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The XAVIERITE The student newspaper of Saint Xavier University www.sxu.edu/xavierite Wednesday, September 18, 2002 Volume 72, Number 3 SXU remembers 9-11: President Yanikoski and faculty spread words of hope to students Courtesy Brian Kelley The sun shines over the statue of Mary on September 11 By Julianne Siegel Deputy News Editor The Prayer: "I pray You'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go And help us to be wise, in times when we don't know Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way Lead us to the place, guide us with Your grace To a place where we'll be safe. On Wednesday, September 11, the entire SXU community joined together to remember the one-year anniversary of the attack and destruction of the World Trade Center, the attack on American freedom where thousands lost their lives. Husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, young and old alike perished at the hands of a faceless enemy. Despite this senseless tragedy, hope and belief in the strength and courageUf our fellow countrymen, the strength and tenacity of our beautiful America, has not been destroyed. It was this faith, this belief in our fellow man that brought the faculty and students of SXU together to mourn those who have died, but also to remember that life does go on, and that the strength of the SXU community remains strong. President Dr. Yanikoski lent a message of hope to the entire SXU community. Through service and action, we can help others and fight the inequality that exists within our world as well as our nation. "The faculty, staff and trustees have a shared responsibility for the actions of our nation; they must work together to remedy injustice and alleviate poverty. We must turn our strengths of faith and privilege into forms of direct assistance to those who have it least. Jesus calls us to address poverty, ignorance, and illness now! We must look upon September 11 as a 'Remembrance day.' Clearly we are all called as indi viduals and as a community to bear witness to a world that still cries out to a great deal of grief." September 11 "pulled us together. We came together as opposed to going apart. It was a reaffirmation that St. Xavier is a community, not a cluster of students!" On September 11, students felt safer on this campus than anywhere else. The faculty "mobilized to sponsor forums" easing the students' fears and bringing them together, something that lacked on most college campuses that day, a sense of togetherness. "Although we have many differences, we can all learn from one another. Our main source of hope is the knowledge that we are created and loved by God. We are made to be good; we are all fundamentally good people." "We must contribute what we can to help others; this is our opportunity to contribute for justice." Due to the strength and love Dr. Yanikoski and the faculty and staff at SXU have towards their students, St. Xavier will remain a source of hope and comfort for everyone, including the world in which we live. The first remembrance event at SXU was a noon mass held in the McDonough Chapel. Students and faculty alike prayed for the souls of the departed, an end to the hatred and violence that has shattered the nations of Israel and Af- ghanistan and an understanding that we have a responsibility as citizens of this great nation to utilize those privileges that have been bestowed upon us for the betterment of our world. Then at 2 p.m., a Reflection Ceremony was held in the Shannon Center's main arena. The solemn and emotional ceremony was filled with words of hope and encouragement for all who were present. Student Janean Johnson, master of ceremonies, reminded the SXU community just how strong it truly is by exclaiming, "Saint Xavier University has witnessed the Great Chicago Fire, two World Wars, and now 9-11; yet we still remain strong!" It is a strength rooted in history that continues to thrive today. SXU remains a beacon of hope for its students, faculty and community. Dr. Yanikoski reminded the faculty and staff just how "blessed we are to be members of the SXU community. We have the benefit of a good education, good food and good health!" He solemnly proclaimed that the tragic events of September 11 "remind us of our own mortality." Therefore, the entire SXU community is called to continue to support one another, and become, with the time that God has granted to us, "instruments of peace." The SXU community, a community rooted in the Catherine McCauley tradition of hope and devotion to our fellow man, indeed spread words of peace and hope on campus last Wednesday. These words will surely resonate throughout the SXU community, our Chicagoland community, and hopefully will become beacons of light throughout a world covered in grave darkness and sadness right now. Director of Student Media Rob Quicke expressed his pride for calling America home. "I am an Englishman who is proud to be in America." Like so many others, September 11 made Mr. Quicke come to the realization that the "world is not as vast and divided as presently thought; there is a global community that cares!" There is an SXU community that cares as well. Faculty members Dale Fast and Joan Kaminski both expressed the disbelief and anger they felt on September 11. Yet it wasn't just anger towards terrorism, it was also an anger towards the violence that ensued in the guise of "justice" after the attacks. Student Ronza Othma expressed her pride for being an Arab-American by exclaiming that through the events of September 11, she has "learned to appreciate her freedom." She is proud to live in a country where she can "practice her religion, pursue an education and socialize with whomever she chooses!" Student Lubna Akkawi stated that September 11 has taught her to "live life to the fullest while placing family first." Student Katie Anderson moved everyone when she exclaimed that September 11 "renewed my faith in people." On a day when so many lives were shattered and so many lost their faith, it is humbling to realize that at SXU, there exists a community of believers who remain strongly rooted in their faith of God, and in their faith of their fellow man. After each reflection, a candle was lit to acknowledge the light that burns inside us all, calling us to become peacemakers in our own lives. Truly, the SXU community will forever carry with them the words and the messages that were given at this reflection. The last remembrance event was held at 9:30 p.m. in Mary's Circle. With the help of the Resident Hall Board and the SXU RA's, students were welcomed among a sea of votive candles to express their thoughts and feelings about September 11. One by one, students ap- See "9-11" page 3 ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE... News Midnight boat cruise Features Who is Blare? Sports Cougars out for a jog Free to read, expensive to pass up
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Transcript | The XAVIERITE The student newspaper of Saint Xavier University www.sxu.edu/xavierite Wednesday, September 18, 2002 Volume 72, Number 3 SXU remembers 9-11: President Yanikoski and faculty spread words of hope to students Courtesy Brian Kelley The sun shines over the statue of Mary on September 11 By Julianne Siegel Deputy News Editor The Prayer: "I pray You'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go And help us to be wise, in times when we don't know Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way Lead us to the place, guide us with Your grace To a place where we'll be safe. On Wednesday, September 11, the entire SXU community joined together to remember the one-year anniversary of the attack and destruction of the World Trade Center, the attack on American freedom where thousands lost their lives. Husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, young and old alike perished at the hands of a faceless enemy. Despite this senseless tragedy, hope and belief in the strength and courageUf our fellow countrymen, the strength and tenacity of our beautiful America, has not been destroyed. It was this faith, this belief in our fellow man that brought the faculty and students of SXU together to mourn those who have died, but also to remember that life does go on, and that the strength of the SXU community remains strong. President Dr. Yanikoski lent a message of hope to the entire SXU community. Through service and action, we can help others and fight the inequality that exists within our world as well as our nation. "The faculty, staff and trustees have a shared responsibility for the actions of our nation; they must work together to remedy injustice and alleviate poverty. We must turn our strengths of faith and privilege into forms of direct assistance to those who have it least. Jesus calls us to address poverty, ignorance, and illness now! We must look upon September 11 as a 'Remembrance day.' Clearly we are all called as indi viduals and as a community to bear witness to a world that still cries out to a great deal of grief." September 11 "pulled us together. We came together as opposed to going apart. It was a reaffirmation that St. Xavier is a community, not a cluster of students!" On September 11, students felt safer on this campus than anywhere else. The faculty "mobilized to sponsor forums" easing the students' fears and bringing them together, something that lacked on most college campuses that day, a sense of togetherness. "Although we have many differences, we can all learn from one another. Our main source of hope is the knowledge that we are created and loved by God. We are made to be good; we are all fundamentally good people." "We must contribute what we can to help others; this is our opportunity to contribute for justice." Due to the strength and love Dr. Yanikoski and the faculty and staff at SXU have towards their students, St. Xavier will remain a source of hope and comfort for everyone, including the world in which we live. The first remembrance event at SXU was a noon mass held in the McDonough Chapel. Students and faculty alike prayed for the souls of the departed, an end to the hatred and violence that has shattered the nations of Israel and Af- ghanistan and an understanding that we have a responsibility as citizens of this great nation to utilize those privileges that have been bestowed upon us for the betterment of our world. Then at 2 p.m., a Reflection Ceremony was held in the Shannon Center's main arena. The solemn and emotional ceremony was filled with words of hope and encouragement for all who were present. Student Janean Johnson, master of ceremonies, reminded the SXU community just how strong it truly is by exclaiming, "Saint Xavier University has witnessed the Great Chicago Fire, two World Wars, and now 9-11; yet we still remain strong!" It is a strength rooted in history that continues to thrive today. SXU remains a beacon of hope for its students, faculty and community. Dr. Yanikoski reminded the faculty and staff just how "blessed we are to be members of the SXU community. We have the benefit of a good education, good food and good health!" He solemnly proclaimed that the tragic events of September 11 "remind us of our own mortality." Therefore, the entire SXU community is called to continue to support one another, and become, with the time that God has granted to us, "instruments of peace." The SXU community, a community rooted in the Catherine McCauley tradition of hope and devotion to our fellow man, indeed spread words of peace and hope on campus last Wednesday. These words will surely resonate throughout the SXU community, our Chicagoland community, and hopefully will become beacons of light throughout a world covered in grave darkness and sadness right now. Director of Student Media Rob Quicke expressed his pride for calling America home. "I am an Englishman who is proud to be in America." Like so many others, September 11 made Mr. Quicke come to the realization that the "world is not as vast and divided as presently thought; there is a global community that cares!" There is an SXU community that cares as well. Faculty members Dale Fast and Joan Kaminski both expressed the disbelief and anger they felt on September 11. Yet it wasn't just anger towards terrorism, it was also an anger towards the violence that ensued in the guise of "justice" after the attacks. Student Ronza Othma expressed her pride for being an Arab-American by exclaiming that through the events of September 11, she has "learned to appreciate her freedom." She is proud to live in a country where she can "practice her religion, pursue an education and socialize with whomever she chooses!" Student Lubna Akkawi stated that September 11 has taught her to "live life to the fullest while placing family first." Student Katie Anderson moved everyone when she exclaimed that September 11 "renewed my faith in people." On a day when so many lives were shattered and so many lost their faith, it is humbling to realize that at SXU, there exists a community of believers who remain strongly rooted in their faith of God, and in their faith of their fellow man. After each reflection, a candle was lit to acknowledge the light that burns inside us all, calling us to become peacemakers in our own lives. Truly, the SXU community will forever carry with them the words and the messages that were given at this reflection. The last remembrance event was held at 9:30 p.m. in Mary's Circle. With the help of the Resident Hall Board and the SXU RA's, students were welcomed among a sea of votive candles to express their thoughts and feelings about September 11. One by one, students ap- See "9-11" page 3 ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE... News Midnight boat cruise Features Who is Blare? Sports Cougars out for a jog Free to read, expensive to pass up |
Collection | Xavierite (Saint Xavier University) |
Relation | Saint Xavier University Publications |
Subject(s) | Saint Xavier University (Chicago, Ill.) -- History. |
Type | text |
Format | image/jpeg |
Language | eng |
Publisher | Saint Xavier University |
Year Published | 2013 |
Rights | The items digitized in this collection are the property of Saint Xavier University. This image may be used freely, with attribution, for research and educational purposes. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact archives@sxu.edu. |