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92nd year, issue 26 week of APRIL 11, 2007 www.xavier.edu/newswire Midwest Masala Apathy mars SGA election returns to Xavier Disappointing voter turnout in Senate race South Asian Society’s second soiree to RACHEL PETERS last day of election, or b) cannot or Senior News Editor will not comply with the [Board The 2007 SGA be held Saturday This year’s Student Government of Election’s] request for receipts Association (SGA) Senate elections will be considered as making false Senate Election ended in disappointment for both statements to election offi cials, and the organization and two disquali- therefore shall be disqualifi ed from by the numbers fi ed campaigners. the election.” This disqualifi cation Total ballots cast: 702 Despite an organized advertising falls under the same consequence as Avg. votes per ballot: 8.28 campaign by the SGA, voter turn- vote fraud in the offi cial code. out for the SGA Senate elections on Robinson thought that the fi nan- Total money spent: $1,028 March 27 and 28 failed to meet ex- cial statement needed to be turned Candidates running: 22 pectations. SGA Board of Elections in by noon the day after elections. Candidates elected: 16 Chair sophomore Julio Minsal-Ruiz Robinson said that he is torn by predicted a voter turnout of 1,300 his personal blunder because he voters; however, only 702 ballots cannot hold anyone else account- Final vote tally: were cast. able, but believes that SGA needs Minsal-Ruiz said, “We did pretty new, fi rst-time members. “Granted, Esteban Gamboa much everything we could,” but [the reported expenditure by-law] (435 votes; 61.97%), also commented that SGA hopes to is part of the code, but I felt like incorporate an online portal system it was part of insider knowledge,” Emmanuel Ofori voting to make it easier for students said Robinson. (420 votes; 59.83%), PHOTOPHOTO COURTESYCOURTESY OFOF SOUTHSOUTH ASIANASIAN SOCSOCIETYIETY to cast their vote. This year’s voter Minsal-Ruiz said that despite the Members of the Xavier ShAiSiSouth Asian Society practice i their hi routine if for Midwest Masala II. Willie Byrd, Jr. BRIAN BOWSHER of western and eastern cultures (411 votes; 58.55%), Editor-in-Chief among the Xavier and Cincinnati For three hours this weekend, communities. Shigeki Tanabe Cintas Center will be the new New Students can purchase tickets (395 votes; 56.37%), Delhi. for $10 on the greenspace between Back after a successful premiere 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Pro- Jen Downing show last spring, Midwest Masala ceeds from ticket sales benefi t the (302 votes; 43.02%), 2 will again celebrate South Asian Saraswati Secondary School Fund culture through a dance competition in Nepal, a charitable organization Erin Swietlik and full Indian dinner on Saturday, that donates books and scholarships (291 votes; 41.45%), April 14 at Cintas Center. to children in South Asia. Hosted by Xavier’s South Asian Senior Keyur Parikh, South Katie Grant Society, the competition will fea- Asian Society President, said that ture dance teams from seven area last year’s show raised $2,000, (279 votes; 39.74%), universities including Cincinnati, enough to furnish a library with NEWSWIRE PHOTO BY ERIKA BRESEE This sign over the Gallagher Student Center was largely ignored by the Kristin Vennekotter Miami and Michigan in addition books and novels, but he hopes to Xavier student body.y to the Xavier South Asian Society, double that amount this year. (275 votes; 39.17%), turnout was similar to last year’s board’s efforts to emphasize dead- Xavier Dance Team and Xavier According to Parikh, the South turnout. lines, there is almost always at least step team. The teams will perform Asian Society has been working Andrew Smith Twenty-two students ran for this one candidate who is disqualifi ed. (263 votes; 37.46%), year’s 16 Senate spots and two of Minsal-Ruiz believes that since these campaigners were disquali- the fi nancial reports are due when Ray O’Brien fi ed. election polls close, candidates (253 votes; 36.04%), Sophomore Matt Robinson forget the deadline due to “wrap- received the sixth highest vote ping up campaigns and crossing Corey Burton among the campaigners (299 votes; their fi ngers.” (248 votes; 35.33%), 42.59% of the overall votes), but Despite his disqualification, was disqualifi ed for not turning in Robinson is optimistic and plans Murphy Robinson his reported campaign expenditures to look for mid-term vacancies in on time to the SGA Board of Elec- SGA and to run again next year. (242 votes; 34.47%), a wide array of styles, including non-stop to make sure everything tions. This year was Robinson’s Robinson hopes to be an infl uence Bhangra, Raas, Hip Hop and R is set for Saturday’s event. Zachary Treister fi rst year of running for Senate and and make changes to the university & B. Junior Anish Kapil, SAS Vice he claims to have simply mixed up through SGA, but also believes that (230 votes; 32.76%), Comedian Rahul Siddhargh will President, estimates that he has the turn-in time. SGA is not the only vehicle for also perform at the event, and one spent two hours a day since January According to Paragraph 6.2.e. doing this. Carter Johnson audience member will win a $1,800 preparing for the show. of the SGA Elections Code, “A Sophomore Rachel Edmonson (228 votes; 32.48%), scholarship from Kaplan. While Kapil admits that defend- complete campaign fi nancial state- was also disqualified for failing The dance competition will be- ing champion Michigan is again the ment… must be submitted to the to turn in her campaign fi nances Kiki Richardson gin at 7 p.m. while dinner will be favorite to win the competition, he [Board of Elections] by 7 p.m. on on time. (217 votes; 30.91%) served at 6 p.m. does not think Xavier’s team should the last day of elections to ensure This year candidate’s expendi- This year’s theme, “Fusion of be counted out. that proper amounts were reported. tures ranged from $0.00 to $98.25 Sarah Virkler Cultures,” captures the club’s goal “We’re going to bring it,” said Candidates who a) fail to submit a with an average expenditure of (209 votes; 29.77%). of promoting a greater sense of Kapil. “I still think we’ve got more fi nancial statement by 7 p.m. on the $46.74. South Asian unity and a joining heart than any team.”

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Fax (513) 745-2898 • The triumphant return of “Mall Talk” and the debut of “Mfreke’s Funhouse”: Op-Ed, page 6 Advertising (513) 745-3561 Circulation (513) 745-3130 • The Spectator tees off on this year’s Masters tournament: Sports, page 9 Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 R E S I P S A L O Q U I T U R 2 week of APRIL 11, 2007 CAMPUS NEWS THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS Many successes at 31st annual Kelly Shaw, Editor News Desk: 745-3122 [email protected] Antonio Johnson scholarship gala Tibetan Sand KELLY SHAW Mandala Campus News Editor Xavier University’s Black Stu- exhibition dent Association (BSA) and Offi ce of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) There will be an exhibition hosted the 31st annual Antonio of a Tibetan Sand Mandala be- Johnson Scholarship Gala on Friday, ginning Tuesday, April 10 and March 23. This year’s winner was ending Saturday, April 14. The junior Keyona Gullett. event is hosted by a group of The gala is a premiere event at monks from India and is free and Xavier which recognizes outstand- open to the public. The opening ing students, faculty and staff for ceremony is at noon on Tuesday, their accomplishments and contri- April 10 at the library, and is butions to the African American open for view in the afternoons community at the university through of April 10-14. The closing academics and leadership. ceremonies are at 3:30 p.m. on The scholarship is given each Saturday, April 14 in the library. year in honor of Antonio Johnson For more information, call Cyn- who was known as a guide for social thia at x3922 or visit http://www. change and justice at Xavier. As a gomongtour.org/mandala.html. student at Xavier, Johnson majored in urban studies and was president of BSA. He organized and implement- ed activities for Black Awareness PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.FACEBOOK.COM The ten fi nalists for the Antonio Johnson Scholarship were (from left to right) Cecelia Towns, Christina Ellis, Month in February of 1976. Sadly, Jordan Oliner, Jasmin Watson-El, Adeleke Oni, Emanuel Ofori, Azure’D Metoyer, Keyona Gullett, Keenithy Morris he died later that year. The gala and Alliance T-shirt and Shaudae Jones. scholarship serve to keep Johnson’s Giveaway memory alive, and this year, Gullet Goetz, an attendee and the Secre- congressional district of Ohio. Along with the scholarship, there helped with that aspect. tary of the Offi ce of Multicultural Congresswoman Tubbs-Jones is were many other honors presented The Xavier Alliance will be “I was so excited and happy when Affairs. the fi rst African-American woman to students. giving away T-shirts at 5 p.m. they called my name,” said Gullett. The scholarship, which consists elected to the United States House The gala, which was attended by on Tuesday, April 17 on the “I’m sure that this year’s panel of a year’s tuition, including room, of Representatives from Ohio. roughly 430 students and faculty greenspace. The T-shirts will say had a really hard decision picking board and book stipends, is given This year, the ten fi nalists for was a rousing success. “Gay? Fine By Me” in an attempt someone—there were a lot of great to an African American junior who the Antonio Johnson Scholarship “It was such a beautiful oc- to rid the campus of homophobia people nominated.” has demonstrated academic excel- were Christina Ellis, Shaudae casion,” said Goetz. “BSA did a and promote acceptance towards Keyona’s mother, grandmother lence, strong leadership, involve- Jones, Azure’D Metoyer, Keenithy spectacular job. It was very well GLBT students. The T-shirts ran and friends cheered her on when the ment and service. Morris, Emanuel Ofori, Jordan pulled off.” out quickly the last time they scholarship was announced. The keynote speaker was Con- Olinger, Adeleke Oni, Cecelia were given out, so make sure “It was really neat to see the re- gresswoman Stephanie Tubbs- Towns, Jasmin Watson-El and the to arrive early to get yours. Any ception the winner got,” said Amy Jones, representative of the 11th eventual winner, Keyona Gullett. questions can be directed to [email protected]. Police Notes

March 26, 3:30 p.m.—A student Police assisted Norwood Police in April 3, 8:52 a.m.—A subject investigated the smell of marijuana reported being harassed and the breaking up three student house questioning Xavier employees coming from a room. Nothing was violation of a no-contact order by parties on Ivanhoe Avenue. about the possibility of joining a found. Alternative an acquaintance. Cincinnati Police labor union was cited and referred to were notifi ed. March 31, 11:25 p.m.—Campus Human Resources to get permission Police Note Breaks salsa Police broke up a house party on the to properly solicit outside programs March 28, 3:27 a.m.—Campus 1500 block of Dana Ave. Several on campus. of the Week dance Police extinguished a trash can fi re underage students were cited for Xavier Alternative Breaks is on the residential mall. the possession of alcohol. A beer April 3, 2:24 p.m.—A student March 31, 1:09 a.m.—Campus sponsoring a salsa dance at 7:30 keg was also confi scated. reported that their cell phone Police investigated the break-in p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the March 29, 9:05 a.m.—Campus was stolen from the library of a university-owned property Clocktower Lounge. Tickets Police and the Cincinnati Fire April 1, 12:09 a.m.—An RA approximately four weeks ago. on the 1400 block of Dana Ave. are $5 and will benefi t the Do- Department responded to a fire reported damage to the fi fth fl oor Investigators learned that a minican Republic, El Salvador, alarm in Alter Hall. The authorities common area in Kuhlman Hall. April 5, 6:45 p.m.—A student student attending a nearby house and Arizona/Mexico trips. For confi rmed that it was a false alarm. reported that an unknown person party broke into the vacant more information, please con- April 1, 8:56 p.m.—Campus used their credit card to make residence to dance on the roof. tact [email protected]. March 30, 2:28 p.m.—Campus Police assisted Norwood Police $600 worth of illegal transactions. The student was gone upon the Police investigated a report of in apprehending a suspect wanted The credit card charges were later police’s arrival. However, the students strewing toilet paper across on several felony warrants. The dropped. suspect was later identifi ed and the residential mall. Campus Police suspect was found hiding on a will face disciplinary action. were unable to confi rm the report. vacant university property near April 9, 12:22 a.m.—Two students West Lexington and Montgomery. climbing on the roof of the chapel Bookstore March 30, 5:45 p.m.—A student while running from police were was cited for the possession of April 2, 2:39 p.m.—A student cited for disorderly conduct and sidewalk sale a fake ID after it was found by a reported that they were assaulted underage consumption of alcohol. The Bookstore is having a Brockman RA. over the weekend at a house party Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m.-4 in Norwood. Norwood Police were April 9, 10:27 p.m.—Campus p.m. on Friday, April 20. Take March 31, 1:16 a.m.—Campus notifi ed. Police and Residence Life an additional 20 percent off all sidewalk clearance items. If the weather permits, the sale will be on the sidewalk closest to Bellar- Like to write? Want to try mine Chapel in front of the GSC. In the event of bad weather, the out your skills as a journalist? sale will move inside the atrium by the Bookstore. All sales are Send us an email at newswire- final. Sizes and supplies are limited. For more information, [email protected]. call or email Mary Papania from the Xavier Bookstore at x3740 or at [email protected]. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE CAMPUS NEWS week of APRIL 11, 2007 3 Disability awareness for XU BRIEFS

RACHEL WILLIAMSON have a disability.” Club X Contributing Writer At the end of the day, all of the Any freshmen or sophomores Xavier’s occupational thera- participating students are invited to who are interested in hosting a py club is hosting several events the Clock Tower Lounge at 7 p.m. prospective student overnight this for Disability Awareness Day on for a special guest speaker from Thursday, April 12 are asked to Wednesday, April 18 as part of Project Search. Project Search is contact Jenna Vogl at vogljm@ Diversity Week. All students and a group that helps Xavier students xu.edu. The overnight activity will faculty are invited to sign up for with disabilities get training for all include a movie, prizes and free the events starting at 11 a.m. on kinds of jobs. A group discussion food. Call or email Jenna at x2949 Wednesday, April 11 in GSC. will then be led by junior Amanda or [email protected] for more On the day of the event, each per- Stahl who currently has a disability information. son who signed up the week before awareness group in the works for will be assigned a “disability” for the Xavier. day. Participants might be asked to During Disability Awareness Student director of wear earplugs or sit in a wheelchair Day, signs will be posted around for the entire day. This will allow campus to keep all of the non-par- diversity needed students to experience life in a dif- ticipating students informed. The Student Director of Diver- ferent way. The occupational therapy club sity provides a student government- “Some disabled students can’t also invites all students to partici- led and student-centered response even join clubs because they can’t pate in the Walk for Spinal Mus- that facilitates and promotes a get into the Dorothy Day House,” cular Atrophy, a genetic disease diversity-embracing culture among said senior Mandy Herzog, the act- that affects the voluntary muscles PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.DAILYCAL.ORG students at Xavier. This position ing president of the occupational of babies and often leads to death. Disability Awareness Day is on Wednesday, April 18. It is part of Diversity fosters awareness of the existing therapy club. “It’s just not something Anyone interested should meet at Week. Xavier’s occupational therapy club is hosting activities for students diversity in the Xavier commu- people think about, you know? We 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14 in to take part in. nity and the need for cross-cultural want them to see what it’s like to front of Cintas Center. dialogue through community-wide programming. Applications for this position are available in the SGA offi ce, GSC room 210, and are due Walk-n-Roll to help children’s disease by Friday, April 20 in the SGA of- fi ce. This person is a peer advocate STEPHANIE BROWN his happiest mo- and point of contact within the Contributing Writer ment, he said that it Association for the student body Imagine having a child that can- was when he went relating to discrimination and not walk, crawl or even swallow. to Orlando, Florida harassment concerns. For informa- Then imagine that this child will with his family as tion, contact SGA President Maggie most likely die before the age of a part of “Give Meyer at [email protected] two. To be exact, 13,000 children in Kids the World” or x4249. the U.S. die from this horrible dis- program. He said ease called spinal muscular atrophy that his favorite (SMA) each year. part of the vacation Student advocate The Cincinnati division of Fami- was when Mayor application lies with SMA (FSMA) has an Clayton, the rabbit annual Walk-n-Roll fundraiser to character of the re- Applications for the position of raise money to help fi nd a cure for sort, tucked him in student advocate are now available kids with SMA. The Walk-n-Roll at night. Marshall in the SGA offi cer, GSC room 210. will take place at Cintas Center said that the sad- The student advocate is an associate on Xavier University’s campus on dest moment of his offi ces of SGA and strives to assist Saturday, April 14, 2007. Registra- life was “when we all students in understanding their tion begins at 9 a.m. and the walk had to leave Mayor rights and roles in the university begins at 10 a.m. The will include Clayton.” discipline system. It is also a great carnival games and other fun family When asked way to develop sound leadership activities. about fulfilling skills and serve fellow students. According to FSMA, SMA is PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.CADENAGRAMONTE.CUBAWEB.CU memories from Forms will be due on April 20 in the the “number one genetic killer of Thirteen thousand children in the U.S. die from spinal muscular atrophy every year. The working for a cure SGA offi ce. For further questions, children under the age of two. It Walk-n-Roll hopes to help decrease that statistic. for SMA, Hilston contact SGA President Maggie is part of a group of inherited and said that there are Meyer at [email protected] often fatal diseases that destroys the “so many good peo- or x4249. nerves controlling voluntary muscle tasks. As to how many die each When Hilston was asked about ple, so many dedicated people, so movement, which affect crawling, year, FSMA has said the number is what inspired her, she shared that many people with sad stories, so walking, head and neck control and 13,000.” There are currently around her eight-year-old grandson, Alex many people to cry with. Only those University even swallowing.” 25,000 children in the U.S. who Marshall is her inspiration. He is who really know what is involved committee “SMA is one of the most preva- have SMA. very limited in his abilities and in caring for an SMA child can truly lent genetic disorders. One in every There are four types of SMA; cannot participate in activities understand the tragedy of these opportunities 6,000 babies is born with SMA. Of types I and II are the most prevalent. common for other kids his age. children and the immense amount If you are interested in having the children diagnosed before age Type I is the most severe form of “The plight of these SMA chil- of care that is needed. Every dollar a voice in campus organizations, two, 50 percent will die before their SMA; it strikes infants between dren is what inspires us to work we raise gets us closer to a cure. applications for the 2007-08 univer- second birthday.” SMA can strike birth and six months old. for this cause; they so desperately That is what keeps us all going.” sity committees are now available anyone, regardless of age, race or “Children affected with Type I need a cure,” said Hilston. “My Recent research at Ohio State in the SGA offi ce, GSC room 210. gender. One in every 40 people carry cannot sit without support. Fifty husband John and I lived near University in 1999 found that large Membership is available on the the gene that causes SMA. The child percent of Type I babies will die be- Cleveland when Alex was diag- amounts of protein could prevent following committees: Admissions, of two carriers has a one in four fore their second birthday” (www. nosed. We both quit our jobs and the damage caused by SMA or even Athletic Advisory, Board of Under- chance of developing SMA. fsma.org). moved to the Cincinnati area to reverse the impact of the disease. graduate Studies, Budget Review, According to Rosemary Hilston, Type II affects infants between help the family and to devote our Since then, more research steps Commencement, University Disci- a grandmother who is actively in- seven and 18 months old. These lives to fi nding a cure.” have been made to fi nd a cure. The pline, Facilities Planning, Financial volved in FSMA and whose grand- patients may be able to stand or Alex Marshall is inhibited by research for the study was funded Aid and Scholarship, Library, Mul- son has SMA, “By one year, they sit without support but are at risk his disease. He goes to school like by FSMA. ticultural Student Concerns, Park- have about 10 to 20 percent of the for complications from respiratory other kids but needs more help. According to Hilston, the fi rst ing, University Calendar, Public muscle strength of a typical child.” infections. “I can’t walk. I have to wear Walk-n-Roll raised “$33,000, our Honors and Technology. For more Some sit before they regress, but Type III strikes at 18 months but braces on my legs and hands at second $66,000 and our third information, contact SGA President most never sit without total sup- can surface as late as adolescence, night,” said Marshall. “When I $87,000. Last year, our Chapter Maggie Meyer at meyerma1@ port. Otherwise, they do not walk, and sufferers are able to walk but am in my stander, I have to wear raised about $110,000 for SMA xavier.edu or x4249. crawl, control their head and neck weakness is common. Most pa- bigger braces. I can’t play like research to fi nd a cure.” This year, muscles, roll over and some cannot tients with Type III need to use a other kids.” FSMA hopes to raise more money swallow. Some require breathing wheelchair. Alex often has a hard time be- to fi nd a cure for their loved ones. assistance. Their arms and hands are Type IV is the adult form of the cause he wishes to do things on his very weak, so handling objects and disease; symptoms tend to appear own instead of needing help with feeding themselves are very diffi cult after age 35. every activity. When asked about 4 week of APRIL 11, 2007 NEWSWIRE ADVERTISEMENT T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE

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Online pioneers Tim O’Reilly discussion, the owner should not and Jimmy Wales created quite have the power to delete posts with a controversy within the internet disagreeable content because then community recently by proposing the blog is no longer an open forum guidelines to monitor online blog- but instead a biased viewpoint. ging and discussion. However, owners of personal Matt Mattei Ola Shokunbi John Kane Mike Todd Their proposals were prompted blogs have a right to protect them- Class of ‘09 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘09 by anonymous threats and violent selves and their families from comments that attacked blog- comments that are cruel. “Lamborghinis.” “GIRLS!” “Crochet mal- “Scrambled ger Kathy Sierra, a friend of O’Reilly and Wales are propos- lets.” eggs.” O’Reilly. ing a system of logos that bloggers Such threats are often ignored would put on their Web sites to by authorities because they are indicate what level of speech they much harder to trace. While many would be willing to tolerate. This argue that this process of “cy- way, commenters would know in berbullying” is quite common, advance if their posts would likely Sierra does not believe such threats be deleted. should be so easily dismissed. The opposition argues that these At the Newswire, we can un- guidelines are a form of censorship derstand exactly why hateful and a violation of fi rst amendment comments are so prevalent in rights. The Newswire feels that online dialogue. Because of the as long as blog commenters are anonymity and impersonality of allowed to remain anonymous, Teresa Lodes Chris Oldenburg Steve Claar Keyur Parikh Class of ‘10 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘09 Class of ‘07 the Internet it is much easier to then their remarks also deserve to be harsh and show no remorse for be silenced at the discretion of the “8 lb, 6 oz, Baby “Blue Gibbon “Pure gold.” “Cell phones.” your actions. Admit it, even you’ve blog owner. Jesus.” Chinese Food.” probably said some things on AIM Additionally, as long as the blog that you wouldn’t say in person. is under ownership of a person, People should be forced to own that person should have some de- up to what they say, and to be gree control over the content. Au- held accountable to their words. thors are allowed to choose which If you’re not comfortable putting reviews are quoted in subsequent your name on it because of the editions of the book, so bloggers way you’re attacking someone should have a right to choose then maybe you consider keeping which comments are viewed and Work on the workout facility your mouth shut (in this case, your which aren’t. fi ngers off the keyboard). Denying this right on the O’Reilly, a conference promoter grounds of protecting free speech skinny will continue on that slip- and book publisher, posted a list of raises some very concerning issues MADS LAFAVE Editorial Columnist pery slope, thus widening the gap recommendations on his Web site, for the Newswire. Does this mean “Hey.” even further. including eliminating anonymous that students don’t have a right to “Hey, how’s it goin’?” Student manager Kate Sigafoos posting and ignoring the internet delete wall-posts off of their Face- Click. explained that the Rec’s downfalls “trolls” who harass bloggers. book accounts because that would Crank. are predominantly due to a big- The Newswire supports O’Reilly be censorship? Oh, the familiar sounds of Xavi- time lack of Xavier funding. While and Wales’ effort to bring online It’s no question that in the realm er’s own O’Connor Rec Center. Xavier did pay for the new equip- dialogue to a civil level, but recog- of cyberspace, free speech is hazy, As I enter through the ques- ment in the weight room, the Rec nizes that different blogs demand but we should be able to maintain tionable turnstyle, I suppress my runs on funding solely from outside different levels of monitoring. some level of decency and respect. natural instinct to head upstairs memberships, aerobics classes and For instance, in a blog that is Besides, the opponents could al- and I confidently stride towards rentals. Oh, and towels and lock- intended to be a public forum for ways get their own blog. the weight room, brushing aside ers. Yeah, I learned that too; we can any preconceived notions of where purchase a towel or locker rental I should, or should not, be working for $1 daily. Copyright 2007 Circulation 3,000 out. Clad in my typical workout After hangin’ with the boys, I RIAN OWSHER Editor in Chief & Publisher B B clothes and messy ponytail, every PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.GRUDGE-MATCH.COM came to realize that the guys that Managing Editor ANN TASSONE head turns as I enter. Scrawny guys, quit playing the work out in this male-dominated Business Manager ELYSE TOLLEFSON After a brief moment of false intimidated card. It’s time to get domain are just as lame as the ones Advertising Manager LENA ABBASI hope that I’m having a good hair to the gym! that don’t. It is not as intimidat- Advertising Assistant ANN TASSONE day and a fl eeting fear of boogers, ing as it seems. The kids who are Adviser PATRICK LARKIN I quickly realize that instead, it is the exception of an anonymous intimidated are intimidated by the Campus News Editors Design Manager because I am a girl. As LAME as sophomore who firmly believes meatheads who only care about KELLY SHAW ANDREW CRAGO that sounds, it is true. Let’s just girls would not be interested in the themselves anyway. So, get over COURTNEY GILLETT Distribution Manager get it out there in the open…the machines so as not to accumulate it. Sports Editors JAY BENKERT JOHN LAFOLLETTE Calendar City O’Connor downstairs weight room muscle and instead to “keep their The fact is, yes, it’d be nice if JIMMY BYRNES BRIANA HANSEN is intimidating. figure”), but my guess is they the weight room was bigger/less Senior News Editors Copy Editors I know that I am not alone in wouldn’t mind having a few chicks secluded/etc., but it’s not. Unless RACHEL PETERS DIANA BARRAN this view. Females and skinny/fat around for motivation. you can convince Father Graham to DARREN LACOUR ALEXIS MCCONNELL boys need to stop pretending they Plus, who would be against give them more money for improve- Opinions and Editorials Contributing Writers like the rusty 80s machines upstairs; anything at all that may increase the ments, it will stay that way. MATTHEW FINGER STEPHANIE BROWN hotness factor of Xavier students in PATRICK STEVENSON COLLEEN BOTT who uses a rowing machine these So stop using the intimidation Diversions Editors STEPHANIE METZ days anyway? general (yes, girls specifi cally…so factor as an excuse, and just do EMILY HOFERER RACHEL WILLIAMSON I observe the scene. Among the I hear...)? Jody Westerheide, a it. Together, we can convince the BRANDY WILLIAMS grunts, there are a few kids really freshman employee of the Rec, outside world that Xavier kids can On the Web: http://www.xavier.edu/newswire working out and a lot of messing when asked if she ever went into be good looking…really, really, The Xavier Newswire is published weekly statements and opinions of a columnist do not nec- around. the weight room, stated, “No, I ridiculously good looking. throughout the school year, except during vaca- essarily refl ect those of editors or general staff. don’t know how [to lift weights]. I tion and final exams, by the students of Xavier Subscription rates are $30 per year or $15 per Freshman Michael Duffy said Oh, and side-note from the Rec University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH semester within the USA and are prorated. that he encounters not only females was never taught in high school.” staff: STOP PUKING IN THE 45207-2129. Subscription inquiries should be directed to What is the point of having a The staff editorial is written by a different staff Brian Bowsher, 513-745-3607. who are intimidated by this area, but WEIGHT ROOM! Apparently member each week and does not necessarily refl ect Advertising inquiries should be directed to males as well. weight room when there is no pro- we’ve reached double digits with the sentiments of the entire staff. It is also not the Lena Abbasi, Advertising Manager, 513-745-3561. fessional there to teach us how to sole responsibility of the Opinions and Editorials One copy of the Xavier Newswire, distributed So why is this? It is clear that this occurrence this year. And could editor to write it. on campus, is free per person per week. Additional the dudes in the room are aware of use it? The studs will continue to we at least get some tunes to work- The statements and opinions of the Xavier copies are 25 cents. get more studly, and the weak/fat/ Newswire are not necessarily those of the student Xavier University is an academic community the female intimidation factor (with out to? iPods are so anti-social. body, faculty or administration of Xavier. The committed to equal opportunity for all persons. T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS week of APRIL 11, 2007 7 — L E T T E R S T O T H E E D I T O R — “What it means to be a woman” As the largest programming We learned that female employees entity on campus, SAC is always at the manager level and above have looking for feedback (both positive attended informal dinners that they and negative) about every aspect themselves refer to as “Chicks In of our events. After hearing about Charge.” These T-shirts were never some of the reservations that mem- produced or distributed due to time bers of the Xavier community had constraints. about Women’s Week, we felt that It is nearly impossible to create it was necessary to provide some events for every aspect of every additional information which will woman, and we had hoped that hopefully clarify the logic behind other groups or departments would these specifi c events and allay any have joined us in programming for and all concerns. this month. It was never our inten- As for the events themselves, tion to categorize women, but rather SAC provided three programs to provide a variety of programs for for students that we felt touched students to choose to attend. upon various defi nitions of what We sincerely apologize if any a woman can be. Indeed there are members of the Xavier community many aspects to being a woman and were offended. However, we feel we in no way can fulfi ll all of these, that the events and titles of said so the committee decided to touch events, which incidentally were upon just three. The titles of each planned and organized primarily event were chosen very carefully. by female members of the board, The Girl Power Strongest Wom- were more than appropriate when an Competition was an event to celebrating the unique and multi- show that physical strength is not faceted defi nition of what it means limited only to men. “Girl Power” to be a woman. is a term of empowerment that Thanks to everyone for their grew in popularity and signifi cance Women’s Week, like Wonder Woman, aimed to fi ght off typical stereotypes that hold women down. feedback. We, of course, would during the mid to late 1990s to the a common social experience while to a bar or club when women are For the Wonder Women Speakers encourage more student collabora- early 2000s. participating in a group of adults of often given alcohol at a discounted event, we felt this title was more tion, input and attendance for all the The Oxford English Dictionary the same gender. rate. than fi tting. events next year. defi nes “Girl Power” as a phrase The title “Girls’ Night” was Games and activities during this The Wonder Woman character that is a “self-reliant attitude among chosen because we felt this was night were supposed to be fun and was the fi rst female comic book —Kailin Borton girls and young women manifested the most common term used when have a nostalgic feel. We were very character to achieve both com- Class of ‘08 in ambition, assertiveness and a group of women get together to happy with the nearly one hundred mercial and critical success in a individualism.” We felt this was enjoy each other’s company in a people that came out to this event. genre that was dominated by male —Cate Guentter an appropriate title for a Strongest relaxed, social setting. The board The Wonder Women Speakers superheroes. Class of ‘08 Woman Competition. had considered the term “Ladies’ event highlighted three professional In regards to the “Chicks In The event “Girls’ Night” was an Night,” but felt most people associ- women who have achieved great Charge” T-shirts, this idea was —J.B. Bailey event whose purpose was to share ate that particular term with going success in their chosen career fi elds. inspired by Procter and Gamble. SAC Advisor 8 week of APRIL 11, 2007 SPORTS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE BRIEFS Recoil: Xavier club rifle team nearly John LaFollette, Editor Sports Desk: 745-2878 repeats at National Championships [email protected] JOHN LAFOLLETTE down), standing and kneeling posi- Track team topples Sports Editor tions, for 60 shots in all, all fi red at fi ve school records With a rookie shooter as a part individual bullseyes. of its four-man team, expectations Sullivan shot a top-score of 572 The Xavier University men’s for the Xavier club rifl e team were in individual air rifl e shooting, but and women’s track teams competed modest compared to its national a tie-break situation put the Uni- in the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational championship season a year ago. versity of Michigan’s Sara Lehman hosted by the University of Cincin- Still, Xavier Rifle finished a in the top spot and left Sullivan in nati last Saturday. With tempera- close second to the University of second place. tures in the 30s and gusting winds, San Francisco in the club divi- Junior team captain Ashley XU was able to break fi ve school sion of the National Collegiate Skeuse and All-American junior records. Rifl e Championships, barely fall- Dan Ault fi nished third and ninth in Leading the way to a fi fth place ing short of repeating as national the air rifl e division, respectively. fi nish in a fi eld of 11 for the women champions. In the smallbore rifl e division, was sophomore Becky Clark who “I’m still really proud of how Sullivan and Skeuse switched plac- set a record in the 1,500 meter race. well we did. Last year, we had four es; this time, Skeuse fi nished sec- Clark broke the previous school shooters who had been part of the ond and Sullivan fi nished third. PHOTO COURTESY GOXAVIER.COM record of 4:45 set in 2002 by a three varsity team,” said junior Alyssa “One of our All-American shoot- second clip that was good enough Sullivan. “This year, we only had ers, Rich Gauvin, graduated last Team captain junior Ashley Skeuse takes dead aim. for fi rst place in the event. three [varsity shooters] to make up year so we had a disadvantage of year, we are all very happy with the a pretty great accomplishment,” Along with Clark, a school a four man team.” having only three experienced com- outcome of the match,” she said. added Sullivan. record was set by freshman Kate Xavier competed in two events: petitors on our team instead of the “Melissa Kessell was our fourth To her credit, Sullivan was also Phillips in the 400 meter dash with air rifle and smallbore. In both usual four,” said Skeuse. “While it and she just started shooting this named Scholar Athlete of the Year a time of 1:02. events, each shooter is given 20 would have been a great honor to year, so for us to get second with a by the Great American Rifl e Con- On the men’s side freshman John shots from each of the prone (laying be the national champion again this completely new shooter I think was ference. Shultz led the way with a strong debut in the javelin throw with a by John LaFollette toss of 142’ 09”. The Spectator Fellow freshman Derek LeBlanc landed two school records in the Weekly commentary on the world of sports 100 meter dash with a time of 11.57 seconds and the 200 meter dash JOHN LAFOLLETTE with a time of 24.12 seconds. Sports Editor Baseball team ties For most golf fans, the fi rst round of the Masters is akin to baseball’s obscure hits record Opening Day — the long awaited, The Xavier baseball team much anticipated, highly infl ated brought a seven-year-old NCAA beginning to another season. For record to its knees in the top of the the Spectator, the realization that third inning on Saturday against the Masters week has arrived is like Richmond Spiders. Cranking out fi nding that overlooked hundred- 12 hits before three players were dollar bill in the pair of shorts that retired secured Xavier’s place in has just made its spring debut: in NCAA history for now. the back of his mind he knows it’s They tied the illustrious record coming, but when it fi nally does, of recording 12 hits in the third the excitement is overwhelming. inning of a game. Senior Matt As such, the Spectator didn’t Waskerwitz led the charge, notch- miss a single minute of Masters ing two doubles in the inning, his coverage for the sixth consecu- 10th and 11th of the season. tive year. For those few readers All of the Musketeers’ hits were who don’t share the Spectator’s either singles or doubles, including enchantment with the “tunnament,” 11 consecutive hits. The Muske- the Masters is held every year in teers conquered the Spiders in the early April at Augusta National process, winning the game 17-5. Golf Club, an Azalea-spotted and pristinely-manicured bastion of They roped out a total of 24 hits PHOTOS COURTESY ESPN.COM before the day was done. southern conservatism (the club Four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods (right) left his A game at home all week and was unable The explosion of hits on Sat- long denied membership to blacks to make much of a charge on Sunday. By contrast, awe-struck fi rst-time champion Zach Johnson urday was Xavier’s response to and still denies it to women). was all smiles, thanks in large part, no doubt, to his sponsors, “his Lord and his Jesus.” the Spiders’ efforts last Friday. The Masters is the same year Richmond defeated Xavier 3-1, after year, apart from occasional but won another major championship) Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen. bogied the 17th soon thereafter, ending the Musketeers’ seven-game moderate course changes, from the and kind of quirky (spectators are The Spectator concedes that golf leaving Johnson with a two shot winning streak. full-blooming fl ora, to consistently only referred to as “patrons,” hills tournaments should be open and lead and Woods with fi ve holes to The loss also ended Xavier’s six- good play from the game’s best, to in the fairway are “mounds” and susceptible to every type of player, tie him. Miscues from Tiger (also game conference winning streak CBS’s nostalgia-soaked television the winners are given an ugly green but the Masters is special in that it something new at the Masters) at and nullifi ed their bid for their best coverage. jacket), the Masters was fi ne the rarely produces fl uke winners. The the 15th and 17th, and a clutch chip A-10 start in school history. You can imagine the Spectator’s way it was. course doesn’t lend itself to the shot by Johnson on his fi nal hole, The Musketeers appeared to shock when he turned on the televi- Course changes in 2006 length- lucky shots so prevalent at the U.S. sealed Johnson’s win. continue their hot streak on Sunday. sion late Thursday afternoon to hear ened Augusta by 500 yards, but and British Opens. Only a special Johnson, the wide-eyed Cedar They scored three runs in the top of that the tournament forecast called typically soft playing conditions type of player is capable of winning Rapidian, was overwhelmed by the the fi rst inning, including back-to- for low temperatures, fast and fi rm made it easy for players to stop long that special type of golf tournament; moment, calling Augusta chairman back home runs by sophomore Sean playing conditions and high scores iron shots on the greens. Tempera- there is a reason the fi eld is limited Billy Payne “Commissioner Payne” Farrell and senior Adam Lipski. from the world’s best players, all tures on Saturday remained in the to a specially-invited 90 golfers. and thanking everyone from his Steve Brown batted in Matt of which are historically unprec- low 40s and with 20-30 mph winds, Still, the leaderboard was so sponsors to “his Lord and his Je- Waskerwitz during the second edented at Augusta. the fi eld of 60 found itself playing a dense on Masters Sunday (the best sus” after being bestowed his green inning, despite grounding into a This Masters was certainly dif- down-south course in British Open Day of Rest in professional sports) jacket on Easter Sunday. double play, to set the Musketeers ferent and, in the Spectator’s view, conditions, and the average score that what the season’s fi rst major Such a reaction might be ap- up 4-0. not for the better. Usually a stalwart skyrocketed to 77.35. lacked in quality golf, it made up for propriate after a win at Daytona, The Muskies allowed six un- proponent of progressive change, By Saturday night, no one posted in drama. Goosen played a fl awless thinks the Spectator, but should answered runs and lost the contest the Spectator is perfectly comfort- a score under par for the fi rst time fi rst nine to take the lead at + 2 after be frowned upon at the Hallowed 6-4. able leaving the Masters as it was: in Masters’ history. a middling start by Woods, but it be- of Golf Halloweds, Augusta Na- The loss drops Xavier to 7-2, the perfect golf tournament. Rich Instead of watching the cream came Johnson’s tournament to lose tional. effectively in a three-way tie for in tradition (the best rounds of golf of the golfi ng world rise to the top after he birdied Azalea, Chinese Fir This does seem a fi tting conclu- second place in the A-10. in history were played by Ben Ho- of the leaderboard at Augusta, the and Redbud (that’s holes 13, 14 and sion, however, to what one Hall of Next for Xavier is a game against gan there in 1953), set up to favor Spectator recoiled in horror as skim 16 for the uninitiated) to take the Fame sportswriter called “the worst Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. on Wednes- the best players in the world (since milk players like Zach Johnson and lead at even par. Masters ever,” an assessment with day, April 11 in Clifton. World War II, only 23 players have Vaughn Taylor supplanted Big Five He nearly did; Woods eagled which the Spectator wholeheartedly won at Augusta without having members and Masters contenders the par fi ve 13th hole and Johnson agrees. T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE week of APRIL 11, 2007 9 Meet the 2007-08 Newswire Staff They tell all you want to know... and more Pat Stevenson Matt Finger Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Class of 2008 Class of 2008

Pat’s Favorites Matt’s Favorites Movies: Rushmore, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas Movies: Thank You for Smoking, Anchor Man, Books: Cat’s Cradle; Bright Lights, Big City Fun Fact about Pat Wedding Crashers Fun Fact about Matt TV Shows: The Colbert Report, The Wire Pat owns the “Tupac Books: Dharma Bums, The Catcher in the Rye Matt was once struck in the eye Resurrection” soundtrack. TV Shows: Scrubs, LOST by an Eric Clapton record. Katie Rosenbaum John LaFollette Campus News Editor Sports Editor Class of 2010 No Class

Katie’s Favorites John’s Favorites Movies: Legally Blonde, Breakfast at Tiffany’s Movies: The Princess Bride, What About Bob? Books: The Great Gatsby, The Breakable Vow Fun Fact about Katie Music: Yonder Mountain String Band, DJ Shadow, Fun Fact about John TV Shows: Grey’s Anatomy, Project Runway Once, Katie hit a coyote while Umphrey’s McGee John is the only 20-year-old driving to school. It survived. Foods: Lobster Bisque, Wild Turkey you know with a doctorate. Elizabeth Sullivan Paul Moeller Assistant Campus News Editor Associate Sports Editor Class of 2009 Class of 2008

Elizabeth’s Favorites Paul’s Favorites Movies: Goodfellas, Little Miss Sunshine Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Ocean’s 11, Music: Third Eye Blind, Against Me! Fun Fact about Elizabeth Rudy, Wayne’s World Fun Fact about Paul TV Shows: The Sopranos, The Office, Law & Elizabeth is learning to fly fish Food: Cheeseburgers Paul has never eaten Ramen Order: SVU and hopes to enter a tournament. TV Shows: 24, Entourage noodles. Emily Hoferer Briana Hansen Diversions Editor Dictator/Mayor of Calendar City Class of 2009 Class of 2008

Emily’s Favorites Briana’s Favorites Movies: About a Boy, When Harry Met Sally, Music: anything...especially divas (Celine Dion) Forrest Gump Fun Fact about Emily Books: The Magic of Believing, The Life of Pi Fun Fact about Briana Sports: College basketball (Go X!) Emily saved someone’s life at a TV Shows: The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, In 4th grade, she was the “Best TV Shows: Sex and the City, Friends, Scrubs Fallout Boy concert. Univision Hustler” at basketball camp. Darren LaCour Jeff McMurray Opinions & Editorials Editor Feature News Editor Class of 2010 Class of 2008

Darren’s Favorites Jeff’s Favorites Music: The Receiving End of Sirens, Music: Kings of Leon, The Strokes, Adam Green mewithoutYou Fun Fact about Darren Food: Pizza and fries Fun Fact about Jeff Books: The Bible, Catch-22, Invisible Man Darren wants you to know that TV Shows: No Reservations with Anthony Jeff makes the best Mint Julep Movies: The Boondock Saints, Memento yes… they’re real. Bourdain at Xavier University. Mfreke Akpaninyie Beth Hesse Editorial Board/Cartoonist Copy Editor Class of 2009 Class of 2008

Mfreke’s Favorites Beth’s Favorites Movies: All the Star Wars, Back to the Future Movies: When Harry Met Sally, Dirty Dancing, Food: Japanese and Chinese food Fun Fact about Mfreke The Breakfast Club Fun Fact about Beth TV Shows: Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, The Mfreke is a serious chess player Food: Steak, chocolate, Italian food Beth lives 45 minutes from Office, ESPN and can MOONWALK TV Shows: Grey’s Anatomy Disney World and the beach! Madeline LaFave Jason Waymire Copy Editor/Editorial Board Unpaid Intern Class of 2010 Class of 2012

Madeline’s Favorites Jason’s Favorites Photo ?Unavailable Movies: Tommy Boy, Out Cold, Old School Movies: Starship Troopers, the Goonies Fun Fact about Jason Music: Umphrey’s McGee, jam, rock, 80’s Fun Fact about Madeline Books: Bridge to Terabithia, Holes, Intervention, Beauty and the Geek, Madeline hunts and loves life. Profiles in Courage For Jason’s Eagle Scout Project he TV Shows: patched blacktop in needy areas Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Tryouts Music: America, Cypress Hill, Mark Knopfler of the community. 10 week of APRIL 11, 2007 DIVERSIONS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Disturbed in the burbs STEPHANIE METZ his TV, iTunes account and XBox, Contributing Writer there’s not much else to do but Have you ever taken a peek at watch the neighbors. one of your neighbors? You were Who knew there was so much casually walking by the window going on in suburbia? For a great and just happened to notice Bob thriller, “Disturbia” maximizes its next door wearing a giant chicken laughs with some of the neighbor’s suit. Oh, the horrible fl ashbacks. antics. Illicit affairs, not so neigh- Anyway, if you have ever taken borly pranks and Kale’s new next even a little innocent peek through door neighbor Ashley (Sarah Ro- your window, emer), who is you can relate of course the to “Disturbia.” Distubria film’s love Set in a interest, all seemingly Starring: Shia LeBeouf, Aaron make their harmless sub- Yoo, Sarah Roemer appearance urb, “Disturbia” Rated: PG-13 through Kale’s is an intelligent Newswire Offi cial Rating: binoculars. remake of the Ashley gets in

Hitchcock clas- on the neigh- PHOTO COURTESYDREAMWORKS sic “Rear Win-  bor watching, It’s arts and crafts time while under house arrest. dow” that takes along with the concept to Kale’s best snoop in peace. Don’t worry, I stands out as LeBouf’s sidekick, a doesn’t resort to using too much the next level. friend Ronnie (Aaron Yoo). won’t give away the ending, you role that is often forgettable. While gore to scare the audience, but it Kale (Shia LaBeouf), a slightly The trouble starts when Kale re- have to go see the movie yourself. Sarah Roemer is tolerable, she’s is still plenty scary. It goes for the troubled high school student, is alizes that one his neighbors fi ts the If you like a movie that thrills nothing special. Any number of psychological scare, which is far sentenced to three months house ar- description of a local serial killer. and chills, this one’s for you. Many talented actresses could have fi lled creepier in my book. It’s one of rest for hitting his Spanish teacher. Kale, along with the viewer, con- people in the theater, including my- the role much better. those movies that messes with your In case you’ve never been under tinues to watch and becomes more self, were screaming. My viewing My only other criticism is that head instead of throwing buckets house arrest, the guilty party has to and more certain that his neighbor buddy was ferociously gripping my the movie ends too quickly for of blood at you. Although I got to wear an ankle bracelet that alerts really is the serial killer. However, arm and the tension was palpable. my taste. The audience barely has see the movie for free, I wouldn’t the police if he travels more than things look one way to Kale and I wasn’t expecting too much time to come down from the high have regretted buying a ticket. My a hundred yards outside his house. another way to the police. from this movie. I mean, it’s just an- adrenaline rush ending before the only problem now is that I need to While a hundred yards may sound The suspected serial killer, other horror fi lm, right? I was pleas- credits role. I wish the movie had invest in some thicker curtains for pretty cushy, Kale can barely reach Kale’s creepy neighbor Mr. Turner, antly surprised by the acting—Shia played with the fallout of all the my room—which begs the ques- his own mailbox. played to eerie perfection by David LeBouf has only improved since his action a bit more. tion, who’s watching you? When Mom pulls the plug on Morse, is not about to let Kale debut in “Holes.” Aaron Yoo also Overall, “Disturbia” is great. It

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Senior Week Package $150.00 Jill Westerheide T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE DIVERSIONS week of APRIL 11, 2007 11 A ‘Hoax’ of real quality BRIEFS Emily Hoferer, Editor EMILY HOFERER Diversions Desk: 745-2878 Diversions Editor [email protected] A tangled web of lies, a personal life with a risque and secret past, boat loads of money and messing Dinner and a with an eccentric billionaire. This sounds like the stuff of a great book, Murder which is exactly the idea in“The Hoax.” Come out and join the Naviga- In the movie, Richard Gere plays tors on Friday, April 13 for a mur- Clifford Irving, a writer struggling der mystery dinner in the Husman to hold onto his career and his personal life. Desperate to write a Hall basement. The theme is the famous bestseller, Irving stumbles Chicago Caper. Italian food will upon inspiration in Newsweek be served. Tickets are $5 and will to write about the living legend, be sold at the door. All proceeds Howard Hughes. The only catch is will benefi t Relay for Life. Contact that he, like most people, has never Debbie Westman at westmand@ met Howard Hughes. He presses on with his new genius idea, keep- PHOTO COURTESY INDIEWIRE.COM xavier.edu for more information. ing the secret from his publisher, It’s not the fi rst time Richard Gere has been harassed by reporters. McGraw-Hill, and the American people. Gay Harden played Edith, and her The tone progressed smoothly The movie was also a great Irving gets his friend Dick Suss- subtle performance was impec- throughout the movie. As Irving’s homage to the social and political Taste of Asia kind and his Swedish wife Edith in cable. What character re- climate of the late 70s. In fact, the on his master scheme and as he gets impressed me treats to his old book written by Irving, although it Join SAC on Sunday, April 15 further along in the process of pub- most was how The Hoax ways of adul- was never published, is believed to lishing his novel, he gets more and Irving got away tery, the tone have been the reason for President to taste the Asian influence on more tangled in Hughes’ complex with so much. Starring: Richard Gere, Alfred is serious and Nixon’s increased paranoia about American culture. The event will universe. Hughes even begins to The elaborate Molina, Marcia Gay Harden heavy; while Hughes, which contributed to the take place from 8-10 p.m. in the send him information about Nixon, plans to get Rated: R scenes with Watergate Scandal. GSC Atrium. Learn how to make and Irving quickly realizes that he information Newswire Offi cial Rating: grand schem- “ The Hoax” is a great movie for sushi, drink bubble tea, make has become a pawn in Hughes’ from the gov- ing, stealing any history buff, as well as anyone origami, watch break dances and game of life. As Irving’s moun- ernment and and intensely- who can remember even a little tain of lies crumbles, he begins to other people  ing are lighter bit about the 70s. And even for even enter a dance competition. To take on the hallucinogenic traits of who worked and have a the normal movie go-er, the plot enter the competition sign up in Hughes. closely with much more has many twists and turns, so it is the SAC offi ce. The event is free. Richard Gere and Alfred Moli- Hughes were acted in hilarious cheerful tone. Whenever Hughes enjoyable as well as interesting. It na, who played Irving’s accomplice fashion. One scene even included is involved, the sheer intricacy of is defi nitely worth the money to see. Dick Susskind in the movie, were Molina’s character photo-copying his life plays into the feel of the Would I lie to you? great together on screen. Marcia a 200 plus page book. fi lm. First African Gala

Enjoy African food, dancers, Live Wires New Releases drummers and storytellers at the first African Students Associa- Wednesday, April 11 Thursday, April 12 The following discs are due for release on or after April 10... Pretty Ricky The Wreckers tion’s African Gala. The Gala @ Bogarts @ Cintas Center Bright Eyes Cassadaga (Saddle Creek) ... Guster Satellite (Reprise/ will take place on Friday, April WEA) ... Hilary Duff Dignity (Hollywood Records) ... Brandi Carlile 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Cintas Center Saturday, April 14 Sunday, April 15 The Story (Sony)... Martina McBride Waking Up Laughing (RCA) and will continue in the Schmidt

Katt Williams Josh Kelly Fieldhouse for the after party. ...All dates are tentative. @ Ej Nutter Center @ 20th Century Theatre Tickets for the dinner and after party are $10; tickets for just the after party are $5. Look for pro- The Xavier University Singers motions for ticket sales this week. Present... Delta Week

Join the Delta Sigma Theta So- rority this week as they celebrate their 15th anniversary on campus. Find out how your lifestyle im- pacts the planet and learn ways to protect it at 7 p.m. on Wednes- day, April 11 in Logan,100. Grab some cake and punch from 11:30-1:30p.m. on Thursday, April 12 in the GSC to celebrate Rho Xi Chapter’s 15th anni- The doctor is in. versary. Come out at 5 p.m. On “Decades: A Celebration of Music Friday, April 13 on the greenspace for a BBQ. Partake in some deli- from Yesterday and Today” cious food, fellowship and fun! www.xavier.edu/ April 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. newswire GSC Theatre $2 for students 12 week of APRIL 11, 2007 CALENDAR AND CLASSIFIEDS T HE XAVIER NEWSWIRE WEDNESDAY MONDAY April 11 April 16 Just when you thought it was Today is the fi nal day you can safe to walk on campus, think again. Calendar City withdraw from classes. You get a For you lucky upperclassmen who big ol’ “W” on your transcript if you thought you were escaping the dan- By Briana Hansen. To place an item in the calendar, mail to [email protected]. withdraw at this point. You can tell gers of walking alone late at night in your parents that it stands for “Won- Norwood because you got to stay on THURSDAY SATURDAY derful!” or “Wowza!” and that you campus...I’ve got news for you. did so well the teacher couldn’t even Yesterday, while walking back April 12 April 14 think of degrading you by sticking from Gallagher to my humble abode The sawing sound unnerved me, If you’re one of those “ambitious with the standard letter system. across Dana Avenue, I heard some- believe it or not, and I sprinted all people” who likes to “live life to Trust me. It worked on my par- thing unusual. the way back to my apartment. its fullest” and “get the most out of ents. They ate up every word of it, Yes, unusual. Actually, I sprinted back to Dana every day,” the thought of skydiving and loved to hear my tales of how Those pointless interjections, by Avenue, waited about 28 minutes may have crossed your mind. smart I was compared to the rest the way, are to build up suspense for for the traffi c to clear just enough You only need one large eye to Today would be a great day to do of the class while I scrubbed every this intensely scary story. for me to haphazardly dash across see into seven dimensions. such a liberating activity. I’m sure if inch of my home with nothing but And also to take up space because the street singing religious hymns Maybe the noise could have been you looked hard enough, you’d fi nd a tiny toothbrush and a dixie cup I don’t have that much to say. in hope of preserving my life, and coming from a creepy superhero plenty of people who are willing to of water. Nevertheless, as I glided el- then sprinted to my apartment. who can see into seven dimensions share that dream with you on this Today would be Selena Quinta- egantly by a giant vent right next to Speaking of singing and sweat- and has blonde hair, a tan suit and a particular day. nilla’s 36th birthday, if Dios hadn’t Gallagher, I heard a strange noise. It ing profusely, tonight is the opening briefcase and goes around scream- So quit your worrying and whin- gotten so anxious to have her angelic sounded like somebody was scrap- night of the Xavier Singers’ show ing profanities at people and glaring ing and get to it. voice back with him. ing a wall really loudly with a saw “Decades” in the GSC Theater at for no particular reason and had If you can’t get yourself to jump ¡Ay, qué lástima! ¡Te quiero St. or something saw-like. 7:30 p.m. somehow made his way into the out of that plane, just imagine Selena…te extraño! When I looked at the vent and The longer I reflected on the piping system of Xavier University Seven-Dimension man is standing If you’ve never heard Selena’s realized it was actually big enough noise, the more I wished I had stuck to see if it was as conformist as the right behind you. Trust me, you’ll song “Biddi Biddi Bum Bum,” to hold a human body...or two. around to greet the creature and student population seems to be, only move quicker than you ever imag- you’ve never lived. I quickly glanced inside only welcome it back to civilization. to realize that not only do all pipes ined possible. to see it was extremely deep and look the same but he was stuck and TUESDAY looked as if it led to the nether-re- FRIDAY had to use the saw he always carries SUNDAY gions of Xavier University. in his briefcase to create a series of April 17 I didn’t need to look any longer. April 13 holes to climb up to safety. April 15 Hahaha!!!! GOODNESS GRA- I knew exactly what was going on. It Who knows what it could have I could have called him Seven- Today is Leonardo DaVinci’s CIOUS ME!!!! Why, today is was as clear as my skin after a long, been! It could have been one of Dimension man and followed him 555th birthday. To honor him, I National Stress Awareness Day!!! sunless winter. those cute, hairy, yet cuddly crea- to the ends of the earth. scribed this haiku: Hahahahaha!!! I don’t know why Somebody, or thing, had escaped tures from Fraggle Rock that I Hindsight is always 20/20, I You are a very smart. anyone would ever think to create from an underground bomb-shelter adored when I was a child. I could guess. Unless you’re Seven-Dimen- You are a ninja turtle. such a day for such a rare prob- from the 1950s and had almost tun- have called him Dodo. sion man. Then your hindsight is You kick butt in blue. lem!!! Nobody I know is stressed!!! neled his/her/its way to civilization. It could have been the female like 10/8/3/14/27...and stuff. Thank you, thank you. It’s really Stressed?! NO WAY!!! EVERY- It was so obvious! smurf finally escaped from the Or whatever. the least I could do to preserve the THING IS JUST PEACHY!!! Pee- I’ll bet that somebody wasn’t chauvanistic and unbalanced Yeah...that. sacred memory of such a towering Eee-Ay-Chee!!! RIGHT?! A-OK Steve Chabot, who will be having smurfl and looking for a nice place The Singers’ show “Decades” is genius who contriubted so much OVER HERE!!! Yes, sir ree!!! a talk on the Iraq War at 7 p.m. in to crash for a while. I could have still going on tonight at 7:30 p.m. in to nearly every aspect of modern Not a thing to worry about in all Kelley. called her Smurfette. the GSC Theater. society. the world!!! How FANTASTIC!!! Classifi eds For classifi ed orders and information, call Ann Tassone at 513-745-3561 or email her at Newswire-Classifi [email protected]

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