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With new weapons, a balanced attack
Through two scrimmages and three full games, head coach Sean Miller keeps saying the same thing: “We’re a team of balance.” [full story]
Seasoned senior trio poised to lead
December stretch of schedule will please fans, test Muskies
Preseason Picks* by the Newswire’s Panel of Experts
Harris to lead Musketeer women as freshmen mature
The other men’s basketball team: ‘The Guys’
‘X-treme(ly wealthy) Fans’
Student Ticket Pickup Policies
Shuttle stalled
Those involved with the Xavier shuttle recognize there are problems regarding its efficiency and timeliness, and are beginning to address these concerns. Currently, however, there does not seem to be a specific plan designed to solve these problems.
Dr. Luther Smith, Dean of Students, said he has heard complaints from students about the unreliability of the shuttle this year. He acknowledges its problems, and a shuttle committee is working to address these issues.
However, students have not been voicing their concerns to the Student Government Administration (SGA).
“We haven’t heard lots of complaints about the shuttle this year,” said Jennifer Downing, senate coordinator and member of the shuttle committee. [full story]
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ROTC cadets participate in military science labs twice a week and physical conditioning three times a week.
Xavier ROTC: More than Soldiers
Matthew Finger and photographer Erika Bresee set out on November 6 to discover just exactly what Xavier's ROTC cadets give up their mornings and weekends to do.
Every morning before the sun comes up, before the caf opens, and before The New York Times makes its way to the newsstands, about 80 Xavier students are wide awake, and ready to go.
Xavier’s military history is a tradition older than basketball on campus. There has been a military science program at Xavier since 1877. The current ROTC program has been around since 1936. That was when ROTC was mandatory for all able-bodied freshmen and sophomores. [full story]
Police Notes
Staff Editorial: Shuttle shenanigans
Few people would disagree that there is significant room for improvement with the Xavier shuttle system. However, no one seems that motivated to actually improve the system.
While investigating the shuttle system over the past week, it has become rather clear to the Newswire that there is not one specific person who can say that he or she is in charge of overseeing all aspects of the shuttle.
We think that this is a significant problem. The plethora of people who manage different aspects of the shuttle seem rather unclear as to what their specific duties are. [full article]
Staff Editorial: Student Square
Madeline LaFave: Split personality
Racism still rears its ugly head
Letter: Thinking Beyond Appearance
Letter: Faith Frustration
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Seniors steamroll small-staters
Two Xavier netters took the hardwood at Cintas Center for the final home match of their careers last Friday. Seniors Jenni Horvath and Jill Quayle were honored on Senior Night as the volleyball squad took on Rhode Island, rolling over the Rams 3-0. [full story]
Musketeers falter in closing seconds
Late foul opens door for RedHawks, Xavier falls to Miami (OH)
In a second half marked by lax defense and a stagnated offense, the Xavier men’s basketball team blew an 11-point halftime lead in its road opener, falling to the Miami RedHawks 59-57 last Tuesday night at Millet Hall. [full story]
ERika Breese
The lion sleeps in winter
Every word packed a punch in the Xavier Player’s production of “The Lion in Winter” this past weekend. A small cast of seven actors took on this hefty script by James Golden and transformed their small stage into a palace filled with cold blooded betrayal. [full story]
Hip-hop guru at XU
Xavier’s Black Student Association is set to host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, the renowned professor, social analyst, minister, radio host and New York Times best-selling author on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in Cintas Center.
Dyson will speak on BSA’s theme this year “If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?: The State of Our Generation.” He will be addressing the controversial issues surrounding the hip-hop culture and its affect on our generation. [full story]
Wednesday
This week, dear friends, we shall embark on a pictorial adventure! It’ll be just like those picture books you loved when you were a child. Except without the morality. Or the substance. Or the storyline. Otherwise, it’ll be just like being a kid again!
Okay, so, once upon a time there was this student (That’s you!) reading this newspaper column (That’s this!) and having a grand old time (Just like you are!).
Once the student put down this paper (Don’t you dare!), he/she/it (Whatever you are, weirdo) got really bored.
“Wah!” The student cried for hours! Oh, if you had heard the wailing! (Shut up!!!)[full week]