1997 Vol.66, No. 6 Xavierite

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Vol. 66, No. 6
The student newspaper of Saint Xavier University
Friday, December 5,1997
DeMicco wins SXU
Staff Excellence Award
By Meredith G. Mastrobuoni
News Editor
Grace DeMicco, a familiar face in the Registrar's Office for
the past 17 years, was presented the SXU Staff Excellence
Award yesterday at a ceremony held in the Formal Reception
Room, despite our misprint last issue which named last year's
winner as this year's.
The awards ceremony was a section of a three part 
celebration which included a formal luncheon and an afternoon mass
held by Father Niblick.
In speaking about her years here at Saint Xavier, Ms.
DeMicco commented "I found it very rewarding working here
and getting to know the students, faculty, and staff. The staff is
really wonderful. They're a great support group ready to laugh
with you or cry with you whenever you need them. True
friendships were made from getting to know people outside of
their curriculums."
Winning this award followed a long nomination process
that was open to all SXU faculty and staff. Letters were mailed
out weeks before the nominations were due giving people the
opportunity to nominate whomever they felt deserved the
award.
DeMicco added "I always nominate someone from the
staff but I had no idea that I would win. I didn't have a clue until
President Yanikoski called and told me."
Aside from working in the Registrar's Office, DeMicco has
been a student here taking classes sporadically beginning in
1987 and on a more serious, graduate level since 1991.
Majoring in Early Education, DeMicco is preparing for
her student teaching at Lane School in Alsip next semester.
DeMicco is not sure if she will be staying with the University 
once she becomes a certified teacher. That topic, however,
is being put on the back burner so she can focus on preparing for
certification and student teaching.
Congratulations go out to Grace DeMicco on all her
achievements and years of dedicated service to Saint Xavier
University.
In the last issue, The Xavierite reported that last year's winner,
Joan Kaminski, was this year's winner as well. Our apologies to both
Grace DeMicco and Joan Kaminski for this untimely error.
Web page gets new image
By Meredith G. Mastrobuoni
News Editor
Foranyone who has frequented
the University Home Page, you may
have noticed that flashing advertise-
ment at the bottom of the page
announcing the new web page
for 1998.
What you're going to
see, once the new web page is
up and running, may surprise
you. Be prepared for a whole
new look combined with a
whole new level of applications.
John Springer, the Applications 
Coordinator for Information 
Services, in discussing the reason for the
change, commented "the old
page was a result of individual
efforts with no real cohesion.
We now have a web page
committee working on the
new page."
This committee, comprised of 
faculty members Dale Fast,
Jean Mehta, and Michael Rabe, As-
sistant Librarian Joan Kobs, Director
of Marketing and Public Relations
Robert Quackenbush, committee
chair Joe Coby, and John Springer.
The committee members,
along with web page specialist Dr.
Susie Chan of De Paul University,
have been meeting since early 
September to discuss what is going to be
seen on the new web page.
Working with the Words in
Pictures company, the same company 
that works on the publication of
the University magazine, the 
committee has come up with a tentative
design for the new page comprised
of SXU graphics and various links
including Admission and Financial
Aid, Alumni and Friends, Academic
Programs, Library and Technology,
Campus and Community Services,
Student Life and Services, About
SXU, News and Events, and People.
Each link will feature its own icon
designed with the information and
the University in mind.
By creating this web page, the
University is looking to stay current
with other universities, especially
when it comes to prospective students.
Quackenbush commented
"we're hoping to have a new web site
for Saint Xavier that we can be proud
of. We also want something people
want to visit often. It's as if you're
almost putting the whole University
on the web."
Springer continued," more and
more prospective students are look-
ing for colleges on the web. We look
at the web as an electronic front door.
We want to show what's unique about
Saint Xavier and what we offer as a
University on the web."
The committee plans to have
at least the first two to three levels of
the new web page up and running by
early January.
Departments, faculty, students,
alumni, and community members
are encouraged to offer any 
suggestions on content.
The web will be continually
added to focusing toward a goal of
total completion.
Don't blink too fast, though!
This new web page will be current
and up to date with constant 
additions and finalizations.
If all goes well, the new web
page should be available for full view
and usage by the beginning of next
semester.
Boat bash takes on new look
By Meredith G. Mastrobuoni
Brooke Kosowski, Amy Roos, & Andrea Mroz
News Editor
On Friday, November 21st, a
host of SXU students and friends
embarked on a Midnight Cruise on
the Spirit of Chicago for an evening
of elegance and fun.
For many of the passengers, 
this was a first time
experience with the SXU
"boatbash" phenomena, but,
for many others, it was a
surprising and delightful
change from the bashes of
the past.
The event, which was
sponsored by the Student
Activities Board, left from
Navy Pier in downtown
Chicago and took the pas- 
sengers on a tour of Lake Michigan    
under a brilliant, midnight moon.
Up until now, boat bash was a
traditionally informal and casual
party on a boat usually lasting from 7
to 11 p.m. that resembled the laid
back atmosphere of SXU's Homecoming 
Tent Parties. This year, however, was quite different
Taking on the slogan "Boat
Bash with Class," the event had a
dress code of no jeans or gym shoes
and an atmosphere of elegance 
resembling the Spring Formals held at
the Knickerbocker Hotel every year.
Cruise attendee, John Kelly, commented 
"I think the formal setting
made it much more sophisticated.
Boat bash was just a party on a boat;
this was more."
One of the main differences,
aside from the setting, that SAB Di-
rector of Finance Dominic Petruzzelli
was quick to mention, was that the
event took place "on a ship, not a
boat"
This alternative location, vastly
different from the boat of the past
bashes, had a great impact on the
mood of the evening.
James Zebrowski added "I
think the elegance and the location
made it a much more memorable
night"
So, what about the
future? Although
Petruzzelli, who is employed by 
the Spirit of Chicago cruise line, was able
to arrange the event at a
discount, the SAB is not
entirely sure that they want
to adopt this new setting
permanently. "I don't know
if this is going to be how
boat bash is going to be
forever. We really wanted
to try something new to see
if the students would like it. We were
really pleased with the turnout," 
commented Inter Club Council Director,
Rachael Cwiok.
The Midnight Cruise, which
was a sold-out event, definitely took
boat bash veterans and newcomers
by storm. It looks, however, as if
we're all going to have to sit back and
wait to see what kind of sea faring fun
the SAB comes up with next.
SXU to have holy hour
By Jennifer Luhan
Editor in Chief
Beginning Monday, January 12,1998, Wendy Yanikoski will be
hosting Holy Hour from four to five o' clock p.m. in the chapel located in
McGuire Hall. Holy Hour will be held every Monday.
"This is an invitation to the entire community to spend an hour every
week with our lord for the intentions of the University community and any
personal inentions," stated Mrs. Yanikoski.
The premise for organizing Holy Hour is to just sit in the presence of
the sacrament. Those who attend can pray the rosary, read from the
scripture, or just sit and meditate. This hour is intended to give people a
place to pray for an hour every week and all are welcome to pray for any
intentions they may have.
Originally, Holy Hour was going to be held in the Sister's Chapel
near the Radio Building, but the location was moved because the site was
so far from the students and the rest of the Saint Xavier University
community.
Mrs. Yanikoski is looking for students to draw a simple poster to
make people aware that Holy Hour exists, for more information feel free
to call Campus Ministry at (773) 298-3140.
Happy
Holidays
from
The Xavierite
Staff