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Thursday, February 6, 1997 • Vol. XXX No. 85 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY'S • STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student reform committee inches toward goal By HEATHER MACKENZIE 20-minute debate regarding "The representative selected was in agreement that the pres­ between the president and the News Writer whether one or two Students would naturally have an under­ ident should definitely have a senate," said Clare Deckelman, Senators should be placed on standing of how the [budget] role in the senate, but wavered a member of the committee. Last night, the reform com­ the budget committee. Mark commit.tee needs to work on what this would entail. A two-thirds majority vote of mittee attempted to come closer Leen, a senator, questioned the together," she said. Brendan Kelly, head of the the senate would render the to its goal of rewriting the stu­ proposition to have only a sin­ The reform committee, how­ reform committee, expressed opinion of the president in con­ dent government constitution. gle senate representative. ever, eventually voted to keep that "having the president at sequential. Hoffmann expres­ Amidst some discussion, the "One senator could be ganged the number at two. since they senate meetings avoids conflicts sed concerns that this left the committee clarified proposed up or could be only looking out deemed the subject unworthy of of interests with the adminis­ president in a powerless posi­ policy and organizational for his own interests," he said. any further debate. They tration." tion when faced with a majority changes. In the end, it came to But Erin Hoffmann, student decided that it did not matter if A proposal was introduced vote. "It is dangerous to have conclusions on issues ranging body treasurer, reasoned that one or two senators served on that required the president to the president do something he from the president's position in because the Student Senate the budget committee. be present at all senate meet­ doesn't want to do. He may the Student Senate to the com­ would select the representative, The committee then discussed ings as part of his position, and know better what is good for position of the budget commit­ the senator on the committee the relationship between the to serve as a non-voting mem­ the student body." tee. would have the interests of the Student Senate and the student ber of the body. "Hopefully However, Kelly expressed The meeting opened with a entire senate in mind. body president. The committee there won't be any dissension see REFORM I page 7

Last night's critical discussion on "Alcohol, Gender 'best' in education and the Notre Dame Community" sparked debate among its audience. Presenting a variety of opinions on the rea­ By SASKIA SIDENFADEN sons that Notre Dame is a binge-drinking campus, the News Writer dialogue sought to explain the effects that such behavior has on women, Outlining his second-term agenda in his fourth "Our ethnicity and gender are no protection against State of the Union address Tuesday night, President alcoholism," said Martha Cohn Spiegel, founder of the Clinton attempted to "repair the breach" of a partisan Alcohol/ Drug Action Program and Jewish Family Congress. emphasizing a mutual goal that "all Service in Los Angeles. Americans have the best education Contrary to the current perception, she pointed out in the world." that women are actually more susceptible to alcohol Contrary to his previous address­ related problems because they become intoxicated es. Clinton came on strongly, chal­ faster due to a combination of hormones and smaller lenging Congress to pass his initia­ builds. tives and proposing a comfortable "Alcohol is the most addictive drug that we know of," middle ground for the American she said. She also mentioned that with alcohol use public. comes an increase in the number of suicides. homicides "There was something vital =""""---~ and accidents. Date rape is also more common when about him," said American studies alcohol is involved. professor Robert Schmuhl. "I liked Len Hickman, a psychologist at the University the number of things he addressed and overall it was Counseling Center, spoke on the trend of college binge a very good performance. ·Like Lazarus, Bill Clinton is drinking and how that practice affects women. revived." "Binge drinking," he began, is defined as the con­ Listing his detailed 10-point plan of attack, Clinton sumption of five or more drinks for men, or "four or more focused much of his 60-minute speech on educational The Observer/Sarah O'Connor drinks for women, during one sitting." · reform. In his promise to allot over $51 billion in gov­ Psychologist Len Hickman spoke at yesterday's discussion, ernment funding to improve national standards of noting that binge drinking has strong effects on women. education, Clinton is "flying in the face of the see ALCOHOL I page 4 American Right who are proposing total local control of education," Schmuhl said. His national crusade for education standards pro­ poses national tests of science, math, and reading to 'Fat phobia' permeates society be administered by local schools. By SARAH CORKREAN News Writer

'There was something Recalling childhood bouts with parental pressure to lose vital about him ... weight, professor Amber Katherine noted that "fat pho­ and overall it was a very bia" starts in the home and continues into adulthood with the pressure women exert on themselves. good performance. Like This professor of philosophy and women's studies stated Lazarus, Bill Clinton is that as women get older, they must develop and empower --'-'"'------'""'""""" revived. ' themselves, realizing the importance of personal experi­ ences. Robert Schmuhl "By opening up to an individual, one will notice the only differences between herself and others are different expe­ "These standards are not creating big government riences. By understanding each other's differences, one bureaucracies," Schmuhl explained. "they simply will find strength in the support group and an open line of articulate what skills students should achieve." communication will evolve," Katherine said. Other proposals include a $5 billion advance to a Katherine gathered with other women faculty and stu­ $20 billion grant toward school construction over the dents yesterday for a panel luncheon in the North Wedge next 20 years. an emphasis on "character education," Room at Saint Mary's dining hall. The panel was orga­ and universal Internet access in all public schools. nized so that the women could share what it means to be Despite these positives, Clinton drew groans from a woman in today's society and how women can accept Hepublican members of Congress with his plans to their bodies and keep them healthy. create nationally accepted teaching credentials, gov­ The discussion focused on personal, psychological, and The Observer/Kimm Michalik ernment-sponsored reading programs, and skill physical experiences and the portrayal of women in grants. Nevertheless, Clinton vowed a non-partisan SMC women gathered yesterday to share common concerns advertising, and centered on promoting self-awareness in and personal stories of struggles with eating disorders. commitment to education: "Politics must stop at the nurturing oneself. schoolhouse door." In concluding her own personal story, Katherine opened Augmenting the notion that eating disorders are a politi­ In the.wake of the debate surrounding the national the wider topic of eating disorders, stating that they are cal and social disease disseminated through the mass debt, Clinton deemed the balanced budget amend­ not as uncommon as many people would like to believe. media, professor Rebecca Stoddart of the psychology ment "unnecessary and unwise." Poised to sign a bal­ She continued that millions of people have these disor­ department focused on unnatural portrayals of women in anced budget bill for the year 2002, he targeted GOP ders. and that their existence is a social, economic, politi­ advertising. cal, and community problem. see UNION I page 4 see DISORDERS I page 7

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• INSIDE COLUMN • WORLD AT A GlANCE Xrabs and Jews unite to mourn soldier's death Air Force NEVE SHALOM, Israel certainly the only funeral attended by In a unique Israeli village where Jews dozens of Arabs - his friends and and Arabs live side-by-side, the two neighbors. Blues peoples came together Wednesday to Arab citizens of Israel - almost a fifth mourn the death of a 20-year-old Israeli of the population - are not required to This is grade school. I Mary Beth Ellis army sergeant killed in a helicopter perform army service, and few do. The am surrounded by both Accent Copy Editor crash. nationwide mourning for slain soldiers girls AND boys, all of "He joined the army and went to light usually serves only to accentuate the whom are dressed Arabs - but now he was killed and I separation between the two communi­ exactly alike. I am sitting very, very still. I am sad," said an Arab neighbor, Adnan ties. want my mommy. Mana: "We are one family. I think this But in Neve Shalom, 15, miles .west of This is my fourth week in an Air Force is our most united day." Jerusalem in the Judean foothills, Arabs ROTC class. Fourth week, third class. We Tom Kitain was buried yester.day and Jews mingled together Wednesday didn't meet the first week - class was can­ evening in a tiny hillside cemetery in outside the Kitain family's white, one­ celled due to snow, which I found to be a dis­ Neve Shalom, or "Oasis of Peace," a story house, weeping and sharing mem­ turbing indication of our military's readiness. utopian community founded two ories of the tall young man with a crin­ I don't think my classmates are comfortable decades ago to prove that Jews and kle-eyed smile and easy laugh. with me yet. I can't say I blame them. There Arabs could live together in peace. Thirty families - half Jewish, half they sit in their name tags and government­ It was one of scores of funerals for tbe Arab - live in the village, sharing issue cadet blue pants, and here I sit in peach 73 soldiers killed in Tuesday night's authority, educating their children in hair ribbons and L.L. Bean-issue Twilight crash, the worst air disaster in Israel's Hebrew and Arabic and trying to spread Mauve sweater. They are taking this class military history. But Kitain's was almost a message of tolerance and coexistence. because they have integrity, honor, pride. I am taking this class because I cannot add. Pope has flu, cancels audiences Killings continue in Rwanda I am not a member of Air Force ROTC. I don't have The Right Stuff. I thought I did. VATICAN CITY KIGALI, Rwanda When I was young, I thought I could be an The flu forced Pope John Paul II to Aid agencies called emergency meetings today to astronaut. I used to attack empty appliance cancel his general audience yesterday review the increasing violence in Rwanda, a day after boxes with Crayolas in pathetic attempts to and cut back on activities planned for gunmen believed to be Hutu rebels ambushed and killed create my own spaceship. I'd crouch in the the next few days. "Influenza has also five U.N. human rights monitors. Four men- a Briton, grass, pull my trusty craft over my head, and entered the pope's house," John Paul a Cambodian and two Rwandans - died when their - in a technical procedure that involved me announced from his window overlook­ vehicles were attacked while they were on a routine leaping to my feet while spinning in rapid cir­ ing St. Peter's Square. "And it has also human rights investigation near Karengera, U.N. spokes­ cles - lift off. The neighbors would gaze out reached me," he said, wearing a red woman Marie Van Der Elst said. The area is 180 miles their windows at this small child, asking, cape over his white vestments and southwest of the capital, Kigali. The fifth victim, a "Why in God's name is the Ellis kid stumbling appearing in good spirits. He said doctors told him to Rwandan, died of wounds while being transported to around the backyard with a box on her stay inside. "I have to, therefore, be limited to saying Kigali. The victims' bodies and all remaining human head?" hello to you from the window of my office," he told thou­ I:ights monitors in southwestern Rwanda were evacuated I was a child only a guidance counselor sands of pilgrims standing in the rain. The 76-year-old by a government plane to Kigali late Tuesday night. could love. I, before realizing that their foot­ pope stood at the window for eight minutes and issued "Senior officials are meeting to decide what will be the ball team could never beat Notre Dame's, greetings in four languages, then sang the Lord's Prayer, next step," Van Der Elst said. The attack was the latest considered the Air Force Academy. However, which is the way he always closes his general audiences. in a series against foreigners in Rwanda and has I got many a D in high school algebra and Papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said John prompted aid organizations to re-examine their opera­ was forced to admit that astronauts probably Paul's flu was not serious and that it was going around tions in the western half of the tiny central African coun­ need to confront word problems without dry the Vatican, as well as Rome. Doctors advised him to try. Three Spanish aid workers and a Canadian Roman heaving. stay in bed for several days, the Vatican said. The Catholic priest were killed in separate attacks in the past Even as I enrolled in Saint Mary's and Vatican announced the pope's ailment a half-hour before three weeks, and U.N. officials have reported at least courageously began serving my country as an the audience was to start, and several thousand people four other incidents where foreigners have been target­ English major, I left a tiny space in my heart already were lined up to see him. "They are very sorry ed. Rwandan officials blamed the attacks on Hutu insur­ for flying. One of the things SMC has taught because they saved money for a long time to see the gents opposed to the Tutsi-controlled government. "I me, outside of the most efficient way to run pope. They are sorry he is ill and they pray for his am disgusted at these attacks," said Claude Dusaidi, screaming after a rapidly retreating shuttle­ health," said Zito Kerschbaumer, pilgrim group leader. adviser to Vice President Paul Kagame. bus, is to be outrageously bold when it comes to dusting off the dreams that have been Scientists find Alzheimer's gene link Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter merge shoved to the backs of our minds. I've learned to try on those dreams now. Not NEW YORK NEW YORK tomorrow. Tomorrow we'll be too busy Scientists may have found the hiding place of anoth­ The brokerage and credit-card company Dean Witter watching Ohio State graduates clean the toi­ er gene linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers agreed to a $9.9 billion merger with investment banking lets in our executive suites. found evidence that an Alzheimer's susceptibility gene giant Morgan Stanley to create the world's biggest secu­ "I don't think a Catholic university should may lurk somewhere within a region of chromosome rities firm. The announcement today brings Wall Street support a ROTC program," one of my friends 12, one of the string-like structures that carry genes. directly into the merger frenzy that has swept corporate sniffed as I dialed to DART into an Air Force "The evidence is very strong. We're convinced that America. Once again, the driving force is the strategic course. "We should try to live in global har­ there's something in this region,' said Margaret advantage of combining with a company that has com­ mony like in that song 'Imagine."' Pericak-Vance, chief of medical genetics at the Duke plementary strengths. Dean Witter, Discover & Co. is I said, "Say Saddam Hussein comes burst­ University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Pericak­ strong in the "retail" brokerage business, selling stocks, ing into the dorm. Who do you want standing Vance spoke yesterday in a telephone interview. She bonds and such to the public. Morgan Stanley Group Inc. guard - Norman Schwarzkopf holding an and Jonathan Haines of Massachusetts General is a powerhouse in mergers and in underwriting securi­ Uzi or John Lennon holding a microphone?" Hospital in Boston reported the work Tuesday at a sci­ ties. The stock-swap merger will create a new company I attend my Air Force class directly after a entific meeting in Denver. Previous work has identi­ called Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co. with creative writing workshop, which means that fied three genes that cause Alzheimer's before age 65 annual revenue of $12 billion. The combined company .within the space of thirty minutes I leave a when they are flawed, but altogether they account for will manage $270 billion in financial assets, the biggest world where we u-se non-threatening words a small percentage of cases. Scientists have also iden­ of any securities firm, Dean Witter chairman Philip such as "imagery" and "sentence" and enter tified a gene that affects susceptibility, with its maxi­ Purcell said in a statement. It will be valued in the mar­ a place where people speak entirely in mum effect on cases appearing between ages 55 to 75. ket at $21 billion, compared with current industry leader acronyms and can turn something as simple The apparent new susceptibility gene seems to have its Merrill Lynch & Co.'s $14.1 billion. Wall Street appeared as "three o'clock" into a complicated phrase peak effect on cases that appear after age 65, Pericak­ enamored with the deal, the biggest combination of two like "fifteen hundred hours". Vance said. securities firms. But this class is cool. The cadet uniform hat is cool. The pictures of the large scary fighter planes on the wall that seem to say, "Hi! • SOUTH BENO WEATHER • NATIONAl WEATHER We're the Air Force! We can bomb you into hydrogen molecules!" are VERY cool. 5 Day South Bend Forcast AccuWeather'" forecast for daytime conditions and high tern ratures The AccuWeather®forecast for noon, Thursday, Feb. 6. For the rest of the semester I'll sit here, Lines separate high temperature zones for the day. very very still, in awe of these kids who have 20s deep sense of purpose ... commendable love of country ... and easy access to firearms.

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Thursday, February 6, 1997 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS page 3 CSC grant to fund Summer Service Project program By BILL CRAWFORD "These funds are crucial to options. contribution. She is also vice the country where there are News Writer enhancing the nature of the However, Paladino and the chairman of Universal Press active Notre Dame alumni programs and fulfilling the SSP program administrators Syndicate. She and her busi­ clubs. The Center for Social vision of academic integra­ hope to convey that the pro­ ness partner John McMeel These projects offer under­ Concerns has expansive plans tion," said Jim Paladino, asso­ gram will still need every bit helped to establish the SSP in graduate students a $1,700 for its Summer Service ciate director of program and of contribution from alumni 1980 in memory of her hus­ scholarship for eight weeks of Projects (SSP) program thanks research administration for clubs across the country, as band, the late James Andrews, service to the poor within the to a $1.5 million commitment the CSC. "This boost will help the substantial gift will not a 1961 graduate of Notre specified Cites. from Kathleen Andrews and to guarantee that the SSP pro­ replace any existing funds Dame. Junior Anne Freedy of her sons. gram remains an ongoing needed for the ongoing func­ The CSC presented a propos­ Farley Hall describ!ls her The expansion and academic presence on this campus." tion of the program. al to Andrews and McMeel for experience as both rewarding integration of summer service The prospects for expansion Kathleen Andrews is a mem­ funding, which was answered and challenging. will be possible due to this, the include the endowment of a ber of Notre Dame's Board of with the gift. "I am excited to hear about largest single gift the. program directorship, as well as a vari­ Trustees and a fellow of the The SSP program has been the new funds and plans for has ever received. ety of new project sites and University with a history of functioning for more than 16 expansion," Freedy said. "The years, and nearly 1,400 stu­ fact that the academics will dents have participated in the encompass more than just the­ service projects. ology will be a good incentive Currently the program func­ for new students coming into The Dome Yearbook is now­ tions in the 120 cities across the program." The Welfare Revolution and taking applications for Editor Catholic Social Th Today at 7 p.m. CCE Main Auditorium Cheryl Sullivan, former Indiana secretary of family and social in Chief 1997-98. services, keynote address, "Welfare in America: What Reform Really Means" Friday at 9 a.m. CCE Second Floor Wendell Primus, director of income security for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "Implementing Welfare Reform and Measuring Its Impact on Children" Applications are available at the Friday at 1 0:30 a.m. CCE Second Floor Lawrence Mead Ill, professor of politics at New York University, Student Activities Office "Welfare Reform: Moral and Theological Issues" Friday at 1 :30 p.m. CCE Second Floor (315 LaFortune) Three speakers will address theological aspects of welfare reform: • Father William O'Neill, "Commonweal or Woe? The Ethics of and should be returned Welfare Reform" • Christine Firer Hinze, "What is Work For? A Catholic Ethical Response by February 14. to a Crucial Issue in U.S. Welfare Reform" • Stanley Garson-Thies, "'Don't Look to Us': The Negative Responses Any questions, please call the of Churches to Welfare Reform" ~;u•·uiltv at 9:00 a.m. CCE Second Floor THE DOM Dome office at 631-7524 A Panel Discussion,"Welfare Reform and the Catholic Church" Panel will be chaired by Auxilliary Bishop William Murphy of Boston • J. Brian Benestad, theology dept., Scranton University • Father Michael Baxter, theology dept., Notre Dame • David Schindler, theology dept., John Paul II Institute • John Langan, theology dept., Georgetown University • Janice Pilarsky, theologian and consultant to the U.S. bishops • Arthur McGovern, philosophy dept., University of Detroit Mercy The following letter appeared in the February 7 issue of The Chronicle of Higher • Lou Nanni, director of South Bend's Center for the Homeless Education. Since the Chronicle will print the names of only three signers, vve are 'j :' LOOK FOR COVERAGE IN TOMORROW'S OBSERVER publishing the letter here with all the signers included. TheObserver/Brian Blank To the Chronicle of Higher Education If You see news Your article regarding the Notre Dame Faculty Senate's "strong disapproval" of the president's intervention in a Theology Department hiring matter (December 13), con­ haPPening. call tained an inaccuracy. The "unanimous" recommendation against the candidate was not from the Theology Department but its appointments committee. Several depart­ ment members dissented from the strong majority who supported the committee. The Observer at Moreover, the article neglected a factor essential to the story. It is Notre Dame policy that priests of the Congregation of the Holy Cross who are academically qualified be 1-5323. given special consideration by departments. 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Thursday, February 6, 1997 page 4 The Observer • CAMPUS NEWS awareness in "the new millenni- tics, female binge drinking often found herself babysitting um." rates continue to rise, tripling her roommates. She explained Union Schmuhl agreed, saying that Alcohol in the last 15 years. that this not only created prob­ Meanwhile, the referral rate for lems for them, but for her as "he [Clinton] tried to generate a continued from page 1 continued from page 1 sense of crisis in a time when women to alcohol treatment well as much of her time was Americans aren't sure of them­ programs is 75 percent lower spent staying awake to make members. "It takes only your Hickman stated that in addi­ sure they were still breathing. selves, when they're not ready to tion to its initial physical risks, than that of men. vote and my signature," he said. jump into the world of foreign Hickman believed that this is Citing the dreary South Bend "It does not require us to rewrite binge drinking is increasingly climate and the "Don't ask, affairs." dangerous because of its sec­ the case because of the com­ the Constitution." Despite this Focusing on such far-reaching mon misconception that only don't tell" drinking policy of the seeming confidence, Clinton ond hand effects. According to University as potential drinking reform, Clinton wisely shirked Hickman, 25 percent of females men can be alcoholics - an admitted, "I know this is not the shaky issues of Medicare and easy misconception," he said, triggers, McCarren posed the going to be easy." report unwanted sexual question to the audience, "What Social Security, perhaps avoiding advances by students as a since "many men view binge Addressing the touchy issue of the failure of his earlier plan for drinking as a right of passage." kind of view of yourself are you welfare reform, Clinton pointed result of binge drinking. universal health care. "When you consider that going to have when this is all out that "now that we have torn At least 90 percent of report­ "I think he could have drawn ed college rapes occur when seven out of ten students are over?" down the old welfare program, more attention to health care out there binge drinking, you She suggested the changes to we must give someone on wel­ either or both of the parties has University policy on drinking, reform and the consequences of consumed alcohol, and 60 per­ wonder where the other three fare a chance to work." He his health care package three are," said junior Catherine targeting freshman and pro­ hopes that a program involving cent of females with venereal moting more alternate activities years ago," Schmuhl said. "He diseases were drunk at the time McCarren of the Gender Studies private businesses like Sprint, also talked about the entitlement department. such as those put on by Student UPS, and Burger King in the hir­ of transmission. problem evasively when he Despite these alarming statis- McCarren said that as one of Union Board to curb current ing process will bridge the gap should take responsibility for those three non-bingers, she drinking trends. from welfare to work. both." Schmuhl said, "This reform is Yet, Schmuhl admitted, "It was scheduled to save anything from a very clever speech politically ... $15 to $18 billion." graceful... dainty," and a positive Plans to reestablish American Fri ay, Fe ruary 7 beginning to a second term. ties to NATO lead Clinton into an activist approach to foreign affairs. Despite repeated fail­ ND Student. Body Elections ures, he intends to "engage the Chinese government to deal with human rights and other differing Vote 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. in dorms issues," as well as to dismantle the nuclear weapons program in ./ Used, rare and Off-campus voting: same times, in LaFortune North Korea. out-of-print books Though most of his proposals ./ Initial cost of $2.00 near the Huddle are well-intentioned, GOP mem­ bers scoffed at what seemed like ./ Nationally - circulated ad far-sighted Democratic rhetoric ./ Success rate of 50"A. encouraging increased world ./ Time required: 2 months

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• TABLE TAU\ Setting the clock to 'student standard time' About three days ago my grah-n-go looking ahead, ready for what's next. broke open, scattering fruit and leaky But doesn't this mindset tend to get out · drink boxes all over the place, and I of hand? How many students at Notre decided I had finally had it. Grah-n-go's, Dame have already plotted the course in my opinion, were the worst thing to their lives will take, down to when they ever happen to student life at Notre plan to, say, fall in love and get mar­ Dame. ried? Or worse yet, how many students are sweating blood because they haven't defined a course for their lives? Last semester the clock over O'Shaughnessy broke down. I loved it. Mick Before it stopped completely it was close enough to actual time that I could trust it - I would rush out into South Quad only to look up and say; "Oh. I'm earlier Swiney than I thought I was ... I guess I can walk to class slowly for once ... " Of course I caught on after showing up late to class a couple of times, and I Now that's a pretty weighty statement, stopped trusting the clock. But I wonder especially coming from someone who sometimes how much more peaceful life relies on sack lunches heavily. I'm would be if we all set our clocks behind . always running someplace, and I've It's not as inane as it sounds - we tend packed my schedule so full that I never to hold what we see with our own eyes have time to eat. Overall, I suppose I'm over what we know to be true, and even grateful to the dining halls for providing if we know we're late we won't be too such a service to the perpetually active worried about it if the clock says we're student population. not. We trust clocks at this school; But my problem with this staple of indeed, we hang our lives on them. Notre Dame life is not with their tissue­ Could any of us make it successfully or even the real world's little brother. At The moral of the story? Next time you paper bags or their inevitable lack of through the day without looking at a ND we are sheltered, pampered, and want to hurry, don't. Next time you want nourishment, but more with the kind of clock? cloistered away with a little fountain of to scold yourself for not being more pro­ lifestyle they represent. Grah-n-go's If all this seems mundane, that's knowledge to splash around in. Most ductive, don't. Enjoy the beautiful South seem to reflect a trend I see everywhere because it is. I don't pretend for a people I talk to find this fact pretty irri­ Bend weather (now THAT was a joke), at this school. minute to think that we should abandon tating, but why should they? We're the walk slowly around campus, be late to Life just moves too quickly. punctuality and order and live in disar­ "Leaders of Tomorrow," not Today; if class - the administration will love you Think about that for a second. How ray, or braid wildflowers in our hair and we're sheltered and pampered and for it. After all, they need to lighten up, many people do you know at this school walk barefoot through the forest. Like spoiled now, we might at least enjoy it. too. And if you ever hear any strange have fast clocks? In every dorm on cam­ most other ND students, I tend to look at We should slow down, loosen up, relax, sounds coming from the loft in pus you find that most of the residents school as a job that needs to be done, chill out. O'Shaughnessy, it's just me ... I'll be sab­ set their clocks five, ten, or fifteen min­ and done well; I'm proud that I go to a That doesn't mean cutting our time up otaging the clock. utes ahead of actual time. I do it, too; school where students actually care into insane amounts of study time from I've been doing it for as long as I can about their performance. But I have Monday to Thursday and binge drinking remember, and yet I've never really con­ seen far too much stress, far too much the rest of the week- that means seek­ Mick Swiney is a sophomore Arts and sidered why. Am I just warning myself competition, far too much hurrying to ing moderation in all things. We are Letters major. His column appears every that at 10:30 I'd better watch out, be that enthusiastic about it. My point? here to learn, and indeed we should be other Thursday. because in five minutes it will Lighten up. eager to learn, hungry for knowledge, be ... l0:35???! After all, I think it's painfully obvious not frantic for grades or desperate for Most likely we do it to keep ourselves that Notre Dame isn't the "real world," resume fodder. We just need to live. •

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"We haven't the time to take our time."

-Eugene Ionesco page 10 ;AC~NT. Thursday, February 6, 1997

pavement Brighten the Corners (four out of five stars) hhh, the ambiguous boys from Pavement return. waft!; like dropped sheet of fabric softener. . A wonder­ Here are the essential elements of every fully thick, somber chord progression drives "Old to Pavement review every written. 1) Mention how Begin" to a crashing climax. Few other guitarist duos Athe album in question is not as good as their can pluck and strum a path through a song with more godhead, masterful. essential debut LP, Slanted and creativity and skill than Steven Malkmus and Spiral Enchanted. 2) Use the word "slacker" somewhere, any­ Stairs and their mad skills sparkle everywhere. where, in the piece. Malkmus is a lovably quirky beatnik wordsmith. Well, tell you what. I'm not going to do either. For "Stereo" just might be about the modern state of pro one, it's obvious and besides the point of how good sports or Rush. "What about the voice the voice of Slanted and Enchanted is. Few other bands have had to Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he constantly live under their own shadow like Pavement. speaks like an ordinary guy?" ponders Malkmus. Fans and press alike have chided them for, God forbid, Bassist Mark lbold pipes up, "I know him, and he does!" branching out and experimenting. Granted, 1995's To which Malkmus replies "Well you're my fact checking Wowee Zowee stretched too far for the golden ring of cuz." A Casio drum beat then jumps in. Twisted eclecticism, snapping in the middle like pulled Silly genius. Putty. Secondly, I find it quite hard use the term "slack­ Finally, Pavement has delivered a complete, thought­ ers," or any other substitute pulled from the computer out album. Songs have parts. Unlike Wowee Zowee Thesaurus ("inolenters," "sluggishers," "laxers," "shirk­ where parts were songs. Past expl\!rimenting paid off, ers," etc.), seeing how often Pavement produces albums. however, as keyboards, programmed flutes, samples Plus the band is tight and refined on Brighten the and such all integrate and sprinkle the songs with smile­ Corners, teetering on the brink of uncoiling, while leav­ fertilizing hooks. The rockers rock. The mellow ones ing room for wandering guitar solos and moments of groove. It works. insane ingenuity. Brighten the Corners showcases Pavement's best by Brent DiCrescenzo Courtesy of Matador/Capitol Records melodies and lyrics to date. "Shady Lane" floats and

various artists subUrbia (three and a half out of five stars)

irector Richard Linklater (Dazed and Beck quietly plucks his way through, "Feather in Confused ) returns with his latest movie Your Cap." Muted piano pulls the song along like a about twenty-somethings talking to each downhill coast in a convertiple. It's one more feather Dother. Appropriately, he's pulled together a in Beck's hat songwriting diversity, and true "mellow roster of hot rockers (most of whom come from gold." Geffen) that hip twenty-somethings listen to when Girls Against Boys' red-light rocket, "Bullet Proof sitting around doing nothing. Linklater's Dazed Cupid," explodes at 100 mph like a pink, low-rider Soundtrack sold like bellbottoms and spawned the Cadillac. It's an old song, but one more step in marketing beast that is the Motion Picture Geffen's plan for total world domination by GVSB. Soundtrack. Take a peep at the Billboard Top Ten. But all good albums need diversity. Say Romeo and Juliet, Space Jam, and The Preachers "U.N.K.L.E." The trip-hoppers scratch and mix up Wife fly off shelves faster than Boba Fett figures. another pelvic shakin' excursion, spilling drum and SubUrbia won't compile a mountain of receipts like bass, ambient, and hard-core beats into an aural those others, but artistically it is second only to last hottub. Sonic Youth recorded three songs for the year'sTrainspotting for listening value. film, and they are better than their last LP. Elastica, teamed up with Pavement's Steven "Sunday" builds distortion and shoegazing to new Malkmus, kicks off the jam with the loopy march of heights, proving that mentors always do it best. "Unheard Music." A bass line blobs along sounding Few "Gen-X" soundtracks sound this good. But like an unzipping zipper and the Fat Albert theme then again, few "Gen-X" films are as good as song, while three guitars power chord, quirkily fid­ Linklater's. dle, and dance around the melody. Justine's sexy singing counters Malkmus' straining "everyman" by Brent DiCre'Scenzo voice like peanut butter and jelly. Courtesy of DGC Records Taking a turn to the wonderfully straight-forward,

nyloose Year of the Rat (three out of five stars)

t first glance, NY Loose gives a listener an accompany the lyrics are rather jumpy. Musically, entirely different persona than when they the song "Trash the Given Chance" has echoes of the actually play. First orr, this quartet has an Juliana Hatfield Trio. But "Hide" the third to last Aobsession with things Chinese. Their new song on the disc shows the conquering stupidity of album, Year of the Rat, uses the little papers from the lyrics when West sings out, "Hide your bones/hide inside fortune coookies as the back lining, the symbol your skin/hide your money/hide your sin ... " While for the rat on the actual disk, and a different Chinese guitarist Mike Diamond puts in some good solo work animal character for every song. One can only on all songs, and the rythym section of Danny assume that they are greatly inf1uenced by one of the Nordahl on bass and Pete Lloyd on drums provides many Chinatowns ill this country. However, none of the band with a solid groove, the lyrics just glare out them actually seem Chinese. Secondly, their lyrics at you, causing one listener to turn off the disc say­ bring to mind old, depressing, "go throw yourself off ing, "I do not have time for this." This is a very tight, a building," Mazzy Star. But don't let that fool you. well rehersed band with a quality lead singer. They This band does rock. should get over whatever funk they may be in that is Musically, they are very impressive. From the causing them to write these lyrics and actually opening lines of "Pretty Suicide" which lead singer attempt to match up their considerable musical talent Brijitte West belts out over single chords that she with a project that people will completely enjoy. Two strums from her Gibson SG, the listener sees the con­ and one-half stars because music is only half of an trast between the group's songwriting and musical album. talent. Their lyrics are stupid. Songs like, "Pretty Suicide" and "Apathy Is Golden" are too depressed by Matthew Loughran Courtesy of Hollywood Records for their own good, even though the tunes which

Fish bone February 8 House of Blues, Chicago Metallica February 9 Rosemont Horizon, Chicago Bob Mould February 15 The Vic, Chicago Silverchair February 16 The Vic, Chicago Pavement February 17 Lounge Ax, Chicago NY Loose February 22 Metro, Chicago Wilco February 25 Stepan Center, Notre Dame L7 February 28 Metro, Chicago The Queers March 8 Metro, Chicago Space March 11 Metro, Chicago - :------·------'

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. - Top-ranking officials decline chance at helm By DEREK BETCHER Assistant News Editor

Leadership experience and familiarity with student govern­ ment are cardinal qualities for any candidate seeking to be elected student body president. Student govern­ ' A fter a while, ment chief of ft.it's just time staff Brendan for someone else to Kelly and stu­ dent body vice take over." president Megan Murray Brendan Kelly unquestionably possess those 'There's a bal- qualities. ance between Neither is running in getting things done tomorrow's and not letting it eat elections. Is there some­ you up inside.' The Observer/Brei Hogan Current president and vice president Seth Miller and Megan Murray plan for their last few months in office. thing about stu­ dent govern- Megan Murray ment and the . nature of its presidency that dissuades qualified students from One year later... seeking office? Not exactly, according to Kelly and Murray. Qualified tickets are running, but without as much experience achieving those goals and as Murray and Kelly have had, candidates may not know pre- Incumbents: with what Miller calls a "revitalization of student see EXPERIENCE/ page 4 government." Achievable Miller and Murray identi­ fied major student concerns Committee addresses goals are key like gender relations, diver­ sity, improved The Guide by By RUSSELL WILLIAMS making it available on-line, 'apathetic acceptance' Assistant News Editor and finalized plans for the new Saferide program. By MATTHEW LOUGHRAN ic acceptance." When student body pres­ "We didn't want to make Assistant News Editor Jonathan Patrick and Dennis ident Seth IY!iller and vice promises we could not McCarthy tried to bring social president Megan Murray keep," said Miller. As a Two years ago, David issues to bear during their campaigned last year, a result, he and Murray start­ Hungeling and Matt Orsagh administration but were shack­ major priority was setting ed working on issues before won the student government led by the same attitude. and achieving realistic they even took office. g!'lneral elections on a platform This year, during the Miller goals. They saw research This included doubling of bringing the band "The and Murray administration, as a valuable tool in fulfill­ the size of student govern­ Grateful Dead" to campus. The members of student govern­ ing the promises made in ment, adding five new student attitude toward student ment established a reform com­ heir campaign platform. departments. The Observer/Shannon Dunne government that year could be mittee" that is now trying to And, as their term draws Additionally, a survey on As student body president, Miller chairs characterized best by what pro­ change the entire organization­ to a close, Miller and the Student Senate and Campus Life fessor Sam Gaglio, assistant al structure of student govern- Council, and has doubled the size of Murray are happy with see MILLER I page 4 student government. dean of the College of Business Administration, calls, "apathet- see REFORM I page 4

• ENDORSEMENT The Observer endorses Szabo/Gillard other year of student body trol." what the University wishes, unless they The Observer's endorsement for the resident campaigns brings How's that for a "change?" are inconsequential to the administra­ 1997 election. Honorable mention goes ore tired talk of "communica­ With a representative student on the tion. to the ticket of Matt Griffin and Erek tion" and "change." Board of Trustees, students might have L~ders need a new approach. We Nass. · Another year of the same old plat­ input into decisions such as privatizing have seen a moderate. compromising Szabo is aggressive. He thinks with forms, the same poor turnout for the LaFortune and rebuilding Stepan ticket this past year in Seth Miller and remarkable speed and is quick to com­ debate and the same (anticipated) low Center from Megan pose himself when attacked. He turnout of voters. Student government the ground zabo/Gillard complement each Murray. attempts motivation with an us­ appears, once again, to be mired in the up, both plat­ We saw against-them rhetoric while others try rut of short term plans and unattain­ form compo­ Sother well, providing a refreshing the "out­ to be flowery and all~pleasing. He is a able goals, limited by the very struc­ nents of Matt approach to the office. s.iders' different approach than the previous ture of the organization and th~ nature Szabo and approach" three presidents. of the administration. Mary Gillard. of two What makes this ticket all the more But several tickets had two worth­ With a representative student on the roommates "unjaded" by student gov­ appealingis the aggressive, deter­ while goals this year - to push for a Board of Trustees, maybe then, and ernment experience in Jonathan mined nature of Szabo's running mate, student representative on the Board of only then, can campus apathy toward Patrick and Dennis McCarthy. We saw Mary Gillard, who has experience as a Trustees and to continue the proposed its student government leaders be alle­ the classic joke ticket in Dave member of Campus Life Council and reorganization of student government viated. Students cannot have faith in Hungeling and Matt Orsagh. None of the Student Senate. During both the and other campus organizations their peer government when its obvi­ these tickets was able to do much more debate on Monday and an interview through the student government ous that they are impotent to effect than the little things, which can some­ with The Observer last week, Gillard reform committee. real change. times mean a lot but usually don't. made it a point to be involved, rather If these goals can be accomplished, The point - under the current sys­ Enter this year's attempt to run stu­ than letting Szabo be the sole voice of perhaps a new buzz word can be tem, student government has little dent government differently: Matt the ticket. That sense of motivation will added to the hackneyed list - "con- power to implement plans contrary to Szabo and Mary Gillard, winners of see SZABO I page 4 ------·------~~------

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Candidate profiles and analysis based on Observer interviews and the Feb. 3 All candidates are arranged alphabetically. Barrette/McCaghy • Candidates: Matt Barrette, president; Brian McCaghy, vice president • Slogan: "Somethin' brand new ... " • Platform emphasis: Improved communication and representa­ tion, especially through student on Board of Trustees. • Unique characteristics: Placed a high emphasis on the Catholic character, stating that they hope to "uphold and preserve Notre Dame's tradition and mission as America's premier Catholic university. Catholic character isn't something you go out and do. It's a foundation." • Fresh ideas: Bi-weekly advertisements in campus media to aid in communication. • Want their administration to be remembered as... ''I'd 'J'he role of the student body p · like for us to be remembered as the most accessible administration. The student body could be proud that we represented them well." 1 the Constitution of the Undergradu • Personal Statement: "We are what you might call outsiders, Notre Dame: but that does not mean we lack experience. We have been developing ideas and getting feedback directly from the students on campus for the past few months instead of through the meaningless politics of a Student Senate meeting. Furthermore, our work on the Fall Board of Trustees report that dealt with student social space and the need for a new performing arts center did far more for students on this campus than the trivial meetings of the Student Senate and the Campus Life Council The student body urt~SIIDI!!II accomplished combined. In order to accomplish our many realistic goals, we need a foundation upon which to base our • be responsible for the effective ope actions and decisions, Our first goal: communication. We believe that we have a very feasible and innovative solution to the communication problem between the student body and student government. Our second goal: to uphold and maintain Notre of student government. Dame's tradition and mission as America's premiere Christian and Catholic university. We have something very special here • be responsible for representing st and must work to preserve the values that this unique university encompasses." • Analysis: They say one of their strengths is having worked outside of formal student government. When they say, interests in all areas of University "We've got an unfiltered version of what students think," we read that as, "We have absolutely no student government expe­ • maintain communication with the rience." Matt can be credited, however, for his work on the student government fall Board of Trustees report. body and be responsive to student • have the power to appoint, with the Booker/Parker approval of the Student Senate, administrative cabinet and all othe • Candidates: Bobby Booker, president; Laura Parker, vice president persons deemed necessary for the • Slogan: "Simple. Structured. Strong." • Platform emphasis: Kindling campus spirit and unity through proper functioning of student social programming. On day one, they'd plan pep rallies, a Bob Davie government. speech, and NBA pre-season games. • Unique characteristics: This tiekct focuses almost entirely upon • be the chairperson of the Student bringing more soeial activity to campus. They plan that through min­ • serve on the Campus Life Council gling and unifying races, gender issues will then resolve themsnlves. • Fresh ideas: Enlarge NO big brother/big sister program. Bring more outlined in the Bylaws of the Cam NBA preseason games to campus. • represent the student body at all • Want their administration to be remembered as ... "We'd like students to be able to say they brought back spirit and unity." and special Board of Trustee m • Personal Statement: "As we see social opportunities to be the • be a voting member of the Student weakest aspect of our school, our platform specifically focuses on pro­ • perform such other duties as the St viding more and diverse social activities for all students. Our ideas are simple. We want to unify and restore the spirit of the entire student body. These ideas are realistic and acheivable. We also recognize the need for better communication among students . We believe this begins with increased student government involvement with other Notre Dame organiza­ The student body vice p tions. Service, Multi-Cultural, and Academic organizations need to work together for activities and goals to be successful. We also want more input and participation from everyone, and a plan to provide students with the opportunity to attend bi­ • assist the student body president weekly open forums to discuss any issue of concern. In addition, we see the internet as being an effective tool for increasing duties communication: we wantto publicize upcoming activities on the net, as well as create an on-line student government sug­ gestion box. Finally, we plan to continue the current administration's efforts for attaining a student rcprescntitative on the • serve as student body president if Board of Trustees, as well as support proposals for student government reform. As hall presidents, we have the necessary • be a voting member of the Student leadership experience. As students, we recognize the need for improvement in Notre Dame life. Together, we want to rep­ resent you. Simple. Structured. Strong." • be a voting member of the Student • Analysis:: Except for the cable in dorms idea, slow, feasible, and researched platform goals. Carroll and Walsh, where Booker and Parker are dorm presidents, won the Rockne award this year. That shows some decent leadership and skill at mobi­ lizing spirit and unity. Chica/Cano • Candidates: Andy Chica, president; Jon Cano, vice president • Slogan: "A vote for us puts you in control." Candidate Student • Platform emphasis: Soliciting grassroots feedback from stu­ Senate dents. Communication is a big goal here. • Unique characteristics The guys have absolutely no student Matt Barrette government experience and certainly won't take themselves too seri­ ously if elected. A cor*plete lack of planning seems to be another dis­ Brian McCaghy tinct quality of their platform. • Fresh Ideas:: Bartending elasses and bocce ball tournament highlight the nature of this ticket. Bobby Booker • Want their administration to be remembered as ... "We want to represent every single student. We want them to be able Laura Parker to say that we listened to them and expressed their concerns." • Personal Statement: "Our campaign is built around putting every student here at Notre Dame in control. This is your university, and our concern is ensuring this fact is secured. We Andy Chica are not going to smother you with promises telling you what you want. We also are not going to make any promises we have no intention of keeping or that we will have no power in enforcing. What we do promise is our accessibility and con­ Jon Cano tinuous face-to-face communication. We are here to represent every student, and that is exactly to whom we will talk. We have seen you at the dining halls, parties, the library, LaFortune and the bars, and we have heard your concerns. This is exactly what has spawned our running for office. We have experienced first hand some of the concerns that have been Matt Griffin X brought to us such as extreme flaws in the overall parking situation. Concerns range from this simple example all the way up to racial and ethnic issues. Our approach towards discussions of persuasion with upper level administration is simple: Erek Nass foot-in-the-door. We will use our elevated positions to start with small requests and concerns, and work our way up to larg­ er ones. We cannot promise a campus resembling a utopia in one year, but what we can promise is to keep the student gov­ ernment going in the positive direction it is going and to bring to office a fresh, new perspective." Matt Szabo • Analysis: About all the guys have is a desire to reflect student sentiment and a vendetta against parking problems. Perhaps their most valuable contribution to the election can be the advice found at the bottom of their posters: "Regardless Mary Gillard X of who you vote for, JUST VOTE!" ------

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ebates. with excerpts from personal statements provided by the candidates. piled by Derek Betcher, Assistant News Editor. Griffin/Nass • Candidates: Matt Griffin, president; Erek Nass, vice president • Slogan: "Your voice, experience and action." E COVETED • Platform emphasis: Comprehensive and feasible approach. Wide variety of issues. · • Unique characteristics: These -guys give off great vibes of credibility. This seems to be the most thoroughly researched plat­ ~OSITIONS form. Their contention, "We can hit the ground running," rings true. Also, their strong desire to make student government more inviting is welcome. • Fresh ideas: Diversity course offerings, expanding Rock hours and LaFortune 24-hour space. and vice president, as defined by • Want their administration to be remembered as ••• te Student Body of the University of "When we're done, I'd like people to know what student government is, who we are, and what we do. I'd like them to remember our office as a fun place to be." • Personal Statement: "In making ou.r decision to run, we saw one goal that clearly stood out among all our ideas, and that was communication. This goal is embodied in ou:t campaign theme and promise to be 'Your Voice.' To be a truly effective leader, the students that you represent must know what student government is doing. Without this knowledge of student government, how are students at Notre Dame supposed to support these leaders on the issues that are important to the student body? Other areas on our platform include: parking and transportation, communication, student diversity and unity, increasing 24-hour space, campus computing, athletic resources and representing you. In developing our platform, we combined this experience with research that we conducted with various officials and student leaders. We truly believe that each 'action' on our platform is an obtainable goal, that can be accomplished." e. • Analysis: Griffin, as junior class president, and Nass as SUB coordinator, clearly have leadership experience. On one ent 'It's hard because the hand, we agree when they say, "Don't shoot yourself in the foot- this is ND and nothing changes overnight." But, on the students don't other hand, this attitude might not be the best. If students are tired of no progress on issues like student rights and co-resi­ pinion. dentiality, then this is probably not the ticket for you. always see what's going on. We have reaches everywhere, but some Szabo/Gillard aren't very visible.' • Candidates: Matt Szabo, president; Mary Gillard, vice president • Slogan: "This is our school. Let's take it back." • Platform emphasis: Representation. Focus on a student Board Seth Miller of Trustees member may help progress on otherwise aggressive and infeasible platform goals. nate. • Unique characteristics: Experience. Gillard is one of only two the chairperson in the capacity candidates with Student Senate experience, and the only candidate with Campus Life Council experience. Also, the ticket has an aggres­ us Life Council. sive platform and leadership style. /Uiar • Fresh ideas: "Replace Stepan Center. It's no wonder why bands and speakers avoid this place." ngs. • Want their administration to be remembered as ••• "We enate budget committee. want to be remembered as the president and vice president that gave the students a voice. We want the students to be more of a part of the dent Senate may determine. community." • Personal Statement: "Our message is this: we, the students. are Notre Dame. There is no university without us. But in nearly all areas of student concern, the administration exhibits a total lack of sensitivity to student needs. Every year, we tsident shall: fork over $4.1 million in unused meals because of an inflexible meal plan. Every semester, we are ripped off by a bookstore the performance of presidential that takes in millions each year, yet still finds the need and greed to inflate the prices of 'used books.' Every day, students are being pushed around by an uncompromising Office of Residence Life that affords us no basic rights and whose policies are contradictory to any supposed honor code. We continue to be shut out of the most powerful governing body at this nat office is vacated for any reason. University, the Board of Trustees. And we have no real input in du Lac, the rules that we, as students, live by. Whose uni­ versity is this, anyway? We are going to return the focus back to the students. Now is not the_time for complacent bureau­ enate. cracy and business as usual. We are going to roll up our sleeves and hammer these issues home. There is work to be enate budget committee. done." • Analysis: Their composure, aggressiveness and Gillard's experience are strong points. However, the fact that they pre­ tended to be argumentative, the general infeasible nature of their platform and Szabo's questionable organizational skills weaken the ticket.

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as junior class president, a position that places him on Student Senate; he also chairs a subcom­ Szabo mittee on the student government's reform com­ Getting things done in continued from page 1 mittee. Nass has served as Student Union Board's campus entertainment commissioner be important in accomplishing this ticket's lofty • and is also on the reform committee. With such student government platform, and especially important if the student experience, Griffin and Nass know how to get things done on the second floor of LaFortune; for body vice president becomes the chair of Student Student government president Senate, a possibility that the student government evidence, simply look at the high number of reform committee is considering. activities Griffin's Class of 1998 officers have and vice president But the platform of Szabo/Gillard is our one organized this year. · Elected by the student body-oversees all operations of concern about this ticket. The push for student But what the ticket of Griffin/Nass lacks is a student government dynamic personality, something that input on the Board of Trustees and for a return They appoint, with the _approval of the Student Senate, of specifically defined student rights are worth­ Szabo/Gillard simply ooze. Szabo/Gillard comple­ while objectives :- and Szabo's experience as a ment each other well, providing a refreshing an administrative cabinet and staff. The Miller/Murray Judicial Council student advocate should help approach to the office. cabinet and staff consists of 45 individuals, in the with the latter goal. But the other planks of As for other tickets, Bobby Booker and Laura following departments: their platform- new meal plans, fighting book­ Parker offer a lot of good ideas that, if imple­ cabinet, intellectual life, public relations, student life, mented, would bring a greater level of social store prices, and replacing Stepan Center - student government counsel, diversity council and the seem either infeasible or out of the realm of stu­ activity to campus ... but that would be great if dent government power. If these aims are pur­ they were running for offices in, say, SUB. Their financial aid council. sued, Szabo's aggressive nature may lead him to platform reminds us of the first part of their butt heads with an immovable administration campaign slogan. Simple. Perhaps too simple. over projects that just aren't worth the effort, The main focus of Matt Barrette and Brian Student Senate thus jeopardizing the delicate relationship McCaghy's platform is to uphold what they con­ Campus' #1 representative body. Formulates and between student government and the adminis­ sider to be the Catholic character of Notre Dame. advances the position of the student body on all issues con­ That may fit well with the general thinking of the tration. cerning student life, and allocates ·-. That's where the Griffin/Nass ticket come into student body, but how much of a factor is play. Griffin and Nass join Szabo/Gillard as the Catholic doctrine in working to get student rep­ all student funds. two tickets that clearly separate themselves from resentation on the Board of Trustees? Chaired by the student body president. the rest of the field. The Griffin/Nass platform And finally, we come to the ticket of Andy Voting members include: student body president and vice includes a multitude of ideas that are both rea­ Chica and Jon Cano. We're just not in the market president, the four on-campus senators, the off-campus co­ sonable and worthwhile. The idea to work with for soothing music in the dining hall, no matter the individual colleges to increase the number of how bad the food is, but their final slogan does presidents, the student body treasurer, the Student Union diversity-related courses is representative of the have a message for everyone: Board manager, the club coordinator, Hall Presidents type of proposals on their platform; most of the "Regardless of who you vote for, JUST VOTE!" Council chairpersons, three members elected from HPC, ideas are realistic and effective in addressing Big goals may not be possible unless the Board and the class presidents. some of the pressing problems affecting stu­ of Trustees spot is secured or the reform com­ The senate sends all proposals to the Campus Life Council dents. mittee consolidates- student organizations into a The experience of Griffin and Nass in leader­ student union with a considerable amount of for approval. ship positions is also a plus. Griffin has served as power. Szabo/Gillard possess the qualities that a class officer for three years, including this year can make these things happen.

pus-wide celebration of Martin source of excitement for Miller. Luther King Day. "It's a great opportunity for stu­ Miller The Fall Report to the Board dent-faculty relations with a Campus Life Council continued from page I of Trustees was a major accom­ new administration in the Campus' #1 link to the administration. plishment for the Miller/Murray provost's office." Chaired by the student body president. administration and tremendous Although Miller and Murray gender relations is set for mail­ Comprised of student leaders, administrators, hall rectors ing by student governmep.t to source of pride. "The student have not and will not endorse a Notre Dame alums. It will ask government report to the Board ticket for the upcoming election and faculty representatives. From the CLC, resolutions specific questions on dating at of Trustees was very well­ publicly, they do intend to con­ go to to the vice president of student affairs, Patricia ~otre Dame and ways to done," said Miller. tact and even aid their succes­ O'Hara, for approval. Improve gender relations on But Miller was quick to point sors. campus. This survey is being out the contributions of all Miller and Murray are plan­ mailed in conjunction with the members of the student govern­ ning on being available to ease 25th anniversary of women at ment staff. "We're really lucky the transition for the next stu­ Other groups operating under the student Notre Dame. to have the team that we have. dent government administration government Constitution Miller said that by putting The Everyone has contributed." and hope a new administration Guide, a handbook to aid stu­ Along with the report, student will continue with their initia­ • Class government. Represents their classes' iQterests dents in the selection of certain government sponsored a stu­ tives. "We don't see ourselves on the Student Senate and plan~ctivities for their classes. classes, on-line, approximately dents-only pep rally Ohio State done until April 1," said Miller. • Student Union Board. Provides student services and weekend, and an opening Mass Miller said that each depart­ $8,000 was saved because of intellectual, cultural, and entertaining events reflecting the the absence of printing costs. and student/faculty picnic. But ment within the student govern­ Project Warmth was a coat the immediate accomplishments ment administration is drafting interests and needs of the Notre Dame cor;nmunity. drive for disadvantaged people by Miller and Murray had a a continuity report for the • Student Businesses. Student-operated businesses on which was a product of a stu­ down side. "We felt like we incoming administration. "It's a campus to give students business experience and provide dent government union with the were in a lull right after way to remain productive," said a service to the community. September," said Miller, noting· Miller. Center for Social Concerns. • Judicial Council. Promotes efforts fostering a greater Murray said that this serves as that a lot of time had to be Miller and Murray also hope an example of the initiatives spent on day-to-day operations. that their new programs on understanding of University rules, regulations, disciplinary taken beyond those within their Miller and Murray also shared reform in student government. and judicial procedures. platform. the frustration of trying to gender relations, financial aid, • The Club Coordination Council. Gathers and releases "It's great to see the initiatives appease their constituents while and diversity continue in some our executive coordinators have in office. "Its hard because the form. "I hope our replacements all information regarding club activities, and assists in taken," said Murray. "I've been students don't always see realize how important our pro­ coordinating the distribution of the student activities fees. impressed with all the people what's going on. We have grams are to the students of the • Hall Presidents Council. Provides a forum for mem­ who have offered to help." reaches everywhere, but some University," said Miller. bers to discuss issues of residentiality. Miller and Murray also point­ aren't very visible," said Murray agreed, saying, "I ed out the formation of a diver­ Murray. support the best way to support sity committee, which was The change in administration the foundation and groundwork SOURCE: The Constitution of tho Undergraduate Student Body of the University of Notra Dame instrumental in the recent cam- of the provost's office is a we've built." for the student body: It is the pace and I've ever had to make," Murray said. not the inherent structure of student As future advice for the ticket electPd, Reform Experience government that causes the greatest Murray stressed the importance of good continued from page 1 continued from page I loss of love for those involved. time-management skills. Whoever is With the ability to consistently require elected, she said, should strive to find a cisely what they're getting into. one's full attention while inconsistently balance between office responsibilities ment. The committee has proposed "It's not that we do more work than yielding tangible results, student gov­ and personal priorities. changing student government into a other Notre Dame students; it's just that ernment can easily frustrate those "People expect a lot out of you, atld student union and streamlining the the work we do is draining," Kelly said. involved. they'll try to pull you in different direc­ bureaucracy. Gaglio made news .. "We work in a public, confrontational "I'm not disillusioned with student tions. If you don't keep some time for last week when he addressed the arena." government. I am disillusioned with the yourself, you'll go crazy," she cautioned. reform committee, congratulating Murray said a desire to explore areas politics anti the election process," Kelly "Don't let it completely dictate your them for being, "the first class in 10 outside of student government factored said. schedule," Murray added. "Give it the years to take on the way student into her decision not to run. She also Murray also warned against becoming time it deserves, but keep a certain part government is organized. acknowledged her term has left her frustrated by student government's of yourself removed." "I have always heard passive com­ feeling a low-key sense of exhaustion. deliberate pace. Kelly also offered his advice to the plaints about the way that the stu­ "It's nothing against this place or the "I came here from being a class offi­ incoming administration. dent government was run," said people in student government," she cer, and that's a place where you see a "You're not working hard enough if Gaglio. "Students would say, 'It said. "It's taken a lot out of me. lot a results; you plan something and you don't finish tired," he said. "At this doesn't really represent us,' but no "Basically, I've just been doing student then it happens," she said. The student level, you should only do it for one year. one would get actively involved." government since the day I got here." body officers, Murray explained, need to You work as hard as you can and thrm Changes in student government Luckily for the current tickets, fatigue be prepared to debate issues and slowly that's it." have been minor in the last few - not disillusionment with student gov­ negotiate as well as tackle concrete Murray noted that the winning ticket years, according to Gaglio. "There ernment- seems to have been the most platform goals. will be largely responsible for deciding have been only some changes, inter­ significant problem for the incumbents. Despite the obstacles, neither Murray what to make of their term. nal shifts within the subgroups, but The ability to exhaust oneself may seem nor Kelly regrets the time spent in 203 "Don't take it too seriously. Put your really no linkage between the SUB, a perverse goal for those seeking office, LaFortune. time in, work hard, enjoy it, and believe HPC, Student Senate, and others but it raises a distinction that bodes well "Not running was the toughest decision in it," she offered. "Make it fun." that would stop the duplication of effort." Thursday, February 6, 1997 page 11

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U Best album of '97" "You won't find a better spans, giving us pop sound-bites. Built to Spill compose album in '97" "Hold on '97, ··cuz here comes pop overtures. They also construct an 'album.' Perfect Built to Spill" from Now On gracefully steps from song to song, evolv­ It all started in Boise. Perhaps that's fitting. Maybe ing into a lengthy cosmic epic. The songs fit with each that explains the whole thing. Doug Martsch and other and are at one with the cosmos. Impeccable pro­ friends form Built to Spill. Built to Spill records two duction by Phil Ek (don't you love the names associated albums, one for CJZ and one for UP! Records. Now, with this band?) brings Martsch's fuzzy staccato guitar let's tab over to 1997. Built to Spill releases Perfect playing through in a clear, but distorted way. Ethereal from Now On on Warner Brothers (yeah, the whole meandering precedes and follows most of the songs, major label shebang). That makes them 'legitimate' so transporting the listener between adjacent states of that •Joe average can give 'em a try. They've done pop. Lollapalooza (add that to their cache). They are also So Built to Spill is shouting "we're here to stay!" pushing the thresholds of pop and redefining the con­ Martsch seems to have solidified the line-up. While cept of song. he's always remained the core genius (along with Brett At it's core, Built to Spill is a pop band. Their last Nelson of Caustic Resin on Bass), Scott Plouf (half of album (There's Nothing Wrong with Love) had some of the dynamic Spinnanes duo) has filled the rotating per­ the most foot-stompin' lyric learnin' songs of 1995. cussion position. As if to apologize for the time Perfect from Now On, however, contains only 8 tracks between albums and constant shuffling of band mem­ (averaging 6:42 each). This time round Doug et al take bers, Martsch promises ''I'm gonna be perfect from their time with the songs, letting them evolve over now on," in "Randy Described Eternity," the album's time. Some tracks are a wee bit long. So what. They first track. Let's hope so. also have 5 or 6 parts to them. All the better, I say. Don't you have any patience?! by Jim McNamee Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Recent rock-superstars have shortened our attention

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Au tor de Lucie - Autor de Lucie 16. Tristan Psionic- TPA Flight 028 18. Astropuppies- You Win the Bride 17. Various Artists- In flight Program 19. Smashing Pumpkins-The Aeroplane Flies High 18. Morella's Forest- Ultraphonic Hiss Tonight 19. Tricky- Pre-Millenium Tension .... 20. MXPX- Life in General 20. Space - Spidi!rs page 12 The Observer • SPORTS Thursday, February 6, 1997 • CLUB CONNECTION ••11..,..,. S VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Dedication pays dividends NORTHWESTERV 7 p.m. By BETSY BAKER week and conditioning at 7:30 Clement concurred. ~t Indiana Tour6a~~t TBA in the morning, but they also "The people we play with and Assistant Sports Editor 3 p.m. pay dues so that they can travel against are the best part," he PURDUE / J From an early age, an athlete to the matches for which they added. at Tri-State 7 p.m. quickly discovers what being have prepared. "We bond both on and off the successful entails, and most "It gets tough, at times, having court. We play together in a at Western Michigan 12 p.m. often it can be summed up in to pay dues and do fund-rais­ match and then go out together UNIV. OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO 7p.m. one word - dedication. ers," senior Jason Arnold, sec­ on the weekends." Whether it means a twelve retary of the club, said. "But The combination of the love GOSHEN 7 p.m. year-old kid giving up the overall, it's worth it." of the game and the team unity Saturday morning cartoons to Some of the members of the is what draws most of the play­ at Purdue & Univ.of 12 p.m. Illinois Chicago go to practice or a senior at club feel that the fact they do ers to the club. What results at Buffalo Tournament Sp.m. Notre Dame giving up an excit­ all the work both on and off the from that is a level of intense ing night in South Bend to rest court helps bring the team clos­ volleyball while maintaining a 2p.m. up for a game, one thing is for er together. good time. La1ke•la1nd High School vs. TBA sur.e. Athletes, at any level, Senior Josh "Wheels" "You don't just love playing '':,,/'l'»'i·.. Sitat:a & Michigan State must know the meaning of ded­ Clement is one of those mem­ volleyball, you love the competi­ Tournament TBA ication. bers. tion," Gregg Hoss, vice-presi­ From its coach to its first-year "It almost helps us become dent of the club, said as to why 2p.m. players, the Notre Dame Men's more dedicated," Clement com­ most of the players are there. Volleyball club has mastered mented. "Not only to we have "And as long as it remains fun, the meaning of dedication. to practice all the time, we have most guys keep coming back." The club consists of fourteen to make it possible that the The club, a member of the members, from all four grades practice pays off by going to Midwestern Intercollegiate and all different parts of the matches." Volleyball Association, plays country, who have one thing in The dedication also shines mostly clubs from other univer­ common- they all love volley­ greatly through the club's sities and colleges from around ball. coach, Steve Hendricks. the nation. The level of compe­ However, it is not that easy. Hendricks, an assistant for the tition is high, as many schools While the love of volleyball women's varsity team, volun­ don't carry men's volleyball as forms the core of the club, what tarily dedicates his time to t~e a varsity sport, leaving it as a has lead to its success is the club. club sport. dedication of each individual Team unity also plays' a major The team holds try-outs at member. role in the club's success, and it the beginning of the school Being on club status has both often results from the coopeni­ year, leaving fall as basically a advantages and disadvantages, tive dedication of its players training period. The season but what affects the club the and coach. begins at the end of January most is the financial disadvan­ When asked what is the best and highlights matches against tage. part being a member. of the Michigan, Michigan State, and a Not only must the players men's volleyball club, President trip to Nationals at the

dedicate themselves to three David Madden answered, University of Arizona from April Courtesy of Men's Volleyball Club hours of practice three times a "Definitely the teammatf:)s." 16-20. Irish Men's Volleyball Club members pride themselves on work ethic.

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0 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 IV 2 ... MEN'S TENNISN WOMEN'S MEN'S VOLLEYBALL/C MEN'S SWIMMINGN MEN'S HOCKEYN :I VS. WILLIAM AND MARY VOLLEYBALLN T MARYLAND TERRAPIN INVIT. AT WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE VS. OHIO STATE E ECK TENNIS PAVILION VS. SYRACUSE MEN'S SWIMMINGN 3:00PM JACC IV 3:30PM 7:00PM VS. WESTERN KENTUCKY MEN'S & WOMEN'S 7:00PM ... WOMEN'S TENNISN ROLF'S AOUATIC CTR., 4:00PM TRACKN FENCINGN ..c AT ROLEX NATIONAL INDOOR MEN'S HOCKEYN AT BUTLER INVITATIONAL AT DUKE CHAMPIONSHIP VS. OHIO STATE, JACC, 7:00PM INDIANAPOLIS, IN DALLAS, TX FENCINGN AT DUKE ..... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WOMEN'S MEN'S WOMEN'S MEN'S MEN'S VOLLEYBALL/C MEN'S TENNISN MEN'S HOCKEYN BASKETBALLN TENNISN BASKETBALLN VOLLEYBALL/C AT INDIANA TOURNAMENT VS. TEXAS AT MICHIGAN u AT CONNECTICUT t WON'T FIT ON 21ST••• AT KENTUCKY VS. BOSTON COLLEGE VS. NORTHWESTERN MEN'S HOCKEYN ECK TENNIS PAVILION WOMEN'S TENNISN 1:00PM II 2:00PM MEN'S HOCKEYN 2:00PM JACC JACC AUX. GYM AT MICHIGAN AT KANSAS u MEN'S TENNISN VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN 7:00PM 7:00PM WOMEN'S TENNISN MEN'S & WOMEN'S 200 PM ..... VS. ILLINOIS JACC, 7:00PM VS. SYRACUSE TRACKN ECK TENNIS PAVILION FENCINGN lAWRENCE, KS AT BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP AT NORTHWESTERN 2:00PM SYRACUSE, NY ·- .d.•M•-•··•·••,.j ········································ ········································ ··~ ..... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 IV WOMEN'S WOMEN'S TENNISN MEN'S VOLLEYBALL/C MEN'S SWIMMINGN MEN'S TENNISN •MEN'S BASEBALLN MEN'S VOLLEYBALL/C M/W/TRACKN > BASKETBALLN VS. CLEMSON AT TRISTATE AT BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NATIONAL TEAM INDOOR LONG BEACH STATE CLASSIC VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN ALEX WILSON II AT PROVIDENCE ECK TENNIS PAVILION 7:00PM NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ CHAMPIONSHIP S. LONG BEACH STATE, 7:05PM JACC AUX GYM, 2:00 PM INVITATIONAL > 1:00PM NOON MEN'S TENNISN WOMEN'S SWIMMINGN LOUISVILLE, KY WOMEN'S SOFTBALLN W/BASKETBALLN MEYO FIELD (LOFlUS SPORTS CTR) ..... MEN'S TENNISN VS. INDIANA AT BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN'S TENNISN ARIZONA ST. TOURN., TEMPE VS. SETON HALL MEN'S HOCKEYN VS. DUKE ECK TENNIS PAVILION RUTGERS, NJ AT NATIONAL INDOOR M/W!TRACKN JACC, 7:30PM AT WESTERN MICHIGAN IU ECK TENNIS PAVILION 4:00PM W/BASKETBALLN CHAMPIONSHIP ALEX WILSON INVIT., LOF1US CTR MEN'S BASEBALLN FENCINGN c NOON VS. VILLANOVA MADISON, WI LONG BEACH STATE CLASSIC AT NORTHWESTERN 0 JACC, 7:00 PM VS. S. CALIFORNIA, 7:00PM .. 23 24 25 26 27 28 IU WON'T FIT ON 28TH ••• Ql MEN'S WOMEN'S MEN'S MEN'S BASEBALLN MEN'S BASEBALLN ... BASEBALLN BASKETBALLN TENNISN DOUBLEHEADER VS. ARKANSAS MEN'S TENNISN u VS. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, MILLINGTON, TN, 6:00 PM PACIFIC COAST DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP Ql LONG BEACH AT WEST VIRGINIA AT MICHIGAN STATE ... STATE CLASSIC 7:00PM 4:00PM 1:30PM MEN'S lACROSSEN LAJOLLA, CA 0 VS. MISSISSIPPI VS. ARMY, 5:00 PM AT PENN STATE, 7:00PM MEN'S & WOMEN'S TRACKN u NOON MILLINGTON, TN WOMEN'S SOFTBALLN AT USA TRACK, ATLANTA, GA II WOMEN'S TENNISN AT NFCA LEADOFF CLASSIC MEN'S HOCKEYN 0 AT WISCONSIN COLUMBUS, GA VS. MICHIGAN STATE, JACC, 7:00 PM u 2:30PM ....

s Focus on your heart DOING IT ... Patrick Foley is the ultimate team player. A standout high school athlete, Foley was an accom­ D this month! Get your plished baseball player and all-state soccer player in E Texas. Since arriving at Notre Dame, this Flanner L Gamecock has continued his athletic endeavors body mavin' and your through interhall baseball and soccer. One of N the top players on both squads, Foley led E heart pumping his soccer team to a championship and - s the baseball team to a runner-up finish as a sophomore. He has continued to play well doing whatever this year. Group activities are not limited to sports for Foley. For many years now, he's helped you like best ... ·-.... those less fortunate by participating in Special Olympics and Kiwanis groups, And be sure to among others. Foley also is a member of Circle K service group here at Notre Dame. His favorite activity is Boys' State. Foley first check out those attended as a representative after his sophomore year in high school, and has returned every year as planned activities that a counselor. Foley enjoys helping young people become more competent citizens. He also values the friendships he has cultivated as a result of Boys' State. also abound! After all, comraderie is what being a team player is all about.

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page 14 The Observer • SPORTS Thursday, February 6, 1997 • VOLLEYBAll Blue-chippers add depth, balance, strong net play ByJOECAVATO "I am really pleased with the 2 as your setter. We hope that and quickness while playing at very vocal on the court and Sports Writer entire class. There is a great her height will be key in our both middle blocker and hitter. plays with a lot of enthusiasm," balance of ball control and ability to block the ball even She was named to· second team Brown noted. i. With the graduation of one of strong net play," Brown re­ better." all-state her junior campaign Shimmel expressed and ex­ I the finest classes to set and marked. "Personality-wise, Girton is a versatile frontline . before snagging first team all­ plained that excitement. spike on the Joyce center floor, they are going to fit in with the player who was named to a state her final year. Jameyson "When Notre Dame first head coach Debbie Brown team really well and they are third team All-American by was also the district high jump showed an interest in me, it looked to fill some of the void all good students." Volleyball Magazine. Girton champion as a sophomore and was very exciting and easily left by Jenny Birkner, Jen Boylan, the two time all-state rewrote her high school record junior. became my number one choice. Briggs, Kristina Ervin, and Jen performer, is the only player to books as she set records with "Jo is a really versatile ath­ I like the fact that the team gets Rouse. be a member ofthe US youth kills (1,069; 3.97/gm) and aces lete and is very quick and involved with the community Yesterday, Brown did just national team the past three (168; .64/gm). She was also an because of that a very good and in helping people. That's that as the Notre Dame years. She has also been All-American with her club middle blocker," remarked something which is important Volleyball team signed fo'llr named to five All-American team, Asics Munciana Brown. "Jo is a good all­ to me." blue chippers to national letters teams while playing at the Volleyball Club to which Harris around player who just really of intent. Those signees are 6- Chicago based Sports was also a member. enjoys playing the game." 2 setter Denise Boylan (Lisle, Performance Volleyball Club "Christi has played on the left Shimmel has terrific back Have something IL), 6-3 middle blocker/outside which also produced Birkner side, middle and right side and row skills as her strengths lay hitter Christi Girton (Muncie, and current freshman Lauren we could use her at any of in her excellent passing and de­ to say? Use IN), 6-1 middle blocker/outside Stettin. those positions," Brown said. fense. She was a first team all­ hitter Jo Jameyson (Alvin, TX) Boylan will fill an immediate "I think it's a great asset that league and second team all-CIF and 5-10 outside hitter need that was exposed last she can play any frontline posi­ as she played for Capistrano Observer Adrienne Shimmel (Mission year as the squad had only one tion." Valley High School in the CIF. Viejo, CA). true setter, Carey May. May The 6-1 Jameyson is known "Adrienne will be a great classifi.eds Boylan, Girton, and Jameyson was injured before the season for her versatility, athleticism boost to our left side and she's have all been named to and they were forced to move Volleyball Magazine's "Fab 50" Jaimie Lee to setter. high school recruits. They will "We gambled this past year join other former "Fab 50" re­ by not having two true setters cruits to be seniors Jaimie Lee, on .out team and we lost," Carey May, and Angie Harris, Brown said. to be junior Lindsay Treadwell "The most unique thing and Mary Leffers who just fin­ about Denise is that it's very ished her freshman campaign. rare to have someone who is 6-

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Thursday, February 6, 1997 The Observer • SPORTS • WOMEN'S BASKETBAll Streaking Irish face Orange By BRIAN REINTHALER with Connecticut on Sunday. provides even more incentive Spans Writer But the players certainly do for the Orangewomen to play not appear to be taking well. "They (Syracuse) have Since a tough loss at Ohio Syracuse lightly. been winning (recently)," State earlier in the season, the "We're not looking ahead," acknowledged Pcirick. "We women's basketball team has said center Katryna Gaither. know they're going to be gun­ been on fire. The Irish are cur­ "No team can afford to do that. ning for us." rently on a nine-game winning We have to think about the In preparation for tonight's streak and will look to extend it game at hand. That's how good contest, the Irish have been to 10 tonight when Big East foe teams excel." working on slowing down the Syracuse invades the Joyce Junior Mollie Peirick respond­ Orangewomen. Center. ed with even more certainty to "Syracuse is more of a transi­ After taking into account this the question of anticipating tion team," said Gaither. "We year's prior meeting between Connecticut. have been trying to improve on the two squads, a 72-45 drub­ "Not at all," Peirick stated. our transition defense." bing of the Orangewomen in "We have never had a problem Peirick agreed that "getting Syracuse, the only possible with that." back on defense" would be a worry for the Irish is their Peirick feels that the way the key to beating the looming conference showdown Irish have been playing lately Orangewomen a second time.

Soturdoy,February 22, 1997 The Observer/Mike Ruma Rosanne Bohman and the Irish carry a nine-game win streak into their 8:00 PM at Stepan Center showdowns with tough Big East conference foes Syracuse and UConn.

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page 16 The Observer • National Signing Day Thursday, February 6, 1997 competition." Combining his big game abili­ Unique opportunity Driver ty with great speed, vision and continued from page 20 hands, Driver entered his senior season as one of the for brother tandems Yet, Driver balked at the idea most acclaimed high school players in the nation. He didn't terback sacks, and three inter­ of playing two sports. By MIKE DAY ''I'm definitely not going to disappoint as he ran for 1,491 Assistant Sports Editor ceptions. yards and 18 TDs and caught "Kevin is probably a little double as a freshman," Driver said. "I'd like to establish 25 passes for 467 yards and Bob Davie has always said he farther along than Melvin was five TDs. (prior to coming to Notre myself first. I'd like to run wanted to create a "family" VVhen the season ended, Dame)," said Davie. track as a sophomore, but I type atmosphere within the Driver was named to USA VVhereas Kevin appeared don't think I could play basket­ N o t r e ball at a Division I level." Today's first team All­ Dame foot­ Notre Dame-bound from the Americans. He was named to beginning, Andrew VVisne VVhile playing defensive back ball pro­ in 1992, Driver became the the Parade All-American and gram, and almost missed the opportunity Reebok All-American teams. to play with his older brother. only freshman ever to start he is cer­ under Male High's coach Bob VVhen it came to looking at tainly living The 6-foot-4, 255 pound resi­ colleges, Driver knew where he dent of Jenks, Ok. was set to Redman, and as a sophomore, up to his he played a key role as the wanted to go over the summer. promise. commit to Oklahoma in mid­ "I visited Notre Dame over December before receiving a Bulldogs won the state champi­ The new onship in 1993. the summer," he commented. call from Davie. Photo Courtesy of SuperPrep head coach Dansby "I remember we were down "I felt it was the place for me. I has even "I was all set to go to OU, knew subconsciously that I VVhen asked where he and then Notre Dame called 17-0 to St. Xavier at halftime," expects to play at Notre Dame, gone as far as keeping it within Redman said. "VVe come out in wanted to go to Notre Dame." the family. Linebacker Kevin and that changed things," said Driver responded with the the second half and Tony Despite a late lean towards Dansby and defensive lineman Andrew. "Coach Davie apolo­ Florida State, the Irish won out same versatility that he plays blocks a field-goal attempt and with. Andrew VVisne wade it official gized in being late in recruiting and Driver accredits Notre me. I knew then that Notre returns it 70 yards for a touch­ "I plan on playing tailback," on VVednesday, signing on to down. That ignited us. VVe Dame's strong academics. join their brothers, Melvin and Dame was where I wanted to "Academics was the deciding Driver said. "But I'll be ready be." would go on to win the state to play any position." Jerry, respectively as members championship 21-17. factor for me," he explained. of the Notre Dame football Despite not playing football "They help you out in 40 years, That's exactly what the Irish until his junior year in high "That's Tony. He flourishes like to hear. team. in the big games. He loves the not just four." Although Kevin said that he school, VVisne made enough did not feel any pressure to fol­ progress to catch the eyes of • PLAYERS BRIEFS rated 27th nationally among defensive Robin, Casey, low in his brother's footsteps, recruiters. prospects by The Sporting News ... OL, 6-7, 270, the younger Dansby is looking "He made drastic improve­ Dansby, Kevin, LB. 6-2. 210, ranked as 39th best prospect nationally Covington, LA forward to playing with Melvin ments throughout the year," Birmingham, AL (Ensley) - USA by Chicago Sun-Times ... caught 24 (St. Paul's) for the first time. said Davie. "And having Todayhonorable mention All-America passes for 498 yards as senior in "96 ... played both "It's something I've always Andrew here will help Jerry, pick . . . had 1 71 tackles, six sacks and made more than 200 tackles as outside ways as wanted to do but have never too. The two of them are very three interceptions as senior in '96 to linebacker as senior in '96, including 114 sophomore and had the chance," said the 6- close." break brother Melvin-'s school record of solos, 95 assists and seven sacks ... junior but played foot-1, 210 pound Kevin. As a senior, the younger 163 ... made 161 tackles, 91 solo, in '95 caught 12 passes for 250 yards and one strictly on "It's been a life long dream VVisne recorded 97 tackles and while also recovering five fumbles, caus­ TD as junior in '95 and also had 83 tack­ offense as senior Robin of mine, and I'm thankful that six quarterback sacks while ing four fumbles and intercepting one les and 11 sacks ... blocked six field in '96 ... captain I'll have the opportunity to ful­ starting at the same position pass ... has run 48.6 in 400 meters ... goals and ran two of them back for TDs of team as senior ... all-district pick in fill it ... Jerry played in high school. played defensive end as sophomore, mid­ as junior ... boasts 4.0 grade-point '96 as team's outstanding lineman ... Brother Melvin is equally Now, Andrew is looking for­ dle linebacker as junior ... named to average .. . helped team to 6-4 mark in '96 with an excited. ward to looking across the line Super Southern 100 by Atlanta Journal­ average of 300 rushing yards per game . "In high school, we were too of scrimmage and seeing his Constitution ... younger brother of Irish far apart to play with one brother staring right back at senior defensive end Melvin Dansby ... Holmes, Hugh, another," said Melvin, who is him. LB. 6-2, 210, Williams, returning for a fifth year. "I "Even though we'll be on Denman, Kissimmee, FL Brock, DB, 5-11, was hoping that he'd decide to opposite sides of the ball, I'm Anthony, RBILB, (Osceola) 175, Hammond, come to Notre Dame, but I sure we'll be able to help one 6-3, 205, Husk, made 136 LA (Hammond) tried not to put any pressure another out," said Andrew. TX (Husk) - tackles as - named to on him." ''I'm also excited to play for rushed for 1,250 senior in '96 . . . Super Southern During a senior season in Coach Davie. He said he was yards and 12 all-state selection 100 by Atlanta which he was named honor­ going to bring back the spirit TDs as senior in and Florida '------' Journal­ and tradition to Notre Dame." District 6 player Holmes Constitution ... able mention to the USA Today '96 ... account­ Williams All-American team, Kevin reg­ And perhaps a little family, ed for 85 tackles. of the year as had 102 tackles istered 171 tackles, 5.5 quar- too. one sack and six Denman senior ... made 127 tackles, 10 sacks as and five inter- quarterback junior in '95 ... career totals included ceptions as senior, with 15 deflections .. pressures on defense in '96 ... rushed 169 solos, 249 assists ... . had 55 tackles and five interceptions in for 1,428 yards and 20 TDs as junior in '95 as junior ... chosen district MVP by NATIONAL TOP '95 ... all-area selection as junior ... Levy. Darcey, coaches as senior while playing running RB. 6-2, 195, back and returning kicks as well .... Holloway, Denver, CO has run 100 meters in 10.9 ... Jabarl, TE. 6-4, (Montbello) - 235, Tyrone, GA rushed for 1.453 Wisne, Andy, DL, 6-5, 255, Jenks. OK 1. David Warren DL Tyler, Tx.(John) 6-3 230 4.5 Florida State (Sandy Creek) - yards and 27 TDs (Jenks) - had 97 tackles. six sacks as 2. Randy Fasani OB Loomis, Ca.(Del Oro) 6-3 215 4.7 Stanford USA Today hon­ as senior in '96 . . senior defensive tackle in '96 ... helped" 3. Travis Minor RB Baton Rouge, La.(Cath.) 5-11 190 4.4 FSU,LSU . also played free Jenks to 13-1 record and Oklahoma 6-A 4. LaVar Arrington ATH Pittsburgh, Pa.(N Hills) 6-4 225 4.4 Penn State orable mention 5. Deon Grant DB Augusta, Ga.(Josey) 6-3 195 4.5 Tennessee All-America pick safety, making state title in '96 ... first-team all-state in 6. Jamal Reynolds DL Aiken, S.C. 6-3 240 4.6 Florida St ... named to more than 50 '96 while helping team permit only - 7. Tony Driver RB Louisville, Ky.(Malel 6-2 205 4.4 Notre Dame tackles and two 433 rushing yards all season on 386 Super Southern 8. Rohan Davey OB Hialeh, FI.(Miami Lakes) 6-3 212 4.7 LSU interceptions ... also capable of playing attempts ... made 85 tackles, 20 for 9. Derrick Gibson DB Miami, FI.(Killian) 6-2 190 4.5 Florida St 100 and to Holloway 10. Kareem McKenzie OL Willingboro, N.J. 6-6 320 5.2 Penn State Georgia Top 50 wide receiver . . . losses, with five sacks as junior in '95 ... 11. Jasper Sanks RB Columbus, Ga.(Carver) 6-2 212 4.5 Georgia lists by Atlanta Journal Constitution ... 12. Andre Carter DL San Jose, Ca.(Oak Grove) 6-3 235 4.5 California 13. Cedric Cormier ATH Houston, Tx.(N Shore) 6-0 180 4.4 Colorado 14. Kenriy Kelly QB Tampa, FI.(Catholic) 6-3 185 4.5 Miami Andy Katzenmoyer? 15. Kyle Vanden BoschLB Inwood, la.(West Lyon) 6-4 235 4.6 Nebraska "It's too early for me to even think about that," 16. Alvin Morrow TE Kirkweod, Mo. 6-5 230 4.6 Florida St Irons a humble Irons said. "I don't want to get too 17. Ron Graham LB Pittsburgh, Pa.(P Hills) 6-4 240 4.7 Penn State 18. Julius McMillan ATH Altus, Ok. 5-11 173 4.4 Kansas St continued from page 20 ahead of myself because I just want to enjoy the 19. Jamal Lewis FB Atlanta, Ga.(Douglass) 6-1 220 4.5 Tennessee rest of my time here." 20. Kurt Vollers OL Ariaheim, Ca.(Servite) 6-7 268 5.0 Notre Dame one-man wrecking crew for The VVoodlands over VVhile Davie wouldn't speculate as to Irons' 21. James Boyd DB Chesapeake, Va.(ln.River) 6-1 215 4.4 Penn State timetable for action, he did indicate that the 22. Sam Matthews DL Jacksonville, FI.(Bolles) 6-6 270 4.9 Alabama the past two seasons, recording 219 tackles, four 23. Alex Brown LB Jasper, FI.(Hamilton Cty) 6-4 220 4.5 Florida sacks, two forced fumbles, two blocked passes Houston-area native will likely stay at line­ 24. Brian Scott WR Darlington, S.C. 6-3 195 4.6 South Carolina and an interception. backer. 25. Stanford Simmons DB Ashland, AI.(Ciay Co.) 6-2 195 4.4 Auburn "I think my biggest strength is that I can run "VVe wanted a bigger inside linebacker and 26. Jason Brooks OL Cleveland, Oh.(St.lgnat) 6-4 270 5.1 Michigan Grant Irons is exactly that," Davie stated. "He 27. Travis Carroll LB Jacksonville, FI.(Bolles) 6-4 230 4.7 Alabama sideline to sideline and will 28. Ravon Anderson ATH Hoboken, N.J. 5-10 188 4.5 North Carolina give 110 percentx on every will start out at linebacker and our intention is 29. Antuan Simmons DB Sacramento, Ca.(Valley) 5-11185 4.5 USC play," Irons said. "Plus, I that he'll stay there." 30. Gerard Warren DL Lake Butler, FI.(Un.City) 6-4 280 4.8 Florida have fun. I enjoy the game." ''I'll be wherever the team sees me and where I 31. Tracey Wistrom LB Webb City, Mo. 6-5 200 4.7 Nebraska can contribute," Irons said. 32. Chris Chambers WR Bedford, Oh. 6-1 175 4.5 Wisconsin "He just has the natural 33. Tyrone Robertson DL Danville, Va.(Geo Wash) 6-5 260 4.8 Virginia Tech ability and uncanny sense Though nearly everyone says he offers more 34. Victor Rodgers OL Fed.Way, Wa.(Decatur) 6-7 290 5.1 Colorado that you don't coach," said his potential than brother Jarrett, most Irish fans 35. John Norman DB Midland, Tx.(Lee) 6-1 180 4.6 Texas Tech high school coach VVeldon will be quite pleased if Grant can offer the same 36. Omar Easy FB Everett, Ma. 6-2 238 4.5 Penn State level of play that his likely first-round pick sibling 37. Kenyon Rambo WR Long Beach, Ca.(Poly) 6-1175 4.5 OSU,USC VVillig commented. "By the 38. Robert Williams ATH Dallas, Tx.(Bishop Lynch) 6-4 210 4.5 Miami same token, he does accept Irons did for the VVolverines. 39. Rufus Brown RB Belzoni. Ms.(Humphreys) 6-1 200 4.5 North Carolina coaching, and that makes him "My brothers (Ex-Nebraska Cornhusker Jerry 40. Cosey Coleman OL Decatur, Ga.(SW Dekalb) 6-5 305 5.0 Tennessee even better. If you tell him something, you know and Garrett) and their achievements puts pres­ 41. Courtland Bullard LB Miami, FI.(Southridge) 6-3 210 4.5 Ohio State he's going to work at it." sure on me but it's a good pressure," the 42. Hubert Thompson DL Hillside, II.(Proviso W) 6-6 255 4.7 Michigan St 43. Robert Jackson DB Corvallis, Or.(C Valley) 6-0 195 4.5 Illinois There doesn't appear to be all that much VVillig youngest Irons said. 44. Tam Hopkins OL Winter Park, FI.(L Howell) 6-5 325 5.1 Ohio State didn't tell Irons. He's worked on it all already, "I enjoy pressure and embrace it." 45. Billy Greenwood ATH Norwalk, Ct.(KCHT) 6-2 185 4.4 North Carolina even in the weight room. He'll be getting plenty of that under the Golden 46. Rodney Perry WR Santa Ana, Ca.(Mater Dei) 5-9 180 4.5 USC Dome. In fact, the intense recruiting process 47. Maurice Williams DL Detroit, Mi.(Pershing) 6-6 275 5.0 Michigan The consensus All-American bench presses 48. Thomas Pittman DL Reserve, La.(E St. John) 6-3 255 4.8 Auburn 325 pounds and squats 430. His athletic abilities was a hectic start. 49. Grant Irons LB The Woodlands, Tx. 6-5 225 4. 7 Notre are just as impressive (4.6 speed in the 40-yard "It was really hard because every trip I took, I 50. Patrick McCall RB Carson, Ca. 5-10 190 4.5 Mi · dash and a 35-inch vertical leap). saw that everywhere had something to offer," 78. Cooper Rego RB Montvale, N. .J.(St. Joe)S-9190 4.5 Notre Irons said. 92. Ron Israel DB Haddon Heights, N.J. 6-0 175 4.5 Notre Considering the Irish have a gaping need at inside linebacker in 1997, will all these numbers But the overall mix of Notre Dame won Irons The Observer/ Brian Blank add up to a starting slot, a Ia Ohio State phenom over. Thursday, February 6, 1997 The Observer • National Signing Day Davie, Irish find new- talent in Jersey 2001 By BETSY BAKER didn't wan't to try out for football in sev­ an immediate impact. continued from page 20 Assistant Sports Editor enth grade because he was afraid of get­ The 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive ting hurt. back, looks to add some needed size to thought really belonged here and as a The Notre Dame football team's talent No doubt exists that the fear has sub­ the Irish defensive backfield and fulfill result would stay here. The second is looking to blossom next season as two sided and Rego is ready to play. head coach Bob Davie's wish for players thing we did was try to find players with of the more important members of this Although the fear is gone, new obsta­ with both speed and size. speed. year's recruiting class hail from the cles exist in the game plan. Namely, "He's a great kid," Davie said. "We're "The third thing was that we needed Garden State. returning running back Autry Denson real happy to have him. He can either be to find some guys with speed that had Cooper Rego, of and classmate Tony Driver, a fellow a big corner or a safety for us." some height to them. The fourth thing, Montvale, and Ron Reebok All-American. An added attraction to Israel is his fam­ we needed to go out and sign good pro­ Israel, of Haddon Still, Rego welcomes the competition ily ties, as older brother, Steve, plays for ductive football players, and not base it Heights, New Jersey, and looks forward to playing with such the San Francisco 49ers. so much on potential. I wanted to see it will be two members high-calibur running backs." Yet the facts stand alone. Israel has on the field." of the Irish class of "The combination of athletics and aca­ speed, size, and ambition. To find players that met criteria num­ 2001 who expect to do demics is what drew me to Notre Dame, "Since my freshman year, I've liked ber one, Davie relied heavily on the great things. but also the team's need for running Notre Dame, and after visiting here and admissions and academics staffs. Each Rego, a 5-foot-9, Rego backs," Rego responded. "The fact that talking with the coaches, I made my deci­ recruit that made an official visit met 190-pound tailback, there will be competition doesn't bother sion," Israel commented. with a member of the faculty. was one of twenty-six high school seniors me. It will make me a better player and Israel has offensive experience, but "A priority was to fmd a proper fit and named to the 1997 Reebok Prep Football improve the team as a whole." prefers to play defense. I leaned on the faculty," he stated. All-American team. Rego does hope to see some time at When asked if he expects to see playing "They interviewed each of the The list does not stop there. tailback next year, but is willing to do time next year, Israel answered, "That's prospects, and I leaned heavily on their Rego rushed for 285 yards and five what is best for the team. a good question. It remains to be seen opinions of the recruits' long term touchdowns in St. Joseph Regional victo­ "If I have to change positions for the where I'll fit in on the team." prospects." ry over Delbarton in the New Jersey team's sake, then I'll do it, but I hope to 'Til probably start off on defense at Davie even embraced Notre Dame's Group 3 state fmals, and he wasn't even get the chance to run the ball," he said. corner," he added. stringent academic standards as part of supposed to play offense. "I think I'll see some playing time as Israel is also looking forward to the the school's character. He went as far In 1995, Rego finished the season with long as they [the coaches] think I'm chance to play for Davie. Although he as to credit academics as the reason 1,632 yards \lnd 21 touchdowns, while ready. If I'm ready then I'll play." liked Lou Holtz, Israel is comfortable with two late recruits, running back Tony his team fmished ranked eighth national­ Whether they'll think he's ready or not, the change, especially its timing. Driver and linebacker Hugh Holmes, ly by USA Today. they are definitely anticipating his arrival. "I'd rather have him [Holtz] resign this signed with the Irish. When he attended football camp at "No doubt, he's as fine a back as I've year than next year, or half way through Driver picked the Irish over Florida Notre Dame last summer, he recorded a seen in the country," head coach Bob my career at Notre Dame," he said. State because of academics, and Holmes 4.38 second 40-yard dash. His slowest Davie said. "We knew what we were get­ "Coach Davie is pretty much everything I made a last minute signing day decision time was a 4.41. ting from seeing him in summer camp." look for in a coach, and it's good that he to sign with the Irish over Florida for This is all coming from the man who Israel, much like Rego, looks to make comes from within the system." the same reason. "Notre Dame is never going to com­ • PLAYERS BRIEFS eight sacks as junior ... also played baseball yards and six TDs as senior in '96 ... caught 11 promise their standards," he said. and basketball ... father is Notre Dame gradu­ passes for 333 yards in '95 ... made five inter­ "There are a lot of good students you Getherall, Joey, WR, 5- ate. ceptions as a defensive back in '95 ... an hon­ can win a National Championship with. 9, 165, LaPuente, CA orable mention pick on Florida Class SA all­ For some kids it came down to acade­ (Bishop Amat) - caught Kustok, Zak, QB, 6-2, state team in '96 ... also returned punts, aver­ mics in the end." 48 passes for 1 ,162 yards 190, Orland Park, IL aging 38 yards per runback as a junior ... Goals two and three were easy and 12 TDs as senior in (Sandburg) - Ranked as obtained, for if this class has anything, '96 while also rushing 97th best prospect Teasdale, John, TE, 6- it is speed. Wide receiver Joey seven times for 125 yards nationally by Chicago 4, 255, Kansas City, MO Getherall was the fastest player at the ... led state of California Sun-Times ... threw for (Rockhurst) - Honorable Reebok Combine over the summer with with 24.2-yards-per-catch more than 900 yards and mention USA Today prep a 4.23 second 40 yard dash and is con­ average among receivers Getherall seven TDs in injury­ All-America pick ...first­ sidered one of the fastest players in the with 40 or more recep- plagued senior season in team all-state as senior .. nation. tions ... averaged 31.8 yards on kickoff returns '96 while completing 48 Kustok . caught 13 passes for 204 Tailback Cooper Rego recorded 4.38 (19 for 605) and 21.3 yards (13 for 277) on punt percent of passes despite yards and two TDs as and 4.41 second dashes during Notre returns in '96 ... had 2,166 all-purpose yards inexperienced offensive line and commitment of tight end in '96 ... made Dame's summer camp. Getherall and in '96, averaging 25.18 yards each time he his top receiver to play basketball fulltime ... 31 tackles, eight sacks Teasdale Rego are the two fastest players in the touched the football ... caught 42 passes for rushed for 450 yards and six TDs as well in '96 amd blocked two punts as class and are the only players listed 848 yards and six TDs as junior in '95 ... ran ... left-handed signalcaller committed to Notre defensive end in '96 ... could play anywhere on ·under 5 foot 11. two kickoffs back for TDs in '95 ... career Dame in April '96. offensive line, possibly on defense ... from The rest of the class easily filled crite­ totals included 116 catches for 2,420 yards and same high school that produced former Irish ria three. 25 TDs ... also played defensive back ... cap­ offensive linemen Tim Ryan and Mike McGlinn . "We look at all those running back, tain of '96 team that finished 8-4 and advanced Murray, Jason, RB, 6-2, 235, Belle Vernon, receiver, defensive back type players as to first round of state playoffs . . . was timed in PA (Belle Vernon) - USA Today honorable just skili position players," Davie said. 4.23 in 40 prior to senior season ... hit .407 in mention All-America pick ... rushed for 1,692 Vollers, Kurt, OL, 6-7, 275, Anaheim, CA "I think we were fortunate to sign so baseball and stole 20 bases as junior ... former yards and 20 TDs on 202 carries as senior in (Servite) - USA Today honorable mention All­ many quality skill positions." prep teammate of starting Irish OLB Kory Minor '96 on 12-1 team ... helped team to American ... rated one of top 27 high school Two such athletes are Anthony Pennsylvania Class 3A state title in '95 while seniors in '96 by Football News ... rated 38th Denman and Darcey Levy. While both carrying 220 times for 2,035 yards and 19 TDs. nationally .among offensive prospects by The have legitimate 4.5 second 40 yard Jordan, John, OL, 6-0, 260, Brooklyn, NY .. began sophomore season as offensive guard, Sporting News ... ranked as 25th best prospect speed and good rushing skills, both (Andover Prep) - attended didn't start as tailback until fifth game but still nationally by Chicago Sun-Times ... made 100 could be playing different positions Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., in '96-97 finished with 1,020 rushing yards in '94 ... fin­ solo tackles, 32 assists and 24 sacks on defense come fall. after graduating from Brooklyn Poly Prep last ished with nearly 5,000 career rushing yards . in '96 ... played mainly on defense as senior At only 17 years old, Denman could spring ... also played tight end and defensive but can play on either side of the line . . . com­ mature into a stellar linebacker. One line ... earned team MVP honors and all-New Smith, Justin, WR, 6-1, 185, St. Petersburg, mitted to Notre Dame in September '96 ... Texas newspaper considered him a bet­ England honors in '96 ... made 50 tackles with FL (Lakewood) - caught 18 passes for 460 ter linebacker than All-American Grant Irons. Levy may provide some early depth at defensive back. Yet, Levy's contribution may not be necessary right away as the Irish stole two top defensive backs, Ron Israel and Brock Williams, from Ohio State and Louisiana State respectively. Israel is rated as the tenth best defensive back in the country by SuperPrep. _.... "He's a great kid," Davie stated. "We are really excited to get him. He is one of the top DB's in the nation. He will be a big cornerback for us or could be a safety." In Williams, the Irish found a true cover cornerback with decent height at 5-11. Williams has also been timed running a 4.37 second 40 yard dash. "Williams is a true corner and he's very confident," Davie stated. "·He was in LSU's summer camp, and they really wanted him." Now, it will be up to that young man at the podium to take another step. This fall he'll lead these recruits on to the playing field and show the world what he meant by Notre Dame men. NOTE: Offensive Player of the Year Travis Minor has yet to sign and could sign with Notre Dame, Florida State, Louisiana State or Florida today or Friday. Safety Robert Carswell, who was reported to be on the fence Tuesday evening, signed with Clemson. r------~~------

page 18 ....,._ • WoMEN's SOCCER Recruits to fill gaps By KATHLEEN LOPEZ ter of the field." Sports Writer The Irish signed Gonzalez who also was highly touted as Last year's signing day one of the top players in the reaped major benefits for the freshman class. Gonzalez, who women's soccer team this past hails from Richardson, Texas, season. The Notre Dame recently led her club team the women's soccer team followed Dallas Sting to the national up last season's excellent fresh-· championships in 1995. She is man class with one that is another forward who brings a equally talented this year. The very skilled style of play to the entering class will help fill in team. the spots vacated by the likes of "Monica is still developing," seniors Amy VanLaecke, Cindy said Chin. "In the future, she Daws, Kate Fisher, and Jen will have great impact on our Renola. program. Her abilities are very The program signed four strong, and she is a talented (fr?eCJ r; -v -ti'~GJ players to national letters of individual." TAN N I N G SAL 0 N www.planet_tan.com intent, Meotis Erickson, Monica On the defen'sive end of the Within walking distance of ND Campus! field, the Irish are looking for Gonzalez, Kelly Lindsey, and 12 beds, ,;,o appointment ever needed! Stacey Tullock. Lindsey to fill Fisher's position. "The quality of this class is Lindsey participated in a de­ outstanding from top to bot­ fensive role at Millard North r------, 277-1166 tom," said head coach Chris High School in Omaha. She is a 1 l 0 ~0.6ff $29.00 11 month $39 Petrucelli. member of the under-20 U.S. 1 I t IMartin's I "It is hard to have four fresh­ national team. Also she was tans 2 months $59 men who can come in and con­ named an NSCAA All­ L.------.J 3 months $79 tribute right away but this class American. N is certainly capable of that. -"She will be a great replace­ rs;h:; Bre-:k 'St.:de;; s';eci'ail 4 months $99 This is definitely one of our ment for Kate (Fisher)." Chin : $5.00 off any monthly : t best recruiting classes." said. "She is the best marking 10 Erickson has been. touted as back coming out of the high package .J ans one of the top recruits, due to school class this year." L. her being named 1996 National ------20tans Soccer Coaches Association na­ tional high school player of the year. Also she was an NSCAA All-American. Erickson looks to compete for the forward po­ sition, due to her excellent scoring abilities. She might fill in, in the mid­ dle, which was recently left open due to the graduation of Daws. .. "She can come in and replace Cindy Daws," said assistant coach Carla Chin. "And do a great job at controlling the cen- Mo11ie Help Wanted: Valentine Delivery ~~tJde7~ 'iNight Call277-6067 8:00 pm LEAVING LAS VEGAS

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If Bob Davie were to design a recruit, He is a star. Grant Irons might be the blue-print -just What more do you need to know about without the Blue. Tony Driver'? With Irons' brother Jarrett. a four-year lie's six foot three something. lie's 210 ..,.. IRONS starter at Michigan, many analysts figured DRIVER pounds and something. And he definitely Grant would also opt to play for the Big Blue. has the ability. He's no Rudy. But it was exactly the kind of qualties that SIDE Superman? Maybe. Mr. Versatility? SIDE Irons exemplifies that made him a better lit Definitely according to SuperPrep's Allen for the Blue and Gold of Notre Dame. Wallace. "I was looking for a great academic school "lie's the real deal," Wallace said. "Mr. and a great football school," said Irons, a HONORS Versatility can run, catch. block and make HONORS ... ·> first-team USA Today All-American line­ people miss him. " USA Today All-American backer. "Notre Dame is exactly that. It is a Parade AII-Amerh.au Even Irish head coach Bob Davie joked perfect match." First Team about Driver's versatility during his sign­ First Team The emphasis on the "student" side of stu­ ing day press conference. Dial Scholar-Athlete with dent-athlete is nothing new for Irons. In USA Today All-American "lie is a great player," Davie comment­ 3.87/4.0 GPA fact, his committment in the classroom was First Team ed. ·"The only thing I'm nervous about is so great that Irons is the winner of the 18th 5th best player according that [Irish basketball coach] John 15th best player according annual Dial Award in recognition of the top MacLeod will get a chance to see him play to Chicago Sun-Times high-school scholar-athlete in the country. to Chicago Sun-Times basketball. lie's a heck of an athlete." "It was really a great honor," said Irons, 34th best by Sporting News Basketball and football are not the only 39th best defensive player who boasts a 3.8 GPA. "It felt great receiv­ sports Driver excels at. As a junior. he by Sporting News ing it. In fact, Tiger Woods (the 1993 win­ Kentucky Player of the Year was crowned state champion in the 100 ner) presented it to me. That was great." meter sprint with a time of 10.55 and But Irons wasn't one of the nation's most STAYS FOR 1996 recorded 21.5 seconds in the 200 meters. SlATS FOR 1996 sought-after linebacker for just his prowess lie also has an impressive vertical leap of As LB: 92 tackles, 58 solos in the classroom. As RB: 1491 yds and 18 TDs 40 inches and was timed at 4.4 seconds in The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Irons has been a As WR: 467 yds and 5 TDs the 40 yard dash.

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