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A surge in global solidarity has served as a catalyst for raising reported health standards in the third world, cofounder of Partners In Health (PIH) Ophelia Dahl said Observer Staff Report Wednesday at a recognition cer- emony in the Hesburgh Library. PIH was recently named the Notre Dame Security Police recipient of the 2011 Notre (NDSP) is investigating a sex- Dame Award for International ual battery reported to cam- Human Development and pus police Wednesday, Solidarity. according to an email sent to “The challenge is to corral this students early Thursday solidarity and make it meaning- morning. ful,” she said in a panel discus- A Saint Mary’s student was sion at Washington Hall. “We SUZANNA PRATT / The Observer reportedly sexually assaulted Panel speakers Fr. Robert Dowd, Professor Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl pose alongside at approximately 9:50 p.m. see AWARD/page 4 University President Fr. John Jenkins at Wednesday’s award ceremony at Hesburgh Library. Wednesday evening, accord- ing to the College’s Director of Security David Gariepy. The victim reported to police the crime occurred along a path beside Saint Walsh Rector wins on TV game show Mary’s Lake between Holy Cross Hill and Holy Cross Drive, according to the email. on a game show. Seeing it on Police reported the sus- By AMANDA GRAY TV made it even more surre- pects were two white males News Writer al.” approximately 5’10” who Selak’s mom urged her to were wearing dark clothing. Walsh Hall rector Annie attend the filming while she The suspects approached the Selak, decked out in a cup- was away on Winter Break victim and pulled her off the cake costume, managed to be with her parents in Los path before assaulting her. selected from the audience as Angeles, near where she One assailant reportedly car- a contestant on the CBS game grew up. ried a knife. show “Let’s Make a Deal” Audience members are The suspects fled on foot during a January taping. encouraged to wear elaborate toward State Road 933, Selak won a prize package costumes, so Selak dressed according to NDSP. Saint valued at more than $6,000 herself in the cupcake cos- Mary’s students received an in an episode that aired tume she originally wore for email from College security Wednesday. Halloween on campus. alerting them to the reported “Let’s Make A Deal” is a Selak said her assigned assault at approximately game show hosted by Wayne seating in the audience was 11:40 p.m. Brady, who picks people out ironic given her profession. “Please use extreme cau- of the audience to participate “The producers assign you tion when traveling to and in games for a variety of your seat,” she said. “They from the University of Notre prize winnings. placed me between a beer Photo courtesy of Annie Selak Dame as suspects have not “Winning is surreal,” Selak Walsh Hall rector Annie Selak, dressed as a cupcake, was been apprehended,” the said. “I never thought I’d be see GAME/page 7 selected to participate on CBS’s “Let’s Make a Deal.” email stated. 4.0 GPA seniors vie for valedictorian, Larkin selected Because a number of gradu- By ADAM LLORENS ating seniors boast 4.0s, the News Writer selection process for singling out a valedictorian requires As the Commencement looking beyond the numbers. Ceremony approaches each Vice President and Associate spring semester, the Provost Dennis Jacobs heads University is faced with the the selection committee that difficult task of selecting a chooses the valedictorian. valedictorian from among the Jacobs said the committee top students of the graduating solicits speech submissions class. from all potential valedictori- This year, Edward Larkin, a ans. biological sciences major from “The selection committee is East Lansing, Mich., was comprised of faculty, staff and awarded the honor. However, students and invites the top Larkin was not the only grad- students from each college to uating senior from the class of 2011 with a 4.0 GPA. see LARKIN/page 7 SOFIA ITURBE | Observer Graphic

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STUDENT SENATE Group dissolves Business Board, discusses safety

only two.” for [FMB] when looking at the be eliminated and the action is said. By MEL FLANAGAN Biro said the Student Business student businesses.” supported by those most closely In terms of the information News Writer Board rarely meets and does not Biro said the amendment involved,” Biro said. that should be distributed, provide the oversight it was would work toward solving the After the group unanimously Cavanaugh senator Gaby Nunez Student Senate approved an designed to supply. As a result, many ongoing troubles with the passed the resolution, it dis- said freshmen should recognize amendment to dissolve the Biro said FMB already effectively student businesses. For example, cussed possible tactics for intro- Notre Dame Security Police Student Business Board and dis- manages the stu- the Student ducing freshmen to South Bend (NDSP) as an asset and encour- cussed educating freshmen on dent businesses Business Board and informing them about safety age a positive relationship safety in the South Bend commu- and the amend- “Please be good general manager issues. between NDSP and incoming nity at its meeting Wednesday. ment is only neighbors, please be did not make the Campus Technology chair students. The Financial Management streamlining the required month- Yiting Zheng said both her “Cavanaugh has a really good Board (FMB) supervises the process. respectful of adults ly reports on the Freshman Orientation leader relationship with the officers Student Business Board, which If the amend- and authority. These businesses to and her Resident Assistant spoke who walk through our dorms,” oversees the two student busi- ment is approved, are the things we FMB, leading to to her about off-campus safety, she said. “I think that really nesses on campus, Irish Gardens the two student communication but she felt more inclined to lis- helps with our opinions of them.” and AdWorks. The amendment business man- want to start problems. ten to her Frosh-O leader than Chief of staff Claire Sokas said would eliminate the Student agers will report conveying to Biro highlight- her RA. the most important thing to Business Board and make stu- to FMB’s monthly freshmen.” ed the problem Welsh Family senator Marcy remember when dealing with dent businesses directly account- meetings as non- of the student Kreimier said her hall recog- NDSP is to grant them the able to FMB. voting members. b u s i n e s s e s nized the freshmen were more respect they deserve. “Student Business Board has “Without a Claire Sokas repeatedly end- likely to converse freely with “Please be good neighbors, lost its purpose in the past few Student Business chief of staff ing the fiscal their Frosh-O staff than their please be respectful of adults years,” Student Union treasurer Board general year in debt. He Hall Staff. and authority,” Sokas said. Eric Biro said. “There used to be manager to go hopes the “During my Frosh-O there was “These are the things we want to four businesses and it used to be through, the student business increased accountability to FMB a time when the RAs and rectors start conveying to freshmen.” a valuable resource to get the managers can go directly to FMB will help the businesses to left and [the Frosh-O staff] said businesses together and talk or to their advisor,” Biro said. become profitable in the future. you can ask anything you want Contact Mel Flanagan at about plans, but now there are “It’s one less layer for them and “It’s a position that can easily since we’re your peers,” she mfl[email protected]

Band bids farewell to assistant director

Symphonic Winds, Brass By JOHN CAMERON Ensemble and Varsity Band, and News Writer was the director for the Tuba- Euphonium Choir. The recent Blue-Gold Game Band members were informed marked the last time Assistant of Rosas’ appointment via email Band Director Emmett O’Leary Thursday. A graduate of the would lead the Marching Band University of Texas and the in the “greatest of all University University of Illinois, Rosas led fight songs,” the “Notre Dame marching bands at the Victory March.” University of Florida and Illinois On March 15, O’Leary State University, according to an announced he will take leave at email sent to band members. the end of the spring 2011 The email stated Rosas has semester to pursue a Ph.D. in already begun working with the music education at Arizona flute and horn choirs at Notre State University after seven Dame. O’Leary said he felt Rosas years in his position at Notre would succeed as assistant Dame. director once he officially begins “The highlight [of my time work with the band after the here] has just been being able to spring semester. be a part of this place, this “I’m completely confident he’s University. We all talk about going to do a great job. He’s what a privilege it is to be a stu- extraordinarily qualified and a dent or a member of the faculty great person,” O’Leary said. here, and it’s totally true,” he “He’ll be a great addition.” said. “It’s been the privilege of Band president Michael my life to be able to serve on Schwind said the band was staff here.” ready to welcome Rosas to the Rene Rosas will replace mix but would find it difficult to O’Leary as the assistant band see O’Leary go. director for the 2011-2012 “I’m sure we’ll do fine. I think school year. Mr. Rosas is a good fit for the O’Leary said the best part of band,” Schwind said. “But it def- his job was the excitement sur- initely won’t be the same.” rounding the first game day Band members were hit hard each year when the band ush- by O’Leary’s announcement, ered in the new football season. Schwind said. “Probably the biggest rush for “When [O’Leary] sent out the me every time is the first game email saying he was taking his of the year when you hear the leave, everyone I talked to was fight song, the victory march, really upset,” Schwind said. “We when we do our first game-time all love him a lot.” march,” he said. O’Leary was well liked and O’Leary, a graduate of the went out of his way to ensure University of Idaho, said work- each member of the band ing with the band gave him the enjoyed his or her experience, opportunity to be a part of the Schwind said. Notre Dame tradition, even “[O’Leary] always saw himself though he did not attend the as the one who cracked down, University as a student. who laid down the law, but we “There’s a time when we’re in all saw him as the fun-loving the practice field and you hear guy who cares so much for the the band and look back and see band,” Schwind said. “He put in the Stadium with the Dome and the extra time and effort to Basilica in the background, and make sure everyone enjoyed it’s one of those ‘I’m really here’ band ... he really cared about moments,” he said. “That’s the students and how they were always really special.” enjoying the band experience.” As Assistant Band Director, O’Leary served as a co-director Contact John Cameron at for the University Band, [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, April 28, 2011

Farmer echoed that view, “Your generation is learning how praising the youth at Notre Dame to think by looking at the local Award for their potential to service the and the large scale at the same continued from page 24 world. time, which has been very help- “This auditorium full of people ful to our organization. We must need to address how we can use at Notre Dame, the people we pay close attention to the illness our privileges and influence to teach around the world, our in front of us while understand- the best of our abilities to stand patients … that’s a lot of affirm- ing the large-scale social forces in solidarity with the poor.” ing, life-giving hope,” Farmer that put patients at risk.” Dahl, who serves as president said. Dahl said this assessment of and executive director of PIH, When asked about the relation- the base causes of poverty and founded the nonprofit organiza- ship between poverty, violence illness translates directly to advo- tion with cofounder and Harvard and health care, Farmer said vio- cacy for improved conditions in University professor Paul Farmer lence makes it difficult, but not poor countries. in rural Haiti in 1987 with the impossible, to provide services “As we studied health, we real- goal of providing a preferential for the poor. ized we couldn’t do our work option for the poor. Today, the “Structural and acute violence without investigating these root organization directly involves are invariably connected in that causes and advocating for better more than 12,000 people at social disparities become conditions,” she said. “We are more than 60 hospitals and entrenched and episodic violence making sure we constantly health centers in 12 countries to happens in response,” he said. assess how best to advocate for provide quality healthcare for the “It’s very difficult to deliver pub- the poor, and we continue to poor. lic health services in places with partner with people who can SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer In a private award ceremony, conflict, but it’s always possible. advocate well.” Partners in Health co-founders Professor Paul Farmer and University president Fr. John We rely on community health Farmer said the first step in Ophelia Dahl discuss global health at a panel Wednesday. Jenkins said PIH exemplifies the workers to do our best to deliver assessing the needs of a particu- principle of solidarity in its work, public health.” lar place is to find the health just afflict the poor. All poor peo- are facing a series of seemingly aligning it closely with the serv- Farmer said this community- issues that are most prevalent in ple’s health problems are neg- intractable problems, but they’re ice-oriented Notre Dame commu- based approach to health care that area. lected, so we have a lot of work really not intractable,” he said. nity. helps PIH provide more holistic “We first look at the burden of to do.” “You need to take on those prob- “I think [PIH] represents in care for the poor while allowing disease of a place by asking peo- Although these problems lems and stick to them over time their work the work of Christ, the organization to consider the ple what the most common appear daunting, Farmer because we’re counting on you to which is why we feel such an larger structural issues that con- health problems are for the local expressed confidence in the abili- improve them, and I’m confident affinity for Partners In Health tribute to poverty and illness. population. Then we look at ty of the next generation of med- that you will.” and why our students feel con- “What we really want is to what’s being neglected,” he said. ical professionals to solve global nected to their work,” he said. address the root causes of vio- “Some diseases deemed rare and health issues. Contact Kristen Durbin at Fr. Robert Dowd, director of lence and poverty,” he said. neglected aren’t rare at all, they “Young doctors and clinicians [email protected] the Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity, said the award recog- nizes people who make substan- tial contributions to international human development through research, practice, public service and philanthropy. The Ford Program chose to recognize PIH for its commitment to solidarity in providing holistic, community-based health care methods for the poor, Dowd said. “Partners In Health exemplifies what it is to come close to those in need by promoting healing and peace among them and understanding the relationship between social and economic contexts and health problems,” Dowd said. “They epitomize the values at the core of the Notre Dame mission by integrating the head and the heart to help the poor.” Steve Reifenberg, executive director of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, said the unique community-based struc- ture of PIH makes it a model for charity organizations around the world. “Partners in Health helped re- conceptualize the notion of a charity organization by connect- ing service, teaching and research,” he said. “This model for institutional innovation con- nects with the University and the Ford Program, and it focuses on charity in connection with soli- darity.” During the panel discussion, Dowd asked Dahl and Farmer about the relationship between the principles of Catholic social teaching and the overall mission of PIH. “I think Catholic social teach- ing has had a very deep impact on our work, but others who don’t share that background have been very involved in our work in equally meaningful ways,” Farmer said. “There are many complementary paradigms we can draw on.” Dahl said that although wor- ries about the scope and effec- tiveness of PIH’s work presents a challenge to the organization, she and Farmer emphasized the importance of optimism in fur- thering the mission of the organi- zation. “To even consider losing hope in the face of all this is a luxury many others can’t afford,” Dahl said. “We saw hope in the young workforce of Silicon Valley, where people are optimistic about solving health problems with technology.” Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Group discusses future of dorm printer initiative

on campus from Coordinator of By MEGAN LONEY Student Computing Kathy News Writer Hausmann. The paper usage since the printer’s installation, At its final meeting of the semes- however, has already surpassed ter, the Saint Mary’s College the estimated amount. Student Government Association Gans suggested discontinuing (SGA) discussed the progress of the the dorm printer initiative for the dorm printer initiative that began coming school year in considera- under Chesley-Smith administra- tion of unexpected costs. tion. The initiative’s future is “This is something that we will unclear following its problematic really focus on next year,” Gans first weeks. said. “If [the projected cost] is sur- The students who tend Holy passed, it would be very difficult to Cross Hall’s front desk and monitor fit that flexibility into our budget printer usage have reported sever- next year. Our job is to respond to al issues since the installation of student needs, but I personally the printer two weeks ago. The think that it would be a difficult problems are attributed to mis- expectation of SGA and an unreal- communications about procedures istic use of money to spend it on for printer support and the print- ink and paper for printers in every er’s unforeseen popularity among dorm.” students. Chief of staff Emily Skirtich The Holy Cross printer was an noted the popularity of the printer experimental initiative undertaken among students as a sign of the by the Chesley-Smith administra- need for printers in the dorms. tion to evaluate the possibility of “Since the need is so great, it installing printers in dorms may not be our responsibility to throughout campus. The put printers in all of the dorms, but Information Technology depart- our job is to be the advocate for ment was not involved in the initia- the student body, and this is some- tive. Instead, the printer’s mainte- thing that students want,” Skirtich nance is solely SGA’s responsibility. said. One issue raised during the Gans and student body vice pres- meeting was the confusion over ident Jacqualyn Zupanic will meet the printer maintenance proce- with Hausmann next semester to dure caused by student govern- discuss matters of technology. ment turnover. “[Vice President for Student “A lot of the things that were Affairs] Karen Johnson told us not established with the printer were to meet with Kathy until next year. not our doing and now we’re just They will be going over technology making it work,” student body this summer and things are going president Nicole Gans said. “We to change,” Gans said. “When we didn’t set up any procedures, it meet in the fall, we’ll know what was really only to sustain until the we need to do and they will be able end of the school year.” to give us better answers.” The previous administration set aside a budget and supplies based Contact Megan Loney at on a cost estimate of printer usage [email protected]

SMC student club shows LGBTQ Pride

ability to expand it,” SAGA presi- By MEGAN REECE dent Karen Borja said. News Writer SAGA will present the “LBGTQ Falling Stars” workshop from Saint Mary’s kicked off its first 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today in the annual Pride Week hosted by the Warren Conference Room. College’s Straight and Gay According to Borja, the workshop Alliance (SAGA) Tuesday. will help participants reach a bet- The week began with a keynote ter understanding of the emotion- address by Ryan Everett, a trans- al challenges of the coming out gender member of the communi- process. ty. In his speech, “Living Life in Pride Week concludes Friday Two Worlds,” Everett encouraged with a campus-wide effort to listeners to live show pride and their lives in a ful- acceptance, as filling way. “We’re here to students are “You really need promote a safe encouraged to to be who you are wear LGBTQ- to be happy,” environment for related shirts. Everett said. “I’m students on campus Borja said visible finally living the by making them feel support on cam- authentic life I’d pus is important only dreamed of free. It’s unjust for for promoting a before.” people to have to hide safe and accept- Pride Week con- who they are.” ing atmosphere tinued Wednesday conducive to evening with an learning. LGBTQ Fair in the Karen Borja “We’re here to Student Center SAGA president promote a safe lobby, where environment for o r g a n i z a t i o n s students on cam- from around the community pus by making them feel free,” offered students internships, jobs Borja said. “It’s unjust for people and volunteer opportunities. to have to hide who they are.” “We want students to know that there is a supportive community Contact Megan Reece at in South Bend and they have the [email protected] page 6 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, April 28, 2011 Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Observer N NEWS page 7

er group of especially com- pelling addresses. Larkin “We then proceed to look at continued from page 1 the résumés and letters of recommendation for these compose a valedictory address students to get to know them which would be given at the as a person,” Jacobs said. Commencement Ceremony,” “From this, we pick a smaller Jacobs said. “We then record group to interview face-to- them reading their address face.” and create an audio file of After these final interviews each speech.” — and much anticipation Jacobs said all five colleges amongst the interviewees — were represented in the can- the valedictorian is selected. didate pool. The initial candidates are “This year, we invited three also given the opportunity students from the Colleges of compose an invocation, the Arts and Letters, Business, opening prayer delivered at Engineering and Science and the beginning of the one student from the College Commencement Ceremony. of Architecture.” The candidate chosen to give Some candidates have the invocation is recognized in declined to submit speeches in addition to the selected vale- the past, Jacobs said. dictorian. “Not all of the students actu- “The 4.0 GPA candidates can ally choose to write an choose which address they address for multiple reasons would like to write,” Jacobs — among others, the appre- said. “Both the valedictorian hension to deliver a speech in and the invocation addresser front of thousands of people at are announced together.” Commencement,” Jacobs said. This year, Michelle Maurin, “Of [this year’s candidates], all a mathematics major from chose to actually write a sam- Houston, will deliver the invo- ple address.” cation at Commencement on After listening to all of the May 22. candidates’ submissions, the selection committee narrows Contact Adam Llorens at their options down to a small- [email protected]

complete with limo, personal shopper, Chloe handbag and Game Christian Louboutin shoes. continued from page 1 Selak opted for a cash prize over the limo and personal bottle and a beer pong cup, shopper. which I thought was an ironic “I’m very happy with the spot for a rector.” choice I made,” she said. “I The selection process is tend to be a very practical held before the show films, person – I don’t like name Selak said. The producers ask brands. … It’s a fun treat, a the contestants a number of fun surprise.” questions before determining Since the filming three the seating. months ago, Selak said she “They didn’t ask me many was required to keep silent questions,” she said. “I didn’t about being on the show. think I would get selected. After a press release was sent They asked my parents a lot out earlier this week, she was of questions.” allowed to confirm she was Selak’s parents were also on the show but not if she dressed in costume, her had won anything. father as a golfer and her “It’s been very difficult to mother as Raggedy Ann. keep quiet,” she said. “You line up outside the Selak said people stopped studio,” she said. “There’s by her room in Walsh all day this line of people at 10 a.m. asking whether she won on in Hollywood in strange cos- the show, but they were left tumes.” in suspense until the episode Selak was selected early in aired. A group of rectors the show, and Brady had watched it with Selak later in Selak pick between two the day and Walsh Hall had prizes with the hint words an episode viewing as well. ‘dinner’ and ‘limo.’ Selak picked the latter, winning a Contact Amanda Gray at Beverly Hills shopping spree [email protected]

Wave of storms cause deadly tornados in South

Associated Press and one in Tennessee. In Tuscaloosa, news footage TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A wave showed paramedics lifting a of tornado-spawning storms child out of a flattened home, strafed the South on Wednesday, with many neighboring build- splintering buildings across ings in the city of more than hard-hit Alabama and killing at 83,000 also reduced to rubble. A least 77 people in four states. hospital there said its emer- Some 61 people died in gency room had admitted about Alabama alone, including 15 in 100 people, but had treated Tuscaloosa when a massive tor- some 400. Charts weren’t even nado barreled through the area. started for many patients Sections of the city that’s home because so many people were to the University of Alabama coming in at once. By midnight, have been destroyed, the mayor only staff and patients were said, and the city’s infrastruc- allowed inside. ture was devastated. “What we faced today was Farther north, a nuclear massive damage on a scale we power plant west of Huntsville have not seen in Tuscaloosa in lost power and was operating on quite some time,” Mayor Walter diesel generators. In Mississippi, Maddox told reporters, adding 11 deaths were reported, four that he expected his city’s death people were killed in Georgia toll to rise. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Thursday, April 28, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN U.S. Interventionism

Talking about Is it just me or is this “war” in Libya involved with or ignore. Where does the apathetic to solve the problems that arise. really dumb? The hawks and the pacifists ideology of spreading freedom end and Britain and France, while powerful on are all unhappy with what Obama has the cost in blood and treasure begin? paper, are too small to fully commit their my generation gotten us and our allies into over there. It Throughout human history, the great forces to winning the war in Libya and ini- has been weeks and Gaddafi is not only world powers end up dictating the politics tiating regime change. Libya isn’t even a It was 6 a.m. after two weeks in still in power, but also of their neighbors because global security big fish. German Nazism would have suc- the wilderness on an Outward Bound seems to be winning and prosperity is dependent on a stable ceeded in taking over Britain had the U.S. trip and three days before my 19th in a campaign against environment. The U.S. has been the big not stepped in. The USSR would have just birthday when my parents told me I NATO-backed rebels. player in the world for the last hundred bullied its way through Europe had the was going to have a little brother. The stupidest thing is years and the lone superpower for the last U.S. not had the resolve to halt the mili- So much for that the Marines twenty. Trade is necessary for prosperity taristic advance of authoritarian commu- the empty nest, Jack Yusko could take Tripoli and inevitably trade leads to invested nism. No one would have attacked I guess. (Barbary wars, interest in the economy and politics of a Afghanistan for us if we didn’t do it our- At first I did- Sports redux?) and have region. When a region becomes volatile, selves in the aftermath of 9/11. n’t believe Production Editor Gaddafi dead or alive you can either leave and forget all the Yes, America looks out for herself, but them. Then I in 48 hours if we let Mark Easley progress you have made there, or you can she also aids all free people. Who is going thought we were adopting. Finally, them. If we decide to try to fix it. Even in cases where the U.S. to stand up to the Soviet Union when they despite being diagnosed with sec- kill people in the doesn’t have direct interest, if our allies or shut off all the energy resources to ondary infertility right after I was name of freedom, we Elephant in the trading partners can be significantly Europe? Who is going to stand up to born, my parents were going to have should do so deci- Room affected, then intervention can be war- China when it cracks down on its people another kid. sively. Obama has ranted for the greater good. and manipulates the global economy? I tried to wrap my head around the been far from decisive on this conflict, not There are bigger issues at stake. There Who is going stand up to North Korea fact that it was no longer going to be a good characteristic of an American is a school of thought that the U.S. should when it threatens its neighbors? Who will just my sister and I. 21, 19 and 0. president. not only show restraint in international keep the peace when the forces of dark- Graduating from college, beginning Every time a new crisis erupts in the intervention, but pull out of all the places ness rattle the cages in the Middle East? college, being born. world it makes you think about the great we are in now and return to an isolationist America will. We are morally obligated to No longer would I be the pam- power the U.S. holds in creating change. foreign policy. Essentially we should fight for what is right and to stand for pered youngest child, but forced to Take Libya as an example. You feel for ignore the outside world. While this may those that aren’t strong enough to stand assume the role of neglected, angsty rebel forces, forced to live under Gaddafi's improve our short-term fiscal situation, it on their own. Yes it’s a burden, but it is a middle child. oppressive rule for years. Coming from a is also a pretty shortsighted philosophy. necessary one if we really believe in the After spending the fall semester rebellious tradition ourselves, it is easy to The fact is our ideology and way of life is a greatness that free people can achieve. planning how to most effectively empathize with those who seek self-deter- model that can lead to global prosperity Even if we buy into my argument above, grab attention through rebellion, I mination. But who holds the real cards? and peace. if we don’t execute it fully we will create a came home for winter break to find Despite the rebels’ relatively impressive Many countries are poor due to the fact bigger mess than when we started: the my mother very obviously expecting. motivation and military capability early in that they are ruled by greedy and oppres- Vietnam War, the Korean War, Bosnia, the This was a completely unsettling the conflict, Gadhafi loyalists are using sive dictators. The system is against the Bay of Pigs, the Gulf War — the list goes experience for me, as until this point their superior weapons, organization and people. If we want to make a dent in on. America’s greatest mistakes are I could pretend this was all imagi- greater money supply to pound the oppo- world poverty levels, there has to be an based on compromising our moral right- nary or an elaborate practical joke. sition into compliance. Not the story book institutional change that supports free eousness in defending and extending lib- As break progressed, her due date ending we all want. market capitalism and democratic govern- erty. I pray this won’t happen with Libya kept moving earlier and earlier. We could finish this war in less than a ment. Most of the time (pretty much every or any other country this president I was presented with the idea that week if we really tried, but we are fighting time), to get a fundamental change in a decides to bomb. Maybe that Hope and the munchkin might actually be born with both hands tied behind our back, our society requires military action. The Change will show up eventually ... while I was home, and I would have foot in our mouth and our head in the indigenous population usually cannot pro- to look the little newcomer in the sand. Yet, if we exercise our power to help duce the means necessary to complete a Mark Easley is a junior majoring in eye and accept that he was real. the rebels, we are seen as imperialists and successful revolution on their own (cough, computer science. He can be reached at January 7 came around and I got a meddlers. This story can be said for Iran, cough, Libya), so outside help is needed to [email protected] text from my dad saying that he was North Korea, Darfur, Israel, Bosnia, World accomplish the goal. The views expressed in this column are taking my mom to the hospital, that War II, World War I, Iraq, Afghanistan The fact is that if America doesn’t lead those of the author and not necessarily it was time. and all situations that we choose to get the way, other countries are too weak and those of The Observer. I rushed home and stayed up all night with my sister, getting updates on the progress via texts and rushed phone calls. Finally, a little after the LETTER TO THE EDITOR sun came up, William George was born. My sister and I drove to the hospi- tal after a few hours of sleep to meet Legislation for marriage wastes time the newest member of the family. I walked into the room to see my mom holding this tiny, sleeping bundle America crossed a threshold in 2011. For the first time, That is why the proposed amendment in the Indiana legis- and heard her say, “He looks just according to a CNN/Opinion Research survey, a majority of lature to ban gay marriage, which has language that could like you,” before shedding tears of us approved of gay marriage. It was a slim majority (51 per- even ban gay unions, is a ridiculous waste of time. I am not joy. cent), but that number is sure to grow because 60 percent of saying Indiana should become a haven for gay marriage, but I spent the rest of the last week of those polled who are under 50 years old said they approve. banning it, and possibly gay unions, is nothing but political break playing and coming to terms This should come as no surprise since the number of peo- pandering. with my new brother. It still seemed ple who are okay with gays getting married has slowly but What are some people afraid of? One of the old horse surreal that I would be telling peo- surely been increasing. Why? Because the middle of arguments is that we must protect the sanctity of marriage. ple that I have two siblings or that I America is filled with people who are actually fair and open Really? So if two gay people live together down the block would get to watch him grow up. minded. And it is the middle of America that decides how from you, is that somehow going to strain your marriage? Over Spring and Easter break, he this country will deal with social issues. The fringes of this Anyone who thinks so should really spend more time work- just kept getting bigger and more country are just that — fringes — and eventually they are ing on his or her lawn or maybe his or her own marriage. active, smiling, laughing and learn- outnumbered. The lowest figure I could find on divorce in America current- ing to roll over. Of course there is more to this slow change in America. It ly is 41 percent. So how sanctified is that? Having a 3-month-old back home started when gays who had gone public urged others who Isn’t it time we just let people alone in their own houses has really put time in perspective for were afraid to do the same. Then something happened. and bedrooms. Live and let live. me: when I’m graduating from col- Many of us discovered that it was not that rare to have a gay lege, he’s going to be 3. When I turn family member or a friend who had a child that was gay or a Michael Collins 30, he’ll be in middle school. I’m neighbor who is gay. My two best lifelong friends both have Class of ‘67 starting to see how much time we sons who are gay. And, guess what, they are still my best South Bend, IN have beyond our four years at Notre friends and their sons are my friends too. Apr. 27 Dame. I guess we never realize what we’re missing out on until it comes into our lives. QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY I think we don’t fully appreciate things until we encounter them our- selves. Whatever the lesson is, I’m glad to be related to the first member of the “If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do “We hate some persons because we class of 2033. stupid people ask? Do they get do not know them; and we will not smart just in time to ask know them because we hate them.” questions?” The views expressed in the Inside Charles Caleb Colton Column are those of the author and Scott Adams English cleric and writer not necessarily those of The U.S. comic creator and author Observer. Contact Jack Yusko at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Thursday, April 28, 2011 page 9 The first loves of Easter

The names are what first catch my Jesus’ body might be stolen by his disciples imagine what this same crowd asked of love? To whom would the Resurrection attention. As we exult in these Easter days so as to claim a resurrection, what opposi- these women in the minutes after Jesus have been revealed, if no one had loved (as best we can with finals hovering over tion must these women have faced, surely refused to come down, on their way to enough to go to the tomb? To make the us), we immerse ourselves in the Gospel from armed guards, as they made their bury their failed Messiah. Luke does not intimidating, failure-confirming, dark jour- stories of the Resurrection. For all the spir- way alone and unarmed to Jesus’ tomb record the taunts and curses that surely ney to the grave? He loved us — yes, this itual fireworks that that morning? What courage stirred in were thrown their way, like stones at a dis- would be confirmed in the fireworks that are about to erupt Fr. Lou DelFra their hearts and moved their feet toward covered adulteress. Luke, however, is clear awaited at the rolled-away stone. This, with the revelation of the tomb, while others ran away in fear? about one detail: they followed, to see surely, is our salvation. And yet, something Jesus’ rising from Faithpoint Matthew: “After the Sabbath, as the first where their friend — failed Messiah else important, perhaps essential, is the dead, these well- day of the week was dawning, Mary though he may have been — was to be revealed to us at the Resurrection through known stories of our Magdalene and the other Mary came to buried, that they might return and take these women who approach the tomb. faith all begin with simple, single, precisely see the tomb.” What was it like for two care of him. We love him. identified names — of a few women. women to make their way through the These are the beginnings of each of the Not an abstract love. A love for a real They come, not to get front-row seats for streets, unaccompanied in the dark hours Resurrection stories. Love. Human love. person we have come to know and believe the fireworks, about which they know of the morning, almost begging to be iden- Love for a friend. Unconditional love, for in. Who has stared into our eyes and nothing, but in fear and love to pack Jesus’ tified as sympathizers for a publically exe- — as far as they knew — their beloved’s enkindled our hearts. Who has engen- dead body with burial spices. The story of cuted criminal? Indeed, they would be mission had utterly failed. Yet, at least for dered in us … love. the Resurrection of Jesus Christ begins identified as sympathizers at best, co-con- these disciples, they were not following an John: “Mary of Magdala stayed outside with simple names — people approaching spirators more likely. And so, worthy too of abstract mission. They were following a the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she a tomb tentatively, in darkness and fear. execution or at least imprisonment and person, a person whom they loved and bent over into the tomb.” Who bends over The evangelist Mark begins, “When the other tactics of intimidation. who had revealed Love to them. And so into death? One in whom the love for the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary Luke: “When Jesus’ body was taken they kept following, with no apparent hesi- person of Christ has been deeply planted, the mother of James, and Salome brought down from the cross, the women who had tation to face jeering crowds, armed and who has the freedom and courage to spices so that they might anoint him.” come from Galilee with him followed guards, dark streets, the tomb of a publi- let it direct one’s actions. It is from this Buried within this simple statement of behind, and when they had seen the tomb cally humiliated criminal. reality — that we love him — that the fact are numerous, profoundly interesting and the way in which his body was laid in The heart of the Resurrection is the love glory of the Resurrection rushes upon us questions. Given the violent revile with it, they returned and prepared spices and of God for his Son Jesus, and through and renews the face of the earth. which the Jerusalem crowd had killed perfumed oils — Mary Magdalene, Joanna Jesus, for all of us. It is a love that is Jesus the day before, at what risk did and Mary the mother of James.” Luke says revealed on this Easter morning to be the This week’s Faithpoint is written by Fr. these women expose themselves as his fol- they followed Jesus’ expired body from the strongest force in the universe — stronger Lou DelFra, CSC of Campus Ministry Bible lowers by bringing spices that morning? time it was taken down from the cross, even than the most inescapable power we Studies and ACE chaplain. He can be After the gathering of fellowship at the directly to his burial place. Moments know, the power of death. The reached at [email protected] Thursday Passover meal, so filled with before, authorities and the crowd taunted Resurrection is, ultimately, about the love The views expressed in this column are intimate exchanges of friendship and Jesus, daring him to fulfill his claims that of God. those of the author and not necessarily camaraderie, where were the 11 remain- he was the Son of God by coming down But isn’t it noteworthy that the stories of those of The Observer. ing apostles? With guards alerted that from the cross. Perhaps it is not hard to the Resurrection all begin with human

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The point of diversity Hopelessly

I completely agree with Ms. Lujan’s April 27 must all recognize that all cultures are impor- letter (“A different way to be Latino”) where tant, and that preserving our own should not devoted she says, “Our identity is marred by placing lead to shutting out others who are different ourselves in an exclusive, single-minded from us. group.” As Ms. Lujan also stated, groups like MEChA As a Mets fan since my birth in 1991 in Bergen County, Although I was born in Dallas, Texas, my are not the only way to share our culture. N.J., I’m quite familiar with their routine futility. I find mother and father grew up in El Salvador and When I arrived at Notre Dame in 2006, I had myself in agreement with Laura Coletti's remark that Mets- Argentina, respectively. We spoke Spanish at no idea who my friends would be. Four years fanhood is a metaphor for life — with a minor rephrasing. home, and I only learned English when I start- later, I left Notre Dame with a B.A. in English Rooting for the Mets, I’ve noticed, is just like life. Although ed preschool. We often visited family in El and friends with a myriad of backgrounds. I at times it can be promising and inspiring, in reality it is Salvador, Costa Rica and Argentina. We moved taught my roommate phrases in Spanish and hopeless. No matter how many times you win, you will ulti- to South Florida when I was six years old and she taught us Irish drinking songs. My mately lose. And the world will laugh at your feeble, mean- most of our family friends there are from Ukrainian-American friend shared stories of ingless attempts. Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and more. Ukie school, camps, balls and weddings, all Latin American culture has permeated almost entrenched in their own unique culture. I met Arthur Kostendt every aspect of my life, from language to food up with a friend for pizza while we were both sophomore to holidays to prayer. visiting family in Costa Rica. My Vietnamese Dillon Hall And yet, I spoke English at school, read friends introduced me to pho before it ever Apr. 27 books in English, watched American TV and arrived at North Dining Hall. We went to the read American magazines. While I felt com- Hawaii Club Lu'au every year to support mul- pletely comfortable with my Latin American tiple friends during their performances. EDITORIAL CARTOON family, I always felt isolated from the Latino Situations like these and more not only made kids I grew up around, most of whom were me appreciate the cultures of my friends, but born in their country of origin. From the way also to appreciate my own as I, in turn, shared they treated me, it felt as though I was never it with them. “Latino enough” for them, that they saw me as My experience is only one perspective. I “too Americanized.” On the other hand, I know that not all Latino kids are like the ones always felt more comfortable with my I grew up around, and I am sure that my expe- American classmates, who thought it was rience does not mirror that of all Latino stu- “really cool” that I spoke Spanish and were dents at Notre Dame. However, I believe that always very interested in my background. isolation is never the answer, and that respect But why was there such a divide between the will come where respect is given. Isn't the two camps? As Ms. Lujan stated, “We should point of diversity to expose ourselves to people have a more utilitarian and progressive different from us, allowing for a mutual shar- approach to being Latino that does not create ing of cultures? If we, as Latinos, open our- barriers with those around us or view them as selves to others, we cannot say we will never hostile buffoons we need to fight.” I do not receive openness in return. oppose Latino student groups in any way; in fact, I applaud the initiative to keep the differ- Michelle Romeu ent aspects of Latin American culture alive in Class of 2010 the United States. However, this should not Arlington, VA lead to an “us versus them” approach. We Apr. 27 The Observer Scene page 10 Thursday, April 28, 2011

PEMCo Revue Battle of the Bands Augustana Keenan Hall’s Muddy Sunday Where: Washington Hall Where: Legends Where: Legends Where: Holy Cross Fields When: 7:30 p.m. When: 9 p.m. to midnight When: 10 p.m. When: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. How Much: $3 How Much: Free with How Much: Free with How Much: $8 per team mem- ND/SMC/HCC ID ND/SMC/HCC ID ber, online registration The student-run musical theater company is putting on their Revue An impressive ten band lineup SUB is bringing the band best Find your inner child this weekend this year, called “Bring Me a squares off this year in the 2011 known for its popular song “Boston” at Keenan Hall’s signature event, Dream...” The show will feature tal- Battle of the Bands. The bands have to Legends for their last concert of Muddy Sunday. Sign up with seven of ented performers from PEMco’s past been practicing all year — some the year. Although most only know your friends to play volleyball in the plays and the night promises spec- even performing at Legends Augustana for their 2005 hit, the mud to support the Notre Dame tacular performances. All proceeds throughout the semester — to pre- band just released their fourth Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. from the event go to Hannah and pare for this event. Follow the guitar album, “Augustana.” Their concert The messy event takes place Friends, a nonprofit organization for riffs and original songs to this unique will no doubt showcase their beauti- between the lakes, and though you children and young adults affected event and hear some great local ful voices and thoughtful, captivating may leave in need of a shower, you by autism. bands. music. will not leave in need of a good time.

By ANKUR CHAWLA Scene Writer An era will end this Thursday when Michael Scott (Steve Carell) leaves “The Office.” Always an incredi- ble motivator, hard worker and leader, Michael taught his dedicated fans not only how to be the world’s best boss, but also practical lessons in management that 5. Don’t be an idiot 10. “You have to play to win, but you our top ranked business program could add to its syl- have to win to play” labus. Here’s a brief rundown of Michael Scott’s Top Looking at you, Dwight. Ten Keys to Success in Business. Michael Scott after attending a Tony 4. “Adapt, react, readapt, act” Robbins lecture … well actually a lecture On going outside after the fire alarm about buying his tapes. goes off 9. Celebrate everything 3. “Don’t ever, for any reason, do It’s important to boost morale with sur- anything to anyone, for any reason, prises and parties, especially when the ever no matter what, no matter devil from HR is leaving forever. where or who or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you’ve 8. An office is a family been … Ever for any reason what-so- Michael genuinely loved all of his work- ever.” ers, sometimes too much. In his 9,876,000 Michael Scott, explaining to CFO David minutes at Dunder Mifflin, he unified his Wallace why his branch is succeeding workers in marriage, on the basketball while the rest of the company is going court and elsewhere. bankrupt. 7. Safety First 2. The Bob Hope Factor Don’t start a fire with your cheesy-pita. A solid sense of humor is key to being a good leader. 6. Control the story before the story owns you …and I will give the rest to you after Otherwise the Scranton Times gets its lunch! hands on it, then Newsweek and YouTube.

Contact Ankur Chawla at [email protected]

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It’s true. Love really does conquer all. It is taking Michael rified that more dynamics are going to change. I was ecstatic Scott (Steve Carell), Scranton regional manager of Dunder when Andy and Angela (Angela Kinsey) broke up — Andy Mifflin, Inc. Paper Company, a Division of Sabre, and self-pro- could do so much better. I weathered the buyout by Sabre — claimed “World’s Best Boss,” away from the employees he Gabe (Zach Woods) holds a special place in my heart now. I loves to Colorado. To his match made in twerp heaven. cheered when Darryl (Craig Robinson) moved out of the ware- Though unexpected, Holly Flax house — though I still am not really sure what exactly he does. (Amy Ryan) completes Michael in But I can’t see Will Ferrell entering the cast. And I can’t see ways no one expected. Michael’s anyone replacing Michael. Not without “The Office” changing childish — and at times annoying — drastically. humor has captivated audiences and I have devoted the past seven years to falling in love — and kept them in stitches. But it has also sometimes out of love — with “The Office” and its quirky char- hindered Michael’s search for love. acters. I tuned in every Thursday to see what new adventures That is, until Holly came along. And they got themselves into. And I will probably continue to watch despite our joy at seeing him finally after Michael leaves, if only because it is such a large part of head over heels in love, his depar- Mary Claire my life. But, after tonight, “The Office” won’t be the show I care ture leaves a question burning in our so much about. It will be different — almost a spin-off, but hearts — how will this change “The O’Donnell under the same name. Office?” Interim Scene So when I tune in tonight for the special 50-minute goodbye Honestly, I am not sure if the Editor episode, I’ll be saying goodbye to more than just Michael and beloved TV show can stay afloat or Holly. I’ll be saying goodbye to Thursday night between 9 and remain as popular after Michael departs. While Steve Carell 9:30 p.m. as I have known it. Maybe “The Office” post-Michael did not carry the show alone by any means, he characterized will be better. Maybe it will be worse. But it definitely will not it. Other cast members depended on him for many of their be the same. laughs or defined their character based on their role in And my vote for Michael’s replacement? Darryl, hands down. Michael’s life. While Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) can suck up to I may not know what he does in his office, but then again I anyone, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is Michael’s perfect puppy dog. never fully understood what Michael did, other than pull His personality would clash with many others. pranks and plan parties. Darryl would be a great fit and he Also, though I hate to admit it, Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam brings a big enough personality to the table that he could chal- (Jenna Fischer) just aren’t as funny and cute married as they lenge his employees in a humorous way. If only NBC had asked were when they were dancing around each other. It’s almost me. as if the show lost something at their wedding, though it was the right move for their relationship. It was downright The views expressed in this column are those of the author adorable, no question. But a dynamic has changed. and not necessarily those of The Observer. I guess that is my biggest fear with Michael leaving. I am ter- Contact Mary Claire O’Donnell at [email protected]

By COURTNEY COX Associate Scene Editor

As Steve Carell finishes his tenure as beloved boss Michael Scott, fans of “The In the lea Office” are forced to cope with a future in which the title “Regional Manager” to Bob d up to Vance, Phyllis’ will no longer apply to the most comical man in the Dunder Mifflin family. “The lor party in theMichael warehouse. Thewe partydding plans a Office” is nothing short of a family and with Michael Scott leaving, there will last bache- s a who surely be many tears as viewers recall the laughs they’ve had over the past consists pping 4 of 5 minu seven years. Here’s a look at Michael Scott’s best moments. same steaks grilled tes and grill that on yea burnt the very hopeless r earlie Michael’ t question a dancer r, along s foot a tt is withou ode enti- who with a Michael Sco ty in the epis in is forced n exoti he meets Ka ed and the office. to answer c antic. When tely enamor l For the calls rom is immedia n into orette women’ Hot Girl,” he opes will tur party s bache- tled “ e, which he h this Franklin he ord er a ride hom etc. It is in impers ers a offers h then dinner, t’s tainment. onator Ben t for coffee, Michael Scot as the e going ou the depth of nter- t we discover with the help episode tha s out his car Michael clean ebring indi- sad life. As tents of his S mp, the con s multiple f Ryan the te st be. He ha o lonely he mu e Blast” e how truly ttle of “Blu cat ainers, a bo ch he O-Fish cont Swept,” whi Michael Filet- e-Aid “Night allows rink and Rit ll-alike. him, his staff power d kar Noir sme but it turns to roast perfect Drak capa out claims is a ble of h he is not he andling as origina criticism pro lly tho as mpts h ught. T dep im to his t ression enter grea of only to into ull of fice an re-ente een f ere is everyone d attem r the has b ut th pt to i even ts, b sal to t who offended nsult son s omen ropo he m him. Sea ott m his p el to oment It is el Sc l than Micha Roasted that icha pecia al of it to .” ente “Boom. M ore s typic y for into the cultural rlexicon.ed irre one m is so , onl not versib n ax. It grand was ly lly Fl thing ever, bly Ho some , how credi empt . This as in att rably He w office l mise imes. the st fai ose t around reate of th Holly ir g at one guiding f the tour burns in e o their of . He sweet som nish eds injury to the alling to fi hundr f a very serious ake up rec only d by tion o ers to w slaps ents, ounde oposi undergoes e pref his grill, mom surr g pr Michael Grill. H in when s desk uchin two, oreman up, plugs again Holly’ a to In Season orge F he wakes to wake s and on a Ge only , his ritu- andle is foot every morning his sleep, however to c h so to morning, Pam of bacon, and returns he asks marriage. smell on it This particular his healing help him some bacon his nose. to speed have Ryan reaches . In order to the scent smoothly foot, attempts not go so on his al did Crock butter rub Country out of the restroom and requests interesting foods like canned yams.

Contact Courtney Cox at [email protected]

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MLB Phillies’ bats wake up and avoid sweep by Diamondbacks

eight games. Diamondbacks. Associated Press That was more than enough Those two couldn’t get it PHOENIX — Philadelphia had for Hamels (3-1), who pitched done, leaving it up to Hamels the pitching, not the hitting in the Phillies to their 16th win in to avoid the sweep. the opener. Second game, they April, one short of the team The left-hander wasn’t quite had hitting, no pitching. record set in 1993. as dominant as his shutout Facing their first sweep in “Coming away with a win for against the Mets on Friday, but the desert in nearly four years, us today was good, just for the was good enough against the the Phillies got the hitting and fact that we came out of the Diamondbacks. the pitching to inch closer gate quick,” Hamels said. Hamels gave up an RBI dou- toward their winningest open- Hamels and the hard-hitting ble to Melvin Mora after a ing month ever. Phillies never gave the leadoff walk in the second Cole Hamels pitched seven Diamondbacks much of a inning, then retired the next 10 solid innings after being chance at the sweep. batters before pinch hitter padded to an early lead and Philadelphia roughed up Juan Miranda led off the sixth the Phillies kept swinging on starter Joe Saunders (0-3) with a triple. Young hit the their way to an 8-4 win over early and tagged Arizona’s next pitch out to left for a two- the Arizona Diamondbacks on bullpen, providing enough run homer, cutting Wednesday. cushion to absorb Chris Philadelphia’s lead to 6-3. “Anytime you hit, you feel Young’s two-run homer in the Hamels came back out to fin- good about yourself,” Phillies sixth inning off Hamels and ish off the seventh after allow- manager Charlie Manuel said. solo shot off Antonio Bastardo ing three runs on four hits, Philadelphia didn’t do it in in the eighth that cut picking up the win Philadelphia the opener, shut out to spoil Philadelphia’s lead to 7-4. hoped to get from Lee and AP Cliff Lee’s solid start. The Howard pushed the lead back Oswalt. Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins crosses home plate Phillies banged out five runs to four with a towering leadoff “I don’t necessarily think it after a two-run home run in Wednesday’s win over Arizona. the second game, but still lost homer in the ninth to center was a pick up,” said Hamels, because Roy Oswalt wasn’t field off J.J. Putz. who threw 100 pitches for the no-decision against the Mets on Phillies up 6-1. quite right. “You are not going to pitch fourth straight start. “You’re Friday. Saunders lasted 5 2-3 In the series finale, Jimmy good in every game,” Arizona not going to have good games They didn’t get it. innings, giving up six runs on Rollins keyed a big first inning manager Kirk Gibson said. all the time, but just knowing Hit hard almost from his first 10 hits. with an RBI double and Ben “Give them some credit. They these are some of the best pitch, Saunders gave up three “You have to keep your head Francisco knocked in two more put some good swings on us pitchers in the game and you straight hits to open the game up, turn the page and get with another double. Rollins and hit good pitches as well. have to go out and pick up and three runs in the inning, ready for next time because I later hit a two-run homer, and We kept fighting and had your end of the bargain.” on a run-scoring double by don’t think I am pitching that Shane Victorino and Ryan opportunities, but they shut us The Diamondbacks won the Rollins and Francisco’s two- bad,” said Saunders, who has Howard also hit solo shots. down when it counted.” series’ first two games behind run, ground-rule double. lost his last four decisions, dat- Placido Polanco continued his Philadelphia came into the solid outings from Ian Kennedy Victorino hit a two-out solo ing to last season. “It is just the torrid start to the season, get- series on a five-game winning and Daniel Hudson, and were homer in the second and results aren’t there yet. I am ting four of Philadelphia’s 12 streak and looked to extend it hoping for another from Rollins lifted his first homer to going to go home, sacrifice a hits and scoring three runs to with Lee and Oswalt lined up Saunders, who allowed a run left off Saunders in the fifth, a live chicken and turn this thing extend his hitting streak to to face the struggling on two hits in six innings of a two-run shot that put the around.”

NBA Smart out after one year as Warriors head coach

Peter Guber. one likes to make changes that the assistant general manager held a small stake in the team. Associated Press Only a rare playoff appearance affect someone’s life,” Lacob said and Riley’s eventual successor. Lacob would like to move swift- OAKLAND, Calif. — This was was likely to save Smart’s job. a few hours later, speaking before The new coach will decide ly in finding a new coach and one shot Keith Smart couldn’t “I wouldn’t say it was impossi- the unveiling of a refurbished whether to keep the assistants on acknowledged the front office has make. ble,” Warriors general manager court bearing his name at Haight staff. a short list of potential candidates. Maybe nobody could. Larry Riley said of Smart’s chal- Elementary School in nearby Lacob said Riley and his staff “We’re going to look for some- The Golden State Warriors part- lenge. “But it was difficult. We all Alameda. “It’s something we felt will make the choice on a new one with, certainly, experience, ed ways with their head coach know that.” that we really had to do. We really coach, with his input. While Lacob someone with a lot of great ability Wednesday, the first major fallout The new brass managed to want to strive to be a great team would prefer someone with previ- to relate to players,” Lacob said. this offseason from a new owner- hastily put Smart in place even and we felt that we could improve ous NBA head coaching experi- “We’re going to look at a number ship group that has promised before the NBA officially approved ourselves.” ence, that won’t be a require- of people and try to make the best sweeping changes to the perenni- the sale of the Warriors last year The new owners have vowed to ment. He declined to say whether choice we can to be the best we al underachieving franchise. for a record $450 million from restore the franchise to past glory the Warriors are interested in for- can.” Smart, the Indiana guard best longtime owner Chris Cohan. with splashy signings and playoff mer Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan Smart had little time to deliver known for hitting “The Shot” Smart was only given a one-year performances. The Warriors have or NBA analyst and former them a winner. against Syracuse that won the contract with a team option for made the postseason just once Knicks and Rockets coach Jeff He declared from the moment Hoosiers the 1987 NCAA title, next season, and he was often since 1994; yet fans in the basket- Van Gundy — two names who he began that he would put his spent seven years as an assistant labeled a fill-in candidate charged ball-crazy Bay Area remain some have surfaced already. own stamp on the bench no mat- with Golden State before he with overseeing the transition. of the most loyal and vocal in a Others sure to receive attention ter how long his tenure lasted. He replaced Don Nelson just before The coach met with Lacob and market saturated with sports include former Cleveland walked around the locker room training camp. The Warriors went the basketball operations staff in teams. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and before training camp asking for a 36-46 under Smart, a 10-game the morning and was told he Golden State already had decid- Lawrence Frank, the one-time handshake from each player, sig- improvement from the previous wouldn’t be retained. ed to keep Riley as GM. The team New Jersey Nets coach who’s now naling a pact that they would season but clearly not enough to “It’s a very complex decision also hired longtime NBA agent the top assistant with the Boston allow Smart to coach them and be appease owners Joe Lacob and and not an easy thing to do. No Bob Myers a few weeks ago to be Celtics — where Lacob previously involved in their lives.

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MLB Gallardo struggles in loss

Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder and Casey McGehee have all gotten off to sizzling starts for the Brewers. All three went quiet against Aroldis Chapman and the Reds. The middle of Milwaukee’s order finished 0 for 12 and ace Yovani Gallardo gave up six runs in the Brewers’ 7-6 loss in 10 innings to Cincinnati on Wednesday. “It’s just the way it is. Our swings were good. That’s base- ball, unfortunately. You can’t average four hits a game,” Fielder said. “It’s not basket- ball. It’s not going to be a high scoring percentage every day.” Drew Stubbs hit a solo homer in the 10th inning off Sergio AP Mitre (0-1) that was the differ- Reds first baseman Joey Votto connects on a three-run home run in ence after Milwaukee had ral- the first inning of Cincinnati’s 7-6 win over Milwaukee Wednesday. lied to tie from deficits of 4-0 and 6-4. And then all of a sudden he hearing the same thing from “Baseball is crazy. Like was throwing strikes.” me but I can’t go back and today, we lost the game by one Francisco Cordero pitched a chance anything. run. The big guys today in the perfect 10th for his fourth save Gomez’s two-run single in lineup didn’t do too good,” cen- in as many chances. the third, Lucroy’s grounder in ter fielder Carlos Gomez said. After throwing a two-hitter the fourth and a throwing The Brewers would’ve set- in a 1-0 win over Atlanta on error by Janish, the shortstop, tled for one timely hit in the April 5, Gallardo has given up allowed a run tied it. eighth when Chapman (2-0) at least four runs in his last Braun set a franchise record got out of a bases-loaded jam four starts as his ERA has bal- for reaching base safely in con- using 101 mph fastballs. looned from 1.20 to 5.69. secutive games to start a sea- After Chapman hit Rickie He gave up three straight son at 24 when he was hit by a Weeks to load the bases, he hits to start the game and Joey pitch in the fifth to top Robin struck out Gomez and forced Votto hit a 3-1 fastball over the Yount’s mark that stood 28 Braun to weakly ground out on Brewers’ bullpen in left-center years, but both Braun and a 101 mph offering. field to make it 3-0. Paul McGehee saw 11-game hitting “It’s tough. You just know Janish’s sacrifice fly made it 4- streaks snapped. you put it in play and anything 0. “They took good at-bats, but can happen. Obviously that’s “I feel fine. I think it’s just a no results,” Gomez said. why they brought him in matter of finding a rhythm I “Sometimes you feel good, you because they needed strikeouts guess. I felt a lot better as the do good and you don’t get any at the time,” Brewers manager game went on,” Gallardo said. results. Sometimes you feel Ron Roenicke said. “Once he “I just got to keep moving for- worse and you get a lot of base hit Rickie, I felt pretty good. ward. I know you guys keep hits.” page 14 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, April 28, 2011 Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 15

NBA Miami closes out Philadelphia, Boston next

“We’re going to be ready,” crossed Iguodala over twice Associated Press Wade said. “Philly got us for baskets later in the period, MIAMI — Not easy. But over. ready.” each of those giving the Heat For the first time since 2006, Andre Iguodala and Elton eight-point leads. the Miami Heat have won a Brand each scored 22 points Philadelphia simply would playoff series — and, finally, for Philadelphia, which got 13 not go away. The Sixers got can start thinking in earnest from Thaddeus Young, 12 from within two on three occasions about another showdown with Jodie Meeks and 10 from Jrue and — helped by a technical the Boston Celtics. Holiday. foul assessed by Steve Javie Dwyane Wade scored 26 And like four of the other against Wade with 51 seconds points, Chris Bosh added 22 five games in this series, it left, cut Miami’s lead to one points and 11 rebounds, and wasn’t easy for the Heat, who point at 90-89 and again at the Heat advanced to the saw a double-digit lead cut to 92-91. Eastern Conference semifinals one in the final minute before Anthony swished a pair of by topping Philadelphia 97-91 hanging on to advance. free throws with 16.8 seconds on Wednesday night and oust- Philadelphia had a chance to left, restoring the three-point ing the 76ers in five games. tie with 1:10 left, but Evan edge. Iguodala missed on Mario Chalmers scored 20 Turner’s baseline jumper Philadelphia’s next possession, points off the bench and bounced off the rim and James and Miami finally escaped. LeBron James finished with 16 grabbed his 10th rebound — “We fought to the finish,” points, 10 rebounds and eight marking the first time the Heat Philadelphia coach Doug assists for Miami. Joel Anthony had three double-digit Collins said, “as we said we made a pair of free throws rebounders in the same playoff were going to do.” with 16.8 seconds left for the game since the title-clinching Wade capped it with a dunk Heat, who will face Boston Game 6 of the 2006 NBA finals with a half-second left, as starting Sunday afternoon in at Dallas. white seat covers got tossed Miami. Wade made a 3-pointer with around the arena triumphant- AP It’s the first series win for 8:34 left, pumped his fist on ly by the sellout crowd. Collins Miami’s LeBron James and Mario Chalmers defend Philadelphia’s the Heat since the 2006 NBA his way up the sideline, and and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra Lou Williams during the Heat’s 97-91 win Wednesday. finals. Miami was up 81-71. He shared a warm handshake moments later, most of the two rosters exchanged quick hugs, and then Miami retreated back to its locker room for what was surely a quick celebra- tion. After all, Boston awaits. “Looking forward to it,” James said. Collins said “it’ll be interest- ing” to see what Spoelstra does in the next round when it comes to Miami’s lineup. Mike Bibby and Zydrunas Ilgauskas only played 4:27 apiece, benched the rest of the way after another slow start, and Chalmers and Anthony started the second half. Collins also acknowledged being emotional in Philadelphia’s postgame locker room. “I’ve enjoyed the ride all year,” said Collins, who insist- ed he plans to return if the Sixers want him. James created a bit of a stir before the game — by, of all things, quoting rapper Jay-Z. Asked after Miami’s morning shootaround practice about the need to finish Philadelphia off on Wednesday to allow time to finally start preparing for Boston, James said the Heat were focusing on, “just finishing our breakfast,” the lyric Jay-Z used. Collins shrugged it off as “an analogy.” But some Sixers seemed to take offense at the comment — Lou Williams was giving teammates various breakfast-item nicknames before the game, saying some were fruit salad, others flap- jacks. Maybe it was no coincidence that James was nearly held to another breakfast food — a bagel, otherwise known as 0 points — in the first half. He had only three points at inter- mission, matching his playoff career low, and the stage was set for another down-to-the- wire night. Much of Miami’s emphasis on Tuesday and before the game Wednesday was on starting more quickly. Still, for the fourth time in five games, Philadelphia had Miami in a double-digit hole in the open- ing quarter. The Sixers made nine of their first 11 shots, running out to leads of 16-5 and 20-10 — before, as was the case throughout the series, the first substitutions for Miami started paying dividends. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, April 28, 2011

SMC SOFTBALL BASEBALL Belles cancel pair of Butler game postponed games against Albion field and conditions were deemed bleheader April 21 against the Observer Staff Report unsuitable to play in. The game Red Storm, 21-13 and 10-4, Notre Notre Dame’s non-conference will be rescheduled. Dame dropped both games, m a t c h u p s f o r t h e w e e k home game against Butler sched- The rainout is the fifth postpone- including a loss highlighted by a By JOSEPH MONARDO rained out, the Belles are uled for Wednesday evening was ment of the year due to darkness 15-strikeout shutout from Red Sports Writer r e a d y t o g e t b a c k o n t h e postponed due to a heavy rain- or weather for the Irish (14-20-1, Storm sophomore right-hander field to face Hope (22-11-1, storm that set off a flash flood 5-9 Big East). Their March 22 Kyle Hansen. The Belles were forced to 9-1 MIAA) this afternoon. advisory in the area. home opener against Oakland was The Irish will return to action cancel a scheduled double- The matchup against Hope, The announcement to postpone postponed, as was their Saturday and host Big East foe Seton Hall h e a d e r o n c e a g a i n which was originally sched- Notre Dame’s 5:35 p.m. contest series finale in New York against this weekend for a three-game W e d n e s d a y uled for April against the Bulldogs (15-19, 4-8 St. John’s, leading to an eight-day series starting Friday at 6:35 p.m. d u e t o 1 9 , h a s b e e n Horizon) came Wednesday after- gap between games. and concluding Sunday at 11:05 i n c l e m e n t “We are always p o s t p o n e d a noon after the storm flooded the The Irish last played in a dou- a.m. at Frank Eck Stadium. weather, this total of three t i m e a g a i n s t prepared for rainouts times leading c o n f e r e n c e and rescheduled up to today. o p p o n e n t games but the amount T h e S a i n t Albion. Mary’s players Bad weather we have had this w e r e t h o r - h a s h o u n d e d season by far exceeds o u g h l y f r u s - S a i n t M a r y ’s any of my previous t r at e d b y th e ( 1 4 - 1 1 , 3 - 5 m u l t i p l e MIAA) all sea- seasons.” d e l a y s a n d s o n , l e a d i n g a r e e a g e r t o t o t w o c a n - Hayley Bojorquez r e t a k e t h e celled double- senior outfielder f i e l d , h e a d e r s a n d B o j o r q u e z the postpone- said. m e n t o f s e v e r a l o t h e r “At this point, we would- g a m e s . T h e m o s t r e c e n t n't care if we had to play in r a i n o u t l e f t S a i n t M a r y ’s the rain,” she said. “Rain a n d A l b i o n ( 1 6 - 1 4 , 6 - 6 or shine, we want to be on M I A A ) w i t h a c o n f e r e n c e o u r f i e l d p l a y i n g o u r m a t c h u p t o r e s c h e d u l e game.” b e f o r e t h e M I A A t o u r n a - I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s t i l l ment, which begins May 5. u n s c h e d u l e d m a t c h u p T h e B e l l e s a g a i n s t h a v e o n l y A l b i o n , t h e p l a y e d o n e “At this point, we B e l l e s h a v e doubleheader t h e i r s e n i o r in the last 16 wouldn't care if we d a y g a m e d a y s , d u r i n g had to play in the against Olivet which stretch rain. Rain or shine, we a n d a n a w a y g a m e s h a v e game at Calvin b e e n p o s t - want to be on our field on the sched- poned a total playing our game.” ule after they of five times. f a c e H o p e . E v e n t a k i n g Hayley Bojorquez Currently sit- i n t o a c c o u n t senior outfielder t i n g a t s i x t h the perennial p l a c e i n t h e b a d w e a t h e r M I A A s t a n d - of the region, i n g s , t h e this season has been espe- Belles will have to perform cially impeded by postpone- especially well against con- ments. ference foes Hope, Olivet “We are always prepared a n d A l b i o n t o k e e p t h e i r for rainouts and resched- postseason hopes alive. uled games but the amount Weather permitting, the we have had this season by first pitch will be thrown far exceeds any of my pre- against Hope at 3:30 p.m. vious seasons,” senior out- at the Saint Mary’s softball f i e l d e r H a y l e y B o j o r q u e z fields. said. A f t e r h a v i n g t h e i r Contact Joseph Monardo at Tu e s d a y a n d We d n e s d a y [email protected] Now Open Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 1032 E. University Dr. Granger, IN

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to score freshman pinch runner NHL Monica Torres in the fifth inning. Winter The loss christened Nevins with continued from page 20 her first earned run in 46.0 innings, along with her first Big would get a no-hitter my first year East loss. Lightning beat Penguins out,” Winter said. “I really had In game two Notre Dame (35-8, only planned on doing my job 11-1) kicked its offense into gear as Clay got the ball rolling with a when I was needed and doing that Associated Press to the best of my abilities. I knew quick first inning single. that I had the chance to be suc- “The second game, they started PITTSBURGH — Dwayne cessful because I have such a their ace [Nevins] again, and we Roloson made 36 saves for his strong team to support me and hit her much better the second second NHL playoff shutout, they helped out a lot today.” game,” Clay said. “We had a lot Sean Bergenheim scored, and All season Winter has proved more hits from a lot of places in the Tampa Bay Lightning com- herself a tremendous addition to the lineup.” pleted a big series comeback and Notre Dame’s already accom- While sophomore hurler eliminated the Pittsburgh plished pitching staff. Brittany O’Donnell took a no-hitter Penguins with a 1-0 win in Game “It is rare for a freshman to into the sixth inning of the second 7 on Wednesday night. come in and have such an impact game, the Irish offense found its Roloson became the second pitching,” senior catcher Lex Clay legs in juniors Dani Miller and goalie to go 6-0 in elimination said. “Most go through a learning Alexa Maldonado and seniors games. He allowed only four curve their freshman year and Brianna Jorgensborg, Sadie goals in winning the final three then are more seasoned for big Pitzenberger and Marrone, all of games as Tampa Bay erased a 3- game pitching, but Laura is hold- whom contributed hits in the 5-0 1 series deficit. That matched his ing her own. She has a lot of victory. Notre Dame displayed why feat in 2003 when he led the movement, a lot of pitches, and it owns the best batting average in Minnesota Wild to a comeback great composure.” the Big East at .375 as five differ- against the Vancouver Canucks Winter’s no-hitter was particu- ent players accounted for the in the second round. larly timely against the Bulls (32- team’s five runs. The 12-hit effort The No. 5 seed Lightning will 17, 12-3 Big East), as Winter and marks the seventh time Notre now face the top-seeded the Irish faced off with another top Dame has accumulated double- Washington Capitals in the notch freshman in USF’s Nevins, digit hit totals in 11 league games. Eastern Conference semifinals. who owns a 0.31 conference ERA. Winter said the team is feeling The Penguins lost their second AP But Nevins’ impressive record was confident as the post-season draws consecutive Game 7 and fell to 2- Lightning players celebrate their 1-0 win over Pittsburgh not a concern for the Irish fresh- closer. 6 in such deciding games at Wednesday, advancing Tampa Bay to the second round. man on the opposite mound. “I have always had confidence home. “I really don't worry about who that the team would be strong in Bergenheim’s goal 5:41 into first this year to win a series home. is out on the mound for the other the post season but like every the second period was his third after trailing 3-1. Tampa Bay is After the Penguins took 17 of teams,” Winter said. “I just always team, there are nerves that come in the final four games of the 3-0 in Game 7s. the first 24 shots, Bergenheim strive to be the pitcher that game with it,” Winter said. “The team series. Tampa Bay hadn’t The Lightning killed a slashing scored on a familiar play set up to come out on top.” that can take those nerves and advanced in the playoffs since penalty given to Nate Thompson by a blind backhand pass by Though Nevins retired 12 bat- turn them into a positive when the winning the Stanley Cup in 2004. with 1:33 left that gave the Dominic Moore. Moore skated ters in the first four innings of time comes will always prevail.” Despite a 36-23 edge in shots, Penguins a 6-on-4 skating behind the net toward the left- game one, Winter fired back, The Irish now return to South the Sidney Crosby-less Penguins advantage after goalie Marc- wing side and got the puck to punching out nine Bulls as 51 of Bend for a six-game home stand lost three consecutive games for Andre Fleury was pulled. Bergenheim, who was standing her 77 pitches went for strikes. that kicks off Friday against St. the first time since Dec. 27, That was the fifth unsuccessful alone below the right circle. Thanks to Winter, the only offense John’s. 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 — a span of power play of the game for Fleury hadn’t even turned his the Irish needed to claim the 1-0 141 games. Pittsburgh, which was 1-for-35 head back toward Bergenheim’s victory in the opener was a two- Contact Kelsey Manning at Playing their first Game 7 on for the series and had no power- side of the ice as the puck was out double by senior Erin Marrone [email protected] the road, the Lightning were the play goals in 25 chances at heading into the net. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, April 28, 2011

Sophomore Matt Huber’s frustration showed in the mid- Bayliss Firm dle of the second half, when continued from page 20 continued from page 20 The Firm struggled to make a shot. McCormick led Charlie depth in its lineup this season, as continued to hustle, coming up Keller offensively, and staff some of its key starters, including just short in The Firm’s 21-15 member Tim Novak added sev- junior Sam Keeton, are injured. victory. eral fast-break points, hustling The Kansas City native has The Firm opened the game past The Firm’s defense and been out of the lineup for most of with a 10-2 run, as sophomore bringing the score within two, this season after having a big Will Reising and junior Mike 17-15. impact last year. Renner led the team with solid “It’s fun to come out and “Sam Keeton has a chance to defense and sophomore Gary play. As a team, it’s fun to be really good next year,” Bayliss Hunt directed the team’s fast- come out and see how far you said. “He needs to embrace the paced offense. can go in the tournament,” concept of holding serve-develop- It was Charlie Keller’s duo of McCormick said. “Those guys ing patterns to go with varying assistant rector Ryan Raybould have a great team — great serving targets. His convincing and staff member Lenny shooters, great inside game, straight-set win over Louisville's DeLorenzo who shut down The and they play well together.” Alejandro Calligari came after a Firm’s offense late in the sec- Charlie Keller’s rally was sti- six-week layoff and was remark- ond half, igniting a 5-1 run to fled by The Firm’s endurance able.” close out the half down 11-7. and speed. Down 20-15, With the plethora of injuries One particular fan in atten- Charlie Keller senior Jim suffered by his squad this season, dance, Irish basketball coach Maslar suffered an ankle Bayliss has narrowed his roster Mike Brey, described the injury, deflating all hope of a down to eight players and has matchup as “intense.” He said miraculous comeback. started a total of nine off-and-on he knew all along that Charlie “We manned up, and we throughout the year. It is possible Keller was bringing resilient played a really firm game,” that Notre Dame will have one competition to the court The Firm sophomore Steve roster for this weekend, and a because he stumbled upon Conway said. “We played different one in two weeks when GRANT TOBIN/The Observer captain Fr. Pete McCormick, [Charlie Keller] last year, and they head to the NCAAs. Irish senior Stephen Havens serves during Notre Dame’s 6-1 win Keough’s rector and chaplain this year they came back and Boasting a talented group of over Northwestern March 6. to the Irish basketball team, battled, and it was a really seniors and a strong core return- earlier in the day. good game.” ing from last year’s squad, the Stephen Havens demonstrated claimed the Big East title 14 “I saw his game face, and I Irish are poised to make a deep real greatness at times and times in 22 seasons. Notre Dame was afraid to talk to him,” Contact Megan Golden at run in both competitions. Bayliss became a much tougher com- will open the Big East tourna- Brey said. [email protected] said a number of his players are petitor. [Senior] Tyler Davis gave ment against Georgetown at 9 playing good tennis. us solid contributions in singles a.m. Friday. “[Senior] Dan Stahl has and doubles as well as being a become a very good upper-lineup two-time captain.” Contact Kate Grabarek at improved throughout the sea- player,” Bayliss said. “[Senior] Under Bayliss, the Irish have [email protected] son. The Irish rebounded from a Frilling sub-par March in which they continued from page 20 went 2-4 by reeling off four wins the mile relay last year, so going Atang, who took third place at in their last five matches. The back and getting the win this the Long Beach State pete and giving every match run culminated in back-to-back Shawel year is really important for us,” Invitational and junior Maddie their all,” Frilling 6-1 victories continued from page 20 Rae said. Buttinger, who took first place said. over Marquette For the women, sophomore in the heptathlon at the Polytan The Irish are espe- and DePaul. his leg on the relay,” Rae said. Rebecca Tracy has proven her- Invitational Saturday. cially eager to poten- “Winning the Big Frilling cites This pair of meets marks the self as a standout performer, The Irish begin competition at tially face USF, who East would be very teamwork as a last tune-up for the Irish before taking second place in both the the Drake Relays Thursday and defeated Notre large factor in the Big East championships 1,500-meter and 800-meter at at the Gina Relays Friday. Both Dame 5-2 in important for us.” her team’s suc- May 6. With the upcoming meet the Mt. SAC Relays and Long events will continue through February. cess. in the back of their minds, the Beach State Invitational two Saturday. “I think we're all Kristy Frilling “I think our focus is still on doing well this weeks ago. Additionally, the excited to get some junior captain team has great weekend. women need strong perform- Contact Megan Finneran at revenge, and getting chemistry and “We placed a close second in ances from senior thrower Rudy mfi[email protected] it in the conference we all care tournament will about how we make it much more rewarding,” do and about each other,” Frilling said. Frilling said. “Little things like Frilling thinks her team has an that really help, even when you excellent chance in both tourna- don't think it matters.” ments. The tournament will begin “Winning the Big East would Friday at 9 a.m. when the Irish be very important for us,” take on Georgetown at the Frilling said. “It will give us an Courtney Tennis Center. Matches automatic bid into the NCAA continue Saturday and the Big tournament and it especially will East champion will be crowned give us confidence leading into the NCAA tournament.” Contact Katie Heit at The team has consistently [email protected] Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Observer u TODAY page 19

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ND SOFTBALL ND WOMEN’S TENNIS Harsh Winter ND aims for fourth No-hitter first by Irish freshman in 10 years straight title By KELSEY MANNING Sports Writer By KATIE HEIT Sports Writer In a matchup of freshman pitch- ing standouts between Notre Dame’s Laura Winter and South With the momentum of four Florida’s Sara Nevins, it was wins in five matches on its side, Winter who stole the show with a No. 24 Notre Dame will begin masterful performance on the play in the Big East champi- mound. Winter threw a no-hitter onships Friday, attempting to against the conference-leading win its fourth straight confer- Bulls to spark the Irish to a sweep ence title. of a doubleheader in Tampa by “We're finally getting into the scores of 1-0 and 5-0. last stretch of the year leading Winter’s achievement comes at up to NCAAs,” junior captain the end of a stellar debut season Kristy Frilling said. “Now is the for the right-handed hurler from time for us to step it up.” San Diego. Named Big East The Irish will have the home Pitcher of the Week two weeks court advantage in the tourna- ago, the freshman lengthened her ment. A win would give them a list of accomplishments yesterday boost of confidence for the by becoming the first Irish fresh- upcoming NCAA tournament, man to throw a no-hitter since where the Irish have high hopes Kristin Schmidt in 2001. The last this year. Irish player to accomplish the feat “As we get closer to NCAAs we was senior Jody Valdivia in 2010. want everyone to be playing “I had never thought that I GRANT TOBIN/The Observer their best, being excited to com- Irish freshman pitcher Laura Winter delivers a pitch during Notre Dame’s 8-0 win over Loyola Apr. 13. see WINTER/page 17 Winter threw the first no-hitter by an Irish freshman in 10 years in a 1-0 win over South Florida. see FRILLING/page 18

BOOKSTORE BASKETBALL Size helps Texas Roadhouse defeat Old School to advance

in the post against Texas to pull away, as Old School was said. “Given we’re double their Pat Derksen said. “We’re pret- By MEGAN GOLDEN Roadhouse junior Taylor almost always within two or age, I think it’s pretty impres- ty confident going in, and we Sports Writer Williams. Texas Roadhouse three points. Offensively, Old sive what we’ve done. We just try and work the ball junior point guard JT Breveard School continued to fight back know athletic-wise, we’re not around, get good shots, box Texas Roadhouse used expe- ran up and down the court with the help of staff members going to match up with these out, grab the rebound and just rience and height to tower tirelessly during the entire Joel Dosmann, Matthew guys.” run — run those guys off the over Old School, as athleticism game, adding energy at the Blazejewski and Mark Bennett. Texas Roadhouse senior court.” proved victorious over Old point guard position. Texas Roadhouse took an 11-8 Adam Dobrzykowski’s height School’s older but well-condi- “It’s a tough matchup for us lead into halftime. on defense ultimately served No. 8 The Firm 21- No. 9 tioned squad in a 21-16 Texas because they had both height Old School’s average age of as the difference in the game, Charlie Keller 15 Roadhouse win. and a quick guard out there,” 34 presented a challenge however, as he held an advan- The match-up between ath- Staff member Matt Old School coach Todd Hill against a college-aged Texas tage against all of Old School’s letes and sharpshooters origi- McCubbins and graduate stu- said. “They started draining Roadhouse team. guards. nally appeared to be a lop- dent Luke Chicoine kept Old outside jumpers there, and we “We had a comeback, but I “Going into these games, we sided affair, but Charlie Keller School in the game all night had a letdown.” think it was a little bit too late expect to win as the fifth long, playing scrappy defense Texas Roadhouse struggled there; we couldn’t finish,” Hill seed,” Roadhouse freshman see FIRM/page 18

MEN’S TENNIS ND TRACK AND FIELD Irish host Big East tourney Team travels to Iowa,

By KATE GRABAREK Sports Writer Michigan for meets

The No. 28 Irish will host the By MEGAN FINNERAN guished themselves during the Big East tournament beginning season. Sports Writer Friday at the Eck Tennis Center On the track, the men seek with one goal in mind: to rebound direction from the indoor sea- from last season’s Big East title- After a break from competi- son’s four all-Americans, who match loss to Louisville. tion over the long Easter week- will compete in relays at Drake. “Obviously our hope is to win end, the Irish will return to Graduate student Jack Howard the championship, but we can't action traveling to two separate will anchor the 4x800-meter get too caught up in anything now meets Thursday and Friday. race, freshman Patrick Feeney except for Georgetown, our first The squad will divide as some will anchor the 4x400-meter, opponent,” Irish coach Bobby athletes head to Des Moines, junior Johnathan Shawel and Bayliss said. “If we advance, we Iowa for the Drake Relays sophomore Jeremy Rae will know that [South Florida] can be while others go to Hillsdale, join together in the 4x1600- very good, as they beat a strong Mich. for the Gina Relays. meter. Florida State team this year and The majority of the team will “Shawel has been having split matches with us last year.” compete at the Gina Relays. great workouts for the past The Irish fell in the finals of last The Drake Relays will feature couple weeks, and set a per- year’s tournament, also held in 12 Irish runners, a pole-vaulter sonal best out in California two South Bend, to Louisville. and a thrower. weekends ago, so we’re really Notre Dame has relied on the ASHLEY DACY/The Observer The Irish continue to look for looking for him to run well on Irish freshman Greg Andrews returns a shot during Notre leadership from a few key see BAYLISS/page 18 Dame’s 7-0 win over Dayton March 27. members who have distin- see SHAWEL/page 18