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Former Speaker of House to deliver lecture at SXU

F o r m e r S p e a k e r o f the U.S . House of Repre sent a t i ve s , John Dennis Hastert, will be delivering a lecture titled Civility in Government at Saint Xavier University on Wed., Mar. 21. The lecture will take place in McGuire Hall at 6:30p.m. The event is free and open to the public. H a s t e r t w i l l g i v e his speech for about 20-30 minutes followed by a roundtable discussion. “We’re lucky to have him speak,” said Sister Joy Clough, R.S.M., director for Center for Religion and Public Discourse (CRPD). H a s t e r t s e r v e d in the U.S . House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007, and is known for being the longest-serving R e p u b l i c a n s p e a k e r in history. Hastert has a background as a teacher and wrestling coach. T h e r o u n d t a b l e discussion members are Daniel Hynes, J.D., senior vice president at Ariel Investments, LLC, Mary

Maclaren, executive director of the executives’ club of Chicago and Saint Xavier trustee, Ryan McLaughlin, president of Mac Strategies group, and Susan Sanders, R.S.M., Ph.D., vice president for administration and planning at SXU. Each member of the roundtable was asked to contribute their ideas because of their background and knowledge that would bring an interesting conversation. Hynes was an Illinois comptroller from 1998 to 2010. Hynes also ran for governor of Illinois in 2000 and for Senate in the Democratic primary in 2004. MacLaren brings her background in journalism and public administration She also served in the Air Force, reaching the rank of colonel. M c L a u g h l i n i s a republican advisor for candidates in different states and national races and served as campaign manager and media spokesperson for Sen. Peter Roskam in 2006. Sanders is the founder of the CRPD and received her PH.D in public policy from the University of Chicago. Sanders will serve as the moderator in the roundtable discussion. The CRPD, according to Clough, received a gift from the John and Barbara Sweeney family to endow an annual lecture. This is the second time that the

SXU Set to Host Memorial Service toHonor Memory of Chemistry StudentBy Genevieve BonadonnaEditor in Chief

Saint Xavier University will hold a memorial service for a student who suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the shoulder last November. Darius Parish, 20, will be remembered on Wed., Mar. 21 at 3:00p.m. in McDonough Chapel. “Darius was such a free-spirit and so trusting,” said Tanya Butler, Parish’s mother. “He always put others in front of himself and never let the small things bother him.” Family, friends and faculty described Parish as an intelligent, hard-working individual with promising potential. Parish, a junior chemistr y student, was preparing for a career in pharmacy. “Darius was one of the most naturally gifted

students I’ve ever worked with. I’ve maybe come across a handful of people in my life with Darius’ natural abilities,” said Christopher Baker, assistant professor of psychology. Parish was enrolled in Baker’s Psych 300/Bio 303 class. Butler laughed when she recalled that her son of ten waited unti l the last minute to complete assignments but said he always did what he needed to do to get the job done—and excelled in the process. Parish’s friend, junior nursing student Teonia Thomas, remembers Parish as a “gentle soul” whose caring and laid-back attitude was infectious. “When I think of Darius, I picture him bobbing his head in the cafeteria, listening to his music, just keeping to himself,” Thomas

said. “He had such a quiet, calming way about him.” Thomas recalled an instance their freshman year together, when both were just starting at SXU. Worried about finding an identity, Thomas turned to Parish for advice. “He just laughed and was like, ‘Man, just be yourself,’” said Thomas. Q u i e t a n d m i l d -mannered, Butler said Parish deeply valued family, his white 2000 Monte Carlo, basketba l l—and a lways looked forward to when a new pair of Nike’s Air Jordans came out. Parish was driving that same Monte Carlo when he was shot on his way to a bowling alley around 1a.m. in West Englewood on Nov. 27. Another passenger was wounded by a bullet to the arm. Three other passengers,

including a 10-month-old baby, were not injured, according to The Huffington Post. In another tragic twist, the responding officer to the crime scene was Parish’s stepfather, Chicago police Sgt. Darwin Butler, a 17-year Chicago Police Force veteran. Darwin didn’t initially recognize that the

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Benefit hopes to help domestic violence victimsBy Macy ZamudioNews Editor

In an effort to help victims of domestic violence, Saint Xavier students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in a community-wide Benefit Day being held at the Shannon Center on Sat., Mar. 24. The special event, known as “Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence,” is being sponsored by the

GFWC IL Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club with Standard Bank serving as a supporting sponsor. Because the i s sue of domestic violence is frequently unaddressed by society, this benefit strives to raise awareness of such a problem and to even help those who have suffered from domestic abuse. All proceeds of the benefit are going to be donated to A.N.D - A New

Direction Beverly-Morgan Park - a non-profit agency that counsels and serves victims of domestic violence. In a phone interview with The Xavierite, Jean Catania, a member of the organization and also the woman behind the event, expressed her opinion as to why such a benefit i s i mp o r t a n t fo r t h e community. “Domestic violence is such a tough subject. To

me, this is an awareness campaign of letting people know that there’s an agency out there that addresses such a topic,” said Catania. According to Catania, the organization spent a significant amount of time considering how to address the issue and how to get the community involved. “As a group, we knew we wanted to do something

Shannon Center to hold ninth annual health fair

Continuing a popular, long-time tradition, Saint Xavier University’s Shannon Center will be hosting its ninth annual health fair on Fri., Mar. 23. This year’s event is set to have around 40 different vendors, with each one offering its own expertise on various areas regarding one’s health. J enni fe r Quin lan , facility manager of the Shannon Center, is the woman who originally came

up with the idea of having the university host such an event. “I started it in 2004. I d idn ’ t know of any other health fairs in this community and being part of a university that’s known for its nursing department and health center made me realize that we have the resources and the facilities to put a great health fair together for the Saint Xavier community,” Quinlan said. Many of the vendors participating in the event include local businesses

and organizations such as Walgreens, CVS, and Best Buy, along with numerous others. According to Quinlan, their participation in the health fair is subsequently helping in funding the event. “A lot of the vendors pay a small vendor fee to cover the costs. The vendors are responsible for providing their own resources such as screenings, free samples, and refreshments,” said Quinlan. Whi le many loca l businesses will be at the fair, several departments of

the university are also set to be at the event. Quinlan commented on the different facilities collaborating with the Shannon Center as a way to further ensure the fair’s success. “We have teamed up with some SXU departments such as the SXU bookstore. The bookstore is going to be selling health-related books at 40 percent off. “We’ve also teamed up with the department of communication sciences and disorders, which will

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MARYLAND (WAPO)—A priest in Maryland has been placed on administrative leave for denying Communion to a lesbian at her mother’s funeral Mass. The act triggered a national debate late last month. The Reverend was barred from the ministry in what Bishop Barry Knestout said “incompatible with proper priestly ministry.”

CAIRO (NYTIMES)—An army doctor accused of performing “virginity tests” on women detained by soldiers after a street protest a year ago has been acquitted by a military court. The court acquitted the doctor based on the narrow contradictions in the testimony heard at the trial. Lawyers complained that they weren’t allowed to present evidence or witnesses, or try to file charges against officers accused of ordering the tests.

PERU (BBC)—Hundreds of nude and partially clothed cyclists rode the streets in Lima to call attention to safety conditions on the city’s roads. Many campaigners said that thousands of people every year are killed by reckless driving.

AFGHANISTAN (REUTERS)— A U.S. army sargeant opened fire Sudnay, killing 16 Afghan villagers as they slept. U.S. officials say the attack was an isolated incident where the shooter acted alone. Eleven of the dead were from a single family and nine of the victims were children. The attack deepened tensions among the U.S. and Afghanistan.

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• Annual Budgets Due [Campus Life] at 4:30p.m. on Wed., Mar. 14

• Organization (SOLD) Meeting [Student lounge] at 4-5p.m. on Thurs., Mar. 15

• Late Night [Shannon Center] at 9p.m.-1a.m. on Fri., Mar. 16

• B u s y Pe r s o n ’ s R e t r e a t Orientation [Mercy Ministry Center] at 9p.m. on Sun., Mar. 18

• Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Mass [McDonough Chapel] at 12p.m. on Mon., Mar. 19

• Room Renewal Information Session [Butler Reception Room] at 9:30p.m. on Tues., Mar. 20

• Busy Person’s Retreat [Mercy Ministry Center] on Tues., Mar. 20

LONDON (HUFFPO)—A judge ruled Monday that a severely disabled man who wants to be euthanized will be granted a hearing. This is the first euthanasia case of its kind to be allowed in British court. The man, 57, suffered a stroke that paralyzed movement below his neck and left him unable to speak. He communicates by blinking. “I am fed up with my life and don’t want to spend the next 20 years or so like this,” he said.

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be doing hearing screenings for participants,” Quinlan said. The SXU speech clinic will do speech and language screenings and the Health Center will also provide diabetes screenings and consultants. Besides mentioning the university’s facilities involved, Quinlan also remarked on the local organizations taking part in the occasion. “Aside from Saint Xavier departments, there are about forty local companies and organizations that will provide information and screenings on health, nutrition,

from page 1FAIR > and fitness. This fair will be a great way to showcase local companies that want to promote a healthy community,” said Quinlan. The health fair is open to students, faculty, and staff of SXU and it is also open to people of the outside community. Quinlan enthusiastically remarked on the event’s overall openness. “Everybody is welcome to participate! There’s going to be stuff for all ages. There are things our students will love as well as our faculty, staff, local community, and senior citizens. We’ll also be having a kids’ corner and a face-painting area for parents who will be taking their children,” Quinlan said.

Free massages, free screenings and even free samples and refreshments from popular vendors such as Panera Bread will all be available at the health fair. O t h e r f u n a c t i v i t i e s participants could look forward to include a demonstration in healthy cooking by Chartwells, nail polishing by Tricoci University, and even gift bags from Walgreens. While people at the fair will definitely find it an enjoyable experience, Quinlan hopes that participants will look beyond the free things and will take away something more from their experience. “The purpose of this health

fair is to educate Saint Xavier students, faculty, and staff in living a healthy lifestyle. If participants can at least learn one new thing about their health because they came, then we’ll know that we’ve done our part. Our main goal is to educate and empower our Saint Xavier community to take charge of their health,” said Quinlan. The Shannon Center’s ninth annual health fair is scheduled to take place Fri., Mar. 23. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come. For more information regarding the fair, people may visit the university’s website at w w w .sxu.edu, keyword: health fair.

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Sweeney family has given a gift to SXU for a lecture. The first time was last year when the documentary Hand Held was screened. The film focused on the pediatric AIDS crisis in Romania in the 1990s. “At the event last year, we featured the film and then we had Don Hahn, producer for Walt Disney and Mike Carroll, photo journalist speaker on the documentary,” said Clough. Clough said this was the first time that they were incorporating a roundtable discussion. Yvonne Schmitt, a senior political science major, said, “I want to go to the

Milder, quieter South Side Parade returnsBy Joshua HumphrySenior News Editor

The South Side Irish Parade returned last Sunday after nearly two years absence—in quieter fashion. Running along Western Ave. from 103 St. to 115 St., the parade attracted crowds of people that lined both sides of the entire 12 block long route and occupied the variety of bars and pubs that bordered the street. Parade-goers ranged from families with children and small groups of friends to people with their dogs, adding a more family friendly atmosphere than in previous years. One common denominator among the crowd was the abundance of green. A multitude of green shirts and hats was accompanied by everything from green hair, beards, vests for dogs, and at least one dog whose tail had been dyed green. Among the approximately 67 groups and organizations participating in the parade was a diverse selection of f loats, marching bands, marchers, and

vehicles representing local schools, businesses, and politicians. One of the participating groups to be featured towards the front of the parade was the victorious SXU Cougars Football Team. The Cougars rode a red float, tossing t-shirts to the children in the crowd and waving to their fans in attendance. The team was met by cheers and applause as the float made its way down Western Ave. “It was a really neat experience to have the whole neighborhood show up and support the Saint Xavier Football Team,” said Zach Dalph, an inside linebacker for the Cougars. Other notable participants included a memorial for Cpl. Conner Lowry, the Brother Rice Marching band, and several local drum and pipe bands. Sophomore Jordan Wallace, a biology major who attended the parade, enjoyed her experience at the parade. “It was my first time going to the South Side Irish Parade,” said Wallace, “but I really liked the music aspect of it, such as the high

school marching band and the bag pipes.” After the parade, clean up started around 12:15 pm at some spots along the route, as some people began to walk back to their homes or cars and others headed into the already packed pubs. Overall, this year’s parade managed to accomplish i t s

goal of a more family friendly environment. Alcoholic beverages were quarantined into the pubs and bars along the route preventing the drunken disorder that had accompanied previous years. Despite initial fears of a chaotic repeat of former years, this year’s parade set a new standard for following parades.

victim was his stepson and was “shocked” upon the realization, according to the Chicago Tribune. The SXU community is still reeling from Parish’s death. “It was such a senseless crime,” Thomas said. D e s p i t e t he m o u r n f u l circumstances, Thomas said she appreciates the opportunity for the community to express their love for Parish at his memorial. Baker said that often in life, it does not matter how long you have known someone for them to have an impact on your life. “When one of our most talented and promising students loses their life, especially given the tragic circumstances, it should affect us all deeply and cause us to introspect as a community as to the role we can play in fostering success for the next shining light we come across,” said Baker. Taking Parish’s cue, Thomas offered her own words of advice. “Value those around you because you just never know when death will come,” Thomas said. “One minute—one second—and your life could be forever changed.”

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people can participate in. We got together at a coffee shop to discuss ideas and thought about doing a dance-gathering. We decided to observe several of them and noticed the intense amount of work that’s put into them, which wouldn’t really work out with our small group. We considered it, but we weren’t passionate about that project,” Catania said. Catania further discussed how the organization was finally able to make their decision after she learned several pointers from attending a workshop held at Saint Xavier. “I learned to keep it simple, have passion, and make it fun. After deciding in doing a work out benefit, we contacted several fitness professionals in the community and we received a very positive response. There are twelve businesses that thought this was a worthy cause,” said Catania. Besides the university’s Shannon Center, there are also going to be various other locations throughout the Beverly community that will participate in promoting domestic violence awareness. With a suggested donation of $25, people will be able to participate at these different locations and take part in the numerous activities that will be offered throughout the day. Catania remarked on how grateful she was that Jennifer Quinlan, the facility manager of the Shannon Center at Saint Xavier, agreed to have the organization host their event at SXU. “I was pleased that she was willing to open it for the community. It’s a very beautiful facility and I’m sure people are

going to notice that as they’re working out,” Catania said. Quinlan also commented on the pleasure it is for SXU to contribute to such an important cause. “I think it’s great that so many fitness places in the community are teaming up to raise money and awareness for a non-profit organization that serves victims of domestic violence in the Beverly neighborhood. It feels good to be part of a solution and to know that the money raised goes right back into treating victims within our community,” said Quinlan. With such a high enthusiasm among the community over the event, Catania hopes that the ultimate goal of raising awareness will be successfully embraced by the benefit’s participants. “There are times when many of us hear bad things on the news and we’re left wondering what we can do to help. Through this benefit, people can participate and donate – supporting both the agency and, more importantly, the victims who have suffered from such abuse. I hope that this year will be a success and that we’ll be able to get the community to talk about domestic violence and to show their support towards its victims,” Catania said. The Benefit Day will be held Saturday, Mar. 24 in the Shannon Center from 9:00a.m to 5:00 p.m. Fitness professionals are set to help with the various activities scheduled to take place. For more information about the organization or to learn of other locations hosting the event along with the different activities offered there, people may visit the following website at http://tinyurl.com/mpjworkout.

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event but I’m not sure if I’m going because I have class at that time. My professor said he might let us go but we have to wait and see. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to come.” “If I do go, I expect to hear why he endorses Mitt Romney and what values he shares with Romney. A question I will ask if I go is why he thinks Romney is the better

from page 1HASTERT > republican candidate as oppose to Rick Santorum or Ron Paul,” said Schmitt. The center for religion and public discourse will be hosting an invitation only reception for the Sweeney family and their appreciation. Sanders founded the CRPD in 2001. Clough most recently became its director in 2011.

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VIEWPOINTSIsraeli Democracy: Oxymoron?

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The state of Israel is often warmly referred to as the “only democracy in the Arab world.” We at The Xavierite feel that the true test of a democracy is seeing how it treats its minority citizens. Right now, Israel is sorely failing this simple test. A specific instance of this kind of test happened recently at a formal ceremony in the Israeli Supreme Court. At the conclusion, the justices rose to sing the traditional Israeli national anthem, “Hatikva.” Salim Joubran, the only Arab Justice on the Court, stood with the others, but did not open his mouth to sing along. An open controversy soon followed. A Parliamentarian with the nationalist Yisrael Beiteinu Party David Rotem believes that by simply remaining silent during the anthem, Justice Joubran, “spat in the face of Israel”(NYTimes). He continued, saying that he believed Joubran “should do the decent thing and step down.” A Parliamentarian with the right-wing National Union Party Michael Ben-Ari put forward a bill this past week to exclude the chance of Supreme Court service to anyone who has not performed a military or national service. This bill would essentially be excluding Arabs from ever being on the Supreme Court. Ben-Ari fittingly titled his suggestion the “Joubran bill.” A portion of the brief anthem has the lyrics, “As long as the Jewish Spirit/ Yearns deep in the heart/ With the eyes turned East/ Looking towards Zion and Jerusalem.” Zionism is nationalism, pure and simple. Israel is a Zionist state. Not only is Israel not the only democracy in the Arab world; it is not a democracy at all. Israel ’s Declaration of Independence even says that the nation promises, “complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race, or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture.” If Israel worked toward this ideal, one may consider it a true democracy. Israel, however, does not seem to have any issue with

discrimination against its minority, that is, Arab citizens. Even though Arabs make up about 20 percent of Israel’s population, at 1.5 million people, they are treated as though they are not a relevant part of the country’s democracy. Public opinion of non-Jews is telling of the attitude towards them in the country. A 2010 report by the Israeli Democracy Institute found that 55 percent of respondents believe a greater proportion of resources should be given to Jewish communities, rather than Arab ones. Only half of the Jewish public supports equal rights between Jews and Arabs as of 2011. Of course, not all Jews are Zionists. There are plenty of Israeli activists who honestly desire peace and equality for non-Jewish Arabs. But their voice is overshadowed by the loud and bigoted majority who think that Arabs are and should remain second-class citizens. Over 75 percent of Jews wish to exclude Arabs from decisions about peace and security. This opinion shows that it is not an equal back-and-forth opposition between Jews and Arabs. In Israel, Jewish citizens have the power to exclude the Arab minority from decision-making processes. Evidence of this exclusion is clearly seen in Justice Ben-Ari’s suggestion of the “Joubran Bill.” He wishes to keep Arab voices out of positions of power and he sees no problem in making his intent very clear. S u ch a n e x t r e m e a n d exclusivist reaction to Justice Joubran’s silence is telling of the fear Israelis feel when faced with the idea of Arab equality. When one judge can cause such a stir not by acting rash and saying anything offensive, but by simply remaining silent when implicitly prodded to sing along to a nationalistic anthem that inherently excludes him, we can see that true civic equality does not exist in Israel. And as long as the state of Israel continues to both officially and unofficially oppose equality between Jews and non-Jews, it cannot call itself a true democracy, and neither should we. The Xavierite urges our readers to learn about this issue and support equality in Israel.

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March 20 is Illinois’s primary election in which a host of state and local officials will be on the ballot, along with the four candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination to take on Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential Election in November. Hopefully you all will dutifully undertake your civic responsibility and f lood the voting booths. However, you cannot just walk in. If you did not register to vote by February 21, then you are ineligible to participate in this primary. All is not lost, though. You still have plenty of time to register for the general election in November. I will tell you how you can do that later in this article. For those of you who are registered to vote, but are not necessarily sure what a primary election is or what to expect on Tuesday, I hope to clear things up. A primary election is basically the choosing of who will run in the general election. You may have heard a lot about Republicans like Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul fighting each other for their party’s nomination. They are basically fighting for the chance to face President Obama in November. Think of it as the semifinals.

What about Obama? As a first term president he is guaranteed his party’s nomination unless another person was to challenge him for it (which has not happened in recent times). N o w, i f O b a m a w i n s a second term, then the 2016 presidential election would have both a Republican and Democratic primary, since Obama could not run for a third term and a new candidate would have to be found. A s fo r t h e p r i m a r i e s themselves, each state has its own separate little rules and regulations on how they are run, but three basic types exist—open, closed and semi-closed. Note that these categories do not exist in general elections. In open primaries, you can vote for any candidate whether you personally are a democrat, republican or independent. You do not have to associate yourself with any party, in other words. Closed primaries require that you only vote for the party in which you are officially registered (Democrat or Republican). Pe o p l e w h o c o n s i d e r themselves independents cannot vote in these because you must associate yourself with a party. Finally, semi-closed primaries still only allow you to vote either all-Republican or all-Democrat, but you do not have to be registered with either one beforehand. Therefore, independents can still vote; they just have to declare at the election place whether they want the Republican or Democratic ballot (Farirvote.org).

I l l inois is a semi-closed primary. So when you go to vote, the election judge will ask you to declare which party you are voting for and then hand you the corresponding ballot. So we do not have the freedom to switch off between voting for democrats and republicans like states with open primaries. At the same time, we do not have to enter the polling place already registered with a political party; we just pick at the last minute. That is basically how a primary election works. But it does not matter for those of you who did not register because you cannot vote. So here is how to register so that you can vote in the big general election in November. There are only three rules: you must be a U.S. citizen, you must be at least 18 years old by Election Day and you have to have lived in your voting precinct at least 30 days prior to the election. If you meet these criteria, you can go register at one of the following locations: the County Clerk’s Office, the Board of election commissioner’s office, city and village offices, township offices, precinct committeemen, schools, public libraries or Military Recruitment Offices (election.il.gov). They will give you the necessary paperwork to fill out. For more information about registration and elections, visit www.elections.il.gov.

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The Ugly Side of the Modeling Industry

Journal of the ApocalypseGenevieve ButhodSenior Viewpoints Editor

Model ing i s f requent ly considered a synthetic job. It seems glamorous because the only aspect of it we see is the final, polished product of highly edited photo spreads or quickly passing runway shows. We may know a few super models by name, like Heidi, Naomi or Gisele. These models live extravagant lives and make a decent amount of money being paid to do what seems simple. It looks like all they do is lie around in incredibly expensive clothes, sometimes in exotic locales or leaning on tigers. The only real work seems to fall on the runway models, who at least have some physical requirement to their job: walking back and forth on a platform a few times in a row in different outfits. The truth is, modeling is a surprisingly taxing job. It is very strenuous, physically, mentally and emotionally. I am hard pressed to think of another line of work in which an employee can be fired for gaining

weight or getting a haircut. The stress is enough on an adult worker but when these lofty expectations and physical criteria are placed on young girls they get to be too much. Child labor laws exist for a reason, and while these laws protect child actors, young models are not. No organization currently handles background checks for those working with minors in the fashion industry. Models are considered private contractors under U.S. law, which means that many protections under current employment law do not apply to them. The models do not have the benefits of mandatory breaks, a minimum wage, worker ’ s compensation for job-related injuries, and even protection from sexual assault. This lack of protection is troubling enough when applied to adult workers; it is especially troubling when considered in regard to underage models. These girls are often afraid to speak up about issues they might be having with their job, whether it is not being paid for their work, being asked to work long and exhausting hours, or dealing with the very real threat and reality of sexual harassment and assault on the job.

Though underreported, I believe that sexual harassment on the job is fairly common for younger models. Part of the job is being fully undressed around plenty of strangers, which puts already-vulnerable girls in an even more dangerous situation. Working runway shows, there are always people who do not necessarily need to be backstage all around. These extra people could be members of the press, hoping to get a behind the scenes take on the styling, or simply workers’ random friends who want to be part of the experience. Younger models may be hesitant to speak up if they are uncomfortable with any aspect of their job because they are fully aware that they are virtually infinitely replaceable. The Council of Fashion Designers of America is trying to encourage New York designers to only use models of age 16 and older in their shows but many designers are ignoring these suggestions, with no consequences. The fashion industry is full of scary realities like this, but the fact that these are child workers should concern us. So if a friend of yours ever thinks about diving into this business, make sure they know what they are getting into.


In under a minute all of downtown Chicago could be turned into glass and 98 percent of its three million inhabitants could be killed. Ten miles from the center of the explosion nearly all buildings could be destroyed and 50 percent of the people are estimated to die. Twenty to thirty miles from the center, family homes will be blown to their foundations and 45 percent of the population is projected to be injured. T h e c a u s e o f a l l t h i s unimaginable chaos is a 25 megaton nuclear weapon detonation. Whoever deployed the weapon does not matter. The simple fact that someone has the capability should create public outcry. Now repeat this scene 20,000 times across the globe, because that is a rough estimate of the number of nuclear weapons in the world’s military; then add in all the biological/chemical, conventional ordinance and bullets. I think it is safe to say that, when the time eventually comes, humanity can wipe itself off the earth and contaminate it for tens of thousands of years. Why do these weapons even exist? Why does humanity spend so much time and energy on finding new ways to kill itself? The arms race has always been the argument that, “If we do not build it first, they will and use

it against us,” and throw in some other projected fear and blame. Look at any place and time in history and this looming fear can be found. When the Longbow was fielded in Medieval Europe, the race to train the best archer army caused 10,000s of deaths and toppled governments. America built the first atomic weapon in 1945 because they feared the Germans and the Japanese were close to producing atomic weapons. The consequence was two vaporized cities and an ever present threat of nuclear attack. The sheer cost of building, delivery, maintenance, and counter-measures to these weapons can crush a nation, and all the while never using them. America has spent tens of billions of dollars a year on its

nuclear arsenal, not to mention the hundreds of billions spent on the rest of the military. We have all seen what happens to a country with such profligate expenditures. After nearly a decade of warfare and conflict in multiple countries, where has it gotten us? Or better yet, the more important question is, “Where will it lead us?”; and that can be answered by history. One after another, great empires and domains have shattered into fragments under their own weight: Egypt, Rome, Maya, the Papal States, the Japanese Empire, the British colonies and the tombstone reads a hundred more names deep. America has already been aptly warned, yet our military-industrial complex and foreign

policies plunge head-first into extensive, empirical expansion. The cycle of birth and death is sown into our nature at the biological and cultural levels; but we can control the conditions of the cycle. Human lifespan has been continuously increasing as our medical technology progresses. The international community is being assisted in stabilization through the United Nations and the measures it can implement. I am not ignorant to the fact that conflict is bound to happen. But humanity can revel in extensive times of peace and have the benefit of healthy lives—if it learns to act maturely. The dismantling of over half of the Cold War era nuclear arsenal and the outlawing of chemical

weapons is proof that we can work towards lasting peace. If governments are truly concerned about creating a stable society, then dismantle weapons and the means for international war. I hear people get along better when they do not have guns pointed at them. The gravity of these events can be best described by Professor J.R. Oppenheimer, the lead physicist on the Manhattan Project, “If atomic bombs are to be added as new weapons to the arsenals of a warring world, or to the arsenals of nations preparing for war, then the time will come when mankind will curse the names of Los Alamos and Hiroshima. The people must unite, or they will perish.” Sources: nationalterroralert.com, todayinsci.com, ploughshares.org, brookings.edu, census.gov

*Alexander McCarthy currently has an internship in Washington, D.C.

With a double major in political science and organizational communication, I was interested and involved in the affairs of politics, and the subsequent current division in our nation’s capitol. So I decided to write about a subject that has been a frustrating surprise. The Washington D.C. you know, and the Washington D.C. for the ones “in the know,” couldn’t be more inconsistent. Simply turn on the news, pick up your local paper or listen to citizen activists, and what you will hear is that the 2012 elections are a tyrannical battle for the heart and soul of this country. The dialogue that has been shaping up for the past three years paints a vivid picture of stark contrasts, where red has become burgundy and blue is now a darker navy. From seasoned political pundits to the amateur bloggers, the palaver posed is that November of 2012 will be monumental in the eternal battle between conservatives and liberals, “R’s” vs “D’s”, limited government or big government control, and of course elephants and donkeys in a cage fight. This divided and bitter view of our capitol may have some credence. After voters across the country denounced big spending, Obamacare, and failed economic policies, Republicans gained control of the House in 2010, while Democrats managed to hold onto the Senate. The result? Report after

report showing Congress locked in heated ideological battles with little being done aside from the arguing. A contentious portrayal of D.C. can also be attributed to headlines of Republican in-fighting and presidential candidates tearing down Obama almost as much as one-another. I am here to tell you that what the average American sees on the surface is not necessarily a reality. For those in the establishment of Washington’s District, they are fighting over bragging rights, if they are fighting at all. I have seen it, being the allegorical ‘fly on the wall’ for the past 3 months. Behind the closed doors, off-the-record meetings, and dinner conversations with ‘statesmen’ this has become apparent. I have been in company with those from both sides of the metaphorical isle, and the longer I’m in DC’s congregation, the smaller the isle appears. Our fight, the struggle of daily Americans arguing passionately for their beliefs with every ounce of emotion, time and wealth, is nothing short of irony as two ‘enemies’ that may have instigated the fight meet for a round of gulf, while drinking cocktails. The cliche is true and I would say names if it were not for the perspective employment or ‘endorsements’ I aspire—a testament in itself to their influence. Do not construe the situation as destitute and that all passion is psuedo. Many politicians, individuals and organizations are in the trenches fighting for whatever it is they hold dear. Nonetheless take a step back

and look at the bigger picture. After the 2012 elections a total of maybe 20 percent of ‘Washington’ will be replaced, and that number is a stretch. Obama’s ‘war team’ portrays this well. After ripping Bush for two years on foreign policy, he kept most of Bush’s political appointees and defense secret ar y in the Pentagon, lengthened promised timetables, and even kept GITMO open. The ugly truth is that after Novermber 6th, aside from an increase in ‘for rent’ signs from a few unseated Congressmen (president?) as well as some staffers, and fellows, D.C. will be unchanged. Most of the establishment in Washington will still have their job after November, no matter what voters say via ballot box. For those that won’t have jobs, they will be forced into an early retirement. The comfy pensions, federal health benefits, and wealth (average Congress member’s wealth is above $7 million) removes them from the issues such as high gas prices, employment numbers, and the health care debate. As a caveat I must affirm that this election is important, as it will decide the direction of government for decades to come. Don’t let it discourage you from exercising the privilege to vote, elections do have consequences as the average American has realized. But do not be deceived, establishment personalities are fighting for bragging rights, their personal lives and the smoke filled rooms they make lighthearted deals in are all to real- and likely to remain unchanged.

There’s Washington, then there’s DCAlexander McCarthy Guest Columnist

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Campus PollWill you vote in the primary next Tuesday?

“I’m not planning on it. I didn’t even know about it.”

“Yes, I will. I’ve voted in every election since I was eighteen.

“I will. Nothing changes if you don’t vote.”

Tammy Stockover, coordinator, Student Affairs

“No. I’m not a citizen so I won’t be able to vote.”

Katherine Heffron, freshman, music education“I would like to but Tuesday is busy for me so I can’t.”

Gemma Gonzalez, freshman, music and accounting

John Greco, lieutenant, Public Safety

Matt Barrett, senior, English

“Yes. It’s my first time voting so I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Erica Jackson, freshman, biology/pre-med


The Miami Heat: As of Sunday, March 11, the Miami Heat have a record of 31-9, which is trailing the Eastern Conference leading Bulls. The Heat has the best talent on their team with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, but injuries have affected that group. Wade has missed some games this season and they will have a tough time getting out of the Eastern Conference with the talent in the Conference this season. Jeremy Lin (PG, New York Knicks): The New York Knicks point guard has started to fizzle after so much sizzle when he first started games for the Knicks. Everyone gave him the nickname “Lin-Sanity,”, and he is still called that today. The Knicks have started to lose games now after getting back on track when Jeremy Lin first started. They have fallen to the number eight seed and under .500, Jeremy Lin is back on the bench, and now Baron Davis is starting. New England Patriots: They may have been known as a dynasty when they won the Super Bowl in 2002, 2004 and 2005, but since then they have no Super Bowl wins. They lost in 2007 and in 2012 to the New York Giants in the big game. The Patriots are always the favorite to win the AFC, but they cannot seal the deal, at least not for the past seven years. A.J. Burnett (SP, Pittsburgh Pirates): Ever since Burnett went to the Yankees, he really fell off the wagon. His numbers went way down, including giving up over four runs a game on average. He was traded to the Pirates this offseason and is already injured after a botched bunt attempt. The ball went back and hit him in the face, cracking his orbital bone. It looks like his time in Pittsburgh has already started off badly. Darren McFadden (RB, Oakland Raiders): Ever since “Run DMC” came into the league in 2008, he has been dealing with injuries. He played the fewest games last season with only playing seven games. Each year, everyone says that McFadden is going to save the Raiders and he is going to win games for them. With backup running back Michael Bush, a free agent this offseason, the Raiders will need to make a decision on what to do.

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Toy Story 3: I am going to start out by saying that I like Toy Story 3, but I think it is horribly overrated. I heard people say that it was the best out of the Toy Story trilogy, and some people even had the nerve to call it the best animated film of all time. I am sorry, but there is no way that it beats Toy Story, a classic. Lotsa will never be as terrifying as Sid, Buzz and Jessie will never be as perfect for each other as Woody and Bo Peep, and Toy Story 3 will never be better than Toy Story. End of story. Mars Attacks: I am a huge fan of Tim Burton, but this movie was awful. Even worse, it seems like everyone I have ever talked to about this movie loves it. I cannot even fathom how people could like the pure, unbridled idiocy that is Mars Attacks. I mean, come on people; the Martians die because of yodeling, and I do not even feel bad for ruining the ending because I know that I may have just saved someone from a horrible fate: actually watching the movie. Juno: Everyone has seen this movie, or at least that is the general assumption. I had actually never seen it until recently, and honestly, I do not get it. Juno is pretty much just unpleasant to watch, let alone think about spending any sort of time with. There were a few redeeming moments I am sure, but I cannot remember them because I have tried to repress anything relating to that movie. The Hangover Part 2: I saw the first The Hangover and I liked it. Then I watched it again, but it seemed different than the first time I watched it. Oh, wait. I must have watched The Hangover Part 2. Silly me, sometimes I forget that they are different movies because the plots are the exact same thing minus the location. It was fun the first time, but I will not fall for this silly repackaging like others have. Napoleon Dynamite: I liked Napoleon Dynamite, but I will admit that it did get taken too far. It is entertaining, but people made it sound like it was the greatest movie ever, while it is actually more like watching people be awkward for an hour and a half. Also, this movie may have ruined the song “Canned Heat” for me. Now all I can think about when I hear it is bad perms and tater tots.

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Club Music: When all the music in a genre sounds eerily similar right down to the same repetitive beats, it really begs one to question why it is as popular as it is. Sure it is fun to dance to in small crowds, but outside of that environment, it just doesn’t fit well. And when dance and club albums are being sold everywhere, including Hot Topic, and are winning Grammies, something strange is happening. Pop: Pop music has seemingly devolved over the course of the past 50 years, from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beatles to musicians like Brittany Spears and Justin Beiber. Lyrics have also degenerated into repetitive,

simplified phrases to be devoured by the masses. There are still some gems in the pile of artists whose careers more likely than

not will fade away with the next big

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Punk: One day, someone will finally solve the difficult question of why all hardcore

singers, for the most part, sound the same. It is also difficult to understand why bands will go out of their way to be as non-mainstream as possible but to the point of conforming to the

mainstream concept of what a Post-Hardcore band sounds like. Why is a genre that should theoretically have a small following suddenly is becoming a big scene in the music world? Rap: Lately, rap has suffered from an overreliance on guest musicians. It would be nice to see more rap songs hit the charts without a “feat. (insert random other rapper’s name here)” somewhere in the title or name of the artist. Rap, having such a huge mainstream following, would also make more sense if it had a tad bit more backing instruments and less of a tendency towards dropping swear words and vulgar language every other line.

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Family Guy: This show has its funny moments, but sometimes it can be plain annoying. Stretching out a joke for two minutes does not automatically make it funny; it is boring and makes viewers anticipate when the scene is going to be over. There are also long musical numbers that are obviously thrown in there for the sole purpose of wasting time to fill in the time slot that the show is supposed to be on. Overall, it seems like the writers ran out of ideas and are throwing anything together to come up with new episodes. The Simpsons: The Simpsons has been on the air since 1989, making this its 23rd season. It was very funny when it started, but then not so much after about ten years into the series. The writers seem to be trying too hard to be funny that the humor comes off as bland. Also, the plots are not as interesting as they used to be, probably because the writers are running out of ideas. I guess the show has been on for so long that seeing the same characters acting the same way all the time gets boring. Jersey Shore: Jersey Shore is a reality TV show that follows around the lives of the actors in it. First of all, it is better to go enjoy your own life rather than watch other people live their lives. What is the point of sitting in front of a TV to watch a bunch of friends (or housemates) party and hang out? On top of that, the actors come off as arrogant and act like they are better than everyone else. American Idol: American Idol is on its 11th season. The concept of the show has been to find new solo recording artists that are chosen by the viewers, even though they have to get past the judges first. However, the contestants with the best talent are not the ones that usually end up winning in the end because of the fact that the viewers are the ones that vote. The new generations that are growing up today have different tastes in music than people had years ago, causing the singers with less talent to become famous over the people who deserve it more. Glee: It is not that the show itself is completely horrible, but the effects it can have on its viewers is. Glee contains many songs from famous bands and singers and incorporates them into the show. There are so many viewers that watch the show and have no idea where the songs came from. It can get aggravating when people only know the songs from Glee and act as if they never existed until they were performed on the show.

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By Kane McKeownSenior Features Editor Sucker Punch: At first glance, this movie does not really seem to have a lot of value; it tells a convoluted story and objectifies women. But once you grit your teeth and bare it (or enjoy it, depending on your gender), you can realize this film actually has a lot to offer. The scenes are fantastical and beyond the scope of reality and the cinematography flows like a slideshow of dreamscape photography. Maybe the storyline is awful, but this is visual escapism at its best. Battle: Los Angeles: The film industry is oversaturated with alien movies, so it is no wonder that this movie fell by the wayside after its box office release. But what a lot of people failed to realize about this movie is that it depicts a world in which humanity really may be doomed to fail. At least in the beginning of this movie, the viewer is treated to watching aliens knock humanity senseless. And honestly, after so many dues ex machina plot twists that work in humanity’s favor, it is kind of refreshing to see us on our knees. Ong Bak 3: There is not really a lot to say about this movie. Ong Bak 3 concludes one of the most incredible, ridiculous, and exiting trilogies of martial arts films ever made. And the sad part is, it barely got any hype. Anyone even partially interested in watching full-grown men get kicked through walls of solid stone should go watch this movie at their earliest convenience. Rubber: As far as crazy premises go, this movie takes the cake. It also opened a rival bakery across the street and slept with the original cake baker’s wife, if we are sticking with the baking analogy, because this movie is about a sentient car tire that murders people. If you honestly need any other reason to see this movie, you should probably send out an Amber Alert for your missing inner child. Hobo with a Shotgun: Not a film to mince words, this movie features exactly what the title suggests. Of course, there is more to the story than that; otherwise, it would just be a movie about a very convincing beggar. It may be hard to believe, but this movie is actually a remake of an earlier movie of the same name that follows the story of a hobo that wants to change the corrupt world he lives in… with a shotgun. This movie has so much blood and violence that even Quentin Tarantino thinks it is over the top.

By Brandon SwansonSports Contributor The San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers have been a team that has been getting more competitive by the year for the last few years. Alex Smith finally proved to people that he can be the quarterback they drafted him to be. And then with a TE like Vernon Davis, and solid WR’s, and a RB who can get 1000 yards easily when healthy. The 49ers are a team of the now and the future. The Tampa Bay Rays: The Rays have been a good team for about the last 3-4 years. However, people (fans) are not giving them the credit they deserve. Even if the Rays make the playoffs, people usually look at them, and they do not think twice about playing them. Unfortunately, for those people and teams, the Rays have a lot more pieces than you think, and they can do a lot of damage. Marshawn Lynch: It seems like Lynch has been stuck in the Buffalo shadow for a while now. As much as I do not think the Seattle Seahawks are that good, he has definitely won some games for them, specifically a playoff game against the Saints where he shoved the whole Saints defense off of him. Marshawn Lynch really does deserve some more love. The Philadelphia 76ers: The team has not won a division/conference title since the 2000-2001 season. I believe this is why people usually, at least for the past few years, have been writing them off. When Allen Iverson was there, people were afraid of them, but then he started to get old and not care about practice, but hey fans now the 76ers are back. The Minnesota Twins: Yes, the team is getting better except for this past season, but they take the field and do what they do, and they win. Their team is a bunch of no namers, usually from the minors, that go out and pick up huge wins, get the key hits, and ultimately lead the team to the playoffs. Just because they do not have drama like the Yankees does not mean they should not be noticed.

By Lauren DwyerFeatures Contributor Intellectual Rap: Yes, we have all listened to the rap songs that are on the radio. You know, the ones about money, cars, loose females, sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. But how about rappers that write songs about real things? Give me some Aesop Rock or Immortal Technique over Lil Wayne and T-Pain any day. Dallas Green: If there is any man in the music industry that is not as worshipped as he should be, it is Dallas Green. Sure, he is famous, but he is not a household name, and he definitely should be. Many people may know him as the vocalist and musician for Alexisonfire; however, he really shines in his solo project, City and Colour. With a voice more beautiful than a thousand angels and a face more perfect than a rising sun, Dallas Green is severely underrated. Male/Female Duets: I feel like there just are not enough male/female duets making music for the world to enjoy. There is nothing greater than when a girl and a guy get together and their voices blend together to produce something that is just beyond beautiful. The world just really needs more albums with a soft female voice singing with a rough male voice. Pianos: Pianos in general are just underrated. Sure, a ton of children have been forced to take piano lessons, but few actually appreciate it. And who sits down and just listens to Bach anymore? Piano solos have gone unappreciated for too long. There is nothing more relaxing than kicking back and listening to someone softly play a piano. And there you have it, just a few of the many undervalued things in music. So next time you think about listening to the same old overrated crap, check out the underrated awesomeness instead.

By Grant VargasViewpoints Editor Firefly: A western themed space adventure show that lasted only one season in 2002. Firefly told the story of a mixed band of outlaws running from a powerful dystopian intergalactic government. The show offered a fresh take on science fiction genre while maintaining a nice balance between light humor and dark realism in each episode. Sadly the crew’s story was cut so very short, but had a final goodbye in the feature film Serenity. Outsourced: An office comedy about a young American manager in charge of an Indian customer support center and the obvious culture shock that ensues. The cast has great chemistry and does a wonderful job of making the show still feel homey, despite living on the other side of the planet. Laughs are guaranteed with a side of multicultural learning. Outsourced lasted only one season before getting the axe. Caprica: To call this show anything less than complex would be a crime, but a crude description of Caprica would be a science-fiction drama. From dusty gang hideouts, virtual cities, to terrorist training camps, this series pushed the bar in mature content; which was part of its undoing. The story is centered on the two very different lives of two families tied together by the deaths of their daughters and the grand implications their attempt to

defy death. Caprica was the narrative prequel to the hit series Battlestar Galactica, so it had big pair of shoes to fill; but only managed to get one season of airtime.

Ugly Americans: No other TV series has depicted American culture quite as artistically terrifying, yet

so honestly, as Ugly Americans. New York City is turned into a mixing pot of classic fairy tale monsters, original concept monsters, and the seeming minority of humans, all of

which need to settle their issues with a social worker (the main hero). Despite the grotesque characters and jokes, at the end of the day they learn to accept each other for who or what they are.

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By Michelle ThompsonSGA Senator The members of SGA are working diligently to enhance your experience at Saint Xavier. So far we are working on the following:

Shannon Center Open Late SGA is working hard to have the Shannon Center open later. Currently, it is open until 9:30p.m. Monday through Thursday, and we are hoping to have it open later until 11:00p.m. With the Shannon Center being open longer, this will allow students and members more availability to use the facility.

Diner Photo Contest The photographs have been turned in and are in the process of being voted on. The winners will have their photograph displayed in the diner. Good Luck to the applicants. Furthermore, if you are in a student organization, you will have your chance to show your artistic ability by decorating a plaque to be displayed in the SOC.

Student Voter Registration Before spring break, SGA passed out

voter registration forms for the upcoming election. If you filled out a form, it was brought downtown and you should be receiving something in the mail. You are also eligible to vote in the primary elections if registered. If you are not yet registered, please be aware in the future to register through SGA.

#SupportTheTrack SGA has been working hard to encourage the school to build a track around the football field. A new track would benefit not only the student athletes, but also the resident and community students, along with the community members. It will allow students to run outside, instead of on the crowded indoor track. When asked, Dolores, age 65, from Chicago said, “I feel like I will get trampled if I keep walking on the track with all of the young students. It would be nice for them to go outside.” To help support the track, make sure you buy a t-shirt in the diner for $10. All proceeds will go towards a donation to the school for the new track. The shirts will start being sold Mon., Mar. 12.

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Ugh, Meat Loaf, are you really coming out with a new album? Have you not tortured the world enough? What did we ever do to deserve another album from you? Sure, he was decent in Fight Club and Rocky Horror Picture Show, but come on. Who in their right mind would go and buy a Meat Loaf album? What self-respecting individual even admits that they listen to him? Besides his infamous role as a big-chested man in Fight Club, what do many people know Meat Loaf for? That is right, “I’d do anything for love/but I won’t do that.” REALLY? Are these lyrics supposed to be serious? This guy has had a 40-year career, but the only thing many people think of when they see his name is “His name was Robert Paulson.” (Get it? It is a Fight Club reference; if you have not seen the movie and want to see Meat Loaf have some sort of talent, check it out). I saw that he had sold 35,000,000 copies of his album, Bat out of Hell worldwide (imdb.com), BUT WHO BOUGHT IT? A rock opera album with earsplitting songs, sure that sounds great. The world can only hope that this new album is just as great,

right? Unfortunately, Meat Loaf just released Hell in a Handbasket on Tues., Mar. 13. I have not mustered up the courage to listen to it yet but I am sure I will have to. I have just got to see what kind of deep, thought-provoking lyrics the guy has come up with this time around. Meat Loaf has yet to release any information about an upcoming tour to promote his album, but I sure hope he does soon. Just think of all the people that could have their ears annihilated live. I bet his shows have more costume changes than Britney Spears and more pyrotechnics than Aerosmith (notice how they are both pretty washed up too?). So, Meat Loaf, I ask you out of the goodness of your heart, please let this be the last album you make. Have not the people of the world been through enough? A 40-year long career with not much to show for it is sad enough. So, please, have your goodbye album, your goodbye tour, and maybe stick to playing roles where you are a blubbering man with a lot to get off his chest. You are a better actor than you are a musician. And hey, if you end your career now, you can be a philanthropist.

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The Easter BunnySanta Claus

Alright, so the opposition is creepy as all get out. Looks like I have my work cut out for me convincing you about how terrifying Mall-Santas are. Step away from the iconography of the fat man in red and think about exactly what is happening when someone sets a child down on his lap: parents are lying to their children. Essentially, by letting a child ramble on about the newest toys and gadgets they are hoping, if not expecting, to see under the

tree Christmas morning, that child is falling prey to the false notion of being good and working hard will always get them what they want. They have been spoon-fed for years that doing good deeds is something that will be rewarded. Luck is how people get rewarded. It would be more suitable if the Mall-Santa listened to the kids’ wish-lists and raffled off who actually gets what they asked for. Maybe that is a little deep. What about the fact that parents are handing off their children to strangers dressed in clothes that make them impossible to indentify, letting that oddly dressed person take a photograph with their children, and then paying a middle man so they can see the pictures. That is pretty much exactly the layout for a perfect kidnapping scheme. Every Mall-Santa is just teaching children that it is okay to waddle off with a stranger as long as they can promise the child gifts. Mall-Santas are negatively influencing children in every possible way; how is that not terrifying? And do not forget that the person under the fake beard is personifying a fictional man who uses slave labor to mass produce toys and defies the laws of time and space to break into every single house in the world. That sounds like a villain to me.

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words but I will set the scene for you anyway. It is that time of year. Spring is in full swing. Birds are chirping. Squirrels are frolicking in the trees. I am sporting an always-fashionable pink Lion King sweatshirt/sweatpants combo. That can only mean one thing. It is Easter time. My parents decided to bring me to the mall, but little did I know that I would be forever changed, or traumatized to be more accurate. They took me to see: The Easter Bunny. Now when you think of bunnies, you probably think of Thumper, Bugs Bunny or maybe even Frank from Donnie Darko. That is what I thought too (OK, maybe not Frank considering I did not see that movie until over ten years later). No television or movie rabbit could have prepared me for what I was about to see, except maybe Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s killer rabbit. This bunny was creepy beyond belief. Look at this picture. Just look at it. For me, this is what the Easter Bunny looks like, what it always has looked like, and what it always will look like. First of all, look at how dirty this rabbit is. It is not white. It is grey and grody. What

did it do before it had children come sit on its lap? Roll around in some mud? Rob a bank and have to jump into some bushes to avoid the cops? The possibilities are endless. Next, I would like you to look into its eyes. Just really stare. Guess what, the Easter Bunny is staring right back with black, dead, soulless eyes. This is no mortal creature. This is some sort of demon with long floppy ears. Now look at my face. I look extremely concerned and quite a bit disturbed, but I was still put on that thing’s lap and told to smile for the camera. What is there to smile about? Absolutely nothing. Just sit there and smile for the camera. It will make a nice picture. After all, it is worth 1,000 words.

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Men’s volleyball team breaks record against Robert MorrisBy Tony GustinSports Editor

Colts legend Peyton Manning gets the boot; looks for new teamBy Nick PechoSports Contributor

NAIA National Champions Bring in More TalentBy Shane KenneySports Contributor

Peyton Manning is arguably the best quarterback to ever play professional football. On Wednesday morning he officially became a free agent, making him quite possibly the biggest free agent athlete in NFL and maybe even sports history. That being said, the most important question remains to be answered, and that answer could come as early as 4:00p.m. EST, which marks the start of NFL free agency.

Where will Peyton Manning go? That is the question of this NFL off-season. Although there are many big time free agents this year, most teams will wait to see if they can make a play for Peyton before they throw money at any other player. Some teams have no questions at their quarterback position, but let’s be honest, that’s maybe a handful of teams. If you have a chance at Peyton Manning, you owe it to your organization to try to get him. If you look at all the teams that need a quarterback and don’t have

a chance at Andrew Luck or RG3 in the draft, it pretty much boils down to the final four of Miami, Arizona, Denver and Kansas City. Seattle also remains a longshot with a young athletic offensive line, Sydney Rice on the outside, and Marshawn Lynch inking a new contract, but come on no one wants to play in Seattle. The Miami Dolphins should be the most intriguing team for several reasons. Peyton Manning has a home in Miami where he spends the off-season training. They have a very good defense, as well as Reggie Bush, Brandon Marshall and Anthony Fasano on the offensive side of the ball. On the other hand, reports are saying new Dolphins head coach and former Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is not all that interested in Peyton Manning. He would rather sign free agent quarterback Matt Flynn, who already knows Philbin’s offense from his time in Green Bay and is young enough to build a team around for the future. I can see how it would be a tough decision for a first time head coach to let a presence like Peyton Manning come in and want to do things his own way when you could bring in someone talented but less established that will be easier to control than a veteran like Manning. Still, a few years of “healthy” Peyton could possibly bring Miami a few Super Bowls, while a few years of Matt Flynn or anyone else could very well be just a few more years at home watching the Patriots and

Jets in the playoffs. Most ESPN sources are saying that Peyton is less likely to sign with Miami and more likely to sign with Denver or Arizona. Denver has some weapons in place as well as a good defense. But would the crazy Tebow loving fans of Denver be okay with their savior taking a back seat to the future hall of famer? I hope so, as this could very well happen with a great coach in Jon Fox who is willing to adapt to any situation to win. If you bring in Manning, you are now established at quarter back and you have the possibility of Reggie Wayne or Pierre Garcon following him to Denver. What happens to Tebow? Play him at tight end and let Peyton turn him into the next Dallas Clark. In a perfect mile high world, that is how it would work out, but I am sure the Cardinals have other plans. Saturday afternoon Manning visited the Cardinals’ facility with Coach Whisenhunt and Larry Fitzgerald. This would also be a great fit for Manning with an all-pro wide receiver, a stout defense, and a head coach that has a track record with veteran quarterbacks. We will see how it looks for Arizona on Tuesday when a roster bonus is due to QB Kevin Kolb. Where will he go? I’m thinking it’s Denver. Where do you think the great Peyton Manning will end up? Denver? Arizona? Miami? Seattle? Tennessee? Send us your thoughts to [email protected].

The Saint Xavier University football team is coming off its most successful season in program history, concluding with an NAIA National Championship. As is the case with every single team sport at the collegiate level, recruiting is the lifeblood of a program. In order for a program to be successful over an extended period of time, it must be able to bring in sound players at every position on a year-to-year basis. Saint Xavier, under the guidance of head coach Mike Feminis, has managed to garner a number of great recruits for next

season from a variety of areas. The Cougars have recruited players at numerous positions, and these recruits represent the future of Saint Xavier football. One of the most prominent recruits that the team has signed is Nick Cemeno, out of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois. Cemeno, a defensive tackle, was an outstanding player at the high school level and is expected to contribute immediately as a freshman next season. Alex Hamilton , out of Minooka Community High School in Minooka, Illinois, is another great recruit that has signed with the Cougars. Hamilton is a

defensive end, and a great one at that. With speed, power and strength, Hamilton will be a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. Another recruit that has signed with Saint Xavier is Jake Jankowski, an offensive lineman out of Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet, Illinois. Jankowski will be expected to have quite an impact as a freshman, and should see significant playing time. The offensive line is perhaps the most important piece in building a successful football team, and it is important to recruit good players at this position.

Brandon Peter son , an inside linebacker from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Illinois, will see significant playing time on special teams as a freshman next season. He will be taught the defensive system as an inside linebacker and should be ready to step in during his sophomore campaign with the Cougars. One more prominent recruit for the Cougars is quarterback John Rhode, out of Montini Catholic High School in Lombard, Illinois. Rhode will learn the system next year as a backup to will-be senior quarterback Jimmy Coy, and will fight for the starting spot as a sophomore.

The development of Rhode will be an important storyline in the team’s next few seasons. Saint Xavier has amassed many excellent recruits for the upcoming season, and will be a key reason why the team will continue to have great success.

SXU ATHLETICSMike Feminis.

Greg’s WorldBy Greg PilafasSenior Sports Editor

Peyton Manning will be looking for a new place to play football. NATIONALFOOTBALLPOST.COM

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The Chicago Bulls have been dealing with some nagging injuries this entire season. Richard “Rip” Hamilton has barely played this season due to several injuries. Derrick Rose has had some troubles with his back and his toe. C.J. Watson has missed some time as well this season for Chicago. The Bulls’ guards in general have had some injuries this season that are really wearing them down. Luol Deng has also missed time for his wrist injury that has kept him out of several games. The Bulls have such great depth on their team that it really has not affected them a great deal this season. Even with a banged up team and players resting their injuries, the Bulls are still able to win. This is a concern though for the rest of the season as the playoffs are approaching very quickly. The Bulls will need to get everyone healthy before the postseason begins. If the Bulls cannot get their players back healthy, they may need to go out and find some who are.

The Cougars started their March home-stand this week by splitting a pair of matches with Hope International University and Robert Morris University. The home stretch is going to continue throughout the rest of the month, leaving the team a great opportunity to make a comeback in the standings. At the end of the week, the Cougars dropped to a meager 6-14 record overall and a 4-8 record in the conference. On Mar. 5, the fourth ranked Hope International University came to the Shannon Center and easily won in three sets.

The team struggled offensively the entire night. Sophomore outside hitter Justin Cousin led the team with six kills. It was a non-conference match with the three set scores coming out to 22-25, 15-25, and 19-25. The Royals from Hope International are no joke and showed why they are a high ranked team. They put on a show offensively, posting 46 total offensive kills and only 15 attacking errors, finishing with an attack percentage of .360. Jim Boyce put up 11 assists and led the team in digs with five. J.T. O’Connell led St. Xavier with five total blocks, one of them being solo. Aaron Porter and Evan Muys each finished with five kills.

Muys also added four total blocks, while Porter contributed three service aces. After the offensive slump, the Cougars knew what they had to work on going into the next match with Robert Morris. Thankfully, they learned from their mistakes and won the match in three sets with scores of 25-15, 25-20 and 25-8. Porter had an impressive game with nine kills and five service aces. This was a dominant game for St. Xavier and possibly a ray of light for the rest of the season. It was also a highlight that this was a conference match, so not only did it improve their overall record, but also gave them a big win in the

conference. The Cougars also reached a milestone of their own in the match against Robert Morris. They posted their best attack percentage in the program’s three year history. The final percentage was .443 with 35 kills and only eight attacking errors. In the opening set alone, SXU posted an attack percentage of .632 with 14 kills and two errors. Sean Blackwood helped the effort with five kills and three block assists. After a match like this, hopefully the Cougars can keep this momentum to finish up the season. If they play like they did against Robert Morris every time they go out there, they’re going to be a tough

team to beat moving forward. The men have a couple of big matches coming up at the Shannon Center, including Limestone College and Lindenwood University. Come on out and support your Cougars for the rest of these home matches.

SXU ATHLETICSJ.T. O’Connell.


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Cougars win vs Robert Morris; bound for KentuckyBy Brandon SwansonSports Contributor

The SXU Women’s basketball team finished off their season with a big win against Robert Morris University. By doing this, they won the CCAC Championship and secured themselves an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Women left for Kentucky on Monday, March 12. They will be playing their first game of the tournament on Thurs., Mar. 15 at 8a.m. central time. T h e C o u g a r s ’ f ir st opponent wil l be C a m p b e l l s v i l l e f r o m Kentucky. The Cougars hold the number four seed in the tournament while Campbellsville carries the five seed. The Campbellsville Tigers ended the season with a 20-12 record, while the Cougars’ record was a little bit better as they went 23-8. However, you can talk

about regular season records until you are blue in the face, but they no longer matter once you reach the postseason. It will not matter if a team has a perfect regular season because if they lose the first round in the National Tournament everything that the team worked for is over. The Cougars are going to be riding a great momentum train as they move into the tournament. Saint Xavier has looked solid in its last three games and they seem to be having all the right pieces clicking at the right time. There i s a lo t o f excitement surrounding this Cougar basketball team, and the girls have worked hard all season long and know exactly what is at stake. The reason that the Cougars are having such success lately is because not only are the girls all playing well together, but girls like Mary Kusner are having breakout games and putting

up phenomenal stat lines. Then, of course, there are girls such as Suzie Broski, Marissa Young and Morgan Stuut who continue to be consistent and solid down the home stretch. This is an extremely exciting time to be a Cougar and all SXU fans know it. The girls will not only be playing basketball while they are down in Kentucky, but they will be doing much more. While the women are there they will be having a dinner banquet on Tuesday night, and a parade of champions on Wednesday night where all the teams in the tournament come together in one place on one special night. They will also be doing something very familiar with Cougar fans--they will be visiting an elementary school and talking with the kids just like the National Champion football team recently did last semester. So, the Cougars will

be very busy while they are down in Kentucky. To mainta in their success, the Cougars are going to have to continue the way they have and they are going to need some of their bench players to step up. Some may not always realize it, but the play of your bench has a very big impact on the team as a whole. If the girls of f the bench can give the starters a rest and keep up the same intensity that the starter had when they were in the game, then the team will continue to play with a high level of energy. A g a i n , t h e S X U Women’s basketball team left for the National Tournament on Mon., Mar. 12, and they will be playing their first game on Thurs., Mar. 15 at 8a.m. CT. All the games the women play in the tournament will be broadcast on WXAV 88.3FM and online at wxav.com...Your Escape from Ordinary Radio. SXU ATHLETICSMary Kusner goes up for a shot.

Softball Team Splits Games Down in Jackson

By Greg PilafasSenior Sports Editor

The women’s softball team returns home after going 2-2 in the Union University Tournament down in Jackson, Tennessee over the weekend. The Cougars competed in this tournament on Mar. 9 and Mar. 10. The Cougars were riding a four game winning streak coming into this tournament. The Cougars have been splitting a lot of their games this season and it continued down in Tennessee. In the first game on Mar. 9 against Davenport University, the Cougars came away with a narrow victory, 5-4. Starting senior pitcher Amie Brown pitched

a complete seven innings. Brown’s line was seven innings, four earned runs given up, two walks and six strikeouts. The opposing pitcher, Sam Cole, pitched 6.2 innings, giving up five earned runs and 11 hits against SXU. Cole also had three strikeouts as well as only one walk. Junior third baseman Kate Mollohan led the offense in this game with three hits and three RBI’s on four at-bats. Freshman center fielder Shannon Lauret also had a solid game, scoring two runs for the Cougars as well as registering two hits on four at-bats. Freshman left fielder Megan James had three hits and one run scored for SXU. Sophomore infielder Ariel Hinton also added a run

SXU ATHLETICSKate Mollohan awaits the pitch. SXU ATHLETICSAmie Brown delivers a strike.

scored and one hit on three at-bats. In the second game on Mar. 9, the Cougars went up against Midway College. The Cougars came away from this game with another win after a 7-3 victory. Starting pitcher, senior Nicole Derezinski, pitched a complete seven innings, giving up only one earned run and she also had three strikeouts. For Midway College, Megan Winds pitched 2.2 innings and she gave up six hits, six earned runs, and four walks. The Cougars scored six runs in the third inning, and that was all the offense that they would need in this contest. Center fielder Lauret had two RBI’s on one hit; she also scored a run. SXU drew eight walks

in this game, and starting pitcher Derezinski did not give up any walks at all for Saint Xavier. Both senior shortstop Ashley Hunter and f re shman ca tcher Alexandra Bahner each drew two walks in this game. In the first of two games on Saturday, Mar. 10, the Cougars fell to number 21 ranked Columbia College 6-3. Columbia College improved to 7-6 on the season after this victory over the Cougars. Starting pitcher for SXU, sophomore Megan Nonnemacher, pitched six innings with a line of five earned runs given up, two walks and six punch-outs. Columbia College’s starting pitcher, Jordan Crisp, threw seven innings and gave up three earned runs; she also

had eight walks given up to go with six strikeouts. The Cougars were led offensively by junior shortstop Ashley Sullivan who had two RBI’s on two hits. The other RBI came from third baseman Mollohan who also had two hits in this game. In the f ina l game of the Union University tournament, the Cougars fell to host no. 17 ranked Union University by the final score of 2-0. The Cougars only managed to squeeze out two hits. Union University’s starting pitcher, Brooke Thomas, pitched a gem going seven innings and giving up only two hits as well as recording nine strikeouts. SXU’s starting pitcher was senior Brown, and she

pitched six innings; she gave up one earned run and two walks while also throwing four strikeouts. The two lone hits for the Cougars came from the bats of senior shortstop Hunter as well as junior third baseman Mollohan. SXU was not able to draw any walks in this game as Thomas kept them off the bases. The Cougars may have split the games down in Tennessee, but they will return home with a winning record. The Cougars have a record of 9-6 after the first fifteen games this season. The next game for the Cougars is a match-up with Clarke University at 1p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 17, at SXU, the first home game for the Cougars this season.

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