Thursday/ January 30, 2003 Irish THE win 13th straight at home page24 The Independent Newspaper Seroing Notre Dame and Saint Mary's 0 HTTP://OBSERVE . D. Sole ticket wins unanimously Reward for Sharon's

By SARAH NESTOR ABSTAIN wherebaouts doubles Saint Mary's Editor While Notre Dame officials By TERESA FRALISH were involved in coordinating Junior Elizabeth Jablonski­ Assistant News Editor Diehl and sophomore Sarah this initiative and posting the announcement. the companies Brown were elected Saint Ten local companies have Mary's student body president themselves were the main ofered an additional reward force behind the decision to and vice president in Tuesday's of $25,000, doubling the total uncontested election. offer a new reward, said uni­ to $50,000, for information versty spokesman Matt Storin. "I'm really excited," Brown leading to the safe return of said. "Participation [in the "We just helped facilitate Results are based on 380 student votes or verified election) was up and I think it getting people together and communica­ announcing [this)." said went well." tion with Because Jablonski-Diehl and Graphic by ANDY DEVOTOffHE OBSERVER Storin. "I think this was very missing much an act of compassion Brown were the only candi­ According to election commis­ able to vote by clicking on freshman dates running, their only com­ sioner Alison Joseph, low voter "Answer A Survey" and then and community effort." C h a d John Rosenthal, president of petition was the student body's turnout can be attributed to by proceeding to vote in the Sharon, right either to vote no or to the fact that there was only appropriate election. St. Joseph Capital Bank and University son of former Notre Dame abstain. This was a change one ticket running for office. "Our numbers are about officials said from past years when one-tick­ Student government repre­ even with last years," Joseph athletic director Dick Wednesday. Rosenthal, was one of the et ballots only held the choice sentatives had been hoping said. "Hopefully the numbers T h e between vot- that with this will increase through the major coordinators of the University offered an initial effort to double the reward, ing yes and year's integra­ years." reward of $25,000 on Jan. 3. voting to "Participation {in the tion of elec­ Despite the overall student according to Storin. "Even Sharon has been missing though he did not want credit, abstain. election] was up and I tronic voting body disinterest in the elec­ since the early morning hours the fact is that it did start with In order to the number of tions, reflected by the low think it went well. " of Dec. 12, when he was last him," said Storin. be elected student partici­ voter turnout Jablonski-Diehl seen by friends at a Corby Rex Rakow, director of Jablonski- pating would and Brown look forward to Street party. Sharon, a Diehl and Sarah Brown Notre Dame Security Police, be higher. The taking office. One of their first straight-A student who was election was tasks in the coming weeks is to said he believes the new Brown need student body vice president-elect attending Notre Dame on a reward will generate more to earn over the first time pick who is going to be on full scholarship, missed all of leads in the case. "It will put 50 percent of students on Board of Governance next his finals and has not made [Sharon's disappearance) the total stu- campus and year. contact with friends or family dent vote. Only 380 students back in the news cycle and abroad were able to vote Jablonski-Diehl and Brown since his Dec. 12 disappear­ keep the story fresh,"' said voted - about 25 percent of online through PRISM, the also plan to work with the ance. Rakow. "We got some leads the student body - and same program used for student Student Academic Council, say­ The companies involved off the last [reward) and we'll Jablonski-Diehl and Brown registration. ing they will focus on the include Fifth Third Bank, the see if we get more leads from received 71.32 percent of the Students were able to access Reading Day proposal and Gurley Leep Automotive this. We remain [open) to total student vote, with 17.11 the online polls at 12 a.m. on what the next step will be for Group, Lake City Bank, Notre accepting any information," percent voting no and 11.58 Tuesday until 12 a.m. getting the proposal approved. Dame Federal Credit Union, percent abstaining. he said. Wednesday. Each student was Jablonski-Diehl and Brown's Sobieski Bank, St. Joseph NDSP has provided a variety Voter turnout has been low allowed to vote once by logging term begins April 1. Capital Bank, Teachers Credit of ways for individuals to pro­ the past few years, with only on to PRISM using her PRISM Union and Wells Fargo Bank, vide information, said Rakow, 266 students voting last year login and password. Once Contact Sarah Nestor at along with two companies and 350 voting the year before. logged in each student was [email protected] requesting anonymity. see SHARON/page 4

STUDENT SENATE Bishop asks for leadership, disagrees with cotntnittee's letter • Senate debates, fails to • Bishop calls for pass letter asking for leadership, completion of reinstatement of SYRs goals in her State of the Student Union address By MEGHANNE DOWNES A..sociare News Editor By MEGHANNE DOWNES A letter from the Residence Life com­ Associate News Editor mittee of the Student Senate asking the Board of Trustees to restore in­ Libby Bishop, student body president, said hall dances for a probationary period the student union is stronger than ever in her failed to pass in a 12-12 vote after sig­ State of the Student Union address nificant debate Wednesday. Wednesday, adding that her office will focus The committee intended for the let­ on finishing its goals during the remaining ter, presented in the form of a resolu­ two months of her term. tion, to be included as an appendix to Bishop said the Student Union is stronger student body president Libby Bishop's than it was in the fall due to its experience Feb. 6 Board of Trustee report, where and the increased knowledge of the student she plans to talk about student opinion leaders. After her address, she said Student regarding in hall dances. According to Senate was an example of this because they du Lac, the letter would have to be have taken additional initiatives and approved by the Office of Student increased communication with University Affairs before the Board of Trustees officials. could see it. She said this is the busiest time for the stu­ The Residence Life Committee origi­ dent union as it works to complete its goals nally passed the letter unanimously; and leaders must use their skills to accom­ however, three of the senators on the plish these goals now as their term comes to committee voted against it in the roll an end. call vote. "For the next two months we, as student Katie Boyle, senator from Cavanaugh MATI LOVELUThe Observer leaders, must use our knowledge and experi­ Hall, said after the meeting she voted Senator Kevin Conely speaks at Wednesday's Student Senate meet­ ence to its utmost potential. We will do this Ing, where senators failed to pass a resolution that would have asked see SENATE/page 6 the Board of Trustees for a probationary period for In-hall dances. see BISHOP/page 9 ------

page 2 The Observer+ WHAT,S UP Thursday, January 30, 2003

INSIDE COLUMN WHAT'S INSIDE CAMPUS WORLD& BUSINESS My NEWS NATION NEWS VIEWPOINT SCENE SPORTS Irish off to ultimatum "Sex Signals" Saddam says Turner steps Dr. Phil leads Scene reviews best start in more than just Iraq prepared down at AOL to decline of movies two decades to the Dome comedy for war with Western Last Friday, I had the unpleasant u.s. civilization experience of being in Dillon Hall at 8:30 p.m. What, you ask, could be so bad The Irish mens bas­ about being in the most glorious Dillon Marlayna Scene reviews the ketball team took "Sex Signals" is a Hussein vowed Cable television Hall at this hour? Well, gentle readers, it Soenneker takes an new blockbuster on West Virginia straightforward yesterday that Iraq pioneer Ted Turnr was at this ho~ Tom Haight in depth look at movies 'Confession and beat the that the gremlins show about com­ had "huge capabili­ announced yester­ television program­ of a Dangerous Mountaineers 88- (or maybe Alumni) munication ties" and was ready day he will step ming and how the Mind,' 'The Hours' 67. struck again, set­ between the sexes for a possible war down from his Assistant Ad low quality of these and 'About ting off the fire that tackles issues with the United position of vice Design shows reflects Schmidt.' alarm and causing Manager such as rape to States. chairman of AOL a mass exodus into help spread aware- Time Warner. America's decline. what my room- ness. mate's thermometer assured me is 16- page 3 page 5 page 7 page 10 page 12 page 24 degree weather. To add insult to injury, I was of course asleep at the time of the drill (Lest you think I am lazy, know that I am recover­ ing from mono over break. Know also WHAT'S GOING DOWN that the next person who makes a lewd WHAT'S HAPPENING @ NO joke about how I contracted it forfeits his/her right not to be slapped). Slowly Student pays fine to keep car rising and putting on my clothes in a + Notre Dame Architecture Student Drawings: Designs A student's vehicle was being towed in the half-conscious state, only one thought for a New Snite Museum, all day in the Snite Museum Stepan lot when the owner arrived and paid the clearly made its way through my belea­ of Art. towing fee on Tuesday. The vehicle was released guered brain: revenge. to the owner. Had this been an isolated incident I could perhaps check my urge for + Latin American Democratization since 1978: Hegime vendetta, but nay, reader, this is no Transitions, Breakdowns and Erosions with lecturer Larcenny in Dillon reported singe occurrence! Would you believe Scott Mainwaring, 4 p.m. in the llesburgh Center. A student reported the theft of her cellular this assault on our senses is not the sec­ phone from her coat pocket while in Dillon Hall ond, nor third, but forth in a series of +Keenan Hevue '03 Performance, 7:30p.m. in the between 10 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 2 a.m. on Nov. false alarms to afllict our home this ()'Laughlin Auditorium. 17. There are no suspects. semester? Fortunately, being a member of the Knights of Columbus, I am privi­ leged with the escape of walking across South Quad to the Knights' building, but Theft leaves student without tunes A student reported the theft of her CD/MP3 this alone is not comfort enough for my player from her backpack on Tuesday in the woes, as my ears still ring as I pen this. WHAT'S HAPPENING @ SMC South Dining Hall. There are no suspects. I have often thought during the pre­ mier moments of these travesties that I + Semester Around the World Interviews, 3 p.m., should simply ignore them. I, however, am no longer afforded that luxury, hav­ Stapleton Lounge, LeMans Hall. Bike heist forces student to walk A student reported the theft of his locked bike ing been twice caught as the last person from the Student South Stadium lot between to exit the building during those evacua­ 5:30p.m. on Monday and 9:30a.m. on Tuesday. tions deemed 'drills.' I do not think, my + Kaplan Test Preparation, 6 p.m., Boom 315 Madelcva There are no suspects. friends, that even our beloved rector II all. could forgive me were it to happen again. My excuses run thin. +Keenan Hevue '03 Performance, 7:30p.m. in the But I divert frpm my purpose. Let me ()'Laughlin Auditorium. make it known that this record of malice toward the student body shall be tolerat­ ed no longer! I am hereby delivering an Complied from the NDSP crime blotter ultimatum, effective immediately, to those who have dictated this malfunc­ tioning monstrosity of a fire prevention system to be installed: namely the University administration. For every fur­ ther injustice wrought upon the unsus­ WHAT'S COOKING pecting inhabitants of Dillon Hall, I declare that it shall be returned to you North Dining Hall South Dining Hall Saint Mary's Dining Hall tenfold (provided I can find nine people Today Lunch: Amatriciana, mushroom Today's Lunch: Spaghettini put­ Today's Lunch: Vegan burritos, to help me)! I shall do nothing less than marinara, sausage pineapple pizza, tanesca, Southwestern pasta sauce, Mexican rice, herbed pasta, marinara return the favor you have seen fit to meatloaf, scalloped corn casserole, basil-garlic linguine, Hawaiian pizza. sauce, broccoli spears, sandwich bestow upon us by allowing those brown sauce, chicken gravy, whipped pretzel sticks, cheese and vegetable provencal sandwiches with soups, administering our beloved University to potatoes, petite carrots in honey-orange pie, winter-blend vegetables, beef chop chicken tenders, zesty oven fries, peas learn firsthand the joys of congregating sauce, cherry cobbler, grilled tilapia, suey, cajun-baked pollock, roast top and mushrooms, rolled broccoli pizza, in the January snow! potatoes with spinach, baked potato, round, baked sweet potatoes, long cheese pizza, bread sticks, bacon, egg, When those at the epitome of power broccoli spears oatmeal, sausage patties, grain and wild rice, soft pretzel and and cheddar muffin, grilled beef and at this institution are made to grovel in scrambled eggs and potato triangles. chicken tempura. pineapple salad and Sliced ham. the cold like the rest of us, our voices shall be heard, and they will know we Today Dinner: Amatriciana, pesto Today's Dinner: Spaghettini put­ Today's Dinner: Sweet potato patty are not without the ability to avenge. On sauce, sausage pineapple pizza, roast tanesca, Southwestern pasta sauce, sandwich, baked pasta torte, grilled veg­ that glorious day, my brothers, we shall top sirloin, zum zum potato salad, chick­ basil-garlic linguine, Hawaiian pizza, etable lasagna, marinated bean salad, all realize the power that is truly ours. en gravy, whipped potatoes, peas & potato pancakes, hot chunky apple­ broiled salmon steaks, rice pilaf, roasted Until then, I pray for the sake of those pearl onions, cherry cobbler, lemon­ sauce, stuffed green peppers, tuna yukon potatoes, green beans, sausage involved that sweeping changes are baked perch, rice valencienne, curried casserole, roast turkey breast and pizza, cheese pizza, bread sticks and made to assure the sound reS?t'llfthe vegetables and cut corn. bread stuffing. chicken and dumpling casserette. residents of Dillon Hall, for our voices shall not go unheard!

The views expressed in this column TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY are those of the author and not neces­ 0:: sarily those of The Observer. Contact LLI Tom Haight at [email protected]. % =t LLI CORRECTIONS 3: ..J Due to an editing error, Wednesday's article about II( Saint Mary's college experiences incorrectly quoted (J Molly Burns saying, "At !USB I would go to 0 HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 37 HIGH 42 HIGH class, and then to my car and go home." This should .... 28 25 33 32 have been attributed to Angelique lngabire. The arti­ LOW 22 LOW 14 LOW 25 LOW 33 LOW 25 LOW 18 cle also incorrectly stated that Molly Burns trans- [ ferred from Indiana University South Bend. Burns actually transferred from Miami-Ohio University. Atlanta 54 I 39 Boston 30 I 26 Chicago 30 I 23 Denver 57 I 33 Houston 61 I 43 Los Angeles 80 I 56 Minneapolis 28 I 22 I New York 36132 Philadelphia 34123 Phoenix 76150 Seattle 50142 St. Louis 40130 Tampa 73156 Washington 37131 I i I Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS page 3 ICEs 111ay be changed Sex signals more than just cotnedy

Faculty Senate members were rape from police officers, it environment that creates its By AMANDA ROTHEY "very positive" and offered By MELANIE BECKER was a stoic, stranger model. own advantages and disadvan­ News Writer "good feedback," but suggested News Writer We thought that if we could tages to relationships. There is that Student Senate must take combine our efforts, we could a different sexual dynamic [at Student Senate a closer look at logistical issues. "Sex Signals," a straightfor­ create a show to establish gen­ Saint Mary's and Notre Dame] Heprescntatives Jeremy Staley At this point, the Student ward show about communica­ der perspectives and show how and because I experienced and Trip Foley met with Senate proposal recommends tion between the sexes, was often [rape] happens," Stern that, I'm excited to explore it," Faculty Senate members that a new section of questions shown at Saint Mary's in said. Murphy said. recently to discuss continuing be added to the Scantron sec­ Carroll Auditorium "Sex Signals" began as a Awkward moments and ten­ plans for changes in the admin­ tion of the TCE. These ques­ Wednesday. Sex Signals, spon­ humorous, yet realistic look at sion began to arise as the show istration of Teacher Course tions would ask the student to sored by the Division of stereotypes and double stan­ zeroed in on rape, particularly Evaluations (TCEs). rate the quality of the course Student Affairs and co-spon­ dards of both genders. date rape. Stern and Murphy At the end of and professor, very similar to sored by the Student Diversity Audience interaction and some created scenarios that showed each semester, the existing Board, was first shown at Saint improvisation were used to ways in which miscommunica­ students have the "The questions format. Mary's last year by recommen­ create social situations and tion turned into date rape. opportunity to wouldn't be very Students dation from the Board of common scenarios between Murphy and Stern stressed the provide feedback could then Trustees. men and women. Each mem­ importance of discussion about the positive different from those in access the "We've tried over the years ber of the audience was given between men and women and negative other sections and results of to bring different presentations a 'Stop Sign' and asked to hold about sexual activity, because aspects of their students would be able this section on this issue to it up when of the gray area in date rape. professors and of questions campus," said he or she felt The show culminated in an courses. to view the results of on the Georgeanna "!had seen presentations that the situ­ open discussion of what consti­ Administrators use the new section online." Internet. Rosenbush, on rape from police ation was tutes date rape, communicat­ director of going badly. ing limits and drawing the line. these evaluations "The ques­ officers, it was a stoic, to grant tenure for t i o n s Student Flirting. Plans are being made to professors and Trip Foley wouldn't be Affairs. stranger model. We sexual innu­ bring "Sex Signals" back to assess the quality Student body vice president very differ- The two per­ thought that if we could endo, mixed campus for First Year of a course. ent from formers, Gail combine our efforts, we signals and Orientation weekend next fall. However, students have no those in Stern, a for­ miscommu­ "We want to do this to edu­ access to the results of TCEs at other sections and students mer worker at could create a show to nication cate people about their behav­ this time, and therefore have would be able to view the a rape crisis establish gender between col­ ior; how you interact with the little motivation to take the results of the new section center, and perspectives and show lege-aged opposite sex can easily put you evaluations seriously. online," said Foley. Christian men and in a bad situation," Rosenbush Hecently, Student Senate Student Senate members will Murphy, a how often [rape] women were said. members developed a proposal soon form a TCE reform sub­ 1992 Notre happens." demonstrat­ Students who missed last to provide students with limited committee to pursue the issue. Dame gradu­ ed as night's performance can see access to TCE results. Staley ate, met in Murphy and "Sex Signals," sponsored by and Foley presented their pro­ 1998. They Gall Stern S t e r n Student Government, the posal to the Faculty Senate this Contact Amanda Rothey wrote the actor brought Department of Film Television week. According to Foley, [email protected] show in 1999 humor to the and Theater and the College of based on dia- situations. Arts & Letters, tonight at 7 logue and research on the Exaggerated humor was used p.m. in the LaFortune topic of gender and dating and to establish stereotypes and Ballroom. began performing in May the perspectives of situations 2000. from both sexes. Contact Melanie Becker at "I had seen presentations on "Every school has its own beck0931 @saintmarys.edu sex signals an in-your-face, no-holds barred look at the college dating scene, gender relations, and sexual assault 7 pm ... tonight lafortune ballroom

sponsored by student government, department of film, television and theater, college of arts and letters, gender studies, CARE~ SUB, and the women's resource center page4 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, January 30, 2003 Flyers to fight rape ND first at trial competition

gives you a feel for the court team will play in that trial. talks given during freshman By CHRISTINA CEPERO By JESSICA DALSING and an understanding of court Each team presents opening orientation reignited last year's News Writer News Writer flyer initiative. rules." statements, conducts direct "Things happen and you Notre Dame's Mock Trial and cross-examination of wit­ A student-led initiative has should not ignore them," said Notre Dame's first year Association, ranked third in nesses and makes closing made blue flyers with sexual Courtney Kohout, sophomore mock trial team won the the nation, is made up of 23 statements for its side. assault awareness tips a com­ senator from Badin Hall. Northwestern University Mock students divided into three Dave Belczyk, president of Trial Association invitational mon sight in campus bath­ The flyer contains contact teams. Attorney Bill Dwyer of Notre Dame's Mock Trial rooms. information and procedural tournament. It was held at the the Chicago law firm of Association, said, "The com­ The sexual assault aware­ instructions designed to assist Lake County Courthouse in O'Rourke, Hogan, Fowler & petition is designed for stu­ ness flyers are a product of the a victim of sexual assault. Waukegan, Ill. the weekend of Dwyer coaches students at dents to work on trial advoca­ Student Senate's gender issues Badgley said, "Girls don't know Jan. 18-19. Notre Dame for two hours cy - the way you would pre­ committee. This organization where to turn and this just The victorious team of first every Thursday. In addition, sent a case in court." years consisted of seven stu­ handles all issues regarding gives them resources." each of the teams meets sev­ Students develop logical gender relations on campus. No further concrete plans dents: Michael Anderson (Best eral times a week to prepare thought and argument skills "Sexual assault is one of the have been made regarding sex­ Witness Award), Drew Haase, for tournaments. and hone their presentation Anne Marren, Trina main issues we are looking at," ual assault awareness on cam­ All the college students in skills. "The winning team did Semelroth (Best Attorney said Courtney Badgley, student pus. "Our main concern right mock trial associations across an excellent job," said senator and member of the now is to keep the flyers up Award), Chris Sheehan, Kelly the country work on the same Belczyk. "Every team requires gender issues committee. and on display," said Badgley. Snyder and Natasha Uffner. case throughout the year. Last a broad range of talents to An informational meeting by They received the highest fall, the American Mock Trial perform well." campus security and discus­ Contact Jessica Dalsing at number of points in each of Association released this The regional Mock Trial sion of the sexual awareness [email protected] the four rounds and were year's case: a civil law suit tournament will be held at undefeated, beating 31 other involving a 7 -year old boy Notre Dame from February 21 teams, including last year's allegedly killed by a car. to 23. The national champi­ national champion and teams Every team prepares for onship will be held from April from the University of Chicago both the plaintiff and defense 4 to 6 in Des Moines, Iowa. Sharon said this new and Saint Francis University. announcement and related sides of the case. In a compe­ Chad Two other teams from Notre tition, a coin draw just before media coverage would help Dame also competed. the start of each round deter­ Contact Christina Cepero at continued from page 1 keep their son's disappear­ Sheehan said, "It really ance in the mind of students mines which side of the case a [email protected] who may be able to recall line at 631-5555, and an information about the Corby anonymous tip line at 631- Street party Chad Sharon 8000. attended. Sharon's parents, Steve "We still don't have any and Jane Sharon, said they kids that saw him leaving Multicultural Student Programs and Services & are hopeful that the new the party," he said. Sharon's The Notre Dame Athletic Department reward will provide further father urged students to leads for investigators and come forward with informa­ Present ... are grateful to the area tion relating to their son, companies for their efforts. even if their knowledge did ...... ~~· ...... "It just means so much to not seem very significant. us," said Steve Sharon. "People really do care." Contact Teresa Fralish at In particular, Steve [email protected] 1119P9 Comed~ SltoUJ ...... ~ ...... ~~·· ...... Featuring ...

fke 5tt

VS. GEORGETOWN SATURDAY- 12:00 PM WORLD & NATION Thursday, January 30, 2003 COMPILED FROM THE OBSERVER WIRE SERVICES page 5

IRAQ Saddam says Iraq prepared for war with U.S.

has been frequently broadcast­ Associated Press ing scenes of Saddam confer­ ring with military commanders BAGHDAD and senior lieutenants. It was Saddarn Hussein. in remarks unclear when the meeting aired televised Wednesday, said Iraq Wednesday took place. "has huge capabilities" and is The broadcasts appear aimed ready to face a U.S. attack, at rallying the Iraqi population "destroy it and defeat it." A at a time of crisis and sending senior Baghdad official con­ out the message that Saddam demned President Bush's State remains in firm control of the of the Union speech, saying it military and civilian leadership. was filled with "cheap lies." On Wednesday, a top Iraqi "When faced with an attack, official took issue with Bush's we always put in our calcula­ address to Congress. tion the worst case scenario "Banned weapons are not and we build our tactics on small objects that Iraq can that," Sad dam told military hide," Maj. Gen. Hossam commanders. "We know that Mohammed Amin, head liaison they arc coming with large to U.N. arms inspectors. said on forces of infantry and armored Iraqi television. "Iraq has got­ units to storm our defensive ten rid of all these weapons." positions. But we will absorb Iraqi leaders also rejected the momentum of the attack, Bush's allegation of past or destroy it and defeat it." potential links between Saddam said the Americans Baghdad and the Sept. 11 ter­ have no right to attack Iraq rorists. "There's no connection "and every one of them, from between al-Qaida and Iraq," the top down to the smallest said lawmaker Hazem Bajilan. soldier, is coming as an aggres­ a foreign affairs specialist in the sor with ambitions." National Assembly. "We will have long successive Ordinary Iraqis, meanwhile, An Iraqi woman holds up a portrait of president Saddam Hussein In a demonstration Monday defense lines with continued voiced growing fears of a new outside U.N. headquarters in Baghdad. Hussein vowed Wednesday that Iraq had "huge capabili­ support of equipment," Saddam U.S. war, a conflict one doctor ties" and Is ready for a possible war with the United States. said. "Iraq is not Afghanistan. saw as a "catastrophe" in the ammunition depot and other to the council Monday that Iraq vious U.N. inspectors in the Iraq has huge capabilities and making for civilians. sites, as their chiefs prepared to was cooperating on practical 1990s. throughout history, Iraqis never International arms inspection meet behind closed doors with matters in the 2-month-old Iraqi officials said they would allowed foreigners to stay on teams pressed on with their the U.N. Security Council in inspection process, but was not submit their own rebuttal to the their homeland." unannounced rounds New York. offering evidence to allay suspi­ United Nations by Thursday, As the crisis with the United Wednesday, dropping in on an Those chiefs, Hans Blix and cions it retains chemical or bio­ "clarifying" points raised by the States escalates, Iraqi television Iraqi missile-fuel plant, an Mohamed E!Baradei, reported logical weapons missed by pre- chief inspectors.

Congressional Budget Office: $199 billion deficit expected how rapidly the government's long­ Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina, top to initiatives aimed at invigorating the Associated Press range outlook has eroded, the budget Democrat on the House Budget economy and confronting terrorism. office said Wednesday that it envisioned Committee, referring to the president's "If the only index you look at is cash WASHINGTON a cumulative $20 billion surplus over State of the Union address. "The ques­ flow, you may be missing the point" that This year's federal deficit will soar to the decade that began last year. In May tion he avoided was: How would he do there are other important priorities, $199 billion even without President 2001, the office projected an unprece­ all the things he's talking about in the said House Budget Committee Chairman Bush's new tax cut plan or war against dented $5.6 trillion surplus for that State of the Union and have any kind of Jim Nussle, R-Iowa. Iraq, the Congressional Budget Office same period. bottom line left in the budget?" The budget office's projected $199 bil­ said Wednesday in a report that cast The bleak forecast further inflamed In his speech, Bush renewed his call lion deficit for this year compared with doubt on chances for balancing the bud­ this year's budget fight between Bush for a $674 billion, 10-year tax-cutting a $145 billion shortfall it projected in get anytime soon. and congressional Democrats, who plan to fortify the economy, and pro­ August. Its forecast five months ago for The nonpartisan budget office project­ accuse each other of speeding the posed spending initiatives including a a $111 billion deficit in 2004 also got ed that without action on any tax or downward spiral of the government's $400 billion, 10-year expansion of worse, rising to $145 billion in the new spending initiatives - which no one con­ books. Bush wants more tax cuts and Medicare. He said the best way to con­ report. siders realistic - small annual surpluses spending restraint, while Democrats trol deficits is to foster economic growth Since CBO's projections include none would not return until 2007, a year prefer higher spending and smaller tax and limit federal spending. of the tax and spending initiatives that later than the office predicted in reductions. Republicans echoed his argument lawmakers are likely to tackle, they are August. "The elephant in the room he didn't Wednesday. They added that for now, meant as a benchmark for measuring In perhaps the starkest depiction of mention last night was the deficit," said deficits would have to play second fiddle future action.

WORLD NEWS BRIEFS NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS

Sharon rejects Arafat's peace talk offer: U.S. may find safe haven for Hussein: Explosion, fire, kills 8 in Kinston, N.C.: A day after his election victory, Ariel Sharon on The Bush administration, weighing whether to set An explosion followed by a raging fire demolished a Wednesday rebuffed an offer by Yasser Arafat to a deadline for Saddam Hussein to disarm, offered plastics factory Wednesday, killing at least eight resume peace talks - an indication the Israeli prime on Wednesday to try to help find a haven for the people and injuring at least 16. Others were feared minister will stick to his tough policies in his second Iraqi president and his "henchmen" as a way to trapped in the burning ruins, which sent black, term. In Tuesday's vote, Sharon won a ringing avert war. But time appeared to be running out, acrid smoke billowing over the countryside. City endorsement for his military crackdown on the and State Department officials said an exile sce­ Manager Ralph Clark said an unknown number of Palestinians, and his right-wing supporters want to nario was not under serious consideration. "We're workers were believed to be still inside the West see him take an even tougher line. However, an entering the final phase" and only a narrow Pharmaceutical plant. Israeli government dominated by hawks could lead "diplomatic window" remained open, White to friction with the United States. House spokesman Ari Fleischer said. Officials break credit-card fraud ring: More than 30 Pakistanis face federal charges in an Venezuelan banks end 2-month strike: Utah police seek couple in kidnapping: alleged credit-card fraud ring that investigators Under intense pressure from President Hugo Police on Wednesday said the transient couple believe netted $5 million. Investigators have con­ Chavez, Venezuela's banks agreed to abandon a 59- who allegedly took a woman's infant from a cerns, but no hard evidence, that the money may day-old opposition strike - the latest sign the drive downtown shopping mall Tuesday night were try­ have helped fund terrorist activity. The alleged ring­ to force Chavez's quick ouster was unraveling. ing to teach the mother a lesson. The alleged kid­ leader, Shah Nawaz, has fled to Pakistan as have Wednesday's decision came as the government nib­ nappers and the mother were part of a group of other members of the group, U.S. Attorney Paul bled away at the strike's core: a walkout that hob­ seven homeless people who socialized with each McNulty said Wednesday. McNulty said there may bled the oil industry, the world's No. 5 exporter. other, said Salt Lake City Police Lt. Jim Jensen. be "a loose connection" to terrorist activity. page 6 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, January 30, 2003

meeting it was not Senate's could have helped the report Senate duty to send a letter to the and that the report's message Board of Trustees. would only have been Seventh ticket continued from page 1 "I don't think it will comple­ strengthened by the additional ment the report and will voice of 28 student leaders. against the letter because she detract from it," Bishop said. "I think it could have been trusted the expertise of "My report is going to be toned down a little while enters election Bishop and Trip Foley, stu­ cohesive and I see this letter keeping the main point and it dent body vice president, who as superfluous. In the end, I could help a lot if it was sent discouraged the inclusion of am questioning what are you in right fashion," Hallahan tions had not yet been the letter. She said she trying to do. I will fight for said after the meeting. By MEGHANNE DOWNES turned in, Ledesma said. thought it would be repetitive student rights." "Libby's recommendations do Associate News Editor Padberg and Rail join to include the letter in the Bishop said her report, ask for dances back which the following six other appendix since Bishop's though it is not finished, will would have been complement­ Judicial Board President presidential candidates in report is supposed to already be more informative and ed by the letter. I think we Danielle LeDesma the Feb. 10 general elec­ represent student opinion and include the voice of the stu­ could have worked on it a lit­ announced Wednesday a tion: Mike Bott and Mike the ideas in the letter. dents in a more balanced way tle bit more just to make sure seventh additional ticket Kirsh, Charlie Ebersol Brin Anderson, senator from as opposed to the letter. they were in line with one for the upcoming student and Lauren Meagher, Howard Hall "It's not what another." body president elections. Ryan Gagnet and John a n d "My report is going to be I wanted to say Several senators questioned The ticket of Zahm resi­ McCarthy, Pat Hallahan Residence in the report," why there was opposition dents Matt Padberg and and Jeremy Lao, Joe Muto Life commit­ cohesive and I see this she said after from Bishop and Foley to the David Rail submitted its and Mimi Matkowski, and tee member, letter as superfluous. In the meeting. inclusion of the letter seeing petitions just before the Drew Updike and Eric said after the end, I am questioning Though she as how the letter represents Jan. 22 midnight deadline, Tarnowski. the meeting said she was student opinion. but their candidacy was she agreed what are you trying to not trying to "If this letter doesn't coin­ not announced at the Jan. with Boyle, do. I will fight for student censure what cide with the report. this con­ 22 Student Senate meeting Contact Meghane Downes at saying, "I rights." another body of cerns me and I wonder if the because the ticket's peti- mdownes 1 @nd.edu wanted to student govern­ report is addressing the cor­ support ment thought, rect concerns," Breen-Phillips Libby and I Libby Bishop she said the let­ Senator Joanna Cornwell told knew she student body president ter incorrectly the Senate. was uncom­ addressing Student Senate addressed the Other senators who voted fortable. I real reason why against the letter said it was know that in-hall dances not because they disagreed she will were taken with the message of the letter accurately represent the stu­ away. but because they did not want dent body." The letter connected the ban the letter to potentially During the debate, Kevin on in-hall dances to alcohol detract from Bishop's report. Conley, who chairs the consumption and abuse and In other Senate news: Residence Life committee and said, "If it is believed that the + Elliot Poindexter said GREECE SUMMER voted in favor of the letter, elimination of hard alcohol Financial Management Board said, "Trip, Jeremy [Staley], will help to improve unhealthy called for an increase in the and I made a big deal about consumption habits, then why student activities fee, the sec­ STUDY TOUR not getting enough respect ban in-hall dances and hard ond proposed increase in as The Greco-Roman World and Christian Origins· and part of the opposition to alcohol in the same year. The many years. The fee was (3 credits) May 19 - June 5, 2003 this was that we would make banning of in hall dances ... increased for the 2002-2003 people uncomfortable. If we should not have been neces­ academic year from $65 to Open to Notre Dame, Holy Cross, and Saint MarT's Students hesitate from standing up for sary until all options had been $80. explored and it was clear that students just because it will + The Senate unanimously • Visit all major sites on the Greek mainland (Athens, Olympia, make people uncomfortable SYRs and responsible behav­ passed a resolution to include Corinth, Delphi, et a!.) and one Greek island then we don't deserve respect ior were mutually exclusive." a referendum on an upcoming • Leam about ancient religions, politics, city planning, because we aren't doing our After the meeting, Bishop University-wide vote regard­ job." said this claim is incorrect ing the Flex-10 Meal plan. architecture, art, economy, and travel in Greece Bishop said that at the and referenced Vice President + The Senate decided to cre­ • Experience what it was like to be a Christim1 in the Greco­ meeting she originally agreed of Student Affairs Father ate a TCE sub-committee Roman world during the first century with the purpose of the letter Mark Poorman's statements within the Academic Affairs that in-hall dances were • Participate in small student teams that will do independent when Conley made the sug­ committee in order to draw on projects at sites rather thm1 only hearing lectures in groups gestion but later changed her banned due to space limita­ members from the entire • Stay in fine 3 star air conditioned hotels with daily continental mind. tions. Senate to work on research After the meeting, she She also said the nature of and bring the project to a con­ bre.akfas t and travel in a/ c luxury coach added that she did not look at the Board of Trustees meeting clusion before Senate Price: $2349 the letter in its full context allows for only a limited dis­ turnover. when she informed Conley cussion and that the report + The Senate unanimously *For More Information:* earlier in the week she agreed needs to be concise in order to passed a resolution asking the Call: Dr. John Fotopoulos get the issue addressed and ~- with the letter. After thinking Office of International Study at Saint Mary's College at 284-4071 further about the letter and not for discussion to be stalled Programs to inform students Email: [email protected] talking with Foley and Brian by questions that the letter studying abroad about alcohol Coughlin, director of Student could have raised. awareness and the country's J J ' J Activities, she said she Chief of Staff Pat Hallahan, thought the letter was inap­ who has attended previous propriate. Board of Trustees meetings, Contact Meghane Downes at Bishop said at the Senate said he thought the letter mdownes 1 @nd.edu

. ' -- ··-- -·-- t lereistbe

Three-quarters o"f all Notre Dame ~tudents drink only 2Bo/~ o"f the alcohol that IS consumed here!

It's a "fact! The large majority_ o"f _student~ ~o only a small portion o"f the dr1nk1ng that a es place at Notre Dame, both on and o"f"f campus-

o'f Notre Dame 200"1 -2002 (Based on the University Core and Norm Surveys, Spring 2002)

Office of Alcohol and Drug Education 311 La Fortune ----- 1

Thursday, January 30, 2003 COMPILED FROM THE OBSERVER WIRE SERVICES page 7

MARKET RECAP Market Watch January 29 Turner steps down at AOL Dow jones • Company 8,110.71 ~ +21.87 posts $44.9 billion loss NASDAQ Associated Press 1,358.06 • +15.88 NEW YORK Fourth-quarter losses skyrocketed at AOL Time S&P500 Warner Inc. after a stag­ gering $45.5 billion charge to account for the strug­ 864.36 ~ +5.82 gling media conglomer­ ate's plunging value. The AMEX company also announced Wednesday that former cable TV mogul Ted 810.03 ~ +6.49 Turner is stepping down as vice chairman. NYSE In the three months end­ ing Dec. 31, AOL lost $44.9 4,865.96 +24.97 billion, or $10.04 per ~ share, compared with a loss of $1.8 billion, or 41 cents per share, in the TOP 5 VOLUME LEADERS fourth quarter of 2001. COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE Revenue rose 8 percent to $11.4 billion, and AOL NASDAQ-100 INDE (QQQ) +1.49 +0.37 25.15 said its results without the one-time accounting c.r~£R.,.,,a~§ltB~,,_::.,~~!~I~.:;·_:_.,i.llil-lli·i·iil.'l.'l4.::·~4~:~~ markdown would actually INTEL CORP (ITTC) +3.93 +0.63 16.66 have beaten Wall Street estimates - at 28 cents per ,~_e,fi·:.lrlll'l!l.:lll::~::"/lmllllilllii:II:IB share instead of the 26 MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) +2.23 +1.09 49.91 cents and $11.2 billion in revenue predicted by Thomson First Call. Turner, who pioneered Getty 1mages cable television and built Ted Turner speaks at a United Nation headquarters at New York on Dec. 11, CNN before selling to Time 2002. Turner stepped down Wednesday as AOL-Time Warner vice chairman. The Warner in 1996, will leave company posted a lost of $10.04 per share In the fourth quarter. in May. He has long been on AOL's board at all will Two years after AOL and ship now totals 35.2 mil­ IN BRIEF reported to be unhappy be determined in the next Time Warner's $106 bil­ lion, up nearly 2 million in with his diminished role few weeks. spokeswoman lion merger, which could 2002. United pilots irked at airline's plan since the merger with Mia Carbonell said. be considered the crown­ It took double-digit United Airlines' pilots union lashed out AOL, but AOL chief Analysts had been ing moment of the Internet growth in AOL's cable, TV Wednesday at the company's emerging strat­ Richard Parsons said expecting AOL take a boom, the company has networks and movie divi­ egy in bankruptcy. saying its plans for a new Turner wants to spend goodwill writedown but been forced to justify the sions in the fourth quarter discount carrier would amount to a breakup more time on his philan­ were surprised by its enor­ rationale for the deal and to make up for a 6 percent thropic endeavors. drop in revenue from the of United and vowing to fight it "by every law­ mity. overcome questions about "He's concluded now is The announcements its accounting. online division. ful means available to us." the right time to make were made after the mar­ The bright spot has been AOL Time Warner this The angry statement from United's most more space for his other kets closed. AOL stock Time Warner's media week also sold its 8.4 per­ powerful union came on the eve of a activities," Parsons said in closed higher, up 30 cents properties, which include cent stake in Hughes Thursday meeting of the company's board of a conference call with ana­ per share at $13.96 on the CNN. Warner Music, Time Electronics Corp., the par­ directors at which CEO Glenn Tilton is to pre­ lysts. New York Stock Exchange. and People magazines and ent company of the sent the new business plan. Turner's exit coincides The shares dropped 10 the Warner Bros. film divi­ DirecTV satellite service, While United has not disclosed details of the with the pending depar­ percent in the extended sion that boasts block­ for $800 million as part of plan. a published report Wednesday said it ture of Chairman Steve session. buster franchises like a plan to reduce debt to aims to reduce the number of its pilots and Case, the America Online Executives said they "Harry Potter" and "Lord $20 billion by the end of co-founder, putting the expect 2003 revenue to of the Rings." this year. flight attendants by up to 25 percent and disparate histories of AOL grow "in the mid-single­ The weak link has been Analysts have speculated implement a two-tier pay structure. Time Warner's divisions digits" and earnings before the AOL online division, that AOL will make other The Chicago Tribune. citing unidentified even further into the past taxes, depreciation and which now hopes for a jolt cash-raising moves, such sources. reported that pilots and flight atten­ as the mammoth company amortization to be essen­ from expanding high­ as selling its book-publish­ dants working for a planned new discount plots its turnaround. tially flat. Analysts had speed Internet access and ing division and the carrier to be operated by the airline would be Whether Turner - who been forecasting roughly 5 rolling out new music, Atlanta Braves, the base­ paid significantly less than those on regular owns nearly 3.5 percent of percent growth in rev­ information and shopping ball team Turner brought United flights. United declined to comment on the company - will remain enue. services. AOL's member- into the media empire. the report. The world's second-largest airline, which has posted heavy losses since mid-2000, filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection on Dec. 9. Fed keeps interest rates constant the economy's current problems overnight loans, will hold at 1.25 War fears drive bond prices lower Associated Press were temporary and caused by the percent. It has remained there since Bond prices moved lower Wednesday as WASHINGTON uncertainties surrounding possible a half-percentage point rate cut in investors pushed stocks higher, despite The Federal Reserve decided on military action in Iraq. early November, the 12th rate President Bush's warning that a war was Wednesday to leave interest rates "Oil price premiums and other reduction in an aggressive easing imminent. unchanged at a 41-year low, opti­ aspects of geopolitical risks have campaign that began in January The price of the benchmark 1 0-year mistically predicting that the feeble reportedly fostered continued 2001. Treasury note slipped 13/32 point, or $4.06 U.S. economy will revive once restraint on spending and hiring by Banks' prime lending rate, the per $1,000 in face value. Its yield, which geopolitical risks - a reference to a businesses," Fed policy-makers said benchmark for millions of consumer moves in the opposite direction, rose to 4.02 possible war with Iraq- recede. in explaining their 12-0 decision. and business loans, will keep steady percent, from 3.97 percent on Tuesday. The Fed's widely expected deci­ "As those risks lift, as most ana­ at 4.25 percent, the lowest level since May 1959. The 30-year Treasury bond slipped 19/32 sion means the continuation for bor­ lysts expect, the accommodative rowers of rates that have spurred stance of monetary policy, coupled Some economists said the Fed point to yield 4.91 percent, down from 4.87 record home sales and a wave of with ongoing strength in productivi­ decided to conserve what few rate percent Tuesday, according to Moneyline mortgage refinancings. ty, will provide support to an cuts it has left in case further reduc­ Telerate. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan improving economic climate over tions are needed should an Iraqi war The market got little, or any, boost from a Greenspan and his colleagues. strik­ time," they said. take a turn for the worse with a pos­ decision on interest rates by the Federal ing an upbeat tone in their brief The federal funds rate, the interest sible disruption in global oil supplies Heserve. statement, contended that many of that banks charge each other on or a terrorist attack. Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+INTERNATIONAL NEWS page 8 U.S. fails to gain support for coalition against Iraq

Associated Press eration. would conduct intense negotia­ inspectors' findings that alu­ U.N. inspector, Hans Blix. spent At the daylong Security tions, both at the United minum tubes the Iraqis had Wednesday answering ques­ Council meeting, which was Nations and between capitals, tried to import were for rockets tions from Security Council NEW YORK held behind closed doors, ahead of the special Feb. 5 and not for a nuclear program, members regarding their Key members on the U.N. Britain remained squarely in council meeting where Powell as the president reasserted in reports on the first 60 days of Security Council said Washington's camp. is expected to present evidence his speech Tuesday night. inspections. Wednesday that the United "There are of Iraq's secret "We believe the tubes were Their differing - but ulti­ States had so far failed to con­ members of weapons pro- destined for the conventional mately negative - reports vince them that time had run the council 'The majority of the grams and links rocket program," ElBaradei issued Monday were used by out for a peaceful resolution to who are ask­ council thinks we should to terrorist said. He said the tubes could be Bush to strengthen arguments the crisis with Iraq. ing for time, continue inspections., groups. modified for uranium enrich­ for possible war, and could per­ At a crucial council meeting a but it isn"t a Council diplo­ ment but that the process suade reluctant allies to sup­ day after President Bush's State matter of mats who spoke would be expensive, time-con­ port military action to disarm of the Union speech, 11 of the time. It's a Jean -Marc de Ia Sabliere on condition of suming and detectable. Sad dam. 15 members supported giving matter of French Ambassador anonymity said In his annual speech, Bush But key council members more time to weapons inspec­ whether Iraq the possibility said: "Iraqi intelligence officers were unswayed by the reports tors to pursue Iraq's peaceful realizes that of a second res­ are posing as the scientists and Bush's address. disarmament - France, Russia the game is up, or whether it is olution was being widely dis­ inspectors are supposed to During a break, German and China who all have veto trying to keep the inspectors at cussed. The most likely sce­ interview. Real Ambassador power as well as Germany, bay," British Ambassador nario would be a resolution scientists have "We believe that Gunter Mexico, Chile, Guinea. Jeremy Greenstock said during declaring that Iraq has failed to been coached by Pleuger said Cameroon, Syria, Angola and a break in the meeting. cooperate actively with inspec­ Iraqi officials on inspections must inspectors Pakistan, council diplomats told U.S. diplomats had hoped tors and setting a relatively what to say, and continue and that if Iraq should be The Associated Press. Wednesday's council meeting short deadline for Baghdad to intelligence stops given "a Only Bulgaria and Spain would signal increased interna­ meet certain steps, the diplo­ sources indicate realistic backed the United States and tional support for military mats said. that Saddam cooperating with opportunity Britain in focusing on Iraq's action in Iraq. But neither the Bush said Tuesday night he Hussein has inspectors and starts to discharge failures rather than continued largely negative reports from would use the "full force and ordered that sci­ blocking inspections, we their man­ inspections. weapons inspectors this week might of the U.S. military" if entists who date. Let us In Washington, White House nor Bush's address altered the needed to disarm Iraq. cooperate with must look into it., not put aside spokesman Ari Fleischer said positions of some of America's In the meantime, Negroponte U.N. inspectors an instru­ diplomacy was in its 'final key allies, including France. pressed the chief weapons in disarming Sergey Lavrao ment we only "The majority of the council inspectors behind closed doors Iraq will be phase,' and Secretary of State Russian Ambassador recently Colin Powell said the United thinks we should continue Wednesday for additional killed, along sharpened." States would try to help find a inspections," said French answers on intelligence the with their fami- Russian haven for Saddam Hussein. his Ambassador Jean-Marc de la United States believes indicates lies." Ambassador Sergey Lavrov said family and close aides if he Sabliere. "This is what they Iraq is rearming. ElBaradei said it was unlikely reports that President Vladimir would agree to go into exile. think today, and I think it is But Mohamed ElBaradei, the his inspectors "could be fooled Putin was shifting to a more "That would be one way to important to say so." top nuclear inspector in Iraq, in the nuclear area on who is a pro-American stance were mis­ try to avoid war," Powell, who Still, U.S. Ambassador John said the evidence hasn't scientist and who is not." interpretations. will address the Security Negroponte warned that the panned out and he disputed "We know all the scientists "We believe that inspections Council next Wednesday, said "diplomatic window is closing. Bush's claims that Iraqi intelli­ from the past and I think our must continue and that if Iraq at a news conference. for the council and the time for gence agents are posing as sci­ people could easily detect if stops cooperating with inspec­ However, State Department decision-making is fast entists that person is a scientist or tors and starts blocking inspec­ officials said an exile scenario approaching." In a wide-ranging interview not." tions, we must look into it. was not under serious consid- He said the United States with AP, ElBaradei stood by his ElBaradei and the other chief

THE

is currently accepting applications for the 2003-2004 term for the following positions: MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER ASST. MANAGING EDITOR OPERATIONS MANAGER Applications for Managing Editor and Assistant Any sophomore or junior business major Managing Editor should demonstrate strong interested in gaining valuable work experience is journalistic and management skills. An in-depth encouraged to apply for Business Manager or understanding of newspaper production, Operations Manager. Applicants should be including skills in Microsoft Word, Quark XPress comfortable in a management position, and Photoshop, is required. Experience with demonstrate strong organizational skills and have Macintosh computers is helpful. a solid understanding of accounting principles. An application for any ofthe above positions should be at least five pages and explain the applicants qualifications and goals. Managing Editor and Business Editor applications are due by Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. Assistant Managing Editor and Operations Manager applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. Submit all applications to Andrew Soukup in the Observer office located in the South Dining Hall basement. Please direct questions about these positions or the application procedure to A.ndrew Soukup and Managing Editor Kate Nagengast at 631-4541 or Business Manager Lori Lewalski and Operations Manager Bob Woods at 631-5313.

- •• -- .- oT, •. 4 ...... ' ...... • •• -...... _ • .. •- ... - ...... ----~------~ --

page 9 The Observer+ NEWS Thursday, January 30, 2003 SMC -wotnen attend pro-choice conference Bishop continued from page 1 ference group organize not only to talk about pro­ added. By LAUREN CONDON Heather Engstrom said. choice, but also to teach Those who chose to through finishing important pro­ News Writer "Catholics for Free Choice young people how to make attend the March for Life jects. giving available student uphold that it is a woman's their voices heard," to protest abortion accept­ input into campus wide issues Four Saint Mary's women right to make her own Engstrom said. ed an unexcused absence and representing student voice attended a pro-choice con­ decision.". Although many within the and paid their way for the accurately," Bishop said. ference in Washington, The conference, held Jan. Saint Mary's community bus trip. Though Bishop did not outline D.C. during the same time 22, also marked the 30th did not agree with "[I went because) I feel any future plans in her address, when many of their class­ anniver- Engstrom, the pretty strongly about the she said the Student Union must mates were at the March sary of "/feel that because we pro-life and pro-life cause and that life look toward the future in order for Life. the Roe v. pro-choice begins at conception. to empower future leaders and The four students W a d e are Catholic we need to students Abortion needs to be called on the Student Union to received a grant from Supreme address the situation. It respected each ended," Saint Mary's fresh­ fulfill their duty of passing on Saint Mary's Center for C o u r t is the woman's body and other's opin­ man Jenny Robbins said. their knowledge to future lead- Women's Intercultural decision, ions. The four girls sponsored Leadership to attend the w h i c h she should decide what "That is by CWIL had all expenses one-day conference that legalized to do with it, their deci- paid and were flown to Contact Meghanne Downes at focused on lobbying for abortion. sion," Saint Washington D.C., to attend mdownes [email protected] pro-choice causes. The Engstom Mary's senior the pro-choice conference. students who attended the believes Heather Engstorm and March for "It's disappointing," said conference believe that it that the organizer Life attendee Indiana Archbishop John was a leadership opportu­ confer- Elizabeth D'Arcy after learning of nity, enabling them to ence was Rosswurm CWIL's sponsorship. " Iraq may experience a day in the more about leadership and said. "We are supporting The program itself was nation's capital learning having young people what we believe in and student leadership. The how to lobby for causes involved and interested in they are supporting what purpose was to show stu­ and about the judicial sys­ the legal system. they believe in." dents how to become be capable tem. "The conference, which "I think that everyone involved in lobbying and "I feel that because we addressed the issues of has the right to their own leadership," CWIL director arc Catholic we need to what the judicial system is opinion. It's great that we Meredith Sarkees said. of nukes address the situation. It is doing with the recent five can respect each other's the woman's body and she to four vote upholding Roe stance on the issue," Saint Associated Press should decide what to do vs. Wade and the feminist Mary's March for Life Contact Lauren Condon at [email protected] with it," Saint Mary's con- movement, was organized organizer Danie II e Kraft The top nuclear inspector conceded Wednesday that alu­ minum tubes the Iraqis had sought for rockets could be modified for a nuclear pro­ gram, as President Bush The Notre Dame Law School reasserted in his State of the Union address. "We believe the tubes were Natural Law Institute presents destined for the conventional rocket program," Mohamed ElBaradei told The Associated Press in an interview. "They could be used for enrichment but they need substantial mod­ ification before they could be used." He said such a process would The Olin be expensive, time-consuming and detectable but that the Iraqis have the capabilities to alter the tubes. Distinguished EIBaradei told the Security Council in a report Monday that he had found no evidence Iraq had revived its nuclear Lecture Series program. The comments, cou­ pled with his determination that the tubes were for rockets, put him at odds with the Bush administration which has insisted the tubes were meant for enriching uranium. The back-and-forth between the Bush administration and ElBaradei's International Atomic Energy Agency began shortly after the president first raised the Iraqi attempts to "Law and Culture" buy the materials when he addressed the United Nations last September. As a result, EIBaradei made it a top priority for his team to investigate the matter when inspections resumed two months later. Iraq admitted they sought the tubes but said they were for a rocket program and very Upcoming Lectures quickly, the nuclear team Francis Cardinal George began to agree. But the United States has been relentless in its insistence Archbishop of Chicago that the tubes were for a nuclear program and President Christopher Tollefsen Bush included it again in his February 17 annual address Tuesday. "We believe ... that these tubes are of the fineness and kind of tooling and workman­ Joseph Raz ship that is defmitely consistent Thursday, January 30,2003 with the use of enriching ura­ April 10 nium," U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte said Wednesday. "The way in which Iraq has 3 p.m. gone about trying to procure those tubes suggests quite clearly that they were trying to Notre Dame Law School Courtroom do something illicit," he told reporters. ~-~--~------~-----

THE OBSERVER VIEWPOINT page 10 Thursday, January 30, 2003

THE OBSERVER LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

P.O. Box Q, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 SMC endorsement confusion clarified EDITOR IN CHif.F Jason McFarley We wish to apologize for the confusion surrounding The Observer very much intended for Saint Mary's students MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER Monday's Observer editorial calling for abstention in the Saint to voice an opinion. We misunderstood the purpose of the bal­ Kate Nagengast Lori Lewalski Mary's student body presidential and vice presidential elec­ lot's abstention option and should have instead endorsed vot­ AssT. MANAGING EDITOR OPERATIONS MANAGER tions, but reiterate our original sentiment calling for increased ing "no." Though we apologize for our mistake, we stand by Andrew Soukup Bob Woods political participation at the College. the sentiment of our endorsement. We urge the 25 percent of Because of incorrect information we received from the Saint Saint Mary's students who voted in the third consecutive sin­ NEWS EDITOR: Helena Payne Mary's representative on our editorial board, we believed there gle-candidate race Monday and implore the 75 percent who VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Kristin Yemm would be only two options on the ballot this year. as there had did not submit a ballot to consider participating more actively SPORTS EDITORS: Joe Hettler, Matt Lozar been in past elections: the names associated with the only tick­ next year to prove that Saint Mary's does. as Jablonski-Diehl SCENE EDITOR: Maria Smith et running, "Elizabeth Jablonski-DiehVSarah Brown," and the herself said. "bring a leader out of every ... student." PHOTO EDITOR: Tim Kacmar option to "abstain." GRAPHICS EDITOR: Katie McKenna Unbeknownst to us, however. Saint Mary's constitutional SAINT MAlty's EDITOR: Sarah Nestor revisions to its election process involved altering the ballot, too. Jason McFarley ADVERTISING MANAGER: Maura Cenedella In the past. students were confused about how to express dis­ Editor in Chief AD DESIGN MANAGER: Meghan Goran satisfaction with the candidates in increasingly common single­ WEB ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Brodfuehrer ticket races at the College. As a result, Election Commissioner Kate Nagengast CONTROll.ER: Michael Flanagan Alison Joseph said, for the frrst time Tuesday, the ballot offered Managing Editor three options for voters: "yes," meaning the voter supports Jablonski-DiehVBrown; "no," signaling a vote of no confidence Andrew Soukup CONTACT Us in the ticket; or "abstain," meaning a vote of no opinion. Assistant Managing Editor OFFICE MANAGER/GENERAL INF0 ...... 631-7471 FAX ...... 631-6927 ADVERTISING ...... 631-6900/8840 [email protected] EDITOR IN CHJEF ...... 631-4542 Tuning-in to the decline of MANAGING EDITOR/AssT. M£ ...... 631-4541 BUSINESS 0FFJCE ...... 631-5313 NEWS ...... 631-5323 observer .obsnews.l @nd.edu VIEWPOINT ...... 631-5303 Western civilization observer. viewpoint.! @nd.edu SPORTS ...... 631-4 543 observer.sports.l @nd.edu As we know from my last column. I've tion is in its decline. but I usually try to ing by. Hello there! Do you feel that it is SCENE ...... 631-4540 been applying to graduate school. As we ignore that conviction and it's harder to snowing here in Elkhart?" observer .scene.! @nd.edu also know from my last column, if we do that when you watch 30 minutes of Passerby: "Yes, there does seem to be SAINT MA.Ity's ...... 631-4324 like to read the little biographical sketch actual proof every night. snow falling from the sky." observer .smc.l @nd.edu at the end, I graduated at the beginning Tom Brokaw: "In the United States Reporter: "There you have it, Bill. It is PHOT0 ...... 631-8767 of this month. This Marlayna today, there is no money for any impor­ snowing in Elkhart. I'm Jane, reporting SYSTEMS/WEB ADMINISTRATORS ...... 631-8839 all leads us to the tant programs for helping people. In sev­ for News Channel 3. Back to you, Bill." logical question: Soenneker eral states, masked gunmen murdered Anchor: "We'll return with further THE OBSERVER ONLINE What have I been dozens of innocent bystanders. When team coverage of this alleged snow from Visit our Web site at http://obm-ver.ndedu for daily doing other than Here We Go apprehended and asked the reasons for downtown South Bend, Notre Dame and updates of campus news, sports, features and opinion applying to gradu­ Again ... their actions, the gunmen responded, Granger after these commercials. A little columns, as well as cartoons and reviews. ate school? 'Hey man, bad things happen to good later, we'll have an in-depth interview The answer, fel­ people. They looked like good people. with a woman who has lived in Michiana low Domers, is Who are we to change the rules?' for a number of years and remembers POLICIES watching TV. Television these days is of "In international news. several wars other times when it has snowed." The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper very low quality, by the way, particularly rage on today with hefty loss of life. and Tuesday night the State of the Union published in print and online by the students of the during the day. I really felt like I was no one in China has any human rights at Address was on, which I did actually University ofNotre Dame du Lac and Saint Mary's missing out on something when I lived in all. This just in: the world is going to Hell watch for a while. One of my roommates College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is the dorms and didn't watch TV for in a handbasket. Here with more on its wanted to see it, but then she ended up not governed by policies of the administration of either months on end, but it turns out I wasn't. downward progress is news correspon­ talking on the phone. About halfway institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse advertisements based on content. For one thing, I watch things like "Dr. dent Frank." through, my other roommate and I The news is reported as accurately and objectively as Phil" (who I say that I don't like because I don't much like national or world switched over to "Smallville" on the WB possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of he makes psychologists look bad, but I news. because it's always depressing. because we like it better. the majority of the Etlitor in Chief, Managing Etlitor, secretly watch him and even kind of like Sometimes they throw in that human I'm 21 years old with a Bachelor's Assistant Managing Editor and department etlitors. him) and "dating" shows, like "Blind interest story near the end about the degree from the University of Notre Commentaries, letters and columns present the views Date." "Fifth Wheel," and "Elimidate" blind guy, the puppy who cures him, and Dame, and I like Smallville better than I of the authors and not necessarily chose ofThe (further guilty TV pleasures, except I their amazing search together for the like watching the president address the Observer. really do dislike them. I just watch them cure to cancer, but somehow that usually nation in the biggest speech he gives all Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free anyway), which aren't terribly high qual­ fails to erase the emotional impact of all year. And I am supposed to be a future expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. ity. Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include the human suffering so rapidly discussed leader of America. contact informacion. For another thing, I avoid quality tele­ before. This is probably why Western civiliza­ ~tions r'Karding Observer policies should be direct­ vision like the plague. I always thought I don't watch much local news either, tion is declining - people like me are ed to Editor in Chiefjason McFarlry. that if I ever lived outside of the Notre largely because every single night for the watching "Dr. Phil" and "Elimidate" Dame bubble that I'd be a better last two weeks the lead story has been instead of keeping up on important informed person when it came to current the fact that it either is currently snow­ events or actually doing anything. PosT OFFICE INFORMATION events, but it's really not turning out to ing or was snowing earlier that day. The: Ob~erver (USPS 599 240) is publidlCd Monday through Friday o::ccpr during be true. I pretty much never watch the Anchor: 'Tm Bill, and our top story on Marlayna graduated from Notre Dame exam and vacation pcrio

The Ob~rrvcr it pubWMd at: I'OHMASTER I don't like world news much because I is snowing for the fifth day in a row. the South Bend area until May gradua­ 024 South Dining Hall Send addrcs1 correcrion' to: can almost never make it through an Nor~ Dame, IN 46556 TheObKrver Let's go to Jane, our reporter out in the tion. She can be reached at P.O. Bo•Q entire broadcast without becoming field." msoennek@nd. edu. Periodic...! pon• paid ar Notre Dame None Dame, IN 46556--0779 and additional mailing offices. despondent and convinced that Western Reporter: 'Tm Jane, out here in The views expressed in this column are civilization is in an inevitable decline. I The Obaerver i1 a member of the Anociated Prm. All reproduction rights are Elkhart, where it also appears to be those of the author and not necessarily reserved. actually do think that Western civiliza- snowing. Let's talk to some people pass- those of The Observer.

TODAY'S STAFF NDTODAY/OBSERVER POLL QUESTION QUOTE OF THE DAY

News Sports 11 Justin Krivickas Joe Hettler 'There are 10 stars in the galaxy. That Himanshu Joe Lindsley Does student government take actions that used to be a huge number. But it's only a Kothari Matt Lozar impact your life? hundred billion. It's less than the national Joe Trombello Scene deficit! We used to call them astronomical Viewpoint Maria Smith numbers. Now we should call them Kurt Bogaard Lab Tech Vote at NDToday.com by today at 5 p.m. economical numbers." Graphics Lauren Forbes Andy Devoto Richard Feynman educator THE OBSERVER VIEWPOINT Thursday, January 30, 2003 page 11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tax cuts represent American values GiveNDSP

Last night, in his State of the Union Address, While the Democrats cry foul about tax cuts for the President Bush reiterated his economic stimulus pack­ "rich," 12 current Democratic Senators including age, which would reduce or eliminate unfair and bur­ Robert Byrd, Frank Lautenberg and Dianne Feinstein some respect densome taxes on all American taxpayers, especially (and even AI Gore) voted to drop the top marginal tax families and investors. Unfortunately this proposal has rate to 28 percent in 1986, yet have vowed to vote In response the Chris Federico's Jan. 29 Inside been demonized by the Democrats as simply "tax cuts against the Bush plan which would reduce the top rate Column, "Who's policing the police?" I would like to try for the wrong people (i.e. the 'evil rich') at the wrong to 35 percent. The Bush plan would provide 92 mil­ something different and, God forbid, take the side of time." lion taxpayers an average $1,083 of tax relief Notre Dame Security Police. I have worked with many Listening to Tom Daschle and other this year and the typical family of four with of the officers since the beginning of this school year prominent Democrats, one would think two earners making a combined $39,000 and I can honestly say that they work hard for the stu­ that the "rich" somehow don't deserve in income would receive $1,100 in tax dents on this campus. Yes, they are here to serve and the income they earn, or that they relief. In fact, the largest rate reduc­ protect, but they are also police officers, in charge of attain their wealth by exploiting the tions are tilted toward middle and enforcing the law. poor "working families." Obviously lower income wage-earners: 20 First of all, contrary to popular belief, writing tickets Daschle doesn't think that the percent for those making between and harassing students about underage drinking con­ "rich" work for their income. Any $30,000 and $40,000 compared to stitutes very little of the way NDSP officers spend their reasonable person can see the fal­ 11.4 percent for those earning time. They are the ones who provide rides to hospitals lacy in such ideas. more than $100,000. and the health care center when no other transporta­ Some in Washington, D.C. seem Also, to those "deficit-hawks" tion is available. They fix your bikes, jump your cars to forget that it is our (i.e. the tax­ complaining about runaway and open locked doors for students and faculty. When payers') money in the first place, deficits, I would remind them that you call after hours with power outages, heating con­ not their entitlement. The fact is interest spending on the budget cerns or a plumbing crises, NDSP dispatches assis­ that most of the so-called "rich" are deficit today is the lowest in years tance. They respond to both fire and burglary alarms small business owners and entrepre­ as a part of the GOP (1.5 to 3 per­ and spend hours taking reports on stolen or lost items. neurs, 23 million in all, who would cent compared to upwards of 5 per­ They are on patrol 24 hours a day, in cars, bikes and benefit greatly by the tax cuts and elim­ cent during the early 1990s according on foot, despite the freezing South Bend weather. If ination of the dividend tax, which would to the Congressional Budget Office.) you don't see them on a regular basis, it is because free up more capital to make investments Here are just a few final fun facts about they are occupied performing any of the other numer­ on equipment or hire more employees. taxes. Half of all taxpayers in America pay less ous duties listed above. There is not an infinite number Ten million senior citizens rely on dividend income than 4 percent of all tax revenues, while the top 5 of officers on duty per shift. to supplement their Social Security. At the same time, percent ($128,000+) pays almost half of all taxes. So If you have concerns about walking in the dark, I Microsoft alone is hoarding $40 billion instead of paying why should people who pay virtually no taxes get a suggest you try calling Safe-Walk. Sure, NDSP officers out dividends or making capital improvements because larger tax break than those who actually pay the bulk are going to issue violations to you if you get caught of the silly tax penalties, certainly not a positive step for of taxes? When did America turn into a welfare state? parked illegally or transporting alcohol. And I'm not the economy. And what salary defines "rich"? I have grown up in an America where "the pursuit of saying that they don't make mistakes or are infallible According to the few Democrats who will actually happiness" is attained through the virtues of hard work, in their judgment. But I do believe that, for the most define "rich," it is $92,000. That may sound like a hefty perseverance and determination. I am deeply troubled part, the Notre Dame Security Police department salary at first, but that is approximately the total for a by the notion that has pervaded this country in recent works hard to assist students as much as possible. The two-parent family consisting of a fireman and teacher. years of "You have it. I want it. You owe me." Class men and women I have come in contact with genuinely Good luck living on 65 percent of that in San warfare and class envy are tragedies and insult all care about the students at this school and deserve our Francisco or New York City. Ending the marriage Americans who believe that hard work really does thanks. So how about we all try something a little dif­ penalty and death tax while providing tax credits for mean something. ferent and give NDSP some respect? families with children not only makes good fiscal sense but is also morally right. The marriage penalty is simply Michael Derocher Emily Weisner absurd while the death tax in effect penalizes success. sophomore sophomore When did success become deserving of such contempt St. Joe's Hall Pangborn Hall and scorn in America? Jan.29 Jan. 29 Walking the streets

On the day I first arrived in South Bend bundled into the car, driven to an aban­ eling above walking speed and the driver may have been wondering why since I I decided to go for a walk at night, being doned warehouse, tied to a chair and turned and slowly stared at me as he couldn't give him a cigarette I wasn't eager to explore the Athens of Indiana. forced to participate in an involuntary passed. He honked his horn and turned doing the decent thing and offering to Before going for a walk it would probably focus group. But of course the woman in to the ally immediately behind me. At make it up to him by giving him the con­ have been a good idea to ask someone was in fact a prostitute (I probably would the sound of the horn a large man tents of my wallet. Or perhaps he was who had lived in have realized the truth sooner if she had appeared from out of a bush at just trying to place my accent. the area for more Peter Wicks looked more like Julia Roberts). the side of the road a little Suddenly I remembered the than six hours Having been absent from school on the way ahead of me. He last thing my mother had whether there were day when we were taught what to do walked up to me and said to me before I left any areas that I Englishman when propositioned by a prostitute, I stared at me, sizing for America, should avoid in my panicked and did what I usually do when me up. It didn't take "Remember: Don't nocturnal ambling. Abroad I fmd myself hopelessly out of my depth him long. I think it talk to any strange I didn't do that, and in a social situation. I explained that I was about this men who have a there's a good rea- was foreign. point that I monkey wrench son why not. It's because I'm an idiot. "Are you straight?" she asked again. noticed that he and a nicotine The first sign that my evening stroll ''I'm English," I replied. was carrying a craving." was not an altogether good idea came It wasn't a very satisfactory exchange monkey wrench. I felt guilty when about five minutes away from my from anyone's point of view. As I hastily Trying not to because at the new front door a car pulled up to the departed, I started thinking about her panic, I quickly time I had rolled sidewalk beside me. In the front seats sat sales technique, and her choice of ques­ made a mental my eyes. I turned two heavy-set men. They looked not so tion. "Are you straight?" list of all the per­ away from the much like they could have happily killed The suggestion seemed to be that if my fectly innocent man, having me, but rather- and I think this is parents ever found out that I'd declined and non-sinister decided my walk worse -like they could have killed me her services their first reaction would be reasons why he must come to a without really thinking much about it to start worrying that they should have could be carrying hasty end. I was in either way. bought me more GI Joes as a boy. the monkey wrench. It America now. It was In the back seat there was a woman Though unsuccessful in my case, there wasn't a very long list. It time to start jogging. with big hair and too much make-up. By was no denying it was masterly sales­ had one item: perhaps he that I don't mean that she was wearing manship, and I couldn't help thinking had been repairing the bush. Peter Wicks is a graduate too much make-up, I mean that there that she would probably have done well The man asked me for a ciga- student in philosophy. The views shouldn't be that much make-up in the in marketing, a career offering all the rette, although putting it that way makes expressed in this column are not neces­ world. The woman rolled down her win­ moral turpitude of her current profession it sound too much like a request. His sarily those of The Observer, nor are they dow and hollered "Hey baby! Are you plus dental and a 401k. exact words were "Give me a cigarette." necessarily those of the author. Many of straight?" I kept going and after a few minutes, Refusing to be intimidated I said, "Back his friends are in marketing. Peter can be For a moment I thought I was the vic­ just as I was walking underneath a bro­ off, mofo," but for some reason it came reached at [email protected]. tim of that most American of crimes, the ken streetlamp, a car rolled past me in out as ''I'm sorry I don't smoke." drive-by survey. I fully expected to be the opposite direction. It was barely trav- The man looked confused by this. He THE OBSERVER

tes page 12 Thursday, January 30, 2003

MOVIE REVIEW Kidman, Moore and Streep shine in 'The Hours' and switches and recasts the various sublimely explosive Nicole Kidman Both Woolf and Cunningham rely on ByBJ STREW personas in "Mrs. Dalloway." In fact, with a hefty prosthesis on her nose) large doses of introspection in long, Scene Movie Critic Woolf's book connects the tripartite shuffles into the River Ouse with rocks winding streams of consciousness. narrative, with one character writing in her pockets. This wistful and lyric The director opts instead to intercut "The Hours" was the working title it, one reading it, and one unwittingly depiction of her 1941 suicide casts a relentlessly and use repetitive paral­ for Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway," enacting it. grim pall over the movie. lels, almost forcing the book's leitmo­ but Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer­ As in the book, the film kicks off This Sapphic meditation on stifled tifs into view. In some places. winning homage to Virginia Woolf is crisply unveiling the theme and direc­ lives and suicide, morbid as it sounds, voiceovers would have worked per­ more than a nod to the tale. It merges tion of the story as Woolf (played by a is buoyed by the histrionic pageantry fectly. of its A-list ensemble. Joining The film's only obstacle, however, is Kidman's Woolf with Philip Glass. are Julianne His score is over­ Moore and Meryl "The Hours" bearing in the Streep. Moore extreme: severely plays Julia simple, severely Brown, a house­ repetitive, and, wife self-destruct­ worst of all, ing in sunny but Director: Stephen Daldry severely loud. drab 1950's Los Writers: Michael Cunningham (Ill), David The intrusive Angeles. Streep Hare arpeggios border plays Clarissa Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, on insulting; it Vaughan, a mod­ Meryl Streep, Stephen Dillane feels likes Glass is e.rn-day, trying to emotion­ menopausal West Village editor, who ally shepherd the audience. is planning to fete ex-lover and poet Despite the necessary evil of the Richard (a arch, languid Ed Harris). director's structural departures and now wheelchair-bound in the final the unnecessary evil of the composer's stages of AIDS. droning, this film has a great story at Kidman deftly conveys the its heart. Though the film seems at anguished, heaven-storming genius of times to tread into maudlin and pre­ Woolf, supplying the film's best scenes tentious territory, the virtuosic acting as she works on her modernist mag­ salvages it. Kidman, Moore and Streep, num opus - and plans tea with her proving they merit their marquee fire­ sister. The despair and unrequited power. furnish perhaps the best per­ interests of Moore's fragile Julia drive formances of their careers, and all her to the edge of suicide, on her hus­ without earning the derisive epithet band's birthday, no less. Ending in a "chick flick." In short, don't be afraid poignant intersection, "The Hours" of Virginia Woolf; go see "The Hours." succeeds in pretty much every Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com respect, sating both readers of Clarissa Vaugh (Meryl Streep) plans a birthday party for her friend Richard as Cunningham's book as well as the Contact BJ Strew at she talks to her friend Louis Waters (Jeff Daniels). casual viewer. [email protected]

MOVIE REVIEW Clooney's 'Confessions' falls apart on screen ing, especially among the female leads, By ERIN ENGLISH Penny (Drew Barrymore) and Patricia Scene Movie Critic (Julia Roberts). Barrymore acts like a teenager throughout, displaying nearly Schizophrenic in the extreme, no character growth even when she "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" begs should. Roberts is cold, inappropriately the question "What was the point of the timed and unconvincing as a sexpot spy. last two hours?" Choosing style over sub­ Clooney himself is simply adequate as stance and story line, the movie walks a Barris' spy boss. fine line between real film and music Clooney is attempting to be ambitious video before descending precipitously in his directorial debut, which is into a complete mess. admirable. However, "Confessions" is the audience cannot based on the autobi­ help but ponder ography of game "Confessions of a whether Clooney show producer and Dangerous Mind" was the actual host of the "Gong auteur. Rather, it Show," Chuck Barris, appears Steven who claimed to have Soderbergh, the pro­ a double life as a CIA ducer, was allowed assassin who killed Director: George Clooney to pull too many 33 people. Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Chuck Barris strings. Clooney uses "Confessions" treats Starring: Sam Rockwell, George many of the same Barris' tale as if it Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts techniques and styl­ Photo courtesy were fact, intertwin­ ish tricks, which are Sam Rockwell plays game show host Chuck Barris In "Confessions of a ing these two lives as commonly associat­ Dangerous Mind." Barris claims to have been trained as a CIA agent. Barris writes his memoirs during his ed with his mentor, but does not display 1981 nervous breakdown. the same sense of moderation or timing, ly strong. Many scenes border on identity. Instead, it prefers to hover The screenplay by Charlie Kaufman is which comes only from experience. absurd, but also entertaining humor, unsuccessfully in the middle ground, spotty at best. Kaufman tries to make the Between Kaufman, Soderbergh and including the CIA training sequence overusing its bag of tricks when it is characters more clever than they ought Clooney, "Confessions" gives the impres­ (where Barris is given a picture of Mao trying to be its most sincere and tak­ to be, and occasionally borders on the sion that there were far too many cooks for target practice) and the first ing itself too seriously during its most inanely preachy, such as when a Playboy in the kitchen. seduction scene between Barris and lighthearted parts. It tries to be clever, bunny chastises Barris for his negative The movie does have its high points. Patricia coyly references Scorcese's wise, gimmicky, funny and heartfelt all judgment of humanity, or in Barris' com­ Sam Rockwell is superb as Chuck Barris "The King of Comedy" to good effect. at the same time, and only in a few ments on killing for his country while redeems many of the flaws in his dia­ "Confessions" can be entertaining select moments does it succeed at all watching the Reagan inauguration on logue. The use of interview footage with despite its lack of depth. of them. television. Barris' coworkers such as Dick Clark The movie's main fault remains that However, the screenplay was the least and "Gong Show" regulars Gene Gene it can't decide whether to be a stylish Contact Erin English at of the problems. Far worse was the act- and the Unknown Comic are surprising- thriller or an insightful tale about [email protected] -- ~------

THE OBSERVER

zes Thursday, January 30, 2003 page 13

THE ARBITER OF TASTE Midwestern hit in 'About Schmidt' "About Schmidt" is a tough movie to put into a capsule. The Internet Movie Database describes it as the story of a man who, "while trying to run his daughter's life, realizes he has wasted his." Entertainment Weekly calls it "part comedy, part tragedy, part satire, mostly master­ piece." And Movies.com may well have it best, asking, "What's "About Schmidt" about? It's about to Jack Watkins win Jack Nicholson another Oscar." "About Schmidt" is a road movie, and The Arbiter like most road of Taste movies, it has a fair­ ly simple plot. Jack Nicholson plays Warren Schmidt, a retired businessman who, shortly after the sudden death of his wife (June Squibb), travels to Denver to see and hopefully prevent the marriage of his daughter (IIope Davis) to a waterbed salesman (Dermot Mulroney). Along the Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com way, naturally, he meets interesting Jack Nicholson gives an admirable performance as Warren Schmidt In "About Schmidt." Schmidt begins a journey of self­ people and questions whether or not he discovery when he heads out to attend, or possibly prevent, his daughter's wedding. has had any success in his life. There are funny parts, and gut-wrenching ern sob-laden cinema. Nicholson has opportunities to show what he can do. to share Schmidt's distaste for his new parts, and moments of real insight, but three Academy Awards, and none of Of course, Nicholson can't take all the in-laws, an unnecessary move given ultimately what makes "About Schmidt" them are for performances as good as credit. Director Alexander Payne, who Nicholson's phenomenal talent. different and worth seeing is Jack this. He should and probably will soon also adapted the screenplay from Louis While Mulroney and Bates are reduced Nicholson. become the first actor to be honored Begley's novel, to caricature, Nicholson is generally acknowledged with four Oscars, and given this perform­ reunited much of Hope Davis, who as one of the best actors Hollywood has ance he's probably capable of winning as the crew from his "About Schmidt" plays the daugh­ ever produced, but he has recently been many as he wants. last film. the criti­ ter, Jeannie the target of considerable criticism. Because Nicholson is so often on the cally acclaimed Schmidt, shines. There is an understandably common screen alone, the film uses a voice-over. "Election," which Her intonations belief that Nicholson has degenerated to Normally, voice-overs are obnoxious and undoubtedly and facial expres­ self-parody, that his repertoire is limited indicative of structural weakness, and, accounts for the Director: Alexander Payne sions mirror to throwing temper tantrums, delivering what's worse, they often carry a distract­ polished feeling of Writer: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor (Ill) Nicholson's own, poisonous insults, smirking and lewdly ing frame story to give the narrator the the film. Payne's Starring: Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope and the pain that arching his eyebrows. excuse to tell his or her story. "About adaptation care­ Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb her character feels Excepting one or two cathartic out­ Schmidt" gets around this by having the fully includes the­ is fully convincing. bursts of temper, Nicholson throws none voice-over be Nicholson's letters to matic layers, giv- With June of these punches in "Schmidt," limiting Ndugu, a 6-year old Tanzanian boy he ing the film itself as much depth as Squibb's character dying so early in the himself to more subtle facial expressions sponsors through a foster program. As Nicholson's character. Politics, religion film, Ms. Davis is the audience's only ., and understated line delivery. The result the program asks him to send "personal and the different cultures within source of insight into Schmidt's family is a tour de force, a phenomenal portray­ information," Schmidt uses the letters as America seem to hover just below the life outside of Schmidt himself. and his al of a regular man who has complex the one outlet he has for his true emo­ surface, and it is interesting to note that often biased view is completed by Ms. relationships and many layers of emo­ tions. Naturally, he also is supplying the film sometimes seems like homage to Davis's fine performance. There are tion. When he cries. the audience cries Ndugu with a slightly altered version of conservative, midwestern values. Payne entire levels of subtly to the relationships -an effect rarely achieved in the mod- events. This allows Nicholson even more himself, like Warren Schmidt, is from within this film that would have been lost Omaha, and "Election," too, in the hands of less competent actors. It was set in Nebraska. is a credit to the casting team that they "About Schmidt" only has one found Ms. Davis, who is primarily a notable 11aw. The plot makes it Broadway actress and whose work necessary for Schmidt to disap­ would not have been equaled in the prove of his daughter's engage­ hands of most Hollywood stars. ment and subsequent marriage, "About Schmidt" admittedly owes a lot and even for the audience to to certain other road films, most notably sympathize with his disap­ David Lynch's "The Straight Story," proval. But the film achieves which also featured an older man on a this by making Dermot solo trip through the Midwest to see an Mulroney's family an over-the­ estranged family member. Payne even top collection of foul-mouthed, seems to acknowledge the inl1uence by dimwitted pseudo-hippies, the practically quoting the beginning of type of people it apparently Lynch's "Blue Velvet" during the scene in expects us to belief congregate which Schmidt's wife dies. in Denver. Kathy Bates. playing Despite this, "Schmidt" is its own film, Mulroney's mother, curses out bravely different from its many sources, her divorced husband, erects a and packing an emotional impact that is shrine to her son composed of unmatched in theatres now. This is not a his "Honorable Mention" and film to be missed, and those who don't "Participation" ribbons, talks get a chance to see it during its run here too much about her sex life, in South Bend would do well to rent it and horrifies Schmidt (and the this summer, if for no other reason than audience) with a nude scene in to see Jack Nicholson put on an acting a hot tub. Such overdone char­ clinic for the ages. acters would be more at home in a Jim Carrey or Adam The opinions expressed in this column Sandler film, and become are those of the author and not necessar­ Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com obnoxious in such a serious ily those of The Observer. Hope Davis plays Jeannie Schmidt, daughter of the troubled Warren Schmidt. Jeannie Is context. Payne seems to be Jack Watkins can be contacted at engaged to Randall Hertzell, played by Dermot Mulroney. reaching to force the audience John.F. Watkins.25@nd. edu. Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ SPORTS page 14

NBA Jordan held to 8 points as Nets defeat Wizards 86-78

Wizards' next two possessions. Associated Press "It's unusual to see No. 23 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. make mistakes at the end of Kenyon Martin made a state­ the game, but he's human like ment and Anthony Johnson everyone else," Nets coach lived out a daydream on a Byron Scott said. night when Jason Kidd left with an injury and Michael Dallas 104, Houston 81 Jordan played poorly. The Dallas Mavericks beat Martin had 19 points and a Houston with 3-point baskets career-high 21 rebounds and and then talked about defense. Johnson led the Nets on a Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 game-changing run after Kidd points and Michael Finley strained his groin in the third added 29 points, hitting seven quarter of New Jersey's 86-78 of Dallas' 15 3-pointers as the victory over Washington on Mavericks beat the Houston Wednesday night. Rockets for the third straight "It was a little statement," time this season. Martin said. "I should have "We talked about it at the been on the All-Star team." half that we weren't tough Richard Jefferson added 24 enough," Nowitzki said. "We points for the Nets, who held wanted to go out and play a Jordan to 8 points - his low­ little tougher, especially on est-scoring game ever at the defense. When we did that and Meadowlands. rebounded better we were Johnson had 10 points and able to get our break going." five assists after Kidd strained Trailing 53-46 at the half, his right groin. Kidd will the Mavericks hit eight 3- receive treatment Thursday pointers in the third quarter and will be a game-time deci­ and scored 31 points in the sion Friday against New period on their way to improv­ Orleans. ing the NBA's best road record AFPPHOTO Johnson committed six fouls to 16-6. New Jersey Nets guard Lucious Harris holds onto the ball for a steal after forward Richard in the fourth but gave the Finley made three 3-pointers ~· Jefferson tapped it away from Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan during the fourth quar­ team almost 15 minutes of during the quarter and con­ ter of the Nets 86-78 win Wednesday. leadership it desperately need­ verted all six of his free ed. throws after being fouled "I sit in my house and dream twice in 3-point range. what it's like to run this ball­ "Our offense was generated shot for Cleveland. McGrady fourth quarter with a three­ jumper all night," O'Neal said. club, and that opportunity by our defense," Finley said. got the ball, was fouled and point play by Michael Stewart "We got the ball inside and might present itself later in "Shawn Bradley got some big made one free throw for the to take a 85-84 lead. McGrady took it to the hole, and No. 8 the week," Johnson said. blocks and on the other end final margin. followed with a pair of free [Bryant] had a fabulous Kidd strained his groin when our point guards found me McGrady missed Sunday's throws that put Orlando in the game." he jumped in an unsuccessful and Dirk." loss at Boston to be with his lead for good. Stephon Marbury had 33 effort to intercept or deflect an Dallas had 11 steals, forced fiancee as she gave birth to points and 10 assists and fel­ outlet pass that Jerry 18 Houston turnovers and held the couple's daughter. Los Angeles 99, Phoenix 90 low All-Star Shawn Marion Stackhouse turned into a dunk the Rockets to 39 percent Mike Miller finished with 21 The Los Angeles Lakers had had 18 points and 11 with 4:24 remaining in the shooting for the game. The points for Orlando despite four days off to clear away the rebounds for Phoenix. third. Mavericks were 15-for-32 going just 8-of-22 from the hangover of two ugly losses at After handing the Suns just Johnson replaced Kidd with from 3-point range, equaling field. He is a combined 10-for- home. The rest did wonders. their fourth loss in 22 home 3:22 left and hit his first shot their season high for 3-point­ 40 from the floor in the last Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his games, the Lakers head for 17 seconds later, a 16-footer ers made. two games. Darrell Armstrong 40 points in the fourth quarter Sacramento to face the Kings that cut Washington's lead to "If you could bottle that scored 16 off the bench for the as the Lakers held off a Friday night. 57-55. Johnson added a layup stuff, it would be great but you Magic and Pat Garrity added The Suns have dropped five 12. Phoenix rally and snapped the and an assist as New Jersey don't know, the next game you Suns' 11-game home winning of six overall and lost at home closed the quarter with a 6-0 might not make those shots," Cleveland fell to 3-22 on the to a Pacific Division opponent road. Zydrunas Ilgauskas streak 99-90 on Wednesday run for a 65-59 lead. Dallas coach Don Nelson said. night. for the first time this season. "They're a good team for a Yao Ming led Houston with scored 22 points and grabbed Phoenix is 18-4 overall at seven rebounds for the "My knees feel great," reason - because they have 20 points. Bryant said. "I feel as close to America West Arena. other guys who can step up Cavaliers before fouling out with 3:43 remaining. Parker 100 percent as I've ever felt. I "We're just in a real nasty and play without [Kidd]. His Orlando 113, Cleveland 108 can't speak on behalf of the funk right now," Marbury style of play is infectious had a season-high 21 points, Tracy McGrady returned Ricky Davis 16 and Jumaine other guys, but if the days off said. "This is a no-mercy among them, and everyone from a one-game absence to Jones 14. worked for them as well as league, and right now teams wants to get in and make the score 31 points, grab 12 Miller gave Orlando a 110- they did for me, we're going to are just attacking us right great pass," Stackhouse said. rebounds and make three foul 105 lead with 25.8 seconds be in great shape." away." The run reached 11-0 as the shots in the final 13.7 seconds remaining and Davis answered Shaquille O'Neal added 25 In what has become a pat­ Nets scored the first five as the Orlando Magic defeated with a pair of free throws. points, 11 rebounds and six tern, the Suns, just back from points of the fourth, and a the Cleveland Cavaliers on Darius Miles then stole assists as the Lakers, coming a 1-4 trip to the East. The dunk by Aaron Williams off Wednesday night. Miller's inbounds pass and the off home losses to Golden Suns trailed by as many as 17 Martin's eighth and final assist McGrady had 14 points in Cavaliers called timeout with State and New Jersey, beat a in the first half and 16 in the gave the Nets their largest the fourth quarter and went 18.5 seconds left. Pacific Division foe away from third quarter. lead - 76-63 with 7:21 15-of-18 from the free throw Chris Mihm then made one the Staples Center for the first "We're struggling," Phoenix remaining. line for the game. McGrady of two free throws for time this season. Robert Horry coach Frank Johnson said, Washington came back with made two free throws to put Cleveland and Orlando called matched his season-high with "our defense, our offense, a 10-2 run to close to 78-73, the Magic up 112-108 with timeout with a 110-108 lead 16 points in Los Angeles' sixth making shots, just having any but Hughes took a bad shot 13.7 seconds left. and 14.5 seconds to go. road victory in 21 tries. type of continuity." and Jordan traveled on the Smush Parker then missed a The Cavaliers opened the "We didn't rely on our

The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 f.m. at the Notre Dame office, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. AI classifieds must be prepaid. CLASSIFIEDS The charge is 3 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds.

Acapulco's #1 Spring Break SPRING BREAK on South Padre Two tickets for CATS Brand New Everything. Company, Bianchi-Rossi Tours, is Island, ranked #3 S.B. destination appearing on March 22 at the NOTICE 'Going Loco' with a 'Last Chance by the Travel Channel. South Padre Morris Performing Arts Center. 2-story rental house with porch and PERSONAL to Dance• Special! Book now and Resort Rentals has the best 1 ,2&3 Good seats on main floor. yard just blocks from campus. Oak Hill Condo for Sale. 2 Bed, 2 get $100 off our already low price! bedroom condos. Great location $45 each. Off-street parking. Bath, 0.5 miles from campus. 574- Your seat is available now, and amenities, close to Mexico. Call Please call 271-9539. 3,4 or 5 students. Chemistry Tutoring. 243-2621 but may be gone tomorrow! 800-944-6818 Visit gosouthpadreis- Summer or fall availability. Call360-1983 Call now 800-875-4525. land.com 235-3655. New four bedroom 3 bath home for www.breaknow.com Want to work for Observer Sports? rent with two car garage. Gas heat, FoR RENT 3-6 BDRM HOMES. Call1-4543 central air conditioning, all appli- Rooms For Rent $250 month FoR SALE 03/04 YR. ances, fire place. Call574-232- includes utilities 272-1525 FREEDOM I SECSYS. can't think of a classified 4527 or 269-683-5038. Rent $160C' mmmrentals@ aol.com Now renting 2004-05. WASHERID plus utilities. JUDAY LAKE 3 BDRM HOME. ON The best furnished houses. Prime 272-6306 still cannot think of a classified Walk to School. 2-6 Bedroom LAKE .WALK TO CAMPUS. BRO- locations, sec.systems, wash/dry, Ivy RD condo avail-short term homes 112 mile from campus mmm- KEROWNED. util incl. Some with V-Baii,B-Ball & Four bedroom house for rent: CALL only the good die young rentals-NO staff/guests/grad stu- rentals@ aol.com 272-1525 GILLIS REAL TV 272-6306 pool tables. Anlan Properties, L.L.C. dent. Pis call 61 D-541-0486 www.mmmrentals.com Call Greg 233-9947. 532-1896 in the middle of the night ------~------~ ------~~-

Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ SPORTS page 15 NBA Artest disappointed with four-gam.e suspension

Associated Press In the fourth quarter of the Pacers' 102-95 win against the NEW YORK Heat, Artest scored, was fouled Indiana Pacers forward Ron and flexed his right arm muscles Artest was suspended for four as he walked toward the Miami games Wednesday for his run-in bench. with Heat coach Pat Riley and He and Heat assistant coach flashing an obscene gesture Keith Askins exchanged words, toward the crowd. then Artest brushed against Riley, Artest also committed a flagrant They began shouting at each foul on Heat guard Caron Butler other, and the Miami coach by pushing him into the stands in shoved Artest away. Monday night's game in Miami. Artest was called for a techni­ The suspension, announced by cal. After Miami's Eddie Jones Stu Jackson, NBA senior vice missed the free throw. Artest hit president of basketball operations, his free throw and backpedaled, will cost Artest about $84,000 in holding aloft the index finger of pay. It started with Wednesday his right hand and the middle fin­ night's home game against the ger of his left hand. San Antonio Spurs. "It was in the heat of the ''I'm very disappointed with the moment," Artest said Wednesday. league's ruling," Artest said in a "I definitely apologize to the fans, statement. and mainly to the kids who saw "I don't think the suspension the gesture on TV." comes close to going with my Dan Wasserman, spokesman for actions. I thought I might get a the NBA Players' Association, said fme, but not a game. I don't think he would speak to Artest or his four games is fair at all," he said. agents before deciding whether to Dan Wasserman, spokesman for file a grievance. the NBA Players' Association. said Riley hopes the latest suspen­ he would speak to Artest or his sion sends Artest a message. agents before deciding whether to "The only thing that I was upset me a grievance. with two nights ago was the hit on The suspension was the second Caron [Butler]. The other stuff is of the season for Artest. He just foolish behavior," Hiley said missed three games for hurling a Wednesday. "But I'd like to have AFPPHOTO two or three Bon Artests myself, Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artes picks a fight against Miami Heat coach Pat Riley Jan. 27 TV monitor and smashing a $100,000 camera in New York. know what I'm saying? lie's a hell at American Airlines Arena In Miami. Artest was suspended for four games Wednesday both He also was fined $10,000 for of a player, a very competitive for his altercation with Riley and for making an obscene gesture toward the crowd. shoving Dallas' Raja Bell. player." Coalition for Asian Awareness Conference 2003 presents ...

UNLOCKING THE PAST SHAPING THE FUTURE Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 Registration Fee: $5

Featured Workshops ... • Opening Ceremony (Auditorium, Hesburgh Center) - Dr. • Discussion Panel, Student Interracial Dating, Moderator: Denise M. Evelyn Hu-DeHart, opening speaker, "From Yellow Perill to de IaRosa Model Minority: Asians in the Americas" • Senator Paull Shin, Asian American Political Activism • Judge Hiroshi Ohno, Japanese Judicial System: Contemporary • Professor Bradley Malkovsky, The Practice and Purpose of Meditation Problems and New Judicial System • Ms. Emily Uu, Asians in Entertainment: The Reel Story • Dr. Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Asian Americans and Globalization • Discussion Panel, Cu~uralldentity, Moderator: Ms. Chandra Johnson • Professor Asma Afsaruddin, Islam in a Pluralistic Society • KEYNOTE: Banquet & Closing Ceremony (COBA Atrium) - Senator Paull Shin, "Moving Forward'' more info@ http://www.nd.edu/-aaa/AAC

-'·'1", . p 1•"" ; ~ p ,J. ·~ 'I I I • , V- • page 16 The Observer+ SPORTS Thursday, January 30, 2003

NFL Lions said to sho-w interest in Mariucci

On Monday, Millen said he Associated Press hoped Mariucci would be a DETROIT candidate for the job. "I spoke to Steve after he The Detroit Lions plan to was let go, and I would like interview former San to speak to him again," Francisco 49ers head coach Millen said then. Steve Mariucci by the end of Mariucci, who was born the week, a source within and raised in Iron Mountain, the league said Wednesday. Mich., had a 60-43 record in The source, who spoke on six seasons with the 49ers, condition of and he anonymity, guided the said Lions "/spoke to Steve after he team to the chief execu­ was let go, and I would playoffs tive Matt like to speak to him four times. Millen made Mariucci contact with again." clashed Mariucci to with 49ers set up a Matt Millen o w n e r John York, meeting Lions executive after Millen however, fired head and the coach Marty team fired Mornhinweg on Monday. Mariucci three days after a Millen was not available 31-6 loss at Tampa Bay in for comment Wednesday. the divisional playoffs. "The process continues," Mariucci had one year left Lions spokesman Bill Keenist on his contract. said. While Mariucci had just a Mornhinweg, who served 3-4 postseason record, he as offensive coordinator had won three times as under Mariucci with the many playoff games as the 49ers, was fired after a Lions have since winning the month after the Lions fin­ 195 7 NFL title. Detroit beat ished 3-13. Mornhinweg had Dallas 38-6 in the divisional a record of 5-27 during his playoffs on Jan. 5, 1992, and two seasons, the worst two­ lost to Washington in the year stretch in team history. NFC Championship Game. Calll-4543 to work for AFP PHOTO Steve Marluccl celebrates after Jeff Garcia's touchdown In the fourth quarter during the 49ers' Sports 39-38 victory over the New York Giants on Jan. 5. A Detroit Lions source said the team planned to Interview Marluccl for their vacant head coach position sometime this week.

Volunteers Needed ECDC, at Saint Mary's and Notre Dame, is looking for volunteers to play and interact with young children. If you enjoy reading to children, playing games, building with blocks, an activities and singing songs, please consider volunteering for two hours once per week. It is both rewarding and fun! Paid positions also available at ECIX:-ND: M-Th 11:15- 12:30 and M-F 12:30- 1:30 & 2:30 -3:30. Early Childhood Development Center, Inc.

Please call- 631-3344 or 284-4693 STARTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ SPORTS page 17

GoLF Woods reveals knee injury

Associated Press of times, I didn't want to go "I need to know if this knee out there and play. I felt nau­ will hold up in a full practice Tiger Woods only made it sea in my stomach because session," he said. "Once I look easy. the pain was so great. I had it know that, I'll be fine compet­ His dominance became even injected numerous times to ing. I may be rusty when it more impressive Wednesday play last year. comes to hitting one shot. when he revealed that pain in "I know what other athletes Playing my way into shape is his left knee was so intense go through with those nee­ going to take a little time." last year it made him sick to dles," he said. "It's not fun." There could be some inter­ his stomach, and he had to Woods said the pain affect­ esting ramifications. take injections just to keep ed him in some of the majors. Woods is closing in on playing. It was hard to tell. Byron Nelson's record of "It was a tough, tough year, He won the Masters and making 113 consecutive cuts one I don't want to have to go U.S. Open by three strokes on the PGA Tour. He is at 96, through again," Woods said each, finished second by one and narrowly avoided the Wednesday during a confer­ stroke in the PGA weekend off at Torrey Pines ence call, his first interview Championship and was in last year. since Dec. 12 knee surgery. contention at the British Open He also is going for a record AFPPHOTO The bottom line looks until an 81 on a cold, blustery fifth straight money title. Tiger Woods reacts to a poor shot on the 9th hole during the healthy as ever. Saturday at During his final round of the Target World Challenge Dec. 8, 2002. Woods Muirfield. rehabilita­ Despite benign cysts that "Last year, toward the end. announced Wednesday he was plagued by a knee Injury. made his knee ligaments "You've tion, Ernie inflate like a balloon, Woods got to put it it was brutal. A lot of times, Els won the became the first player in 30 aside and I didn't want to go out there first two play," he tourna­ years to win a season's first and play. I felt nausea in OREAr WALL two majors. He ruled golf for said. ments of the fourth straight season, The worst my stomach because the the year in CHINESE AMERICAN RESTARUURANT he felt was Hawaii, and Authentic Szechuan, Mandarin & Hunan Cuisine! winning a total of six times. pain was so great. " Imagine how he might play at Sherwood Vijay Singh $895 if healthy. Country won in Tiger Woods SPECIAL CHINESE Sat. Feb 1: 11 :30am·9:00pm Woods could get an answer Club in Phoenix. NEW YEAR BUFFET Sun. Feb 2: 11 :30am·9:00pm soon. He received clearance December, goHer "I'm anx­ ALL YOU CAN EAT Children Under 10 Half Price from his doctors Saturday to when he ious to get made up back out, I Includes: Soup, Salad Bar, Appetizers, 10 Entrees and Desserts hit a driver and as many practice balls as he wants. seven shots really am," Other menu items also available on Padraig Harrington in the Woods said. ''I'm anxious to 222 Dixie Wav. South Bend 574.272.7376 He'll decide next week whether he is fit enough to final round before losing by compete. As far as them, return Feb. 13 for the Buick two. He told his agent the that's great. It's going to be a Invitational in San Diego. night before he might have to challenge, because they're If not, Woods said he would withdraw. both doing well." try to play either of the fol­ "In the morning, it was bor­ When he does return, The lowing weeks. in the Nissan derline I would play," Woods Masters looms. Woods will be Open at Riviera or the Match said. "I took painkillers, and going for an unprecedented Play Championship. it still hurt. As it started get­ third straight title at Augusta "I don't know whether my ting warmer, I was feeling National. COME TO THE NEW PLACE IN TOWN knee situation can handle it in better and said, 'Let's give it a "It's going to be one heck of full practice but next week I'll try."' a challenge - hopefully, one The one-hour surgery I'll be prepared for," he said. 2206 MISHAWAKA AVE. 10 MIN FROM CAMPUS. make a decision as to whether to play in the Buick, removed fluid from inside and There might not be any way ON FRIDAYS ENJOY$1.00PITCHERSOFBEERAND in L.A. for the Nissan Open or around the anterior cruciate to prepare for what awaits at ligament, and removed Augusta National and protests $2.00 WELL DRINKS AND DANCING WITH PRO SHOW at the Accenture Match Play Championship." benign cysts. Woods' doctor over its all-male membership. said the long-term recovery Martha Burk of the National D.J. AT 10:00 P.M. $5.00 COVER Woods first revealed his left knee was hurting at the sea­ prospects are good. Council of Women's son-ending Tour "But once you've had the Organizations and Jesse MUST BE 21 TO ENTER Championship. He showed procedure done, you're sus­ Jackson have vowed to CALL 574-289-4939 few signs of pain during the ceptible to having the same protest outside the gates year, when he finished- out of procedure," Woods said. unless the club invites a the top 10 only twice after "Hopefully, that won't be the woman to join. case." Chairman Hootie Johnson All £'4MIIG Win\ winning the Masters. "It was a good acting job," Woods never got too far has said that won't happen . ,:;. he said. away from golf. He putted on any time soon. . Woods had knee surgery his carpet, chipped into pil­ Woods said he won't be dis­ Ul while in college, although he lows and onto his bed, and tracted. says this injury is unrelated. started hitting wedges by the ''I'll be fine," he said. "Once n·s DEEf TOoroun He started feeling intermit­ end of the year. it's time to play, it's time to tent pain about two years The real test comes this play. Whether it's all the ago, but it was never sore week. things outside the gates, or long enough for him to pay Woods said hasn't felt any the fact I'm trying to win attention. pain since he started hitting a three in a row - all that goes "Last year, toward the end, few practice balls at his home away once it's time to tee it it was brutal," he said. "A lot outside Orlando, Fla. up."

Convenient bus access from Library Circle and Notre Dame Avenue Circle, with service Monday through Saturday.* •Ci•eck ,17 Notre Dame/University Park Mall schedule for times.

Getting to class is just or area restaurants. So one of the many reasons check out TRANSPO, students ride public offering bus service throughout South Bend ride it to go to the mall, the movies, and Mishawaka.

For route & schedule information please call: t2®~ot21J~'j] --fiffj'i~_;,.~.l_ Wherever Life Takes You AROUND THE NATION page 18 COMPILED FROM THE OBSERVER WIRE SERVICES Thursday, January 30, 2003

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

UP! Sports Photo U.S. District Judge S. Arthur Spiegel said Wednesday he feels Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame. Spiegel sent Rose to jail on felony charges of failing to report income in 1990. Judge says Rose should be in HOF

records show. Baseball Hall of Fame, gambling earnings from Associated Press "I have no knowledge which has put him on its 1984-87, offenses punish­ about his current issues 46-person ballot. able by up to six years in NEW YORK other than what I read in "I would think our selec­ prison. The federal judge who +.he papers," Spiegel said tion committee would like "My work with him was sent Pete Rose to p t'ison Wednesday during a tele­ to see the muddy waters completed when he fin­ thinks the banned futmer phone interview from his cleared," Canadian Hall ished his probation," star belongs in the Hall of office in Cincinnati. "But I president Tom Valcke said. Spiegel said. "He fulfilled Fame. think he should be in the "I wouldn't say for sure his sentence as required by Rose was sentenced in Hall of Fame for his accom­ that these things hurt his the law, both in prison and 1990 to five months in plishments on the ball­ chances, but they certainly the halfway house, and in prison, three months in a field." didn't make them any bet­ community service. The halfway house and 1,000 Rose has been negotiat­ ter," he said. reports I got back on him hours of community service ing with baseball commis­ During Rose's sentencing when he served when all by U.S. District Judge S. sioner Bud Selig to gain in 1990, Spiegel said "today favorable. As far as I'm Arthur Spiegel following a reinstatement. As long as we are not dealing with the concerned, he paid his debt guilty please to two felony he's on the permanently legend. History and the to society." Rose spent most counts of failure to report banned list, he's ineligible tincture of time will decide of his career with the income. for the U.S. Hall of Fame. his place among the all­ Cincinnati Reds and was The career hits leader is The tax troubles and time greats of baseball. their manager when he in tax trouble again. Rose reports that Rose was seen "With regard to Pete agreed to the ban in 1989 owes $151,689 in federal last week in Las Vegas casi­ Rose, the individual, he has following an investigation taxes from 1998, according nos came at the same time broken the law, admitted of his gambling. to the Los Angeles County Selig's security officials his guilt, and stands ready Baseball investigator Recorder's Office. The have been investigating to pay the penalty." John Dowd detailed 412 Internal Revenue Service Rose's current activities. Rose admitted he hid baseball wagers by Rose has filed a lien on a home The new revelations $354,968 in income from between April 8-July 5, he owns in suburban Los could hurt his chances for memorabilia sales, auto­ 1987, including 52 on Angeles, property tax election to the Canadian graph appearances and Cincinnati to win.

IN BRIEF Walton under investigation players. Callahan said Wednesday in his for theft Coach Lute Olson called the accu­ first public comments about the Arizona is investigating an accu­ sations "a bunch of hogwash," and troubled All-Pro center. sation that star forward Luke Walton denied involvement. Robbins, who has a history of Walton was a lookout while other After Arizona (15-1) overcame a depression, spent Super Bowl players stole money and candy 20-point deficit to defeat Kansas Sunday in a San Diego hospital from a hotel vending machine. 91-74 Saturday, police surprised after disappearing from the team's around the dial A guest saw men wearing jackets the coaching staff by entering the hotel the night before. Callahan of the top-ranked Wildcats grab up locker room to talk to players. would not reveal Robbins' current to 80 candy bars and change from Hotel manager Stephanie Bowler whereabouts. the machine in Lawrence, Kan., said the team gave her $80 for the The 6-foot-3, 320-pound lineman COLLEGE BASKETBALL over the weekend, police Lt. Dave candy before returning home and reportedly had stopped taking his Butler at Duke 7 p.m., ESPN2 Cobb said Wednesday. that she considered the matter medicine for depression. He missed The man, Stuart Schwartz of closed. a team meeting, a position meeting Oregon at UCLA 10:30 p.m., FOX Sports Chicago, identified Walton but said and a walkthrough practice he wasn't sure about the identities Callahan says Robbins was Saturday, Callahan said. NBA BASKETBALL of the other players, he told police. incoherent "I was fearful something wrong Minnesota at Dallas 7:30p.m., TNT The Marriott Spring Hill Suites Barret Robbins was incoherent was occurring," said Callahan, Sacramento at Seattle 10:00 p.m., TNT decided not to press charges, but and didn't know where he was the who decided to bench Robbins on the school's athletic department is night before the Super Bowl, Saturday night, then later chose to investigating and could punish the Oakland Raiders coach Bill send him home.

------Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ SPORTS page 19

SMC BASKETBALL Belles stand tall after suffering 68-54 loss to Scots

defeated by the Scots (11-5) by win this game," guard Shaun and took a short-lived lead in among her numerous strong • Losing streak 14 points, increased their losing Russell said. "We had them on the second half. shooters. stretches to six streak to six games and held the run for most of the game. "The numbers definitely do The Belles now look to the games onto their last-place MIAA They just had a quick scoring not reflect upon what the team future as they enter the second ranking for the third game in a run late in the second half." put into this game," said half of their season. replaying By TREY WILLIAMS row with a 1-6 conference The Belles had a slow start, Russell. "We their con­ trailing the Scots by five points SportS Writer record. played with a lot "By no means did we let ference Why would anyone be proud at the end of the first half. more intensity this foes. Any fan of Saint Mary's bas­ of this? However. with sizzling shoot­ time around and Alma win this game. We " W e ketball would have left the Well, the underlying success ing accuracy from scoring lead­ made the other had them on the run for took a big Angela Athletic Center with a of the Belles' battle is that they ers Emily Creachbaum and team work. No most of the game. They s t e p smile on the face after last played the second-ranked MIAA Anne Hogan and stifling player on this today," night's 68-54 loss to Alma team and made them work for defense from sisters Katie and team has any rea­ just had a quick scoring s a i d College. it. Bridget Boyce, the Belles son to be ashamed run late in the second Russell The Belles (5-13) were "By no means did we let Alma nipped the heels of the Scots of how the game half" "We're at went." a turning The Belle's point in intensity was pub­ Shaun Russell the season licized both on Belles guard and I and off the court. t h i n k From the locker w e r e room and the bench came the going to surprise a lot of teams hoots and hollers of a very this time around. We have fired-up Belle squad through­ nothing to lose." out the course of the game. The Belles leap into their new Despite the loss. each player beginning as they square ofT for the Belles came away with against Olivet College at home something to be proud of as this Saturday afternoon. coach Suzanne Bellina once again utilized her strong Contact Trey Williams at bench, dispersing the points [email protected]

Write Observer sports. Call 1-4543

...... 'YOUR f=AMILY FUN CENTEir •e&&ICI M·ICHI

Thursday: Unlimited bowling $7.95 per person Special Shuttle Schedule Don't forget Mon. night

for Keenan Revue BEACON BOWL 4210 Lincoln Way West Near the airport (574) 234-4167

Going to the Revue? Why not take the express! ! !

Shuttle Bus# 1 will run an express nonstop service between the Grotto and O'Laughlin Auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings between the hours of 6:30 until 8:00 and also between 9:30 and 11:00. (During these times it will not be funning its regular service.)

Shuttle Bus #2 will maintain its normal schedule during this time.

Keenan Revue thanks Student Activities for its support of the Revue and for making this adjustment to the shuttle service.

Enjoy the Show! page 20 The Observer+ PAID ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, January 30, 2003

Coleman-Morse Center 631-7800 C-M Campus Ministry min [email protected] u www. nd.ed u/-min is try s1gn• up now Get involved, go on a retreat Notre Dame Encounter with Christ Retreat #75 Freshman Retreat #46 Latino Student Retreat Retreat Date: February 28-March 2 Retreat Date: Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Retreat Date: Feb. 21-22 Sign-ups end tomorrow Sign-ups through February 24 Sign-ups through February 17 114 Coleman-Morse Center

Info & apps are available in CoMo room 114, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the wh t' h · Campus Ministry Welcome Center (room 111) Sunday through Thursday 4:oo p.m. to Midnight.

trida'Jf_ 1.11 sunda'Jf_ (cont.l Notre Dame Encounter Learning to Talk About considerations .... Retreat #74 Race Retreat #25 Friday and Sunday Pre-Retreat Plunge Fatima Retreat Center s:o0-7:00 p.m. CoMo Student Lounge World Day of Consecrated Life Senior Retreat #8 Friday and Saturday Rejoice! Mass Sacred Heart Parish Center 1o:oo p.m. Coleman-Morse Center Chapel Serving Notre Dame Mass for Peace and justice 2.04 5:15 p.m. tuesday Basilica of the Sacred Heart Confirmation Session #9 Serving the World 7:00p.m. Siegfried Hall Chapel 807 Mass by Fr. Kevin Russeau, C.S.C. 8:oop.m. Campus Bible Study Director of Freshman Retreat & Associate Director of Vocations ~ CoMo Student Lounge 7:00 -8:oo p.m. I made my first pilgrimage to the birthplace of Holy Cross when I was a junior studying abroad in In-Focus Conference 114 Coleman-Morse Center Angers. I stayed for a week at our foundation in Sainte-Croix (Holy Cross), the neighborhood in on Asian Awareness nearby LeMans, from which the Congregation gets its name. When I returned to France last November for a couple of days, I gazed again at the stained glass window in the original church which depicts the Friday and Saturday Weekly Spanish Mass Golden Dome of Notre Dame. fu I prayed below at the tomb of our founder, Fr. Moreau, I was over­ Coleman-Morse Center 10:30 p.m. whelmed with a sense of gratitude for my life in Holy Cross which has allowed me the privilege of serving www.nd.edu/-aaa/AAA St. Edward's Hall in a religious community that touches the lives of people all over the globe. AI; a history major here at Notre Dame, it is simply amazing to me the accomplishments that Holy Cross has achieved in its relatively brief history. Fr. Moreau and a small group of men banded together sunday 2.02 wednesday_ 2.os shortly aft:er the French revolution to re-evangelize France. Although the state forbad worship at the time, RCIA Session Graduate Student these Holy Cross religious were determined to pass on the faith inspired by the apostles. fu if the task of 1o:oo a.m.-1:oo p.m. Christian Fellowship re-evangelization was not great enough, the community quickly developed a zeal for the missions and sent CoMo Student Lounge 8:oop.m. religious to Africa, Bengal, and America. Wilson Commons The windows in the As I prayed below at the tomb of our founder, Fr. Sankofa Academy Open Church at Sainte-Croix give witness to God's blessings Discussion Group Interfaith Christian Moreau, I was overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude of the Holy Cross commu­ 2:00-3:30 p.m. for my life in Holy Cross which has allowed me the Night Prayer nity. Women and men on 316 Coleman-Morse Center 1o:oo -11:oo p.m. five continents in fifteen privilege of serving in a religious community that Morrissey Hall Chapel countries know God better, touches the lives of people all over the globe. at least in part because of the willingness of Holy Cross religious to dedicate their lives to mission. Beside the window of the Golden Dome is a window of the Oratory of St. Joseph. This oratory was inspired and built by the direction of mark your calendar Blessed Brother Andre Bessette C.S.C.., a Holy Cross brother known as the "miracle worker" in Montreal, who trusted in the prayers and merits of St. Joseph. Other windows include missionaries in Africa and Bengal, and teachers in the classroom. Not only has Holy Cross touched the lives of women and men here On the 4th day, God created at Notre Dame, but its religious, institutions, students, and friends have helped to inspire people through­ out the world. INTERFAITH. On Sunday, the Church celebrates the World Day of Consecrated Life. This celebration occurs on the same day that we honor the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Just as Jesus devoted his own life to serving the needs of the world, we are reminded in a special way of our own call to follow Christ and And it was good pursue a life of holiness. Each one of us is consecrated in our baptism to be priest, prophet and king in our world; to be a light in the darkness. Religious dedicate their lives in a special way to be a witness of God's real good. grace in the world. Consecrated religious are not only concerned with their own life of holiness, but also by their teaching and example aim to inspire and assist the laity in their own pursuit of sanctity. AI; a University, Notre Dame consistently graduates seniors who have extensive service experience and/ i n t .. f a i t h or seniors who choose to give a year or more to direct service before continuing their education or begin­ ning their careers. In a real way these students take seriously Jesus' example of service to others and they too become a model and an inspiration for others to do the same. This Sunday as we reflect on Jesus' mission of service we give thanks in a special way to those women and men who have consecrated their life as religious priests, sisters, and brothers. Let us pray that God Wednesdays • 1 Opm • Morrissey Chapel would continue to call and assist religious in our world and let us ask ourselves how we are called to further serve God's church. mass schedule The Presentation of the Lord

basilica of the sacred heart around campus (every Sunday) Saturday Sunday 1:30 p.m. s:oo p.m. 7:00 p.m. s:oo p.m. 1o:oo a.m. Spanish Mass Law School Mass MBA Mass Rev. James King, C.S.C. Rev. James King, C.S.C. Zahm Hall Chapel Law School Chapel Mendoza COB 11:45 a.m. Faculty Lounge Rev. Kevin Russeau, C.S.C.

1st: Mal 3: 1 - 4 2nd: Heb 2: 14 - 18 Gospel: Luke 2: '22 - 4(0

------Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ SPORTS page 21

"We're very disappointed with the outcome tonight, but Eagles we'll go back to South Bend continued from page 24 and learn from it," McGraw ------said. "At this point in the sea­ McGraw said. son we can't linger too long on Besides Batteast, no other a loss. We have to turn around Irish player could get in an and get ready for our next offensive rhythm. Alicia Ratay opponent." had eight points, but took only That opponent is West six shots. The usually depen­ Virginia, who Notre Dame dent Courtney LaVere had a faces Saturday at 5 p.m. rare off night, scoring only seven points on 2-for-9 shoot­ ing and fouling out near the Contact Joe Hettler at end of the game. [email protected]

sive rebounds alone compared to West Virginia's 13 total Irish rebounds. continued from page 24 The game marked only the ------sixth time in 20 contests this On Notre Dame's first posses­ season that Notre Dame sion of the half, Thomas found grabbed more boards than its Francis in the paint for the 6- opponent, as six Irish players foot-10 freshman's first points had six or more rebounds of the night. against the Mountaineers, led The play kicked off a 12-5 by forward Dan Miller's nine. run for Notre Dame to bring "That's kind of unusual for the Irish lead to 48-35, with us. We're not usually the ones ANDY KENNNThe Observer Francis and Carroll accounting winning the rebounds under­ Matt Carroll sets up to shoot over Johannes Herber during the 88-69 Irish victory over the for all 12 points during the neath," Carroll said. "I think Mountaineers Wednesday. Carroll had 18 points for the Irish, who Improved to 17-3 overall and push. our guys were very aggressive 5-11n the Big East. The Irish once again proved on the offensive boards." deadly from the foul line, hit­ With the victory, Notre Dame ting 20-of-23 free throws in the moves on to 17-3 on the season second half and sinking all four and 5-1 in the Big East. attempts in the first. "We have an eight man rota­ "If we can get to the bonus tion, and [Wednesday] was the quick, it's a great weapon for first night where I've thought us, whether we're going inside that all eight guys played very or driving the ball and getting well," Brey said. "This was a to the foul line." good win for us, and it gives us But the biggest area of domi­ some juice for [Georgetown] nation for Notre Dame Saturday." Wednesday came off the glass as the Irish out-rebounded West Virginia 51-27. At the Contact Chris Federico at half, Notre Dame had 14 ofTen- [email protected] :·~··············································· University Resources : • • • for Gay, Lesbian, & : • • • • Bisexual Students :• =~~~~ • • COtr.tlriiiTTEE ON • GAY AND LOJ•IAN • STUDENT Nlll•Da • • The Standing Committee on Gay and Lesbian Student Needs (Confidential information, education, and resources) Contact Sr. M.L. Gude, CSC, 1-5550, or student members (see web site for student contact info.)

Office of Campus Ministry • (Annual retreat for gay/lesbian/questioning students • .and their friends; pertinent library resources in • 304 Co-Mo; confidential discussion and support) $3 • • .. Contact" Fr. J. Steele, CSC, at Steele.3I @nd.edu • • • dbrt 101 • • • Unive.~sity Counseling Center thursday 10 pm • · {Iridividual counseling) • friday 8 and 10:30 pm • Contact· Dr. Pat Utz at Utz.l @nd.edu, or Maureen • Lafferty at Lafferty [email protected] ~IE~ saturday 8 and 10:30 pm • • For more infonnation, check out our web site: http://www.nd.edu/-scglsn' • • OPENING NIGHT BASEBALL DINNER <® FEATURING ~~s~~~L c']-{tJCfJl§O C'll'BS §1v1

TUESDAY, FEB. 4TH :Jl'M 1f!EtJfV~Y JOYCE FIELDHOUSE - RELIVE THE INCREDIBLE WORLD SERIES RUN - OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN BASEBALL MEMORABILIA DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM - 2003 IRISH BASEBALL POSTER AND MEDIA GUIDE CALL JEFF SCHMAL ADULTS- $25 YOUTH/STUDENT- $15 AT 631-3264 TO REGISTER page 22 The Observer+ SPORTS Thursday, January 30, 2003

NO WOMENS TENNIS MENS TENNIS Battle expected as Irish off to w-orst start since 1988

Irish face Wildcats 7-5. "I think people are building By JOE LINDSLEY "It felt good to win, on what they can," D'Amico Sports Writer D'Amico said. "Right now, I said. "Obviously people aren't Badgers. The two freshmen on think I'm more focused on the happy with the way we've By JOE LINDSLEY the squad were the only ones to For the first time since team. I haven't paid a lot of started, but they are focused Sports Writer suffer defeats. 1988, the Irish mens tennis attention to the individual and determined to make some "We played really well and I team has begun a season with [aspect]." changes and improve our sea­ No. 22 Notre Dame travels to think that's going to help us a 0-3 start. Although D'Amico regis­ son." Evanston, Ill. today for what the going into the match tomor­ The Irish lost their third tered the only Irish win, Friday Florida State will Irish expect to be a battle with row," she said. straight match Wednesday as junior Nicolas Lopez-Acevedo visit Notre Dame in a desig­ No. 12 Northwestern. Junior Caylan Leslie, in her the Illini prevailed, 6-1. and junior nated "Gold The Irish, 2-0 in dual-match comeback after a 15-month "We definitely knew it Matt Scott Game," a play this season, are hoping to would be tough," sophomore injury hiatus, won her match both were "Obviously people aren't program remain unbeaten as they face Brent D'Amico said. "We had over the Badger's Linda Mues. strong. happy with the way we've created by one of the nation's most talent­ a lot of chances to make the "Leslie is doing great," Cunha Acevedo, a the Student ed rosters. The Wildcats boast match fairly close." transfer started, but they are Athlete four singles players ranked in said. "She took 15 months off, Initially, No. 34 Notre Dame and that's a lot of time. She f r o m focused and determined to Advisory the top 80 nationally. looked promising against No. Council to worked extremely hard over Bowling make some changes and "It's going to be a battle, as 2 Illinois. Playing at No. 1 encourage break. It's just going to take her G r e e n always," senior captain Katie doubles, D'Amico and junior t a t e improve our season. attendance a little bit of time to get back to S Cunha said. tri-captain Matt Scott worked University, at Irish ath­ where she was." The Irish are fresh off a 5-2 up to a 6-1 lead, but then was play­ Brent 0' Amico letic events. ... road victory over essentially the Perhaps because the team is Illinois' Rajeev Ram and Brian ing in his Irish player According same Wisconsin squad that young and because they want to Wilson rallied to win 8-6. first sin­ to D'Amico, knocked Notre Dame out of the prove themselves to the colle­ At No. 2, juniors Luis gles dual- the Irish are NCAA tournament last season. giate tennis world, the Irish Haddock and Ben Hatten match for "trying to Four days earlier, Notre Dame work ethic has been consider­ fought hard against the sec­ Notre Dame. He won his first gain confidence," and the earned its first victory of the ably strong this season. ond-ranked doubles duo in set against the Illini's Chris team hopes that a victory over spring with a 5-2 triumph over "Everyone's playing really the nation, but the Irish lost Martin, 4-6. but Martin tri­ the Seminoles can get their Western Michigan at home. well," Cunha said. "Everyone the battle in a tiebreaker, 9-8 umphed in the next two sets, season on track. The win over the No. 30 works so hard. People go in on (7 -4). 6-1. 6-3. Additionally, the Irish are Badgers should prove as an their days off. Everyone wants "We probably didn't finish Scott took on Amer Delic, hoping for a strong student important morale-booster as the to play." the way we needed to," the nation's second-ranked showing at the Eck Tennis young Irish squad prepares to The two freshmen in the line­ D'Amico said of his doubles player, but Delic prevailed, 6- Pavilion. face a tough schedule. up, Lauren Connelly and match. "I think everyone's 4, 7-6 (7-3). "I think we can get a pretty "The Wisconsin match has Kristina Stastny, have been par­ just learning every day we The Illini's Michael Calkins, good amount of people out play." given us a lot of confidence ticularly pleasing for the Irish. this Friday," D'Amico said. After Illinois claimed the ranked 42nd nationally, heading into the Northwestern "Their work ethic is incredi­ defeated unranked Irish "It's really important. It helps ble," Cunha said. "They're at doubles point, the Illini went match," Cunha said. "We lost to on to win five of six singles freshman Patrick Buchanan, so much when we have our Wisconsin in the NCAAs last the top of the lineup where they matches. D'Amico, for the 6-3, 6-4. Sophomore Jimmy fans out there and people year, so there was a lot of bit­ deserve." second match in a row, had Bass lost to Pramod Dabier. cheering for us." terness." the only Irish point of the day 6-4, 6-2. No. 72 Luis Haddock All of the Irish veterans Contact Joe Lindsley at as he upset No. 84 Ryler was upset in straight sets, 6- Contact Joe Lindsley at achieved victories against the [email protected] DeHeart in straight sets, 7-5, 4, 6-2, by Ram. [email protected]

Apple @ Notre Dame Tuesday, February 4

Apple Computer will visit the University of Notre Dame, sponsoring technology demontrations and presentations in the LaFortune Student Center, for all students, faculty and staff.

Product showcase, from 9:30-4:00, in the first floor lobby of LaFortune Student Center. Presentation focus and times listed below (all are welcome).

For Staff For Faculty For Students

"Why Move to OS X" "Using Photos and Videos in the "Create and Organize Your Curriculum" Digital Life"

Learn how OS X makes your job easier and Learn how to use iPhoto and iMovie to Have photos and music? Learn how to use faster. It is simple to use and more manage both new and old photos and Apple's iApps to create and organize your powerful. videos as we automatically create a great digital life. looking web site.

10:00 am Sarin Room 12:00 pm Sarin Room 2:00 pm Sarin Room LaFortune LaFortune LaFortune

Co-sponsored by Apple Computer and the Solutions Center. Notre Dame's Computer Products Store ---.. Thursday, January 30, 2003 The Observer+ TODAY page 23

CLARE O'BRIEN HENRI ARNOLD SCHOOL DAZE JUMBLE MIKE ARGIRION

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Arglrlon

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

OSHUE ~ rJ r [) C2003 Tribune Media ServiCes, Inc. All R1ghts Reserved GUDOH [ J I JACK MONAHAN HAPPY TOWN ~ TECTAl J [J () www.Jumble.com

INKANP t I Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as IJ I ( J suggested by the above cartoon.

HIS Ans: r I I I I I I J 'l I I I J" (Answers tomorrow)

Jumbles: VISOR TESTY EXHALE TACKLE Yesterday's I Answer: This agent works here- A TAX "SHELTEA"

CROSSWORD WILLSHORTZ HOROSCOPE EUGENIA LAST ACROSS 40 Bun toppers 64 Samuel 1 Big drops 41 Debut of Philip Barber's· for Strings-·- CELEB~ BORFl ON TillS QAY: Vanessa Redgmve. Gene Hackm:m. Brett 7 Small intake Marlowe Butler, Dick Oleney 65 Door fixture 10 Rib 43 Haughty 66 Brown with His Happy Birthday: You :m: aggressive. inth.enti:ll :uld wm't stop trying until you Cflluplete 14 British medical outburst what you set out to do. You are an adventurer and will step into u position of journal, with Band of 44 Fail leadership this year. You will gain popul:uity as well as recognition. Your numbers "The" Renown :m:3,17,24,27,32,41 ignominiously 15 One of the 67 Render ARIFS (March 21-Apri119): One-sided p:utnerships are likely to etld in disuster. Be Aleutian Islands 45 "Stop rowing" harmless, in a sure to get promises in writing. Derepti011 is upparent when dealing widt bolh your command way perron:llwld professialllllife. ** 17 Debut of TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make pl:ulS to truvel. You need to provide menlli! Sherlock 46 Comfortable, as stimulation to offset bcredom. Expwld your knowledge. ***** Holmes accommodations GEMINI (May 21-June Ul): Don't overspend or give too lreely to odrers. This DOWN is a time for fiscal restnlint. Work out a budget dun will enable you to save a little 19 Seeker's 47 Blue 1 Dig sans tools extra.*** question CANCER (June 21-July 22): P..tnnmhips will be tense. Sudden romantic infatwttims 49 World Cup 2 Work (out) 20 Understands, won't be lasting. You may just w:utt to keep to yourself tar tltc time being. * * legend 3 Table payment LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Colleagues may not be telling you all the facts. slangily Mar adona Someone may be trying to make you look bad. You may feel wtcen:Un about tlte 21 Need to pay 4 Winding road futm:ofthecompany yoo wori< for. Divmil)o. *** 22 In _ (isolated) 51 Milk source for section VIRGO (Aug. 2.~ 22): lndt>de tiiends wld family in culnuul events. Everyate wiU Romano cheese appreciate your efforts wld be inspired by your creativity. Don't let children Uilk you 24 1st, 2nd and 5 Daughter of utto spending tnoney wm=ss:uily. ***** 3rd, e.g.: Abbr. 54 First capital of King Aeetes UBRA (SepL 2..~ 22): Don't bother trying to make SOI!lCocte you live witl1 see your point of view. lt will be a waste of time :utd etrrgy. Put your etlOrts into reckcomting 26 60's TV kid the kingdom of 6 Bay of pigs? Italy cr inviting friends over. ** 29 Henry James 7 Option not SCORPIO (Oct. 2..'-Nov. 21): Take tl1e time to catc:h up m overdue phone c:llls. Get 56 "Camelot" available in a togetl~er witl1 those you titld interesting :utd who have ditli:n:nt philosoplties. Expwtd biographer Edel your horizons. **** 31 Freezing composer convertible SAGITIARiliS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be careful how you help dtose less fortunate. 8 _ many words Diplomacy will be of d1e utmost import:utce. Don't lend your cash to odters; give 35 Headed 60 Debut of Lew of your tinx:. *** 36 Debut of Kinsey Archer 9 Smokers' units CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your wtcertainty will be ditticult tar loved 011es to Mill hone comprehend. Your commwtication skills are soznewhat lacking, so do not overreact 63 Black Canyon 10 Disturb or get uwolved in senseless disputes. ** 38 Distributes, as carver, with 11 Christiania, now 34 Like good 46 Triumphant 55 Depend (on) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take tl1e time to review your pust; it will shed light tasks "the" gossip shout 57 Frozen food on the present. You will lind it easier to make decisions conceming your gouls 12 Bias if you have a better handle on tlte circumstw1ces tl1at surround you. *** 13 More than columnists 48 2001 British brand PISCFS (Feb. 19-Marclt 20): Your ability to see both sides of dte coin will put ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE antipathy 36 Bolshevik, e.g. Open champion 58 Peter who you into a position of leadership. Others will admire your abilities :utd be willing David directed "The to support youretfurts. **** ~~ .:,+:,;:.~ 16 Closing moment 37 Kyle _, "The 50 Clearing Truman Show" Birthday Baby: Others will look to you for advice :uld solutions. You will have a 4 Terminator" hero -:;..,..~~~ 18 Weak yes 51 Do work on 59 Town on the strong desire to experience new things, but you will not do so if it me:u1s giving up your tr.diti(JlS :ul:l beliefs. 23 React to some 39 Wading bird glass, say Thames static 42 Unmanageable 52 Shout from a 61 Heavy-duty Otex:k out Euger1ia's Web Sites at astroadvice.com, eugenialust.com. wnetwork.com. 25 Ward on TV horses, in the coach locks? CX>PYRIGfiT:;mJ l!NIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE ~:++.;+;:-I 26 Declaim Southwest 53 Slender fish 62 Smidgen -:-+-:+...+.:+-::-! 27 Ottoman Empire For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.20 a minute; or, with a governor credit card, 1-800-814-5554. 28 Miniature photo, Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday maybe crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS . .;..;+~+.:::+;;~ 30 Leader's aid Online subscriptions: Today's puzzle and more than 2,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/diversions ($19.95 a year). Crosswords for young solvers: The Learning Network, nytimes.com/leaminwxwords.

~'STENNIS WOMEN'S SWIMMING ND vs. FLORIDA STATE ~ and DIVING ~ Friday, January 31st- 4:00 PM Saturday 2/1- 2:ooPM Eck Tennis Pavilion vs. MICHIGAN Rolfs Aquatics Center GOlD GA\1\IJ£:4-~ The ~rst 100 fans to the match will ·:}~f 1~~ FREE ADIDAS T -SHIRTS TO THE rece1ve a FREE Adldas tennis t-shirt , , · ·t FIRST 100 FANSI ' . - ' ...... - PORTS Thursday, January 30, 2003

MENS BASKETBALL Eight men is enough

+Irish rely on depth and win 13th straight home game

By CHRIS FEDERICO Sports Writer

It was a tag-team effort for Notre Dame Wednesday night as both the Irish starters and bench players made significant contributions in Notre Dame's 88-69 victory over West Virginia at the Joyce Center. As the Irish starters struggled through much of the first half. reserves Tom Timmermans, Torrian Jones and Chris Quinn were there to pick up the slack, scoring 16 of Notre Dame's 36 first half points. "Not a lot of teams have that ability to allow for [the bench play]," said Irish point guard Chris Thomas, who had only four of his team-high 18 points in the first half. "Our bench did a tremen­ dous job tonight. Tom Timmermans came in there in the first half and did a terrific job. If we continue to get that kind of output from them, we'll be a heck of a team." The 6-foot-11 Timmermans, who was in the game to increase Notre Dame's size advantage over the smaller Mountaineer lineup, led the surge from the bench with nine points and seven rebounds in just seven minutes of play in the half. "1 think it defmitely helps when 1 can contribute offensively," Timmermans said. "I just try to get in there, get some productivity and work to get on the boards and give [the other players] second shots." In the second half, however. the Irish starters grabbed the reins from their teammates to put the game out of reach. Thomas, center Torin Francis and senior guard ANDY KENNNThe Observer Matt Carroll, who combined for only six points in Irish guard Torrian Jones skies over Johannes Herber during Notre Dame's 88-69 victory over West Virginia at the the first half, dominated play in much of the sec­ Joyce Center Wednesday. Jones, along with fellow reserves Tom Timmermans and Chris Quinn, scored 16 of ond half in scoring 38 collectively. Notre Dame's 36 first-half points. see IRISH/page 21

ND WOMENS BASKETBALL Irish lose Severe, lose lead, lose game 76-48

rebounds. halves was the rebounding. By JOE HETTLER "La'Tania is our spark, so Notre Dame held a 27-19 advan­ Sports Editor when she went out we lost a lot tage in the first half, but Boston in the lineup," Irish coach Muffet College took over the boards in Notre Dame led Boston College McGraw said "Megan Duffy the second half. holding a 19-7 21-12 midway through the first played outstanding, she just edge. half at the Conte Forum didn't get any help." Despite struggling in the sec­ Wednesday night when guard The Eagles shook off a slow ond half, the Irish were still La'Tania Severe fell to the court start to totally dominate the Irish within 51-43 with nine minutes with an injured shoulder. in the second half, outscoring to play. But then Boston College She was knocked out of the them 53-23 and picking up their reeled off a 25-5 run to finish the game, and soon after, so were 14th win of the season in the game. the Irish. process. Notre Dame dropped to Eagle Amber Jacobs helped Boston College's leading scorer 11-7 overall and 3-4 in the Big push that run, scoring 17 points Jessalyn Deveny, who was score­ East. in the game and hitting 8-of-9 less at halftime, exploded for 18- "It wasn't so much a matter of field goals. Center Becky second half points to lead the us breaking down as they were Gottstein added 12 points and Eagles to a blowout 76-48 victo­ hitting the shots in he second nine rebounds for Boston ry over the Irish. half." McGraw said. "They College. Only Jacqueline Batteast weren't making the shots in the "Once they got going, they Jacqueline Batteast looks to pass during a recent Irish game. reached double figures scoring first half that they were making really put us back on our heels," Notre Dame lost 76-48 to Boston College Wednesday. for Notre Dame. She had 17 in the second." points and a season-high 13 The other difference in the two see EAGLES/page 21

MENS TENNIS Nil WOMENS TENNIS SMC BASKETBALl MENS BASKETBALl ND WOMENS BASKETBAll en LLI t-u Illinois 6 Notre Dame at Alma 68 Notre Dame 88 Boston Colle§e 76 Notre Dame 1 Northwestern Saint Mary's 54 West Virginia 69 Notre Dame 8

t:C~ The second-ranked Illini The No. 22 Irish prepare The Belles remain proud Back at home, the Irish The Irish fall to 11-7 overall after defeat Notre Dame, who for battle against the No. after loss to the No. 2 team defeat the Mounainers. their loss in Chestnut Hill, Mass. are now 0-3 on the season. 12 Wildcats. in the MIAA. ==&:l.ti page 19 back page back page en page 22 page 22

--<