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Development Center, also known cupancy of the Student Business Shantytown’s mission is to as “The Max,” on Sept. 26, initial- Development Center will remain “challenge students’ comfort zone, ly causing some inconveniences as it stands, representation for stu- to educate on issues of homeless- for both organizations. dent businesses will be improved ness, to inspire Xavier to take ac- Half of the Student Business in the future. tion and to support homeless or- Development Center, located on The XSIF also experienced ganizations through fundraising.” the ground floor of the Gallagher early difficulties associated with Shantytown has not always Student Center, now houses the the move. been met with favor from other XSIF. Senior Nick Alter, the XSIF’s students. Kramer noted that some Although the process was ini- student liaison to Flix, said, “Flix students dislike Shantytown be- tially troublesome for both Flix and the XSIF are very different cause they think it mocks the and the XSIF, they are now coop- in their operations and schedules homeless. erative neighbors. which makes sharing a room a “I can understand why it might Partitions between the two en- tricky task. When Flix is in opera- be controversial,” said Kramer. tities have made more shelf space tion, the doors are open and since “But when you look at our mis- available to Flix, though the XSIF the student center can be very sion, it puts it into perspective reports having less space than in noisy at times, it makes it hard why we do what we do.” their old location. for us to concentrate or perform Groups still participate in The XSIF, a group of finance research.” Shantytown despite the contro- majors who manage a portion of “The XSIF is generally happy versy. “It is true that we are not the university’s endowment, had Newswire photo by Erika Breese about the opportunity for the stu- directly helping the homeless pop- previously used the Dean’s con- Flix was initially concerned with sharing a space with the Xavier Student dent body to get to know more ulation through our participation ference room in Hailstones hall, Investment Fund. However, both Flix and XSIF say that that they are able to co- about what we do. The situation is in Shantytown,” said sophomore but was moved out due to faculty exist well in the Gallagher Student Center. temporary and both groups have Haley Bartz, a peer minister for the expansion and a subsequent lack or the Xavier Entrepreneurial ship and finance areas,” Dr. Park made a lot of changes, albeit not Urban Plunge group. “However, of space, according to Dr. Raghu Center, which oversees the Student said, adding that frequent visits by voluntarily. Even though it is not education and awareness are vital Tadepalli, Associate Dean of the Business Development Center, in- XSIF students will generate more optimal for either group, it is still parts of the solution.” Williams College of Business. formed Flix that they would be revenue for Flix. possible for us to have a good “We specifically participate in “The dean’s office made the sharing a space. “In the past, the WCB has not working relationship,” Alter said. Shantytown because we want to decision over the summer that it “We first found out about it supported its entrepreneurial stu- According to Alter, the XSIF show the rest of campus we are would help both the XSIF stu- when Jim Bergman of Physical dents or student businesses the will likely move into the new dedicated to this cause,” said se- dents and the Entrepreneurship Plant was in Flix to fix TV wires,” way it says it does. Flix’s prob- Williams College of Business after nior Jamie Hummer from Habitat Center students to share the space Dehaemers said. lem has been the lack of com- it is constructed. for Humanity. since both are wonderful show- The news came during a month - Ad sponsored by the Student Director of Diversity - cases for their talent,” said Dr. in which Flix recorded its highest Tadepalli. revenues in nearly three years. Flix has used the real estate free Flix contacted Dr. Daewoo of rent since it replaced Fed-Ex/ Park, director of the Xavier Cultural Corner Kinko’s in February of 2007. Entrepreneurial Center about Appreciating Diversity Through Education X-Press Laundry is also head- sharing the space with XSIF. Dr. quartered in the Student Business Park said he fought for Flix, ac- Queer as college Development Center in a limited cording to Dehaemers. Historically, the term queer ought to embrace in order to en- capacity. “The XSIF was moved into has often carried with it a nega- joy a more free expression of their Zach Dehaemers, account- Flix to use the Flix location more tive connotation. Queer has most gender and sexuality. ing owner of Flix, said no one in efficiently and to create better often been used to demean those Not only is the notion of the Williams College of Business synergy between entrepreneur- individuals whose gender or sex- queerness often misunderstood ual expressions deviate from sup- by the heterosexual public, the -Paid Advertisement- posed normative standards rooted expression of queer pride, most in a heteronormative conception visible on Pride Day, is arguably of society. another concept straight people Queerness initially acquired don’t understand. 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AFL@=?9J<=FG>=<=F tory implications surely can be Often, gay people receive a LGLADDAL9F<C==HALÊ tracked through a plethora of ex- lot of feedback around this time pressions in popular culture (i.e. of year, hearing phrases such as, ?=F*2)-! television, cinematic productions, “I’m straight and you don’t see me and magazines) which has allowed make a big fuss about it, do you?” @^jgjbt\i_Npno\di\]dgdot5Bgj]\g>gdh\o`>c\ib` such negativity to infiltrate daily In reality, the heterosexual com- social interactions and behaviors. munity does make a big fuss- 365 Oct. 19, 6:38 p.m. — Two - Paid Advertisement - students reported that an athletic Police van had been broken into during a trip to Chicago. An iPod and CDs Notes were taken. Oct. 16, 12:55 p.m. — Oct. 19, 9:37 p.m. — Campus Campus Police responded to a Police and Residence Life inves- holdup alarm in the Comptroller tigated the odor of marijuana on Office. A student worker acci- the first floor of Brockman hall. dentally set it off. One student was cited for posses- sion of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 18, 12:44 a.m. — Campus Police and Residence Oct. 21, 12 a.m. — Residence Life investigated the report of a Life reported the theft of a loud party on the first floor of “Welcome to Brockman,” sign the Commons. One student was stolen from the lobby. cited for failure to cooperate. Oct. 21, 12 a.m. — Residence Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. — A visi- Life reported the damage of an tor in the Admissions lot report- exit sign and wireless internet hub Join us for ed his or her vehicle had been on the ground floor of Brockman broken into and a purse and cell hall. phone stolen from the vehicle. College Date Night! 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The car was in threatened by three family the Alumni/Dana lot. members. www.meltingpot.com | fondue coast to coast | locally owned and operated 4 October 22, 2008 Opinions&Editorials Xavier Newswire Xavier Newswire Copyright 2008 Circulation 3,000 Editor-in-Chief & Publisher John LaFollette Managing Editor Emily Hoferer Mng. Editor for Special Projects Kelly Shaw Business Manager David Cranston Advertising Manager Ellie Jaqueth Classifieds Manager James Cave Ad Sales Manager Chelsey Alexander Distribution Manager Skip Young Adviser Patrick Larkin Op-Ed Editor: darren lacour Assistant Op-Ed Editor: katherine monasterio Online & Design Editor: andrew chestnut Photo Editor: erika bresee Head Copy Editor: madeline lafave Copy Editors: maggie cardosi, monica laco, kate phillips, dan rozier, sarah wieten, sam thomeczek EDITORIAL | STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY But really, where are we? Fr. Michael Graham’s words on Xavier’s involvement in the com- munity were encouraging, since the Newswire has long advocated the need for better outreach to and integration with our neighbors. We be- lieve that these are important steps that must be taken in order to fulfill Xavier’s Jesuit identity. LETTERS But while the creation of the Eigel Center is a good sign of where that my heritage is slowly being Polish origin cherish gratefully the the university is heading, it doesn’t provide an accurate assessment of Lost heritage forgotten and ignored. Does any- legacy left to us by our ancestors, where we are now. It’s too bad that Graham didn’t talk about all the other Since the beginning of October, one know that some of the first and to renew the declaration, that pressing issues: I have noticed that announcements settlers in Jamestown were Poles? our mission is and shall at all times Beyond freezing hiring processes, how is the university prepared to of Hispanic Heritage Month have- Does anyone realize that over six be to defend the spiritual heritage deal with the economic crisis? showered campus. The Gallagher million (Catholic) Poles were de- of our pioneers” (Zgoda, vol. 127 How is Xavier planning to sustain its girth? If we are struggling to Student Center stairwell contains stroyed in the Holocaust? Does no. 19). support our university as it is, how will we be able to afford our ex- many posters and artwork of fa- anyone care? So when you read a name that panded self? mous men and women from the I am not asking for a Polish has no vowels or ends in “ski,” eat How is Xavier progressing toward its goal of “going green?” Hispanic countries, the greens- Club to be formed, or a greens- pierogis at the caf or have a drink What is the future of the Academic Service Learning semesters? pace held a Hispanic cookout, pace cookout that passes out mixed with vodka, remember They are advertised as one of the university’s primary selling points, so dances are held in their honor golabki (stuffed-cabbage rolls), where those come from; a coun- how will that program expand along with the university? along with many other activities pierogi or kielbasa while playing try continually overshadowed by How are we countering dropped enrollment? More vigorous recruit- on campus to celebrate Hispanic polkas (although, that does sound surrounding empires in history, ing efforts? Heritage Month. fun…). All I am asking for is rec- a people persecuted for living in Ultimately, it seems as if the unveiling of the Eigel Center was en- Don’t get me wrong, I think ognition, to announce that the the wrong place, and a heritage gineered to coincide with Academic Day, and then when all of these these were great things to have on Polish presence in America has forgotten by its descendants. And pressing issues began to take effect, they got stuck onto the form speech campus—true to our focus on di- not been forgotten. As a Polish to the readers who share my heri- like an afterthought. versity. But does anyone know that publication says; we need “to re- tage; stop for a moment and say to Like political speeches, Fr. Graham’s State of the University address it’s also Polish Heritage Month? assert on this so memorable occa- yourself, “I am Polish.” is noted for what it does not contain, namely those issues mentioned As a Polish-American, I feel sion that 12 million Americans of Heather Skrzypiec | ‘09 above, as well as expressed excitement about the upcoming men’s bas- ketball season, which will hopefully cull our athletics program from its GUEST COLUMN | THADDEUS WINKER dismal fall sleep. EDITORIAL | SHANTYTOWN Whither are you going? “Quo vadis?” (“Whither are ficiency and productivity in the than in the original Latin written A reminder, but nothing more you going?”) Stemming from a business world. Is that why cryptic to mock or praise Augustus. The First, let’s say that we’re satisfied that Shantytown has shaken off legend about St. Peter’s return to Latin phrases about God and “the tragedy of Oedipus or Medea can some of its gimmick. Shedding past campaigns that emphasized how Rome for his eventual martyr- Good Arts” are engraved along never fully be expressed in trans- fun it is to build cardboard hovels and then camp out with friends, the dom, this Latin phrase seems to the buildings lining University lations of the Greek written 2300 Shantytown board discreetly promoted its mission through e-mails to be the unacknowledged motto of Drive? Does it matter where I go years ago to deal with the human the student body. the modern education system, and if I don’t understand where I have condition. The odes of Horace It even recognized in those emails that Shantytown cannot really give Xavier is no exception. As a junior come from? are only truly alive in the alleged the experience of homelessness to those students who participate. In here, I am often asked (when I am It is ironic that the education dead language they were written. order to do so, students would need to give up their phones, blankets not being asked if I am registered system this school has been built As a student of the Classics, I and keys, and forgo the option of attending class or retreating to their to vote) what I am going to do on is suppressed in favor of a sys- have come to appreciate the intri- rooms. after I graduate. I never seem to tem that is destroying what little cacies of English grammar and I Falling short of creating a true homeless experience shouldn’t be have a real answer; just a simple appreciation for learning remains have learned the infinite value of seen as a failure, though, because ultimately Shantytown is a visual re- “I don’t know, maybe I’ll get a job in our post-modern world. The knowledge for the sake of knowl- minder of homelessness, not an expression of solidarity. somewhere back home,” and then “Bonae Artes” (Good Arts) of edge. I am learning Hebrew so Even if most of the students participating in Shantytown are already the conversation moves on to mathematics, literature, history, I will be able to see beyond the involved in other organizations whose actions do impact issues like something more current (like if I theology, philosophy, science and static translations of the Hebrew homelessness, the collection of cardboard eyesores on our otherwise am registered to vote). Perchance the fine arts have been neglected Scriptures while diving deeper pristine Academic Mall rightly reminds everyone that homelessness the reason I am satisfied with my in favor of utility, relativism and into the culture and religion won’t just go away by us ignoring it. answer to the question of “quo success in the economic world. Christianity is rooted in. I have There’s also the possibility that those shanties will pique the interest vadis” is because I do not think it Why must education be for sake learned through my studies of of students who are not already involved, though that’s unlikely. is the right question to ask a col- of something other than itself? Is the Classics that it is not enough Shantytown, other than through the funds it raises, doesn’t actually lege student at a Jesuit university. it wrong to learn for the sake of to merely “scratch the surface” of affect homelessness. But it does break the Xavier bubble a bit, prevent- It is not enough to look for- learning? a text but it is essential to under- ing us from forgetting what’s out there in the real world. ward without acknowledging As a student in the Honors stand the way words work togeth- On the Web: www.xavier.edu/newswire the past which is the foundation Bachelors of Arts program, I have er and are intricately connected to The Xavier Newswire is published weekly necessarily reflect those of editors or general of our present and our future. the privilege of reading some of the culture they come from. throughout the school year, except during vacation staff. and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per “Unde vasimus?” (“Whence have the greatest works in history as I may not know where I am University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, semester within the USA and are prorated. we come?”) is the question I now they were written. I have tasted going but at least I know where I OH 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to The Editorials are written by a different staff John LaFollette, 513-745-3607. ask the University. Where have the the rhetorical prowess of Cicero have come from and that has given member each week and do not necessarily reflect Advertising inquiries should be directed ideologies of a liberal arts educa- and Demosthenes in ways most me the knowledge to go anywhere the sentiments of the entire staff. They are also to Ellie Jaqueth, Advertising Manager, 513-745- not the sole responsibility of the Opinions and 3561. tion rooted in Jesuit principles students will never be able to, in from here. Editorials editor to write. One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed come from? Is this school rooted the tongue those great orators Thaddeus Winker is a junior from The statements and opinions of the Xavier on campus, is free per person per week. 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Or perhaps we have arisen The dactylic hexameter of Ovid at Xavier and is a frequent contributor statements and opinions of a columnist do not committed to equal opportunity for all persons. from an education based on ef- and Vergil is never more beautiful to the Newswire’s Op-Ed pages. 2008-09 Xavier Newswire Basketball Preview Issue Inside: •Draft Profile: Derrick Brown •X’s backcourt questions •The secret to Xavier’s strength •Expert predictions •New A-10 commissioner shaking things up •Men’s and women’s A-10 Previews B-2 October 22, 2008 2008-09 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire 2008-09 ROSTER Youth raises questions in 3 Brian Walsh backcourt for Musketeers 6-4 Guard Fresh. 5 Derrick Brown 6-9 Forward Junior 10 Mark Lyons 6-1 Guard Fresh. 11 B.J. Raymond 6-6 Forward Senior 12 Brad Redford 6-0 Guard Fresh. 13 Stephen Duckett 6-4 Guard Soph. photos courtesy of Courier-Journal, Flint-Journal, and sportsillustrated.com The questions surrounding the point guard spot is the major issue for Xavier heading into the season. Freshman Terrell Holloway (left) and Brad Redford (center) will battle for the job, with sophomore transfer Jordan Crawford 15 Andrew Taylor (right) likely taking over the role if deemed eligible by the NCAA. By doug tifft ineligible for the 2008-09 season, carry a heavy part of Xavier’s scor- 6-8 Forward Soph. Sports Editor and guard Adrion Graves trans- ing load this season, something Coming off of the most suc- ferring to Bowling Green, 6’5” that does not bother Brown. cessful season in program history, sophomore Danté Jackson is the “Those expectations are from 20 C.J. Anderson the Xavier men’s basketball team lone returning backcourt player [outside] people. I have my own enters the 2008-09 season with a on Xavier’s roster, and Miller will expectations. I can’t control what myriad of questions surrounding likely look to Jackson as his defen- other people say or do. What they 6-6 Forward Senior its backcourt. sive specialist and occasional point say about me, or don’t say about The All-Conference backcourt guard early in the season. me. So I don’t feel pressure at all,” of Drew Lavender and Stanley The potential wildcard for the Brown said. 22 Jamel McLean Burrell has moved on to profes- Xavier program this season is 6’4” Complementing the multi-tal- sional careers in Europe, leaving Indiana transfer Jordan Crawford. ented Brown, are fellow fourth- 6-8 Forward Soph. head coach Sean Miller with a lack As a transfer from the Indiana year forwards C.J. Anderson and of experience at the guard spots, program that is currently under B.J. Raymond, as the trio makes particularly point guard. investigation for recruiting viola- up the leadership triumvirate for 25 Danté Jackson Miller will look to a pair of tions committed by former coach the Musketeers. freshmen, Terrell Holloway and Kalvin Sampson, Crawford and While Brown is a flashy fin- 6-5 Guard Soph. Brad Redford, to battle it out for Xavier have sought an appeal from isher and effective rebounder, the role of starting point guard the NCAA to grant Crawford im- Anderson can clean the glass and job. mediate eligibility as opposed to excels at getting to the basket. 31 Jason Love Holloway, a 6’0” true point the standard one year that a trans- Raymond, on the other hand, is guard out of Hempstead, N.Y., fer must sit out. best on the perimeter, where he 6-9 Forward Junior brings the ball handling and court With Crawford, Xavier’s of- made 82 three point field goals a vision of many New York point fense becomes significantly more season ago. guards before him. His coun- explosive, and the point guard The unsung hero of the Xavier 32 Kenny Frease terpart, Redford, is a 6’0” pure spot is much less of an issue. frontcourt may be their 6’9” ju- shooter out of tiny Frankenmuth, “If he could play then we are nior center Jason Love, who has Mich. in good shape,” Miller said of improved his offensive game to 7-0 Center Fresh. While the two point guards Crawford with a laugh. “He is match his defensive shot blocking bring different styles to the table, an outstanding player. I have no ability. whoever is able to pick up Xavier’s qualms about being confident and With the added depth provid- 33 Joe Hughes motion offensive scheme quicker letting people know that he is a ed by athletic 6’8” Tulsa transfer will likely be on the floor to - be special player. The sky is the limit, Jamel McLean and highly touted 6-6 Forward Soph. gin the season on Nov. 14 against and there will be an excitement in 7’0” center Kenny Frease, Xavier’s Indiana-University Purdue- the air when he does play because frontcourt will need to carry along University at Fort Wayne. he is going to be someone that ev- its backcourt until the newcomers 52 Terrell Holloway “The reality of it is that since erybody loves to watch.” have reached maturation. there is unknown, that tells you Even without Crawford, Xavier While the 2008-09 Musketeers 6-0 Guard Fresh. what we are trying to get better still possesses one of college bas- are unique in that their frontcourt at in our program, which is solidi- ketball’s more exciting players in is their area of strength, they will fying our backcourt. That is the 6’9” Derrick Brown, who is part not approach the game any differ- 55 Jordan Crawford name of the game right now here of a deep, talented frontcourt that ently than Xavier teams in the past at Xavier,” Miller said. will lead this Xavier squad. have. With the uncertainty, a lot of “We have great depth inside, “I think that rebounding and 6-4 Guard Soph. Xavier fans and even players will and we also have physical size. We defense will be two things that our need to temper their expectations have perhaps as big of a group of team has to hang their hat on,” Coaching Staff this season. frontcourt players as we have ever Miller said, alluding to two areas “We are not asking our point had,” Miller said. “I would hope that helped carry Xavier to an Sean Miller guard to come in and lead us to that could really help us to win Elite Eight berth a season ago. the Promised Land. It is more games with the rebounding and If Xavier is able to repeat the controlling the game. It is a dif- inside advantage that we will have rebounding and defensive effort Head Coach Fifth Season ferent position this year, and I feel on certain nights.” from a season ago and answer the like [Terrell and Brad] are capable Brown has long been recog- questions in their backcourt effec- Chris Mack - Asst. Coach of doing it,” said redshirt-junior nized for his highlight-reel dunk- tively, they have a chance of tast- Emanuel Richardson - Asst. Coach forward Derrick Brown. ing ability, but will be counted on ing similar postseason success to James Whitford - Asst. Coach With freshman Mark Lyons to step out from that image and their predecessor. Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Basketball Preview October 22, 2008 B-3 XU has plenty of games to get excited about Musketeers challenge themselves again in non-conference season By doug tifft Mayo with All-American fresh- games due to injury), 6’5” senior ward Alvin Mitchell (2.8 ppg) and hurry. Sports Editor man DeMar DeRozan. The sup- guard Rasheem Barrett (13.6 ppg, 6’6” Rashad Bishop (5.4 ppg). Duke obviously has the ad- When Sean Miller took over porting cast from a season ago is 4.0 rpg, 2.1 apg) and 6’1” guard Similar to Xavier, the Bearcats vantage on the perimeter, but the the job as head coach of men’s still mostly intact for the Trojans, DeWayne Reed (8.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, will need quick contributions Musketeers might hold the upper basketball at Xavier five years ago namely Taj Gibson in the front- 3.7 apg). Auburn is, as usual, ath- from a highly touted recruiting hand over the Blue Devils in the he made it a priority for Xavier to court and Daniel Hackett in the letic and will provide a solid major class. Ohio High School Player of paint. go out and challenge themselves backcourt. If all goes well in conference opponent for the ré- the Year Yancy Gates, a 6’8”, 250 The Blue Devils figure to come with a series of games against Puerto Rico, the Musketeers will sumé early. lb. power forward, leads the way out in a ‘four out, one in’ set-up top-level competition. That prior- face three NCAA Tournament- vs. Cincinnati Saturday, Dec. along with John Riek, a 7’1” cen- on offense, and in that case you ity has produced many memora- ter who had declared for the NBA will have a defender like Singler or ble games in the past, such as last Draft, and was considered a po- Scheyer guarding Derrick Brown, year’s showdown with Tennessee. tential lottery pick before pulling giving Brown a height and athleti- Here is a look at five such oppor- out with injury concerns. Point- cism advantage. tunities for high-level competition man Cashmere Wright and Texas This could be a statement game for Xavier this season: transfer Mike Williams also aid the for Brown on a national stage, and Puerto Rico Season Tip-Off Bearcats in making this year’s ver- unless Duke puts Thomas or 7’1” Thursday, Nov. 20 - Sunday, Nov. 23- sion of the Shootout look to be Brian Zoubek on him, Brown will In the first round of tournament, one of the better matchups in re- have advantages in height and ath- Xavier will play Missouri, who will cent memory. leticsm with which to work his serve as an early test to the Xavier vs Duke Saturday, Dec. 20.- A greatly expanded offensive game. frontcourt. The Tigers are experi- week after the euphoria of the Aside from Brown, Jason Love enced and skilled in the post with Crosstown comes the much an- figures to be able to handle him- returning Big 12 Newcomer of ticipated CBS national television self against the shorter defender the Year, DeMarre Carroll and matchup with the Blue Devils. All in Thomas or the slower defender Leo Lyons, a 6’9” senior big-man Duke does is return four starters in Zoubek. If Xavier can defend who averaged 13.1 points and 5.7 and four key bench players from the perimeter effectively, then they rebounds per game a season ago. a No.2 seed in last year’s NCAA may be able to exploit a front- Xavier will then play either the Tournament. That includes Greg court advantage in this prime-time winner or loser of the game be- Paulus at the point (11.4 ppg, 3.2 matchup. tween Fairfield and Virginia Tech. apg), 2008 ACC Rookie of the Year at Virginia Saturday, Jan. 3- In Virginia Tech will likely be favored Kyle Singler (6’8” forward, 13.3 the first true road game of the to advance to the second round, ppg, 5.8 rpg), 6’4” wing Gerald season, the Musketeers face off as they return three starters in se- Henderson (12.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg), against another ACC opponent in nior wing and leading scorer A.D. 6’8” post man Lance Thomas (4.0 the Cavaliers. High scoring guard Vassallo, sophomore forward and ppg, 2.1 rpg), 6’5” sharpshooter Sean Singletary is gone, but the leading rebounder Jeff Allen and Jon Scheyer (11.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg) Cavs still have firepower on the sophomore small forward J.T. photo courtesy of flickr.com and 6’2” guard Nolan Smith (5.9 wings in Diane Mamadi (11.8 ppg, Thompson. Senior point guard Greg Paulus is among many perimeter options that ppg, 1.5 rpg). Add that to the 27th 4.4 rpg), Jeff Jones (4.8 ppg, 1.8 Xavier will have to deal with in a Dec. 20 matchup with Duke. Aside from the game with best recruiting class in the coun- rpg in 25 starts) and highly touted Duke at the Meadowlands, a pos- quality opponents on their sched- 13- The Skyline Chili Crosstown try featuring Elliot Williams (No.3 recruit Sylvan Landsberg out of sible championship matchup with ule before December. Shootout is at UC this year, and shooting guard according to Rivals. New York City. 6’8” sophomore either Memphis or USC looks to vs. Auburn Wednesday, Dec. 3- comes on the Saturday before com), Miles Plumbee (No. 29 PF) post man Mike Scott (5.7 ppg, 5.3 be the toughest test on the Xavier The Tigers travel to Cintas Center finals for Xavier students. The and Olek Czyz (No.31 PF). rpg) leads the frontcourt. The loss schedule. Despite losing a great this season, after Xavier traveled Bearcats look to have a stronger Needless to say, the Musketeers of Singletary leaves UVA with- deal from the defending National south to pick up an 80-57 victory team than a year ago, when they will have their hands full. A lot of out a definitive front man, which Runner-up squad of last year, John a year ago. Cincinnati native and fell 64-59 to Xavier at Cintas this game will come down to who Landsberg certainly could develop Calipari brings in the fourth best 6’3” guard Quantez Robertson Center. The key to the Bearcat of- is shooting the ball well from be- into by early January. The front- recruiting class in the country led (7.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.1 apg) returns fense is 6’1” junior shooting guard yond the arc. If any of Sheyer, court could be a question area by shooting guard Tyreke Evans. for Auburn, along with injury- Deonta Vaughn (17.3 ppg) and his Paulus, Henderson and Singler for the Cavs, especially consider- Meanwhile, USC will ease the loss plagued post Korvotney Barber three point shooting. Vaughn will get hot, the Blue Devils could dis- ing the loss of leading rebounder of departed shooting guard O.J. (13.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg in only 10 be joined by 6’5” sophomore for- tance themselves from Xavier in a Adrian Joseph. NBA Draft Profile: Derrick Brown Xavier junior forward Derrick Brown is being discussed by many Source Rank Projection as being a viable candidate for the ESPN.com #33 Late first round/ 2009 NBA Draft. While Brown early second and Xavier head coach Sean Miller NBAdraft.net #13 have both said that they will wait Mid first round #21 in until after the season to address the DraftExpress.com Mid first round issue, the Newswire sat down 2010 with Doug Baxter of Draftinfo. spursreport.com Late first round/ com to get a feel for where Brown #32 early second stands in the eyes of NBA scouts. Newswire: Where would on his performance this year. it be? you rate Derrick Brown in the NW: What are Brown’s DB: Desmond Mason. NBA Draft if he were to en- strengths in the eyes of NBA NW: What does Brown ter this year? scouts? need to do to jump over Doug Baxter: It depends DB: He has first class ath- some of the other players in a lot on how he performs this leticism, a definite NBA pros- the draft at his position and year. I would project him as an pect only on his athleticism. get into the top of the draft early-to-mid second rounder He attacks the basket and can class? at this point. absolutely soar. DB: He needs to step into NW: Does that ranking NW: What are his the go-to guy role and become have anything to do with the weaknesses? the first or second option for relative strength of the 2009 DB: One of his biggest Xavier this year. Draft class? Would he be a weaknessses is his tendency NW: How much playing higher or lower pick if he to fade off and not be a fac- time do you see Brown get- were to remain in school until tor during games. He needs ting to start his career; or in after his fourth year of eligi- photo courtesy of GoXavier.com other words, is he NBA-ready Xavier junior forward Derrick Brown will have to improve his jumpshot if he to stay involved and become bility and enter in 2010? wants to move into the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. the number one option, and in your eyes? DB: It is still too early to prove he can handle it. DB: No he is not NBA- tell for both of those ques- a few guys drop out due to Whether or not he should de- NW: If you had to com- ready but I could see him be- tions. While the class is deep injuries, inconsistency or just clare after this year or come pare him to one NBA player ing a valuable role player early now, there will likely be quite wanting to stay in school. out after 2010 is dependent (past or present), who would in his career. B-4 October 22, 2008 2008-09 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire After successful year, A-10 tougher in 2008-09 By doug tifft letic senior Charles Little. The Chris Lowe (11.8 ppg, 6.3 apg) Ryan Butler (5.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.4 and 6’3” sophomore Kyle Griffin Sports Editor backcourt will be stung by the loss and 6’3” Wake Forest transfer apg), will lead the Spiders from the (3.5 ppg, 1.4 apg) joining him in 2007-08 was a crazy season of Brian Roberts, but has experi- Anthony Gurley make up the best backcourt. The question mark will the backcourt. The Explorers have in Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball. ence in the form of athletic junior backcourt in the conference. If be the frontcourt in the absence the talent to be a dangerous team Xavier ran away from the field, wing Marcus Johnson and junior the outstanding backcourt is not of All-Conference center Dan in the A-10, but lack the experi- but eight teams, more than half point London Warren. Junior col- playing in the NCAA Tournament Geriot, who is out for the season ence to challenge for a title. of the conference, ended with lege All-American point guard in March, the reason may lead with a knee injury. Sophomores 11. Rhode Island- Senior conference records within a game Rob Lowery and highly touted back to the weak frontcourt of Justin Harper (3.3 ppg) and Kevin Jimmy Barron (40.6 percent from of .500. As the teams beat up on freshman wing Paul Williams 7’0” Luke Bonner (3.5 ppg, 2.5 Smith (4.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg), along three, 14.2 ppg) and junior Keith each other, the A-10’s chances provide depth in the backcourt. rpg), 6’8” Tony Gaffney (3.2 ppg, with 6’10” Australian center Josh Cothran (7.3 ppg) make up a thin of getting multiple teams into Dayton has the talent, and should 4.8 rpg) and 6’9” freshman Tyrell Duinker and 6’8” forward Darrius backcourt for the Rams. Seniors the NCAA Tournament began join Xavier and Charlotte in the Lynch. The deep, talented back- Garrett are the best options. Kahiem Seawright (9.2 ppg, 8.4 to dwindle, as only Xavier, Saint NCAA Tournament. court figure the Minutemen to be Without any viable frontcourt op- rpg) and Jason Francis (2.6 ppg, Joseph’s (9-7) and conference (4) Temple- Preseason A- a factor in the A-10, and on the tions, the Spiders will likely sputter 2.0 rpg) will lead a frontcourt tournament champion Temple 10 Player of the Year Dionte NCAA bubble. this season and see their NCAA that includes 6’6” junior Lamonte were able to get an invitation to dreams remain out of reach. Ulmer (7.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg) and ju- the Big Dance. This season looks (8) Saint Louis- The senior nior Delroy James (3.3 ppg, 2.4 to be similarly competitive, as duo of point man Kevin Lisch rpg). Unless Barron is lighting it 12 A-10 teams harbor legitimate (14.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.1 apg) and up, the Rams don’t have the fire- hopes of playing postseason in Tommie Liddell (12.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, power to bring down some of the some fashion. Here are my (sure 2.1 apg) are the stabilizing figures teams at the top of the A-10. to be wrong) picks for the 2008- for a team in transition to the new (12) Duquesne- The Dukes 09 campaign in the A-10: Rick Majerus-brand of basketball are stung by the foolish NBA (1) Xavier- Derrick Brown and that welcomes eigth freshman to departures of Shawn James and Jason Love will return for their the fold, most notably 6’10” Brett Kojo Mensah. Without the duo, junior seasons to lead the front- Thompson, out of Vienna, Ill. Ron Everhart will turn to senior court along with B.J. Raymond, The other three star recruits in- point guard Aaron Jackson (9.0 C.J. Anderson, Jamel McLean and clude 6’9” center Willie Reed, 6’5” ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.5 apg), sopho- Kenny Frease. Four-star recruit wing Kyle Cassity and 5’11” point more forward Damian Saunders Terrell Holloway looks to have the guard Kwamian Mitchell. The (6.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg) and sopho- upper hand on the starting point Billikens will surprise some peo- more wing Bill Clark (8.2 ppg, guard spot over fellow freshman ple in the A-10, but don’t have the 4.3 rpg) to lead the team. Senior Brad Redford in an inexperienced depth to challenge for the title. guard Phillip Fayne (3.5 ppg) adds backcourt. Despite the inexperi- (9) George Washington- depth along with three-star fresh- enced backcourt, the frontcourt Senior forward Rob Diggs (13.9 men wings Melquan Bolding and should lead Xavier deep into ppg, 7.7 rpg) is one of four return- Rodrigo Peggau. Without James March once again. ing starters for GW, along with se- and Mensah, the Dukes are not (2) Charlotte- Returning start- nior forward Wynton Witherspoon deep enough to make noise in the er DiJaun Harris at point guard photo courtesy of OwlSports.com (11.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg), junior forward A-10. will run the team, along with ju- Temple senior guard Dionte Christmas is the favorite to win the Atlantic 10 Damian Hollis (9.1 ppg, 6.3 rpg) Five Player of the Year Award in 2008-09. (13) St. Bonaventure- nior Michael Gerrity. Junior Ian and sophomore Xavier Alexander transfers — point guard Ray Anderson, freshman Javarris Christmas (19.7 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.9 (6) Saint Joseph’s- Much like (4,0 ppg, 3.8 rpg). Junior point Blackburn, wing Lewis Leonard, Barnett, sophomore Charles apg, 104 three point field goals) Massachusetts, the Hawks return guard Travis King completes the wing Jonathan Hall, wing Chris Dewhurst and freshman Shamarr will be the focal point of an Owls a stellar senior point guard in starting lineup, as he returns from Matthews and forward Maurice Bowden will all try to replace team coming off an NCAA ap- Tasheed Carr (10.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, missing the 2007-08 season due to Thomas — join returning starters some of departed sharpshooter pearance. Christmas will be com- 5.8 apg) and compliment him with a knee injury. The GW bench runs Tyler Benson (5.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg) and Leemire Goldwire’s three point plemented in the backcourt by a senior Ahmad Nivins (14.8 ppg, thin, and will likely be the factor center D’Lancy Carter (6.6 ppg, abilities. pair of juniors in Ryan Brooks (8.6 5.8 rpg), a 6’9” NBA prospect. that holds the experienced start- 6.2 rpg) to form an inexperienced The frontcourt will be the ppg) and Luis Guzman (3.9 ppg), Head coach Phil Martelli will have ing five from making a postseason group of Bonnies. Expectations strength of this batch of 49ers as with Guzman likely handling the a bit of experience on the wings run. for SBU are low, but the program seniors Lamont Mack and Charlie point guard responsibilities. with juniors Darrin Govens (9.8 (10) La Salle- Senior Paul is on the right track. Coley will team up with sopho- The Owls also return a solid ppg) and Gerrett Williamson (5.3 Johnson (6.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg), junior (14) Fordham- Junior guards more An’Juan Wilderness to form frontcourt in 6’9” Lavoy Allen ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.6 apg). If Nivins’ Yves Mekongo Mbala (8.3 ppg, Brenton Butler (11.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg) an athletic, yet undersized group. (8.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg) and 7’0” Sergio frontcourt mates - sophomore 6.0 rpg) and sophomore Jerrell and Ryan Munson (5.5 ppg) and The 49ers have the frontcourt Olmos (5.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg). If the Idris Hilliard (1.2 ppg), three-star Williams (9.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg) are all senior forward Chris Benthel (3.1 strength and experience to make roll players are able to step up and freshman Bryant Irwin (6’8” SF) returning starters. 6’9” Mississippi ppg) provide the only experience an NCAA appearance in 2009. complement the high scoring to- and two-star recruit A.J. Rodgers State transfer Vernon Goodridge on this Rams squad. Three-star (3) Dayton- NBA prospect tals of Christmas, then Temple (6’5” SF) - mature, then the Hawks and 6’6” junior Kimmani Barrett guards this season in Trey Blue, Chris Wright will return after will challenge for a return trip to might surpass NIT expectations. provide frontcourt depth, as well. Alberto Estwick and Jiovanny missing 15 conference games last The Big Dance. (7) Richmond- A-10 Rookie 6’5” Rodney Green (13.4 ppg, Fontan will be upon to contribute season. He will be joined in the (5) Massachusetts- 2007-08 of the Year, Kevin Anderson 5.0 rpg, 3.4 apg) returns to play immediately. The growing pains frontcourt by offensively limited A-10 Most Improved Player Ricky (10.7 ppg, 3.0 apg), and juniors point guard, with 6’5” Ruben will likely keep Fordham near the junior Kurt Huelsman and ath- Harris (18.2 ppg), point guard David Gonzalvez (11.7 ppg) and Guillandeaux (7.7 ppg, 2.1 apg) A-10 cellar all season. Predictions from the esteemed Newswire sports panel Doug Tifft- Sports Editor Scott Mueller- Asst. Sports Editor Andrew Chestnut- Editorial Columnist John LaFollette- Editor in Chief Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 1. Xavier 1. Xavier 1. Xavier 1. Xavier 2. Charlotte Player of the Year: 2. Temple Player of the Year: 2. Saint Joseph’s Player of the Year: 2. Charlotte Player of the Year: 3. Dayton Dionte Christmas 3. Dayton Dionte Christmas 3. Rhode Island Jordan Crawford* 3. Temple Jason Love (XU) 4. Temple (Tem.) 4. Saint Joseph’s (Tem.) 4. Dayton (XU), Ahmad Nivins 4. Saint Joseph’s Rookie of the Year: 5. Massachusetts Rookie of the Year: 5. Saint Louis Rookie of the Year: 5. Massachusetts (St. Joe’s) 5. LaSalle Brad Redford (XU) 6. Saint Joseph’s Brett Thompson 6. Massachusetts Kenny Frease (XU) 6. Temple Rookie of the Year: 6. Richmond Coach of the Year: 7. Richmond (SLU) 7. Rhode Island Coach of the Year: 7. George Washington Orion Outerbridge 7. Fordham Dr. John Giannini 8. Saint Louis Coach of the Year: 8. Richmond Rick Majerus (SLU) 8. Saint Louis (Rhode Island) 8. Massachusetts (LaSalle) 9. George Washington Bobby Lutz (Char.) 9. Charlotte Def. of the Year: 9. Charlotte Coach of the Year: 9. Saint Louis Def. of the Year: 10. La Salle Def. of the Year: 10. La Salle Kevin Lisch (SLU) 10. St. Bonaventure Sean Miller (XU) 10. St. Bonaventure Aaron Jackson 11. Rhode Island Aaron Jackson 11. George Washington 11. Duquesne Def. of the Year: 11. Duquesne (Duq.) 12. Duquesne (Duq.) 12. Fordham 12. La Salle Aaron Jackson 12. George Washington 13. St. Bonaventure 13. Duquesne 13. Fordham (Duq.) 13. Rhode Island 14. Fordham 14. St. Bonaventure 14. Richmond 14. Dayton NCAA NCAA NCAA NCAA -Sweet Sixteen- -Sweet Sixteen- -Sweet Sixteen- -Sweet Sixteen- 1. North Carolina 9. Oklahoma 1. North Carolina 9. Gonzaga 1. North Carolina 9. Davidson 2. Connecticut 10. Davidson 1. North Carolina 9. Pitt 2. Connecticut 10. Duke 2. Purdue 10. Xavier 3. Texas 11. Notre Dame 2. UCLA 10. Notre Dame 3. Michigan St. 11. Ohio St. 3. Oklahoma 11. Louisville 4. Xavier* 12. Purdue 3. Louisville 11. Creighton 4. Tennessee 12. Miami 4. Connecticut 12. Notre Dame 5. UCLA 13. Georgetown 4. UConn 12. Ohio St. 5. USC 13. Texas 5. Tennessee 13. Gonzaga 6. Pitt 14. St. Mary’s 5. Xavier 13. Kentucky 6. UCLA 14. Louisville 6. Michigan St. 14. Wisconsin 7. Louisville 15. Duke 6. Georgetown 14. Marquette 7. Notre Dame 15. Pittsburgh 7. UCLA 15. Marquette 8. Michigan St. 7. Texas 15. Wisconsin 8. Villanova 16. Xavier 8. Duke 16. Georgetown 16. Siena 8. New Mexico St. 16. Duke National Champion: Player of the Year: National Champion: Player of the Year: National Champion: Player of the Year: North Carolina Stephen Curry (Davidson) National Champion: Player of the Year: Connecticut Tyler Hansborough (UNC) North Carolina Luke Harangody (ND) *If Jordon Crawford is elligible to play Louisville Terrence Williams (Lou.) Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Basketball Preview October 22, 2008 B-5 Training helps Musketeers find their strength Men’s basketball, other sports, benefit from increased emphasis on strength training at Xavier By doug tifft gained prevalence throughout col- gin to mold his players into better, Sports Editor lege basketball, Xavier has seen stronger athletes with time in the Coming out of high school, immense benefits, something that weight room and conditioning. Derrick Brown was a 6’7”, 187 Rounds attributes to head coach “[Strength training] is defi- lb. string-bean, with a freakish 40 Sean Miller’s unique recruiting nitely big. I am not getting pushed inch vertical leap. style. around. I feel like I came in a boy, Despite his athleticism, there “You have to balance out add- and I am leaving a man. It is so im- were doubts about how the ing strength with not losing your portant,” Brown said of Rounds’ frail Brown, out of Dayton’s athletic ability, which you can do. program. “You think when you Chaminade-Julliene High School, You don’t want to recruit big guys come in out of high school that it would fair against bigger, stronger and then make them lift weights. is just about playing ball, but you defenders at the collegiate level. You want to recruit basketball are better than everyone in high Four years later, Brown has ad- players and then maximize their school, so [strength training] is dressed those doubts by adding 46 potential,” Rounds said. “So de- important [in college].” pounds of muscle to his now 6’9” pending on what a coach’s phi- If eight months from now frame, while maintaining his 39.5 losophy on that is, you can get Derrick Brown is walking across inch vertical leap, a combination yourself big guys that can’t play. the stage at Madison Square that has made him increasingly at- I think Coach Miller does a great Garden to shake Commissioner tractive to NBA scouts. job of not recruiting [big, un-ath- David Stern’s hand as Xavier’s first Brown’s physical maturation letic] guys; he recruits players, and NBA lottery pick in school history, is not an aberration in the Xavier we just make them better.” Chris Rounds can watch comfort- basketball program. Fellow power With the advantage of starting ably from the weight room inside Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com forward Jamel McLean has added with athletic specimens like Brown of Cintas Center, with the satis- Redshirt-junior forward Derrick Brown has put on 46 pounds of muscle in 12 pounds of muscle in the last or McLean, Rounds can then be- faction of a job well done. his four years at Xavier. year, while surpassing Brown’s vertical ability with his 40 inch - Paid Advertisement - leap. The man behind all of this progress is strength and condi- JK8IK:FDD8E;@E>8KK xavier.edu/newswire )''/%GX`[]fiYpk_\Le`k\[JkXk\j8idp%8cci`^_kji\j\im\[% B-6 October 22, 2008 2008-09 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire 2008-09 ROSTER McGuff introduces his Muskies The Xavier women’s basketball 0 Tyeasha Moss team has high hopes for the 2008- 09 season, as they come off of two straight Atlantic 10 Conference 5-9 Guard Fresh. titles, and enter the season ranked 21st in the country according to Athlon Magazine. 1 Special Jennings Here is a look at their roster from head coach Kevin McGuff: 5-6 Guard Soph. #0 Tyeasha Moss- “Tyeasha is a freshman from Columbus. She is perimeter player. She’s a re- photo courtesy GoXavier.com 4 Dee Dee Jernigan ally exciting young person in our Junior Amber Harris, a pre-season All-American candidate, is one of five program and is going to really help returning staters for the Musketeers. us this year. A great three point and an emerging defensive player great minutes off the bench and 6-0 Guard Junior shooter, she’s going to give us and she’s worked really hard in the we’re looking forward to her com- some great depth on the wing.” offseason. We’re excited to watch ing into a role and helping us on #1 Special Jennings– “Special her grow this year.” the defensive end of the floor.” 11 Amber Harris is a sophomore from Cleveland. #20 Tudy Reed- “Tudy is a #34 Der-ryka Martin- “Der- She had a terrific freshman cam- senior from Chicago, and she, like ryka is a junior from Orlando, and 6-5 Forward Junior paign playing the point guard April, transferred last year and she is someone we are extremely position. She’s worked very, very became eligible at Christmas, so excited about having in this pro- hard in the offseason.” this will be her first full season. gram. She is in the best shape in 12 Alesia Barringer #4 Dee Dee Jerningan- “Dee I think you’ll see an even better her life and we are looking for- Dee is a junior from Chicago. player you saw last year; she’s re- ward to her helping us this year, She’s a transfer [from Rutgers ally settled into the program and especially defensively and with 5-6 Guard Junior University] and is eligible right she’s very talented. She’s going to rebounding.” away. She’s a very talented pe- have a spectacular season.” #42 April Phillips- “April hails rimeter player that can play any #23 Megan Askew – “Megan from Long Beach, Calif. She’s re- 13 Maureen Hester of the perimeter spots and we’re is also from Columbus, and last ally talent post player and she had really happy to have her in the year she played a post position for a good season last season. She’s 6-1 Forward Junior program.” us. This year she’ll be a little bit worked really hard to get herself #11 Amber Harris- “Amber on the perimeter. She’s a terrific to great shape this year. I think is a junior from Indianapolis. She athlete and had a great offseason. you guys will be really excited to 20 Tudy Reed was a first team All-Atlantic 10 We’re really looking forward to see her.” player last year. She’s a very talent- seeing what she can do this year.” #52 Brittney Moore- “Brittney ed player and has worked incred- #24 Jerri Taylor– “Jerri is is a sophomore from Merrillville, 5-11 Guard Senior ibly hard in the offseason: she’s from South Bend, and she was a Ind. She’s going to add to what stronger and she’s in great shape. great player last year. Many people we think is already a great group Our expectations are that she is don’t realize she was near the top of young post players. She is very 23 Megan Askew one of the best players in America of our league in three point per- physical and we’re happy to have this year.” centage. She is a steady force for her here.” #12 Alesia Barringer– “Alesia us and is a great, great woman and # 53 Ta’Shia Phillips– 6-0 Guard Soph. is a junior from Columbus. She’s a we’re happy with the way she has “Ta’Shia is a sophomore from point guard and had a really good developed. She is our lone captain Indianapolis. She was the Atlantic offseason also and worked hard. this year so she has a great respon- 10 rookie of the year last year and 24 Jerri Taylor We’re looking to having her this sibility on her shoulders.” several publications had her as a year.” #25 Stephany Johnson- freshman All-American. She is a 5-7 Guard Senior #13 Maureen Hester- “Mo is “Stephany is a sophomore from terrific, young woman and a great a sophomore from Bethel Park, Pa. Toledo. She is a very physical play- post player. We have high expecta- She’s a great three point shooter er and last year she gave us some tions for what she’s going to do.” 25 Stephany Johnson 5-8 Guard Soph. Xavier fans have newThree years shirtago, the shirt was By Scott MUeller designed to help create an atmo- Asst. Sports Editor sphere of unity at Xavier. The 34 Der-ryka Martin When the Xavier basketball shirt is in part modeled off of team takes the court this season, it other schools, like Notre Dame, will be in front of a more colorful who have a long-standing tradi- 6-4 Center Junior crowd than in years past. tion of unifying shirts. The 2008-09 version of the “I’d love to see an entire stu- X-Shirt, worn by the fans in the dent section full of X-Shirts. I 42 April Phillips Xavier student section, was un- think it’s a powerful enough shirt veiled Saturday, Oct. 18. with its real strong front, with that 6-0 Forward Junior The shirt features a large white plain X,” said Robinson. X on the front with a blue and A portion of the sales from the white tie-dye background, with shirt go to a different charity every 52 Brittney Moore the phrases “One Team, One year. Xavier Nation, One Fight,” and This year’s charity is Adventure a sword below the words on the for Wish Kids, a program similar 6-3 Center Soph. back of the shirt. to Make a Wish Foundation that The tie-dye idea came from focuses more locally on outdor- men’s head basketball coach Sean related wishes. 53 Ta’Shia Phillips Miller, who was impressed by “My personal goal is to get Wake Forrest’s yellow and black over $7000,” said Robinson. Two tie-dye tradition, and wanted to years ago the shirt generated over 6-6 Center Soph. photo courtesy GoXavier.com implement something like that at The new X-Shirt will turn the Xavier $6,500 for charity and over $3,700 Xavier. student section into a sea of tie-dye last year. Coaching Staff This is the third year that Xavier this season. The shirt is on sale at the book- has had an X-Shirt. According to X-Treme Fans store for $18. The shirt is designed by a President Matt Robinson, the “It’s a good build off of last Kevin McGuff committee of members from committee received about ten de- year’s shirt. I think it will go over the Student Alumni Association, signs this year and did not directly well,” said Robinson. “We want to Head Coach Seventh Season X-treme Fans, and Student use any one design but drew on have one game in the season where Government Association. ideas. we draw it as the X-Shirt game, Mike Neighbors - Asst. Coach The committee puts out a flyer Robinson did, however, note because I want people to see what in the spring asking for design that many people suggested that it will look like when the entire Amber Stocks Whitford - Asst. Coach ideas from anybody in the univer- the shirt be a Xavier color this student body wears the X-Shirt. I Carla Morrow - Asst. Coach sity for the X-Shirt. year. think it will look phenomenal.” Xavier Newswire 2008-09 Basketball PreviewOctober 22, 2008 B-7 Tough competition ahead for Xavier in the A-10 By ken burton ing mark last year as a freshman. against Robert Morris. pect much from a team that los- place team. The Rams, however, Staff Writer Phillips averaged 11.2 rebounds 2. George Washington - The es a coach the caliber of Dawn took a huge hit when three-time The Atlantic 10 has been one a game last year — fifth best in Colonels have been a collegiate Staley and its two top scorers All-A-10 guard Safi Mojidi gradu- of the toughest conferences in the country — on her way to an powerhouse and been atop, or from a year ago. Fortunately for ated. The Rams bring in a Utah women’s basketball, with five astounding 378 rebounds in her tied atop, the A-10 for the past new head coach Tonya Cardoza State transfer and three freshman teams securing postseason tour- freshman campaign. five years. The frontcourt will though, the cabinet is not empty. to help fill the void. nament bids in each of the past Also returning are senior floor be the strength; they return All- Junior Lakeisha Eaddy, named to 11. Dayton - Last year’s Flyers three years. With that high level of generals Jerri Taylor and Tudy American candidate and two-time the All-Defensive team in the A- were the best in school history competition expected and a total Reed, the leading backcourt scor- All-A-10 center, Jessica Adair as 10 last year, will be asked to also and earned a bid to the WNIT un- of 46 starters returning (and three ers from a year ago. well as her twin Jazmine Adair handle much of the scoring load der A-10 Coach of the Year Jim schools returning all five starters), Head coach Kevin McGuff and senior forward Antella Parrish with senior Shenita Landry. Jabir. This year should be differ- the league will be stacked with tal- said, “I think as much as anything, who averaged nearly 11 points per 7. Richmond - Head coach ent, however. The team has four ent. Here is my 2008-09 predic- we set the stage [through offsea- game last season. Michael Shafer returns for his upperclassman and none of them tion of how the A-10 standings son workouts] for what could be 3. St. Bonaventure - The fourth season with the Spiders starters. will shake out in March: a special season this year. We’ve Bonnies are looking to build on and brings back four of his start- 12. LaSalle - LaSalle welcomes 1. Xavier - Returning all five got an older group and we’ve had back-to-back winning seasons ers from a year ago. The Spiders back three players who missed starters from their 24-9 NCAA a terrific offseason. We’re further for just the second time in the 37 return a backcourt duo that fin- more than 20 combined games, tournament team last year, the along today than we’ve ever been years of Bonnies women’s basket- ished first and second on the team which the Explorers hope can ne- team is coming off back-to-back in terms of conditioning, strength ball. It is unprecedented success in scoring and were both All-A-10 gate some of effects of losing four Atlantic 10 championships and and I’d say, maturity.” for head coach Jim Crowly, who honorable mentions. seniors and a two-time All-A-10 NCAA tournaments. McGuff did, however, cau- will most certainly be aided by his 8. Duquesne - The Dukes performer in Carlene Hightower. The Musketeers have garnered tion fans that although the stage five returning starters and seven boasted the league’s highest scor- Upperclassman guards Jamie some preseason recognition from seems to be set for a great season, upperclassman. Four freshmen ing offense, but struggled on de- Walsh and Margaret Elderton will major national publications for anything can happen. “It’s going also join the mix, making up what fense a year ago. Head coach Suzie lead the team. the upcoming season. Xavier was to be a long process; it’s a long should be the strongest Bonnies McConnel-Serio returns three 13. Massachusetts - The A- ranked 21st by Athlon Magazine, year but we have very, very high team in history. starters from the high-scoring 10’s top shooting team from a year 22nd by The Sporting News and expectations.” 4. Saint Joseph’s - The Hawks team, but again lacks depth inside. ago lost four seniors including was included in USA Today’s top- “We’ve been the NCAA tour- return four starters including All- Look for the Dukes to struggle two of the most dominant scorers 16 teams. nament two years in a row now, Rookie team and A-10 third-team into the top half of the league in school history, Kate Mills and Pre-season All-American can- and I think with this group, we are selection Sarah Acker. Head coach which features some of the best Pam Rosanio. The roster is filled didate Amber Harris, a junior, now ready to take the next step to Cindy Griffin adds a trio of incom- frontcourt players in the country. with nine underclassman and will leads the Musketeers on offense make a deep run into it,” McGuff ing freshman, a redshirt-freshman 9. Saint Louis - The story of need to be led by two seniors who and has already scored over 1,000 said. and a JUCO transfer that will help the 2008-09 Billikens will be one had a combined average of 11 points. She is no slouch on de- No matter what the season bolster the backcourt. of new beginnings. Playing in points a game last season. fense though, as she already holds may hold, McGuff praised the 5. Charlotte - Head Coach a new arena this year, the team 14. Fordham - While the A- the career record for blocks at Musketeer fans, saying that this Karen Aston is excited about the adds five newcomers to a team 10 has proven to be solid, it also Xavier and has 598 career boards, season would be special and “you upcoming season: “We are return- that would like to forget the nine features college basketball’s worst 10th all time in Xavier history. guys are going to be a big part it.” ing a large portion of the [4th games lost by six points or fewer D-I team in the Fordham Rams. Harris is joined by a fellow for- Xavier fans will have their first place, 2007-08] team and added last year. The Rams return 10 of 11 players mer Atlantic 10 rookie of the year, chance to live up to those expec- depth.” Charlotte will contend for 10. Rhode Island - The Rams from last year’s team. There is no- Ta’Shia Phillips. Phillips broke tations when the Musketeers take the top spot in the A-10. return eight players, three of which where to go but up for the Rams. Harris’s single season rebound- the court on Saturday, Nov. 14 6. Temple - It’s tough to ex- were starters on last year’s tenth - Paid Advertisement - B-8 October 22, 2008 2008-09 Basketball Preview Xavier Newswire Bernadette McGlade anticipating first season as A-10 Commissioner Possibility of new location for men’s and women’s tournaments By Doug Tifft read all of the contracts, Sports Editor read all of the information, When Linda Bruno an- and then personally go to nounced a season ago that New York to sit down with she would be stepping down our television partners,” as the commissioner of the McGlade said. “I really tried Atlantic 10, a bright chapter to sure up the partnership, in conference history was to make sure that everyone closed. knows how valuable our Bruno had seen the ex- television exposure is, not pansion of the conference only to the league from a from an eight team league branding standpoint, but to to the current 14 schools, every signle individual in- expanded television con- stitution in their respective tracts and the conference’s markets.” first Final Four appearance An increase in television when Massachusetts pulled exposure has proven to be the trick in 1996. an increasingly important Bruno was one of the aspect of the Atlantic 10’s most respected commis- efforts to remain competi- sioners in college athletics, tive with some of the other in addition to being one prominent conferences of only three female com- in college basketball, and missioners with Carolyn shake off any stigma of be- Schlie Femovich of the ing a “mid-major” confer- Patriot League and Brenda ence — a label McGlade is Weare of the Northeast not fond of. Conference. “We are a division While Bruno’s resigna- one conference with ma- tion left a giant hole at the jor basketball programs,” top of the food chain in McGlade said. “Whether Photo courtesy of the Atlantic 10 the Atlantic 10 office, the they be power conferences, Atlantic 10 Commisioner Bernadette McGlade, shown here with Xavier President Fr. Michael Graham, S.J., brings an impressive shoes seem to have been mid-majors, small majors resume as the Associate Commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference over to her new job with the Atlantic 10 Conference. filled comfortably by - new – whatever they happen to healthy, thriving conference, now we have Requests for our A-10 schools are. We Greensboro? I don’t know ly installed commissioner, be — I don’t think that you McGlade does possibly rec- Proposals (RFP) out for put it out to [Xavier’s] foot- that, but I do know that you Bernadette McGlade. are defined by a label. We ognize the potential for several different areas that print, Dayton, Pittsburgh, have to study it.” McGlade, who took over know very well who we are shakeups within the confer- are interested and bidding Washington D.C., Richmond “You have to look at the in June after spending the and what we are. We are a ence and its membership. to host the A-10 Men’s and Philadelphia. So it is ba- fan base that is unique to previous 11 years as asso- formidable presence in the “I think [expansion or Basketball Tournament, sically available now as an the Atlantic 10 before you ciate commissioner of the division one landscape of contraction] is always a pos- which has certainly proven open RFP process.” make some calculated calls Atlantic Coast Conference, men’s basketball and are sibility, especially when you to be a good product,” With a possible scen- and decisions to find what brings a strong back- ery change for the men’s might be the best home and ground in television rela- tournament, McGlade also format for the tournament,” tions and women’s athletics “I am really optimistic discussed finding a perma- she said. leadership. nent site for the Women’s As the woman in charge McGlade was attracted that this league has every Atlantic 10 Tournament, gets her feet under her, the to the conference for a something that has been Atlantic 10 Conference number of different rea- capability of really being a called for by many of the continues to gain in promi- sons, with the recent suc- superstar.” conference’s coaches. nence — a momentum cess in men’s basketball be- “I think one of the ar- which McGlade desires to ing among them. - Bernadette McGlade eas [for growth] is finding a see continue: “Last year was very ex- home for the women’s tour- “I am really optimistic citing, especially with the proud to be there.” look at the landscape of McGlade said. nament,” McGlade said. that this league has every number of teams that got One of the impres- division one conferences “We made the RFP avail- “Would that be a model that capability of really being a into the various postseason sions that Bruno left on the over the last several years,” able to the facilities that are is replicated, like we did with superstar.” tournaments. Any time you league after her departure McGlade said. “Like every in the footprint of where the ACC Tournament in have a league with men’s was increased emphasis on other commissioner, I watch basketball as your flagship improving each institution’s that landscape very closely, sport, and you have eight strength of schedule, a fo- and it would be foolish to teams with 20 win seasons, cus that McGlade hopes to think that [expansion or it is pretty impressive and continue. contraction] is never a pos- something to be proud of,” “[Progressive schedul- sibility, at any point in time. McGlade said. ing] helps the image of We only have to look back In her short time on the the league a great deal,” on history to see the num- job, McGlade has already McGlade said. “The bas- ber of different movements Take it to the “MAT” made some adjustments ketball fan base out there is of various different confer- that look to benefit the an educated fan base. They ences that many may have Tuesday, October 27th, 2:00—3:00pm television exposure of the know great college basket- forecasted, and many more 1st Floor Gallagher Student Center conference, demonstrated ball, and people love to see may not have forecasted.” by the 16 games that Xavier great teams and great tra- While the possibility of Dr. Kathleen Simons, the Associate Provost for Student Life and Leadership, will play on national televi- ditional basketball powers a shakeup in conference Dr. Luther Smith, Dean of Students, and Dr. Kimberlie Goldsberry, Executive sion this season. playing each other. That is membership remains a long Director for Student Involvement, will be available for students to stop by to “Before I even actually the beauty of intercolle- shot, a shakeup in the venue officially began my job in giate athletics as we know it. for the annual conference “Meet And Talk” the middle of July, I made From a profile standpoint tournament is being seri- This is an opportunity for students to share questions, concerns, and ideas with the Associate Provost and Dean of Student. it my number one priority [progressive scheduling] ously considered. to talk with our television helps, and from a televi- “The A-10 Tournament No Appointment Necessary committee here with the sion exposure standpoint as is scheduled [at Atlantic A-10 to get the background well.” City, NJ’s Boardwalk Hall] For more information please contact the office of Student Life and Leadership 745-3202. that I needed from them, While she has inherited a through 2009, and right Xavier Newswire Opinions&Editorials October 22, 2008 5 —MALL TALK— Housing crisis with Darren LaCour and Katherine Monasterio “Why are you out here on the Mall during Academic Day?” strikes early By Katherine Monasterio On-campus housing for upper- Asst. Opinions & Editorials Editor classmen has always been difficult to come by. The campus expansion Over the weekend, my roomies project does include plans for new and I signed a lease for an ador- residence halls, but for whom? able little house nestled just a few Underclassmen? Upperclassmen? (probably more like 478) steps Norwood residents? Will the new Tony Mangione Guille Gomez Vicky Gomez Andrew Maher from campus. apartments be open to Xavier stu- Class of ‘09 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 and Kevin Reilly Starting next June, it’s ours. dents—and even if they are, can Class of ‘10 and ‘11 The place has four big bedrooms, we afford to pay for them? “I’m here because “Because I have “Because I have I have a test in my three papers to to ace my O-chem “We’re doing a gorgeous porch, a new kitchen, They may help alleviate the damn night class.” write. All due test.” paperwork for and best of all, we can get some- problem, but what can we do un- tomorrow.” lacrosse.” thing we’ve always wanted: a little til then? Again, this problem has kitty. long been affecting students; it’s The house is wonderful, we’re amazing that it’s taken so long to happy, and we don’t have to worry think of doing anything about it. about finding housing anymore. The troubles of finding off-cam- There’s just one problem. pus housing are legendary—high It’s October. prices, unfair land- October! We just started Truth is, my roomies lords and limited the school year! We’re and I were terrified selection are just a barely halfway through of not finding a few of the issues the semester! We can’t house. We made it we face. photos by Katherine Monasterio even move into this into the Commons This problem is Katriece Carter Tyler Fry Amanda Croswell Brian Kirk house until next sum- absurd. It’s weird Class of ‘10 Class of ‘11 Class of ‘12 Class of ‘10 mer! Why would any- by the seat of our enough for us stu- one ever sign so early? pants. dents to look for “To work extra “Because I didn’t “I was doing “I was in a psy- hours and get take advantage of Spanish home- chological study. Why even look for houses immediate- started on my se- the weekend and work. Or at least Very similar to houses now when there are so ly after we’ve just settled into our mester project.” put all my home- attempting to.” the Tuskegee many more things happening in on-campus apartments. It must be work off til today.” experiments.” our lives at this very moment? even weirder for those poor stu- Truth is, my roomies and I were dents whose houses we’re traips- terrified ofnot finding a house. We ing through so soon after they made it into the Commons by the moved in. seat of our pants; there were only Don’t get me wrong—our new What’s on Mfreke’s mind a few rooms left by the time our house is lovely. I’m sure all of you (very good) lottery number was house-hunting (and house-sign- By Mfreke Akpaninyie issue in this year’s election. host Jacksonville, Philadelphia, up. ing) around this time of year are Editorial Columnist At first they were funny, espe- Washington and Kansas City. We all know people who sud- or will be perfectly happy with cially the one about Ohio’s Issue 6 Looking at this schedule, I feel denly had to scramble to find a your choices. The weather is getting cold, that portrayed people from West that the Bengals have a good suitable house. Hardly any of And I’m sure many of you are which makes me feel down. Virginia, Indiana and Michigan shot of winning at Houston and them did without some difficulty thrilled with the idea of living in a Waking up with cold toes is not thanking Ohioans for blowing Cleveland, and maybe take Kansas because by then, the ideal spots house in general. my preferred way to start the day. money at their casinos. Now I City at home. Not being from had already been picked over by But dealing with housing at The worst part is that the weather feel that they have gotten out of Cincinnati, I never knew about Xavier students who had chosen Xavier is like sitting down for din- is not even at its coldest. So if you hand. I can’t remember the last the “Who Dey” chant: “Who dey! to look earlier. Some of them ner and then demanding to know are like me, start stocking up on time I watched a television show Who dey! Who dey think gonna even had to accept houses with what’s on the menu for tomorrow some hot chocolate and unpack and did not see an ad for a politi- beat them Bengals?” I think it high rent, even though they could night. It makes everyone uncom- your winter gear. cal campaign. would be funny if the Bengals barely afford it. By that point, fortable and it’s a little bit ridicu- Honestly, I don’t know how Speaking of getting out of go 0-16, because then the answer there was little room to debate lous. Pressure to find a good place some people do it, like those in hand, next I want to talk about would be, “EVERYBODY!” and no time to find another place. is simply coming on too early in Alaska, but I can’t. the Cincinnati Bengals who hap- Hopefully in a few weeks, the So few choices in so little time the school year. Speaking of Alaska, a lot has pen to be 0-7 now. Their 7-9 re- political campaign ads will wind meant that they didn’t have the Now, if you’ll excuse me, I been going on since the last time cord last year was dismal, but this down. It may continue to get cold- time to be picky about prices. We need to go take more than three I wrote an editorial piece. Who year does not like it will be even er, and the Bengals may continue did not want to be in that position hundred dollars out of my savings could miss the commercials play- that good. With nine games re- to embarrass themselves, but at in March, and then find out the to pay for a house I won’t even ing for the political campaigns maining, things are not looking least we’ll be free of the political Commons and Village apartments move into until June. Early hous- lately? There are numerous ads too optimistic for the Bengals. bickering that takes up so much were full. ing crisis indeed. ranging from presidential hope- The remaining games are at of our precious TV time. In the fuls, Obama and McCain, to local Houston, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis meantime, heat up that hot choco- politicians. Each covers a different and Cleveland. The Bengals also late and wear some socks to bed. ATTENTION LOYAL READERS: TWO ISSUES FROM NOW, WE WILL HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT, AND YOUR POLITICAL OPINIONS WILL MATTER SIGNIFICANTLY LESS. GET IN YOUR LETTERS FOR NEXT WEEK’S ELECTION PREVIEW ISSUE, WHERE WE TACKLE THE HARD QUESTIONS, LIKE: OBAMA OR MCCAIN? TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE? AND WHO’S HOTTER, BIDEN OR PALIN? 11/05/08 6 October 22, 2008 Sports Xavier Newswire BRIEFS Volleyball remains perfect in conference play Doug Tifft, Editor Phone: 745-3607 Defeats Fordham with three set comeback, knocks off Rhode Island [email protected] By Scott MUeller In the second set, Xavier again Men’s tennis strong in Asst. Sports Editor jumped out to an early lead at 6- The Xavier University volley- 2. They stretched the lead to as closing tournament ball team recorded two victories much as 22-14, and would win the this past weekend over Fordham second set 25-20. and Rhode Island. The wins kept In the third set, Rhode Island Xavier undefeated in A-10 play. came out strong, determined not On Friday, the Musketeers came to roll over, and took an 8-3 lead. back from a two set deficit to Xavier fought back, and tied the beat Fordham, 3-2. Saturday, the score at 16. The score was still team defeated Rhode Island, 3-1, tied at 23 before Rhode Island fin- for their sixth straight conference ished out the set with two straight victory. points. The first set against Fordham In the fourth set, with the score (11-12, 1-4 A-10) was close the en- tied at 9, Xavier went on a 4-0 run tire time. The teams traded points to take the lead for good. Xavier in the beginning of the set, neither held match point at 24-16. scoring more than two points in a Ruth posted another double- row until Fordham took the lead double, with 13 kills and 15 digs, at 12-10. Xavier would fight back and was named the A-10 player Newswire photo by Dani Meiners and tie the score again, as late as Sophomore Chelsea Campbell and junior Kelly Ruth prepare for a kill. Ruth of the week on Monday for the Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com 22. But with the score tied at 22, was named the A-10 player of the week for the second time this season. Senior Ra’ees Ismail (above) and second time this season. Ruth junior J.T. Torbeck won four total the Rams would go on a 3-0 run the set 25-15. Junior Kelly Ruth had her ninth compiled 35 kills and 39 digs for matches, including two in the main to finish off the set. In the fourth set, Xavier led double-double of the season, col- the weekend while leading the tournament. The second frame was domi- most of the way. However, the lecting 22 kills and a career-high Musketeers to two victories. The Xavier University men’s nated by Fordham, 25-19. Musketeers found the score tied 24 digs. Senior Jen Welsh contrib- This coming weekend, Xavier tennis team finished play at the With their undefeated A-10 re- at 20. Xavier responded to the late uted 27 assists and 12 digs. will travel to Duquesne and St. Wilson/ITA Midwest Regional cord on the line, the Musketeers push from the Rams by going on a The next day, the Musketeers Louis. On Friday, Oct. 24 the Championship on Saturday, stepped it up in the third set. 5-0 run to end the set and even up took on the Rhode Island Rams. Musketeers will take on the Dukes Oct. 18. The Musketeers had Xavier jumped out to a quick 8- the match at two sets apiece. In the first two sets, Xavier at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 26 the two invidual players qualify for 2 lead, forcing Fordham to take a In the fifth and deciding set, showed why they were undefeated Musketeers face off against the the main draw and one doubles timeout. After the timeout, Xavier neither team led by more than in the conference. Billikens at 2 p.m. The Billikens team. Overall, the team won eight expanded the lead to 12-4, and two. Xavier was able to come away Xavier opened the match with are currently ranked 25th in the matches at the tournament. forced Fordham to a take a sec- with the victory, 15-13, and com- a 6-0 run, and soon closed out the country and also sport an unde- In the singles tournament, ond timeout. Xavier would win plete the comeback. first set, 25-19. feated A-10 record. both senior Doug Matthews and freshman Richard Canelas were elminated in the first round, out Late goals prove insurmountable for soccer of a field of 64. By Ken Burton By Ken Burton fense was finally clicking, the In the doubles tournament, Staff Writer Staff Writer defense began to falter. The the team of senior Ra’ees Ismail The men’s soccer team fell in The Xavier women’s soccer Musketeers allowed Bonnie for- and junior J.T. Torbeck won their both matches over the weekend, team was back in action last week- ward and reigning A-10 player of first two matches before being 0-3 to the St. Louis Billikens and end looking to reverse their for- the week Courtney Bosse to score knocked out by a team from Ohio 1-2 to the Charlotte 49ers. With tunes by facing Duquesne and St. two late goals. State in the third round. the losses, Xavier falls to 1-9-3 Bonaventure. The score was tied 2-2 at the This was the team’s best show- this year. On Friday, the team hosted the end of regulation and the two ing at the tournament in head On Oct. 17, the Musketeers 5-4-3 Dukes of Duquesne. The teams headed into overtime, both coach Eric Toth’s time at Xavier. travelled to Missouri to take on the Dukes got a 14th minute goal desperately needing the confer- “To win eight total matches against Billikens of St. Louis University. from Annie Reid. Xavier evened ence win. this level of competition ends our Xavier, in the midst of a four game up the score when sophomore The Bonnies nearly walked fall season on a high note,” said unbeaten streak, hung tough with Carlyanne Wenzel scored off away winners after Bosse once Toth. the 15th ranked Billikens for the a rebound from a great save by again found the back of the net majority of the game. However, the Duquesne goalie on a shot by halfway through the first over- Swim team collects the Muskies could not hold when sophomore Kaitlyn McGoldrick. time. Luckily, for the Musketeers, two wins at Valparaiso St. Louis striker Kyle Patterson A handball late in the game the referee found the Bonnies off- The Xavier University men’s netted three goals in the last ten led to a penalty kick by Duke for- sides on the would-be goal scoring and women’s swim teams both minutes of regulation, shutting Photo courtesy of GoXavier.com ward Shaina Geisler that would drive and wiped away the goal. picked up wins in a dual meet out the Musketeers, 0-3. Sophomore El-Hadji Deng recorded ultimately prove to be the game “To have what was the game- this past weekend at Valparaiso After a day off between his first goal of the season against winner. Mackenzie Creehan of winning goal nullified was tough, University. games, the Musketeers traveled Charlotte. Duquesne later added an insur- but we have to pick ourselves up,” Xavier won 22 of the 30 events. to Charlotte, N.C. A 47th min- breaking game to its final score of ance goal, and Xavier fell 1-3. said Bonnies coach Manoj Khettry. The men won 94-51, while the ute goal to start the scoring by 1-2, a Musketeer loss. On Sunday, the Musketeers The game ended in a 2-2 tie. women beat Valparaiso 82-56. 49er Adam Gross was quickly an- The Musketeers will look to reconvened at the Xavier Soccer The tie brought Xavier’s con- Sophomores Nathan Greene swered by Musketeer sophomore rebound off the tough weekend Complex to meet the 8-7-0 St. ference record to 0-5-2 and its and Kari Peglar both won three El-Hadji Dieng. The goal, a net- when they hit the Xavier Soccer Bonaventure Bonnies. overall record to 1-12-2. events for the Musketeers. ted penalty kick, was Dieng’s first Complex turf this weekend to Wenzel continued her goal- The Musketeers will hit the Senior Mary Catherine Mahon of the season. face off against La Salle (Friday, scoring streak scoring twice, which road this weekend to meet St. finished first in two individual The Musketeers allowed a goal Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.) and Fordham temporarily put the Musketeers Louis this Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. events and swam legs in two first with four minutes remaining in (Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.). on top. and then Charlotte this Sunday, place relays. regulation, bringing the heart- While the upstart Xavier of- Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Classifieds For classified orders and information, call John LaFollette at 513-745-3607 or email him at [email protected] Available for 2009 school year. 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Call Pat 616-3798 or email doug.spitz@ net. 513-702-8251 cbws.com for information. Xavier Newswire Arts&Entertainment October 22, 2008 7 ‘Joseph’ takes XU Players to new heights BY Stephanie metz dancing was uneven throughout Arts & Entertainment Editor the show. Some moments demonstrated The Xavier Players’ “Joseph the cast’s sense of rhythm and and the Amazing Technicolor passion, but others were not as Dreamcoat” had a lot to live graceful as they could have been. up to after last year’s superb Moments of spontaneous “Workshop” performance, which dancing in “One More Angel in closed their season. Heaven” seemed to work better “Joseph” pushed the Players than more choreographed num- to a new level with technical bers like “Go, Go, Go Joseph” perfection and some wonderful where, despite their energy, the performances. cast’s lack of formal dance train- Combining disparate musical ing showed. elements like calypso, rock and The cast was well-supported by country, “Joseph” is a guaranteed the show’s impeccable technical crowd-pleaser. It’s more about crews. Costumes were gorgeous, enjoying the performances than adding vibrant colors to an enthu- grappling with difficult thematic siastic show and production. Small elements. touches like the berets in “Those The plot follows the biblical Canaan Days” and the corn and story of Joseph who receives pro- stars representing Joseph’s dreams phetic dreams from God and is Newswire photo by Erika Breese enlivened the production with favored over his eleven brothers Joseph (Michael Platt), in his resplendent coat of many colors, surrounded by his mischievous brothers. humor. by his father Jacob. The brothers’ their scenes and songs even more “One More Angel in Heaven” istic, but I wanted a character that The music was also spectacular jealousy gets the better of them enjoyable because it was obvious and “Those Canaan Days,” while was larger-than-life, rather than as the pit orchestra played perfect- and they sell Joseph into slavery they were having so much fun. I Razor’s smooth voice took over in life-like. More charisma and more ly and blended well with the cast’s while telling their father he was was impressed by their chemistry “Benjamin Calypso.” connection with the children in the voices, always supporting, but nev- killed. and their performance skills. Their Despite the brothers’ capa- classroom at the beginning would er overpowering them. The music Joseph is then seduced by his voices harmonized well and com- ble comedy, it was up to Joseph, have added to his performance. acted as another character in the master Potiphar’s wife, which plimented each other. played by freshman Michael Platt, Platt did, however, perfectly production as it transitioned from lands him in prison. His ability Although the brothers abound- and the Narrator, played by junior capture Joseph’s complicated rela- one genre to another. to interpret dreams proves use- ed with personality and stage pres- Michelle Anguiano, to carry much tionship with his brothers. The scenery was impressive in ful, and Egypt’s Pharoah elevates ence, it would have been better if of the show. Both delivered solid From his unknowing arrogance both style and scope. Towering Joseph to a position of power. they could have developed more performances, but I was left want- towards them in the first act, into sphinxes, Canaan set and Potiphar’s Eventually Joseph is reunited with individual characters. To be fair, ing bigger characters from each. the second when he tests them luxurious estate brought the story his family. “Joseph’s” script rushes along at Anguiano’s strong voice clearly and eventually forgives everything to life. The Gallagher Student “Joseph’s” ensemble proved to breakneck speed and does not delivered each lyrical line. She re- they’ve done, Platt made their re- Center Theatre has never looked be a great supporting cast, trans- leave much room for this. mained in character each second lationship believable. better. forming themselves with each All three of the brothers’ solo- she was onstage, even when she The brothers’ dancing, specifi- Overall, the cast’s enthusiasm, scene change to whatever the ists were also excellent. Simean, watched the story unfold along cally in the first act, is also to be strong performances and the pro- script required. They morphed played by senior Michael Sause, with the audience. It’s a shame the commended. Some actors are duction’s technical aptitude made from brothers and wives to Reuben, played by freshman Nate Narrator did not have more indi- adept at hiding their inability to for an enjoyable show. Egyptians, back to brothers and Fischer and Judah, played by vidual character, especially in her dance by moving well, but all of wives with considerable ease. freshman Christoper Razor, each classroom at the show’s opening. the brothers’ footwork was clean, Newswire Rating: All eleven brothers shined distinguished themselves. Sause I also wished Platt’s Joseph polished and synchronized for the throughout the play. Their ca- and Fischer used their comedic could have been even more dy- most part. maraderie was palpable and made talents to the utmost in songs like namic. His Joseph was very real- However, much of the other Rocking the vote at Fountain Square BRIEFS Listening to the morbid, yet Stephanie Metz, Editor BY Felipe [email protected] Garcia-Wasnich gripping lyrics of The National’s Staff Writer songs, it’s not hard to imagine that Berninger is as honest as the city Election Week “Not only is Cincinnati ground he admires. Election Week events include zero for the election, but it has The set opener, “Start A a showing of “Recount” at 9:15 one of the best independent rock War” crescendoed into the mas- p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, in scenes in the country,” explained sive ocean of music that is The Kelley Auditorium. An election Bryan Devendorf, the drummer National’s signature sound, party, complete with prizes and for The National, in a quiet, al- Berninger’s robust baritone float- free food, will take place from most sheltered, voice over the ing over the waves. 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 on phone. Much of their set list is from the Greenspace. At 8:30 p.m. He discussed the failings of the “Boxer,” The National’s second al- on Friday, Oct. 24, the College Iraq war, the positives of Obama’s bum on Beggars Banquet Record Republicans and Democrats will education plan and nostalgia from photo courtesy of cincinnati.com and Paste Magazine’s number one also be holding a community discus- his days in the Queen City. He The National may have gotten their start in Brooklyn, N.Y., but all five band album of 2007. sion in GSC’s Clocktower Lounge. members were one-time Cincinnatians. also related favorite memories of Older tracks such as “29 Cincinnati; listening to the Afghan The rally kicked off with The Before The National ap- Years” and “Baby We’ll Be Fine” Open Mic Night Whigs and shopping at Shake It Breeders’ performance. Guitarist proached the stage, organizers made unimpressive appearances. Don’t miss a chance to hear Records. and singer Kim Deal is best known ushered a surprise guest, actress The National’s classics, however, great music while supporting The National, an indie rock for her time as the bassist for 90’s Natalie Portman, onto the stage. did not disappoint. The powerful Xavier’s student musicians. An band based out of Brooklyn, N.Y. alternative band The Pixies. The National’s singer Matt “Abel” sounded like a soundscape open mic night will take place at is composed of five musicians The Breeders tore through a Berninger and his fellow band heavy Springsteen track if the 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, in originally from Cincinnati. solid set of simple, yet highly in- mates were welcomed onto the Boss had been a college graduate. the Gallagher Student Center. On Oct. 16, they, along with vigorating tracks. The group man- stage with moderate cheers, slight- “Daughters of the Soho Riots” The event will feature both cov- fellow Ohioans, The Breeders, aged to energize a growing crowd ly less enthusiastic than those for proved to be more emotional and er songs and original material. supported the Obama/Biden of indie kids, often criticized their movie star predecessor. fluid than a Jeff Buckley single. Democratic ticket at a rally at for their lack of emotion during Berninger clutched the mike The set ended on a high note Fountain Square. concerts. exuberantly and also professed his with “Fake Empire,” a song that Shantytown Movie Many local names in the Deal and company came clos- love for Cincinnati. has been part of the soundtrack As part of its weeklong cam- Democratic Party showed up and est to showcasing their true talent “The thing about Cincinnati is to much of Obama’s campaign. paign against homelessness, called for early voting. during their covers. you [have] every perspective on Both The Breeders and The Shantytown invites you to watch Steve Driehaus, who is running Blazing through one such cov- the political spectrum,” the singer National provided an unswerving “When I Came Home,” a docu- for Congress, and current mayor er by Guided By Voices, the band explained. concert for their beloved home- mentary about a man’s struggle as Mark Mallory attended the event. could put GBV frontman Robert “It’s a really important place town with emotional and pow- a homeless veteran, at 7 p.m. on Both made short speeches en- Pollard to shame when it comes to where people talk honestly about erful songs that catered to their Thursday, Oct. 23 in Gallagher couraging the crowd to vote. lo-fi indie gems. politics.” audience. 310. 8 October 22, 2008 Feature Xavier Newswire Cincinnati Enquirer Fans in the student section hold up “Beat UC!” signs at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout, which Xavier won 64-59. looking backat highlights from the ‘07-08 season Newswire photo by Erika Bresee Above: Guard Stephen Duckett attempts a layup Left: Point against Belmont’s Scott guard Special Saunders in a game Xavier Jennings won 90-49. drives against Liberty during Left: Forward Jason a 56-61 Love posterizes George loss. In her Washington’s Damian Hollis freshman en route to a 66-56 Xavier season, victory. The Muskies were Jennings led 15-3 against the Atlantic 10 the team last year. with 94 assists and saw action in all 33 games. She also hit 74.5 percent of her Newswire photo by Erika Bresee free throw Right: Forward Derrick Brown attempts. drives around a defender during the last regular season game of the year, a 86-61 beatdown of the Richmond Spiders. Brown averaged 10.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game last year, and is Newswire photo by Erika Bresee expected by many to be a Right: Forward Amber Harris prospect for the NBA draft works into the paint against after the coming season. a Cincinnati defender during the women’s Crosstown Shootout. Harris led the team in scoring last season with 15.3 points per game. The Muskies were 11-3 in the Atlantic 10 and 24-9 overall. Below: Over 700 students in Below: Center Ta’Shia Phillips 109 tents camped outside scored nine points and Cintas Center for four days pulled down 16 boards in and three nights waiting for the women’s first-round loss tickets to the Skyline Chili to Nebraska in the NCAA Crosstown Shootout. Tournament. Newswire photo by Erika Bresee Newswire photo by Erika Bresee Photo courtesy of goxavier.com Photo courtesy of goxavier.com