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Obama: We Move FORWARD expressing their elation as the nation’s first African American president, Barack Obama, was re-elected to a second term. SGA President Ashley Trussell said. The sense of unity among students really captured the moment. “I’m ecstatic, happy about the outcome of college students voting and also the the fact that everyone

Devon Pruitt, a junior political science/sociology major, could not hold his excitement, yelling as he entered the elevator on his way to celebrate with peers inside of the university ballroom: “I get to keep my Pell Grant!”

turned out for the watch party, and I’m happiest about President Obama being re-elected,” Trussell said. In nail-biting returns, Obama captured an estimated 290 Electoral College votes to Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s 203. Unofficial reports gave the popular vote to Romney in a razor-thin margin. Final numbers won’t be known for days.

By Jimmy Johnson staff writer

The excitement inside the jammed packed university center ballroom left some students so breathless they could hardly complete a sentence. There were students running, jumping, screaming on top of chairs and

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Rush, Nuggets launch new season

Xavier Alumna Part of History

By Chelsea Stephens staff writer

Hundreds of excited students, faculty and fans filled the Convocation Center for the grand opening on Nov. 3 to watch the Xavier Rush and GoldNuggets start the new season off with a bang. The new arena took precedence to many as the new building exceeded expectations. The stadium seating arrangement allowed for a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for attenders. “I love our new arena, it gives me and my peers much pride in our school and ensures improvement in our future campus,” said Reyale Jones, sophomore. Gold Nuggets and Rush too felt the excitement from the new atmosphere as they played against Morehouse Tigers and Johnson-Wales Wildcats. The Rush opened up the season with-

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By Eric Craig Wanto Joseph Sets himself up to score against the Morehose Tigers

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senior guard Wanto Joseph leading the Gold Rush against the Tigers with a total of 17 points. Denzell Erves had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Gold Rush. Transfer student, Xavier Rogers, scored 16 points, including five 3-pointers, and Senior, Nick Haywood scored 10.The Rush won with an 80-66 point victory

up with the help of many key players. Chelsea Broussard scored 10 points, while Paige Gauthier and Paige Rochelle scored nine points.

at the game opener in the Center. Gold Nuggets did not trail far behind with an 88-34 blowout against the Wildcats. Andraquay Quinnine scored 12 points, all 3 pointers, which gave the nuggets a lead of 21-2 during the first half of the game. Towards the end of the game, the Gold Nuggets led 45-15 and finished

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Xavier class of ’62 will be celebrating its golden anniversary during Alumni Homecoming on Nov. 14-15. Amongst those graduates will be Sydonia Taylor, who became the first woman athletics director in the state of Louisiana See ALUMNA pg 12

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Big Easy Classic Xavier (Men’s) vs. Jarvis Christian Fri. 11/9 at 6pm, Convocation Center Big Easy Classic Xavier (Men’s) vs. Tuskegee Sat. 11/10 at 4pm, Convocation Center Pre-Vet Club meeting Wed. 11/14 at 5:30pm, E-board members meet at 5pm. Biology conference room, NCF 4th floor Homecoming week Sat. 11/10 – Sun. 11/18 Xavier (Women’s) vs. Spring Hill Tues. 11/13 at 6pm, Convocation Center Psychology Club meeting Thurs. 11/15 at 12:15pm Xavier South 214B GWhizz movie Thurs. 11/15 at 6pm, UC Yard Benefit Concert Fri. 11/16 at 8pm at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Theater Xavier (Women’s) vs. Westminster (Homecoming) Sat. 11/17 at noon, Convocation Center Xavier (Women’s) vs. LSUShreveport Mon. 11/19 at 5:30pm, Convocation Center Xavier (Men’s) vs. Wiley (Homecoming) Sat. 11/17 at 2pm, Convocation Center Xavier (Men’s) vs. William Carey Mon.11/19 at 7:30pm, Convocation Center

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Students Rock the Vote STUDENTS from pg. 1

On a more serious note, Pruitt said, “This election is also a reaffirmation that although we have progress to be made, America is reassuring our world that this is the place where anyone and everyone is welcome and can make a difference.” “Two Termz,” the hot catch phrase used among Obama supporters in the UC, burned across social media platforms via pictures and videos. However, other students were not only sharing the historic moment with their peers, but also making it a family affair. “In this year’s election I chose the absentee ballot route to send my vote to my home state of South Carolina,” Brittany Hopkins, a senior Spanish major, said. “It was a really good feeling to see my fellow peers engaged and involved in the political process and I was able to enjoy Obama’s re-election with my Xavier family,” said Donielle Williams, a junior biology/pre-med major. Countless Xavier students joined millions of Obama supporters taking it to the streets in celebration.

The Xavier Herald Staff Fall 2012

Editor-in-chief:: CASSIE D. SMITH Copy editor: ASHLEY BREWER A & E editor:ANTHONY LOTTEN Political editor: JIMMIE JOHNSON Photo editor:ALYSSA MERCADEL Graphic design:KENNETH NORWOOD, CORTNEY SMITH Photographers: ERIC CRAIG, RUSTON HENRY, ASIA BAKER Staff writers: ARMOND COLLINS, BIANCA MOORE, AMANI STALLWORTH, ASHLEE HILL, MIA RUFFIN, CAMERON FRANKLIN, LATIFA WILLIAMS Business manager: MICHAEL RAULS HERALD CONTACT INFORMATION Herald office: Xavier South, 605. 504.520.7474 Email stories, ads: herald@xula.edu Advertising: Michael Rauls mrauls@xula.edu Faculty adviser: Melinda L. Shelton 504.520.5096, mshelton@xula.edu Publication dates: NOV. 20; DEC. 4

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XU celebrates Convocation Center

WOYM? By Ashlee Hill Staff Writer

On Nov. 3, Xavier’s top brass, architects, dignitaries and hundreds of eager students attended the opening ceremonies and a basketball double-header at the new Convocation Center. Photos by Eric Craig.

How do you feel about the new Convocation Center?

Nick Haywood Senior Computer Info Systems “I feel great about the new Convocation Center. I’m excited to play in a much better gym than the Barn. Even though the Barn is historical, we needed a new updated gym.”

Jessica Piernas Senior Biology “I hope the new Convocation Center is nice since I have to graduate here. I have not yet had a chance to go inside yet. But I’m expecting a good turnout for the first game against Morehouse.”

Kenneth Bell Senior Political Science “I’ve seen the Convocation Center get built from the ground up, so I’m excited to see what it looks like.“

Blake Gray Senior Biology Pre Med

“I’m excited for the game in the Convocation Center. I can’t wait to see how it goes.”

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Arts & Ente Treme Back on the Map

Mumford & Sons: “Babel” D E P BUM

Shannon Powell

By Anthony Lotten A&E Editor

Last month, a week-long cultural festival was held in honor of Treme, the legendary 6th Ward neighborhood renowned as America’s oldest black community and the birthplace of jazz. Treme’s bicentennial was celebrated through a multitude of events: concerts, secondlines, lectures, block parties, and even a jazz mass. These events, free to the public, helped raise awareness, concern, and appreciation for the rich history and preserving traditions of the neighborhood undertaken by swells of hardship. Similar to the story of many black neighborhoods on both sides of the Mississippi River, an influx of drugs and violent crimes meshed with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, has rocked this area to its core. Also, native Treme residents find themselves in a perplexing conflict of trying to sustain such a vibrant culturewhile warding off the effects of gentrification. But not all news is somber

for this historic place. Tons of renewed spotlight, resulting from HBO’s acclaimed Treme series, has shone on the neighborhood which conceived jewels like Congo Square and Les Cenelles –the first black anthology of poetry – and also been home to political activist like Homer Plessy – defendant in the landmark case embodying America’s racist past Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). Shannon Powell, internationally recognized drummer, dubbed the “King of Treme,” regarding the television series’ impact, comments, “It’s been really really good and it’s needed . . . because it’s not just a good thing for Treme, but for the whole city.” The fresh recognition has tourist flocking nationwide, while locals rejoice over the hope of restoring Treme to its former glory. Though being a steep goal, it’s an effort that many residents of America’s oldest black neighborhood look forward to with the resilience and dignity of their trailblazing ancestors.

By Jasmine Duncan Staff Writer

In September, Mumford & Sons released their sophomore album titled “Babel.” It consists of 12 songs - 15, if you buy the deluxe version - and has a running time of roughly 53 minutes. The album immediately received

positive feedback and became the largest selling debut in the U.S. and the fastest selling album in the UK. Just like “Sigh No More” their EP and debut album released in 2009, “Babel” falls into the genre of indie folk and folk rock. Mumford & Sons create real music; steering clear of digital enhancements and computerbased instrumentals. Their songs are not just simple words without

“ARGO”

By Mia Ruffin Staff Writer

Don’t ask what you can do for your country; ask what Canada can do for you… Doesn’t quite sound right, does it? The phrase perfectly describes the intense drama starring

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Ben Affleck as CIA operative, Tony Mendez, who concocts a mission to get American hostages out of Tehran, Iran. Themovieisbasedonahistorical account of a 1970s radical hostagerescue plan: script a fake movie, get Hollywood leaders to support it (followed by the United States government hopefully doing the same), gain national press attention, draft new identities for the victims, and secure military assistance for the flight into Tehran and out. This all happens before Mendez meets the victims, who have been living safely with the Canadian consulate

meaning, they are powerful phrases sung with passion and power. To say this album and band are highly exceptional would be completely accurate. This album brings the urge to travel through the countryside of Ireland on a lovely Spring morning. If you appreciate true, whole-hearted music, this album is highly recommended.

ED P M U B for over seventy days. They fled the abused people of the country who have overran the American embassy and are holding trials by fire in the embassy basement on the Americans who couldn’t escape. Intense, intriguing and entertaining, this fast paced twohour film packs a punch and teachesAmerican history in one fell swoop. For the person who loves a good documentary, appreciates a healthy beard (such as the one Ben Affleck sports throughout) or is interested in mentally sitting on the edge of their seat, “Argo” is a fantastic choice.

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ertainment “ALEX CROSS”

By Cameron Franklin Staff Writer

The film, “Alex Cross” follows the Detroit homicide detective/psychologist of the same name (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer Picasso (Matthew Fox). The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller.

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Alex Cross, the character, was previously succeeded by Morgan Freeman in “Kiss the Girls” (1997) and “Along Came a Spider” (2001) both of which are great movies. As a crime thriller, this movie delivers a type of suspense one would expect to find in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” (2003) or some other type of extensive novelbased movie. And like most of these transitional adaption movies, the books are a much better investment than the film. Don’t sleep on this movie, it’s not so bad, but it definitely could be better. It’s not a terribly long movie neither, clocking in at about 1:15 minutes. Possibly adding to why the movie wasn’t a box office success. If Tyler Perry keeps doing these types of roles, which he will in the next chapter of this saga “Double Cross”, he can really outstretch his usual audience from his drag comedy playwrights.

“Good Kid, m.A.A.d City” By Amani Stallworth Staff Writer

Kendrick Lamar, a name that definitely has a lot of people raising an eyebrow, recently released his highly anticipated album, “good kid, m.A.A.d city.” After receiving the title of this year’s “Lyricist of the Year” from the BET Hip-Hop Awards, it’s easy to see why this is so befitting. The Compton, Ca native proves that the West Coast is far from finished making real hip-hop music. Molded by the legendary producer, Dr. Dre, this is the artist’s first major label release, under Interscope Records. Not your typical flamboyant rapper, his album chronologically tells a story and gives an insight on the artist’s unexpected upbringing. Songs like, “Money Trees” featuring label-mate, Jay Rock, describes how the artist thought that the only way he could earn money

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was to rob, and hits like, “The Recipe” featuring Dr. Dre, details three distinct reasons why you should visit California. Though catchy beats and hooks are in numerous tracks, the album represents his struggle and the struggle of many in his community who search for God, but is surrounded by the

allure of drugs, fast women, and gang violence. The album makes one appreciate how an artist can tell his life story while also connecting with his fans through music. Realness, passion, and heart may just have been “The Recipe” for potentially one of the hottest albums of the year.

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Health/Science

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COP Spotlight: Center provides drug info, strengthens patient, provides relationships

F lu S e as on Tac t i c s

By Alayne Perkins, Domonique Van Buren, and Dinnah Van Pelt 2013 PharmD Candidates

The fourth floor of Xavier University’s library is home to the Satellite Drug Information Center (DIC). The main purpose of the center is to provide accurate, current, and unbiased drug information to health care professionals, students, and patients. The center seeks to strengthen the relationship between patients and their healthcare team, so any inquiries from the lay public will be first redirected to their primary care provider. The satellite center serves as a resource to access and request information on medication therapy and disease-state management. There are several resources available within the Drug Information Center including a comprehensive reference collection and a knowledgeable staff to help with all of your drug information needs and inqui-

By Armond Collins Staff Writer

L-R: Domonique Van Buren (P4 student), Dr. LaKeisha Williams, Alayne Perkins (P4 student), DinnahVen Pelt (P4 student)

ries. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Inquiries can be sent via email to druginfo@xula.edu, by telephone at 504.520.5192, or in person at your convenience. Voicemails can be left 24 hours a day and calls will be returned as soon as possible. Any resources not immediately

available within the satellite center can be retrieved from the main Drug Information Center located within Tulane University’s School of Public Health,(1440 Canal St., Suite 808, (504) 588-5670). The main DIC operates in conjunction with Xavier’s College of Pharmacy and Tulane University Hospital

and Clinic. If you are looking for accurate, current and unbiased drug information, or need assistance learning how to use the numerous resources available on the library’s database, please feel free to contact or visit the Xavier DIC in the Library Resource Center, 4th floor.

Inside the Beaker: targeted cancer drug treatment

Dr. Stassi DiMaggio

By Rosalyn Kent Staff Writer

Scientists on campus are currently working on innovative drug delivery systems that carry chemotherapy drugs directly to

cancer cells, effectively targeting them and leaving healthy cells unharmed. Dr. Stassi DiMaggio, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is a front-runner in the research of drug delivery and

gene delivery systems. DiMaggio’s research focuses on nanomaterials -- large molecules that can be chemically manipulated to do whatever the researcher wants them to do. What is so intriguing about these materials is that they can be used medically in the body given their small, molecular size. Specifically, they can be used as vehicles to carry chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells. The ultimate goal for her research is to develop a viable drug delivery system that would treat cancer while maintaining the patients’ quality of life. “Chemotherapy has high side effects and it is toxic, so this is a way to make chemotherapy drugs more efficient, less toxic, and minimize side effects,” says DiMaggio. As of now, DiMaggio’s lab is actively synthesizing and improving these nanomaterials. Her next step is to test them in vitro. Dr. Stassi DiMaggio works diligently with a team of six, including one research associate, Dr. Janet Manono, and five student researchers.

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“This is a highly interdisciplinary project that covers organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry and medicinal chemistry, which is ideal for students entering the medical field,” DiMaggio says. For more information on research and opportunities, contact Dr. Stassi DiMaggio via e-mail at scdimagg@ xula.edu.

Rosalyn Kent is a junior chemistry major, biology and mass communication minor from Memphis, Tennessee.

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, strikes every year during the winter months. From October to May, the flu causes everyone heartache, especially to those unfortunate enough to be its victim.Sore throats, sore muscles, chills and fatigue are some of the many symptoms of the virus. Fortunately, there are effective ways to minimize everyone’s chances of acquiring this wintry woe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, everyone should wash their hands frequently and cover their coughs and sneezes.Things that are touched often like doorknobs, desks, keyboards and phones are popular places for bacteria and viruses to reside. People should give their hands a rinse after every handshake, as well according to Judy Warren, RN., with Student Health Services. People can spread the flu virus five to seven days before they even start feeling sick, she said. Everyone should try their best to keep their hands away from their faces. Many people do not think about the consequences of wiping their mouths or rubbing their eyes with unwashed hands, but they should; they may be giving the flu a great chance to get into their systems. According to Warren, the mouth, nose and eyes are the easiest places for the flu to enter the body. According to ABC’s Health website, fresh fruits are packed with immune-boosting vitamin C and should be a winter diet staple. Vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A, which is good for immune system response. Making the immune system strong with food is easy and goes a long way in keeping the flu away. Most importantly, get the flu shot early. Even with these tips, there are some factors that make us more susceptible to acquiring the flu virus. Warren reports things like obesity, asthma, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, heart disease and HIV/AIDS are even more reasons to get the vaccine early.

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Black Catholicism takes center stage By Thomas Nash Staff Writer

St. Martin dePorres and St. Augustine of Hippo are two men whose names resonate at Xavier. Upperclassmen live in a residence hall named for de Porres, and St Augustine High School is the alma mater of many male Xavier students, faculty and staff. Both of these men share commonality as Black Saints of the Catholic Church and whose feast days are recognized in November. November also happens to be National Black Catholic History Month, which is paramount for Xavier, the nation’s only Black and Catholic University. Observance of Black Catholic History Month is as important and necessary as the observance of Black History, Period,” said Father Giles Conwill, Xavier’s chaplain and director of Campus Ministry. Father Giles also says “the more we know of one another’s history, the more likely we are to respect

L-R: Dr. Pamela Franco and Loretta Salomon IBCS

each of our unique gifts and talents and see how incomplete we are without each other. Our completeness is contingent on our complementariness. Knowing each other’s history helps us understand how God has worked in the lives of ourselves and others.” Dr. Pamela Franco, interim director of Xavier’s Institute of Black Catholic Studies, agreed and added that the purpose of Black Catholic

History Month is to connect the missing link between Catholicism and being Black. “November reminds us of the many Blacks who have served, and continue to serve, the Catholic Church,” Dr. Franco explained. On November 10 at 4 p.m. Mass in the St. Katharine Drexel Chapel there will be a special Jubilee Celebration. Three Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament—Sr. Grace

Mary Flickinger (Biology), Sr. M. Juliana Haynes (Music) and Sr. Mary Ann Stachow (Theology) will celebrate 60 or 50 years as an SBS. In addition, SBS Associates (women and men who commit to actively share in the mission, vision and values of the Sisters) will celebrate a Jubilee--20 years since the Associates were started. The New Orleans group was among the very first and several who will be celebrating on Saturday were part of that original group. Events earlier this month included a day-long tribute to Bishop Harold Perry, the first black bishop in modern times appointed in 1965, and a lecture on Daniel Rudd, who was born a slave in 1854, freed, and founded the National Black Catholic Congress in 1889. In an article posted on The Catholic Gene website, Craig Manson explains that the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus first proclaimed November as Black Catholic History Month in 1990 “to honor and celebrate the achieve-

ments and legacies of Black American Catholics.” Xavier’s IBCS is part of the National Black Catholic Congress. For further information about Black Catholic heritage, Dr. Franco suggests “History, Heritage, and Truth,” an article posted on the NBCC website, www.nbccongress. org, and Manson’s article explaining Black Catholic History month on the Catholic Gene website, catholicgene.wordpress.com. Further information about Xavier’s IBCS can be found online at www. xula.edu/ibcs/index.php.

Can you name these people who influenced Black Catholicism in America, at Xavier? 1992 and canonized in 2000. Feast day: Feb. 8.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA Institute for Black Catholic Studies

CELEBRATING BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH Program 2013 Summer Session

July 1 – July 20, 2013

TOP (left to right) Katharine Drexel (1858-1955) Born to a wealthy Philadelphia family, St. Katharine Drexel dedicated her religious life to racial tolerance and the education of the oppressed, more specifically Native and African Americans. In 1891, she established the order of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. In 1917, she established a school in New Orleans to prepare teachers. In 1925 she received a charter to open Xavier University of Louisiana. She was canonized in 2000. Feast day: March 3. Martin dePorres (1579 - 1639) St. Martin de Porres was born in

Fr. Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) Born in Missouri, Fr. AugutusTolton was the first black Catholic priest in the United States. He was instrumental in the development of the Black national parish of St. Monica’s Catholic Church on the Chicago’s south side. In 2011, the Roman Catholic Church began the formal introduction of the cause for his sainthood.

Venerable Henriette de Lille (1813-1862) The Venerable HenrietteDeLillewas born in New Orleans. She refused to be part of the placage system as the common-law wife of a wealthy white man. She believed that this system violated the sacrament of marriage. In 1836, she founded a small congregation of nuns, the Sisters of the Presentation. In 1837, the order received Josephine Bahkita (1869 - 1947) formal recognitionand subsequentSt. Josephine Bahkita was born in ly changed their name to the Sisters the Darfur region of the Sudan. At of the Holy Family. an early age she was abducted and sold into slavery. In 1883, the Ital- BOTTOM (left to right) ian Vice Consul took her to Italy Daniel Rudd (1854 – 1933) where she became a nun and lived Daniel Rudd was born into slavery for 45 years. She was beatified in in Bardstown, Ky.,in 1854. He was Lima, Peru. He was a lay brother of the Dominican Order who was beatified in 1837 and canonized in 1962. During his lifetime he established an orphanage and a children’s hospital. He led an austere life of fasting and abstaining from meat. He is the patron saint of the poor, mixed race persons, and social justice. Feast day: Nov. 3.

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a noted journalist, publisher, and activist. He established his own newspaper the Ohio State Tribune which later became the American Catholic Tribune. As editor, Rudd advocated for women’s rights and equality and fairness in employment for Blacks. In 1889, he founded the National Black Catholic Congress. Sr. Thea Bowman (1937-1990) Sr. Thea Bowman was born in Canton, Miss. She attended college and received undergraduate and graduate degrees in English. In 1989, she became the first African American to receive a doctorate of theology from Boston College.Sr. Thea was a fervent evangelist, traveling throughout the African Diaspora spreading her ministry of joy and message that people are gifted, Black is beautiful, and cross-cultural collaboration enriches both education and living. Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853) The Venerable Pierre Toussaint was born into slavery in Haition the Bernard family plantation. The family brought him to New York where he was later manumitted. He apprenticed as a hairdresser and became a highly successful

entrepreneur. With his wife, he opened his home as an orphanage, and employment bureauand a refuge for travelers. In 1996, he was declared Venerable, the second step in the canonization process. Feast day: June 30. The Black Madonna A Black Madonna is a statue or painting of Mary in which she is depicted with dark skin. They were first created in Europe during the medieval period and initially did not refer to race or ethnicity. There are about 450–500 Black Madonnas in European museums, churches or shrines.In the 20th century, Black Madonnas became popular in Africa and the African Diaspora. St. Moses the Black (330-405) St. Moses the Black was an ascetic monk and priest who gave up a life of violence for peace and nonviolence. During an unsuccessful robbery, he was forced to take refuge in a monastery. The dedication of the monks’ lives greatly impressed him. He was baptized a Christian and joined the monastic community, eventually becoming its spiritual leader. St. Moses is honored as an apostle of non-violence. Feast day: Aug. 28.

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Cross country teams take GCAC titles; Next hurdle is NAIA championship Nov.17

By Whitney Gaston/Lloyd staff writer

After capturing the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference titles in October, Xavier’s cross country teams will wrap up the season with an appearance at the NAIA championship later this month. Currently, the Gold Nuggets are 33-9, including four, top two finishes, while the Gold Rush are 28-14 going into the post-season. Participating in a season low of five meets, both teams received perfect scores of 15 to win the GCAC titles on Oct. 20 in Clinton, Miss. This season’s success comes as no surprise to the teams’ coach.

Women’s cross country team includes: Donyé Coleman, Catherine Fakler, Hannah Finnegan, Zahri Jackson, Paige Rochelle, Briana Simms, Hali Yarmush.

Men’s cross country team includes: Emmanuel Detiege, David Holobowicz, Kwame Jackson, Javon Mead, Matt Pieri, Charles Shaw, Aaron Yarmush.

“They were right on track this season. I had the bulk of the teams coming back, men and women. So I just added a couple of freshman around that group,” coach Joseph Moses said. “I kind of knew what I had coming in. I knew they were going to do it.” Not only has the group been special as a team, but runners have also been earning individual accolades throughout the season. Zahri

champion in the GCAC. Kwame Jackson, a sophomore and Zahri’s brother, has earned two athlete of the week awards. Winning the conference championship allows the Xavier teams to compete in the NAIA national cross-country meet. The meet is Nov. 17 in Vancouver, Wash. This will be the fourth national appearance for the Rush and Nuggets. According to Moses, the women have

Jackson, a sophomore, was recognized as the women’s conference athlete of the week three times this season and nabbed the individual championship, while teammate Catherine Fakler, also a sophomore, earned the honor of recording three sub-20s. On the men’s side, lone senior Matt Pieri won the athlete of the week honor three times this season and wascrowned as individual

a good chance of being in the top 20 in the nation, and he thinks the men also could break into the top 20. “The women definitely have a chance; they’re running real well right now,” Moses said. As far as nationals go, Moses wants his teams to, “Just go out and win.” And national wins would be a great way to close a successful cross-country season.

Gold Nuggets ready, set for consecutive games Browder said the Nuggets will play 10 schools in the top 25 NAIA teams this season. For complete schedules, rosters, and statistics, visit www.xula.edu/athletics.

By Chelsea Stephens staff writer

Basketball season arrived Nov. 3 at Xavier when the Nuggets and Rush opened their 2012-13 season with wins in the new Xavier Convocation Center. The defending Gulf Coast Athletic Conference champs took out the women’s team from Johnson & Wales in a lopsided 88-34 victory. The Rush faced a tougher challenge against Morehouse, but closed with an 80-66 win, followed by another home victory Nov. 4, as they defeated Carver 88-68. The Rush hosts the Big Easy Classic Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10. The men play Jarvis Christian at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 and Tuskegee at 4 p.m. on Nov. 10. For the first time in history, the Gold Nuggets

Mrs. Norman C. Francis accompanies the Gold Nuggets Basketball team and Kay Watkins

opened their season with eight consecutive home games. Upcoming home games include: Tuesday, Nov. 13, against Spring Hill, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, against Wesminster, in the noon homecoming game; Monday, Nov. 19, against LSU-

Shreveport, 5:30 p.m. Nuggets coach Bo Browder said eight new recruits added depth to the team, which the GCAC predicts will repeat as conference champs this season. “We have a lot of experience and have many talented players

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in each position,” Browder said. He said senior Simone Franklin, who was the GCAC tournament MVP last season, will lead the team as its captian, and “if she has an outstanding year, we’ll have a chance to compete to get to the Elite 8 or Final 4.”

Angelica Alexander shoots a lay up.

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Gold Nuggets vs. Bobcats

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Volleyball team clutches 2nd GCAC title, ends season

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Alumna Embodies Xavier’s Mission ALUMNA, from pg. 1

Born and raised in New Orleans, La, Taylor was college bound. She expressed her father’s advice on choosing a college. He said, “You can go to any college you want to in the United States, as long as it’s Xavier.” Taylor graduated from Xavier with a degree in public health sciences. She continued her studies at Xavier and recieved a Master’s in supervision instruction. Taylor taught health and physical education for over 25 years at Kennedy Senior High School in New Orleans. She was deemed athletic director while teaching at her institution. Taylor said as the new athletic director she attended several conventions with coaches and directors across the state of Louisiana. Fortunately, being the only woman at these conferences was not difficult. “I did what I had to do. And I was really good at what I did, too. They [the other coaches] respected that,” Taylor’s success did not end there. Soon after she retired in 2002, the United Teacher Association, located in Washington D.C., sent her to Sierra Leone, Africa, to jump-start an HIV/AIDS prevention program in the district of Bo. “Much of my desire for community service and leadership,” Taylor said, “is based on the fundamental teachings of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.” “As a proud Xavierite,” Taylor said, “I’m hearing a lot of good things about Xavier. It has expanded tremendously –it even has some of the best teachers.”

Attention Freshmen

James S. Kemper Foundation Is looking for Kemper Scholars

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Is Xavier Going Green?

Scholarships up to $40,000 are awarded to Kemper Scholars A potential Kemper Scholar is a 1st semester freshman who:  Has a minimum 3.00 midterm GPA  Demonstrates a capacity for leadership  Has a record of community service  Shows maturity, openness and flexibility  Is available for summer internships Students may nominate themselves Faculty/staff may nominate students Contact: Pearl Algere-Lonian— palgere@xula.eduBonnie Noonan— bnoonan@xula.edu

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Rayya Hunter

By: Latifa Williams Staff Writer

If I said Xavier was “going green” would you know what I meant? GWhizz would! GWhizz is an organization focused on environmental improvements with a major concentration on recycling. They have bins for paper recycling, but are currently in the midst of writing a proposal in hopes of gaining approval for campuswide recycling of paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass. As a community, we don’t tend to think of turning off the lights when we leave a home as recycling, but as saving money. In reality, simple things such as turning off lights when they aren’t in use and using canteens instead of plastic bottles for beverages can really do a lot to save the environment. The GWhizz organization is designed to raise awareness to the more environmentally safe side of our everyday money-saving practices and to a few things we don’t know. On Thursday Nov. 15, the GWhizz organization will be showing a video in the UC around 11 a.m. to raise awareness of recycling to the Xavier community. At 6:00 p.m., there will be a movie night hosted by the club as an effort to reach out to more students in hopes of getting them to participate in more activities around campus. Rayya Hunter, project coordinator, says, “There is a lot of awareness to be raised.” With the help of 50 volunteers, GWhizz is slowly making progress. You can get more information about the upcoming events and the GWhizz club by contacting Hunter at max.gwhizz@gmail.com.

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Yearbook Portraits

Post-election discussions will be part of the 4th annual Bipartisan Policy Center’s political summit on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tulane University’s …… where is it exactly. The event is free and open to all college students and the general public. Nationally prominent political strategists and seasoned presidential campaign analysts James Carville and Mary Matalin will moderate the summit, “Beyond the Ballot: A Government Transition.” Summit contributors include notable political figures from the Democrat and Republican parties, as well as CNN, CNBC, The Washington Post and New York Magazine political journalists. Panel discussions at the daylong event will allow the public to learn how Democrats and Republicans work together—or should—in an effort to address the needs of the If your organization or department has not country. more information about yearbook, the taken a group pictureForfor the 2012/13 Bipartisan Policy Summit, contact please contact: igarner@xula.edu to schedule Ann Fabens-Lassen at 504.558.1785 or email a time and date, asaflassen@theehrhardtgroup. soon as possible. com.

( Sophomores, Juniors, Non-Graduating seniors, Graduate School students, Faculty & Staff) Nov. 9th 9am-3pm UC 1st floor ••••••••••• Cap & Gown Nov. 9th 9am-3pm UC 1st floor Gallery •••••••••••••••

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Norman C. Francis Excellence in Teaching Awards Nominate Your Favorite Teacher Do you have a teacher here at Xavier University who shows a strong commitment to you and your learning? demonstrates excellence in the classroom? is innovative and committed to your academic and/or professional development? has nurtured your intellectual or artistic development?

Send your nomination letter by Friday, December 3, 2012 to: “The Faculty Awards Committee” Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Administration Building Room 206A

TULANE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM INFO SESSION Saturday, Dec. 1 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tulane faculty, staff, current students and alumni will be on hand to answer questions.

Informational items include: • Master of Social Work Program • Part-time Evening Program • Certificate in Disaster Mental Health • Certificate in Global Social Work • Dual Degree with School of Public Health • Financial Aid and Scholarships

For directions or more information http://tulane.edu/socialwork • msw@tulane.edu • 504-865-5314 xavierherald.com

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