colleges across the United a wizard without a wand,” says them to purchase 245 more tick- this album. A Day To Remember’s album was States, with a grand total of 757 forgettable and failed to impress sophomore, Jacquelyn Reineke. ets, ultimately buying out two of They’ve stuck to the time-test- the Newswire staff. athletes. “I will be cooking a British the theatres. ed formula from their last two ac- Xavier students are finding feast for a bunch of my friends “It should be a very Potter-full claimed records. their own ways to adequately pre- that consists of three British fa- day,” says Reineke. “Now I just However, on “What Separates Newswire Rating: pare for this colossal event. vorites: Yorkshire Pudding (an hope that the movie is good and Me From You,” ATDR varied SAC is holding a Quidditch inverted muffin), Cottage Pie and lives up to expectations.” the amount of heavy and poppy

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Transfer the bowl back to 5 more batter. staff has not actually tasted these puree the mixer and beat at high speed Let the cupcakes cool before cupcakes, we must admit, they do look Keith Urban •1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy; lower the speed and frosting (the tops will crack dur- pretty tasty, don’t you think? Get Closer •1/2 cup vegetable oil beat to room temperature, about ing baking). Capitol •1 cup light brown sugar 5 minutes. The “Spooky Dog” cast to bring Classifieds adult thrills to a classic childhood BY Brent Edwards breaking character and always Arts & Entertainment Editor taking in feedback about how to It has been more then five Available for 2011 school year. 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During tech week, practices The show begins at 7:30 p.m. of eight hours or more are not on Nov. 18 through Nov. 21, For classified orders and information, call Emily Klein at 513- unusual. with two late night performanc- The cast and crew consists es at 10 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 745-3561 or email her at [email protected] of 14 students. Nov. 20. The Xavier Players go through All shows are in the Gallagher their practices tirelessly, never Student Center Studio Theatre. 10 November 17, 2010 Paid Advertisement Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Sports November 17, 201011 Women’s basketball Club Sports Report Baseball: The team finished with a 4-5 record this fall, sweeping a doubleheader against Northern Ken- opens with two road wins tucky University and the University of Cincinnati. about that game as the Wolverines By Jocelyn Taylor charged out on the court and With the wins over NKU, the baseball team is off to Asst. Sports Editor grabbed a 12-8 lead over the a quick 2-0 start in conference, as the National Club The Xavier women’s basketball Muskies in the first half. Baseball Association allows for conference games in team began the year strong with a Senior Special Jennings strug- the fall season as well as the spring season. pair of road victories over South gled during the game picking up Carolina and Michigan. two quick fouls and five turn- Freshman pitcher Danny Douaire recorded two victo- The Musketeers defeated the overs. Freshman Shatyra Hawkes ries, junior pitcher Bill Hoerst recorded two saves and South Carolina Gamecocks Friday relieved Jennings and kept the freshman outfielder Connor Richards hit two home 84-65. Senior Amber Harris led Muskies steady with three points, runs. all scorers with 21 points and col- one assist and one turnover. lected eight rebounds. Rutan kept her team in the Fellow senior Ta’Shia Phillips game nailing 7-12 three point Equestrian: In a competition at Morehead State chipped in with 19 points and 10 shots, matching a career high. University in October, the equestrian team finished rebounds. “The more shots I made, the fourth out of eight on Oct. 23, and fifth out of eight on The Muskies were outrebound- more confidence I had,” Rutan Oct. 24. ed 40-35 and committed 15 turn- said. overs, but shot 55 percent from “We’ve got people that can This past weekend, the equestrian team placed fourth the field and behind the arc. Team score from the perimeter, obvi- overall Saturday and second overall Sunday. They won defense kept the Gamecocks ously,” McGuff said. “That’s what Reserve High Point Champion Team at Midway Col- shooting only 36 percent from the Katie’s supposed to do.” lege in Georgetown, Ky. field. This was mostly an offensive South Carolina scored the game rather than the normal de- first basket, but that would be fensive game that Xavier is known Men’s Golf: Throughout the fall, club golf competed their only lead of the game as the for. Michigan shot 60 percent in six matches, two of which were part of the National Muskies went on a 9-4 run with from the field, while the Muskies Collegiate Club Golf Association. The XU club golf three straight three-point shots shot 56 percent from behind the Photo courtesy of espn.com team finished 1-3 with fifth and sixth place finishes in from Harris, junior Tyeasha Moss arc, giving them a slight point ad- Sophomore Katie Rutan had 21 points on seven three-pointers in the the NCCGA events. and sophomore Katie Rutan. vantage over the Wolverines. first half against Michigan. Moss had an electric perfor- Michigan double teamed Golf will continue in the spring with matches against mance and scored 17 points in 32 Harris and Phillips in the post. the Wolverines went on a 15-3 run Indiana University, the University of Cincinnati, the minutes. Senior Special Jennings The Muskies countered with their cutting the lead to two, 73-71. University of Dayton, Miami University (OH) and the scored seven points and dished own defensive pressure beating Harris and Phillips then took out six assists. the Wolverines on the boards 17- over the game. Phillips powered University of Wisconsin. “Our post players, deservingly 12. her way to the basket and made so, get so much attention, but we The Muskies managed to hold trips to the free throw line. Harris Individual medalists include: sophomore Justin Coop really have some great perimeter on to a 47-44 lead at halftime. spun around her defenders and and seniors Michael Davis and Tim Heitmann. minutes. I wouldn’t trade Special The second half was better made a few jumpers in the lane. [Jennings] or Tyeasha [Moss],” said both defensively and offensively Phillips finished with 18 points Gymnastics: Club Gymnastics started off the 2010- head coach Kevin McGuff. for the Musketeers. The team went and 13 rebounds, and Harris with 11 competition season strong in Carbondale, Ill. on Freshman Lynette Holmes con- cold from behind the arc, but shot 16 points and 10 rebounds. Nov. 6. tributed six points off the bench. 56 percent from the field. Sophomore Tyeasha Moss also The Muskies stayed on the road Jennings got into the action by landed a double-double with 10 Sophomore all-around gymnast Hannah Black placed going on a personal 5-2 run to put points and 10 assists. to take on Michigan Monday night. third on floor and third all-around. Sophomore beam Michigan upset the team last year the team up 53-48. The Muskies have a week off and vault specialist Brianne Lehnig placed second on at Cintas 72-71. But Michigan did not go away. before their home opener on Nov. Apparently, the Muskies forgot With two minutes left in the game 23 against Louisville at 7:00 p.m. beam.

The season will resume in the spring with meets at Ohio State on Jan. 29, Miami University on Feb. 5, XC concludes season Eastern Michigan University on March 26 and the na- with school-record finish tional competition in Richmond, Va. on April 7-11. Kauffmann also entered the have been made for a young team Women’s Lacrosse: After expanding the coaching By john Wilmhoff XU record book one last time that should continue to get better Staff Writer staff and recruiting new players, the Women’s Club with his personal and school-best and more competitive. Lacrosse team ended fall ball last month with a win- On Saturday, the 2010 men’s time of 31:10 in his final 10K race The Musketeers were led by ning record. and women’s cross country teams of his Xavier career. a trio of freshman this weekend: had one last chance to either ad- Kauffmann broke his own Ashley Vincent and twin sisters vance to the NCAA National school record by 16 seconds that Abby and Clare Fischer. Vincent The official nine-game season will start in the spring Meet or cap off a breakthrough he set a year ago at the NCAA led the way with her career-best and include match-ups against area rivals Cincinnati, season for the program in a suc- Regionals. Previously, the school time of 23:34. Abby and Clare fin- Dayton and Miami, as well as weekend trips to Saint cessful fashion. record had not been broken since ished second and third for Xavier Louis and Indianapolis. The team will continue to The Xavier men finished 14th 2002. with their own personal best times recruit players in the spring, and women of all experi- in the 31 team field at the NCAA The overall 14th place finish, as well, ending the season on a ence levels are invited to play. Great Lakes Regional Meet in also a Xavier record, topped the very bright and promising note. Rochester, Mich, while the women men’s 18th place finish in 2004. Junior Caylin Howell finished a Men’s Soccer: The team finished fall league play at finished 22nd in a field of 33. Sophomore Hank Geer fin- strong season with another career- the .500 mark, with wins over Wright State University Only the top two teams are se- ished second for the Xavier men. best time of 23:00. and draws against the University of Dayton. lected to advance into the NCAA Geer shattered his personal best Senior Kaitlin Thomas finished National Meet. Wisconsin and time set last season at NCAA just behind Howell at 23:03 in her Indiana move on into the men’s Regionals by a whopping two and last career meet as a Musketeer. Softball: Under the guidance of new coach Jenni national meet, while Michigan a half minutes. “From the beginning of the Meier, the softball team finished the fall with a 7-5 re- State and Michigan advance on Junior Keith Albrektson also season we had a goal of top 10 cord, defeating Indiana University, Eastern Kentucky the women’s side, effectively end- set a career-best time in the 10K at [cross country] regionals, so it University and Ohio University. ing the Musketeers’ season. with a time of 32:07, while fresh- was a little disappointing not to “It’s great for this team and man Tom Ohlman rounded out do that,” Kauffamnn said. “But Junior Elizabeth Heitker, sophomore Katelyn Pepper for the program [to finish 14th],” the top 100 finishers in his first that just gives us all something to and senior Rachel Morgante all hit three home runs senior Tommy Kauffmann said. collegiate 10k with a time of 32:37. move forward on for this track during the fall season. “But at the same time, I think Geer, Albrektson and Ohlman all season and then for the team next we could have placed higher as a return for the Musketeers. year.” Team captains, managers and players, send your team’s team.” On the women’s side, it was also The indoor portion of the results and upcoming events to the Newswire Sports The 14th place finish for the a breakthrough season. Although track schedule begins Dec.11 and Dept. at [email protected] to get your team men marks the highest finish in the overall team results may not the outdoor season begins March school history for Xavier. have shown on paper yet, strides 19 in Cincinnati. into the Club Sports Report. 12 November 17, 2010 Sports Xavier Newswire Men’s soccer Men’s basketball survives two close opening games takes A-10 By Scott Mueller Sports Editor The Xavier men’s basketball team has yet to put two consistent halves together, but has still picked up two wins to open the season. The Musketeers overcame a nine-point halftime deficit on Friday night against Western Michigan University to win 68- 65. On Tuesday night, despite being ahead by seven at halftime, the Musketeers needed overtime to knock off Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne 76- 66. Senior Jamel McLean missed Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita The men’s soccer team celebrates the announcement of its first ever NCAA the season opener with a fractured tournament bid. orbital floor, but helped Xu out- rebound IPFW 44-36. Newswire photo by Andrew Matsushita Bucher and freshman Nick In the season opener, the Three of sophomore Mark Lyons’s seven assists came in the 76-66 overtime Continued from page 1 win against IPFW. Hagglund. Musketeers struggled in the first “The win means a lot to [the half, scoring only 23 points, the bigger Tu plays,” Mack said. They converted on 6 of 11 chanc- practiced what got them there in seniors] after what we’ve been lowest first-half total since Dec. Tuesday night, McLean made es in the second half. the first place: defense. Xavier through the past three years,” 8, 2009 in a road loss to Kansas his presence felt immediately and With 20 seconds left in regu- goalkeeper, sophomore Justin Getzen said. “We could have quit State. the Musketeers appeared to set lation and Xavier leading 63-61, Marshall made five saves and when things weren’t going our way “I thought we took some bone- aside their first half woes. a controversial timeout by IPFW did not allow a single goal in the but we toughed it out and eventu- headed shots [in the first half],” “I think what [McLean] pro- as a Mastadon was falling out of match as the Musketeers went on ally accomplished all of our goals head coach Chris Mack said. “I vides, on both ends of the floor, bounds, allowed IPFW to set up to win 1-0. for the season.” told them at halftime, we have to really helps our team,” Mack said. a play and tie the game with five With the victory against Fleming is proud of his team be a team that executes a heck of “We’re certainly a better team with seconds left in regulation. Temple, the Musketeers advanced and knows what winning the A-10 a lot better than that.” him.” The Musketeers botched the to face No. 1 seeded Charlotte. championship means. In the second half, ju- With McLean in the lineup, de- ensuing inbounds play, giving “We knew we’d have to survive “[Winning] has proven to the niors Tu Holloway and Kenny spite only playing 10 minutes in IPFW a possible game-winning and hang on at several junctures, guys that our core pillars of be- Frease sparked the Musketeers’ the first half, the Musketeers out- shot. However, they missed and since Charlotte is such a high- ing a family, succeeding with great comeback. rebounded the IPFW Mastadons the game went into overtime. octane team and was playing on people and trusting in the daily Holloway had 20 of his 25 27-13. The Musketeers were out- In overtime, the Musketeers rest, at home, as the No. 1 seed,” process can and will work for now points in the second half. Frease, rebounded 38-28 against Western locked down on defense, only al- Fleming said. and into the future” Fleming said. who was limited to four first half Michigan. lowing three points. The Charlotte attack was fast “The win is a life changing expe- minutes because of foul trouble, McLean’s return also gave the Holloway once again sparked and furious with 11 corner kicks rience for our guys and solidifies had 12 of his 14 points in the sec- Musketeers some much needed- the Musketeer offense in overtime and 31 shots in the game. the legacy of this team and our ond half. depth to a still depleted bench. with six points of his 24 points. Xavier’s defense did not waver seniors.” Down 49-42 in the second half After receiving zero points The Musketeers’ next game will and Marshall again rose to the The team’s work is not over, to the Broncos, the Musketeers from the bench against WMU, the be in the Virgin Islands against occasion with 13 crucial saves. however. went on a 9-2 run to tie the game. Musketeer bench contributed nine Iowa on Friday, Nov. 19 at 8:30 Regulation and overtime ended “We know that we’ve made the Holloway recorded seven of the points against IPFW. However, all p.m as part of the Paradise Jam with the teams still knotted at 0-0. history books with our accom- nine points. of those points came from Frease Tournament. The Musketeers are In penalty kicks, after being tied plishments thus far into the sea- With the scored tied at 51, in the first half. guaranteed three games on the 3-3, Marshall made the save as he son, but as of now the season still Holloway continued his hot-streak After squandering a seven weekend. stopped the fourth Charlotte pen- isn’t over and we are still hungry and connected on a three to give point halftime lead and trailing “I’m happy we won, but we’ve alty kick. for more,” Getzen said. the Musketeers the lead. Although by two with 4:30 remaining, the got a ton of work ahead of us,” This allowed senior Brendan When Xavier suits up and WMU tied the score again, the Musketeers retook the lead on a Mack said. “We’re going to find Bucher to score the game-winning plays in its first NCAA tourna- Muskies did not trail the rest of three-point play by Holloway. out very quickly down in the goal to propel the Musketeers to a ment this Thursday it will be in the way. The Musketeers struggled with Virgin Islands that the competi- 5-3 win in the penalty shootout. Morgantown, W.V. to face off “The bigger the moment the free throws in the second half. tion is only going to get steeper.” With the improbable win, against the University of West Xavier found itself in the A-10 Virginia. championship game against La The Mountaineers (10-7-2) Salle. made it to the quarter-finals of Volleyball sweeps weekend La Salle was the No. 2 seeded the Big East tournament before blocks. The first-round bye means the By Scott Mueller Senior Claire Paszkiewicz had Musketeers will take on the win- team in the tournament and had losing to the nation’s No. 1 team Sports Editor beaten the Musketeers 3-0 nine Louisville. They feature an up- 35 assists. She leads the A-10 in ner of Friday’s Charlotte vs. Saint days earlier. tempo offense and a good goal The Xavier volleyball team is assists. Louis match. Xavier’s match will The championship winning scorer in Abel Sebele. The de- playing its best of the season and On Sunday, the Musketeers be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. goal was netted in the 58th min- fense will again be tested, but gaining confidence for the up- closed out the regular season “They’re both very good ute by senior James Getzen on Fleming believes they can rise to coming Atlantic 10 tournament, with a 3-0 road sweep of George teams,” Johnson said. “Charlotte a long pass from Luke Spencer. the occasion. held at Cintas Center. Washington (25-11, 25-13, 26-24). has really gotten better in the last Insurance was added by freshman “I expect our guys to be loose With two 3-0 sweeps over Freshman Sarah Brown led few weeks, and they’re a team that Matt Walker when he scored in and focused Tuesday morn- Temple and George Washington the Muskies with eight kills. can catch fire and be very, very the 79th minute to put Xavier up ing at training and, after faring this past weekend, the Musketeers Paszkiewicz added another 26 good. Saint Louis is the same, 2-0. well against some top teams this have now won five matches in a assists they’re always very good.” Marshall, who recorded three year, to realize that we can con- row and 11 of the last 13. The victories secured the No. The Musketeers went 2-0 saves in the match, was named the tinue this great journey to make “They put a lot of pride in 2 seed in the tournament for the against Charlotte this season, win- tournament’s Most Outstanding Xavier Nation even more proud,” what they do, so we have gotten Musketeers, who are making their ning both matches 3-1. Player. Fleming said. better every week, and that’s an 13th straight appearance in the Xavier is 1-1 against SLU, with The team made history by be- Getzen is convinced that exciting thing,” head coach Mike A-10 tournament. both teams winning in their home ing the first Xavier men’s soccer Xavier’s Cinderella run is not Johnson said. “I think that bye is huge,” arenas. team to win the A-10 tournament, about to end any time soon. On Friday, the Musketeers Johnson said. “Volleyball matches Dayton, ranked No. 13 nation- the first No. 6 seed to ever win the “We must take it one game at swept the Temple Owls (25-17, can be very grueling. Playing two ally in the American Volleyball tournament and by being the only a time, one half at time and like 25-19, 25-20) in the last regular in a row to have to win a title is Coaches Association poll, is team to record a shutout in every coach Fleming says, ‘Survive and season home match. tough. We just want to prepare as the No. 1 seed in the A-10 game. advance,’” Getzen said. “Our Senior Chelsea Campbell led best we can, put our best foot for- tournament. In addition to Marshall, three expectations are the same as any the Musketeers with 14 kills. ward and see what happens.” Johnson, once again, stressed other players made the All- other team in the tournament: to Junior Michelle Matia added eight The Musketeers are 7-3 at the role that fans can play in deter- Tournament Team: Spencer, win a national championship.” kills and led the team with three home this season. mining the outcome of matches.