Waste-Free Wednesdays Promote Sustainability Campus Groups Encourage Students to Waste Less Food Through Weekly ‘Clean Plate Club’ at Dining Halls

The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45: Issue Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Ndsmcobserver.com Waste-Free Wednesdays promote sustainability Campus groups encourage students to waste less food through weekly ‘Clean Plate Club’ at dining halls

By NICOLE TOCZAUER take place in the dining halls News Writer from 6 to 7 p.m. every week in November. In September, Notre Dame stu- “The goal of Waste-Free dents wasted an average of 4.63 Wednesdays is twofold,” Davis ounces of food after each meal in said. “One: to reduce the amount the dining hall, said William Yar- of fluid and food waste. Two: To brough, associate director in the raise awareness and have people Food Services Administration. feel empowered for not wasting.” “If 4,000 students eat a meal, The project began last year that’s 1,157 pounds of food and when Davis was on the Student beverage wasted for that meal,” Energy Advisory Board. She Yarbrough said. worked with ND Food Services, In an effort to combat food the eND Hunger Campaign, stu- and liquid waste at the Univer- dent government, GreeND, the sity, GreeND, Food Services and Holy Cross Food Drive and the the Office of Sustainability part- Office of Sustainability to create nered together this year to spon- the project. sor Waste-Free Wednesdays, “By the end, the results showed a weekly event in the month of that we cut food waste in half and November that asks students to raised enough money to provide think about the food they throw 6,300 meals in the South Bend out. community,” Davis said. “It really SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Senior Elizabeth Davis, chair emphasized the season of giv- Notre Dame students wasted about 4.63 ounces of food per meal during the month of September. of the sustainability project, said Waste-Free Wednesdays encourage students to think twice about wasting food. Waste-Free Wednesdays will see WASTE/page 5 Community celebrates Film producer discusses mini-series Día de los Muertos

By MARISA IATI for International Studies and News Writer the Snite Museum of Art. In Mexican tradition, Nov. 1 Notre Dame and South Bend is the one day each year when community members commem- the souls of the dead return to orated the lives of deceased the mortal world, said sopho- loved ones at a Día de los Muer- more Briana Cortez, who per- tos celebration Tuesday eve- formed with Mariachi ND and ning in the Hesburgh Center for Coro Primavera. International Studies. “It’s the one day where you The event featured perfor- can spend time with your fam- mances by student groups Ma- ily and friends that have passed riachi ND, Ballet Folklorico on to the next life,” she said. Azul y Oro and Coro Primavera “Instead of it being eerie, the de Nuestra Señora. It was spon- way Halloween is portrayed, sored by the Institute for Latino Studies, the Kellogg Institute see MUERTOS/page 5 SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Film producer Lisa Chaundry, center, describes the process of making the PBS documentary mini- series, “Women, War and Peace.” The mini-series relates the stories of women involved in warfare.

By ANNA BORINI the women and families who they deserve. News Writer are disproportionately targeted “Deciding which conflicts to in today’s conflict zones — but cover was one of the most diffi- Part four of the five part seldom covered in news re- cult decisions we had to make,” documentary mini-series, ti- ports.” she said. “We researched sto- tled “Women, War and Peace,” Chaundry said the idea for ries around the world, including aired Tuesday on PBS. The se- the film series was born after Asia, Central America, Chech- ries, which focuses on women’s this conversation. nya, Georgia, Israel and Pales- roles in warfare, was produced “Disproportionate attention tine, Northern Ireland, Congo, in part by Nina Chaundry, who has been paid to men in conflict, Sudan, Guinea as well as the spoke on a panel Tuesday about and we hope that this series is stories in Bosnia, Colombia and the documentaries. the beginning of a dialogue Afghanistan.” “The creators of the series, and that more films and more After all their research was Pamela Hogan, Abigail Disney reporting will look at conflict collected, the filmmakers de- and Gini Reticker, first met through women’s eyes,” she cided to tell the story of how about the project in the fall of said. war had changed in the last 20 2007,” Chaundry said. “They When choosing the stories years since the end of the Cold had each individually noticed to tell in the documentary, she War, Chaundry said. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer a similar trend in reporting: a said the producers and film- “Since the end of the Cold An ofrenda by artist Ana Teresa Fernandez was displayed at the focus on the men and the guns makers wanted to give under- Hesburgh Center during the Dia de los Muertos celebration Tuesday. and a dearth of stories about reported stories the attention see COLD WAR/page 5

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Student Government Association Sorin Scholars engage Group votes on club allocations in research, discussion By KRISTEN RICE “What exactly is a sponsor- having lingering questions, News Writer ship?” senior class vice presi- you can tell them to visit the dent Noelle Radko asked. “I’m SGA office and we can explain The Saint Mary’s Student not sure exactly what it is, and I things to them there,” Brink Government Association (SGA) know there may be some confu- said. met Tuesday to discuss budget sion about that among different According to the bylaws of allocations for clubs on cam- clubs.” the SGA finance committee, pus, including two appeals Student body president Nicole the purpose of allotments is “to from campus clubs. Gans explained that sponsor- fund the ‘material’ expenses Both the Biology Club and the ships, according to the finance of the club,” including “equip- Social Work Club appealed the bylaws, “serve to cover recog- ment and material for regular allotments received from SGA. nized clubs and organizations’ operations.” SGA give student Every club on campus is given expenses that are campus-wide clubs the option of applying for the option to appeal its allot- events or travel-related.” sponsorship from SGA for oth- ment and bring the issue to one “It is important for all of you er expenses. of the SGA meetings. and any club on campus to come SGA concluded its meeting Clubs can only appeal a de- to see me if you have questions. by voting on the appeals. cision “if a procedural error I’m always in the SGA office,” “I’m really proud of everyone has been made by the finance SGA Executive Treasurer Liz for being able to make a deci- committee,” according to SGA Busam said. “If anyone is ever sion on allotments,” Gans said. finance committee bylaws. unclear on anything concern- “We were able to work through After hearing the appeals, ing allotments or finances, you things pretty fast, so I’m happy SGA members discussed as a can ask.” that we were able to get all of group whether or not to grant SGA Executive Secretary our allotments finished.” appeals for both of the organi- Emma Brink echoed Busam’s Photo courtesy of Phillippe Collon zations. Many questions came offer. Contact Kristen Rice at The Sorin Scholars is an honors program comprised of 120 up during the discussion. “If you hear of any clubs [email protected] students who participate in intellectual discussion and research.

By TORI ROECK CUSE also sponsors many other News Writer activities, such as monthly cof- fee house discussions, trips to see In the group’s second year on plays, ice cream socials and edu- campus, the Sorin Scholars con- cational workshops. tinue to “act as catalysts” for un- “It is up to the students to de- dergraduate research and intel- fine what they want to do and how lectual discussion outside of the they want that research to be as classroom, said Philippe Collon, fruitful as possible,” he said. associate director of the Center Junior Michael Fronk said par- for Undergraduate Scholarly En- ticipating in these activities as a gagement (CUSE) and the group’s Sorin Scholar allows him to en- faculty mentor. gage in intellectual dialogue out- The Sorin Scholars, comprised side of the classroom. of about 30 students per class, is “It’s been really helpful and the only University-wide honors insightful in sparking engaging program, Collon said. Students thinking,” Fronk said. are chosen by recommendations Fronk, who is on the steering from faculty advisors and teach- committee for the group, said the ers after their freshman year. research opportunity he gained Collon said the group, spon- through Sorin Scholars was in- sored by CUSE, formed last year valuable. to carry on University founder As an English and mathemat- Fr. Edward Sorin’s legacy of aca- ics major, Fronk said he received demic leadership. $3,000 to spend the summer in “We call them the Sorin Schol- London studying Anglo-Caribbe- ars [so] they would act as cata- an culture and literature. lysts for all the other students “I made the connections that at the University, like Fr. Sorin, helped me to get the $3,000 grant who not only managed to create to go abroad over the summer,” the University but was a really Fronk said. strong catalyst for getting things Junior chemistry major Patrick started and getting things off the Kramer said he used his connec- ground,” Collon said. “We wanted tions through Sorin Scholars to these students to have Fr. Sorin perform chemistry research at as their exam- Indiana Uni- ple as being the versity Pur- real catalyst to “We call them the Sorin due University get students to Scholars [so] they would Indianapolis think early on act as catalysts for all last summer about scholarly the other students at the and continue engagement, University, like Fr. Sorin, research on undergradu- who not only managed campus this ate research fall. and making to create the University Kramer said the most out but was a really strong the benefits of their four catalyst for getting things he has gained years at Notre started and getting through the Dame.” things off the ground.” program will The objective help him dis- of the group is Philippe Collon cern what to to provide op- director do after col- portunities for lege. the students Center for Undergraduate “I’m hoping involved to Scholarly Engagement to go to med further sup- school eventu- plement their ally, but I don’t academics through thought-pro- know if I want to combine that voking discussion and research, with clinical research,” Kramer Collon said. said. “[Sorin Scholars] gave me a “We want this to be an addi- window to explore that opportu- tional opportunity for students to nity and also to look at post-grad- have mentors, to have a place to uate opportunities involved with meet and to have opportunities research.” to discuss and to grow, then, to Kramer said meeting new peo- become ambassadors of under- ple through the group was just as graduate research here on cam- beneficial as making important pus,” he said. connections. To accomplish these goals, “It’s a good group of people CUSE chooses students from to collaborate with on different all colleges to participate in the ideas,” he said. group, provides a lounge for them and helps them coordinate Contact Tori Roeck at research projects, Collon said. [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u NEWS Wednesday, November 2, 2011 SMC students sell Group participates in NaNoWriMo

By ANNA BOARINI popcorn for class News Writer Every November, writers across the country put pen to paper in hopes of reaching 50,000 words during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoW- riMo). Second-year MFA student Betsy Cornwell is leading as- piring Notre Dame novelists in an on-campus writing group. Cornwell first participated in NaNoWriMo in 2008 when she was a junior undergraduate. “The draft I wrote in 2008, I am just now getting a book deal on,” she said. “Two publishing houses are actually bidding on it. This year, I’m doing a steam L ISA HOEYNCK | Observer Graphic punk version of Cinderella and actually the publishing houses approach fiction writing benefit she said. have offered preemptively on the most from NaNoWriMo. Coming said she uses her ca- this one as well.” “People who think this is a pacity as president of Mustard Cornwell’s book that is cur- big impossible thing, because to help spread the word about rently being bid on is a young it really is about plunging in more structured write-ins led adult magical realism book, without knowing what you’re by Cornwell in the University called “Tides.” doing and forcing yourself to do Writing Center. When Coming “I was working at a teen it,” she said. is not helping Cornwell get the magazine at the time, and we One of Cornwell’s students, word out about NaNoWriMo, L ISA HOEYNCK | Observer Graphic got all these letters about how senior Darsie Malynn decided she will also take part. they either hated things like to attempt the 50,000 word “I’m doing pansy NaNo,” she By JILL BARWICK Students were given the first Twilight or they liked it, but challenge. said. ”I’m only doing 15,000 News Writer part of the contest a week be- wanted to make it more liter- “I am attempting to do words [this November].” fore the competition was to be ary,” she said. “I said, ‘You NaNoWriMo because it seems Coming said she decided to While selling gourmet pop- held, which included the case know what, I agree, I’m going like a cool, challenging and re- do a smaller word count be- corn may sound like an easy material the team needed to to try to do that.’” warding project,” Malynn said. cause she is already work- task to accomplish, the stu- start planning how they would Cornwell teaches a fiction- “Also if we do it, we are not re- ing on a large project that she dents of the Sales Management sell their product. This is when writing course and has en- quired to turn in a final portfo- has chosen to extend during and Professional Selling course they learned that their goal was couraged her students to par- lio for our class, so it’s hopefully NaNoWriMo. at Saint Mary’s College learned to introduce a private-label ticipate. Of her 15 students, 10 not a completely unmanageable “Usually when people do a differently in a national colle- popcorn line into their mock have chosen to write 50,000 amount of writing.” NaNo, they come up with a giate competition held during stores. words this November instead Malynn is not the only stu- crazy new plot, the plot twists fall break. “After receiving the case ma- of turning in a final portfolio of dent participating this month. and turns and they write total Robert Williams, assistant terial, our class broke down all their work. Junior Leah Coming, the presi- nonsense to get to the word professor of Business and Eco- into groups based on their in- “I really encourage people dent of Notre Dame’s creative count,” Coming said. “I figured nomics at Saint Mary’s, said he dividual strengths using ap- to do it, because you write this writing club, Mustard, is par- if I reduced it, I would not be wanted to gear the coursework proaches to sampling, packag- messy bad draft, and then you ticipating in her own way. writing total nonsense to get for this semester toward real ing and social media plans for revise it,” she said. “Mustard traditionally has the count.” life experiences of profession- the product,” Kellogg said. Cornwell said she believes done a couple write-ins during al selling, especially after he Once at the competition, the people who have never written NaNoWriMo, but usually mem- Contact Anna Boarini at learned about this competition. teams met with mock buyers. a novel or have no idea how to bers do it on his or her own,” [email protected] “When I started preparing The students then had to align for this course, I looked around their presentations to fit their online to see if there was any- buyers’ needs. thing interesting ways to pro- Having about four hours to fessionally sell,” Williams said. complete this task, the teams “I came across the National then presented their ideas for Team Selling selling the pri- Competition, vate-label pop- which is held corn and were at Indiana “After receiving the judged by sales U n i v e r s i t y case material, our executives from in Bloom- Altria Group ington, and class broke down into Distribution decided that, groups based on their Company. even though individual strengths “I think, con- it was short using approaches to sidering the notice, the sampling, packaging time frame we c o u r s e and social media plans had, it was a would be for the product.” very reward- designed to- ing experience ward com- Kate Kellogg for my students peting in to have par- this competi- junior ticipated in this tion.” competition,” Williams Williams said. said he knew “They were em- the biggest challenge would be phatic about my classes partici- preparing in a short amount of pating in next year’s competi- time, because the competition tion.” took place over fall break. His Williams said after compet- class would also be competing ing this year, he and his stu- against schools that have entire dents now know they must pick divisions on selling. out the more important infor- “Even though I knew it was a mation given rather than what short period of time to prepare, they think the judges will want being close to where the com- to see. petition was being held defi- Though they did not place in nitely helped me decide to have the winners of the competition, my class participate,” Williams some students said they look said. forward to next year. Kate Kellogg, a junior at “I would definitely like to Saint Mary’s and member of the participate again next year in team, knew that this would be the competition,” Kellogg said. a great learning experience for “Since it is mostly seniors in herself as an individual, as well the class, it will be a good op- as a good team building experi- portunity for next year’s class ence. to know what happens at the “It was hectic at times, try- competition from a past partici- ing to prepare material about a pant.” real-life selling situation, but it was definitely a great learning Contact Jill Barwick at experience,” Kellogg said. [email protected] Wednesday, November 2, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5

Council of Representatives crease in waste over the course dents to volunteer or suggest new Waste of Waste-Free Wednesdays, Da- ideas. vis said. “Volunteers get a shirt that continued from page 1 Yarbrough said food waste says ‘wasted’ on the front. It’s Council discusses usually started off high in the a hilarious reward for only an ing.” fall and decreased as more edu- hour’s volunteer work,” she said. Yarbrough said this year cation on waste was provided to “On the back it says ‘Waste-Free GreeND, Food Services and the students. Wednesdays.’” ND gameday music Office of Sustainability have been “This year it started lower Waste-Free Wednesdays key supporters of the project. than last year at 4.63 ounces per worked in a positive way to “Food Services provides nec- diner, and I think this can be at- change habits, she said. By JOHN CAMERON band is that, because they’re essary funding for marketing tributed to the work done by our “You don’t want to guilt trip News Writer part of the gameday experi- materials, the Office of Sustain- volunteer students last year,” he people,” Davis said. “You want ence, they should be part of the ability provides T-shirts and sup- said. “We started last year at to empower them not to waste. Following Saturday’s modi- discussion. We need to make port through a student intern — 6.27 ounces per diner and by the Whether you waste or not, you fied canned, or recorded, music sure the gameday experience Elizabeth Davis — on their staff end of the year we were down to can work not to the next time.” usage during the football game, is more than just an athletic and GreeND provides volunteers 3.11 ounces.” Yarbrough said Waste-Free the Council of Representatives thing, that it considers a lot of to work with diners and measure Davis said the team working on Wednesdays answered a social focused its Tuesday meeting on students on campus.” the food and beverage,” he said. Waste-Free Wednesdays planned responsibility. reviewing student feedback and Sophomore class president Davis said two volunteers sta- to hold a Waste-Free Week in “There are too many people debating changes. Nicholas Schilling offered some tioned at the dish line will give spring as well. She said she hoped in the U.S. and other parts of the Student body president Pat of the opinions he had person- students raffle tickets if they do the program would expand. world that are hungry. We sup- McCormick outlined what he ally gathered from band mem- not have food or liquid waste “Future events could include port the Hope Rescue Mission perceived to be the general con- bers. on their trays. These students, a competition between different and the Center for the Homeless sensus on campus. “One guy said he doesn’t members of the “Clean Plate schools, or even just North and with leftover food from the meals “For those who follow the want to get out there and bust Club,” can then enter the tickets South to see who could waste we serve,” he said. “However, the viewpoints and general con- his butt every night for a week into a box at the front of the din- less,” she said. “I think South foods that diners return on their versation, there seem to be two just to have AC/DC play over ing hall for the chance to win 100 would have to work hard because trays is lost.” general views,” McCormick him,” he said. “The other re- flex points, courtesy of Food Ser- they’ve tended to waste more in said. “One, that this is part of curring theme was the concern vices. the past.” Contact Nicole Toczauer at a longer trajectory that will put that when you start [changing Weigh-ins will measure the de- Davis said she encouraged stu- [email protected] us in a place to modernize the gameday music traditions], Notre Dame football experi- where and how do you stop?” ence while maintaining tradi- Junior class president Kevin tion; and another that says we Doherty said the band was not telling their story is so trauma- she wanted a woman to film with should prioritize tradition and the only group on the field af- Cold War tizing, Chaundry said. her and we even experimented continue to make that a princi- fected by the music. Chaundry said building rela- filming from behind the burqa!” pal focus.” “I noticed that when the continued from page 1 tionships with these women was While there were specific McCormick said student gov- canned music was playing, the difficult, but a journalist’s emo- threats against the activists in ernment could help find a com- players got more excited ... I War, it has become more danger- tions can help build trust and Afghanistan, safety was a con- promise between the diverging don’t see that as much with just ous to be a woman in a conflict rapport. cern almost everywhere the perspectives. the band on the field,” he said. zone than a soldier,” she said. “As journalists we are charged mini-series was filmed, Chaun- “It looks like we may take a “If we’re talking about interest The filmmakers wanted to with being objective storytell- dry said. more assertive role in offer- groups to look at, I think play- make sure to demonstrate this ers, but it’s impossible to check “Threats were already a part ing feedback to Gameday Op- ers on the field are important.” was a global occurrence, Chaun- your emotions, especially when of the daily lives of several of the erations,” he said. “There’s a McCormick said Doherty’s dry said. They did this by com- you are covering such intimate women we feature in the series huge opportunity to find mid- observation was evident in mitting to covering as many re- stories,” she said. “In fact, I find and I’m not sure if the threats in- dle ground here ... How do we player interviews. gions of the world as they could. it’s important to allow yourself to tensified as a result of our film- maintain tradition while creat- “Player excitement is support- The films focused on four have the emotions. It’s essential ing, but we were aware through- ing the best, competitive envi- ed by post-game interviews,” he countries, with a final piece ty- for building trust and rapport out production — and even now ronment for our team?” said. “They commented that the ing all the themes together and with the people you are filming.” — that it was a possibility,” she At last week’s meeting, rep- atmosphere was much more discussing how war has changed The second week’s episode, said. “The courage these women resentatives discussed the im- electric and the canned music in a post-Cold War world. “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” have shown in their lives and in plications of the canned music seemed to contribute to that.” “I Came to Testify,” the first ep- was a film already made by Abi- sharing their stories with us is on the band members. First Schilling argued for tradition isode of the mini-series, told the gail Disney. a responsibility that the entire Undergraduate Experience in over modernization. story of how 16 Bosnian women “We already knew that the se- team feels and one that we take Leadership (FUEL) director “I guess I’m more of a pur- testified against their rapists in ries would include ‘Pray the Dev- very seriously.” Ricky Bevington outlined the ist in that I’m going to take the international court. il Back to Hell,’ the story of the The fourth episode in the se- results of a survey sent to the band over Guns ‘n Roses or AC/ “We decided on Bosnia, be- women who came together and ries, “The War We are Living,” band. DC any day,” he said. “The band cause it was the first time that brought an end to the civil war in focuses on a conflict in Colom- “It appeared that they kind is what makes Notre Dame dif- women were successful in get- Liberia,” Chaundry said. bia, which has displaced more of had a mixed review on the ferent.” ting rape prosecuted as a war Week three’s episode, “Peace people than any other place in situation just like the rest of the crime, setting a major precedent Unveiled,” focused on Afghani- the world, other than the Sudan, student body,” Bevington said. Contact John Cameron at in international law which is now stan, where the filmmakers tell Chaundry said. “The important thing to the [email protected] being used globally,” Chaundry the story of female activists. “In Colombia, as in the rest said. “We felt obligated as Ameri- of the world, the majority of the She said the process of finding cans to tell the story of women in internally displaced people are and interviewing the women for a conflict in which we were di- women and their dependents,” “I Came to Testify” was a very rectly involved,” she said. she said. delicate process. Filming in Afghanistan posed Throughout the filming pro- “Filmmaker Pamela Hogan some very real security prob- cess, the filmmakers wanted and her associate producer Jes- lems, especially in the Kandahar to make sure the women were sie Beauchaine initially reached region when interviewing wom- not just portrayed as victims, out to the investigators and en’s rights activist Shahida Hus- Chaundry said. In many cases prosecutors that the women sein, Chaundry said. women are usually seen as such, had trusted from The Hague,” “We exercised extreme caution and their work towards peace is Chaundry said. “When Hogan in that case and respected the undermined. and Beauchaine first met the wishes of the activist Shahida “All of these women are taking women, they then had to gain Hussein,” she said. “At one point personal risks, risks that jeop- their trust, which was no easy in the filming, she asked that she ardize not only themselves but task.” be filmed by an Afghan male who also their children and extended The women did not particular- could then appear to others as a families,” she said. ly want to talk to journalists and male relative and would then not even suffered from headaches draw too much attention to her Contact Anna Boarini at and other physical ills because or her family. At another time, [email protected]

artist Ana Teresa Fernandez. dead’s ability to lift themselves Muertos The ofrenda included orange from the ground into heaven, and yellow marigolds and small Fernandez said. continued from page 1 models of human skulls and “I was taking the more utili- bones. tarian ladders as a way for them it’s more of a celebratory holi- Fernandez also covered four to climb up and down and be day.” ladders in black feathers and able to wear wings and trans- During Día de los Muertos arranged them in a diamond port themselves,” she said. celebrations, people create shape in the Hesburgh Center Cortez said the Día de los ofrendas, or altars, to honor to signify transportation be- Muertos celebration included the dead, Cortez said. tween the worlds of the living traditional Mexican elements, “One thing everybody does is and the dead. such as bread that is usually have ofrendas, which consists “I wanted to play with the placed on ofrendas for the of putting food and flowers on space and create almost an in- dead, as well as candles meant the gravestones of your loved finity sign where you don’t know to ward off evil spirits. ones and in your home, so when whether it’s going up or down,” Fernandez’s ofrenda will be the spirits come back to visit Fernandez said at the celebra- on display in the Great Hall of you they can eat [and] see the tion. “Heaven’s supposed to be the Hesburgh Center through different images,” Cortez said. an allegorical space, but we get Thursday. The Día de los Muertos cele- put under the ground [when we bration featured an ofrenda by die].” Contact Marisa Iati at internationally known Mexican The ladders symbolized the [email protected] page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Inside Column A persevering peace NBA Recently I was fortunate to hear AFL- with the flexibility needed for effec- we begin to redefine the values of our CIO president Richard Trumka give tive service.” For 50 years, the Peace society, not in action, but in deed. The his analogy for any social movement: Corps has been committed to develop- Peace Corps volunteers represent the players a dummy that is hit by a linebacker ing sustainable peace in a developing values we want other nations to see in during practice. When the dummy is world. Professor George Lopez, the Rev. America and we want to see in our own first hit, it recoils, Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Chair nation. pushing the line- in Peace Studies at Notre Dame, says The perseverance of the Peace Corps overseas backer back; how- that three things that the Peace Corps can be seen in part of the name itself: ever, as the line- and its volunteers do extremely well peace. The fact that “peace” stands to backer continues in order to create real linkages to a define the name of one of America’s Looks like Kobe Bryant won’t be wear- to push, he feels sustainable peace are listening to the greatest institutions is an enormous ing the Laker purple and gold at all this the dummy start community needs rather than applying victory. Many in the early years of the year. No, he didn’t get traded, but the to slide forward, a deductive framework to a commu- Peace Corps’ existence did not view the increasing hostilities between NBA own- and the harder he nity whose needs differ from what the word kindly. Sargent Shriver, the first ers and the Players pushes, the faster framework provides, focusing on creat- Peace Corps director, said that he chose Association is mak- Joe Wirth and easier it begins Alex Coccia ing projects that can be sustained by the word because peace “truly was ing it more and more to slide. Any social the local people and creating an ethos our business.” Sargent Shriver and the likely there will be no Sports Writer movement, Trumka Shard of Glass that facilitates projects being passed on Peace Corps began to plant the seeds season this year. meant, takes per- from village to village, area to area. of peace in countries around the world. So, where will they play? severance no matter how hard the sur- Lopez says that Peace Corps vol- The Peace Corps is the creation of ideal- Wherever the money is, and right now, rounding forces cause it to recoil. unteers display the great American ists, like John F. Kennedy, like Sargent the cash is overseas. In 2008, the peace sign — the symbol values, “the importance of individuals Shriver, like the 200,000 plus who have Money is the only reason NBA stars are of the Peace Movement — turned 50. making a difference and loyalty to the volunteered. These idealists used the considering playing internationally. Only three years later in 2011, a prod- values of freedom and justice.” The Peace Movement and slowly but surely What once was reserved for collegiate uct of that movement also turned 50: Peace Corps reflects the characteris- pushed until the movement slid faster players who could not make NBA rosters, the Peace Corps. Notre Dame professor tics that are possible for America as and faster in the right direction. Europe and other international locations Gerard Rice termed it “the Bold Experi- a whole to espouse. President Obama The Peace Corps represents the have become attractive to elite stars ment,” and after 50 years, the Peace stated in his Anniversary proclamation great values of American society. The because of lucrative contracts available. Corps is continuing to grow. Officially the Peace Corps “remains an enduring strength of the Peace Corps today is Many of the international teams are established March 1, 1961, by President symbol of our Nation’s commitment to “miraculous,” according to Lopez, owned by wealthy companies and busi- John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps has encouraging progress, creating oppor- and a testament that a fundamentally ness owners who are more than willing served in 139 countries, with more tunity and fostering mutual respect and sound structure will endure. When we to open their wallets to attract American than 200,000 volunteers. In 2009, the understanding throughout the world.” think of how we, as a nation, want to talent. number of applicants grew 18 percent These activities to which Peace Corps be viewed around the world, we must Yes, stars like Kevin Durant, Deron from the number of applicants in 2008. volunteers dedicate their time demon- look to the Peace Corps and the heroes Williams and Dwight Howard will be The age group of volunteers over 55 is strate heroism — heroism to represent who have paved the way for the Peace paid handsomely and will, without a growing because of the desire of volun- America through one’s every action, Movement in the last 50 years. Today, doubt, excel against inferior talent, but teers to use their specialties in order to heroism to fully integrate into a new tomorrow and the next, thank a peace the cultural adjustment will be more help a community. and unique culture, heroism to take veteran and continue to plant the seeds than any paycheck can compensate for. The requirements of Peace Corps vol- responsibility for not only his or herself, of the ever-growing Peace Movement. NBA players are used to a cushy life- unteers are not easy. For entry into the but also for the entire community in Here’s to the next 50 years. style. They play in beautiful arenas, stay Peace Corps volunteers must “prepare which the volunteer lives and heroism at five-star hotels and travel from city [themselves] … to make a commitment to give selflessly. By acknowledging Alex Coccia is a sophomore. He can be to city on private jets. They live the good to serve abroad for a full term of 27 fully the characteristics of courage, contacted at [email protected] life. This, however, would not be the case months” and “serve where the Peace loyalty and heroism to the brave men The views expressed in this column are if they play overseas. Corps asks [them] to go, under condi- and women who serve the United States those of the author and not necessarily In international leagues, players will tions of hardship, if necessary, and of America through the Peace Corps, those of The Observer. stay at flea-bitten motels and play in dark, 8,000-seat arenas with limited security. In addition, they will play in front of certain anti-Jewish and anti-American Editorial Cartoon audiences, especially in Turkey (where Williams plans to play). In an interview with ESPN’s Rick Reilly, former UCLA star Josh Shipp, who now plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish Basketball League, gave an account of his experience overseas. “I made a winning shot on the road one night,” said Shipp, “And next thing you know, I was getting pelted with batteries, cell phones, you name it. I had to run for it. But that’s nothing. I played with a guy who said they won a game on their rival’s court once and the whole crowd rushed the court. They had to punch people just to get into the locker room.” Kobe, has that ever happened to you after a buzzer-beater in Madison Square Garden? There is another story of Jimmy Baron, a former player at the University of Rhode Island who also plays in Turkey. He said in order to stop the team’s losing streak his Turkish coach superstitiously chopped off a goat’s head in the locker room. I do not think that is a part of Phil Jackson’s Zen coaching technique. Players like Bryant and Howard are grown men who can handle some of the distraction, but can you see them playing in Italy, in the equivalent of an American high school gym? Quote of the day Weekly Poll How much money does it take to buy happiness? What’s your favorite I understand the players want to play, but here is a message to those who are “Drawing on my fine kind of candy? considering playing overseas: Try and command of the English negotiate with the owners instead of your language, I said nothing.” Reese’s peanut butter cup travel agent. Milky Way Robert Benchley M&M’s Contact Joe Wirth at American author Twizzlers [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Vote by 5 p.m. on Thursday Column are those of the author and not ndscmobserver.com necessarily those of The Observer. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7 Groupon — the financial crisis reincarnated

Welcome to the Groupon Economy. products at unrecoverable low prices? Groupon and in exchange, businesses the Groupon ecosystem crumbles. It all We’ve entered a new age where coupon- Advertising. In theory, these heavy must sell customers tremendously un- comes down to the weakest link, which clipping grandmas of the world live in discounts lure in an untapped, price- dercut products. in this case is the struggling local busi- harmony with 20-something-year-olds. sensitive market. The name of the game This is a machine that Bernie Madoff nesses that are resorting to advertise- Labeled by “Forbes Magazine” as the is to target on-the-fence consumers, would be smitten with. And worst of all, ments. What happens if they go out of fastest growing com- get them into the store and ultimately the goal that makes it worth it for busi- business because of the Groupon? What pany ever, Groupon Marc Anthony convert this to repeat sales. This is nesses — to target new repeatable sales happens if they anticipate bankruptcy merges internet re- Rosa especially beneficial for struggling local — lacks any substance. The benefits and refuse Groupons halfway through? tail with brick-and- businesses, where immediate cash needs should come in the form of a larger loyal In both cases, businesses and customers mortar stores, pro- Bro Meets and a desire for new customers are high market, but the reality is that Grou- lose. And, in both instances, buyers flock viding cost-conscious World on their lists. pon buyers aren’t actually any of those to Groupon to make a claim against their customers staggering The business model is touted as a promised loyal consumers. Instead, purchase. Because Groupon constantly discounts for everyday products and “win-win-win.” Customers reap the Groupon purchasers represent a price- needs cash to finance new Groupons, services. benefits of insane bargains, businesses sensitive, bargain hunting demographic rebating these customers would upset a But, to a handful of wary merchants, reap the benefits of repeat business and with little to zero expressed loyalty in truly vicarious cash flow balancing act. this is too good to be true. Originally Groupon, all the while, gets a piece of Groupon businesses, outside of that Slowly but surely, a machine too big to hailed as the savior of small business, the action. Unfortunately, it’s a model initial discount. fail can suffer from the same incremen- Groupon represents a machine that that’s severely flawed. Let’s see why: Step back and take a deeper look into tal micro-events that occurred during could cause the death of small busi- The average Groupon is 50 percent off the mechanics. You begin to realize the housing crisis, collapsing Groupon ness itself. And the “et tu Brute” of it of a normally-marked item. Right off the something eerily reminiscent of the mid- and bankrupting thousands of small all is that we’ve seen this story before: bat, any business just eliminated half its 2000’s, when housing financing instru- businesses whose Groupon account The fundamental mechanics behind the revenue. From there, Groupon pockets ments were boundless. A keen look into receivables well exceed their almost- Groupon business model share a strik- half of those sales just for just being the Groupon model reveals cash flow nonexistent cash balances. ing similarity to those of the subprime Groupon, so what looks like 50 percent is mechanics that parallel the subprime Rational people would never submit to mortgage industry. To make sure we’re actually only 25 percent for the retailer. mortgage industry. Replace “business” this. But thousands of struggling busi- on the same page, that’s not good. Take this to the next level: Groupon pays with “mortgage-bearers,” “Groupon nesses are doing so in record droves. Groupon’s business model is nothing a third of sales after five days, waits a consumer” with “subprime mortgage You can’t fault them. Millions of consum- short of fascinating. Groupon is a daily month to pay 1/3 more and then waits investor” and “Groupon” with “security ers are buying Groupons because they’re deals site that sells heavily-discounted another month before paying the last issuer” and it suddenly becomes an worth it, building unprecedented buzz gift certificates for a variety of busi- 1/3. An item that normally goes for $50 analogy for debt securities considering that small business owners have zero nesses. Millions of users receive emails ultimately returns under $13 dollars how cash flows between parties. Take reason to question. about Daily Deals, which feature prod- for any given business, spread unevenly a pen and paper and actually trace the Until now. ucts or services at significant discounts. over a quarter of a year. Long story money flow for both Groupon and MBS Users opt in for these deals, and once a short: Businesses working with Groupon issuances. It’s mind-blowing because the Marc Anthony Rosa is a senior threshold is reached, “the deal is on.” are being sold an advertising campaign mechanics are parallel. management entrepreneurship major. He Thanks to the committed buying power that resembles a very, very expensive Sure, I could probably create analogies can be reached at [email protected] of large groups, Groupon is able to offer loan. With a Groupon, the business is between the yogurt industry and Ponzi The views expressed in this column are discounts between 50 and 90 percent. given a small amount of cash over three schemes if I wanted to, but the main those of the author and not necessarily Why would any merchant offer their months from the coupon sales from point is to illustrate what happens when those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor Lauren Studios Golden evening at under fire the Golden Dome I’m not a big fan of protest — and I don’t plan to Occupy Wall Street now or in the near future — but when something’s wrong, How is your love life? Are you in a happy, All are invited, whether you are in a it’s wrong and deserves to be addressed. long-term relationship? Are you out and long-term relationship, are looking for love One of the worst business practices I have seen is the Notre about, looking for a mate? Or are you or friendship or are just curious as to the Dame/Lauren Studios affiliation providing seniors with yearbook thinking there is no one out there for you noise coming from the Ballroom in LaFun. pictures. For those unfamiliar, Notre Dame requires students wish- and you’re thinking about giving up casting Come on over on Wednesday night at 8 p.m ing to appear in the yearbook to pay Lauren Studios for a sitting your net into the sea? — there’s a surprise in store. We promise (aren’t these normally free with decent photographers?) and then Well, as the cold weather is approaching, to have a fun-filled evening while consid- offers opportunities to purchase overpriced prints. there is the perennial turn to the dorm- ering the role of healthy relationships in On top of the atypical charges, the quality of the Lauren Studio’s and off-campus party. From these flows the college students’ lives. This will be a great service is unacceptable. Not only were the sittings usually running hook-up culture. Even though Valentine’s way to celebrate healthy relationships in 30-plus minutes late, but the photographers were terrible. No, I Day is over three months away, Pillars and light of Sexual Violence Awareness Week, don’t want to say “Megan Fox” or “My best friend’s girlfriend” in or- OADE, sponsored by the GRC, are hosting and how we as a community can work der for you to shoot five times when I’m not ready and ship me out. 49 ½ First Dates. The event will consist of together to bring about the brighter side of Maybe I’m over-agitated about the quality. Anyone who knows me speed dating/“friending” and a panel dis- things. knows I have no potential for a good photo anyway. Let’s move on cussion on the role of healthy relationships. to step two in how to create the nastiest business possible: Mail out Delicious mocktails will be served through- Justin Sena un-requested proofs to everyone and mandate they be returned at out the evening by your wonderful peers. sophomore a specified time and place or else a student incurs a fee of $25 per Come out to meet new friends and perhaps Siegfried Hall un-retouched two-by-three proof. Sounds about right. Just for good connect with your true love. Nov. 1 measure, don’t mention the fee in any e-mails — hide it in the finer print of a brochure no one reads. Bingo! You owe Lauren Studios $250. Next time I take a picture I’m going to mail it to everyone and add a similar clause. I could make a lot of money! This is at best unethical, and at worst illegal. Awareness benefits all To Lauren Studios: Really? Your lack of photography skill is laughable, lack of business skill is sad and lack of morals is just The campus wide e-mail once a week cover- organizations on campus have come together plain wrong. ing the latest sexual assault on campus has, to promote a week filled with fun activities, To Notre Dame: Come on, you’ve gotta be smarter than this. I’m unfortunately, become a little too familiar educational learning experiences and forums sure Lauren Studios is paying you well for the exclusive contract, to us here at Notre Dame. On campus, while to have your voices heard. So go on out there but did you look over their practices? If you did, and you’re okay we know we are safe, there is always that and be a part of the Notre Dame spirit. Pro- with it, I just lost respect for this great University. Let’s change it. statistical probability for which we can never vide a sense of community to those who need be fully prepared. Although we can do our it most and let one another know that support Matt Jensen part to remain safe and use various strategies is never far away. senior to caution against an undesirable incident, Do not fret over what has happened in the off campus we definitely must never underestimate the past, but use those lessons as important guid- Nov. 1 traumatic experiences of those unfortunate ing stones in a quest for what is hopefully a enough to have lived through such a tragedy. positive and beneficial outcome for society as This week, not only are we remembering a whole. Share your knowledge and do not be and sympathizing with victims of sexual as- afraid to ask hitherto unasked questions in sault on campus, but we are also consciously your search for truth and justice. making an extra effort towards preventing future assaults and understanding why this Nikitha Taniparti issue is so important. The Gender Relations sophomore Center, the Office of Alcohol and Drug Edu- Badin Hall cation, Campus Ministry and a host of other Oct. 31 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, November 2, 2011

BRANDY CERNE BC: If I can say so, you have a history of playing you think there are any themes in particular that will Scene Writer somewhat creepy characters. Are you drawn to those appeal to ND students? more sinister roles or are you drawn to the other roles? WM: Redemption and forgiveness are hallmarks of Actor and Notre Dame alumnus William Mapother is WM: No, I’m drawn to being employed. And it’s a Catholicism and Catholic education. That’s the first bringing his latest film, “Another Earth,” to the DeBar- very, very competitive business. It’s gotten even more thing. The second is the lead character is the same age tolo Performing Arts Center. Mapother plays a compos- competitive than ever in the last few years. And Holly- as most Notre Dame students. I think they will find her er who crosses paths with a young girl (Brit Marling) wood seeks to reduce risk. Nobody knows if a TV show situation very compelling. She is at the beginning of after a tragic accident, which coincides with the dis- or movie is going to be successful. That’s a very scary her life, and makes a mistake, and has to decide how to covery of another planet in the solar system that looks proposition for a business. One way to lessen the risk is cope with the consequences. just like Earth. After premiering at the Sundance Film to hire actors for roles you know they can play, so once BC: It seems like there will be many people who can Festival, “Another Earth” has played in limited release you get known for one thing, they are a bit reluctant to relate to that, especially as we’re making our transi- throughout the United States. let you try something else. And that’s one reason why tion into the real world. Mapother took the time to speak on the phone with a lot of actors like myself do smaller independent films WM: Yeah, and in addition, the story poses some Scene staff writer Brandy Cerne. because they trade on the value of your face and name, fascinating philosophical questions. You know, what’s Brandy Cerne: What is it like for you to return to and in exchange, you get to play different roles. And come out in science this year. One, we’re discovering campus? You’re coming back next weekend for the that brings us to “Another Earth.” I play a grieving fa- that there are new universes that we weren’t aware of screening. ther and husband. and similarly, a book by Brian Greene, a very esteemed William Mapother: I love coming back. I have very BC: What else drew you to the film? physicist has proposed parallel universes. When the fond memories of my time at ND. So I love coming WM: I hadn’t read a story like this. The genesis of my director and the star co-wrote the script they were un- back. It’s not only nostalgic, but it’s doubly enjoyable involvement is kind of an interesting story. December aware of that, but it dovetails nicely into the release of because I have an ongoing relationship with the Uni- of 2009 I was in New York at a Shakespeare lab at the this book and it’s gotten a lot of attention. versity in the form of coming back for shows and work- public theater that puts on Shakespeare in the Park. BC: Yeah, very timely. ing with the students, so it’s definitely gratifying. I’ve For a full summer, they teach you to play Shakespeare WM: Exactly, and it explores the question of what come back twice before. Once with a horror movie with soup to nuts. While I was there, I sent some casting would you do if you met yourself. Sarah Michelle Gellar called “The Grudge.” And then directors’ names to my manager and asked him to set BC: And then of course, I have to ask you about a couple years ago or so I came back with a documen- up meetings. A big part of being an actor is being a “Lost,” because for many fans, I would say that the role tary I narrated called “Mountaintop Removal” about self-starter. You have to be very proactive to look for of Ethan is pretty iconic. Even just remembering that that destructive coal-mining process. It covers eastern opportunities everywhere, so I thought as long as I’m in moment of when we found out you weren’t on the plane Kentucky and West Virginia. Both of those screened at New York I’m going to try and meet with some people. freaks me out. So what was it like to be a part of that DPAC and I did a Q&A after. I met with one casting director. There was construc- show? BC: You talked about your fond memories here, tion on the building, it was loud and dusty, a 20 min- WM: It’s tough to put into words and not sound cli- which most of us have at Notre Dame. What was your ute meeting. Very inauspicious. Two weeks later, they chéd or glib. It was lucky. And it was an honor. Given experience like here? sent me a script in L.A. and the offer basically was, the quality of a lot of mainstream entertainment, it WM: Well people often ask if I was happy there or if I “We’d like you to play this role, it is a first time direc- was an honor to be a part of “Lost,” which proved that liked it. The challenge in answering that is that I didn’t tor, the actress is so new she’s not even in [the Screen entertainment didn’t have to be dumbed down to be go anywhere else, so I have nothing to compare it to. Actors’ Guild] yet, and we’re going to pay you as little popular. But I did. I had some growing pains in my transition to as your union allows us. Are you interested?” So I read BC: I agree also, I was a big fan. What can we expect adulthood and Notre Dame was a very supportive envi- the script and liked the script, and I also liked the fact to see you in next? ronment for that. I lamented while I was there some of that I had never played a role like this. Also, the direc- WM: I have an independent film coming out in De- the homogeneity of the student population, but looking tor and the producer, who’s also the costar, sent along cember called “A Warrior’s Heart” in which I play a back I think it was helpful for me during my transition. footage they had already shot and I could see that the lacrosse coach. It stars two of the actors from the Twi- The student population now, I believe, is a lot more het- director and the lead actress knew what they were do- light series, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz. erogeneous than when I was there. The one thing that ing, even if they were new and young. And finally, I met BC: That also seems like a different role for you. stands out for me during my time at Notre Dame was with them in person and we got along like a house on WM: Yeah, it is a different role. And then in January, the friendships I made there and that I still maintain. fire. I’m in a Lifetime movie with Rob Lowe about Drew Pe- I was a member of a group of about 12 guys and we’re BC: You mentioned the wages. I know it was made terson, an infamous police officer in Illinois accused of still in close contact. It’s rare among old people I know for very little money, but it’s getting a lot of attention, killing two of his wives. who went to different universities. starting with the success at Sundance. How was your BC: I have seen the pictures of Rob Lowe and his new BC: Besides personally, do you think that ND pre- experience actually filming it? hair for that film. pared you for your career as an actor? WM: It was a fantastic experience. Our crew was so WM: It’s creepy how similar he looks. I also am the WM: Well, I spent four years there and I’m lucky small it could have fit in a station wagon. So while on cofounder of Slated.com, and we are doing something enough to get acting work, so I must have done some- the one hand that can be a disadvantage because you that’s never existed before. We’ve created an online thing right. It was inadvertent, because I didn’t study have to make compromises, on the other hand there platform for investing in film. We are bringing inves- acting at Notre Dame. I was an English major, and are some advantages. One is that it requires a lot of cre- tors and filmmakers together online. learning to understand and interpret text certainly ativity from the crew. Another is that with the smaller BC: How do you think that will change things in the prepared me for acting. crew and by using a digital camera, there’s really more industry? BC: And then you taught for a few years after gradu- time available for shooting instead of setting up the WM: Right now there is very little capital available ating, right? shot. Because what requires the most time usually on a for independent film, and yet, there are wealthy indi- WM: Yes, after graduating I was first a production movie set is arranging the lights. Because the director viduals all around the country who would love to invest assistant, which is more commonly known as a peon. shot with natural light and because we used digital, in movies but they don’t know any filmmakers. They do everything on film sites. They are gophers the set up time was very short. Which meant that we “Another Earth” is screening at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. basically. And then I worked in development and that had more time to shoot, to explore, to improvise, to ex- this Friday, Nov. 4, with Mapother in attendance for an means reading scripts, working with writers, meet- periment. So I would far prefer having that opportunity introduction and Q&A. ing with agents. So after doing that for three years, I over making more money and having a fancy trailer. Mapother is also appearing on “The Mentalist” this thought that maybe I didn’t want to be in the movie BC: It has sci-fi elements but it’s not your typical sci-fi Thursday, Nov. 3, on CBS at 10 p.m. industry, so I taught junior high and high school in East film with huge CGI, why not? L.A. for a few years. WM: Yes! You know, women traditionally run away Contact Brandy Cerne at [email protected] BC: So what made you make the transition to acting? from sci-fi, so while we can’t deny the sci-fi elements, WM: I realized that teaching was not for me. It takes we’re fond of saying it’s a character drama with a sci-fi a very special person to be a teacher. I knew that intel- backdrop. It is really about the characters. Women in lectually, but it wasn’t until I experienced it that really particular really love this movie. You know, the lead sunk in. I went to New York for a while and directed a character is approximately your age. It’s a story of re- play. I took a couple of acting classes almost as a lark demption and forgiveness. To return to where you were and found them a hell of a lot more fun and a hell of a headed, you’re absolutely right that science fiction, es- lot more challenging than I expected. And challenging pecially in recent years, has become about explosions intellectually as well. And I came back to L.A. and was and big budgets, and this movie returns to what tradi- lucky enough to find one of the few good acting schools. tionally was science fiction, and that’s the exploration I went to a two-year acting school and started when I of ideas and alternatives. was 32. So I started much, much later than most actors. BC: It seems like it has really interesting themes. 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LAUREN CHVAL In the most over-the-top, cliché way imagin- Scene Writer able, Harry changed that for me. I drank in that first book faster than anything I had tast- I was seven when I climbed into the green ed in my young life. I loved the world J.K. Row- rocking chair in our living room with Harry ling created for me, I loved the characters, I Potter’s first adventure. I didn’t enjoy reading loved magic — but most of all, I loved reading. much because my brother Craig, who trails I had already received all the lectures about me two years in age, had been reading longer how important reading was in my young life. and was much better at it. I liked to stick to Teachers, assemblies, “Reading Rainbow” — the things I was better at, like coloring and they all stressed to me with almost frantic ur- handwriting, and Craig could have those in- gency how FUN reading was supposed to be, consequential little skills like reading and all the while books just felt like more home- math. work for me to struggle through. The first page dragged for me, as did the And yet, books were never the same to me second and third. I flipped ahead to see how after Harry. “The Sorcerer’s Stone” shoved me long the first chapter was — 17 pages. The through the door to all literature, not just the daily routine of the Dursleys did nothing for kind written by J.K. Rowling. Almost over- me. Mr. Dursley drives to work, yells at peo- night, I developed a passion for characters ple, thinks about drills, buys a doughnut … and words and stories. I immersed myself in I groaned and scrambled out of the chair to Helen of Troy’s tragedy, the mysteries of Nan- return the book on the shelf. cy Drew, and the quaint tales of Laura Ingalls. “What are you doing?” my mother asked It is hard to remember a time after falling into sharply, coming out of nowhere as mothers do. Harry’s world when I didn’t have a bookmark “It’s boring,” I wailed, hoping the sheer pitch in between two pages somewhere. In the next of my complaint would deter her. few years, I would come to love stories and “That book is a gift from your grandma, characters so much that I wanted to create and you will read it. At least the first chapter, some of my own. missy.” So it was Harry Potter who turned me into a I sat back in the rocking chair, grumbling reader and then, eventually, a writer. And as about my Miss Manners mother. I still had life complicates itself, the economy crumbles, 14 pages to go, but it only took another four and everyone tries to sway me from sticking for Albus Dumbledore to show up on Privet it out as an English major, I remember that Drive. No one ever had to bully me into read- green rocking chair and the book that plucked ing again. me from my elementary school woes. If Hagrid rescued Harry from a life of mis- Over the years my parents moved us cross- ery with the Dursleys, he rescued me from country a couple of times, and somewhere second-grade nothingness. I was so shy that along the way, we got rid of the rocking chair. every social interaction had me horrifically But when I sat down to reread the first Harry anxious and so scattered that one moment I Potter book at the old age of 20, I realized it was obnoxiously correcting other kids’ re- was the same paperback copy my grandma sponses in class and the next forgetting to do bought me when I was seven. Some things, I my homework. I had no athletic talent to dis- guess, just stay with you forever. cover, no faithful sidekick to push me along — no great love of anything at all. Contact Lauren Chval at [email protected]

CLAIRE STEPHENS conferences, hiring executive producers and working I found for me that I thought it would happen a lot Scene Writer with sponsors and talent bookers; both producing TV sooner, that I wouldn’t have to have patience over the and managing a franchise. long haul, and that’s definitely not the case.” Fred Nelson, president of the People’s Choice Nelson’s talk, titled “Popular Culture is Not an Oxy- Another aspect of his career important to Nelson is Awards and 1987 Notre Dame graduate, arrives at moron,” will provide tips for career advancement in loving what he does for a living. Notre Dame this week through the Film, Television film, television, theater, publishing and advertising. “For the most part, because you’re surrounded by and Theater Department to give a talk about what he He said he hopes to give his talk about what he like-minded people interested in the subject matter,” has learned from movies, TV and music. would have wanted to hear as a student attending a Nelson said. “No matter how hard you’re working it’s Though the Film, Television and Theater major did talk like this, giving wisdom from his past 25 years inherently fun.” not exist when Nelson attended Notre Dame, he took reflected by pop culture at the time and his career in classes with the Department of American Studies and the time. Contact Claire Stephens at [email protected] understands what issues FTT majors face. “I want to give little tidbits of wisdom I’ve gained “I’m used to having to defend the notion that pop over the years career-wise, tied back to what pop cul- culture is a serious field of study,” said Nelson. “I had ture taught us,” Nelson said. “My training at Notre a lot of friends who were [in the Program of Liberal Dame was education, supplemented by a really strong On campus Studies] … while I was writing a paper on ‘Charlie’s training program taught me to work in the business Angels.’ So they’d give [me] a hard time and would world.” tease me that it wasn’t going anywhere.” With his many experiences in jobs involving media What: “Popular Culture is Not an Nelson has worked in magazines, television, ad entertainment, Nelson has a lot to tell about different agencies and more, including positions at Time, Es- working environment for students hoping to pursue Oxymoron” with Fred Nelson quire, Entertainment Weekly and Leo Burnett Adver- similar careers. tising. He was co-executive producer of VH1’s “The “Because of the nature of the output, it’s just always Where: Browning Cinema World Series of Pop Culture” and has shared his en- different,” he said. “No two days are alike. You’re tertainment expertise on “Access Hollywood,” “Enter- working on a variety of things and different levels of When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m. tainment Tonight,” E!, Bravo and network television development.” stations. Looking back, Nelson admitted he was naïve when How Much: Free, tickets available “Whenever there was a news report or talking he graduated, because it’s impossible to know some- heads shows to comment on pop culture, I became thing until you do it. An important virtue Nelson at Debartolo Performing Arts Center one of those people that producers would call,” Nelson learned through his experiences is the value of pa- said. “I ended up being on TV talking about my pop tience. ticket office culture expertise.” “One of the things I’ll talk about is about patience. He is currently president of the People’s Choice I did find if you’re dedicated, hardworking and tal- Learn More: performingarts.nd.edu Awards that airs yearly on CBS. He is responsible ented, you’ll reach the level of success you deserve,” for the whole franchise, including working on press Nelson said. “We have the tendency to want it now.

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Sports Authority NFL Pay day for Sabathia Governor rules out tax increase Carsten Charles Sabathia. and all-too-proven A.J. Burnett. It’s a big name, he’s a big man Their lack of depth in the rota- Associated Press and now he’s got an even bigger tion undoubtedly contributed contract than before. to the Yankees’ willingness to ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. With the opportunity to test shell out big bucks to retain the Mark Dayton ruled out a tax free agency and opt out of the lone bright spot of their starting increase as a way to help pay final four years of his deal with staff. for a new Minnesota Vikings the Yankees, in which he was The circumstances surround- stadium on Tuesday, blowing slated to earn $92 million, CC ing the extension set in place a $350 million hole in the agreed to an extension that will between Sabathia and the team’s plan to build a $1.1 add one year and $30 million to Yanks amounted to a perfect billion home in the suburbs his preexisting agreement. Al- storm of sorts. A number of north of the Twin Cities. ready 31 years old, Sabathia is factors contributed to cre- Stadium supporters on the now locked up through the 2016 ate the possibility, or even the Ramsey County Board had season, by which time he will be necessity, of a monumental deal proposed raising the county $122 million richer. being reached between the two sales tax by half a cent to The deal that originally put parties. come up with the $350 mil- Sabathia in pinstripes in 2008 Understandably, Sabathia’s lion local share of the over- was worth $161 million over success throughout his career all cost. But Dayton, after seven years, paying the hefty and in his years with the Yan- conferring with leading lefty an average of $23 million kees encouraged the team to do lawmakers from both par- per season. His new deal factors whatever it took to hold on to ties, said there is not enough out to an the largest man in baseball. Due support in the Legislature to average of Joe Monardo to the lack of production from exempt any proposed tax in- $24.4 million their starting arms numbered crease from a public vote — each year. Sports Writer two through five, the Yankees either in Ramsey County, or AP If Sabathia needed to secure someone to in Minneapolis if a stadium Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak proposes three sites being tosses 240 headline their staff that rarely plan lands there instead. considered to build a new Vikings stadium during a news innings per year, he would be misses time due to injury. With Without that exemption, conference in St. Paul, Minn., on Thursday. earning $101,666 per inning. no other pitcher on the market a vote couldn’t be held until That is almost $34,000 earned this offseason approaching November 2012, long after finance options on the table ter option alone has been for every out. Sabathia’s ability or resume, the team wants construction to make this happen. We’re estimated by legislative re- While the numbers of Sa- the Yankees had no other viable to begin. And most observ- encouraged that our leaders searchers to raise up to $42 bathia’s deal seem to be more options than to chase their star. ers believe voters would re- believe this is an urgent situ- million a year, and Dayton fitting as components of a GDP And most obviously, the Yan- ject any tax increase to fund ation.” said he sees the strongest than as the salary of an indi- kees are absolutely loaded. Few a replacement for the Me- Bagley said the Vikings support coalescing around vidual, the agreement shouldn’t teams would be able to match trodome, where the Vikings haven’t had any formal dis- that approach. come as much of a surprise to the type of money offered by the are in the final year of their cussions with Minneapolis “I think the electronic anyone. team from New York and even lease. leaders since focusing on pull-tabs probably has the Sabathia has recorded 59 fewer teams would be willing The stumbling block is like- Arden Hills. Ramsey County most promise at this point wins for the Yankees over the to tie up that much money in a ly to put renewed attention on commissioners Rafael Ortega in terms of drawing enough past three seasons and earned single player. three potential locations for and Tony Bennett, the team’s support in the Legislature,” a 19-8 record in 2011. CC’s 3.00 But even with all the reasons a new stadium in downtown two strongest allies on the Dayton said. “My sense is ERA last season was the second that this deal makes sense, Minneapolis: the current Me- county board, said in a state- that’s probably the most lowest mark of his 11-year ca- there are plenty of reasons it trodome site, and two sites ment they had always pre- immediately available and reer. In 2011, the massive start- doesn’t. CC is seemingly past or, near the Minnesota Twins’ ferred a payment method that plausible source right now.” er also accumulated his lowest at best, at his prime. By 2016, Target Field. Minneapolis spread the obligation wider Another approach men- totals for walks, runs, earned when Sabathia will be in his Mayor R.T. Rybak quickly than Ramsey County taxpay- tioned recently is to divert runs and home runs — and the upper 30s, it is highly doubtful issued a press release af- ers, and that they would con- money from the state’s so- highest strikeout total — of his that he will be worth anything ter Dayton’s announcement, tinue to push that site despite called “Legacy” sales tax, three seasons in New York. All near the $25 million he will be calling his city “the best loca- the latest development. approved by voters in 2008 of this came in 237.1 innings due. Especially for an athlete tion for the Vikings, because Under the Arden Hills pro- to dedicate money to arts pitched, his fifth straight year of Carsten’s size, maintaining a it is the least expensive.” posal, the county was to con- and cultural programs, out- equaling at least 230 innings reasonable weight and staying Dayton and others have tribute $350 million with the door preservation and clean pitched in a season. in shape figure to be difficult said they take seriously the state putting in $300 million water initiatives. Dayton Befitting of his build and stat- tasks for one reaching the top possibility that the Vikings and the Vikings covering said that would not be his ure, the 6’7” hurler has earned of the proverbial “hill.” Already will leave for another city $407 million, plus any cost preferred approach but that a reputation and made a living this year, Sabathia seems to without a new stadium. The overruns. Dayton, who previ- he is not ready to rule it out, as a workhorse (not because he have faded down the stretch, governor said he doesn’t have ously pledged the state would either. is as big as some horses) and going 3-3 in the months of a preference between Arden not exceed $300 million, re- The Vikings have sought a innings-eater (not only because August and September before Hills and Minneapolis. But fused Tuesday to hold to that replacement for the Metro- he looks to eat plenty). It is a posting unsightly numbers in the Minneapolis sites are vow. dome for years, calling the good thing that Sabathia has the postseason. CC allowed likely to offer a lower over- “That assumed a local con- Minneapolis venue no lon- this to hang his hat on, because batters to hit .323 against him all price tag, since the Arden tribution of $350 million, ger sufficiently profitable. although his statistics place while he racked up a 2.08 WHIP Hills land is a former Army and that’s not now available, In recent weeks, Dayton has him among the realm of elite and an ERA of 6.23 while the ammunition plant, and ex- so we have to go to Plan B at thrown considerable weight pitchers, they certainly do not Yankees fell to the Tigers in the pected to carry significant this point,” Dayton said. He behind the new stadium set him apart. CC finished in the ALDS. added costs tied to environ- said discussions would con- push; the Democratic gover- top five in innings pitched and But ultimately, it’s business mental cleanup and trans- tinue on several, previously nor hoped to call a special wins for the 2011 season, but as usual for the Yanks, and Sa- portation improvements. mentioned possibilities. legislative session before the drifted towards the outskirts of bathia will now be held to even Vikings vice president Les- Those include tax revenue end of the year to dispatch the top 20, or even beyond, in higher standards than before. ter Bagley said the team’s from expanded gambling in with the issue. most other categories. 30 wins sounds reasonable, focus remains on partnering one of several permutations: Dayton said Tuesday he Despite the imperfections right? with Ramsey County despite a brand new casino in down- didn’t see the latest devel- in the ace’s numbers, CC is of the setback. town Minneapolis; the addi- opment as a setback, that it an immeasurable value to the The views expressed in “We have to put our heads tion of video slot machines at narrows the range of options Yankees. Well, then again, $122 this column are those of the together with our partner two horse-racing tracks near in front of stadium support- million pretty much covers author and not necessarily and see how we can move the Twin Cities; or allowing ers and that he still hoped it. Behind their number one those of The Observer. this project forward,” Bagley bars and restaurants to shift to call a special session ei- starter, the Bronx Bombers Contact Joe Monardo at said, adding. “We think we from offering paper pull-tabs ther right before or just after turn to unproven Ivan Nova [email protected] have the ideal site. There are to electronic ones. That lat- Thanksgiving.

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NHL SMC Soccer Bruins halt losing Belles finish season at .500

By KATIE HEIT streak, defeat Sens Sports Writer The Belles closed out the regu- Associated Press goal and two assists, and Ste- lar season with a strong 3-0 victo- phane DaCosta had a goal and ry over Hope College on Tuesday, BOSTON — Johnny Boychuk an assist for Ottawa. securing their 10th victory of the and Daniel Paille scored 47 After getting outplayed in the season. seconds apart to break open second, the Senators grinded out “I think our work rate was in- a tie game in the third period, the early part of the third and credible this afternoon,” Belles and the Boston Bruins ended a tied it when Folingo dropped a coach Michael Joyce said. “Players three-game losing streak with a pass back to the point to Cow- really gave everything they had.” 5-3 win over the Ottawa Sena- en, who fired a slap shot past a Saint Mary’s (10-10, 6-10 MIAA) tors on Tuesday night. screen of players and Thomas’ scored within the first 10 min- Chris Kelly had a goal and an right pad. utes of the first half when senior assist, and Zdeno Chara had two But Boychuk tied it on a blast midfielder Taylor Paton aimed a assists for the defending Stanley from the point with 13:19 to corner kick at freshman defender Cup champions, who finished the go, and Paille took a pass from Kerry Green, who secured her COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer first month of the season with Shawn Thornton for a break- first collegiate goal. Saint Mary’s senior midfielder Taylor Paton, right, chases the worst record in the Eastern away and scored on Anderson The Flying Dutch (12-7, 10-6) down a ball during the Belles’ 3-0 win over Olivet on Sept. 14. Conference (3-7). with 12:42 left. had two shots on goal in the first The Bruins also snapped the Folingo gave Ottawa a 1-0 half, but Saint Mary’s freshman in seven seasons Saint Mary’s de- men goalies, Rosenbaum and Nat- Senators’ six-game winning lead in the first period when goalkeeper Chanler Rosenbaum feated Hope. alie Warner. streak. he grabbed a loose puck and blocked both. “Having one of our seniors score “It’s the biggest win for the pro- Boston outshot Ottawa 16-7 lofted a backhander off Thom- “Today we made the big stops in their last game with a few min- gram since I’ve been here,” Joyce in the second period and took as’ blocker. The puck dropped where we needed them and con- utes to go was icing on the cake,” said. “We talk about how we’re a 3-2 lead on goals by Patrice behind him, and Bobby Butler verted well on offense,” Joyce said. Joyce said. competitive with the top schools, Bergeron and Chris Kelly, then crashed the net for Ottawa, oc- Heading into the second half, Rosenbaum saved seven shots but until you really prove it, it is all put in two more after Ottawa’s cupying Thomas and the Bruins Saint Mary’s countered another from the Flying Dutch and secured talk.” Jared Cowen tied it at 3-all on as the puck trickled across the pair of shots from Hope before her second shutout of the season. Joyce, who completed his sec- his first NHL goal with 14:56 left. goal line. gaining the upper hand offensive- “We played 19 players during ond season at the helm of the Boychuk gave Boston a 4-3 Milan Lucic tied it with a pow- ly. Sophomore forward Kaitlin Tei- the game and everyone played ex- Belles with the win, said he in- lead with a slap shot from the er-play goal with 12:48 left in the chman threaded a pass to fellow ceptional,” Joyce said. “It was such tends to use the off-season pro- point, and less than a minute lat- first, lifting a rebound over An- sophomore forward Jordan Dif- a team effort.” ductively in order to further his er Paille scored on a breakaway derson, but Ottawa struck again fenderfer, who buried the ball into While the Belles finished just program’s success. to put the Bruins up by two. barely a minute later. the bottom right corner of the net. one victory short of a winning sea- “We’ve got to start thinking and That was a big enough cushion Folingo pounced on a loose Rounding out the scoring, Dif- son, the Belles put together their training in the off-season like the for Tim Thomas (4-4), who fin- puck and slid a backward pass fenderfer dodged her defender and best season in the last five years. top schools,” Joyce said. “I think ished with 23 saves. between his legs to Stephane slipped a sideways pass to senior They started 5-0 for the first time we’re headed in the right direc- Craig Anderson (6-3) stopped DaCosta, who poked a shot past defender and co-captain Michelle in program history and finished tion.” 36 shots for Ottawa, which Thomas as the details of Lucic’s Marshall, who scored the third the season ranked sixth in the hadn’t lost since Oct. 18. goal were being announced to and final goal of the game. Tues- conference. They also had six Contact Katie Heit at Nick Foligno finished with a the crowd. day’s victory marked the first time shutouts between their two fresh- [email protected] page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, November 2, 2011

thought that we really learned Opener a lot there. He’s just not afraid Canada of the lights ⎯ he loves it, and so continued from page 16 I was pleased with that.” continued from page 16 The two other Irish start- beyond the arc. Though Abro- ers, junior guard Joey Brooks Wright Memorial Tourna- maitis will miss the first four and sophomore guard Jerian ment in Toronto. They lost regular season games due to Grant, struggled to get into a for the first time this season eligibility issues, Irish coach rhythm offensively, combining Sunday to the Regina Cou- Mike Brey said fans need to for just seven points on 2-for-13 gars of Alberta. be aware of just how good of a shooting from the floor. The Lancers finished 34-2 player he is. Notre Dame played without last season, won their con- “I hope our fans realize that senior Scott Martin, who was ference title and became [Abromaitis] is just a beauti- sidelined with an ankle in- national champions after ful player to watch,” Brey said. jury. Martin averaged almost winning the Canadian Inter- “He’s one of the best players in 10 points and five rebounds university Sport title, Can- the country ⎯ enjoy it. He was a last season for the Irish, and ada’s version of the NCAA rock for us tonight with young Brey said he hopes Martin will championships. guys running all over the place be back for their next exhibi- Two players from Wind- at times. He kind of steadied tion game against Stonehill on sor’s team represented Can- us.” Monday. ada at the World University Despite only 23 minutes on “If it was a regular season Games. Former Lancer Rae- the floor, junior forward Jack game, we probably would have lyn Prince and current guard Cooley recorded a double-dou- pushed it,” he said. “I’m not Miah-Marie Langlois made ble in his first start in an Irish sure about next Monday. Cer- the trip to Asia to represent uniform, snatching a team- tainly we need him the first Canada. high 11 rebounds and chipping four games, so I’m trying to PAT COVENEY/The Observer “There is a lot of excite- in 14 points. see if we can get him back in Irish sophomore point guard Eric Atkins dribbles down the ment building for us, and we “I was really pleased with practice midweek next week as sideline during Tuesday’s 90-72 exhibition win over St. Xavier. have to see what we’re going [Cooley] playing 23 minutes,” we go into that stretch with- to do,” McGraw said. Brey said. “I think he could’ve out [Abromaitis]. He’s been with this group. I’m kind of ex- final exhibition game Mon- The Irish tip off at 7 p.m. played more. I thought [he] was through a lot of practices, so cited to see how we go week to day before hosting Mississip- against the Lancers in their pretty productive. I don’t think if we can give him a little time week, and now we’ve got one pi Valley State on Nov. 12 to only exhibition game of the he ever got worn out, and we to tune up before that stretch, under our belt, and we’ll try to start the regular season. season. didn’t play him for too long a that’s the goal. learn from it.” segment. It’s his first start, I “Here are some things to look Notre Dame will take on Contact Eric Prister at Contact Molly Sammon at have to remind myself of that. at. It’s going to be little steps Stonehill in their second and [email protected] [email protected] But he was really ready to go. I wish he could do what he did tonight [consistently]. That was a blueprint of what we could use ⎯ 14 and 11 in 23 minutes, and there were some guys bruised up on the other team and [he had] a couple blocked shots.” The third sure-starter for the Irish, sophomore point guard Eric Atkins, added 19 points and six assists in the Notre Dame victory. Brey said Atkins did a good job of embracing his role as a game manager while still managing to score. “I was really pleased with [Atkins] for the most part,” he said. “I think we need to work on him defensively, but in terms of running the team and finding ways to score, because he’s going to need to do that, it was a really good night where he’s the guy. He had to be the guy and he gave us that. If you get a defensive rebound and get the ball to Eric Atkins, good things are going to happen.” The Irish jumped out to a five-point lead early in the game and extended it to double-digits at the 3:40 mark in the first half, where the mar- gin remained for the rest of the game. The Cougars hung around, led by sophomore guard Brad Karp’s 25 points and nine rebounds. “I thought that was a good team for us to play because they’re older, they’ve played together and they really run their stuff,” Brey said. “They really challenged us. We couldn’t guard them sometimes. We weren’t very good defensively sometimes, and then we had some good possessions, so I think it’s a great learning tape to watch. We’re really trying to evaluate our group.” Irish freshman Pat Con- naughton came out strong in his Notre Dame debut, finish- ing the game with seven points, including two three-pointers, and five rebounds. Brey said he was extremely excited about the freshman’s performance. “I was very pleased with Connaughton,” he said. “That’s how he’s practiced. He played a lot older than he is and he’s going to be important for us. When [he] played like he did in the first half, I really wanted to get him some minutes quickly with some key guys in a key part of the game, because I was really impressed and I page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, November 2, 2011

maker. With [redshirt sopho- rior” mentality with three of the more running back Josh] Harris final four games of the regular Wake and [redshirt senior Brandon] season away from Notre Dame Pendergrass at the running back Stadium. continued from page 16 position they’ve got a quarter- “We’re so far into it right now, back now with a little bit more you know, that we’re developing the best care. experience. Obviously getting in areas that go to winning,” he “But I think my philosophy the ball to their playmakers is said. “So we played well on the is always about how you finish how they call the game. road. I like our maturity on the and not how you start. Clearly “Each and every week we get road. We’re really focused, so our teams have played well different players, we get differ- I didn’t talk much about [de- in November. You know, each ent skill sets,” Kelly said. “This veloping a mentality]. I have in year is a different year.” is a deep and talented group that the past with other teams. But Wake Forest (5-3) will pres- we’re going to be challenged I think, you know, nine games ent a challenge for Notre Dame with on the back end of our de- into the season, they know what (5-3) defensively with its sev- fense and on our linebacking to do and how to do it.” SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer eral playmakers, Kelly said. corps. We’re going to have to ob- The Demon Deacons and the Irish junior forward Ryan Finley dribbles past a defender during “I think [their receivers are] viously get the ball out of their Irish will kick-off in Winston-Sa- Notre Dame’s 4-0 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday. the strength of their football hands quickly.” lem, N.C., on Saturday at 8 p.m. team,” he said. “There’s no Kelly said the focus is on de- game’s final goal for his sec- question. [Redshirt junior re- feating Wake Forest, rather Contact Andrew Owens at ond of the day, giving him a ceiver Chris] Givens is a play- than developing a “road war- [email protected] Clark team leading seven scores this season. For the Irish, the mul- continued from page 16 titude of goals scored in the game signals a welcome devel- for us where we didn’t always nior Tom Usher rounded out the had good solid defense in the opment. necessarily have one. Other five for the Irish with scores of +6 first half. I thought we handled “It was good to score goals, Kubinski than just a couple rounds, he’s and +7 respectively. For Usher, [Seton Hall] very well in that pe- today,” senior defender Greg played superbly this fall.” who tied for the Big East indi- riod.” Klazura said. “That’s some- continued from page 14 Sophomore Niall Platt vidual championship title in 2010, Fittingly, the only score of the thing that we feel that we are chipped in with a +1 score on the match ended a rough fall that first half was delivered in the capable of but at times we have five good scores per round that the round, saw the senior 30th minute by junior defender been unable to do.” we need in order to compete.” making him, try to recover Grant Van De Casteele, who col- A common theme for the Tuesday thus brought to a other than from a hand in- lected a loose ball at the top of Irish in 2011 has been an in- close the fall season, as the Scodro, the jury sustained Seton Hall’s box and slammed ability to convert scoring Irish now enter into a three- most consis- “We’re looking to improve in the spring it past Pirate sophomore goal- chances into goals, but no such month hiatus before the start tent golfer over the break and get and imple- keeper Anthony Reichwaldt problem plagued the team of the spring season in Feb- for the Irish ready for the spring. The ment changes with his left foot. Tuesday, even against a Seton ruary. The final tournament through the offseason is arriving at a to his swing “He definitely showed our Hall team coming off an upset proved to be a microcosm of a t w o - d a y pretty good time for us.” in the midst of strikers how to finish,” Clark over No. 7 Connecticut on Sun- disappointing fall for Kubin- tournament. a demanding said. “It was a really well-hit day. ski and the Irish. Though he Jim Kubinski schedule. goal.” “Seton Hall’s a pretty good The Irish did receive en- struggled at Irish coach With time Not to be outdone, junior for- team,” Klazura said. “Once we couraging performances times during now to reward Ryan Finley answered for got on the board, and once we Tuesday from seniors Max the fall, Platt group, Kubin- the strikers when he utilized a got on the board [again] in the Scodro and Chris Walker, who has come on ski hopes that fantastic dribbling display to second — it was Seton Hall’s both carded scores of one-un- strong in the the offseason create space and notch a goal last game of the season — so der par. Though Scodro lost last couple tournaments and is will give his team some needed of his own in the 50th minute. I think we kind of broke them the opportunity for a high- playing as Notre Dame’s No. 2 rest and time for improvement Shortly after going up 2-0, the a little bit once we scored that light round with three bogeys behind Scodro. “For Tom and for all of us, we’re Irish escaped unharmed as Se- second goal. We also finished on the back nine, the senior “Last year at times he was our looking to improve over the break ton Hall freshman forward Jer- well today. We took advantage was once again a stalwart for number two, and I think a lot of and get ready for the spring,” Ku- emy Witherspoon sent the Pi- of our opportunities instead of the Irish. his issues at the beginning of this binski said. “The offseason is ar- rates’ best scoring opportunity getting a lot of them and not “Ever since Max won the Big year were due to the lengths of the riving at a pretty good time for of the day high of the net. scoring one at all.” East in the spring, he’s been a courses we were playing and the us.” “[In the] second half, we got With the win, the Irish much better, more confident conditions,” Kubinski said. “But off to a great start,” Clark said. clinched the fourth seed in the player,” Kubinski said. “He’s he’s played a lot better of late.” Contact Conor Kelly at “Perhaps I thought we almost Big East Blue Division. Had really a true number one Junior Paul McNamara and se- [email protected] relaxed too much because I felt they lost, the Irish would have that after that [second] goal we travelled to St. John’s for the let them into the game just a first round of the conference little bit. But once the third goal tournament, but now will host came and then the fourth goal Villanova on Thursday at 7:30 came, it was pretty comfortable p.m. in Alumni Stadium. for us.” “That’s our next challenge,” Senior midfielder Michael Clark said. “If we win that, we Rose delivered the third goal would go to South Florida … on for Notre Dame in the 68th min- Sunday. But we’ve obviously got ute as he sliced through the Se- to beat Villanova first.” ton Hall defense and netted the goal from close range. In the Contact Joseph Monardo at 74th minute, Finley scored the [email protected] Wednesday, November 2, 2011 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

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Football Men’s Golf Mr. November Notre Dame Kelly’s philosophy concludes lies at the heart of late-season success fall season By CONOR KELLY By ANDREW OWENS Sports Writer Associate Sports Editor After 36 holes of play Monday Following a 56-14 thump- at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate, ing of Navy on Saturday, Notre the Irish sat in 11th place with one Dame begins its final third of round to play in a tough 14-team the season at Wake Forest aim- field. After firing a second-round ing to continue the success of total of 289 Monday afternoon, Brian Kelly-coached teams in the Irish and coach Jim Kubinski November. were hoping that a strong finish The Irish coach, who is 21-6 Tuesday could propel the Irish up in his last 27 games in Novem- the leaderboard. ber and December, currently But at the end of the day and boasts a 13-game winning the tournament, 11th place was streak in November, a stretch where the Irish would finish. No. that includes a 3-0 finish to the 29 Texas A&M barely edged No. 2010 regular season. 27 Duke for the outright victory, “I think if you’re mentally winning by just two strokes. strong in November, your body “I was disappointed by our play feels good, your mind is right, these past couple days and with you have a chance to carry that our fall season in general. The over on Saturdays,” Kelly said. whole team is [disappointed],” “So we want to keep our guys Kubinski said. “We had a first fresh. We keep our practices great tournament in Minnesota, to a minimum. We really try to but after that we just struggled take care of our guys from an to achieve any consistency. We injury standpoint and give them JAMES DOAN/The Observer haven’t been getting the four or Irish coach Brian Kelly calls a play during Notre Dame’s 31-17 loss to USC on Oct. 22. Kelly looks see WAKE/page 14 to add to his 13-game November winning streak when the Irish visit Wake Forest on Saturday. see KUBINSKI/page 14

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By MOLLY SAMMON and we’ve set our goals high,” the Irish on the 12-person Tuesday’s opening exhibition against the Lancers, a new Sports Writer Irish coach Muffet McGraw squad that beat Taiwan 101- game, but throughout the sea- opponent for McGraw. said. “The summer especially 66 for the world champion son. “We were not able to get The last time the Irish took helped us get better.” title. Three new freshmen join any tape on [the Lancers], so the court, they finished their While most of the team took “Their summer games al- the team in guards Madi- all we have is their stats,” Mc- season six points shy of be- on individual workout re- lowed them to train and play son Cable and Whitney Hol- Graw said. “We’ll just have to coming national champions. gimes over the break, three at a high level,” McGraw said. loway and forward Markisha see how the game goes.” Looking to build upon its sec- members of the Irish squad “They all came back ready to Wright. From Windsor, Ontario, the ond place finish, Notre Dame played together for the United lead the team.” “Because we have so many Lancers (4-1) opened their starts fresh in an exhibition States in the World University With all but one member of returning players, we’re going season Oct. 14 and wrapped game tonight against Wind- Games in Shenzhen, China. last year’s team returning to to let the freshmen take their up their first competitive sor, the reigning Canadian Senior guard Natalie Novosel, play for the Irish, a similar- time and learn,” McGraw said. weekend with three wins and national champion, at the junior guard Skylar Diggins looking squad and momen- At the top of the preseason the top spot at the Darcel Purcell Pavilion. and fifth-year senior forward tum from last season’s suc- Big East rankings, the Irish “We have lot of confidence Devereaux Peters represented cess should help not only in will begin competitive play see CANADA/page 12

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By ERIC PRISTER Senior Sports Writer seeding with victory It was a night of familiar fac- es for the Irish in their first ex- By JOSEPH MONARDO season against Seton Hall hibition game of the 2011-2012 Sports Writer (5-11-2, 1-8-0), putting an campaign. emphatic stamp on the 2011 The three active players on After stumbling against regular season, improving the Notre Dame’s roster who saw West Virginia on Saturday, team’s seed for the Big East significant playing time last the Irish had to deliver in the Tournament and helping to season combined for just over regular season finale against move the Irish toward secur- two-thirds of the Irish points in Seton Hall to improve their ing a spot in the NCAA tour- their 90-72 victory over NAIA positioning for the postseason. nament. The performance fea- opponent St. Xavier Tuesday The Irish faithful can now tured an effective attack, but night. breathe easily. Notre Dame the team was equally impres- Fifth-year forward Tim Abro- delivered in a big way, racking sive on defense, Irish coach maitis led all Irish scorers with up goal after goal in a 4-0 rout Bobby Clark said. 28 points, including three bas- of the Pirates. “It was a very good perfor- kets on nine attempts from PAT COVENEY/The Observer No. 19 Notre Dame (9-4-4, mance,” he said. “I thought we Irish sophomore guard Jerian Grant drives to the basket during 5-3-1 Big East) turned in its see OPENER/page 12 Notre Dame’s 90-72 win over St. Xavier on Tuesday. best offensive output of the see CLARK/page 14