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Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary and longtime advisor to President Obama, will speak at Saint Xavier University’s Shannon Center on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for the general public and are free for Saint Xavier University students, faculty and staff. In addition, limited $200 priority tickets can be purchased which include priority seating and access to a wine and cheese reception with Mr. Gibbs after the lecture (SXU Press Release). Mr. Gibbs is the sixth speaker in the Voices and Visions Series. Past speakers include former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, former Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient and Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel, former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Cokie Roberts. According to Karla Thomas, executive director of Media Relations, speakers are mainly chosen based off their availability and

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SXU to Play Notre DameBy Genevieve BonadonnaEditor in Chief

For the first time in school history, Saint Xavier University’s men’s basketball team will be taking on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in an exhibition match on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our guys. It’s something they’re going to be able to tell their kids for the rest of their lives,” said Thomas O’Malley, head coach of men’s basketball. The event is years in the making, as O’Malley has been talking with basketball assistants at Notre Dame for over two years in attempts to setup a match. “[Notre Dame head Coach Mike Brey] has made it a priority to play other Catholic teams as a way of giving back to Catholic institutions,” said Notre Dame Assistant Athletics Director and Media Relations Director Bernie Cafarelli. “It’s all part of his philosophy. It’s going to be a fun game.” Notre Dame is one of the top teams in the Big East Conference of Division-I basketball. It is not the first time SXU has faced a D-I school, however. Over the past several years SXU has taken on DePaul, UIC, San Diego State and the University of California, Irvine. Nonetheless, many still view this game as a pivotal moment for SXU’s basketball team. “This is a big step for our program,” said senior point guard Ed Gilgenbach, a mass communication student. “Notre Dame’s a huge school. This game really has the opportunity to get people talking about Saint Xavier and gather buzz in the community.”

O’Malley is not oblivious to the significance of this exhibition. “To say that this is just a normal game is denying the reality of the situation. We’re all aware of what this game means,” said O’Malley. Personnel have gathered tapes on Coach Brey and have been preparing “as best they can,” according to O’Malley. “These guys are going to be a little bigger, a little quicker. It’ll be tough,” O’Malley said. The benefits for SXU playing a school of Notre Dame’s stature seem endless—publicity, stiff competition, playing in an arena that has a capacity of 9,800 all work in SXU’s favor. One may ask the question of what Notre Dame has to gain from playing such a smaller and lesser-known university, comparatively. Rob Huizenga, SXU’s Sports Information director, said the exhibition will allow Notre Dame to fine-tune their overall game and work out their early season kinks in a “trial run.” “Let’s appreciate this game for what it is,” said Huizenga. “Both teams will be benefiting in the long run.” The exhibition will also pay dividends for WXAV, the student radio station at SXU, which will be broadcasting the game live. Broadcasters

will have a chance to call a game that features some of the best college talent in the nation. “I’m not a Notre Dame fan but I’m not going to deny how excited I am to be able to call this game,” said AJ Paape, one of the broadcasters for the exhibition. Paape admitted to pre-game jitters but has been preparing for the upcoming match in the meantime. “This will be a big test for everyone involved,” the junior mass communication student said. With so much seemingly at stake for this game, O’Malley reminded everyone to keep a bigger picture perspective. “This game is not a matter of winning or losing—it’s how you play the game. Of course it’d be fantastic to win but that’s not the point,” O’Malley said. “Not many can say ‘I played Notre Dame.’” Find out if SXU can say, “I beat Notre Dame,” by tuning into WXAV, 88.3FM. Game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online and all students are encouraged to come out and support the Cougars.

The Cougars take on the Fighting Irish. Illustration: The Xavierite

Robert Gibbs, longtime advisor for President Obama. Photo: mediaite.com

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Chicago is OccupiedSXU students att end protest in Grant Park

Left: SXU professor, Forrest Perry speaks at Sunday’s protest; Right: Sign created by a student attending the protest. Photos: Emily Caliendo and Jordan Hamrick

By Ruby VenusSenior News Editor

All across the United States as well as throughout the world, people are taking a stand against the corporate abuse that has been going on within the government. On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 those who associate themselves with the Occupy Movement were called to action in their own cities. A movement that started on Wall Street in New York has spread like wildfire across the nation and reached Chicago’s doorstep, but what does this mean for Saint Xavier University students? Students within the university have opted to join in supporting this movement by loaning their physical presence to the cause by attending the occupation of Grant Park on Sunday. Patrick Kim, a freshman sociology

and psychology major said, “During philosophy class, we were watching Sicko and it showed how much corporations play a role in government decisions. I looked into the movement and felt that it was appropriate, so I went downtown to show my support.” Certain students felt that it was important to take a stand and show people that democracy is not what it appears to be. “The purpose of the Occupy movement is to educate and inspire people to question our economic system,” said Emily Caliendo, a sophomore English secondary education major who attended the protest on Sunday. “You may have heard the slogan ‘We are the 99 percent.’ What this means is that under Capitalism, only about 1 percent of our population owns most of the wealth and thus controls the economy. The other 99 percent is told that they live in a democracy, but in reality we are trapped in a profit-driven system in which the 1 percent is in control.”

Other students felt very strongly about the movement and wanted to take a stand against the way that the system was run with the government and economy almost entirely intertwined. “I strongly believe in solidarity and using your voice to inspire change. We have to come together before decisions can

be made. I think that we need to educate ourselves about what is going on in the world and that’s what happened on Sunday. People were talking about fighting to change the way the system worked. Professors from SXU

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WorldBits

• The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Protect Life Act” Thursday, which controversially allows doctors to refuse to perform abortions in federally-funded hospitals, even in situations where the woman may die without one. Opponents of the bill have called it the “Let Women Die” Act. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the bill is “apalling.” Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, the bishop of the Catholic church in Phoenix, however, said, “An unborn child is not a disease,” and that “the end does not justify the means.”www.thefastertimes

• Meteorologists at AccuWeather.com are predicting that Chicago will experience one of its worst winters ever. “Last winter was nasty in Chicago. This winter could be just as bad,” warned Bob Smerbeck, an expert meteorologist at AccuWeather.com. Although nothing can be accurately forecasted this early in the season, meteorologists say Chicago will receive 52 inches of snow this winter, 13 inches above average.www.accuweather.com

• Paint kits from over 100,000 years ago have been unearthed at South Africa’s Blombos Cave. Red and yellow pigments, shell containers and bone spatulas were all disocovered in the ancient cave.www.bbc.com

• A 26-year-old British man visited a fire station after getting a toilet seat stuck on his upper torso. The man was playing the drinking game of “can you fit this over your head.” The toilet seat was successfully removed.www.huffingtonpost.com

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off a commitment to provide representatives of different ideologies and points of view every year. “We want to keep a political balance so we go back and forth between conservative and liberal speakers in order for students to learn different viewpoints,” said Thomas. Gibbs has a liberal background, having acted as communications director for President Obama’s 2004 Senatorial campaign and as senior strategist for Communications and Message for President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. From 2009 to 2011, he served as White House Press Secretary for President Obama

and is currently an outside advisor to the president. The exact contents of Gibb’s lecture are unknown at this time, but according to Thomas, he can provide an excellent political perspective on the upcoming 2012 presidential elections. For more information about Gibb’s lecture, contact the Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3937 [email protected]. Tickets are selling well, according to Thomas. To reserve a free ticket, go to www.sxu.edu with the keyword “voices” or call (866) 468-3401.

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were there speaking and educating all those who there to listen,” said Jordan Hamrick, a sophomore organizational communications major and participant in the Occupy Chicago movement. Hamrick also stated that he agreed with the movement’s mission statement and how it was a nonviolent protest that was held in the same location where the Democratic Protest of 1968 took place. According to the Occupy Chicago movement’s website, occupychi.org, the mission of this movement is “to fight corporate abuse of American democracy in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world” while stressing that they “are a social movement dedicated to nonviolent action.” As of Monday, Oct. 17, CBS news reported that 175 protesters were arrested after the occupation of Grant Park. Students had learned of the movement through various sources. Caliendo said, “I had been following the Occupy Wall Street movement by reading things about it online and watching the news, but it was not until I saw posters in the

hallways of the Warde building that I was aware of the opportunity to get involved in the Occupy Chicago movement.” Students also rallied together when they heard their friends and professors were going out to support the movement. “In my class, Professor Perry was talking about the Occupy Chicago protest that was going on and I went with my friends to support them,” said Christian Rosales, a freshman undecided major. This cause has ccreated a stir of interest in the movement that a Facebook group has been formed for those who want to learn more about it within the university. Kayla Jacobs, a senior religious studies major said, “The protest is getting a lot of criticism for being ‘Un-American’ but really it is quite the opposite. The protesters care for the country and its people immensely, that is why we are doing it. If you are interested or agree with the occupation please come out and join the protest if you will. We need the people!” For more information on Occupy Chicago check out occupychi.org, or email Jordan Hamrick at [email protected] and Emily Caliendo at [email protected].

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SXU nurses organize events to spread cancer

awareness By Ruby VenusSenior News Editor

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Saint Xavier University’s Student Nurses Association (SNA) is doing its part to help spread awareness about this disease that is ranked the second leading lethal form of cancer in women. On Monday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Nursing Wing E107, an SXU Alumni of the Class of 1985, Eileen Knightly, will be speaking on the topic of breast cancer awareness and preventative measures to detect early signs of breast cancer. “All SXU students, staff and faculty are invited, SNA loves to see anyone who is interested learn about keeping themselves healthy,” said Tara Reed, SNA president and senior nursing major. Knightly is a registered nurse and the director of the Women’s Health and the Comprehensive Breast Center in Mercy Hospital. Knightly will also go over ways to monitor or detect signs of breast cancer as well as how to conduct a monthly self breast examination. Reed said, “Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women but it doesn’t have to be if we know how to find the problem early and fix it before it becomes a huge issue. This lecture will help teach us how to do that, so please consider joining us for yourself, your mom, sister, girlfriend or friend!” SNA will also be volunteering at the registration table for the Zumbathon happening on October 30 in the Shannon Center. For more information about the SNA speaker contact Tara Reid at [email protected] and for more information about the Zumbathon contact Kelly Mihalik at [email protected].

CougarBites

•Graduate School Week:Graduate School Fair in the Butler Reception Room on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. featuring representatives from several graduate schools in the area

Graduate School Panel in the fourth floor boardroom on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2-3p.m.

•Spring Class Registration:Registration for Spring 2012 classes will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and last until Nov. 3

•Sports & Athletics:Women’s Volleyball vs. Olivet Nazarene University [HOME] on Oct. 21 at 6p.m.

Football vs. Taylor University [HOME] on Oct. 22 at 1p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. Olivet Nazarene University [HOME] on Oct. 22 at 7p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Robert Morris University [HOME] on Oct. 25 at 7p.m.

Invisible Children to speak at SXU


As stated in their group name, the Mercy Students for Peace and Justice (MSPJ), are a group of students who value mercy, peace, and justice. In living up to their name as well as falling in stride with Saint Xavier University’s upcoming Diversity Week, MSPJ has organized a screening of Tony, the latest film created and produced by Invisible Children. “The organization represents exactly what we stand for, that’s why we’re sponsoring this event,” said MSPJ Vice President Jordan Hamrick. “They are showing mercy for others and human life. They try to provide peace and protection to these children being abducted into guerilla warfare, and they seek justice for the people of Uganda.” Invisible Children is a movement that seeks to end the conflict by building schools, educating future leaders, and provide jobs. “Invisible Children is an organization that fights to end the longest running war in Africa where one leader named Joseph Kony is abducting children from their homes and forcing them to fight as child soldiers,” said Rachael Dean, president of MSPJ. This organization produces films about the living situations in Uganda of these invisible children and then travels the globe raising awareness and helping to create a sustainable income for the people in Uganda affected by this. “For each of the films that they create, they sell these bracelets that coincide with each film. The bracelets are made by the people affected as an empowerment program that helps with jobs and being able to sustain themselves,” said Hamrick. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the children who have to seclude themselves and try to stay invisible in order to separate themselves from becoming child soldiers. The screening will be held in the fourth floor boardroom of the Warde Academic Center on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Invisible Children will be presenting the film and will be leading a discussion following the screening. For more information about the event contact Rachael Dean at [email protected] or Jordan Hamrick at [email protected].

Celebrati ng Core Values and Diversity SXU Style

One of the eight core values that Saint Xavier University holds is diversity. To celebrate this core value, several student organizations have come together to put on events for Diversity Week. “This year’s activities reflect the diverse experiences, cultures, and backgrounds of our student body,” said Gabriela Torres, assistant director of Multicultural and Leadership Programs for Campus Life. Diversity Week will take place on the week of October 24-29. “Each of the activities is geared towards bringing awareness, and expressing one’s individuality and uniqueness,” said Torres. The celebration of Diversity Week brings about several events sponsored by various organizations on campus including the Student Activities Board (SAB), Mercy Students for Peace and Justice (MSPJ), and The Xavierite. The events are as follows: To kick off the week on Monday, Oct.

Invisible Children to speak at SXU


As stated in their group name, the Mercy Students for Peace and Justice (MSPJ), are a group of students who value mercy, peace, and justice. In living up to their name as well as falling in stride with Saint Xavier University’s upcoming Diversity Week, MSPJ has organized a screening of Tony, the latest film created and produced by Invisible Children. “The organization represents exactly what we stand for, that’s why we’re sponsoring this event,” said MSPJ Vice President Jordan Hamrick. “They are showing mercy for others and human life. They try to provide peace and protection to these children being abducted into guerilla warfare, and they seek justice for the people of Uganda.” Invisible Children is a movement that seeks to end the conflict by building schools, educating future leaders, and provide jobs. “Invisible Children is an organization that fights to end the longest running war in Africa where one leader named Joseph Kony is abducting children from their homes and forcing them to fight as child soldiers,” said Rachael Dean, president of MSPJ. This organization produces films about the living situations in Uganda of these invisible children and then travels the globe raising awareness and helping to create a sustainable income for the people in Uganda affected by this. “For each of the films that they create, they sell these bracelets that coincide with each film. The bracelets are made by the people affected as an empowerment program that helps with jobs and being able to sustain themselves,” said Hamrick. The goal of this event is to raise awareness of the children who have to seclude themselves and try to stay invisible in order to separate themselves from becoming child soldiers. The screening will be held in the fourth floor boardroom of the Warde Academic Center on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Invisible Children will be presenting the film and will be leading a discussion following the screening. For more information about the event contact Rachael Dean at [email protected] or Jordan Hamrick at [email protected].

24, Sticks and Stones: Words do Hurt! will take place in the Student Lounge at 12 p.m. where students will share their stories about the affect derogatory words have had on their lives. The Xavierite will also be sponsoring What Makes You Unique? where written submissions will be accepted to [email protected] all week until Friday, Oct. 28, for publication in the next week’s issue of The Xavierite. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, I am NOT my Disability, a panel discussion aimed at bring awareness to the SXU community about how people with disabilities lead successful lives will take place at 12 p.m. in the Student Lounge. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, The Black Jew Dialogues sponsored by SAB will be performing and presenting in McGuire Hall from 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 27, MSPJ will be presenting the film Tony by the Invisible Children movement in the fourth floor boardroom from 5-7 p.m. and SAB will be sponsoring Multicultural Night in the Butler


Reception Room from 7-9 p.m. featuring a variety of entertainment, food, and fun from different cultures around the world. On Friday, Oct. 28, there will be a showing of the film Skin Deep in McGuire Hall at 12 p.m. The film is said to challenge its audience to think critically about the way race influences everyday life. To close out the week-long celebration, Discover Chicago and The Alliance are teaming up on Saturday, Oct. 29 on a trip to the Chicago History Museum where exhibits such as “Out in Chicago” and “Facing Freedom” highlight the historically diverse communities throughout Chicago. Sign ups will be held throughout the week of October 24-28 in the Campus Life office (L-103). All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to come out and celebrate diversity. For more information about any of the events scheduled for the week, please contact Gabriela Torres at [email protected] or stop by Campus Life in L-103.

Subway, Starbucks opening delay

By Macy ZamudioNews Editor

Despite a delay involving the arrival of missing equipment, the training of new employees and city-enforced inspections, the new Subway and Starbucks will be open for the public by the end of October at Saint Xavier University. Subway, located in the Shannon Center, will open on Wed., Oct. 26. Starbucks will begin its tenure starting Fri., Oct. 28, situated in Morris Hall. “The space is almost complete and we started training this past Friday. Starbucks requires us to complete two weeks of training before we open,” said Director of Dining Services Joe Vetter. Since the start of the school year, students, faculty and staff have highly anticipated the opening of the new Starbucks and Subway. “I’m excited. It’s nice because I won’t have to waste all my energy to walk to CVS now that Subway is right here,” said freshman mass communication student Brandon Swanson. “Now I could grab a coffee too.” While the two sites were scheduled to open around mid-October, such timing has already passed and students and faculty alike were beginning to wonder just when exactly the two sites will be available to the public. Vetter clarified when the Subway will open and why the opening was delayed. Vetter said, “Subway is waiting arrival of

equipment which is scheduled this Tuesday. Once the equipment is put in place, we will apply for our business license. The city of Chicago will have an inspector come out and if all goes well, we will open on the 26 of October.” Vetter added, “We have already started training, with a manager completing two weeks of training in Connecticut. We will also have staff working in area stores for training.” Regarding the delay of both sites, Vetter said, “Of course, we want the stores to open as soon as possible, but we do need to follow both companies’ processes for opening. We also have to work with the city of Chicago for permitting and inspections, so even if we are ready to move on to the next step of construction, sometimes things get delayed.” Once the new Subway and Starbucks are available to the SXU community, Vetter assured that customers will be satisfied. “Starbucks and Subway will be fully licensed stores and will offer the same experience, menus, and pricing that students would enjoy at neighborhood locations. “At this time, we will not offer breakfast at Subway, but otherwise, the menus will be the same,” said Vetter. Subway is replacing Freshens, a smoothie concession stand in the Shannon Center. Starbucks is replacing study space. According to Vetter, both venues offer promising environments for students, faculty and staff and will help cater to SXU’s community needs.

The new Starbucks in Morris Hall. Photo: The Xavierite


On Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. in the fourth floor boardroom, some of the staff of the Invisible Children charity will be speaking and showing a documentary. If you have not heard of this group, here is what you should know. In 2003 three young filmmakers went to Africa in search of an interesting story. What they stumbled upon shocked them. Young children in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were being used as soldiers in a bloody war. This resulted in their film, “Invisible Children: Rough Cut.” Asking themselves what else they could do, they formed the Invisible Children charity. Unlike other charities, Invisible Children actually talk to the people they are helping and ask them what they think would be the best way to help. The charity has a five-step plan on how to end the war. The first is to protect communities by extending a warning radio network. The second is to encourage soldiers to defect from the army in a safe way. They are raising money to be able send messages to soldiers to tell them how to come home in way that they will not be in danger. The third is to provide rehabilitation and unify families. There is no such infrastructure in place in the Congo or Uganda. Fourth, is supporting the recovery of post-war communities, including education. Fifth, they want to promote the arrest of Joseph Kony (the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, which uses child soldiers extensively) and other top LRA leadership. The Invisible Children charity also provides a scholarship fund, and items in their shop are made by actual Ugandans who have lived through this conflict. Every bag has a story, every bracelet a person’s hard work. We at The Xavierite are incredibly excited to be able to share the story of Invisible Children. Unfortunately, their name is all too accurate. Not many people know what is going on in Uganda and the Congo. Imagine instead of going to elementary school, you are given a gun and sent off to fight in a war. Most of us cannot fathom this as a possibility. For too many children, it is a reality. We encourage everyone to visit invisiblechildren.com to learn more about the conflict and what exactly the charity does to help. We also encourage everyone to watch the documentary that started it all. In a world that seems to be constantly swarming with issues and politics, it can be hard to decide what charities to pay attention to and what issues lie closest to your heart. We want to stress that it is O.K. to passionate about many things. The Xavierite staff stands in solidarity with everyone suffering throughout the world. We hope that you add this charity and cause to your list of issues close to your heart. We know money is tight, but if you have any extra money lying around, please consider donating to the Invisible Children so they cannot help get child soldiers back home where they belong. Education is real power. Educate yourselves and others on what is going on. Hopefully by working together we can reunite families and help heal east Africa.

By Grant VargasViewpoints Editor

Students Need to Get Politi cally Involved!

Election season is already upon us. The weather so far has been a cloud of indecision followed by a hailstorm of ideological sound bites that do not make sense. Turn on the TV during prime time tonight and listen to some of the crazy ideas out there. It does not matter what side of the aisle you are on to know we are in trouble not just as a government but also as a society. So many people are hurting, but it is the younger generation that is truly being robbed. Wi th hundreds o f thousands unemployed, the job market is overrun with applicants ranging from all ages, and it is the ones with experience that employers are looking to hire. So guess where that leaves us? If you guessed at the bottom of the barrel, then you are correct. It is sickening to walk into a grocery store only to find adults working as the clerks, asking me if I need help to the car. How did the world get to this point? Point fingers at whoever you want but it will not help a college student to get a minimum wage job while they struggle to meet their insurmountable mountain of bills.

It is only through change and forward progress that we can fix our problems; and we can only move forward if we work together. In this current political tug-of-war game with back and forth arguments, why should half of the country be left in the dirt after the next election? Political ideals are just that, ideals. When it comes down to the brass tax, our elected representatives are supposed to solve problems. At the birth of our nation we had opposing parties that had seemingly insurmountable challenges, like establishing a style of government yet to be seen in human history. The Great Compromise of 1787, which

established the representation of the states in the Senate and House of Representatives, was a monumental achievement and astounding display of American spirit. Why should the troubles we face today be too much to handle? It is our duty as citizens of the Untied States of America to be active in the political process. It is our duty as decent human beings to look out for each other. It is our duty to the generations yet to come that we give them an opportunity. According to the U.S. Census, 31 percent of young people, ages 18-24, are not registered to vote. Of those registered, 60 percent decided not to vote in the November Election of 2010. So please register to vote! It may be difficult to enter this new arena or it may feel like the issues are beyond our control, but we must educate ourselves regarding matters of the Country. Arm yourselves with knowledge and siege the voting booths in the coming elections. Make it known that today’s youth will not stand for Congress’s grumblings while we toil day and night for economic scraps. Students can hold an enormous amount of power if we use our voice. Together we can end this madness in Washington, bring jobs back to our communities and create a better tomorrow.

We want to see everyone wearing this after the next election. Photo: iupui.edu

By Kelley LindseySenior Viewpoints Editor

The Exchange Rate of Cougar DollarsHow do your meal plan dollars compare to what you could be spending at area grocery stores?

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You may have noticed that the prices in Rhubarbs are a bit higher than most area grocery stores. I definitely have. Unfortunately, I, like many students are pretty short on cash. Because of this, I have to rely on my already paid for meal plan through the school. Depending on which meal plan you signed up for prior to the beginning of the semester, you will have anywhere between $15 on the high end and $9.50 on the low end per day to spend on food. Because I am reliant on this meal plan, I am forced to pay whatever prices are on campus. Most other people are able to shop around for the best deal. Those of us on meal plan cannot do that. This led me to wonder why are prices so high here. I decided to do some research. I spoke to Joe Vetter, senior director of Dining Services. I asked Mr. Vetter why prices are higher in Rhubarbs than in most grocery stores. He explained that most grocery stores order their own product straight from the

manufacturers. Smaller operations such as Rhubarb’s and convenience stores must rely on third party distributors because they must buy in smaller amounts. As for whom sets the prices, the distributors give a suggested price, then Chartwell’s tries to make prices consistent with area convenience stores based on this price. He also wanted to make it clear that Saint Xavier and Chartwell’s provide benefits to their workers that other convenience and grocery stores may not. This can possibly raise prices as well. I asked if meal plans are adjusted annually for food price increases. Mr. Vetter told me, “Meal plans are adjusted on an annual basis; however, some food items have increased faster than the annual increases.” I was still left curious about how much more I was spending on campus compared to other grocery stores. I went to Rhubarbs and picked out a few random items that students with meal plans have most likely bought at some point. I wrote down the prices for these items, and then went to a local Wal-Mart Super center and a local Ultra Foods grocery store to compare.

I compared the prices in a Microsoft Excel file and calculated the percent increase between the stores and Rhubarbs. As you can see in the graphs below, depending on the store and item, the prices are increased between 42 percent and 344 percent! That’s a lot of money for a struggling college student. I totally understand and am proud that Saint Xavier gives benefits to its employees. For that I am willing to pay higher prices. However, paying over three times the amount for a box of cereal I can get at the grocery store seems like highway robbery. Like I stated before, I am locked into the Saint Xavier meal plan. I cannot afford to go get the cheaper food since all my money has been given to Saint Xavier already. Since I do not know much about the grocery business myself, it is hard for me to offer a solution that will benefit everyone. From my common sense and general knowledge though, this seems like the students are like fish in a barrel and the shotgun is pointed right at us. I hope that this article gets both students and administration brainstorming on ways to get prices more affordable and still create enough revenue to support the amazing dining staff we have on campus.

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Saint Xavier Poles Unite! Campus PollWhat is Your favorite thing about being Polish?

Monica Mszaljunior nursing student

“Polish comradery is the best. Polish gatherings are so social and incredibly fun and I just love that kind of atmosphere.”

“I love our traditional food. We have delicous candy and desserts as well. I also love having an excuse to visit Europe!”

“I love the uniquness of being a Polish highlander from the south. We have our own traditional dialect, dress, and dance.”

“I love the fact that we can speak another language with each other, and that people don’t know what we are saying.”

Kathy Parasophomore nursingstudent

“I love the traditions, especially the Christma Eve Wigilia and Smingus Dyngus where we run around pouring water on each other.”

Diane Maryniarczykseniornursingstudent

James Grzadzinskiseniormusicstudent

“I like the unity I share with the Polish-Catholic community. Our archdiosis is blessed to have numerous priests from Poland.”

Chris Oczachowskisophomore nursingstudent

Joanna Stawarzjuniornursingstudent

Hey Saint Xavier Polish population: where are you? It is October, also known as Polish Heritage Month, and we are doing nothing to acknowledge it. I know you are out there; in fact, I am featuring some of you in this week’s campus poll to the right. September was Hispanic Heritage month and Saint Xavier held everything from a bilingual Spanish-English Mass in McDonough Chapel to a dance in the Andrew Conference Center. Why aren’t we learning from that example? The Polish population should do something to make its presence known at the university. There are plenty of things that can be done to achieve that end. Here are a few ideas. First, create some sort of Polish organization on campus. There are already other ethnic organizations like the Black Student Union or Unidos Latino Leadership. Why not a Polish one? Anyone can start a club or organization but there are specific steps that must be followed. For step by step instructions and more information, go to www.sxu.edu, keyword student organizations. Once a solid group is formed on campus, the possibilities of what to do become endless. For example, instead of saving all of those Pierogis and Kolaches for ourselves (yum), why don’t we have a mini taste of Poland right in the SXU Diner? We can enjoy our traditional Polish dishes and recipes while sharing them with our non-Polish

friends. Everyone wins. Another idea: If McDonough Chapel can hold a Spanish-English Mass, why can’t it hold a Polish-English Mass? There is no shortage of Polish churches and masses in Chicago. I’m sure a Polish speaking priest could be found somewhere. Speaking of Chicago, it has the highest Polish population outside Poland’s capital of Warsaw. There are plenty of Polish restaurants, museums and events around town all year round. Field trip anyone? It would also be nice if the university actually taught Polish instead of just listing it as a course offering. Let the Foreign Language Department know that you are interested. These a re jus t a few ideas ; I wholeheartedly encourage you to come up with many more. I will act as your humble representative here at The Xavierite newspaper. Being mostly Polish myself, I have an appreciation for the country, culture, and language. So if you ever want me to do any Polish feature or story in the paper, just e-mail me. Also, feel free to submit your own work to the paper anytime. For example, if you are a Polish immigrant, maybe share your story of what it was like to move from country to country, and the differences between living in Poland and America. In essence, what I want to do is give you a voice on campus, and make everyone aware of our great culture. Hopefully, by becoming more active and involved, we can together form a greater solidarity among Poles at Saint Xavier University. A more unified front can be on the horizon! In the meantime, at least wear your Polska T-shirts.

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By Tony BaraDeputy Editor in Chief

Response: Flat Tax is Just Flat Wrong

While I admire the ideology behind your article advocating a f lat tax on all incomes, I cannot say that I agree with it. Liberals like me enjoy shouting, “Flat taxes are regressive by nature,” meaning that they place an undue burden on the poor, which they do by many standards. “But wait, Jake. How does everyone paying the same percentage of their income put more pressure on some groups?” Well, that is because once you get down into smaller numbers of income, that percent becomes a much more vital part of their income. In other words, a person who makes $12 million a year (an average salary for corporate CEO’s) paying 17 percent of income is parting with $2,040,000. Sure, it is very large chunk of income. Maybe the entrepreneur making this amount will no longer be able to purchase a yacht or a second summerhouse. On the other hand, a person making $40,000 (an average salary for a middle class American), parts with $6,800. This stops them from being able to make payments on their house (if the bank has not already foreclosed on them) or from paying their child’s health insurance. When pay gets lower than this, the choices begin to come down to food, medical coverage, or a house. I advocate that the scaled tax system we

have in place right now is the one that is the most just and most effective. The highest tax bracket is 35 percent. There are two changes that need to be made, though: one is that a higher tax bracket must be made for those who make over $5 million yearly. These people should be charged at 45 percent because they reap the benefits of the system in the form of various government stimulus packages, but they do not do much to stimulate the economy anymore. These people are the ones you hear about flying around the country in their own private jets as you sit at your job struggling and laborously working just to make $8 per hour. However, if they would raise your pay to $13 dollars an hour, your paycheck might not all go to school or gas and you might have enough money to buy something and therefore create a job for someone else.

In turn this consumerism could create a snowball effect of job creation. The other suggestion I have is that the capital gains tax moved upward from 15 percent. “Jake, I thought you were talking about income tax? What are capital gains?” Capital gains encompass all of the money people make from stocks and trading. Capital gains are a loophole through which huge earners squeeze through. Since company stock is often a form of payment for

heads of corporations, and that is made on long-term stock, which is taxed at 15 percent instead of the usual 35 percent. This loophole saves billionaires billions and billions of dollars and keeps the money from being reinvested by the government through taxes. These are the sources of income that allow multi-billionaires, such as Warren Buffett, to pay a lower amount of money than his secretary. Let me repeat that: Warren Buffett, a multibillionaire, actually paid less in taxes than his secretary last year, and he is now asking the government TO TAX HIM MORE! I guess my point is, that while the tax code is incredibly complicated, it cannot truly be simplified to the point of a flat tax. A flat tax would bring in an incredibly low amount of revenue, and the government is already low on funds for reasons that cannot fit in this article. Single-minded individuals, such as Grover Norquist, may trick some politicians into signing his “No Raising of Taxes Pledge,” but the truth is that the money that is supposed to be circulating through the economy is not there. The government has tried helping the rich to get richer, hoping that they will invest in more jobs for the poor. The rich have indeed invested in jobs but because most labor is going overseas, the lower class loses out. Therefore, that is why it is time that the government gets the funds needed to create jobs for the AMERICAN people, and an intensely scaled income tax code is the only way to do that. Billionaires are not going to give out jobs anymore. So, the government needs to

By Jake CashmanViewpoints Contributor

This is a response to the article “In the debate over tax reform: Why not a flat tax?” by Deputy Editor in Chief Tony Bara in the October 5 issue of The Xavierite.

This man, Grover Norquist, would have politicians pledge to not raise tazes. Photo wikipedia.org

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A flat tax would bring in an incredibly low amount of revenue.

create the pay for jobs for the poor through higher taxes on the rich. I guess it is a regular old Robin Hood approach; however, I believe it will work. Yet, that is just me. Maybe I do not know what I am talking about. But what I do know is that I need a job like many other unemployed Americans…and fast.

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We are at war. Not with soldiers and other countries, not with weapons and bombs—but with just as much bloodshed and tears. Cancer has bombarded and attacked helpless families throughout our nation, attempting to steal away those we love. And the victims of these attacks are, sadly, too close to home for comfort. Lisa Pesek, a two years and counting breast cancer survivor, was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer, at age forty-four. “I found out about the diagnosis through a routine mammogram,” Lisa said. “I’ve been going since I was thirty-five because of a history of breast cancer in my family.” She went on to say that her aunt had ovarian cancer and both her grandmother and her sister had breast cancer. Finding out

Upcoming Breast Cancer Events

Cougs Kick Cancer Women’s Soccer Game: October 21 6:00 p.m. Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field. Come support the SXU women’s soccer team as they face off against Olivet Nazarene University in the fourth annual Cougs Kick Cancer Event.

Cougs Kick Cancer Football Game: October 22 1:00 p.m. Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field. Join the first-ranked SXU football team as they play Taylor University in Indiana. Can’t make it to the game? Listen live at WXAV 88.3 FM or listen online at www.wxav.com.

Saint Xavier Zumbathon: October 30, 2 p.m. Shannon Center. This is Saint. Xavier’s first zumbathon. All procedes go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Kelly Mihalik at [email protected].

Relay for Life: May 12, 2012 Oak Lawn Community High Shool; July 14, 2012 Brother Rice High School. Would you walk around a track all night? What if it was to help fund a cure for cancer? Relay for Life gives you a chance to do just that. Relay is an all night event that consists of teams having representative walk around a track. ALL NIGHT. After all, cancer never sleeps, so why should we? For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: June 2-3, 2012 Lake Michigan. Two days. 39 miles. One goal. To beat cancer. Money raised goes toward grants that fund many aspects of the fight against cancer, including: awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and scientific research. For more information, go to www.avonwalk.org.

she had the same disease that killed her sister was no easy hurtle. There were many things that went through her

mind as she received the news. “When I was diagnosed, I thought I was going to die.

Three years prior, my sister was thirty-nine and died from it. I was shocked and I was scared.

I didn’t really want to tell my family, because they’d

be reliving what we had just went through a few years ago,” Lisa said.

O f c o u r s e , such news could not be brushed aside.

When her son, N i ck Pe s e k , s o p h o m o r e

running back for the SXU Cougar football team, found out, he was immediately aware of the implications. Nick said, “It hit me real hard. There was that moment where I thought, ‘wow, this is really happening to my family.’ It was right then, when my mom was sitting there, crying, telling us she had breast cancer. It’s just one

of the worst feelings you can imagine.” Thankfully, because of her routine checkups, the tumor was caught early. Lisa assured her family that she was going to stay strong and make sure to keep up with any and all procedures she needed to go through to beat this disease. That was a lesson that was regrettably learned after her sister, who discovered the disease in its much later stages, neglected to follow up regularly with her procedures. Lisa’s had to go through numerous doctor’s appointments, mammograms, biopsies, MRIs, blood work, genetic testing, and after all that, it was discovered that along with her diagnosis, the chances of her having a second instance of breast cancer was at eighty-seven percent. “It was just a whirlwind,” Lisa stated, “But my doctor at Advocate Christ Hospital really understood what women go through and we really bonded. She and I decided on the bilateral mastectomy. That was really hard. I mean, I don’t think any woman wants to lose their breasts.” After recovering from that, she began chemotherapy and after more testing, it was

Nick and Lisa Pesek, before the home game on the 15th. Photo: The Xavierite

discovered that it was likely that the cancer would spread to her ovaries. Her battle with insurance companies left her hanging until she chose to go

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ahead with the hysterectomy

Cancer Strikes Close to Homewith or without their help. Obviously, with how much she was going through, being supported by her doctors, her community and her family was a huge help on Lisa’s path to recovery. “My boss was wonderful, she let me have the time off I needed. My family was great, my kids joined all the breast cancer walks

and events. Nick even went and shaved his head completely bald,” Lisa said. She also said she is involved with a support group at Advocate Breast Center, at one point for support, but now more so to help support and inspire those who have been newly diagnosed. Nick said, “The whole family takes it very seriously; if there’s an event,

we all show up. No question about it. I participate in all the breast cancer awareness events I can.” And the issue of family had never been more important for them. “It’s an awful reason, but it really brings out the bonds and the love everyone has for each other,” said Nick. Lisa, despite going through all this, never stopped being a mother to her children. “It really hurt me, but, it also made me feel proud, seeing my mom go out when she shouldn’t have, but still came to support me at my football games. It just showed me how much my mom cared about me,” Nick said. Being there for her family was a huge motivating factor for Lisa during this time. And now that she is been successfully cancer free for the last two years, she is doing her best to advocate her children, her nieces and anyone else to avoid what she and others have gone through, and to catch breast cancer early. “Early detection,” Lisa said, “is very important. You can check yourself at home and go get a mammogram, which is nothing to be afraid of; it’s just a little uncomfortable. And it’s worth your life. My sister discovered hers way too late. I was paranoid, but catching it early is what saved me. I think that’s really what breast cancer awareness is all about.”

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What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. This is because mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. Many people who have breast cancer refer to a malignant tumor that developed in the breasts. Malignant tumors are cancerous and can be deadly if left unchecked. There are four stages to cancer, with Stage I being the beginning of it all to Stage IV being the most dangerous.(source: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/what_is_bc.jsp)

U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics• 1,970 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2010 which is less than 1% of all new breast cancer cases occur in men.• About 39,840 women in the U.S. were expected to die of breast cancer in 2010.• For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.• 70-80% of breast cancer occurs in women who have no family history of breast cancer.• In 2010, there were more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.• Breast cancer has had over $630 million funded to research. • Women in the United States have 1/8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, most likely after age 50. • The case of an invasive cancer (a tumor that has spread to multiple areas) in the breasts is four times more likely than an in situ case (a tumor that has not grown past the place of origin) • For every 100,000 members of non-Hispanic Caucasian and African American communities there are 120 case of breast cancer each, while Pacifi c Islanders, Latinos and Native Americans show between 100 or 80 case per 100,000. • Between 1969 and 2007 there have been an estimated 40,700 breast cancer deaths. Women ages 50+ account for approximately 84 percent of those deaths.• There is an approximately 88 percent chance of survival after identifying a fi ve year old cancer tumor. • There are 1.2 cases of breast cancer per every 100,000 men in America.• There has been a 0.3 rate of mortality per 100,000 men between 1975 and 2008. (sources: www.Cancer.org, www. fundedresearch.cancer.gov, and www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics.jsp)

Risk factors that you can control You can control your weight, diet, exercise, alcohol consumption, and smoking, stress and anxiety. By maintaining a healthy weight, excercizing regularly. eating healthy, and limiting alchol consumption, your chances of getting cancer can decrease immensely.(source: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/risk/factors.jsp)

Symptoms of Breast CancerSome symptoms to watch for to make yourself aware if you have breast cancer is: • Swelling of all or parts of the breast• Breast pain• A redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin• A lump in the underarm area(source: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/symptoms.jsp)

Treatment You can treat breast cancer in a number of ways. One way is through surgery. This is usually the fi rst line of attack when fi ghting against cancer. A n o t h e r w a y i s t h r o u g h Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy. Chemotherapy is mainly used to treat early stages of breast cancer to get rid of what is left of the cancer after surgery to reduce the risk of it coming back. Radiation Therapy is an effective way to destroy cancer cells in the breast that may stick around after surgery. It reduces recurrence by about 70% as well. There are many more ways to treat cancer, including hormonal therapy, targeted therapies, and complementary and holistic medecines. You can go to ht tp ://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/ to fi nd out more.(source: http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment)

Risk factors that you can’t control There are many factors in life that you do not have much control over which keep your risk fairly high. These are your gender, race, age, pregnancy and breastfeeding, mammographically dense breast, high endogenous estrogen levels, and high exposures of radiation. Factors also include inherited genetic mutations to BRCA1 and BRCA2, which are known to help supress tumors. When mutated, they can no longer destroy harmful cells. Exposure to DES, also cal led diethylstilbestrol, is also harmful. DES is primary used to prevent miscarriages from the 1940s-1960s.(source: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/risk/factors.jsp and www.cancer.org)

Upcoming Breast Cancer Events

Cougs Kick Cancer Women’s Soccer Game: October 21 6:00 p.m. Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field. Come support the SXU women’s soccer team as they face off against Olivet Nazarene University in the fourth annual Cougs Kick Cancer Event.

Cougs Kick Cancer Football Game: October 22 1:00 p.m. Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field. Join the first-ranked SXU football team as they play Taylor University in Indiana. Can’t make it to the game? Listen live at WXAV 88.3 FM or listen online at www.wxav.com.

Saint Xavier Zumbathon: October 30, 2 p.m. Shannon Center. This is Saint. Xavier’s first zumbathon. All procedes go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Kelly Mihalik at [email protected].

Relay for Life: May 12, 2012 Oak Lawn Community High Shool; July 14, 2012 Brother Rice High School. Would you walk around a track all night? What if it was to help fund a cure for cancer? Relay for Life gives you a chance to do just that. Relay is an all night event that consists of teams having representative walk around a track. ALL NIGHT. After all, cancer never sleeps, so why should we? For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: June 2-3, 2012 Lake Michigan. Two days. 39 miles. One goal. To beat cancer. Money raised goes toward grants that fund many aspects of the fight against cancer, including: awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and scientific research. For more information, go to www.avonwalk.org.

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CreditsDesign: Becki Brown and Kane McKeownInterview: Kane McKeownGeneral Information: Mike CataniaStatistics: Mike Catania, Grant Vargas and Kelley Lindsey

Photo: relayforlife.orgPhoto: avonwalk.org


Question: I heard I should be eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day. What kinds of smaller meals should I be eating and when?

Answer: Eating every 3-4 hours throughout the day, starting with breakfast, can help you increase energy levels and possibly lose weight if that’s your objective. By eating every couple of hours you have more control at meal times and will choose healthier options and eat smaller portions. The smaller meals, or snacks, should be spaced out in between your main meals. Here are some on-the-go options. - protein bar (low fat, at least 4 grams of protein) - Kashi, Luna, Balance, Special K protein, Snackwells, Fit n Active etc - piece of fruit and baggie of nuts - rice cakes and 2 tbsp peanut butter - apple and string cheese stick - small bag of pretzels and a light yogurt - 1/2 sandwich - Greek or a light yogurt

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Hello SXU students! Unfortunately, we have some bad news to report about Family Weekend 2011. After countless hours of effort by many dedicated people, the SGA has decided to cancel Family Weekend for this fall. With only two weeks until Family Weekend, the SGA did not have the numbers to support the funding needed for this program. We are not hanging our heads about this and are very proud of the solid foundation we have laid for future family weekends here at SXU. We are also learning from our mistakes and discussing different ways that we can make this a more popular event for next year. Although flyers began being handed out to first-year students over FOCUS, our mass flyers got out a little later than we had hoped. We also see the need for a more ‘a la carte’ pricing structure where families may choose to only pay for the programs they are planning to attend, instead of one lump sum. We see that there is a lot of room for improvement on our end, but we also want to encourage the student body as a whole to get on board with the idea of hosting a Family Weekend. Students are constantly complaining that there is nothing to do on campus and the last two years we have asked for ideas on what students would like to see. A family/siblings weekend was the top event on that list. We tried to provide this, but student involvement was non-

existent. Flyers, emails, and mailings can only go so far. The buzz has to start with you! All students should realize that having a Family Weekend filled with parents, siblings, and friends would result in a great time. While the SGA understands any criticism that will come from canceling this event, we beg you to ask yourself if you, your friends, or any members of your organizations had your families sign up. Students should try to become part of the solution and not part of the problem. In conclusion, we are deeply sorry to everyone who was looking forward to this, who had signed up, and who truly planned on signing up. The SGA takes full responsibility and will get back to the drawing board to put together a more efficient and better family weekend for next year. All you have to do is sign up and encourage your friends to do the same. Then, there will finally be something to do on-campus worth staying the weekend for. Help us help you! We appreciate your understanding and support in moving forward as we continue to fight everyday for the needs and wants of the student body. SGA is here for you! Let your voices be heard. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns do not hesitate to stop by the Student Organizations Center outside of the cafeteria to talk to a Student Government member. You can also contact us via email at sga.sxu.edu. Want more SGA updates? Become our friend on Facebook and have SGA be just

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Crystal Contreras (lower middle) and her classmates in Seoul. Photo: Crystal Contreras

Study Abroad at SXU

In this biweekly section, SXU students who have studied abroad or are currently overseas will write testimonials on their experiences with the purpose of providing a glimpse into the exotic and always strange world they are learning about. If you have studied abroad and are interested in contributing to this section, please email us at thexavierite.com. For more information on studying abroad opportunities at SXU, please contact Colleen O’Hara, director, Center for International Education at [email protected]. Emails are welcome and encouraged.

Study Abroad at SXU

By Crystal ContrerasFeatures Contributor

As part of the CIEE study abroad program, I had the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural activities around Asia, which I might not have been able to experience otherwise. We explored Korea the first 10 days I arrived and had activities and lectures scheduled throughout the semesters. Adjusting to Korea was made easiest for us by the “culture shock workshop” provided with professionals. We had the opportunity to visit Japan our first semester and Taiwan our second semester. We had “cultural reimbursement” which allowed us to do anything that had to do with Korean culture outside of the activities planned and we got reimbursed if it cost us money. Public transportation was extremely accessible everywhere in Seoul. There were buses, trains, and taxis with English, Chinese, and Japanese interpretation available 95 percent of the time. Buses and trains were less than a dollar to ride. Meals often were no more than $10 a day, depending on what you ate. Most restaurants had pictures of their menus or a translated version of what they offered. You could find almost anything in the streets

of Seoul including: museums, palaces, embassies, statues, fountains, rivers, parks, restaurants, bars, clubs, entertainment rooms, cafes, stores and stands. Once school began, my attention was divided between socializing and advancing in my studies. Although Yonsei University is known for their prestigious and demanding curricular, I had managed to organize my time effectively between having opportunities outside the classroom as well as integrating my classroom experience on a professional level. If I could pick my most memorable class from each semester it would have to be Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Korea through Ethnography. The professor showed us a lot of videos and experiments to visually show us the difference in mentality between the Eastern hemisphere and the Western hemisphere as well as our different histories. My university was amidst a frenzy of people walking around the stunning campus with its majestic mountains, breathtaking scenery and up-to-date buildings that led into the bustling city of Sinchon. Groups of foreign students are assigned mentors to guide them on their stay in Seoul. They organized orientations, Global MTs (outings), cultural activities, school events, parties, language exchanges and most importantly, peers to assist you in adjusting to Korea. On the first day of orientation they took us out to eat at a local restaurant and a lounge, where everyone started to make friends from all different backgrounds.

There were so many things to do around our area. Yonsei University is located in Sinchon, a popular place for youth to go out and a five-minute ride to the most popular club scene in Korea, Hongdae. Hongdae stands for Hongik University. The streets are filled with students from every university enjoying art and music in every corner. Stores are open late with night shoppers bargaining for good prices; cafes on every street (including animal cafes); ethnic restaurants from around the world. This nightlife was happening every day, regardless of school, weather, or holidays. As long as you had a bunch of friends with you and divided up the cost, you would spend an average of $10 a night! I learned through a variety of friends how to interact in professional environments; therefore, I gained connections with sophisticated individuals. A new world had opened up to me that allowed me to interact and forecast my future potential. I met professionals from almost every field. The biggest impact of all was their words of wisdom to me, which I continue to carry with me today as inspiration to move forward in life in the best light possible. Now back in America, I have a whole new sense of what the world is and how unclear my future is. On the other side of the hemisphere I started a new life. I included myself in every

event possible where I soon built a network of friends that carried me into another dimension of my own soul. Exploring the culture, shifting my mindset, and living out there changed me in a way I could never imagined.

The Xavierite was able to get a chance to be part of a conference call with Josh Groban on Thursday, Oct. 13. He guest starred in NBC’s “The Office” as Andy’s brother, Walter Jr. And for those that don’t know who he is, Groban started his career as a singer at the age of 19 with a debut single in 2001. His “Closer” album in 2003 and “Awake” in 2006, and his “Noel” album in the same year as “Awake” just boosted him way up the success ladder. The conference call consisted of many top magazine and newspaper writers, including The Xavierite. Many questions were asked and I handpicked a few that I deemed worthy of being part of this newspaper column.

Q: Have you wanted to be part of a Broadway show or even Opera?

A: I grew up loving theatre. I originally went to school for something in theatre. The thing about live theatre and the production it takes is that it takes so much time. I at the moment don’t have the time to do it. However, in the future I do have plans on Broadway productions. Q: What inspires you to write the songs you make? A: Comes from when life throws an experience or emotion or something that is stirring in me. I am not someone to journal it down, but instead sit at the piano and play. Playing is my form of writing. Matching the words to the melody is the most challenging part. I have many lyric writers that help me or sometimes words will pop in my head when I’m in the shower or on a plane.

Q: Prior to coming on to “The Office,” have you been a fan of the show? A: Yes. I really liked the English version of the show from the beginning. Ever since it came to America I loved the humorous nature of the show and have watched every episode.

Q: What started your interest in acting?A: When I was young, I was interested

in theatre. In eighth or ninth grade, I did a lot of Improv. Then I went to an arts high school called Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. I studied theatre there. Acting was half of what I wanted to accomplish in the arts.

By Michael Catania Features Contributor

Josh Groban InterviewMinus the Bear Lives Up to the Music

Josh Groban. Picture: joshgroban.com

Minus the Bear is made up of five guys from Seattle, Washington. They fall under the Indie rock category. Which is also known as “college rock,” an independent category of music. They often avoid major labels and do not alter their sound to fit popular trends. Minus the Bear provides a very relaxed yet up-beat tone. On Nov. 12, 2002 “Highly Refined Pirates” was released as their first full-length album (Suicide Squeeze Records). Featuring tracks with titles like, “You Kill Bugs Good, Man” and “Let’s Play Guitar in a Five Guitar Band” offers a glimpse to the eccentric personalities of the musicians in Minus the Bear. Only after listening to the entire album you are able to fully enjoy the lyrics expressing young love and enjoying yourself. With over a decade of experience Minus the Bear knows exactly what their fan-base expects from them during a concert. In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of their debut album, Minus the Bear performed “Highly Refined Pirates” entirely. Minus the Bear fans sold out the Metro, a small music venue on the North side of Chicago. Even though the majority of the audience was still attending 6th grade when “Highly Refined Pirates” was first released, it did not prevent them from

rocking out. My personal favorite track was the instrumental “Hey, Wanna Throw Up” leading into “Get Me Naked 2: Electric Boogaloo.” In an earlier EP, Minus the Bear featured the song “Hey Wanna Throw Up, Get Me Naked”. It’s good Minus the Bear was able to transform one good song into two great ones. With the amazing guitar solos and simple yet meaningful lyrics makes these two songs a winning combination. When Minus the Bear was performing it was hard not to get distracted by the lively crowd. Everyone seemed to be professionals of the air guitar, never missing a riff. Standing next to me was a group of guys, no older than eighteen, showing off their best imaginary keyboard skills. These three guys hit all the notes that made each song unique. You couldn’t blame the audience when they began to sing along to their favorite songs. Most in the audience were doing the same. Many probably didn’t even realize they were bobbing their heads to the melodic beats so hard that their necks hurt. Minus the Bear offered their audience an electric energy and we couldn’t help but run with it. It helped immensely that the band members did not act like they were performing on two hours of sleep or were hung over. You were able to tell each band member enjoyed what they were playing, even after ten years have passed. That’s really saying something about their commitment! Now, when are they coming back to Chicago?

By Patty Kochan Features Contributor

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for JocksFantasy football reviewBy Shane KenneySports Contributor

The Saint Xavier Cougars cross country teams both finished in the top-five at the last meet held back on Friday, Oct. 7. The women’s cross country team would finish this race in first place and the men’s cross country team would finish in third place. To begin with the women’s cross country team, they finished in first place out of eleven teams that competed at the Bethel College Cross Country Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. The women are ranked nineteenth in the NAIA and defeated some pretty prominent opponents in this match-up. The Cougars beat Taylor University (Indiana), Indiana Wesleyan University, Aquinas College (Michigan) and also Trinity Christian College. This would be the top-five

Cross Country Teams Race to Top-5 FinishBy Greg PilafasSenior Sports Editor

teams to finish in this race in their respective order. Senior Rachael Dean finished in first place in this race as well which propelled the Cougars to a first place finish in this match-up. Dean’s time was 18:30.3; Junior Ashley Shares who finished in tenth place with a time of 19:10.7 followed Dean. The women’s cross country team also competed in the Cougar Challenge at Mangrum Course in San Marcos, California on Oct. 15. The women placed third out of ten teams that competed. Rachael Dean finished in fourth place out of eighty-seven runners with a time of 17:58 in this 5K race. Junior Ashley Shares finished in fourteenth place with a time of 18:51. Jackie Ott finished in twenty-eighth place with a time of 19:19 and behind her was Jordan Wallace and Elise Prieto who finished with times of 19:32 and 19:34.

Next up for the women’s cross country team will be the Great Lakes Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 22 in Michigan. The women will begin this race at 12 p.m. Moving over to the men’s cross country team, they would finish up in third place out of eleven teams in this race at the Bethel College Invitational. The top-five teams in this race were Aquinas College (Michigan), Spring Arbor (Michigan), Saint Xavier, Goshen College (Indiana) and Trinity Christian. Sophomore Brian Corcoran was very important again in this race for the Cougars finishing in fifth place out of 139 runners with a time of 26:08. Finishing in fifteenth place for the Cougars was senior Matt Rychelwho had a time of 26:42. The men’s cross country team will take part in the Great Lakes Invitational up in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Oct. 22. This race is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

SPORTS

Week 6 in the National Football League was marked by several great performances, along with some disappointing games by various notable players. There were also some surprise games in the NFL this week including the Detroit Lions losing their first game. The Green Bay Packers are now the only undefeated team left in the NFL. I have selected a boom player, a bust player and a surprise player for the week. Week 6 had a lot of surprises for us and maybe that will carry over into week 7. Disagree with us? Agree? E-mail us here at [email protected]

Ahmad Bradshaw was phenomenal in week six, carrying the ball 26 times for 104-yards and three touchdowns, in addition to having two receptions for 26-yards. Earning 30 fantasy points for his owners, Bradshaw accounted for 21 of his team’s 27 points, leading the Giants to a big 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. This was definitely Bradshaw’s breakout performance.

Cam Newton has been a top five quarterback all year long but the rookie had a disappointing week six, scoring only fourteen fantasy points. Although he rushed for a touchdown, Newton threw for only 237-yards along with three interceptions. These interceptions were critical as the Panthers lost 31-17 at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. A definite bust week for Newton.

The Steelers have gotten very little production out of Rashard Mendenhall thus far this season. The University of Illinois alumni had scored only 26 fantasy points total in the previous five weeks, but erupted for 20 points in week 6. Mendenhall carried the ball 23 times for 146-yards and a touchdown.

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Boom Player: Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG, RB)

Bust Player: Cam Newton (CAR, QB)

Surprise Player: Rashard Mendenhall (PIT, RB)

Women’s Soccer Shocked by IIT; loses 3-0

Last Tuesday, Saint Xavier University’s women’s soccer team came into a matchup against Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) holding a record of 8-5 (4-2 CCAC). The game started out with both teams playing good defense and most of the action being limited to the middle of the field. However, as the game progressed IIT began to pressure our defenders and our goalie, Ashley Shugar. With 3:48 left to go in the first half IIT got past the Cougar defense and nearly scored, but it was a spectacular block by

Shugar with her right hand that denied IIT of their first goal of the game. Unfortunately, almost half a minute later IIT had a free kick from 45-yards out and Noel Deis was able to kick the ball over the outstretched leap of Shugar and into the back of the net to make it a 1-0 lead for IIT. The Scarlet Hawks would never look back. The Cougars were unable to move the ball down the field against the Scarlet Hawks and struggled to put any pressure on opposing goalie Amy Arnhart. The Scarlet Hawks went on to score two more goals in garbage time, and won the contest 3-0. The Cougars struggled throughout the night offensively and only had four shots on goal the whole evening.

By Brandon SwansonSports Contributor

“I believe that tonight’s game was not one of our best performances and we came out flat and sluggish,” said freshman forward, Morgan Graves after the game. “However, we feel that we’re getting back on the right track and we still have a positive outlook on the rest of the season.” The Cougars have no. 20 ranked Robert Morris University next up on the schedule and will head to Bensenville, IL on Wednesday to try and get things back on track. The next soccer broadcast on WXAV will be Friday, Oct. 21 when the SXU Cougars take on number nine ranked OlivetNazarene University.

Intramurals on campus sti ll buzzing; dodgeball, ice skati ng to come

Bowling and 3-on-3 basketball intramural teams pose for a quick shot. Photos: SXU Intramurals

Intramural season is well underway and there are plenty more beloved events to come. Bowling night took place on October 5 at Brunswick Zone on 103rd and Cicero. Over fifty people came out to bowl and the top scores on both the men and women’s side won t-shirts for highest and lowest score. The three -on - three ba sketba l l tournament has already been completed, and it had a very good turnout this season. The final results of this tournament had Taylor Gang in first place, Balla Holics in second place, and in third place was the Purple Squad. Currently in progress is one of the biggest and most popular intramurals, the co-ed volleyball league. There are five teams that currently play their games on Monday nights at 7p.m. and the team in the lead there is Tips All Day who has won all four of their games so far. However, the two biggest intramural activities are still to come. The welts will mount and tears will flow on October 27 with the return of intramural dodgeball. Kristy Allen, intramurals coordinator, says that dodgeball has some of the fiercest competition every year. One of the most popular nights intramurals hosts is the ice skating night at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena. This year it is on Nov. 2 at 10p.m., and it always gathers a large and festive crowd. Registration for all upcoming intramural activities can be done online at www.sxu.edu Keyword: Intramurals. The website also has scores and photos of past winners in this year’s competitions.


Athlete Spotlight: Brian Corcoranrub us the wrong way. When we see them on the line it gives us that extra motivation in the race.

Q: Is it always your goal to finish in the top portion of each race?

A: In every race this year I have been able to compete with that top section of the race. I would like to win a race eventually because I have not done that so far.

Q: What is your major?

A: Business is my major here; I’m just not sure what facet of business I want to focus on right now.

Q: Is there any goals you have for your individual running?

A: I would like to be an All-American in both cross-country as well as track. I would like to get a collegiate victory in there as well, I won races in high school, but I have yet to win a race here at Saint Xavier.

Q: When wintertime comes, where do you run?

A: Most days we will come up and run on the track at the Shannon Center. We will also suit up sometimes and get outside and rough it through the snow. It’s cold but you have to do it and do

what you have to.

Q: How often do you go through a pair of shoes?

A: I would say every five hundred miles, normally in the summer I go through more shoes because I run more. I would say my shoes are good for about two months.

Q: Do you have any pre-race rituals?

A: I’m Irish so I have my lucky rock that I carry with me. I am very particular with certain things, like I have to tie my shoes right or I tie my headband a certain way. I listen to almost the same playlist before each race as well to get myself pumped up.

Q: How much do you run in an average week?

A: I probably ran close to one thousand miles over the summer time. I ran about seventy to eighty miles a week in the summer. During the regular season I would say about sixty to sixty-five miles a week we run. Then when Nationals comes we bring that down to give our bodies rest for the tournament so we don’t overload ourselves. I would say the farthest we have run in practice is about sixteen miles in one day. Our practice varies each day though.

Men’s Cross Country Runner Brian Corcoran is in a world of his own

Q: What made you get into cross-country?

A: I joined my freshman year of high school. Basically I was always a basketball player before that. When I got to high school I was just the smaller guy so making the basketball team wasn’t realistic. My brother ran track, so we both went out that year for cross-country. He was a junior and I was a freshman at the time. I wanted to be a part of something and when I tried out cross-country I ended up being pretty good so I stuck with it.

Q: Is there any course you like running the most?

A: Nationals is over near Portland, Oregon, and I really like the travel over there. It was also the most competitive race that I have ever been in.

Q: Is there any team you get extra pumped up to race?

A: Definitely Saint Francis in Joliet, they don’t like us and we don’t like them. They are in our conference and they have a couple of guys that are comparable to my level. They just

Pictured Above is Brian Corcoran. Photo: SXU Athletics

By Greg PilafasSenior Sports Editor

Women’s Volleyball Riding a Winning Streak

All smiles for women’s volleyball. Photo: SXU Athletics

The Cougars have pushed their record to 21-3 on the season and are riding an impressive winning streak. This team looks unstoppable at the moment as they look forward to the playoffs starting shortly. On Friday, Oct. 14, the women’s volleyball team competed in the Olivet Nazarene “Stop Hunger” Classic. The Cougars defeated Oklahoma City University as well as Wayland Baptist University. In the first match-up of the day, the Cougars defeated Oklahoma City University three sets to zero. In the second match the Cougars went on to defeat Wayland Baptist University three sets to one. The final scores against Oklahoma City were 30-28, 25-17 and 28-26 in favor of the Cougars. In the second match the Cougars would win 22-25, 26-24, 25-22 and 27-25. Against Wayland Baptist, Kelly Knudsen had a tremendous game with a team-leading twenty-three kills to go along with eleven digs. Kayla Mullaney had fifteen kills in this match-up. On the defensive side, Christine Bowe had a team-high nineteen digs. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Cougars continued to impress as they won in four sets against the University of Wisconsin Parkside. The Cougars won this game at home, where the women’s volleyball team is a perfect 10-0 at home this season. The final scores of this contest were 16-25, 27-25, 25-13 and 25-15 in favor of the Cougars. The Cougars have only one more home game this season and it carries

an important mark—they will be looking to stay unscathed at SXU this season and put their record at 12-0 at home. Junior Kayla Mullaney led the Cougars in kills with sixteen; Junior Kelly Knudsen who posted nine kills would follow her. On the defensive side of the ball, Kelly Knudsen had twelve digs and Desiree Aramburu had eleven digs to go along with her team leading twenty-five assists. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, The Cougars dominated Roosevelt University winning three sets to zero. The final scores of this match-up were 25-19, 25-23 and 25-17. Junior Kayla Mullaney had fourteen kills and eight digs in this game. Junior Christine Bowe played very well defensively with seventeen digs. Ashley August set up the offense very nicely with twelve assists in this game to go along with four digs. The Cougars would dominate on the defensive side of the ball in this game as they posted fifty-one total digs in this game compared to just forty by Roosevelt University. Back on Thursday, Oct. 6, the Cougars won a pivotal game against Trinity Christian College at home. The women went on to win in four sets winning three sets to one. The final scores of this game were 25-18, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-17. This win was huge for the Cougars as this game put them in a three team tie with Trinity Christian College and Olivet Nazarene University for the top spot in the conference standings. The Cougars looked impressive against Trinity Christian College, who had the league’s best record prior to this game. Colleen O’Hara had a strong outing with fourteen kills to go along with five total

blocks—a very solid performance for the red-hot Cougars. Desiree Aramburu would have monster numbers on the defensive side of the ball with thirty-seven assists along with sixteen digs. The women’s volleyball team finished with a total of fifty-one kills in this contest

By Greg PilafasSenior Sports Editor

Playoff s loom ahead as team conti nues dominati ng opponents

and Trinity Christian University could only manage thirty-five kills against the Cougars. Next up for the Cougars is a game at Ashford University on Thursday, Oct. 20. The Cougars will be looking for another big win in this game; this match-up is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.


Football conti nues hot streakBy Alan PaapeSports Correspondent

Saint. Xavier University’s football team had their biggest win of the season on Oct. 1, 2011 when they beat the number two ranked team in the nation, the University of St. Francis of Indiana, on the road 42-31. The Cougars kept their number one ranking in this game and look forward to keeping their rank. The Cougars season continued on the road on Oct. 8, when they traveled to Canton, Ohio to play Malone University. In their last two match-ups the Cougars dominated Malone. The combined score in these last two match-ups was 121-47. The Cougar’s offense got off to a slow start in this game against Malone. Their first four offensive drives all ended with a punt. The Cougar’s defense put the first points of the game on the board when linebacker Zach Dolph returned a fumble for a touchdown. On their ver y next of fensive possession, the Cougars’ offense got back on track with a touchdown of their own. The Cougar’s scoring drive was short and sweet, two plays for 69-yards and a touchdown. This drive was all Jimmy Coy and Corey Wennmacher, Coy connected with Wennmacher for a thirty seven yard completion, and also on the 32-yard touchdown strike. At the end of the first quarter the Cougars led 14-0. After a Chase Catton punt return that set the Cougars up at the Malone 15-yard line, Coy found Shane Zackery in the end zone for another score. The Cougars now led 21-0. On their next offensive possession

the Cougars found themselves in great field position once again, this time on the Malone 23-yard line. After an incomplete pass, Coy connected with Wes Gastel for the fourth SXU touchdown of the day. One minute later after a Malone three and out, the Cougars blocked a Malone punt and recovered it at the Malone 14-yard line. After one play and one penalty Shane Zackery was on the receiving end of his second touchdown of the game thrown by Coy. The Cougars now led 35-0 and they were not done scoring yet. After another Malone punt Coy and Zackery continued right where they left off. Zackery found himself in the end zone again. All five of the Cougar’s touchdown drives on

offense, in the first half, were only two plays long. The Cougars would also tack on a field goal and went into halftime leading 45-0. The Cougars added ten more points before the final horn sounded after not scoring in the third quarter. Tom Lynchmade his second field goal of the day, and Joe Gill had a passing touchdown to Patrick Kelso. St. Xavier won the game 52-10 and retained the number one ranking. Last Saturday SXU played back at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial field for the first time in three weeks. This time the opponent was Quincy University a team the Cougars have not lost to since 1998. The Cougars of fense scored a

Junior Shane Zackery makes a one-handed grab in the Cougars’ win over Malone University on Sat., Oct. 8. Photo: Andy Smith/Malone University

touchdown on their second drive. Coy found instant chemistry with Wes Gastel in this game and on the scoring drive the two connected three times for 55-yards and one touchdown. Later in the first quarter Coy found the end zone all by himself on a quarter back keeper to put the Cougars up by 14, and that is how the first quarter scoring would come to an end.

On the very first possession of the second quarter SXU drove seventy yards down the field on seven plays for a touchdown. Coy tossed a six-yard touchdown pass to Zackery. On the very next Quincy possession the Cougar defense brought heavy pressure. Clayton Fejedelem intercepted a pass and ran it 22-yards back to the house. After trading possession for possession for most of the rest of the second quarter, the Cougars were able to put up another touchdown before the end of the first half. Coy and Zackery connected on their second six-yard touchdown play of the day. At the end of the first half the score was 34-0 SXU. The Cougars took the second half kickoff back to their own 26-yard line. On the very next play Coy and Gastel electrified the crowd on a 74-yard touchdown pitch and catch. The Cougars now had their biggest lead of the day at 41-0. The Cougars then brought in their second string offense. This unit led by quarter back Joe Gill produced one touchdown, a 55-yard screen pass to Cole Midgett. The Cougar’s second string defense gave up two scores in the second half, but when the final horn sounded the Cougars came out on top over the Hawks 48-14.

Left: QB Jimmy Coy gets ready to launch a pass. Right: RB Nick Pesek looks for an open lane. Photos: SXU Athletics

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