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Spetember 3, 2008 XAVIER NEWSWIRE Volume XCIV Published since 1915 by the students of Xavier University Issue 3 CAMPUS NEWS, pg 3 SPORTS, pg 6 O’Connor bulks up The Beard bares all ALWAYS ONLINE: Fitness Center expands hours, Local funny-man Reid Faylor xavier.edu/ staff this school year. cracks jokes with the Newswire. newswire inside @ Chartwells cooks up new Xavier contract Competitive bidding process came down to student dining BY JOHN LAFOLLETTE Editor-in-Chief In what is one of the most visible changes on campus this semester, Xavier has changed food service providers, choosing Chartwells over a renewed con- tract with Sodexo and a competi- tive bid by Aramark. After Xavier’s five-year con- tract with Sodexo expired last spring, the university hired a con- sultant to evaluate the quality of the company’s food service. The consultant identified problems and confirmed “real shortcomings,” with Sodexo, said Dan Schloemer, Xavier’s director of purchasing. Those shortcomings stood out most in the areas of student din- ing and concessions, Schloemer said. Newswire photo by Erika Bresee The alternative providers, Chartwells and Aramark, both re- A sign and monitor in the James E. Hoff Dining Hall signal the changes that were implemented over the summer by Chartwells, Xavier’s new food service provider. ceived high marks from a univer- ronment at Xavier. While the move away from According to Schloemer, and organic coffees, and a pro- sity committee formed to evaluate Chartwells is an arm of the disposable plastic cups, plates, Chartwells conducted a high gram called Project Cleanplate, the three providers’ proposals. Compass Group, a food service and cutlery in favor of glassware amount of research with Xavier which will reward students who In the end, Schloemer said, conglomerate based in North and china plates may not seem students and student groups, and only take as much food as they Chartwells demonstrated higher Carolina that also includes Bon like a significant step for a func- the environmental initiatives the can eat with raffle prizes. quality for student dining and Appétit, a brand that is consistent- tional restaurant to take, it is be- company has brought with it are Other commitments, such as more creative ideas for retail sales ly rated among the best college ing boasted as one of the primary indicative of this. the elimination of trans-fats from at both at Ryan’s Pub and the con- dining providers in the country. changes that Chartwells brings to “Chartwells is very savvy in the Chartwells menu, a pledge to cessions stands at Cintas Center. Changes at Ryan’s Pub include Xavier. understanding today’s student,” serve only cage-free eggs, and the Furthermore, said Schloemer, a revamped menu and the intro- The university says it is work- Schloemer said. “I’m very excited elimination of rBGH from chick- Chartwells has more “institutional duction of re-useable glassware ing to improve its environmental for these changes.” en and pork seem less likely to ef- flexibility,” than its competitors, and china plates, as well as the sustainability initiatives, and the These initiatives include sus- fect the environment in the long which allows the company to tai- new carryout station called Ryan’s hire of Chartwells seems to sup- tainable seafood harvesting prac- or short term, yet remain healthier lor its services to the unique envi- Xpress. port this claim. tices, the purchasing of fair trade options for students. Volleyball team coasts through opening tourney BY SCOTT MUELLER 5 and trailing by as much as 12 ning the set 25-16, and the match Asst. Sports Editor points in the opening set. 3-1. The Xavier University volley- However, Xavier regrouped Later Friday night Xavier ball team opened their season with and came out of the gate in the squared off against Ohio State, a promising bang this past week- second set with a vengeance tak- the tournament’s host, in their end in Columbus, finishing with a ing six of the first seven points second match of the day. perfect 3-0 record to win the Ohio and going ahead 12-5. In a hard-fought match, in State Sports Imports Classic. Sophomore Shannon Voors which no set was won by more In addition to great team suc- highlighted the run with three than three points and two sets cess, three Xavier players were straight aces. went into extra points, Xavier named to the All-tournament Xavier held on to win, 25-16, pulled out a 3-1 victory in a match team: senior Megan Hellmann, tying the match at one set each. that, at the beginning, looked like and juniors Hillary Otte and Kelly In the third set Xavier contin- it could have gone either way. Ruth. ued its hot streak going up 5-1 Xavier even further solidified with three points from Otte. Continued on page 8 their dominance by having Otte Xavier was able to put together ©2008 named the tournament’s Most long stretches of points and took THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE Valuable Player, and Hellmann the lead in the match two sets to All rights reserved winning the Defensive Specialist one with a 25-11 third set victory. award. The fourth set was much more Xavier, who received its first contested. Xavier fell behind early ever at-large bid to the NCAA Photo courtesy of goxavier.com 5-2, but battled their way back. Fax (513) 745-2898 tournament last year, began Junior hitter Hillary Otte was named to the All-Tournament Team in Columbus. With the score 14-13 in favor Advertising (513) 745-3561 the tournament and the sea- of the Musketeers, junior Lauren Circulation (513) 745-3130 son on Friday afternoon against Perhaps dealing with anxiety the Musketeers dropped the first Kaminsky delivered consecutive Editor-in-Chief (513) 745-3607 Youngstown State University. and nerves about the new season, set 25-14 after falling behind 13- kills and Xavier pulled away, win- www.xavier.edu/newswire FIAT JUSTITIA, RUAT COELUM 2 September 3, 2008 News XAVIER NEWSWIRE SGA urged to define mission , increase visibility BY KATHRYN ROSENBAUM organizations on campus and tinuing to make their presence on News Editor created a report that highlighted campus more visible this year. As Student Government the strengths and weaknesses of The report suggested creating Association prepares for a new SGA. and maintaining “signature pro- year, it aims to consider rec- SGA President Craig Scanlon grams” that people would associ- ommendations that improve said that hiring this consultant ate with SGA. their weaknessess and high- was important because “it is good All Card access to dorms, the light strengths that were deter- to see our strengths and weak- Ride Board, a Student Readership mined by an external consultant nesses on paper from an outside Program that provides newspa- from the American Student source so that SGA can be a bet- pers for students and a Textbook Government Association. ter organization.” Exchange Board that will provide For the first time, SGA hired “This report will help us be a location for students to trade an outside consultant to come more effective in accomplishing books with each other are some in over the summer to examine goals,” said senator Chris Hale, of the signature tangible pro- the strengths and weaknesses of who was interviewed by the con- grams that SGA hopes students Xavier’s SGA. sultant. will associate with SGA. The consultant, Butch The recommendations that Per the recommendation, SGA Oxendin, talked to various ad- Oxendin made can’t all be imple- also wants to work on improving ministrators including Dean mented this year, but can serve as public relations on campus p of of Students Dr. Luther Smith, a guide for future years. With this the report so that more students Executive Director of Student report, SGA can work to “clear- are aware of what senate and the Involvement Dr. Kimberlie ly define a purpose and mission SAC are responsible for since Goldsberry and President Fr. statement to develop short and concerns have been raised that Michael Graham, S.J. He also long term goals,” said Scanlon. many students do not understand spoke to student leaders in- After reading the recommen- what SGA does. volved in SGA and other student dations, SGA is focusing on con- There are plans to create a newsletter that would be distrib- Newswire photo by Jessica Thimons uted about three times a year with All Card access to the dorms is one of SGA’s tangible signature programs that updates about senate, SAC, ex- SGA hopes will make them more visible on campus to students, including junior Nora Tighe. ecutives and various clubs. SGA members should act as “living am- with the Board of Trustees and The report highlighted the bassadors who know SGA’s mis- possibly establishing a non-voting strengths of SGA as well. Xavier sion and why students should care position on the Board of Trustees has a voter turnout of 20-25 per- what SGA does,” said Scanlon. for the SGA president, who will cent, which is greater than the 15 Scanlon also said that he wants act on behalf of the students.