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HEALTH CENTER OPENS AND NEW DORM ON THE WAY 'New dorm to be completed Fall 2006, despite cries from students for more parking. cHfe' Carrie Williams Deputy News Editor
As the number of students attending Saint Xavier expands, there is a demand for bigger and better facilities on campus. This being said, a new health center has opened this August, and a new Residence Hall will be opening next Fall. In response to the growing enrollment and increased faculty and staff, the new health center, located at the main campus, opened August 15th and will have a grand opening October 1st. The health center was previously situated in the School of Nursing (E408 and E-110) in the Warde Academic Center. This space is now the Where the proposed new dorm will be located new home of the Center for International to walk-in if necessary. However, they are 1,000 within five years." Students from and handicapped accessible bathrooms in Education (previously A-207). The new encouraged to make an appointment by over seventeen different states attend the building. This will be the first residence health center is located near the Campus calling the center at 773.298.3712. this University. Having waiting lists for hall to be ADA accessible. Media Center, where it now has twice as In keeping with improving campus housing for the past two years, there is a Anticipating opening in Fall 2006, many examination/consultation rooms. services in order to accommodate the clear demand to increase the number of this will be the third residence hall built at Due to the changes, Director Monica expansion of the student body, construction students Saint Xavier is able to house. Saint Xavier since 2001. The building will Ryan expects to serve 5,000 patients on a new residence hall at the Chicago RH3, as it is temporarily named, will be located on the Southwest side of Morris annually, as opposed to the 3,000 she Campus will begin December 1st. According be four stories, unlike three-story Morris Hall. Once built and filled to capacity, the and her staff have seen. The new center to a letter sent from President Judith A. and McCarthy, in order to save space. University will house 703 students. includes three family nurse practitioners, Dwyer to SXU Today, the first objective The new hall will also be the location of Since the dorm is being built to satisfy a clinical nurse, an administrative assistant of the Campus Master Plan, approved by the new Residence Life office and possibly the abundance of students wanting to live and other clerical employees. These the Board of Trustees last year, is to build a conference room. Featuring apartment on campus, who better than the students enhancements "will enable the staff to a new unnamed residence in order to help style housing, RH3 will house 88 students. to offer their opinions on the subject? expand upon current services, which Saint Xavier gain regional and national Most of the units will have two bedrooms, Freshman Frank Nielsen said, "The dorms include care for minor illnesses and recognition for "high quality academic and each unit, being able to house four right now are bland. If they are going to immunizations," Ryan said. programs" and for "talented students students, will also have two bathrooms, and build a new dorm, at least make it look a Along with a new location, the hours seeking engagement in exceptional campus a common area with a kitchen. A few of little nicer." Senior Peter Kreten offered a have also increased from forty to sixty, services." The decision to start with this the units will be handicapped accessible. different opinion saying, "The new dorm including Saturday mornings for the first project is based on the need for additional According to the Americans with will be good for the University and bring time since the center opened almost twenty housing along with a self-supporting Disabilities Act of 1990, in order for a more people in, but maybe they should years ago. The new hours are Mondays revenue the new hall will create, alleviating room to be considered ADA accessible focus on more pressing concerns like through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; funding concerns. there has to be both audio and visual fire parking." Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 As the Saint Xavier population alarms. Currently, Morris and McCarthy Parking is a big problem at Saint a.m. to 12 p.m. Due to the growing number increases, Vice President for Student have either audio or visual alarms, but not Xavier. As the number of students, faculty of patients, it is necessary to request that Services John Pelrine says, "Part of our both. The new residence hall will have all patients schedule appointments at the Strategic Plan is that we want to increase both alarms on the Northwest side of the center. However, students are permitted the number of on-campus residents to first floor. There will also be wider doors "Dorms" continued on page 3 EVENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED Ratzinger had been the Prefect of the elected me, a simple, humble worker in embryonic stem cell research, Pope John By Kevin Shannon Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of God's vineyard." Paul II was loved by traditional Catholics, Editor-In-Chief/News Editor Faith and was John Paul IPs chief advisor The election of the new Pope was while more liberal Catholics would have Cardinal Ratzinger elected new Pope for the past 20 years. seen as a watershed liked to see a change in ideology. Ratzinger th On Wednesday, April 20 2005, After the white smoke appeared moment for the was seen as a controversial selection by Catholic Bishops elected Joseph Cardinal from the Vatican's chimney signaling the future of Catholic many American and European Catholics Ratzinger to lead the Catholic Church bishops had reached a consensus, Joseph teachings. that view him as too conservative. A poll following the passing of Pope John Paul Cardinal Ratzinger emerged from a Vatican Considered a hard of Catholics in America stated that 75% II. Ratzinger, who chose the name Pope balcony as Pope Benedict XVI and spoke line conservative would use their own sense of conscience Benedict XVI, was what most experts to a crowd numbered in tens of thousands, on social issues when dealing with moral issue; rather than called "the obvious choice" to be an the saying: "dear brothers and sisters, after our such as abortion, successor to Pope John Paul II. Cardinal great pope, John Paul II, the cardinals have l^^edicTx^ homosexuality and "Events" continued on page 2 Page 2 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 «y c^ *±*T
"Events" continued from page I limits on Affirmative Action, a 2002 public persona and the appearance of decision to permit school vouchers and being more moderate. follow the beliefs of the new Pope. federal aid to go to religious and parochial If there is one issue that Democrats Leading up the selection of the new schools and she voted numerous times will want to get a straight answer out Pope, there was much speculation that reaffirming a women's right to an abortion, of Roberts about it will be abortion. a Cardinal from the third world would which she deemed "A fundamental right." While working for the elder Bush's be chosen. Among the considered were Other rulings affected by her "swing" Administration, he signed a brief stating Cardinal Francis Arinze from Africa, vote include a 1989 decision restricting that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera who set-asides for minorities for government America returns to space. is the Archbishop of Mexico City and contracts and a 1984 decision allowing a After the crash of the Columbia on Cardinal Ivan Dias from India. All three town to keep a Nativity scene displayed. February 1st, 2003 NASA wasn't sure if candidates were considered to moderate O'Connor proposed the "endorsement" there would ever again be manned space to conservative on all social issues. While test, a measuring stick for lower courts on flights. Two years later and many hours 'ow to ret your ,•/.::••! m '( o//j\i/ B/7 >''!' "'•'.'„. Ratzinger was chosen, the thought amongst how to determine rulings on separation of spent overhauling the space shuttles, Any information or changes that clubs, papal experts is that the next pope has church and state. organizations or other event sponsors would a good chance of bemg from the third The Nomination of John Roberts Jr. like to have published in the News Kites world. Less than three weeks after O'Connor column or the weeklv Cougar Calendar, please e-mail Copy F.ditor, Christina Cucci at Sandra Day O'Connor steps down from retired, President Bush announced that [email protected] in advance ti >r requests. Please the Supreme Court Judge John Roberts Jr. would be his include dates, rimes, locations and a possible Long had speculation come from nomination to the Supreme Court. brief description of the event. political pundits that some time in the Roberts, a judge on the U.S. Court of summer of 2005, a Supreme Court Justice Appeals for the District of Columbia, is I 'mdos I'irst Meeting I•'testa no stranger to the politics of Washington Join the Latino influence on Thursday, would resign, leading to a viscous fight September /"'at 8 p.m. in McCarthy Hall's Multi over the nomination. After Chief Justice or the Supreme Court. Purpose Room to plan upcoming events and William Rehnquist developed cancer and In 1992, Roberts was nominated to party with Unidos! A great way to get in the spent time in the hospital, many believe he- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District SXTJ spirit in a cultured and run environment! would be the first to step down. But, in of Columbia by the elder President Bush, st but his nomination never came up for a Paw Prints fryouts a surprise move, on Friday, July 1 Justice Tryouts for the Paw Prints dance team will be Sandra Day O'Connor announced her vote. During the Reagan Administration The shuttle Discovery landing held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, September I" in retirement from the bench. he first served as a special assistant to the Shannon Center. Show your school spirit Attorney General William French Smith America went back into space. by joining a dance team that supports SXU's and then later as an associate White House Landing at Edwards Air Force Base in Men's Basketball and Football teams. Wanted: counsel. California at 5:11 a.m. (7:11 a.m. CST) enthusiasm, a good attitude, a willingness Combined between the public and to learn and an eagerness to perform! Prior the space shuttle Discovery proved that the dance experience is not required. Our private sector, John Roberts has argued future of manned space flights would be current practice schedule is 6 to 8:30 p.m. 39 cases before the Supreme Court. After secure. The mission was not a smooth one, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. graduating from Harvard Law School in though. After take off, caught by newly Come in comfortable clothes and shoes 1979, Roberts clerked for then Associate installed cameras, pieces of foam tiles were and be prepared to learn and perform. For scene peeling off the external fuel tanks. more information, contact head coach Alana 1 SI Monroe at 708.743.3612, assistant coach 1 The crew of the Discovery used the cameras Nicole Augusta at 773.391.1188 or team to view any damage to the shuttle. captain Tiffany Richardson at 773.505.2793. Discovery astronaut Steve Robinson had to perform a space walk in order to Auditions for 'Much Ado About Nothing' Sandra Day O'Connor with President Reagan repair the shuttle. The mission entailed On Thursday, September 1" at 7:30 p.m. the Drama Club will be holding auditions for In a brief letter sent to President plucking two pieces of filler material this semester's play, Shakespeare's 'Much Bush, O'Connor stated: "It has been a £ jjj protruding between tiles on Discovery's Ado About Nothing' to be held in room great privilege, indeed, to have served as underside. NASA feared that if not S-101. Those who wish, may prepare a short a member of the Court for 24 terms. I • \\J i^v-^^ removed the material would overheat, monologue (less than one minute). Otherwise, will leave it with enormous respect for the damaging Discovery's belly during re auditions will be judged on a cold reading integrity of the Court and its role under John Roberts Jr. with President Bush entry. of the script. For more information, please contact Lisa at [email protected] or ext. 4155 or our constitutional structure." After fearing that the Discovery Jenny [email protected]. Nominated by Ronald Reagan in Justice William Rehnquist from 1980 to wouldn't be able to come home due to 1981, O'Connor was the first woman to 1981. the foam tiles, NASA and the astronauts Football Season Kicks-opT atSXU serve on the Supreme Court. Pegged as a Despite being involved between public aboard the shuttle had one final obstacle to On Saturday, September V, Saint Xavier moderate-conservative, Justice O'Connor and private litigation for more than 20 avert. Bad weather at the Kennedy Space kicks off its 2005 Football season at SXU Stadium with a 1 p.m. game against was the swing vote on many high profile years, there are little writings from Judge Center forced the shuttle to make their Northwestern Oklahoma State University. cases, including abortion decisions and John Roberts. This fact has caused alarm landing at Edwards Air Force Base. This the vote counting in the 2000 presidential among Democrats and liberal advocacy was the 40th time that a space shuttle has Women's Cross Country Opener election. groups, fearing Roberts will turnout to be had to land at Edwards Airforce Base. Also, on Saturday, September }"*, the 2005 In 1995 O'Connor voted for putting a stone cold conservative, despite a shiny Cougar Women's Cross Country team will open its season at the Elmhurst College Invitational on a 3.2K course. The meet will NOT/: FROM THE EDITOR Dorms" continued from page I start at 10:30 a.m. We have many news faces this schoo and staff increases every year, the Men's C^ross Country Meet low ycHI are University adds and expands buildings The Men's Cross Country team will head classes na\ and issues more visitor parking spaces to Palos Park to run at Horseshoe Bend >k on the bright side: Your beloved will be the new Co-E lii on Saturday, September 3"1, against Loyola, causing commuters to lose parking. The newspai er is back! If this is your first (we changed the name) University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC), number of commuters far outnumbers time reading The Xm
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SXU Art Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) ( SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.) "^ Gallery Presentation: Introduction SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.- 3 p.m.) Mass. McDonoii! to "Synesthesia Raj" by Professor Football: Northwestern Oklahoi Michael Rabe/Indian Dance Preview Men's Soccer vs. Iowa Wesley an Applications to serve on the State' University, SXU Stadium. (Bharata Natyam) by Rachel Rabe, College, SXU Stadium, 1 p.m. Student Activities Board are due 3:30 p.m. Refreshments served. in SAB office, L-101 or in Student Bishoj Women's Soccer: Olivet Nazarene, Services, L-208 Quarter Room. 2 &. 3:30 Women's Volleyball: Lewis Univer Grandview College, 12 p.m. Xavierite meeting in room L-103B, g, McCarthy sity, time TBA Women's Cross-Coi 3:30 p.m. New members welcome! all's Multi-Purpose Room. 8 p. College Invitational ge Park. Auditions for 'Much Ado About SXU Gallery: (9i "Synesthesia Raj: "200 meters, 10:30 Nothing'S-101, 7:30 p.m. Women's Cross-Country: Elmhurst College Invitational, Eldridge Park, Women's Soccer: Olivet Nazarene, ""•"•rst. 3200 meters. 10:30 a.m. Saint Ambrose University, Daven port, 2 p.m. ago. Moi'sosnoc ghts.4.1 M.
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Mass. Me'Doiiousj Labor Day (no work on "Labor" Day, did that ever make sense to Knowledge Workshop: What's Xavierite meeting in room L-103B, ie Mercj Ministry Center) anyone?? Anyway, classes are not Your Score?-presented by the meeting either today!) 3:30 p.m. New members welcome! Prepare for tomorrow's barbeques Learning Center, room L- 109A, or whatever you do, while I'm still National Suicide Prevention V 3:30-5 p.m. Last day to refund fall textbooks at going to work for time-and-a-half sponsored by Counseling Sign-up for Semester Review spon > add a class sored by Student Success Program Last day to receive a refund for SXU Gallery: (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) dropped class and add a class^ Page 4 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 College Math Club President Dumps Supermodel He crunched the numbers, then crushed her heart College sophomore Brady Burns, left, abruptly ended a six-month torrid love affair with a heartbroken Elene, right. "I loved her like a quadratic formula, but the By JAMIE MURRY off-campus lunches were killing me financially," Admitting that there was a good (9-V3)2 percent said Burns. "I felt like a real abacus for breaking chance that he made the wrong move, college things off." The fact that he was unaware of math club president Brady Burns recently called Washington Mutual's Free Checking—an account it quits with longtime supermodel with optional Deluxe services like girlfriend Elene. Burns, who claimed "/ loved her free online bill pay available at he carefully calculated the breakup, wamu.com—left Elene at a total said his alleged free checking like a quadratic loss. "He could have just gone to a account had monthly fees that just formula..." Washington Mutual Financial Center didn't add up. The whiz kid was or wamu.com," she said. "We were quick to admit that had he known about totally soul mates, but I guess he didn't see that. 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Page 5 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31. 2005 Now, all your incoming calls can be free. -(Even the 5 calls from your girlfriend in the last 20 minutes.) Now, when people are wasting your time, they're not wasting your money, Unlimited CALL ME Minutes $ 1000 Anytime P !50 Text me 'J /Q EE for 2 r * Text Me LG VX6100 Camera Ph< TUSC.C0M ^USCeUular 888-BUY-USCC We connect with you: UntlrtW CALL ME Wlutw ye irt deduct Irtmpacfc^ - a cr^ cm 10p«oulgoiig message apples » no messagroDackw^ ean\temwationfee.Crec*appTO«alrKii^ Lpcal nitwork cwerage anl ni^bily ir^ vary. UsagB IOU^ Page 6 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 T^Xavierite NO STRONG COMPARISON FOR IRAQ AND VIETNAM INFORMATION: Nick Kerr in Iraq." Now if you're Bin Ladin and Call World News Correspondent your Afghanistan headquarters just got destroyed by the US military, don't you 773.298.3380 In my first Editorial or the year I will think you might take up Saddam on his Fax opine on some of the big news stories of this offer.' Knowing this information it would 773.298.3381 past summer. Among the topics discussed in have been a huge mistake tor the President tins column will be why Iraq is not Vietnam not CO take action against a regime that has E-mail and the nomination of John Roberts to the shown hostility towards this country and a thexavierite@yahoo. com Supreme Court willingness to harbor the man responsible Write Last week, Republican Senator Chuck for the attacks of 9/11. Lastly, in Vietnam Hagel made news by saying that Iraq is we never defeated the group we wanted to The Xavierite becoming similar to Vietnam. First oft, get rid of in a decade of fighting, while in Saint Xavier University this is not a sign that the Republican Party Iraq we did that in less than ten weeks. Here is falling apart, because Hagel is the kind of is where President Bush is suffering from the 3700 W. 103rd Street Republican who cares more about what the loftiness of his goals. He wanted to give the Chicago, IL 60655 New York Times or whatever liberal media people of Iraq a democratic government to Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts outlet thinks of him than he does about replace the decades of dictatorships. Just From recent releases of documents he wrote Visit the people of Nebraska that he represents in because it has not happened in a few years as a member of the Reagan Administration, Campus Media Center the Senate. Second of all, that is as far away in a place where democracies are as common it looks like this will be the case. The one- from the truth as saying that Michael Moore as good Ben Affleck acting performances is controversy that has come out of this is that Room CMC 101 is in great physical shape. In Vietnam we no reason tor such a comparison. the President did not nominate a woman were supporting a regime that was worse On the domestic side, the biggest news to the post. I want the best person for the Staff: than the one we were fighting. Is there any was the retirement of Sandra Day O'Connor position; I mean it is one of nine people one out there who thinks that Saddam from the highest court in the country. The who have a lifetime appointment to a court Editor-in-Chief is better than an elected government? nominee to replace her is John Roberts, that can determine what kind of the country Kevin Shannon Vietnam was not vital to US security and who is a current member of the DC court we are going to be. If a woman had to be Copy Editor the rationale was that if Vietnam and ten of appeals. This pick was a home run for the appointed to that post and we had to keep other countries turn communist, then President. Roberts is a solid conservative, the current demographics on the court, Christina Cucci Japan will fall into their hands. We could who has a shiny personality and the backing then wouldn't women have a glass ceiling Editorial Editor argue all day about WMDs, but page 66 of of an unanimous vote confirming him to his of two spots on the court at a time to deal Sean Reynolds the 9/11 commission report talks about current post. Hopefully, Judge Roberts can with? I don't care if there are nine women News Editor Al-Qaeda-Iraq connections including this help fight the wave of liberal activism that on the court. As long as they are the nine Kevin Shannon passage: "According to the reporting, Itaqi has hurt this country more than anything most qualified, we will be a better country for it. Sports Editor officials offered Bin Ladin a safe haven other than terrorism and the threat of it. Tim Moran Entertainment Editors IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS: THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS Chris Lonergan Chris Lichosyt Pat Matthews Advertising Manager & then get hit by a car while walking across extant that they have in Columbus, Ohio. Contributor 103rd street. Granted Ohio State has an enrollment of Graphic Designer Of course we all know that if there's about 59,000 students, but there isn't even Tony Gallelli Well it's been a while since I wrote my a will there's a way. Students are going to a 'legalize marijuana' group on this campus. Business Manager usual column for The Xavierite. I have been sneak in liquor anyway. I personally think Where are the activists? It's amazing to Mark Dobbs on sabbatical, you may say, to Ohio State, it is safer for a 21-year-old to drink in their me how no one really seems to care about Photography Editor which unfortunately for you I will no longer issues passionately enough to go put up be able to attend. With that in mind I am fliers about events such as marches going Candace Johnson returning to do this column of unbiased on in downtown Chicago or elsewhere. I Deputy News Editor and unadulterated anger and rage. For this remember, it was either last year or the year : Carrie Williams addition of "Mouth of Madness" I am going before, there was a War in Iraq protest and Deputy Sports Editc to break from my usual mindless ramblings only like 12 people showed up for it Not to Steven Dunn on one subject to mindless ramblings on take anything away from those people that many subjects. Deputy Copy Editor actually participated but it's just depressing First, let's start off with one of the to see that in one of the biggest cities in the Brigid Somodji glaring contradictions I see at Saint Xavier country there's no activism for any issue on News Correspondent University. This university has been a dry this campus. College is about raising hell campus for some time now but with the and being active in some form or another, Such activism, a rare sight on SXU campus ;tor of Student acquisition of Gilhooley's it would seem whether it's protesting something SXU has the administration would change from its dorm room than it is to wander the streets done or trying to convert people to some la original point of view in regards to alcohol off campus. form of religion. Or maybe I'm just a fool on campus. Wrong. This university is still Let's see...what's been going on lately... and all that matters is studying. itributors dry and attempting to bust every eighteen to Almost forgot! The mayor (Richard Daley) I think that will be all for me for this twenty-something attempting to smuggle in may be heading on his way out with all the week's installment. Next week I'll be more those precious bottles of booze. I couldn't investigations of corruption within the centralized on a specific issue, so please disagree more with this hypocritical policy city administration. But who knows if it keep on reading or don't. I don't really but then again I don't live on campus. This will happen. It's obvious the Republican care; I just write to hear myself type. must be incredibly min- numbing to the federal government has finally noticed that E-mail comments to p.matthews@sxu. 21-year-olds living on campus that can walk things weren't as democratic in Chicago as edu and tune into WXAV 88.3 FM on over to Gilhooley's and get tanked, only to once speculated. Who would have thought Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. to hear more it? I love how George H. Ryan is run mindless ramblings with Kevin Shannon out of capital being tar and feathered and Patrick Matthews. while Chicago's mayor (granted there hasn't been any evidence to link him to any corruption yet) is re-elected with a Illinois (.cMfege Pm* Associate § substantial margin of victory. Just giving Think you might have opinions? you something to chew on. Type them up and send them MIT* I f*ff MMI Ml* ^wff WMHHi WWW W One thing about this university that's HWW**ft#<*A»..«Uliur1 different than what I've seen at Ohio to The Xavierite. E-mail your State is political activism. I mean we've articles by Saturday night to Associated Press got a few groups dedicated to minorities [email protected]. A dry campus? Some beg to differ. on this campus, but not nearly to the Page 7 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 RESPONSIBILITY GOES TO AMERICAN CONSUMERS ON GAS PRICES Sean Reynolds amounts alienates the consumer from the the cheap goods of Chinese manufacturing. cleaner-burning than conventional gasoline. product and is truly a shame. Those who American companies outsourced labor and Now this fuel is useable to any driver owning Editorial Editor point with faces aghast at a $2.70 gallon of American consumers of all classes rewarded what is called a fuel-flexible vehicle, which gasoline and believe $1.75 to be the truly just them with their purchases. They made The summer development given are becoming increasingly common. In fact price must put things into perspective. How Wal-Mart, the top Chinese outsourcer, perhaps the most attention both on the millions of Americans have these cars and do many liquids can you buy a gallon of for that the largest corporation in the world. This academic and popular level in America is the not even know it, or bother to take advantage lattet price? Not milk. Heck, not most waters behavior, done for the most part innocently steep inctease in gasoline prices. With prices, of it if they do. They include, among many (I paid $1.25 for 16 ounces the other day.). while inconsiderately, has finally caught up locally, reaching high into the $2.80 range, others, the Chevy Suburban, Ford Explorer, How could we expect an increasingly limited economically with the United States. it appears as though most people I speak and Dodge Caravan (full list available on resource involving highly technological with are prepared only for the assignation The pressure kept on politicians and www. afde. doe/gov). processes and extensive transportation to Photo: auto.com of blame. Who can I write to, point at, businesses to keep prices low, makes the stay that price for much longer? Europeans, vote against to make things go right again? current increase so violent and uncomfortable. in contrast, have been paying over $3 a Unnaturally low ptices meant that the slack Regardless of whether there are political gallon for 15 years. In Italy gas prices have tightened most in the area of human and "mishaps" or not at work in this situation, I risen above $5.90, in France, $5.80 and in labor rights. Long held-off repercussions now believe, for the American consumer, such an Germany, $6. find fruition and we see them pragmatically external focus is at all times unhelpful and in at the pump. Oil prices rise considerably this case, illusory. Reconsidering the position What is most perplexing about the as a result of protests by civilians and of American oil ptices would temper a more popular talk that American gasoline has refinery workers in Venezuela, Ecuador and fitting consumer view, which should likewise become "overly expensive" is that is done Nigeria. embrace personal responsibility both for the mostly without any regard to the economic present and future of American energy. rules of supply and demand. For decades Though reaction to the current state of America consumed oil at a significantly (and American energy could have a large upside, The fact alone that drivers pump frankly, unnecessarily) higher pace than the no signs of it have surfaced yet. While gasoline into their cars without ever seeing rest of the world and for decades the market Americans could turn from impractical SUVs it as an actual liquid coming in measured could reasonably sustain this. Demand never to more efficient and environmentally sound I'm sorry, were you talking to me. even came close to meeting cars, trends hold still. Statistics find many While drivers will find E85 presently the available supply. However, SUV sales up from last year, while hybrid difficult to find, residents of the southwest as now oil reserves deplete cars such as the Honda Insight have shown side are unusually lucky since Kean Oil Co. CHEVfiON Gasoline and demand greatly increases, a decrease. While energy concerns could on IIIth street in Mount Greenwood has that stasis could, in fact, see a have homebuyers moving their sights away recently begun to offer the fuel. By going Self Serve reversal. from the far outskirts of developing suburbs, a little out of the way, many Chicagoans I have read that most we don't see that. The subutban sprawl and can help send the message that American economists believe this increase two-hour commutes continue. American consumers personally concern themselves in gas prices to differentiate consumers continue in the same actions, but with the welfare and future security of the 4* . itself from past, lesser ones in expect different results. environment, local economy and worldwide its connection with China's Attention focused outward on forces energy supply. ftEGUUflUWUEADED emergence as a second major affecting the gas price could be directed Gas prices, only emblematic of a larger world oil consumer. Why is instead towards our own everyday behavior. consumer problem, will not decrease until this and what does it have to Driving at high speeds, for example, results certain behavior stops on the individual •1 do with my point about the in an astonishing drop in mileage, meaning level. There is little the federal or state 8 responsibility of the American that going 75 mph instead of 60 costs you government can conceivably do to keep consumer? Look to see where around 45 cents more a gallon. demand for gasoline down, though a few H!Mi your pencil was made, where Alternative energy sources to oil lurk largely inconsequential measures have been • mj$W«»B} ^W your shirt or shoes were made, mysteriously yet elusively and gather rather proposed. Like the unseen liquid fuel where your silverware, watch, little note. One of the more promising and pumped into the side of our cars, we have table, radio, child's toy or high-return options for many American little connection to what has kept our gas anything you thought was drivers seems to be ethanol fuel, specifically continually coming and continually cheap. ^ •?1KLBI a "bargain" was made. The a product called E85. E85 contains 85% It is sad, and I'll speak personally now, that wmmmmmm answer is shockingly likely to of ethanol, an alcohol-based fuel produced I give note to them only when they force be China. from locally grown crops, mostly corn, themselves into the numbers racing across Over about the past fermented or distilled. Ethanol, in addition the face of the pump. twenty years, the creation and to supporting a local economy rather than E-mail: [email protected] Dog disappointed about walking, yet still understands. stability of America's lower foreign potentates, carries with it the ethical and enormous middle class has relied upon benefit of being completely renewable and BIZARRE NEWS REVIEW: THIS COULD BE FUN. You DON'T REALLY NOW THE NEWS OF THE WEEK UNTIL YOU CAN ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. 1. Law en to ta, V In addition to renaming 4. A Swedish nuclear power 5. Malaysian governi clia plan sh months alter himself and his plant shut down one of its three ordered random se; a congregation of h its mother and outlawing long hair reactors Monday because of a mobile phones tor whe y's and gold-teeth, President Niyazov strange accumulation of u'fiai in a.) Pirated ring tones of Turkmenistan recently brought the coolinu system.' b.) Porncmranhv a.) Trained storks strict legislation against what into a.) Jellyfish effect.' b.) Starfish d.) hraci and Jen gossip c; riiii-voiuim a.) Garage sales c.) Venison b.) Driving domestically-made d.) Golf clubs ant. vehicles 2. Ann scientists c.) Brazilian tourists ,(Answers, : ,I : ,,(d). . "The»n y were never afraid d.) Lip-synching ol ihe hyenas and wolves ol the ravines, bur more health benefits th; :.:'.. ."• • ' ''::;:• a.) Chocolate 1 b.) Coffee c.) Whiskey d.) Two Vienna Beei "wjF I let this jt-.ir.iet vmi Irum II cares are also he Page 8 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 IN SEARCH OF THE GREEN LIGHT: I AM NO CONSERVATIVE. Kevin Shannon Presidential Election. Truth be told, My heart lies with the Democrats. My I also believe in universal healthcare. I Editor in Chief I voted for George W. Bush. In fact, family is a long time Democratic family. believe that patients injured by malpractice I would like to clear up some rumors I wrote two or three columns for this My grandfather wouldn't let the Chicago should be allowed to sue the doctors for all that have been circulating through the newspaper detailing my reasons for doing Tribune into his home because it was the they are worth. campus of Saint Xavier University about so. But I would hate to think that this Republican newspaper, settling for a rag of I am not a Conservative. I am a me, Kevin Shannon. little indiscretion would lead to me being a newspaper, the Chicago Sun-Times. moderate who can look at the strengths First off, I am not dating Jennifer branded a conservative for the rest of my I even had the chance to work for a and weaknesses of each candidate and Anniston. Jenny and I are friends and I life. Democratic Alderman this past summer. pick who I feel would be the best for my cannot foresee that changing in the near My political ideology averages out to I might have voted for President Bush and country. Shouldn't that be the stance of future. The photos taken of us at the be somewhere in the middle. If it were I am Pro-Life, but I am not a Republican. all voters when heading to the polls? beach was an invasion of her privacy. (Not politically viable I would vote independent Oh, and I supported the Iraqi War. Oh, / will try to write each and every week mine, because I was the one that hired the and would be registeted as one. But God, maybe I am a Republican? No, No, for the Op-Ed section of The Xavierite. But photographer.) Anyway, just wanted to since I am not interested in voting for No, No, No, No! if you just can't get enough of my particular clear that up. the likes of Ralph Nader or Jesse Ventura However, I am also a staunch brand of thinking, then turn into my radio show Second, I am the not the illegitimate (the only two independents I can think supporter of unions and welfare. I believe on WXAV 883 FM on Thursday from 3,6 love child of Conan O'Brien and latter of) I choose between the Democrats and in taxing the rich in any way possible. I p.m. years Marlon Brando. Yes, I am the perfect Republicans. am vehemently against the death penalty. cross between Conan's sense of humor and intelligence and Brando's penchant for eating whole turkeys for lunch, but they are not my parents. In fact, my real parents take great offense at this assertion, too. My real parents are of course actors Kevin James and Donal Logue. The third and final false accusation about me is that I am a Republican. This is the worst accusation of all. Growing up in a blue-collar neighborhood on the South West side of Chicago, being called a conservative is as about as low as it gets. The idea that I am a cold-hearted and evil conservative stems from the 2004 Kevin James Donal Logue Child: Kevin Shannon INTERESTED IN WRITING? THEN JOIN THE XAVIERITE! STUDENTS" TUI tiCt flUUIO fill DCc C HI CAKD M A BKIut DDIfUl IT FIRST FINANCIAL FUTURE ACCOUNT SOUTH DIVISION CREDIT UNION'S STUDENT'S FIRST ACCOUNT START SMART WITH SOUTH DIVISION CREDIT UNION, • For years, South Division Credit Union has been helping their members by guiding them to the right programs and opportunities for their financial needs. From developing good credit histories to offering special loans and savings solutions, our members are assured there will be funds available to reach their financial goals. Which is why we've designed our Student's First Program. 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Please bear with us as we learn the "Fantastic Four" "The 40 Year Old Virgin" tools ot the trade and "The Xavierite way," as Entertainment Editors Directed by: Tom Story even hotshot rookies like ourselves can get Directed by: Judd Apatow Hello, and welcome to the confused and make mistakes occasionally. Written by: Stan Lee Starring: Steve Carrell "Entertainment" section. Former Features To avoid such confusion among our + +1/2 + -r + + + Editor Gina Pantone has moved on to patient readers, please look over our chart bigger and better things, so please give a so you can recognize the differences Chris Lonergan Chris Lonergan warm welcome to us, the Chris L's. between Lichosyt and Lonergan. You may Entertainment Editor Entertainment Editor As Ms. Pantone's successors, we'll try want to clip this out or make a copy, since to continue the tradition of informative, you'll be dealing with our antics for months, While "Fantastic Four" may have Very well deserving of its "R" rating, unbiased news and reviews, spanning every maybe years to come. been hyped to no end, the movie itself fell "The 40 Year Old Virgin" is another summer form of media, most notably music, movies, a little shott of fantastic. The characters - Chris L. and Chris L blockbuster that pushes the limits with concerts, video games, and the occasional and conflict are well developed, but the this laugh-a-minute comedy. Featuring the Chris Lonergan Chris Lichosyt storyline was clearly not a major concern. majority of the Anchorman cast with Steve This movie sets up the basics of this comic Carrell (Andy), Paul Rudd (David) and David High School: Marist HS in Chicago High School: Reavis HS in Burbank book for a sequel. loan Gruffudd as Mr. Koechner (Dad at Health Clinic), this movie Fantastic serves as a balance to the almost follows the life of Andy, a mild-mannered Major/Minor: Communication/ Major/Minor: Business Management/ too childlike Human Torch, played by Chris electronics stock/sales man through his Undecided Communication Evans. Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch, everyday life, egg salad, bicycle and action combined with Jessica Alba as Invisible figures included. After Andy's electronics Reasons tor coming to The Xavierite-. Reasons for coming to The Xavierite-. Woman and Michael Chiklis as The Thing store co-workers discover Andy is still a virgin, It's fun work not working. It definitely helps with your writing. are destined to battle with Doom, played by the group take Andy under their testosterone- Julian McMahon. However, so much time is injected wings. On the path to deflowering, Hobbies: »learn how to play Hobbies: Music, specifically guitar spent with the character development and Andy tries everything from "date-a-palooza" every instr far I have guitar, Also, sports, wimming, the beginnings of the Fantastic Four that to scoring with drunk girls. Ultimately, drums, pi;i i ;d trench horn. reading, wi sing life. the quartet doesn't realize Doom is their Andy actually finds love in Trish, played by enemy until the last quarter of the comic Catherine Keener. This movie was, by far, Music Tast rse. Everything Music Tastes: ve, alternative, book flick. What "Fantastic Four" lacks in my summer blockbuster movie, leaving me from alt r > electronica. metal, nd more! plot and concrete story line it makes up in rolling in the aisles and literally slapping my character development. Hopefully, Fantastic knee in sheer laughter. If you haven't seen Movie Tastes: comedies, but Movie Tastes: Not too picky. No Four's sequel will be able to maintain the this movie yet, you need to. After all, virgins I cry like a littlt H a drama strikes me. favorites, though. great characters and provide more of the need love, too. storyline. If so, Fantastic Four 2 will be an Last Concert: Warped Tour at the Last Concert: Dredg, Communique amazing sequel with two thumbs up Tweeter Center and Veda at the Bottom Lounge Video Games: My latest gaming system: Video Games: Action, adventure, Nintendo 64. I'm a little behind on shoulder, RPG's and the classics. the times. "Batman Begins" in focus, strong in character development Directed by: Chris Nolan and fierce in action that it should be up for Starring: Christian Bale the Oscar. Christian Bale is the perfect fit as Batman, as he is gruff and strong, as well as -r + + + hurt and vulnerable as a young man after his parents have been murdered. And in some of Kevin Shannon the best scenes of the movie, he is tenacious Editor-in-Chief and focused as a man in training under the I grew up in a world where the only movie's villain Ra's Al-Ghul. Batman movies were either depressing With all the special effects ani or just flat out silly. The first Batman fight scenes, "Batman Begins movie, starring Michael Keaton, was is really a quite introspective the only passable film for the fans movie. The movie is about a "Four Brothers" isn't a complex movie, of Batman. The second Batman man who is filled with rage but it's not a stupid summer throwaway, movie, entitled "Batman Returns" and fear and no longer wants either. When the foster mother of four is depressing. The Penguin, played to deal with the vile and orphans is murdered during an armed by Danny DeVito, is one of the violent. How he goes about robbery, the four reunite to avenge her most disgusting and disturbing it might not be realistic, but Charlie and death. Bobby, Angel, Jeremiah and Jack do it is a great ride. what they can to find out who killed her and movie characters I have ever the Chocolate Factory" seen. The next two Batman The city of Chicago looks why. movies were an attempt to great in this movie. Lower Directed by: Tim Burton They spend the majority of the film emulate the campy 60's Wacker Drive and the EL are Starring: Johnny Depp following clues and interrogating suspects TV show. They used in integral scenes of the while avoiding trouble with any cops who sucked. Big- movie. A computer could get in their way. There is plenty of time. generated sign Chris Lonergan graphic violence and nonstop cursing, but Now turns the Chrysler Entertainment Editor the film has extra depth because of the comes Building into camaraderie of the brothers. "Batman Wayne Corp. This remake of the movie made famous The chemistry between them is excellent Begins," If you by Gene Wilder was recreated under the and gives off a believable family vibe. When a movie haven't seen watchful eye of Tim Burton in "Charlie they aren't chasing around thugs, they're at that "Batman and the Chocolate Factory." Stepping into home wrestling and teasing each other. This is so Begins" and the large shoes of Gene Wilder was Johnny sense of warmth during dark times keeps the film from becoming a mindless action flick. clear are a fan of Depp. This remake of the classic offered a You end up rooting for the brothers, even if Batman, more modernistic view of the Chocolate most of them are bad news. p u t Factory, complete with a pop-star, vinyl- everything clothed Oompa Loompa line-up. This It's a fun movie that tugs at your down and current take on the movie took a different heartstrings. It's not a classic, but it's a respectable way to spend your night at the run to the examination of Willy Wonka. The fun- theaters. loving, always happy Willy Wonka was transformed by Burton and Depp into a more disturbingly creepy, almost demented man who ran away from his father as a young nth X II // Kill MOVll RATING SYSTI \l child. While the movie was advertised as + + + + + YlSl'AI UJDIO SURF & TURI if Burton made major changes to make the movie more dark, "Charlie and the + + + + ANICE .11 IO 1 BON1 Chocolate Factory" closely followed the + + + ADECENTN.Y. STRIP original movie. Besides a few storyline + + 1 II II 1 H)l (ill. HI 1 1 AMI alterations, the only significant changes were in the special effects. While this version of + CANNEDSPAM the movie was entertaining, I still have a sweet tooth for the original. Page 12 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31. 2005 Visual and performing arts of India to be showcased CHICAGO (Aug. 12, 2005)- Saint Xavier University's art gallery will kick off the 2005- 2006 academic year with a new Indian art exhibit entitled Synesthesia Raj: Aesthetic Fusion in the Visual & Performing Arts of India. The exhibit will celebrate the traditional Indian arts jli^^ o£4)ain#ig, sculpture, music, poetry anU dance. ^^^'"' The painting and sculpture exhibit will run from Monday, August 22nd through Wednesday, September 14th. Approximately 60 anonymous miniature paintings ranging in date from the early 19th through the late 20th centuries will be featured, along with 20 I antique wooden and bronze sculptures from South India and other various Indian art pieces. In addition to the art exhibit, Saint Xavier will also host a classical Indian dance re#tal on Saturday, September 10th at 6 p.m. in McGuire Hall. Dancer Rachel Rabe, high school senior and daughter of SXU Art Professor Dr. Michael D. Rabe, will perform a classical Indian dance fciown as Bharata Natyam. She will be accompanied by three renowned Indianrnusicians: flutist T.S. Shankaran, vocalist Suseela Ramaswamy and percussionist G, Vij ayaraghavan. ' .» ia " Ha Both the exhibit and dance recital are free andc|pen to the public. However, due to the intimate scale of McGuire Hall, those interested in attending the dance recital are strongly advised to reserves* spitAv emailing Rachel Rabe It [email protected]. The SXU Gallery is open 10 a.m. top p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information qn the art gallery or the exhibit, ptease contact the Art Department at r 773.298.3081. \ N ### Saint Xavier University Media Relations: 773-298-3937 •fet 3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago 111. 60655 * 18230 Orlarid Parkway, Orland Park, 111. |0467 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 Concert Calendar HALF-BLOOD NOT HALF BAD Wednesday 08/31 we already know that Hermione is the The White Stripes Chris Lichosyt smartest in the class, Harry doesn't like Entertainment Editor Professor Snape or Draco Malfoy and — Auditorium Theatre Ron is an average teenager going through Tori Amos all sorts of growing pains. "Half-Blood — Millennium Park "Harry Potter and the Prince" is a definite improvement in terms Half-Blood Prince" ot tocus and direction, even if it may seem a bit formulaic. Thursday 09/01 One thing that absolutely must by JK. Rowling be discussed is the climax of the book. Joe Zawinul & The Everyone knows that Rowling's final acts Zawinul Syndicate + + + + J make each new release an instant bestseller. "Half-Blood Prince" does not disappoint. -- Grant Park Rowling keeps you guessing until the very Grand Buffet For an outsider, The Harry Potter end and when you get to the last quarter — Empty Bottle series is an enigma. Since the first book, of the book, you will avoid sleep until "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," was you finish it. This installment has the released eight years ago, the popularity of most shocking and worthwhile ending Friday 09/02 the teenage wizard has become a worldwide yet, although it may leave you in disbelief. phenomenon. What can possibly be so Questions are answered, new ones are appealing? Is it the imaginative fantasy raised and Rowling takes risks and breaks Gloria Lynne world? Maybe the interplay between the her own rules with admirable results. Be — Chicago Jazz Festival divulging secrets, so let us move on. fascinating characters? Could it possibly forewarned, when you finish this, you'll Rowling's writing seems to have be the captivating, epic story full of twists, be left craving the next book, which is also reached a comfort zone, but "Half-Blood The Management mature plot lines, humor and brilliant supposed to be the conclusion to the saga. Prince" contains less filler material than storytelling? Yes, those things may indeed It's a great ending worthy of the hype. — Abbey Pub make the "Harry Potter" series more than the previous two stories, "Goblet of Fire" "Half-Blood Prince" continues the Aleks Syntek your average kid's story. and "The Order of the Phoenix." In other words, she is still improving with each series' direction down a gloomier path and — House of Blues "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood book. She has finally established the rules Rowling pulls no punches while delivering Prince" by J.K. Rowling is the sixth book of the Harry Potter universe, leaving her the goods. The series isn't "just for kids," in the series. To keep from spoiling free to concentrate more on developing so don't be afraid to check it out. If Saturday 09/03 anything for new readers, let's just say that characters and plotlines. November's "Goblet of Fire" movie stays this is the darkest adventure yet. Instead Every chapter has a distinct purpose true to that particular book (the fourth Spam All stars of learning things like riding a broom in the series), millions will finally realize and illuminating areas with their wands, and keeps the book from becoming — African Arts Festival monotonous, unlike the previous book, that Harry Potter is an acceptable form of the students practice hexes and counter- entertainment for adults. After all, that The Chicago Rhythm & curses in order to prepare for survival in which had too many pointless discussions and bland sub-plots. One may argue that is when things start getting good. If you Blues Kings case anything troubling occurs. There is still refuse to read, you'll be able to see a so much uncertainty and fear in the air, the classroom sessions and dinnertime — Joe's Bee Bop Cafe segments are important parts of the compressed version of "Half-Blood Price" resulting in the feeling that no one is safe in theaters in a few years. If you decide to and not everyone is trustworthy. The plot immersive process, but it's nice to see Rowling cut those parts short since wait that long, you are missing out on one Sunday 09/04 is nearly impossible to discuss without heck of a story. Def Leppard, Silvertide THE BOTTOM LINE? INCREDIBLE! — Charter One Pavilion Reel Big Fish — House of Blues Chris Lichosyt with startling potential for success. Veda, bass, was solid, never missing a beat. The Entertainment Editor Communique and Dredg put on a $12 show contributions from lead guitarist Brian Little that was easily more entertaining than events were also very welcome. His riffs and soaring Monday 09/05 worth five times the amount. melodies definitely make Veda a band to watch. Dredg w/ Communique and The openers, Veda of Kansas City, Missouri, did a heck of a job starting the Next up was Communique of Oakland, Jimmy Buffett Veda evening. Unfortunately, there were only California. This was the "fun" band of the -- Wrigley Field about twenty-five people there to see them. evening. Their sound can best be compared @ The Bottom Lounge Their set consisted of some excellent to dance rockers Franz Ferdinand, but with Nina Nastasia alternative indie rock. They started a little some bluesy undertones and synthesizers — Schubas shaky, but gained confidence as the show thrown in for good measure. There wasn't a August 25, 2005 progressed and the audience grew. single listener who wasn't bobbing his head Kristen May's combination of beautiful or tapping his feet. Tuesday 09/06 + -t h + 4 vocals, nice guitar work, endless smiles and The band ripped through several humble stage presence kept everyone's similar-sounding tunes, but the crowd was Sons And Daughters Recently, the Bottom Lounge played attention. The rhythm section, featuring having a good time, even though the band host to three relatively unknown bands Drew Little on drums and Jason Douglas on -- Empty Bottle "Dredg" Continued on page 13 in): i v,n:tH$GM9MMI Pasi die forgotten "Mai ' singles, past "Who I el the Dogs Out," and pas) the I >ng lost boy bands lies the abyss, the unknown, the rem SfSJI ot broken dreams, the ole ot music... Although it's bending the tules a bit, out by 2001, the year in which the record was Chris Lonergan this week's Dollar Bin artist is someone released. The band, however, does change I have heard of before. The once pseudo- up their sound using unique sound effects. Entertainment Editor popular Matthew Good Band is this year's Perfect examples of this are found in "Giant" first victim, with the release of Beautiful and "The Future is X-Rated." However, the Midnight. We shall once again attempt to band was not able to mix it up enough to stay Matthew Good Band once again resurrect this long forgotten CD up in the charts. "Beautiful Midnight" and decide whether we should put this album Matthew Good, himself, is still musically Atlantic Records (2001) • back into the rotation or if the disc would out and about, separate from the rest of the Band is still good. make a better Frisbee. original Matthew Good Band. While the Get the full "Dollar Bin" experience b} Matthew Good Band is essentially an sound of the band was falling out of favorite listening to WXAV. Tune in to 88.3 FM in alternative rock band, which may have been at the record's release, it's still a great sound Chicago or wxav.com, Tuesdays, from noon- + + -r Jl why the band fizzled out in the first place. to listen to today. This CD will definitely get 3p.m. to hear Chris Lonergan. Listen up every The Matthew Good Band sound was phasing placed back into the rotation. Matthew Good week for the Dolkr Bin artist. Page 14 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 A MIDSUMMER DELIGHT Angelo Bonadonna Contributor Yell," all while throwing autographed plates to his adoring audience. Strong performances were also seen by local band The Redwalls, as well as The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Cake, Weezer and hip- hop act Digable Planets. But undoubtedly the highlight of Saturday was The Pixies. Sure, lead singer Frank Black may be a little bit bigger than he was the last time we saw him, but he could still rock like none other. As night descended upon the city, Grant Perry Farrell was going through some Park started to clear out; it was now time to tough times. Lollapalooza, the concert series prepare for day two. that he had spawned in 1991 and had grown There is really only one word in the into such a pop culture phenomenon that English language that can describe Sunday it had been featured on an episode of The July 24th, 2005: hot. As temperatures soared Simpsons, had to be cancelled due to a lack to 105 degrees, bands such as OK Go, Saul of ticket sales. The year was 2004, and this Williams, Kasabian, Dinosaur Jr. and Perry looked like a blow that was going to be nearly Farrell's new project Satellite Party, with impossible to recover from. However, Perry ex-No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal, all braved had a solution; instead of trying to maintain the heat to play admirable sets. By 5:30 the Lollapalooza's image as a traveling carnival, lesser fans had succumbed to the heat, which why not go back to the festival's roots and allowed all eyes to turn to what would soon turn it into a weekend-long celebration of become the most celebrated performance, alternative music. The consummation of the Arcade Fire. Their intense playlist this decision was two music-filled days on included nearly every song off of their debut "Dredg" continued from page 13 him trouble. Mark Engles' hyper-creative Chicago's beautiful lakeshore. LP, Funeral Fully attired in their Sunday best, guitar experiments impressed many. His Lollapalooza was the petfect antidote the gang from Toronto, Canada riveted the seemed to be either nervous or annoyed. odd chord voicings, spacy melodies and to the dog days of summer, held on the 23rd crowd for the full hour they were allotted. None of the instruments really stood out, constant use of effects translated well to the and 24th of July in Grant Park. The lineup Spoon, The Dandy Warhols, Widespread but they gelled well together and kept the stage. Drew Roulette's simple but effective included such heavyweights as Weezer, The Panic and Death Cab For Cutie all put on set from becoming boring. It was good, but bass lines were in full force, most noticeably Killers, Cake and Primus without alienating powerful sets that Sunday night. As the over not great. Communique has to work on on "Same Ol' Road," and his huge effects the indie audience with the likes of Spoon, 33,000 spectators who had attended this their live act somewhat and diversify their pedal board makes him much more than The Black Keys, Kaiser Chiefs and Sound concert spectacle shuffled out, it was clear sound to gain a bigger following. They had your average bassist. Dino Campanella's Tribe Sector 9, all playing inspiring sets. something special had been witnessed by all. to leave before their final song, but no one precise drumming proved that he's the most Saturday was a pleasant day, with the biggest Evidently, Lollapalooza's organizers thought complained since they knew who was up technically proficient member of the band surprise being the high-energy newcomers, so as well; they've tentatively scheduled next. and playing piano occasionally gave the show the Kaiser Chiefs. Billy Idol wowed the Lollapalooza '06 to come back to our very After thirty minutes of downtime, even more depth. crowd with his rousing rendition of "Rebel own Grant Park. Dredg took the stage to a thunderous round The band closed the set with the final of applause. Almost immediately, they movement of their first full length album, broke into the explosive opener "Ode to the "Leitmotif." It consisted of "Yatahaze" and Sun." For the next hour, they proceeded to an extended version of "90-hour sleep." After blow everyone away. The diversity of their the rest of the band left, Dino continued material was obvious, which kept the entire playing piano and drums at the same time, set engaging and most entertaining of all the even as his kit was taken apart piece by piece. bands. They mainly stuck to newer material The final snare drum was taken away and off 2002's concept masterpiece, "El Cielo," the last note played, followed by a deafening and their most recent five album, "Catch ovation from the crowd. The evening was Without Arms," which was released earlier finally complete. this year. Dredg will return to Chicago on Every song was presented with such October 1st with Coheed and Cambria at intensity and passion that it's a wonder the Riviera Theatre. Anyone with an open Dredg hasn't developed a wider fan base. mind towards music should try their best Gavin Hayes' vocals were as impressive to attend. Veda and Communique won't onstage as they are on the studio recordings. be there, but if Dredg can match their He was in total control and seemed to enjoy performance at the Bottom Lounge, you will himself very much, even when the mic gave not be disappointed. W ARP- A-PALO O Z A boys wearing black lipstick, prepubescent Masses, The Matches, The Bled, Saosin and the stages at Warped Tour, the show began a Chris Lonergan gitls riding their fathers' shoulders, fans many other artists. full hour earlier than the original show time. Entertainment Editor equipped with various piercings, tattoos, and While line-ups lacking platinum Also, while all concertgoers expect to see the legwarmers. This ten-hour music frenzy was artists, it is both a blessing and a curse to occasional mild injury as a result of the pit, set at the Tweeter Center in Tinley Park. offer independent bands a spot at Warped not many expect to see multiple ambulances Warped Tour Although the Vans Warped Tour was in Tour. Up-and-coming bands such as Reggie travel through the crowded roadways. It direct competition with Lollapalooza, the all and the Full Effect get to take center stage. seemed that this year's Warped Tour was @ the Tweeter Center punk venue still attracted a large amount of However, some other bands should be far more brutal than any past year, with concertgoers. The Vans Warped Tour tried required to take an exam before given a ambulances needing to take punk fans to the its best to encompass all forms of punk, microphone. Unfortunately, Shiragirl was hospital during one half-hour period. The July 23, 2005 from emo, screamo, hardcore and girl rock given a microphone. Shiragirl's front woman, MXPX mosh was so vicious that the band to synth rock, pop-punk, Christian punk and a tall, thin vocalist occasionally flashed her actually stopped playing for five minutes to get medics to help an unconscious fan in the f + + 4 genetal punk rock. While this year's tour undergarments while speaking out against was not as stat-studded as the 2004 bill, the the objectification of women. This led the pit. 2005 Warped Tour still featured some heavy- all-female band in a chorus of obscenities. Terrible bands, brutal mosh pits and hitting bands: Transplants, The Offspring, While evetyone expects to find a few unannounced early start times are risks all While the 2005 venue lacked the Fall Out Boy, Dropkick Murphys, My incredibly terrible acts to slip by the Warped loyal punkers are willing to take. Regardless powerhouse bands of the 2004 line-up, the Chemical Romance and MXPX. This year's Tour censors, not many people expect the of the weather, the bad bands, the time and Vans Warped Tour still filled the stages and summer tour also offered many underground concert to begin before the ticketed show the prices, Warped Tour always commands parking lots with punk fans. Different punk artists an opportunity to shine on the stage start time. Unfortunately, due to the droves of tattooed, mohawked fans. Such fans enjoyed the music festival: teenage such as Bedouin Soundclash, Opiate for the the incredible amount of bands on all of is the beauty of the Vans Warped Tour. Page 15 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 NIVEF r *XAVIER.4..0.NIV NJJV] Chicago Orland Park One Stop Shopping at your Campus Bookstore! Forgot your soap? Shampoo? Need another container? Check the Campus Bookstore for those last minute dorm needs! Stop in and see our selection of textbooks, supplies, sportswear, and backpacks just to name a few of the items we carry! You can also shop from the convenience of your room at bookstore.sxu.edu! Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7:00pm • Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm • Satutday 8:00am - noon Located in the north side of the Saint Xavier University Shannon Athletic Center. Enter from 103rd St. at the SXU electronic marquee. SXU CAMPUS BOOKSTORE Bookstore Bites MOO West 103rd St. Chicago, 73) 298-3115 Don't forget to enter our "free" book drawing. hookstore.sxu.edu (See store for details) Page 16 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 COME VISIT US AND BE ONE OF THE MANY TO ENJOY ALL THAT WXAV.COM HAS TO OFFER. Liue Broadcasting from Gilhooley's Grande Saloon THE AWARD-WINNING TEAM ROCKS ON! Page 17 The Xavierite Wednesday. August 31, 2005 (R) REVIEW (I) IMPROVE (P) PASS w? Illinois Test of Basic Skills Campus Ministry Mock Test Join our student groups! Test and Tutoring to Support Tests Given October 29, 2005, December 3, 2005, and Share The Word Bible Study January 28, 2006 Begins Tuesday, September 6th Saturday 3:00pm September 10th Mercy Ministry Center Room-Nl 14 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Service Club Meets Wednesday, September 7 th Tuesday September 13th 4:00pm Room - ACC 102 Student Organization Center 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Christian Students for Peace and Justice For Reservations Meets Tuesday, September 13th (Call Ex. 3956 OR stop in the Learning Center - L-109B OR e-mail [email protected]) 5:00pm Mercy Ministry Center Testing to be followed by four weeks of intense tutoring Page 18 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31, 2005 NHL RETURNS PENDLETON TO CUBS? By Steven Dunn The NHL is back, but it will not be the By Nick Kerr young hitters and help them be productive Deputy Sports Editor same. Gone will be the ties, excessive goalie World News Correspondent on a contending ball club. Pendleton also padding, and that pesky center line. In are has the pedigree to be a successful manager. In case you missed it this suirtmet, the shootouts, a "tag up" rule, and another work Those of you who read my Viewpoints He has played and coached under Bobby NHL lockout finally came to an end on June stoppage. But not to worry, this one is so columns in the past know that politics is one Cox in Atlanta, who is one of the best and nd 22 , when owners ratified a new Collective the NHL players may represent their home of my personal interests. With that in mind, most successful managers in Major League Bargaining Agreement. All it took was 310 nations at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The I would like to announce that I am naming Baseball. The Braves have won 13 consecutive days and one lost season! After holding two week stoppage will take the place of the myself the campaign manager of a very National League division titles and are on strong at the urging of former Players' Union All-Star Game each year there is a Winter important campaign for the 2006 election their way to a 14th. The one managet in head, Bob Goodenow, the NHLPA and Olympics. year: bring Atlanta Braves hitting coach Terry Major League Baseball who played for Cox Pendleton to Chicago to manage the Cubs. ended up with a far worse deal than the one The news is not all good, however, as was Ozzie Guillen, who was the Braves utility offered before the lockout began. the league lost their original television deal The 45-year-old Pendleton is in his infielder in 1998 and 1999. Guillen credits While the deal may be horrible for NHL with ESPN. The two sides attempted to fourth season guiding Braves hitters as Cox as being a model for him as a manager. ,h players, it does give all 30 teams a chance to renegociate a new deal, but instead the NHL they approach their unprecedented 14 Pendleton also played for Whitey Herzog in be competitive. With a salary cap set at 39 came to an agreement with Comcast. The division title. The highlight of his reign St. Louis who is also considered one of the million dollars and a floor of 21 million, no NHL will now be seen on OLN, the network, as hitting coach was in 2003 when his best managers of all time. He has also played longer will owners be able to uttet the words, known for showing the Tour De France, hitters set new franchise highs in homers, in the World Series five times. The Cubs "we just can not compete with the big market which is available as an add on channel in slugging percentage and runs. The success need to make a bold move and fire Dusty teams." And no longer can the New York an estimated 60 million homes. The network of the Braves this season has been the Baker, who has had so much talent on hii young hitters stepping up and performing Rangers miss the playoffs with an 80 million will even broadcast the first two games of the team but has done nothing with it. They also\ for disappointing or injured veterans. In his dollar roster. Instead, they can get to settle Stanley Cup Finals, befote NBC takes over need to hire Pendleton, who will be baseball's trophy room, Pendleton has an NL MVP for missing them (the playoffs) with the 39 the remaining contests. When the pucks next great manager. million dollar roster. award he won in 1991 and three gold gloves drop October 15'\ it will have been 485 days he earned in 1987, 1989 and 1992. Even the Pittsburgh Penguins' fans since the world last saw NHL hockey. Now it have reason to believe their team could is time for the coolest game in the world to Now that I have given you a little make a run at the playoffs this year. Much get back its biggest stage. information on Pendleton, I will address of that optimism stems from the additions the question of why he is the best candidate of goaltender Jocelyn Thibault, defenseman for the job. I feel the next Cubs manager Sergei Gonchar, forwards Mark Recchi, should have experience as a hitting coach John LeClair and Ziggy Palffy. Photo: nhl.com because the future of the Cubs depends Other additions to the team on the development of young players like include seventeen-year-old Ronny Cedeno, Matt Murton and most phenom Sidney Crosby, who especially AA outfielder Felix Pie. The has been compared to Wayne 20-year-old Pie was going to get the call-up Gretzkey and Penguins' owner when Corey Patterson and Jason Dubois and fellow Crosby teammate, were sent to the minors, but a bone bruise Mario Lemieux. on his right ankle suffered on June 16th With many of the top teams prevented it. He is considered one the best from the 2003-2004 team having prospects in the game. He is a five-tool to dump salaries to fit under the player, meaning he can run, throw, play cap, teams with low payrolls have defense and hit for both average and power been able to reap the benefits. above the MLB average. The only worry One of the teams who has made about him is his plate discipline. In 240 out best this summer is the at-bats in AA this season he struck out 53 Chicago Blackhawks. For once, times and at the same time he drew only Bill Wirtz' penny-pinching ways 16 walks. If this problem can be fixed, he may have actually helped the could be a superstar. If not, he could just team. That sound you heard a be anothet Corey Patterson. This season, Pendleton has shown he can work with few weeks ago was every jaw in Will Baker be replaced Chicago dropping when it was announced that the Blackhawks had made Nikolai Khabibulin, the man last seen between the pipes for the defending Stanley Cup Champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, feTHB THE YEAR FORTHE WHITE SOX? the highest paid goalie in the By Tim Moran NHL. The signing came after the Manager Ozzie Guillen has done a team had alteady made a splash Sports Editor tremendous job of motivating the players by signing All Star defensemen following the off-season losses of power Before the 2005 Majot League Baseball Adrian Aucoin. hittets Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Lee. In Now Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin season began, expetts were picking the trading Lee to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago White Sox to finish no better than White Sox acquired what they think is one third or fourth in the American League of the best baserunners in the game., Scott NCAA FOOTBALL TOP 21 Central Division. However, the White Sox Podsednik. The Sox proved to be prophetic Team Conference Points began proving their critics wrong right out as Podsednik leads all of Major League l.USC Pac-10 42 of the gate. On Opening Day, Mark Buehrle Baseball in steals. There is a good chance that 2. Texas Big 12 40 pitched a gem of a game as the White Sox Ozzie Guillen will win the American League overcame limited hitting to earn the 1-0 Manager of the Year. 3. Michigan Big Ten 37 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The Sox Despite the mid-season loss due to 4.LSU SEC 36 were by far the hottest team in the league in injury of longtime White Sox slugger Frank 5. Oklahoma Big 12 33 the first few months of the season. They led Thomas, along with an August slide, the Sox 6. Tennessee SEC 31 in every game they played in until June. Their are still in good position to compete for the 7. Virginia Tech won-loss record in series' was incredible and American League championship. The team ACC 29 the Sox avoided being swept in a series until 8. Miami (FL) ACC 29 has not been as dominant in the second half nearly the AU-Stat break when the Oakland as it was in the first, but they still have a bettet 9. Iowa Big Ten 27 Athletics swept them at U.S. Cellular Field. tecotd than any other team in the American 10. Ohio State Big Ten 25 By the time the mid-summef classic in League and only ttail the St. Louis Cardinals 11. Florida SEC 23 Detroit was taking place, the White Sox had in wins. 12. Louisville Big East 20 the best record in Major League Baseball. The White Sox entered Tuesday's action They had two starting pitchers, Mark 13. Auburn SEC 16 with a record of 79-49, seven games ahead Buehrle and Jon Garland who each had a of the second-place Cleveland Indians. As 14. Georgia SEC 15 legitimate shot at starting for the American Sox fans, we can only hope that 2005 does 15. Florida State ACC 13 League in the All-Star game. Starting not end up like 1983, 1993 or 2000. In each 16. California Pac-10 10 pitchers Freddy Garcia, Orlando Hernanadez season, the Sox followed up an impressive 17. Boise State WAC 10 and Jose Contreras all added impressive regular season only to lose in the first round performances in the first half of the season 18. Arizona State Pac-10 of the playoffs. The White Sox have not been 7 as the Sox showed their dominant pitching to the World Series since 1959 and have not 19. Purdue Big Ten 7 staff. Newcomer Dustin Hermanson quickly won it all since 1917. 20. Utah Mountain West 5 earned the closer's job and has until this 21. Fresno State WAC 3 point only lost one game on the season. Page 19 The Xavierite Wednesday, August 31. 2005 COUGAR SPORTS NOTEBOOK go by UIC in favor of current coach Jimmy SXU Volleyball spikes into gear By Tim Mo ran Hallberg awarded once again Collins, Hallberg returned to SXU to begin Sports Editor the Women's Basketball program and take The Volleyball team at Saint Xavier SXU Women's Basketball Head over as the University's Athletic Director. University opened its season with a bang as Coach and Athletic Director Bob Hallberg they defeated Notre Dame College (OH) in SXU Men's Cross Country places second was named the National Association of SXU Baseball season ends three straight sets, 30-22, 30-25 and 30-24. Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Region The team was led by junior Jessica Buchmeier The Saint Xavier University Men's VII Athletics Director of the Year. Region The 2005 Saint Xavier University who had 11 kills tor the team. Sophomore Cross Country team opened its second VII of the NAIA includes all institutions Baseball team accomplished something Tara Breshock added nine kills for the team season on a high note as sophomore Steven within Iowa and Illinois. Hallberg will they had never done before; earning their while Eileen Carls had eight kills and nine Bugarin had a second-place overall finish. In be honored from April 6-10, 2006 in San first-ever trip to the Supet Regional. The digs. Leading the Cougars in digs was Senior the 5K course, Bugarin led the entire field, h Diego, CA at the 65' annual NAIA National team advanced to the Super Regional Stephanie Huppenthal who had 18. which included fout teams with a time of Convention. championship against Aquinas College (MI) 16:00. Also finishing well for the Cougars The Cougars continued their season the st but lost 104 in their final game in Grand were, Arturs Bareikis (16:44), Maciej Demaj On May 1 , 2001, SaintXivier University following weekend in Mt. Pleasant, 1A in a Rapids, MI. The victory for Aquinas meant (16:51), Ronald Lavaire (17:21) and Alex named former Men's Basketball Head Coach two-day tournament in which the team played that they would advance to the NAIA World Walker (17:52). Bob Hallberg it's new Athletic Director. four games. On Friday, the team lost both Since then, the SXU athletic department Series instead of the Cougars. matches they played. They first one they lost As a team, the Cougars placed second to has undergone many changes, all for the Prior to the postseason tournament, the three games to one to Park University (MO). Saint Joseph's College (IN), the host team of betterment of the University. Among those Cougars placed second in the Chicagoland The next game, the team could not steal any the tournament. SJC finished with 27 points changes include the addition of Men's Cross Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) matches as they were shut out by Loyola while SXU finished with 40. Following the Country, men's and women's track as well and fell to Olivet Nazarene University in the University (LA) three games to none. Cougars in the standings were, Robert Morris as Men's Club Volleyball. Also since 2001, CCAC championship. College (53 points) and Calumet College of The team did get on the winning side the development of the Student-Athlete In the deciding game of the three-game St. Joseph's (113 points). in the first game on Saturday, defeatinng Handbook, Student-Athlete Award Banquet, seties, SXU jumped out to a 2-0 lead on two Trinity International University 3-1, in sets Head Coach Ed McAllister was pleased Student-Athlete orientation, the Student- consecutive sacrifice flys and then pushed of (15-30, 30-24, 30-20, 30-23). They could with the team's performance, especially from Athlete Bill of Rights and the Anti-Haiing theit lead to ^-0 on a solo home-run from not, however win both games on Saturday Bugarin. "Steven's time was very impressive Policy. senior leftfielder Pat Flynn. However, a five- as they lost their final match of the weekend this early, given the warm, humid conditions Hallberg has also been a Chicago legend run seventh inning by Aquinas spoiled an to 14th ranked Iowa Wesleyan College three in which we ran." McAllister went on to say, as a basketball coach on the collegiate level. incredible pitching performance from junior games to one. "For a first race, I see many positives." He began his career taking over Saint Xavier's Nick Karko. Karko pitched 5.1 innings, The Lady Cougars will continue The team will continue their season Men's Basketball program. His success there giving up two runs and striking out two theit season at the Lewis University Flyer this Saturday, September 3rd at Horseshoe led to him getting jobs as the Head Basketball batters. Sophomote Kevin White took the Festival this weekend in Romeoville. Their Bend in Palos Park. The field of teams will Coach at Chicago State University and the loss on the game, ending his season with a first opponent in that tournament will be include Saint Xavier University, Loyola University of Illinois-Chicago, respectively. 4-2 won-loss record. Minnesota State University. University (IL), University of Chicago, At UIC, Hallbetg led his Flames to upset The Cougars ended their season with a University of Illinois-Chicago, University victories over the University of Illinois and record of 39-23 overall. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as well as Chicago Michigan State University. After he was let State University. OMEN'S SOCCER RETURNS KEY PLAYERS VUCINIC ENTERS SECOND SEASON AT SXU Bv Steven Dunn straight stellar seasons, their chances to By Steven Dunn September Men's Soccer Games: Deputy SportSportss. KditoHdirorr "° far look VC1V 8ood' The team a,readV Deputy Sports Editor started oil the right way with a 2-1 victory 9/2 vs. Iowa Wesleyan 1 p.m. , Lastt year,, the Saintt Xavier Cougars(lougan ' ovef Lewis University. The women The Saint Xavier Men's Soccer team Women's Soccer team tell one win shy l)tljcial|y startej the scason on Monday 9/6 at Moody Bible Inst. 4 p.m. was just one win away from the Region VII ot qualifying lor the NAIA National rtS mey edged Savannah College oofl ArtArts e&x Finals last year, losing to number one seed, 9/8 vs.Davenport U. (MI) 4 p.m. Championship Tournament. It was only Design (Georgia), 3-2. keizarcllcsRegardless olf how Judson College on penalty kicks. This year, the senmil team in school history, and ie season LIOC" Head Coach Ed Vucinic, will look to take his 9/10 at St. Ambrose 2 p.m. second straighl year the team reached the ie future looks IT Cougars past the Region VII Tournament lis ot the Regii i aim Xavier Worn and into the NAIA National Tournament. 9/13 vs. Olivet Nazatene 4 p.m. year the (. to I'eh lie,i\ ll\ This year's team is loaded with cv wMi to lake the next step. experience in the backfield. Five defensemen 9/18 at Aquinas (MI) 2 p.m. loach I Vrek Regicll's( ougarswill Upcomin,, Women's Soccer Games, return from last year's squad including senior diancv to avenge last years Region ln) 2I •vs . eSt, . AmbA,,,U,n. Anthony Cappello and junior Gabriel Razo. 9/21 vs. St Francis 4 p.m. 9 J *vs'. ( iranu \ u w The experienced defense should ease the i Vrohci 4 transition of a pair of freshman goalkeepers. 9 9 "at Mi. \< rm >n 9/24 at Judson 2 p.m. Chris Coccaro and James Kline enter her ill lalkeeper In 9 10 **vs Malom the season with not one game of NAIA experience between them. 9/27 vs IIT 4 p.m. i\ the team w I ,ed al Ml. Ye The midfield will be led this season by last year's leading scorer, senior Paul Herbst. Paul will be joined in the midfield by a pair of fellow Nikki ( l| ^—•—- seniors Marek Podczerwinski and Marco Meier. Sophomore Matt Ptunkle will look to improve on a solid freshman campaign that ik' years worth ol experience, senior *4 1 saw him lead the freshman class ipi.nn, Kale Bingham. Kate teams . :9Pf • * Li with three goals, four assists, and iih a trio ol sophomores in Cassie 'IB ten points. The team is led at .iimpl, t laitlyn I hornburg and I ilt.un ***** 3 ^ the forward position by senior )eRiggi as ilu- only experienced [• Chris Bartley and sophomore Tim Engel, the team's second On i he offensive side ot the and fifth leading scorer in 2004, respectively. The pair will look to they just happen to be junior captain, provide more offensive fire power Angie Holmes and the reigning CCAC in the 2005 season. Freshman of the Year, Lissa Coby. The team's season kicked off The two forwards combined last year with a 3-0 toad loss at No. 2 Lindsey to score 38 goals, to go along with Wilson College (Kentucky). With so many returning stars from 15 assists, good tor 91 points. Senior last season, the team has to be captain Jen Belmonte will look to considered a contender to qualify anchor the midfield for the Cougars. for the NAIA Tournament. Only time will tell just how tar the eleixlcr Kate buvj Cougars will go in 2005, but atter two SXU Photos: Monte Gerlach Page 20 The Xavierite Wednesday. August 31st, 2005 HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR 2005 SXU FOOTBALL By Tim Moran non-conference schedule in 2005 as they Luke Schillo, along with sophomore Chris they travel west to take on William Penn Sports Editor open up at home against the nation's eighth Rodriguez provide the power while junior University (IA). The first home game ranked team, Northwestern Oklahoma State Tom Brown provides the speed. Also, both of the conference schedule will be the As Mike Feminis enters his seventh University and then travel north to take on of the team's top wide receivers return in following week against defending confetence season at the helm of the Cougar football the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Jarrod Nowman and Greg Gerritsen. Key champion McKendree College. Prior to the program, the expectations ate once again The Cougars have faced Whitewater in each high tor Saint Xavier. Ever since Feminis ot the past two seasons. In each game the arrived at Saint Xavier in 1999, the football Cougars played well but ended up losing a program has been on its way up. In his sue tough game. seasons as Head Coach, Feminis has only The team enters this season with high suffered through one losing season, which expectations, but they play in an incredibly came in his first year in 1999 when they tough conference. In the National Association went 4-6. Prior to Feminis being at SXU, of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Preseason the program had only won eight games Poll, the Cougars were ranked 25th overall in its history. In each year since 1999, the but only fourth in their half of the MSFA. program has become stronger. In 2002, SXU McKendree College is ranked ninth, Trinity finally qualified for a post-season game aftet International in number 16 while Saint winning the Mid-States Football Association Ambrose University has a ranking of 22. In (MSFA) title. Although the playoff game a poll of fifteen coaches that make up the ended in a loss, the program gained major MSFA, SXU received one first-place vote to respectability and showed that it would win the Western Division of the MSFA. The become a powerhouse in the future. unanimous choice in the Eastern Division The 2003 and 2004 seasons each was Saint Francis (IN). featured the Cougars incredibly tough non- Last season, the Cougars finished with conference schedule. In 2003, the Cougars a 74 record overall and 5-2 in the MSFA. opened with an away game against NAIA's They tied for second place in the conference sixth tanked team, Notthwestern Oklahoma with Trinity International, trailing only State. Saint Xavier proved they wete ready for conference-unbeaten McKendree College. the challenge. They came close to winning it Among the highlights of 2004 was a late, in the end but the team fell 24-21 in Alva, fourth quarter comeback on the road against OK. The next season, Saint Xavier faced the fourth ranked team in the nation at the SXU quarterback John Perryman an even tougher opponent, a Division I- time, Saint Ambrose. defensive returnees include linebacker conference schedule, the Cougars play two AA school, Illinois State University. ISU This season also marks the return of Steve Runyon, defensive back Tom Regnier crossover games with the Eastern Division. was the toughest opponent ever faced in key offensive contributors tot the Cougars. as well as linebacker Rick King. Replacing They play at home against Geneva College the program's history. The Cougars were The player that led the Cougars in passing in Brad Sheehan as the team's kicker will be and have an away contest against Malone blown away by the Redbirds early on but each of the past two seasons, John Perryman sophomore Shane Longest. College. stayed focused, outscoring ISU 14-10 in the is back for his senior season. The Cougars The conference season for the Cougars second half. The team continues their tough also return three solid running backs. Starter does not kick off until Octobet 1" when THE CHICAGO SPORTS HODGEPODGE have excellent tunning backs in Thomas the Bears secondary should be as strong as bad enough that baseball people think we are By Jim Peltzer Jones and Adrian Peterson and do not need it was in the 2001-2002 season. nothing. Our own fans shouldn't think the Contributor Benson. This guy will be like Curtis Enis Moving on to baseball, the White Sox same thing. We will make the playoffs and ot Rashaan Salaam, a complete waste of a have had one of the best years in recent the Yankees will not. We have shown that we Welcome back to another year of school. pick and time. If Texas Longhorns have memory. For the vast majority of the can beat the Red Sox and the Yankees. Why The summer was fun for me, as I ventured anything in common, we will have a pothead summer, they have had the claim to baseball's are you not showing your Sox pride? Keep out to Philadelphia and New Yotk City. I on our hands that will unexpectedly leave the best record...until a horrid seven game losing the faith. visited Citizen's Bank Ballpark and then went team for a spiritual journey, just like Ricky streak that had theit AL Central lead go However, Cubs fans should not keep to the Yankees-White Sox game (yes, the one Williams himself. Why didn't we just take from 15 games to eight games in a matter the faith, if you had faith to begin with. where that stupid teenaget jumped from the Mike Williams? Jerry Angelo is a moron and of two weeks. However, they still have the Their season never had a chance. Their upper deck). I went to a total of eight Sox as the season progresses, I will rip on him as best record in the AL, which does not mean one bright spot was Dettick Lee, but as we games, whete they went a disappointing 4-4. well. a thing without a ring. Their offense has all know, it takes more than one superstar to But enough of what I did this summer. Let's Chad Hutchinson was supposed to be become non-existent and their timely hitting make a team, doesn't it Sammy Sosa? Mark get to some good old bashing, my favorite the starting QB after Grossman went down. isn't so timely anymore. Rumors are flying Prior, Kerry Wood, Nomar Garciaparra, and team and that other team. After two abysmal starts, rookie Kyle Orton that the Sox could claim Red's centerfielder Aramis Ramirez have all had long stints on The Chicago Beats have not even from Purdue will get to be the startet in the Ken Griffey Jr. off waivers, but that is the disabled list and it killed the team. Dusty staffed the season and already they are opener. In fact, Hutchinson was so bad, looking dimmer as the August 31s' deadline Baket wants out of town and the Cubs fans missing key players. Projected starting QB he was dropped to the bottom of the line approaches. The Sox need a powerful bat want him to leave. Why can't you hippies just Rex Grossman is pretty much done for the for QB, behind Orton, Jeff Blake and Kurt like Junior's and with Frank Thomas done get along up there? But hey, thete's always season with a broken ankle he suffered two Kittner. Orton was better than avetage in for the season again, the playoffs might be next centuty. weeks ago. Cedric Benson, the Bears #1 draft his two second half petformances. He led just another first round and out for the Sox And I'll even give all of you some dating pick and 4th overall pick in the 2005 draft, the Bears on their Photo: dallasnews.com like they did against Seattle in 2000. advice. If you are a Sox fan, keep it in the held out for almost all of the pteseason, but winning drives Joe Crede could be out for a while after Sox family. Do not go dating a Cubs' fan. Monday signed a five year deal with the Bears. both against the taking a pitch to the finget. In his place, It is pointless and only leads to you and However, he has been out for so long he will Colts and the Bills. Geoff Blum, the newly acquired utility yout significant other getting harassed and not he the starting running back. Instead, If the offensive line infielder will place 3nl 2nd, and 1" base. will end in divorce. Cubs fans need to stay Thomas Jones will be petforming the duties. can do their job Unfortunately rot the Sox, Blum's bat is north of Madison Ave. Go farther north if For my first bash of the yeat, I pick on Cedric this year, the Bears nearly dead. you want to, but come no closer than that Benson. should finish at The good news for the White Sox is that street. You bring down the mood when Who does this guy think he is, just least 8-8, which is Orlando Hernandez and Jose Contreras you come around us Sox fans. "Oh we're waltzing into our town and demanding more respectable pitching are both starting to reach what cursed," "The damn Billy Goat," "STEVE money when he has not even shown this than 5-11. Benson tina the Sox acquired them for. Their eras BARTMAN!" Shut up, Steve Bartman is team his worth? People say this guy loves The Bears and walks have gone down while they have a god. The Billy Goat curse ended in the football and will be the best runningback in picked up kicker Doug Brien from the Jets, pitched quality games the last five times they 1999 season. You guys just suck at life and Bears' histoty. Well, he obviously doesn't releasing Paul Edinget from his duties. Wide have gone out on the mound. Freddy Garcia baseball. love football that much otherwise he would receiver Muhsin Muhammad was picked up is struggling with his control and it showed have signed the first contract thrown at 48 hours after the Carolina Panthets released in Sunday's 9-2 thumping from the Mariners. Of course, that's my opinion, I could be him. What the Bears should have done was him. Meanwhile, Craig Krenzel left the team, However, unlike some people, one or two wrong. not sign him after his little hold out and R.W. McQuarters, and Anthony Thomas losses does not mean the team is doomed. hold out on him tot the season. The Bears were also released. With McQuarters gone, You people need to knock that off because it's Email: [email protected]