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engineering prepared him for which he was filming football examples, kind of book ends, By SARAH MERVOSH his role in the investigation. practice fell. 1986 and 2002, and a lot in gameday News Editor “I think my background as Likins also dealt with between,” he said. “Because I an engineer helps me look at tragedies during his 24 years as have that kind of trauma in my When the University com- the facts in a university president. own presidential experience, arrest pletes its investigation into the s i t u a t i o n s In 1986, Likins was the presi- that helps me understand all death of junior Declan Sullivan, like this,” dent of Lehigh when a female the dimensions of what is going it will turn over its findings to h e s a i d . student, Jeanne Clery, was on now at Notre Dame.” Peter Likins, who will conduct “[Engineers] murdered in her dorm room. A Likins is not being paid to By MOLLY MADDEN an independent review. want to know federal law mandating that review the University’s findings. News Writer Likins, 74, is the former pres- exactly what every university report the “[University President Fr. ident of Lehigh University and happened … occurrences of crime on and John Jenkins] called me and St. Joseph County Police the University of Arizona and That’s the near its campus was later asked if I would help him, and will conduct an internal has a doctorate in engineering way we’re named after Clery. as a fellow president I’m investigation into the cir- mechanics. disciplined.” Likins He was also president of the pleased to do that as best I cumstances surrounding He told The Observer his Sullivan, University of Arizona when a can,” he said. the arrest of a Notre Dame experience with tragedy while a videographer for the football student shot three professors to Likins clarified that he does student at an on-campus serving as a university presi- team, died on Oct. 27 after the death in a classroom in 2002. tailgate Saturday, accord- dent and his background in hydraulic scissor lift from “Those are two very dramatic see LIKINS/page 5 ing to a St. Joseph County Police press release issued Monday. St. Joseph County Police Sgt. Randy Kaps, a 19-year veteran of the department, Ugandan student to discuss non-profits arrested a 21-year-old male student for public intoxication at approxi- By SARA FELSENSTEIN mately 2 p.m. Saturday, News Writer the release stated. The release referenced a third-party video of the Francis Tuhaise knows from arrest, which a Notre first-hand experience that Dame student posted on non-profit organizations can YouTube Saturday night. make a difference in the lives The video received more of Ugandan citizens. than 10,000 views before Tuhaise, a student in the it was made private Kroc Institute’s Masters Monday afternoon. Program of Peace and “Our department was Conflict, will speak made aware of the Wednesday about the chal- YouTube video early lenges, justifications and [Monday] morning depict- opportunities for the non- ing the arrest,” the press profit sector in Uganda. release stated. “Our He is currently the co-direc- administration has viewed tor of the Kyembogo Farmer’s Photo courtesy of Francis Tuhaise the video. At this time, we Association (KYEFA), a non- Francis Tuhaise, a student in the Kroc Institute’s Masters Program of Peace and Conflict, stands are gathering further profit organization in Uganda on campus. He serves as co-director of the Kyembogo Farmer’s Association. information relating to the that works with farmers in circumstances leading to the region. He received a government as a community KYEFA in Western Uganda in farmers’ access to education the arrest of the suspect in bachelor’s degree in adult and development officer, mobiliz- 1998. Tuhaise was involved in and medical care by increas- the video.” community education from ing communities for govern- the initial planning stages of ing their incomes, Tuhaise The release also stated Makerere University in ment-funded programs. the organization and became said. The organization focuses the investigation would Kampala, Uganda. Tuhaise Fr. George Muganyizi, a co-director after two years. also worked for the Ugandan Holy Cross priest, founded KYEFA works to improve see UGANDA/page 4 see ARRESTS/page 5

International Student Services promotes Education Week

Services and Activities, said student population. about the film. Ten Thousand Villages, a By REBECCA MORIARTY the week would promote an International Education Mike Mastrocinque, the non-profit organization that News Writer understanding of different Week events began Monday film’s associate producer, was helps craftsmen in third cultures. with a dessert reception and also in attendance to answer world countries, will sell The Office of International “I think this week is impor- screening of the film questions from the audience. crafts in the Hesburgh Student Services and tant to the Notre Dame com- “Streetball.” The film follows Other events include the Library Atrium from 10 a.m. Activities is presenting a munity because it allows stu- the stories of eight men as International Taste of South to 6 p.m. each day this week, series of events this week to dents to enjoy other coun- they journey from playing Bend, today from 7 to 8:30 Pencak said. promote International tries and cultures,” Pencak soccer on the streets of South p.m. in the LaFortune The Asian American Education Week at Notre said. Africa to playing in the Ballroom. Local restaurants Association of Notre Dame Dame. She also mentioned it is Homeless World Cup game. will showcase their interna- will present its annual Asian McKenna Pencak, assistant important for students to “It is a great story of people tional cuisine, and the event Allure show both Friday and director of communication learn about other cultures defying the odds and over- is free and open to all mem- Saturday in Washington Hall. and outreach for because Notre Dame has coming everything to accom- bers of the Notre Dame com- International Student such a large international plish a dream,” Pencak said munity. see EDUCATION/page 4

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If In an effort to run Saint SGA can focus on issues, initia- said. the larger board votes that Mary’s Student Government tives and the student body Chesley said the Finance the appeal is valid, then the Swedish Association (SGA) more effi- during the big Committee is Finance Committee will meet ciently and consistently, the board meetings comprised of again on the issue. Board created a Finance once a week,” six members: “The Finance Committee Committee to supplement its Chesley said. “The Finance treasurer, SGA has removed bias and saints weekly meetings, student body Chesley said Committee has president and increased consistency and president Rachael Chesley the committee vice president, efficiency,” Chesley said. said. allows for more removed bias and chief of staff, Students interested in By ASHLEY CHARNLEY “The SGA Finance to be accom- increased consistency secretary and applying for their clubs or Saint Mary’s Editor Committee was implemented plished during and efficiency.” campus club organizations can find forms in order to enhance clarity, SGA’s Wednesday commissioner. in the SGA office on the sec- Saints were a democratic transparency and consistency evening meet- “ A l t h o u g h ond floor of the Student feature of Christian religion in in regards to financial poli- ings. Rachael Chesley this committee Center or on the student medieval times, according to cies, sponsorships and travel “It has allowed student body president is small, it is government website, she Anders Frojmark, senior lec- grants,” Chesley said. SGA to focus Saint Mary’s College held account- said. They can also contact turer in History at Linnaeus Clubs and organizations can meetings on cam- able through SGA with questions. University in Sweden. apply for event sponsorships pus initiatives, the Finance “Sponsorship and Travel Frojmark discussed the role and travel grants if the group such as the Co-Ex C o m m i t t e e Grant forms must be turned of saints and miracle tales dur- travels somewhere in repre- meal ticket recon- Bylaws, SGA in 15 business days before ing his lecture “The Voice of sentation of Saint Mary’s figuration, Students for South Bend Constitution as well as the the event or day of travel, the People: Pilgrims’ Miracle College, she said. Discount Program in tangent with entire SGA board,” Chesley and forms must include nec- Tales at Medieval Swedish In years past, these requests Notre Dame and Holy Cross said. essary documentation for Shrines” Monday in Haggar were brought before the College, the SMC-SGA website, and Chesley said she believes expenses listed on the form Parlor at Saint Mary’s. entire board for review, but the social place in Le Mans Hall the new committee also as well,” Chesley said. He spoke about the miracle the Finance Committee will basement currently being designed helps remove unfairness in tales of saints from Sweden, of now handle grant applica- and planned,” Chesley said. giving out funds. Contact Ashley Charnley at which he said there are tions. Committee members include If a club or organization [email protected] approximately 600. He talked about how these tales impact- ed the pilgrim, or peasant, society of the region during the medieval times. He narrowed his discussion down to the more significant tales of certain saints from Sweden, and talked about the role these saints played during the 15th century. “I will say, a saint was a good person, essentially a dead per- son, who lived in one way or another and who now lives with God.” Frojmark said. Peasants and other members of society during medieval times could use particular saints for guidance, he said. “You are free to choose. You decide which saint to turn to,” Frojmark said. “If saint No. 1 doesn’t help, then you are free to go further.” Turning to stories of saints also helped Swedish peasants connect with God, he said. “God lives everywhere and so do the saints who live with him,” Frojmark said. He also said saints are acces- sible to people seeking help through miracles. “Miracles count as an impor- tant role in the biography of saints. After their death … they are more accessible,” Frojmark said. “Now I can go visit [a saint]. I can stand some inches from her body and talk to her.” In order to keep the saints and their stories alive, those who had interacted with them would become storytellers and spread their stories throughout the region, he said. Frojmark equated these storytellers from medieval times who had expe- rienced the miracles with mod- ern television stars. “Those who have miraculous experiences became the object of a lot of attention,” he said. The significance of these sto- rytellers was their faith toward the saint they were discussing, Frojmark said. “Miracle stories were a prized offering that concerned the saint’s honor, not one’s own,” he said. According to Frojmark, these stories were important because they provided average citizens with role models. “You never walk alone. [Saints] are there and they are willing to help,” Frojmark said. “So no matter where you are, you can talk to them.”

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project assists children in buying basic materials for Uganda school, like pencils, paper and continued from page 1 proper clothing. “In Uganda, we have free its resources on agriculture primary education, but these because it makes up more orphans do not have the basic than 70 percent of the [resources] they need to Ugandan economy. The pri- attend school. We help over mary crops in Uganda are 1,000 orphans,” he said. “We pineapples, coffee and tea. have 3,000 orphans [in total] “We give [the farmers] but we cannot provide for improved seeds, we assist them all. We select the ones them in forming with the most groups, and by need.” forming groups, “We give Tuhaise said they are able to [the farmers] KYEFA’s goals market their improved seeds, we for the future crops more include increas- effectively,” assist them in ing funding and Tuhaise said. forming groups, and expanding its He said these by forming groups, network of collective mar- a s s o c i a t e d keting groups they are able to organizations. are essential to market their crops “Over 36 b u i l d i n g more effectively.” groups are income. associated with Tuhaise said us, [but] we the people of Francis Tuhaise want as many Uganda are co-director groups as we generally more Kyembogo Farmer’s can associated willing to Association with us,” he embrace help said. “We want from non-profit each group to organizations than govern- be independent, have a ment, because they trust the strategic plan, have its own non-profits more. programs, and sustain its own “The nonprofit sector pro- activities.” vides a very good opportunity Uganda Farmers, Inc., a tax for development in developing exempt, non-profit group, was countries,” he said. “People formed in solidarity with have a lot of trust in them, KYEFA in 2007. Tuhaise said and they are less bureaucrat- this organization, founded in ic … They are very transpar- Connecticut, is key to KYEFA’s ent as opposed to govern- programs. ment, which is seen as very Founding KYEFA was not corrupt.” very difficult, Tuhaise said, When KYEFA was first because it had a wide support founded, 15 families were base from the beginning. He willing to invest. Now, it has said the idea for KYEFA actu- grown into a ally came from network of 36 the farmers associations “From experience, I themselves. serving 936 have seen non-profits “There was families in 64 already the village commu- grow more with less support, [the nities. compared to farmers] just These fami- government. needed some- lies live on iso- one to organize lated farms Something very small and put the s c a t t e r e d can create a very big papers togeth- throughout the impact.” er,” he said. K y e m b o g o “The govern- region of ment values Uganda. Francis Tuhaise non-profits in KYEFA also co-director Uganda.” assists farmers Kyembogo Farmer’s He said in by providing a Association Uganda, the tractor to share non-profit sec- between sever- tor is able to al farms. Farmers may bor- grow faster and with fewer row the tractor but must pay resources than governmental for their own gas. initiatives. Tuhaise also said KYEFA “From experience, I have offers support to farmers seen non-profits grow more beyond the monetary realm. with less compared to govern- “Not all the support is just ment. Something very small financially related,” he said. can create a very big impact,” “We also offer technical he said. “You are near people, advice.” and you don’t need to spend The organization also works on the big structure. This on two other projects: one gives a lot hope.” focusing on water distribution Tuhaise will speak and another on orphans. Wednesday at 8 p.m. in The water project helps to Geddes Hall. sufficiently hydrate families, their animals and their crops, Contact Sara Felsenstein at Tuhaise said. The orphan [email protected]

the world. Attendees at all events this Education week are encouraged to continued from page 1 bring household items to support this cause, Pencak Pencak said students perform said. There will be collection songs and dances from Asian boxes at all events. cultures during the show, Pencak said this week is a which has been well attended good way for students to in previous years. learn about other cultures All International Education while staying close to Notre Week events will benefit the Dame. Saint Joseph’s County Red “Students can get a touch Cross, which Pencak said is a of the world while still being new addition this year. The in the United States,” she money will go toward The said. Red Cross’ aid for interna- Please recycle The Observer. tional refugees who resettle Contact Rebecca Moriarty at in South Bend from all over [email protected] Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

not explicitly asked him to come to campus, Likins said Likins he expects to come to South continued from page 1 Bend at some point to respond to questions regarding his not have a team to assist him review of the investigation. and is not conducting the “If [Jenkins] is going to put investigation. Rather, he will forth in an open and transpar- assess the internal investiga- ent way a review of this tion conducted by the tragedy, part of that seems to University. me is to put me in the arena “I’m not going to conduct a also so people can ask me p a r a l l e l questions,” he review,” he said. said. “If I have “I speak to the Likins said he to say to them, president [Fr. Jenkins] had no previous ‘Gee, you ought affiliation with to calculate roughly once a week Notre Dame blank, blank, just to serve in and has never blank,’ they will whatever role he visited the calculate [it].” University. While waiting seeks from me.” U n i v e r s i t y for the s p o k e s m a n University to Peter Likins Dennis Brown complete its University-appointed said University investigation, officials sug- Likins remains reviewer gested several in Tucson, Ariz., individuals as and stays candidates to updated through weekly com- conduct an outside review of munication with Jenkins. the investigation, including “I speak to the president Likins. roughly once a week just to “As a highly regarded uni- serve in whatever role he versity administrator, engi- seeks from me,” Likins said. neer and leader in college That role sometimes sports, he has ideal creden- includes answering questions, tials for this assignment,” but Likins said Brown said. he mainly serves “We very much as a sounding “As a highly regarded appreciate him board for university accepting our Jenkins. request to take “That is one of administrator, it on.” the things that a engineer and leader Likins was a president needs in college sports, he member of the in a crisis such K n i g h t as this, is some- [Likins] has ideal Commission on one who under- credentials for this Intercollegiate stands the depth assignment.” Athletics from of his pain,” he 2004 until his said. “Someone retirement and he can talk to — Dennis Brown served the not in a matter University spokesman NCAA as a of reviewing the member of the facts, that’s not Presidents’ the role that I play in my con- Commission. He later served versations with the president as a member of the Executive — but just hearing his account Committee and chaired a of what this experience has presidential task force on the meant to him and to Notre future of intercollegiate ath- Dame.” letics, according to a press Likins said it is not clear if release. he will review the University’s He earned his bachelor’s findings before or after they degree in civil engineering are released to the public. from Stanford University and “That has not been explicit his master’s degree in civil in our conversations, but what engineering at the is clear is they are trying to Massachusetts Institute of keep me informed and they Technology. He also received a have given me anything I doctorate in engineering asked for,” he said, but added, mechanics from Stanford. “None of it is to draw judg- ment. It’s too soon for that.” Contact Sarah Mervosh at Although the University has [email protected]

enforcement agencies and our fans have worked in a Arrests spirit of cooperation the past continued from page 1 two years to create an envi- ronment on football week- look at other evidence and ends, that, by all accounts accounts of the arrest. has been overwhelmingly “The information to be con- positive,” Brown said. sidered includes police Brown said the University is reports from other police offi- aware of St. Joseph County cers at the scene, as well as Police’s investigation of the other video obtained of the arrest Saturday. incident which may have “We know that the incident been captured by security that occurred Saturday is cameras on campus,” the under review by the St. release said. Joseph County Sheriff’s After the student’s arrest, Department in order to fully police transported the stu- understand all of the circum- dent to the holding facility at stances surrounding the con- Notre Dame Stadium before frontation,” Brown said. booking him into St. Joseph “University leaders will close- County Jail. He was released ly monitor the conclusions of from jail on $150 bond and is that review, but believe that scheduled to appear in court the positive momentum of the Dec. 2. last two seasons will not be In a statement Monday, derailed by a single incident.” University spokesman Dennis Notre Dame Security Police Brown praised past coopera- declined to comment Monday Write News. E-mail Laura at tion between Notre Dame about this and other gameday Security Police and St. Joseph arrests. County Police on football [email protected] weekends. Contact Molly Madden at “The University, local law [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Tuesday, November 16, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN Bouncing right back

A Cut Above This past Sunday was shaping up to freshman year to participate in the dust and sweat and blood; who strives be a memorable day. Coming off of the Bengal Bouts, only to get dominated valiantly; who errs, who comes short excitement of Senior Day, the football in my first fight. I sacrificed a lot to again and again, because there is no Hermione team from my dorm and home for the train for the tournament: I gave up effort without error and shortcoming Harry Potter mania is upon us. The last four years, Dillon Hall, was play- going out during training, I was eating … who at the best knows in the end comparison between South Dining ing in the inter- meals unsuitable for an elementary the triumph of high achievement, and Hall and Hogwarts will become much hall football Andy Ziccarelli school kid in an effort to cut weight who at the worst, if he fails, at least more apparent when swarms of stu- championship and I was sleeping through class fails while daring greatly, so that his dents in gold and scarlet file in to game against Moment of because I was so exhausted, not to place shall never be with those cold drink Butter Beer Sorin, and it Inertia mention the few hours every day I and timid souls who neither know vic- and eat whatever Courtney Cox turned out to be was spending in the gym. Just like tory nor defeat.” exactly it is that a thrilling game. that, in less than four minutes, I had Whether or not they have actually they eat in Harry Assistant Unfortunately, Dillon lost 7-6 in over- lost and it was like none of that even heard that quote before, Notre Dame Potter. Chocolate Scene Editor time. And while it may have been dis- mattered. So, knowing what I was up students certainly act like they have. frogs perhaps? appointing for me as a member of the against, I trained my sophomore year One of the best things about this place The stars of the Dillon community, my heart went out and entered the tournament again. I is the enthusiasm and passion that film have been on a media rampage to the players who had put so much then lost my first fight. Again. every person bring to campus, regard- for the past week, beginning with the time and effort into the team and had A natural human response in the less of whether it’s music, athletics, film’s London premiere and continu- sacrificed so much to win a champi- face of repeated disappointment is art, or anything else. Domers do not ing on to the New York premiere this onship. It isn’t possible to be any clos- one of apathy, an absence of emotion sit life out on the sidelines, and the week. Of course the attention is er to winning a championship than or enthusiasm. Apathy is a defense buzz that everyone brings every day is amplified by the fact that this is the those guys were. But in the end, they mechanism created by the subcon- one of my biggest sources of inspira- beginning of the end of an era for walked away empty handed, just like scious to protect yourself from pain. tion. Harry Potter lovers around the world, every other team in the league not Rationally, this makes sense. If you It is an uncertain time for us sen- but no topic has permeated the con- named Sorin. It just seemed so unfair. tell yourself that something doesn’t iors. There are a lifetime’s worth of sciousness of the public as much as That’s not to say that I haven’t expe- matter, there is no way that you could hope and dreams behind each job or Emma Watson’s haircut. rienced disappointment of my own be hurt by that thing because, well, it service or grad school application, Emma Watson has portrayed over my time here. There has been doesn’t matter. and we have been met by a work Hermione Granger, the best friend of plenty. I have been completely ignored A dangerous thing happens, though, force that, essentially, is telling us not Harry Potter and Ron Weasley for the by girls that I’ve had crushes on, like I when you become apathetic: not only to get our hopes up. A lot of us are sit- past 11 years. Of all Hermione’s char- didn’t even exist. I once got a test do you shield yourself from disap- ting by the phone, waiting (and pray- acteristics (intelligence, a strict back and felt satisfied with my grade, pointment, you also shield yourself ing) that the company that we inter- adherence to the rules, a borderline thinking it was out of 50 points. It from excitement. This is because viewed with, or the medical school neurotic obsession with Hogwarts: A wasn’t. It was out of 100. there can’t be one without the other, that we want to go to, will call us History), none of her physical attrib- The football game at Michigan last the same way that there can’t be light back. utes stood out more than her bushy year was so frustrating and upsetting without dark or good without evil. So even though I’ve been beaten hair. that it made me feel physically ill. And And by not allowing yourself to get down before, both mentally and physi- It was a symbol that she was too while I fully realize how ridiculous hurt, you also don’t allow yourself to cally, I’m bouncing right back up. It’s serious and too wise to truly care that sounds, it is completely true. I be truly happy. the only way I know how to live, and about her looks. She wasn’t some had spent all summer before my jun- One man who knew this well was I’m nothing if not stubborn, as my bimbo like Lavender Brown; she was ior year counting down the days until President Theodore Roosevelt. He is family can attest. So bring it on, real a smart, independent young woman. football season started; with visions of responsible for my favorite quote of world. I’m ready. She gave hope to millions of girls that BCS bowl games and top-10 finishes all time, which I have on a poster in they would one day be able to grow dancing in my head. And with one my bedroom. In a 1910 speech, he out of that awkward stage and join gut-wrenching last minute drive, all of told listeners in Paris: “It is not the Andy Ziccarelli is a senior majoring the ranks of gorgeously smart women those dreams came crashing down. I critic who counts; not the man who in civil engineering. He welcomes your as Ms. Watson has. seriously considered, on a number of points out how the strong man stum- adulation and veiled threats at At the end of an era that has been occasions, asking my buddy who was bles, or where the doer of deeds could [email protected] so formative to millions of young driving to pull over because I thought have done them better. The credit The views expressed in this column adults, Emma has chosen to throw all I was going to throw up. belongs to the man who is actually in are those of the author and not caution to the wind and chop off her I also trained for four months my the arena, whose face is marred by necessarily those of The Observer. hair into a bold pixie cut. She had grown so familiar to Potter fans everywhere, and her long hair was something they could be sure of being perfectly in place. Despite the sloppy EDITORIAL CARTOON days her costars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint may be having (and let’s be honest, they seem to have too many to count), Emma Watson would always have her golden brown locks to compliment whatever stylish ensemble she sports. Now that Harry Potter is over, she seems to be an entirely different per- son from the lovable know-it-all. Emma Watson is no longer synony- mous with Hermione Granger. And I commend her for that. Many may not agree with me, but the choice to cut her hair was as smart as I’m sure it was liberating. While Hermione will always have that bushy brown hair, Watson will not. A haircut as drastic as hers can define a career. We have seen it with Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta, and we have seen it with Demi Moore in G.I. Jane. It is a powerful moment, but that is only if the moment is cho- sen wisely. In this state of transition, Watson has most certainly chosen wisely. She can be seen on the red carpet of the premiere looking demure as usual but totally different from the little girl on the screen. She is edgier and much cooler. QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY As Emma Watson transitions to someone older and more bold than the character she portrays, perhaps it’s time for Harry Potter fans (myself Submit a Letter “Eighty percent of success included) to do the same. “Art is anything you can is showing up.” to the Editor at get away with.” The views expressed in the Inside Woody Allen Column are those of the author and Andy Warhol not necessarily those of The U.S. movie director and actor www.ndsmcobserver.com U.S. artist Observer. Contact Courtney Cox at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Tuesday, November 16, 2010 page 7

U WIRE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Facebook breakup International life lessons: study Dorms 101 Students concerned their relationships are on the rocks and could end soon can gain some insight from People say that abroad experiences are sup- rainbows), living with the fairer sex actually led a study of Facebook statuses. posed to open up new perspectives and enlarge to, gasp, closer friendships and more straightfor- A new graphic circulating on the Internet charts your world because of their differences. ward relationships. Dorm life, as it were, actually the use of the phrases “breakup” and “broken up” in Well, they’re definitely right that studying benefited from having ideas coming from female Facebook status updates to show abroad is different from South Bend, Indiana. perspectives. Dorm events, at least in my opinion, what time of the year couples Kaitlin Ek Here in Perth, Australia, the weather is warm all were more exciting, fresh and fun as a result, split. semester, drinking is legal at 18, and people although the active role of legal drinking may David McCandless, a London- stare at you funny for eating peanut butter and have had a role to play to this extent. based writer and designer who The Daily jelly. Craziest of all, however, is that dorms are So Notre Dame, fresh off of a new experience, focuses on data journalism and Nebraskan co-ed. as my world has definitely been enlarged, I can information design, along with For many people reading, this may shock and only wonder if it matters. In the spirit of opening colleague Lee Bryon, created the surprise you. “Impossible,” you might say. new perspectives, why not consider a co-ed dorm data visualization in 2008 by scraping 10,000 Contrary to popular belief, males and females in when it comes time to open up another residence Facebook status updates for data. their late teens and early 20s can live together, in for the young inhabitants of the University? And McCandless exhibited the graphic during a July the same building, with little to no supervision. no worries, I won’t complain if you name it TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conference Despite what I expected when I first arrived, Keeler Hall. on data visualization. this living arrangement did not lead to unbridled He described the graph to the audience, saying, debauchery, (more) binge drinking or rampant Brendan Keeler “People clearing out for Spring Break, coming out of intercourse. junior very bad weekends on Monday, being single over the While there were certain revelatory insights off campus summer. And then the lowest day of the year, of (hint: girls, in fact, do not poop Starbursts and Nov. 11 course: Christmas Day. Who would do that?” The graphic shows spikes in breakups after Valentine’s Day and in the two weeks before Christmas. There was also a significant spike on April Fool’s Day. You know who you are Jessica Semin, a freshman pre-nursing student at U. Nebraska-Lincoln, said she thinks people may To Whom It May Concern: wrench into the gears of hundreds of hungry people break up more frequently in the weeks before In 2001, Lance Bass starred in On the Line, a mis- in North Dining Hall. Christmas because of winter break for college stu- erable film in which he searches endlessly for a girl Let this serve as a friendly reminder that your dents. he saw from afar. Let’s look past the obvious irony in inability to use a spoon as it was intended has to “Maybe since people are with their friends, and not that last sentence and focus on the bigger picture. change. I refuse to stand by as a silent witness to together,” she said. I, too, am looking for a particular girl. I’ve resort- your rude, irrational, habitual crime against the “During Christmas in college, students go back ed to The Observer to find you. Consider this an all- Notre Dame population. As we move forward, hurry home and see old friends.” points bulletin to the girl that I’ve been stuck behind up. Jesse Barlean, a sophomore at UNL, had a differ- in the vegetable line four times in the last week. I didn’t want to have to resort to The Observer, but ent theory. You know who you are, and your conduct is unac- your brash disregard for common courtesy has left “I was actually just talking about this with my ceptable. While others respect the dignity of stu- me no choice. friends,” he said. dents around them by moving swiftly through the In Notre Dame, “We thought people break up over Christmas and vegetable line, you literally stand there with a spoon stay broken up until Valentine’s Day because they and pick out individual carrots. One by one, my James Kachadoorian don’t want to buy gifts.” patience simmers into a controlled rage as you take junior He thought Spring Break breakups were also five minutes to fill a single bowl. Siegfried Hall explainable. As the line backs up, you single-handedly throw a Nov. 11 “No one wants a girlfriend for Spring Break,” he said. Semin said that the Monday breakup spikes seemed likely to her. EDITORIAL CARTOON “Mondays are never a good day for anyone. And it’s coming off a weekend,” she said, adding that sometimes couples have fights over weekend events. Barlean agreed, saying, “People have bad Mondays.” As for April Fool’s Day, Barlean doubts that more couples actually split up on that day. “On April Fool’s Day, maybe it’s just a joke,” he said. During his TED talk, McCandless uses his visuali- zation as an example of the wealth of data available to researchers on the Internet. “There’s a titanic amount of data out there,” he said. “It’s unprecedented.”

This column first ran in the Nov. 15 edition of the Daily Nebraskan, the daily publication serving the University of Nebraska. The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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Jessica Lea Mayfield, “Kiss Me Again” This is the epitome of lo-fi brilliance. Take your average female, add a nose ring, guitar, formal dress and … see- through white board, and you get the main ingredients for this YouTube gem. With I-couldn’t-care-less vocals and a penchant for split-screen, this video makes setting up a cam- era and letting it roll seem like easy business. But it is per- haps the do-it-yourself simplicity of this video that makes it so appealing and so mysterious to watch.

3OH!3, “Double Vision” The Situation: Music hunters seek, read, blog From the people who warned you not to “trust a ho” comes and cull music from radio, print and, most often, one of the most inventive videos I’ve seen this year. Instead the interwebs. Music gatherers collect mix CDs, of flashing colors and booties in your face, this whole video is free digital downloads, and whatever their friends done in one take. With people lying on their backs looking up happen to be listening to. If you are a gatherer, at a camera from a bird’s eye view, they imitate a computer this space is for you. If you are a hunter, e-mail screen. As the screen “scrolls up” (and the camera moves me your latest find, and I promise you’ll find it down) the performers move into different positions to imitate written up here. (Seriously. E-mail. Even if you’re watching a concert video online (meta to the max), playing a not a student.) computer game and even a re-creation of the viral Daft Punk Today we deal in the newest medium — video of two girls with the words painted on their bodies. Stephanie DePrez specifically, the video. It is the grand culmina- tion of sound and image that has enticed us Scene Writer since the late 1920’s. The “music video” has Kylie Minogue, “Come Into My World” come a long way from its early days as the driv- For another exercise in videos done in one take (or built to ing force behind MTV (oh where, oh where did our MTV go?). But alas, look thus) is this trick video directed by Michel Gondry. Kylie now we are inundated with teenage mothers and the … uh … other walks around town with a shopping bag, seemingly in circles. Situation. Now, music videos live on the internet, heavily promoted Except, each time she circles through, everything around her behind every Vevo video you watch or streaming politely to 200 view- multiplies (including the Kylies singing the song). It is so ers on a MySpace page. But no matter your budget, or your fame, or seamless that you won’t be able to resist watching the “mak- even your musical talent, you can mash video and song to create your ing of” video behind it. own aesthetic experience. Here are some particularly clever ones. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Stephanie DePrez at [email protected]

band. Though fans of Weezer’s poppier side may By ROSS FINNEY not like it, the song is good. By far the most Scene Writer hard-rocking track on the album, Cuomo seems to be trying for a Nirvana-grunge sound, which When Weezer announced that its next release the band pulls off to some success. would be a collection of rarities, fans of the band “I’m a Robot” is an upbeat, extremely wry take saw a glimmer of hope. After a slew of inconsis- on middle-class living that, in spite of its catchi- tent albums, from the radio-rock mediocrity of ness and interesting premise, ultimately fails to “Make Believe” to the puzzling-at-best deliver. Though ambitious conceptually, the “Raditude,” many questioned whether front man lyrics are mostly unsatisfying and kind of goofy, Rivers Cuomo had lost the ability, or simply the but not in the way that makes a lot of Weezer’s will, to recreate the power-pop glory of the first songs endearing. few Weezer albums. The standout track is “Trampoline.” The song So, logically, scouring the archives for the best is straightforward power-pop reminiscent of the B-sides and unused track from the band’s 15 “Blue” or “Green” albums and the lyrics get right year tenure with the David Geffen Co. should be at the heart of the awkward angst that Weezer is a return to form for the band. Right? really about. The song has “fan favorite” written Well, it’s not that simple. Cuomo described the all over it, and really stands as one of the better album as the band’s 9th studio release and the Weezer songs to come out lately, not just from logical follow-up to their latest original record this album. and indie-debut, the somewhat average The rest of the tracks are largely interchange- “Hurley.” It is apparent after a listen that “Death able. With mostly dull lyrics and plenty of catchy to False Metal” is surprisingly cohesive sounding but not classic riffs, they might be aptly for a collection of songs spanning over a decade. described as filler, except they were specially As it turns out, the band picked the songs and picked and reworked for this collection. Like the then brought them into the studio where they album as a whole, they aren’t bad, they’re just reworked and re-recorded them. not special. In that sense the record never lives up to what it could be — that is, a unique glimpse into the evolution and development of the band. Instead, it oddly does seem like a follow-up to “Hurley,” ‘Death to False Metal’ and that’s not necessarily good news for fans Weezer looking for classic Weezer. The songs themselves are really varied in Label: David Geffen Company terms of quality. On these types of albums it is Best Tracks: “Everyone,” “Trampoline” rare to find huge standout cuts — after all, they didn’t make it onto the records for a reason — but there are a couple very strong songs. Leading the album is “Turning up the Radio,” a good, if not somewhat standard, sort of tune. With light feel, good lyrics and a big hook for the chorus, the song epitomizes the good-not-great sort of song the band has become best known for in recent years. “Everyone” is an interesting experiment for the Contact Ross Finney at trfi[email protected]

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By TROY MATHEW wide drug test, threatening expulsion to whoever that alcohol is legal but marijuana is not” in a satiri- Scene Writer fails. To solve this problem and save Henry’s bright cal and farcical way. The hilariously hyperbolical future, the duo utilizes the aptly named drug dealer anti-marijuana educational film the students are Stephen Susco, a 1995 Notre Dame graduate and Psycho Ed (Adrian Brody) in a plot to get the entire forced to watch in detention bolsters this viewpoint. co-writer and co-producer of “High School,” credits school high. Susco’s current projects include a prequel to “High Notre Dame for helping him develop his interest in The story is highly entertaining from start to finish School,” chronicling the back-story of Psycho Ed. filmmaking. Susco’s freshman film class piqued his and possesses a surprising amount of suspense, due Susco is also working on an action movie starring interest in the field. Susco, who lived in Pangborn largely to the volatility of Brody’s character. His wild- tween-favorite Taylor Lautner. Although Susco could- Hall “before [the dorm] was neutered,” wrote several eyed threats and nonsensical mutterings generate n’t divulge any details about the movie yet, it’s prom- films while at Notre Dame. uneasy laughs in nearly every scene in which he ised to be awesome. “High School” hits theaters this Also highly significant for Susco was his experience appears. His interactions with Sean Marquette are spring, and comes highly recommended. with “Rudy,” which was filmed during his time as a particularly hilarious, and were largely the result of student. Susco auditioned for the film, and was run- improv, according to Susco. ner-up for a part as one of Rudy’s brothers. Although The majority of the humor was raunchy and cer- ‘High School’ a role in the film did not pan out for Susco, observing tainly not for everyone, but most will laugh consis- the production of the film gave Susco a valuable tently throughout the film. Most of the comedy and glimpse into the industry. the situations the pair of friends find themselves in Susco has also written screenplays for horror are hysterical. Recurring jokes, such as Henry’s nau- Director: John Stalberg movies “The Grudge” and “The Grudge 2,” both of sea in response to Psycho Ed’s terrifying threats, are which enjoyed huge box office success. A screenplay, big hits throughout the film. Starring: Adrien Brody, Michael Chiklis, Colin as described by Susco, is the film “in its rawest form” A cross between “Pineapple Express” and Hanks and undergoes constant editing and changes through- “Superbad,” “High School” features a dangerous and out the production process. highly entertaining mission mixed with plenty of Writing “High School” provided Susco a respite raunchy, gross-out humor and high school drama. from the dark, serious horror genre. The comedy The dynamic between Henry and his childhood centers on high school valedictorian Henry Burke friend, Travis, is one of the highlights of the film. The (Matt Bush), who is reunited with his childhood best film’s portrayal of ex-“besties” on divergent life paths friend Travis Breaux (Sean Marquette) when the pair is really well done. It’s easy to sympathize with both are involved in a parking lot accident. characters, and the ending is really satisfying. Straight-laced Henry later takes his first hit of mar- Susco said this film has been described as a “stoner ijuana, at the urging of his former best friend, and movie,” but he also sees it as a “coming of age story hilarity ensues. The next day, the overzealous high about two friends.” Susco also said in an interview school principal (Michael Chiklis) mandates a school- with The Observer that the film deals with the “fact Contact Troy Mathew at [email protected]

By CHRIS COLLUM less-than-appealing part of the band’s Scene Writer new sound. The lyrics sometimes feel hollow and insincere when juxtaposed Matt & Kim, a Brooklyn-based duo with the bright musical approach. composed of Matt Johnson on vocals However, there is still room for blissful and keyboards and Kim Schifino on moments amid Johnson’s more down- drums and vocals, has been making cast ruminations, such as in the album’s catchy, lo-fi synth-punk for more than penultimate track “Silver Tiles,” which five years. However, very few had heard was actually the first song the band ever of the band prior to its hit song wrote as a duo. It had never been fea- “Daylight” being featured in a Bacardi tured on an album before now. commercial last summer. The final aspect of Matt & Kim’s new- “Daylight” was the lead single from found expansive sheen is that Johnson’s “Grand,” which was the band’s second vocals have changed slightly from their and breakthrough album. “Grand” saw previously nasal and jittery qualities. He the duo receive critical praise for tight- sounds more confident and much more ening its “do it yourself” sound without willing to go for the soaring melody as compromising its fast-paced raw opposed to more rapid-fire wordplay. nature. One would never have thought it likely On “Sidewalks,” the band’s latest given their previous work, but Johnson album released on Nov. 2, Matt & Kim has developed a genuinely good singing hired semi-legendary hip-hop and indie voice, not just an interesting one. That producer, recorder and studio jugger- being said, however, he still retains naut Ben Allen, whose past credits some of his old, more raw singing style include Gnarls Barkley’s “St. Elsewhere” on songs such as “Ice Melts,” the and Animal Collective’s “Merriweather album’s closing track. Post Pavilion,” among other critically- With the help of Ben Allen’s studio acclaimed albums. While it might be finesse, Matt & Kim have done some unfair to Johnson and Schifino to credit major reinventing on “Sidewalks” with Allen with singlehandedly broadening almost entirely positive results. The and improving upon the duo’s blitz-like the expense of far Johnson’s lyrics band manages to create a diverse set of style, Allen’s influence can certainly be superior songs is not ‘Sidewalks’ echo this more open 10 songs, something it previously had heard in songs such as “Cameras,” the a bad trade-off at all. sound. Matt & Kim’s not really done. On “Grand” all the album’s first single, which features a Because of this, songs previously songs seemed to sound the same start- horn section, hip-hop samples and “Sidewalks” also has Label: Fader have been colorful ing around track six; on “Sidewalks,” murky electronic noises — three things a “bigger” feel to it — collages of life in each song has its own distinctive sound. one would not expect to hear on a Matt a stark contrast with Best Tracks: “Cameras,” Brooklyn in one’s For a group that made its name most- & Kim record. some of their previ- “Block for Block,” “Silver Tiles” 20s. “Sidewalks” sees ly through simplistic, fast-paced songs, Beyond diversifying the band’s sound, ous material that Johnson adopting a hiring a new producer and evolving sty- Allen manages to amplify the best sounds as if it may more pensive, con- listically was risky. Matt & Kim, howev- aspects of Matt & Kim’s music: well have been templative mood at er, pull the whole thing off with ease, Johnson’s huge vocal hooks and bouncy recorded in a 10-by- times, such as in the and come out sounding much better synthesizer riffs, combined with 10 foot bedroom. a f o r e m e n t i o n e d than before. Old fans should be pleased, Schifino’s rapid-fire percussive style. Mid-tempo slow- “Good for Great.” “So and plenty of new fans should come Album opener “Block for Block” is clas- burner “Good for many books that I around as well. “Sidewalks” is Matt & sic Matt & Kim — but with a more Great” showcases this perfectly. That didn’t read / But there’s so much air I Kim’s best album to date and a step in a sophisticated feel. song combines one of Johnson’s signa- chose to breathe / How about the colors new, more diverse direction for the This does result in the duo losing some ture floating keyboard riffs with a huge that I’ve seen? / So I’ll leave these pages band. of the “amateur charm” that might have string sample, reverb-drenched vocals in the trees,” Johnson sings in the cho- previously been a large part of their and Schifino’s best work behind the rus. Contact Chris Collum at appeal, but losing some of its charm at drums yet. This new lyrical approach is the one [email protected] BRANDON KEELEAN | Observer Graphic Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Observer N CLASSIFIEDS page 10

NFL Panthers’ Clausen day-to-day with concussion

when it happened. Fox wouldn’t say if they’d try Associated Press Fox said Clausen, who com- to sign another QB. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just pleted 16 of 29 passes for 191 “We had Brian St. Pierre when rookie Jimmy Clausen yards, no touchdowns and no around last week, just to have a and the Carolina offense finally turnovers, didn’t show signs of third quarterback in the build- showed some spark, albeit in a concussion until after the ing,” Fox said. “I think it was another loss, the Panthers were game. Clausen attended meet- helpful as far as getting accli- hit with more bad news as ings Monday but was not made mated to our offense, but we’ll Clausen’s status for next week available to reporters. just assess that day to day.” is uncertain because of a con- “I talked to him after the It’s been that kind of season cussion. game and he had a little for the Panthers, who are now The Panthers were seething headache,” backup quarter- tied for Buffalo for the worst Monday over the play that may back Tony Pike said. “He said record in the league. have gotten Clausen hurt. They he was trying to watch tape Clausen’s injury spoiled his claim a couple of Tampa Bay (Sunday night) and the best performance in four starts, players recklessly dove into the headache got a little worse.” all losses. While the Panthers pile as Clausen was stuffed shy It could leave Carolina (1-8) scored just one touchdown — of the goal line on fourth down in an even bigger predicament they have nine this season — on Carolina’s final offensive than a week earlier, when they moved the ball better. The play Sunday in the Buccaneers’ Clausen was promoted to second round pick from Notre 31-16 win. starter after Matt Moore’s sea- Dame avoided major mistakes Receiver Steve Smith said son-ending right shoulder and looked more poised in the Aqib Talib and Sean Jones injury. pocket. “went head first into Jimmy.” If Clausen can’t go Sunday “I thought he made some Replays showed Talib appeared against Baltimore, and Fox good third down decisions,” to hit Clausen with a helmet-to- would only says he’s “day to Fox said of Clausen. “We had AP helmet hit. Smith then shoved day,” the Panthers would turn some mishaps early in the first Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen suffered a Talib and was given a 15-yard the rookie Pike, a sixth-round half where we were maybe not concussion against Tampa Bay Sunday. He is listed as day-to-day. penalty. pick who has thrown 12 passes quite as clean as we needed to “Despite what people might this season. be and had to use some time- were ranked fourth in the Wharton said he had “no idea” think, actually I am a team “Always got to be ready,” outs. But all in all I thought he league in total defense. They’ve if he’d be able to play Sunday. player and I’ll do it again, and Pike said. performed pretty well.” dropped to 14th after allowing No. 3 receiver Brandon I’ll do it 10 out of 10 times, 100 Behind Pike is another rook- Clausen was also helped by 829 yards in two weeks to New LaFell also left with a concus- out of 100 times,” Smith said of ie, Armanti Edwards, who fourth-string running back Orleans and Tampa Bay. sion. the penalty. “Guys going in played quarterback at Mike Goodson, who rushed for “The opponent has a little But despite all the losses and there, he goes head first in Appalachian State but was con- 100 yards in Carolina’s best something to do with it,” Fox injuries, the Panthers claim there, so I’m going to follow.” verted to receiver when he was performance on the ground this said. they haven’t quit. And Smith’s Coach John Fox declined to drafted in the third round. He season amid numerous Now the Panthers have aggressive reaction on the final comment Monday for fear of didn’t take snaps at QB for injuries. uncertainty again at QB — and offensive play Sunday may being fined, but did say they Carolina until last week when Still, it wasn’t enough to lead at receiver and the offensive prove that. would send in a tape of the play he ran the scout team. Carolina to its second win, with line. Left guard Travelle “I don’t see really a way I can to the league office. Fox also The Panthers signed Brian St. a leaky defense to blame. The Wharton was knocked out of comment on that, other than it said he wasn’t certain Clausen Pierre, who has thrown five Panthers gave up 421 yards, Sunday’s game with what Fox shows a lot about Steve to take sustained the concussion on passes in his NFL career, to the including 186 on the ground. called turf toe and was in a care of his teammate,” Fox that play, but believed that’s practice squad on Friday. Two weeks ago, the Panthers protective boot Monday. said.

NFL Redskins, McNabb agree on five-year, $78 million deal

he was a rookie. benched during a game in his The confusion put the “I think coach and myself said Associated Press But the Redskins have decid- career. Grossman lost a fumble Redskins in the spotlight during that Donovan’s going to be here LANDOVER, Md. — Never ed the six-time Pro Bowler is a that was returned for a touch- their bye week. It had always from the beginning and mind whether Donovan McNabb centerpiece in coach Mike down, and Washington lost 37- been assumed the Redskins Donovan has been real clear in can go for two minutes. The Shanahan’s rebuilding project, 25 to drop to 4-4. would sign McNabb to an exten- his intent of being a Redskin. So Washington Redskins have even as both endure growing Pulling McNabb was baffling sion before his contract expired I think it just puts an exclama- decided they’d like to have him pains with the Redskins’ new enough, but Shanahan com- at the end of the season, but tion point on it.” around for another five years. offense. pounded the matter by offering had Shanahan lost confidence Still, McNabb’s adjustment to And never mind whether he The deal came with impecca- varying explanations over mul- in him? And would McNabb his first new offense in more was worth a pair of draft picks. ble timing. It was announced a tiple days. First, Shanahan said even want to stay? than a decade has been a big- The Redskins figure he’s worth few hours before McNabb and he felt Grossman was more The answers, apparently, are ger challenge than expected. He $40 million in guaranteed the Redskins faced the quarter- knowledgeable in the team’s no and yes. McNabb’s agent, was completing 57.4 percent of money. back’s longtime team, the two-minute offense. Then the Fletcher Smith, said the bench- his passes with seven touch- Two weeks after they caused Philadelphia Eagles, in the coach said McNabb lacked the ing had no effect on the negoti- downs and eight interceptions an uproar by benching him in Monday night game. It also “cardiovascular endurance” to ations, which had been ongoing and a rating of only 76.0 enter- the final 1:50 of a loss to the came before McNabb was able run a fast-paced drill because to some degree since McNabb ing Monday’s game. That said, Detroit Lions, the Redskins on to take his first snap following of nagging hamstring injuries. was acquired from the Eagles he’s been working behind a Monday signed McNabb to a the bizarre Halloween events in Offensive coordinator Kyle for a pair of draft picks in April. sub-par offensive line — he was five-year contract extension Detroit. Shanahan said McNabb had “Once the regular season sacked 22 times through the worth $78 million — giving top- With the Redskins trailing by been tipped in advance that the started, we really were aiming first eight games — and has grade money to a quarterback six, Shanahan yanked McNabb team might go with Grossman; toward the bye week, and it only two reliable wideouts in who is about to turn 34 and is for Rex Grossman, only the sec- McNabb claimed he didn’t hear came together,” Redskins gen- Santana Moss and Anthony having his worst season since ond time McNabb has been that. eral manager Bruce Allen said. Armstrong.

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MLB Posey, Feliz named leagues’ top rookies

AP Giants rookie catcher Buster Posey hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Rangers Oct. 31.

starter through the entire sea- Associated Press son,” Kikuchi said in an e-mail NEW YORK — San Francisco to The Associated Press. Giants catcher Buster Posey and Born Gerald Dempsey Posey Texas Rangers closer Neftali III, the nickname “Buster” runs Feliz wound up together on the in his family. He was driving winning side Monday when they with his wife to the Florida Keys were voted the Rookies of the when he got word that he had Year. won. He acknowledged he was Earlier this month, Posey sin- wondering about the outcome. gled off Feliz as the Giants beat “I think I’d be lying to you if I Texas in the clinching Game 5 of said I didn’t think about it,” he the World Series. said on a conference call. “It’s hard to believe it’s been Feliz got 20 first-place votes two weeks,” Posey said. and was listed on all 28 ballots. Posey hit several key home He drew seven seconds and one runs in the stretch, then helped third. He was at Rangers the Giants win the crown for the Ballpark, where the World first time since 1954. He easily Series ended, when he found outdistanced Atlanta outfielder out he’d won. Jason Heyward for the National The NL Cy Young will be the League award. next major award to be Feliz, the rocket-armed righty announced. Philadelphia ace who set a rookie record with 40 Roy Halladay is considered the saves as Texas reached its first front-runner for Tuesday. World Series, finished far ahead Posey hit third and even of Detroit center fielder Austin cleanup for the Giants as they Jackson for the AL honor. brought the championship to “I hope it’s not a fluke. I hope San Francisco for the first time. I have a better season next He was equally praised for han- year,” the 22-year-old dling a pitching staff that Dominican reliever said through seemed to get better throughout a translator on a conference the postseason. call. “How rare and amazing it is Promoted from Triple-A on to have a rookie catcher lead a May 29, Posey quickly adjusted team to a World Series champi- to the big leagues — both at the onship,” Giants managing part- plate and behind it. ner Bill Neukom said. The 23-year-old Posey hit .305 In fact, the last rookie catcher with 18 home runs and 67 RBIs. to play for a World Series win- He homered eight times after ner was in 1966 with Sept. 1 in leading the Giants to Baltimore’s Andy Etchebarren. the NL West title, and his homer Posey became the first Rookie on the final day of the regular of the Year winner to become a season helped them clinch the World Series champion in the division. same season since Boston’s Posey was picked first on 20 Dustin Pedroia in 2007. The last of 32 ballots in voting by mem- NL player to do it was Florida’s bers of the Baseball Writers’ Dontrelle Willis in 2003. Association of America. Voting A star at Florida State, the was done by two members of Georgia native went to see the the BBWAA in every league city Seminoles play Clemson last after the regular season, with weekend. Several football fans each person listing three play- in the crowd recognized one of ers. baseball’s fastest-rising stars. Posey was left off the ballot by “That was nice,” he said. Yasushi Kikuchi of Kyodo News Posey played briefly at first from the Los Angeles-Anaheim base when he was called up and chapter. Kikuchi chose Florida moved to catcher when the first baseman Gaby Sanchez Giants traded Bengie Molina to first, Heyward second and St. Texas. He had a 21-game hitting Louis pitcher Jaime Garcia streak in July. third. Posey finished with 129 points “I think Rookie of the Year is in the rookie voting. Heyward, for the rookie player who plays who hit .277 with 18 home runs better than any other through and 72 RBIs, got nine first-place the entire season. From this ballots and 107 points. standpoint, Gaby and Jason pro- Garcia drew one first-place duced more hits and played vote and 24 points. Sanchez got Please recycle The Observer. more games than Posey. Also, the other two first-place votes Jaime Garcia pitched as a and had 18 points. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

NFL NFL Colts prepare for tough stretch Hester provides spark

answer about injuries. “Guys between the 2001 and 2004 Associated Press have been working hard and seasons. Four of those games for Chicago’s offense INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts rehabbing diligently. were played in Foxborough, never expected this November Hopefully, it will be like last Mass. Since then, the Colts to be easy, not with road week where we got a couple of have had the upper hand, win- games against the Eagles and guys back, and, hopefully, ning five of the last six includ- Patriots and a visit from the we’ll get a couple of more ing the AFC Championship Chargers. back this week.” game following the 2006 sea- And that was before a rash The good news in son. of injuries. The next two Indianapolis is that the health San Diego, meanwhile, has weeks, starting with Sunday’s concerns may finally be end- won four of the last five game at New England followed ing. against Indy, including back- by San Diego, may be more of Last week, team president to-back playoff games after a survival test. Bill Polian told his radio show the 2007 and 2008 seasons. “They (the Pats) are a good listeners he expects most of So the Colts know what it team, arguably playing as well the Colts to be back on the will take. as anybody and field for the “I’ve always kind of said, it’s a tough place Dec. 5 game ‘Hey, we’ve got to focus on us to play,” a g a i n s t and getting us better,’“ Peyton Caldwell said “I haven’t seen the Dallas. Manning said. “I haven’t seen Monday. “It’s Patriots at all, I B u t the Patriots at all, I haven’t always been a between now studied them at all, but it huge rivalry haven’t studied them and then, the sounds like they’re a typical because both at all, but it sounds Colts need to Patriots team. At the same AP teams have been like they’re a typical survive two time, I think we really have to Bears wide receiver Devin Hester pulls in a touchdown during playing well key games focus on getting the Colts bet- the first half of Chicago’s 27-13 win over Minnesota Sunday. whenever we’ve Patriots team. At the that could ter.” met, so there’s a same time, I think we help clear up The top priority will be scor- wins or less at the moment, Associated Press lot at stake.” really need to focus on the AFC play- ing touchdowns. including two with 2-7 records Especially in getting the Colts off picture. Twice on Sunday, the Colts LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Once (Detroit, Dallas) and a pair that this wild and The Patriots settled for short field goals again, the Chicago Bears are are 1-8 (Carolina, Buffalo). The wacky season. better.” (7-2) are tied after driving into the red zone. getting many happy returns exception was Green Bay in Eleven of the for the AFC The previous week, they also from Devin Hester. September. 16 AFC teams Peyton Manning East lead settled for a 37-yard field goal The specialist who set Now, they’re in a short week are within one Colts quarterback with the New in a 26-24 loss at records running back kickoffs with Thursday’s game at game of first York Jets, and Philadelphia. and punts in his first two sea- Miami, although Chicago might place, and, the Chargers That’s not typical Colts ball, sons seems reborn on special be catching the Dolphins at a strangely, the (4-5) are sud- and against a Patriots squad teams after struggling the past good time. Tyler Thigpen most depleted Colts are the only denly one game behind AFC that hung 39 points on the few years while trying to adapt likely will start at quarterback AFC team with sole possession West co-leaders Oakland and Steelers’ vaunted defense, to a bigger role on offense. after Chad Pennington suffered of a division lead in the con- Kansas City. well, Manning and Caldwell “Devin has it going right a season-ending shoulder ference. Not that the Colts are paying know field goals won’t cut it now,” coach Lovie Smith said. injury and Chad Henne injured The question: How long can attention to other teams given this week. “Guys are doing a great job his knee in Sunday’s win over they keep it? their own issues. Sure, some will contend blocking for him. He’s feeling it, Tennessee. Coach Tony Indianapolis (6-3) opened “Every game is about surviv- Indy’s red-zone struggles are a of course.” Sparano said Henne might be Sunday’s game against ing,” Pro Bowl receiver Reggie direct result of the missing Hester did a little bit of every- available, but the Dolphins Cincinnati without any of its Wayne said after Sunday’s 23- pieces, but that’s not how the thing against Minnesota on signed veteran Patrick Ramsey three opening-day starters at 17 victory earned them a day Colts see it. Sunday. on Monday. linebacker, without safeties off Monday. “Every game is They still have to win these He handled kickoffs for the For the Bears, there are few Bob Sanders and Melvin going to be tough, no matter games and put themselves in first time this season and breaks after this week, with Bullitt, without tight ends who we have out there, if we position to control their own wound up returning two for a home games looming against Dallas Clark and Brody have the original starter or playoff fate during the sea- total of 100 yards. He was Philadelphia, New England and Eldridge, without receivers the new starters. They are son’s final month — regardless effective again on punts, run- the New York Jets along with a Austin Collie and Anthony going to look at it just like it’s of who’s playing and who’s ning one back 42 yards. Throw trip at Green Bay. Gonzalez and without running the plan old Colts out there, no not. in a 19-yard touchdown catch, It would help if Hester keeps backs Joseph Addai and Mike matter who is out there. They “Anything can happen. and it was a good afternoon all this up. Hart. are trying to survive also.” Everybody’s got a shot,” around for Hester. No one has more combined Caldwell was optimistic It likely means, however, Caldwell said. “I think whoev- The 27-13 win over the punt and kickoff returns for some of those guys might that the Colts will face their er can get hot and get on a Vikings put the Bears (6-3) in a touchdowns than Hester, who return for this weekend’s tus- two biggest nemeses short- roll can get control of this tie with Green Bay for the NFC shares the league’s career sle with the Patriots. handed. thing. But the way this thing is North lead with a tougher record with Brian Mitchell with “I wish I could tell you who New England won six going, it could up to Week 14, schedule looming. 13. They are also tied for sec- they are,” Caldwell said, giv- straight over the Colts, includ- 15, 16 before everything is Five of the Bears’ six wins ond with nine punt returns for ing his standard Monday ing two playoff games, solidified.” are against teams with three TDs, one behind Eric Metcalf, but it was a long time between big plays. He went two seasons without returning a punt or kickoff for a touchdown and was taken off kickoff returns last year. The TD drought ended when he ran a punt back 62 yards in a win over Green Bay in September. He had a 50-yard return against Carolina in October and returned another punt 89 yards for a touchdown against Seattle the following week. Now, he and Dez Bryant are tied for the league lead with two punt returns for touch- downs. His five returns for 20 or more yards are tops in the NFL. And he just showed he can still be dangerous on kickoffs, too. That’s an opportunity Hester welcomed and he got it against Minnesota, even though the Bears have two solid options in Danieal Manning and Johnny Knox. “It’s a team effort thing, and whenever I get the opportunity to make plays I want to be a part of it and so my teammates have faith in me, let them know that you can always count on me,” Hester said. “I’m going to go out and bust my tail and help them get the job done.” page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, November 16, 2010

official practice for eight hours place in the 3-meter. we’d have to compare ourselves each week until the second half After a competitive meet to them at altitude.” Stone of the 2010-11 season begins. Brus against Purdue on Nov. 6, In Friday’s meet against continued from page 16 Stone said this time will be used continued from page 16 where the Boilermakers defeat- Utah, Welsh particularly credit- for improving the fitness and ed the Irish 173-127, the Irish ed the senior class for leading “It was a similar format as strength of his athletes. respectively, in the 200 yard put in the work to prepare for the team to victory. last week, more like how it will “It’s about getting stronger butterfly in one of the tighter Utah. “What I was happiest to see is be in the spring,” Stone said. and more fit, improving physi- races of the meet. “We swam well against our senior class racing really Despite its brevity, Stone said cally,” he said. Freshman Frank Dyer earned Purdue, so it was not a question well,” Welsh said. “That was the his squad had a successful fall Stone also mentioned that the two more Irish wins in the 50- of swimming well [against last two-team dual meet in the season and that he now has a winter offseason can also be a yard and the 100-yard freestyle Utah],” Welsh said. “We swam pool of the season. To see the good grasp of what his team good time to address individual events. Senior Joseph Raycroft well both weeks. Part of our seniors swimming well was very needs to accomplish during the needs based on what the coach- secured another first-place fin- idea and hope is that we gratifying — the divers, too.” offseason. ing staff noticed during the fall ish in the 200-yard breast- improve from week to week. We The Irish will not compete “We had some things we season regattas. stroke, followed by senior Peter continue to see that happen- again in their home pool until wanted to accomplish and we “Everybody’s a little different Koppel in third. ing.” late January at the Shamrock were able to accomplish those,” on what they need to improve, The Irish swept all of the Welsh was quick to point out Invitational. The team hits the Stone said. “We have a pretty and that’s what the winter is meet’s diving events. Senior that the Irish had more than a road on Dec. 3 for the Iowa good idea where we are and for,” Stone said. “Telling them diver Eric Lex won both the 1- home-pool advantage. Invitational, where they will what we need to improve on. they need to work on this or meter and 3-meter, while senior “They [Utes] do most of their compete against Iowa and Overall, the team is pretty work on that.” Wes Villaflor finished second in competing and all of their train- Denver. good.” the 1-meter and third in the 3- ing at altitude,” Welsh said. Now that the offseason has Contact Cory Bernard at meter. Senior Nate Geary sec- “When you get to sea level, Contact Maija Gustin at begun, the Irish can only hold [email protected] ond in the 1-meter and third things are different. To be fair, [email protected]

SMC BASKETBALL “Offensively, from the start Eagles guard Chynna lenge,” McGraw said. “I think of the game, from the jump, I Bozeman led the scoring for we’re all looking forward to Hodges saw it was going to be a good her team with 12 points. The the next game just to see continued from page 16 game,” Diggins said. “On the Eagles shot just 17.5 percent where are we really. We have first play of the game, Becca from the field, including a 2- an idea after two games of St. Mary’s “We’re just better defen- was wide open.” of-18 effort in the first half. some things we’re good at. sively,” Irish coach Muffet Diggins finished the game The Eagles played their Now we need to find out McGraw said. “I think we’re with nine points and eight first game Friday at No. 9 what we’re not good at.” quicker. I think we have a assists, one away from a per- Kentucky, losing 84-48. Thursday’s game is sched- to open vs. mindset, and defense is all sonal best. Notre Dame will play at uled for 7 p.m. at the Purcell about the mindset. I don’t Freshman guard Kayla Kentucky Saturday after fac- Pavilion. think we had it as much in McBride led the scoring with ing No. 16 UCLA at home Wheaton the past and 14 points. She Thursday. Contact Laura Myers at now this group also had six “We’re ready for the chal- [email protected] really likes to rebounds and By JOE WIRTH defend and “Everybody on this two steals. Sports Writer you can tell.” team has a role and Freshman for- Notre Dame ward Natalie Saint Mary’s opens up had 26 steals when we all play Achonwa was- the 2010-11 campaign three days together, we’re n’t far behind, with a road matchup after setting a dangerous.” with 10 points against Wheaton College. new school and three The program is coming record with 36 rebounds. off another successful year against New Skylar Diggins “ T h e y ’ r e under the helm of Belles H a m p s h i r e sophomore guard capable of coach Jennifer Henley, as Friday. The having big they tallied fifteen victo- Irish scored n i g h t s , ” ries and finished in the top 35 points off McGraw said. three in the conference for of 40 total Eagles turnovers. “Both of them have lots of the second straight year. A “That’s something we’re poise for freshmen.” victory over Albion in the trying to pride ourselves on, Junior guard Natalie first round of the MIAA is how we’re playing defen- Novosel followed McBride Tournament last year sively,” McGraw said. “We with 13 points and sopho- marked the fourth straight are playing hard for 40 min- more guard Kaila Turner had year the Belles advanced utes.” 10. Six more players scored to the semifinals of the By the time Eagles forward at least five points. tournament. Channing Hillman made an Bruszewski led the team The Belles only have two easy layup with 11 minutes with seven rebounds, and returning seniors, but that to go in the first half, Notre eight more players had at lack of experience does Dame had 20 points. Senior least three boards. not mean a lack of talent. forward Becca Bruszewski “Everybody on this team The squad boasts two key scored the first basket of the has a role, and when we all PAT COVENEY/The Observer returning starters in jun- game just six seconds after play together, we’re danger- Senior forward Devereaux Peters corrals a pass during Notre ior forward Kelley Murphy tip-off. ous,” Diggins said. Dame’s 91-28 win over Morehead State Monday. and senior guard Liz Wade. Murphy led the team in scoring last year while registering at least 10 points in 23 of the team’s 27 games. Murphy was selected to the All- MIAA Second Team and finished the season among the top 10 individuals in the league in seven statis- tical categories. Meanwhile, Wade set a new Belles single season record with 102 steals last year. She also became the first player to record 100 assists and 100 steals in the same season and the second to amass 200 assists and 200 steals in a career. The Belles face a diffi- cult test in the Thunder, who return all five starters. Wheaton also fea- tures a 6’2” freshman in Maris Hovee, who should pose a serious threat in the post. The Belles begin the journey for a conference title Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Wheaton College’s King Arena. Contact Joe Wirth at [email protected] Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 15

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ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S ROWING Getting defensive Irish learn Notre Dame’s defense surrenders only 28 points in a tour de force against Morehead State from tough

By LAURA MYERS exhibition Sports Writer By CORY BERNARD Sophomore guard Skylar Sports Writer Diggins said No. 12 Notre Dame’s focus for this year is In the final tune-up of the fall to own the first four minutes season, the Irish competed of each game. against regional foes Indiana, Against Morehead State Michigan State and Ohio State Monday night, the Irish in Columbus, Ohio. owned more than that as they While the Spartans and defeated the Eagles 91-28 at Buckeyes largely dominated the the Purcell Pavilion. races throughout the day, Irish Notre Dame (2-0) held coach Martin Stone acknowl- Morehead State (0-2) without edged the stiff competition his a field goal for nearly nine squad faced and said the expe- minutes and went into half- rience was ultimately a success. time leading 40-7. The half- “Michigan State and Ohio time score tied a school State are pretty good,” he said. record for fewest points “Our second varsity improved allowed in a half, last their speed. We learned some achieved in 1985. stuff and raced against two “We need to set the tone teams that have been really early,” Diggins said. “We need good for four or five years now. to start the game with defen- Overall, it was pretty success- sive intensity.” ful.” Eagles coach Tom Hodges Sunday’s event, the second said his team had watched team meet in as many weeks tape from last year’s Notre for Notre Dame, was again Dame squad, which did not geared toward preparing the play the same type of team for the second part of the defense. PAT COVENEY/The Observer rowing season in the spring. Freshman guard Kayla McBride drives to the basket during Notre Dame’s 91-28 win over Morehead see HODGES/page 14 State Monday. McBride led the Irish with 14 points in the victory. see STONE/page 14

ND WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Team takes down Utah Squad defeats Utah at Rolf’s in front of full house

Big win prepares team for upcoming Nationals

it was awesome to be able to By MIKE TODISCO pull out a win on parents’ Sports Writer weekend,” Maxwell said. “It h e l p e d b r i n g t h e l e v e l o f Notre Dame’s dominance competition up a notch.” over Utah this weekend was Maxwell was encouraged not limited to a victory on by the progress shown by the football field. In a con- freshman Lauren Stauder, v i n c i n g p e r f o r m a n c e , t h e who earned second place in I r i s h r o l l e d p a s t t h e U t e s the 100-yard breaststroke. 185.5-112.5 Friday at the “ I w a s s o e x t r e m e l y Rolfs Aquatic Center. i m p r e s s e d w i t h L a u r e n N o t r e D a m e e a r n e d 1 1 S t a u d e r ’s s w i m s a g a i n s t individual wins and one relay Utah,” Maxwell said. “She victory during the final dual c a m e i n t o t h e m e e t a n d meet of the year. Sophomore dropped a lot of time from diver Jenny Chiang earned her in-season performances two gold medals in the 1- so far this year. It’s always m e t e r a n d 3 - m e t e r d i v e s , awesome to see a teammate’s w h i l e s e n i o r S a m a n t h a hard work pay off at a meet.” Maxwell also took two golds The Irish compete next in i n t h e 1 0 0 - y a r d a n d 2 0 0 - t h e U . S . N a t i o n a l s i n COLEMAN COLLINS/The Observer y a r d b r e a s t s t r o k e . Columbus, Ohio, from Dec. 2- Notre Dame diver Nathan Geary prepares for a three-meter dive at the Dennis Stark S o p h o m o r e K i m H o l d e n 4. Maxwell believes that the Relays at the Rolf’s Aquatic Center on Oct. 9. r o u n d e d o u t t h e v i c t o r i e s win over Utah positioned the with a pair of golds in the Irish well for the nationals By MAIJA GUSTIN the energetic crowd helped the and freshman Bertie Nel swam 100-yard and 200-yard back- invitational. Sports Writer team to its victory. the 100-yard backstroke in stroke. “I think each swimmer on “It was a very spirited, high 51.31 and 51.58, respectively, to The bleachers were entire- our team was able to learn An enthusiastic and support- energy meet from start to fin- earn first and second for the ly full for the meet, as fans something from this meet ive crowd can make all the dif- ish,” Welsh said. “There was a Irish. for both Utah (3-1) and Notre that will help them individu- ference in a competitive swim great crowd and great enthusi- Sophomore Mason Weber D a m e ( 2 - 3 ) c a m e o u t i n ally at Nationals,” Maxwell meet, as evidenced in Notre asm. That helps us swim bet- secured another win for the strong numbers to cheer on s a i d . “ T h e m e e t a g a i n s t Dame’s victory over Utah in ter.” Irish in the 100-yard breast- t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e t e a m s . Utah also helped put us on a front of a packed, standing- Senior captain Mike Sullivan stroke, followed by sophomore M a x w e l l t h a t s h e e n j o y e d h i g h n o t e g o i n g i n t o room-only crowd Friday. took the first win for Notre Christopher Johnson in second. s w i m m i n g i n f r o n t o f t h e Nationals, which is always a Backed by a supportive crowd Dame in the 1,000-yard Seniors Christopher Wills and enthusiastic crowd. plus.” on family day, the Irish took freestyle. He clocked in at 9:33, Steven Brus finished in first and “ H a v i n g t h e s t a n d s down the Utes, 184-116, earn- while sophomore Wesley third at 1:53:28 and 1:53:47, absolutely packed made a Contact Michael Todisco at ing a win in 13 of 16 events. Mullins followed in third overall fun racing environment, and [email protected] Irish coach Tim Welsh said at 9:48. Junior Petar Petrovic see BRUS/page 14