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Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1989-08-25 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1989). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2553. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2553 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE AV I E Vol. 75, Num. 1 · N EW s w I. R E . Friday, August 25, 1989 2 ~ Manresa organizers get to the Core ,of the matter assistants who are leading the small by Heather Clopton group sessions al.ld helping with the Perspectives editor mechanics and operations of the .Approximately 850, new stu program. dents arrived on campus today. For Why do these students sacrifice some it was a cross-town drive, for so much of their summer? "The . students make it work," said Admin others it was a cross~country or even a cross-continental flight. Regardless istrative Director Sally Watson, "the of the origin, these journeys ended energy and enthusiasm they contrib here for the beginning of the 1989-90 ute make it unique." school year. At Xavier this means Landers remembered her one thing: Manresa, a unique student Manresa experience. She had some organized orientation program. anxiety and apprehension about coming to Xavier. The first people Orientation usually means she encountere~ upon arrival were standing in lines, taking identification two orientation assistants. They im pictures and deciphering maps. mediately made her feel welcome by Manresa does introduce the students whisking her luggage up to her room. to the campus but the greater purpose "The enthusiasm was contagious," of the program is to ease the transi said Landers. ''When they moved me tion from high school to college - to in, I knew I wanted to be an O.A.," meet the people that will mean so she said. Landers wants to pass this much and to be welcomed into the enthusiasm on. Xavier community. The four-day Cunningham, who is in charge event also encourages students to of communications for Manresa, focus on themselves and why they are summed up the Manresa experience here, to look to the future and to as "a tradition, a feeling of welcome focu~on what ,theywllu.t to do with. ·.handed down froin one.class to the· their time. here. · • next.· It's a lotof fun, and the new. The annual event is p1,1t into students realize that the upperclass action by students. It is organized by men welcome them." the Core Committee: Shaun Tray, · Manresa is named after a Charlie Sweeny, Rich Klus, Michael small town in Spain where St. Igna Woolery, Julie Meister, Anne Cun- . tius Loyola recovered from war ningham and Betsy Ferguson. These wounds and, more importantly, seven students are under the guid where he underwent great personal ance of Student Director Beth Lan Michele Sulka Photo change. After recovering at Manresa, Shaun Tray, Beth Landers, Anne Cunningham, Charlie Sweeny and Kimatha Hamil ders. There are also 120 orientation · Loyola founded the Society of Jesus. ton gather around D 'Artagnan during a break in the Manresa planning. Birth of a swashbuckling mascot "111-HH~l-J>J>>>>J!>J:. K" b G t River past Cincinnati was a novel was based on an earlier by 1 1 •• t 1!1b et~ Y r~te · French Canadian Jesuit. In fictional work entitled con ri u ing wn er . a dd.ition, . th e f'1rst pres1'd ent "Memo1rs . o f D'A rtagnan ,, b y Every student cheers of Xavier in 1840, the Rev. Gatien de Courtilz. the Musketeers. And most John Elet, S.J., came from the view D' Artagnan as a swash- French-speaking provinces of D' Artagnan was born buckling symbol of school Belgium. Charles de BaszCastelmore. pride, spirit and honor. But Nearly four decades He changed his name to few probably wonder how a after the Musketeer was D' Artagnan, the name of his French king's soldier ended adopted as a XaVier tradition, family's estate, when he up on assignment guarding ·a 1963 newspaper article fulfilled his ambition of Xavier's Mall. about tourism mentioned becoming a soldier in the The story begins in 1925 that Auch, France was the king's personal guard, ti .e when the Rev; Francis J. Finn, birthplace of the most MusI.. ~ . ..;ers. S. J. proposed that Xavier's famous of all the Musketeers, His military accom board of trustees make the D' Artagnan. plishments included fighting Musketeer Xavier's official mascot. Later, the class of 1962 duels with guards of Cardi Finn; noted author of arranged to have a life-size nal Richelieu and'serving as teenage mysteries, was statue made, which is the one · emissary of Cardinal Mazarin impressed with the air of currently guarding the Mall and Louis XIV. He died in chivalry of the Musketeer. and Hinkle Hall towers. 1673 as a Musketeer captain He also appreciated the D' Artagnan is known charging Spanish positions at Musketeer's symbolism of more as a fictional character Maestricht in the Lowlands. Xavier's ties with France. than an historical one, due The chronicler Saint The Jesuits had been founded primarily to the popularity .of Blaise wrote, "D' Artagnan in France in 1540. The first Alexandre Dumas' "Three and glory have the same priest to navigate the Ohio Musketeers." In fact, Dumas' coffin." · Page 2 - Friday, August 25, 1989 - The Xavier Newswire Deluca promises to Mesmerize and astound Co111111uters: One of Xavier's favorite - ·comedi~'l. His show is fast performers is once again becoming a tradition at kicking off the fall semester's Xavier, and once you've seen To rnal'1e a difference! entertainment. The 1989 it, you'll know why. The show Campus Entertainer of the starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Year is billed as a hypnotist, the Theater, but come early to but Tom Deluca is also a make sure you get a seat. Career counselors offer 1909-90 has been campus job opportunities designated the by Anne Kindt "unoffic_ial 11 staff reporter Next Tuesday, Career -year of the Commuter Planning and Placement, CP&P, will host the "On Campus Employment Fair." ·-----------------------------,tldmit·One I The fair will provide an 1· excellent opportunity for I financial-aid-approved Far the ride of a lifetime students to find jobs. I The fair will consist of Call lient George I interviews and will lead to or David Stubenrauch I direct placement in open at 745-3561 I positions. Students will learn I about the available jobs and far departure times. interview for those that suit I them. ~-----------------------------~ Lynn Carfagno, a coun- The Xavier Newswire The Xavier Newswire is published weekly throughout the school year, except during vacation and exams, by the students of Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207. The statements and opinions of The Xavier Newswire are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty or administration of Xavier. Statements anc opinions of columnists do not necessarily reflect those of the editors. Subscription rates are $15.00/year within the USA. Subscription inquiries should be directed to Kent George, managing editor (513-745-3561). Advertis ing inquiries should also be directed to Kent George. Entered as third class matter at the U.S. Post Office under permit number 1275. Reprh:iting of articles or cartoons Without the permission of the author andJ or The Xavier Newswire is strictly prohibited. Xavier Univ. is an academic'i::ommunity committed to equal opportunity fo all persons regardless of age, sex, race, religion, handicap or national origin. Editor in chief Brian Sullivan Managing editor Kent George Office Manager/ Assignment editor Maria Lovell News editors · Julie Smith, Mike Kelly Perspectives editor Heather Oopton Sports editor David Stubenrauch Diversions editor Kerry Cronin Photography editor Michele Sulka Assistant editors Kathy Oshel, Chris Meyer, Molly Donnellon, Tanvi Patel Graphic Design Laurie Hill Adviser · David Coleman The Xavier Newswire - Friday, August 25, 1989 - Page 3 Two pizzas for one low price! Xavier University 396-7400 3915 Montgomery Rd. 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It views of the river. It is take your tour down to the bought your books, met a Coney Island and just across the road, allows · offers all kinds of entrees located just a few miles river.