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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOL XXXV NO. 68 HTTP://OBSERVER.ND.EDU ND, SMC gear up for-area code change

• North central Indiana region adopts 57 4 area code this June

By SCOTT BRODFUEHRER Assistant News Editor

For tlw nnxt six months, Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and the entire South Bend region will have two working area codes whilt; the 574 area code is introdueed and tlw 219 an~a code is phased out. During this period or permissivl~ dialing that began on Tuesday, callers from outside tlw n~gion may dial either area eode until June 14 when thn 219 area eode will stop working liu· tlw mgion. Offieials from both Notre Dame and Saint Mary's began preparations for the new anm cocln last year to 1msure that the campus infrastructure would support the change and to make surn all materials. such as stationery and business cards would bl' printed with the new area code. Officials said no technology related charges would be incurred as a result of the change, and it is unlikely that many materials with the 219 area code will have to be disearded when the 574 area eode becomes mandatory. According to Notre Damf! telecommuni­ cations manager Steve Ellis, the vendors of various systems - including the voice mail system - have made changes to accommodate the new area code. At Saint Mary's, the voice mail system did not NELLIE WILLIAMSfThe Observer require changes. but telecommunications Sandy Handley, Saint Mary's telecommunications coordinator, works to prepare the College for the area code coordinator Sandy Handley repro­ switchover. The South Bend region will change from the 219 to the 574 area code in June. The change is the result of a grammed the switch. a system that routes statewide revision in area codes. calls to either the local or long distance servicn provider. ments last semester informing them of the ment services at Notre Dame. basis so the departments don't think they The online phonebook at Saint Mary's changing area code and outlined proce­ Although it is likely that some old mate­ will be left with many old materials - I has almady bnen changed to show the dures for ordering new supplies. rials will remain after the 219 area code assume there will be some additional cost 574 area code. The Office of Information "A letter was sent out to all depart­ can no longer be used, officials said they [of changing materials], but I don't know Tnchnologins will change the Notre Dame ments, advising them to use up the exist­ are not aware of departments that have exactly what that will be," said Nick online phonebook within the next few ing stock and then, when placing an much more than six months of materials Farmer, director of Marketing wenks. order, to change the area code," said Tim in stock. Communications at Saint Mary's. Both schools sent notices to depart- Gibney, assistant director for procure- "Most people tend to order on a yearly see AREA CODE/page 4 ND community remembers late Minamiki

gram there," said Father as good as Minamiki." excellent teaching, Minamiki When he retired, Minamiki By ALLY JAY Theodore Hesburgh, Notre According to Hesburgh, Japanese won the 1988 Sheedy chose to continue living at Notre News Writer Dame president emeritus. "He Minamiki was a private man Award for Excellence in Dame. had joined the Jesuits and done who was devoted to being a Teaching in the College of Arts "When he was 65, he looked Henowned scholar of classical his training good priest and teacher. and Letters, and in 1991 was a pretty young, maybe like he was and Orinntul languages and pro­ in Japan, so "He wasn't flamboyant, but he co-recipient of the Madden sixteen, and we were talking fessor emeritus Father George he worked did a good job in a quiet way. Award for Outstanding Teaching about how his provincial said Minamiki died Jan. 4 while visit­ with .me to It's really the quiet guys like that of Freshmen. Minamiki could stay on and ing family in Los Angeles. lie set up the which makes this place go," said Besides teaching, Minamiki teach a few classes or leave. He was 84. program. Hesburgh. was instrumental in welcoming told me that 'This[Notre Dame] Minamiki graduated from For years Before coming to Notre Dame Japanese families into the Notre has been the center of my life" Loyola University of Los Angeles he did a in 1968, Minamiki spent 11 Dame family. and chose to stay on and had an with a bachelor's degree in phi­ great job years as a teacher and adminis­ "He helped get together fami­ apartment here." losophy and held graduate's teaching trator at Jesuit high schools in lies who came over when they According to Hesburgh, degrees from Gonzaga Japanese Japan. He spent the last six set up some Japanese compa­ Minamiki's presence will be­ University and Alma College. He and helped Minamiki years as headmaster of nies near South Bend. A lot of sorely missed, especially by the earned his doctorate from Notre make it Hiroshima Gakuin. After arriv­ the families came here from hundreds of students he touched Dame in 1977. easy for students, and let me tell ing at Notre Dame, Minamiki Japan to work. They didn't have through his teaching here. "George came to my attention you I've studied Japanese and began teaching J apenese to a church but Minamiki would when wn were sending students it's not so easy to learn. We hundreds of Notre Dame stu­ invite them here to have mass," Contact Ally Jay at [email protected]. to Tokyo and setting up a pro- never had a Japanese professor dents. In recognition of his said Hesburgh. page 2 The Observer+ INSIDE Thursday, January 17, 2002

INSIDE COLUMN THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Let it snow + Lecture: "The New + Comedy: Mike Barbiglia, + Winteriest: Dale K, hyp- + Reception: I was very unpleasantly surprised when my Horsemen of the LaFortune Ballroom, 9-11 notist, Washington Hall, "Reinstallation of African flight into South Bend Regional Airport landed at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday night, Jan. 13, 2002, Apocalypse," Shirley p.m. 10 p.m.-midnight. Arts Collection," Snite and I saw nothing but bare ground. Williams, Auditorium, Museum of Art, 2:30 p.m. Let me reiterate: there was no snow on the ground in South Bend in JANUARY. Hesburgh Center, 4 p.m. Does anyone else find this odd? + Film: "crazy/beautiful," To make matters worse, students seemed lost on enrollment day, when Carey A~ditorium. temperatures 'soared' to nearly 50 degrees. we won­ Hesburgh Library, 7 p.m. dered, if South Bend had moved itself to the deep south. I might be a minority in BEYOND CAMPUS Compiled from U-Wire reports saying this. but I miss snow. A lot. I miss last year, when we had a day of finals resched­ U. Arizona worker convicted of first-degree murder uled due to a nice, fresh, Bryan Kronk two-foot-deep blanket of TUSCON found in a burning car in the desert snow on the ground. A jury found a University of near the intersection of West Anklam I miss that day in second Sports Copy Arizona employee guilty Tuesday Hoad and West St. Mary's Road. grade when only half the Editor afternoon of firstcdegree murder and Defense attorney Michael school showed up because arson in the August 2000 death of his Piccarreta argued that McCormick of the heavy snow, and we wife. should have been convicted of a less­ then proceeded to do noth- Ralph David McCormick, a senior er charge because of the influence of ing the entire day. office specialist for facilities manage­ alcohol and rage. as well as the pres­ I miss getting up super early at home each ment, will face the possibility of nat­ ence of the bat. morning of a snowstorm, waiting to see if ural life in prison after a Pima McCormick spent two months in jail school was cancelled so I could get to go sled­ County Superior Court jury found while awaiting trial but was released ding on the hill down the street all day. him guilty of first-degree murder and after his family was able to post I miss just staring out any available window, arson. $250,000 bond. The bond had origi­ entranced in watching this already picturesque The jury found that McCormick arrived homn to her husband, who nally been set at $1 million, but campus turn into a scene not unlike a Currier beat his wife, Maria Velasquez­ drank 16 beers throughout the day. Judge Leslie Miller reduced it on Nov. & Ives tin. McCormick, to death with a baseball After making sexual advances at his 21, 2000. I miss building snowmen from a measly dust­ bat in their midtown home and then wife, Halph McCormick hit her in tho McCormick returned to work at the ing of snow, and having a snowball fight on the left her body in a rental car that was face with a baseball bat. University of Arizona on Nov. 29, quad until the early morning hours. set on fire. I lis wife reportedly swallowed four 2000, and has been employed at UA I miss the neatly plowed-out paths around Pima County Prosecutor David of her own teeth before dying from since then. "ampus, and losing sight of people's feet under Quantz said that on the night of the several other blows from the bat. Arizona Daily Wildcat the deep snow. murder, Maria Velasquez-McCormick Velasquez-McCormick's body was And, until the very last day of break, I missed curling up on my couch at home, listening to whatever music my parents popped into the stereo, and gazing longingly out the window as HARVARD UNIVERSITY snow was piling up. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Of course. I'm not crazy, there are some things I don't miss about snow: Professor studies cocaine, quails Professor's death ruled accidental I don't miss driving in the snow - I did that once over break, and succeeded, but quite pre­ Chana Akins. an associate professor of psychology, The death of Harvard University biochemistry profes­ cariously. is investigating the effects cocaine has on quails' sor Don C. Wiley was accidental. and not a suicide, as I don't miss skidding my car into a snowbank behavior. Akins received a $480,000 grant from the police had pnwiously speculated. Authorities ruled that on the way to work, and proceeding to watch National Institute of Drug Abuse to conduct her pro­ Wil1~y foil ofT till~ Ilf~rnando de Soto Bridge my bosses laugh at me as I tried to dig my car ject, which started in .June, 2001 and will continue unintentionally - perhaps under the influence of alco­ out. for four years. Although similar studies on cocaine hol or as the rdsult of a little-understood seizurn disor­ I don't miss being pushed into the snow by reward, a drug-seeking behavior, have been done, der - and officially closed the investigation into his my friends during a ·chilly 3 a.m. walk across Akins said her project is unique because it focuses death."The medical examiner's ruling is always the final campus (but I do miss being called a "[exple­ solely on visual stimuli in an environment that ean ruling, and there will be no further investigation," tive) seal" for being able to escape the attempt­ contribute to a quail's desire for cocaine. Examining Memphis Poli1:e Inspector J.D. King said. Wiley vanished ed shove). the effects of visual stimuli on quails may help to after attnnding a conference on Nov. 15. lin was last But. all in all, snow is a wonderful thing. And explain why many human cocaine addicts relapse seen around midnight, and his abandoned rental car Notre Dame has seen far too little of Jack even after detoxi!ieation, Akins said. "A eontributing was reported to police almost four hours later. Wiley's Frost's dandruff this school year. factor to the high relapse rate could be the environ­ body was found 320 miles downstream in the Mississippi Wednesday's two inches of the white stuff mental stimuli that may become associated with pre­ Hivor on Dec. 20. The medical examiner hypothesized will hopefuliy mark the beginning of a very vious drug use," she said. "Studies suggest that that Wiley pulled over his car on the bridge to inspect snowy spring semester. I have my fingers coeaine addicts respond differently to eocaine-related damage from two minor driving accidents - at which crossed that there will be many a snowman objects compared to neutral objects." point gusty winds could have blown him ofl' the bridgP. and snowball fight on North Quad this January Kentucky Kernel /Jar/lard Crimson and February (and March?). Of course. I will probably end up eating my words after a Buffalo-style blizzard dumps four feet of snow on the Bend. But at least I'll be smiling. LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER

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Contact Bryan Kronk [email protected]. The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Friday·: Saturday 28 17 CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS .... ,.. Yesrerday's "What's Your Shade" anicle entitled, "Getting past Sunday i!"33 suffocating 'runnel vision"' was incorrecdy arrribured ro Sandhya 21''" Acharya. The acrual author was Jourdan Sorrell. The Observer regrets rhe error. FRONTS: Monday Q..: . ~. 32 23 .....,...... ·:~:~:<-:-:-: ...... COLD WARM STATIO~RY The Observer regards irself as a professional publication and mives for the highest standards of journalism ar all rimes. We do, Tuesday F ,p 36 26 however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a \.t--··-...... j ... \/~ mistake, please contact us at 631-4541 so we can correct our error. Atlanta 59 45 Las Vegas 52 34 Portland 42 28 Baltimore 49 29 Memphis 44 29 Sacramento 51 32 (f Boston 39 29 Milwaukee 28 18 St. Louis 38 26 The Ohsm·er (USPS )99 2-4000) is published Monday through Friday ~ u Q,~,~q~Q Chicago 31 21 New York 45 28 Tampa 74 54 except during exam and vacation periods. The Ob~erver is a member of the Showers T-storms Rain Flumes Snow tee Sunny Pt. Cloudy Cloudy Houston 74 56 Philadelphia 48 31 Washington DC 50 33 As!'>ociared. Pre!'>!'>. All reproduction right~ are re~erved. Via Assocrated Press Graph1csNet Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Athlete's project nets $4,500 for relief fund

$20 loan to establish her prod­ Swanson would not have been By HELENA PAYNE uct. able to keep the profit even if Assistant News Editor "I wanted to show the she wanted to. For this reason, women's basketball team in a she had to present her project In addition to posters and light that people aren't used to idea to the NCAA compliance Coca Cola bottles among other seeing us in," said Swanson. field of the Notre Dame athletic things, the women's basketball "We wanted people to see us department in addition to the team can add calendars to the out of our uniforms and out of Notre Dame licensing depart­ list of items fans want the play­ our sweats." ment and Student Activities to ers to sign. Swanson said she began to obtain a vendor's license. During the 2001 fall semester realize how impressed others Lithotone, Inc., a local print­ when junior guard Karen were when the ladies of the ing company in Elkhart, Ind., Swanson was presented with team donned more formal attire decided to print the calendars her management professor's during last year's banquet at free of charge because of the "$20 dmllEmge" to establish an the end of the season. charitable cause as well as P-ntn1preneurial project, she "Some of the fans were saying Swanson's creativity. came up with an how differ- Many of the patrons who have idea after some ent we supported Swanson's project dP.liberation. The "/was trying to find some looked have been local fans from Notre next hurdle was way to get the team dressed Dame and the surrounding convincing her involved and also use my up, said communities. hesitant team­ Swanson. "Every amount that the cus­ mates to be fea­ background in The fin­ tomer pays is returned to us in tured in calen­ photography." ished prod­ full," said Swanson. dars that would uct includes Students in the Management bP. sold to the pictures 320 fall semester class had to Karen Swanson publie. p h 0 earn $140 from their products "I was trying to Women's Basketball Player tographed and services by the end of the lind some way to by Swanson semester. So far, with a profit of get tlw tnam of campus about $4,500, Swanson is well involved and also use my back­ scenes with each player in dress in excess of the amount, but the ground in photography," said clothes for the month of calendars will continue to be ANGELA CAMPOS!The Observer Swanson who became interest­ January 2002 to January 2003. sold at women's basketball Women's basketball player Jill Krause poses in the November od in photography during her Although the calendar focuses home games until all remaining section of the calendar. The calendar was designed by Karen senior year of high school. on the women's basketball calendars of the original 1,100 Swanson for an entrepreneurial project. "They were kind of skeptical at team, her project has a more are gone. Swanson recently lirst." philanthropic goal. Swanson reduced the price of the calen­ ball clothes and dress up," calendars. After much waxing, Swanson plans to donate all of the pro­ dars from $10 each to $5 to Borton said. "A lot of people have asked us said she was able to convince ceeds to the New York City increase purchases. She and freshman guard Jill to sign them," said Borton. her teammates to pose for pic­ Children's Relief Fund which Unlike some of her team­ Krause went with Swanson to "Anything with women's bas­ turP-s around campus for the provides aid to children who mates, freshman center Teresa shoot their pictures on the same ketball they really like." calendar. Swanson. like all stu­ witnessed the attacks of Sept. Borton said she was immediate­ day. dents E1nrollnd in Professor 11 or were near Ground Zero, ly excited about the calendar "It was fun," said Borton. "We when Swanson pitched the idea. were just goofing off." David llayes' Management 320 as well as the schools close to Contact Helena Payne at the area. "(! thought] it would be kind Borton said basketball fans dass. "Introduction to [email protected]. Entreprmwurship." received a Because of NCAA guideines, of fun to get out of your basket- have responded positively to the Important CSC Vehicle Driver Update CSC Driver Authorization Certification cards issued prior to J'anuary 2002 will no longer be acceptedl All drivers must attend a new information session

ONLY THE ACTUAL DRIVER OF A VEHICLE MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR USE

DUE TO

Cl ~1> pROCEDllRA.l. ~Jl .. o~ mr -~o ~ Center for Sodal Concerns ~ VEHICLE DRIVERS ALL STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO DRIVE CSC VEHICLES (beginning January 21, 2002) MUST A I I END A NEW INFORMATION SESSION THIS SEMESTERI The following hour-long sessions are the ONLY planned sessions that will be offered at the esc this semester*: January 20, 6:30 7:30p.m. January 22, 5:30 6:30 p.m. January 27, 6:30 7:30p.m. January 31, 8:00 9:00 p.m. February 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. March 3, 6:30- 7:30 p.m. There is no need to register. Bring pen and driver's license to session. Questions? e-mail: [email protected] or esc web page at http://centerforsocialconcerns.nd.edu and scroll down to CSC driver update. *If any additional training sessions are deemed necessary, the dates will be listed on the web page

! ; I __ j page 4 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, January 17, 2002 Area Code Institute earns grant Study: ND sends more continued from page 1 for Brazilian study students abroad Handley said she is encourag­ ing everyone to tell family and friends to start using the new ing international collabora­ al understandings. and build area code now so that there are Special to the Observer tion between the two coun­ Special to the Observer stronger connections with men no problems when the 219 area tries. Each university will and women from other code is no longer functional for The Kellogg Institute for contribute expertise in soeial Notre Dame has the second­ highest percentage of students nations." South Bend. International Studies at analysis and provide access There is no indication that "I know there will be a lot of Notre Dame has received a to public and private agen­ participating in study abroad programs among American the terrorist attacks and sub­ people confused and there will $208,760 grant from the cies working with disadvan­ sequent U.S.-led war on ter­ always be someone out there U.S. Department of taged groups in diverse set­ research universities, accord­ ing to a recently released rorism have caused a decrease who doesn't know the area code Education to support a U.S.­ tings. in the number of Notre Dame changed, but my goal is get the Brazil student exchange pro­ Through a series of multi­ report from the Institute of International Education. students applying for spring other 99 percent used to dialing ject titled "Building Capacity disciplinary modules inte­ semester international study 574 so the transition will be for Social Progress: A grating experiential, elass­ In 1999-2000, the most recent academic year for programs, according to transparent on June 14," said Partnership for Leadership room and Web-based learn­ Thomas Bogenschild, director Handley. Development," to be devel­ ing, the program will allow which statistics are available, 37 percent of Notre Dame stu­ of the Universiiy's internation­ Between June 14 and July 29, oped in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate al and off-campus programs. if a dialer uses the 219 area code Harvard University's David students to explore ideas dents had participated in study programs in other countries. The liE's report, titled "Open to call South Bend, he will hear a Rockefeller Center of Latin about the impact of global Doors 2001," showed an over­ recorded message advising him American Studies. change on economically dis­ Yeshiva University in New York City ranked first in the all 11 percent increase in stu­ to redial the number using the The grant has been award­ advantaged groups, with a dents participating in intPrna­ 574 area code. After July 29, the ed by the Fund for the particular emphasis on report with a 38.8 percent participation rate. tional study programs from numbers now assigned to South­ Improvement of efforts and opportunities to the previous year. Bend will start to be reassigned Postsecondary Education reduce poverty in each set­ Virtually all of Yeshiva's study abroad students partic­ "The dramatic increase in to new customers and a person through the Department of ting. study abroad is very good dialing the old area code could Education's U.S.-Brazil The consortium's activities ipate in the university's S. Daniel Abraham Israel news for our nation, as it be connected to someone in the Higher Education began this fall and will con­ shows that the next generation Gary area. Consortium Program, which tinue through September Program. Notre Dame offers international study programs of leaders will have a greater Those who own a cell phone also includes the University 2005. understanding of the world in the 219 area code need to of Sao Paulo and the The FIPSE award repre­ in 17 nations worldwide: Australian, Austria, Brazil, around us," said Allan E. have the phone re-programmed. Pontifical Catholic University sents 41.2 percent of the Goodman, president and chief The area code change for in Rio de Janeiro, both of total project of $506,578, Chile, China, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, executive officer of the liE. South Bend became necessary which have received similar with the remaining 58.8 p(~r­ Ireland. Israel, Italy, Japan, "This is a time when our world because the telephone numbers federal funding through the cent to be funded by Notre needs more international available to northern Indiana Fundaca Coordenacao de Dame and Harvard. In addi­ Mexico, Hussia and Spain. "The value of our study exchange, not less. The terror­ users were nearly depleted. To Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal tion, the Brazilian universi­ ists wish to make us close our remedy the problem, officials de N'vel Superior in Brazil. ties have received $360,000 abroad programs has never been higher." said Michael minds, our borders, and our from the Indiana Utility The consortium, titled from CAPES to fund the con­ markets to the rest of the Regulatory Commission split "Partnership for Leaders in sortium projects. Francis, Notre Dame's assis­ tant provost for international world, and we must make sure Northern Indiana into three Social Progress," will work For more information on they do not succeed." parts, each with its own area to develop a program of the FIPSE-CAPES, U.S.­ studies. "In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, As it has been for many code: the eastern region includ­ comparative study of innova­ Brazil Higher Education years, Europe is the most pop­ ing Fort Wane, the central region tions to assist the poor in the Consortia Program, visit it's more important than ever for students to experience dif­ ular destination for American including South Bend and the United States a·nd Brazil http://www.ed.gov/FIPSE/ on college students. western region including Gary. with the aim of strengthen- the Web. ferent cultures, develop mutu- During the summer, a lottery was held to determine which region would keep the 219 area code and which would adopt two new arPa codes: 260 and 574. The Garv an•a was randomly selected to keep 219, South Bend was assigned 574 and Fort Wayne was assigned 260. The new area codes are expected to last for about 20 years until it is SPRING BREAIC necessary to repeat the process CANCUH, Ar.AP!Ju:o, MAlATUIH of assigning new area codes. + The Snite Museum of Art +.W.WCA. lllliwMs, & S. PADRE .· www.studentexpress.com Contact Scott Brodfuehrer at Call Now: 1-800-787-3787 Brodfuehuer.l @nd.edu. OPENING RECEPTION FITNESS SPRING SCHEDULE ~ 2002 January 20, 2002 2-4 pm RSRC ACTIVIIY ROOM 1 1 12:15-12:45 Cardio Sculpt (ends 5/17) M/W/F $36 Reinstallation of African Arts Collection 2 4:15-5:15 Step II M/W/F $38 3 5:30-6:45 Power Step n'Pump M/W $33 4 8:30-9:30pm Cardio Box M/W $26 Masks And Figures, Form and Style: 5 12:15-12:45 Flex n'Tone (ends 5/16) T/Th $23 6 4:15-5:15 Step II T/Th $26 The Christensen Family Collects African Art 7 5:30-6:30 Cardio Box T/Th $26 8 9:45-10:45am Step II (ends 3/3) Sa $7 9 11:00-11:30 Arms n'Abs (ends 3/3) Sa $5 Portraits of Money: Djawid C. Borrower 10 4:15-5:30 Cardio Sculpt Su $14 11 5:45-6:00 All Abs Su $10 RSRC ACTIVIIY ROOM 2 2:30pm African Arts Reinstalatoin 12 4:15-5:15 Cardio Box MIW $26 Libation ceremony performed by Chandra Johnson, Assistant 13 5:25-6:10 Flexn'Tone M/W $26 14 7:15-8:30am Step II n' Sculpt T/Th $33 to the President and Assistant Director, cross-Cultural Ministry 15 4:15-5:15 Cardio Sculpt T/Th $26 16 5:25-6:10 Lo Impact T/Th $26 17 4:45-5:15 Armsn'Abs Su $10 3:00 pm Christensen African Art ROCKNE ROOM 301 18 5:30-6:30 Cardio Box M/W $26 Gallery talk by Douglas Bradley, curator of Ethnographic Arts 19 5:30-6:30 Step I T/Th $26 ROLFS AQUATIC CENTER 20 7:00-7:45pm Aquacise T/Th $26 3:30 pm Portraits of Money REGISTRATION Gallery talk by Stephen Spiro, curator of western Arts Begins Thursday, January 17, 7:30am in the Rolfs Sports Recreation Center. Classes are open to all NO students, staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses. Registration takes place throughout the semester. Schedule is subject to change. Minimum of 14 class registrants. Free and open to the public lasses begin the week of January 21 and unless noted, end the week For information, call (219) 631-5466 of April29. Please call1-6100 with questions. ATION Thursday, January 17, 2002 COMPILED FHOM THE 0BSEHVEH WIRE SEHVICES page 5

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U.S. expands war on terrorism: American and PhilippinP military oft1cnrs in Manila began preparing joint operations today against a Muslim extn~mist group linknd to AI Q

Powell begins peace push: Ser:retary of StatP Colin Powell urgPd India and Pakistan \Vt>dnPsday to avoid ronllict. while Pakistan said that with both South Asian armiPs faring ofT on thPir border even a small incidPnt could spark war. As Powell arrivPd in Islamabad on tlw f'irst leg of a South Asian pPacr shuttlr to dPf'use a stand­ ofT brtwPrn tlw nuclear rivals. India's navy rhirf' said f'orces were ready f'or war.

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3 killed at Virginia law school: A struggling law school studrnt who had just bPPn suspPndrd went on a shooting spree at tlw school WPdnesday, killing tlw dean. a pro­ f'rssor and a student bdore lw was wn~stlcd to tiH' ground. school officials and witnessns said. Three students also wern critically woundrd in the hail of gunf'ire at the Appalachian School of' Law. Racial protests converge in York, PA: .lust as this blur-collar city tries to race up to -;onw long-buried racial violPIH'P, it is finding itsPif' llw chospn vnnuP of \\·hitP supn~mac:ist hatP groups and rival anarchist protesters AFPPHOTO whom civil rights specialists have been track­ A drug addict begs for money to buy heroin in Peshawar, Pakistan, where the price dropped to 30 U.S. cents ing across llw nation as a kind of traveling a gram after Afganistan's former ruling Taliban leaders lifted all restristions on growing opium poppies. cirrus of publicity hunters. The rally was dPsignPd to srnd a strongPr nwssagn than the downtown sper:tacle or feuding agitators. bel­ Kabul bans opium trafficking low!'d hatreds and occasional punrh-outs that tlw policP f'orcr managPd to contain. ers. are informed that Drug Control Program, lords and impoverished Associated Press from now on. the r:ultiva­ read the Afghan statement farmers, Afghanistan has KABUL tion. manufar:turing, pro­ after holding talks with the all the natural and human One of the world's main cessing, impermissible use, government. ingredients to be a major INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS sources of opium. smuggling and trafficking "We are more than satis­ opium producer. Wednesday banned the of opium poppy and all its fied, it is a remarkable Production soared dur­ cultivation of opium poppy derivatives is dedared ille­ declaration," he said. ing the 1980s Soviet war. Danville schools to display motto: and the trafficking in gal." said the statement adding that Afghanistan as Muslim rebels used opium and its derivatives, read to journalists by a provided 90 percent of the opium to help finance their Framed prints of the nation's motto. "In God inducting heroin. U.N. official in Kabul. heroin sold in Europe. jihadagainst Moscow, and We Trust." are set to be displayed in this cen­ The decree, announr:ed "Violators will be dealt Heroin is refined from then zoomed to new tral Indiana town's schools under a proposal days before Kabul's inter­ with severely," it added. opium. mostly in illegal heights under the Taliban, approvPd by the local school board. "It's our im administration meets It said Afghanistan laboratories in Afghanistan reaching a record 4,500 national motto. It's not all different than hav­ major aid donors in Tokyo, would seek help from or neighboring Pakistan tons in 1999. ing thP flag in the class." Danville renewed a ban issued by donors to fund crop substi­ and Iran. After the Taliban banned SuperintPndcnt John McKinney told The the Taliban in 2000 which tution programs to wean The decree said provin­ opium cultivation and Indianapolis Star for a story published on effectively lapsed with the farmers off growing poppy, cial governors and law destroyed poppy fields WednPsday. Meanwhile. a proposal to require r:ollapse of the Muslim fun­ a popular cash crop in this enforcement agendes had under their control two public schools statevvide to display the motto damentalist movement last drought-stricken country. been instructed to enforce years ago, the harvest November. Bernard Frahi. the is bcforp the Senate Education Committee. the ban. slipped to 3.276 tons in "All countrymen, espe­ Afghanistan and Pakistan With its isolated moun­ 2000 and a mere 185 tons dally peasants and farm- representative of the U.N. tain valleys, defiant war- in 2001.

Market Watch January 16 Dow 9,712.27 -211.88 Fired Enron auditor questioned

Composite after learning that the Securities and This afternoon, Mr. Duncan was Associated Press ]% s~~e Volume: Exchange Commission had begun an questioned in a private meeting with 1.453.672.960 WASHINGTON investigation of Enron's accounting. lawyers and staff members of the Congressional investigators ques­ Mr. Dunr:an called a meeting.of House Energy and Commerce AMEX: 829.42 -6.10 tioned a former partner of the auditors at the firm's Houston office Committee. The committee has not NASDAQ: 1,944.44 -56.47 ar:counting firm Arthur Andersen and ordered "an expedited effort to yet released details of that meeting, NYSE: 575.16 -7.47 today about the destrur:tion of paper destroy documents" on Oct. 23, the but r:ommittee officials and lawyers and electronic documents related to day after Enron disclosed that the for Mr. Duncan said he was expect­ S&P 500: 1,127.56 -18.63 the collapse of the Enron S.E.C. had begun its inquiry, the ed to cooperate with the investiga­ TOP 5 VOLUME LEADERS Corporation. firm said. The destruction apparent­ tion. David B. Duncan, who had been ly did not end until Mr. Duncan's Also today, the White House dis­ COMPANY /SECURITY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE the partner in r:harge of auditing assistant sent an e-mail message to dosed that before Enron's collapse. KMART CORP (KM) -34.69 -0.85 1.60 NASDAQ-100 INDEX (QQQ) Enron, was fired on Tuesday by other ser:retaries on Nov. 9 that said Lawrence B. Lindsey, President -3.87 -1.56 38.78 Andersen, which said he had "stop the shredding," the firm said. Bush's top economic adviser. studied INTEL CORP (INTC) -2.80 -0.97 33.71 SUN MICROSYSTEM (SUNW) -3.35 -0.42 12.11 ordered the destruction of thousands Andersen had rer:eived a subpoena the impact the company's downfall CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO) -3.76 -0.74 18.94 of documents and e-mail messages from the S.E.C. the day before. might have on the economy. page 6 The Observer+ NEWS Thursday, January 17, 2002

FRANCE Concorde report cites run-way debris as crash cause

to crash minutes af'ter takeoff Associated Press from Charles de Gaulle airport out'side Paris. An inquiry to PARIS determine legal responsibility A much-awaited government for the crash is still under way. report on the fiery crash of an "We acknowledge the efforts Air France Concorde confirmed of the BEA to establish the a long-held theory that a piece cause of the accident, but we of debris from a Continental disagree strongly with the find­ Airlines plane was a factor in ings in their report. We deny the deadly accident. responsibility for the accident," The 400-page report by said Continental spokesman France's Accident Investigation Nick Britton in London. Bureau, or BEA. released Britton said airports have a Wednesday says the crash of statutory duty to sweep run­ the luxury supersonic on July ways and keep them free of 25, 2000 could not have been debris and that, in any event, a foreseen. But it also takes aim burst tire should never be the at what it says are some sloppy cause of the loss of an aircraft. operations by Air France and He also said Continental has Houston-based Continental. not been able to confirm that Continental on Wednesday the wear strip came from the sharply denied any suggestion DC-1 0 that took off five minutes that it was responsible for the before the Concorde. crash. which killed 113 people. "Even if it did come from our The report said a Continental aircraft, the wear strip is not Airlines DC-1 0 shed a piece of the root cause of the accident. AFP Photo metal known as a wear strip That was the inherently unsafe A Concorde jet from the Air France fleet takes off. The supersonic jet is the same type that onto a runway that the ill-fated design of the Concorde, which is crashed in July 2000, killing 113 people. Concorde later used for takeoff. vulnerable to catastrophic dam­ The strip caused a Concorde age in tire bursts." Britton noted the report said "Onee we discovered tlw wear stressed that the deficiencies tire to burst. propelling rubber Britton also said BEA's rec­ that Continental's overseas s~rip was missing ... we intro­ debris into the fuel tanks and were not to blame for the crash. ommendation that the U.S. maintenance subcontractors duced supplemental procedures sparking a fuel leak and fire "The technical investigation Federal Aviation Administration also should be examined. He to ensure wear strip installation that brought the plane down. brought to light various mal­ audit maintenance procedures said the wear strip was was secure in the future," functions relating to the opera­ The loss of the metal piece at Continental Airlines was installed on June 11, 2000, by a "originated from a lack of rigor­ Britton said. tion of the aircraft, for example unnecessary. contraetor, Israel Aireraft ous maintenance," the report The report also cited a num­ the use of non-updated flight "All our maintenanee has Industries, under Continental ber of weaknesses in the way said. preparation data. the absence been in accordance with FAA supervision. It was replaced French air carrier Air Francf~ of archiving of certain docu­ It marks an end to the investi­ regulations and manufacturer's July 9, 2000, by a Continental gation into what caused the jet maintained its fleet of ments or incomplete baggage procedures," he said. mechanic in Houston. Concordes, although the report inspection," the report said. Bush tells Argentina to embrace international trade lion in the American contribu­ the gap between the few rich at the Organization of American Bush did not specify what Associated Press tion to World Bank programs and the legions of poor. Bush States ncar the White I louse. "half-measures" concerned that help the poorest countries. answered that "free markets "Some wonder whether free­ him. But he offered a litany of On hemispheric matters, Bush and open trade are the best market reforms are too painful steps he said lead to "success in WASHINGTON said he will press for free-trade weapons against poverty, dis­ to continue," Bush's prepared the global marketplace": free President Bush warned on pacts with Central American ease and tyranny" speech said. "Some question the trade, privatizing inefficient Wednesday that Argentina will countries, which eould pave the Some analysts say Argentina fairness of free and open trade, state firms. fiscal discipline. face a "bleak and stagnant way for the Free Trade Area of is drifting toward greater pro­ holding out the false promise of He pledged unspecified help future" unless it embraces the Americas that Bush seeks. tectionist policies and away protectionism." lie cautioned through institutions such as the international trade and other Argentine President Eduardo from engagement in the global against "an even greater danger International Monetary Fund free-market economic policies Duhalde also has expressed marketplace. Argentina's bank­ -that some may come to doubt once Argentina has committed amid a devastating recession. interest in pursuing that hemi­ ruptcy could force trade barri­ democracy itself." to a "sound and sustainable He reiterated that U.S. aid spherewide free-trade zone, he ers to protect domestic indus­ "Argentina, and nations economic plan." Tlw United through global lending institu­ said. tries, they say. throughout our hemisphere, Stat!~s is tlw largest shamholder tions will come only after Bush had sharp words for "Those who promise painless need to stn~ngtlwn our commit­ in the IMF and has gn~at sway Argentina assembles a long­ Duhalde, a fierce critic of protectionism or security ment to market-based roform. on its financial docisions. term economic plan. Argentina's last decade of free­ through statism assure a bleak not weaken it," Bush said. Bush administration ofl'icials Bush also s;~id lw will propose market reforms that brought and stagnant future for their "IIalf-measun~s will not halve have all but ruled out direct aid an intTPas•· of almost $50 mil- growth but often failed to close people," Bush said in a speech the pain, only prolong it." like a $20 billion bailout. Irish Basketball ·ut:/11111 TilE

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and in November, they were average lost 211.88 points to Associated Press nat. close at 9,712.27. against Boeing Corp. But the damage of the ailing In a third report, businesses economy, whieh slid into reces­ reduced their inventories of change its policies. WASHINGTON sion in March, could be seen in unsold goods by 1 percent in. • Female workers The lawsuits ask the court to Consumer in!lation slowed to another report. November even as sales fell 1.4 allege gender bias order a halt to discriminatory 1.(> pnrcent in 2001, just half After increasing 4.5 percent percent. the Commerce actions. They also seek back tlw incn~asP of the previous in 2000, industrial production Department said. pay, compensatory damages year. in one of the few benefits sank 3.9 percent last year, the The report indicated busi­ Associated Press and other punitive damages for from the recession. biggest annual drop since nesses continued to make the workers. It provided shoppers with 1982, when the country was in progress whittling excess sup­ SEATTLE The law firm said the suits bargains on everything from the depths of its worst reces­ plies, which economists said is Three groups of female are on behalf of several current gasoline to computers. sion since the Great necessary to set the stage for Boeing employees on and former employees in each The modest advance in the Depression, the Federal increasing production. Wednesday filed federal law­ state. The plaintiffs cite various Labor Department's Consumer Reserve said. "Inven- suits against the aerospace examples of incidents they con­ Price Index, a closely watched Manufactur- tories are giant alleging gender discrimi­ tend reflect gender discrimina­ inflation gauge, came after ers, hardest hit flying out nation, several months after a tion: eonsum1~r prices jumped 3.4 by the economic "Inventories are flying out -of the similar suit in Seattle was + Cheryl Lee Persinger, a percent in 2000, the largest slump, have ofwarehouses, of!the warehous­ granted class-action status. technical specialist in Wichita, inemas1~ in a decade, the gov­ tried to cope by es, off the The lawsuits were filed in Kan., contends she has been ernment reported Wednesday. cutting produc­ shelves and off dealer shelves federal courts in California, passed over for 17 different While a double-digit rise in tion and letting lots." and off Kansas and Missouri by the jobs although she was more energy prices led that spike, a workers go. dealer Seattle law firm Hagens than qualified. dramatic decline in those Berman. They also seek to be In December, Ken Mayland lots," said + Teodosia Grosz, who was prices played a key role in the industrial activi­ economist classified as class-actions. fired in July from her position significantly lower inflation ty dipped only economist K e n In October, a suit filed by as an electrical engineer in the reading for 2001. Prices for 0.1 percent Mayland. another Seattle law firm, company's Long Beach, Calif., other items also fell or didn't after a steep 0.4 president McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren & plant after working there since go up as much, contributing to percent drop the month before. of ClearView Economics. Vance, was granted class­ 1996, alleges she made consid­ tlw moderation. The smaller dedine, along with To revive the economy, the action status to represent erably less money than her "Consumers are getting a an increase in automobile pro­ Federal Reserve cut interest female employees in the Seattle male counterparts. break as lower inflation is not duction last month. led some rates 11 times last year. Many area. + Terri Wertz, who has picking tlwir pockets," said economists to believe manufac- analysts believe the rate reduc­ The lawsuits allege Boeing worked for 13 years at Stuart turing could tions will fuel a recovery this denied women promotions, Boeing's St. Louis plant, con­ llof'fman. be on the year. equal pay and other employ­ tends she received lower pay chiol' econo­ mend. A nationwide survey of busi­ ment opportunities because of raises after taking maternity mist at PNC "Consumers are getting a For manu­ ness conditions released by the their gender. leave than before her leave. Financial break as lower inflation is facturing to Fed on Wednesday found Ken Mercer, a spokesman for In 1999, Boeing settled two SPrvices recover fully, "scattered reports of improve­ Boeing in Chicago, said the class-action lawsuits that Group. not picking their pockets. " however, ment" with production up at company is reviewing the law­ alleged racial discrimination. l.ow infla­ businesses auto plants and consumer suits and had no immediate In the settlement approved by a tion is one of Stuart Hoffman will have to spending posting gains in late comment. U.S. District Court judge in thP slowed economist crank up December and early January. But in general, he said, Seattle, the company agreed to economy's investment The survey also said business "Boeing is absolutely commit­ spend $15 million to compen­ few silvnr lin- again and executives were hopeful for a ted to equal opportunity for all sate the approximately 13,000 ings for con- foreign companies and con­ rebound by midyear. The Fed of its employees and does not affected workers but admitted sumers. Companies. facing sag­ sumers must increase their has been able to cut rates so tolerate discrimination of any no wrongdoing. ging dmnand. have heavily dis­ spending on American-made aggressively because inf1ation kind." The settlement was applaud­ eountPd merchandise and goods, boosting U.S. exports, has been low. Last year, energy Steve Berman, a lawyer rep­ ed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson oi'I'PrPd free financing and economists said. prices overall plunged 13 per­ resenting the women, said in a but some workers complained other incentives to lure cus­ On Wall Street. worries that cent, the largest annual decline statement that the suits allege that the settlement failed to tomers. a recovery would take longer since 1986, reflecting weak Boeing has "deep-seated .gen­ provide enough money and In Dceember. consunwr than expected sent stocks tum­ demand amid a worldwide eco­ der bias within its organiza­ wouldn't do enough to prevent prices edged down 0.2 pPrcent bling. The Dow Jones industrial nomic slump. · tion" and has done little to further bias.

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The genial, 68-year-old King work had dangled an offer to • Deal pays cable is not known as television's bring King to MSNBC and talk-show host toughest interviewer. But his CNBC. Although King had substance, style $7M annual salary show, which airs nightly at 9 breakfast with Fox News p.m. ET, is a popular stop for Channel Chairman Roger Ailes newsmakers. in early October, that network Associated Press Associated Press King and Fox News also said it didn't pursue King. Channel's Bill O'Reilly are in "Larry King's ratings are on PASADENA, Calif. PASADENA, Calif. close competition to be the the way down," said Kevin Just because CNN is packaging and promoting itself more CNN has agreed to a four­ highest-rated cable talk show Magee, vice president of pro­ aggressively doesn't mean it's less serious about the news, year contract extension with host in prime-time. gramming at Fox News the network's leaders insisted on Wednesday. talk-show host Larry King that King's agreement to extend Channel. "Bill O'Reilly's rat­ CNN has dramatically changed its look over the last nine heps him as the cable net­ a contract that expired later ings are on the way up. Of months, partly because of the news, but also because of the work's highest-paid personali­ this year comes at a time of these two guys, I'm very happy influence of new Turner Broadcasting Chairman Jamie ty. heightened competitiveness in with the one we've got." Kellner, who started both the Fox and WB entertainment ThP rontraet pays King cable news. Fox earlier this However, a source close to networks. nearly $7 million a year in month poached Greta Van King who requested anonymi­ "We want CNN to be the best it can be from a journalistic base salary, but stock options Susteren, who had been host ty said there were clear standpoint," Kellner said. "We [also] want it to be a comfort­ and other incentives could of a CNN program that aired expressions of interest - even able place where people can turn to and we want to aggres­ makP it worth much more, before King, and is giving her an offer - from other net­ sively promote it." according to an a 10 p.m. works. While entertainment shows "We want CNN to be the executivP close show. NBC's recent signing of emphasize the glitz factor, to the nPgotia­ "For the viewers, for MSNBC "Today" host Katie Couric to a the most important thing a best it can be from a tions who asked Larry, for us, for h a s contract believed to be worth news network can promote is journalistic stand point. for anonymity. everybody, it's a great expanded around $15 million a year has its credibility, he said. The New York its prime­ augured a new period of infla­ We [also] want it to be a decision to know that Aggressive promotion has Post said the time talk tion for TV news star salaries. gotten CNN in some trouble comfortable place where deal was worth Larry will be there in lineup by Kellner said Couric's deal did recently, when a commercial people can turn to and $56 million. that position for years giving for­ not affect the King negotia­ referring to morning show we want to aggressively "For the view­ mer GOP tions. anchorwoman Paula Zahn as ers. for Larry, to come." presidential The new deal also continues "sexy" was quickly yanked promote it. " for us. for contender King's access to a private from the air after being nwrybody. it's a Jamie Kellner Alan Keyes plane to shuttle him between deemed offensive. great derision his own Washington, Los Angeles and Jamie Kellner chairman, Turner Broadcasting Zahn and Aaron Brown, chairman, Turner Broadcasting to know that show. New York. He's done his show who anchors a 10 p.m. news- Larry will be Kellner from each city. cast, are the most visible there in that position for years said hfl "never even thought King's friendliness with new hires in the regimes of Kellner and new CNN Chairman to come," said Jamie Kellner, about" the possibility that power brokers caused some Walter Isaacson, who have both been leading CNN for less rhairman of CNN parent King would leave for another problems for him last year. than a year. Turner Broadcasting. network. CNN White House correspon­ In the past few weeks, CNN has hired Anderson Cooper, A spokeswoman for King, "I thought for a long time dent John King sent his bosses former ABC News correspondent and host of "The Mole" Erin Sermeus, confirmed the that Larry belongs on CNN," an e-mail saying he felt "shame reality show, to work on Zahn's show; much-traveled sports deal was essentially done but he said. "He believes he and horror" watching Larry anchor Keith Olbermann to contribute to Brown's program; had no further comment. King belongs on CNN. It fits well." King serve as host to a pre­ and former MTV personality Serena Altschul as a New York­ was running with the Olympic An NBC spokesman denied a inaugural event and hug based correspondent. torch Tuesday in Los Angeles. broadcast report that the net- President Bush. Zahn's program has gotten a stylistic makeover, with a new set, and is due to enter a studio with a window to the Manhattan streets in May. She said that shouldn't distract from the harder edge that distinguishes "American Morning" from network morning shows. "You will not be seeing us cooking," Zahn said. "We will not marry people live on television." CNN is also experimenting with different ideas to fill a hole in its prime-time lineup left by the departure of Greta Van Susteren to rival Fox News Channel. A leading contender at 8 p.m. ET is "Live From ... ,"' a newscast anchored from·differ­ ent world hot spots every night; Christiane Amanpour did it from Mogadishu on Wednesday. "It's a gimmicky thing," Isaacson said. "But it makes it more compelling."

ENGLAND Ant committed to mental hospital

firearm or imitation firearm Associated Press with intent to cause fear of violence, and with criminal LONDON damage and assault. He was Adam Ant, the flamboyant bailed to appear at Highbury pop singer who scored hits Magistrates Court on Friday. in the 1980s, has been com­ The Mirror newspaper mitted to a London psychi­ reported receiving a ram­ atric hospital after being bling phone call from Ant arrested for firearms offens­ from inside the hospital. es, police said Wednesday. "They've put me in the The singer, whose real 'Alice in Wonderland' ward name is Stuart Goddard, was because they think I'm taken to the Royal Free crazy," the tabloid quoted Hospital by police · on Ant as saying. "The whole Monday - just 24 hours thing's a conspiracy and after he was accused of they are out to get me. I'm pulling out a gun at the not mad." Prince of Wales pub in north The singer, famous for his London. painted face and flamboyant Under the Mental Health dress sense, scored a string Act, doctors will be able to of hits including "Stand and hold Ant for 28 days while Deliver," "Prince Charming," they assess his condition. and "Goody Two Shoes." He Goddard was charged on was scheduled to headline a Saturday over the pub inci­ 1980s nostalgia tour this dent with possession of a spring. THE OBSERVER VIEWPOINT page 10 Thursday, January 17, 2002

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P.O. Box Q. Notre Dame. IN 46)56 024 South Dining Hall. Norre Dame. IN 465)6 Screeners deserve congratulations EDITOR IN CHIEF Last week, Michigan Rep. John Dingell was stopped in the unless you bleed a different color, then you are no different Mike Connolly Reagan National Airport because his fake hip kept going off than the next person. MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER in the metal detectors. The federal government and the Federal Aviation Noreen Gillespie Bob Woods OK, nothing that can't be resolved. The "problem" came Administration have cracked down and increased security AsST. MANAGING EDITOR OPERATIONS MANAGER when the security personnel (known as screennrs) asked 1 00-fold at the entrance gates to airports. Dingell to step aside and remove the knee There are no more curb-side pick-ups (you only are Keny Smirh Par Peters brace he was wearing, his shoes and then J.D. Piland allowed to park for about a minute), people dressed in army NEWS EDITOR: jason McFarley his socks (egad!). fatigues and guns at their side patrol the airport terminals VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Patrick McElwee But then the worst (as I am sure tho and finger nail clippers are being confiscated. politicians think) happened. Dingell and or course, people are throwing fits right and lel't because of SPORTS EDITOR: Noah Anmadter Northern Star SCENE EDITOR: C. Spencer Beggs the screeners went to a separate room these small, but effective, inconveniences. But I ask anyone SAINT MARY's EDITOR: Myra McGritl where Dingell dropped his pants and was to lind one person who wouldn't have wanted that inconve­ PHOTO EDITOR: Peter Richardson scanned with a handheld metal detector. nience on Sept. 11. Dingell cooperated, but later said to his Also, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta was noti­ GRAPHICS EDITOR: Andy Devoto wife, according to an article in the Washington Post, fied of the incident. Mineta was sympathetic to Dingell and ADVERTISING MANAGER: Kimberly Springer "Woman, do you realize what they made me do?" apologizPd for thP screeners' actions. AD DESIGN MANAGER: Alex Menze My question is this- so? This is a bit disturbing coming from our transportation sec­ SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Pahvel Chin Just two weeks ago, I was subject to two random searches, rPtary. Shouldn't he be defending the actions of the scrPen­ WEB ADMINISTRATOR: Adam Turner once entering the airport and once boarding the plane, at the ers since they arn, in a sensP, his employnns? CONTROLLER: Kevin Ryan Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle. Granted, I didn't It seems to this reportnr that he was just trying to get on have to strip down, but I felt better about flying because they Dingell's good side. CONTACT Us were checking the passengers so thoroughly. Dingell also felt that there was "some incompetence OFFICE MANAGER/GENERAL INFO ...... 631-7471 That's how people who are upset about the situation involved here," as hn said in the article. FAX ...... 631-6927 sho.uld feel: secure. But no, they an~ busy whining about What? lncompntcmc<~'? ADVERTISING...... 631-6900/8840 rights and whatnot. Have they forgotten about Sept. 11 EveryonP should salute the scrceners at Heagan National [email protected] already? Airport for the job they've done. Not only did thPy havp to EDITOR IN CHIEF ...... 631-4542 Security is called security for one reason - to make things search a half-naked. 75-year-old man, but tlwy did it regard­ MANAGING EDITOR/AsST. ME ...... 631-4541 secure. If that means strip-searching Dubya or Dick Cheney less of Dingell's political status. BUSINESS 0FFICE...... 631-5313 (my condolences to the one who has to do so}, then I am all If that isn't a love for this country, I don't know what is. NEWS ...... 631-5323 for it. observer.obsnews.l @nd.edu The point is that it shouldn't matter what race, religion, This column ori,qinally appeared in th£' Jan. 1o, edition of VIEWPOINT ...... 631-5303 etc., you are when it comes to airport spcurity, or anything lh£' Northern .\)tar, Northern Illinois Unil'ersity's campus observer. viewpoint.! @nd.edu else fur that matter, especially after Sept. 11. newspaper. SPORTS ...... 631-4543 I always follow one rule, which seems that the screeners at The vieu's expressed in this column are those of the author observer.sporrs. I @nd.edu Reagan follow as well. The rule goes something like this: and not necessarily those of The O&senwr . SCENE...... 631-4540 observer. scene. I @nd.edLt SAINT MARY'S ...... 631-4324 observer.smc.l @nd.cdu LETTER TO THE EDITOR PHOTO...... 631-8767 SYSTEMS/WEB ADMINISTRATORS ...... 631-8839

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TODAY'S STAFF POLL QUESTION QUOTE OF THE DAY News Scene Andrew Thagard Matt Nania Was the hiring of Tyrone Willingham the right Meghanne Graphics "When audiences come to hear us authors Downes Andy Devoto choice for Notre Dame? lecture, it is largely in the hope that we'll be Sports Lab Tech funnier to look at than to read." Bryan Kronk Peter Vote at NDToday.com by Thursday at 5 p.m. Viewpoint Richardson Sheila Flynn Sinclair Lewis writer Oss~RVER VIEWPOINT Thursday, January 17, 2002 page 11 . Mauritania gets running lETTER TO THE EDITOR water and the Internet Willingham is Tlw major theme of last semnster's columns was water in the United States. In my two years here it what Notre my life with la<:k of running water. Before I Jon Gruden or Steve Mariucci were the fantasies of it is. ec.ame widely used. It is a many, mostly due to the media attention they received, but On tlw second day of ange phenomenon that my no one should be disappointed with the hiring decision. water. on my way to tlw llage may get running Coach Willingham will bring Notre Dame back to where it W<' II a woman called nw ter, cell phones and inter- belongs by leading a championship caliber team that also nwr and told nw I could capabilities all in the will be the most respected group in college football. use lwr fauc<'t. I thanked year. lwr and politnly decliiwd. Even I am having a hard Paul Zederbaum .\ part of mP liked going t dealing with the rapid senior tlw well evPry morning, . I cannot even imag- otT-campus waiting in linn, watching '- what all of this will do to Jan. !6, 2002 the women and listening to oulde and, on a wider scale, tlw nxritement of thn day. In Mauritania. Some people anotlwr way I would also miss ere are unaware that people tlw glory th.at comes with - -~; walked on the moon. I have t

GUEST COLUMN Afghan civilian casualties need recognition

In lk<·nmbPr. Marr W. Herold, an economics profes­ have been met. works for the greater good. Why then should we hide sor at tlw University of New Hampshire, published "A What I will not tolerate is the U.S. mainstream or minimize civilian deaths? Dossinr on Civilian Victims of the United States' Aerial media's reluctance to cover civilian casu­ For one, our leaders' refusal to acknowl­ Bombing of Afghanistan: A Comprehensive alties in Afghanistan. I do not believe edge the extent of civilian casualties Accounting." Drawing from multiple news and eyewit­ civilian Afghan lives lost in the reduces criticism of their campaign ness accounts, Herold estimates bombing serve our national from the American public. But it that at least 3,767 Al'ghan civilians Todd Battistelli interests or security. But if also offers inspirational fodder for died bot ween the start of bombing this were the case, then do those who would follow maniacs on Oct. 7 and Dec. 6. we not at least owe them like bin Laden. America's fail- I do not know how close Herold's Daily Kent recognition of their ~ ure to account for deaths could estimate comes to reality. I would Stater unknowing sacrifice? interpreted as indifference hopn the actual toll is far less, but Because of malfunc­ d people of the Third certainly some number of civilians tioning guidance or inac­ or! d. have died. Unfortunately, the dossier is the only docu­ curate target data, death The best course of action ment I have encountered that attempts to estimate the from the sky stole their be to treat Afghan total civilian casualties in the American-Afghan con­ lives as they slept. They civilian casualties with the flict. Individual reports of civilian causalities in the either were buried under gravity and respect their trag­ American mainstream media are few. As Herold the rubble of their homes ic loss deserves by including notes, they an~ usually accompanied by the disclaimer or blown to pieces by them in coverage of the current that "the report cannot be independently verified." Yet bombs and missiles. U.S. campaign. Only with all the evi­ the media have made no substantive efforts to inde­ defense officials claim loss of dence out in the open can we hope pendently verify them. civilian life and limb to be a nec­ to learn from these events and work Questions remain regarding the morality and neces­ essary part of military action, and to prevent similar tragedies in the sity of such "collateral damage," as the Pentagon that this action was taken to protect future. euphemistically deems civilian death and injury. America: We exchanged their slaughter for Answers will be found in an open debate long past due our safety. This column originally appeared in the Jan. 16, edi­ among the American public. Has our military action as Our attempts to ignore or downplay civilian casual­ tion of the Daily Kent Stater, Kent University's daily carried out in Afghanistan been proportional, moral or ties in Afghanistan are shameful. For the moment let newspaper. necessary? Though I have doubts, I welcome frank us assume that our military campaign was correct. If The views expressed in this column are those of the discussion with those who claim these three criteria the cause is just, then the loss, no matter how tragic, ' author and not necessarily those of The Observer. THE OBSERVER

page 12 Thursday, January 17, 2002 To Moviegoers, Over winter break, the motion picture industry

"The Royal Tenenbaums" Scene Staff Report =ti)B~fl·Sl:~ illl1 ,~

Hollywood is known for manipulating audiences into Director and writer Wes Anderson operates crying and laughing at colorful streams of celluloid pro­ in a genre all his own. combining idiosyncratic jected far above their heads. The ultimate Hollywood comedy, tragedy, detachc~d humanity and manipulation. however. is the release of their finest films melodrama into an indefinable category. at the tail end of each year. Whether it's for award consid­ The Tenenbaums are a family of fallen child eration or buckets of money. the movie industry always prodigies: Chas (Ben Stiller). Hichie (Luke saves thE' best for last. How else does one account f(>r the Wilson) and adopted Margot (Gwyneth sheer superiority of December's releases? Forget Santa Paltrow). The children. still protecting the Claus. The real gift bearer this Christmas was Hollywood. scars of their childhood, all play victims to Want proof? Take a look at our critics' reactions to 10 father Hoyal (flawlessly portrayed by Gene holiday releases, starting with the one film that ruled them Hackman), who fakes an illness in order gain all. back the endearment of his family and wife. Etheline (Angelica Houston). "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson havr crafted "The Hoyal Tenenbaums" like a novel. :;1 Ji1 (out of five shamrocks) Each segment begins with a chapter title and a snippet of a book. More importantly, thP Go see this movie. Now. later. today, tomorrow. whenev­ movie !lows like a novel. The story itself is er - "The Lord of the Rings" is a worthy film at every based in a timeless Manhattan. where popular turn. and especially thrilling on the big screen. Director culture and fashion never seem to advance. Peter Jackson and the combined genius of concept artists, These discrepancies present us with a com­ cinematographers and computer graphics render the New pletely original and fictional world we are not Zealand landscapes as fantastic portraits. The film virtual­ accustomed to. ly sings of magnificent kingdoms. unearthly creatures and For fans of Anderson's previous films, feats of daring-do. "Tenenbaums" bursts with the same bitter­ Jackson's cast only serves to enhance the enchanting sweet notions of adolescence present in scenery in which they play. Sir Ian McKellen brings a "Rushmore" and "Bottle Rocket," but here he sober vitality to his complex role as Gandalf. and Elijah pushes his skills past that of an independent Wood is equally acute as the protagonist Frodo. While the filmmaker and forges his way into Hollywood Gene Hackman plays the title character in writer-director Wes rest of the cast is also noteworthy, perhaps the most as an imaginative and hilarious writer-direc­ "The Royal Tenenbaums," currently showing in theaters around the engaging supporting role comes from Sir Ian Holm in his tor. "The Royal Tenenbaums" will please any rendition of the hobbit Bilbo. Holm's scenes reveal a tor­ college filmgoer: its idiosyncrasies will keep mented soul teetering on the brink of madness and obliv­ lilm. Ultimately. Na'ih becomes a character who possesses you thinking and make you laugh even harder each time ion. darkening the narrative and yet enriching it at the not only a knen inlnllPct, but also a sense of compassion. you see it. same time. bravery and dedication that transcend the mathematical Above all. the substance of the film, J.R.R. Tolkien's Meg Ryan equations f(>r which he won the Nobel Prize. books. shines through as the most prominent and essential "A Beautiful Mind" The chemistry between Crowe and Connelly is first rate. aspect. Tolkien fans may be surprised by a few additions as Connelly plays a wife coming to grips with a schizo­ and subtractions, but Jackson and his scriptwriters man­ phrenic husband and a newborn baby. Crowe's intnnsn age to preserve the overall integrity of the original story Director Ron Howard bridges excellent chemistry with performanc~e showcases his acting ability and goes far line. Even Tolkien's Christian overtones are embedded in an intriguing plot to make "A Beautiful Mind" one of the beyond the epic hero he played in "Gladiator." It would not the narrative and remain intact. "The Lord of the Rings" is best films of 2001. In a year that was mediocre at best be surprising if both were nominated for Oscars. truly that rare thing: a great story made into a great film. until the holiday rush, this movie sets itself apart with its Liam Dacey Mario Bird psychological twists and turns that delve deeply into the "Ali" mind of a schizophrenic. The film tells the true story of mathematician John Forbes Nash, Jr. (Russell Crowe). While studying ardu­ With "Ali," director Michael Mann chooses to f(>cus in on ously at Princeton, Nash finally succeeds in finding an only one decade of the boxer's epic life story. The years original theory of equilibrium. laying the foundation for between 1964 and 197 4 were the most turbulent of Ali's the game theory of economics. His subsequent dealings career and it is no overstatement to say that Mann suc­ with the government in its Cold War efforts have a ceeds in creating a film that celebrates Ali's determination mysterious effect and question what Nash is really up and stfmdfa<>t beliefs, two qualities that made him one the to. During this time, he marries Alicia (Jennifer most revered figures in history. Connelly) and soon she becomes pregnant. For an actor. portraying Muhammad Ali is the trickiest Nash's fall from grace commences as he is diagnosed of roles. A balance must be found between giving an emo­ with schizophrenia, loses his job and is put on intense tionally honest performance while also evoking the sounds medication. His courage to return to a normal life and mannerisms of a man whom has been documented all despite his disorder is the focus of the remainder of the his life. Thankfully, Will Smith nails Ali's distinct manner­ isms and boxing style to near perfection. The fight sequences, though, are the film's highlights. The rapid-fire editing and quick bursts of blurred slow motion stand in visually lor what it must have been like to be in the ring. Considering the pres­ sure and high levels of expectation Mann .proba­ bly felt as he began to tackle this project. it's not hard to see why the film is ultimately so unfullilling. By attempting to juggle everyone's expectations, Mann shows his expertise by still making a mildly pleasing film that, unfortu­ nately, never lands a Photo courtesy of New Line Cinema Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures knockout. Released on Dec. 19, 2001, director Peter Jackson's Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly share the screen in "A Beautiful Mind," Matt Nania "Fellowship of the Ring" has raked in nearly $240 million. which chronicles the accomplishments and setbacks of real life figure John Nash. THE OBSERVER -·- CENE. m 1Jt ~ Thursday, January 17, 2002 page 13 rom Hollywood naged to spread some holiday cheer of its own

"Amelie" =iii ~~l·=~iJ·qJ··.~

Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) is a charming romantic who lives alone in a deteriorating old apartment. She dis­ covers a keepsake box belonging to a former resident that inspires her to embark on a series of adventures in which she fulfills the longings of co-work­ ers. family members and exploited friends. In the midst of her crusades. she finds herself attractPd to a peculiar stranger, Nino (Mathieu Kassovitz) who col­ Photo courtesy at Photo courtesy of Miramax Films lects discarded photo "Gosford Park" showcases the assured direction of Robert Audrey Tautou plays the lovable lead in the whimsical images. Amelie begins Altman, starring a who's who of talented name actors. French film, "Amelie." a flirtatious game with Nino, which highlights "Vanilla Sky" "Ocean's Eleven" both her imaginative capabilities and her extremely shy disposition while around romantic interests. "Amelie" is not only extremely charming but also won­ "Vanilla Sky" is a thriller in Director Steven Soderbergh ("Traffic") assembles an derfully directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. who handles the which the audience is not par­ elite force of popular American actors for his adaptation of movie like the break operator on a roller coaster. Jeunet ticipatory in piecing together the 1960 Rat Pack feature. Danny Ocean (George Clooney) fiddles with the pacing of the film, making the experience the mystery. is released from jail and immediately begins to master­ more playful and visually stimulating. In thr. film. Sofia (Penelope Cruz) entices David (Tom mind a casino heist. Ocean's hubris usurps the plans how­ Although it.is primarily a romantic comedy, the film Cruise) to forgo his vain. womanizing existence for a ever. and soon enough Danny finds himself in need of does not overindulge in the genre's customary allotment of r·hance at true love. eleven men to rob three casinos simultaneously. The sappiness, making this a date movie that is accessible to David immediately dissolves his relationship with the actors who make up the eleven members are a running both men and women. volatile Julie (Cameron Diaz). who upon hearing the news list of past and present acting talents: Elliot Gould and Carl Jude Seymour of the dissolution suddenly decides she wants to explore Reiner are found to be in cahoots with Brad Pitt, Matt tlw kineti<: energy distribution between her ear (with Damon and Don Cheadle. "In the Bedroom" David inside) and a brick wall. "Eleven" blends the structure and flow of a "Mission After the erash. the pace of "Vanilla Sky" crawls with Impossible" movie with the feel of previous Soderbergh ~@t1"1~~~·£¥1(~#Ji features "Out of Sight" and "The Limey." This time the lacklustr.r scenes exploring David's deteriorating mental "In the Bedroom" is an emotionally charged story about director forgoes imaginative cinematography for a slicker condition. I lis shattered vanity catalyzes a dangerous psy­ a couple confronting the schism that is slowly developing look, reinforcing the smooth operation of the heist itself. chological lixation. and David begins to project Julie onto within their relationship. Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek Sofia. David's emotional stability is threatened by this The movie pays off all of its tense moments with its bril­ turn in two outstanding performances as Dr. and Mrs. switehing. which ha..•.; no apparent motive, but whose gene­ liant re-imagination of the 1960s plot, adding computer Matt Fowler. whose quiet existences are thrown into tur­ wizardry and a comedic cast to make things both action sis might be solely in David's mind. moil when their son Frank (Nick Stahl) starts dating the "Vanilla Sky" unites two underdeveloped romances with packed and well scripted. Ultimately, "Ocean's Eleven" recently separated Natalie (Marisa Tomei). Mrs. Fowler is a conclusion that is anticlimactk instead of thrilling. The doesn't challenge the intellectual properties of the mind. wary of Natalie's past. including her dysfunctional and lilm explores too much ground. trying to incorporate into a but it's still a tim way to spend a couple hours. abusive ex. Richard (William Mapother). Frank is unable single film the impingement of technology on the moral Jude Seymour to control Richard when he invites himself over to visit and social order. the problems of life as a dream. and the "Gosford Park" Natalie. and their conflict soon escalates beyond the two of discovery of true love. In the end. it does not add new or them. The Fowler parents invest their love singularly into interc~sting ideas to any of these premises. their only son. and therefore try to facilitate a resolution Jude Seymour It is November of 1932, and Sir William McCordle between their boy and Richard. "The Majestic" (Michael Gambon) has invited several guests to his coun­ However, that investment in loving Frank has long pro­ ...\i ~~1 .. tryside mansion for a pheasant shoot. The eleven who vided a cover for loving each other. When Frank is absent . accept are accompanied by their own personal valets, the parents struggle to reopen the severed lines of com­ "The MajestiC'." is the story of Peter Appleton (Jim making director Robert Altman's newest film similar to a munication, often exploding into catastrophic and painful Carreyl. a screenwriter who is blacklisted by the major game of Memory. Over 25 characters are introduced in argument<>. studios during thr 1951 House Un-American Activities the tilm's first 20 minutes, challenging the audience to Director Todd Field does a remarkable job capturing the probP. While out bemoaning his excommunication. Peter take mental notes on names and status. Then, after singu­ emotions of the Fowler couple, oftentimes doing such an driv1~s his rar oil' a bridge. only to wash up on a beach in a lar introductions. Altman gleefully reverts to addresses authentic job that the movie becomes difficult to watch. small town with no mr.mory of who hr. is. The resident<> of such as "Lady" and "Sir." The tilm succeeds remarkably because of its poignant the town mistakc him for Luke Trimble. the lost (and pre­ The confusion adds to the overall excitement of the fllm, scenes and well-written characterizations. sunwd dead) son of Harry Trimble (Martin Landau). While which takes a twist when the host of the party is murdered Despite notions that films like this exist without any pur­ Peter attr.mpl'> to n~discover his past. he walks into thc twice. A bumbling detective (Stephen Fry) interrogates the pose except to make the audience feel empty by their con­ lives of several townspeople. including Luke's only love. houseguests (played by some of Britain's finest actors. clusion, "In the Bedroom" challenges its audience to par­ Sandra (Amanda Detmer). such as Kristen Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith. Helen ticipate in a manner not seen in most Hollywood films "The Majestic." din~cted by Frank Darabont ("The Mirren and Jeremy Northam). these days. Sh.awshank HBdemption"), is littered with problematic Altman takes special care to make each character Jude Seymour moment'>. including il'> attempt to revise historie events in dynamic. despite the arduous nature of such a task. Smith ordrr to promote its message of freedom and bravery. and American Ryan Phillippe are outstanding in their Over the next few weeks, American audiences will see I Iowever. any audience that is willing to suspend their dis­ respective roles. the wide releases of several other 2001 holiday films that belief for the 150-minutc running time will find a cozy Borrowing both from Agatha Christie's "Ten Little are currently playing in select major cities. These include Frank Capra-esqur universe that is comforting in its con­ Indians" and Jean Renoir's "Rules of the Game." "Park" the Ridley Scott's gritty war epic :·slack Hawk Down." strur.tion. not only solves its murder. but also provides a rewarding Sean Penn's "I Am Sam," the genre blending In the end. the plot presents little more than a hack­ C'ritique of caste systems while challenging the true under­ "Brotherhood of the Wolf' and the race drama "Monster's neyed structure about the amnesia condition. but Carrcy standings of propriety. "Gosford Park" is a movie to be Ball," starring Oscar buzzers Halle Berry and Billy Bob and Landau do their best to make the characters they por­ explored and dissected not with only one viewing. but with Thornton. tray likeable. many. Jude Seymour Jude Seymour Contact Scene's movie critics at [email protected], mna­ [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].

' '' Thursday, January 17, 2002 The Observer+ SPORTS page 14

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Red Sox sale to John Henry approved Wednesday

called for $410 million to go to Associated Press the Yawkev Trust. Undnr an agrePment Wednesday PJIOENIX ~cached with Rnilly. an additional $30 The rPrord $660 million sale million will go to youth. educa­ of thP Boston Red Sox to a group tional and other organizations led by Florida Marlins owner - $20 million from the incom­ John Henry was approvPd ing owners and $10 million Wednesdav bv basf~ball owners. from thn current limitnd part­ Acting ~ith a speed seldom ners. seen in the sport. ownPrs voted Accompanied by Wornrr. 29-0. with the Nrw York Lucchino and Mitchell. tho Yankees abstaining. to OK a incoming owners read state­ controversial deal that was ments from Hed Sox Hall of agreed to on Dec. 20. Famers Ted Williams and Carl The new ownership is likely to Yastrzomski. take control in late February Werner said he was "looking after the sale closes. which to forward to opening day and could lead to thr ouster of grn­ erasing the Curse of the eral manager Dan Duquett!' and Bambino" - a referonre to other front-office moves. Boston's lack of a World Series While the Red Sox. with tiny title since it traded Babe Huth to Fenway Park. the Green the hated Yankees. Monster and Pesky's pole, are Selig said he expects th0 sale one of baseball's most storied to dose in mid-to-late February. teams. thev hav<' not won a Tho approval set in motion World Serie~ sine!' 191 S as New deals for Henry to sell the England's springtime hope has Marlins to Expos owner Jeffrey turned to autumn disappoint­ Loria for $158 million and for mfmt each vear. Loria to sell the Expos back to "Basf'bail runs in our veins. the rommissionrr's office for just like it runs in yours." llenry $120 million. Neither deal has said in a message to Brd Sox been completed. fans. Selig said baseball "will pro­ Because the Hrd Sox spurned ceed with the consideration" of higher offers - $755 million those sales "in an orderlv fash­ from NPw York lawyer Miles ion." I-Ie said that befon~ the Hed Prentice and $750 million from Sox salP closes. Henrv must Cablevision Systems Corp. chair­ have approval for the sale of the man Charles Dolan - Boston Marlins and must sell his 1 per­ rhief executive officer John Reuters photo cent stako in the New York Harrington and baseball com­ John Henry (from left), Tom Werner and Larry Luchino, shown here at a Dec. 21 press confer­ Yankees. missioner Bud Selig have been ence, are members of the group cleared to buy Boston Red Sox for $700 million. The deal was In addition. Selig said Werner accused of steering the deal to and Lucchino have to sell their approved by baseball owners Wednesday. Henry's group. filled with con­ shares in the Padres before the nected baseball eterans. notably Harry Frazee, infamous "We will bring in prof'nssional como," llenry said in a statn­ Red Sox sale closes. Among Henry's partners are for selling Ruth to the Yankees management to manage it." ment. · Harrington. who had argued former San Diego owner Tom for money to finance his Hoilly said. ''I'm proud today The agreoment was Henry's group was the most Werner. former Padres and Broadway musical, "No. No that this sale can go forward." announced shortly after Heilly likely to gain quick approval. Baltimore Orioles president Nanette." !!arrington said that by rr,ach­ had sent a letter to Selig, saying was not at the meeting. Larry Lucchino and former Thomas Yawkey bought the ing the agreement. he would be the bidding should bo reopened "This may not seem obvious at Senate Majority Leader George team from J.A. Hobert Quinn in able to "maximize the procoeds and urging owners not to vote the moment. but running this Mitchell. who served on Selig's 1933 and when Thomas Yawkey to the Yawkey Foundation and on the sale. lie had said in the team is one of the greatest jobs latest economic study. died in 1976, his wife took over. to eonelude the sale pror:ess so letter that his review of the salos in the world," Harrington said in "''m not concerned about the When Jean Yawkey died, she that the Henry-Werner group process required further investi­ a statement. willed all her holdings to her can be in place by opening day." I way John Harrington handled gation. "The most important aspect of trust, giving Harrington. her the sale or his people," Selig "I look forward to continuing "I have a responsibility not this approval is that new owner­ longtime adviser. broad power I said. "or the way major league to carry on Mrs. Yawkey's lega­ only to assure that the charities I ship, who know and love this to run the team. I baseball handled the sale." cy in my role as trusten and of the Commonwealth receive as I game, will be in place and in Boston was one strike from I Massachusetts Attorney executive director of her foun­ mueh as possible from the sale I control by opening day. Winning winning a World Series against dation for many years to comn," t General Thomas Reilly had been teams don't happen by accident. the New York Mets before Bob of the Bed Sox. but also to guar­ investigating the sale process. I !arrington said. antee that the foundation is pre­ and they don't happen Stanley's wild pitch and Bill llenry said the agreemont to saying his role is to ensure that overnight. It's time to let John Buckner's infamous error on pared to meet its obviously ! the agreement maximizes the establish a New Boston Bed Sox enhanced obligations," Reilly I Henry and his group get mov­ Mookie Wilson's grounder costs I money that goes to charities. Foundation would continue the wrote to Selig. ing." them the game. The Bed Sox Yawkoy's long history of' com­ The Jean R. Yawkey Trust. run The sale of the Red Sox will also lost that Series in seven At a subsequent news confor­ by Harrington. owns a 53 per­ mt:mi-ty involvement. ence. Heilly said he had "run out mark the first time since 1933 games. "We look forward to forging eent eontrolling stah in the the Yawkey name isn't associat­ Under the agrenment with of patience. It was important to l F~nway strong ties within tho Boston team. which owns Park ed with the team. us to get it done." Heilly, HarriiTgton will share area and throughout the New and 80 percent of the New The Bed Sox. who last won the Prentice and Dolan had no control of the Yawkey trust with England community via this l England Sports Network. World Series in 1918, had six an expanded board that will immndiate comment. I foundation for many yoars to I The original deal with Henry owners from 1901-33. most total nine trustnes.

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Educated by Holy Cross

• By Fr. Bill Wack, CSC, Director, Freshman Retreat Program

For those of you who attended a Catholic high school, you may know that your school probably had a certain "charism" or feel to it. Many congregations and orders such as the Jesuits, Marists, Dominicans, Christian Brothers, and others attempt to pass on to the students in their schools spe­ Mass for Students cific values and disciplines - both inside and outside the classroom. But what about the Congregation Returning International of Holy Cross (the congregation which founded and runs or sponsors theUniversity of Notre Dame, Studies Abroad Program St. Mary's College, and Holy Cross College as well as dozens of high schools and colleges around the 5:15p.m. world)? What is it about these places that is distinctively "Holy Cross"? Basilica of the Sacred Heart Followed by dinner at There are about fifty Holy Cross high schools, colleges, and universities around the world. They Hammes Student Lounge are located in India, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Bangladesh, Africa, Canada and the United States. Of all of them, Notre Dame has the most international recognition. Though it may not always be evident in every place, there are several marks of a "Holy Cross education", as introduced by our founder, Fr. Basil Moreau, CSC. Among these are the following:

Eucharistic Adoration I) In Holy Cross schools there is a great deal of emphasis placed on forming and maintaining 11 :30 a.m. · 4:45 p.m. community. We try to do this in our high schools by focusing on how our decisions and actions Basilica of the Sacred Heart affect others. Also, we are challenged to see others not just as students, faculty, and staff, hut also as brothers and sisters in the Lord. At our colleges and universities, Holy Cross prides itself on MBA Retreat fostering community through residential living, espe­ 4:00 p.m. cially in halls on campus. As Bishop Daniel Jenky, CSC, Sacred Heart Parish Center "An education that is writes in a recent article, "From the very beginning Holy 807 Mass complete is one in which Cross religious were never intended to be confined to 8:00 p.m. the hands and heart are the classroom alone. They were challenged by Moreau Lounge, Coleman-Morse Center engaged as much as the to share their lives as well as their learning. It is a vision mind. We want to let our of education unique to Holy Cross and traceable to Fr. students try their Moreau's own understanding that a Holy Cross educator's role is more than providing classroom instruction but learning in the world and to help students to discover their deepest longings in The Plunge-It's A Family Affair so make prayers of their 1:00 p.m. life as disciples of Jesus Christ." Coleman-Morse Center Student Lounge education." 2) Moreau also was a champion of the modern litur­ - Rev. Basil Moreau, CSC gical movement, and believed that liturgy should be at the heart of any Holy Cross school. Accordingly, the Confirmation-Rite of Welcome Eucharist is celebrated daily in all of our schools, from 11:45 a.m. large "all-school" Masses to small liturgies in our residence hall chapels. We al:;o hope to pass on to Basilica of the Sacred Heart our students a love of liturgy and a sense of responsibility to celebrate the sacraments well in their parishes at home. Spanish Mass 1:30 p.m. Zahm Hall Chapel 3) Schools run or sponsored by Holy Cross priests, brothers, and sisters attempt to promote service as a way to respond to the invitation of Christ, who sent his disciples out to preach, heal, Law School Mass and teach. There are many opportunities available to the community, both on campus and off; 5:00 p.m. during one's academic career and long afterwards. Further, our students should be taught to think Law School Chapel of themselves as servants of the rest. Fr. Moreau wrote, "I have always been convinced that the first duty of any teacher is to produce Christians; society has a greater need for people of values than it MBA Mass 7:00 p.m. has for scholars." Mendoza College of Business Chapel 4) We hope to foster collaboration of religious and laypeople for the common purpose of furthering the mission. Holy Cross was founded to assist parishes and schools in teaching all of God's people the Gospel of Christ. To that end, the priests, brothers, and sisters of Holy Cross work side by side with women and men of good will for the building up the Kingdom. The Way Bible Study 8:30 p.m. 331 Coleman-Morse Center There are many objectives Holy Cross has in sponsoring high schools, colleges, and universities. Some of these are evident, some are not so obvious. Sometimes we are blessed by a tremendous amount of success; Eucharistic Adoration sometimes we fail at achieving these goals. But we press on as 'educators in the faith', more hopeful than ever Monday through Tuesday that God's will be done in and through us. All of us at Notre Dame, St. Mary's, and Holy Cross College - 11 :00 p.m. · 11 :00 p.m. students, faculty, staff, cl_~rgy, lay, and religious - can benefit from Fr. Moreau's vision of what a true Christian Fisher Hall Chapel education is all about. en Sunday, January 20 Mass " liMsdav !O:OOa.m. Rev. Peter D. Rocca, c.s.c. Campus Bible Study/CBS 11:45a.m. Fr. AI D' Alonzo, esc, Director Rev. Gary S. Chamberland, c.s.c. 7:00p.m. 114 Coleman-Morse Center • Presiders • Sunday's Dr. Martin Luther King Basilica of the Sacred Heart Scripture Readings Celebration From the Inside Out Saturday, January 19 Mass tstReading Is 49:3, 5·6 An Expression of Self through 5:00p.m. Dance, Poetry and Music Rev. David J. Scheidler, c.s.c 2nd Reading 1 Cor 1: 1-3 6:30-8:30 p.m. LaFortune Ballrom Gospel Jn 1:29-34 page 16 The Observer+ SPORTS Thursday, January 17, 2002

NFL NCAA MEN's BASKETBALL Strahan gains defensive award GU suspends players

Associated Press Jessie Armstead and the rest of against Philadelphia in the next­ No arrests had been made, New York's defense plagued by to-last game. llis record-break­ • Bulldog players but the school announced late The sack has become the most inconsistency, Strahan was Mr. ing sack came with controversy, allegedly raped Wednesday afternoon that glorified defensive play in the Reliable. when Green Bay quarterback Cole, Thomas and Williams NFL, a major reason why So much so that he was a Brett Favre appeared to hand it female student . were suspended pending an Michael Strahan is The unanimous choice to the AP All­ to Strahan, a longtime friend. investigation by university Pro team last week. Asked Wednesday if he knew police, the department of stu­ Associated Press Defensive Associated Press Player of the Year. "I don't try to make every play Strahan had won the award, dent affairs and the athletic Strahan, who set an NFL perfect, I just try to make sure Favre cracked, "I helped him get association. every play counts," Strahan that." A· THENS, Ga. , record with 22 1/2 sacks for the Georgia suspended starting 'We're going back over New York Giants, earned a said, "because you never know But Favre denied having forward Steve Thomas and everything that's been said seven-vote margin over Chicago which plays are going to count in helped Strahan get his final backup guard Tony Cole on and get as much information linebacker Brian Urlacher in a game. sack. Wednesday while university as possible," Horton said. balloting announced "I do something extra every "No sack is a gimme in the police investigated a report "When different people tell NFL," said Mark Gastineau, who Wednesday. day. I don't think there is a day that a female student was what they saw, sometimes "Only seven," Strahan said that I don't do something extra. set the old record in 1984 with raped in a dormitory. when you talk to them again, with a huge smile that showed That's been the difference for the New York Jets. The suspensions occurred they'll put a different twist on me. That's one thing I learned "Any time you can break an off his famous gap-tooth look. shortly before the 20th- the story." ''I'm disappointed, but I'll take over the last few years: Every NFL record it's awesome," ranked Bulldogs {14-2), who Thomas, a 6-foot-8 sopho­ Giants tackle Lomas Brown said. it." day you have to do something moved into the national rank- more, was averaging 8.2 Nothing was disappointing that you think somebody else is "He worked hard all year. He ings two days earlier for the points and 6.5 rebounds. Cole, about the defensive end's perfor­ not .~oing to make yourself bet­ deserved it." first time this season, played a 5-11 junior, was averaging mance this season. ter. Strahan received 27 votes No. 16 Alabama in a key 5.6 points and 2.3 assists. Strahan, one of the league's . Although the Giants struggled from a nationwide panel of 50 Southeastern Conference Williams, a junior corner- most popular players for his out­ m defense of their NFC crown media members who cover the game. back, was a. backup on the going, entertaining yet humble and finished 7-9, Strahan was NFL Last season's choice, Another athlete, football Bulldogs' football team. He manner, always has been a fear­ virtually unstoppable. Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis, player Brandon Williams, also had 13 tackles and one inter- The nine-year veteran from got two votes, and Cleveland some pass rusher. He was a was suspended indefinitely. ception this season. force against the run this sea­ Texas Southern punctuated his linebacker Jamir Miller received Asa Boynton, the sehool's The loss of Thomas was a huge season with 3 1/2 sacks the other. son, too, and, with linebacker director of public safety, said major blow to the Bulldogs' a basketball player was inside game. He was the accused of rape and a football biggest player on a team that player of attempted rape. A doesn't have a true center. third athlete, a basketball Even without a center, the Bucs look to sign Parcells as coach player, was identified as Bulldogs were off to their best being an accessory to the start in years, including an • Former Giants offensive coordinator. Bucs here is that we've invested a attack. upset victory at Kentucky last defensive coordinator Monte lot. done everything we can Boynton said the alleged week. coach begins Kiffin remains under con­ to try to get the franchise rape occurred in a room at The female student ealled search for staff tract and could be a candi­ righted from a franchise McWhorter Hall between 9:30 police at 1 a.m. Tuesday and date for the same position that was not right, and you p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday. said she was raped at a dar- under the next coach. feel a little emotional tie to The dormitory houses many mitory by a man she knew. Associated Press The Bucs had little to say it, from that perspective," of the school's football and She said another man who McKay said. "I need to sit basketball players. she did not know tried to rape TAMPA, Fla. about Tannenbaum's visit other than to acknowledg~ down with them, figure out "One of the three athletes her, according to a police There were more indica­ where we're going and was friends with the vietim" report. tions Wednesday that Bill through team spokesman Reggie Roberts that the Jets' make some decisions, which Boynton said. "The other t.;o Boynton said university Parcells is on the verge of I will. ... It would be difficult did not know her." police were "questioning all of becoming the next coach of executive "was in town to discuss a possible role with­ because a big part of our Boynton and university the people involved in this, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. · life was tied up in it. I've got police ehief Chuck Horton the victim, as well as those New York Jets assistant in the organization." The sons of Tampa Bay to wait and see." would not identify the athletes accused. We're doing fact- general manager and direc­ IIF=~~~~~~~~~~~di~n~vo~l~v~ed~.:..___ finding to see what actually tor of pro player personnel owner Malcolm Glazer have Mike Tannenbaum inter­ said they'd like McKay, who viewed for the Bucs' general worked with Dungy to turn manager position currently around a franchise that had held by Rich McKay. 14 consecutive losing sea­ tlotre Dame HOCke_., Tannenbaum was Parcells' sons before ending a 15- hand-picked choice to nego­ year playoff drought in tiate contracts and manage 1997, to remain in an the salary cap when the expanded role. With Parcells likely to ROCK THE RIUK 2002 coach moved from New England to the Jets in 1997. have control over all foot­ The Bucs fired Tony ball-related personnel deci­ Dungy as coach Monday sions, and Tannenbaum Friday, Jan. 18 @ 7:05pm night and formally handling the financial side, announced Tuesday that the Club vice presidents Joel team was negotiating with and Bryan Glazer have ND vs. Nebraska-Omaha Parcells, who won two already approached McKay about a contract extension, Super Bowl with the New *FREE t-shirts to 1st 500 fans!! York Giants. but the general manager Parcells has begun assem­ said they have not discussed (Be sure to wear kelly green to show your support) bling a staff that's expected what his duties might entail. to include Dan Henning as "The hard thing I have *2 chances to win box seats to a Chicago Blackhawks game! SCUBA DIVING (Sponsored by U-93 and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union) COURSE FREE pizza to 1st 250 students! BOTH NIGHTS! 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MLB NHL Free agents sign contracts Hurricanes, Panthers

posed one-year contracts. But Astacio had a partial Associated Press Hearings will be sched­ tear in his right shoulder swap 5 players in trade Pndro Astacio landnd uled for Feb. 4-21. and, after going 2-1 with a with tlw New York Mets In smaller free agent 3.14 ERA for the Astros, Fletcher isn't concerned. Associated Press on Wednesday and Eric deals. catcher Scott did not pitch again. "We feel he's a quality offensive Astaeio, 32, finished the defenseman," Fletcher said. "We're Young signed with the Servais agreed to a minor RALEIGH, N.C. season at 8-14 with a 5.09 one of the lowest scoring teams in Milwaukee Brewers as the league contract with San Six-time All-Star defenseman EHA in 26 starts for the the league. We felt in order to slow-moving free-agnnt Francisco. a deal that calls Sandis Ozolinsh and top minor marknt pushed forward. for him to get a $400,000, Rockies and Astros. improve our offense, we needed to TIHJ Mets watched league prospect Byron Ritchie were get a better puck moving defense­ Mnanwhile, J ~~ rmai ne one-year contract if he's traded by the Carolina Hurricanes to Astacio pitch four times in man to help our attack, to help our DyP agn•ed to a $32 mil­ added to tho major league the Florida Panthers on Wednesday lion, three-year contract roster. Right-hander Alan the Dominican Republic transition and help our power play. winter league. The team for three players. Certainly over his career, he's shown' with Oakland. one of Benes agreed to a minor The Hurricanes received defense­ brought him to New York to be one of the better offensive s1wen dnals among the 90 league contract with the man Bret Hedican, center Kevyn for an MRI exam on defenseman in the league." playnrs who f'ilnd for Chicago Cubs. Adams and minor league prospect salary arbitration a day Astacio's contract Wednesday. Ozolinsh was traded to Carolina on "lie's loose and pain­ Tomas Malec. the first day of the 2000 draft for earlier. becomes guaranteed for at Ozolinsh, in his 1Oth NHL season, free," Phillips said. "He Nolan Pratt and three draft picks. Minnnsota right-hander least $6 million in 2003 if was picked as a starter for the World Joe Mays got a $20 mil­ he pitches 180 innings. dearly didn't have a sore General manager Jim Rutherford All-Star team for the second straight signed Ozolinsh to a five-year. $25 lion. four-year contract. If healthy, Astacio would arm." season with Carolina despite offen­ Young. a second base­ million contract. and Dntroit right-hander give tlw Mets a much­ sive numbers that didn't match his Danny Pattnrson agmnd to needed righty for their man, batted .279 with six But he became a defensive liabili­ home runs, 42 RB!s and playing days with the Colorado ty, going a team-worst minus-25 last a $7 million. throe-year rotation. lie was shut Avalanche. :~ 1 stolen bases last season year and scored just 23 points in 46 dl'im Astacio more responsible defensively," manager Dean Taylor because of his high salary. outf"iPlciPr was one Carolina general manager Jim D a r i n "Eric is a quality, proven of the said. "He is a guy who Fletcher said the Panthers tried to 1\utherford said. "We have to have a trade for Ozolinsh a few years ago Erstad hitter. He is a guy who biggest kno~.s how to get on little more energy and a little more ( $ (,. 2 5 names base. when he was with Colorado. The knows how to get on Dye, acquired by grit." Panthers also inquired about a trade million). a v a i I­ In 119 career games with base." Oakland from Kansas City last year. At the time it didn't make Kansas able at Carolina, Ozolinsh had 16 goals and City ldt­ I a s t in a July trade, could have sense for Florida. become a free agent after 51 assists for 67 points. Jlis best sea­ "This year our ownership stepped hander Dean Taylor year's son was in 1997-98 with Colorado .I 0 s (' July 31 next season. up," Fletcher said. "They obviously Brewer's general manager with 68 points. ' Hosado trading "A lot of our guys who were willing to take on more payroll arc young are locked up "lie felt pressure right from the and take on more pay.We were able t:1.25 mil- dead­ start to put up a tremendous amount lion I. St. line. I le for three, four years," Dye to add on a quality player." said. "When I came here. of numbers and to create things The 5-foot-9 1\itchie had 20 goals Louis outlkld1~r J.D. DrP.w was s1~nt from tho oiTensively," Carolina coach Paul ($:U million) and Boston Colorado Hockics with evnrything changed in my and 28 assists in 39 games for mind. It was like I was Maurice said. "He wasn't able to do Lowell of the American Hockey catcher Doug Mirab!'lli cash considerations to the that early and it cost us defensively a ($(,50.000). Houston Astros for pitcher playing major league League, but the Hurricanes have baseball for the first time bit and his confidence went and he questioned Ritchie's size and dura­ Players v.·ho don't settle Scott Elarton and a player had a hard time getting that back." again. It was fun again." bility. will exchange ligures with to be named. Panthers general manager Chuck tlwir teams Friday for pro- 0 w1nter est

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NBA NFL Cuban works a~ Dairy Colts search for new coach

Queen for two hours 1999 NFC Championship game, Anderson said. "We're going to Associated Press was right there to answer the where the Buccaneers lost to let people proceed as they eventual Super Bowl ehampion deem appropriate, and we're + Owner honors questions. That's the way you INDIANAPOLIS run a business. If Parrish just St. Louis. looking forward to .meeting promise to ice The Indianapolis Colts sched­ Colts president Bill Polian has with them." went up there and just took a uled interviews with former cream parlor look, we'd be a lot better off." said he will not comment on the The Colts were granted per­ Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy coaching search. Team mission to speak with Cottrell, Cuban's presence created a and New York Jets defensive carnival atmosphere at the spokesman Craig Kelley, citing who is still under contract to Associated Press coordinator Ted Cottrell, agents suburban Dairy Queen and team policy, declined comment the Jets, on Monday. for the two coaches told The on the search Wednesday night. Cottrell has spent 18 seasons COPPELL. Texas drew more than 1,000 peo­ Associated Press on ple, many waiting close to an Mora was fired, primarily. in the NFL, 11 of those with Trying desperately to per­ Wednesday. because he refused to fire Buffalo, including three seasons fect the curly tip on a soft­ hour to place their order. The Joe Linta said his client, crush was so big the restau­ defensive coordinator Vic while Polian was the Bills' gen­ serve cone, Mark Cuban Cottrell, was expected to meet Fangio and eral manager licked the remains of another rant ran out of ice. with the Colts at an undisclosed "It was worth the wait," other assis­ "We certainly appreciate during the failed effort from his finger­ location either Wednesday tants. Fangio 1980s. tips and handed the messy Tony Newpower said. "It's night or Thursday. He was not often you see a billionaire was hired by the chance to talk to Cottrell's treat to an excited 3-year-old uncertain if the meeting would the Houston Indianapolis and second stint boy. serving burgers." be in Indianapolis. Wearing a navy denim shirt Texans earli­ Carolina." with the Bills One lick later, the kid ''I'm not sure which it is, er this week. was 1994- dropped it. and a manager's nametag, tonight or tomorrow," Linta and carrying a pencil in his Polian said 2000 and he That was about the only said Wednesday, while travel­ he thought Ray Anderson spent his last thing that went wrong right shirt pocket, Cuban ing in North Carolina. "It's sup­ actually spent more time Fangio's sys­ Tony Dungy's agent three seasons Wednesday when the billion­ posed to happen sometime tem was too in Buffalo as aire owner of the Dallas signing autographs than tak­ between tonight and tomorrow ing orders. complex for the defensive Mavericks worked two hours night." the Colts' young defense, and coordinator. With Cottrell in behind a Dairy Queen But he did take his tempo­ Dungy has scheduled inter­ rary job seriously. He arrived both Cottrell and Dungy have charge, the Bills ranked No. 1 counter, making good on a views in both Indianapolis and reputations for building strong in 1999 and No. 3 in 2000 promise to manage the fast­ at 6 a.m., after flying home Carolina, although his agent, from a Mavericks game in defenses with young players. before he left for New York. food restaurant. Ray Anderson, would not say Dungy served as defensive "He's flattered," Linta said. The company's offer came Atlanta, and began training when either meeting would by 6:30. coordinator with the Pittsburgh "Being in control of the show in response to Cuban's asser­ occur. Stealers from 1984-88 and with somewhere is something every tion that he wouldn't hire Ed Kim Skeffington, a regional The Colts need a replacement field consultant whose duties the Minnesota Vikings from guy dreams of. that's why you Rush, the NBA's head of offi­ for Jim Mora, who was fired 1992-95 before taking over at work your rear end off for 20 ciating, "to manage a Dairy include working with new Jan. 8 after going 32-34, managers, spent about two Tampa Bay. years. Queen." including 0-2 in the playoffs, in Dungy also has ties to Colts Last year, Cottrell inter­ The league fined Cuban hours teaching him the finer four seasons. points of curling soft serves offensive coordinator Tom viewed for head coaching jobs $500,000 for the comment, a "What I can confirm is that Moore. Both of them were on in Buffalo, where he lost out to record for an individual. For and mixing a frozen dessert. we made contact with James Kelly, who waited the Minnesota Vikings staff in Gregg Williams, and with the about $650,000, Cuban Indianapolis and Carolina today 1992-93, and Moore was offen­ Jets, who selected IIerman could've bought a startup DQ about two hours to be first in and interviews will be forth­ line, ordered a strawberry sive coordinator at the Edwards. franchise. coming," Anderson said. "We University of Minnesota when But the Indianapolis job, So, after doing the job him­ version of the dessert - certainly appreciate getting the which Skeffington made - Dungy was the Gophers' quar­ Linta said, may be Cottn~ll's self, does he still think Rush ehance to talk to Indianapolis terback in the mid-1970s. most attractive option. couldn't do it? then had Cuban sign a novel­ and Carolina." ty $1 million bill. Polian has said the possible "I think Indianapolis is more "It depends on how he Dungy was fired as Tampa retention of some or all the camera ready," Linta said. treats the customers. That's Cuban's first cone for a cus­ Bay's coach Monday night after offensive assistants would be "The offense is in pn~tty good the hard part," Cuban said. tomer looked squished on top. going 54-42 and leading the "Be patient with me, please. among the discussion that takr,s shape and they have some good "Part of the point I was try­ Buccaneers to four playoff place during the interview players on defense, too. They ing to make with the NBA is I'm new at this," he said with appearances in six years. lie a wink and a· smile. "It might process. just need someone to get them that you have to understand also guided Tampa Bay to the "It's a very sensitive time," playing together. your customers and learn to not be pretty, but it works." get better as a business." _Lured by a "Mark Cuban Cuban, fined more than $1 Here Today" sign, customers million bv the NBA in the two were treated to inflatable years s(nce he bought the play areas for children, team, praised his boss-for-a­ portable basketball hoops for day, store owner Parrish kids and adults, and more ·Chapman, and took another than a dozen TV and radio shot at the league. stations broadcasting live. "''d love to send Parrish up Another beneficiary was the to the NBA to have him give Children's Miracle Network, a them a lesson in exactly how charity that received a lump to communicate.·· Cuban sum of $5,000. plus hundreds said. "When anybody needed more through donation boxes TEAMS to interact with Parrish. he on the counter.:...------. 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day one, Seattle's been the .331 with 36 homers and 141 Associated Press the season went." Kariya said. Associated Press place I wanted to play." RB!s. "I didn't pay much attention to His deal contains a team He won't guarantee a repeat Jarome Iginla, the league's it because I had a lot of con­ SEATTLE cerns here with our team to Bret Boone is ready to stay option for 2005 that would of those numbers - but is leading scorer, was selected as a North American reserve worry about whether I was put. become guaranteed if he has plenty confident he can pro­ about 400 plate appearances vide similar production. Wednesday for February's NJ-IL picked for the All-Star Game. The second baseman agreed "If I didn't get invited, I to a $25 million. three-year in the previous year. The con­ "I think last year was a big All-Star game. tract would be worth $33 mil­ year for me, not just from a Iginla, the Calgary Flames would have enjoyed the rest," contract Wednesday to remain he added. "But anytime you're with the SPattle Marinprs. lion ovPr four seasons. numbers standpoint, but right wing who leads the NHL Boone decided to test the learning," Boone said with 29 goals and 53 points, selected to the All-Star Game, Boone had b(~(m eligible for a it's a huge honor." one-year contract in salary market as a free agent after Wednesday night in a confer­ will be making his All-Star last season. When there were ence call from his home in debut. The roster additions were arbitration. but he decided to selected by the NHL's Hockey sign a multiyPar deal instead. no blockbuster offers from Orlando, Fla. "I think some­ Boston's Joe Thornton, who other teams, he was happy to thing just kind of clicked with ranks second in points with 51, Operations Department, after He had played with four teams consultation with League ovpr the last four seasons, stay where he had his best me last year. I think I can keep and Chicago's Eric Daze, sec­ season. this kind of pace up. I can't ond in goals with 26 entering General Managers. including helping Seattle to a Rounding out the World rpcord 116 wins in 2001. Boone, 32, finished third in explain how or why, it's just a play Wednesday, will also the American League MVP vot­ feeling. make their All-Star debuts as Team reserves are Toronto "I was sick of renting hous­ defenseman Tomas Kaberle, r,s," BoonP said. "When you're ing last year after setting AL "l feel l can put up these reserves for the North records for second basemen in kinds of numbers year in and American team. Chicago forward Alexei on a year-to-year you don't Zhamnov, Carolina forward know wlwre you'll be .... From home runs and RBis. He hit year out." Washington defenseman Sergei Gonchar, who leads all Sami Kapanen, New York NHL defensemen in scoring, Islanders forward Alexei heads the list of players added Yashin, Toronto forward Mats to the World Team. Sundin, Vancouver forward Gonchar has 1 7 goals and is Markus Naslund, Tampa Bay Gators beat up Tigers 102-70 on pace to become the first goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, defenseman in nine years to Edmonton goalie Tommy Salo, Associated Press highest in school history. leading scorer this season post a 30-goal campaign. Buffalo defenseman Alexei The loss was a startling was invisible - both on the Two players from the host Zhitnik, St. Louis forward Pavol GAINESVILLE. Fla. detour for LSU (11-5, 1-2), court and on the score sheet Los Angeles Kings, forward Demitra and New Jersey for­ Brett Nelson equaled his and Tigers coach John Brady - until LSU trailed 58-35 Zigmund Palffy and defense­ ward Patrik Elias. career-high with 26 points had the right idea: He got with 16:06 left. man Jaroslav Modry, also were The North American starters, WHdnesday night to help No. ejected with 17:22 remaining Florida had too many high­ selected to the World Team. voted in by fans and 2 Florida beat LSU 102-70 after refusing to move from lights to list. Other first-time All-Stars for announced Saturday, are and match a school' record center court when referee Among them were James the North America team are Toronto goalie Patrick Roy, with its 11th straight John Clougherty hit him with White's steal and hip-twisting Montreal goaltender Jose Colorado defenseman Rob Southeastern Conference vic­ his first technical foul. dunk, David Lee's two-hand­ Theodore, New Jersey defense­ Blake, St. Louis defenseman torv. Before his ejection, Brady ed jam and Haslem 's easy man Brian Rafalski, Ottawa Chris Pronger, Detroit forward Nelson wasn't the only one was the only form of enter­ dunk off a pass from Nelson, defenseman Wade Redden and Brendan Shanahan and San sPtting pHrsonal bests for the tainment the Tigers could who went to the floor and New York Islanders forward Jose forwards Owen Nolan and Gators ( 15-1. 4-0). Orien offer. He yelled at players, scrapped hard for a loose ball Mark Parrish. Vincent Damphousse. GreenP had 14 points and 11 officials, his own assistants, - even though his team was Others named to the North Roy, Lemieux and Sakic each assists. both can~er-highs, and at one point, got so ahead by 29 points. America roster are Phoenix will be making his 1Oth career and Udonis llaslem matched angry, he raised his knees to It was enough to make goaltender Sean Burke, All-Star game appearance. his can~er-high with 16 his chest, put both feet on the Florida fans forget that the Vancouver defenseman Ed Leetch is a nine-time All-Star. rebounds to go with his 20 edge of his chair and Gators were without starting Jovanovski, New York Rangers The North American team points. screamed in frustration. guard Justin Hamilton, who defenseman Brian Leetch, will be coached by Toronto's Florida shot 60 percent Much of his anger was separated his shoulder Rangers forward Eric Lindros, Pat Quinn and assisted by from the field and extended directed at LS U' s biggest star, Sunday against Vanderbilt. Anaheim forward Paul Kariya, Boston's Robbie Ftorek. its school-record winning Collis Temple III. Temple had Ronald Dupree led the Pittsburgh forward Mario The World Team starters are streak to 14 games. The 15 points, but they were all Tigers with 19 points and Lemieux, Philadelphia forward Detroit goalie Dominik Hasek, Gators' No. 2 ranking is the meaningless. The team's eight rebounds. Jeremy Roenick and Colorado Detroit defenseman Nicklas forward Joe Sakic. Lidstrom, Florida defenseman Kariya is an All-Star for the Sandis Ozolinsh, San Jose for­ sixth time, but the first as a ward Teemu Selanne, reserve. Washington forward Jaromir "It's good enough- especial­ Jagr and Detroit forward ly after the way the first half of Sergei Fedorov.

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN NHL Clement exits following Blackhawks top Panthers 3-0

wrist shot high to Luongo's still out of the lineup - Associated Press loss in early rounds stick side. including star right wing Jaromir Jagr - and eight SUNHISE. Fla. Chicago was on a four­ minute power play bec~ause defensemen dressed for the Hoddick and Nicolas Escude. Alex Zhamnov and Michael Associated Press Nylander scored 4:36 apart Ollie Jokinen was callp,d for game. Washington coach "We have a tough part of the Ron Wilson once again in the third period to seal the high-sticking Michael draw - Roddick, Sampras ... it's Nylander. employed a unique 2-1-2 MELBOURNE. Australia difficult," Safin said. "But I'm Chicago Blackhawks' 3-0 Arnaud Clement. last year's run­ victory over the Florida Kyle Calder and Eric Daze alignment. ready to make good results hero­ The Capitals. who entered ner-up, joined the list of players Panthnrs Wednnsday night. each had two assists. this is a good chance for mo." D0sperate for of'f'Pnse. the game unbeaten in tlwir making early nxits from the Salin, who dropped from No. 2 in Jocelyn Thibault stopped Australian Open, spraying shots 1h shots for his firth shutout Florida started def'nnseman last four games ( 3-0-ll. frn­ 2000 to No. 11 last year. said he Sandis Ozolinsh. acquired in quently used defensPmPn wide and long in a loss Thursday wanted to make amends for \1. "dis­ of th0 season and 26th of his a trade Wednesday morning Ken Kine and Sc~rgei to Argentina's Gaston Gaudio. astrous" last 12 months. when he careP.r. Gaudio, who had lost in the first Florida was held without a with Carolina. Cent!~r Byron Gonchar as rovers along struggled with back problems and Hitchie. also claimed ir1 tlw with two forwards and two round in his last six Grand Slam picked up two ATP titles. goal for tlw S!H'.ond straight events. advanced to the third gamn and eighth timn this trade. saw limited action. defensemen. Despite missing out on the top 10 Washington f'irst usPCI tlw round with a 6-4. 4-6. 6-2, 7-6 (3) SP.ason. Thn Panthers lost all last year. Salin made the quartcr!i­ system in a 3-3 tie with victorv. four games on their homP.s­ Canadiens 2, Capitals 0 nals at Wimbledon before losing to Toronto on Jan. 11 before Cle~ent. seeded 15th. missed on tand, the last three with Jos!~ Theodore stopped 2S eventual champion Goran posting 1-0 wins in Florida four of thP last five points. netting leading-scon~r Pavel Bure shots and Jan Bulis and lvanisnvic.. lie lost to Sampras in and over Boston in its last a forehand in a short-range sitting out with a broken lef't Patricn Brisc~bois scornd snc­ the semifinals at the U.S. Open. two outings. exchange at the end. Clement. who had bnahm Gaudio hand. ond-period goals to lead thP All five of the men's top seeds Kolzig, who recorded sur­ their two previous m!~etings. The Blackhawks have won Montnml Canadinris to a 2-0 in !~essive shutouts against the are gone, and No. il Pete Sampras. nine of their last 11. and 12 win over thn Washington had 62 unforced errors. lie imme­ Panthers and the Bruins. the U.S. Open runner-up, is the diately broke back after losing his of' 15. Capitals on Wednesday oJlly player left from among the held Montn~al srorPiess opening serve~ in the fourth set. but Zharnnov scored his 17th night. finalists at last year's four Grand goal with I 0:05 remaining. Theodore, who was addp,d through the first as thP played a poor final tiebreaker. CanadiPns outshot the Slams. Gaudio received treatment for Using teammatn Mike Pnluso to the North Anwrican No. 7 Tommv Haas and No. 9 as a screen. Zhamnov ripped tPam's roster for the All-Star Capitals 13-5 in the period. his uppnr left leg after the final Bulis, who was playing his Mar at Sa !'in, the 2000 U.S. Open set's 1Oth game but didn't fade. a straight-on wrist shot past game in Los AngPlcs on Feb. winner. both advanced. Roberto Luongo. who made 2. recorded his 12th career second game since missing Andre Agassi. who beat Clement 20 games with a sprainf'd Haas. an Australian Open semifi­ in last year's final. dropped out 27 saves. shutout. and fourth of' the nalist in l 999. made short work of With 5:2(i left. Nylander season. knee, put AndrAi Markov's before this year's start with a wrist rebound past Kolzig from thA Frenrh qualifier Jean-Francois injury. circled Florida's net and slid Bulis scored 4:SO into the Barhelot 6-1. (>-2. 6-3. a back-hander by Luongo. second to nnd Capitals goalie slot for his fifth goal of the French Open champion (;ustavo season to Pnd thP The ninth-seeded Safin saved Chicago took a 1-0 first­ Olaf' Kolzig's shutout streak Kuertnn and runner-up Al!~x Washington goaliP's shutout four set points in the second-set Corrntja both lost in the first period lead on Phil llousley's at H>4 minutes and 24 snc­ tiebreaker on his way to beating dazzling power-play goal at onds. strPak. round. Wimbledon winner Goran Brisebois put thP Belgium's Christophe Hochus G-2. lvanisnvie lost in the second. and 11:49. Faking a slap shot. Brisebois scornd his snc,­ 7-6(6).6-1. Housley baited Hobert ond goal of the season on a Canadiens up by tvvo 17:00 runner-up Patrick Rafter is no into the second pPriod with a The 21-year-old Russian is in the Svehla into diving. Skating pownr play with :HHl lel't in longer playing. U.S. Op1m champ slap shot from tlw point into most diftlrult section, along with left around the fallen Svehla. the period. Lleyton I lcwitt, set bark by chicken tlw top IPft rornPr to Kolzig's Sampras, who is vying for a 14th pox, also lost in the first round. Housley then tucked in a With several kPy players Grand Slam title. No. 13 Andy right.

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NBA Nets' early start leads to 111-67 win over Wizards

4:23 left in the first. The Nets outscored the Antonio Davis followed with New York has now lost nine of Associated Press Van Horn hit a 3-pointer with Wizards 19-0 on fast break two free throws with 1:30 left, 11. Boston hasn't swept New 3:34 left in the first to make the points in the first half and outre­ giving Toronto a 3-point lead. York in a season series since EAST HUTIIEHFOIW. N.J. Nets 15-of-16 from the field and bounded Washington 24-17 - After Norris missed a layup. 1990-91. ThP New Jp,rsey Nf'ts filled give them a 36-10 lead. and it the latter stat all the more Jerome Williams made two free Houston had 28 points follow­ thnir an~na for the first time this was 43-18 at the end of the impressive considering the throws to make it a five-point ing a career-high 44 points season. and Pven MichaPI quarter as the Nets shot 18-for- Wizards outrebounded New game with 29 seconds left. against Milwaukee last .Jordan spent most of the night 21 and got 17 points from Van Jersey 62-30 on New Year's Eve Griffen followed with another Saturday. sitting and watching in awe. I lorn. when they beat the Nets by 24 3-pointer, but Alvin Williams Strickland. who started in Tlw NPts got ofT to an absurd­ There was no lr.tdown in the points. made two free throws to make it place of the injured Kenny ly good start WPdnpsday night, see.ond quartf'f as the Nr.ts con­ Jordan was on the bench as a four-point game. Anderson, added 16 for the hitting thPir f'irst 13 shots and tinued to look to run at every thr. second half began and Houston's Oscar Torres made Celtics. who improved to 13-5 at optming a 41-point lf'ad br.forr. opportunity. They reachr.d 50 remained there throughout the one of two free throws to cut the home. halftimP to dr.fr.at thr. points less third - even after the crowd lead to three, but Carter made After the Celtics scored on Washington than 3 1/2 mocked him with a sing-songy one of two with 10 seconds left, their first eight possessions to Wizards 111-6 7 minutes into chant of "Jor-dan" late in the and Norris missed another take a 19-6 lead. the Knicks for th<' fran­ "For us to be able to thr. quarter. quarter. jumper. responded with a 25-8 run. t·hise's llrsl six­ match last year's win took a 30- The Nets led 88-49 at the end Cuttino Mobley added 22 Shandon Anderson capped off gamP winning total after [3 71 games, point lead of the third after Martin hit a 3- points, and Kenny Thomas had the comeback with a pair of 3- strnak in nine when Kidd pointer with one second left. 20 for the Rockets, who have pointers to give the Knicks a 31- years. and to do it in front of hit a layup and the lr.ad reached 48 with lost four straight road games. 27 lead. New .IPrsnv however many people with 7:21 3:19 left in the fourth when The Raptors, with Olajuwon Kurt Thomas and Sprewell (2(J-11 I mate hnd this building holds, and left. then Richard Jefferson hit a jumper on the bench, went on a 19-4 had 17 apiece for the Knir.ks, 4- its victory total went ahead to make it 107-59. run in the second quarter as 14 on the road. from last sea­ to do it against the by an aston­ Jerome Williams scored eight In one first half stretch of son. improved Washington Wizards. No ishing 41 points. Keon Clark's layup gave 4:28. the Celtics failed to score a thP EastPrn Raptors 109, Rockets 103 better way to do it." points, 72- Toronto a 15-point lead. point and the Knicks eventually ConferPncp's Vince Carter scored 29 points 31, on a 3- Norris' 3-pointer off the back­ built a 47-38 lead courtesy of 3- bnst rPcord and and Hakeem Olajuwon had six pointer by board narrowed Toronto's lead pointers by Houston and snnt .Jordan's Byron Scott points and five rebounds in his Van Horn to nine. but Chris Childs made Sprewell. Wizards to their first game against his former Nets coach with 29 sec- two free throws just before the fourth consf'cu­ team as the Toronto Raptors onds left end of the half. tiw df'fPat. beat the Houston Rockets 109- Bucks 105, Pacers 100 before half- Olajuwon is the Rockets' all­ Kf'ith Van Horn scorf'd 27. 103 on Wednesday night. Ray Allen scored 36 points. timn. time leader in points, rebounds. Aaron Williams had 17. KPnyon Olajuwon. who played 31 min­ including seven 3-pointers, and The Nets received a standing games, steals and blocked shots, Martin 14 and Jason Kidd added utes. was not much of a factor Sam Cassell added 20 points ovation ovr.r the final 30 sec­ and helped lift Houston to back­ II points. 12 assists and five playing against the team he Wednesday night to lift the onds of the first half from a to-hack NBA championships in rebounds for thf' Nets. who had spent 17 seasons with before Milwaukee Bucks to their sixth -. nowd that was mostly com­ 1994-95. tlwir largnst victory margin of the Raptors acquired him in the straight win. 105-100 over the prised of people who came to tlw sr.ason. summer. Indiana Pacers. sr.e Jordan. .lord an scored just 10 points Alvin Williams added 21 Celtics 101, Knicks 100 It was Milwaukee's second Dr.spite having the best record for Washington and sat out thn points for Toronto. which shot Paul Pierce had 30 points and consecutive victory over in the East. the Nets arc ranked nntire second half as thn 56 percent from the field. Tony Battie scored a career­ Indiana. which fell 106-102 to last in the NBA in attfmdance Wizards went down to their Moochie Norris, filling in for high 20 as the Boston Celtics the Bucks on Tuesday night in averaging only 10,839, and this most lopsidnd dnfeat and had the ailing Steve Francis, had 28 beat New York 101-100 on Indianapolis. was their first sellout of the sea­ tlwir lowPsl point total of the points. The Rockets fell to 1-17 Wednesday night. extending the Milwaukee opened an 87-78 son. sPason. without Francis, who underwent Knicks' losing streak to six lead on Aliens' 3-pointcr with "For us to br. able to match NPw Jprsey's onslaught began tests in Washington, D.C. for games. 7:33 left. but the Pacers last year's win total after [37] just seconds into thn gamn when recurring migraine headaches. Eric Williams hit the go-ahead answered with seven consecu­ games, and to do it in front of KPnyon Martin posted up The Raptors led by as many as 3-point shot with 32.9 seconds tive points, pulling within 87-85 howevnr many people this build­ against .Jordan and beat him for 18 points in the fourth quarter remaining to give the Celtics a on Jalen Rose's 3-pointer from ing holds, and to do it against a dunk. Tlw Nets hit thnir first after Carter made a layup, but 98-96 lead. He then stole the the left corner with 6:19 the Washington Wizards. No 1 :~ shots - six jump shots Houston narrowed the lead to ball from Allan Houston, which remaining. better way to do it," Nets coach including two 3-pointnrs. four one as Norris converted a 3- led to a free throw by Pierce. Two free throws by Cassell Byron Scott said an hour br.fore layups. tvvo hook shots and point play, Eddie Griffin made After Erick Strickland hit a put the Bucks up 100-95 with tipoff. Martin's dunk - and did not consecutive 3-pointers and pair of free-throws, Kurt 28.3 seconds left. but Reggir. But Pven he couldn't have miss until Jordan blockl'd Todd Norris made a jumper to makr. Thomas hit a 3-pcinter with 4.2 Miller's 3-pointer made it 100- imaginPd this good of a way. MacCulloch's layup att<'mpt with it 100-99 with 1:53 remaining. seconds remaining to pull the 98 with 24.6 seconds left. Knicks within one. 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SWIMMING AND DIVING 8-ball MAJOR lEAGUE BASEBALL Irish rack up continued from page 24 Marlins expect third perc:ent from beyond that arc:. In other words. the Tigers scored a single three pointer out of 16 attempl'i. wins over break "We expected them to be a three point owner in five years shooting team. We shut them dtlwn. That's what we had a focus on," said PetPrson in third. acquires the Marlins, said it By NOREEN GILLESPIE freshman forward Emily Creachbaum. Freshman Kelly Barton Associated Press is too early to discuss staff Sporrs Writer who had 13 boards. finished the day with a issues. At the end of the first hall'. the Belles PHOENIX win in the 600-yard "Nothing in baseball is led by just a point, 27-26. They got off to The Florida Marlins seemed Under sunny skies and freestyle. easy. and the excitement that a slow start at the beginning of game. but warmer temperatures. In Plantation. Fla., the set to get their third owner in Jnffrey feP!s today is tcm­ both the men's and men's team won two as tim(~ went on they opened up. started five seasons after a group pcn~d only by the work that women's swim teams talking, and started scoring morr,. !waded by John llenry was meets during break, has to be done and will con­ During the second half. Saint Mary's given approval Wednesday to added to their win defeating both Xavier tinue to get donn in order to focused on driving the ball to the inside, buy thr, Boston Hed Sox. columns during winter University and get to a prompt closing," using the Tigers lack of height to its Before he can close on his training trips. University of Maine. Samson said. "The message In a matchup between advantage. The Belles only made four record $660 million deal in Senior David Horak today to all the fans in the women's team and three point attempts in the second period Boston. Henry must work out grabbed a win in the Montreal and south Florida is the University of Iowa. 1 00-yard barkstroke. after shooting 4-10 from beyond the arc an agreement to sell the thank you for your patienc~e the Irish won 12 of 13 Jason Fitzpatrick won before halftime. Marlins, the team he pur­ "We knew they didn't have a big start­ and understanding, and we events at a meet in the 1 00-yard breastroke, chased in 1999. lie has been look forward to addn'\ssing ing lineup and that we had to get in the Honolulu, Hawaii. and Andrew Pittman negotiating a $158 million all the issur,s as they hap­ The meet event sched­ won the 50-yard post more. Anne stepped it up a lot in the sale to Jeffrey Loria. the cur­ second half. she was hitting all her shots pen. ule featured non-official freestyle. Senior Austin rent owner of the Montreal The Marlins have struggled which was key," Smith said. collegiate events, includ­ Anderson won the 100- Expos, but the deal still isn't since winning the World ing 3-length races and yard freestyle. Blair was flawless from the free throw in writing yet. line, shooting 5-5. Overall, Saint Mary's Series in just their fifth sea­ shorter distance events. Other event winners "We started with 357 deal son in 1997 and repeatedly Carrie Nixon was the included Matt Obringer shot 87.5 percent from the line- a great points and we're down to have said they c~annot survive big winner for the Irish. improvement from the beginning of the in the 200-yard eight," Expos executive vice without a new ballpark. winning three events. freestyle, David Moisan season. Olivet's foul troubles enabled the president David Samson said. Government financ~ing, how­ Nixon claimed vir,tories Belles to shoot 21-23 from the free throw in the 200-yard individ­ Loria, a New York art deal­ ever, has not materialized. in the 100-yard individ­ line in the second half. ual medley, Lucas er, would then sell the Expos H. Wayne IluizPnga, who ual medley, the 75-yard "We shoot free throws every day. I Wymore in the 1 00-yard back to the commissioner's paid a $95 million expansion freestyle and 150-yard butterf1y and Jonathan think people are stepping up to the line office for $120 million. more confidently," Creachbaum said. fee for the franchise but put butterfly. Pierce in the 500-yard Loria is expected to bring the team up for sale shortly Senior Allison Lloyd Louisa Grill of Olivet had the most freestyle. much of his top staff to the aftp,r it won the World Series won two events, grab­ points of the game, with 28, but the Both teams will com­ Marlins, including Samson, at cut the payroll from $52.5 bing the 7 5-yard breas­ Belles would not let her teammatflS score. pete this weekend. The interim gflneral manager million - the fifth-highest in troke and butterf1y. especially in the second half. The Tigers women compete in the Larry Beinfest and manager baseball that year - to 27th Senior Kelly Hecking went 9-15 from the field in the lirst half, NO Dual Meet Jeff Torborg. Florida has at $19.1 million. The Marlins won the 75-yard back­ but were limited to 12-35 in the sec:ond. Invitational at Rolfs been without a GM and man­ went 54-108, the worst stroke. followed by "The hustle was there tonight. We real­ Aquatic Center Friday ager since the end of the sea­ record ever for a defending sophomore Danielle and Saturday, and the ly wanted to win. and we needed to win," son. champion and the poorest Hulick in serond and men will race Oakland Miller said. Samson. who intends to rer,ord in the National League freshman Kristen Saturday at Rolfs. Saint Mary's fares Adrian on Saturday. move to Florida if Loria since 1969.

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TRACK Morale boosts Belles to 73-48 win over Olivet Irish top

By JOE LINDSLEY Purdue Spans Writer

After losing four players - including two captains - in just a Open few weeks. most teams would have trouble coping. But Saint Mary's was not By KATIE HUGHES deterred by the recent loss as the Sporrs Wrrier team beat Olivet 73-48 for an MIAA victory Wednesday night at Thn men's and womnn's Anglea Athletic Facility. Morale was boosted by the pres­ track teams turned in strong ence of their former teammates at opening pp,rformances at the the game. Kristen Matha, Katie Purdue Opr,n Saturday in Christensen and Meghan Wr,st Lafayette, Ind. Fitzgearald were all sidelined for Though team scores were the season due to injury, and Mary not kept at thfl meet. the Irish Campione left the team during the set the bar high for the rest of holiday break. thP indoor season with a com­ "It's not like the girls have totally bined six first plac1~ finislws. left us. Matha sat on the bench On the womPn 's side. thP with us tonight. Katie and Megan Irish dominated thP 400 were in the stands. They're still mtHPrs. claiming the first there." said senior forward Anne thrPe places. Freshman Blair. who led the Belles with 23 Tiffany Gunn won thP race in points. 58.32. followPd by junior "I thought of it as a new start for Kymia Love in second (58.40). our team. because we've had so Sophomore Kristen Dodd fin­ manv hurdles to come over. We ishPd third in 58.44. Gunn stepped it up a lot." said Katie then finished third both in thn Miller. who posted 19 points for preliminaries and in the finals the Belles. - "We have realized that it's hard of the 60 meter hurdles. with out them. but if we stay posi­ Tameisha King jumped 19-6 tive. we can do it. The bench is 1/2 in the long jump. taking big," added Miller. first place in thf' event. The Belles were expecting a fight Sophomore Ayesha Boyd fin­ from Olivet. especially because of ished second in the 60 meters its three-point shooting, but. they in 7.70. which was a personal only allowed Tigers to shoot 15 best performance. Boyd then percent from beyond the arc. In won the 200 meters in 24. 18. WILLIAMSfThe Observer the second half. Olivet shot just 6.3 Sophomon~ Kevin Somok led Senior Anne Blair heads to the basket during the Belles' 73-48 MIAA victory over Olivet the Irish middiP distance run­ see B-BALL/page22 Wednesday night. ners in the 800 meters. win­ ning the race in 1:57.(>7. Junior Doug Gunzelman was next in 1:58.52, followed by Colin Quinn in third (1:59.28) FENCING and Geof Budziewicz in firth (1 :59.61). The Irish also showed thf~ir Irish remain undefeated with Walton's lead strength in the distance events, as sophomore Kevin Avenius won thr, 1600 meters Dickinson and Johns Hopkins. behind her, as she opened the 0 record. in 4:19.62. Freshman Eric By MIKE CONNOLLY Junior epee captain Anna season with 12 wins and no "It felt real well. I was sur­ Morrison was third (4:22.95). Spans Wrirer Carnick was right behind losses. prised to do as well as I did Walton with 10 wins and one Jordan also went undefeated because I didn't practiee as while senior Tom Lennon took The long-delayed debut of loss, while All-American with 11 wins despite switching much as I should have over seventh (4:26.39). sophomore epeeist Kerry Meagan Call started the season from sabre to foil to fill in for break." Milo said. "There was a In the early indoor r:ompPti­ Walton highlighted an undefeat­ with a 7-4 record. the loss of the two freshmen. little rust but there was a lot of tion. some talentPd freshmen ed weekend by the women's The women's foil and sabre Last year Jordan fenced foil for things I didn't forget." found their placp, as tPam fencing team at the squads also swept Temple, FDU the Irish and qualified for the Although the Irish said they scorers in their first collegiatP Northwestern Invitational. and Johns Hopkins. The foil NCAA Championship but were pleased with thr, three races. Freshman Trevor Walton, the top recruit in the squad had the best weekend of switched back to sabre this wins, they know tougher bouts McCiain-Ducr ended up fourth class of 2004. was ruled acade­ any Irish weapon as they won year. lie ahead. in the 400. Selim Nurudeen mically ineligible last season 30 bouts - even without their Although she is considered a "The first tournament wasn't had two top-three finishes in and did not fence for the Irish. top two fencers. better sabre fencer than a foil the hardest tournament we had. the 60-meter hurdles. In her first meet with the Irish. Freshman foilists Alicjia fencer, she was flawless at her It was probably one of our easi­ In the field events for the she showed why she is the No. Kryczalo and Andrea Ament did old weapon. er ones," Walton said. "It's men, Junior Tom Gilbert won 1-ranked junior women's not fence in the meet because of "I didn't really know how more of a warm up." the long jump with a jump of epeeist in the country. as she a r..onflict with a senior World read she was going to be," The Irish return to action Jan. 22'-10", and senior Quill won all 11 of her bouts. Cup event in Hungary. Junior Boutsikaris said. "She did just 27 at New York University Hedwine took second on the Liza Boutsikaris and sophomore as good as she did last year. I against top competition includ­ "It was a long wait but it was triple jump. Maggie Jordan stepped up in was pleased with that." ing deffmding national ehampi­ definitely worth it," she said. Derek Dyr,r l'inishPd fifth in the absence of the two top Sophomore Destanie Milo on St. John's. The men's team Walton's 11 wins led the epee both the shot put preliminar­ squad, which tallied 29 teams recruits. Boutsikaris appeared opened the season undefeated will open il<> 2002 season at the ir,s and finals. wins against Temple. Fairleigh to put a rough 2001 season at sabre for the Irish with a 10- NYU meet as well.

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